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Feb. 3, 2005
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Learning Online Will Rogers Elementary School students are making use of a new computer lab purchased with a grant from the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust (OETT). Central Intermediate School also received a grant. Both schools were visited by representatives of OETT in mid-January.
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Staff Awards and Accomplishments Putnam City North Counselor Rhonda Malahy (right) was surprised at by Assistant Principal Michelle Rowland and other colleagues with the news that she had been named Oklahoma Counselor of the Year by the Oklahoma Counseling Association. Other Putnam City teachers are being honored for their accomplishments, too. Read more!
Want to Know How to Say More than Taco, Burrito and Hola? District offers free Spanish classes to employees.
Board Honors Nine Teachers Nine Putnam City teachers were recently honored for earning National Board Certification.
Teacher Job Fair Scheduled If you have friends or family looking to join the Putnam City teaching family, send them to the district's teacher job fair on Tuesday, April 26.
It's the Principal of the Thing In just a few days, district schools will community leaders as part of the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation "Principal for a Day" program.
Student Achievements District students are piiling up honors.
Got Scholarships? Each year, America’s Milk Processors recognize 25 high school senior student athletes nationwide with a $7,500 scholarship for their achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Now is the time for nominations.
Playtime Plays will be presented at three district high schools in coming weeks.
Don't Forget! Teachers of the Year for each of Putnam City’s 27 schools will be honored at the annual Teacher of the Year reception at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, at the Oklahoma City Marriott, 3233 N.W. Expressway. The event, sponsored by the Putnam City Public Schools Foundation, is free and open to the public.
Especially for Parents
Words to Parent By The National PTA offers 10 words and phrases you should use at least once a day.
Motivating Minds Here are ways to nurture your child’s desire to learn, courtesy of the National PTA.
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Reaching Out to Hispanic FamiliesTo help meet the needs of the school’s growing Hispanic population, Putnam City High School is hosting informational gatherings for Spanish-speaking parents.
Tsunami Relief Archbishop Beltran accepts a check for $4,000 from Putnam City North students. The funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services to help people affected by the tsunami. Putnam City North students also collected more than 120 boxes of supplies, which they gave to Feed the Children for use in tsunami relief. Students in many district schools have donated money and goods to relief efforts.
The Magic of Education Magician Jonathan Panze (left) showed some sleight of hand during a visit with a Putnam City West special education class in late December. Students were treated to the performance after months of working on academics, communication, mobility, socialization and job preparation.
Students Don’t Let Math Skills Slide First-graders at Overholser Elementary School used a slide, trees, hallways and even school secretaries to practice estimating skills. Students first estimated how many links it would take to stretch the width or length of a designated object (or secretary), then measured and recorded their answer.
Send Us Your News When you have news to share in Putnam City Now, please send information to slindley@putnamcityschools.org
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