Monthly Archives: December 2015

Drop Everything and Read!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by koffordm

Just before break KPS superintendent Mark Flatau and Edgerton principal Merisa Murray dropped everything to read a children’s book to students there (pictured). Students were very attentive and enjoyed the visit before going off for the holidays.

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Pillows for Veterans

Posted on December 22, 2015 by koffordm

When asked what would be an appropriate gift for veterans at the retirement home in Columbia Falls, staff responded that pillows would make a wonderful, useful gift. Students in Corinne Cramer’s class at Kalispell Middle School got to work and … Continue reading →

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Fun Holiday Tradition

Posted on December 22, 2015 by koffordm

Including musicians from 12 to 80 this year, FHS music teacher Allen Slater once again led his band of dedicated tuba players in a performance of “Tube Christmas” at The Red Lion Inn in Kalispell. There was something for everyone … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Joy

Posted on December 22, 2015 by koffordm

The Holiday Choir performance at FHS last evening began with a powerful opening of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” with students in the balcony as well as on stage. The Dorian Choir followed with “Hanerot Halalu” after which teacher and … Continue reading →

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And the Stars Sang

Posted on December 18, 2015 by koffordm

Loving the music from Glacier High Schools holiday choir and symphony performance last evening. Fun to hear the Grinch sung live as well as the Advanced Women’s Choir performing a number of pieces. Both performances last night were standing room … Continue reading →

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Polar Express stops at Russell

Posted on December 18, 2015 by koffordm

Shannalee Finlayson welcomes parents to the Russell Elementary School performance of The Polar Express (above). She first recognized Becky Goodloe (right) for her contribution to a lovely new mural adorning the music room (KEF grant). Soon after, students bounded out … Continue reading →

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Two Great Holiday Plays

Posted on December 18, 2015 by koffordm

If you would like to do a family friendly activity this holiday season attend one of the two plays put on by our high school programs this year. FHS I Hate Christmas begins tonight!

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Taping Merisa

Posted on December 17, 2015 by koffordm

As part of a fundraiser to help a Flathead High School student with cancer, Edgerton Elementary School Principal Merisa Murray agreed to allow students to tape her to the wall during the two hour lunch period this afternoon. Students paid … Continue reading →

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Snow and Gingerbread Men

Posted on December 16, 2015 by koffordm

The Central Office staff were treated to another holiday tradition they all look forward each December. That is when superintendent Mark Flatau’s wife Gayle pulls out the baking sheets and whips up another batch of gingerbread cookies!

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KEF grant promotes community

Posted on December 14, 2015 by koffordm

As local schools examine ways to promote positive values and community, the Kalispell Education Foundation awarded a grant to GHS teacher Stephanie Hill to begin her “Operation Happiness” (translation) project involving French and Spanish students. The project will literally begin … Continue reading →

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