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Murdock Newsletter
April 15, 2009
Calendar
Thursday Apr. 16 – Elementary Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Friday Apr. 17 - Kindergarten Registration – Informational Packets have been mailed
Friday Apr. 17 –Kindergarten is not session due to Kindergarten Registration
Friday Apr. 17 - Spring Carnival from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Elementary School
Wednesday Apr. 22 - Early Dismissal at 1:15 for Staff Development
Thursday Apr. 23 – D.A.R.E. Graduation for 5th Grade Students at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym
Friday, Apr. 24-Elmwood Murdock Athletic Banquet 6:30 pm at the high school
Friday May 1- Last Day of School for the Elementary
Friday May 1 – Elementary Field Day from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 5-Booster Club meeting at 7:00 pm at the high school
Inspiration
Here is the picture of the Laminins that was supposed to have appeared in last week’s inspirational. Maybe some of you googled it and saw it’s structure to be in the shape of a cross.
An eye witness account from New York City, on a cold day in December, some years ago: A little boy, about 10-years-old, was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering with cold.
A lady approached the young boy and said, 'My, but you're in such deep thought staring in that window!'
'I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,' was the boy's reply.
The lady took him by the hand, went into the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her. She took the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with the towel.
By this time, the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she purchased him a pair of shoes. She tied up the remaining pairs of socks
and gave them to him. She patted him on the head and said, ' No doubt, you will be more comfortable now. '
As she turned to go, the astonished kid caught her by the hand, and looking up in to her face, with tears
in his eyes, asked her.
'Are you God's wife?'
What’s Happening Around Our Community
“To All,
I want to start to spread the word about Tyler ’s birthday celebration. Tyler’s 16th birthday is Wednesday, April 15. To celebrate his birthday, we will be having a gathering at our pond on Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. If anyone is interested, you can bring a plant that we will plant in memory of Tyler in a spot that we are going to create as a memorial site for Tyler and Dillon down by our pond. If you would like to release a fish into the pond in memory of Tyler, you can do that as well. Minnows, catfish and walleye are all fish that could be released. We plan to have fishing and a cookout, so we are crossing our fingers for good weather!! We do not have many chairs/seats, so if you have a chair to bring along, that would be great. If the weather turns out to be rainy, we will have a gathering instead at the roller skating rink in Elmwood. (Thanks, Julie!)
For anyone that might be interested, Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday morning, April 15, at 8:00 a.m. in honor of Tyler. After Mass, I will be going out to the cemetery to decorate for Tyler’s birthday.
Please pass this along to anyone that might want to attend. Please call me or email me if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Annette”
Here’s all the FBLA members that competed at the State Competition that will advance on to Nationals! Congratulations to you all!!!
This is all of the award winners at State
Congratulations to all of the students who worked so hard to get to the State Competition! Here is all the members who attended.
Mr. Hansen had a long day last Friday as he was busy with the Malcolm music contest all day. Then upon returning to Murdock that evening, he boarded another bus that took him and 12 students to Kearney for C State Honor Band.
Youth-to-Carnegie Hall Parent and Student Meeting
Sunday, April 19th 1:30 pm
Flying Wheels Fun Center
AGENDA:
1) How and what to pack for flying.
2) Itinerary. Shows, tours.
3) Medical forms and bring a copy of your insurance cards – front and back!
4) Transportation to and from the airport.
5) Sponsor groups and rooming assignments
6) Financial update
Lofte to Feature Branson Show
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it will showcase "Branson on the Road" on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 19th at 2:00pm.
Fronted by Debbie Horton of Branson, Missouri, the group presents a full concert of bluegrass, gospel and country-western songs. Musicians Donnie Wright and Brian Capps add not only musical talent, but corn-ball humor to the act that is sure to please many classic country fans.
Tickets for the show are $20 and can be purchased by calling the Lofte ticket office at (402) 234-2553 or ordered on-line at www.BransonOnTheRoad.com. As a special tribute on Saturday night, the group is donating a portion of Saturday's ticket sales directly to the Lofte which is a non-profit organization.
Spring Fling Bicycle Ride
On Saturday, April 25 the Spring Fling Bicycle Ride will take place. The route has a starting point in Eagle and Louisville with riders coming through Murdock form both directions. There will be a SAG stop by the ball diamond.
I encourage all of you to make use of the Free Classified Ads.
This is a classic example of "the more it gets used, the more useful it becomes"
It is fun to browse and notice your neighbor, selling what they bought last year at your garage sale.
It is also, a benefit that allows folks to turn unused items to cash - all the ads have been made "Google - able" so you get great visibility for your old weed whacker.
Newsletter subscriptions are Free, and that is a great deal at twice the price!
LIFETIME WELLNESS
Free Library Seminar Schedule
Dr. Bryan Hufstader
April 20th @7PM Starving For Fat
We are fat, and we are starving for fat. The desire to lose a few pounds has pushed many of people into a diet that is low in fat; these diets are dangerous. Come and learn the importance of consuming fats. Learn what fats to avoid and what fats to consume liberally. Come and see why fat is our friend.
May 4th @7PM My Grandma Used to Eat Livers, Kidneys and Tripe… Yuck!
Ever wonder why she lived to be 100? Come and learn why these nutritionally dense foods do more to promote health than just provide a lot of vitamins and minerals. This class is not candy-coated-easy-to-understand information. Bring a pen and paper and have your thinking cap on. If you do, you will be rewarded. Understanding how to apply this knowledge could save your life.
All seminars are being held at the Elmwood Public Library. Walk-ins are welcome, but we would prefer to know that you are coming.
Call 402-994-2030
Building Project Update
The school is in need of new or used plastic storage containers with lids to be used during the building construction for teachers to store materials. These containers will be returned when the building construction is finished. If you have one you would like to allow the school to use, please either drop it off at the Elementary or High School, or you can call the school at 402-867-2341.
Attention Patrons - The Elmwood-Murdock Booster Club now has a new batch of stadium seats for sale. The cost is $40.00. Stop by the high school office or call us at 867-2341 for more information. Baseball/softball session is here & those bleachers are mighty hard!
Attention Senior Parents - Please be advised the last day of school for seniors has been changed from Wednesday, May 6, 2009 to Friday, May 1, 2009. The seniors were told if they misbehaved or were not passing all of their classes they would be expected to stay in school until the original date of Wednesday, May 6th. This would be determined on an individual basis first and as group second. As always if you have questions you may call Mr. Allemang at 867-2341 or email him at tallemang@esu3.org
Attention Booster Club Members - The next Booster Club meeting will be Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the high school and will be located in the Long Distance Learning room. We are asking for anyone's help with setting up decorations on Friday, April 24th for the Athletic Banquet. The set up time is 2:30 p.m. and we will be located in the high school old gym. Please call the school at 867-2341 for questions.
NEWS FORM THE SCHOOL NURSE
We have seen a case of confirmed Fifth Disease in school. Fifth Disease is a viral disease characterized by red cheeks and a lacy rash on the body. It is important for you to check with your doctor to determine a diagnosis. Any woman in their first 3 months of pregnancy should be notified of contact with anyone with Fifth Disease. It can affect the developing baby.
Your student should stay home if the rash is uncomfortable (itchy) or if they have a fever. Please contact the office with questions or to report diagnosed Fifth Disease.
We also have had another confirmed case of Influenza B in the elementary school.
Susan Ervin, R.N.
School Nurse
CUB SCOUT NEWS
The next Cub Scout meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the music room.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s Spring Banquet
Apr. 18, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a catered meal and program by Carol Miles Petersen, author of the biography "Bess Streeter Aldrich: The Dreams Are Real". Carol will discuss the writing of the novel A Lantern in Her Hand and the story behind the story. Location: Elmwood Elementary, 400 West F St. Tickets are $9.00. RSVP to 402-994-3855 by Apr. 12, 2009. All are welcome!
S.O.S. TO PROVIDE LUNCH ON MAY 1ST
The S.O.S Parent Organization will be providing lunch for the elementary students and staff on the last day of school which is May 1st. The S.O.S. will grill hamburgers and hotdogs and have chips and fresh fruit for the students. They will also provide a beverage for the students. Students may bring a sack lunch if they do not wish to eat the lunch provided. The last day for school hot lunch program will be April 30, 2009.
Funny
On my way home one day, I stopped to watch a Little League baseball game that was being played in a park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was
'We ' re behind 14 to nothing, ' he answered with a smile.
'Really, ' I said. 'I have to say you don't look very discouraged.'
'Discouraged? ', the boy asked with a puzzled look on his face... 'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't
been up to bat yet. '
Website of the Week
The Omaha World Herald Article:
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10606911
includes a link to the beautiful new website produced by Irina Harrington of WireBuilt Company in Louisville
Irina Harrington has been the Webmaster at WireBuilt Company for 12 years, and has also created and manages all of the Community Websites for www.NCWP.org Nebraska Community Websites the company she owns.
To contact Irina, or to receive information about a Website for your Company or Organization
email here at Webmaster@WireBuilt.com or call 402-234-2345
News to the Editor
- Please send all your Murdock area news to me. Birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, events or news are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Teri Bowman
Editor@murdocknebraska.com
