EDUCATION WATCH
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James Waldy, teacher and dean of faculty at Cair Paravel-Latin School, leads the discussion during a recent logic class. The school recently was named a Champion of Education by Midwest Living magazine.
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- "Origins and Arguments: Shaping the Porcelain Cufflinks Bill of Rights," a seminar put on by the Bill of Rights Institute in Arlington, Va., is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Kansas Room of Washburn University's Memorial Union. The free seminar will help high school teachers teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. To register, visit .
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- The Topeka West Marching Charger Band will have its annual pancake feed from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday in Topeka West's cafeteria, 2001 S.W. Fairlawn.
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- Quinton Heights Elementary, 2331 S.W. Topeka Blvd., will have its annual fall carnival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. There will be food and activities.
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By Ann Marie Bush
THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Cair Paravel-Latin School recently won a first-place prize in the Champions in Education program sponsored by Midwest Living magazine.
Cair Paravel will receive $1,000, which will be used for displays around the school that focus on people of character, said James Waldy, an eighth-grade teacher and dean of faculty at the school.
The school received the award through its eighth-grade curriculum and activities, which are headed up by Waldy. To help students develop positive character traits, Waldy takes students on extracurricular activities, such as community service projects, retreats, camping trips and a 30-mile bike ride.
"Eighth-graders are at that perfect age where they still have that sense of wonder and adventure and are still up to these challenges," he said. "We really want to instill in these kids a solid character. Anyone at our school could and should be recognized for the effort to instill character in our students. It's a privilege to have been nominated by a caring parent."
The first awards in the Midwest Living program were handed out in fall 2004, according to Trevor Meers, managing editor for Midwest Living, which is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The program recognizes individuals and groups throughout the Midwest who are making a positive difference in their community's schools.
"We wanted to find a way to recognize so many of the great things people are doing in their communities," Meers said. "Education was a great way to do this."
Cair Paravel, 635 S.W. Clay, was among 10 first-place winners selected by a panel of educators and other professionals. The panel also chose a grand prize winner and 20 second-place winners this year.
Kathryn Gardner, who has three daughters who attend Cair Paravel, submitted a nomination letter about Waldy and the school.
Gardner said two of her daughters have had Waldy as a teacher and have enjoyed him inside and outside the classroom.
"He has a good sense of humor and has a good rapport with the kids," Gardner said. "He motivates them to excel."
Students echoed her praise.
"He's probably the best teacher I've ever had," said Lauren Hylton, a ninth-grader in Waldy's logic class. "He makes you want to learn."
outdoor led down lightsHayden High School
Hayden High School students will celebrate homecoming Friday.
Hayden will play Highland Park High School at 7 p.m., and homecoming royalty will be crowned before the game.
Queen candidates are Jenna Clary, daughter of John and Anita Murray Clary; Jessy Foreman, daughter of Ed Foreman Jr. and Charlene Rangel; Megan Garvin, daughter of Greg and Deborah Garvin; Kasey Kadlicek, daughter of Mike and Patty Kadlicek; and Serena Schumacher, daughter of Peter and Janet Schumacher.
King candidates are Thomas Kent, son of James and Patti Kent; Jun Oh, son of Myoung-Ja Keum; Adam Siemieniewski, son of Steve and Debbie Siemieniewski; Josh Torrez, son of Greg and Molly Torrez; and Dan Wickham, son of Bill and Janet Wickham.
Hayden High School students achieved the Kansas State Department of Education Standards of Excellence in reading, social studies and mathematics during the 2004-2005 school year.
The school will have a recognition assembly for the student body and staff at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Bueltel Activities Complex. The public is invited.
Topeka USD 501
McClure Elementary School students in grades first through fifth spoke with Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins on Tuesday about the importance of savings.
The meeting kicked off the Save @ School program, which introduces students to the concepts of money management by having participating students open savings accounts and make deposits on scheduled days at their schools. Kansas Super Chief Credit Union was at the event so students could deposit money into accounts.
Shawnee Heights
USD 450
Shawnee Heights High School students will celebrate homecoming Friday.
The homecoming parade is at 1:30 p.m., and the Shawnee Heights football team will battle Seaman High School at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned at 6:30 p.m.