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End of Era Approaches Dr. Ann Millerborg, the district’s Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, trades stories with district staff at a gathering honoring her service to the district. Millerborg served as an assistant principal and principal at Wiley Post Elementary, principal at Lake Park Elementary, an administrative assistant to the superintendent and director of elementary education before spending her last nine years directing Human Resources. She retires on Jan. 8 after 27 years with Putnam City.
Main News
High School Jazz Bands Join Together for Holiday Concert The jazz bands of all three district high schools and a percussion ensemble from Kenneth Cooper Middle School will swing their way through a variety of holiday classics in a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16th, in the auditorium at Putnam City North High School, 11800 N. Rockwell. Admission to the concert is free with the donation of canned food items to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
18 Putnam City Teachers Earn National Distinction The National Board for Professional Teachers Standards has announced that 18 Putnam City teachers have earned National Board Certification.
District Students Earn Spots in Honors Bands Seven Putnam City middle school students and 32 district high school students earned spots in Central Oklahoma Director's Association (CODA) honor bands following auditions at Edmond Santa Fe High School.
Challenge Day Podcast Early in the school year 9th-graders at every Putnam City high school took part in Challenge Day, a program meant to improve students’ lives and high school culture by increasing acceptance and respect and decreasing teasing and bullying. Hear students talk about what Challenge Day meant to them.
Student Achievements Putnam City students are top spellers and artists.
Staff Accomplishments Teachers are tops in their fields.
Teacher Features
 Scott Allen, Mayfield Middle School Scott Allen is both a published author and a successful middle school English teacher. His students routinely pass state tests in high numbers. Read what led him to teaching and how he helps students succeed.
 Vivian Rice, Coronado Heights Elementary School Music helps with making connections in the brain, says Coronado Heights Elementary music teacher. Read Rice's thoughts on introducing students to the world of music.
 Sarah Gray, Putnam City North High School After earning a degree in English literature and working for a year for a small-town newspaper, Sarah Gray took her life in a new direction: teaching. Read her thoughts on being a first-year teacher.
 Cheri Hensley, Ralph Downs Elementary School Cheri Hensley began college with the idea of being a nurse. A realization about her true calling caused her to switch to teaching, a decision that has led to a fulfilling career in Putnam City schools.
 Kim Clark, Will Rogers Elementary School Kim Clark was inspired by an educator who encouraged her to fulfill her dream of teaching.
Read about her thoughts on her first year of teaching and the advice and mentoring of colleagues that helped her succeed.
Especially for Parents
Election Scheduled for Seat on Putnam City Board of Education Voters in the eastern area of the Putnam City school district will choose from three candidates when they vote in a school board election on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.
Putnam City Safety Hotline Now Accessible Via the Web Students who wish to report safety concerns in Putnam City schools now have the option of submitting those concerns through the district website.
Best Books for Children Jumpstart lists their favorite and most frequently recommended books.
Be Prepared for Winter Weather With winter weather comes the need to prepare your home, automobile and family to deal with the colder temperatures, as well as the possibility for snow and ice.
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Former Teacher Turns Active Parent Gaylee Koehler has done it all at Will Rogers Elementary, going from teacher to volunteer to PTA president. Read her thoughts on the value of parent involvement in schools.
 Elementary Students Book Time in High School Each year Putnam City West's Computer II students work on a project with Overholser Elementary 5th-grade students. Putnam City West students travel to Overholser to interview students, then back at Putnam City West create bookets profiling the 5th-grader they interviewed. Overholser students then visit Putnam City West to receive their personalized booklets and tour the high school.
O Christmas Trees Students in Misty Granger’s 3rd-grade class at Harvest Hills Elementary School (top) and the Art Club from Will Rogers Elementary School (below) visited the State Capitol to decorate trees and take part in the Christmas tree lighting ceremony officiated by Gov. Brad Henry.
Happy Holidays A Mayfield Middle School choral ensemble (above) and a Putnam City North High School string quartet performed at the annual Putnam City PTA Council holiday brunch for PTA members, principals and other school and district staff.
Running Totals The Putnam City Cancer Classic 5k and 1-mile fun run drew more than 700 registered participants on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event raised about $7,000 for cancer research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Especially for Staff
Fund for Teachers Grants Target Professional Growth In the past few years, Putnam City teachers have traveled the world to bring knowledge back to their classrooms. Learn how and when to apply for a Fund for Teachers grant.
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