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Seward Midde School Principals Report
by Steve Schrad | Friday, March 7, 2008
We have very positive feedback from students and staff about the
flexible schedule that we piloted the week of February 19-22.
Teachers were able to have 84-minute class periods that week. Some
exploratory classes still met during the regular 42-minute period.
This showed me that our middle school could manipulate the schedule
in ways . . .
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Seward Midde School Principal's Report
April 2008
Spring is finally here! We have a lot of great news and
many activities the months of April and May at Seward Middle
School.
Important Events:
9th Grade Registration: Mr. Denker, Mrs. Schwahn, and Mr.
. . .
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Middle School Faculty and Staff
Middle
School Staff Photo Directory (large .pdf file)
Name
Position
Email Address
Steve Schrad
Principal
Steve.Schrad@connectseward.org
Rick Weatherholt
Guidance Counselor . . .
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A Rollercoaster story
...story written by Joel Ketner
Have you ever
built a rollercoaster? We built roller coasters for this
project. We built it out of tape, straws, paper and
toothpicks. We were trying to make the slowest rollercoaster
of the class. We were doing . . .
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SMS Jazz Band Performs at State Capitol
The Seward Middle School Jazz Band
recently earned the opportunity to perform in the State Capitol’s
Rotunda. As part of Music Education Week At The Capitol, the
Nebraska Music Educator’s Association offered auditions for the
. . .
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From the Counselor
March is now history and at Seward Middle School we are ready
for a great finish to the 2007-2008 school year. We have
accomplished many things this year and will continue to look at
ways to help students achieve while they are here and . . .
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Seward Middle School Principals Report
Twelve Seward Middle School 7th and 8th grade band
students were selected, by taped audition, to represent SMS at the
Meridian Honor Band (names are posted throughout the school). The
event includes a half day clinic with a . . .
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From the Counselor
7TH GRADERS GET STARTED WITH PILOT PROGRAM
The 7th graders at Seward Middle School are starting to get more
involved with the career pilot project that is part of Nebraska
Career Education. They all took the Clifton Youth Strengths . . .
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Middle School Principals Report
Second Semester
Update
Hello everyone! I want to take this opportunity to update you on
some important information and events happening this semester.
Safety/Security
Plan
You might have noticed or been previously informed . . .
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Builders Club News
The Seward Middle School Builders Club collected over 500 pounds
of food items for the Blue Valley Community Action Center.
They also collected $87 for UNICEF by trick-or-treating and
face painting. The Builders Club has been . . .
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Middle School Principals Report
Important Dates for December:
December 15: Seward 7th/8th grade Wrestling
Invitational
December 18: 7th/8th Vocal Music Concert
December 21: 1:30 Dismissal
December 24 - January 4: Winter Break
The . . .
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Middle School Principal's Report
November 2007
Important Dates for November:
Nov. 7/8-Blood Drive
Nov. 21-Professional Development Day
Nov. 22-23-Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 19-29-Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Nov. 27, 29 Seward Girls basketball Invite
. . .
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From the Counselor
5th GRADE SKILLS CLASS
In 5th Grade Skills class we have been working our way through
the Character Counts Pillars. We have spent time on the topics of
trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, and caring. We also plan
to cover the other . . .
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Fifth Grade 1st Quarter Highlights
On your marks, get set, GO! 5th grade as well as the rest of
Seward Middle School participated in a HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY. Our
very own Mr. Sloup put together a jammed pack day full of healthy
lifestyle talks and hands on participation with . . .
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Seward Middle School Principal's Report
We had a very productive professional development day on
September 17. We have formed a literacy team at Seward Middle
School. Teachers serving on this committee are Kelly Stelling,
Jamie Hayden, Cami Prochnow, Juanita Hill, Deb Sloup, Jackie . . .
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Seward Middle School Principals Report
We are off to a positive start this school year. Our new staff
members, Laura Goracke, Jon Marroquin, Heather Riley, and Kelly
Shaffer, have really bonded well with the rest of the staff. From
my observations, I believe they all have bright . . .
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SMS Selected for College, Career Planning Program
EducationQuest pilot program targets middle school parents
EducationQuest Foundation has selected Seward Middle School as
one of 14 Nebraska schools to participate in a pilot program that
will measure the effectiveness of college and career planning
information for middle school parents.
. . .
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Outdoor Education 2007
SMS 6th graders experience outdoor education
On August 22-24, Seward Middle School sixth graders spent three
fun filled learning days at camp Carol Joy Holling near Ashland for
Outdoor Education. About 100 boys and girls worked together to
unload all their gear before lunch and locate . . .
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Weather
Conditions
for
Seward, NE