Loomis Public School December 1, 2018 THE WOLFPACK · 2018-12-03 · Loomis Public School December 1, 2018 Loomis Public School 3 Counselor’s Corner Whitney Bi!eter The elementary

Loomis Public School December 1, 2018

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12-1 One Act Practice 12-3 JH Wrestling @Arapahoe 12-3 One Act Practice 12-4 GBB vs Kenesaw 12-5 State One Act @Norfolk 12-6 FKC JH Wrestling 12-6 Music Program @7pm 12-7 FCA Meeting @7am 12-7 Wrestling @SV 12-7 BB vs Amherst 12-8 BB @Bertrand 12-10 Board Meeting 12-11 Staff Meeting @7:45am 12-12 FFA District LDE @Curtis 12-14 BB vs Cambridge 12-15 Wrestling @Cambridge 12-15 BB @Brady 12-17 FFA Meeting @Bertrand 12-19 Elementary Movie Party 12-20 1:50 Dismissal 12-21 Winter Break Begins, Teacher Workday 12-27 Holiday BB Tourney @Hyannis 12-28 Holiday BB Tourney @Hyannis

THE WOLFPACK Loomis Public School Newsletter December 2018, Volume 6 Issue 4

From the Wolf ’s Den Sam DunnI would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing School Board member, Scott Thorell. Scott has served on the school board for the past eight years. During this time Scott has always put the students & staff in the forefront on decisions. Serving on the school board is sometimes a thankless job, so I would like to extend a big thank you to Scott for all of the dedication, loyalty, and passion he has shared with the school, students, and staff at Loomis Public School. Thank you for a job well done! Loomis Schools welcome Kelly Anderson to the Board of Education! Kelly will be officially sworn in at our January meeting.

SMALL TOWN; BIG DATES



LOOMIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS

CURRICULUM: WHAT WE TEACH! * Adaptable * Challenging but Accessible * Research Based * Consistent * Sequential * Focused on Standards * Flexible * Engaging * Real World Preparations * Well Rounded * Accommodating * High Level Thinking * Collaborative * Up to Date * STEM Inclusion

INSTRUCTION: HOW WE TEACH THE CURRICULUM! * Hands On * Blooms Taxonomy * Motivational * Blended Learning * College & Career Ready * Collaborative *Flexible * Structured * Goal Oriented * Engaging * Differentiated-Individualized * Technology Infused * Re-Teachable * Explicit * Multicultural * Student Led/Driven * Multifaceted

ASSESSMENT: HOW WE ASSESS LEARNING! * Targeted * Reflect Understanding * Formal & Informal * Frequent * Growth for Student/Teacher * Multiple Styles * Data Driven * Grade Level Collaboration * Performance Based * Curriculum Based * Aligned with State Standards * On Going Observation * Curriculum Based * Show strengths & Weakness * Hands On * Opportunity for Success

ENVIRONMENT: HOW EACH PERSON TREATS EVERY OTHER PERSON! * Respectful * Safe * Inclusive * Welcoming * Relaxed * Nurturing * Firm * Strong Support Staff * Kind/Caring * Golden Rule * Engaging * Innovative * Creative * Diverse * Collaborative * Focus on Learning * Parental Involvement * Trust * Understanding * Up to Date on Technology * High Expectations

LOOMIS SCHOOL BELIEVES I. STUDENTS COME FIRST! II. GREAT TEACHERS MAKE GREAT SCHOOLS! III. RELATIONSHIPS ARE VITAL! IV. BE DIVERSE & RESPECTFUL!

IN COOPERATION WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS IN A CHANGING WORLD THROUGH PROGRESSIVE EDUCATIONAL METHODS.



Counselor’s Corner Whitney BilleterThe elementary participated in Red Ribbon week, October 22nd – 26th. It is a nationally celebrated week in response to the tragic death of a drug enforcement agent Enrique Camarena. Angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

Red ribbon Week was nationally recognized in 1988 and has been celebrated yearly to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed yearly in the United States.

Elementary students and staff were encouraged to participate in themed days to encourage and support a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. I visited their classrooms and we focused on learning about many aspects of health and safety as well as increasing drug awareness and prevention! Together we can provide a united effort to maintain a drug-free school and community!



Principal’s Post-it Notes Nate WeaverCongratulations, Athletes

McKayla made Fort Kearny Conference 3rd team!

Isaac Wahls was awarded first team athlete for his adept skills.

Josh Marcy—End, second team

Isaac Dunn—Guard, second team

The Wolves Junior High football team wrapped out their 2018 season with a home contest against the Alma Cardinals. The Wolves and Cardinals were in a back and forth first half. Eventually the Wolves were unable to keep up with the Cardinals scoring attack. The Wolves fell with a final score of 40-14. The boys worked hard this season and continually improved game to game and week to week. The boys currently are into their wrestling season. The boys have scheduled a meet at Alma at 2:00 pm on November 13th. Next up for the boys will be a contest at Medicine Valley on November 16th at 1:00 pm. On November 20th at 1:00 pm the boys will travel to Cambridge for a meet. Then in December the boys will go to Arapahoe for a 2:00 pm meet and finish out the wrestling season with FKC at Loomis at 10:00 am. If you can please can to a contest and support the boys. The boys will start basketball practice as soon as wrestling is over. Basketball games will start in January with a home contest versus Overton on January 9th at 1:00. Then the basketball season for the boys will start.

With the first semester nearing the end and Thanksgiving just a few days away, tis’ the season to count our blessings and to give thanks for the special people in our lives. I was able to attend the state school board convention in Omaha. The convention provides numerous sessions on school topics that are valuable to education. One of the keynote speakers really hit home for this time of year. His presentation was about a gentleman that worked at a Walmart in Brookings S.D. This gentleman made an impact on everyone he met and people would only go through his check out line. He made each and every person feel like they were the only person there in the line. People didn’t go to his line because he did anything out of the ordinary, they went to his line because he treated them in a way that made them feel special. This is a valuable life lesson and I’ve heard many of the students here at Loomis talk about the golden rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated. I am thankful that Loomis has kids that know the golden rule. I am thankful for the teachers and staff here that care and appreciate the students.

Winter activities start up next week. One-Acts is heading into the crunch time of their season while basketball and wrestling are gearing up to get their season’s started next week. The state test scores from last year are in. Parents should get a copy of them in the mail. I will share the school percentages next month. The scores were impressive.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! After Thanksgiving, we have 3 and half weeks and it will be time for Christmas break.



BerMis FFA Attends Career Development Events On October 7th, 42 BerMis FFA members attended the Career Development Events in Curtis, Nebraska at the NCTA campus. Members competed in Environmental and Natural Resources, Livestock Judging and Agriscience. In the junior livestock judging division there was 70 competitors and in the senior division there was 53 competitors. In Junior Livestock Judging, receiving a purple ribbon was Bryce Phillips in 7th overall. Receiving a red ribbon was Owen Brown and Shay Swanson. The team of Owen Brown, Cali Ludeke, Bryce Phillips and Shay Swanson earned 11th place. In the Senior Livestock Judging Division, receiving purple ribbons was Abby Scholz (3rd overall) and Jory Holt (6th overall). Earning a red ribbon was Cailey Grabenstein (16th place) and receiving a white ribbon was Jennica Dannehl (21st place). The team of Cailey, Jennica, Jory, and Abby won the contest and are eligible to compete at Nebraska State FFA Convention in April!

A contest only first year members are able to compete in is Agriscience. Earning blue ribbons was Johanna Ford (11th place) and Owen Brown (16th place). Red ribbons went to Jordan Hilmer (25th place), Bryce Phillips, and Browin Adams. Owen, Johanna, Jordan, and Bryce were members of the 4th overall team and earned a white ribbon. Members also competed in the Environmental and Natural Resources contest and there was a total of 135 competitors. Blue ribbons went to Katrina Sell, Thomas Crandall, Dylan Boggs. Receiving a red ribbon is Jacob Hilmer. The team of Dylan, Thomas, Jacob, and Katrina placed 3rd overall and earned a red ribbon. Thank yous go out to Bertrand and Loomis High Schools for allowing us the opportunity to attend these contests and to Amy Meyer & Paula Jacobs for coming along to the contests with us as sponsors! BerMis FFA looks forward to the next set of contests, December 12th!



Loomis Boys Basketball By Coach Drew Billeter The weather is starting to change, and that means it's time for the winter sports season to begin. The boys basketball team will begin practice on Monday, November 12th. There are 22 members out for boys basketball team. The seniors on the team are Aaron Dow, Andrew Dennis, Isaac Wahls, Isaac Dunn, Brian Hemmele, Payton Shultz, and Aden Matejka. The juniors include, Joshua Marcy, Justus Harvey, and Austin Hahn. The sophomores include, Carson Orcutt, Josh Carter, Aden Lovitt, Khaleb Pafford, and Jackson Lauby. The incoming freshmen are Quinn Johnson, Shay Swanson, Cristian Blincow, Aidan Perry, Drake Hermanson, Damien Jensen, and Gabe Kimball. The student managers are Wes Trompke, Clay Meyer, Cale Nelson, Riggen Ludeke and Houston Billeter. Loomis is coached by Drew Billeter, and assisted by Casey Vrbka, and Jason Maaske.

The boys basketball team has 4 returning starters and 9 returning letter winners from their 18-6 2017-18 campaign. Returning starters include Aaron Dow, Isaac Wahls, Joshua Marcy, Brian Hemmele and Andrew Dennis. The wolves have 4 other returning letter winners; Isaac Dunn, Payton Shultz, Carson Orcutt and Aden Lovitt. Freshman Shay Swanson, and Quinn Johnson are both likely to contribute as well.

We have a lot of depth, experience, size and athleticism returning from a very good 17-18 team. I look for us to be very competitive in our conference and in the state. We have a lot of players that have experience, and a lot of players that can step in and play a variety of positions. Our depth and athleticism should be our strength. We also have some young players that will step in and see a lot of playing time early in the season. We need to stay healthy and learn how to play together. Building chemistry between the players will be very important.

Loomis will open its season on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at SEM, and then host Overton on Friday, November 30, 2018. Both games will tip off at 7:45p.m.



Ticket Takers

Loomis community members and patrons we are looking for people that would be willing to help out with taking tickets for home basketball games. I have highlighted a list of spots that still need to be filled. Please let me know if you would be able to help us out. Please E-Mail me @[email protected] or call the school at 308-876-2111.

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Sunday League Basketball Forms

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January 19, 2019 PIE Basketball Tournament

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Lady Wolves Volleyball

The Lady Wolves Volleyball Team had a great season ending with a record of 11-15. The girls showed up ready to work hard every day and improved consistently through the year. To say Coach Bergman and I are proud of them is an understatement. We were the #2 seed in our Sub-District which was played at Kearney Catholic on October 29th. First, we took on Wilcox-Hildreth, beating them in 4 sets 25-8, 21-25, 25-9, 25-18. We then had to turn right around and take on Bertrand where the girls played one of their best matches of the season. The match was back and forth but we ended up dropping in 4 hard fought sets 25-27, 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. No one likes to lose, but the girls gave 110% until the last point and had nothing to hang their heads about. One of our goals of the season was to improve our mental toughness and by the end of the season they overcame a lot of hurdles and were playing at a very high level. The girls worked hard, played as a team, had a lot of fun and we’re very proud of how they represented our school and community. We will definitely miss our 3 seniors, Megan, McKayla and Alley, but we are also very excited for the future of Loomis Volleyball!

LADY WOLVES 2018 VOLLEYBALL STAT LEADERS

KILLS Team: 693

Alley Beisner 202 Megan Butler 137 Alexis Billeter 116 Darla Thorell 105

ASSISTS

Team: 609 McKayla Meyer 504

Darla Thorell 78

SERVING PERCENTAGE Team: 91.4%

Georgia Crandall 97.8% Darla Thorell 96.6%

Caitlynn Wahls 94.3% Megan Butler 93.8%

BLOCKS

Team: 188 Alexis Billeter 68

Caitlynn Wahls 66 Darla Thorell 40

ACE SERVES Team: 171

McKayla Meyer 44 Darla Thorell 32 Alley Beisner 28 Megan Butler 21

DIGS

Team: 1329 Paige Booe 331

McKayla Meyer 201 Darla Thorell 192

Caitlynn Wahls 158



Hurray for the Kelly and White By Olivia O’Clair

We bleed kelly green here in the halls (or gyms, or classrooms) of LHS. When I walk into our school I see a “Loomis Wolves” T-shirt showing our school spirit at every turn, our administrators at the door with a “good morning” on the tips of their tongues, and the students buzzing with remarks of the upcoming/recent sporting events. I love Loomis, and it is evident that so many people here also feel the same. Some people have had the opportunity to grow up in our village from the earliest stages of life, some people move in to start families, but some go above and beyond for Loomis. Many of the people who contribute to our lives in Loomis also experienced a Loomis upbringing.

I wondered what qualities make Loomis so special to these graduates, and I received so many answers. One overwhelming response was that Loomis feels like home. In such a small town, we can afford to take the time to get to know everyone in our school and really care for them. Some of these graduates came back because of the safety here; kids can ride their bikes in the streets or walk themselves down to the park without parental accompaniment. I know my classmates and I can turn to each other as siblings, just like the classes before us could. Additionally, each student can have a real relationship with his or her teachers. Take Mr. Weaver as an example. Although he’s new to Loomis, he’s already finding ways to make individuals feel special by taking pictures with them on their birthdays. Loomis shows such a strong community bond, and many parents move here simply because they want their kids to be a part of it. As LHS graduate and third grade teacher Mrs. Schukar put it, “We feel like there are many ways to be involved when you're from a smaller community. It's important to us that our kids grow up in a hardworking, safe, and kind community... we feel like that describes the community of Loomis and a place we'd like to call home.” There are indeed many ways to be involved in Loomis. Most of our high school students are involved in a myriad of clubs and activities, which is something they probably couldn’t do in a bigger school. Loomis is all about teamwork, and our teams work hard.

Our schooling isn’t all textbook. Our teachers and peers go above and beyond to give us the foundation for a successful life. Graduates leave Loomis with high expectations for themselves, along with pride in what they’ve accomplished already. Loomis teaches students basic social skills too. Many kids here learn how to take responsibility for their actions and work, while also learning “respect for everyone; peers and authority,” states Ms. Bergman, a 2013 graduate. “I also learned how to have a work ethic that makes success possible. I learned that you are as successful as you choose to be. Yes, there might be circumstances in your way, but there’s always a solution if you’re willing to look for it.” Teachers here take an interest in each student and help all students push themselves to be their best. That kind of support can follow a student into college and his or her future life.

Even in our small community, we have a big impact on our residents. I asked these graduates what their favorite part of Loomis was, and their answers reflected on our athletics and community. Some graduates love the tradition of Loomis in our athletics and the last names that have been passed down. They’re proud to still see our kelly green when other schools have needed to co-op. Some mentioned the amazing teachers in our school who taught both them and their children, or the great pride that surrounds our school and its members. Loomis is a community that comes together to support everyone, especially those who need help. Many parents are ecstatic about the community their kids are growing up in. Mrs. Schukar talked about the elementary boys playing pick-up games of football as the “big boys” play as well. She continued, “I love that my daughter is totally smitten with the cheerleaders because they took two seconds to stop at say hello to her on the sideline.” As a student, it reminds me that there are little eyes watching me, and I love being a role model to the younger students.

Loomis is a community full of people who support each other and fight for what they believe in. Our community is a family. I look to my classmates and I see kids who have my back, and I know I have theirs too. I love the connections I’ve made over my 13 years here, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Loomis is an absolutely amazing community, and I’m truly blessed to be a part of it. Go Wolves!



Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, November 12, 2018 7:30 PM LOOMIS SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER 101 Bryan Street Loomis, NE 68958-0250

Dale Gray: Present, Allan Meyer: Present, Gary Regelin: Present, Duane Schoff: Present, Scott Schukar: Present, Scott Thorell: Present.

Call to Order Motion to approve the meeting open at 7:35 p.m. and properly posted by advanced notice. Passed with a motion by Scott Thorell and a second by Duane Schoff. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Bertrand Herald, the School District's designated method for giving notice, and posting at the Loomis Public Schools, Loomis Village Office and Loomis Post Office, a copy of the Affidavit of Publication being attached to these Minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice is attached to these Minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the members of this meeting. The President publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy in the room where the meeting was being held. All proceedings of the Board were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Welcome Guests

Approval of Absent Board Members

Consent Agenda Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and the bills, and authorize the Board President and Treasurer to sign and validate all the checks and warrants as presented Passed with a motion by Duane Schoff and a second by Scott Thorell. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea

Agenda Previous Board Meeting Minutes

Bill Roster Financial Reports

General Fund

Receipts $192,270.48, expenses $291,557.72, balance $842,715.74 Investment Fund Depreciation: Receipts $398.02, expenses $2,505.50, balance $1,003,315.69 Bond: Receipts $14,862.76, expenses $215,728.75, balance $88,396.57

Lunch Fund Receipts $11,898.60, expenses $17,341.95, balance $15,871.49 Building Fund Receipts $5,691.31, expenses $0, balance $229,085.75

Activities Fund Receipts $7,532.20, expenses $4,679.20, balance $113,201.98 Introduction of Speakers

Board Committee Reports Negotiations

Nov. 1st Meeting Negotiations Committee met with LEA an offer was made to LEA. LEA is waiting to see what other schools settle for. Americanism

Re-Cap Veterans Day recognition program Travis Horner spoke at the Veteran's Day Program about the services that his office, Phelps County Veterans Services, provides.

Policy

Next Meeting Monday Nov. @ 7:15

American Fence will be here to install the fence around the football field.

Retaining Wall and sidewalk is complete Project is complete. Would like to plant some grass to keep the dirt from washing away.

Stage has been updated with Lights, Microphones, Fly Curtains and Spot Light

6.5. Preschool Advisory Administrative Reports

Principal Semisaurus Museum was here last week for our students and Bertrand students to visit.

State Tests Scores Loomis scored well on the NSCAS tests.



FKC's Principal Meeting Bus Updates- 16A, Certification, Camera's Bus inspections have been completed. There are many rule changes coming for bus driver licensing. Looking into adding cameras to the buses.

Superintendent Regelin asked about crow's nest improvements, and cleaning storage areas. Staff Evaluations Volunteer Coaches for winter sports 22 boys basketball, 12 girls bb, 10 wrestlers. Mitch Palmer, Janessa Bergman and Jason Maaske are volunteering this year. Discussed paying the volunteers.

Public Forum

Recess None taken

Action Agenda Items Purchase of Land Motion to purchase Tract 1 from the Village of Loomis for $1. Passed with a motion by Dale Gray and a second by Scott Schukar. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea

Map of Purchased ground Purchase Land Motion to purchase Tract 2 of land from Ryan and Stephanie Rodenbaugh for $1,000 Passed with a motion by Scott Thorell and a second by Gary Regelin. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea

Science standards Motion to approve the adoption of the NDE- Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Science Passed with a motion by Gary Regelin and a second by Duane Schoff. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea science standards

Approve Audit from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway and Luth Motion to approve the audit and it's finding performed by Marcy Luth of Almquist,Maltzahn,Galloway and Luth Passed with a motion by Allan Meyer and a second by Scott Schukar.

Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea Christmas Gift Cards Motion to approve the purchase of Gift Cards for the staff for Christmas Passed with a motion by Duane Schoff and a second by Dale Gray. Dale Gray: Yea, Allan Meyer: Yea, Gary Regelin: Yea, Duane Schoff: Yea, Scott Schukar: Yea, Scott Thorell: Yea

Closed SessionNext Meeting Date December 10, 2018 7:30 p.m. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Superintendent Chairperson



Loomis Public School

P.O. Box 250, 101 Bryan St.

Loomis, NE 68958

Loomis Public School Mission Statement

In cooperation with family and community, our mission is to prepare all students to succeed as

responsible citizens in a changing world through progressive educational methods.





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Loomis Public School December 1, 2018 THE WOLFPACK · 2018-12-03 · Loomis Public School December 1, 2018 Loomis Public School 3 Counselor’s Corner Whitney Bi!eter The elementary