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Humann students soar into happy worlds at new art show

Humann Elementary School students created a galaxy-sized amount of smiles with artwork that featured everything from comets to constellations.

Hundreds of Huskies displayed their imagination at the inaugural Humann Glow Art Show. Students, parents, guardians and friends packed one section of the school to see glow-in-the-dark artwork. They watched animated clay figures on a videoboard in the gym, walked past the control panel of a space shuttle and gave many compliments to all of the happy artists.

Fifth graders Quincy and Josie said they were excited about the schoolwide project. All 500-plus students at Humann made at least one piece of art for the outer-space-themed show, and many created four or more entries.

“It’s been really fun,” Quincy said. “I’ve had a good time making the artwork. It’s been something where you can have a lot of fun thinking about what to do.”

“We did all of this in four months, so we got a lot done,” Josie said. “It’s our first time ever doing this, so I think it’s turned out really well.”

Tabi Zimmerman smiled as she talked about the project minutes

- Quincy

before the front doors opened. Zimmerman teaches art at Humann and led all of the preparations for the three-hour show. She was glad to guide students as they formed pictures of planets, pinwheel galaxies and popular space creatures.

“It’s truly been an all-year project,” Zimmerman said. “The kids are so excited about this. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited they are.”

Zimmerman first told students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade about the “Outer Space in Art” idea in November. They learned about many astronomy concepts such as planets, stars, asteroids and comets. They then made artwork to display in three “solar system” sections of school.

Fifth graders created animated objects for the first area. Zimmerman asked them to design clay-based characters that could move, had a face and lived in outer space. They then attached their characters to a wire framework and videotaped them in action. People watched orange foxes, top-hatted penguins and multi-armed lobsters come to life on a giant screen on the gym wall.

Students in grades PreK-4 titled the second area “Our Universe” be-

cause it focused on art that could be in outer space. They spent time studying science-based ideas and used those to make drawings, sculptures and paper-mache pieces. The “Our Universe” hallway and classroom included lunar rovers, faces of smiling astronauts and a giant pink, red and yellow sun. The third solar system was an area called “Wonderland.” Everyone at school “discovered” Wonderland during their classroom research and voted on what the new planet would look like.

Students said Wonderland’s environment included floating land, spiral trees, giant flowers, red clouds, rainbows and people-transporting bubbles. They said dragons, walking bananas, unicorns and mixed-up animals lived in castles on the planet.

Zimmerman said students experimented with fluorescent and neon materials to make their artwork glow in the dark. They formed hundreds of tiny stars from scrap paper and worked together on larger projects such as standing-up sculptures and replicas of Earth.

“A lot of them were individual projects, but there were a lot of group projects too,” Zimmerman said.

“It was really neat to see them work together.”

Zimmerman said the art show has taught students about problem solving, teamwork, creativity, organization and responsibility this year. She said it has been a positive out-of-this-world experience for everyone.

“I’m very happy with how the students have worked on this, especially since we’ve never done it before,” Zimmerman said. “It’s been a lot of fun.”

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TeamMates of the Month

Kennadi and Kendra: moving forward

When a student meets their TeamMates mentor for the first time, it can be a little nerve-wracking.

Kennadi remembers she was already “going through a lot” in her young life when she met her mentor, Kendra.

“I thought Kendra would be just another person watching me.”

Her mentor Kendra felt some pressure too, wanting to be the perfect person for her new mentee. When they had their first meeting, those doubts evaporated.

“It was very comfortable for both of us. We found out right away our initials were KO – knockout - and we stand by that. I took a picture of Kennadi the day we had our first official meeting, because that was a memory and I knew we’d be building memories.”

That meant being adaptable because Kennadi transferred schools more than once.

“Transitioning to different schools was hard, but Kendra came with me

to all of them. Everywhere I looked, Kendra was there, supporting me.”

Kennadi admits that Kendra’s dependability has surprised her the most.

“I have a tendency to push people away. I do it without even knowing. When I’m going through a lot, I don’t want to put that on her, but anything I say, she’s like ‘Bring it’. She’s such a good listener and after she listens, she gives me great advice.”

Kendra calls it Kennadi’s toolbox.

“I want to set her up for success. When I give her feedback, she’ll take that and move forward with it. We’ll talk about it the following week.”

Kennadi nods.

“She gives me a lot of coping skills. I can take her input and try things out. I can stop and think about her input when I’m in a situation and actually use the things.” They are creative too, says Kennadi.

bracelets. Kendra would bring different beads every week, and we’d sort them out and put our favorites together. I still have all of the ones we’ve made.”

TeamMates service projects have enabled them to share their creative talents with others. Kendra makes it easy, signing up for all of them at the beginning of the year.

service project since sixth grade. Kennadi puts other people before her. She wears her heart on her sleeve.”

Being a mentor means a lot to Kendra.

“I’ve learned that I always can make the time. I wasn’t expecting it to be so important to me. It’s been a life changer.”

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Bored no more: Five secrets to making the most of summer with your kids

By Michelle Welch, RD, LMNT LPS District Wellness Facilitator

Land at the library. We are so fortunate in Lincoln to have both amazing school media centers and public libraries, which often collaborate to give our community the best there is in resources. From summer reading programs to special adventure offerings, don’t miss these great opportunities at www.lincolnlibraries.org. Libraries are so much more than books. They are imagination machines that prevent “I’m bored” moments, boost creativity and keep your kids learning.

Take advantage of Parks and Recreation offerings. Wow. 137 parks, 172 miles of trails, 93 playgrounds, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf courses and more. There are spaces to rent, play, explore and frolic. Our community has no shortage of places to find new favorite, free spaces. That doesn’t even mention all of their program-

ming. Pop on their website at www. lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/ Parks-and-Recreation and see what all they offer.

Explore on our amazing Great Plains Trail Network. If your family is the type to bucket list your way through every trail throughout our community, www.gptn.org is the website for you. Our friends who are trail fanatics have kept all of the information about local trails fresh and updated. Check out routes and all that they offer, information about Trail Trek 2024 and status updates on new trail projects. As with any family trail time, etiquette, biking helmets and safety training are key skills to have kids turn trail love into a lifetime choice.

Remember the MyLink/MyLNK App. When working with other communities, I’m reminded how extremely fortunate we are to have this “allin- one- place” resource at our Lincoln fingertips. If you haven’t put MyLink on your devices yet, it’s a

must- have for families. From daycare openings, to resource maps, to medical and food resources, it is truly a wonder of services within our community, including calendars for events and activities that impact families. Add it for you and all of those people in your life it may impact, and keep spreading the word to friends and family.

Explore cultural foods in our community. Some of you might be food adventurers. Others not so much. One little way to understand more about our neighbors and friends is to learn about their foods at www. lps.org/wellness. It may be as simple as trying a single food at your regular grocery store, going to a cultural grocery store or experiencing a dish or meal with a friend at a restaurant. To feel more comfortable with exploring, there are several interesting videos on our wellness website, produced by LNKTV Health, in collaboration with our cultural centers in town, that might

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In an exciting 2021 discovery, southern flying squirrels (Glaucomys volans) were found on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus by landscape services. This encounter sparked community-wide interest to learn more about the local population and engage the community and students in participatory science As part of this effort, UNL’s School of Natural Resources, supported by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is looking for families interested in hosting a flying squirrel nest box in their yard

Prospective hosts will need to have a large tree in their yard located within Lincoln's city limits If selected, the School of Natural Resources will install a nest box, camera trap, feeder, and supply of sunflower seeds at your home for FREE. This is a unique chance to observe these fascinating mammals up close while directly contributing to wildlife education Data collected from the project will be publicly available through the UNL’s School of Natural Resources website

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Signing day: LHS seniors commit to be future educators

Lifelong dreams are one step closer to becoming a reality for six Lincoln High School seniors this spring after they officially promised to continue their education towards a career in teaching.

Sofia, Nazo, Jeremiah, Janely, Asraa and Ali made commitments to lead new generations of students during a signing ceremony in Lincoln High’s library. The event was a milestone for the new Project RAICES initiative. The six seniors at Lincoln High will receive full-tuition scholarships to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and join 10 other seniors from Columbus, Schuyler, South Sioux City and Wakefield.

Asraa beamed as she talked about the importance of the scholarship prior to the ceremony. She wrote down in kindergarten that she wanted to someday become a teacher. This past summer, her work in the Community Learning Centers (CLC) program at Pershing Elementary School reinforced that goal.

“Honestly, I’m beyond excited,” Asraa said. “This is probably the biggest opportunity I’ve ever gotten. This is going to change my entire life and it’s really setting everything down for my future.”

Adan Martinez, an instructional coordinator at Lincoln High and a member of the school’s Reimagining Education 4 Liberation (R.E.4.L.) Club leadership team, told the audience he was happy to see the six Links choose the education field. He felt it was important

to build a strong pipeline of future teachers today.

“We need to grow our own,” Martinez said. “We need to start with us.”

Project RAICES stands for Re-envisioning Action and Innovation through Community Collaborations for Equity across Systems. The three-year venture is a joint effort between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences and the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. The mission is to recruit and develop a more diverse group of teachers.

Asraa said it was essential to have teachers from a wide array of backgrounds leading classes at elementary, middle and high schools. She felt it would benefit students to see a multicultural mosaic of people in front of classrooms.

“I’ve never had a teacher look anything like me, or even closely represented me, so I think it’s important to have teachers that are like me,” Asraa said. “Being able to be a part of that journey where we are going to be able to actually put new teachers who look like me and any of my peers who are also getting this scholarship partway into the education world is such a huge step, because kids who look like me or look like any of my peers are going to be able to say, ‘Yes, I can do education’ as well.”

The first part of the project was developing Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) programs for students at each school district.

Lincoln High’s R.E.4.L. Club provides members opportunities to explore education pathways. Students study various topics within the education field and come up with ways to help their schools and communities.

Martinez said Sofia, Nazo, Jeremiah, Janely, Asraa and Ali have impressed him with their enthusiasm and work ethic. He said that was a positive indication of things to come in their lives.

“You guys have been amazing to work with,” Martinez said.

A second aim of the YPAR phase of the project is to help students create mentor networks both inside their schools and across Nebraska. Asraa said she has seen this happen with the group of six Links.

“I’ve always known them, but I honestly never got connected to them at this level,” Asraa said. “Knowing I have a support system and people who are going to take the next steps throughout this is such a big help.”

Students will take part in a summer bridge program before their first semesters at UNL. They will join a learning community in the fall and will receive mentoring and advising support.

Project RAICES will feature many professional development opportunities for new teachers at each high school. They will also have chances to take graduate-level courses at UNL after they secure their first teaching jobs.

UNL faculty members in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE)

have worked with YPAR liaisons across Nebraska. They have helped students develop research projects about their individual schools.

TLTE Department Chair Loukia Sarroub told the audience she was looking forward to welcoming Sofia, Nazo, Jeremiah, Janely, Asraa and Ali to campus. She worked on academic research projects at Lincoln High from 2002-09 when she was an assistant and associate professor at UNL. She said LPS students like the new scholarship recipients have built a positive reputation in the college community for many years.

“I’m very proud of the fact you’ll be joining this dynamic scholarship,” Sarroub said.

Amanda Morales, an associate professor in the TLTE Department, was also enthusiastic about having the Links begin their UNL classes. She has watched many students become school and community leaders through their involvement with the program.

“We can’t wait for them to be on our campus,” Morales said.

Family, friends and teachers applauded as the six Links signed their names to scholarship letters. They then shared hugs, smiles and words of encouragement after the ceremony.

LHS Principal Mark Larson told UNL representatives he was proud to see the students launch their education careers. He said they would strengthen the teaching profession for many decades to come.

“We are passing along six of our best to you,” Larson said.

We are passing along six of our best to you  - Principal Mark Larson