Kim Griffin and her family would like to thank everyone for their support at her benefit. She wanted to share these pictures with everyone. There was a great turn out and everyone had a fun time as they supported Kim. She is dearly loved in this community and that was very clear by the turn out. Pink was the prominent color of the day! Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall and has been undergoing treatment. The love and prayers for Kim have helped her through her battle.
Congratulations to the Elmwood-Murdock musicians for a wonderful district contest! Aaron Spracklin & Christine Schmitt - duet, Lizzy Pegler - solo, and Sophia Tays, Lizzy Pegler, Jordan Bowman, Shannon Ronhovde & Megan Campbell - quintet ALL received honorable mention for NSAA outstanding Choral Awards!! Congrats to Sophie Tays for NSAA Outstanding flute solo and the band and choir for receiving Superiors from all 3 judges!
Dale Vanderford, #1 EM Band Fan and Opus, the band mascot, wait together for the performance.
Living History Day
Cass County Historical Society's Seventh Annual Living History Day will be Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Demonstrations in the museum will include spinning by Dee Hogya of Omaha and weaving by Linda Barnard Duncan of Plattsmouth. Nebraska History Day projects by 4th graders from Plattsmouth Elementary School will be on display. Throughout the day, Florene Nickles will be playing the 1893 Packard Reed Organ.
From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., a May Basket Workshop for children ages 5 to 10 will be conducted by Cass County Retired Educators. The children will make a basket and learn about the May Day tradition. The last session will start at 2:30.
In the museum courtyard will be rope making by William Duff of Weeping Water and Quilting by Sandra Allgeier of Plattsmouth.
At the end of Main Street, the Historical Society's log cabin and caboose will be open from 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Blacksmithing will be demonstrated by Ron Rookstool of Plattsmouth,Vernon Grashorn of Louisville and Lary Hogya of Omaha.
For additional information, contact the museum, 402-296-4770.
COMBINING ART, LITERATURE AND HISTORY
Historic Bess Streeter Aldrich House Hosts First-Annual Quilt Show
Elmwood, NE – April 17, 2012 – There will be something for everyone on May 5th and 6th in Elmwood, as quilting, literature and history collide at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House’s first-annual quilt show.
A collection of quilts from the Oxbow Quilters, many of them prize-winners at local and state fairs, will be displayed throughout the author’s historic home. Guests can visit with some of the quilters and Aldrich House tour guides on self-guided tours of the prairie-style home, built in 1922.
“We’re hoping to bring in lots of new visitors who haven’t toured the home before, and encourage those who have visited before to return for this special show,” Aldrich Foundation Teresa Lorensen said. “And, the quilters are excited to show their creations at a local venue.”
The show begins Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and continues Sunday, May 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
The Bess Streeter Aldrich House is located at 204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE and is open for guided tours on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
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The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation is a non-profit organization which operates the Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum. The foundation has sponsored a short story contest since 2003. For more information about the house & museum, the short story contest, or other annual events, visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
KNIGHTLY NEWS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Apr. 26 - Elementary Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. Students art work will be displayed in the halls and
commons area for people to enjoy before and after the concert. I would like to thank Mrs.
Matthews for organizing this art exhibit.
May 1 - D.A.R.E. Graduation for 5th grade students at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary gym at Elmwood.
Parents and family members are invited and encouraged to attend.
May 2 - The Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Trailer will be here to engage our student in
outdoor education activities.
THANKS!!!
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE PARENTS, PATRONS, STUDENTS AND STAFF THAT MADE OUR SPRING CARNIVAL A GREAT SUCCESS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LUNCH MENU CHANGE
Tuesday, April 24 will be Breaded Steak, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Corn, Dinner Roll and Milk
Wednesday, April 25 will be Tacos, Lettuce, Cheese, Peaches, Churro and Milk
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
April 22-28 is nationally recognized as the Week of the Young Child. This year the preschool students may dress-up to help us celebrate this big event. Please see the dates listed below. Then on Wednesday, April 25th we have a Family Night to invite families to come out and spend time together. The Family Night can also count as the Spring Home visit! If you still would like a Spring Home Visit, I will be sending home paperwork for you to decide if you would like me to visit.
Monday (4/23): Pajama Day
Tuesday (4/24): Silly Sock Day
Wednesday (4/25): Dress in Favorite Color
Thursday (4/26): Numbered Shirt Day
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schroll, Preschool Teacher
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ELEMENTARY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
The elementary boys basketball camp will be June, 25, 26 and 27 at the Murdock Gym from 1:30 to 3:30pm. It is for boys in grades 3rd – 6th in the fall of 2012. If you need a registration form they can be found on the Elmwood-Murdock website.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
We will again be offering Summer Enrichment classes for elementary students this summer. We have scheduled June 11-28 Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for the classes. Informational packets have been sent . Please return the forms to the office as soon as possible if you are interested in having your child attend the classes. More forms are available in the office.
2012 E-M VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Tuesday-Thursday May 29th-31st, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Next year’s grades 1st-3rd open to boys and girls, next year’s grades 4th-6th girls only
$30.00 per participant includes t-shirt
Return form with payment to Mrs. Justus or Mary at the office
OXBOW JUNIOR VET CAMP
Information has been sent home regarding the Oxbow Junior Vet Camp that will be held at the Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School on July 9-12 from 8:00-4:00 p.m. This camp is for students completing 2nd – 5th grade.
There is also an Oxbow Intermediate Camp for students completing 6th – 8th grades that will be held at UNL East Campus and Iowa western Community College. See brochure for more details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP AT ATHLETIC BANQUET
The S.O.S. caters the High School Athletic Banquet and is in need of volunteers to help with the meal on Friday, April 27, 2012. We are also asking for people to help make desserts. The desserts we are serving are brownies, Jell-O poke cake, angel food cake, and apple crisp. Please contact Karey Koehn if you are willing to help with the meal or if you can make a dessert. You can contact Karey at
OUTDOOR EDUCATION TRAILER
The Nebraska Game and Parks will be providing an Outdoor Education Trailer for our students on May 2, 2012. The intent of the Outdoor Education Trailer is to engage students in nature and outdoor activities during this all day event. We will be needing volunteers to help with the activities. Carrie Nunez, who is a member of the Nebraska Master Naturalist organization, is organizing this event for out students. Please contact Carrie if you would like more information or are willing to help with the activities. Carrie may be reached at (402) 217-6129.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS NEEDED
E-M Knights Booster Club and the Support our Schools(S.O.S.) need plastic storage containers like cool whip bowls, ice cream buckets, etc. If you have any we can have, please drop them off at either the high school or elementary by next Thursday, April 26. Thanks.
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