May 6, 2009

Mother's Day, Putnam City Style   Mothers and their children who both work for Putnam City Schools talk about the bonds they share. Elementary Students Become Authors   Rollingwood Elementary teacher Lynne Vincent’s students got extra incentive to learn spelling, punctuation and other skills when they found out they could become published authors.   Main News Putnam City Students Named Oklahoma Academic Scholars   Sixty-nine district students have been named Oklahoma Academic Scholars by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. National Awards Go to Student Councils   Putnam City West High School and Putnam City High School are two of only 118 schools in the nation to receive 2009 Gold Council of Excellence Awards. District Arts Students Honored   Six Putnam City students were honored at the State Superintendent's Arts Awards of Excellence ceremonies. Putnam City North Band Students Win Honors Putnam City North band students earned 127 superior ratings at the state solo and ensemble contest. Golf Tournament Helps Students   If you like to play golf and want to help deserving young students, you're the perfect person to take part in the 5th Annual People-to-People Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Tulakes Elementary teachers. The tournament takes place on Saturday, June 6, at Silverhorn Golf Club. Student Achievements   Putnam City students at all levels are winning honors and recognition. Golden Apples Awarded   The Putnam City Public Schools Foundation presented Golden Apple Awards to five people in recognition of their service to district students. Learn more about these dedicated individuals. Grants Send Teachers Packing   Putnam City teachers will travel to Europe and Peru  thanks to grants from Fund for Teachers. Celebrate School Nurses   School Nurse Day is a chance to appreciate and celebrate the roles nurses play in schools. Take this Short Survey to Help Us Improve Putnam City Now   As a reader of Putnam City Now, you’re in a position to help us make it better. Please take a short reader survey. We’ll use the results to make Putnam City Now more informative and enjoyable. Teacher Feature Karen Harris-Kobs, Harvest Hills Elementary School  Harvest Hills Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Karen Harris-Kobs has been teaching for 25 years and still finds that students make her day every day. Send Us Your News   When you have news to share in Putnam City Now, please send information to slindley@putnamcityschools.org

Best Photos from Putnam City High School   Putnam City High photographers offer up a few of their best photos from the year. Best Photos from Putnam City North High School   Putnam City North photographers show off a few of the year's best photos. Best Photos from Putnam City West High School   Here are a few of the best photos of the year from Putnam City West photographers. American Dream   Ivonne D'Acunha, a bilingual assistant at Arbor Grove Elementary School, became an American citizen in late April. D'Acunha, in her second year at Arbor Grove, helps new Spanish-speaking students feel comfortable at school because they can easily connect with an adult in the building who speaks their language. She calls Spanish-speaking parents to let them know what is happening at school and to share ideas about what they can do to help their child at home. She translates anything the school sends home with students so that all parents are well informed.

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