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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1985
Page
4
Approximately 80 to 85 students participated in the event designed to test number operations. Martha Gage, OU professor, and Chuck Tilman Jr., college teacher, created and validated the problems with many others assisting. The contest aims to spark interest in math and allow young students to showcase abilities in an academic competition.
Parents and teachers benefit from conferences as a bridge between home and school. The school schedules spring meetings on March 29 across elementary, Ottawa Middle, and the high school, and urges employer release time. Guidance includes Be prepared and Be candid with questions and home context to help tailor the child's education and improve outcomes.
Lincoln School announces high honor recipients Julie Herrick and Tami Stankard for the 2nd nine weeks. On honor roll are Stephanie Dryden, Dee Dee Edwards, Mike Ferguson, Jason Leadbetter, Gina Middlebusher, Mike Milton, Caral Montgomery, Jennifer Robertson, Casey Rodgers, Cindy Sink, and David Thurman. Fourth graders on the Match Contest team are Jennifer Fritts, James Jackson, Ginger Keith, Darren McElfresh, and Wesley Powell. fifth graders are Julie Herrick, Jason Leadbetter, Gina Middlebusher, Carol Montgomery, and Tami Stankard. Spelling Bee winners: Dana Baker 1st, Mike Milton 2nd, Jennifer Robertson 3rd. Special Academic Achievement Awards go to Julie Herrick, Jason Leadbetter, Tami Stankard, and Mike Milton, sponsored by McDonalds of Ottawa and the Kansas City Kings.
Eugene Field notes cover a January newspapers exchange by fourth graders, a February math contest with listed participants from fourth and fifth grades, a February 18 PTA program on Child Abuse, spelling bee plans for February 22, student teachers from Ottawa University and Emporia University, ongoing focus on Effective Schools, a parent survey about school life, and Kindergarten Round-Up scheduled for March 5 with parent appointments.
Science Committee Chairman Jackie Steelman announces a K-12 science plan emphasizing life earth and physical sciences plus critical thinking. Ottawa Middle adds a seventh grade Life Science one semester requirement. State mandate requires two science credits for incoming freshmen with multiple high school paths starting freshman year.
Dr. Betterton outlines OMS aims for grade six to eight focusing on basic and higher order skills, structured activities, time use, and continuous evaluation. The school promotes goal centered activities, thematic learning, and multiple opportunities to learn with staff involvement and PTA support highlighted by social studies, advisor program, Chapter 1, math contest, spelling bee, and district showcases.
Social Studies students at Ottawa Middle School conducted a mock presidential election in November 1964. All participants registered to vote beforehand and cast ballots on election day.
Fourth grade students at Garfield Elementary near Springfield Illinois present a Lincoln Day program in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Speakers include Robert Lincoln Mary Lincoln Stephen Douglas Andrew Johnson and Ulysses Grant with reminiscences on slavery education and the Civil War era then school plans cover textbooks field trips and social studies projects highlighting Kansas Rome and colonial revolutions and future USSR history studies.
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