A teacher in New York was teaching her class about bullying and gave them the following exercise to perform. She had the children take a piece of paper and told them to crumple it up, stamp on it and really mess it up but do not rip it. Then she had them unfold the paper, smooth it out and look at how scarred and dirty is was. She then told them to tell it they're sorry. Now even though they said ......they were sorry and tried to fix the paper, she pointed out all the scars they left behind. And that those scars will never go away no matter how hard they tried to fix it. That is what happens when a child bullies another child, they may say they're sorry but the scars are there forever. The looks on the faces of the children in the classroom told her the message hit home.

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Important Reminders:

 It's that time of the year again! Time to check the LPS Seniority and Assignment lists!  

The LPS Seniority and Assignment lists are used to determine who gets surplussed (reassigned) when there have been changes in a building's enrollment, or budget or program changes in the district. The lists are also used if there is going to be a reduction in force (RIF or layoff) if circumstances are such that there is no vacancy for a person in their area(s) of certification or endorsement anywhere in the district.

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Friday, January 6, 2012is a teacher professional duty day that falls at the end of winter break just before the beginning of second semester which starts on Monday, January 9, 2012.

1. Because there are no students in attendance on January 6th anyone who plans to be absent on that day does not need to pre-arrange their leave or receive permission to be gone. Pre-arranging and receiving permission to be gone after a break is only required for student days when a substitute is required.

2. Because January 6th is a contract work day for staff, January 9th is not considered a day following a break (in this case winter break).

3. No mandatory meetings of any kind (barring an emergency) can be called at the site or district level for teachers on January 6th. January 6th is a teacher professional duty day for staff to engage"in professional duties at their discretion" [5-4 (a) 1 in the Professional Agreement].

Extra Standard Review Dates

2011-12

All Meetings are at the LEA Office

4920 Normal Blvd 

     Wednesday

December 7, 2011              Instrumental Music                                   4:00 PM

                                                                        Committee Meets                                      4:30 PM

Fifteenth Annual Harvest of Books Fall Campaign

Harvest of Books collects more than 7,200 books

7,255 children's books will be distributed to first grade and second grade school students throughout the community in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, due to the recent Harvest of Books drive sponsored by the Lincoln Education Association and KFOR radio.

That means every Lincoln every first grader and second grader will receive one book: 3,596 first graders and 3,659 second graders, an increase of almost 200 students from last year. 7,255 students in 56 public and parochial Lincoln schools, according to Jenni Absalon, president of the Lincoln Education Association.

Dozens of volunteers will distribute the books to schools this week; schools will pass out the books to children during the week of Thanksgiving.

"Thank you, Lincoln for supporting children and literacy for 15 years. It is a huge project and we couldn't do it without the support of the community, the LEA staff, LEA membership, LEA Retired members and countless volunteers." Absalon said. Two-thirds of America's children living in poverty have no books at home, and the number of families living in poverty is on the rise. Disadvantaged students in the first grade have a vocabulary that is approximately half that of an advantaged student (2,900 and 5,800 respectively). Graves, 1986 / White, Graves & Slater, 1990

Since its inception in 1997, the Harvest of Books has become a popular community project - to date providing more than 170,000 books to public and parochial students. This means the Harvest of Books has provided over $600,000 in books to the children in Lincoln.

Harvest of Books is sponsored by the Lincoln Education Association, KFOR radio, with additional support from Cornerstone Printing Company, Raising Canes, the Lincoln City Libraries, and the Lincoln Journal Star.  

Participating bookstores include: the Adventist Book Center, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Gloria Deo, Indigo Bridge Books, Nebraska Bookstore, University Bookstore, and Miriam LaBlanc, Usborne Books at Home.

NUTCRACKER TICKETS---NSEA Member Benefits Discount

The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company will present its 27th Anniversary production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 17, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 pm. The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's Nutcracker features nearly 200 dancers from southeastern Nebraska in a performance that also features a live orchestra and nationally-known guest artists. The classic story of The Nutcracker comes to life with the finest choreography, costumes, and scenery, making this production a treasured Lincoln tradition. The cast of The Nutcracker is comprised of local dance students who are selected by audition. This year, the role of Clara will be danced by high school student, Hannah Duncan. The Artistic Director of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's Nutcracker production is Shari True. The Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Herbert E. Dregalla, Jr., will provide Tchaikovsky's classic score.

PLEASE follow the directions for payment. 

Please do not send your payment to LEA.

To order your discounted tickets, click on the following link.  You must use this form and send the payment to the Lied Center to receive the discount.  

Click Here to Order Nutcracker Tickets