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Wednesday, Dec 31-New Year’s Eve
Thursday, Jan 1-First day of 2009
Tuesday Jan 6-Post Prom meeting at High School at 6:00
Saturday Jan 17-Youth to Carnegie Hall Soup/Sandwich Supper and Silent Auction
Thursday, Jan 29-Makeup basketball game with Malcolm with the JV games starting at 4:45 p.m. in Murdock.
Inspiration
PEACE BE WITH YOU
WET PANTS
Come with me to a third grade classroom..... There is a nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sudden, there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his pants are wet. He thinks his heart is going to stop because he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It's never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find out he will never hear the end of it. When the girls find out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he lives.
The boy believes his heart is going to stop; he puts his head down and prays this prayer, 'Dear God, this is an emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm dead meat.'
He looks up from his prayer and here comes the teacher with a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered.
As the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named Susie is carrying a goldfish bowl that is filled with water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexplicably dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap.
The boy pretends to be angry, but all the while is saying to himself, 'Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!'
Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of ridicule, the boy is the object of sympathy. The teacher rushes him downstairs and gives him gym shorts to put on while his pants dry out. All the other children are on their hands and knees cleaning up around his desk. The sympathy is wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that should have been his has been transferred to someone else - Susie.
She tries to help, but they tell her to get out. You've done enough, you klutz!'
Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the bus, the boy walks over to Susie and whispers, 'You did that on purpose, didn't you?' Susie whispers back, 'I wet my pants once too.'
May God help us see the opportunities that are always around us to do good..
Remember.....Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.
Each and everyone one of us is going through tough times right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that only He can. Keep the faith.
"60 seconds for God" - click here for 2.5 meg file (need high speed Internet Access and Power Point Player to open)
What’s Happening Around Our Community
Post Prom Meeting 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.
SCIENCE FAIR DATE CHANGE
The Science Fair date has been changed from January 6 to January 20.
Youth to Carnegie Hall is selling the t-shirts that were designed by the Millie Anderson, Ashli Brown, and Griffin Hovorka. The front of the shirt has their design while the back lists the sponsors. The sleeves will have a remembrance for Dillon, Tyler, and AJ. The students will wear the shirts on the trip.
If you are interested in purchasing a shirt you may contact Julie Andersen. The shirts are $12 for youth, $15 for adults up to size XL and $16 for larger adult sizes.
You may contact Julie at:
Jmander99@gmail.com or (402)867-4123
“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.
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.
Elementary SOS Continues to Collect Our Family Labels
The E-M Elementary SOS is continuing to collect the Our Family Brand UPC symbols as part of the Labels for Learning Program. The school will receive 5 cents for each UPC label that is sumbmitted.
The UPC's must be submitted in bundles of 500 and at this time we have approximately 395.
Help us to help provide "extras" for the elementary classrooms by purchasing and submitting Our Family label UPC's. The following stores carry the Our Family Brand: No Frills including the Ashland store, SunMart, Bag and Save and Jack and Jill including the Louisville store.
Not only will you be helping our local school, but you will be helping your grocery bill. Our Family has hundreds of grocery and household products that are of the same quality as the name brand items. With the cost of groceries rising, you could save up to 25% on your grocery bill by purchasing store brand items.
To donate your Our Family UPC symbols, simply drop them off at the Elementary school office or in Murdock contact, Lisa Hynes at 867-2167.
Thank you for helping to Support Our Schools!
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.
Website of the Week
Wishing You a Healthy H-A-P-P-Y N-E-W Y-E-A-R
by Alice Henneman, MS, RD
H - ealth
The first wealth is health.” (Source: Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Make health a priority this year. Health should be more than the absence of disease – read on for ideas.
A - ttitude
“Health and cheerfulness naturally beget each other.” (Source: Joseph Addison)
A positive attitude may not cure a disease. However, thinking positive can help you deal with misfortune, make the most of your situation and enjoy life more.
P - hysical activity
“A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills or stairs.” (Source: Joan Welsh)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends for adults: “Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity. Both aerobic (endurance) and muscle-strengthening (resistance) physical activity are beneficial.”
For more information and for guidelines for children: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/default.aspx
P - eople
“Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it...” (Source: Dr. Karl Menninger)
Numerous studies indicate social networks, whether formal (such as a church or social club) or informal (such as meeting with friends), make people less vulnerable to ill health and premature death. Be wary, however, of social support that drains you through people being too demanding or encouraging you to engage in harmful behaviors.
Y- our body
“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.” (Source: Jim Rohn)
Schedule physical checkups as needed: eyes, teeth, mammogram, colonoscopy, general physical, etc.
N - O!
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” (Source: Josh Billings)
Rather than adding "take a time management class" to your "to do" list, consider starting a "don't do" list.
You may discover doing LESS can bring MORE enjoyment to your life. Especially if doing less allows you to spend time doing more to contribute to your health and happiness and that of family and friends!
E - at healthy
“Rich, fatty foods are like destiny: they too, shape our ends.” (Source: Author Unknown)
MyPyramid.gov recommends: “To move to a healthier weight, you need to make smart choices from every food group. Smart choices are the foods with the lowest amounts of solid fats or added sugars: for example, fat-free (skim) milk instead of whole milk and unsweetened rather than sweetenedapplesauce. Also, consider how the food was prepared. For example, choose skinless baked chicken instead of fried chicken and choose fresh fruit instead
of a fruit pastry.”
For more information on planning healthy menus, visit http://www.mypyramid.gov
W - isdom
“A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion."(Source: Chinese Proverb)
Take time to listen to your own body. Rather than set your goals based on how fast other people walk or jog, how little sleep others can get by on or how much someone else eats, concentrate on what makes YOU healthy.
Y - our hands
"Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.” (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Here’s how to wash your hands from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
When washing your hands with soap and water:
· Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
· Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
· Continue rubbing hands for 15-20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend.
· Rinse hands well under running water.
· Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet.
E - nough sleep
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.” (Source: Irish Proverb)
According to the 2008 “Sleep in America” poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), “Working too much and sleeping too little takes a serious toll on people’s professional and personal lives,” Some of the findings of the poll included:
· 29 percent of those polled fell asleep or became very sleepy at work in the past month;
· 36 percent have nodded off or fallen asleep while driving
· 14 percent missed family events, work functions and leisure activities the past month due to sleepiness.
Cutting back on other activities rather than cutting back on sleep may be more effective in enhancing the quality of your life.
A - void portion distortion
“Never eat more than you can lift.” (Source: Miss Piggy, muppet character)
Rather than worry so much about “what” you eat, consider “how much” you eat. Downsize your portion sizes. Serve food on smaller plates. Eat from plates and bowls rather than packages and bags, so you see how much you’re eating.
R - eading materials
“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” (Source: Mark Twain)
Consider the source before starting a new drastic diet or exercise plan. Beware of plans that:
· Promise quick, dramatic results
· Charge large fees for consultations, equipment, supplements, etc.
· Rely solely on testimonials and statements from “professionals” with unusual-sounding degrees.
Related links
· Healthy (and FUN) Holiday Gifts for You
· Do a Don't Do List
· Walk, and Enjoy the View!
· Walk Your Way to Health (Walking Chart)
· Recipe Central
· 30 MyPyramid Steps to a Healthier You
· Do You REALLY Know How Much You Eat?
· Wash Those Hands! (Handwashing posters and other resources)
· Avoid Portion Distortion
· Fitness Indulgence
· Put in the Big Rocks First
· Spending YOUR Calorie Salary
