The Manifest

Columbus High School
The
Issue – 45, December, 2015
Manifest
Happy Holidays from the Administration and Staff of Columbus High School
Columbus Discoverers Newsletter
Key Club Helps With “Christmas for the Troops”
In This Issue…..
Ms. Leifeld
Ms. Kamrath
Thanksgiving Basket Project
New Techer Spotlight
Winter Art Show
Counseling Connection
December Lunch Menu
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Mark Your Calendars…
The CHS Key Club teamed up with Pinnacle Bank to honor our local troops this year
for Christmas. Key Club put together a “Battle of the Advisement Rooms” for the
ultimate prize of a pizza party. The advisement rooms were asked to help collect
donation items that could be put together into a care package for our local troops this
Christmas. The high school collected a total of 124 items, with Mr. Bubak’s class
taking the prize! Keri Schnell, Mortgage Loan Officer at Pinnacle Bank said that
the Key Club “students did a great job collecting.” We sincerely want to thank them
for helping with this project. A total of 15 Key Club members helped Pinnacle Bank
pack the boxes to be shipped to Columbus loved ones away in the military.
The Key Club leadership recently had the opportunity to be volunteer servers at the
Columbus Cancer Care benefit. Following the event, representatives from the
Columbus Cancer Care organization expressed their appreciation of the Key Club by
indicating that they did not know what they would have done without the help of the
Key Club organization. Other activities this fall for the Key Club have included
setting up booths for the CHS career fair and teaming with the CPS Foundation in
sharing a trunk at the annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween. The work of the
Key Club membership is truly appreciated as they continue to exemplify the true
Discoverer Way spirit in “Discovering Something Greater Than Themselves”
through service to others.
“This amazing group of high school student leaders, personally has amazed me.
When our community reaches out to them for help they show up in numbers and
work hard as a team. They also put their brains together and come up with their own
projects to help kids in our community. Together they achieve so much, and we are
so lucky to get to be a part of it.” Carly Whitney and Christine Morse, Advisors
Vocal Music Department
CHS Winter Choir Concert is Sunday, December 13th at 2:00
p.m. at the High School Auditorium! There is no better way to
ring in the holiday season. It is sure to be a great event!
Dec. 23-Jan 01 – Holiday Break – No School
Jan. 04-05 –
Jan. 06 – Start of Term 3/Semester 2
“Engaging all Learners to
Achieve Success”
Class of 2016 Parent
Information
Please make sure your child has ordered
a cap, gown, tassel and stole for
graduation. Those are the only items
they need to participate in the ceremony
in May. If they have not, make sure they
do so before January when the price
almost doubles. If your child lost his/her
packet, they need to see Mrs. Kamrath
for a replacement.
There will be tryouts in the spring for
graduation speeches. More information,
concerning speech tryouts, will follow at
a later date. Graduation is set for 3:00
p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
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From Ms. Leifeld, Assistant Principal
Co-teaching at the high school is still in its beginning stages. This year we have several teachers involved in three of the four core areas. For the
past two summers teachers at all grade levels have attended training in the summer working on instructional strategies and engagement activities that
will enhance learning for all students.
Co-teaching provides all students with access to grade level curriculum. The benefits of co-teaching include: more time on task for all students,
increased opportunities for student response, participation and questions within a class period, while allowing the teacher to customize learning and
rigor for all students. This teaching model is designed to support and enrich students through differentiation in instruction. At the secondary level,
we do not modify curriculum, we just modify instruction so that all students will be able to grow as learners.
I would like to recognize and thank the following teachers for their commitment to the co-teaching model and their students.
In the Math Department, co-teaching is provided in Algebra, Basic Algebra II, and Basic Geometry.
Jimmy Johnson-Wendy Shotkoski
Jimmy Johnson-Val Brown
Chrissy Hubl-Wendy Shotkoski
Chris McCallay-Wendy Shotkoski
Scott Bethune-Brandy Singleton
Julie Kreikemeier-Val Brown
Algebra I
Basic Geometry & Algebra I
Algebra I
Basic Algebra II
Algebra I
Basic Geometry & Algebra I
In the Social Studies Department we provide co-taught classes in Geography, World History, Economics, US History II, and American Government.
Patrick Clark-Dave Licari
Amanda Flesner-Marcus Herring
Jonathan Shea-Marcus Herring
Joel Bramhall-Marcus Herring
Jonathan Shea-Dave Licari
Geography
World History
Economics & American Government
US History II
Economics
In English, co-taught classes are provided at each grade level. We also provide an intervention period to provide extended time to students in special
education. The intervention class is taught by the Special Education teacher to support and extend the learning opportunities needed for all students
to be successful.
Stacie Roberts-Dave Licari
Cathy Kwapnioski-Brenda Huey
Nate Polacek-Jen Kallweit
Marc Baue-Heather Beavers
9th (2 Sections/Intervention)
10th (2 Sections/Intervention)
11th (2 Sections/Intervention)
12th (2 Sections/Intervention)
Important reminder for mid-term graduates: As we come to the close of first semester, it is imperative for all seniors graduating at mid-term to
take care of a few housekeeping items. Seniors must have met the attendance requirements for the semester. All disciplinary and tardy minutes need
to be cleared and all classes must be completed with a passing grade. Finally, please let the guidance office know your plans in regards to walking at
graduation. If any of the requirements are a concern, students need to set up a meeting with Ms. Leifeld prior to the final day of the semester which is
December 22.
From Ms. Kamrath, Nurse
Did everybody in your family get a flu shot? 50,000 people die
from viral influenza every year. Everybody needs to be
immunized to prevent us from having a bad flu season at school.
There are lots of clinics all over town giving flu shots. Your own
health care provider can give your family the vaccination they
need. If paying for the vaccine is an issue, please contact the East
Central District Health department at 402-562-7500 or
402-563-9224
Cold and flu season is right around the corner so having hand
sanitizer in your child's bookbag would be a very good idea this
winter. I will do my best to remind them to stop sharing pop,
chapstick, and food.
Thanksgiving Basket Project
The Columbus High School Chapter of the National Honor
Society has recently completed its annual Thanksgiving Basket
Project. This project is designed to make the lives of families in
need at CHS a bit merrier this holiday season. The 64 current
members of NHS were asked to bring in non-perishable food
items that they can personally purchase or collect from
community members. In addition, NHS members were asked to
raise money to purchase gift cards that the recipient families
could use to buy perishable food items or gas for holiday travel.
These nonperishable food items are distributed with $20 gift
cards to each family the week of Thanksgiving. Not only does
the Thanksgiving Basket Project bring joy to the families in need
but it also proves to be a powerful service opportunity for the
students in the Discoverer Chapter of the National Honor
Society.
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New Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Jimmy Motz, Social Studies Department
The Columbus High School Social Studies Department is pleased to announce the arrival of new staff member
Jimmy Motz. Mr. Motz will be teaching Law Education, World History, and US History. Motz grew up in
Lincoln, Nebraska and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Creighton University in Omaha.
He received his teaching certificate from the University of Phoenix. In addition to his academic endeavors,
Mr. Motz played college basketball at Creighton and has spent the past eight years coaching basketball at
Sterling and Central City, Nebraska. Mr. Motz will be using his basketball experience to take over at the helm
of the Columbus Boys Basketball team starting this 2015-16 season.
Mr. Motz is married to MacKenzie Motz, a new first-grade teacher at North Park Elementary. They have one
son, Jayce, and a dog, Bo. In his spare time, Motz enjoys travel, playing golf, watching baseball, and spending time with his
family.
Mr. Motz looks forward to serving the students of Columbus High School as a leader in the classroom and on the court.
Ms. Julie Paulson, Science Department
Ms. Paulson is a graduate of Dana College with an undergraduate double major in Biology and Environmental
Sciences. After raising a family and being in the workforce, she returned to college to obtain her teaching
certification with an endorsement in Biology and then her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She
taught all science curricula in rural Nebraska (Howard County) for the past six years. She and her husband,
Ken, live in Genoa where they enjoy gardening, woodworking, home improvement, sewing, food preservation,
quilting, and church activities.
Ms. Paulson welcomes the opportunity to work at Columbus High School and looks forward to making a
difference in her students’ lives.
Currently Ms. Paulson is teaching Integrated Science and General Chemistry. Ms. Paulson’s track record of improving student
achievement makes her a welcomed addition to the staff of Columbus High School.
The annual Here We Come A-Waffling event, is being held on Thursday, December 17th. The night includes performances by the
CHS vocal and instrumental music department. Come get in the holiday spirit with friends, family, art and festive music! The Art
Show will be on display from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Music and food is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, with a Concert Band Concert at 7 p.m. in
the auditorium. Tickets are on sale in the CHS main office after December 10 or can be purchased at the event.
The art show will showcase 2-D and 3-D artwork by all current art students. The following Advanced Art seniors will each have
their own display: Boris Amezquita, Hailey Anderson, Paighton Barbre, Jamon Bluel, Sarah Bower, William Calderon-Castaneda,
Mirna Calles-Zelaya, Hunter Derochie, Caitlin Edzards, Shannon Raitt, Emmily Reppert, Trey Rombach, Taylor Siegfried, Taylor
Simmerman, Evan Smith, Samuel Trofholz, and Jenna Zywiec. Please join us for a celebration of Fine Arts and the Holiday
season!
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Counseling Connection
EducationQuest Foundation
College Planning Bulletin
A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students
December 2015
Prepare for the FAFSA with free programs and resources
Juniors and seniors…it’s time to start preparing for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)!
Seniors, you’ll need to complete the form after January 1 but before the college’s priority date (typically
March 1 or April 1) to apply for federal, state and college-based financial aid. Juniors, you’ll want to start
learning about the FAFSA now as changes are happening with the form next year.
To learn about the FAFSA, take advantage of these free EducationQuest programs and resources:
Financial Aid Programs
Attend a Financial Aid Program with a parent or guardian to learn about the financial aid process and the
FAFSA. The programs are free and open to the public. If you attend, you will be eligible to register for
a $500 Financial Aid Program Scholarship!
Financial Aid Program Webinars
EducationQuest will conduct free Financial Aid Program Webinars on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 8 – 7:00 pm (CT)
Webinar link: http://eqf.org/1MOIiXW
Wednesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm (CT)
Webinar link: http://eqf.org/1P9LFv4
Monday, January 11 – 7:00 pm (CT)
Webinar link: http://eqf.org/1LYxtnE
Wednesday, January 13 – 7:00 pm (CT)
Webinar link: http://eqf.org/1LYyjRj
To join the Webinar, click on the link under your desired date. The password is college.
College Funding Estimator
To estimate your FAFSA results now, use the College Funding Estimator at EducationQuest.org.
“Paying for College” section at EducationQuest.org
Visit our website for information about the financial aid process and the FAFSA.
Seniors…have you submitted your college applications?
If you haven’t submitted your college admission applications yet, it’s time to get serious! Contact your top
college choices for application deadlines and procedures. Ask if the admission application is also the
application for college-based scholarships. If not, ask about the scholarship application process.
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Winning the scholarship game
Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
Don’t ever pay for scholarship searches! Use free resources such as ScholarshipQuest at
EducationQuest.org with over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. Free national sites include Fastaid,
ScholarshipExperts.com, School Soup, and Scholarships.com.
Visit your school counselor often for information about local scholarships.
Focus on local and college-specific scholarships because you're more likely to earn them.
Update your activities, honors, community service or paid jobs using the Activities Resume at
EducationQuest.org.
Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exam in the spring of your junior year and again
in the fall of your senior year.
Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Encourage them to write specific
examples of your leadership skills. Give them advance notice and a specific deadline.
Tailor your essay to the scholarship. Ask an English teacher to read your essay and offer advice on
making a big impact. Your essay will need to stand out from other applications.
December “To Do” List
Complete these tasks during December to stay on the right college planning track.
Seniors:
__ Submit college applications.
__ Estimate your FAFSA results using the College Funding Estimator at EducationQuest.org.
__ Attend the Financial Aid Program in your area.
__ Continue to apply for scholarships.
Juniors
__ Attend the Financial Aid Program in your area.
__ Search for scholarships.
__ Register by December 28 for the January 23 SAT.
__ Register by January 8 for the February 6 ACT.
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Kearney
308-234-6310
800-666-3721
Lincoln
402-475-5222
800-303-3745
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402-391-4033
888-357-6300
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Tue
Christmas Break
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Elementary Lunch Only
Pepperoni Pizza
Green beans
Assorted Fresh Vegetables
Apricot Cup
on a WG bun
22 Warm Ham & Cheese
Lil Pepperoni Bites
Romaine Lettuce
Whole Kernel Corn
Peach Cup
15 Apple Bosco Stick__
Chicken Fajita
Green beans
Baby Carrots
Strawberry Cup
8 Cinnamon Pretzel Stix__
Cheese Pizza
Romaine Lettuce
Cauliflower Florets
Diced Pears
Sausage Patty_
1 Whole Wheat Pancakes &
An 8 oz milk is offered with every meal.
Christmas Break
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Hot Dog
on a WG bun
Whole Kernel Corn
Tater Tots
Peaches
Chocolate Brownie
21 Breakfast Box__
Chicken Quesadilla
Refried Beans
Cauliflower Florets
Pineapple Tidbits
14 Breakfast Box__
Mini Corndogs
Steamed Broccoli
Whole Kernel Corn
Mixed Fruit
7 Breakfast Box__
Mon
Christmas Break
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Thu
Fri
Warm Ham & Cheese
on a WG bun
Tater Tots
Peas
Sliced Pears
Ultimate Breakfast Round
11 Chocolate Chip Ultimate
BBQ Rib
on a WG bun
Potato Smiles
Coleslaw
Mandarin Oranges
4 Breakfast Pizza__
Christmas Break
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Pork Steak
on a WG bun
Green Beans
Celery Sticks
Mixed Fruit
This institution is an equal
opportunity provider.
Christmas Break
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Holiday Chicken Nuggets
Potato Smiles
Broccoli Florets
Cherry Lime Cup
Christmas Cookie
17 Scrambled Eggs & Muffin__ 18 Strawberry Pancakes__
Chicken Patty
on a WG bun
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Diced Peaches
10 French Toast Fingers__
Cheeseburger
on a WG bun
Baked Beans
Baby Carrots
Mixed Fruit
3 Egg Frittata Wrap__
The Middle School and High School also offer a Combo
Line, a Soup & Salad bar Line and A la Carte options.
Christmas Vacation
December 23rd through
January 5th
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Popcorn Chicken
Baked Beans
Baby Carrots
Sliced Pears
Dinner Roll
16 Mini Blueberry Waffles__
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Romaine Lettuce
Cooked Carrots
Applesauce
9 Cherry Frudel Wrap__
Chicken Fried Steak
on a WG bun
Green beans
Cooked Carrots
Apple Slices
2 Mini Maple Waffles__
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Columbus Public Schools Breakfast & Lunch Menu for December 2015
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