JANUARY 2013 • Vol. 149 • Issue 5

For the families, friends, and staff of Brownell-Talbot School

Message from theHead of School

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Brownell-TalBoTBrownell-TalBoTNewsletterConferences Set Jan. 16Brownell-Talbot will hold Parent/Student/Teacher conferences Wednesday, Jan. 16, so school will not be in session. Middle and Upper School conferences will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. in the Upper School gym. Middle and Upper School students are expected to attend with their parents.

For the first time, Lower School parents will have the opportunity to schedule their child’s/children’s conference time online. We will use a scheduling component in Veracross that you will access through the Parent Portal. Scheduling opened January 2 and close January 12. Conference times will run from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.Delights will run from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Please call (402) 556-3772, ext. 1023, for Delights information.

US Overview Set for 6th-8th Grade Parents Stacey Evert, Director of College Counseling, will present an overview of the Upper School curriculum and college counseling program during two special sessions for sixth-through eighth-grade parents during Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Jan. 16. Please join her at 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library to hear from a panel of current Upper Schoolers who will talk about their experiences. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Brownell-Talbot’s challenging Upper School academic program and unique approach to college counseling.

Admissions Plans Open House/Testing EventsBrownell-Talbot will offer a variety of opportunities for propspective families to see the school in the coming months.

An in-school open house is set Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Please encourage anyone who might be interested in the School to register at brownell.edu/openhouse.

That Saturday, Feb. 9, the school will hold entrance testing for students wishing to enter grades one through six. Register at brownell.edu/testing.

Kindergarten Round-Up is set for 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. Register at brownell.edu/roundup.

The School will hold its annual Early Childhood Open House for prospective and current families with students entering preschool, junior kindergarten, and kindergarten on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-noon. Please spread the word to friends and family with children ages 3-6 searching for the right school for for next fall. Register at brownell.edu/ecoh.

Please contact Julie Anderson or Jessica Bertschinger at (402) 556-3772 for more information.

Dear Families,

Happy New Year! We are thrilled to reconnect with students and families after two weeks of winter break. The second semester will now begin, and there are many exciting events coming up in 2013. Brownell-Talbot will enjoy 150 years of service in education on september 17, 2013, and there is tremendous excitement and planning underway for a wonderful celebration this fall! Mark your calendars for a week filled with many activities, including Homecoming and All-school Alumni Reunion! stay tuned for more details as the year unfolds. We will have a 150-day count down to Founder’s Day later this spring, and a new website link coming soon with information about the various celebratory events.

As you all know, Brownell-Talbot was founded almost 150 years ago. In 1863, as pioneering families traveled west across the landscape of an emerging nation and it’s territories, a visionary episcopal Bishop and families dedicated to educating their daughters founded Brownell Hall. The commitment to educating young women a century before the culminating events of the Civil Rights and Women’s Rights movement 100 years later demonstrates the profound focus on the principles of equality, justice, and education. Today, the continued emphasis on equity and inclusion remain central to the school’s mission, now educating both young men and women in an outstanding coeducational program where students are engaged to learn passionately, think critically, act responsibly, and lead with integrity. A tradition of academic excellence and preparation for college and life in a safe and caring environment has remained a central part of Brownell-Talbot’s identity almost 150 years later. It is a privilege to lead our school community and partner with families, faculty and staff, and our Board of Trustees on behalf of all of our students who will undoubtedly become tomorrow’s leaders!

on behalf of Brownell-Talbot, best wishes for an outstanding 2013 and know that we are looking forward to many more years of service; building bridges and creating partnerships in a dynamic, relevant, and forward-thinking educational community.

Warmest regards,Dr. sylvia Rodríguez VargasHead of school

A L L S C h o o L NewsMs. Renae Mackender • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1013 • remacken@brownell.edu

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Save the Dates! Destination:DISCoVERY 2013

Session I: June 10-21 Session II: July 8-19 Session III: July 22- Aug. 2

Summer camp at Brownell-Talbot has a new format for summer 2013 and is shaping up to offer a variety of classes in the areas of the arts, activities and academics during the two-week sessions. New this year are camp choices for high school students with opportunities for ACT Prep and World Languages. Families will find choices they have never been offered before, as well as some old favorites. You’ll find more on the Brownell-Talbot web site in January — registration opens January 15.

For a sneak peak of possibilities — look for the Destination:DISCOVERY 2013 planner near the Lower School Art Room. Contact camp director Marci McElroy at mamcelro@brownell.edu for more information.

Be a part of celebrating 150 years of Brownell-Talbot history! This is a unique opportunity to serve the school. If you would like to volunteer to help with our 2013 festivities, please contact either Wende Kotouc at Wkotouc@aol.com or Jackie Vinci at jackiecv@aol.com for more information.

B-T to Present ‘Into the Woods’ Brownell-Talbot’s Theater and Fine Arts Departments will present “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 2.

A brief synopsis of the story from www.uni-heidelberg.de/institute/fak9/as/groups/drama/intothewoods/short.htm follows.

“An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch ... who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects ( a cow as white as milk... a cape as red as blood... hair as yellow as corn... a slipper as pure as gold... ) required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella (with the slipper as pure as gold) Little Red Ridinghood (with a cape as red as blood) Rapunzel (with the hair as yellow as corn) and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk - with the cow as white as milk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. A Giant (A female Giant, that is) steps down from the heavens and straight upon some beloved characters. It takes a few lives before the survivors realize that they have to act altogether in order to succeed. Thus, what begins a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.”

Pack the Gym/Senior NightPack the gym night and Senior Night is scheduled Friday, February 8, 2013. The Brownell-Talbot basketball teams will host Cedar Bluffs in crucial Frontier Conference games. The girls’ junior varsity plays at 4 p.m., boys’ junior varsity at 5 p.m., girls’ varsity at 6:30 p.m., and boys’ varsity at 8 p.m. Seniors in basketball, swimming, and cheerleading will be recognized at the conclusion of the girls’ varsity game.

Strategic Planning for the FutureBrownell-Talbot is designing the next stage in the school’s history and coauthoring, with various constituencies, the coming chapter of our educational program. To this end, the school has partnered with Triangle Associates of st. louis to engage in strategic Planning exercises that will result in a strategic vision and plan forward for Brownell-Talbot. As architects of our educational future, we began our work by engaging in focus group sessions with students, alums, faculty and staff, administrators, and Board members this past october, providing robust data for consideration. In just a few weeks, our consultants will lead Board members, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni during a two-day retreat to reflect upon significant areas of school life that will shape the coming years at B-T. This second step in the process will direct the main anchors of our strategic Plan and lead to the third and final step—articulating and realizing our vision! We are enthusiastic about the future of our school and look forward to sharing more about our progress this spring. Go Raiders!

Dr. sylvia Rodríguez VargasHead of school

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Please join Head of School Dr. Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas in the Fireside Room for coffee and conversation from 8-9 a.m. on the following Third Thursdays: January 17; February 21; March 21; and April 18. Dr. Rodríguez Vargas encourages parents to read “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink as discussion will center on the key concepts of the book, followed by an opportunity to give YOUR input.

See You January 17!

Third Thursdays: Jan. 17

Tech TalkVeracross now gives users the ability to subscribe to student assignments into iCal and other calendaring programs. You can locate this feature under calendars and by clicking on the subscribe tab.

In the ClassroomJunior and seniors in Ms. Amber Matzke’s U.S. History class created multimedia civil war projects.Students selected the medium of their choice for these projects. Some built websites while others made movies for a civil war battle using iMovie.

Eighth graders in Mr. Mike Dorsey’s worked in small groups to make their own silent film covering the Roaring Twenties. Students watched a couple silent Charlie Chaplin films, then wrote their own scripts and made silent movies using iPads. Mr. Wade Lanum assited students with editing.

Students in Mrs. Karin (Christenson) Rohrig’s fifth grade math worked in collaboration with Mrs. Erica Bradford to plan a trip across Nebraska in math and create travel logs which were entered into Google Maps online.

Second graders in Mrs. Annamarie Flowers and Mrs. Jenna Dudley’s classes created iPad Keynote presentations to showcase their study of cultural holidays.

Education AppsName: Quizlet (Free)Students can make or choose from millions of flash cards sets. In addition, students can use several study modes including multiple choice tests and study games. The user can add images and listen to audio. The app can be used in conjunction with quizlet.com.

Name: Barefoot World Atlas ($4.99)The user can take a virtual world tour. Spin the globe to see geographical facts about climate, landmarks and famous buildings for each country. The user can swipe through photos and watch videos of each region.

Name: Little Digits ($1.99)This app makes counting and math fun for children. It displays cartoon numbers by detecting how many fingers children place on the multitouch screen. The user can use their touch skills to learn basic addition and subtraction as well.

Name: Maily (Free)This app is specifically designed for young children. It is a secure, parent-monitored interface for sending and receiving emails. Parents set up their childs accounts, add contacts, and can screen all activity. The simple canvas for composing includes age-appropriate tools like stamps, paintbrushes, and stationery.

Directory UpdatesJocelyn Ho, ’18Jessica Do: jessicado@yahoo.com

Ava, ’20, & Stella, ’23, MumgaardJames & Kathleen Mumgaard658 JE George Blvd; Omaha, NE 68132

Madelyn Shumaker, ’25Jesse & Corrie Shumaker9941 Emiline St.; LaVista, NE 68128

Abby Schreiber, ’21David Schreiber3003 S. 74 St.; Omaha, NE 68124

Hussain Named State WinnerBrownell-Talbot senior Emma Hussain was named one of two state winners of the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement are $2,000 college scholarships awarded to students from each of the 50 states who have earned the greatest number of scores of 5 on AP® exams. Each state potentially has two winners, one male and one female.

Plastic Bottle Caps Needed for ProjectA group of Junior Girl Scouts at Brownell-Talbot School are participating in a project centered on recycling, conservation, and environmental awareness. Part of the project is to make a recycled product out of plastic bottle caps, which they intend to donate to this year’s Gala. They have placed a bin in the Swanson Lobby to collect bottle caps for this project and request all members of the community to drop off of bottle caps now through Friday, February 15. Members of the troop include Sofia Martinez Thibodeau, ’20, Lily Ross, ’20, Olivia Vovk, ’21, Anna Kidder, ’21, Lily Haas, ’20, Aruna Bashir, ’20, and Jade Segur, ’20.

U P P E R S C h o o LNewsMr. Bil l Harrell • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1037 • biharrel@brownell.edu

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UNL Math DayThe B-T math team participated in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Math Day in November. Approximately 1,400 students from 99 schools participated in this annual event and B-T is ranked as one of the best.

In the Math Bowl competition for Class C, Brownell-Talbot placed first. Team members included Andrew Chen, ’13, Linda Liu, ’13, Caravaggio Caniglia, ’15, Michael Zhong, ’13, and Jessica Zhou, ’14.On the PROBE 1 Test, B-T earned first place in Class C and Zhou placed third among female contestants. The following individuals also placed in the top 50, which allowed them to compete on the PROBE 2 test: Liu, Zhong, Caniglia, Chen, and Candy Qu, ’15. In addition, two B-T students received scholarships for their high scores on the PROBE 2 test. Liu placed fourth earning a $4,000 scholarship to UNL and Zhong placed seventh earning a $2,000 scholarship to UNL.

Students Selected to Youth Advisory CouncilB-T juniors Christina Fossum, Bradley Hutchings, and David Karimi have been selected as members of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Youth Advisory Council. Members of the council are nominated by state senators and educators from their area.

The Attorney General’s Youth Advisory Council comprises high school juniors and seniors from across the state. The program is designed to involve Nebraska students in the processes of government and law. Students are selected to serve during their junior and senior years in high school.

Each year, members are invited to attend a conference in Lincoln where they have the opportunity to meet with the Attorney General to discuss issues involving the law and state government. Additionally, during the conference, the students participate in a full-day of activities designed to expose them to several aspects of the legal system.

Hugh O’Brian Attendee ChosenAnjali Murthy, ’15, was selected to represent Brownell-Talbot at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Forum in June 2013. Attendees will participate in a variety of leadership activities at Hastings College next summer.

Banse to Study in SpainEmma Banse, ’15, was accepted to study at the Oxbridge Academic/Spanish Immersion Program in Barcelona, Spain. The program is four weeks in July 2013 and she will take courses in marine biology and art history.

Yakking Raiders CompeteLincoLn HigH SpeecH ReSuLtS

The Yakking Raider speech team placed fourth among 17 schools during the Capital City Classic speech invitational at Lincoln High School. Individual results follow.

Novice Extemperaneous – Rachel Cruse, ’16, first; Abhinav Suresh, ’16, third; Jordan Willett, ’16, sixth; Varsity Extemperaneous – Alison Brockman, ’13, first; Novice Poetry – Harrison Runnels, ’16, first; Novice Informative – Julia Fiksinski, ’16, first; Shiza Haroon, ’16, fifth; Novice Oratory – Helena Black, ’16, second; Entertainment – Nate Cheney, ’15, first; and Oral Intrepretation of Drama – “Bone Violin” performed by Linda Liu, ’13, Emily Bergquist, ’14, John Jordan, ’13, and Ryan Segur, ’13, second.

LincoLn eaSt/piuS X SpeecH ReSuLtS

Brownell-Talbot placed third in the novice competition at the Lincoln East /Lincoln Pius Turkey Talk invitational. Novice individual results follow.

Informative – Fiksinski, first; Dramatic Interpretation – Shannan Karibuhoye, ’13, fourth; Catherine Atkinson, ’16, fifth; Extemperaneous – Suresh, first; Cruse, third; and Josh Bartz, ’16, fourth.

Varsity results include the following.Poetry – Sophie Hamel, ’15, sixth; Extemperaneous – Brockman, fifth; Entertainment – Cheney, second; and Oral Interpretation of Drama – Alejandro Anderson, ’13, Liu, Bergquist, and Jordan, first.

Chen Named Semi-FinalistAndrew Chen, ‘13, was named a semi-finalist (top 300 in the Nation) in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology in October. This is one of the highest award for the science research for high school students.

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Mrs. stacey evert • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1018 • stevert@brownell.edu

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Standardized Test DatesPlease access the appropriate Web site for registration information and deadlines. Registration deadlines are typically three to four weeks before the testing date.

ACT (www.actstudent.org)February 9, 2013April 13, 2013June 8, 2013

SAT (http://sat.collegeboard.org)January 26, 2013March 9, 2013 (no subject tests offered)May 4, 2013June 1, 2013

Summer Programs & Activities for Grades 9-12Upper School students should consider constructive activities for the summer. The College Counseling Office receives information on various summer programs offered across the United States as well as internationally. Summer program opportunities include leadership camps, service trips, college classes, SAT/ACT preparation, college visits, and study abroad. The counseling office updates the summer program database periodically. Summer programs can be found under the “colleges” tab, “enrichment programs” link, in Family Connection. Please visit this link frequently for updates. This website link will be discussed during the Freshman and Sophomore Parent Nights.

Grade Level Parent Meetings SetParents should make plans to attend applicable parent meetings. These meetings are specifically geared toward each grade and address relevant topics to assist with success in high school and preparation for the college exploration and application process.

Mrs. Stacey Evert will discuss the college research process and how sophomores can prepare for college applications. Topics will include academic, extracurricular, and standardized test preparation; college list compilation; and career exploration.

Sophomore Parent NightThursday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Swanson Auditorium

Freshman Parent Night Wednesday, March 20, 6 p.m.James Upper School Library

Immediately following Parent/Teacher/Student conferences

College AcceptancesTo date, members of the Class of 2013 have been accepted to the following colleges and universities: Buena Vista University, Iowa; Colorado Mesa University; Colorado State University; Columbia University, New York; Eckerd College, Florida; Kansas State University; Loyola University, Illinois; Northwestern University, Illinois; Truman State University, Missouri; University of Illinois; University of Kansas; University of Minnesota; University of Nebraska-Kearney; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and University of Nebraska-Omaha.

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M I D D L E S C h o o LNewsMrs. Kami landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • kalanden@brownell.edu

5th Grade Sends Holiday GreetingsSharing encouraging thoughts for the holidays, the fifth grade took time to make cards for service members, their families, and veterans through the Red Cross’s Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The cards reflected heartfelt thanks for all these Americans have done to preserve our freedom.

7/8 Grade Proper DanceBrownell-Talbot Middle School students have two dances during the Spring semester. The required Proper Dance is scheduled Friday, January 25, from 7:30-10 p.m. Only B-T students are allowed at this dance. During the week prior, students will receive instruction on formal dance steps and etiquette from a guest instructor. The dance is required as students are graded on a portion of the dance by their P.E. instructors.

The date of the casual dance is being finalized. Students may invite one Middle School friend from another school to this dance. Guests must be signed up prior to the dance. Dates are not required. These dances are intended to be fun, social events.

Spelling BeeGrade level spelling bees for grades four through eight will be held by the week of January 14 in the English classrooms. Some winners have already been determined. The Brownell-Talbot School level spelling bee is set Thursday, January 24, during Forum. The top two students will advance to the Douglas County Spelling Bee, scheduled Saturday, February 9, at 10 a.m. in Brownell-Talbot’s Swanson Auditorium. Two websites — myspellit.com and spellingbee.com — and studying roots and affixes can be helpful in preparation for the competition. For extra supplies or help, see Mrs. Bradford in Room 229. The winner of the Douglas County Spelling Bee will advance to the Midwest Spelling Bee in March.

Valentine’s Day PartiesValentine’s Day will be celebrated Thursday, February 14, with parties hosted by the BTPA. Students may dress out of uniform if they wear red or pink.

Correction to Honor RollKari Fossum, ’17, received Principal’s List–Summa honors for the first quarter. She was inadvertently listed in the wrong section.

Geography BeeThe Geography Bee will be held Thursday, January 10, in Swanson Auditorium at 8:45 a.m. Parents are invited to attend. This event, held annually in schools across the country, will cover elements of U.S. and world geography. To qualify for the Bee, students in grades five through eight took a 50-question map test, which included random countries, capitals, and physical features from around the world.

Many students scored very well, but only the top three students from each grade qualify to compete in the Bee in front of family and friends. The winner of the Geography Bee takes a written test to qualify for state in March.

Qualifiers include: grade five — Anna Klinefelter; Luke Miles; and Ben Su; grade six — Meera Nair; Stuti Patel; and Matthew Rowe; grade seven — Diva Agarwal; Aneeq Bashir; and Mylie Ketterson; and grade eight — Shane Fleming; Brett Graves; and Tej Murthy.

Chess SuccessBrownell-Talbot placed eighth at the Central High Chess Tournament in November with just four players competing. John McElderry, ’18, earned first place in his Under 1200 section. Rashaan Yapp, ’20, placed second in his section; Jackson Morris, ’21, also earned second place in his section; and Shane Fleming, ’17, placed third in his section.

L o W E R S C h o o LNewsMrs. Kami landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • kalanden@brownell.edu

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For more lower school news, please see Landenberger’s Landing, the weekly lower school newsletter, and the teachers’ classroom newsletters.

Chapel MusiciansThe following students were chapel musicians for Lower School in December: Makenzie McIntrye, ’25, Eddie Schafer, ’24, and Megan Hollis, ’22.

Students who would like to perform during chapel should arrange to play for Mrs. Robson on a Thursday morning at 8 a.m. The student must currently be taking lessons and be able to play through a piece without faltering. She looks forward to more musicians second semester.

Serenading RaidersCongratulations to the Serenading Raiders on a fabulous performance at the Durham Western Heritage Museum. The choir will resume practice the week of January 21. The third grade will meet Tuesday, January 22, and the fourth grade will meet Thursday, January 24. Both grades meet from 3:15-4 p.m. New singers in third and fourth grades may join us in January. Please let Mrs. Robson know if your child would like to participate.

The group will sing at the Pack the Gym Night on February 8. Members should report to the Lower School music room prior to the performance. More details on time will be announced closer to the game. Students must be accompanied by an adult to stay for the game.

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Mr. Jeff Rohrig • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1032 • jerohrig@brownell.edu

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B-TYSo UpdateThe winter basketball season will kick off the weekend of January 12, 2013. The organization has a great group of coaches and players this season and looks forward to a rewarding experience for the Brownell-Talbot student athletes.

The new year will also bring spring soccer for grades PS-6. Watch for messages early in 2013 from director Brad Dunlap regarding registration deadlines. There are also plans for a youth summer basketball camp. More information will follow regarding the camp specifics. Thank you to all of the volunteers and parents that help make youth sports happen at Brownell!

Fall Academic All-StateEach year the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who excel on the playing field and in the classroom. Eligible students must maintain a 3.7 GPA and be a major contributor on the varsity team. Honorees include: juniors Christina Fossum and Chloe Dana – girls’ golf; sophomore Caravaggio Caniglia – cross country; and senior Chris Mathews – boys’ tennis.

Activities ScheduleAll activity schedules may be found online at brownell.edu/athletics. Driving directions to all conference opponents, information about the Booster Club, B-TYSO registrations, and other information regarding athletics may also be found under this section. Please check frequently for updates and schedule information.

Swim Team UpdateThe Brownell-Talbot, Concordia, Mercy, and Roncalli (B-TCMR) swim team began the meet season in November. The team has had duals against Lincoln Pius X, Omaha South, and Skutt and attended invites at Benson, Bryan, and Elkhorn.

Some highlights include the boys’ team placing second among 13 schools at the Bryan Invite in December. The boys’ 200 meter medley relay team also set a new school record and hit a state automatic cut. This relay includes B-T swimmers Alex Plambeck, ’13, and Lance Culjat, ’16. Culjat also placed first in the 100 meter backstroke and 200 meter IM at the Bryan Invite. The team has home meets Jan. 5, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 26, Jan. 29, and Feb. 5.

Participating on the team this year are Emily Bergquist, ’14, Michaela Higgins, ’14, Candy Qu, ’14, Ivy Wang, ’15, Rachel Mazzotta, ’16, Emily Slingwine, ’15, Chloe Tran, ’14, Ethan Wei, ’15, Culjat, and Plambeck.

Fall Sports AwardsCongratulations to the following football and volleyball players for their post season awards.

Sydney Woods, ’14 – honorable mention all-state volleyball Class C-2 Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald; and honorable mention all-area team volleyball, Omaha World-Herald;

Katie Zheng, ’15 – honorable mention all-state volleyball Class C-2, Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald; and honorable mention all-area team volleyball, Omaha World-Herald;

Will Haskell, ’14 – honorable mention all-state football Class C-2, Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald; and honorable mention all-area team football, Omaha World-Herald; and

Lorenzo Rivera, ’13 – honorable mention all-state football Class C-2, Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald; and honorable mention all-area team football, Omaha World-Herald.

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Middle School Basketball Begins SeasonThe Middle School boys and girls seventh- and eighth-grade basketball teams started their seasons in November in the Parochial Athletic League. The eighth grade boys’ team had a record of 1-5 at press tiem. The boys beat Weeping Water in the Louisville tournament in November. Head coach is Mark Smith. Eighth-grade team members include Carter Calvert, David Watson, Alan Weedman, Lukmaan Sattar, Sean O’Connell, John Alli, Wyatt Smith, Tej Murthy, Elliott Landers, Connor Skutt, Adam Hedican, and Chris Klinefelter.

The seventh-grade boys’ team is coached by B-T graduate Zach Ehresman, ’12. The team had a 2-1 record at press time. The team defeated Weeping Water and Mead. Team members include: Charlie Roskens, Aiden Roblin, Ryan Ehresman, Chad Lemke, John Vovk, Tristen Sims, Levi Myers, Ben Porter, Peter Rice, Jarrett Proby, and Vijay Menon.

The seventh- and eighth-grade girls formed one team this year and are 2-0 as of deadline, haivng defeated Omaha Christian and Good Shepard. Coaches this year are Ashley Herber and B-T graduate Megan Fowler, ’11. Team members include eighth graders Taylor Stuke, Grace Boothe, and Tehra Finn-Jackson; and seventh graders Zoe Gaupp, Tess Foxall, Katie McCarthy, Mylie Ketterson, Rosa Reed-Bouley, and Ameya Shelby.

Girls’ Basketball UpdateThe Raiders are 2-3 at the time of publication. The team defeated Nebraska Lutheran (28-24) and Boys Town (48-34). Ladies on this year’s squad include seniors Cami Oyler and Shannan Karibuhoye; juniors Chloe Dana, Hannah Emery, Julianna Hirz and Mercedes Kent; sophomores Hannah Brown, Kenzi Larkin, Sadie Rich, and Maggie Weedman; and freshmen Anna Becker and Cheyenne Hanson. The team is coached by Bob Williams and Brad Dunlap. The girls have home games on Jan. 4, Jan. 15, Feb. 2, and Feb. 8.

Boys’ Basketball UpdateThe boys’ varsity basketball team had a 2-3 record at the time of publication. The team beat Nebraska Lutheran (50-33) and Tekamah-Herman (45-37). Team members include senior NK Ibemesi; juniors Tyler Ehresman, Will Haskell, Jack Smith, and Tripp Skutt; sophomores Dylan Burkley, Will Calderon, Jordan Kerrey, and Dylan Witt; and freshmen Josh Bartz, Rory McCarthy, and John Whittle. Coaches are Eldon Johnson and Brian Boone. The team has home games on Jan. 4, Jan. 15, Feb. 2, and Feb. 8.

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Ms. linda Zimmerman • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1014 • lizimmer@brownell.edu

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A Personal letter from Parent Pride Chair Wendy Wiseman Gustafson

Dear Friend,

Tell me you’re not GOAL ORIENTED.Because you’re a fellow Brownell-Talbot parent, I would have a hard time believing you if you told me you are not goal oriented. In fact, amidst all the DIVERSITY in this School, this is one thing I believe we all have in COMMON. We have a GOAL for our children – and that is to arm them TODAY with the best education available so that they may enjoy all that life has to offer TOMORROW.

Brownell-Talbot is the School providing this with: - Unmatched academics via outstanding teachers in the classrooms. - Opportunities to participate in sports, on stage, and in clubs. - Expectations to reach beyond themselves via service projects. - Experiences overall that help develop the “whole” person.

Providing all this takes money. MORE MONEY THAN TUITION COVERS. This is why there is a Parent Pride Fund – and why it requires your contribution.

If you have not given your contribution yet, WHY NOT? There isn’t any reason for not participating.

You enjoy the same benefits toward your goal for your children as your parent peers who DO participate. Sowhenyoudon’tgive,youallow/expectotherstosubsidizethesebenefitsforyou.

You may give ANY amount – over or under – toward the suggested Parent Pride Goal Tender amount, $2,112. Give $5 or $ 5,000. The point is, we NEED 100% PARTICIPATION.

You DO know where the money goes. Your child is evidence of this every day. If you still have questions or want to specify where your donation goes, contact Linda Zimmerman.

Tuition CANNOT, and DOES NOT, cover all the benefits your child receives at this School.Our Trustees revisit this issue every year. They have determined where tuition needs to be to keep us competitive in the market. It simply cannot be at a level to cover the costs to provide this exemplary education. The good news is your Parent Pride contribution, being outside of tuition, is 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Need more convincing? Call me at (402) 980-0296.My husband Gary and I are consumers of education. We’ve experienced the public and archdiocesan schools. They just weren’t “working” for us — and the goals we have for our children. Today, two attend Brownell-Talbot School and our B-T graduate is doing great at a college recommended to her by Mrs. Stacey Evert, college counselor. We are grateful that a school of this caliber is available to us. We are grateful to fellow parents who do their part – monetarily – to make this possible.

We tighten our belts, take deep breaths, and step up to the monetary commitments required of us to take advantage of all this School offers. As Parent Pride chairs, we ask you to do the same — at whatever level you can. If you want to talk with me about why we do what we do, and why we ask you to do the same, call me.

If I’ve convinced you to contribute toward the goal for your child, please contact Linda Zimmerman now to make your commitment or give online at brownell.edu/makeagift.

Thank you! Wendy Wiseman Gustafson; Parent of Leigh, ’12, Will, ’14, and Jarett, ’16

2012-2013 Parent Pride Donors as of December 17, 2012

THANK YOU to these families who have made significant contributions to the Parent Pride Fund. Don’t forget to check with your employer for possible matching donation programs!

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P A R E N T P R I D ENewsMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. AlbersMr. Jeff A. Anderson and Ms. Maria F. MorenoMr. and Mrs. Andrew BatchelerMr. Shelby L. Bell and Mrs. Belinda L. Beavers-BellMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. BeckerMr. and Mrs. Chris BertschingerMr. and Mrs. Michael BiermanDr. Elaine BlytheMr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. BootheMr. and Mrs. Michael BydalekMr. and Mrs. Carl CalvertMr. Patrick Caster and Ms. Susan Slominski CasterMr. and Mrs. John ChenMs. Lynn CheneyMr. Mohan Chirumamilla and Ms. Bhavana LekkalaMr. and Mrs. Douglas ClarkMr. and Mrs. Todd CombsMr. and Mrs. Aaron ComerMr. and Mrs. Brad CrosbyMs. Catherine CrowellMr. and Mrs. Jason CruseMs. Laurie CuljatMr. William C. Dana and Ms. Charlotte J. ConnerMr. and Mrs. Thomas DrewMr. and Mrs. Tim EhresmanMr. and Mrs. John EvertMs. Brenda FaderDrs. Nate and Ashley FalkMr. Steve Festner and Ms. Tina Gottschalk FestnerMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Thomas FlemingMs. Annamarie Flowers and Dr. Robert KentMr. and Mrs. Drew FossumMr. and Mrs. James FoxallMr. and Mrs. Bruce FroendtMr. and Mrs. Stephen GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Robert GoetschkesMr. and Mrs. Paul Grafelman

Mr. and Mrs. Todd GravesDr. Vikas Gulati and Dr. Priyanka BorahDr. Gary Gustafson and Ms. Wendy WisemanRev. Peggy A. HallMr. Terry Hallagan and Mrs. Denise Holmes HallaganMr. and Mrs. Christopher HamelMr. and Mrs. Brian HamiltonMr. Barrett C. HansonMr. and Mrs. William H. HarrellMr. Alex N. Hayes and Mrs. Rieko Ikeda-HayesMr. and Mrs. Trevor A. HeneryMr. and Mrs. Kyle R. HutchingsMs. Jeanette R. IncontroMr. Kevin Jackson and Ms. Pamela FinnMr. and Mrs. Farhan KhanMr. and Mrs. Christopher KlinefelterMr. and Mrs. Joel KnofczynskiMr. and Mrs. John F. KotoucDr. and Mrs. Rudolf KotulaDr. Kevin Liekhus and Ms. Theresa DowlingMr. Yishun Lin and Dr. Chi LinDr. and Mrs. Steven LiscoMr. Luzheng Liu and Mrs. Amy ZhuDr. Marcus S. Maydew and Mrs. Catherine Demes MaydewMr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. MazzottaDr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McElderryMr. and Mrs. James McLellanMr. and Mrs. Mark MeadorsMr. and Mrs. Mark MeadorsMr. Reza Mohammadi and Ms. Zahra HatamiMs. Anna MonardoMr. and Mrs. Jeff MorrisMr. and Mrs. James E. MumgaardDr. Premchand S. Nair and Dr. Suseela T. SarasammaMr. Jeff Nelson and Dr. Jill NelsonMr. and Mrs. Scott ObermollerMr. Kevin O’Connell and Ms. Maggie KalkowskiDrs. John and Susan OhnoutkaMr. Cameron S. Patterson and Dr. Lynnette A. Moseman

Mr. and Mrs. Troy PerchalMr. and Mrs. John PeterssonMr. and Mrs. John A. PetrulisMr. and Mrs. Jason PittackMs. Jeannie PlambeckMr. and Mrs. Charley PugsleyMr. and Mrs. Fausto Ramon Jr.Mr. Curtis Reed and Ms. Jo Ann QuinifDr. Jennifer and Mr. Ken Reed-BouleyMs. Tina RiceMr. and Mrs. James H. RichMs. Cris Riddle ShreveMr. and Mrs. Richard RiseMr. Brian Vargas and Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez VargasMr. and Mrs. William E. RoskensMr. and Mrs. Andrew RossMr. Trevor Rowe and Dr. Wei RoweMr. Miguel Parroquín and Ms. Stacy Rulla-ParroquínDr. Pirzada Sattar and Ms. Fatima BasithDr. and Mrs. Michael SchaferMr. and Mrs. Rick SchieuerDr. and Mrs. Vernon SchlueterMs. Amy ScottMr. and Mrs. W. David ScottDrs. Ryan and Katie SewellMr. and Mrs. Jesse ShumakerMr. and Mrs. Robert R. SiffringDr. Frank Soto Leon and Dr. Jennifer Tighe de Mr. and Mrs. Guy WaymanMr. and Mrs. Mark W. WeissMr. David Welch and Mrs. Anna Lee WelchMr. Jack Wightman and Ms. Anna Castner WightmanMr. and Mrs. William D. WillettDr. Thaddeus Woods and Dr. Deanna ArmstrongDr. Fernando Zapata and Dr. Cristina FernandezDr. Zhixin Zhang and Dr. Kaihong SuDr. Jialin Zheng and Dr. Gwen Zhou

The  Stars  Realign  

Gala  to  Shine  on  April  5,  2013  Our  Gala  community  grows    

So  mark  your  calendars  and  get  your  auc2on  dona2ons,  family  baskets,  ad  placements  and  sponsorships  in  earlier.    

We  are  also  thrilled  to  announce  that    our  Gala  team  is  growing.    

Pam  Finn  and  Kevin  Jackson  are  joining  Laura  and  Brad  Crosby  as  our  Gala  Co-­‐Chairs!  Their  commitment  and  many  contribu2ons  to  Brownell-­‐Talbot  over  the  years  has  helped  shape  our  school  community,  and  Gala  2013  will  shine  all  the  brighter  for  their  leadership.  

We  have  a  stellar  crew  of  parents  who  are  leading  our  first  Scholarship  Walk-­‐Run  event  as  part  of  Gala.    Rich  Propst  is  chairing  the  commiKee  which  includes,    Jill  Bydalek,  Andrew  Batcheler,  Stacey  Evert,  Annika  George,  Paul  Grafelman,  Kassandra  Mayo,  Jeff  Nelson,  Wei  Rowe  and  Alli  Summers.    Among  them,  they  have  done  Iron  Mans,  Marathons  or  countless  Walk-­‐Runs  and  helped  organize  a  variety  of  community  events  and  walk-­‐runs.    We  are  inspired  by  their  experience  –  and  stamina!!  –  and  grateful  for  their  help.    

Mrs.  Erica  Bradford  is  joining  the  Gala  Steering  CommiKee  this  year  as  our  first  faculty  liaison.  She  teaches  5/6  Grade  Language  Arts  and  is  a  B-­‐T  graduate      (Erica  Aaron  Bradford,  ’97).  We  look  forward  to  working  with  her  to  enrich  Gala  coordina2on  and  idea  exchange  between  our  Gala  planning  commiKee  and  faculty  and  staff.  Please  welcome  her  to  Gala!    

Gala  Top  10    Parent  Checklist  

1.  Register  for  Online  Auc2on  bidding  at  www.biddingforgood.com  ASAP.  

2.  Return  family  basket  form  by  February  1.  3.  Donate  other  auc2on  items  by  February  15.  4.  Consider  illumina2ng  my  student  in  the  Gala  

catalog;  place  ad  by  February  15.  

5.  Deliver  family  basket  and  auc2on  items  to  school  by  March  1.  

6.  Help  my  child  invite  sponsors  for  the  Scholarship  Walk-­‐Run.  

7.  Return  my  child’s  Scholarship  Walk-­‐Run  forms  by  March  10.  

8.  Purchase  raffle  2ckets.  9.  Get  Tickets  and/or  Table  with  friends  for  Gala  .  10.  Party  and  bid  at  Gala  on  April  5,  2013.    

Gala,  the  all-­‐school  event  that  makes  Brownell-­‐Talbot  educaJon  possible.  

“As  a  private,  independent  school  receiving    no  government  funding,  Brownell-­‐Talbot  relies  on  families  and  friends  like  you  for  support.”    

We  have  been  spreading  the  word  and  hope  you  have  heard  that  Friday  April  5,  2013  is  the  new  date  for  Gala.  It’s  exci2ng  to  be  among  the  first  Spring  galas!      

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Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for their support of the 2012 Gala! M Constantino SalonMAC CosmeticMacalester College, MinnesotaMs. Renae MackenderMahogany Prime SteakhouseMaids & MoreMainstream BoutiqueMalibu GalleryMama’s PizzaMarcus Midtown TheaterMarks - Food, Wine & SpiritThe Matthew & Andrea Marsh FamilyMartini Nails & SpaMaryville University, MissouriMaterial GirlThe Mathis FamilyMax I. WalkerMrs. Kassandra MayoMrs. Liz MazzottaJames. F. McCaslin, D.D.S; Evergreen Dental GroupMrs. Marci McElroyMcKay Landscape LightingMe & MeMercedes-Benz of OmahaMerle NormanMervin Reese PhotographyMeshMichael’sMidtown CrossingDuane & Barbara MillerMommy WisdomMs. Sue MoonMrs. Linda Zimmerman MorganMother IndiaMoylan IceplexMr. TuxedoM’s PubMulhall’s NurseryNan CNature DogCoach Jeanie NealNebraska Wesleyan UniversityNicola’sNollette Metal WorksNorthern Natural Gas CompanyNothing Bundt CakesNouvelle EveOlive Branch Integrated Outdoor DesignMs. Barb OlsenOlympia CycleThe Obermoller FamilyOmaha Academy of BalletOmaha Community PlayhouseOmaha Drapery & BlindOmaha Fashion Week; Nick & Brook Hudson

Omaha Henry Doorly ZooOmaha Jewelry CompanyOmaha Med SpaOmaha Storm ChasersOmaha SymphonyOn a WhimOne Drake PlaceOpera OmahaOriental Trading CompanyOrthodontics Exclusively; Dr. Barbara RiesOutback SteakhouseP.F. Chang’sPapio Fun ParkJoe & Charlene PaqueletParadise Pet SuitesParsow’s Fashions for Men & WomenPasta AmoreDhaval, Patricia, & Anil PatelNeal Patrick & Betsy Paquelet PatrickPattini ShoesPattino Shoe BoutiquePE 101Periwinkle’sTroy & Cathy PerryPetrow’s RestaurantMrs. Tami PetrulisPets-R-Us/Ruuff Luv/Finishing Touches GroomingPilates FitnessPinnacle BankPitch PizzeriaMrs. Tracy PlattPonca Hills FarmPottery BarnPrairie Life Fitness CenterPremier GymnasticsPucci’sPump It UpMr. Mike ReckerRed MangoRegal AwardsRêvé Salon & SpaThe Rich FamilyRiddellRivera’s Mexican RestaurantRobert Max OpticiansRockbrook Animal ClinicRockbrook CameraRocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryCoach Jeff RohrigRoots & WingsRossi ClothiersMr. Joe RotertRSM Interior DesignsBoyd & Jenifer Ruff FamilyRussell Speeder’s Car WashS•cape;SaraLarson;KimStern; & Alyssa Romshek

Saigon SurfaceSam & Louie’s New York PizzeriaSam’s ClubThe Mike & Melissa Schafer FamilyMr. Rob SchindlerKaren SchnepfMs. Alleta ScottThe Amy Scott FamilyThe W. David Scott FamilySecurity Equipment Inc.Greg Segur & Nancy CrewsShe-laThe Siffring FamilySilver Dollar CityThe Bruce Simon Family; Omaha SteaksFred & Eve SimonSimply Pure SalonSkate DazeJames & Lynn SmithJim & Melanie SmithMs. Joyce SouthardSouthern Methodist University, TexasSpaghetti WorksSpeziaSt. Louis University, MissouriSt. Olaf College, MinnesotaStampin’ UpStarbuck’sStevens Enterprises, Inc.Strategic Air & Space MuseumDrs. Kaihong Su & Zhixin ZhangThe Family of Ian, ’10, & Max, ’12, SuiterThe Summers FamilyThe Swartzbaugh FamilySwallow Hill StablesSylvan Learning CenterT. Henery’s PubJodi TaylorTasteTaxi’s Grille & BarTed & Wally’s Ice CreamT’eez SalonTexas Christian UniversityTexas RoadhouseThat Pottery PlaceThe Afternoon at Midtown CrossingThe Amazing Pizza MachineThe Cardiac CenterThe Dance ShoppeThe DesignersThe DroverThe FlatIron CaféThe Grey PlumeThe Hair Market SalonThe Interior Design FirmThe Kansas City ZooThe Linen Gallery

The MixThe Old Mattress Factory Bar & GrillThe Omaha World-HeraldThe PaddockThe Party PatchThe Players ClubThe Rose Performing Arts for Children & FamiliesThirty-OneThomsen Dental Group, P.C.Three Happiness ExpressMs. Cathy TibbelsTiger-Rock Martial Arts AcademyTillyTop Flight Badminton ClubTrader Joe’sTransWood, Inc.Dom TrevarthenTru SalonTufts University, MassachusettsTully’s KennelsTwisted Cork BistroU.S. StudentsUniversity of IowaUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity of Notre Dame, IndianaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUpstream Brewing CompanyUrban Prairie LandesignUrban Wine CompanyV SalonVala’s Pumpkin PatchValentino’sBrian Vargas & Sylvia Rodríguez VargasVic’s Corn PopperVillage GrinderVillage NeedleworksThe Vinci FamilyThe Vrana FamilyThe Family of John, Maddy, & Olivia VovkMr. & Mrs. Dan WaggonerRobert & Tammy WagnerMrs. Noreen WardWashington University, St. Louis, MissouriWave BistroDoug & Inna WeedmanWhole FoodsBill & Suellen Willett & FamilyWillsie Company; Graves & AssociatesWine 121Winning Crown BoutiqueWolf Brothers Western StoreBrian & Debbie Wood & FamilyWoodhouse Porsche of OmahaThe Family of Sydney WoodsZIN RoomZio’s Pizzeria

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Family Basket Submission Form Gala Friday, April 5, 2013

RETURN THIS FORM TO RENAE MACKENDER AT THE SCHOOL

BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Name___________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________St___________Zip_________________ Telephone______________________________EMail_____________________________ Child (ren) Name (s)_______________________________________________________ _______ I will deliver my completed basket (non-perishable) to Renae Mackender, Development Office on or before Friday, March 22. _______ My basket will contain perishable items, and I will deliver it closer to Gala. ***NEEDED by Feb. 1 for the Gala Catalog: Basket Theme and Detailed Description ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Fair Market Value $________ (Basket Minimum is $100). Please verify value on delivery of basket. Please specify how you would like your name printed in the Auction Catalog. ________________________________________________________________________ (The Doe Family, Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and Family, The Family of Student Doe, etc.) _____I prefer to make a cash donation to the Silent Auction. My check for $_____ is enclosed.

You will be recognized as a Gala donor in the auction catalog.

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A D M I S S I o N SNewsMrs. Julie Anderson • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1006 • juadams@brownell.edu

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Welcome New Students!Brownell-Talbot would like extend a warm welcome to students and their families who have recently joined the Brownell Talbot community! Please welcome to the Upper School Daria Sheremeteva and Kenny Yang.

Brownell-Talbot Parents - 2013-2014 PlanningPlanning is already underway for the 2013-14 school year and we look forward to your family joining us again. Please notify us if another child in your family will attend Brownell-Talbot for the first time. Contact Julie Anderson in the Admissions Office for an application or visit brownell.edu to download an application. The Admissions Office is accepting applications at this time.

Year Round ToursIf you know of a family that is interested in visiting Brownell-Talbot, please have them give us a call today to schedule a tour at (402) 556-3772 or come by to see us. The Admissions Department is located directly inside the main entrance of Brownell-Talbot. Our welcome mat is always out!

Host an International Student Brownell-Talbot is thrilled to open its doors to 13 international students for the 2012-2013 academic year. The School has experienced overwhelming interest from international families in the last few years. We would like to create a list of families who would be interested in hosting an international student sometime in the future. If you would like to be considered for this incredible opportunity, please contact Julie Anderson in the Admissions Office.

Financial AidFinancial aid applications for the 2013-2014 school year are available online! Go to sss.nais.org. If you prefer to submit a paper application please contact Julie Anderson in the Admissions office at 556-3772, ext. 1006, or juadams@brownell.edu.

Important Dates to Remember

January 21, 2012 Prospective students’ shadow dayFebruary 6, 2013 In-School Open House; 8:30-10:30 a.m.February 9, 2013 Entrance Exams; Grades 1–6; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.February 22, 2013 Kindergarten Round-up; 1:30-3:30 p.m.March 2, 2013 Early Childhood Open House; 10 a.m.-Noon

All it takes is Just One referral from each Brownell-Talbot family to help the school reach its optimum enrollment.

Please share with one relative, friend or neighbor who has school-age children about your experience and the benefits of a Brownell-Talbot education and encourage them to visit campus.

Your referral can make a difference in another child’s future. Call (402) 556-3772, or email admissions@brownell.edu with information about Just One prospective student and family.

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Mrs. Melissa schafer • (402) 502-5634 • btpa@brownell.edu

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2012-2013 BTPA Meeting Dates January 10 (second Thursday due to holiday break)

February 7March 7April 4

BTPA 2012-2013 Officers President – Melissa Schafer

Vice President – Lois McElderrySecretary – Christine O’ConnorTreasurer – Stefanie Martinez

IMPoRTANT DATES FoR SECoND SEMESTER

Event Date ChairBTPA Monthly Meetings Thurs., Jan 10 Melissa Schafer Thurs., Feb., 7 Melissa Schafer Thurs., March 7 Melissa Schafer Thurs., April 4 Melissa SchaferFaculty/Staff Appreciation Week Mon., Feb 25 – Fri. March 1 Lorraine BorysMS Proper Dance Jan. 25 Shannon StukeScience Fair Tues., March 19 Debbie WoodSpring Required Reading Book Fair TBD Suellen Willett & Debbie WoodBTPA Spring Luncheon May Date TBD Inna WeedmanFreshman/Sophomore Prom Dinner May 3 Suellen Willett & Inna WeedmanPost Prom May 4 Jodi Taylor & Suellen WillettFamily Fun Day May Date TBD Cyndi Shaw & Jodi Schaefer-Shaw

A big thank you to all our chairs and volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year!

Upper School Coordinators – Jodi Taylor and Suellen WillettMiddle School Coordinator – Debbie WoodLower School Coordinators – Ruth Dewhurst & Kathleen CouchonnalCourtesy– Karen BurkleyHoliday BTPA Tea – Lois McElderryHoliday Program Tea – Tammy WagnerChili Supper – Danielle BrownScholastic Book Fair – Randi Scott & April CombsGrandparent’s Tea – Tammy WagnerBox Tops – Laura FoxallB-T Closet – Lorraine BorysInnisbrook Gift Wrap – Karen Burkley

2013-2014 BTPA officers NeededThe 2013-2014 school year offers a lot of opportunity with the BTPA! Please contact Melissa Schafer at BTPA@ brownell.edu or (402) 502-5634 if you are interested or have any questions in becoming President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer. It is a lot of fun and you get to work with some really great parents! The nominating committee will meet in January/early February.

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B - T B o o S T E R SNewsMrs. Kathy emery • (402) 861-9443 • kemery74@gmail.com

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Dear Parents,

The B-T Booster Club is a volunteer parent-run organization that supports our children in fall, winter, and spring sports and the fine arts. As involved and academically driven B-T students are, you can count on Boosters being behind your children. So, if you have not joined us either by becoming a member or volunteering, please do so. Your children benefit from all the wish-list items we make available for all NSAA activities.

Membership forms are available at brownell.edu under forms on the quicklinks menu on the home page. Contact Jenny Rich, membership chair, at jwentzrich@yahoo.com for additional information. Contact Karen Burkley at burkleyclan@cox.net to volunteer at the next boys’ basketball game or Donna Bellavance-Puetz at dlbellavance@yahoo.com to volunteer at the next girls’ game. Students needing service hours and wishing to volunteer should contact Coach Jeff Rohrig at jerohrig@brownell.edu.There are several home events left this season. Please check the B-T website for an updated schedule and come support our teams!

There are several fun events planned for January and February. January 15 is Tye-Dye Tuesday at the basketball games. Come to the games on Saturday, Feb. 2 for Rockin’ the House Night. Upper School students should wear their House colors. There are activities planned for halftime of the boys’ game and House points are up for grabs! Pack the Gym/Senior Night and White-Out Night is scheduled Friday, February 8.

The next Booster Club meeting is Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

Happy New Year! Kathy Emery, Presidentkemery74@gmail.com

J A N . L U N C h NewsChef Jim Hill • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1021 • jihil l@brownell.edu

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Looking Ahead...January7 Classes Resume10 BTPA Meeting16 No School - Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences17 Third Thursday with the Head of School21 Shadow Day – Prospective Students

February6 Open House7 BTPA Meeting14 Valentine’s Celebration15-18 Mid-Winter Holiday21 Third Thursday with the Head of School22 Kindergarten Round-up25-March 1 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week26 All-School Chapel

March2 Early Childhood Open House8 End of Third Quarter20 No School – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences21 Third Thursday with the Head of School

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