In Wyoming, a citizen’s voice can still make a difference. The 2010 Legislative Budget Session begins February 8th in Cheyenne, with our state’s economy being reviewed, revised, and analyzed. The current economic projections indicate that we do not appear to be in as precarious shape as was originally thought, and yet, these times do require us to be cautious, suggesting that we take a reasonable and balanced approach to funding and budgeting.
During the budget session, legislative bills that will affect education and our children will be proposed and open for discussion, and there may be times where it may be important for Albany County citizens to voice their opinion on specific legislation. This year, like many government agencies and small businesses, it was necessary for us to tighten our belts and make budgetary reductions and adjustments. With careful planning, we were able to do so without impacting our educational programs. However, should the Legislature choose to impose significant reductions to funding education next year, those reductions may prove to be very difficult for us to absorb.
I will keep you informed through this web-site as to legislation that may impact the quality of our educational programs, and hope that you will let your voice be heard as an advocate for our children, schools, and community. Our state legislators still listen to the individual and their story. We just need to let them know. In Wyoming, a citizen’s voice can still make a difference.
On January 8, 15, and 22, Linford Elementary students in grades 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed a well planned and exciting day of science.The students spent the day engaged in the inquiry process, while uncovering concepts of magnetism, landforms, and levers and pulleys.UW elementary student-teachers served as facilitators, allowing classroom teachers to closely observe their students at work and to work collaboratively with the pre-service teachers to enhance science pedagogy.
Are you interested in reading "A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray" by Ann Martin? If so, please contact Nancy Baumann, Librarian at Indian Paintbrush Elementary. Over the next two weeks all families at IPES are invited to read this great book together. Books are still available for $3.50. Guided questions and trivia questions were sent home on January 28th and February 4th. Trivia questions can be completed by families and sent to Mrs. Baumann for drawings on February 4th and 11th. Come and enoy pizza and book discussion on February 11th 6-7 p.m. If you are planning on attending the family dinner/discussion night, please let Mrs. Baumann know by February 5th.
A pet supply drive to benefit the Laramie Humane Society will run from February 1st thru 12th. Some of the items needed for dogs are, toys, plush squeaky, no plastic, rawhide and chew bones, balls, collars/leashes, canned dog food and kibble, also old towels for beds. Cats: catnip toys, balls, cat beds, scratching posts, canned food for Saturday treat day. Rodents: toilet paper tubes, untreated wood blocks/chips. Cash donations go to spay, neuter and medical care. Make checks payable to LASS. Donations are tax deductible.
Books, kids, dads and donuts ... were all together Wednesday, January 27 at Spring Creek's library. Dads and their Spring Creek children came before school to read together and have a donut or two. This is the second year Linda Goldman, Spring Creek Library Media Specialist, has hosted the event. This year close to 50 dads and about 60 students participated, making it nice and cozy in the library. "I don't know if we could have squeezed anybody else in." said Mrs. Goldman. There was also a drawing for free books which three lucky students won.
We are in the second grade at the University of Wyoming Lab School. We read the book titled, For Every Child A Better World. The book tells us the things that every child in the world needs. It helped us understand that we need food, water, clothing, shelter, and medicine. After reading this book we understand how lucky we are to live in America and have all the things we need.
We thought about the kids in Haiti. We have seen pictures of kids that do not have homes. We have seen pictures of kids with no mom or dad. We have seen pictures of kids who got hurt and even had their legs broken from the earthquake. We have seen pictures of the kids with nothing to do, nothing to eat, and nowhere to play. We have heard stories of kids only having one half glass of water to drink in a day.
People are going to Haiti to help. We hope the kids are taken care of. We are worried. We hope they end up happy and healthy.
We all can help the kids in Haiti by putting money in this jar. We will send all of the money to Haiti so that they can buy the things that they need. Please help us send hope to Haiti.
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Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Community,
On January 8, 15, and 22, Linford Elementary students in grades 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed a well planned and exciting day of science.
Are you interested in reading "A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray" by Ann Martin? If so, please contact Nancy Baumann, Librarian at Indian Paintbrush Elementary. Over the next two weeks all families at IPES are invited to read this great book together. Books are still available for $3.50. Guided questions and trivia questions were sent home on January 28th and February 4th. Trivia questions can be completed by families and sent to Mrs. Baumann for drawings on February 4th and 11th. Come and enoy pizza and book discussion on February 11th 6-7 p.m. If you are planning on attending the family dinner/discussion night, please let Mrs. Baumann know by February 5th. 
We are in the second grade at the University of Wyoming Lab School. We read the book titled, For Every Child A Better World. The book tells us the things that every child in the world needs. It helped us understand that we need food, water, clothing, shelter, and medicine. After reading this book we understand how lucky we are to live in America and have all the things we need.