March 8, 2013
Kaiserslautern American
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Junior class looking for fundraiser volunteers by Meghan Augsburger Ramstein High School intern
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t’s crunch time again for the junior class at Ramstein High School. Prom is a few months away and funds still need to be raised. The junior class officers, including President Joshua Seawell and Vice President Rachel Plescha, are not wasting any time gathering all they can before ticket sales begin. “The truth is, prom is expensive,” Seawell said. “We’ve been fundraising all year and will continue to so we can pay for it.” At football and basketball games, volunteers have been selling popcorn and collecting admission payments. Additionally, they showed their support for the high school by selling spirit bows and bands as well. Around the holidays, the junior class advertised a “pie day” and sold hot chocolate at the Christkindlmarkt, an annual Christmas market held at the school where clubs sold Christmas merchandise and food. Twice before that, they raised money baby-sitting at the high school and at Armstrong’s Club. Parents who wanted a night out had the option to drop off their children for a few hours with junior class volunteers. Last week, students worked on their “Mr. Ramstein” project, a mock pageant for eligible high school males where contestants dressed in different outfits, showed their talents and answered various questions. On Feb. 27, the preliminary competition started and each student interested in watching paid a $1 admission fee. The final competition culminated March 1. The money raised goes toward prom expenses. All funds have not been raised solely by the junior class though. “We’ve received donations from the (Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club) and (Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association), for which we’re very thankful,” Seawell said. Students will also raise money by working at the student store for three weeks. The student store allows clubs to sell donated drinks and food to the student body during lunch. Due to lack of space, only three to four people are able to work at a time. On April 13 and 14, the junior class will hold a bake sale at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. In May, they’ll be bagging groceries alongside the National Honor Society at the Ramstein Commissary. Any volunteering for the junior class is rewarded by a point system. Volunteers can receive points for the work they’ve done depending on the event and time spent doing the activity. The top three point earners each receive a free prom ticket. “We put the point system in as an incentive to gain more volunteers and class participation,” Plescha said. “Any support we can get will help.” Without the help of volunteers, the cost of prom will remain high. So far, the junior class is only a few thousand short of their $15,000 goal. Once they reach it, ticket sales will cover the remaining expenses. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, visit the junior class website at http://rhsjuniorclass. weebly.com or email the junior class officers at rhsprom@ hotmail.com.
Candy math at LEMS Students in Melinda Steven’s kindergarten class at Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School participate in candy math! Students sorted candy using a Venn diagram then estimated, graphed and ate them!
Picture by Gabriele Arseneault
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Audio/video journals
Photo by Holly Freeman
Ramstein High School students create audio/ video journals in Dorothy Goulet’s French II class. These students use online resources, webcams and audio software to practice and hone their reading, writing, speaking and listening in a technology- and targetlanguage-rich, interactive environment. The current theme for this class is French language related to travel reservations, transportation and activities while vacationing.
School Notes KMC schools registration
The Kaiserslautern school district re-registration and pre-registration will take place March 18 to 22 at the following locations and times: Kaiserslautern High School gym, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 to 20, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 21; Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 to 22 (for Ramstein schools); Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School information center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18, 20 and 22, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 21; Sembach Elementary School Tiger Tale Theater, Bldg. 19, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 18, 19, 21 and 22, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20. For more information, visit www.kais-dso.eu.dodea.edu/ offices/registration/registration.htm.
Baumholder re-registration
All Baumholder middle and high school students, as well as students from Smith and Wetzel elementary schools, returning for the 2013/2014 school year must re-register from March 18 to 22. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to register for kindergarten. Sure Start applications for both elementary schools will be accepted at this time. The school registration process will continue for families new to U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder after these dates. Make sure to bring a sponsor’s orders with student’s name on the orders, updated immunization records, verification of employment (for civilian parents), and parents’ ID cards. Contact Randy Lambert, Baumholder school liaison officer, for more information at 485-6968 or 06783-6-6968.
LEMS spring carnival
The community is invited to Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School’s annual spring carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at the school. There will be a stuffed animal walk, bean bag toss, cake walk, toilet bowl toss, fishing pond and golfing, among many other things. Volunteers are also needed. To volunteer, sign up with VolunteerSpot by visiting http://vols.pt/ Bp9bqn. Enter your email address (you will not need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) and choose your spot: LEMS spring carnival or grade level activities. VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. But if you prefer not to use your personal email address, email carnival chair Sandra Bucklin at sandra.bucklin@ eu.dodea.edu to sign up.
Tween Matinee
The Kaiserslautern Main Library is having a special marathon showing of a popular teen show, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. March 26 and 28 in Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. For details, call 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.
Teen photography contest
Teens, snap a literary-themed photo with your phone and enter it in the Library Teen Tech Week contest to win a prize. For more details, see a member of the library staff. For details, contact the Kaiserslautern Main Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322, or the Kleber Branch Library, Bldg. 3205, at 483-1740 or 0631-411-1740.