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20 I SCHOOLS I November 7, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Lighting Up Homes For Over 40 Years Quality You Can Count On www.manchesterelectric.com (636) 225-9919 Children served by Kingdom House find their perfect costume for Halloween. bulletin board By BONNIE KRUEGER Halloween party for Kingdom House families Whitfield School’s Community Service Club hosted its annual Halloween party for Kingdom House families on Saturday, Oct. 20. More than 100 costumes were donated during the school’s month-long costume drive leading up to the event. Young guests had fun picking out a costume. During the party, Whitfield students helped distribute costumes and facilitated fun activities with the children including face-painting, decorating pumpkins and playing games. Kingdom House helps the economically disadvantaged achieve economic independence, self-sufficiency and a path out of poverty. Eureka High student named city’s first Citizen of Distinction Lauren Jeffress, a senior at Eureka High, was named the city of Eureka’s first-ever Citizen of Distinction. The honor came Lauren Jeffress, the city of Eureka’s first Citizen of Distinction after some inspiring things she has done in the community. After she lost a close loved one, Jeffress’ high school community rallied around her. Now, she is paying it forward by helping others who have experienced similar losses. “I tried to turn tragedy into inspiration and learned to take what happened and channel it into helping others,” Jeffress said. Some examples of how Jeffress helps her community include raising money for The BackStoppers organization, starting a grief support group at a middle school, and collecting money and supplies for families experiencing the loss of a loved one. Eureka Mayor Kevin Coffey said the new Citizen of Distinction award recognizes young adults for their enthusiastic leadership and dedicated support designed to improve the lives of others. “It’s important that we appreciate and recognize young people who are building leadership in our community,” said Coffey. In college, Jeffress hopes to start a nonprofit organization to help people who have lost a loved one. Local student featured in national blog Miriam Academy student Devlin Riney recently was featured in the Newmanitarian blog, sponsored by the Newman’s Own Foundation. As part of the blog’s Road Trip segment, representatives from the Newman’s Own Foundation leave the headquarters and visit places across the country that are making a difference in people’s lives. In October, the Newman’s Own Foundation visited Miriam Academy where they received a tour given by Riney and his mother, Heather. Devlin Riney and his mother, Heather, recently were featured on the Newman’s Own Foundation’s Newmanitarian blog. “St. Louis is most famous for the Gateway Arch, but for local children who have learning differences, Miriam School and Miriam Academy are landmarks of even greater significance,” the blog wrote. The blog post talks about how Riney was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and anxiety, but that it’s evident he feels “happy and comfortable” at Miriam. “When I drop Devlin off, I sometimes find myself tearing up because I am so thankful for Miriam,” Heather told the Newman’s Own Foundation. “The staff not only understand him, they embrace him.” To read the full blog post, visit newmanitarian.org/category/road-trip/. Miriam Academy serves high school students with learning challenges in an environment designed to help them excel. Miriam School does the same thing for students in grades pre-K through eighth grade. Parkway adds two nationally certified school nurses Parkway school nurses Kimberly Morelli, West Middle, and Karen Malik, Green Trails Elementary, have earned the Nationally Certified School Nurse [NCSN] credential, which validates their specialized knowledge and expertise as a school nurse. Parkway now has 22 nationally certified school nurses, the most in the state. The NCSN credential is granted to registered nurses who meet educational, employment and other criteria, and who have successfully passed the national examination managed by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. The NCSN process is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, whose rigorous standards ensure that the credentialing process of the NBCSN meet or exceed industry standards for certification and that its examination is reflective of the knowledge expected of the proficient school nurse. Parkway Central Middle band teacher named semifinalist Paul Holzen, a band teacher at Parkway Central Middle, has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award. Holzen was chosen as one of 25 semifinalists nationally, out of 2,800 nominations, and was the only teacher selected from Missouri. The teachers are recognized for making a
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM November 7, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I SCHOOLS I 21 Paul Holzen engaging with students through the Parkway Central Middle band program. lasting impact on students and music education. Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their impact on students’ lives. The winner will be flown to New York to attend the Annual Grammy Awards and a range of Grammy week events. Nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants. Fifteen semifinalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants. The Grammy’s Music Educator Award is supported by Rainey the NAMM Foundation and the National Association for Music Education New head of school for MICDS After an eight-month search, the MICDS Board of Trustees has appointed Jay Rainey as MICDS’ next head of school. Rainey comes to MICDS from Randolph School, a K-12 independent school, where he has served as head of school since 2014. Prior to Randolph School, Rainey spent 12 years at Norfolk Academy, where he served as a math and English teacher, coach and college counselor before being promoted to director of studies and then assistant head of academic affairs. Rainey has eight years of entrepreneurial and business experience. He earned a master’s degree from the College of William & Mary and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University. Current MICDS Head of School Lisa Lyle announced in January that she will leave her position at the end of the 2018- 19 school year when her contract expires. Rainey begins his position July 1, 2019. Open HOuse SuNday, NoveMber 18, 2018 NooN - 4 P.M. Holiday Decorations | Refreshments | Santa 21 s. WasHingtOn ave. uniOn, MO 63084 636-583-3133 uniOnfurnitureMO.cOM Bring in a New Toy November 18th and receive 10% Off your furniture purchase. Toys will be donated to Loving Hearts Outreach. *Exclusions Apply. See store for details. Mon.-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: Noon-4 RECEIVE A FREE GIFT FOR AT T EN DING Same Day Service Emergency Service $200 OFF New American Standard System A/C Furnace Service & Repair For All Brands and Models Call Us Now! 636-938-9282 service@westco-hvac.com • www.westco-hvac.com
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