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| Mrs. Grant's Reading Group did very well today, they took some time in the afternoon to celebrate their efforts. |
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Mrs. Grant's Class- Rocks the House
We have been busy this week with NWEA MAP's testing. The 4th grade took the Language Test this week and the 3rd grade took the Reading Test. We have talked about getting a good night sleep the night before the test as well as eating a nutritious breakfast and or lunch the day of the event. Kids need lots of encouragements for their efforts so be sure to ask how they think they did. Each student has her/her own goal for the different assessments. Students that reach all three goals will earn the "Tripple Crown" award- which is a big deal at our school. We also honor individuals who meet any of their goals as it is not easy to do so.
Tornado Drill
CIS students participated in the Tornado Drill yesterday at 9:30. When the siren went off, we did an "all call" to the classrooms and everyone knew what to do. We went to the basement of the school where we have two rooms. From start to finish, the drill lasted less then 10 minutes. The staff did a great job of preparing the students for a real emergency.
When conditions are right, tornadoes can happen anywhere. Practice drills in these places so that everyone is prepared if a tornado strikes.
At All Times
Assume a curled position on the floor. Put your hands behind your head to protect your skull and face.
Avoid the southern or western walls of the room since those are the directions a tornado usually comes from.
If there is a large sturdy object like a desk or dining room table, go underneath and hold on to its sturdy base.
At School
Move to a room without windows or a large roof (avoid gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, etc.) Consider:
- The basement
- A place on the lowest floor of the school
- In the interior of the building
If you’re in the classroom, take cover under the desk.
At Home
Move to a basement. If you do not have one, find a room with no windows (like a closet or bathroom). If all rooms have windows, be sure to go closest to the wall without windows.
Stay away from things that use electricity.
Outside
Get to shelter as soon as possible. If there are no houses or buildings around, find a ditch to go down low into.
Do not try to outrun the tornado in your car. Leave the car immediately.
In a Tall Building
If there is no basement, try a central stairwell, interior room, or hallway. Do not seek shelter in the elevator.
Great Day for a Bus Drill!
The weather was great for an afternoon break. Bus Drivers from across the district drove in to talk safety to the students. They discussed how to safely evacuate a school bus. Students also know to "not talk" when the school buss crosses the train tracks. A big THANK YOU goes out to Will White and the bus drivers for taking good care of us.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tornado Drill
Chadron Public Schools will be participating in the City Wide Tornado Drill on Wednesday March 27th at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Our "Safe Zone" will be in the basement. We have two stairways to the basement. Teachers bring flashlights and emergency information packets. Please be sure to talk about your safety plan at home if a Tornado was in the area.
Our "Safe Zone" will be in the basement. We have two stairways to the basement. Teachers bring flashlights and emergency information packets. Please be sure to talk about your safety plan at home if a Tornado was in the area.
The week of March 25-29 has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week across Nebraska. On Wednesday March 27 at approximately 9:30 A.M. a test tornado warning will be issued by the National Weather Service. In conjunction with this test tornado warning, the Chadron Police Department 911 Communications Center will sound the sirens in the communities of Chadron, Crawford and Harrison. This will allow the public the opportunity to hear the sirens and the tone that is used to alert these communities during a tornado warning. The sirens will sound a three minute continuous steady tone. Chadrad Story
CHS Wildlife Science Class shares with CIS
Chadron High's Wildlife Science students recently completed a unit on endangered species from around the world. They created a model of the animal and its habitat. Students researched and compiled data. Requirements for the project included: Identification by Genus and species, common name, geographical location-map, current population graph, causes of endangerment, patterns or trends relating to the population, physical description of animal, food sources, track comparison, migration patterns, breeding characteristics, gestation, life span, unique characteristics, symbiotic relationships, recovery efforts, future outlook, and organizations associated with species. All documented information was organized into a visual graphic poster design.
Students orally presented to their peers and then shared what they had learned with fourth grade at the Intermediate building. The high school students used IPADs to show the animal's behavior in addition to the physical models and verbal explanations. Animal topics included: Amur Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Whooping Crane, Bengal Tiger, Green Sea Turtle, Mountain Gorilla, Giant Panda, Black Rhino, Caspian Seal, Orangutan, Chimpanzee, and Zebra. Students from both buildings stated it was a positive learning experience and would like it to continue. It tied in nicely, as the fourth graders were conducting research on an endangered species as well!
A great time was had by all participants!
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| We enjoyed learning about Panda's |
Man's desire to expand rapidly has destroyed the natural habitat of wild animals, making them homeless. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) includes the red list names of over 5,000 vertebrate animals, among a total of 15,589 species, as endangered animals.
- The main reason for animals endangered is the uncontrolled human activity. To pursue mindless development, man has created irreparable damages. The gases emitted from greenhouses have brought global climate change affecting everybody. Industrial wastes have polluted the river water and marine life.
- Overexploitation of animals to satisfy the needs of humans has led to considerable downfall in their number. Unrestricted hunting of Whales during the twentieth-century has made them endangered animals. Poaching of rhinoceros and tigers is another serious cause of their falling numbers. Rhino horns and tiger bones are widely used in making traditional medicines.
- It is important to save the endangered animals to maintain the ecological balance. Nature has its own way of maintaining the balance. If we do not take steps to ensure it, we will ultimately have to face the consequences.
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| Bubba Stolley -"Monkeying Around" with a 4th grade student. |
In the last 500 years,
human activity is known to
have forced 869 species to
extinction (or extinction in
the wild).
One in four mammals and
one in eight birds face a
high risk of extinction in the
near future.
One in three amphibians
and almost half of all
tortoises and freshwater
turtles are threatened.
The current species
extinction rate is estimated
to be between 1,000 and
10,000 times higher than
the natural or ‘background’
rate.
To date there are nearly 7 billion people on earth. This is set to peak at 9 or 10 billion. So far approximately 6 animal species have become extinct. Since we only know a small proportion of the species that exist, this number is likely to be much higher.
Habitat loss and
degradation affect
89% of all threatened
birds, 83% of
mammals, and 91%
of threatened plants.
All 22 species of
albatross are under
threat as a result of
long-line fishing.
A total of 8,457
threatened plants are
listed. This is around
2% of the world’s
described plants. As
only approximately
4% of the world’s
described plants have
been evaluated, the
true percentage of
threatened plant
species is much
higher.
Indonesia, India,
Brazil and China are
among the countries
with the most
threatened mammals
and birds.
Nebraska has 13 threatened and endangered plant and animal species. | |
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Animals -- 9 | |
| Status | Listing |
| E | Beetle, American burying ( Nicrophorus americanus) |
| E | Crane, whooping (except where XN) ( Grus americana) |
| E | Curlew, Eskimo ( Numenius borealis) |
| T | Eagle, bald (lower 48 States) ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus) |
| E | Ferret, black-footed (except where XN) ( Mustela nigripes) |
| T | Plover, piping (except Great Lakes watershed) ( Charadrius melodus) |
| E | Shiner, Topeka ( Notropis topeka) |
| E | Sturgeon, pallid ( Scaphirhynchus albus) |
| E | Tern, least (interior pop.) ( Sterna antillarum) |
Plants -- 4 | |
| Status | Listing |
| T | Butterfly plant, Colorado ( Gaura neomexicana coloradensis) |
| E | Penstemon, blowout ( Penstemon haydenii) |
| T | Orchid, western prairie fringed ( Platanthera praeclara) |
| T | Ladies'-tresses, Ute ( Spiranthes diluvialis) |
Several species have moved down the threat categories or been removed from the Red
List altogether. Examples include the Chinese Crested Ibis, Mauritius Kestrel, Hawaiian
Goose, White Rhino, and Short-tailed Albatross.
Following large recoveries in many European countries, the numbers of White-tailed
Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) doubled in the 1990s and the species has been downlisted
from Near Threatened to Least Concern. Enforcement of legislation to protect the species,
and measures to address threats from habitat changes and pollution contributed to the
recovery.
GLOSSARY
Biological diversity - “biodiversity” means the diversity of life on Earth, including terrestrial,
marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are
part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems.
Biome: major ecological community, a division of the world’s vegetation that corresponds
to a particular climate and is characterized by certain types of plants and animals, for
example, tropical rain forest or desert.
Ecosystem: a dynamic complex of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and
their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit.
Endemic: restricted to a particular area: used to describe a species or organism that is
confined to a particular geographical region, for example, an island or river basin.
Genus: set of closely related species: a category in the taxonomic
classification of related organisms, comprising one or more species. Similar genera
grouped in families.
Habitat: the place or type of site where an organism or population naturally occurs.
Invasive alien species: are those that occur outside their natural range and threaten the
existence of native plants and animals.
Taxon: category of organisms, any of the groups to which organisms are assigned
according to the principles of taxonomy, including species, genus, family, order, class, and
phylum.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Strategic Planning Meeting Tonight at 6:00
Strategic Planning Meeting tonight at 6 pm in the HS Auditorium. All are welcome to participate.
A strategic plan is a document used to communicate with the organization the organizations goals, the actions needed to achieve those goals and all of the other critical elements developed during the planning exercise.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Girls on the Run - Note to Parents
GOTR Parents,
Now that we're in full swing, I want to take a moment to touch base about the GOTR program! I hope your GOTR girl has shared some of the great things we've talked about and the fun activities we've done! Please make a point to check the gotrnebraska.org website frequently to stay informed and to help with any questions you may have!
Two very important reminders: ATTENDANCE and CLOTHING/
First, attendance is VERY important. Your daughter will not be able to get the full benefits of this program if she is late, leaves early, and/or misses entirely. Each lesson builds upon the lesson before and the girls learn things through the processing and discussion with their peers that cannot be duplicated by simply being "brought up to speed" by one of the coaches. Also, the training for our 5K builds upon the previous workout as well. It is our goal that each girl goes into the 5K with the most confidence possible so they can feel successful as they cross the finish line! I understand that sometimes it cannot be helped, but please, if at all possible, try to work around our Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Thank you for your understanding!
Second: appropriate clothing and shoes are a must! Unless it is a downpour, we will be doing our running activities OUTSIDE. It is appropriate for the girls to layer up with long pants, hoodie/jacket, and even gloves and hat/ear covers so they can be comfortable as they participate outside! Also, running shoes are mandatory!! The girls are working hard to keep moving and doing a great job! However, as the workouts increase, it is for your daughter's safety that we are required to enforce this rule. If your daughter doesn't have tennis shoes, she will not be allowed to participate in the workout portion. Please help your daughter come prepared!
CIS Parents: Please encourage your daughter to wear comfortable clothing to school so she doesn't have to change after school. Due to the number of girls we have (Yay!), it takes us a long time to get started when so many are trying to change after school (which means we don't get done as early). Thank you for your help with this!
CMS Parents: Please remind your daughter to check in with the coaches immediately after school! It is important that your daughter (and/or you) has direct communication with the coaches if a situation arises that will cause her to be late or miss. You can call Coach Mary Lou Marshall at CMS at 432-0708 and text Coach Angel Lindsey at 430-0387 or email her at angel.lindsey@
Last: May 11, 2013, is the GOTR Statewide 5K in Lincoln. This is a GOTR only event meaning GOTR girls and family. If you are interested in participating in this event, please let me know ASAP. For more information about this event, please check out gotrnebraska.org.
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 18, 2013, is the CMS/CIS GOTR 5k!! We will also celebrate with the Hay Springs GOTR team, Morning Marathon Club and our families, schools, and entire community will be invited to share this day with us! Please keep tuned for more information about this day -- I promise it will be worth it when you see your daughter cross that finish line! (Or better yet, when you cross with her!)
Thank you for helping your daughter have the best possible chance of success with Girls on the Run!!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Girls on the Run is off to a Great Start!
The girls were off and running this week. Their first run was during a short snow storm that blew in after-school The girls made the best of it and ended the activities in a warmer environment. The have been encouraging each other and learning some "Cool Cheers". A big "Thanks" goes out to all the adults that are volunteering and making a positive change for our young ladies.
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| Allie did a great job encouraging others! |
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| Scarlet got the "Energy" award |
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| We had a lot of positive fun! |
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Continuous Improvement Team Work Session
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| Julie Downing shares her knowledge |
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Lock Down Drill Scheduled for Friday
Parents of CIS Students
On Friday, March 22, we will be participating in a lockdown drill at Chadron Intermediate School. The purpose of this drill is to prepare students, staff, parents and law enforcement officers for an actual lock down emergency. Students will go to a designated safe zone in the building while officers clear the building of any possible threat. No-one will be allowed in our out of the building at that time. Phone calls to the office may not be taken during that time.
Lockdown drills are means of practicing preparedness in a business (such as a school) in the event of an intruder or criminal act. Generally an announcement is given that the building is going on an immediate lockdown. At that point, all occupants present at the time of the drill go to a room and lock all doors and windows tight. They must remain still until a "clear signal" has been issued. If the emergency is really life-threatening, then occupants present at the time of the emergency will evacuate to a meeting zone well away from the premises (scene of the emergency).
Interactive Math Lesson
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| Mrs. Swinney helps students with a Math lesson in the library. |
- The interactive electronic whiteboard is great for demonstrations....
- The interactive electronic whiteboard is a colorful tool. Research indicates that students respond to displays where color is employed...
- The board can accommodate different learning styles...
- All ages of students respond favorably to board use...
- Distance learning is an excellent setting for interactive whiteboard use...
- One-computer classrooms can maximize the use of limited computer access...
- The interactive whiteboard is an excellent tool for the constructivist educator...
- The boards are clean and attractive tools...
- Students with limited motor skills can enjoy board use...
- It is interactive...
- It can interface well with other peripherals....
- The board is great for meetings are lessons where the participants need printed copies...
- It is a kid magnet! ...
Internet Safety Tips
Press Release
Monday 03/18/13
Contact Person; Officer Aron Chrisman, School Resource Officer 308.432.0510
RE: Internet Safety Tips
The Chadron Police Department has received several complaints lately that involve the use of the Internet. The information super highway can be a great tool and asset for adults and school aged children. However, please remember it is also used by internet predators as well. Please take the time to go over the following “Internet Safety Tips” and talk with your children to make sure they are using the internet safely.
- Don’t give out personal information without your parents’ permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!
- Don’t agree to meet an online friend unless you have your parents’ permission. Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Someone who says that “she” is a “12-year-old girl” could really be an older man in his 70’s.
- Parents, know who your children are exchanging e-mail with, and only let them use chat areas or other peer to per programs when you can supervise them.
- Parents talk to children about not responding to offensive or dangerous e-mail, chat, or othercommunications. Report any such communication to local law enforcement. Do not delete the offensive or dangerous e-mail; turn off the monitor, and contact local law enforcement.
- Don’t send or respond to mean or insulting messages. Tell your parents if you receive one. If something happens online that makes you feel uncomfortable, talk to your parents or to a teacher at school. School aged children need to know if anything suspicious, mean, or scary happens, they won’t get in trouble if they tell a trusted adult.
- Parents if you suspect online "stalking" or sexual exploitation of a child, report it to your local law enforcement agency.
- Internet accounts should be in the parent's name with parents having the primary screen-name, controlling passwords, and using blocking and/or filtering devices.
- Children should not complete a profile for a service provider and children's screen-names should be nondescript so as not to identify that the user is a child.
- Don’t share your password with anyone but your parents. When you use a public computer make sure you logout of the accounts you’ve accessed before leaving the terminal.
- Consider using filtering or monitoring software for your computer. You can easily purchase this online.
- Check browser histories to see where your kids have been.
- Don’t post photos or videos online without getting your parents’ permission.
- Talk to your parents before you open an email attachment or download software. Attachments sometimes contain viruses. Never open an attachment from someone you don’t know.
- Remind your kids that when they post something online, they lose control of it. It can be cut and pasted andsent around the Web. Have children use child-friendly search engines when completing homework.
- Find sites that promote learning, creativity, and that deepen your kids’ interests. Also check out popular websites before your kids visit them. Despite what your kids might tell you, social networks like MySpace or Facebook are not meant for middle school age or younger kids.
- Keep the computer in the family room or another open area of your home.
- Let children show you what they can do online, and visit their favorite sites.
- Set limits on the amount of time your kids spend online. Don’t let them Instant Message (IM) while doinghomework. Restrict time and sites for online gaming.
- Parents are their role models for safe and smart use. Enjoy the good stuff together!
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Monday, March 18, 2013
What is your favorite book?
Here are the top 25 book that kids have been checking out in the CIS Library this year. Starting next week we will be using a new program called Destiny by Follett. We will be able to print off cool reports like this and more once we get the hang of it.
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