Kahoa Elementary - Newsletter

PAWPRINTS

A Kahoa Elementary

Home-School Communication

436-1147

MAY 2008

PAWPRINTS may be viewed on the web at

http://kahoa.lps.org/

CONSTRUCTION AT KAHOA

Construction will begin in May on the new four classroom addition at Kahoa. The area impacted will be the northwest corner of the building by the Kindergarten and fourth grade classrooms. The drive-through lane may be unavailable during this time. Also, we may need to alter where the fourth grade, first grade and Kindergarten students line up and are dismissed. When we actually have our general contractor selected (hopefully, at the next LPS Board Meeting), we will be sharing more information. Until then, just be aware that we may be changing some procedures in the near future. 

Bright Lights Summer Classes

Summer - Swimming - Baseball - Bright Lights!  Come, have a Summer Learning Adventure with Bright Lights this summer. Over 100 classes and 8 day camps are planned for the weeks of June 9-13, June 23-27 and July 7-11. Most classes will be held at Randolph Elementary School (37th & D).

What makes learning about physics, literature, history and writing exciting?

You can learn physics while launching your own stomp rocket; enjoy literature while taking a trip with knights and dragons; explore history with 17th century pirates; discover your creative writing side using contemporary technology tools.

Visit our website at www.brightlights.org for a listing of all our classes. Registration begins April 1st and will continue until classes are filled. Registration forms are available online beginning April 1st and in the Bright Lights 2008 brochure.

Brochures were included with the April issue of LPS Free Times. You can also look for brochures at your school, or at locations around town including Amigos and Runza Restaurants. Complete information is also available at www.brightlights.org, or call 420-1115.

A Summer Adventure is waiting for you!

BACK-PACK EXTRA MILE WALK

UPDATE THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!

As a school, Kahoa staff gave $1,234, students and parents gave $2,440, and donations from private organizations exceeded $2,580, for a GRAND TOTAL of $6,284.  What a terrific gift we have all given to needy families in Lincoln.   We should all be proud of our giving spirit!Melissa Cochrane

 

 

Kahoa Elementary

3rd Annual

“Cougar Field Day”

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

1:15pm to 3:30pm

Following are some important notes for parents and students about our “Cougar Field Day.”

Lunch times have changed for this day.  Students will be eating with their teachers outside on the playground.

1st Grade        11:15

2nd Grade       11:30

3rd Grade       11:45

4th Grade       12:00

5th Grade       12:15

*AM & PM Kindergartners are to arrive at their classrooms at 12:44 pm.

Students are expected to dress appropriately.  We will be following the Kahoa dress code. (Tennis shoes -No sandals or flip flops- comfortable clothing, hats, and sunscreen.)  A water station will be made available.

Parents are welcome to watch the “Cougar Field Day” activities but are not required to attend.  Only parent volunteers who have been previously contacted are needed at the Cougar Field Day.  Space will be limited for viewing because of the 30 stations located throughout the playground and park areas.  

ART

Congratulations to Taylor Drake, 5th Grade Artist. Taylor was one of five winners of the Lee Booksellers Book Mark Contest.  

Congratulations to the following Kahoastudents and their families.Their art work is in a Ventures in PartnershipArt Show at LPSDO. Bryan Hennig, Sydney Earleywine,   Dylan Gearhart, Valerie Gerlach,  Lily Craig, and Kaila Laursen.They have creative collages, pastel paintings, watercolors, and tempera paintings hanging in the hallways at the district office.  You're all welcome to come to LPSDO anytime to view the newest Ventures in Partnership Art Show  The Opening for parents and students involved is May 4th 1-3pm. Take your family on an outing to view Lincoln Public School art.   Following the showing at LPS, some of the art work will travel to V.I.P. businesses all over Lincoln. 

               Mrs. Daberkow, Art Instructor

MUSIC

SPRING INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT

Please join us for the Spring Strings and Band Concert on Monday, May 5th.  It will be at 6:30 p.m. in Kahoa’s multipurpose room.

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA TOUR

The advanced orchestra tour will be on Thursday, May 15th.  We will combine with the Sheridan Elementary advanced orchestra and perform at Legacy Terrace.  Please make sure that your student returns the permission form by the correct date.  Drivers will be needed (and appreciated!) for this trip.

MEDIA 

Library Challenge: These students have completed the Library Challenge: Jacob Wood, Madison Sobotka, Aaron Keenan, Cole Lundy, Jocie Towers, Tanner Young, Dani Delp, and Vanessa Ruppert.Donated Books: Jackson and Joliet Rinaker have donated 49 new books to the library. Thank you both for this very generous gift. These are a wonderful addition to our collection.Zack Fosler has donated two Froggy books to the library. Thank you, Zack.Erin Vandehoff donated 25 books to the library. Thanks for your generosity, Erin.Haley Sorenson donated “The Babysitting Wars” to the library for us to enjoy. Thank you, Haley.Sarah White donated “The Bad Beginning” to the library. Thanks, Sarah. Everyone loves this series.Some thoughtful third graders have donated books to help out the library. Thank you, Olivia Wells, Grace Hohn, Anna Burris and Trenton Norton for your donations.FINAL RETURN DATE for Library Books:We asking that all student library books be returned by to the library on or before Friday, MAY 16. This provides two weeks for the library staff to process books and collect replacement costs for damaged or lost items. Thank you so much for your cooperation.