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sc h o o l n e w sLauren KradyAbove: Remy MacKay, second grade,takes a break from playing during theafter-school program at the Locust GroveCampus.Below: Ivana Dougherty, first grade, usestime during the before school program atthe Locust Grove Campus to read a book.Centered in ChristTransforming LivesChanging our WorldBefore and After School CareFinding flexibilityLooking back, Kendra Hartman isnot sure how she would have managedwithout the Before and After SchoolCare program offered at the LocustGrove Campus.Hartman’s daughter, Sarah, attendedthe program throughout her time at thePreK-8 campus and is now a freshmanat the Lancaster Campus.The program, which allows studentsto come early and stay later than theschool day, gave the Hartman family theflexibility it needed to mesh schedules.“It was a necessity,” Kendra HartmanXiaodong Fan, M.Ed.said. “With work, I couldn’t leave beforeAssistant to the Superintendent美国宾西法尼亚州 a certain time.”LMS 学区区长助理范晓东In a commitment to help morefamilies, LMS expanded its Before andAfter School Care programs to theKraybill and New Danville campuses.Judi Mollenkof, principal of the LocustGrove and Kraybill campuses, said theexpansion is the result of interest andrequests from parents.“This enables parents who need theseservices, particularly those who work,Lauren Krady2176 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster, PA 17602Phone: 717-299-0436, ext. 432fanx@lancastermennonite.orgwww.lancastermennonite.orgto enroll their children to stay at theschool instead of having to make otherarrangements for after school care,”Mollenkof said.Hartman said the program gave herdaughter extra time to play on theplayground and burn off energy beforeshe had to go home to do homework.As she got older, the program providedquiet time to do school work and assistthe instructor with younger students.“It seemed to work out really well,” shesaid. “I don’t know what I would havedone otherwise.”Lauren KradyStudents in the before school program at LocustGrove Campus work with iPads.Eagle Scout projects spiffy up campusesJ. Daniel Martin1 0 | BridgesStephanie WeaverThe Lancaster and Kraybill campuses underwent some outdoor renovations throughout thesummer as part of two students’ Eagle Scout projects.Sophomore Ryan Kindelberger placed a pathway at the Kraybill Campus from theplayground to the school while junior Jon Harker installed a patio and picnic tables outsidethe Gym A lobby and the concession stand by the turf field at the Lancaster Campus.“Kraybill has done so much for me and has beensuch a huge influence on my life … that I just wantedto give back,” Kindelberger said. “I’m hoping thatit’s just something that makes life a little easier foreveryone.”Harker said he heard people talking about how therewere no places to sit to eat by the concession standand came up with the idea.“It was cool to be able to help out,” he said.
Mark your calendarOct. 31- Nov. 2Nov. 15-16Dec. 5High School Play, Pride and Prejudice, 7:30 p.m.Fall Festival and Homecoming, Lancaster CampusLocust Grove Campus Christmas Program, 7 p.m.Eli PassageRegister now forMSO basketballRegistration is open for the 2013-14Mennonite Sports Organization boysand girls basketball seasons.Those interested in signing up for theteams can access a registration format www.mennonitesports.org. MSO isan LMS program to provide Christcenteredathletics for the community.Dec. 5Dec. 7Dec. 8Dec. 10Dec. 12Dec. 13Dec. 14Dec. 17Faculty recognized for years of serviceMCCL at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.MCCL at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, , 7 p.m.MCCL at Grace Baptist Church, 4 p.m.MCCL at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.New Danville Campus Christmas Program, 7 p.m..Kraybill Campus Christmas Program, 7 p.m.High School Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.Middle School (all-campuses) Christmas Concert atthe Lancaster Campus, 7 p.m.Every spring, Lancaster Mennoniterecognizes faculty and staff membersduring the Staff Appreciation Celebrationfor their continued dedication tothe LMS mission.Pauline Stoltzfus, LMS bookkeeper,was honored with a slideshow of photosof her throughout her 45 years.Teachers Janet Banks, high schoolEnglish; Dennis Kauffman, high schoolSpanish; and Mick Steckback, middleschool Bible and social studies, werehonored for 35 years. For 30 years ofservice: Jim Baer, maintenance.For 25 years of service: GeoffreyGroff, high school health and physicaland education; and Marlin Groff, CFO.For 20 years of service: Amy Frantz,bus driver, and Erma Shultz, accountsreceivable.For 15 years of service: Marie Burkholder,kindergarten; Kathryn Ciaccia,art; Brent Hartzler, Spanish; BarbaraJosephian, social studies; Alice Lauver,ELL and language arts; Lee Thurber,health and physical education; WendyWeinstein, art; and Nancy Witmer, busdriver.For 10 years of service: Kent Fellenbaum,Media Center; Deanna Grager,music; Kristine Long, 5th grade; andBetty Mumma, Spanish.The LMS family also said good-byethis spring to three faculty memberswho entered into retirement.Jan M. McDowell, learning support,retired after 29 years of helpingstudents succeed.Karen L. Diffenbach served as amathematics teacher at the high schoolfor 14 years. Mumma retired after 10years.Thank you all for advancing the LMSmission. Pauline StoltzfusDennis KauffmanJim BaerKaren DiffenbachJanet BanksMick SteckbackJan McDowellBetty MummaBridges S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 3 | 1 1
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