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WC "All Day, Every Day" Attendance Initiative and Winner of the Month
Way to go Dixon, FEBRUARY 2017,
Attendance Winner of the Month!!
A study shows that students who miss more school than their peers consistently score lower on standardized tests, regardless of their age, demographic group or where they live.Improving student attendance is an essential, cost-effective but often overlooked strategy for school improvement, closing achievement gaps and ensuring all our students are on-track to learn and succeed.
Capstone Learning Center A Success!
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Congratulations Jaden Roberts!!
Jaden Roberts placed 2nd in the 8th grade division in the state poster contest sponsored by the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition. The theme of the contest was "Picture Yourself Wealthy." Jaden is in the Business and Career Exploration class at the Area Technology Center.
Congratulations to Mary Kate and Paige Rakestraw!!!
So proud of our Farm to School Art Contest District Winners!! Paige Rakestraw won for the K-5th category and Mary Kate Rakestraw for the 6th-8th category. Their art will be submitted for the state competition in December. The art contest is sponsored annually by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
L to R: Val Knight, Food Services Director; Mary Kate, Paige; Dr. Yarbrough, Supt.
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Restraint and Seclusion Video Training
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UK Extension Office is 1WC!
Providence Food Bank is "1WC"!
"We Create Great Possibilities For Students"
Congratulations 2017 "1WC" Employees of the Year!!
Congratulations to Kathi Pride, WCMS Teacher, and Jill Simpson, Transportation Director, for being selected as Webster County's "1WC" Employees of the Year!! We appreciate you!!
Webster County Hosts Council of Councils April 10th, 2017
*2017-18 Online Registration
*Link2Learn 2017-18
*1WC StrongStarts (Early Childhood) Initiatives
*WC Innovative Learning Design Team (Wisconsin Site Visit)
Greg Bowles, interim DPP, shared information on the district's move to online registration for the 2017-18 school year as well as the district's re-application to KDE for approval to continue Link2Learn.
Kim Saalwaechter, Early Childhood Director, shared information on Webster County's StrongStarts Early Childhood Initiatives. The district has been recognized as an "Early Childhood Trendsetter."
Rhonda Callaway, Director of Secondary, provided insight on the goals of Webster County's Innovative Learning Design Team. The team recently traveled to Wisconsin to observe schools who have been recognized for their innovative personalized learning initiatives. Team members shared their observations.
Dr. Yarbrough, Superintendent, introduced the new "1WC 2030 World Class Vision" for Webster County Schools. All Council of Council participants were asked to weigh in and provide input on the skills needed for Webster County students to be "future ready."
Webster County Schools Named "Early Childhood Trendsetter District"
Webster County Schools earned "Early Childhood Trendsetter District" recognition at the Kentucky Kindergarten Readiness Conference sponsored by the Kentucky Governor's Early Childhood Council on March 10th in Lexington, KY. The Webster County Early Childhood Team participated n a "best practices panel" representing rural districts along with Fayette County representing urban districts. Webster County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Yarbrough commented, "Webster County Schools are making great strides in strengthening the educational opportunities for its earliest learners."
Webster County Board of Education Members Participate in State KSBA Conference, February 24-15, 2017
L to R: Venita Murphy, Mickey Dunbar, Tim McCormick, Peggy Grant, Dr. Yarbrough
All Webster County Board of Education Members attended the state Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) Conference in Louisville February 24-25, 2017. The Webster County Board of Education, representing rural districts, and the Fayette County Board of Education representing urban districts, were asked to present a session titled, "Collaboration: The Superhero of Early Care and Education," at the KSBA Conference. Dr. Rachel Yarbrough and Webster County Board Members, Venita Murphy, Tim McCormick and Mickey Dunbar as well as Peggy Grant, Audubon Area Head Start Director, participated in the session. The Superintendents were asked to discuss how they had collaborated with their Preschool Directors to leverage resources to benefit Early Care and Education in their districts. Board members were asked to address what made their district an "Early Care and Education Trendsetter" and to provide specific examples of how collaboration had benefited early care and education in their communities. The panel also addressed questions concerning what policy development could be implemented to improve early care and education, how board members and superintendents could empower their communities to advance readiness goals, and what advice they would give to a community who has not experienced the power of collaboration in the field of Early Care and Education.
Webster County Teachers Collaborate on Next Generation Science Standards on Professional Learning Day
February 13th was a "1WC" Professional Learning Day in Webster County. Teachers collaborated on Next Generation Science Standards Through Course Tasks. Some of their work included gathering data, collecting resources, developing rubrics and sharing progress.
Webster County Kids2College Receives Donation
Big thank you to Planters Bank who donated a $1,001 check to the Webster County Kids2College Scholarship Fund on January 30, 2017. Planters Bank employees raised the money during their annual Season of Giving campaign.
Dr. Y Hosts a Supt2Community Drug Free Community Focus Group
Dr. Yarbrough hosted a Supt2Drug Free Community Focus Group on January 26th, 2017 at the UK Extension Office. Community members and district administrators were asked for input around community contacts, data, strategies and support resources for a Drug Free Communities grant proposal. The DFC is a $625,000 five year federal grant focused on support for implementing drug free community strategies.
L to R: Dr.Y, Supt; Steve Henry, County Judge Executive; Dr. Amelia Wilson, Rep. James Comer's Office
Webster County Honors BOE Members
Webster County Board of Education members were honored at their January 23rd board meeting. Board members and guests were treated to a "light fare" buffet provided by the Webster County Food Service Department. Board members were presented with certificates of appreciation and recognized for their time and commitment to serve the students of Webster County. We appreciate you!!
L to R: Tim McCormick, BOE Member and Mickey Dunbar, BOE Vice Chair
Dr. Yarbrough Recognized as Finalist for Superintendent of the Year
WCHS Students Participate in Students Take the Lead Day
WCHS students participated in a Students Take the Lead Day on December 2, 2016. Students Take the Lead is a district initiative for students in all Webster County Schools. The purpose of this initiative is for students to collaborate with their teachers and co-plan a learning activity that puts "students in the lead" of their learning. This activity provides student choice for the type of learning activities as well as the manner in which they will present the content. This requires the students to think through the purpose, strategy, and process before beginning their work. It also requires them to do the planning for their learning that most teachers do for them, thus improving student engagement in the learning process. The district has designated two Students Take the Lead windows of time for the 2016-17 school year.
District Hosts Council of Councils Meeting with the Webster County Board of Education, October 17, 2016
The district hosted a Council of Councils meeting with the Webster County Board of Education on October 17th, 2016 at the Annex. Board members, SBDM Council members, district administrators and student and parent representatives from all Webster County Schools participated in the meeting. Dr. Yarbrough and district administrators presented district highlights, updates and next steps for improvement for Webster County Schools. The staff from each school, district leadership, transportation and food service developed CRUX7 statements prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Principals of each school presented their school's CRUX7 banner containing seven belief statements or guarantees as essentials to the work on behalf of student learning. Principals also shared a highlight of activities and/or programs that were "making a difference" for students in their schools. Dr. Yarbrough asked participants from each school to make a list of all the "Great" things going on as well as a list of "It Would be Greater if...". The participants at each school came to consensus on their prioritized lists and shared those with the group. The purpose of the Council of Councils is to provide an opportunity for students, parents, board members and leadership at the school and district levels to share and receive input on ways to improve Webster County Schools.
Wester County Schools' SchoolWay Replaces District's Former "Celly" Mobile Text Messaging System
The Webster County School District has contracted with SchoolWay (powered by Jostens) to provide mobile push messages on your Android or iPhone. This will replace the Celly text messaging program for district text message alerts/information that we used last year.
Please go to your Android or iPhone app store and download the free SchoolWay app. The SchoolWay app is a great way to stay informed about what is going on in your school community.
Please enter the following WayCode in the SchoolWay mobile app during registration to get Webster County Schools
WayCode: 4i56dk
We are excited about this new mode of communication as it offers many more options than Celly for distribution of communication.
For those who do not have a Smart Phone, you will be able to receive messages via e-mail. The district will also continue to use the "One Call" system for district alerts.
Congratulations Mr. Tanner, 2016 Kentucky Migrant Advocate of the Year!
Photo1 L to R: Cindy Sasser, Western Regional Migrant Director and Sherril Tanner
Webster County BOE Unveils District "CRUX7"
The Webster County Board of Education unveiled its District "CRUX7" at the board meeting on September 12, 2016. The "CRUX7" identifies seven core beliefs the Webster County leadership team agreed could be guaranteed as essentials to the work on behalf of student learning. The collaborative discussions on developing these "CRUX7" beliefs began in July 2016 at the district's annual administrative leadership retreat which included board members, district/school administrators and all division directors. Dr. Yarbrough facilitated this collaborative vision setting process in an effort to clearly define what is truly at the core or the heart (CRUX) of the work of all Webster County employees. Each school and department, including food service and transportation, also created a "CRUX7" that will be unveiled in the near future.
The following is the Webster County District "CRUX7":
We will:
1. Treat every individual with genuine, positive regard.
2. Commit to continuous learning and growing.
3. Create safe and supportive learning environments.
4. Ensure innovative, high quality learning opportunities.
5. Cultivate real world skills, connections and experiences.
6. Seek ways to diversify learning.
7. Work together as a team.
Webster County Schools FRYSC and Webster County ASAP Hosted Annual Community Volunteer and Mentor Luncheon September 13th, 2016
Webster County ASAP and Webster County Schools FRYSC hosted the annual community volunteer/mentor luncheon September 13th, 2016 at the UK Extension Office in Dixon. Dr. Rachel Yarbrough, Webster County Schools Superintendent, provided an overview of current initiatives for Webster County Schools and shared information about volunteer opportunities in the school system. Donna Bumpus, YES Youth Service Coordinator for WCMS and WCHS, provided an orientation of Webster County's Motivating Mentors Program as well as volunteer application information. Kristi Higdon, FRYSC Coordinator for Providence and Clay, encouraged participants to volunteer for Webster County Schools' Read2Succeed program. She also shared Born Learning Academy opportunities for parents of children aged 5 and under. Through a series of six free workshops, parents, families and caregivers learn about child development and how to spark learning opportunities during ordinary routines like bath times and grocery trips. Mickey Dunbar, BOE Member and Planters Bank Sebree Branch Manager, shared his positive experience serving as Read2Succeed mentor. Anyone interested in volunteering in WC schools should contact Donna Bumpus (270-639-0397), Kristi Higdon (270-639-3657) or Melissa Wolfe (270-639-0200)
The Webster County Board of Education Hosts KSBA Region 2 Fall Meeting
The Webster County Board of Education hosted the 2016 Region 2 Kentucky School Board Association Fall Regional Meeting in the Webster County Annex on September 6th, 2016. Board members and superintendents from all Region 2 districts were in attendance. Venita Murphy, Webster County Board Member, is serving as the KSBA Regional Chairperson. Dinner was served, and entertainment was provided by Hanna VanWinkle, WCHS student and Webster County's 2017 Distinguished Young Woman. The program focused on KSBA's efforts to "Reinvent and Reinvest in Member Services." The presentation of service awards as well as closing remarks were given by Mike Armstrong, KSBA's Executive Director.
Webster County Schools Selected to Participate in KY Innovation Lab Network
Webster County along with several other school districts have been invited to participate in the 2016-17 KY Innovation Lab Network. Our invitation from the Kentucky Department of Education to participate in KILN was the result of successful implementation of Webster County's Link2Learn days as well as other innovative strategies being implemented in the district on behalf of student learning. This network will afford Webster County educators the opportunity to access the nation's leading resources in the field of learning innovations with the ultimate goal being to ensure students graduate college and career ready. The network of school districts will focus on world class knowledge and skills, performance based learning, personalized learning, anytime/anywhere learning, student agency and comprehensive systems of support. It is exciting to witness the opportunities being afforded to Webster County Schools as a result of our willingness to create new and innovative strategies that meet the needs of today's learners! We are on the right track and others are taking notice of the work on behalf of student learning happening in Webster County.
Webster County Schools--"Keep on Rolling" Opening Day, August 8th, 2016!!
Dr. Yarbrough Installed as KASS President
Dr. Yarbrough was officially installed as the 2016-17 President of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents on July 20th, 2016 at the Kentucky Association of School Administrators annual KASA conference in Louisville, KY. She replaces outgoing President, Henry Webb, Floyd County Superintendent.
Webster County Work Ready Luncheon 07/20/16
Webster County Schools' Leadership Team Looks Forward to "Learner Focused" School Year
All Webster County administrators, directors and instructional coaches participated in a leadership retreat that was held at the Toyota Plant in Princeton, Indiana on July 8th. The team read the book, "The Toyota Way," and followed this with a retreat at the Toyota Plant. The team took a tour of the plant and plant representatives spoke to the team about "the Toyota Way" which is based on the principles of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Dr. Yarbrough led the leadership team in discussions around her vision for the district for the upcoming school year. "We are going to make a shift in this district to focus on the leaner. We have done a good job aligning our curriculum and providing instructional supports for our teachers the past two years. It is now time to shift our focus to the learner. We will design lessons that focus on the engagement of all learners, and students and teachers will be collaborative partners in their learning. Additionally, our district will have two "Students Take the Lead" days in our calendar this school year."
The leadership team met with the Webster County Board of Education on July 11th to develop the district's commitment to create high quality learning experiences for students. The district developed a draft "CRUX 7" set of guiding principles that will provide the foundation of our district's commitment to learner-focused schools. The first two beliefs that will be universal throughout the district are:
2016 Leadership Retreat July 8th & 11th
Dr. Y Selected to Serve on Commissioner's Accountability Steering Committee
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Yarbrough for being selected to serve on the Kentucky Commissioner of Education's Accountability Steering Committee. The purpose of the committee is to advise Commissioner Pruitt on the development of a new education accountability system for Kentucky. Dr. Pruitt noted, "The steering committee will play a major role in what the new system will look like. The committee will consider input gathered to date as well as recommendations from several work groups. The goal is to design a system that will improve the education and readiness of ALL Kentucky students and to have one that is fair, reliable, valid and easier to understand than the current system."
Webster County Summer Migrant Camp Participants Attended "Beauty and the Beast" at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenessee.
Webster County Schools Receives $5,000 Grant
The Webster County School District has received a $5,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Education to participate in the Next Generation Leadership Network: Enhancing District Capacity for Highly Effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment instructional leadership capacity in the district.
Participating in the Next Generation Network is a welcome next step for Webster County Schools. Over the past two years, the district has made instructional adjustments for the sole purpose of building the capacity of leaders and teachers to collaborate, reflect, and solve problems. The Next Generation Network will provide an additional layer of support to better enable Webster County Schools to focus more intently on the specific instructional needs of the learner. Dr. Yarbrough added, "We look forward to a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education and our district to help us maximize teaching and learning experiences for all students in Webster County Schools."
Capstone Learning Center Celebrates Successful First Year
The WCHS 21st Century Capstone Learning Center hosted its first Annual Celebration Dinner on May 3rd, 2016. Capstone Coordinator, Rachel Heath, coordinated the event which honored Capstone students, parents and staff. The event celebrated the success of Capstone's first year and noted that over 400 WCHS students attended Capstone during the 2015-16 school year. Ms. Heath specifically recognized those WCHS students who were in attendance for 30+ days, 40+ days, 50+ days, 60+ days and 70+ days. Erin Harvey and Travis Coomer received the Highest Attendance Award. As a way to say "thank you," Capstone students prepared and served a meal to administrators, bus drivers, partners, volunteers, teachers and student tutors, support staff, food services workers and custodians. Capstone has a summer program planned and free breakfast and lunch will be served. Bus transportation is available at each of the elementary schools for pick up and drop off. For more information contact Rachel Heath at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 270-639-0179.
THANK YOU HAPPY FEET and COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS!!
Community members volunteered their time to assist with measuring students for Happy Feet on April 18th at Dixon Elementary and April 20th at Sebree Elementary. Thanks to Happy Feet, approximately 350 Webster County students (P-12th grades) will be receiving shoes when school starts back in August!
District Hosts Council of Councils Meeting with the Webster County Board of Education, April 11, 2016
The district hosted a Council of Councils meeting with the Webster County Board of Education on April 11th, 2016 at the Annex. Board members, SBDM Council members, and student and parent representatives from all Webster County Schools participated in the meeting. Dr. Yarbrough and district administrators presented district highlights, updates and next steps for improvement for Webster County Schools. Dr. Yarbrough asked participants from each school to make a list of all the "Great" things going on as well as a list of "It Would be Greater if...". The participants at each school came to consensus on their prioritized lists and shared those with the group. The purpose of the Council to Council is to provide an opportunity for students and leadership at the school and district levels to share and receive input on ways to improve Webster County Schools.
Congratulations Lori Corbin!!
Lori Corbin, WCHS Media Specialist, was recognized at the March 28th Webster County Board of Education Meeting for being one of 100 educators across the nation chosen as a 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator!! The PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators program is a year-long, free professional development program designed to foster and reward a community of highly engaged, tech-savvy K-12 educators who are using digital media and technology in classrooms. As a Local Digital Innovator Lori will have exclusive access to all affiliated virtual events and trainings and the potential to partner with PBS in-person at specific education events in our community. We are proud of Lori and appreciate all that she does for the students and staff at WCHS!!
Webster County Meets Commonwealth Commitment to College/Career Readiness Goal!
The Webster County Board Members and Superintendent, Dr. Rachel Yarbrough were presented with a certificate February 27th, 2016, at the Kentucky School Board Association Conference in recognition of the Webster County School District meeting the district's goal to increase college and career readiness of Webster County High School graduates by 50 percent between 2010 and 2015 as set out in the Commonwealth Commitment. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of Webster County Schools to ensure our students are receiving a top notch education and can experience success in their postsecondary endeavors.
"Webster County Schools Start From the Beginning"
Webster County Alpha Academies play a key role in shaping Webster County's early childhood education. A staff writer for the Kentucky School Board Associations's Kentucky School Advocate recently spent a day in Webster County to observe the district's Alpha Academies.
(Excerpt below from the Kentucky School Advocate, Madelynn Coldiron)
"We have reshaped what's going on with early childhood in Webster County schools," Superintendent Rachel Yarbrough said. "It's not just K-12 for us anymore. We are just as committed to what's happening in Alpha Academy as we are in what's happening in high school algebra."
To provide opportunities and accountable instruction so as to prepare students for productive careers and to foster practicable and responsible citizenship.
WC Teacher Leaders Meet with Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Webster County District Teacher Leaders met on December 9th 2015 with district administrators and Holly Bloodworth, 2014 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Ms. Bloodworth was an elementary teacher in Murray for 26 years before assuming a job with the Kentucky Department of Education. Ms. Bloodworth talked to district teacher leaders about teacher leadership development and National Board Certification.
Webster Teachers Participate in LDC Professional Learning
Webster County teachers participated in Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) Professional Learning facilitated by Audrey Harper, KDE Effectiveness Coach, Office of Next Generation Learners, on December 8th and 9th, 2015 at the Webster County Board Office.
Dr. Y Presents "The Crux"
In an attempt to capture the essence of the Webster County Schools leadership model, Dr. Yarbrough has developed "The Crux." The Crux describes the collaborative leadership model she has established in Webster County. At the heart of "The Crux" is Dr. Yarbrough's development of leaders and all individuals to perform at the highest level possible on behalf of student learning. Dr. Yarbrough was invited to present her leadership model at the Instructional Transformation Conference held at the Owensboro Convention Center on November 19th, 2015. School district representatives from across the state were in attendance. In keeping with her collaborative leadership style, Dr. Y took a team with her to Owensboro. Dr. Yarbrough presented The Crux and each team member presented their "take" on how this WC leadership model has impacted them. Team members included Georgiann McCord, Deputy Superintendent; Cyndi Boggs, WCMS Principal, and Aaron Harrell, WCHS Teacher/Asst. Principal.
Dr. Y Facilitates and Webster County Team Attends State's 1st School Readiness Summit
Dr. Yarbrough and Webster County Schools were invited to take a team to the first School Readiness Summit in Frankfort, KY on November 18th, 2015. Dr. Yarbrough who is currently serving on the Governor's Early Childhood Education Council was asked to facilitate the readiness summit along with Rick Hulefeld, Founder/Executive Director of Children, Inc. Twenty-five school districts from across the state were chosen to send teams to the summit. The purpose of Kentucky's School Readiness Summit is to help school districts, early learning providers and community organizations throughout the commonwealth make the vital connections and collaborations necessary for student success from birth through grade 3. The Webster County team members were Dr. Yarbrough, Superintendent; Kim Saalwaechter, Webster County Schools Early Childhood Director; Terri Lovan, Pre-School Teacher; Stephanie Brown, Webster County Early Childhood Council Representative; Peggy Grant, Audubon Area Executive Director. The teams were asked to develop a 30-60-90 day plan for their district to impact school readiness. The summit was sponsored by the Governor's Council on Early Childhood Education. Click Here.
L to R: Rick Hulefeld, Dr. Yarbrough, Governor Steve Beshear
Elementary Schools Supt2Kids Advisory Meetings
Webster County Schools Receive High-Progress District Recognition
The Webster County Board of Education was presented with an certificate from the Kentucky Department of Education in recognition of the progress made on the 2014-15 Unbridled Learning Assessment and Accountability System at the February 22nd BOE meeting. As a High-Progress District, Webster County was in the top 10 percent in improvement as compared to like districts. The certificate was signed by Stephen Pruitt, Commissioner of Education and Roger Marcum, Chairperson of the State Board of Education.
Help Save Capstone, WCHS 21st Century Learning Center
The proposed budget calls for eliminating funding for local afterschool and summer programs.
Reach out to House and Senate Appropriators to protect afterschool choices
Click on this link to contact your congressman/senator. If you fill in your home address and phone number, it will automatically send a form letter to McConnell, Comer and Paul.
Webster County Transportation Department is currently hiring:
We provide training to obtain CDL certification AND pay you for training upon CDL attainment!
For more information, contact Jill Simpson, Transportation Director, at 270-635-0602
Congratulations Dawn Forker!!
Congratulations Mrs. Forker, Sebree Elementary Principal, for being the first Webster County Principal to complete the National Institute for School Leadership certification! We are proud of you!!
Congratulations WC 2017 Retirees!!
Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement! You will be missed!
Tony Hook, Sharon Epley, Cathy Hudson, Cindy Collins
Not Pictured: Darlene Lanham, David Sizemore, Cheryle Wiggins and Patricia Wilkerson
WCMS Student, Seth Ranes, Serves as Legislative Page
Seth Ranes represented the WCMS Youth Service Center as a legislative page for Senator Dorsey Ridley at the Capitol in Frankfort on Feb. 15th, 2017. Seth attended legislative sessions where he observed House and Senate bills being amended and voted on.
Dr. Yarbrough, KASS President, presiding over Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Winter Conference Dec 4-7, 2016 in Lexington, KY.
Council of Council's Meeting 10/17/16
Webster County Apparel-Shop by School
Click Webster County Apparel-Shop by School to shop for Webster County and/or your school's custom apparel. Free shipping on all orders from September 19-28, 2016.
Everyone in the county is encouraged to wear maroon on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month to show support for Webster County Schools. Go 1WC!!
Congratulations Mary Kate and Paige Rakestraw!
Congratulations to Mary Kate and Paige Rakestraw, Farm to School Spirit Contest District Winners!!
6th through 12th grades were required to submit a video/silent movie showing "Farm to School Spirit" and 1st through 5th grades submitted drawings. Mary Kate won the middle/high division and Paige won the elementary division.
Congratulations BOE and Dixon Elementary!
Representatives from Harshaw Trane presented Webster County Board of Education with an ENERGY STAR award for Dixon Elementary on August 22, 2016 at the Board of Education Meeting. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.
Providence Teacher Selected to Serve on state Next Generation Science Assessment Development Team
Instructional Strategies Institute August 2-4, 2016
Dr. Y Interview on Revised State Accountability 07/25/16
Click HERE to watch Accountability Meeting Interview that was held in Frankfort on 07/25/16
Congratulations Rachel Wingo!
Rachel Wingo was recognized at the BOE meeting on May 23, 2016, for completion in Principal Certification in the Leading to Learn Program sponsored by the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative. Rachel participated in the Harvard Graduate School of Education's New and Aspiring School Leaders program in March, 2016. GRREC representatives presented her certification.
L to R: Rachel Wingo, Geavonda Stevenson & Ron Hurley, GRREC representatives
Congratulations Sebree Elementary--District Attendance Winner!!
Sebree Elementary was recognized for having the highest attendance percentage in the district for the past two years. Webster County Schools' attendance goal is 95%. Sebree Elementary had an attendance average of 95.83% in 2015 and 96.21% average in 2016. Additionally, Sebree Elementary was the monthly attendance winner for 18 of the past 20 school months. Dixon Elementary was a close second place. Providence Elementary showed the most improvement in attendance.
Dawn Forker, Principal, and Jami Busbey
Providence 5th Graders Attend Providence City Council Meeting and Shadow Council Members
Mrs. Cassie Ipock's fifth grade homeroom at Providence Elementary was invited to attend the meeting of the Providence City Council held on Monday, March 7th, 2016. After an instructional unit on local government in which the students polled classmates, and composed and delivered campaign speeches, the students who were elected to "office" shadowed their "counterparts" at the Council meeting. The students were very excited to work with the leaders of their city.
Emily McVay and Mayor, Eddie Gooch
Pictured below: Kaiya Clark and Debbie Austin, Webster County Circuit Clerk; Chase Hearrin and Carson Parker with Council Members, Tom Skinner, Keith Farrell and Shannon Cole Layton; and Zaron Rosales, Kandance Bellis, and Delta McVay with Council Members, Doug Hammers and Dolores Overby
KSBA Regional Meeting at WC
Congratulations Quiz Bowl Team on your first place win at WKU in Bowling Green!
Dr.Y is President-Elect of KASS
Dr. Yarbrough is the President-Elect of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents for the 2015-16 school year and will serve as President for the 2016-17 school year. Dr. Yarbrough addressed the superintendents from across the state on the final day of the he KASS Winter Conference held in Louisville, KY December 6th-8th, 2015.
"Destination Greatness" Proficient District Celebrations
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BECKER — Aitkin's Dan Klucas opened the season with two wins and one loss during three indoor dual matches Saturday.
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"We were on the courts for five days and a third of those they were covered with snow," said Aitkin head coach Joe Walz. "Plus, we were going up against three larger schools that all have indoor facilities. We looked strong, but not as grooved as the other teams. The scores were all close and many ended up in tiebreakers. Nobody got blown off the court."
Team scores
Foley 5, Aitkin 2
Becker 6, Aitkin 1
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No. 1: Alex Anderson 0-3
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No. 3: Klucas 2-0, Hughes 0-1
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No. 2: Raushel-Tyler Michaletz 0-2, Burke-Michaletz 0-1
No. 3: Ryan Anderson-Bryce Haugly 1-0, Chris Carlberg-Ryan Rosemore 1-0
Overall: A 0-3. Next: Aitkin hosts Princeton 4:30 p.m. April 12.


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Time off for emergencies: Employees have the right to unpaid time off for emergencies to do with their dependants. Dependants include spouses, civil partners, children, parents and those who rely on the employee for assistance or to make arrangements for the provision of care. However, all other emergency leave will be governed by the employer's internal policies or dealt with on an ad hoc basis.
Use of holiday entitlement: Employers and employees can decide together whether the employee will take the time off as holiday leave or whether the employee will make up the time lost, by working extended hours in the following week, etc.
If you work fewer hours than you are meant to as a result of a strike, can your employer cut your pay pro rata?
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|This is a discussion on Ashamed to Play Poker? within the online poker forums, in the General Poker section; I think for most of us, poker is a hobby or secondary form of income but do you ever feel ashamed to tell people you
Ashamed to Play Poker?
I think for most of us, poker is a hobby or secondary form of income but do you ever feel ashamed to tell people you play poker?
I think if you live alone, sitting in your pajamas everyday eating Cheetos and spending hours and hours online is easier to deal with. But what if you have a spouse? Kids? Live with family?
I've done speed dating and when the other person asks what I do for fun/hobbies, I feel a little weird saying online poker. I think some people feel poker/gambling is a vice.
That being said, I don't think it's that strange to tell people. I think that online poker may carry more of a 'stigma' with it than live poker. I'm not sure what that 'stigma' is for people, but it would definitely carry more connotations with it than if someone played poker with their buddies at their house a couple times a week.
Personally I like live poker better, it's just really hard to get people together regularly.
But I guess to answer your question in a word, "no" i'm not ashamed.
My family on the other hand is very weird about it. They are all about playing the lottery, scratch tickets and tossing money into slot machines in Vegas but me playing online poker is not okay.
OK, I have a couple of things to say, one is a derail, but is MO about the dating thing. And it is this:
You are who you are. Tell it up front, (unless you just want to get laid...lol).
I used to smoke a lot of pot - have not for a long time now, but that beside the point - and when I would date a girl I would almost inevitably smoke a big bowl at some point the first date. My reason was, since I smoked every day, I didnt want to fuk around with hiding anything I am what I am and I dont need the stress of sneaking around. I would say the same thing about poker and dating. If you do it for earning purposes, or if it is just a pastime that you love, you will need to be undisturbed at times in a game, and this needs to be clear. No sense in thinking "she'll come around" cause she wont. She is what she is. If shes cool with it, ok, if not - "Next!" When I met my now wife, I smoked the first date. She did not, but she smoked cigarettes, which I did not. She eventally quit, and wanted me to quit smoking - for health reasons - but she did not nag. Cause it was never a question of who I was. In for a penny, in for a pound.
On the other hand, my wife has a BIG problem with people knowing I play poker. She accepts it, although it was a rocky road at first. I spend a lot of time playing, but spend almost as much reading, watching vids, I keep charts of games and I replay them and make notes, its all real time consuming. I am a musician, and can make the time. But I have a family, and I need to balance all the factors in my life. We have a day every week just for us, we try to eat dinner as a family, and I take at least one day a week and dedicate it to my daughter, sometimes more. But I spend a lot of time with poker and music. The music is no problem, but she gets uptight when people find out I play online. I play a live game almost every week, and funnily enough that doesent bother her if people know. My dad thinks I am crazy, but hes a good guy and doesent give me grief. His wife has her oppinion, but she keeps it to herself......lol. My sister wants me to win the wsop so I can buy her a Porsche. (It will be something a bit more environmental, but hey.....lol)
I deal with it like this. People who I like and want to talk to about it, I do. But I dont talk to, say, parents at a PTA evening about online poker. Its bad enough being a musician.
But ashamed???? No way.
I have no problem telling people I play poker whatsoever. So many people do these days, but that's not why. I do what I do and anyone that has a problem with it can deal with it. I ride a Harley,drink, and chew tobacco. That's me. I've been a rebel for so long and waved my middle finger in the air, I guess it doesn't phase me when someone objects to anything I do. My wife has no problem with it as long as I'm not gambling away the rent money or neglecting her or my son. She sees it as something I do to relax. Lighten up on yourself and quit worrying about what other people think-it takes too much energy.
re: Poker & Ashamed to Play Poker?
But, yea, anyone who has a problem with who you are (I am) ...............................................
Fuk em.
Dont be wrong. Poker is different with other cards game. Poker have systematic to learn about. Blackjack have it too, but as far as I know only "counting cards" part, nothing else. Try to google, most professional stock trader in US prefer poker as their outside job activity. Why? Because there are lots of similarity between trading in the market and playing poker, for example, looking at graph (chart). My real world job also at stock market, so I can say this. There is no reason you need to be ashamed playing poker. Even people who took seriously playing roulette not feel ashamed.
Poker a secondary form of income for "most" of us?
I highly doubt that.
Much more accurate to say poker is another expense in the monthly
budget for most of us.
I'd hardly be ashamed if my hours sitting in front of a computer
playing online poker was a significant form of income. However you
choose to pay the bills is ok with me.
Would I be embarrassed to admit I sit for hours and swap dollars in $1 SNG's when I could be doing something productive?
It's a stupid waste of time that is borne of the thrill of the gamble. Nothing more.
Excellent question. To be honest, it's probably just because I'm lazy.
I have probably played enough to make a reasonable guess that in order to really make money playing poker (that means consistent profit over a very large sample) you have to a) be a very smart player (that includes being a smart gambler), b) play higher stakes, c) play alot of hands and d) have a good size bankroll.
(My guess is that there are relatively very, very few that pull this off)
I don't meet any of that criteria, so for me poker is just going to be
a cheap time killer, and in the end a serious waste of time.
If you are one of those that makes significant money playing online poker, congrats. You are, in my opinion, one of the few that does so relative to the number of people that play.
Again, I think the vast majority of players are, at best, generally swapping dollars at whatever stakes they are playing.
Poker is then simply a pastime. And while there is nothing wrong with that
if that is what you choose to do, to me it just seems like a waste of time.
re: Poker & Ashamed to Play Poker?
I hide nothing about poker from anyone. I don't hang out with DB's that pass judgment on me. As for any family members that don't like it, screw them too.
The same goes for me smoking pot. If ya don't like, go to another room then.
"You are what you think you are. You become what you think you are. What you think becomes reality."
No, in fact I am proud to be a poker player. I am proud to be in, even though a complete amateur and ten miles down the ladder, the same group as the group that helped Annie Duke kick Joan Rivers ass in charity fundraising on the celebrity apprentice. I am proud to be in the same group that are members of the "Bad beat on cancer" club. I am proud to be in the same group as those who participate in countless other charity events.
I think (but not sure) that I'm the first woman replying (apologies if that isn't the case). Here's my point of view:
Do you enjoy playing poker? Can you honestly say that you control it and it doesn't control you? And you know what this means: Living within your bankroll, not avoiding doing other things so that you can play (like eating, sleeping, showering, going to/looking for work), not getting on tilt so bad that you're angry for 3 days at the world.
If you answer yes to both of these questions, then there is nothing to be ashamed of. I realize the pressure of the speed dating/finding a girlfriend thing, but you want to find a person who accepts you for who you are and supports you doing what you enjoy. Otherwise you have to give up something you enjoy or you have to hide something from someone you're dating. Neither option very good. Don't get me wrong. All relationships are about compromises. So maybe you can't play for 5 hours every night instead of spending time with her. Like Fletch said, you have to make time for the people that are important in your life. But don't ever be ashamed or try to hide the things that make you, you.
No offense, but I'm not sure exactly how that quote applies to what I said.
I need a little clarification, if you will?
I guess I am frustrated with dating. I'm almost 26 and kind of figured by now I would have found that special person. I get stereotyped for not being husband material. I live a little bit on the wild side. I'm just as hesitant to tell a girl I smoke cigarettes.
If you tell yourself you don't meet that criteria you've already lost.
1. You are thinking you don't meet that criteria
2. Because you don't think you will ever meet that criteria, you never will
3. Therefore, that's your reality
Optimistic much?
re: Poker & Ashamed to Play Poker?
I'm a old punk rocker and still a rebel at heart. Even though I live in one of the most conservative counties in California, I almost wear poker as a badge of honor. I don't mind explaining to people that we don't consider it pure gambling in a broad sense and that poker isn't as easy as most people think.
However, I DO have an excellent dentist who is Mormon. So since I know that cards (let alone gambling) are against his religion, I do avoid the subject around him. Plus my hair stylist has a husband who was addicted to poker (the type who would blow his paycheck with poor BRM and not be able to pay their bills), so I avoid the subject with her also.
But to everyone else, I proudly talk about the subject.
Oh. The positive mental attitude thing.
I understand now.
In fact if someone asked me what is your ultimate goal in life I would say:
Check-raising stupid tourists and taking huge pots off of them. Stacks and towers of checks I can't even see over. Playing all-night, high-limit hold'em at the Taj, where the sand turns to gold."
and if someone asked me what would I do with my money I would point to this:
I don't want to sound like I'm being condescending, because I'm really, really not. But there are no rules about life. No magic age (26 is still young to me but if all your friends are involved in relationships and you're not--it feels bad), no magic rule about what "husband material" is. Some girls like the wild side!
I think often special people come along when you least expect them. If you have respect for the people you're with and are genuinely interested in what is happening in the life of the person you're with--special will come along. To be blunt, if you aren't a selfish ass and know how to treat people well, then be yourself. Aren't there any women in their 20s playing poker?
OK, slowly backing away from mother mode.
1.*** So? 26? Man, live it up. If you happen to find a woman you want to give up point #3 for, fine. Thinking you can force it will not help. It will come when it comes, and you can speed date all you want, but you will not be more or less ready just cause you think you should be. I found that "special person" 4 times already, and she became not so special after all. Except for the one I met when I was 36. I am 52 and we are still making it together, and, believe me, there is effort involved. The magical made-in-heaven- relationship ONLY happens in movies, sit coms and daily soaps, believe me. The real worl relationships are a day to day effort to keep. It doesent mean its not worth the effort, just saying that there MUST be effort if it is to last.
2.*** **** that. Stereotyped from who? Why does that matter to you? And maybe you are NOT yet "husband material". Its YOUR decision, and - seriously - **** what other people think. (Thats the point of this whole thread anyway isnt it?)
3*** If you do and want to, and you can believe that Iknow what living on the wild side means, and I did it a long time and LOVED it and had I not lived like this as long as I wanted to and tried to become "domesticated" before I WAS READY TO, it would never have worked. I was in relationships when I really wanted to live wild (I am a musician, and the stereotype musician who drinks, does drugs and gets the girls IS true lol) and me not wanting to be in relationships but trying to anyway was just an ongoing drug-alcohol-infested orgy that it was going to be anyway with the unpleasent side effect of me being basically not happy and my girl friend wanting to kill me. Why do that to your self and someone else? I finally just accepted how I was living and anyone willing to accept it could go along for the ride if they wanted to, but in the end I was totally honest about who I was and how I lived and my life was much simpler and more enjoyable, albeit maybe not so wholesome and healthy.
4. *** See my original answer. If you do, you do. Not saying from the get go means unnecessary stress later, if she is looking for a non smoker. Imagine she wants to date a black man. Judging from your avatar, you are white. You think you can hide that for long? I am a non smoker and, believe me, she will know that you smoke, and quickly. If you say you dont, your first building block is based on a lie, how is that supposed to wok out? IMO your attitude should be "I smoke. You dont like that? Then lets not waste each others time".
re: Poker & Ashamed to Play Poker?
I think it is better not to mention that you play poker. People don´t really understand, that poker is not gambling. It is investing ! But they will always think it´s addictive, it´s about cheating and maybe with guns at the table ;-)
In my experience its an absolute no go in dating with girls, they want guys with "normal" jobs, poker is a "crazy" thing for them ! But i love poker and it´s almost a science for me !
my girlfriend is really hoping i go broke at poker, she hates me play it. once, like 1 and a half year ago when she came at my place i was still in a MTT and i made her stay and watch me play, boy was that wrong because she didn't say anything that day, but she remembers it and she will point it out every time a little argument pops out like it matters to the argue
however, before i was playing poker i was playing world of warcraft, she hated that one too, so i gave up, started playing poker and now she hates this. i told her once i am going to go to the casino and she said she would break up with me if i ever went to a casino, i went anyway, she didn't break up with me
starting to look like whatever i do, besides giving her my full attention is not good ohhh these girls.
however, i am not ashamed to tell anyone that i play poker, and i play backgammon for money too, if they go like "why you playing a luck based game?" i go like: sit down, take my money and prove it it's a luck game or shut the hell up, no one did so far :P
I am very lucky in that my wife is completely supportive of my playing online poker. She likes the fact that I am spending the time at home, even if it is in front of the laptop. She believes that I can ultimately turn poker into a second source of income.
My total investment in poker since I started playing again has been two deposits of twenty dollars each (the last one over a year ago) some books and my Deuces cracked subscription. If you look at it as a hobby that's a cheap hobby. If you look at it as a potential side business thats a pretty small capital investment so the lady of my life is good with it.
As for my friends, most of them are more or less libertarians and believe grown ups should be able to do as they please with their money. Also, in my circle I'm kind of known as the resident games geek (chess, GO, backgammon etc) so poker doesn't shock them.
I will say that I don't go out of my way to bring it up at work. I have a management postion at a local business and I will admit that I don't want them to get the wrong idea about anything. I don't think that makes me ashamed just cautious. Besides, its not really my employer's business what I do in my off time.
I dont play that much so nobody has any real issue with but my brother can take it too far. He smokes loads of ganja and used to getntoo passionate about it, bad beats and suck outs used to make him explode. Fortunatley hes matured but in the heyday we were having fistfights because he took it too far.
Well, I have a full time job, a wife, and 3 young kids. I love online poker and play when I can. If I was single or retired I would probably play a LOT more than I do. Instead, I fit select games in where I can. You see things differently through your kids' eyes though. When my son came home from school and said that when the teacher asked the class what their Dads do when they get home from work, and he told them that I "go straight to the basement and play poker on the computer all night," I cut way back on my playing.
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I was out in the back country of Montana recently with my nine year old son, Max, and I re-learned a lesson about focus. Max has caught the photography bug from me and asked to use my camera to take a picture of a flower. He then asked me to take the same picture of the same flower to see how they compared. When we uploaded the pictures to the computer, the difference in focus became apparent. See pictures below. As you see, what we focused the camera's lens upon made all the difference. Max let the camera select the focus point (picture 1) while I used the manual focus to make sure the flower was in sharp focus (picture 2.) The result was two completely different pictures of the same 8″ x 8″ patch of ground. Perhaps a week's vacation made me more reflective, but I felt this lesson is one that can be easily transferred to Foundant's daily life as well as how we hope to interact with our clients.
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As we approach 300 clients, the diversity we have in the type of grantmaker and how they use our solution, makes it more difficult to clearly determine the best way to release new product features. We have clients that processthousands of grant or scholarship requests per year. They are regularly asking for batch features to reduce key strokes, mouse clicks and to save them time. We have other foundations that may only do a few grants a year but they are highly varied in their grant application requirements and grant reporting requirements. These foundations are asking for as much flexibility in Foundant GLM to meet their needs as possible. We have clients whose board members are heavily involved in the evaluation process that want us to make it easier for their infrequent users to use GLM.
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