RNeighbors - K-12

YOU MAY BE USING PRODUCTS THAT COULD HELP A SCHOOL!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:50:50 -0500

Many of our schools participate in programs that allow them to turn in box tops, labels or milk caps and receive money or school supplies. We don't suggest you buy these products just to help a school. However, if you're using the products, perhaps you'll consider sending your box tops, labels, milk caps to your local school.

Kemp's Give 'em Five: Collect the specially marked caps or proof-of-purchase symbols from Kemps products, bring them to school, and earn money for the things your school needs. Each stickered milk cap or proof-of-purchase symbol is worth 5¢, which schools can turn into computers, books, art supplies, etc. http://www.kemps.com/

Adam Abdulle Academy Hosts Book Night, Book Fair

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:06:22 -0500

Families packed the gym to hear an author read a Somali folktale at Adam Abdulle Academy on Wednesday, March 21. Said Salah Ahmed read The Lion's Share in Somali and English to an audience of about 110 people of all ages.

Said Salah Ahmed is an established poet and writer who lives in Minneapolis with his family. He is also a lifelong educator and several people present knew him as a former teacher or someone who taught their children.

As another part of the family book night, parents watched a video about the upcoming book fair, to be held during parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, March 28 and during the school day from Tuesday, March 27-Thursday March 29.

About Adam Abdulle Academy

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:29:59 -0600

Somali students fill the classrooms at Adam Abdulle Academy, a public charter school that opened its doors to grades K-5 in September 2005. The Academy strives to meet the distinct needs of the newly arrived student population, children who emigrated or whose parents emigrated from east Africa.

The school has recently partnered with AmeriCorps READS Initiative, a program of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), to create more opportunities for volunteer involvement and help meet students' literacy needs.

School Board Comments - May 16th, Board Meeting

Mon, 29 May 2006 15:22:19 -0500

Announcements and Communications

Rochester Area Foundation and Rochester Public School Foundation Collaboration
Debra Seelinger, Rochester Public School Foundation President, and Steve Thornton, Rochester Area Foundation Executive Director, spoke on the collaboration between the two organizations. They also recognized Norm and Char Hepper who have made a permanent endowment to benefit 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Riverside Central Elementary.

2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
John Adams Principal Richard Jones presented John Adams science teacher Deb Las, who was one of only 100 teachers in the nation to win this award. She also was the only Minnesota teacher to win.

School Board Comments - May 2nd, Board Meeting

Mon, 29 May 2006 15:17:51 -0500

Announcements and Communications
BST MCA Grade 10 Writing Test
Paul Gustafson, Coordinator of Research & Assessment, presented information about 10th grade scores.

Graduation 2006
Sandra Soltis, Interim Director of Elementary & Secondary Education, presented information about this year’s graduation ceremonies.

2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science
The Board recognized John Adams teacher Deb Las for receiving this award. She is one of 100 teachers in the nation and the only MN teacher to receive the award.

High Student Achievement
2005-06 Improvement Plan – Gage Elementary: Information

School Board Comments - April 6th, Board Meeting

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 14:36:38 -0500

Announcements and Communications
Southeastern Minnesota Senior High School Principal of the Year
The School Board recognized Century Principal Dr. Chuck Briscoe for his selection as Southeaster MN High School Principal of the Year.

High Student Achievement
2005-06 Improvement Plan – Kellogg Middle School: Information
Principal Dwight Jennings and teachers Carol Hubbard and Colette Osterberg presented the Kellogg Improvement Plan.

Smaller Learning Communities (SLC): Information
Pamela Haack, SLC Project Director, and building-level SLC facilitators Jeff Apse, Jean Marvin, and Steve Willman reported on progress of the Smaller Learning Communities grant.

The Pre-Spring Break Entry!

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:22:25 -0600

All right, sorry about my absences in writing… it hasn’t been a good month for me, we’ll put it that way.

Anyway, on Saturday, March 18, the JM Speech Team went up to Northfield to compete in our last invitational. We brought home second place as a team, and more than a few of us brought home ribbons and medals as usual. Michael Manansala had the most priceless look on his face when he won first place in Discussion…

On Monday, the Speech Team goes to Mankato East for Big Nine. Good luck to us in advance. Also this week, on Thursday, the team will be having the Parents Showcase, where the speakers may present their speeches in front of their parents at 7:00pm. Conferences are also that night, so nosy parents who want to see how awful their kids are should also come and meet with the teachers beforehand!