December 2017

The Regal Eagle Brady Public School 112 East Popleton, Brady Nebraska

Wow! The school days are really flying by. Can you believe it's already December? Last month was a busy one with the Veterans Day celebration, Thanksgiving, Donuts with Dad, wrapping up both Jr. High Wrestling and High School Volleyball seasons, and then ending with all those days off! Whew! Now, with December, begins all basketball and the high school wrestling season, the Christmas concert, and gatherings for friends, family and co-workers. Not to mention: the food, gifts and all the social events we attend! This month will fly by too, however, do not forget to be safe, be kind, be giving and stop to enjoy everything going on around you. On behalf of Brady Public Schools, we wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Tis’ the Season The monthly school newsletter provides an opportunity for the district to send reminders to patrons, parents and students. The December Newsletter will be full of events from the Christmas Concert to the start of Winter Activities it is a busy time of year. It seems like just a short time has passed since we held our annual Meet and Greet marking the start of another school year. These events along with others like: Donuts with Dad; Veterans Day Program; Halloween Parade; Senior Citizen Dinner and the Eclipse viewing help establish a culture. Alongside that culture, traditions are built. I am reminded during Christmas of some of the family traditions that were passed down to me. One tradition is of my father who took a great deal of time, patience, and pride in wrapping gifts. Every crease folded perfectly with all the edges lining up forming beautiful ends for taping. I marvel to this day as I struggle so the underneath paper doesn’t show white on a box end of a poorly wrapped gift by my two hands. My father was a polio survivor who lost an entire arm just below the shoulder. Yet could wrap the neatest gift. What I wouldn’t give for one more gift and that would be to have my father in the present. My father passed away two years ago, suddenly of a massive brain aneurism. I am reminded of him daily in how I value the present. At Brady Public Schools we have a staff that spends a great deal of time, patience, and pride in working with our gifts our students. I encourage all who have read this far to enjoy the talents and skills of our students attend an upcoming event, walk the halls and experience first hand the gifts that our students have. Value the hard work and effort that goes into competitions and performances. Finally take a moment during this busy time, live in the present because one never knows what traditions and values can start today. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays – James McGown, Superintendent of Brady Public Schools

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Dec. 3 Mrs. Stephanee Wolf Dec. 8 Jesse Fletcher Dec. 10 Preslee Bartels Dec. 12 Olivia Viter Dec. 15 Josiah Munson Dec. 16 Jade Wolf Dec. 21 Cameron Sylvan Dec. 22 Darissa VanHolton Dec. 24 Olivia Gentry Dec. 30 Robin Davis & Aliyah Speck Dec. 31 Dalton Messersmith He shoots, he scores!!!

Testing out the basketball teams new Dr. Dish machine, it is a fully automatic and programmable shooting machine. This was purchased by the girls and boys basketball teams with fundraising money. It will be used for the Basketball teams to aid in practice.

Hand Hygiene and Health It is the time of year that various illnesses spread. Please review with your children (and practice yourself) correct hand washing procedures and emphasize the importance of doing so especially after using the washroom. If your children are sick, and especially when they exhibit any of the following symptoms: fever, stomach upset, vomiting and/or diarrhea they need to stay home and remain at home until they have been symptom free for a full 24 hours. Please ensure that your emergency contact information is up to date at the school office and that you have a plan in lace should your child(ren) need to be picked up from school if they are ill. Stay healthy!

The Brady Talon Booster Club Is asking for anyone who can, to please bring a dozen (or more) cookies (or bars) to the school social hour after the Christmas’s program Thursday, December 7th at 7PM. Cookies can be brought to the Commons Area prior to the program. Thank you!

Become a Booster! Talon Power Booster Club is a volunteer community group that raises funds for the school and student equipment, uniforms, trips and needs. Fundraisers sponsored by the Talon Power Booster Club are the youth volleyball and basketball tournaments and concessions that raise those funds. If you or someone you know would like to join please contact Ryan Stearns or Nikki Lovitt.

2017 Art Exhibition Artwork on Display and open to the public at the Community Center Wed. Dec 20th, 4-6PM and Private Presentations (close family and friends): Wed. Dec 20th, 6-7PM

WE ARE ON THE WEB Please visit the Brady Public schools website at http://www.bradyschools.org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BradyPublic

for news, information, and calendar updates.

WANTED:

substitute bus route drivers If you are interested or know someone that may be, please have them contact Ashley at the school office.

FROM THE OFFICE: To improve the efficacy of our office, we ask that if it is necessary to pick up your child before the end of the school day, or if you are changing your child’s normal dismissal routine, please ensure that you contact the school office prior to 1:30pm. Our office is extremely busy at the end of the day and for safety and security reasons, it is essential that any change in plan is communicated to the office and your child’s teacher well in advance. Please note that if someone other than the child’s parent or guardian wishes to pick up a child from school, we require authorization in writing or by phone from the custodial parent / guardian before we will release the child to that individual. Thank you for your cooperation. *********************************************************************************************

Cold Weather and Outdoor Play Time spent outdoors is an integral part of the school day. Children need fresh air and exercise and time spent outside affords students an opportunity to break free from the structure of the classroom. With the Nebraska weather, time spent outside could mean anything from applying sunscreen to donning extra mittens and a hat, depending on the season. In the winter, it’s important children come to school prepared for the cold. Boots, mittens or gloves and hats should be worn to school and it’s a good idea to provide extra mittens, socks, etc. in the event they are needed. As always, principals can use their judgment in determining whether or not students remain inside during recess given the weather conditions. However, the Public Health and Community Services Department recommends individuals stay indoors when the temperature drops below 29 degrees Fahrenheit without wind chill. ********************************************************************************************* *

Brady Community Santa Night December 11, 7PM at the Brady Community Center Christmas Centerpiece Decorating Contest, Cookie Decorating, Pictures with Santa, Live Piano music with Katie Bergen and Christmas Ornament decorating.

How to Kiss a Girl

by Wade Bradford was the play performed by this year’s Brady One Acts troupe. When a young man gets ready for his first date with his girl crush he decides to download audio advice to his smart phone, however, the date quickly spirals out of control as he tries to simultaneously follow dating tips from numerous centuries and personalities. Will he get to kiss the girl? Director Tonja Shaw and Asst. Director Jennifer Most have done an outstanding job with the cast and crew of 36 students and quite a few of them new to play performance. The first performance took place in Gothenburg with acting awards going to: TJ Roe, Logan Porter, Miguel Reese, Rene Assels and Best Actor ; Noah Jurjens and Best Supporting Actress; Rene Assels. The Cast and crew took fourth place at the conference play productions held in Brady on Nov. 21st this year with TJ Roe taking Best male acting award and Kyler Boo Horn and Thomas Most taking home Superior Acting awards. Districts were held on Nov. 27th in Holdrege with 8 schools performing. Brady placed 3rd and received acting awards were: Logan Porter, Macey Widick, Thomas Most, Emily Mann, TJ Roe, Rene Assels, Kalyssa Most, Noah Jurjens, Kyler Boo Horn, and Cassidy Mullen. A special shout out to this years crew for a job well done behind the scenes.

Brady Public School Proudly announces the Varsity meet schedules. This is Brady’s second year having a wrestling team. Coach Bobby Cahill and Asst. Coach Matt Gordon will guide our young wrestlers to VICTORY! Saturday, Dec 2, 2017 10:30AM Away vs. Mullen @ Mullen Friday, Dec 8, 2017 3:00PM Away vs. North Platte St. Pats @ North Platte St. Pats High School Friday, Dec 15, 2017 6:00PM Away vs. Sutherland, Morrill, @ Sutherland Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 TBD Away vs. Sutherland @ Sutherland High School Friday, Jan 5, 2018 1:00PM Away vs. Dundy County Stratton @ Dundy County High School Friday, Jan 12, 2018 TBD Away vs. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller SEM Friday, Jan 19, 2018 12:30PM Away vs. South Loup @Callaway High School Saturday, Jan 27, 2018 9:30AM Away vs. North Platte St. Pats North Platte St. Pats High School Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 6:00PM Maxwell, Mullen @ Brady High School Senior/Parents Night Friday, Feb 2, 2018 10:00AM Away vs. South Loup @Arnold High School MNAC Conference Tourney Friday, Feb 9/10, 2018 District Tournament TBD Away vs. TBA Thursday, Feb 15, 16, 17, 2018 State Tournament TBD Away vs. TBA Century Link Center (Omaha) WRESTLING RULES EXPLAINED By Phil Henning and The Predicament Wrestling Score Book How would you explain folk style wrestling rules to potential fans, parents, beginning wrestlers, or the media so they would easily understand? I believe all of us know many people who have become serious wrestling fans after they learned about our sport. That old adage “The More You Know, The More You Will Enjoy!” certainly applies here. If our sport is to continue to grow in popularity nationwide, we must do a better job of explaining it. This article is written from a referee’s point of view and will help people understand faster. The following definitions are compiled from many coaches and referees in our sport, and they are rule and rule interpretation correct.

Wrestling information continued: WRESTLING - A combative sport where one wrestler tries to physically control the opponent against their will without injuring them. PHYSICAL CONTROL - To get behind the opponent’s back and arms, force them down to the mat, turn them over onto their back, and pin them. To take the opponent directly from their feet to their back without getting behind them, and pin them. To counter the opponent’s moves to stay in the control position. MATCH OR BOUT - When two wrestlers wrestle each other. Both wrestlers must weigh within one weight class of each other. You win a match by pinning your opponent, by scoring more match points than your opponent, or by disqualification if your opponent breaks certain rules. A MATCH in high school consists of three two-minute periods. The first period begins in neutral position with both wrestlers on their feet and facing each other. The second period begins with one wrestler choosing top, bottom, neutral, or deferring choice until the third period. The third period begins with the other wrestler choosing top, bottom, or neutral position. POSITIONS - Most sports have two scoring positions - offense and defense. 1. Wrestling has three scoring positions - offense, defense, and neutral. 2. You can only be in one of these positions at a time. 3. You can only score in certain ways from each position. 4. Scoring match points is just improving from defense to neutral to offense to a pinning position, in that order. 5. When one wrestler is in the neutral position, the opponent must also be in the neutral position. 6. When one wrestler is in the offensive position, the opponent must be in the defensive position. Offensive Position –On top, in control, the best position. Neutral Position – On the feet, no control, the next best position. Defensive Position – On the bottom, being controlled. The worst position. Match Stopped – when a referee stops the match and puts the players to the center of the mat to start again. Stalemate – Another referee stopped match when neither wrestler can improve their position. Potentially Dangerous – When a Referee stops a match where one wrestler may get injured by a legal or illegal hold. Referee’s Position – A starting position in the middle of the mat with one wrestler defensive on their knees and the other on one side parallel line and hands hown oth the other side of the parallel line. For mare information on match points and other details you can go to https://www.iahsaa.org/wrestling/Folkstyle_Wrestling_Basics_Phil_Henning.pdf

In the event of an early dismissal or school closing due to weather please check the following social and news media. We try to get notices out prior to 7am. TV Stations KHGI-TV Kearney Channel 13 ABC KNOP-TV North Platte Channel 2 NBC KGIN-TV Grand Island Channel 11 CBS Radio Stations KBBN-FM 95.3 Broken Bow KELN-FM 97.1 North Platte KXPN-FM 103.5 North Platte KRVN – FM 93.1 Lexington Social Media Bradyschools.org - Brady school web site Brady_eagles: Instragram Brady Schools Official – Facebook page Brady Public Schools -BradySchools – Twitter Weatherthreat.com - Weather Threat ONE HOUR DELAY In the event of a ONE-HOUR delay, bus schedule and stop times would be moved exactly one hour from normally scheduled times. TWO HOUR DELAY In the event of a TWO-HOUR delay, bus schedule and stop times would be moved exactly one hour from normally scheduled times. Please make sure you check road and weather reports before driving to school if you have any apprehensions. Nebraska 511 is available on via web, phone and apps. If you feel that the road conditions or weather conditions are not suitable for your student to get to school safely then please contact the school office that your student is not coming to school.

I appreciate Zoe's consistent efforts in the classroom. She values learning and takes her job of being a student seriously. I can depend on Zoe to listen to and follow directions, complete her work in a timely manner, and follow school and classroom rules. She is considerate of her peers and teachers, treating others with respect. I am proud to recommend Zoe for Student of the Month. -Ms. Shaw

Darissa is new here this year and has succeeded in putting her best foot forward. She has never shied away from a challenge, rising to each one. With her positive attitude and willingness to help, Darissa is an amazing addition to our school and community. She is a leader in her class and I expect great things from her in the future. – Mrs. Dyas

Macey Widick is deserving of this award. She is an amazing all-around individual for Brady Public Schools. She has always maintained one of the highest GPAs in the school no matter what grade and has been involved in several activities which have put Brady on the map. She was a starter for the Volleyball team which earned District Runnerup as well as a lead in the school's One-Act performance. She has always maintained a high standard of responsibility in my classes, and she has made sure when she is gone from class all work is made up in a timely fashion. She is a great example for our younger students to follow – Mr. Brownawell

Was a great hit! Nov. 22nd dads were invited to come have coffee, juice And, of course, donuts with our students. We had over 30 dads come in that morning making it the best turn out yet for Donuts with Dad!

Due to unforeseen events the Dec. 4th & 5th menu will be switched around.

Did YOU Know?! • • • • • • • • •

Pteronophobia is the fear of being tickled by feathers. Human Saliva has a boiling point three times that of regular water. A librocubicularist is someone who reads in bed. If you Google ”Askew”, the content will tilt slightly to the right. (Yes, it will!) According to the FDA, the stickers on fruit are edible. Play-doh was first made in Cincinnati, OH, originally meant to be used as a wallpaper cleaner. Bubble wrap was originally designed to be used as a textured wallpaper. Adolf Flick, the inventor of the contact lens go the idea from popcorn kernels stuck in his teeth. In Japanese, there are at least 20 different ways to say “Sorry”.

Now, you know!