Past editions of Bragging Rights
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December 20, 2006 Busy, Busy, Busy...
Dr. Jan Borelli,
Westwood Elementary principal, was elected to serve on the leadership
council of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
Borelli has also had two articles published by the National Association of
Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Look for her articles, "Twenty Tips for New
Principals" in the January/February edition of the Principal and "How to Get
Meaningful Parent Involvement" in the winter edition of Leadership
Compass.
And if that isn't enough, Borelli recently launched a national podcast for
NAESP, and her podcasts can be heard at
www.naesp.org under
Principal
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December 19, 2006 Mark Your Calendars... Nichols Hills Elementary is thrilled to announce that Aubrey Hermen, 3rd grader, was selected for the July 2007 page in the statewide traffic safety calendar contest sponsored by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. Aubrey's artwork was chosen from more that 5,000 entries and she will receive a $100 savings bond courtesy of MidFirst Bank.
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December 17, 2006 Using All the Resources...
The theatre department at Classen School of Advanced Studies was awarded a community outreach grant from the Youth As Resources (YAR) Commission for outstanding contributions in the field of theatre arts. Two co-directing students, Michael Roselle and Jillian Bumpas, adapted, cast, costumed, designed and staged Carlo Gozzi’s, The Love of Three Oranges.
The students worked in conjunction with requirements from the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The production consisted of mixing two distinct theatre styles, Commedia dell arte and Japanese Shadow Theatre. The co-directors and actors presented their play to local students. |
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December 14, 2006 Eat Your Vegetables... Bravo! Bravo! To Linwood Elementary's 4th Graders in Mrs. Harmon's class for being chosen as the grand prize winner in Libby's Vegetables Jingle Contest. The students composed the jingle as well as performed it when they were given the opportunity to record the jingle in the studios of Wild 104.9 radio.
Let's all give a hand to Edwin Gramajo, Alvin Gramajo, Luis Maldonado, Kathya Borjas, Jose Carrillo, Dalila Lopez, Maria Monterroso, Alexis Soriano, Rosa Lopez, Mayra Arzaga, Khalia Johnson, Yesenia Ramirez, Graciela Mendoza and Kimberly Lopez. |
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December 14, 2006 Play it Up... John Marshall High School's drama class hosted Britton Elementary for their Christmas production. The play was called Million Dollar Christmas and the student council helped out by creating fabulous posters. What an outstanding way to spread the holiday spirit. |
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December 12, 2006 The World's Best... Hillcrest Elementary teacher Neva Mathis was honored when her student, Dakota Beaty, entered her name into Cartridge World's Best Teacher contest. Mathis teaches third grade and was extremely surprised to find Cartridge World manager, Mr. Hughes, and a KMGL radio personality in her classroom delivering prizes. She received a Dell Laptop and HP printer from Cartridge World as well as roses, a body massage certificate and several KMGL items. |
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December 11, 2006 Mixing It Up... The New John
Marshall Pom Squad competed in the Oklahoma State Dance Tournament and
represented the school outstandingly. They danced in two categories - mix
and hip hop. They won the state championship in the mix and received runner up in the
hip hop. The Pom Squad coach, Sherri Smith, also deserves a hand for her
hard work in preparing the girls for the competition. |
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