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THURSDAY, May 8, 2008
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12:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. |
Wichita Public Schools Calendar |
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12:15 a.m. - 12:40 a.m. |
The Wichita World News Archives # 27-In the 11/13/07 edition of the “School News:” The Board of Education has a “night out” with the public, Hyde Communications Magnet dedicates an outdoor classroom, Cessna Elementary celebrates their Junior League of Wichita “Reading Rocks” grant, High School students in USD 259 learn Chinese, West High has their first Academy “Showcase”, Isely Traditional Magnet beautifies their school with native plants, Red Ribbon Week activities at Clark and Chisholm Trail, Linwood Elementary has its’ first Career Fair, Hosted by students from Brooks Technology Magnet |
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12:40 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Master of Arts Integration-The Kwanzaa with Project Marcia Scurfield- Elementary school students learn social studies, language arts and math skills through art projects inspired by the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa. |
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1:00 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. |
Construction Update: Earhart Elementary – A look at the construction of a brand new building for Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary, highlighting the environmental features of the school. |
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1:15 a.m. - 1:45 a.m. |
The Wichita World News Archives # 31-In the 2/11/08 edition of the School News: Students from throughout Wichita participate in a multicultural event, Woodland Health & Wellness Magnet turns 100, Best Practices forum held for current and future district partners, Anderson Elementary students talk w/Astronauts, Iraq Soldier visits Gammon Elementary; his old school, Sista-Girl Book Club Pajama Jam 2008, Metro-Boulevard Student paints an Essay. |
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1:45 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. |
School Service Center—A History of Service– Learn about the many different functions of the district’s service center and how these hard-working, dedicated employees keep our district running. |
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2:00 a.m. - 2:20 a.m. |
LTV- L’Ouverture Television “Kansas Critters” This episode explores many of the diverse animal species that can be found in Kansas. |
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2:20 a.m. - 3:10 a.m. |
99% Awards- Awards honoring high school and middle school students for the outstanding work they do each day. |
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3:10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. |
Good Apple Awards – Awards honoring Wichita Public Schools employees and volunteers for the hard work they do to support our students. |
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4:30 a.m. - 4:55 a.m. |
Parent Talk "Getting Students Ready for Graduation" - Jim Flax and Sierre Usher discuss high school graduation requirements and the important preparations for college and life after high school. |
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4:55 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. |
Allen Parent Pep Rally |
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5:00 a.m. - 5:25 a.m. |
Count On Your Classroom Showcase- Professor Einswine, from Schoolhouse 20’s own Googolplex! TV show, introduces several innovative class projects in mathematics from all over the Wichita school district. |
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5:25 a.m. - 5:45 a.m. |
Parent Talk- Transportation- Eric Williams, from the USD 259 Transportation department, explains many of the district’s policies concerning busing issues in this edition of Parent Talk. |
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5:45 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. |
Arts Education at Hadley Middle School- We visit the halls of Hadley Middle School, where student-produced art is everywhere! |
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6:00 a.m. - 6:10 a.m. |
Lasting Legacy-Arts Partners & the Public Art in Our Schools- A look at the how Arts Partners artists have helped students across Wichita create unique works of public art. |
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6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
12th Annual JROTC and Leadership Superintendents Breakfast Program- JROTC Cadets from throughout USD 259 reflect on the benefits of the Leadership and JROTC programs at their schools. USAF 2nd Lieutenant Chrystina Short also talks about her military experiences and about her times as a cad |