GAGGLE EMAIL REMINDERS :  1:  Confusing Screen Display    2:  Using Gaggle During Summer Vacation     3:  Emails to the Entire School

All Gaggle accounts will be cleaned out on July 31.

SUMMER READING - Need something to read this summer!!?? I have taken a moment to re-visit a few of the notable books I read this year. Since I enjoy a variety of genres, authors and topics, there is something for everyone on this list. The books are not listed in any particular order. The summaries are from the RMS online catalog. Happy reading!  

Dietsch Picks 2009           

Dietsch Picks 2008     

MORE SUMMER READING - Mr. Paul Christopherson from the Omaha Public Library  - Millard Branch - spoke to classes today inviting them to join in the many summer evens sponsored by the Omaha Public Library and encouraging them to read, read, read throughout the summer.  Brief summaries of the books Mr. Christopherson spotlighted are given on the 2009 Middle School Young Adult SRP Booklist

OPL SUMMER READING PROGRAM encourages children and teens to read by offering special events and exciting prizes from June 1 through August 1, 2009. The program, entitled “Be Creative @Your Library” for kids and “Express Yourself @ Your Library” for teens, gets under way with a special kickoff party held in partnership with the Omaha Parks and Recreation’s Sun Dawgs Program at Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St., May 31, 4-6 p.m. (weather permitting).

Other OPL links:     Omaha Public Library Teen Page       OPL Summer Calendar of Events       Young Adult Summer Reading Program - June 1 - August 1 

WHAT A YEAR FOR TRACK & FIELD:  TIMBERWOLVES SET NEW RECORDS!

And there's more great accomplishements...check out the results from the Middle School Meet.

RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NEWS -- T-WOLVES ROCK!

Pictures Paint A Thousand Words For Young Patients:  Art students at Millard's Russell Middle School are coming in early and staying late for a special assignment, paintings for a new addition at Children's Hospital.  Their artwork will be on permanent display to help brighten stays for young patients. The project has an even deeper purpose for some.  See the video and read the full article from the WOWT broadcast.  Great work, Mrs. Zach and students!!

6th Grader Puts Squeeze on Ketchup Competition:  12 Year-old's artwork will appear on nearly 20 million Heinz ketchup packets  It’s big compliment for a Russell Middle School student's work on condiments. As a winner in the Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest, Sarah Wilkening’s artwork will be featured on nearly 20 million ketchup packets.   See the video and read the full article from WOWT broadcast.

Russell students help decorate new hospital wing:  The paint brushes are getting a workout at Russell Middle School. For four weeks, art students have been coming in early and staying late to create colorful and whimsical water animals.  The 30 paintings will decorate the new addition at Children’s Hospital, which is due to open this fall.  Read entire article.

Also check out the articles on Omaha.com:     Author Neal Shusterman Visit      MS Mini-Marathon for MS

SPORTS PHYSICALS -- 2009 Millard Public Schools Pre-Participation Sports Physicals --only $20!   Read more information.

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Spirit Wear

RUSSELL SPIRIT WEAR -- If you would like to have your Russell Spirit wear when school starts in the fall, now is the time to order.   Click here for more information.

PAYBAC

PARTNERS ASSISTING YOUTH, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY -- Project PAYBAC^® is a reciprocal partnership program that links schools to community businesses. The mission of Project PAYBAC^® is to provide diverse learning opportunities through these partnerships.   If you are interested in forming a busines partnership with Russell Middle School, please click here to access the Millard Public Schools web page for more information and the proper forms.