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Kenesaw Public School
Volume VIII, Issue 2
October 2014
Going 1 to 1: IPads enhance 21st Century student learning
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October 1: Ag Safety Day
October 2: TVC Cross
Country at Franklin
(4:30pm)
October 3: Football at
Raymond Central (4pm)
October 4: Harvest of
Harmony Parade
October 7: Home VB vs.
Lawrence-‐Nelson/Red
Cloud (5:30pm)
October 8: 1st/4th Grade
Field Trips
October 9: 3rd Grade Field
Trip, Cross Country at
Franklin (4:00)
October 10: Home FB vs.
Loomis (3:30pm)
October 16: District Cross
Country (TBD)
October 17: End of First
Quarter
October 18: Minden
Bandfest, TVC Volleyball
at Kenesaw (TBD)
October 20: No School
(Teacher In-‐service)
October 24: State Cross
Country (Kearney)
By Rose Wehrman
The purpose of a school is to educate and prepare students. In an effort to
accelerate this learning process, iPads have been provided for every
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There are obvious benefits to implementation of the iPad program, such as the 24/7 access to
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The iPad Airs have brought out the creative sides of students and teachers alike as new uses for the
technology are discovered. Senior and varsity volleyball player Brenna Schneider uses the Notability
app to draw up on-‐court positions for younger players and email the document to them. She also uses
her iPad to keep herself organized by putting events in her calendar as a reminder of assignments and
sports games. In art classes, the iPads are used to create drawings and help search for inspiration.
Among various classes, iPads are used for studying, quizzes, presentations, grade viewing, note-‐taking,
college classes, class projects, email, research, resource books, papers, and as a way to turn in
assignments. Common applications include Schoology, Prezi, Google Slides, Notability, Google Docs,
and Geogebra.
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understand when it is and when it is not appropriate to use the iPads, although the students' main
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up more opportunities for learning. We need to meet students where they like to learn-‐-‐ technology. It
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Kenesaw receives new scoreboard, concession stand
Inside this issue:
School Board Minutes,
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Bucket Challenge
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Foreign Exchange Student,
ACT Morning Class
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Football, Volleyball
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Cross Country, Middle
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Senior Profiles
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By Kelsey Jaeschke
Kenesaw was presented with a new scoreboard before the first football
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looking into new designs last January or February. When we would have me-‐
chanical issues, it was becoming extremely hard to find replacement parts
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$21,000 total; eight sponsors are to thank for helping with that cost. Special
thanks go to Hersh Digging, Kenesaw Motor, Husker Power, Krull Agency,
Kenesaw Market, Adams County Bank, Berg Insurance, and Golden Harvest
under Brent Woodman for purchasing advertisements on the scoreboard. Also
thanks to Dektronics for the design of the new scoreboard, along with Elm
Creek's M&J Signs for installation.
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todial staff members Mike Pritchard and Gary Steiner led the project, alongside some periodic help
from school faculty/staff members, community members, and nearby businesses. Due to cramped space
in the old stand, the new one has been built with much more storage room for large events such as
track meets. Be sure to check out these two new landmarks at the next athletic contest.
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School Board Proceedings
The Kenesaw Public School Board of Education met in
regular session on September 10, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Action
was taken on the following.
x Approved the minutes of the Aug. 11, 2014 Regular
Meeting as presented
x Approved the following 2014-‐2015 school year budgets:
-‐General Fund -‐ $4,432,350.00
-‐Depreciation Fund -‐ $193,302.00
-‐Activities Fund -‐ $302,590.00
-‐School Lunch Fund -‐ $144,000.00
-‐Bond Fund -‐ $355,000.00
-‐Special Building Fund -‐ $684,564.00
x Approved the following 2014-‐15 school year tax request:
**There is a one page document where we request
$3,383,838.00 for the General Fund and $252,525.25 for the
Special Building Fund and $343,434.34 for the Bond Fund for
a total of $3,979,797.59 for the 2014-‐2015 school year.
x Approved the Treasurers Report.
x Approved the September 2014 Claims in the amount of
$60,376.98 and payroll amount of $191,915.18 for a total
of $252,292.16.
x Approved the option enrollment form for Shelly
Eiseman into Hastings Public School.
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for the amount of $7,966.00
The next meeting is set for October 13, 2014 at 8:00 P.M.
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By Chuck Roe
It is a lot of fun and a great privilege to make the following
announcement: Our school has been given an Education
Quest college Access Grant. This is a 10,000-‐dollar grant that
is spread out over the next four years. The purpose of this
grant is to help promote and strengthen college going at our
school. The things we will be able to do with this grant will
help give our students a better grasp on what high education
is and how they can obtain their personal education goals
beyond high school, no matter what they are.
We are starting off by offering a local ACT preparation
course as well as other programs. These programs will bene-‐
fit all of our current and future high school students. Keep
an eye out for further programs and activities that will be
made possible by this generous grant.
In other news, now is the time of year our seniors should be
taking college visits and narrowing their choices for the post-‐
secondary future. It will not be long before the scholarship
season will be upon us. The more we do now, the better off
we are going into the future.
Keep in mind future ACT dates as well as an eye on the
school calendar for college representatives that will be visit-‐
ing our school in the next few months. Have a great fall and
GO BLUE DEVILS!
Kenesaw staff and community
members take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Pictured Above: (Back) Ellen Ridder, Brett Sales, Rod Richard-‐
son, Christian Kroos, (Front) Tristana Hamilton, Richard
Landry, and Randi Simmons.
(Left) Principal
Rod
Richardson
takes the
challenge
(Right) Middle
School teacher
Christian
Kroos gets
drenched
(Left) Fourth
grade teacher
Ellen Ridder
takes the
challenge
(Right)
Language Arts
teacher Brett
Sales is covered
in water
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community members and teachers took part in the ALS Ice
Bucket Challenge at the Booster Club Barbeque on Tuesday,
August 26. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that
affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, causing partial
or complete loss of muscle movement. The Ice Bucket Challenge
is a way to raise awareness of this condition to try and raise
funding to find a cure. The challenge was made popular on social
media and spread its way to Kenesaw in order to support ALS
patient, Richard Landry (pictured above), who is a patient at the
Haven Home in town. During the challenge, Landry played the
role of using a rope to dump the ice buckets onto teachers and
community members. Visit als.org for more information and to
donate to this cause. The Kenesaw Booster Club collected
donations throughout the night for this cause.
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Danielle Taylor Katzberg is the daughter of Bryce and Becky Katzberg. After
high school, Danielle plans on attending the University of Nebraska-‐Lincoln, but
is still undecided on her major. Danielle participates in volleyball, track, NHS,
FBLA, and K-‐Club. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and going to Husker
games outside of school. Danielle said what she will miss the most about high
school is volleyball and seeing her friends every day. Some advice Danielle would
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always giving advice on life.
Miranda Maria Stade, daughter of Theodore and Robin Stade, participates in FBLA,
basketball, track, dance, and band. She enjoys fishing, laking, helping out on the farm,
and going to as many concerts as she can. She plans on attending the University of
Nebraska Lincoln, but is still undecided on a major. What Miranda will most about
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prepared her for the future, just in a different way. She lives by a quote from John
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Wyatt Scott Woodman is the son of Brent and Sarah Woodman. Wyatt enjoys
hunting, farming, riding his quad, and doing photography. He is involved in the
Wellness Committee, FBLA, football, basketball, track, journalism, speech, band, and
K-‐Club. Although Wyatt is not quite sure where he is going to college, he has it
narrowed down to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Central Community
College, and The University of Nebraska Lincoln; he will major in History. Wyatt
says he will miss his teachers, sports and his classmates the most about high school.
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those that care for each other, and go for the goals that you want to accomplish. Even
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Senior Profiles
Courtney Lynn Kuehn, daughter of Glen and Paulette Kuehn is involved in FBLA and
Journalism. Although she is undecided about her major, she plans on attending either
the University of Nebraska at Kearney or Hastings College. Outside of school,
Courtney enjoys reading (whenever she has time) and drawing. Courtney says she will
not miss anything about high school, but is sure to give the underclassmen the advice,
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Kenesaw welcomes Italian foreign exchange student, Noemi
By Rose Wehrman
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Aime, considering her home is nearly five thousand miles away in the city of Ravenna, region of Emilia
Romagna, Italy.
The sixteen-‐year-‐old junior and volleyball player is embracing the change and finding Kenesaw High
School very different from the Italian Linguistic School she previously attended. Her daily schedule
included Italian, French, German, English, science, math, Philosophy, and art classes; her favorite
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consists of six five-‐hour days. Noemi also enjoys the more American aspects of school here, such as
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While Noemi has a new life in America, there is one she left behind in Italy, and family and friends
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New ACT Class to begin in October for juniors and seniors
By Noemi Aime
A new interesting feature this year is the ACT morning class. The purpose of this class is to
help students taking the ACT test learn tips and tricks to improve their scores.
The class, consisting of juniors and seniors, will meet at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
and will include a Friday pre-‐test on materials covered by the class that week.
The seventeen students taking the ACT morning class will be prepared for the ACT by some
teachers of our school: Mrs. Mousel, math; Ms. Moni, science; Mrs. Engelhardt, grammar and
spelling; and Mr. Sales, reading.
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Kenesaw has offered this class, because the school can now finance it. Kenesaw has received a
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for students to get extra help so they can do better and hopefully improve their chances of
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PARTICIPATION
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
IN TITLE I OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB)
Submitted By Tessa Kuehn
Pursuant to the Requirements of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, the public is hereby notified that the
Kenesaw Public Schools, whose official address is 110 N. Fifth Ave, Kenesaw, Nebraska, has been approved for funding under Title I
NCLB, for the express purpose of serving students with special needs in the areas of mathematics and reading/language arts to help
insure that all children acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Mr. Robby Thompson, whose
official title is Superintendent, has been authorized by the Board of Education to serve as its representative for all matters concerning
Title I NCLB for the 2014-‐2015 school year.
The public is further notified that a council composed of parents, teachers, and interested citizens may be established for the pur-‐
pose of advising the school on matter relating to the Title I program. Under the regulations the school must host an annual meeting
open to all parents of eligible students.
Persons interested in any aspect of the Title I NCLB program including but not limited to the application and budget, evaluation
procedures, the needs assessment, prior applications, budgets and complaint procedures, or other information and data concerning
Title I which is not subject to the Family Rights and Privacy Act are requested to contact the Office of the Superintendent, Kenesaw
Public Schools, Kenesaw, Nebraska.
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Kenesaw Football Team starts off the year strong with 2-‐1 record
By Danielle Katzberg
The Kenesaw Football Team has started the season off strong with a 2-‐1
record. The team began their season with a 52-‐26 loss against Exeter-‐
Milligan, but proceeded to win the following weeks against Lawrence-‐
Nelson (62-‐22) and Overton (57-‐20). When asked what the team has
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have been working on execution on both sides of the ball and being phys-‐
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guard and defensive tackle, thinks the line is performing well but wishes
they had a little more depth in case of injuries. Some common goals
among the players and coaches are to do well every week, win districts,
and make it deep into the playoffs.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Kenesaw offense is averaging 48
points and 430 yards rushing per game. Austin and Preston Schnitzler
lead the team in rushing yards, with Austin rushing for 555 total yards
(185 per game) and Preston rushing for 495 (165 per game). Senior Wyatt
Woodman leads the team in receiving, averaging 21 yards per game. De-‐
fensively, Preston Schnitzler also leads the team in total tackles with 38
(11 per game), with Zach Edwards close behind with 28 (9 per game).
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great school. We have great facilities and thanks to all the people that
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Homecoming.
Lady Blue Devils work to improve their game
By Austin Schnitzler
The Lady Blue Devils have had a rough start with four wins and eight losses, but Mr. Kroos is confident
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where we are weak right now-‐-‐ the hitter position. If we can incorporate [hitting] and get the rest of it roll-‐
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Senior Bailey Streff currently leads the team in kills with 67 total (2.4 per set), with junior Staci Weavers in
second with 46 (1.6 per set). Weavers and Streff also lead the team in ace serves with 18 and 17, respectively
and blocks (Streff with 18 and Weavers with 16). Senior Danielle Katzberg
leads the team in digs with 121 (11 per match) and receiving with 200 recep-‐
tions (18.2 per match) . Senior Brenna Schneider leads the team in assists with
170 (6.1 per match).
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Katzberg. Noemi Aime, Kelsey Jaeschke, Brielle Schneider, Staci Weavers,
and Rose Wehrman make up the juniors. Madison Bittfield, Dariana Burr,
Brianna Ditsworth, Hayley Fitzgerald, Alexis Fulton, Malena Goldenstein,
and Kendra Nunn are the sophomores. Whitney Hansen, Jessica Kuehn, Jessi-‐
ca Ramsey, Kaedra Schleeman, Teya Sidders, and Victoria Wehrman are the
freshmen on the team.
Above: Junior Staci Weavers serves the ball
Below: The team huddles.
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Junior High Football Team continues dominance
By Courtney Kuehn
Volume VIII, Issue 2
Junior High Girls work to
improve fundamentals
By Jordan Dassinger
The Kenesaw Jr. High Football Team has kicked off the 2014
season with a record of 2-‐0. Their first game was on September
15, and they beat Heartland Lutheran 62-‐12. On September 22,
they played Shelton and also beat them 46-‐6. Coach Jack Einrem
said his goal is to go undefeated another year. The 8th graders
have set a standard for the rest of the team, but Coach Einrem
continues to see improvement with everyone. In regard to any
improvements that the team needs to work on, he mentioned that
tackling was not as good as he would like, and he would like to
see this element improve. When asked about the strengths of the
team, Coach Einrem said, without a doubt, it was his offensive
line, which has a great push on the line of scrimmage every play.
Their next game is scheduled for September 29 at home against
Wilcox-‐Hildreth.
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Team, coached by Bonnie Engel-‐
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after three games the team has
shown major improvement. Their
first game was played against Christ
Lutheran on September 8th; the A
team lost in three sets (12-‐25, 25-‐23,
9-‐15) and the B team lost in one set
(16-‐25). They then traveled to Law-‐
rence-‐Nelson on September 15th where both A and B teams lost in
two sets (8-‐25, 15-‐25) and (8-‐25,14-‐25). The girls played Gibbon
at home on September 18th. The B team lost two close sets; (22-‐
25, 23-‐25), but the A team came out on top; (25-‐13,26-‐24). Learn-‐
ing the basics and being able bump, set, spike, and serve with cor-‐
rect form is a major goal the team would like to accomplish before
the end of the season. Not only are the girls working on funda-‐
mentals-‐-‐learning to talk and move on the court-‐-‐ but they are
also learning to play as a team, and then the fun and scoring will
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graders, Hannah Schnitzler and Ashley Uden. The 7th graders
include: Stefanie Anderson, Lacy DePaulis, Hope Dornhoff, Jenna
Jaeschke, Rudee Jensen, Katie Long, Paige Morrow, Payton Mor-‐
row, Shayla Schnase, Tabitha Sidders, Sydney Weiler, and
Savannah Williams.
Cross Country Team sees early success
at both middle and high school levels
By Kelsey Jaeschke
When asked who will be the leaders of his team this season Coach Tom Budnick
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es fairly well and can shed some insight on how to run the course. I can answer
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swered when asked how he plans to lead the team. Total there is eight boys and
two girls out this season. Team members include: seniors, Kory Heier, Micah Mag-‐
nuson, and Chance McKimmey; juniors, Chris Bures and Katelynn Staton; sopho-‐
mores Taylor Riemersma, Adam Thomas; freshmen, Ethan Stade, Ty McKimmey,
and Lacy Gamble. So far this season, the team has traveled to Gibbon with one
medalist that day, Kory Heier placing 14th, and Loup City with two medalists,
Kory Heier third and Micah Magnuson fourth. At the Ravena meet, Heier placed
11th and Magnuson placed 19th. The team goals are to win the TVC meet for the
fourth consecutive year, but in order for that to happen, we need to develop our
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be the biggest challenge they have four or five good runners, but I feel our first 2
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for some members of the team due to illness, injury, ineligibility, and inexperi-‐
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Two middle school students are also participating in cross country this year. 8th
grader, Noah Belz and 7th grader, Caitlin Tibbs have had very successful seasons
thus far. At the Gibbon meet, Tibbs finished 15th and at Ravena, she placed 11th.
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a 12th place finish at Ravena.
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