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IMPORTANT DATES
Tues. March 8 - Papa John's Night
Fri. March 11 - Count Your Kid in Preschool Screening Clinic in Valley Center, call 794-8641 for an appt.
Mon. March 14 - BOE meeting, 7 p.m. at ESC
Tues. March 15 - All District Orchestra Concert, 7:00 p.m., MHS Main Gym | |
March 18-25 - NO SCHOOL
Tues. March 29 - Spring Mileage Club Begins; PTO meeting 7:00 p.m.
Fri. April 1 - State Assessment Kick-off Assembly, 3:00 p.m.
April 4-8 - Reading Assessments
Tues. April 5 - Human Growth and Dev. Parent Preview, PWS cafeteria, 4th grade 6:00, 5th Grade 7:00
Fri. April 15 - Professional Dev. Day - NO SCHOOL
April 18-22 - Math Assessments
Fri. April 22 - Volunteer Breakfast, Band Room, 8:45 a.m.
April 25-29 - Science Assessments
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Pray-Woodman Mission Statement is to:
Provide a positive and safe environment that will maximize each child's potential.
Ensure that every student reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by state and national standards in all curricular areas.
Provide support ot all members of the Pray-Woodman community.
Promote positive character development and lifelong learning.
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The Pray-Woodman Way
February 24, 2011
Volume 17, Issue 7
11111 W 49th St N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902 
Karen Duling, Principal Michael Dome, Asst. Principal |
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Principal's Notes
I'm so looking forward to our annual Read Night and Chili Supper tonight. I hope you all can make it. We'll be serving Bibi's delicious chili and cinnamon rolls from 5:00 to 7:30. We'll also have books out for you to read together and computers available for SRC quizzes. The Title I teachers are setting up a family game room, and we'll also have a Book Swap for both parents and kids.
Due to the high number of snow days this year, the Kansas State Department of Education has extended the window for state assessments to May 2nd. We have decided to take advantage of the extra instructional days, and have modified our test schedule at Pray-Woodman accordingly. Please mark your calendars:
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading - April 4-8
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math - April 18-22
- 4th grade science - April 25-29
Tonight we will kick off our spring PTO fundraiser, which is a Penny War. Students may bring their spare change to donate to the cause. We'll have several donation bottles to choose from, each with pictures of different staff members on them. The staff member who "collects" the most money will get pies in the face at an all-school assembly on April 1st. The participating staff members include:
- Myself and Mr. Dome
- Mrs. Buresh and Dr. Wells (counselors)
- Mr. Buchanan and Mrs. Emery (PE/Music)
- Mrs. Young and Mrs. Miller (paras)
- Mrs. Dieker, Mrs. White, and Mrs. McArthur (secretaries)
Thanks for your support!
Karen Duling
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| Library News...by Sheryl Connell |
 "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps Pray-Woodman Readers from the Book Fair!!"
Thank you, once again, Pray Woodman parents and students for being such staunch supporters of the Library Media Center's Book Fair. In addition to encouraging your children to read, your purchases help buy books and SRC prizes for the library media center. We received approximately $3,000 in Scholastic books and $1100 in cash from our February book fair.
Our NEA sponsored "Read Across Kansas" contest is drawing to a close. It seems to be turning into Read Across America again as we've made it all the way across the state of Kansas and are starting into Missouri with our SRC points. Third grade has been leading the pack for the past two weeks, though second grade seems to be slowly gaining ground. We'll find out who the winner will be on Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2nd. The grade level with the most SRC points on March 2nd will have a pre-Spring Break Party the last hour and a half of the day on March March 17.
We look forward to seeing you all in the library for Read Night this week!
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Counselor's Corner...by Dr. B.J. Wells and Joey Buresh |
Fourth and Fifth grade parents will have an opportunity to preview the Human Growth and Development videos before their children see them with their classes. The parent preview is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5th at Pray-Woodman Elementary School. The fourth grade videos will be shown at 6:00 and the fifth grade videos will be shown at 7:00 p.m. Parents may bring their 4th or 5th grade student with them to preview the videos if they wish.
The girls will watch the Human Growth and Development video with counselor, B.J. Wells, and/or nurse, Darlene McCulley. The boys will see Meet the New You for Boys with Coach Buchanan or Coach Schauer. This will take place during their scheduled physical education time.
The video covering AIDS will be viewed during their physical education class with boys and girls together. If you prefer that your child NOT see these videos, you will need to sign the opt-out form that will be distributed to your child in April. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the 4th or 5th grade counselor, B.J. Wells at 721-0902.
Classroom Counseling Lessons
In February classroom lessons, second grade students listened to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and discussed the importance of honesty and self control. Third grade students learned how to be a S-M-A-R-T Cookie and learned test taking skills. They also learned what causes stress, how to recognize stress, and practiced "stress busters". Fourth graders focused in on anger management, resolving conflicts and stress management, while fifth graders reviewed taunting, teasing, and harassment.
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3RD GRADE STUDENTS ENJOYING TINCUP ADVENTURES
DONUTS WITH DAD
 
KANSAS READ WEEK |
| Important Calendar Change |
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MOVED TO THURS., MAY 26
In order to make up our last snow day, the last day of school has been moved to Thursday, May 26. |
Maize Recreation Commission's Pizza Bingo Family Night!
Saturday, March 12th
6:00-8:00pm (doors open at 5:30)
$10.00/per person
All Ages Welcome
Win Prizes from local restaurants, entertainment venue and more!
**Enter a raffle to win $100.00**
Concessions available to purchase pizza, drinks, snacks
Funds raised for this event will go directly towards providing scholarship opportunities for those who otherwise may be unable to participate in youth sports, or programming.
Girl-2-Girl Self Defense
Instructors: Chris & Jenna Rangel
Maize Recreation Commission
March 12th, May 14th, July 23rd
10:00am-12:00pm
$10.00/per person
Attend 1 or all 3 seminars/cost per session
Open to Girls-Women Ages 10 & Up
For more information on the Girl-2-Girl Self Defense Seminars visit
www.girldefense.com
Babysitter Training Class
This course will teach the knowledge,and confidence to take care for infants and school-age children,combining video,hands on
skills and discussion for the most complete learning experience.
Ages 11-15 years of age
Saturday's 8:30-3:00pm
*Class limited to 10 per class*
Saturday, March 5th
Mexican Cooking
Three Fun Filled evenings of Mexican cooking!
Delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts
Create and enjoy original recipes
Maize Recreation Center
6:30-8:30pm $30.00/per person/session
Session 1-March 2nd, 9th & 16th
Clay Sculpting
Tuesday's
5:00-7:00pm
$55.00/6 week session
Maize Recreation Commission
Includes materials
March 1st March 8th March 15th
March 29th April 5th April 19th
Instructor: Sheila Bazil
Youth Spanish Class
March 3rd-April 7th - Thursday's 5:00-6:00pm
Ages 5-16 years
$45.00/6 week session
Instructor Alejandra Prendes
Classes will be held at Maize south, room 116 a
Ballroom and Latin Dance
Lessons provided by Care to Dance Studio
Wanting to learn to dance, or just get a great workout?
Join us for dance class Thursday evenings
Maize Recreation Commission
Session 1: March 3rd-April 14th(no classes 3/24)
Session 2: April 21st-May 26th
7:00-8:00pm-Rumba
8:00-9:00pm-Swing
$ 60.00/per session
$100.00/couples, or upon enrollment of both sessions
*Minimum of 20 students pre-registration required*
Programs and Special Events-Contact Stephanie Hislop:Stephanie@maizerec.com
Sports and Fun Factory Related inquires- Contact Micki Bergman:micki@maizerec.com
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| Students of the Month - February |
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2nd Grade:
Ishaan & Madison (Andrus)
Ernesto & Avarie (Baker)
Jennifer & Drake (Clynch)
Lauren & Haden (Hinson)
Gabriel & MacKenzie (Hobbs)
Colin & Tylee (Willard)
3rd Grade:
Andrew & Maggie (Charles)
Mallory & Timmothy (Doern)
Lucas & Cadie (Ewert)
Dalton & Andrea (Jennings)
Max & Lauryn (May)
Abby & Brennen (Peters)
Keegan & Morgan (Schweikert)
Sophia & Amanda (Weis)
4th Grade:
Emily & Keegan (Burnett)
Max & Terra (Carter)
Megan & Corey (Cronk)
Danton & Mackenzie (Fornshell/Biggs)
Kirsten & Jace (Hay)
Dezmond & Kaitlyn (Hunsaker)
Jennifer & Alexis (Palmer)
Aaron & Keely (Scribner)
5th Grade:
Jacob & Karsyn (Christian)
Madison & Tanner (Dickinson)
Evan (Harding)
Brittany & Dakota (Morrow)
Mallory & Adrian (Pfaff)
Hana & Nathan (Scott)
Emily & Steven (Tice)
Adalynn & Saxton (Wiltse) |
| IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDERS |
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Reminder - if your child is going to be absent, please call the office at 721-0902 by 9:00 a.m. If we do NOT receive a call to excuse them, your child will be unexcused and you will receive a phone call from the autodialer.
If your child needs to go a different way home, please call the office NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. (no later than 2:30 on Wednesdays) so we can get a message down to their homeroom teacher. |
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