Wednesday, December 1 Limited Edition & Jazz Band touring

Friday, December 3 One-Act Performance, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 4 District One-Act Play BHS-Swim & Dive Invite - 9:00

Thursday, December 9 State One-Act Play - 3:30

Thursday & Friday, December 9 & 10 10th Annual - Madrigal Feast - 6:30

Saturday, December 11 10th Annual-Crafts on the Boulevard Boys Reserve Basketball Invite - 9:00

Monday, December 13 Board of Education Mtg 7:00

Thursday, December 16 Joint Winter Music Concert–7:00

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday December 20, 21 & 22 Semester Final Exams

Wednesday, December 22 Last Day of Semester

Wednesday, December 22 –Sunday, December 26

NO PRACTICE - STATEWIDE MORATORIUM

Tuesday & Wednesday, December, 28 & 29 Holiday BB Tournament (B&G)

Wednesday, December 22 –Sunday, January 2

Staff Christmas Vacation

Wednesday, December 22–Monday, January 3

Student Christmas VacationBeatrice Public Schools...to prepare all students for

life-long learning and responsible citizenship.

Beatrice High School600 Orange Blvd.•Beatrice, NE 68310•(402) 223-1515

Princip al • Jason SutterAssist ant Princip al • John JaroshAssociate Princip al/Activities Director • Neal Randel

Orange PealVolume 37, Issue 5

December 2010Where In The World Is . . . .

Dr. Christen? You may have heard from your student that one of theirscience teachers, Dr. Joan Christen, is in the Galapagos for twoweeks, November 20 - December 4. You may have thought toyourself, why she didn’t schedule her vacation better. Dr. Christen was selected by the Toyota InternationalTeacher Program, now in its 12th year of sending more than600 U.S. educators to Costa Rica, Galapagos and Japan; tocomplete a two week study tour to countries dedicated tofinding new solutions to environmental problems. Dr. Christen was selected from more than 850 applicantsrepresenting 22 states. The 24 participating teachers werechosen through a competitive merit-based processadministered by the Institute of International Education (IIE),a nonprofit educational exchange organization. Selectioncriteria include professional qualifications, evidence of interestin International education, and feasibility of incorporating theenvironmental study experience into their own curriculum. “Hundreds of teachers have been able to bring new ideasand perspectives from the Galapagos to their classrooms inthe U.S., and the thousands of students in those classroomsare exposed to a global experience that enhances theirunderstanding of environmental issues in their owncommunities and around the world. The impact of theprogram is exponential.” Said IIE President and CEO Dr. AllanGoodman. Dr. Christen has promised to share some of herexperiences already in the January Orange Peal. Carmen Sandiego - move over!

Limited Bus Service for Snow Drifted or Impassable RoadsLimited bus service will be announced on KWBE Radio each morning before buses

leave on their route. Parents may take their children to the nearest point of pickup regardlessof whether or not it is their regular bus. The children will be returned to that point again inthe afternoon. It is important that your child remember the number of the bus he or she getson in the morning so that they get on the same bus for the afternoon return. If you have anyquestions call 228-1015. REMEMBER TO CHECK 223-1555 for school weathercancellations. Route #1- Bus will leave Pioneer Acres Addition at 7:20 a.m. and pick up along Highway 4 on theway back to Beatrice. Route #2- Bus will leave a point three miles south of Highway 136 on the Odell blacktop at 7:15a.m. and will proceed north to Highway 136 over to So. Sumner and on in to Beatrice. Route #3- Bus will leave a point 2 miles north on Ellis blacktop at 7:10 and go south to Highway136 then on east to Highway 77 and then north in to Beatrice. Route #4- Bus will leave from a point 5 miles south of Beatrice on Highway 77 at 7:20 a.m. andproceed on to Beatrice. Route #5- Bus will leave a point 8 miles east of Beatrice (Rockford Corner) on Highway 136 at 7:15a.m. and proceed in to Beatrice. Route #6- Bus will leave from a point 6 miles east on Highway 136 and 3 miles north on the Zionblacktop at 7:15 a.m. and proceed back to Highway 136 and then on to Beatrice. Route #7- Bus will leave a point 7 miles east of Pickrell on the Pickrell blacktop at 7:15 a.m. –continue west to Highway 77 and then south on to Beatrice. Route #8- Bus will leave from Pleasant View Cemetery at 7:15 a.m. and proceed south on 19thstreet blacktop in to Beatrice. Route #9- Bus will leave from a point 2 miles east and 5 miles north of the Pickrell blacktop onChrist Lutheran Church blacktop at 7:15 a.m. and proceed south to the Pickrell blacktop and then westto Highway 77 and south to Beatrice. Route #10- Bus will leave Pickrell at 7:20 a.m. and proceed to Highway 77 and then south on in toBeatrice.

FINANCE CHALLENGEFINANCE CHALLENGEFINANCE CHALLENGEFINANCE CHALLENGEFINANCE CHALLENGE The Mission of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education is to eliminate economic illiteracy.The FinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallenge supports this mission by creating a fun incentive for students to take ownershipof their education, their choices and their future. The FinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallengeFinanceChallenge is a 30-question, rapid-fire exam consisting of categories on Income andMoney Management, Spending and Credit, and Saving and Investing. The online academic competition isdesigned to serve the needs of personal finance, consumer science, life skills and business studentsthat learn economics and financial literacy topics but are not in a dedicated economics class. BHS students enrolled in business classes were registered for competition as teams of 3 or 4.With 345 teams participating throughout the state, the following BHS student teamsearned recognition: 5 5 5 5 5ththththth Place – Micah Loseman, Cassie Minor, Gabby Newman Place – Micah Loseman, Cassie Minor, Gabby Newman Place – Micah Loseman, Cassie Minor, Gabby Newman Place – Micah Loseman, Cassie Minor, Gabby Newman Place – Micah Loseman, Cassie Minor, Gabby Newman Top 20% – Janeal Hill, Creighton Ronquillo, Riley White

Brianna Aden, Mackenzie James, Michael Karas Matthew Elder, Lance Kolb, Miranda Lineweber Hannah Herman, Jason Pike, Michael Schomer Shelby Bloomquist, Hunter Cook, Laithan Munstermann, Skylar Whitmore

Cross CountryMatt Dunker Sr.

Lucas Martin Sr.

Jessica Wolken Fr.

SoftballAlicia Armstrong Jr.

Morgan Cullison Sr.

Abbie Vitosh Sr.

Honorable Mention

Chantel Adams Sopho.

Hanah Barnard Sopho.Ciara Harlan Sr.

2010 RCC All-Conference Selections

FootballCody Coon Sr.

Mason Carey Sr.

Daniel Davie Sr.

Ethan Wright Jr.

Girls GolfKya Campbell Sr.

Hannah Kunzman Fr.

Kelsie Post Sr.

Gina Schmale Sr.

Miranda Tannahill Sr.

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VolleyballKayla Busboom Sr.

Lindsey Schlake Sr.

Honorable Mention

Kelsey Schlake Sr.

Neely Sutter Sr.

Rx Abuse Increasing Concern; Proper Disposal Necessary for SafetyTeen prescription drug abuse is more than an emerging problem - one in five teens abuse Rxmedications each year and next to marijuana, the most common illegal drugs teens abuse areprescription medicines; oftentimes found right in the family medicine cabinet. Every day, almost 2,500teens abuse these drugs for the first time. Safe disposal of unwanted and over-the-countermedications will protect your family, our communities, and the environment.Check Your Medicine Cabinet:Individuals and families are likely to find a variety of unused, expired, and unneeded medications intheir homes. Any left-over medications should be disposed of properly for the following reasons: It is UNSAFE to reuse medications. When a prescription medication is needed, you should contact adoctor. Unused medications may be INEFFECTIVE as they have been stored improperly, perhaps past anexpiration date. Unused medications can make a person’s home the target of BURGLARY or THEFT by drug abusers. Unwanted medications can be found and ingested by children or pets, resulting in accidentalPOISONING!Protect yourself and your family! Educate your family about taking medications as directed. Lock up or monitor your medications closely. Remove all personal health information before disposing the prescription container. Recycle the prescription vial with other plastics.Don’t flush medications! If flushed down the drain, unneeded or expired medications cancontaminate the water.Safe Disposal of Rx and over-the-counter medications

Step 1: Place unwanted medications in a plastic bag and crush it or add water.Step 2: Mix with coffee grounds, cat litter or sawdust.

Step 3: Seal bag and place in the trash. DO NOT flush or pour down a drain!For more information go to www.gagecountymaps.org or keepbeatricebeautiful.orgPlan for a Gage County spring pharmaceutical take-back. Watch for further details.

FAFSA Make sure you apply for a FAFSA pin number if you plan to submit your FAFSA application electroni-

cally. Electronically is the preferred method of application. Both the parent and the student will need a pinnumber. The website is: www.pin.ed.gov

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Reminder If you have any applications (admission or scholarship) with deadline dates that fall betweenDecember 22 and January 3, you need to take care of them before everyone leaves for Christmasbreak. Please keep in mind that NO ONE will be in the Student Services office over break to providetranscripts and other items you may need. Please plan ahead!

MORE INFORMATION ON COMPLETING THE FAFSA—SENIOR PARENTSFor those parents who were unable to attend the November 15 financial aid meeting at

BHS and/or those who are unclear about how to complete the FAFSA form that colleges require fromstudents who are requesting need-based financial aid: there will be several webinar sessions to helpyou learn about the basics of financial aid and completing the FAFSA. Those will be held on Wednes-day, December 1 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. and Monday January 10 at 7p.m. and Wednesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. Each date has a separate URL to connect you to theinternet or you can call 800-666-3721 and Education Quest will e-mail the link to you. Enter thepassword Presentation. You may also participate in a FAFSA question and answer session on Satur-day, February, 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have questions about the webinar or the question andanswer session, you may call 800-666-3721 or email info@educationquest.org.

Parents are also reminded that all seniors were scheduled to attend a session onscholarships during the November 3 College Access Day. Follow up has been made with anyoneabsent that day. All seniors now have a green covered financial aid booklet for 2011 that includeshow the federal financial aid process works, how to estimate if a family might be eligible for federalaid (free money called a PELL grant based on completing the FAFSA), how to get a pin number tocomplete the FAFSA, and how to access information about what is required to complete the FAFSA.It also includes a description of more than eighty local scholarships available to BHS students and astep by step process of how to access those applications online. There are many other articles in thebooklet including ethics, grammatical errors to avoid, a sample resume of activities, and sampleessays from former students that respond to the essay question on the local scholarship application.If parents have not already seen this booklet, please ask your child to share it with you.

11/16/10 National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must have the disease or be the son/daughter 1/15/11of someone with the disease. Academic performance and potential, leadershipand participation in school/community activities, work experience and financial need.On-line: www.nationalmssociety.org

Access College Early Scholarship for students taking college classes 1/1/11www.ccpe.state.ne.us

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Financial need requirement. Cumulative g.p.a. 2/9/11of 2.75 On-line: www.kfcscholars.org

11/18/10 NMC, Diesel Technology Scholarship and Caterpillar Scholarship. Enter heavy 2/11/11construction or agricultural diesel technology at Central Community College inHastings and work for NMC for two years.

American Legion Auxiliary. Must be veteran connected. Many varied and specific 3/1/11scholarships. On line: www.nebraskalegionaux.net

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FFFFFiririririrst Semest Semest Semest Semest Semester 10-11 ster 10-11 ster 10-11 ster 10-11 ster 10-11 FFFFFinal Exams/Semeinal Exams/Semeinal Exams/Semeinal Exams/Semeinal Exams/Semester Tster Tster Tster Tster Teeeeest Schedulest Schedulest Schedulest Schedulest ScheduleMonday , December 20

Period 1………................……….. 8:12 - 8:33 ……...Period 2…………………….……. 8:37 - 8:58 ……...Period 3…………….……………. 9:02 - 9:23 .……..Period 4…………………………. 9:27 - 9:48 ..…….Period 5....................................... 9:52 - 10:13 ...........Period 6 ......................................... 10:17 - 10:38 ...........Period 7.......................................... 10:42 - 11:03 ...........Period 8...........A Lunch............. 1 1:07 - 11:42

.......... B Lunch............... 11:43 - 12:18Period 2………. EXAM…….…… 12:22 - 1:56 ……… (94 minutes)Period 4.……… EXAM…………. 2:00 - 3:34 ……… (94 minutes)

Tuesday , December 21Period 3…….… EXAM………… 8:12 - 9:46 ……… (94 minutes)Period 5………. EXAM………… 10:00 - 11:34 ……… (94 minutes)

LUNCH…..….. 11:34 - 12:55 ……… Open CampusPeriod 7………. EXAM………… 1:00 - 2:33 ……… (93 minutes)Make-up Final Exam……….….. 2:33 - 4:00 ……… (if necessary)

Wednesday , December 22Period 1…….… EXAM………… 8:12 – 9:46 ……… (94 minutes)Period 6….…… EXAM………… 10:00 – 11:34 ……… (94 minutes)

LUNCH………. 11:34 – 12:55 ……… Open CampusPeriod 8…….… EXAM………… 1:00 – 2:33 ……… (93 minutes)Make-up Final Exam…………… 2:33 – 4:00 ……… (if necessary)

On Monday , your 8th period class will become your lunch period. You are required to eat in thecafeteria as if this were a normal school day . Lunch A & B division will be broadcast at a later date.Student s will again be allowed to enjoy open campus during “LUNCH” on T uesday and W ednesday ,ONLY IF FINES, FEES AND DETENTION TIME ARE CLEARED. If these are not t aken care of before thefirst final on T uesday , your name will appear on a hold list and your 5th period finals teacher will beresponsible to escort you to a supervised study hall/lunch period. (If you are allowed open campus,please drive carefully and do NOT abuse this privilege!)

1. Student s are required to attend all final classes. Scheduled absences must be approvedby an administrator and your teacher prior to finals.

2. Student s are to be in the building only for their scheduled test s or classes. Do not reportfor assigned study hall periods (except during lunch period).

3. Cadet Aides and S tudent Aides need to make arrangement s with their teachers/supervisorsas to when and if they should report.

4. Student s are not to leave the classroom until end of period. NO EARLY DISMISSALS.5. There will be bells to signal class changes.6. Student s must turn in materials before leaving class.7. Buses will operate on their regular schedules.8. Student s not scheduled for testing, may leave school grounds or study quietly in the

library .9. If you are on early release or school-to-career in the af ternoon, you should be able to make

it to work at your regular scheduled time. If you work in the morning, you will need tomake arrangement s with your employer and let them know about your semester test s.

10. Lunch will be served on T uesday and W ednesday , if you do not elect the open campusoption.

BHS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATIONThere will be NO December meeting.

BHS Fine Arts Association is hosting a reception following the Winter Holidayconcert on December 16th. We are asking parents with a student in band or vocal music,to bring one dozen cookies the evening of the concert. Please leave them in thecafeteria kitchen before the concert. Also, if there are any parent(s) willing to helpset-up, serve, or clean-up, please contact the number listed below. The next meeting will be, January 17th @ 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at HighSchool. On the agenda for the evening report on the cook-off and organizing the mealfor Parent/Teacher Conferences in February. If you are interested in helping us in any way, we have many committees that you can serve on,just call or email: Rhondarae Henderson, @ 402-230-0424 or rhhenderson@bpsne.org

BHS Chili Cook-OffSaturday, January 15, 2011

5:30 pm. To 7:30 pmAll You Can Eat $5.00

*Chili Soup* *Chicken Noodle Soup* *Cinnamon RollsBeatrice High School Commons Area

Enter your recipe in the Greatest Chili Cook off - Sign up deadline December 10, 2010

Contact: Beatrice High School Office

The BHS Winter Concert is Dec. 16th at 7:00 in the Hevelone Center. “Celebrate the

Season” will be a collaboration of BHS music ensembles, including Symphonic Band, Jazz

Band, Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, William of Orange Singers, Limited Edition Madrigal

Singers, and three pieces by a combination of all groups in mass band and chorus. Doors

will open at 6:00, and suggested donation for the concert is $5 for adults and $3 for

students.

Pep band starts up on Dec. 4th.

Congrats to Emily Engels and Emily Hoffman for wonderful performances with the All

State Orchestra and the All State Band at the Lied Center in Lincoln. They represented

Beatrice well!

Music Quote for this month -

In a Kansas University study students in top quality music programs scored 22% higher in English and 20%In a Kansas University study students in top quality music programs scored 22% higher in English and 20%In a Kansas University study students in top quality music programs scored 22% higher in English and 20%In a Kansas University study students in top quality music programs scored 22% higher in English and 20%In a Kansas University study students in top quality music programs scored 22% higher in English and 20%higher in math on standardized tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Music makes a difference!higher in math on standardized tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Music makes a difference!higher in math on standardized tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Music makes a difference!higher in math on standardized tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Music makes a difference!higher in math on standardized tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Music makes a difference!

Band Notes:

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Holiday Depression and StressThe holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties,celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But for many people, it is a timefilled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. For more information, check ourwebsite www.beatricene.com/patch

Tips for coping with holiday stress and depression:• Make realistic expectations for the holiday season.• Set realistic goals for yourself.• Pace yourself. Do not take on more responsibilities than you can handle.• Make a list and prioritize the important activities… tasks are more manageable.• Be realistic about what you can and cannot do.• Do not put all your energy into just one day (for example, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s

Eve). The holiday cheer can be spread from one holiday event to the next.• Live “in the moment” and enjoy the present.• Look to the future with optimism.• Don’t set yourself up for disappointment and sadness by comparing today with the “good

old days” of the past.• If you are lonely, try volunteering some of your time to help others.• Find holiday activities that are free, such as looking at holiday decorations, going window

shopping without buying, and watching the winter weather.• Limit your consumption of alcohol, since excessive drinking will only increase your

feelings of depression.• Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.• Spend time with supportive and caring people.• Reach out and make new friends.• Make time to contact a long lost friend or relative and spread some holiday cheer.• Make time for yourself!• Let others share the responsibilities of holiday tasks.• Keep track of your holiday spending. Overspending can lead to depression when the bills

arrive after the holidays are over. This can lead to further stress and depression.

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGES Please have your student look at their second semester schedule. If there are courseslisted that they will not be able to continue or ones that they changed first semester, remindthem to see their counselor SOON to make sure second semester reflects their needs andwishes for classes. This will make the beginning of second semester less hectic, allowing forshorter lines in student services, etc. There are only TWO days to make schedule changes whenstudents return in January (and one is an early out day—for which counselors will not be able tostay that afternoon)—please remind your student of the schedule change policy found on page28 in their student pass/handbook. Thanks for whatever help you are able to give us beforethe semester ends.

This message is brought to you as part of the “Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies” educational campaign sponsoredby Beatrice Community Hospital Gage County PATCH in collaboration with Gage County MAPPS. For furtherinformation and resources, contact Sharon Langvardt, MS, LIMHP, CMFT, Blue Valley Behavioral Health, (402)228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net or slangvardt@bchhc.org

Modern technology has expanded the problem of bullying from within the school walls to public humiliation viaFacebook, twitter, texting, etc., leaving behind a path of human destruction. Bullying is an epidemic right now;children retaliating... hurting...dying. Situations need to be dealt with in their own way; however, the following isbased on every day, common, hurtful bullying. The content of this article comes from the blog of a man whoshares what it was like to be bullied as a child, as well as feedback from those that bullied. From the Bullied: It took only seven weeks of daily bullying (at school) to make me feel worthless and full ofself-hate. Because I didn’t share the worst of it with her, my mother would reassure me things would get better.The bullying extended to the school bus; the bus driver never helped. Not one person defended me; teachersheard the worst of it and never offered assistance. Never once did a single kind soul put their arm around me andshow me love. Never once did a teacher comfort me when they witnessed it. Never once did a classmate speakup when they heard it. I was easily angered. I was mean to my siblings. I wanted to be left alone. I fantasizedand prayed nightly for anything, anyone to come and kill the bullies. Nobody knew that I wanted to die; that I hadhorrible and constant fantasies of death aimed at others; that I hated every teacher that never did anything; that Ihated every classmate who refused to say a kind word to me for fear of becoming targets themselves. From the Bullies: • I was a bully my entire public school career. I was bullied at home; emotionally,physically, and spiritually abused (raised in a cult). I was made fun of everyday at school by other kids. The onlyway to gain acceptance was to bully others who were even less cool than me. I lashed out at the kids at schoolbecause it was easy to spread the misery. Somehow by bringing others down a notch, I felt like I was brought upone. I can only imagine if someone had tried to figure out what my problem was. If someone took a good look atme and realized how desperately I needed help; how desperately I needed to get away from my toxic family. Doyou think kids come up with their hateful beliefs on their own? It’s learned. I wish someone had taken the time tohelp me.• I am a bully. I thought what I do was so funny, and now I can see the pain I am causing to others. I wish morethan anything for somebody at school to really like me too. I have a mom and dad who aren’t mean or anything,but at school nobody cares and nobody will ever even talk to me. I think I am a bully because it makes me feellike then there’s a reason nobody cares or even knows I exist. About the Bullies: You may need to look deeper. They may be the victim of something going on aroundthem. Desperate and hurting individuals. Their bullying may be a symptom of bullying that they are receiving intheir own lives, whether it’s from their own family, or other bullies. The more they hate themselves, the more theywant others to suffer. Don’t hate the bullies. Hating them, or being angry with them, will always make it worse.Instead, tell them they are valuable; that you expect great things from them. Telling a bully that he has nofeelings and is nothing but a mean, angry person will never stop his bullying; believing in him will. There is not aperson on earth who would rather receive harsh words and pointed attacks instead of statements of true concernand affirmation. People who love themselves don’t bully others. If they actually believe that somebody lovesthem and believe in them, they will love themselves, become better people, and many will even become saviors tothe bullied. They need love and respect in order to learn how to love and respect others. Bullies grow up to beadult bullies….if we don’t love them now and help them to stop, they turn into abusive spouses and parents. Notalways physically, but always mentally, and it’s much harder to stop an adult from bullying than a child. About the Bullied: So many kids would still be alive right now, if somebody, anybody, would have donesomething. Any child who takes his own life does so under the assumption that nobody actually values havingthem around; they have been brutally pushed-to the edge. Some bullied children receive it in small doses; some inlife ending amounts. Sometimes it’s as “minor” as making fun of clothes or name calling. Sometimes it’s extremephysical or sexual abuse. No matter what kind of bullying is going on, it hurts and it has lasting effects on ourchildren. Part of the answer is a teacher doing more than simply telling

the bullies to stop. It’s a warm hand on a

pupil’s shoulder, a listening ear, warm words of importance and then finding a reason for the child to come backthe next day, and the next, until that child knows that his presence is cherished. Schools can dedicate time to thetopic of bullying; what each child can do when they are the ones being bullied, what to do if they see people beingbullied, or what they can change if they realize that they themselves are guilty of bullying others. Parents, comfort and talk to your-kids,- spend time with them until-they tell you the truth. -

Everyone needs to understand what bullied kids go through, what thoughts bullied kids think. Because it’s thosethoughts that lead some kids to drastic ends. If you haven’t noticed, it’s not generally the bullies that are killingthemselves, slaughtering their schoolmates, or building bombs in their bedrooms. It’s the bullied that are doingthat. Many kids may want to speak-up for the bullied, but are afraid of becoming targets, as well. It takescourage to befriend the bullied, and to let the bully know you disapprove. To get the complete story and its powerful impact, we encourage you to visit the following two links to read it in itsentirety. It is a MUST read for teachers, parents, and youth. http://www.danoah.com/2010/10/memoirs-of-bullied-kid.html andhttp://www.danoah.com/2010/10/bullies-their-not-even-human.html (SCIP, www.lmep.com, December 2010)

The Bullies and The Bullied

This message is brought to you as part of the “Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies” educational campaign sponsoredby Beatrice Community Hospital Gage County PATCH in collaboration with Gage County MAPPS. For furtherinformation and resources, contact Sharon Langvardt, MS, LIMHP, CMFT, Blue Valley Behavioral Health, (402)228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net or slangvardt@bchhc.org

Important tips for preventing overweight children

Involve the whole family in healthy eating and activity.

Encourage slow, enjoyable eating.

Be consistent and patient.

Help your child learn when they are feeling hungry or full.

Limit sweet and high fat foods and drinks.

Water is the best drink. Families should organize activity together on a weekly basis.

Find fun ways to reward your child and family, without using food.

Encourage active play and activities that provide opportunities to

move above resting levels.

Limit inactive time, i.e. television, to no more than two hours per

day.

Find opportunities for your child to be active for a minimum of 60 minutes per day.

Help your child recognize if he or she eats when bored, sad or lonely. Try to suggest another activity to help distract them.

Is television a problem? Watching too much television is often linked closely with overweight in children. Inactivebehavior is not just watching television, it also includes playing electronic games, sitting for longperiods of time in transit, long sleep-ins and extended phone calls. When children watch televi-sion they are not being active and are more likely to see food advertisements that encourage

them to eat regardless of hunger.

For more information, check www.heart.org on healthy lifestyle tips.

Mark your calendar:

Parent Council - joint Post Prom and Post Gradcommittee meeting, Monday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m.

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Adult $15.00 -Adult $15.00 -Adult $15.00 -Adult $15.00 -Adult $15.00 -Child Child Child Child Child (12 & u) (12 & u) (12 & u) (12 & u) (12 & u) $7.00$7.00$7.00$7.00$7.00

(includes show and meal)(includes show and meal)(includes show and meal)(includes show and meal)(includes show and meal)

CRAFTSON THEBOULEVARD

10thAnnual

10th Annual BHS Madrigal Feast10th Annual BHS Madrigal Feast10th Annual BHS Madrigal Feast10th Annual BHS Madrigal Feast10th Annual BHS Madrigal FeastThe Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you toThe Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you toThe Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you toThe Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you toThe Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you to

join them for feasting, music and merriment,join them for feasting, music and merriment,join them for feasting, music and merriment,join them for feasting, music and merriment,join them for feasting, music and merriment,madrigal style. The BHS Choral Music invitesmadrigal style. The BHS Choral Music invitesmadrigal style. The BHS Choral Music invitesmadrigal style. The BHS Choral Music invitesmadrigal style. The BHS Choral Music invitesyou to journey back in time to the days ofyou to journey back in time to the days ofyou to journey back in time to the days ofyou to journey back in time to the days ofyou to journey back in time to the days of

merrie olde England-the songs, dances, andmerrie olde England-the songs, dances, andmerrie olde England-the songs, dances, andmerrie olde England-the songs, dances, andmerrie olde England-the songs, dances, andentertainment magic of the day. With the sound ofentertainment magic of the day. With the sound ofentertainment magic of the day. With the sound ofentertainment magic of the day. With the sound ofentertainment magic of the day. With the sound of

each fanfare, you will discover a Christmas as celebrated in aneach fanfare, you will discover a Christmas as celebrated in aneach fanfare, you will discover a Christmas as celebrated in aneach fanfare, you will discover a Christmas as celebrated in aneach fanfare, you will discover a Christmas as celebrated in anancient tradition of Olde England.ancient tradition of Olde England.ancient tradition of Olde England.ancient tradition of Olde England.ancient tradition of Olde England.

Join the cast of more than 50 students as they celebrateJoin the cast of more than 50 students as they celebrateJoin the cast of more than 50 students as they celebrateJoin the cast of more than 50 students as they celebrateJoin the cast of more than 50 students as they celebrateChristmas-time with an authentic royal banquet featuring festiveChristmas-time with an authentic royal banquet featuring festiveChristmas-time with an authentic royal banquet featuring festiveChristmas-time with an authentic royal banquet featuring festiveChristmas-time with an authentic royal banquet featuring festivemadrigals, dance, brass and recorder music. The meloddrama thismadrigals, dance, brass and recorder music. The meloddrama thismadrigals, dance, brass and recorder music. The meloddrama thismadrigals, dance, brass and recorder music. The meloddrama thismadrigals, dance, brass and recorder music. The meloddrama thisyear is called “The Sorry Tellers.”year is called “The Sorry Tellers.”year is called “The Sorry Tellers.”year is called “The Sorry Tellers.”year is called “The Sorry Tellers.”

Seats are filling up fast, so book your seats soon. FromSeats are filling up fast, so book your seats soon. FromSeats are filling up fast, so book your seats soon. FromSeats are filling up fast, so book your seats soon. FromSeats are filling up fast, so book your seats soon. Fromthe rousing wassail toasts to the last spoonful of dessert and thethe rousing wassail toasts to the last spoonful of dessert and thethe rousing wassail toasts to the last spoonful of dessert and thethe rousing wassail toasts to the last spoonful of dessert and thethe rousing wassail toasts to the last spoonful of dessert and thefinal fading melody of the Madrigal Singers performance, youfinal fading melody of the Madrigal Singers performance, youfinal fading melody of the Madrigal Singers performance, youfinal fading melody of the Madrigal Singers performance, youfinal fading melody of the Madrigal Singers performance, youwill be enchanted and filled with thoughts of the season.will be enchanted and filled with thoughts of the season.will be enchanted and filled with thoughts of the season.will be enchanted and filled with thoughts of the season.will be enchanted and filled with thoughts of the season.

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Call Lady LaDonna IdeusCall Lady LaDonna IdeusCall Lady LaDonna IdeusCall Lady LaDonna IdeusCall Lady LaDonna Ideusfor ticket reservations atfor ticket reservations atfor ticket reservations atfor ticket reservations atfor ticket reservations at

(402)223-1500 Ext.1809(402)223-1500 Ext.1809(402)223-1500 Ext.1809(402)223-1500 Ext.1809(402)223-1500 Ext.1809

Friday, January 7

(in conjunction with

B/G Basketball games)

4:30 - 6:30

Common’s Ar ea

ORANGE BOOSTER CLUBContact any winter athlete for a ticket

$6.00 all plates

The Beatrice High School FCCLA members willhost a craft fair Saturday, December 11th, 2010.Many area crafters have reserved their spaces inthe Commons area of Beatrice High School at600 Orange Boulevard. In conjunction with many homemade crafts,FCCLA will be selling cookies in a jar and aconcession stand will be available. Commercialbooths are available but limited. If you know atalented “crafter”; ask them if they have signedup. A limited number of booths are still available,if interested please stop by the high school, orMrs. Meyer, FCCLA sponsor, wmeyer@bpsne.org ,to request a registration form. Finish your Christmas shopping Saturday,December 11, 2010 at Craft’s on the Boulevard.Beatrice High School commons, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the event will help fund futureevents for FCCLA.

Beatrice High School600 Orange Blvd.Beatrice, NE. 68310

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPERMIT NO. 64

Beatrice, NE

Don’t forget to visit the BHS Web Page at www.beatricepublicschools.orgfor Bulletin Announcements, Updated Activity and Athletic events, etc.

Winter Holiday Concert

includes BHS Choirs & Instrumentalists

Thursday, December 16Thursday, December 16Thursday, December 16Thursday, December 16Thursday, December 16

7:00 p.m. - Hevelone Center7:00 p.m. - Hevelone Center7:00 p.m. - Hevelone Center7:00 p.m. - Hevelone Center7:00 p.m. - Hevelone Center

SCIENCE CLUBGREENHOUSE POINSETTIASFor Sale - $10 each ‘til they’r e gone

Available at: Crafts on the Boulevard,December 4 & 8 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

and on December 14 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.and/or by contacting Dr. Christen to make

arrangements to get one set up. 223-1500ext.1866

SCIENCE CLUB and USA-Skills(Dr. Christen & Mrs. Moore & Mr. Brockman)

Members recently completed a fruit salefundraiser. Monies from the fundraiser are used tosupport club activities throughout the year. Fruit willbe delivered December 7th (if on schedule). Thankyou for your support!

The Beatrice High School

staff would like to wish

you and your family a

Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year!

Think GREATThink GREATThink GREATThink GREATThink GREATChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmas

gift for thegift for thegift for thegift for thegift for thehard tohard tohard tohard tohard to

buy for.buy for.buy for.buy for.buy for.

“OMG, It’s Another Play” by Rich Orloff

December 3 at 7:00 p.m.Hevelone Center for Performing Art sDistrict One-Act Contest at Papillion-LaV ista on December 4

Girls Basketball vs Fairbury, Saturday, December 4now will be - JV at 2:00 and Varsity at 3:45

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