MISSION STATEMENT: HIGH EXPECTATIONS + MAXIMUM …

MISSION STATEMENT: HIGH EXPECTATIONS + MAXIMUM EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES = LIFELONG LEARNERS AUG/SEPT 2012

We Believe…students can reach their individual potential through high expectations and a differentiated, diverse curriculum.

education is an ever-changing process that provides students with 21st Century Skills to become life-long learners.

learning must take place in a safe environment where students explore, problem solve and take academic risks.

students have a shared responsibility for learning that enables them to become responsible citizens. www.pawneecityschool.com 1

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PAGE 1-5DISTRICT NEWS*Amended Yearly Calendar

*Aug./Sept. Calendar

PAGE 8-9SECONDARY NEWS

PAGES 10-19ELEMENTARY NEWS

PAGE 20-21FOUNDATION INFORMATION

Stephen Grizzle-Superintendent

Welcome to 2012-13 School Year!!

School is just around the corner…AGAIN!!! This will be a busy August, by any standards! I am looking forward to a great school year! Inside this newsle@er is a ton of informaAon you will find useful as we look at the coming year. I would like to start by introducing you to our new staff members:

Kelly Neels, Elementary Title I and Reading teacher – Ms. Neels is our new elementary Title I and Reading teacher. She is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska-‐Kearney. Her endorsement is Elementary EducaAon and Early Childhood. Ms. Neels is originally from Syracuse and she is excited to be starAng her career in Pawnee City!

Eric Uher, 6th Grade Teacher – Eric comes to us as a first year teacher. He is a recent graduate of Peru State College and is originally from Wilber. He will also be helping with football and track. We are please to have him with us!

Help us welcome our new staff members and make them feel welcome!!

Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act 2012-13 Is The Year of Full Implementation

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) unveils historic changes to the meal requirements for schools parAcipaAng in the federal hot lunch program. The Healthy Hunger Free Act was passed in 2010, while implementaAon was delayed unAl the 2012-‐13 school year. It drasAcally changes what schools may serve for lunch.

Fortunately, we made many of the changes last year, in an effort to be ahead of the curve for the mandates and just make other adjustments for this year. In the table below, you can see the requirements we must adhere to. The most notable changes are the following:

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• Maximum Grains allowed per week. • Maximum calorie count. Every meal we serve, MUST fall between the calorie count found in the chart below. • Minimum servings of fruits/vegetables. We are altering how our students will proceed through the lunch line; they will now go

through the fruit and veggie bar first. At this Ame, they may choose as much fruit and veggies they want and then proceed to the serving window. If they do not have the minimum servings on their tray, they food service personnel will place a dish of fruit or vegetables on their tray to meet the minimum requirement.

• Types of vegetables. Not only do we have minimum serving sizes for vegetables, we now have minimums for the different TYPES of vegetables. Looking at the chart below, we have 5 categories of vegetables Dark green, Red/Orange, Beans/Peas, Starchy, and Other. Your child will see a variety of choices this year, choices they may never have seen before. These choices may include:

o Dark Greens-‐ Bok choy, broccoli, collard greens, mesclun, kale and spinacho Red/Orange-‐ Acorn squash, bu@ernut squash, pumpkin, tomatoes, and sweet potatoeso Bean/Peas -‐ Black beans, black-‐eyed peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lenAls, navy beans, split peas, etc.o Starchy-‐ corn, peas, green lima beans, water chestnuts and white potatoeso Other-‐ arAchokes, asparagus, avocado, beets, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, etc.

• DocumentaDon of Compliance-‐ Included in the requirements is more documentaAon we must provide that shows we are in compliance, and thus qualified for Federal reimbursement for each meal we serve. Some ways we must change to ensure compliance:

o Age groups for servings-‐ High school students have different requirements than elementary and junior high students. This will require that we serve the high school students their requirements and the rest, their requirements.

o Minimum and maximum requirements-‐ We MUST ensure that each meal we serve meets the new USDA requirements. Because of this, all students must go through the line and receive their meal. This means they will not be able to purchase Al La Carte’s or seconds at this Ame. If your child wants seconds or A La Carte’s, they must return to the serving line to purchase those items.

• Meal prices-‐ At our July Board of EducaAon meeAng we approved the meal prices for the 2012-‐13 School Year. We have included the new prices and applicaAons for free/reduced priced meals in this newsle@er.

As we move towards full implementaAon of the new USDA requirements, we need to remember the goal is to offer your child a nutriAous meal that will help them to be healthy and vibrant young person and to saAsfy the requirements of the USDA. Please feel free to contact us with any quesAons you may have.

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2012-2013 School Staff

Stephen Grizzle SuperintendentDon Jacobs Elementary/ Secondary Principal

Jeff Bacon Technology Coordinator

Dedra Blecha Life Skills

Laura Bloss English

Mark Bloss Ag Education

William Bohling Math 7-12

Tyler Colvin Business Education

Tyler Ferebee Science 7-12

Seth Ford History

Tami Gaede Biology, Life Science

Lori Gyhra Library- Media Specialist

Jessica Hinrichsen Elementary Special Education

Lisa Mathewson Preschool

Kevin Mohr Spanish

Mary Moser Insturctional Technology/ Support

Cindy Myers English/ Journalism

Kelly Neels Title I Reading & Math/ 4th Grade Science

Deb Niss Fourth Grade/ Reading Coordinator

Julie Pierce Elementary Computers/ Reading

Brooke Pralle Third Grade

Kristi Robison Vocal Music/ Reading

Angela Schmit Math

Carol Schmitz Fifth Grade

Candy Sejkora First Grade

Mitchell Shepherd Social Studies

Betsy Spitzer Guidance Counselor

Alan Strong P.E., Health, Driver's Education

Joyce Strong Kindergarten

Jane Taylor Special Education

Leisha Tennal Art Teacher

Eric Uher Sixth Grade

Andrea Veleba Instrumental Music/ Reading

Nancy Woltemath Second Grade

April Mchenry District Business Manager

Kathy Garner Secondary Secretary

Lisel Vetrovsky Elementary Secretary

Keshia Ford Library Aide, Paraprofessional

Marcia Gyhra Paraprofessional

Kim Harris Paraprofessional, Bus Driver

Julie Kettlehake Paraprofessional

Abbie Leitschuck Paraprofessional

Katy Leitschuck Paraprofessional

Brittany Strathman Paraprofessional

Lacy Glynn Paraprofessional

Ashley Jindra Paraprofessional

Betty Cary Head Custodian, Bus Driver

Dan Harris Custodian, Bus Driver

Jerry Nemechek Bus/ SPED Driver

School Board

Terry Borcher President

Jill Sunneberg Vice President

Juli Habegger Secretary

Jerald Meyer Treasurer

Aimee Daily Member

Josh Glynn Member

Lisa Hunzeker Member

Randy Niss Member

Rob Voigtlander Member








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Principal ~ Don JacobsWelcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Pawnee City Schools is a great place to be! On behalf of the Pawnee City School Staff, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to the 2012-2013 school year to all Pawnee City students and their families and we welcome our new students to the Pawnee City School family. We hope you had a great summer. We are very excited to start this school year as we start this year with a renewed sense of dedication to your child’s overall growth and we look forward to working and learning with all of you throughout the coming school year.

Our school staff have been busy this summer painting, cleaning and making preparations for the new school year and we are getting closer to being ready for the first day of school. As you walk through the school, please take a moment to notice all the hard work that was done during the summer. A big THANK YOU to Betty, Dan, Cindy, Kim, Julie, and Connor.

I also want to remind everyone that we are now on FACEBOOK and you can always find the lunch menu, daily bulletin, athletic schedules and other important information at our website at www.pawneecityschool.net.

We will be having our Elementary Open House on Tuesday, August 14th; from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will also be having the 7th grade orientation that evening from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. We will conclude the evening with the Parent/Student “Boot Camp” for the computers for grades 7-12.

We have made a few changes to the student handbooks so they are more in line with the School Board Policies.

Sports will be start up soon with High School Football practice beginning on Monday, August 6th with more information concerning practice times, etc. coming from Coach Shepherd. High School Volleyball will begin practice on Monday, August 13th.

I hope you and your child have a great educational experience at Pawnee City Schools and we welcome you to our buildings at any time. The school years can be challenging but also very rewarding. The positive partnership between home and school that we develop together will be the key to a successful school experience for you and your child. If you have any questions please make sure to contact the school to see how we can help.

Special Education Child FindThe State of Nebraska required that we provide services for children between birth and 21 years of age who are severely and profoundly handicapped. If you have a child under the age of 21 who is severely or profoundly handicapped and not presently being served by our program, please contact the Office of Superintendent who we can arrange for additional planning for your child. The phone number is 402-852-2988



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Technology Bootcamp for all Parents/Guardians of students in grades 7 through 12

August 14, 20126:45 to 8:45 pmMeet in the Gym

Technology is ever changing, the technology bootcamp is a great opportunity for the staff at Pawnee City School to communicate with parents about how technology can be used to enhance your childʼs education and how you can communicate better with your childʼs teachers. Computer use requires responsibility; responsibility for the computer itself and responsibility for the acceptable use of this computer. It is critical for the success of this project that everyone involved (students, parents, and staff) become knowledgeable about the 1 to 1 initiative, therefore we have set up a training “boot camp” to give parents an opportunity to learn about issues with using the Internet safely at home and school and review the Acceptable Use Guidelines. The 1 to 1 program is only available to students in grades 9 through 12, but with the increased computer usage at the junior high level we feel it is important to inform and educate all the parents, as the same acceptable use guidelines will be enforced. Students will attend a similar bootcamp on the first day of school.

Reminder: A parent/guardian must attend before your student will receive a computer and the computer usage fee is $35.00 for the year.

Please contact Mary Moser if you have any questions.

Band Notes ~ Andrea Veleba

The summer of 2012 is drawing to a close. What this means to me is that my summer band lessons will soon be ending. There are 15 future 5th graders and one future 7th grader taking lessons, so I’m pretty excited about the direction the band program is going. If you didn’t get signed up but still want to be in band, it’s NEVER too late to join. Just give me a call! I would LOVE to visit with the parents of all 5th grade band students. On Aug. 14th during Open House, please stop to see me in the Elementary Library!

By the time you read this newsletter, the Pawnee City High School Marching Band will have already performed at the Pawnee County Fair in July. Future parades include:

• Richardson County Fair Parade on Friday, September 14 (Please note: We are going to Humboldt on Friday instead of Thursday due to the MUDECAS volleyball tournament.)

• Apple Jack Parade in Nebraska City on Saturday, September 15.I am hoping that by letting you know these dates this early, you will be able to plan around them when scheduling trips, vacations, etc.

As always, the band will be coming around asking you to renew your magazine subscriptions. This is a major fundraiser for the band. We are currently raising money for the next band trip to Chicago in the spring of 2014. Please take this time to look around the house and find the magazines you will want to renew. Filling out our forms is so much easier when we can get your information off of a current magazine.

This school year marks a milestone for me in my teaching career. I’m entering my 20th year of teaching in the state of Nebraska, my 13th year in Pawnee City. Time truly does fly when you’re having fun!! Here’s to many more years of working together to bring music to Pawnee City!!

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Elementary News

Lisa Mathewson-Preschool News!

What an exciting adventure we are about to begin! One of my goals for each school year is to help develop a good relationship between families and the school. That relationship begins with a visit to each and every family in our preschool program. Home visits are an excellent was to get to know the preschoolers and their families. It is also bene@icial in the giving of important information that each family needs before the start of school.

The @irst few weeks of school for the preschoolers are all about learning the routines of each school day, and discovering that there are friends who are different than them. The importance of rules is stressed, and the children learn how much fun friends can be when everyone is kind to each other.

All the patrons of our district are welcome to learn about our preschool program by visiting my webpage found on the school website: www.pawneecityschool.com.

Kindergarten News-Joyce Strong

! In addition to the School Supply List, there are ITEMS YOU CAN SAVE FOR US AND BRING ANYTIME OF THE YEAR:

Plastic Frosting ContainersOatmeal Boxes (lrg. 42 oz size)Baby food Plastic Containers with LidsPlastic Ice Cream Buckets



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3rd Grade ~ Miss Pralle

Here We Go! One year older, one year brighter, and one year to learn more. I am very excited about this school year. As usual, I have high expecta?ons of this year’s third grade class. We will be very busy reviewing prior knowledge and learning new informa?on in ALL subject areas. Be ready to work hard!

Fourth Grade News- Mrs. Niss

I always look forward to the beginning of a new school year! It’s wonderful to get back into a routine. This classroom will be the students’ “home away from home” for the school year, so I’ve tried to make it a friendly environment, which will encourage learning. Attitude (teacher, parent, and student) is the most important aspect of a child’s learning. I will do my best to keep a positive atmosphere in the room. In turn, I’d like parents to make sure students get enough sleep during the week ‒ that’s such an important factor in performance at school. Also, please have your children eat breakfast before coming to school, or eat the breakfast offered at school. It truly makes a difference in the students’ energy level during morning classes. Respect and responsibility the key words in the fourth grade. Every rule, both in school and in home life, deals with having respect. Part of my “welcome to school” speech will be that we don’t have rules in our classroom. I will explain that if the students have respect for the people and the “things” in our school, we won’t need to have rules.

Please help me as I try to increase the students’ levels of independence and responsibility. As a mom, I know it’s hard to have your children grow up and seem to need you less often (remember ‒ they’ll always need you). Please get your child in the habit of loading his/her book bag every evening for the next day. The mornings will go much more smoothly! It’s wonderful to see them blossom as they gain confidence in their abilities. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you the night of the Elementary Open House!








SUPPLIES 2012-2013Please label all items with your students name!The following is a list of supplies that your teacher would like you to bring to school this year:PRESCHOOL - Mrs. Lisa MathewsonBox of Crayons (8 basic colors)Extra set of clothes Paint shirt (men's old button/snap shirt)Glue sticks (3)Scissors-blunt edge Boots for wet/snow weather P.E. shoes (need not be new – clean)NAP Mat!*Please do not send pencils!Please have all items labeled with the student's name.

KINDERGARTEN - Mrs. Joyce StrongSchool bagScissors (Fiskars, blunt point)Pocket Folder (checked daily for notes, papers, etc. between home & school)Crayons (box of 8 or 16)2 glue sticksEraserChange of clothes - in a labeled ZipLoc bagArt shirt (old short-sleeved adult flannel shirt works best)P.E. shoes (need not be new, but clean, until they can tie velcro works best!)Boots (wet and/or snow days), Snow pants for winterTwo large boxes of KleenexContainer with 10 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes & 1 quarter (To be used during math.)

FIRST GRADE - Mrs. Candy Sejkora5 Pencils1 bottle of glue1 pair of scissors2 large erasers1 box of Crayons (16 to 24 count)1 box of 8 Crayons (basic colors) for Math only1 pencil bag2 boxes of KleenexBoots (for wet and/or snow days)P.E. shoes (clean)School bag1 package dry erase markersContainer with 23 pennies, 8 nickels, 10 dimes & 1 quarter (To be used during math.)Ear Buds- for Computers-Labeled

Please have all items labeled with the student's name

SECOND GRADE - Mrs. Nancy WoltemathNumber 2 lead pencils (5)1 box of 16 - 24 Crayons 1 box of 8 Crayons (basic colors) for Math onlyErasers (3)2 (at least) Spiral or Neat Sheet (8 1/2 x 11") wide linedRubber soled gym shoesBoots for wet/ snow daysLarge box of Kleenex (2)Book bag (waterproof)Container with 20 pennies, 8 nickels, 10 dimes & 6 quarters (To be used during math.)Ear Buds-for Computers-Labeled

THIRD GRADE - Miss Brooke PralleNumber 2 lead pencils (5)Rubber soled gym shoesBoots for wet/ snow days2 Large boxes of KleenexBook bag (waterproof)Crayons or colored pencilsExpo Marker (for marker boards (4)Pencil Box/ pouchContainer with 12 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes (To be used during math.)Ear Buds-for Computers-Labeled

FOURTH GRADE - Mrs. Deb NissPencils (at least 4)4 Dry Erase MarkersSpiral notebooks (at least 3, wide-ruled single subject)(2) Boxes of KleenexBook bagShoes for P.E.Boots for wet/ snow daysContainer with 10 pennies, 5 nickels, 10 dimes & 4 quarters (To be used during math.)Ear Buds-for Computers-LabeledPlease DON'T bring pens, trapper keepers, large notebooks, or calculators.

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FIFTH GRADE - Mrs. Carol Schmitz2 packages of looseleaf paper (wide or narrow rule)2 packages of 12 Pencils3 red pens2 boxes of Kleenex1 box of 4 DRY ERASER MARKERS 1 cloth for wiping marker boards ( an old sock works well)Waterproof boots - marked with nameColored pencils3 big erasers3 1” 3-ring binders3 pencil pouches for 3 ring bindersBoots for wet/ snow daysComposition NotebookP.E. shoes (clean)Ear Buds-for Computers-Labeled

SIXTH GRADE - Mr. Eric Uher5 NotebooksPencilsRed PensBlue Pens1 Kleenex BoxColored PencilsErasersPE Shoes (clean)Boots for wet/snow daysBook BagCalculator1” three ring binderEar Buds -for Computers-Labeled

READING/LANGUAGE - Mrs. Julie Pierce2 packages of notebook paper college ruled- for Language2 packages of notebook paper wide ruled - for Readinga 1 inch binder to hold paperpencils

ENGLISH (Grades 7-8) - Mrs. Cindy MyersA three ring binder - for English/Literature Only - with filler paper* Please make sure it is large enough to hold two classes worth of notes and materials.Filler paper - no spiralsPens/PencilsA set of 4 highlighters - assorted colorsPencil Pouch (for a 3-ring binder)2- Book Covers ( 1 for small book, 1 for large book)Fine Lines Markers- colors needed (red, green, blue, orange, black, brown, yellow, purple)

LIFESKILLS ROOM - Mrs. Dedra Blecha8 - No. 2 pencils2 erasers1 pkg. of loose-leaf paper

MATH 7 & 8, GEOMETRY, ANDPRE-ALGEBRA - Mr. Bill BohlingScientific calculator (8th grade & up, not needed for 7th grade)3-ring binder or two subject notebook (for notes and definitions)

Supply of paper (throughout the year)Supply of pencils (throughout the year)ErasersColored pencils (optional)

SCIENCE - Ms. Tami GaedeComposition book (must have!)Colored pencilsMarkersHighlighters

Earth Science- Mr. Tyler FerebeeComposition Notebook Or Journal Notebook

Chemistry:Composition Notebook (quadrille)Scientific Calculator (recommended)

Physics:Scientific Calculator (recommended)

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Attention 2012-2013 Regulations:Due to new State Regulations there is no carryover from the previous school year

approvals. Everyone is considered on PAID lunch status until your application is

received by the District Office and Approved. You may send them into the office

before the first day of school to guarantee you are not charged for any meals, if

approved for 2012-2013 school year. Call April at 402-852-2988 with any

questions.

School Lunch Program-The school offers Hot Lunch Program to all pupils. Breakfast will also be served. These lunches and breakfasts meet all nutritional and health requirements of the State of Nebraska and the Federal Government. The anticipated lunch prices will be $2.25 grades PreK through 6, $2.45 grades 7-12 and $3.25 for adults. Milk for grades PreK through 6 snacks will be

30cents. The price for breakfast is $1.50. Lunch and Breakfast will begin on Wed., August 15th.








Fundraising Coordinator-‐ Abbie Leitschuck

Make sure to send all of your saved labels and boxtops with your students when they return to school! We will draw for lucky winners again this year from each grade so don’t forget to put your name on them!

Points are used to purchase play equipment and other supplies that we would not have otherwise. You can make a difference just clip, save, and turn in your Campbells’ Labels, Boxtops, Best Choice Labels, and pop tabs! Save all your round and watch them add up!

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Notes From The Office--

CHECKS

When writing checks to the school please keep Preschool Tuition, Lunch Accounts, and Computer Fees on separate

checks these go to different accounts. Thanks in advance for your help!

IMMUNIZATIONS

Nebraska law requires each student entering school to be immunized. Please complete the 2012-2013 requirements and

turn in your child’s immunization records to the school office. If you received a notice this summer please update your

child’s immunization’s or contact the school with any questions.

CENSUS

Nebraska law requires that the board of education take an annual census and we are requesting your help. If you have

recently moved to our area with a child ages 0-18 or recently given birth to a child, please help us update or records.

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Dear Business, Parents and PC Fans,

During the 2012-2013 school year, the booster club is happy to report that last year, we were able to accomplish the following: new elliptical, new volleyball standards, new court side seating for the volleyball and basketball teams, new scorer’s table, assisted the school in the cost of painting new floor graphics on the basketball and volleyball court, and purchased a new sound system and speakers for the track and football stadium.

Once again, this year, we will be hosting a Tailgate Party on Friday, August 31st from 6:00-7:30 pm at the PC

vs Falls City Sacred Heart game. **As in previous years, it will be free, for the entire immediate family, with Athletic Booster Club Membership!! (BBQ pork sandwich, beans, chips, bar, and tea) **

The Pawnee City Athletic Booster Club would like ask for your support. Without your support, we would not have been able to accomplish these great things! Please continue to support the PCHS Athletic Boosters and show your Indian Spirit & Pride as we continue to provide our athletes with the “extra’s” that make our school and students even better!

Please consider this opportunity to join the Pawnee City Athletic Booster Club. All Booster Club Members names will appear on the Home Football, Volleyball, and Basketball programs in addition to receiving fall/winter passes as indicated below. With your assistance we can continue to do great things for all the students. We appreciate your support!

Business Name/Name to Appear in Program:_______________________________________________***Corporate Sponsorship - please include box ad as you would like it to appear in black and white.***

Contact Person_______________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________Membership Type_____Bronze Membership $25-$49 _____Silver $55-$99 _____Gold $100+ _____Corporate $250 *1 Activity Pass *2 Activity Passes *2 Activity Passes & 2 T-Shirts *1”x2” Box Ad

(Activity Pass is for Fall/Winter Sports and includes 10 punches for any regular season home games.)

Please Return at the Tailgate Party or by August 24th, 2012Pawnee City Public Schools - P.O. Box 393 - Pawnee City, NE 68420








Pawnee City Public Schools Educational Foundation729 E Street, P. O. Box 393

Pawnee City, Nebraska 68420

Rob Voigtlander, PresidentJoe Davis, Vice President Marie Glenn,Secretary Lisa Hunzeker, Treasurer

Melissa Kobza Jerry Meyer

Dear Pawnee City Public Schools Patrons: The school year is ready to begin again at Pawnee City Schools. Just as the students are excited about a new school year the Foundation is excited about our opportunities to support the Pawnee City Schools. Last May we were able to award $25,000 in scholarships to our graduating seniors. Some of these are one year scholarships and some are renewable for their four years of college. We take very seriously the task of helping as many as possible in our school to maximize their post high school educations. All this is made possible because of those who considered education of our students so important that they included our foundation in their estate planning. We would like to encourage you to speak with your financial or estate planner and consider adding us to your plan for the future. Gifts to the foundation, have allowed the foundation the opportunity to support in the school in many ways. Some of our scholarships are school specific and some are college major related. We seem to be able to offer such a variety that it can help anyone, whether Southeast Community College or a four year University. We are also continuing to support the 2010-2011 renewable scholarship winner as well. We continue to provide $50 scholarships to Pawnee City High School Students, upon successful completion, of any dual credit (college credit) taught by the Pawnee City High School staff. Last year we were able to spend $400 for this purpose. Another very important item that we support is the printing of this newsletter which cost $600 for each printing.

One of our members passed away this spring. We miss Duane Bowman and his financial expertise on our board. The school board approved Jerry Meyer to fill our vacancy and Melissa Kobza will also begin serving on the foundation board.

We want to thank the donors for the Helping Hands project that provided athletic shoes to some students in need and helped stock the supply room at school for later needs. They also helped a family that needed school lunch funds, as well.

These are just a few of the things the foundation has supported recently, and we have plans to increase the number of scholarships given, and to continue to help in the development of building projects for the Pawnee City School. The fitness center is used by so many students and teachers. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and the Foundation recognize the gifts given by having names of the donors inscribed on the Foundation Plaque in the school cafeteria. Please consider a donation of any size for a tax deduction in 2012. On the back of this letter are the membership categories. Any, and all gifts are appreciated, and help to support the Pawnee City Schools.Thank you for your help! Pawnee City Public Schools Educational Foundation

This newsletter is provided through the courtesy of the Pawnee City Educational Foundation.








The Pawnee City Educational Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. We have a recognition plaque located in the cafeteria area to recognize benefactors in categories of $50-$99, $100-$499, $500-$999, $1,000-$4,999, and $5,000 plus. Your support will help to continue this newsletter, as well as help with other projects and scholarships. If you don’t already receive the bimonthly newsletter, you may subscribe to it for $10.00 per calendar year.

If you would like more information regarding the Foundation and its function, feel free to contact any of the Foundation board members: Rob Voigtlander, Joe Davis, Jerry Meyer, Marie Glenn, Marissa Kobza and Lisa Hunzeker.

YES! I want to help my school and the Pawnee City Public Schools Foundation. Please enroll me as a member of the Foundation.

My membership category:

$5,000 or more - Founder $1,000 to $4,999 - Grand Benefactor $500 to $999 - Benefactor $100 to $499 - Major Contributor $50 to $99 - Contributor $0 to $49 - Donator

NAME: _____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

CITY: ____________________________________ STATE: __________ ZIP: ___________

Please contact me about remembering the Pawnee City Public Schools Foundation in my will.

SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO:

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION P. O. BOX 393 PAWNEE CITY, NE 68420



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