Sophomore Tri-Star Visits

On December 12th Sophomore Students at New Bremen High School had the opportunity to tour four different Tri-Star locations.  Tricia Wendel (HS Guidance Counselor) arranged for 57 students to tour the facilities. Students could choose among several different programs including: Business Management, Graphics, Interactive Media, Early Childhood Development, Automotives, Construction, Ag. Mechanics, Horticulture, Vet Tech, Biomedical and Electronics Technology, Med Prep, Precision Machining, and Welding.  Tri Star allows students the opportunity to participate in skill and service oriented programs.  Qualifying students can earn the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced college standing through articulation agreements with several area colleges.  Students interested in enrollment at Tri Star for their Junior or Senior year must see Tricia Wendel for an application.

Silent Night Game

New Bremen’s 2^nd annual “Silent Night”

Basketball Game

Be a part of it all!

We’re starting a new tradition at NBHS!

For the Parkway basketball game on Friday, December 14, 2012 we are encouraging everyone to join us in a new, unique way of cheering on the Cardinals to a victory. In recognition of the holiday season, and since it is the only home game before Christmas, we would like to have a “Silent Night” game.

The details are listed below:

• From the time the first second ticks off the clock of the Varsity game, all fans must be silent until the New Bremen Cardinals score their    6^th point. When the 6^th point is scored, everyone needs to

cheer thunderously from that point on!

• In order to enhance unity across the fans, we have several unique activities we would like everyone to participate in!

Ø  We invite all fans to sing “Silent Night” between the 3rd and 4th quarter

Ø  We invite all fans “Jump and Go Crazy” with the Pep Band as they play “Mirror” during the 1^st time out in the 4^th Quarter

Ø  We encourage everyone to wear Christmas attire to the game! (Santa hats, Christmas sweaters, etc.)

Ø  Bring a non-perishable item to the game to donate to the less fortunate

If you would like to see more examples of this tradition, go onto YouTube.com and search “Taylor University Silent Night 2011”.

It would be greatly appreciated if everyone would participate

and cheer NBHS to a victory!

GO CARDINALS!

First Grade Skypes With Key West Aquarium

On December 5th, first grade students Skyped with Key West Aquarium as an extension to the story Fun With Fish which they were reading in class.  They were able to learn about and see different sea creatures including sea stars, turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks, and alligators.  A question and answer session allowed the students to ask various questions about what other animals are at the aquarium and what various animals eat.  This was a great opportunity for our students to go on a "virtual field trip".  Check out the short video clip from their skype session.

Exploration Academy

Our freshman, as well as, those from Minster and New Knoxville participated in the Exploration Academy at the YMCA on Tuesday.  It was a great experience for them to see local career possibilities for their future endeavors. They met with several local professionals to learn more about possible career choices. It was great career counseling and they learned a lot.

Kuenning-Dicke Park Mural Presentation

On Friday, November 30th, Chris and Tom from the Aullwood Audubon Nature Center out of Dayton visited New Bremen Elementary to help present the completed mural of Kuenning-Dicke Park to our K-6 students.  This was the culminating project of our nature walks earlier this fall.  Our students did a wonderful job creating the mural.  The mural will be displayed outside of the elementary office.

Grandparents Day

Our kindergarten students honored their grandparents by inviting them to a very special program on November 20th.  The children sang several songs for their grandparents and served them punch and popcorn.  Over 200 grandparents were in attendance.  Our kindergarteners love their grandmas and grandpas!

5th Grade Wax Museum

Students in 5th grade portrayed famous Americans as part of a wax museum activity. Each student dressed up and recited facts about their person as guests approached them.

Veterans Honored

Approximately 200 veterans were honored on November 9, 2012 by students in grades k-8.  

Business Class Trip to BGSU

The high school business classes recently attended the Business and Marketing Fall Leadership Conference that was held at Bowling Green State University.  Each student attended two interactive business or leadership sessions of their choice.

 

Interactive Business and Leadership Sessions included the following topics:

• Amusement Park 101: It’s a fun business!
• Finance: It's About Having a Plan and Knowing the Risks to Building Your Future Wealth
• Selecting the Right College: Getting the Right An-swers Without Even Knowing the Right Questions
• Entrepreneurship: It May Sound "Wacky," but What if it Works?
• Establishing Your Personal Image
• Leaders Building Teams: Your Key to Leadership Success!
• The Holland Party: Party with your Career Interests!
• Social Media and the Business World
• Internships: How to Make Your Job Experience Work for You
• Your Future in Marketing: More than You Might Imagine!
• Communication Skills for Success!

Students also listened to Dr. Gene Poor, a college professor at BGSU and business entrepeneur.  Dr.  Poor has had a long history of starting his own businesses, as well as helping others start their own enterprises.  One of his business enterprises, LifeFormations, Inc., has become a world leader in the creation of lifelike figures and dioramas for museums, visitor centers, retail outlets, and theme parks. LifeFormations is considered a leading force in the creation and evolution of animatronic figures.

 

Students also had the opportunity to meet and work with students from other schools.  The day was an enjoyable and educational experience for everyone!

Descriptive Synonyms

Mrs. Kremer's 5th grade L.A. classes used descriptive synonyms to describe a variety of facial expression pictures.  





Pictured are student' examples from Mrs. Lesher's 5th grade math class. They explored the meaning of diameter, radius, and circumference in a creative manner.

Sectional Champs

Congratulation to our high school volleyball team on winning the sectional title. They will play again on Wednesday evening. 

Hands-on Comparison

Students in Mr. Messick’s 7^th grade social studies class are constructing trebuchets. Trebuchets are ancient catapult type machines used by a military. The students will make comparisons between the technology of trebuchets and modern cannons to help explain the end of feudalism during the medieval time period.

Fire Prevention Week

October 8-12 was Fire Prevention Week.  On Friday, members of the New Bremen Fire Department visited New Bremen Elementary to present to our students the importance of fire prevention and fire safety.  Their message for students was to remember was 3-2-1.  Three beeps of the smoke detector, two ways out, and one meeting place!  The kindergarten students enjoyed seeing the fire truck up close and operating the hoses.  Thank you to NBFD!

Caring for Carter

We recently held a day for showing support for Mr. Kanney and his son, Carter who has recently been diagnosed with Hunter's Syndrome.

NBHS Marching Band at BGSU

The band went and performed at BGSU recently!

Community Service - A Worthy Educational Experience

On a Saturday not too long ago, approximately 30 students participated in a New Bremen Town Council sponsored work day at Bremenfest Park. The students worked alongside other volunteers to preform ground maintenance tasks. The tasks included painting fences, mulching, cutting tree rings, and other miscellaneous items. (Pictured below are students working to complete various ground maintenance needs.) 

NHS Induction

On October 1, 2012 the New Bremen High School NHS had their induction ceremony. Here are some photos from the evenings festivities. Congratulations to all current and new members.