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Please contactÂ Michael D. Smith, School News producer, msmith7@usd259.net or 973-2090, if you have feature stories from your school. We'd love to put the spotlight on yourÂ class activity!

School News September 30, 2008Â - NEW!
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USD 259 AYP Press Conference, The â€œWatch D.O.G.S.â€ are coming to Minneha, the first ever â€œMead Stampede," Grandparent Day returns to Emerson Open Magnet, nationally known author reads to students at Irving Elementary, Linwood celebrates Constitution Day. Anchored by Pam Saenz and Jamal Samo from Hadley Middle School.

AYP Press ConferenceÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Watch D.O.G.S. at Minneha

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Mead StampedeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grandparent Day at Emerson Magnet

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Author Visits Irving ElementaryÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Constitution Day at Linwood
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School News September 11, 2008Â
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The Workforce Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, PVMS gets a visit from their Principal in Kuwait (via Satellite), McCollom Elementaryâ€™s Curriculum Night, USD 259 students are riding Trikkes, the first ever Titan Fest, NWHS holds itâ€™s annual Fall Sports Kick-off, the artwork on North High School is a finalist in the â€œ8 Wonders of Kansas Art.â€

Workforce Learning Center OpeningÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PV Middle School Visits Principal in Kuwait

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McCollom Elementary Curriculum NightÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â New TrikkesÂ For P.E. Students

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"Titan Fest"Â at South HighÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Northwest High Fall Sports Kickoff

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North High "8 Wonders of Art" FinalistÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

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School News:Â August 22, 2008
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In our first School News edition for 2008-09, watch as students participate in The Kansas African-American Museum Summer Youth Arts Camp; School Technology Specialists receive training for new technologies; New School Tours at Earhart and Gordon Parks Avademy; Enrollment for the new school year; Northwest High School celebrates the start of their 30^th school year; and Back to School 2008-2009.

Wichita School News: July 2, 2008
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East High students run a relay to Washington, D.C. to bring attention to Genocide around the globe; South High School rededicates a plaque to alumni who have died in Vietnam and Iraq; Truesdell Middle School students create an art installation to honor Kansans killed in Iraq; Jefferson Elementary holds a celebration to thank playground builders; Colvin Elementary gives bikes to students who read 1 million words; Beech Elementary 5^th graders give a sculpture to their school; Adams Elementary 5^th graders learn the fine points of etiquette.

East High Runs to Stop GenocideÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â South High Honors Fallen Soldiers

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Truesdell "JOE" ProjectÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jefferson Playground Celebration

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Colvin Students Get BikesÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Beech Student Sculpture

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Adams Students Get Etiquette LessonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

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Wichita School News: May 27, 2008

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In this edition of School News: A Gammon Elementary Volunteer receives a National Award for Service, Robinson Middle School named a â€œNo Place for Hateâ€ site, Lawrence Elementary receives Renaissance Master School Certification, Stucky Middle School Students make Quilts for Wounded Servicemen, Brooks Technology and Arts Magnet Celebrates 50 years, Lâ€™Ouverture Playground construction celebration, Kansas Kidsâ€™ Fitness Day, McLean Science and Technology Magnet Egg Drop.

Wichita School News: May 9, 2008

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In the brand new edition of School News: Allen Elementary receives the â€œRed Carpet Awardâ€, David Dennis receives the â€œExcellence in Public Serviceâ€ Award, Martin Libhart is named Interim Superintendent for USD 259, The African American Fathersâ€™ Forum is held at WSU, parents get to learn more about Aspergerâ€™s and Autism, SADD chapters present Mock DUI accidents, and Gardiner Elementary honors itsâ€™ volunteers.

Allen Elementary's Red Carpet AwardÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Excellence inÂ Public Service
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Martin Libhart Named Interim Supt.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "Fathers Make a Difference"Â Forum

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Asperger's and Autism Info SessionÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mock DUI at Heights High School

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Gardiner's Volunteer Recognition

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Wichita School News: April 28, 2008

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This episode features: Stucky Middle School dedicates their new grand piano, Washington Elementary has a great incentive program, school district Capital Outlay Projects are explained, USD 259 honors 3 at the Friends of Education Banquet, 5^th Annual Student Dialog Session held at WSU, Isely Traditional Magnet keeps going â€œgreenâ€, and Lewis Open Magnet hosts a Summer Science Camp. Anchored byÂ studentsÂ from Brooks Technology Magnet School.

Stucky's New Grand PianoÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Washington Eagle's Nest Store

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Capital OutlayÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friends of Education 2008
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Student Dialog SessionÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Isely Goes "Green"
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Lewis Summer Science Camp
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Wichita School News: April 7, 2008

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In the April 4^th Edition of School News: The New Parent Corner opens to the public in April, State Representative Oletha Faust-Goudeau visits Washington Elementary, The West High Childhood Development Center is visited by the Sedgwick County Zoo, Terry Behrendt talks about the Education Edge and Fine Arts/Athletics, Lâ€™Ouverture Gifted Students work to build a New Playground, Spaght Academy hosts a Living Wax Museum to teach about history, Cessna Elementary hosts a Safety Fair, Kelly Elementary gets a visit from the Cat in the Hat â€œCat-a-Van.â€ Anchored byÂ studentsÂ from Brooks Technology Magnet School.

Parent CornerÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State RepÂ Visits Washington Kids

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West High Child Development CntrÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Education Edge Helps Fine Arts/Athletics

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L'Ouverture Kids Design PlaygroundÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spaght Living Wax Museum

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