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SIUE
dedicates new nursing
school facility in Springfield
[MAY
11, 2002] EDWARDSVILLE
— With its reputation for community service and for sending
well-educated, highly qualified graduates into nursing careers,
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing is
now able to offer classes from its new facility in Springfield.
Southern Illinois University President James E. Walker and SIUE
Chancellor David Werner were on hand to officially dedicate the
building at 409 W. Calhoun on Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m.
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"With
the addition of this site in Springfield, we are now able to provide
instructional sites across central, southwestern and southern
Illinois," said Felissa Lashley, dean of the School of Nursing.
"Our RN-to-bachelor of science classes are now taught at five
sites, including the recent addition of classes in our new
Springfield facility."
The
SIUE School of Nursing assumed responsibility for the University of
Illinois-Springfield nursing program in 1999, and under that
agreement, the program was relocated from the U of I’s Springfield
campus. SIUE planners decided that placing the nursing program in
proximity to the SIU School of Medicine would allow for shared
classroom space and mutual operational support.
In
the fall of that year, the SIUE board of trustees approved
construction of the $400,000 nursing facility, and the building
opened its doors to students this past fall.
The
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing enjoys a
strong reputation throughout central and southern Illinois — a
reputation reinforced by the accomplishments of its graduates, the
recognition received by the faculty and the findings of accrediting
agencies. Just four years ago, the school secured the highest
accreditation possible from two accrediting associations.
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article]
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The
nursing school is also the first four-year public university nursing
program in the Midwest to employ the patient simulator, a
computerized mannequin that simulates human medical conditions, as a
teaching tool. The simulator is the focal point of the new
psychomotor skills lab that opened two years ago on the Edwardsville
campus.
Ninety-seven
percent of School of Nursing graduates are employed in the nursing
profession within six months of graduation, and nurse anesthesia
students have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their board exams.
Tuesday’s
dedication, which included a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to
officially dedicate the building, was during the
American Nurses Association’s Nurses Week, a week devoted to
raising awareness of the value of nursing and helping educate the
public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs
of the American people.
[SIUE
news release]
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‘North
American moms’ share
their hearts and homes
[MAY
11, 2002] Every
year we celebrate and honor our American mothers by sharing the day
and giving special gifts to honor her and show our appreciation.
This Mother’s Day, Priscila Suzuki of Brazil has given her host
mother, Terese Galey, a special gift by asking if she can call her
"Mom."
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"This
is the first student of many that our family has hosted to ever ask
to call me mom," states Galey. "I was so honored to think
that she wants me to be her North American mother!"
Suzuki
states that they have Mother’s Day in Brazil. "We do the same
in South America for our mothers that you do for your North American
mothers. In fact, it is the same day, the second Sunday of
May."
Galey
has contact with Matsuco Suzuki, Priscila’s biological mother, by
telephone and e-mail, and she believes this has helped in developing
a deep bond with Priscila. "Every time we communicate, Matsuco
thanks me for loving ‘our’ daughter!" says Galey.
Priscila’s
North American "mother" experience was made possible by
the SHARE! High School Exchange Program, sponsored by Educational
Resource Development Trust, a nonprofit educational foundation that
creates opportunities for greater understanding between peoples of
the United States and peoples of the world
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article]
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Students
attend local high schools and live with families of all types.
Families with small children or teens, those with no children,
"empty nesters" and single-parent families make great host
families for international teens. Host families provide a bed and
meals and are expected to treat their exchange students as family.
Galey attributes these basic fundamentals with providing the rich
experience she has had with Priscila.
Those
interested in learning more about the student exchange program can
contact Debbi Lerch at (217) 792-5492 or toll-free at 800-313-3738.
The Midwest Regional Office can be reached at (800) 772-3738.
[Debbi
Lerch, area coordinator,
Educational Resource Development Trust/
SHARE! High School Exchange Program]
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Part
2
Central
School principal will change,
but traditions will remain the same
[MAY
3, 2002] The
future holds many changes for District 27’s venerable Central
School. The most obvious is the new building going up behind the old
one, but another important change is coming too. Lenny Janet, who
has been principal for 21 years, is stepping down, and Christa
Healy, currently a special education teacher at Central, will take
over the job as principal of both Central and Adams schools.
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[Click
here for Part 1]
Although
he believes in giving plenty of TLC, Principal Lenny Janet also has
high expectations for the youngsters at Central School. He doesn’t
think children who have problems or children who need extra help
shouldn’t be expected to be responsible or to accomplish things.
"I
have high expectations for students and staff as well as for myself.
When a kid has a problem, it’s an opportunity for teachers and
principals to help that kid deal with that problem.
"When
kids don’t get along, we sit down and talk about it in a caring
way — not a lecture but rules for life. We really work on conflict
resolution.
"When
a kid comes to the principal’s office with a problem, it’s not
the kid as an individual I don’t like, it’s what the kid did I
don’t like. I don’t revisit the problem. I may discipline a kid
at 8 a.m. and give the same kid a high five at 10 o’clock.
"I
just really like kids. I don’t have negative feelings about even
kids I have had problems with."
"One
of the keys to success is parents. Parents need to know they can
come in and talk to the teacher and be welcome. We can have a
difference of opinion and that’s all right."
[Photos by Joan Crabb]
Janet
doesn’t spend a lot of time in his office, even though it’s a
friendly place, with the monkeys, the golf memorabilia, a radio
tuned to a classical music station, and pictures of Central School,
including a photo of a 1921 eighth-grade graduating class a former
student found in the garbage and gave to him.
"It’s
more important to interact with kids than to sit at the
computer," he says. "The action is where the kids are. In
a school this size, your impact on the kids is pretty
important."
Even
before he knew who would replace him, Janet was working on ways to
make the transition as smooth as possible. Last September he began a
task suggested by District 27 Superintendent Robert Kidd — keeping
a journal to hand over to his successor. It starts:
"Congratulations!
You are given the responsibility to inspire, guide, counsel and
direct 400 students, 40 employees, and more than a thousand parents
and grandparents. I know you are qualified and eager . . . "
In
this journal he gives practical information to guide his replacement
through the first year, such as reviewing physical checkups and
immunization forms and monitoring student attendance, but he also
provides insights and philosophy that have guided him through his
teaching career.
He
suggests the new principal be sure to understand the population he
or she is serving. "Each school is unique. Central has a
diverse population; it has the largest percent of special education
students in the district."
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Another
suggestion, later on: "A wise person once reminded me that one
cannot understand and learn without being a good listener."
This
quality, those who know Janet say, is one of his strongest assets.
Says Joe Hackett, Central teacher and lifelong friend, "His big
thing is being such a good listener. You can have a heated debate
with him and he won’t hold it against you. He listens and then he
makes decisions. They may not be favorable to your side, but you
know he listens."
Janet
also has advice about the way a principal should interact with his
students and staff. "It is important to develop a psychological
approach to teachers, parents and students that is positive and
thoughtful," his journal says.
"He
is very supportive of his staff," Hackett reports. "If he
has any criticism, it will be said in private; he will not embarrass
anyone in front of others. He has a sensitivity you don’t find in
all principals. Children are number one with him. He wants to be
sure we are developing good citizens."
Although
Janet wasn’t sure last September that Healy would be the new
principal who would be reading his journal, he’s very sure she can
carry on the Central tradition.
The
only downside of her appointment, he says, is the loss of an
excellent special education teacher. "The Tri-County Special
Education Co-op rates her right at the top as far as being an
effective teacher is concerned," he said.
Although
she will miss the classroom, Healy says, "I will still be in
the school and have an opportunity to work with the kids. "I’ll
have an opportunity to touch a lot more kids."
She
intends to follow in Janet’s footsteps by not spending a lot of
time in her office. She plans to keep on greeting kids at the door,
go to classrooms to say hello every morning, and in general spend a
lot of time with the students instead of staying in the office to do
paperwork. She laughs and says, "I’ll be doing my paperwork
at night."
She’s
excited and a little nervous about her new responsibilities, but she
also sees it as the opportunity of a lifetime.
"I’ll
start in a school I’ve been comfortable in; then in January I’ll
be going into a brand-new school. I’ll take with me what I’ve
learned from Mr. Janet and use those skills as I develop myself as a
principal."
"The
parents love her, the teachers respect her, and the kids like
her," Janet says. "I’m leaving Central School in good
hands."
[Joan
Crabb]
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Part
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Central
School principal will change,
but traditions will remain the same
[MAY
2, 2002] The
future holds many changes for District 27’s venerable Central
School. The most obvious is the new building going up behind the old
one, but another important change is coming too. Lenny Janet, who
has been principal for 21 years, is stepping down, and Christa
Healy, currently a special education teacher at Central, will take
over the job as principal of both Central and Adams schools.
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[Photos by Joan Crabb]
[Principal Lenny
Janet and
incoming principal Christa Healy]
Even
though the top administrator will change and in a few short years
the old building will be taken down, Janet and Healy both believe
the essential character of Central School will remain the same.
"Central
has traditionally been a strong school because we’ve had excellent
teachers. Only the building is going down. The tradition of the
school will go on. The quality will continue," Janet says.
"I
really feel comfortable with Christa’s judgment and ability to
maintain the high expectations we have at Central. I hired her and
acted as her mentor through the years. I think she has the same type
of nurturing approach I use with students and staff."
Healy,
who will complete her degree in educational administration and
foundation at Illinois State University this summer, has been a
special education teacher at Central for the past eight years.
"I
was hired the day before I graduated from college. It’s been such
a great working environment I’ve never wanted to leave," she
says.
She
shares Janet’s educational philosophy. "We are both very
nurturing and caring, but our goal is for kids to learn to be
responsible and respectful so they can start establishing their own
goals. We have high expectations for the children and hope they will
in turn develop those expectations for themselves. Mr. Janet set the
tone. I hope to carry it on."
One
of the clues to Janet’s philosophy, and the atmosphere at Central
School, is the collection of monkey figures in his office. Some of
them are playing golf, one is an astronaut, and his coffee cup has a
monkey face.
"The
monkeys remind us not to get too serious about ourselves," he
says. "Laughter is a very important quality to help us see
things in the light of what they are. We need to be able to joke and
laugh.
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this article]
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"School
is a serious thing, but kids enjoy a place where laughter is going
on.
"Kids
need laughter. Kids need to relax. Kids need to know the principal
of their school is taking an interest in them."
So
every morning Janet stands at the top of the stairway and greets the
kids as they come in. After that he makes a tour of the building,
going into every classroom, including the four special education
classrooms, and saying hello. The youngsters return his greeting.
He
usually has another word or two for them, asking if they’ve had a
good weekend or how their class work is going. Most days, he makes a
trip to Adams School and says hello to the children there, as well.
Janet
grew up in Lincoln and went to Washington-Monroe and Central schools
himself. He then got his associate degree at Lincoln College and both
a bachelor’s
and master’s degree in elementary education and curriculum
instruction at Illinois State.
His
family valued education, and many are or were teachers. His brother,
George, who is retiring next year as regional superintendent of
schools, started as a teacher in Logan County schools. He has
uncles, cousins and nieces in the profession, and his younger
daughter, Amy, plans to be an elementary teacher.
Janet
himself has been in education in Lincoln for 34 years, but he
started out disliking school.
"When
I was growing up I didn’t particularly like school, because I felt
many of the teachers were a little bit tough on kids. They didn’t
have a real good sense of humor — everything was business. I
needed a little more TLC.
"I
was a very sickly kid. I had a lot of ear infections and couldn’t
hear well, and I had bad asthma. I missed a lot of school. I weighed
about 80 pounds when I was a freshman in high school
"I’ve
had a lifelong fight against asthma, but I wanted to be active, so I
worked out to build myself up. I ran and played baseball unless I
was so sick I couldn’t. I didn’t want to be one of those people
who feel sorry for themselves and give up. I had a lot of grit, and
I was determined not to let illness prevent me from doing things.
"I
think I probably understand kids who have problems and have more
empathy with them because of my background."
(To
be continued)
[Joan
Crabb]
[Click
here for Part 2]
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Honors
& Awards
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John Brown
University recognizes honor students
[MAY
18, 2002]
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The following
students have been named to academic honor lists for the spring 2002
term at John Brown University. |
President’s List
(semester GPA of 3.8-4.0)
Michelle Manes and Jairin Schrader of Lincoln
Dean’s List
(semester GPA of 3.4-3.79)
Katie Friesen, Andrea Williams and Emily Williams of Lincoln
John Brown University
is a private university with an enrollment of more than 1,600
students from 45 states and 33 countries. JBU is a member of the
Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities and the Council for
Christian Colleges and Universities.
[JBU news release]
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Maitland
to receive honorary degree
from Heartland Community College
[MAY
16, 2002] NORMAL
— The board of trustees of Heartland Community College will award
an honorary associate degree to the Honorable John W. Maitland Jr.
at the college’s 10th commencement, which will be May 17.
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Maitland,
the 44th District state senator, took part in Heartland’s 1998
groundbreaking ceremony for the Normal campus and the grand opening
ceremony in 2000 when the permanent campus was opened for classes.
The senator has been a steady and reliable supporter of the
community college since it was established in 1991, according to
President Astroth.
He
adds, "Senator Maitland has exhibited a consistent commitment
to higher education throughout his public service career. And we are
honored that he is allowing us to recognize his contributions and
leadership to our community and our institution in this way."
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Commencement
exercises are scheduled for 7 p.m. at Braden Auditorium, Bone
Student Center in Normal. Degrees will be conferred upon more than
150 candidates at the Heartland graduation ceremony.
[Heartland
Community College news release]
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Lincoln
College nurse honored with Goodwill Award from Logan County Health
Department
[MAY
15, 2002] Judy
Horn, Lincoln College nurse, is the recipient of this year’s
Goodwill Award from the Logan County Health Department.
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Lincoln
College President Jack Nutt said the nomination is well deserved.
"Judy plays an important role on campus and helps both students
and faculty with health issues. We appreciate her dedication to the
job and are happy to congratulate her on the award," he said.
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article]
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Logan
County Health Department Administrator Lloyd Evans said Judy Horn
has been active with a variety of projects involving Lincoln College
and the Logan County Health Department.
The
award recognizes people who have helped the Logan County Health
Department by promoting programs offered by the agency. The criteria
to be nominated are that the assistance or collaboration impacted
residents of Logan County and the action promoted the development,
expansion or continuation of Logan County Health Department
programs, projects or services.
The
award has been presented annually since 1997.
[Lincoln
College
news release]
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Zion
Lutheran scores high in state history fair
[MAY
10, 2002]
Zion
Lutheran School sent 18 students to the state history fair yesterday
at the Prairie Capital Convention Center
in Springfield. Most received either "Superior" or
"Excellent"
ratings. Two of the Zion students received monetary awards as well.
Annie
Sheley won first place in the Illinois Education Association Awards;
she received a certificate and a $100 savings bond for her project,
“Underground Railroad Quilts.” Sarah Walker won third place in the
Illinois Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Awards; she received a
$25 check for her project, “Kickapoo Creek Park.”
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Illinois
History Day Awards
Exhibits
Superior
ratings:
Amanda Baker (8th grade)
Michelle Eack (7th grade)
Nathan Neal (8th grade)
Jenna Opperman (6th grade)
Amanda Podbelsek (6th grade)
Paige Podbelsek (8th grade)
Excellent ratings:
Sabra
Boyd (6th grade)
Lindsey
Boerma (8th grade)
Emily Grass (6th
grade)
Kate
Kastendick (7th grade)
Amy
Schumacher (8th grade)
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Annie Sheley (6th
grade)
Isaac Sheley (7th
grade)
Kristin Sullivan
(6th grade)
Sarah Walker (6th
grade)
David Williams
(7th grade)
Good rating:
Allyson Fuiten (7th
grade)
Research
paper
Superior rating:
Amy Schumacher (8th
grade)
[Gina
Sennett and press release]
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Students
headed to state history fair
[MAY
8, 2002] Eighteen
students from Zion Lutheran School received "Superior"
ratings on their projects in the regional history fair. These
students will be attending the state history fair in Springfield
tomorrow.
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Eighth
grade
Amanda
Baker, Dana Thomas House
Lindsey
Boerma, Sugar Creek
Nathan
Neal, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
Paige
and Amanda Podbelsek, Dixon Mounds
Amy
Schumacher, Scully Estates
Kraig
Sullivan, Wrigley Field’s History
Seventh
grade
Michelle
Eak, 1893 World’s Fair Columbian Exposition
Allyson
Fuiten, Railsplitter Festival
Kate
Kastendick, Chicago Race Riot
Isaac
Sheley, Lustron Homes
David
Williams, Postville Courthouse
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this article]
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Sixth
grade
Sabra
Boyd, Turris Coal Mine
Emily
Grass and Kristin Sullivan, New Salem
Jenna
Opperman, Logan County Fair
Annie
Sheley, Underground Railroad Quilts
Sarah
Walker, Kickapoo Creek Park
[Photo by Bob Frank]
[Gina
Sennett]
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Announcements
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IMSA
seeks educators
for summer PBL program
[MAY
3, 2002] AURORA
— The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is now accepting
registrations from educators for its two summer programs that
provide an introduction to problem-based learning, or PBL. The
deadline for applications is June 15.
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Problem-based
learning is an educational approach that organizes curriculum and
instruction around carefully crafted problematic situations adapted
from real-world issues, such as groundwater contamination, air
pollution and flood control. Learners gather and apply knowledge
from multiple disciplines in their quest for solutions. IMSA’s PBL
institutes empower teachers to design and implement this methodology
in their classrooms.
The
first summer program, Summer Sleuths Institute for PBL Coaching,
will be July 15-19 and July 22-26. The first week, educators will
immerse in a problem and then debrief and discuss the PBL process.
The second week, educators will coach middle-school students (with
help from a mentor coach) through the same problem. On the final
day, educators and students will make formal presentations on their
solutions.
The
second summer program, Harris Institute for PBL Design, will be Aug.
5-8. Educators will begin the week immersed in a problem and will
then design their own problems for classroom use with the assistance
of a mentor coach.
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this article]
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Information
about these workshops can be found at www.imsa.edu/center/pbl/intro.html,
and people interested can contact Deb Gerdes at (630) 907-5957 or dgerdes@imsa.edu.
Located
in Aurora, IMSA is a learning enterprise that builds the capacity of
students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform
mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA’s residential
educational program serves Illinois students in grades 10 through 12
who are talented in mathematics and science; its professional
development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and
students in Illinois and beyond.
[IMSA
news release]
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HCC
Rotary scholarships
[APRIL
17, 2002] NORMAL
— The Bloomington Rotary Club is offering three scholarships to
District 540 residents attending Heartland Community College during
the fall 2002 semester that begins Aug. 15.
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Two
$750 scholarships are available to full-time students (12-18 credit
hours). One $500 scholarship is available to a part-time student
(less than 12 credit hours). Scholarships are renewable for one
semester based on satisfactory academic performance.
The
scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, evidence of
community service and involvement, and satisfactory high school or
college performance.
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For
consideration, students must complete the Heartland Community
College scholarship application and address the scholarship
criteria. Those interested can obtain an application from HCC’s
financial aid office or at www.bccfoundation.org.
[HCC
press release]
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Logan
County Soil and Water Conservation District junior high and high
school camp scholarships
[APRIL
16, 2002] Junior
high school and high school students have an opportunity to attend
summer camp offered by the Touch of Nature Environmental Center at
SIU-Carbondale.
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These
camps combine adventure skills such as canoeing, caving, camping and
hiking with a challenge to both physically and mentally develop an
awareness and respect for our environment. Through a series of
activities, campfire discussions and presentations, students are
involved in current environmental issues, which will help them
become problem-solvers of the future. This appears to be an
excellent opportunity for any student interested in the field of
conservation.
This
year’s programs include Ozark canoeing expeditions for high school
students and an Ozark Riverways canoe trip for sixth- to
eighth-grade students. Program information has been sent to all high
school and junior high schools in Logan County.
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column in this article]
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The
Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring
one full scholarship or two partial scholarships, depending on the
number of applications received. Students interested in information
concerning scholarship applications and funding should contact the
district office, 1650 Fifth Street Road, Lincoln; (217) 732-2010,
Ext. 3.
Students
will need to submit a short description of their interests and why
they would like to attend one of the workshops.
[SWCD
news release]
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Menus
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Lincoln
Elementary Schools
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Breakfast
(Milk served with all
meals)
Thursday,
May 23 — Silver
dollar pancakes with syrup, sausage or ham slice, fruit
Friday,
May 24 — Cereal,
peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice
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Lunch
(Milk served with all
meals)
Thursday,
May 23 — Chicken
and noodles, peas, bread and butter, pears
Friday,
May 24 — Chicken
strips with sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, corn
May
28 and 29 —
"Cook’s choice" days
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New
Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88
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Two
percent white or chocolate milk, bread, butter and peanut butter
served daily.
Menu may be subject to
change.
Thursday,
May 23 — Soft
shell taco, corn, applesauce, no-bake cookie
Friday,
May 24 — Ravioli,
green beans, pears, gushers
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Monday,
May 27 — No
school
Tuesday,
May 28 — Corn
dogs, carrot sticks, dip, peaches, vanilla pudding
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West
Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92
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(Milk is
included with every meal.)
Thursday,
May 23 — Breaded
pork sandwich, potato rounds, corn, mixed fruit
Friday,
May 24 —
Breadsticks with meat sauce, green beans, raw veggies, sugar cookie
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Monday,
May 27 — No
school
Tuesday,
May 28 — Chicken
fillet on bun, nachos and cheese, peas, chilled fruit
Wednesday,
May 29 — Sub
sandwich, assorted chips, corn, fruit ice
Thursday,
May 30 —
Dismissal at 9 a.m.
Friday,
May 31 — Have a
safe and happy summer!
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