http://www.scribd.com/people/view/73841-michellerussell This a feed for documents on Scribd written by michellerussell 30 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:45:20 GMT Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:45:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3295940/Gazette-Spring-2008 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L A Quarterly Newsletter Gazette Making his Marek Page 1 Communication Page 2 Committed to Excellence in Education Page 3 EPS Pictures Page 4 Spring 2008 Making his Marek Who gets a call when something needs fixing? Often times it is Mr. Marek Kierznowski, the Buildings and Grounds Manager’s Assistant. Working closely with Mr. Jerry McDonald, Marek attends to all business involving maintenance and repair of East Prairie School. Marek has come a long way from his birthplace, a small town called Krypno in the country of Poland. As a child du Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:45:20 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3295940/Gazette-Spring-2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/3204609/OTP-June-20008 ************************** Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:26:41 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3204609/OTP-June-20008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971650/Gazette-Winter-2006 East Prairie School Winter 2006 Deserving Dedication Have you ever noticed plaques that adorn the walls throughout the building, near every entrance and addition to the school? If you take a moment to read them, you will see that almost every one bears the name Robert E. Allison, a name synonymous with East Prairie School. Mr. Allison spent most of his 36-year career helping East Prairie School District 73 expand from a little red schoolhouse in the 1950’s to the advanced educational center it is today. And on October 19, 2005, the school board honored his accomplishments with a ceremony, dedi Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971650/Gazette-Winter-2006 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971649/Gazette-Winter-2004 East Prairie School Winter Building Bridges Inside Mrs. Kelly’s thirdgrade classroom, students peer into plastic bottles containing water. They watch in amazement how the water reacts to air pressure created by piercing holes into the bottom of the bottles. Leading the experiment is East Prairie volunteer, Mr. Fred Mocking, a retired electrical engineer. Mr. Mocking is one of many seniors who make up the volunteer program, Building Bridges at East Prairie School. The Building Bridges program started seven years ago with an East Prairie School Educational Foundation grant, that allocated funds Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:38 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971649/Gazette-Winter-2004 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971648/Gazette-Winter-2003 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:36 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971648/Gazette-Winter-2003 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971647/Gazette-Winter-2002 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:33 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971647/Gazette-Winter-2002 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971645/Gazette-Summer-2003 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:30 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971645/Gazette-Summer-2003 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971644/Gazette-Spring-2006 East Prairie School Spring 2006 Robbie Malkin Carolyn Mertz Strategic Planning From the Superintendent Dr. James Schopp I would like to thank all who participated in our East Prairie strategic planning process. It has been a lot of work, but our children will benefit from the work that has been accomplished. At the May 17th Board of Education meeting, the strategic planning committee will present the final draft of the plan to the Board. The Board of Education will then create a final document that will stress the priorities for East Prairie School. Last year a committee of parents, communit Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:27 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971644/Gazette-Spring-2006 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971643/Gazette-Spring-2005 East Prairie School Spring All On Board On Monday, March 21, the East Prairie PTA hosted “Meet the School Board Candidates Night.” Community members were given an opportunity to get acquainted with seven candidates running for four seats on the school board. Three weeks later residents cast their votes in a close contest that yielded two new board members along with two incumbents. to the East Prairie School Educational Foundation and has lived in the district 28 years. She feels the gifted program is vital and must be maintained. As a math major, she feels math and science are as important as Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:25 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971643/Gazette-Spring-2005 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971638/Gazette-Spring-2003 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:04 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971638/Gazette-Spring-2003 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971636/Gazette-Fall-2005 East Prairie School Fall Joining the Team A new school year marks a new beginning – a time to set goals and take charge of the wonderful opportunities ahead. And with a team of dedicated professionals, like those at East Prairie School, the opportunities are endless. Joining the team for the 2005-06 school year are four hard-working individuals, determined to provide excellent educational experiences for the students of East Prairie School. Lilian Ader is the new Spanish teacher for grades six through eight who also teaches fourth-grade Communications. She comes to East Prairie with three year Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:31 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971636/Gazette-Fall-2005 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971634/Gazette-Fall-2004 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971634/Gazette-Fall-2004 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971632/Gazette-Fall-2002 **** Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:08 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2971632/Gazette-Fall-2002 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970088/Gazette-Summer-2007 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L A Quarterly Newsletter Gazette Super Secretary Page 1 Life on the Prairie Page 2 School Funding and Revenues Page 3 EPS Graduates Page 4 Summer 2007 Super Secretary If you ring the bell at the front doors of East Prairie School, chances are the person letting you into the building is Mrs. Lynn Nelson, the school secretary. Mrs. Nelson has been managing the school office for more than 10 years. Her uncanny ability to juggle many tasks makes her an invaluable member of the East Prairie staff. Mrs. Nelson grew up in Cicero, the only child o Wed, 14 May 2008 13:50:33 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970088/Gazette-Summer-2007 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970084/Gazette-Spring-2007 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L ! A Quarterly Newsletter! Gazette Behind the Scenes Page 1 East Prairie School Unveils New Webpage Page 2 Raising the Roof Page 3 Picture from Around School Page 4 Spring 2007 Behind the Scenes Did you ever wonder how a school district functions? Discreetly hidden by the teachers, the support staff and the administrators, sits an ardent employee holding it all together. Her name is Ann Henry, the Administrative Assistant for East Prairie School District 73. Since 1996, Mrs. Henry has maintained the office of the district superintendent. Situ Wed, 14 May 2008 13:49:53 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970084/Gazette-Spring-2007 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970081/Gazette-Fall-2007 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L ! A Quarterly Newsletter! Gazette Taking Care of Business Page 1 New Staff Adjust Easily Page 2 Positive Connections Page 3 Fitness Center Page 4 Fall 2007 Taking Care of Business Inside the administration center, in a small office on the second floor, sits a man with a passion. His name is Mr. Seyed Adnani. His passion is his work. As Payroll Business Analyst for East Prairie School District 73, Mr. Adnani controls all transactions dealing with the transfer of money. His main responsibilities include payroll, accounts payable, and accounts r Wed, 14 May 2008 13:49:28 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970081/Gazette-Fall-2007 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970077/Gazettte-Fall-2006 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L ! A Quarterly Newsletter! Gazette Contract Ratifies Unanimously Page 1 New Staff Brings New Life to East Prairie Page 2 Strategic Goals Page 3 New Traffic Patterns Coming Soon Page 4 Fall 2006 Contract Ratifies Unanimously The East Prairie Council, Local 172, IFT-AFT/AFL-CIO and Board of Education of East Prairie School District 73 unanimously ratified a new three year agreement on August 23, 2006. The new agreement will expire the day before the start of the 2009-2010 school year. The parties began negotiating the new agreement in March of 200 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:48:44 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2970077/Gazettte-Fall-2006 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2962153/OTP-April-2008 ******************* Tue, 13 May 2008 20:45:41 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2962153/OTP-April-2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2961533/OTP-May-2008 ******************** Tue, 13 May 2008 19:47:14 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2961533/OTP-May-2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2233091/Gazette-Winter-2008 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L A Quarterly Newsletter Gazette Lean Lunch Appeals to Kids Page 1 Playground Committee Page 2 Innovative Program Earns an Award Page 3 Student Lunch Page 4 Winter 2008 Even snacks sold in the cafeteria are of a healthier variety. Popcorn, pretzels, and granola bars take the place of potato The sound of clamoring feet on the stairway and children’s chips, Doritos and Honey Buns. Beverages include 2-percent voices full of excitement pervade the cafeteria. Hungry students milk, chocolate milk, and a variety of juices. are greeted with the Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:58:14 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2233091/Gazette-Winter-2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2220893/March2008 ******************** Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:13:27 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2220893/March2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2066634/OTPFeb08 ******************** Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:00:25 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2066634/OTPFeb08 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2066616/OTPFeb08 ******************** Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:45:57 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2066616/OTPFeb08 http://www.scribd.com/doc/460690/November-On-The-Prairie **************** Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:25:30 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/460690/November-On-The-Prairie http://www.scribd.com/doc/200656/20072008-School-Supplies-List ******** Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:42:44 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/200656/20072008-School-Supplies-List http://www.scribd.com/doc/200600/The-First-Amendment-Explained Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution What do the words of the First Amendment mean? Freedom of religion The First Amendment prevents the government from establishing an official religion. Citizens have freedom to attend a church, synagogue, temple or mosque of their choice — or not to attend at all. The First Amendment Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:28:37 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/200600/The-First-Amendment-Explained http://www.scribd.com/doc/200578/Spring-2-2007 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L A Quarterly Newsletter Gazette Behind the Scenes Page 1 East Prairie School Unveils New Webpage Page 2 Raising the Roof Page 3 Picture from Around School Page 4 Spring 2007 Behind the Scenes Did you ever wonder how a school district functions? Discreetly hidden by the teachers, the support staff and the administrators, sits an ardent employee holding it all together. Her name is Ann Henry, the Administrative Assistant for East Prairie School District 73. Since 1996, Mrs. Henry has maintained the office of the district superintendent. Si Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:28:02 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/200578/Spring-2-2007 http://www.scribd.com/doc/200574/Gazette-Winter-2007 E A S T P R A I R I E S C H O O L A Quarterly Newsletter Gazette Notable Nurse Page 1 Meet the Candidates Page 2 Skokie Link Page 3 EPS Pictures Page 4 Spring 2007 Notable Nurse Ignatowski Healthy children perform better in school. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out, but it does take a dedicated professional to oversee the health and well being of an entire student body. Mrs. Judith Ignatowski, R.N., provides health-related services for East Prairie School. Stationed in the health office on the first floor, “Mrs. I” (as she is known to students Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:00:26 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/200574/Gazette-Winter-2007