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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 McDonal...



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...

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 m...







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 pre...

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 ...



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 exper...





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...

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 empl...

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...

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 ...





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 c...