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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Principal’s Corner ....... .2
Weather Closings ........ .3
Guidance Counselor .... .4
Speech ........................ .6
Student Achievements..8
A Club Bracket………......8
Winter Concert ............ 9
Calendar ...................... 10
Lunch Menu …………….11
• School Resumes
- January 4th
• “A” Club Tournament
- Jan 2nd & 8th
• MAPs testing for
Elementary -
Jan 11 - 15
• Spring Lifetouch
Picture Day
- Jan 14th
• MAPs testing for
High School -
Jan 18 - 22
• L & C Honor Band
- Jan 23
• Elementary AIMs
Web Testing
- Jan 28
• L & C Conference BB
- begins Jan 29th
January 2016 Edition
THE EAGLE
NEWSLETTER
www.allenschools.org
SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Allen Community for the fantastic first semester to the school year. I could not be happier with the students, staff, and our community here at Allen.
We have a wonderful school and we have some great people who are working hard at trying to prepare our young students for the opportunities that they will experience in their lifetime. I wish everybody a Happy Holiday Season, safe travels to everyone, and we look forward to seeing you all back at school in January.
Just a few reminders on some important dates as we return to school in January. We will be returning from school break on January 4th. During the week of January 11th the elementary students will be taking the MAPs tests and during the week of January 18th the 7 - 10th graders will be taking the MAPs tests. AIMs Web testing will be held on Jan 28th. On February 1st we will be holding an all-day staff in-service and there will be no school for students.
This time of year brings not only cold weather but also sickness. If your child is sick please keep them home so they can recover and not infect other stu-dents. It is good practice to make sure kids are fever free for 24 hours before their return to school. Over the holiday break our custodians will be wiping everything that students may have touched with anti-bacterial wipes in the hopes of killing any germs that may be lingering from the illnesses that has been hitting our school. If your child is questionable when it comes to their health please keep them home until whatever is ailing them has passed.
Once again I would like to wish everyone a very happy and blessed holiday season.
Mike Pattee, Superintendent
ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
** Note games change up for the
January 8th basketball
games vs Ponca.
JV Boys play first - then girls JV
Boys Varsity plays first then Girls Varsity
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you had an enjoya-
ble Christmas break! The holidays are a wonderful time for families to spend time
with one another and make memories.
January can be a great time for reflecting back over the past year, as well as
looking ahead to the new one. I would like to encourage parents and students to dis-
cuss how school has been going, and make some goals for the new semester. Our
first day back will be Monday, January 4th, and students will be making a clean start
in terms of grades. This is an excellent time to make sure they begin well! Perhaps
they need to meet with a teacher and make a plan to improve their classroom perfor-
mance. Late or missing homework can be a huge deterrent to success—now is the
time to make sure our students stay on top of their work and do not get behind. Here
at school, we will continue to keep parents updated by mail when a student has low
grades, and we will be encouraging students to seek after-school help when needed.
Better communication between school and home can often help solve academic
problems when they arise. By working together, hopefully everyone will have a
successful second semester, both in and out of the classroom.
We are now in the middle of our winter activity schedule, and we have stu-
dents who are busy with basketball, wrestling, quiz bowl, speech, band, jazz band,
and choir. They are all working hard and we should be proud of the positive way in
which they represent our school! There are a few honors that did not make it in time
for the last newsletter:
Class D All Area Volleyball: 2nd Team: Gabby Sullivan,
Honorable Mention: Lexi Oswald
All State Volleyball: 2nd Team: Gabby Sullivan, Honorable Mention: Lexi Oswald
Lewis and Clark Quiz Bowl at WSC:
Varsity: Garrett Brentlinger, Amber Krakau, Austin Roth, Cody Thomas
JV: (3rd of 17 teams) Jarod Lund, Katie Bathke, Kiara Monteith, Isaac Verzani,
Levi Woodward
District LSE Results: Natural Resources Speaking – Katie Bathke, Blue Ribbon
One Act: Conference Runner Up - Outstanding Actor: Lexi Oswald
District 3rd Place - Outstanding Actors: Bailey Boyle, Alexis Hoesing, Brook
Kneifl, Chris Madsen, Lexi Oswald
8th place in Nationals: Levi Woodward competed in the FFA
Agriscience Fair in the area of Power, Structural and
Technical Systems.
As always, we thank you for your sup-
port and encouragement!
Lana Oswald, 7-12 Principal
Non-Discrimination
Policy
It is the policy of the
Allen Consolidated
Schools not to
discriminate on the
basis of sex, handicap,
age, race, religion,
marital status, or
national or ethnic origin
in its educational
programs, administered
programs, and all the
related publications.
It is the policy of the
Allen Consolidated
Schools not to
discriminate on the
basis of sex in its
educational programs,
activities, or
employment policies
as required by Title IX
of the Educational
Amendments.
Inquiries regarding
compliance with
Title IX may be
directed to:
Mr. Michael Pattee,
Superintendent,
Allen Consolidated
Schools,
(402) 635-2484,
or to:
The Director of the
Office of Civil Rights,
Department of
Education,
Washington D.C.
Special
Education
Allen Consolidated
Schools ensures that
a free appropriate
public education is
available to all
children with
disabilities from
birth through the
high school year in
which the student
reaches 21 years of
age, including
children who have
been suspended or
expelled from
school.
Allen Consolidated
Schools requests
your help in locating
handicapped
children. The school
implements the
Federal Handi-
capped Children’s
Act (PL 94-142) and
Nebraska Statute
which guarantees a
free appropriate
education program
for all children be-
tween birth and 21
years of age.
If you have students
or know of any
young person who
meets criteria please
contact the Superin-
tendent's Office.
Unpredictable weather can hit at any time.
Delays, early out and closings can be found on all the
Sioux City TV and radio stations. Updates will
continue to be sent out by ADT and the new push
notification process.
With winter weather arriving, your child needs to bring
snow pants, a heavy coat, boots, hat, and gloves every
day for recess during the winter months (per the stu-
dent handbook). The teacher on recess duty those days
will decide which clothing items are needed in order to
safely enjoy the recess time. If winter attire is needed
and your child does not have the proper clothing, they
will not be able to play and will be required to stand in
an area designated by the teacher on duty. Please send
your child with the proper items ASAP. They can be
kept at school for your convenience. Please contact
your child’s teacher with any questions.
The annual staff will be selling the 2015-16 yearbook starting January 14, 2016 and running
through February 15, 2016
Cost of this years yearbook will be $30 with a name and $25 without a name.
You can contact one of the annual staff members or the school at 635-2484 if you would like to
purchase one.
Annual staff members to contact are:
Alexis Hoesing-Sachau, Mariah Keiser, Lexi Oswald, Kaylen Smith, Kay Stapleton, or Gabby Sullivan.
Although we are a small town, it is surprising how many changes are made in just two years! The last calendar was printed in 2014 and many new names have been added while others deleted. Keep up with birth-days, anniversaries, business hours and meetings by purchasing a 2016 community calendar. The calendars are available at a cost of $10.00 at Countryside Gas and Grocery, Security Bank and the Village Office.
SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS --- --- ---
It’s time to start the It’s time to start the It’s time to start the
admissions process!!admissions process!!admissions process!!
Admissions and deadlines
will start hitting this fall.
Follow these steps to stay on
track:
⇒ Complete your college
visits and narrow your
choices to 3 –4 schools.
⇒ Contact your top
colleges NOW and ask
about deadlines and the
process for applying for
admission, college-based
scholarships and finan-
cial aid.
⇒ Apply to your top 3—4
colleges before the
deadline. Along with
your application, the col-
leges will require your
high school transcript,
class rank, GPA and
ACT/SAT score. They
may also request a list of
your extracurricular ac-
tivities, letters of recom-
mendation, an essay, and
an interview.
⇒ Update your
Activities Resume.
Since extracurricular
activities are an im-
portant part of the ad-
missions application,
keep them up-to-date by
using the Activities
Resume at Education-
Quest.org.
⇒ Contact your
admissions repre-
sentative periodically
to stay informed about
deadlines and campus
activities.
Attend a Financial Aid
Program and you may win a
$500 scholarship!!
Happy New Year! The first half of the school year seemed to fly by.
This is a very busy time for our students. Senior parents, please continue
supporting your child as they begin to make decisions about colleges and
don’t forget to continue your scholarship searches. Remind them to check
once a week in the guidance office for new scholarship opportunities.
The Juniors will be offered the John Baylor ACT test prep in Janu-
ary. This is a free service to our students and can greatly increase your
child’s ACT score. It will be offered during the school day and will rotate
among different class periods.
Complete the following tasks during January
Juniors & Seniors—complete these tasks in to stay on the path
to college:
∗ Register by January 8th for the February 6th ACT
∗ Attend a Financial Aid Program if one is being offered this month in
your area and apply for at $500 scholarship.
∗ Apply for scholarships. Visit free sites such as ScholarshipQuest at
My.EducationQuest.org.
∗ Meet with college representatives who visit your school
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation.
Kearney (308) 234-6310 or (800) 666-3721
Lincoln (402) 475-5222 or (800) 303-3745
Omaha (402) 391-4033 or (888) 357-6300
FROM THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE
If you’re a high school junior or senior— and if you attend an
EducationQuest Financial Aid Program [FAP] before
February 1, 2016—you’ll earn a chance to win one of three
$500 scholarships!!
EducationQuest is conducting FAPs across the state. If you attend,
you can register to win a $500 scholarship. Parents or guardians
who attend may register on their student’s behalf.
PENNIES FOR
PATIENTS (sponsored by the student council)
begins in February 2016.
NECC Career day for 9th Graders will be Monday, March 7th
January To-Do-List
If you are filing a
FAFSA for the first time
and want free
personal help, call
EducationQuest to make
an appointment.
Kearney 308-234-6310
or 800-666-3721
Lincoln 402-475-5222
or 800-303-3745
Omaha 402-391-4033
or 888-357-6300
Free FAFSA
Webinars will
help you prepare.
You and your parents
can learn about financial
aid and the FAFSA from
the comfort of your
home by participating in
an EducationQuest
FAFSA webinars
January 11, 2016
- 7:00 pm
February 21
– 7:00 pm
Some important test dates to re-
member :
*ACT for Juniors & Seniors:
• February 6, 2016 - register by Jan 8
• April 9, 2016 - register by Mar 4
• June 11, 2016 - register by May 6
To sign up for the ACT visit
www.actstudent.org
FROM THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE
Seniors . . . It’s time for FAFSA!!!
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application for state, federal and
college-specific financial aid. Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for need-based financial
aid, you should complete the FAFSA to qualify for low-interest student and parent loans.
Follow these steps to prepare for, and complete the FAFSA and the financial aid process:
⇒ Contact the college (s) you applied to and ask for their FAFSA priority filing
date (typically March 1 to April 1). Some types of financial aid are awarded first-come,
first-served, so submit the FAFSA before that date.
⇒ Complete your 2015 taxes early as the FAFSA requires current tax information.
⇒ Gather these student and parent items:
⇒ 2015 Federal income tax forms and, if applicable, Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)
⇒ 2015 W-2 Forms / Student driver’s license number / Social Security Numbers /
Birthdates / Dates parents were married, separated, divorced or widowed / Cur-
rent cash, savings and checking account balances.
⇒ Current investment values (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CD’s, etc.) excluding your
home and retirement accounts
⇒ Value of business (if more than 100 employees) / Value of investment farm (Do
not include the value of a family farm that you or your parents live on and oper-
ate. / 2015 child support (paid and/or received / 2015 Workers’ Compensation /
Other untaxed income in 2015 such as housing/food/living allowance for military
and clergy / Alien Registration Number for eligible non-citizens
⇒ Be prepared to answer the following FAFSA questions:
⇒ Did you or anyone in your household receive any of the following federal benefits?
⇒ Supplemental Security Income / Food Stamps / TANF / Free or Reduced Price
Lunch / WIC
⇒ Complete and file the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov before your college’s priority date.
⇒ Expect a Student Aid Report acknowledging that your form was processed.
⇒ Expect Financial Aid Award Notifications in the spring from the colleges you listed
on your FAFSA. The notifications will detail the financial aid assistance the colleges are
offering (could be a combination of scholarships, grants, work study and student loans)
⇒ Check out these free FAFSA tools and resources. Visit “FAFSA TOOLS” at https://
www.educationquest.org/resources/fafsa-tools where you’ll find:
⇒ College Funding Estimator - estimates your FAFSA results.
⇒ FAFS Checklist - provides a list of items you need to gather before you complete
the FAFSA
⇒ FAFSA Tutorial - explains each FAFSA question.
⇒ FAFSA Demo and IRS Data Retrieval videos - walk you through the FAFSA
process.
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Be a Volunteer!
Becoming a school
volunteer can be one of
the most rewarding
experiences in life.
Sharing a special talent,
reading a book to a
student, assisting the
school librarian, helping
to put up an interesting
bulletin board for the
classroom teacher, or
helping chaperone on a
field trip are all ways that
one can serve as a
school volunteer.
Volunteers are made up
of parents, grandparents,
business people, retirees,
high school students, and
other community
members. They can
volunteer on a regular
basis or on special
occasions. If you would
like to volunteer please
call the school at
635-2484.
Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
Annual notice provided
to parents/guardians and
eligible students of their
rights to inspect and
review educational
records, amend educa-
tion records, consent to
disclose personally iden-
tifiable information in
education records and
file a complaint with the
U.S. Department of
Education.
ONE ACT DEPARTMENT
The Allen Consolidated Schools One Act Department has been very busy as 18 students in
grades 9 – 12 have been working on the play An Evening of Culture, Faith County II:
The Saga Continues.
They performed for the Lewis Division of Conference on November 17th at Homer with the
One Act team earning Conference Runner-up Honors!! The Outstanding Actress Award went
to Lexi Oswald!
The team performed at District
Competition in Wausa on November
30th. They placed 3rd with Out-
standing Performer awarded to
Bailey Boyle, Brooke Kneifl,
Lexi Oswald, Alexis Hoesing-Sachau
and Chris Madsen.
Mr. Lacy and Mrs. Murphy.
Competitive Speech
We have 13 high school students involved in speech this year. Scripts have been or-dered and practices began right before the holiday break. Our season kicks off with the first meet in Wisner on January 16th and will stay busy through March. We will host a
showcase for the public on March 10th at the school.
Coaches this year include Marcy Roeber, Kami Murphy & Dakota Roberts.
Allen Speech Team 2016 Tentative ScheduleAllen Speech Team 2016 Tentative ScheduleAllen Speech Team 2016 Tentative ScheduleAllen Speech Team 2016 Tentative Schedule
Tournament Date
Wisner Practice Makes Perfekt Meet Saturday, January 16
Hartington Public Invitational Saturday, January 30
Winnebago Invite Monday, February 8
Wakefield Invitational Friday, February 12
Gator Gab-Fest Tournament VI @ Wisner Saturday, February 20
Conference Speech Contest @ Wakefield Saturday, February 27
(Participation will be determined by placings at previous meets. The team is limited to the top two in each event and one duet and one OID.)
Norfolk Panther Invite Saturday, March 5
Allen Speech Showcase @ 7pm Thursday, March 10
NSAA District D1-3 Speech Contest @ West Boyd Tuesday, March 15
(Participation will be determined by placings at previous meets. The team is limited to the top two in each event. Only the top three placings in each event will qualify for the state contest.)
NSAA State D1 Speech Contest @ UNK Thursday March 24
SENIOR PICTURES
Just a reminder, the school needs two colored
glossy billfold size portraits or a digital photo
copy of each senior. Please contact
Mrs. Roeber with
questions.
Keep up-to-date with up-
coming school
activities at:
www.allenschools.org
Ifthereisanyinterestina
DVDoftheperformances
listedbelowpleasecontact
MarleneLevineat
Orgotothelinksbelowto
watchtheperformances:
Madrigal–serving/program
https://youtu.bew_uooFchC3o
Madrigal–programonly
https://youtu.be/W4r-_XHZd-g
WinterConcert
Elementary
https://youtu.be/zLha9OBEBbY
WinterConcert5th-12thgrade
https://youtu.be/gLNAzx5-qbI
The Allen Chorus
presented a
Madrigal Dinner
The song, the laughter, the feast draw nigh
Post Holiday Junior Varsity Basketball January & February
Friday, Jan8 vs Ponca Girls JV – 4 QTS Boys JV – 2 QTS 4:00
Monday, Jan 11 @Randolph
Girls JV – 4 QTS Boys JV – 2 QTS 4:45
Tuesday, Jan19 @Wynot Girls JV – 2 QTS Boys JV – 2 QTS 4:00
Thursday, Jan 21 Wausa
Girls JV – 4 QTS Boys JV – 2 QTS 4:00
Thursday, Jan 28 @E-H Girls JV – 4 QTS Boys JV – 2 QTS 4:00
Tuesday, Feb 9 vs Winside
NO Girls JV Boys JV – 2 QTS 5:00 Junior Varsity Games AT Allen will start at 4:00 with a “rolling” time schedule. Varsity games may start earlier than 6:15. Please be advised of this possibility. Quarters may change based on injury, illness, academics, weather conditions, etc….
All - Area Volleyball Honors
Second Team - Gabby Sullivan
Honorable Mention - Lexi Oswald
All-State Volleyball - (Lincoln Journal Star)
Second Team - Gabby Sullivan
Honorable Mention - Bri Hingst,
Lexi Oswald
All-State Volleyball (Omaha World Herald)
Honorable Mention - Gabby Sullivan, Bri Hingst,
and Lexi Oswald
District LSE Results
Natural Resources Speaking -
Blue Ribbon - Katie Bathke
Agriscience Fair
Levi Woodward competed in the FFA Agriscience Fair in the area of Power, Structural and Technical Systems.
Levi ranked 8th in the nation!!
Winter Concert 2015Winter Concert 2015Winter Concert 2015
1st grade
Pre School
4th grade
3rd grade
Kindergarten
Pre K - 4th Grade
Featuring: Kiara Monteith
and Austin Roth (all state)
5th - 6th Chorus
7th - 8th Chorus
High School Chorus 5th - 6th - 7th Gr. Band
High School Band
2nd Grade
ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
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PO BOX 190
ALLEN, NE 68710-0190
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“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs
to the people who prepare for it today.. ~ Malcom X
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JANUARY 2016
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ALLEN, NE 68710
January 4th - School Resumes