Brownell-Talbot
JANUARY 2013
Newsletter
For the families, friends, and staff of Brownell-Talbot School
• Vol. 149 • Issue 5
Conferences Set Jan. 16
Message from the
Head of School
Brownell-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.
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.
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.
Admissions Plans Open House/Testing Events
Brownell-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 8:3010:30 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) 5563772 for more 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.
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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 Vargas
Head of School
ALL School
News
Ms. Renae Mackender • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1013 • [email protected]
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 [email protected] or Jackie Vinci at jackiecv@aol.
com for more information.
Strategic Planning for the Future
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.”
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Brownell-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 Vargas
Head of School
Pack the Gym/Senior Night
Pack 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.
A ll S c h o o l
Tech Talk
News
Hussain Named State Winner
Brownell-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.
Veracross 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 Classroom
Junior 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 Apps
Name: 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 ageappropriate tools like stamps, paintbrushes, and stationery.
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Directory Updates
Jocelyn Ho, ’18
Jessica Do: [email protected]
Ava, ’20, & Stella, ’23, Mumgaard
James & Kathleen Mumgaard
658 JE George Blvd; Omaha, NE 68132
Madelyn Shumaker, ’25
Jesse & Corrie Shumaker
9941 Emiline St.; LaVista, NE 68128
Abby Schreiber, ’21
David Schreiber
3003 S. 74 St.; Omaha, NE 68124
Plastic Bottle Caps Needed for Project
A 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.
Third Thursdays: Jan. 17
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!
News
U pper S c h o o l
Mr. Bill Harrell • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1037 • [email protected]
UNL Math Day
Yakking Raiders Compete
The B-T math team participated in the University of NebraskaLincoln 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 Council
B-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.
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 R esults
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.
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.
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.
Banse to Study in Spain
Emma 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.
Chen Named Semi-Finalist
Andrew Chen, ‘13, was named a semifinalist (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.
Hugh O’Brian Attendee Chosen
Anjali 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.
Lincoln High Speech R esults
The Yakking Raider speech team placed fourth among 17
schools during the Capital City Classic speech invitational
at Lincoln High School. Individual results follow.
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C o llege
C o unseling
News
Mrs. Stacey Evert • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1018 • [email protected]
Grade Level Parent Meetings Set
Summer Programs &
Activities for Grades 9-12
Parents 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 Night
Thursday, 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
Upper 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.
Standardized Test Dates
Please access the appropriate Web site for registration
information and deadlines. Registration deadlines are
typically three to four weeks before the testing date.
College Acceptances
To 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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ACT (www.actstudent.org)
February 9, 2013
April 13, 2013
June 8, 2013
SAT (http://sat.collegeboard.org)
January 26, 2013
March 9, 2013 (no subject tests offered)
May 4, 2013
June 1, 2013
News
M iddle S c h o o l
Mrs. Kami Landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • [email protected]
7/8 Grade Proper Dance
Spelling Bee
Brownell-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.
5th Grade Sends Holiday Greetings
Sharing 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.
Geography Bee
The 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.
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Grade 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 BrownellTalbot 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 Parties
Valentine’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 Roll
Kari Fossum, ’17, received Principal’s List–Summa honors
for the first quarter. She was inadvertently listed in the wrong
section.
Chess Success
Brownell-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.
News
L o wer S c h o o l
Mrs. Kami Landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • [email protected]
Chapel Musicians
Serenading Raiders
The following students were chapel musicians for Lower School in
December: Makenzie McIntrye, ’25, Eddie Schafer, ’24, and Megan
Hollis, ’22.
Congratulations 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.
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.
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.
For more Lower School news, please see Landenberger’s Landing,
the weekly Lower School newsletter, and the teachers’ classroom newsletters.
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A t h letics
L o wer , M iddle
and U pper
News
Mr. Jeff Rohrig • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1032 • [email protected]
B-TYSO Update
Fall Academic All-State
The 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.
Each 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.
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 Sports Awards
Swim Team Update
Congratulations to the following football and volleyball
players for their post season awards.
The 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.
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;
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.
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;
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.
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 WorldHerald; 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 WorldHerald.
Activities Schedule
All 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.
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A t h letics
L o wer , M iddle
and U pper
News
Middle School Basketball Begins Season
Girls’ Basketball Update
The 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 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.
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.
Boys’ Basketball Update
The 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.
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.
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Ms. Linda Zimmerman • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1014 • [email protected]
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.
So when you don’t give, you allow/expect others to subsidize these benefits for you.
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
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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!
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Albers
Mr. Jeff A. Anderson and Ms. Maria F. Moreno
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Batcheler
Mr. Shelby L. Bell and
Mrs. Belinda L. Beavers-Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bertschinger
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bierman
Dr. Elaine Blythe
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Boothe
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bydalek
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Calvert
Mr. Patrick Caster and
Ms. Susan Slominski Caster
Mr. and Mrs. John Chen
Ms. Lynn Cheney
Mr. Mohan Chirumamilla and
Ms. Bhavana Lekkala
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Combs
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Comer
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Crosby
Ms. Catherine Crowell
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cruse
Ms. Laurie Culjat
Mr. William C. Dana and
Ms. Charlotte J. Conner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drew
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ehresman
Mr. and Mrs. John Evert
Ms. Brenda Fader
Drs. Nate and Ashley Falk
Mr. Steve Festner and
Ms. Tina Gottschalk Festner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fleming
Ms. Annamarie Flowers and Dr. Robert Kent
Mr. and Mrs. Drew Fossum
Mr. and Mrs. James Foxall
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Froendt
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen George
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goetschkes
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grafelman
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Graves
Dr. Vikas Gulati and Dr. Priyanka Borah
Dr. Gary Gustafson and Ms. Wendy Wiseman
Rev. Peggy A. Hall
Mr. Terry Hallagan and Mrs. Denise Holmes
Hallagan
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hamel
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hamilton
Mr. Barrett C. Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harrell
Mr. Alex N. Hayes and Mrs. Rieko Ikeda-Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor A. Henery
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle R. Hutchings
Ms. Jeanette R. Incontro
Mr. Kevin Jackson and Ms. Pamela Finn
Mr. and Mrs. Farhan Khan
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Klinefelter
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Knofczynski
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kotouc
Dr. and Mrs. Rudolf Kotula
Dr. Kevin Liekhus and Ms. Theresa Dowling
Mr. Yishun Lin and Dr. Chi Lin
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Lisco
Mr. Luzheng Liu and Mrs. Amy Zhu
Dr. Marcus S. Maydew and
Mrs. Catherine Demes Maydew
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Mazzotta
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McElderry
Mr. and Mrs. James McLellan
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Meadors
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Meadors
Mr. Reza Mohammadi and Ms. Zahra Hatami
Ms. Anna Monardo
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Morris
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mumgaard
Dr. Premchand S. Nair and
Dr. Suseela T. Sarasamma
Mr. Jeff Nelson and Dr. Jill Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Obermoller
Mr. Kevin O’Connell and Ms. Maggie Kalkowski
Drs. John and Susan Ohnoutka
Mr. Cameron S. Patterson and
Dr. Lynnette A. Moseman
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Mr. and Mrs. Troy Perchal
Mr. and Mrs. John Petersson
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Petrulis
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Pittack
Ms. Jeannie Plambeck
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Pugsley
Mr. and Mrs. Fausto Ramon Jr.
Mr. Curtis Reed and Ms. Jo Ann Quinif
Dr. Jennifer and Mr. Ken Reed-Bouley
Ms. Tina Rice
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Rich
Ms. Cris Riddle Shreve
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rise
Mr. Brian Vargas and
Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Vargas
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Roskens
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ross
Mr. Trevor Rowe and Dr. Wei Rowe
Mr. Miguel Parroquín and
Ms. Stacy Rulla-Parroquín
Dr. Pirzada Sattar and Ms. Fatima Basith
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Schafer
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Schieuer
Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Schlueter
Ms. Amy Scott
Mr. and Mrs. W. David Scott
Drs. Ryan and Katie Sewell
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Shumaker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Siffring
Dr. Frank Soto Leon and
Dr. Jennifer Tighe de Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wayman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Weiss
Mr. David Welch and Mrs. Anna Lee Welch
Mr. Jack Wightman and
Ms. Anna Castner Wightman
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Willett
Dr. Thaddeus Woods and
Dr. Deanna Armstrong
Dr. Fernando Zapata and
Dr. Cristina Fernandez
Dr. Zhixin Zhang and Dr. Kaihong Su
Dr. Jialin Zheng and Dr. Gwen Zhou
Gala, the all-­‐school event that makes Brownell-­‐Talbot educaJon possible. The Stars Realign Gala to Shine on April 5, 2013 Our Gala community grows 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! 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. “As a private, independent school receiving no government funding, Brownell-­‐Talbot relies on families and friends like you for support.” Gala Top 10 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. Parent Checklist 1.  Register for Online Auc2on bidding at www.biddingforgood.com ASAP. 2.  Return family basket form by February 1. 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. 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. 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! 8.  Purchase raffle 2ckets. 9.  Get Tickets and/or Table with friends for Gala . 10.  Party and bid at Gala on April 5, 2013. 12
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Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for their support of the 2012 Gala!
M Constantino Salon
MAC Cosmetic
Macalester College, Minnesota
Ms. Renae Mackender
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
Maids & More
Mainstream Boutique
Malibu Gallery
Mama’s Pizza
Marcus Midtown Theater
Marks - Food, Wine & Spirit
The Matthew & Andrea Marsh Family
Martini Nails & Spa
Maryville University, Missouri
Material Girl
The Mathis Family
Max I. Walker
Mrs. Kassandra Mayo
Mrs. Liz Mazzotta
James. F. McCaslin, D.D.S;
Evergreen Dental Group
Mrs. Marci McElroy
McKay Landscape Lighting
Me & Me
Mercedes-Benz of Omaha
Merle Norman
Mervin Reese Photography
Mesh
Michael’s
Midtown Crossing
Duane & Barbara Miller
Mommy Wisdom
Ms. Sue Moon
Mrs. Linda Zimmerman Morgan
Mother India
Moylan Iceplex
Mr. Tuxedo
M’s Pub
Mulhall’s Nursery
Nan C
Nature Dog
Coach Jeanie Neal
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nicola’s
Nollette Metal Works
Northern Natural Gas Company
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nouvelle Eve
Olive Branch Integrated
Outdoor Design
Ms. Barb Olsen
Olympia Cycle
The Obermoller Family
Omaha Academy of Ballet
Omaha Community Playhouse
Omaha Drapery & Blind
Omaha Fashion Week;
Nick & Brook Hudson
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha Jewelry Company
Omaha Med Spa
Omaha Storm Chasers
Omaha Symphony
On a Whim
One Drake Place
Opera Omaha
Oriental Trading Company
Orthodontics Exclusively;
Dr. Barbara Ries
Outback Steakhouse
P.F. Chang’s
Papio Fun Park
Joe & Charlene Paquelet
Paradise Pet Suites
Parsow’s Fashions for Men & Women
Pasta Amore
Dhaval, Patricia, & Anil Patel
Neal Patrick & Betsy Paquelet Patrick
Pattini Shoes
Pattino Shoe Boutique
PE 101
Periwinkle’s
Troy & Cathy Perry
Petrow’s Restaurant
Mrs. Tami Petrulis
Pets-R-Us/Ruuff Luv/Finishing Touches
Grooming
Pilates Fitness
Pinnacle Bank
Pitch Pizzeria
Mrs. Tracy Platt
Ponca Hills Farm
Pottery Barn
Prairie Life Fitness Center
Premier Gymnastics
Pucci’s
Pump It Up
Mr. Mike Recker
Red Mango
Regal Awards
Rêvé Salon & Spa
The Rich Family
Riddell
Rivera’s Mexican Restaurant
Robert Max Opticians
Rockbrook Animal Clinic
Rockbrook Camera
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Coach Jeff Rohrig
Roots & Wings
Rossi Clothiers
Mr. Joe Rotert
RSM Interior Designs
Boyd & Jenifer Ruff Family
Russell Speeder’s Car Wash
S•cape; Sara Larson; Kim Stern;
& Alyssa Romshek
Saigon Surface
Sam & Louie’s New York Pizzeria
Sam’s Club
The Mike & Melissa Schafer Family
Mr. Rob Schindler
Karen Schnepf
Ms. Alleta Scott
The Amy Scott Family
The W. David Scott Family
Security Equipment Inc.
Greg Segur & Nancy Crews
She-la
The Siffring Family
Silver Dollar City
The Bruce Simon Family;
Omaha Steaks
Fred & Eve Simon
Simply Pure Salon
Skate Daze
James & Lynn Smith
Jim & Melanie Smith
Ms. Joyce Southard
Southern Methodist University, Texas
Spaghetti Works
Spezia
St. Louis University, Missouri
St. Olaf College, Minnesota
Stampin’ Up
Starbuck’s
Stevens Enterprises, Inc.
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Drs. Kaihong Su & Zhixin Zhang
The Family of Ian, ’10,
& Max, ’12, Suiter
The Summers Family
The Swartzbaugh Family
Swallow Hill Stables
Sylvan Learning Center
T. Henery’s Pub
Jodi Taylor
Taste
Taxi’s Grille & Bar
Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream
T’eez Salon
Texas Christian University
Texas Roadhouse
That Pottery Place
The Afternoon at Midtown Crossing
The Amazing Pizza Machine
The Cardiac Center
The Dance Shoppe
The Designers
The Drover
The FlatIron Café
The Grey Plume
The Hair Market Salon
The Interior Design Firm
The Kansas City Zoo
The Linen Gallery
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The Mix
The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill
The Omaha World-Herald
The Paddock
The Party Patch
The Players Club
The Rose Performing Arts
for Children & Families
Thirty-One
Thomsen Dental Group, P.C.
Three Happiness Express
Ms. Cathy Tibbels
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Academy
Tilly
Top Flight Badminton Club
Trader Joe’s
TransWood, Inc.
Dom Trevarthen
Tru Salon
Tufts University, Massachusetts
Tully’s Kennels
Twisted Cork Bistro
U.S. Students
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Southern California
Upstream Brewing Company
Urban Prairie Landesign
Urban Wine Company
V Salon
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch
Valentino’s
Brian Vargas
& Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas
Vic’s Corn Popper
Village Grinder
Village Needleworks
The Vinci Family
The Vrana Family
The Family of John, Maddy,
& Olivia Vovk
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Waggoner
Robert & Tammy Wagner
Mrs. Noreen Ward
Washington University,
St. Louis, Missouri
Wave Bistro
Doug & Inna Weedman
Whole Foods
Bill & Suellen Willett & Family
Willsie Company; Graves & Associates
Wine 121
Winning Crown Boutique
Wolf Brothers Western Store
Brian & Debbie Wood & Family
Woodhouse Porsche of Omaha
The Family of Sydney Woods
ZIN Room
Zio’s Pizzeria
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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Mrs. Julie Anderson • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1006 • [email protected]
Welcome New Students!
Brownell-Talbot Parents - 2013-2014 Planning
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.
Planning 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 Tours
Important Dates to Remember
If 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!
January 21, 2012
February 6, 2013
February 9, 2013
February 22, 2013
March 2, 2013
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 Aid
Financial 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 [email protected].
All it takes is
Prospective students’ shadow day
In-School Open House; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Entrance Exams; Grades 1–6; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kindergarten Round-up; 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Open House; 10 a.m.-Noon
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
Just One
(402) 556-3772, or email [email protected] with information
about
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Mrs. Melissa Schafer • (402) 502-5634 • [email protected]
2013-2014 BTPA Officers Needed
A big thank you to all our chairs and volunteers
for the 2012-2013 school year!
The 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.
Upper School Coordinators – Jodi Taylor and Suellen Willett
Middle School Coordinator – Debbie Wood
Lower School Coordinators – Ruth Dewhurst &
Kathleen Couchonnal
Courtesy– Karen Burkley
Holiday BTPA Tea – Lois McElderry
Holiday Program Tea – Tammy Wagner
Chili Supper – Danielle Brown
Scholastic Book Fair – Randi Scott & April Combs
Grandparent’s Tea – Tammy Wagner
Box Tops – Laura Foxall
B-T Closet – Lorraine Borys
Innisbrook Gift Wrap – Karen Burkley
2012-2013 BTPA Meeting Dates
January 10 (second Thursday due to holiday break)
February 7
March 7
April 4
BTPA 2012-2013 Officers
President – Melissa Schafer
Vice President – Lois McElderry
Secretary – Christine O’Connor
Treasurer – Stefanie Martinez
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SECOND SEMESTER
EventDateChair
BTPA Monthly Meetings
Thurs., Jan 10
Melissa Schafer
Thurs., Feb., 7Melissa Schafer
Thurs., March 7Melissa Schafer
Thurs., April 4Melissa Schafer
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week
Mon., Feb 25 – Fri. March 1
Lorraine Borys
MS Proper DanceJan. 25Shannon Stuke
Science Fair Tues., March 19Debbie Wood
Spring Required Reading Book Fair
TBD
Suellen Willett & Debbie Wood
BTPA Spring Luncheon
May Date TBD
Inna Weedman
Freshman/Sophomore Prom Dinner
May 3
Suellen Willett & Inna Weedman
Post Prom
May 4
Jodi Taylor & Suellen Willett
Family Fun Day
May Date TBD
Cyndi Shaw & Jodi Schaefer-Shaw
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B - T B o o sters
Mrs. Kathy Emer y • (402) 861-9443 • kemer [email protected]
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 [email protected] for additional information. Contact Karen Burkley at [email protected] to volunteer
at the next boys’ basketball game or Donna Bellavance-Puetz at [email protected] to volunteer at the next girls’ game.
Students needing service hours and wishing to volunteer should contact Coach Jeff Rohrig at [email protected] 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, President
[email protected]
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Chef Jim Hill • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1021 • [email protected]
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edu. Submit your news to [email protected] by
the 10th of each month.
Looking Ahead...
January
7
Classes Resume
10
BTPA Meeting
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No School - Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
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Third Thursday with the Head of School
21
Shadow Day – Prospective Students
February
6
7
14
15-18
21
22
25-March 1
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Open House
BTPA Meeting
Valentine’s Celebration
Mid-Winter Holiday
Third Thursday with the Head of School
Kindergarten Round-up
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week
All-School Chapel
March
2
Early Childhood Open House
8
End of Third Quarter
20
No School – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
21
Third Thursday with the Head of School
REMINDER: Please use the white payment
drop box by the school store to make
any payment — tuition, expense, gala
reservation, or other payment to the school.
Payments will not be accepted at the front
desk.
Statement of Policy
The Brownell-Talbot Newsletter is produced monthly to
inform parents and others about school events, classroom
events, and student achievements in the classroom, on the
playing field, or in other extracurricular activities. This
information is submitted by faculty and staff members.
The “Celebrate the B-T Community” section celebrates the
achievements of students, faculty, and staff outside the school
environment. This information may be submitted by faculty,
staff, students, or parents to [email protected] by the
10th day of each month.
The school reserves the right to edit information in the
interest of space and content. Advertising is not accepted.