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Thursday Dec 18-Junior and Senior High Christmas Concert
Saturday Dec 20-Youth to Carnegie Hall meeting at elementary school in Elmwood 9:00 am
Wednesday Dec 24-Christmas Eve
Wednesday Dec 24-Sunday Jan 4-NO SCHOOL-Christmas Break
Thursday Dec 25-Christmas Day
Tuesday Jan 6-Attention Junior Senior Parents: Tuesday January 6 at 6:00 P.M. Murdock HS Library -- VERY IMPORTANT POST PROM MEETING ---- PROM IS MARCH 28. Only about 90 days to raise funds to help the kids have a fun, safe and memorable Prom 2009. Everyone's involvement is welcome! Contact Julie Schmale or Colleen Winter for more information.
Saturday Jan 17-Youth to Carnegie Hall Soup/Sandwich Supper and Silent Auction
Inspiration
The Purpose of Christmas
Just one week before Christmas
Once prayers had been heard,
The people were scurrying
To get out God’s Word.
The hymns were being sung
To Holy God above,
In thanks for Him sending,
Jesus Christ and His love.
Christmas brings remembrance
Of family and friends,
And the importance of our sharing
A love without end.
Our blessings are too numerous,
Our hearts filled with joy,
Yet our eyes have often drifted
Away from our Lord!
The Christmas season brings forth
The best in most souls,
To help those less fortunate
And lighten their load.
Salvation was offered
For all to receive,
If only each person
Would listen, heed and believe.
So if you don’t know Him
Down deep in your heart,
Ask Him to save you now
You’ll be changed on the spot.
--Submitted by About.com member, Cheryl White
What’s Happening Around Our Community
“COMMUNITY APPRECIATION – GIVE TO THE LESS FORTUNATE NIGHT”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
ELMWOOD-MURDOCK vs. MALCOLM BASKETBALL GAMES
In order to demonstrate our appreciation to the patrons of our district and to provide support to the less fortunate during these difficult economic times, the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools will be holding a “Community Appreciation – Give To The Less Fortunate Night” at the Elmwood-Murdock vs. Malcolm boys and girls basketball games starting at 4:45 p.m. at Murdock on Friday, December 19, 2008.
Our goal is to collect food and/or money for the Elmwood Food Bank which is in need of food for the less fortunate. As a result, admission to the game will require each adult and student to bring two of the following food items; canned fruit, canned vegetables, soups, beans, cereal, paper products, and pasta (not Ramen Noodles). If you can not provide these food items, you can pay $2.00 per person which will go to the food bank to fund their purchase of food for the needy. We would encourage you to donate as many of the food items requested as you would like.
Additionally, a music scholarship has been started in the name of Tyler Eggert, Dillon Synovec and Angelica (A.J.Washington) who lost their lives in an October auto accident. We will be taking donations during the game to help support this scholarship. We would encourage you to make a donation to this scholarship.
“It’s Beginning to look a Lot Like Christmas”
Christmas lights in Murdock really brighten up the town!
Adam Neels hits the three pointer last Monday against Ashland Junior Varsity.
Christie Laughlin also hits a the three to pull ahead 22-21 at the half against Ashland
"Journey Into Christmas" Holiday Open House
at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House
Every Sat. & Sun. through December -- 2:00-5:00 p.m. daily
204 East F St., Elmwood, NE
See every room of the historic home of author Bess Streeter Aldrich
dressed for the holidays! Every room of the home has been decorated by
a local group or family, each with its own tree and theme. After your
tour enjoy complimentary holiday goodies and browse the gift shop.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 6-12.
www.BessStreeterAldrich.org
FOOD DRIVE AND MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Our food drive for the local pantry is going well. We have collected approximately 225 items we still need about 525 items. If each building brings 750 of the requested food items for a total of 1500 we will dismiss early on December 23, 2008. Also, we are requesting that students bring money for a memorial music scholarship fund in memory of A.J., Tyler, and Dillon. Our goal is $500 total from both schools.
Food items that will count toward the total are: canned fruits, canned vegetables, cereal, rice, pasta, (no Ramen noodles) and paper products.
We will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. on December 23, 2008 if we reach these goals. Students may bring food items and money from December 1 through 9:00 a.m. on December 19. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Businesses around Cass County:
Plattsmouth - New business opening on Main St., Rohan Photography. Contact Dan Rohan, 296-5075.
Murdock - do residents in all Cass County communities know about Oxbow Animal Health the in Murdock. The company sells/distributes pet nutrition products, and pet shelters, among other products (www.OxbowHay.com). Contact: John Miller, 800-249-0366.
The Winery near Weeping Water - Contact: Mike Slattery, 402-267-5267 (www.svevineyards.com )
SCIENCE FAIR DATE CHANGE
The Science Fair date has been changed from January 6 to January 20.
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
“Go Knights!” Yard Signs now available, just in time for basketball season. These durable yard signs can go out year round to show your school spirit. Just $15 with the stake included. Available at the Elmwood Public Library or call Susan at 994-6365 or email susanernst@windstream.net Proceeds go to the Elmwood Public Library. Keri says the signs can also be delivered to your home upon request.
“Acting Up In Class!"
On January 10, The Lofte Community Theatre will be offering a one-day acting school for area youth ages 11-15. Talented Lofte professionals will offer a curriculum including Acting Basics, Dance, Stage Movement and Vocal Audition. The classes begin at the Lofte at 10am and end at 2:30pm. The tuition for the acting school is $50 and includes lunch, a diploma and a surprise gift. Please contact Anne Pope at LoftePR@Lofte.com or (402)781-9233 for more information or to request a registration sheet.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM NEEDS PARENT/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
Information was sent home last week regarding Junior Achievement’s Elementary School Program. The Elementary School Program teaches students in kindergarten through sixth grade, basic economic concepts through hands-on activities. The volunteers (who teach the lessons) are the key to the program’s impact in the classroom.
We are seeking parent/community volunteers that are willing to share their time, 30-50 minutes once a week for five visits, to enhance the student’ understanding of the local economy. In addition, the volunteers will inform the students how school relates to their future. The curriculum is offered free of charge to the school by Junior Achievement. We are planning on beginning the program in February. An instructional/informational meeting will be scheduled prior to beginning of the program for the volunteers. Please complete the form that was sent home in your child’s Friday Folder if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Please contact, Principal, Bruce Friedrich, if you have questions or would like more information about the program.
MENTORS NEEDED FOR TEAMMATES PROGRAM
We are recruiting parents, patrons, and community members to be mentors for our TeamMates Mentoring Program. TeamMates ask that you make a commitment of meeting with your student for one hour a week in a school setting for a minimum of one year.
Mentors spend time talking and listening or focus on academics. Take some time to have a little fun like playing a game. Share a hobby. Work on a puzzle. Students in grades 3-12 are eligible to be in the program. Please contact Elementary Principal, Bruce Friedrich, and (994-2125) if you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information about the program.
Weekly Winner
December 13th
John Murphy, Murdock Ne
2009
Weekly Drawing for 52 weeks
$100.00 winner every Saturday
are now on Sale for $20
Contact
Any Elmwood Volunteer Rescue member
or Send Check or Money and a Self-Stamped Addressed Envelope to
Elmwood Rescue Raffle
104 Railroad Ave
Elmwood Ne 68349
See www.elmwoodvfrd.org for past winners
Website of the Week
Youth to Carnegie was featured on the front page of the Omaha World Herald Sunday paper last week. If you missed it, you can read it at:
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10513860
