JANUARY 2017 Lappy /NEW YEAR! 2 No scHooL 3 TEACHER Work DAY 5 Aims on - [UNE TESTING 6 AIMS oN - LINE TESTING. 9 stu crave WRITING ASSESS- SCHOOL BOARD 10 srucrane WRITING ASSESS- 11 200 0ur 14 snon@ MINDEN HS, 9330 rama @ 5,930. 16 No scHooL TEACHER IN- SERVICE 17 me @ |N. PLATTE ADAMS, 4:00 18 200 our (orit GRADE WRITING ASSESSMENT 19 mos.@ OGALLALA HS, {100/48 aN PLATTE @y)430 6TH GRADE 21 23 men @ Dunpy ‘county, 430 26 sane @ HOLDREGE MID- 7TH GRADE 27 rm crave WRITING ASSESS- 30 7BBB vs LEXINGTON (#1) 430 PLATTE ADAMS, 4:00From The Junior High Office We have found some jewelry here at the junior high, please call our office to identify. It is very important that our office has updated phone or address information in case of an emergency, so if you have any changes please let the JH office know ASAP at (345-6940 press #2). You can also contact Mrs. Metcalf or Mrs. Sughroue by email at: jmetcalf@mccookbison.org or ksughroue@mccookbison.org. THANK you! ArJANUARY 2017 MCCOOK JUNIOR HIGH BREAKFAST MENU MENU'S ARE BREAKFAST PLZA BISCUITS & GRAVY FRENCH TOAST STICKS WISAUSAGE SUBJECT TO BREAKFAST BAGEL BREAKFAST SONG BREAKFAST CHANGE ‘COLO CEREAL sues cou ceREAL WITHOUT raid oor Coto ceREAL NOTICE PAREATT Frurra.oourr PARFAIT 10 4 13 MINI PANCAKES BREAKFAST PIZZA BISCUITS & GRAVY MINI WAFLES FRENCH TOAST ‘STICKS WISAUSAGE BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BAGEL BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BAGEL ‘SANDWICH ‘SANDWICH BREAKFAST oe (COLD CEREAL ‘SANDWICH colo CEREAL COLD CEREAL coLD CEREAL FRUIT 8 yooURT PARFAIT FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT 16 17 18 0 MINI PANCAKES BREAKFAST BURRITO iscurts & Gravy BREAKFAST PIZZA MINI WAFFLES: BREAKFAST ‘WARM STRUDEL SREAKFAST BAGEL MINI BAGELS BREAKFAST ‘SANDWICH ‘SANDWICH (COLO CEREAL eo colo CEREAL (COLD CEREAL COLD CEREAL, FRUIT a YoouRT PARFAIT FRUIT & YoouRT PARFIAT 5 28 MIN PANCAKES. pancanes BREAKFAST PIZZA iscumTs & GRAVY int WAFFLE WISAUSAGE BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BAGEL BREAKFAST BREAKFAST ‘SANDWICH BREAKFAST BAGEL SANDWICH ‘SANDWICH OLD CEREAL, COLD CEREAL COLD CEREAL corn cee FRUIT & YooURT PARFATT FRUIT a YooURT PARFAIT ‘COLD CEREAL. 30 4 MINI PANCAKES [BREAKFAST BURRITO BREAKFAST i BREAKFAST (RM STRUDEL, coun CEREAL (COLD CEREALMeal Components McCook A meal MUST contain 3 of the 5 listed below, one of Jr. & Sr. High Lunch Menu \ihich MUST be a % Cup serving of tutor vegetable + Meat /Meat Alternate January 2017 + Bread / Grain + Milk Our menus are aligned with the USDA's eae “Healthier US School Challenge. 2 Vegetable our over owen? 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[AI choices include arp through the Trve Garden Bar. pcnaniniting way seas can npeeroame Low Favor ik included with ell meals EVERYDAY CHOICES, Chicken Patty Sandwich and Dally Specialty item M-W-F Flame Broiled Cheeseburger T-TH~ Flame Broiled Hamburger All sandwiches served on WW buns, & a trip through the Thrive Garden Bar. Vegetarian options offered daily. EVERYDAY CHOICES ‘Cheese, Pepperoni OR Sausage and Specialty Pizza All items include a trip through the Thrive Garden Bar. All pizzas feature low fat cheese, low sodium sauce, & whole grain crusts. [ Vegctarian Wouse menu tdeniorein the colo ohelpstudert recognize Vogotvan & Smart ick options, Smart Pik selectors meet GE smart Pick Specie erator at sodlurn & calories, To file a complaint of discrimination, write U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-8410 or eal (800) 795-3272 (voice) ‘or (202) 720-6382 (TY). USDA\s an equal opportunitySTUDENT OF THE MONTH Brittni Kinne 6th Grade Jett Gillen 6th Grade Logan Havlicek. 7th Grade Abagail Seybold 7th Grade Rozalynn Latta 8th Grade Isaiah Wiemers 8th GradeSTATE OF NEBRASKA JOHN A. GALE P.O, Box 94608 Fi aa State Capitol, Suite 2300 ee Lincoln, NE 68509-4608 Phone 402-471-2554 Fax 402-471-3237 www.sos.ne.gov December 10, 2016 Dear Craig, As Secretary of State and Chief Elections Officer of Nebraska, it is my pleasure to present your school with the enclosed Certificate of Appreciation as an expression of gratitude for hosting a Veteran's Day program to honor your local veterans. This year, more than 230 schools reported to my office that they held an event for their veterans. I believe that is the best response we've had since developing the Honor a Veteran program in 2008. Thank you, Pho Sate John A. Gale Secretary of StateJohn A. Gale Nebraska Secretary of State Certificate of Appreciation Be it hereby Rnown to all that: The Secretary of State hereby extends hs gratitude and congratulations to: McCook Junior High McCook, Nebraska in recognition for fiosting a Veterans Day Program and your effort to thank local veterans who fave served their country. The State of Nebraska joins you in fonoring all of our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016. We wish you continued success with your program. Given this 10¢h day of December, 2016 fin A. Gale, Nebraska Secretary of.Olivia Koetter Blooming My family is similar to, a flower bloomingwith red or blue. With each new and pleasant face, comes new room at our table space. As my family expands and grows, with excitement the new membersseem to glow. New opinions and thoughts multiply as Grandmamakes the apple pie. My family means that love is plenty, ask any of them they will all agree. We may have fights and not always concur, but, with each apology it becomes a blur. To me my family is my rock, there is always someone willing to talk. They help me through the roughest of times, and will never ever ask for a few dimes. My family is similar to, a flower bloomingwith red or blue. We are a different in our own ways, yet, we find we love each other, always.The Land and Sky By Elsa Wilcox The world as I see it through my young eye is just a separation from the land and sky. The golden plains of rolling hills, ‘the voluminous clouds that give me chills. The sky as I see it is a perfect storm. Acts of thunder and lightning are performed. The pale blue ceiling during the day and the black of night pushing light away. The land as I see it is a changing year. People adapt to seasons in the atmosphere, Spring brings new life and the gift of birth, while winter brings the cold, frozen earth. The sky as I see it is controlled by wings. Swift birds outrule the millions of kings. They chirp to one another way up high. They keep to themselves until people pry. The land as I see it is a bountiful garden. Summer soil is soft until winter makes it harden. Trees of many tower from low to high, while flowers on the ground are twisted awry. The world as I see it through my young eye, is just a separation from the land and sky. The beauty of our world, oh what a sight. Just take a look and find it, you might.January 2017 Middle ‘Attendance counts BAC) ES The better your middle schooler’ attendance, the better chance that he will succeed academically. Remind him that hes expected in school every day unless heis sick or there is a family emer gency. If your chid asks to stay home for other reasons, explore why, and discuss solutions. If he says he’ too tired, for example, work out how he could get more sleep Say no to sexting ‘Warn your tween about the dangers of sending or forwarding sexually sug- gestive pictures or messages from a cell phone or computer. Sexting is illegal among minors and can ruin a middle grader’ reputation, Make sure your child realizes that once an image is sent, is out there for everyone to see— forever. Awesome electives Encourage your middle schooler to use next year electives to add variety to her core classes, Some may let her explore possible career paths, such as toboties or forensic science. Others ‘might tap into a special interest like filmmaking or music. Suggest she make choices that challenge but dont overwhelm her. Worth quoting "There is no friend as loyal as @ book.” Emest Hemingway Just for fun 4: How m seconds are A: There are 121 January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. VETER Working Together for School Success McCook Junior High School Joan Bass, Guidance Counselor In the middle grades, your tween will have to think about, develop, and (f present in-depth projects. J Share these strategies to help her successfully manage them. Set targets To stay on track with a project dead- line, suggest that your child set mini targets for completing each step. If she hits roadblocks (say, the computer is down or she runs out of art supplies), have her tur to another portion and keep going, She can get back to the other part later—and her progress won't be stalled. Research carefully Encourage your youngster to stay focused as she's researching. Say shes writing about medieval Europe. She may find great sources about continents dur- Ing that era, but she should weed them ut if they dont apply. Tip: As she’s con- ducting research, recommend that she list her sources so her bibliography will, be done, Plan the presentatic How does your middle grader want to present her project? Will she write a skit, create a photo collage, or use audio ‘or video clips? When she finishes, let her practice with you to get ready for her in- school presentation. Then, ask how she thinks it turned out. Being satisfied with her work will get your tween in the habit of doing her best. <5 Being honest will help your middle grader earn trust from family, friends, teachers, and coaches, Foster truthfulness with these ideas: ‘Explain that he's better off telling the truth. If he admits taking money from your wallet without ask- ing, you might have him do odd jobs to pay it back. But if he denies it and you find out he di, he will have lost your trust—and he should know it will take time for him to regain it When you're aware he’s done something hes not being truthful about, state the facts. For example, tell him you saw him at one place when he was supposed to be at another. Allow him to tell you what happened, then enforce appropriate consequences (say, being grounded for a weekend).Middle Years January 2017 # Page 2 How to “help” Gheok in. Ask what hes work- ing on and how its coming along, fhe is ready for a break, suggest an energy-boosting snack like apples and cheese, or hummus and cucumber slices. Or you could take a brisk walk around the block together to help him refocus When your middle schooler does homework, you can play a support ing role—but let him take charge. Heres how, available. As your tween works, hhe may need an “assistant” to listen to ideas, proofread a paper, make sure he understands directions, or quiz smore information when needed, hhim fora test. Talk about who else He might call a classmate for an he could turn to if you're not available, perhaps a sibling explanation of an assignment or a homework hotline about or a grandparent. a math concept. He could also review his textbook and class “ notes, Have him consider what he’ tried already—and what he might try next. Working through frustrations will help a. your tween build problem-solving skills. ¢° Provide guidance. Encourage your child to find ways to get Icy science Why do we put salt on icy sidewalks? Your child can find out with this “chilly” experiment, Have her follow these steps. L Get three bowls, and put three same- shestss size ice cubes in each (with the cubes Shift the responsibility touching), Ll oy daughter says rm always “on her case,” 2. Quickiy sprinkle $ tp salt on one reminding her to practice her clarinet, take set of cubes, $ tsp. sugar on another, shoves o pick up her shoes. I dont want her and nothing on the third, Refrigerate. tg feel like all lever dois corect her. Help! 3. Check every 30 minutes until one EY i may fel natural to give your daughter reminders eee But try making her responsible for reminding herself. ee ‘Suggest she create a daily checklist that includes big jobs (practicing her instrument) and smaller ones (putting shoes away). Or she could list her to-do tasks in a daily ‘Separately planner to keep herself organized, pour the water Giving her positive—-and specific —feedback will also help. Rather than saying, from ach “You're so talented!” if she practices without a reminder you might say, “I heard you vita a ‘practicing that tough part in your new clarinet solo. I know your hard work will pay ‘measuring cup, and record the amounts. off at your spring band concert.” ¢s 5. Let the remaining cubes melt com- pletely: Measure and record the amount ‘of water in each bowl. "Now determine the percentage of ice that melted initially: For each bowl, divide the amount that melted at first by its total amount of melted water. Did salt or sugar make the ice melt faster? Ask your young scientist ifshe knows why. (Answer: Salt, because it Towers the freezing point of water.) ¢) a oe To provide busy parents wh practi ee [tii Finding new friends My son Justin had a at this age. She mentioned that her own, core group of friends in son met his best friend when he started elementary school. But when he started playing soccer in middle school. She middle schoo! this year, they grew apart. suggested Justin might have the same noticed he was spending weekends experience if he tried an activity or a alone, not hanging school club. out with buddies I shared her idea with My heart broke for Justin, and he decided to him because he felt {in the environmental Yt promote chook sucess paren iwolverent, | Hike he didnt fit in. club, He’ stil getting to ees ee A friend told. know the other mem- a dann st CH eae me she knew bers, but he seems glad sHoahs 280 Micusometwlcstineem | plenty of other to have a group to belong Vntornecom kes who had to to—and some potential Too make new friends now friends, 55