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April 2018

Learn to Dream celebrates 10-year anniversary Marisa Lee Calnan, Dawson Sessler and Leland Smith all knew early in their lives what careers they wanted to pursue. They’ve dreamt big since they were old enough to play doctor, swing a hammer or tinker with a computer. Now those dreams are becoming a reality thanks to the Learn to Dream Scholarship at Southeast Community College. The scholarship is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2018.

Marisa Lee Calnan

Dawson Sessler

Marisa Lee Calnan Calnan is a senior at Lincoln Northeast High School and has attended The Career Academy (TCA), a joint venture between SCC and Lincoln Public Schools, for two years. She has chosen the Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing pathway - a continuation of her longtime interest in the medical field. Calnan’s mother worked as a CNA. “I want to be a doctor, specifically pathology. My mom helped me get started as far as being interested in this field. She’s always been really supportive - but I kind of want to one-up her,” she said with a laugh. Calnan has received the Learn to Dream Scholarship both her junior and senior years. Without it, she said, she probably would not be able to afford to pay for the college credits she earns through TCA, even though they are offered at a discounted rate. “One thing that scared me when I first heard about The Career Academy was that I knew it might cost money and my family has never been well off. I had my first job but I didn’t think I would be able to make enough to pay for the college credits I could earn,” she said. Calnan said her “mind was blown” when she learned about the Learn to Dream Scholarship. She thanks the sponsors and everyone who makes the scholarship possible. “I think that those people are awesome and that they should keep doing what they’re doing. It’s a really wonderful thing that children my age are getting these opportunities.”

Dawson Sessler Sessler is a senior at Lincoln Southeast High School and has attended TCA since the beginning of his junior year. He’s in the Precision Machining pathway - a natural fit for someone who has always loved working with his hands.

Leland Smith

He’ll graduate high school this spring with a head start on college credit. He’ll continue his education next year at SCC and plans to graduate and begin his career in manufacturing by age 20 - “I can’t wait to get started.” It’s a start on life that may have been stopped short if not for the Learn to Dream Scholarship. Last year his mother was diagnosed with cancer, which affected the family’s ability to pay for the dual credit portion of his schoolwork. But then he was told he qualified for the scholarship. “It really helped me and it really does help a lot of people,” Sessler said. “If no one got that scholarship it would be a lot harder for people to get a better education and get a better life.”

Leland Smith Smith is a senior at Lincoln East High School and enrolled in the Info Tech Programming pathway at TCA. The Learn to Dream Scholarship has made it possible for him to pursue an education and eventually a career in computers - a lifelong passion. “Quite honestly, Learn to Dream has made it possible for me to remain in attendance,” he said. Smith will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln next year and major in software engineering. After that, he plans to pursue a career either in that field or development operations, which combines networking and programming. This is the second year Smith has received the Learn to Dream Scholarship. “I can’t thank the sponsors enough. I’ve always loved computers but this gave me an opportunity that otherwise I wouldn’t have had,” he said. “I’m more thankful for and better prepared for college because of this.”

SECTION A: A2 Thank You Teacher A2 Spelling Bee A3 Culler After-School Club A5 Spring Break A5 Recycling Contest A6 Earth Day A8 Wellness A9 Promoting Healthy Behaviors A9 TCA Students Earn Credentials SECTION B: B1 LHS Hosts Author

“Growing up, ever since I was five years old, I was always building something with my dad, who worked in construction,” Sessler said. “When he was working on a project, I would help. I’ve always been hands-on.”

B2 LPS Security B3 Messages to Florida B5 Science Fair B6 Dance/Cheer Teams Win at State

East science bowl team advances to nationals A team from Lincoln East High School recently finished first at the regional science bowl competition at Wayne State College and now advances to the national competition to be held in May in Washington, D.C. It’s the second year in a row that East has sent a team to the National Science Bowl. The members of the team are juniors Alix Cui and Isaac Zhang, and seniors Jesse Lin, Daniel Laws and Lucas Bigelow. Science teachers Emily Jennings and Alicia Vossler coach the team. During science bowl, teams are given a “toss-up” question and compete against another team to answer first. The winning team then receives a bonus question. At the Wayne State regional, there was a round-robin competition in the morning, followed by a double elimination tournament in the afternoon. The National Science Bowl will follow the same format.

B8 Joy of Reading B9 TeamMate of the Month B11 Menus

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

‘You’re the best teacher ever’: 2018 Thank You Teacher winners announced Oehring thanked his colleagues, parents and wife, then turned to DuBray-Bivens and said, “It’s been an absolute joy to watch you grow and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.” Lincoln High English teacher Deborah McGinn won this year’s high school category. Her nominating student, freshman Samantha Roblyer, said McGinn gave her the confidence to “break out of the shell” she had built around herself as a person who stutters - even pushing her to join the school’s slam poetry team. “She has encouraged me to overcome the obstacle put in front of me as a result of my speech, she’s introduced me to new opportunities, and she’s also taught me the importance of caring about the world and those around you.” McGinn responded, “I want you to know that I respect you as a young woman who is strong...and a young woman who truly knows her heart. You are so honest and it is so easy to work with you.” This year’s middle school winner, science teacher Molly Hoffman from Irving, was nominated by former student Thea Lahey, now a student at Lincoln High. “I learned to love science in your class, and you gave me the chance to exceed my own expectations of how academically inclined I was,” Lahey said. “You sparked an interest of science in me, and showed me that a strong woman can be passionate about science and succeed.”

Five-year-old Julian Romo Gonzalez, his perfectly combed hair peeking out above the podium, leaned into the microphone and said five words - “You’re the best teacher ever” - that set the perfect tone of gratitude for a breakfast ceremony March 6 honoring the 2018 Lincoln Public Schools Thank You Teacher award winners.

Hoffman said she will cherish Lahey’s letter. “It will literally carry me to the end of my career. It will be a constant reminder that my service as an educator goes far beyond this community - it will extend worldwide because of students like you who are kind, good at heart, intelligent and set goals. You will go far and do great things and as a result I get to go with you on your journey.”

Gonzalez was talking to Andrea Woita, his teacher at Kooser Elementary School who won the pre-school to grade two category. The five winning teachers, their students, family members and fellow educators gathered at the Governor’s Mansion for this year’s event, where they heard inspiring stories of the impact that a great teacher can have on a student’s life.

Lynn White, a former counselor at Lakeview Elementary School, won this year’s category for retired teachers. The entire staff of Lakeview nominated White and several of her former colleagues were on hand Tuesday morning. Samantha Wessels, a special education resource teacher at Lakeview, talked about the “heart work” done by White. “She had the special ability to make everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room and was eager to help in any way she could.”

Lauren Cochran, Gonzalez’s mom, read her son’s letter nominating Woita, including the following excerpt: “You can see the passion she has for her job and all her little friends every day by their little smiling faces…It’s a great feeling knowing that when I drop him off at school every day, he is in the care of someone that is patient, kind, loving, goofy, exciting and just happy.” Woita responded in kind: “I know that teaching kindergarten doesn’t sound fun to all people but I know without a doubt that I have one of the best jobs in the whole world. Every day I am greeted with hugs, high fives and smiles and I also get to watch my students become better readers, writers and mathematicians - but most of all, good citizens who are kind to others and accepting of all who enter our classroom.” Anycia DuBray-Bivens, now a fourth-grader at Belmont Elementary School, nominated Tim Oehring, her previous teacher at Saratoga Elementary School and the winner of the grades three to five category. Her nomination letter, which she read Tuesday, included the following: “Mr. O is the best teacher ever. He makes kids think that school is fun. He helped me to know that I am smart…He is my hero, he’s my Batman, he’s my super teacher.”

2018 Honorees Andrea Woita Preschool-Grade 2 Tim Oehring Grades 3-5 Molly Hoffmann Middle School Deborah McGinn High School Lynn White Retired

White thanked the Lakeview staff and everyone else she worked alongside during her 38-year teaching career. “It’s not too many who can look back...and say they loved every minute - waking up, going to work and being a part of a community. I accept this not only for myself but all of my colleagues that I have had the joy of working with.” There were more than 550 entries for this year’s awards, which are sponsored by Lincoln Public Schools and KFOR/KFRX radio. LPS Superintendent Steve Joel told the March 6 audience that the winning nominations are a powerful reminder “that teaching is the gateway to everything that happens with young people’s lives.” “These letters are powerful, powerful examples of what’s happening in our schools every single day.”

Spelling bee pits kids vs. adults The top students from this year’s Lincoln Public Schools Oral Spelling Bee squared off against their principals and a favorite teacher on Feb. 27.

“Like a principal,” Knudsen said. The degree of difficulty quickly ratcheted up in round two, starting with Dohmen.

The result? Domination - no alternate definition, no alternate pronunciation. The war of words occurred at the February edition of the LPS Learning Lunch, held in the Board Room at LPS District Office. The top five finishers from the LPS Spelling Bee, held Feb. 10, were on hand: The winner, seventh-grader Sankar Ramamurthy from Lux Middle School; his twin brother, Eswar, also from Lux; Shrey Agarwal, a sixth-grader at Lux; William Bivin, a fifth-grader from Randolph Elementary School; and Grant Gouldie, an eighth-grader at Scott Middle School. Their opponents: Lux Principal Duane Dohmen; Amy Ruisinger, Lux language arts teacher and gifted coordinator; Scott Principal Dave Knudsen; and Randolph Principal Kristen Finley. The adults may have been lured into a false sense of confidence during the practice and first rounds with words such as seamless, blandest, spree and goblin. Knudsen’s first-round word was “juggler,” defined as one skilled in keeping many objects in motion in the air at the same time.

“How did we go from ‘seamless’ to ‘modus operandi’?” he asked. The adults were soon eliminated, with Knudsen the only one who advanced to the third round by correctly spelling “arbalist,” which is a person who shoots a crossbow.

Eventually, though, it was Sankar Ramamurthy who once again was the last speller standing

Eventually, though, it was Sankar Ramamurthy who once again was the last speller standing - or sitting in this case, as contestants sat in the elevated seats typically used by the Lincoln Board of Education. His winning word: “Prosecco,” which is an Italian white wine. William Bivin finished second by correctly spelling “grivation,” which is the angle between north as indicated by a grid on a map and magnetic north at any point. And everyone in attendance finished with a deep appreciation of spellcheck.

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

Culler club opens eyes to potential careers

An after-school club at Culler Middle School is exposing students to potential career pathways they otherwise may have never considered. The Empire Builders Club provides Culler students the opportunity to explore educational and career opportunities in construction, computer-aided drafting (known as CAD), manufacturing, electronics and other technical trades. The club is a partnership between Culler, Southeast Community College and The Career Academy (TCA). Culler science teacher Mary Herrington started the club three years ago. “I saw a need for students to be exposed to alternative career pathways as opposed to just going to a four-year college,” Herrington said. “Just seeing that there are other opportunities out there, both with careers and possibly attending a two-year college.” The club meets after school for two hours, every Monday for 12 weeks. Meetings typically attract 15-20 students, mostly eighth-graders and usually an even mix of boys and girls. The club hosts guest speakers at Culler, travels to Southeast Community College and TCA to use their tools and technology, and visits local businesses. Students visited Kidwell’s Lincoln location in February - the kind of experience that can have a lasting impact. “They’ve been able to meet people, they’ve come back with business cards, they’ve seen that they could be interns at these businesses in the summer,” Herrington said. Herrington stressed that Southeast Community College and TCA have been vital to the club’s success, offering students hands-on experience with technology such as 3D printers and robotics. TCA Director Dan Hohensee said it’s great for middle school students, such as those with the Empire Builders Club, to visit TCA and start exploring career options. “Even if students who come over for the construction activities don’t go into that field, they still have a career exposure and have started developing a skill set they may use in another area or some other time.”

“I saw a need for students to be exposed to alternative career pathways”

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April 2018 | Community News | Section A

Movin’ and groovin’ on spring break Not everyone took it easy during spring break. Lincoln’s Community Learning Centers hosted a free camp - called “Movin’ & Groovin’” - at Goodrich Middle School March 13-15 that had students doing exactly that - movin’ and groovin.’ About 30 students, ranging from fourth to eighth grade, attended the camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first two days and until 6:30 p.m. on the final day, when the students ate dinner with their families and staged a performance.

The camp featured activities in music, rhythm, creative movement and performing arts. Students moved in groups between four stations: improv, lip sync, movin’ and groovin,’ and step. Breakfast and lunch were provided, as was transportation from students’ home schools. There are 26 Community Learning Centers - or CLCs - located at 19 elementary schools, six middle schools and one high school. They offer a variety of afterschool programming and resources through partnerships with 12 lead agencies and hundreds of community partners. The Lincoln Community Foundation, the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools share oversight of the CLCs.

Ready, Set, Recyle! April is National School Library Month and it’s time for the 18th Annual Cans4Books campaign! Help raise money for your school library – and help the environment – by recycling your aluminum cans. Schools with the top dollar earnings (per capita) will win Barnes & Noble gift cards. First place - $75 Second place - $50 Third place - $25 Drop off your cans April 1 through April 30 at A-Can Recycling, 3255 S. 10th Street. Cans4Books is sponsored by A-Can Recycling and Barnes & Noble, in partnership with LPS Library Media Services and LPS Recycling. Questions? Contact Brittney Albin, LPS Recycling, at 402-4361072, ext. 82007, or Chris Haeffner, LPS Library Media Services, at 402436-1627.

Each month, an additional way our PLC – Professional Learning Communities – help students in Lincoln Public Schools.

Increase Community by Reducing Isolation One of the biggest complaints among teachers nation wide, is a feeling of isolation. One of the best ways to guard against teacher burnout and this feeling of isolated teaching, is to provide our teachers time to receive support, encouragement and ideas from their colleagues. In LPS every PLC is responsible for answering 4 questions. While these questions may seem simple, they represent complex planning, analysis and decision making on the part of each PLC team. The four questions include... • What do we want each student to learn? • How will we know when each student has learned it? • How will we respond when a student experiences difficulty in learning? • How will we respond when a student has already learned essential knowledge and skills? When we set aside time to provide skilled professionals an opportunity to discuss these 4 essential questions, student benefit from the collective knowledge of the PLC team.

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PITCH Throw 6 pitches at “Strike Zone” target (B-45’, G-35’) HIT Hit 3 balls from Tee for distance and accuracy (Contestants may bring their own bat)

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Timed run from second to home plate (B-160’, G-120’) Ribbons for top 3 in each event & age group by gender

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5 Lincoln Contests….April 23-27 Hosted by the

Star City Optimist Youth Foundation Monday April 23

6 - 7:30 pm Optimist Youth Sports Complex 5300 South Folsom Tuesday April 24 6 - 7:30 pm Kahoa Elementary 7700 Leighton Ave Wednesday April 25 6 - 7:30 pm Humann Elementary 6401 Beaver Creek Lane Thursday April 26 6 - 7:30 pm Fredstrom Elementary 5700 NW 10th St Friday April 27 6 - 7:30 pm Maxey Elementary 5200 S. 75th (Contestants may compete in only 1 Lincoln Scotts MLB contest) Questions?? – Bob Grundman (402-489-9171)

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

GET YOUR GREEN ON! This is what our schools have been up to... The official date for Earth Day is April 22, but many of our schools have been taking on environmental projects all year long. Lincoln Public Schools strives to be a leader of sustainability efforts in the Lincoln community through our various programs such as recycling and composting. All across the district, our students and staff go above and beyond those basic programs to organize events and tackle environmental issues together. These are just a few examples of the sustainability leadership that can be found in our schools.

Sheridan

Each year, Sheridan Elementary schedules a cleanup day in its outdoor classroom/garden for Green Apple Day of Service. This year, families put their garden tools to use and painted some colorful art for display.

West Lincoln

UNL Environmental Studies students came to West Lincoln Elementary to put on a series of recycling activities during a PLC day. Some of the activities included making art from recycled materials, a recycle sorting relay and creating posters with facts about recycling.

Lakeview

The Green Ambassadors at Lakeview Elementary took on several activities this year, including a litter clean up, marker recycling collection, and a lesson on measuring their carbon footprint!

Irving

Irving Middle School students teamed up to tackle litter in a nearby park. They got all of their supplies and some funding from the Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful Community Improvement Grant Program.

Everett

Volunteers from DLR Group and UNL helped revitalize the courtyard spaces at Everett Elementary. This included cleaning the turtle habitat area and making the space more suitable for turtles.

Pound

Students at Pound Middle School have been collecting plastic bags as part of the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. In this national competition, the school that recycles the most bags will win a bench made from recycled material, and Pound has already collected over 700 pounds!

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

GETThisYOUR GREEN ON! is what you can do at home... What can you do to join our schools and celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few easy and simple habits to incorporate into your environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

INVEST IN A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

Plastic water bottles that were placed in the landfill today will take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. By using a reusable water bottle you reduce the amount of waste sitting in landfills all across the world.

One person using reusable bags over their lifetime would remove more than 22,000 plastic bags from the environment. Make sure you remember to take cloth bags along for your trip to the store!

REDUCE YOUR NAPKIN USE

Napkins contribute to the annual destruction of 34 million trees. Before you grab a big stack of napkins out of habit, next time try just using one!

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) last 10 times longer than a standard bulb and use at least 2/3 less energy. Turn off lights and unplug appliances when youâ€™re not using them. It only takes a second to be environmentally conscious!

PUT SOME MILES ON YOUR BIKE

UPGRADE YOUR LIGHTING

Walk or ride your bike to work, school or anywhere you can. You can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also improving your health! Donâ€™t have a bike? Try out bus transit or carpool. Every car not on the road makes a difference.

Plastic straws are small and flimsy, and one of the most frequently littered plastic items. Straws can easily get into waterways and become harmful to fish and wildlife. Try to not use a straw or get in the habit of bringing your own!

TURN OFF THE FAUCET

REMEMBER YOUR CLOTH BAGS

SAY NO TO STRAWS

There are tons of little ways you can reduce your water consumption each day, such as turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers and only running full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine.

Seek out some local food options. Whether at a restaurant or the grocery store, this supports our wonderful farmers in the community and reduces our impact on the environment.

EAT LOCAL

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

Challenge Focuses Families on Sleep for Final Quarter By Michelle Welch, RD, LMNT, LPS Wellness Facilitator

How much sleep do you get each night? How about your kids? During the final quarter of the 2017-2018 school year, students taking part in the LPS Wellness Sleep Challenge will spend a week tracking their sleep. Parents may find themselves scratching their heads when children start requesting an earlier bedtime. Enjoy! What we know is, that as a nation, we are sleep deprived, and kids are no exception. Late family events, homework and the endless temptations of screens are just a few of the contributors to us missing so many winks. The goals of the challenge are to 1) Help kids better understand how much sleep they need. 2) Support parents and families working to help kids build a better bedtime. 3) Provide ideas about tools to promote good sleep habits. 4) Have some fun while promoting this extremely important habit. Each school takes the district challenge and makes it their own by customizing their approach to the school culture. They may host a pajama, blanket, pillow or stuffed animal day, hold a “Best snore” contest, or take part in a related scavenger hunt. Posters for the promotion include stuffed animals and books for younger students, as well as gaming bed references for older students that are age appropriate. There is a basic version of the challenge, as well as a “pro level” challenge version.

In the pro level challenge, students and/or staff are invited to track caffeine intake, set screen shut down time prior to bed, sleep with phones at least six feet away from their beds and utilize sleep/ activity trackers to learn more about their sleep patterns. They are also welcomed to explore use of journaling, sound machines or other relaxation techniques. If you would like to join in on the LPS Wellness Sleep Challenge or learn more about our district wellness efforts, go to www.lps.org/ wellness. For the challenge, simply click on the Challenges! tab and go to Sleep Challenge. All materials are on the right-hand side of the page. Here’s wishing you and your family a great night’s sleep!

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Explore. Design. Build. Calling all 6th-8th graders! Come play your way through the design cycle while building anything you can imagine. Students will collaborate with experts from The Career Academy and the Dream It Do It manufacturing group as they create projects where the sky is the limit. This summer learn from engineers, welders, machinists, and ask yourself: How would you make the future? Cost is $245 for the week. This includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) and transportation to and from all fieldtrips.

Middle School Makers Schedule: July 9 - July 13 Monday July 9

Learn the design path and begin experimenting with blueprinting by creating several iterations of your favorite cartoon character or mythical creature.

Tuesday July 10

Use photogrammetry to convert your model to a Solidworks and prepare to scale UP! By the end of the week models must be over 5’ tall.

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creature. Explore a manufacturing site from the Dream It Do It group.

Thursday July 12

Collaborate with engineers, welders, and machinists, from The Career Academy to take your designs to the next level.

Friday July 13

Put it together! Assemble and test your projects. Curate a Maker Expo to show off your skills to friends, family, and our community partners.

We accept students who have completed 6th through 8th grade

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Students know recycling saves natural resources for future generations. It also helps delay the need for a new landﬁll. In Lincoln, as of April 1st, clean and dry corrugated cardboard must stay out of the trash. Will your family join the winning team, and take cardboard and other recyclables at home to the recycling bin? You have three plays to make: • Sign up for easy curbside recycling collection • Recycle at public drop-oﬀ sites for free • If you live in an apartment, look for shared recycling containers for your building or complex

Get in the game:

recycle.lincoln.ne.gov

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Community Awareness Series

Promoting Healthy Behaviors Our youth are our future’s greatest asset. Schools, parents, caregivers and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adolescence. Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP), Bryan Independence Center and the Lancaster Prevention Coalition to put on a series of valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community’s youth. These events are open to parents, students, school professionals and community members.

Promoting Healthy Choices April 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. North Star High School (Auditorium) Presentation: Protecting our youth from at-risk behaviors, such as substance use, takes a community of support. One of the best ways we can help our kids make healthy choices is to stay informed and be aware of issues that may adversely affect the lives of our youth. Amanda Miller, manager of the underage drinking prevention programs for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), will share the “Power of Parents” presentation. MADD’s “Power of Parents” program empowers parents of middle school and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking. Abbe Edgecombe, SCIP Coordinator for Lincoln/Lancaster County, will also share information on emerging youth drug trends in an effort to raise awareness of specific substances of abuse, recognition of drug paraphernalia (including products created specifically to help youth disguise or hide substances of abuse) and the role of awareness, education and community supports in youth substance use prevention.

TCA students earn valuable credential Two Lincoln Public Schools students who attend The Career Academy (TCA) recently completed their CompTIA A+ certification, which is considered the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. The two students are Caine Olson, a senior whose home school is Lincoln Southwest High School, and Jacob Korell, a senior whose home school is Lincoln Northeast High School. They’re both on the IT Networking pathway at TCA. Dan Nickel, one of their instructors at TCA, said the CompTIA A+ certification is one way that students can differentiate themselves from their peers when they apply for jobs. “Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve. Technicians understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security,” Nickel said. “A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. TCA is a joint venture between LPS and Southeast Community College (SCC). TCA’s goal is to provide academic and real-world experiences to juniors and seniors through high school and dual credit courses in 16 different career pathways. Students attend TCA for two hours a day during the regular school year while taking their remaining courses at their home high school. Transportation in the LPS district is provided, books are free and tuition is free through scholarships or paid at a 50 percent discount to the regular SCC credit-hour charge.

April 2018 | Community News | Section A

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Students in this program will learn letter recognition, beginning phonics, and easy sight words. As a result, your child will learn to read simple words and short sentences and will be excited about books and reading.

Program for Entering 1st Graders

Students in this program will learn phonics and sight words, build fluency and gain comprehension, and develop a love of books and reading. As a result, your child will be excited about reading and get off to a great start in first grade.

Two Programs for Entering 2nd Graders and Entering 3rd Graders

Students in these programs will learn to build solid phonics and word-attack skills and develop reading fluency and excellent comprehension. As a result, your child will gain confidence, be excited about books and reading, and get off to a great start in school next year.

Two Programs for Entering 4th Graders and Entering 5th Graders

Students in these programs develop strong comprehension skills in fiction, non-fiction, and textbooks. They build long-word decoding skills and learn to read more fluently and rapidly. In addition, students learn effective techniques that will improve their writing skills and build their confidence as writers. Your student will complete homework and writing assignments more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more.

Two Programs for Entering 6th-8th Graders and Entering 9th-11th Graders

In these programs, students will make substantial gains in comprehension and will learn to read twice as fast. Students learn the best way to take notes, study for tests, and read fiction, non-fiction, and textbooks. In addition, students learn effective techniques that will improve their writing skills and build their confidence as writers. Your student will complete homework and writing assignments more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more.

Source Code: 999-18-99907

Program for Entering 12th Graders, College Students and Adults

In our adult speed reading program, you will learn to read twice as fast in difficult material, such as academic and professional journals or college textbooks. In easier reading, such as novels, newspapers, and most business and school materials, you will read three times faster. The comprehension, concentration, and retention techniques you learn will enable you to get more out of everything you read. As a special bonus, you will receive a lifetime instruction privilege which allows you to repeat the program at any time—for free!

Highly Skilled Teachers Make Learning Fun!

Programs are offered in partnership with Nebraska Wesleyan University. Classes are designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level. Please ask about our family discount.

Class Schedule LINCOLN: The following programs meet on campus at Nebraska Wesleyan University. 4-year-olds and Entering Kindergartners Sat., June 2-June 30, 9am-10am

Entering 1st Graders

Sat., June 2-June 30, 10:30am-12:15pm

Entering 2nd Graders

Tue., June 5-July 3, 10am-11:45am

Entering 3rd Graders

Sat., June 2-June 30, 1pm-2:45pm

Entering 4th Graders

Sat., June 2-June 30, 3:15pm-5:15pm

Entering 5th Graders

Tue., June 5-July 3, 12:15pm-2:15pm

Entering 6th-8th Graders

Tue., June 5-July 3, 2:45pm-4:45pm

Entering 9th-11th Graders

Thu., May 31-June 28, 4pm-6pm

For Entering 12th Graders, Entering and Current College Students, and Adults Thu., May 31-June 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm

• Programs meet once each week for 5 weeks. • Call for additional schedules and nearby locations.

Courses designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development and offered in partnership with Nebraska Wesleyan University. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

CALL 1-800-964-8888

Mon.-Fri. 7am–9pm, Sat. 7am–6pm and Sun. 9am–5pm This program is not sponsored or endorsed by Lincoln Public Schools.

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Set the Stage For Summer! Classes located at Christ Lutheran Church

4325 Sumner St. (unless otherwise noted)

Little Shop of Horrors All ages—adults, too! • Auditions: May 5th Rehearsals: Mon/Thu PM • Performances: July 27 & 28

Director’s Training $150 • Ages 12-18 May 29-June 1 • 9:30-3:30 June 4-8 • 9:30-3:30

Rising Stars $100 • Ages 3-8

Total Theatre Experience $200 • Ages 8-12 June 4-8 • 9:30-3:30 Classes held at Kloefkorn Elementary

Musical Theatre Training $125

Nursery Rhyme Time June 11-15 • 9:30-11:00

Ages 8+ | 11:15-1:15

A Musical Castle June 18-22 • 9:30-11:00:

Voice: June 11-15

Ages 10+ | 1:30-3:30 Dance: June 18-22

Animal Fair June 25-29 • 9:30-11:00:

Acting: June 25-29

playwriting workshop

Around the world in song

$75 • Ages 10+ June 25-29 • 3:30-5:00

$200 • Ages 7-15 July 9-13 • 9:30-3:30

Registration & full program details at

TAFK.ORG

April 2018

Lincoln High hosts renowned author, LPS alum

A Lincoln High School student group whose mission is to celebrate the school’s diversity and the stories of its students from around the world recently hosted a renowned author and LPS alum who spoke of her latest book, which tells the stories of Syrian refugees. The student group Fork in the Road and its advisor, Lincoln High English teacher Chris Maly, organized the March 8 appearance at the school by Wendy Pearlman, a Northwestern University professor, 1992 Lincoln Southeast graduate and author of the new book, “We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria.” She spoke to students and staff in the Ted Sorensen Theatre about her latest book, a collection of first-person accounts from Syrians who have lived through the country’s rebellion, war and refugee crisis. Pearlman collected these stories - more than 300 - beginning in 2012 until the book’s publication by HarperCollins in 2017. She listened, Pearlman said, and that’s a lesson those in attendance at Lincoln High could take with them.

“I just asked people, ‘What have your lives been like? How have you experienced this conflict?’” Pearlman said. “I think in many ways it’s our responsibility to listen - the least we can do is listen.” Former Lincoln High student Elizabeth Yost and Maly started Fork in the Road during the 2015-16 school year. Part of the group’s mission was to bring together students from the school’s International Baccalaureate program and its English Language Learner program, some of whom are refugees. Lincoln High senior Bailey Steinbach is the group’s current president. She said Fork in the Road’s mission has expanded since 2016 in an attempt to reach out to even more students and Lincoln community members. “It’s really about finding similarities in the differences and appreciating the diversity of our student body - to really try and examine that diversity that we have at Lincoln High and to appreciate it,” Steinbach said. “One thing I really appreciate about being in this organization is that I can have one-on-one conversations with people who are so different than me but then also realize that we have so many similarities.”

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LPS Security: Experienced, forward-thinking Wright and Sundermeier are both Certified Threat Managers through the Association of Threat Management, the leading national organization in the field. They’re two of only 73 people in the country to earn this certification - and the only two public school employees. “And we both work for Lincoln Public Schools,” Wright stressed. Wright was responsible for implementing the LPS Threat Assessment Process shortly after joining the district five years ago. He worked closely with Mario Scalora, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor and world-renowned expert in the field of threat assessment. The result of their collaboration is a planned, proactive and strategic response to reported issues of concern in the school district – with a focus on prevention. Wright and Sundermeier draw on the expertise and insight of fellow LPS employees to identify concerning behaviors and incidents that may need more attention. This team includes school counselors and psychologists, principals and teachers. They also count on the eyes and ears of students, parents and the community. Jon Sundermeier and Joe Wright

Joe Wright and Jon Sundermeier have seen a lot during their combined 60plus years in law enforcement and school security. Wright is the Lincoln Public Schools Director of Security. He joined the school district in 2013 after 26 years with the Lincoln Police Department, including the last eight years as a captain. Sundermeier is the LPS Security Coordinator. He joined LPS in August 2017 after 31 years with the Lincoln Police Department, including the last eight years as commanding officer of the criminal investigations unit that handles all serious felony crimes.

“We’re continuing to build the ‘see something, say something’ culture in Lincoln Public Schools and the community,” Sundermeier said. “People should never discount their instincts if something doesn’t seem right. Tell us, tell a trusted adult at your school. We have the resources and experience to handle all reports.” Wright and Sundermeier also work closely with local law enforcement and other community agencies - which is one reason why Sundermeier’s experience is so valuable. He founded and still serves on the Lincoln Threat Advisory Team, which is a community-based, multi-disciplinary team that assesses and manages people at heightened risk of committing targeted violence. The team meets twice a month.

It’s because of this experience - and all they’ve seen - that they never stop looking for potential threats to the security of our students, staff and LPS community.

“Everyone brings their expertise to the table and LPS benefits from that collaboration,” Sundermeier said.

“We’re constantly working and collaborating with others in the district, law enforcement and the community to gather information, connect the dots and ensure that our schools are a safe place,” Wright said.

Wright said it’s expected for people not only in Lincoln but across the country to feel heightened anxiety in the wake of a tragedy like the Florida school shooting. Schools and law enforcement nationwide see an uptick of reports about concerning behavior.

Wright and Sundermeier are specifically national leaders in threat assessment, which is a progressive, forward-thinking method of addressing safety and security. As opposed to dealing with a crisis at hand, threat assessment aims at preventing situations from happening. This is a cutting-edge, planned and thoughtful response to potentially threatening situations. Threat assessment as a process was developed by the Secret Service as a response to incidents of school violence.

Ultimately, Wright said, the Lincoln community needs to know that LPS works year-round, no matter what the circumstances, to ensure school safety. “People need to know this - our schools are safe.”

Check Out the April Events at the University of Nebraska--Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music! Large Brass Ensembles Monday, April 2 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Undergraduate Jazz Combos Sunday, April 15 3:00 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Evenings of Choirs Sunday, April 22 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Faculty Jazz Ensemble Tuesday, April 3 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Big Red Singers Sunday, April 15 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Wind Ensemble Monday, April 23 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall, Live Webcast

Prague Spring 50 Recital Wednesday, April 4 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall, Live Webcast

University of Nebraska/LPS String Project Monday, April 16 7:00 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Percussion Ensemble Tuesday, April 24 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

An Evening of Cello Friday, April 6 5:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Graduate Jazz Combos Monday, April 16 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall, Live Webcast

Opera Scenes Wednesday, April 25 4:00 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Midwest ClariFest Saturday, April 7 All Day, Westbrook Music Building

Paul Barnes/Chiara String Quartet with Glass Tuesday, April 17 7:30 pm, Lied Center

ChamberFest Wednesday, April 25 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Women’s Choir Festival Performance Monday, April 9 7:00 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Flyover New Music Series Wednesday, April 18 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Campus Band Thursday, April 26 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Vocal Jazz Ensembles/Jazz Combo 1 Tuesday, April 10 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

University Singers & Chamber Singers Thursday, April 19 7:30 pm, Westminster Presbyterian

Honors ChamberFest Fri, April 27 & Sat, April 28 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall (Fri. is webcast)

Saxophone Ensembles Wednesday, April 11 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Evenings of Dance April 19-22 (April 21 is Live Webcast) 7:30 pm, Carson Theatre (all nights)

Musical Theatre Showcase Friday, April 27 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Moran Woodwind Quintet Thursday, April 12 7:30 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall, Live Webcast

Jazz Orchestra and Big Band Friday, April 20 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Symphony Orchestra Sunday, April 29 3:00 pm, Kimball Recital Hall, Live Webcast

Gabriela Frank/Hyeyung Yoon Friday, April 13 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall, Live Webcast

Saxophone Day Saturday, April 21 All Day, Westbrook Music Building

Campus Orchestra Sunday, April 29 7:30 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

Viola Bash 2018 Saturday, April 14 1:00 pm, Westbrook Recital Hall

Symphonic Band Sunday, April 22 3:00 pm, Kimball Recital Hall

For current, up-to-date listings and more information about performances visit, music.unl.edu. The live webcasts will also be available on our website at the time of the performance.

UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.

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Students send heartfelt messages to Florida

Hundreds of students throughout Lincoln Public Schools sent letters and hand-decorated hearts to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, part of a nationwide gesture of support for those affected by the school shooting in the Broward County suburb.

Douglas. Those hearts include messages such as “In this together,” “Stay strong” and “We’re thinking about you.” “I just really wanted to make one and let them know how I feel and that we’re thinking of them,” said Southeast senior Malik Fair.

Lorinda Rice, LPS curriculum specialist for visual art, was among the art educators from across the country who received an email from a Florida colleague asking schools to send handmade paper hearts and messages of support to Stoneman Douglas. Among the LPS students who responded were many of those who attend the KnightHouse afterschool program at Lincoln Southeast High School.

At Lincoln North Star High School, students in Lexi Gardner’s Advanced Composition course wrote letters of support to Stoneman Douglas students. One of her student’s letters read, in part: “I want you, along with your classmates, to know that I, my school and millions of other people around the United States stand with you.” “I’m so proud of the compassion they showed,” Gardner said.

The school mailed more than 200 hearts, which joined the thousands of others that were hung on the walls at Stoneman

Mark your calendars for these FREE events!

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Elementary-aged children will enjoy the costumed storytellers presenting the lives and faith of famous leaders of the past

JU N E - A UGUST 2018

Each day campers will explore new art techniques, work with real artists, and make their own artwork! LUX camps are led by our skilled teaching artists who will guide your child through hands-on learning in a fun and friendly environment. SU MMER C A M PS I N C L UD E: C L A Y C R EA T I ON S POT T ER Y W HEEL M ET A L SM I T HI N G PA I N T & D R A W A R T SA M PL ER

Abigail Adams

Francis Scott Key

Frederick Douglass

Abraham Lincoln

The FREE 45-minute sessions are offered at these locations and times:

Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 Scott Middle School

Morley Elementary School

Please park in back and follow signs.

Please park in the east lot and follow signs to the gym.

2200 Pine Lake Road 10:15AM

6800 Monterey Drive 2PM

Simply choose one location because these costumed storytellers rotate. Caregivers must remain with the children they bring.

T HEA T ER C A M P ST EA M A N D M OR E! Where Greatness Comes To Life!

Visit LUXcenter.org/Camps to register! 2601 N. 48th Street | 402.466.8692

This series is sponsored entirely by America’s Great Stories, a non-denominational and allvolunteer ministry based in Lincoln, Nebraska. This summer marks its 17th year of storytelling.

AmericasGreatStories.org Abigail Adams, ca. 1812. Painting by Gilbert Stuart. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Abraham Lincoln, 1863. Photograph by Alexander Gardner. Mead Art Museum. Public Domain. Francis Scott Key, ca. 1825. Attributed to Joseph Wood. Courtesy Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD. Frederick Douglass, ca. 1789. Photograph by George K. Warren. National Archives. Public Domain.

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Fire Station #1 1801 “Q” Street from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 8, 9, 10th (call ahead) Or pick up the day of the event

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Young scientists tackle tough questions at science fair More than 500 students from Lincoln Public Schools participated in the 23rd Zoetis-LPS-GSK Science Fair, held March 1 at the Lancaster County Event Center. The fair is open to students in grades five through eight. Once they chose a topic of interest, students had to think of a question to answer, research the topic, write a hypothesis statement, conduct an experiment, record and review the results, and state the conclusion. They also had to prepare a visual display and an oral presentation for the science fair. Here’s a sampling of questions that students asked and explored through their projects:

• Does plant size affect erosion? • How does humidity affect a pinecone? • How does doppler radar work? • Can I use things in my everyday environment to write invisibly on paper? • Does density affect diffusion? • Which oil or preservative will prevent rust from forming on steel over time? • What is the best liquid solution to germinate and sustain plant growth? • How does water move through a plant?

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LPS dance, cheer teams bring home state titles Numerous Lincoln Public Schools high school dance and cheer teams came home with honors from the 2018 Nebraska Cheer and Dance Championships, held Feb. 18 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island. In the dance portion, Lincoln Northeast High School placed first in the high kick competition; Lincoln Southwest High School finished second. Also in dance, Lincoln East High School placed second in pom and third in jazz. In the cheer portion, sideline category, Lincoln Southeast High School finished first, East High School finished second and North Star High School finished third. Also in cheer, East finished second in the non-tumbling category. East also took home the Spirit Award in cheer.

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EARLY BIRD RATES

Summer is Coming! Eastridge Pool has been serving up summer fun for 64 years! Early Bird registration is going on now. Don’t miss out on discounted rates!

 Heated Pool  Swim Lessons  Swim & Dive Team  Baby Pool  Diving Board  Slides  Concessions Open 1pm to 8pm all  Covered Seating summer long!  Party Rentals Opening Day—May 25th  Friendly & Closing Day—September 3rd Attentive Guards

Eastridge Pool www.eastridgepool.com

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Celebrating the joy of reading

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the National Education Association’s “Read Across America” program, elementary students from Lincoln Public Schools celebrated the joy of reading through a variety of events and reading challenges in March, including: • At Sheridan Elementary School, students were challenged to read at least 20 minutes every day for 20 days. Students in first through third grades also participated in the Nebraska Education Association’s “Get Spotted Reading Challenge.” • Students from Sheridan and Arnold elementary schools celebrated Dr. Seuss the week of March 5-9 by reading a different Seuss book each day and participating in theme days, such as wearing crazy socks or wearing a hat of their choice.

• West Lincoln Elementary School hosted a series of guest community readers, including Capt. Anthony Butler from the Lincoln Police Department and LPS Superintendent Steve Joel. • Meadow Lane Elementary School held a book parade and invited families to school to read with students. • Students at Norwood Park Elementary School one day were encouraged to wear pajamas to school, where they were treated to a reading by Superintendent Joel - who played along with the day’s theme by wearing a robe. • Students at Belmont Elementary School were encouraged to dress like their favorite book characters. • Students at Fredstrom Elementary School celebrated by doing “breakout box” activities related to the book “Wonder,” by R.J. Palacio.

where it really does pay to visit. Visit Doane during your senior year of high school, enroll, and receive our $4,000 visit grant. That’s $1,000 per year for four years— just for making an official campus visit. Call us at 402.826.6767 for a personalized visit or check out our online virtual tour at doane.edu/virtual-tour.

doane.edu/visit

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March 2018 TeamMates of the Month

Building a Relationship

Like mentoring, engineering can sometimes be a patience game. Both are methodical and process-oriented tasks. They are powerful tools that can yield incredible results. Cole and his mentor, David Rutledge, have learned that lesson first-hand. Cole has been meeting with his mentor every week since he was in the fourth grade. Now a middle-schooler at Scott Middle School, Cole has grown a lot since then. “Seeing Cole go from being a boy to a man is one of the thrills,” David says. Their match started like most, quiet, maybe a bit cold and stiff. They played board games, chess mostly. “It was kind of awkward, to be honest.” Cole says, evoking a laugh from Dave. “[But] we warmed up to each other.” “We warmed up after he beat me in chess for the first time.” David adds. They exchange smiles. Sitting in the media center on a sunny Friday afternoon, there is activity echoing through the halls of Scott, but David and Cole are unperturbed. They are focused on setting up their project, a spring-powered golf ball launcher. Their pride is apparent. David found the project in a book and Cole did the grunt work. “It was neat watching Cole make the pieces and I could sort of sit back.” Now they carefully load the device, adjusting its launch angle using a fishing weight tied to the launcher with a bit of string. Cole is a quiet student and a very bright young man. He likes science and engineering. Math not so much. David responds, “but you’re good at it! Cole did the math so I didn’t have to order 5,000 springs of different tensions that would make the ball go the right distance. He’s taking algebra now, so he didn’t have any difficulty understanding a college-level professor talking about force and substituting unknowns and so on.” With a device like this, the math is important. “We wanted something that would reach the target but not blow a hole in the wall behind,” David says and they both chuckle. Hitting the target is still trial-and-error. They launch the ball, then adjust their angle; launch the ball, then adjust their angle. It takes a few tries and a lot of patience, but eventually they hit the bullseye. When asked about the TeamMates Program, after a thoughtful pause Cole replies. “It’s weird how two random people can be so similar,” he says. “We really have a lot of the same interests.” “And we had no idea that was the case until we started talking,” David shares. It may have taken them some time to warm to one another, but they kept meeting, they kept trying, they kept to the process. Almost four years later they are like old friends. Trial and error. What is next for the match? They are thinking about starting a new project, creating a miniature remote-controlled air ship. From his time with David, working on this project or just hanging out, Cole says he has learned the importance of staying process oriented. “Don’t just go in and do things really quickly,” he says. Everything happens in its own time.

“It’s weird how two random people can be so similar,” he says. “We really have a lot of the same interests.

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2018 LINCOLN AREA

COLLEGE FAIR SUNDAY

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Southeast Community College 8800 O Street

APRIL

FIND DETAILS AT

EducationQuest.org 402.475.5222

EVERY KID DESERVES FAMILY

WOULD YOU CONSIDER BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT? Every day, there are children in need of a loving foster home right here in our community. Will you be the one to help?

Helping Kids in Crisis. Building Strong Families. 402-436-5437 | www.cedarskids.org

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Children journey through time this summer during half-day camps at Morrill Hall! Each day campers will explore natural history and science topics through hands-on activities. Look, Listen, Explore

Mini and Mighty

July 9th - 13th Ages 3 - 5, accompanied by one adult

July 16th - 20th 1st - 2nd Grade

Elephants, Dinos, and Rhinos Oh My!

Naturalists

July 23rd - 27th 3rd - 5th Grade Museum Members $95 Non-Members $105

July 30th - Aug. 3rd 6th - 8th Grade

UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.

THIS SPRING AT BRESLOW

433 V Street Lincoln NE 68508 | 402-472-2758 | breslowhockeycenter.com

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Boys and Girls in Kindergarten â€“ 4th grade can join Scouting and go to CAMP!

Find a Scout group near you at Learn about camping, rockets, fishing and more in Scouting; join us at camp!

www.CornhuskerCouncil.org/CubCamp

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Home Run for Health Friday, June 22 • Haymarket Park Pregame Activities: 4:30-7 p.m. • • • • •

More than 30 exhibitors with interactive health and safety activities Meet and greet with Lincoln Saltdogs players Bounce houses and play area One lucky child will be invited to throw the first pitch Every child will receive a glow necklace

Tickets available May 1 at: saltdogs.com/bryanhomerun • General Admission Berm Seat - FREE • Reserved Seat - $6 Both ticket levels include admittance to the Home Run for Health pregame activities.

Baseball Game: 7:05 p.m. Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Chicago Dogs

Fireworks Show: Following the game Thank you to our presenting partners, Sampson Construction and Union Bank & Trust.

Healthy Kids Drawing Contest What is your favorite way to stay healthy? Draw a picture below of one of your favorite activities or healthy habits.

First Name_____________________

Kids up to age 12 are invited to participate! All entries will be displayed at Home Run for Health on Friday, June 22. The winner of the drawing contest will be invited to throw the first pitch at the Lincoln Saltdogs game. Need another drawing contest entry form? Go to bryanhealth.org/home-run to print off additional copies.

Age _______

Please complete: Child’s first and last name:

Cut out on dotted line above and mail to:

Guardian’s first and last name:

Bryan East Campus Attn: Kids’ Club 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506

Phone number: ( ) -

Postmark by: Saturday, June 9