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8th Grade Social Studies Students Receive Response from Troop Support
This week the 8th grade Social Studies students at Ainsworth Community Schools received a package from Nebraska Troop Support. This is the organization to which we sent items we collected at the Veterans' Day Program for distribution in care packages to soldiers. Nebraska Troop Support sent each of the students an $18 gift certificate to Sam and Louie's Pizzeria and some information about the certificates. We also sent one of these certificates to each of our Adopted Veterans and left some at the Veterans' Service Office for local veterans. Last year this pizzeria donated $3500 to send packages to the troops. . . . read more
A Year's End Celebration for Our Adopted Veterans
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, our Adopted Veterans were invited to the 8th Grade Social Studies classes for a short visit and a few surprises. We shared chocolate chip cookies with the veterans upon their arrival. Next, the 8th graders filed past the veterans, shaking the hand of each veteran and sharing a special message of thanks for all that these Americans have done for us and our country. The 8th graders presented each veteran with a bag full of gifts. These gifts were collections of things brought in by each of . . . read more
May and June Birthday Celebration and “Star Performance” Tribute
...elementary students recognized for birthdays and star performances!
Once a month the McAndrew Elementary students, faculty, and staff gather in the hallway for an all-school assembly. At the assembly, we recognize all the people who had birthdays during that month. On Thursday, May 17, 2012, we recognized everyone in our school family who celebrated a birthday in May and June. We also honored students who gave “Star Performances” during the month. “Star Performances” can be an outstanding effort in the classroom, a kind act to another student, or the achievement of a . . . read more
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April Birthday Celebration and “Star Performance” Tribute
...elementary students recognized for birthdays and star performances!
