EDMOND — OCS celebrates 40 years
Oklahoma Christian School will celebrate 40 years of Christian Education Oct. 24 at the OCS Student Center
Proceeds will benefit the Saints Annual Fund, “Undergirding Everything We Do!”
Annual fall lease auctions scheduled for School Land Trust
The 27th annual School Land Trust lease auctions will begin Oct. 19 in Beaver County and conclude Nov. 3 in Shawnee. This year’s fall lease auctions will include a total of 497 leases in 34 counties.
“Over 110,000 acres are being offered in these auctions,” said Keith Kuhlman, director of Real Estate Management Division for the Commissioners of the Land Office. “Some leases are suitable for grazing or farming operations and others are ideal for recreational hunting, fishing or other personal enjoyment uses.”
Most leases are for a term of five years, he said. Minimum bids are listed for each tract. Detailed lists are available from the CLO at 604-8100 or 1-888-355-2637. The information is also available on line at www.clo.state.ok.us.
Logan County leases will be auctioned at the Payne County Fairgrounds at the Community Building in Stillwater at 10 a.m. Oct. 28.
Auctions will conclude in Shawnee at the Gordon Cooper Tech Center at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 for Oklahoma County.
Statewide, 745,000 acres are managed by CLO and revenue generated from lease auctions is distributed to Oklahoma schools and universities. Kuhlman said more than $82 million was contributed to education by the School Land Trust last year.
Bishop McGuinness seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced recently that three seniors from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School have been named Semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
They are: Nickolas M. Aguilera, son of Michele Aguilera of Oklahoma City and Dr. Miguel Aguilera of Albuquerque, N.M.; Jonathan L. Gardocki, son of Joseph and Angela Gardocki of Oklahoma City and Thomas P. Labarthe, son of Patty Labarthe of Edmond and Richard Labarthe of Oklahoma City.
Arbor Day poster contest seeking fifth-grade entries
Oklahoma Forestry announces that competition is under way for the state level of the 2010 Arbor Day National Poster Contest. All fifth-grade level students are eligible to enter.
They are not required to enter as part of a school classroom — scout groups, home school associations and others are all invited to participate. The theme for 2010 is “Trees are Terrific … and Energy Wise!”
“Oklahoma has become the state to beat in the national poster competition as Oklahomans took first place nationally in 2009 and 2008. We also won second place in 2007!” said Christina Stallings Roberson, Oklahoma Forestry Services education coordinator. “I look forward to another great year of poster contest entries.”
Geneva Mendoza, fifth-grader from Maryetta School in Stilwell, competed against state winners from every state in the country to take first place honors in the prestigious Arbor Day National Poster Contest for 2009. As the national winner, Geneva received a $1,000 savings bond and a trip to Nebraska with her parents and her art teacher, Samilou Smith. While there, Geneva rode on a float in the National Arbor Day parade and a special tree planting will occur in her honor at her school this fall.
The Nov. 20 deadline for entering Oklahoma’s competition is right around the corner. Teachers and parents are encouraged to visit www.forestry.ok.gov for full contest details and curriculum materials that can be incorporated into the classroom as students prepare to create their winning entry. The state level winner will go on to compete at the national level.
For more information or to have a packet mailed, call Christina Stallings Roberson, Oklahoma Forestry Services contest coordinator at 522-6158 or e-mail her at christina.stallings@oda.state.ok.us.
Education
10-3 Education: in brief
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School board candidates release financial reports
Both candidates running for the Edmond school board District No. 1 seat filed their first of two financial reports with the school administration.
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State schools to receive No Child Left Behind waiver
State Secretary of Education Phyllis Hudecki announced Thursday Oklahoma is one of 10 states chosen to receive a waiver from No Child Left Behind requirements.
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Language Fair invites students of Native American languages
Students of Native American languages from preschool to high school age are encouraged to enter the 10th annual Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, scheduled for April 2-3, at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman. Participants in grades pre-K through 12 will demonstrate their language skills as groups or individuals in the spoken language and language in song categories.
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Edmond music educators bring home awards
Edmond has long been known for its high scholastic attainments, athletic achievements and an overall well-rounded education.
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Memorial choir makes impression on principal
For many reasons, our January at school was wrought with emotional twists and turns. Both highs and lows wove throughout the month as we said hello to the promise of a new year and good-bye to the comfortable routines and faces of the past. It seemed to be a time to pull the wagons closer for shelter and consolation.
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Memorial students get ready for 'Follies'
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Board candidates discuss philosophies
Edmond Board of Education candidates for Seat No. 2 met in a candidate forum sponsored by West Field Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization Thursday evening.
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Edmond resident to lead DC 5th- and 6th-graders
Inspiring and empowering are two key words in the vocabulary of the new intermediate school principal recently hired by the Deer Creek School Board.
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Edmond schools place in Future Cities
Judge Jim Miller questions Sequoyah Middle School students, from left, June Kim, Noah Frost and Isabella Mullaney, during the Future Cities competition at Oklahoma Christian University Jan. 14.
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OCA wins academic tournament
The Oklahoma Christian Academy academic team placed first in the area academic tournament Jan. 14. Pictured are members Adam Jacob, junior; Matt Lowe, junior; Kara Drewke, senior; Mason Glidewell, senior; Riley Duckworth, senior; Kyler Hixson, senior; and Chase Yager, junior. Not pictured is Coach Becky Campbell.
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School board candidates release financial reports
