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New Leadership for Study Buddies
We are pleased to announce that Carla Uhrmacher will be coordinating the Study Buddies Tutoring Program at the Nebraska City site this school year. Ms. Uhrmacher is the High Ability Learning Coordinator at Nebraska City Public Schools. She also coordinates the "Homework Club" on Tuesdays at Hayward Elementary. She has been teaching in the district for nine years. We're excited for the opportunity to have a teacher within the school district coordinating Study Buddies! Ms. Uhrmacher is current on the school's curriculum for all grade levels and she will be able to connect more easily with classroom teachers for greater continuity between what the student is learning in school and needs to work on at Study Buddies.
In Syracuse, Amy Kane will be co- leading with Amanda Davis. We are excited to have her on board. Amy was a former high school/jr. high English teacher. She has two children currently in Syracuse Schools and lives with her husband Dennis outside of Avoca. She currently substitutes for Syracuse Public Schools.
With the new school quarter approaching, teachers are referring students to Study Buddies at Parent-Teacher Conferences, so now is the time to join our team! We are currently looking for more volunteers. We have a need for more volunteers in each community! In Syracuse we currently need 2 more volunteers, and in Talmage we need 3. More volunteers will be needed in Nebraska City as well in order to serve new children. We are anticipating more involvement soon as well, so if you are interested please contact us today! You can make a difference-contact us today about the fun and rewarding program.
Study Buddies is a one-to-one tutoring program that matches an elementary student with a volunteer tutor. The pair works together on reading or math skills one hour per week. Study Buddies sessions take place on Mondays at 5:00 at Arbor Bank in Nebraska City, Tuesdays after school at Syracuse Middle School and Wednesdays at 4:45 at the Talmage Library. Tutors are currently needed some more kids can participate. For more information call 873-6343.
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 Its a Boy!
Scott and Katy Bovick have a new baby boy. Thaddeus "Teddy" Bovick was born on September 26th. He weighs 7 pounds, 12 ounces and is 20 inches long. His mom, dad and brother, Julius, think he's pretty special. Katy leads the Summer Art Camps for P4OC. She also served as our After School Program and Study Buddies Coordinator when the family lived in Nebraska City. |
 Be Aware of Boozy Bears
The Nebraska Regional Poison Center would like to make parents and teachers aware of a new internet trend called "boozy bears" and "drunk gummies". There have been thousands of hits on internet sites teaching teens how to change this gummi-type candy into a vodka-infused candy. The candy absorbs the alcohol and teens are able to take their bag of "candy" anywhere. Parents and teachers would find it difficult to detect this type of alcohol use. It would take only a couple of handfuls to raise a teen's blood alcohol level to a dangerous situation.
Alcohol poisoning symptoms can include slurred speech, confusion, lack of coordination, double vision, nausea, vomiting, seizures, low body temperature, slowed breathing rate, coma and death.
The Poison Center has not yet received any calls on this. Social media, the internet and digital communication have made this a very different world. Parents and teachers need to be aware of the new alcohol and drug abuse trends.
If you have any questions, please call the Nebraska Regional Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Save the Date Mark your calendars now for a very special Open House! Who: Partners for Otoe County What: Focus on the Future: 2020 and Beyond When: Thursday, 11/10/11 from 9:00 to 10:30 am (brief program from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.) Where: Nebraska City Center for Children and Families Why: - Announcement of Communitywide Outcome Measures
- Recognize Individuals Who Make Outstanding Contributions
- Welcome Professionals Who Serve in New Roles in Otoe County
Be sure to join us to help us continue to ensure that every Otoe County family has a chance to thrive. |
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
A Play About Bullies, by the Bullied
The play received such a strong response when it premiered in February that the company is bringing it back again for the month of October, bullying-prevention month. Read about the play.
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 We're Recruiting! TeamMates of Nebraska City is currently recruiting 5 men and 5 women to serve as TeamMates Mentors. TeamMates matches a volunteer mentor with a student to meet at school for one hour per week and share a variety of activities. For more information, contact Stacie at 402-873-6343. To get a jump start on the paperwork you can visit: www.teammates.org and click on the "Become a Mentor" button. Next Medication Take-Back Event Scheduled for October 29th 
Seven of the 10 most common drugs abused by teenagers are prescription medications.
Americans are abusing prescription drugs at record levels - often raiding medicine cabinets of friends and family. Flushing medications down the toilet can harm the water supply.
Dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications in a free, safe, anonymous way on Saturday, October 29th, from 10:00 to 2:00 at the City Hall parking lot, 1409 Central, in Nebraska City or 10:00 to 1:00 at the Syracuse Fair Grounds.
Operation Pill Drop is being sponsored locally by Partners For Otoe County, Nebraska City Police Department, Otoe County Sheriff's Office, U-Save Pharmacy, St. Mary's Community Hospital, Nebraska City Medical Clinic, Town & Country Pharmacy, Syracuse Memorial Hospital, Walgreens, NC Housing Authority, Southeast District Health Department, Region V Systems, Nebraska City Elks Lodge and the Drug Enforcement Agency. For more information call 873-6343.
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Win a Gift Card - Visit P4OC on Facebook
It's official. We are now on Facebook. Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Partners-for-Otoe-County /188951631175606?sk=wall . We are already sharing up to date news and information that's good for you and your family to know. Plus we'll be sharing news on the latest happenings in our community. Let's make it a conversation. Talk to us and we will be sure to answer you.
If you are not already on Facebook, it's easy to join. Google Facebook and after you set up your account, go to Partners for Otoe County and you'll be glad you did. Facebook is one more tool in our efforts to build a community where every family thrives.
You will be automatically registered for one of two $10 gift cards from Pizza Hut for 'liking' us on Facebook. Contest ends October 30th.
Like Us on Face Book
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Partners for Otoe County (P4OC) Services
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Partners for Otoe County
917 Wildwood Lane, Suite H | Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-6343 | www.p4oc.org
Partners for Otoe County is a registered trade name of
People United for Families, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation |
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