Eagle Kids are Back to School!
The realization of school hit during the first Open Houses Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and the last one on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Then with their backpacks bulging with new supplies and facing the heat of last week they waited for busses, walked to school or rode with anticipation to be dropped off. School is now in session. Please keep this in mind as you see groups of kids waiting for busses or walking home.
Parking AGAIN......... Really??
School has been in session for less than a week and parking is a problem already.
Monday: I pulled up to let my daughter out and figured out after a few minutes that the van I was behind had no one in it! Needless to say I and the two cars behind me had to try and back out of the loop while other cars were pulling up to let their children off. NOT a safe situation!
Tuesday: Since the time school starts was moved up more parents are dropping off while buses are still there. I pulled up behind the buses as they were getting ready to leave. The car behind me decided to go around me and pulled in between two buses who then had to WAIT for that car to let their child out and move out of the way!
Both Days: in the afternoon I watch car after car pass children waiting on the curb to cross over to their parents. No one stopped! I couldn't believe that not one parent would stop and let the kids cross. Thank goodness no one stepped of the curb.
Its common sense and common curtsey! It's sad but seems to be true that we need to have an adult coordinate parking. Talking with the principal at the middle school I don't understand why things are so difficult at Eagle Elementary. He takes the time when school starts to make sure that the parking instructions are clear and understood by all. He stays outside by the loop in the morning to make sure that people are just dropping off and NOT parking so the flow of traffic is uninterrupted. He then goes out in the afternoon because just like our loop, there is no parking allowed after school. Parents must park in the lot. Cones are set up to block cars from entering the loop. He is a visible influence during the first of the year and then periodically throughout the year. I hope that Eagle Elementary is able to take notes and adopt some of the practices. As I have stated for some time. The parking situation at the school is dangerous. It needs to be addressed before something tragic happens.
What's new at Eagle Elementary?
School starts at 8:10! Tardy bell will ring at 8:15.
Four new staff! Please welcome Jen Collins, Stephanie Foreman, Jamie Hestermann and Jami Motz! They are a welcome addition to an already fabulous staff!
New procedure for the beginning of school. Dottie Heusman, Eagle Elementary school principal, has requested that the children go directly to their classroom's line in front of the school instead of playing on the playground before school starts. Being a mom I don't understand this new procedure. Sit on a bus, for some almost an hour and then go stand or sit on a chalk line and wait to go into the school and sit at a desk. How can you ask kids to stand or sit in line for 15 + minutes then go in and sit down in a class room and pay attention? Kids are in a structured environment 7 hours a day. They need this playground time to be creative, expressive and just let loose! If you would like more information on why free child play is so important please read the clinical study by the American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/pressroom/playfinal.pdf.
Eagle is looking to begin the before school programs that were in place last year as well as expanding some new ones. Look for more information on the Fitness Club, Walking Club and Reading Club.
August 24th is the Kick Off date for the Fall Club's Choice Fundraiser!
There will be No School on September 6th or 20th.
September 15th is Picture Day! Smile!
Eagle PTE First Meeting of 2010/2011 School Year!
As many of you have been reading over the summer a lot has been going on with the Eagle Elementary PTE. They are very excited about moving forward in obtaining a 501c3 status which will allow them more opportunities to fund raise for the school! We have a fun year ahead of us and are looking forward to the new changes. There is a lot of work ahead and they need the help of ALL the parents. Please plan on attending the next Eagle Elementary PTE meeting scheduled for August 24, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Library. As always, there will be free babysitting provided!
Eagle Fire and Rescue Pancake Feed
Eagle Fire and Rescue held a pancake feed fundraiser last Saturday, August 14, 2010. They served pancakes, sausage, eggs and juice. It was a fun time seeing the firehouse, eating great food and visiting with friends and neighbors! The Fire and Rescue team also held a fire safety day at Eagle Raceways that afternoon and were honored that night at the races for all they do. Thank You to all the men and women who serve on our Fire and Rescue Team! You do so much and are very appreciated!
WHERE: Across from the Barrier-Free Playground
Antelope Park (near 30th & A) in Lincoln, NE
WHEN: Registration and Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m.
Walk started at 9:30 a.m.
WHO: This is a family event, so strollers and wagons are welcome.
No pets, bikes, or roller blades are allowed.
The link to make $ pledges to TEAM BUBBA. https://www.
NEW BUSINESS OPENING IN EAGLE DATE CHANGE
Opening September 8th!
Inspire Nail Studio
500 S. 4th St.(lower level, rear entrance)
phone:402-560-0417
Hours: tuesday-saturday 9am-6pm
(evening appointments available)
Prices:
Spa Manicure-$15 Spa Pedicure-$18
Full Set Acrylics-$25
Fill-$15
Pariffin Dip-$5
Nail Art-$2-$5 per nail
Gift Certificates available!
Call and make an appointment today!
Jenn's Place
Has New Fall Hours!
NOW OPEN
Mondays and Wednesdays
Mondays 11:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00pm- 9:00pm
402-781-2114
Call and get your order to go!
Attention Eagle Residents!
The recycling trailer will be in Eagle on the following dates:
July 26-29
August 30-Sept 3
Sept 27-Oct 1
Oct 18-22
Nov 8 - 12
Dec 6-10
Dec 20-24
Have You Thought About Being An Innkeeper?
By
Harriet Gould, Innkeeper, Pine Crest Farms B&B
Valparaiso, NE
Think about the possibilities…do you like people? Do you like to entertain? Do you have extra space in your home to share with travelers? Do you like to cook? If your answer to these questions is “yes”, perhaps becoming an innkeeper at your own bed and breakfast is something you should think about. There are many advantages to innkeeping, but like any other business, there are disadvantages too. Would you like to find out more about innkeeping in Nebraska?
To help you investigate these questions and more, the Nebraska Association of Bed and Breakfast (NABB) is hosting a workshop on Monday, October 11, 2010. The Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop (AIW) will be held in Lincoln, NE, on the Fallbrook Campus of Concordia University. Two veteran innkeepers, Jeanna Stavas, owner of Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast in Nebraska City and Harriet Gould, who owns Pine Crest Farms B&B in Valparaiso, NE, will host this workshop. Jeanna currently serves as the President of NABB and has been in the B&B business for 5 years. Harriet is a retired educator having served over 40 years in education as teacher, principal, curriculum director, coach and adjunct professor. She shares her innkeeping responsibilities with her husband and brother-in-law. She has been an innkeeper for over 12 years.
Nebraska’s bed and breakfasts are each unique and different. Whispering Pines property is over 100 years old while the owners built Pine Crest Farms property as their residence in the early 1970s. Some B&B’s are located in cities while others are in very rural settings. Amenities vary widely from inn to inn too. Lincoln’s Atwood House is a stately Georgian colonial that has Jacuzzi tubs and luxurious bathrooms while Whispering Pines has an outdoor hot tub and Pine Crest Farms has a spacious outdoor swimming pool. Burchell’s White Hill Farmhouse Inn in Minden has a restaurant on the property as well as a gift shop. Traditions B&B in Columbus has an award-winning restaurant attached to the B&B while The Hanlon House in Scottsbluff hosts many cultural events at the B&B. KrazyWoman Orchard B&B in Scribner is an updated 1900s era farmhouse surrounded by pine, hazelnut, pecan trees and country views. Other inns have none of these amenities but offer the traveler a quiet night’s rest in a unique setting. There are many, many options available when you begin to think about creating your B&B. Check out the NABB website to explore the many approved and inspected inns that are members of the state’s B&B association, offering a quality standard for the B&B industry.
Consider attending the Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop on October 11 in Lincoln. Attendees must register in advance for this workshop. Complete details about this workshop and the NABB Fall Conference are located on the NABB website : http://www.nebraskabb.com
Again, think about the possibilities…being your own boss, cooking breakfast for your guests, meeting people from around the globe, being an ambassador for Nebraska tourism, running your business out of your home, and creating “a night to remember and days to tell your friends about” for your many guests.
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The Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation is a non-profit organization funded by contributions from AAA, its members, and generous supporters who believe in its mission. The Foundation's goals include supporting tourism efforts across Nebraska which enhance economic development and provide visitors with a greater ability to enjoy our state's natural wonders and man-made treasurers.
If you have a special need in your community that deserves consideration, please submit your request to: Rose White, Executive Director, CMC Foundation, P.O. Box 3985, Omaha, NE 68103. Matching grants are available for 2010 and 2011 projects.
For more information about the Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation visit www.cornhuskerfoundation.org.
A Sightreading Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in picturesque Avoca, Nebraska. This will be a wonderful opportunity to play with other music students, and sightread music that you've never seen before, and don't have to ever see again. During the workshop, musicians will be discussing how to negotiate new compositions with minimum stress, and maximum music. The beauty of this workshop is that all you have to do is show up. There is no preparation necessary, although pre-registration is required, and there is a $20.00 fee. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com.
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