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Important Dates
June 14 - 16, 2012
Lego Town
Camp Ernst Middle School
14th & 15th - 3-8 PM
16th - 11 AM - 5 PM
June 7 - July 26 Thursdays
Family Book Bash
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Ages 18 and under
Free Summer Lunch
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August 2nd, 3rd and 4th
New Haven Elementary School
World's Longest Yard Sale
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Where are they now?
Erin Sheehy - 2009 Ryle graduate
Erin has been awarded an English-Speaking Union Scholarship to study English literature this summer at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
She tutors in anatomy and physiology at the University of Louisville's Resources for Academic Achievement Program and writes and is co-editor of the university's monthly fitness newsletters for their Health Promotions Office. |
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Good Things ARE Happening!
- Ockerman Middle School's Jazz Ensemble has been awarded the Grand Sweepstakes Award from the Music SHOWCASE Festivals. This award is given to the highest scoring ensemble.
- New Haven Elementary is hosting antique and craft dealers during the World's Longest Yard Sale (WLYS) August 2nd - 4th. Proceeds from this event go directly to support the school 100 percent
Anyone interested in reserving WLYS space can contact Rose Nantz at NHE at 859-384-5325.
High school students who would like to volunteer for service project hours may contact Jackie Fortner at 859-384-5325 ext. 2020.
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Lego Town coming to
Camp Ernst Middle School
This complete town made of Lego bricks will be on display Thursday, June 14 (3-8pm), Friday, June 15 (3-8pm), and Saturday, June 16 (11am-5pm).
Camp Ernst Middle School is located at 6515 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY. The entry fee is $3.00 (free under age 4), and all proceeds benefit the school.
The town is the creation of volunteer Sam Lapin, whose son is a 7th grader at the school and who has also been building Lego projects for over 40 years. The town features running trains, an operating amusement park, an airport, a castle, stores, homes, boats, cars, and lots of surprises.
New features for 2012 include a Star Wars theme park ride, The Evilest Pet Shop, and Star Bricks Coffee Shops.
Visitors are invited to play the "Find the Lego Celebrities Contest." The celebrities include Darth Vader, Brandon Phillips, Buzz Lightyear, Batman, Joey Votto, The Hulk, Harry Potter, and many more. After finding ten or more celebrities, visitors can enter a drawing to win Lego sets.
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Schools out for Summer
Tips for Summer Safety
Summer vacation means more time outside for children. When kids have more time on their hands, their curiosity always creates potential for trouble. Remember that during the summer, every day in Boone County there are thousands of children who are not in school. Watch for them on bicycles, skateboards, walking, swimming and playing outdoors. We want for you and your family to have a safe and happy summer and look forward to all students returning to school on August 15th. Here are a few tips to help:
Swimming Safety
Each year, more than 830 children ages 14 and under die as a result of accidental drowning, and an average of 3,600 children are injured in near-drowning incidents. Between May and August, drowning deaths among kids increase by a whopping 89 percent. If you have a swimming pool or if your child will be near one, it is crucial to put multiple safety measures in place to keep kids safe. Never leave a child unattended around water. Children are drawn to it, and very young children can drown in just an inch of water. Even if your child is a confident and capable swimmer, do not leave the pool area without adult supervision if children are in or near the water.
Be sun safe
Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection. Re-apply if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours and after you swim or do things that make you sweat. Check the sunscreen's expiration date and replace accordingly.
Prevent Dehydration
Whether your child is playing soccer with teammates or running around in the park with some buddies, it's important to keep in mind that frequent water breaks are very important to prevent dehydration. Your child should drink water about every 15 to 20 minutes. On particularly hot and humid days, it's also a good idea for parents to spray down kids with some water from a spray bottle.
Don't Forget Helmets
Your child should wear a helmet whenever she is on anything with wheels, such as a scooter, bicycle, or roller skates. A helmet is the most important device available that can reduce head injury and death from a bicycle crash, according to Safe Kids USA. Driving
Seatbelts save lives: What may seem like an obvious tip, one in every seven drivers still don't wear their seatbelts. Automotive accidents are the number one cause of death in the U.S. among people aged 5 to 34. Furthermore, the CDC says that drivers who buckle their seat belts cut their chances in half of being seriously injured or killed in a crash. Reiterate the importance of wearing a seatbelt and lead by example. Distracted Driving: Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens. Having multiple passengers, changing iPod tracks, talking on a cell phone, eating, smoking or operating the car's navigation system can be just as dangerous. Parents should discuss all the ways drivers can be distracted with their teens to help keep them safe on the road and be a good role model.
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver. Texting takes your eyes off of the road for 4.5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is like driving an entire football field length blindfolded.
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Boone County Schools District Mission Statement
Representing and in partnership with our stakeholders, the Boone County School District recognizes that all children can learn and dedicates itself to providing a challenging educational environment that allows each student to achieve to his or her highest potential as a learner and citizen. |
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