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Hopkins Awards

The E. L. and Z. Irene Hopkins Foundation has established awards to recognize the outstanding performance of Emporia teachers and school support staff.

Nomination forms are available at all Emporia public schools and the Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 West 7th. Forms are also available on the district’s website. Nominations can be submitted by students, parents, and co-workers. The deadline for entries is March 10 and nominations are limited to current staff in the Emporia Public Schools.

For further information, please contact Kristy Turner at 341-2201 or kturner@usd253.org.

Follow this link for more information


 

Dreaming of Sunflowers



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Cold winter days have Timmerman 2nd grade students dreaming of wildflowers. Here are some samples of paintings currently on display at the Mary Herbert Education Center.

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Upcoming Events  

 


Parent-Teacher Conference Week.
Check here for schedules.


Feb 8    Monday

  • CANCELLED - EMS 3:30 pm 8th Boys' Basketball(A), home
  • EHS Sports 6:00 pm SO Boys Basketball at Washburn Rural
  • EHS Sports 6:00 pm FR G/B Basketball at EHS
  • Timmerman Book Fair

Feb 9    Tuesday

  • TPLC 10:00 am Science Fair
  • EHS Sports 3:30 pm JV/V B/G Bowling at Flint Hills Lane
  • EHS 4:30 pm Boys' & Girls' Basketball at Junction City
  • EHS 7:00 pm Viva Voce, Jazz Band & Orchestra Concert
  • Village 3rd & 4th Grade Science Fair
  • Timmerman Book Fair
  • Walnut Book Fair
  • TPLC Virtual Academy

Feb 10    Wednesday

  • BOE 7:00 pm Board Meeting
  • Village 3rd & 4th Grade Science Fair
  • Timmerman Book Fair
  • Walnut Book Fair
  • Walnut Classroom Valentine Parties

Feb 11    Thursday

No School 

  • EHS Sports 4:00 pm Boys League Dive Meet @ EHS
  • EHS Sports 6:00 pm FR G/B Basketball at EHS
  • EMS 6:00 pm Site Council Meeting
  • Village 3rd & 4th Grade Science Fair
  • Timmerman Book Fair
  • Walnut Book Fair

Feb 12    Friday

No School - 1/2 day teacher workday.

  • EHS Sports 4:00 pm Boys League Swim Meet at EHS
  • EHS Sports 4:15 pm FR Boys Basketball at EHS
  • EHS 4:30 pm Boys' & Girls' Basketball, home

Feb 13    Saturday
  • EHS 9:00 am League Wrestling Tourn., home
  • EHS Sports 9:00 am JV Wrestling Tournament at Chase County

See the district calendar for a complete listing of events


 

We believe that . . .


1. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

2. All children are capable of learning and deserve the right to receive a quality education.

3. We must appreciate and learn from the diversity in our community.

4. There are common values and beliefs across cultures on which we can build.

5. Everyone needs to be a lifelong learner.

6. By working together, we can make our community a better place.

7. It is okay to disagree as long as we respect each other.

8. Joy and laughter are important.

9. Parents/guardians should be active partners in the educational process.

10. School should be a safe and secure environment.

11. Success is measured both qualitatively and quantitatively.

12. The goal of teaching is learning.

13. Quality education takes wise investment of people, resources, time and money.

14. A positive learning environment encourages our students to be involved.

15. Everyone should have their basic needs met.
 
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