Golden Apple Award Winners
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KAKEland’s Golden Apple Award recognizes Wichita-area teachers who have gone beyond the call of duty for our children. Unfortunately I have fallen behind again. I do truly appologize to those who look forward to this week after week. We would like to congratulate Sara Newby of Word of Life Traditional School in being the Golden Apple Award winner this week. Here is a little excerpt from the nomination letter that was sent into KAKEland. Sara teachers K-2 grades and she her standands of education for her little ones are way above the bar. She is patient when students have difficulties, working hard to bring them to the level of the other students, tutoring when needed. Her parents can call her on weekends and in the evenings to talk about their needs of their children. She responds with concern and quickly works to remedy the situation. Sara also tutors some International students after school to help them improve their English skills. Her skills in teaching the younger children English grammer make it easy for the International students to excel. She has a love for teaching and the children like no other teacher that I have worked with.
It is hard to tell all the ways Mrs. Fiegle is amazing, but I will try! When she reads books in class it feels like you are really there. She always makes sure that you understand. Also when 5th grade seemed scary she made it simple and fun. She picks out books that no one has ever read, but they turn out to be amazing. She is funny and laughs alot. She is always smiling and makes all my worries go away. She is like my mom away from home. More than that she is the best teacher ever!
Mrs. Fullerton is a first grade teacher at Bryant Elementary. She not only prepares the students for 2nd grade, she prepares them for the rest of their lives. She used to teach 5th grade and now teaches 1st – with that knowledge she prepares the students (and the parents) for the independence that they will need going forward. She has a genuine interest in each students future.
My son started kindergatren this year and was terrified, she made it so easy for us and all the other moms out there. She has taught our children numerious things already like the difference between the states and cities. It boggles my mind the things that my 6 yr old has learned. She looks after them like her own children making sure they have sun block on etc. Already my 6yr old can write sentances, count money, read some books, and when he started school he was exceptionally shy, she has brought this out of him. |
Happy Mother’s Day!
11 May 2012 / Ask Renee, Davis-Moore
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So enough of the fun facts and trivia. Make sure you get out there and do something special for the mothers out there this Sunday May 13, 2012. Mom, thanks for everything that you have done for me thru the years. I love you and hope that you know you are the best and most beautiful mother of them all. Until next time……. Renee |
I know that many of you believe that this holiday, along with many others, was actually conceived and fine tuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. Did you know that Hallmark has only been around since 1910 and the 1st Mother’s Day was on May 10, 1908 founded by Anna Jarvis and made a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson? In fact, the second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telephone lines record their highest traffic, as sons and daughters everywhere take advantage of this day to honor and to express appreciation of their mothers.Leave Blood Cancers In The Dust!
Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year Campaign
Every year, a dozen men and women from our community step up to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and vie for the title of Man and Woman of the Year. In 2012, the competition has been going strong since February and will wrap up on Saturday, May 5. The candidates have been raising funds through events and other community fundraisers hoping to “win” by raising the most money this year– however the big winner is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, who with the help of these generous candidates moves closer to a cure! The Man/Woman of the Year “competition” was started to honor local children who are currently battling leukemia…this year’s honorees are Joseph Bacon (age 6) and Mikala Hodgens (age 9.) Every dollar the candidates raise counts as a vote to help determine the Man/Woman winners, but more importantly it directly affects patients like Joseph and Mikala because with every dollar raised for research a cure becomes more of a reality!
In addition to their many fundraising events, ALL candidates have the opportunity to sell “Chance to Win” tickets for a 2012 FIAT 500 sport! The tickets are only $20 each (or 6 for $100) and are available from any Man/Woman of the Year candidate from now until May 5, 2012, or at FIAT of Wichita. The FIAT 500 sport is 100% donated, so all ticket sales go directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and count towards to the fundraising total of each individual candidate.
You can find out more about the events hosted by each candidate online at www.mwoy.org/ks.
Every 4 minutes someone new is diagnosed with a blood cancer and that every 10 minutes someone loses their battle. Leukemia is the number one cause of death among children under age 20…just another fact that drives the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to be relentless for a cure! The mission of the Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. They are dedicated to funding blood cancer research and they also provide education, patient services and patient financial aid. Of course, because they are voluntary, none of these services would be possible without support from the community.
Davis-Moore Auto Group is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year campaign. Congratulations to all the candidates who are donating their time and talents to this worthy cause: Sara Carruthers, Justin Carson, Andrea Christiansen, Christiane Doom, Dr. Jennifer Kaumeyer, Kim May, Jon McConnell, Dan McDonald, Brad Steven, Julie Strelow, Fe Vorderlandwehr and Curtis Wickersham.
Celebrate Mothers In May!
The month of May is the time to celebrate Mothers! What better way to celebrate Moms than some huge savings with Davis-Moore Service Specials?
For May at Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Dealerships, Moms get special treatment on repairs and maintenance for their cars. They can enjoy 15% off a service or repair, a $39.95 combo, a $59.95 air conditioning maintenance or a complimentary car wash with a scheduled maintenance! Some restrictions apply, so see our Service Specials page for all of the details!
Whether you are a Mother yourself or have a special Mother in your life, please take advantage of these awesome coupons before the month is over!
Lace Up And Get Ready To Take GREAT STRIDES To Cure Cystic Fibrosis!
30 Apr 2012 / Ask Renee, Community, Davis-Moore
Lace up your sneakers, and get ready for the 18th annual Wichita Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk, Saturday, May 5th at Sedgwick County Park. The Great Strides Walk is your chance to not only have fun, but to raise money for a great cause at the same time. You can register online in advance at www.cff.org/great_strides (State: Kansas; Chapter: Heart of America), or simply register at the Sunflower Shelter at 9am the morning of the walk. There is NO registration fee; however walkers are encouraged to raise $100 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (for which they’ll receive a 2012 Great Strides Walk t-shirt). The Great Strides walk will also have great prizes, drawings, free food and lots of fun!
So what is Cystic Fibrosis – and why is it so important to find a cure? CF is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 adults and children in the United States, and there is an average of 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year. When a person has CF, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. It also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from reaching the intestines to help the body break down and absorb food. In the past, children diagnosed with CF rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. TODAY, thanks to advancements in research and medical treatments, those with CF can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s, and beyond!
We hope you’ll come out and join this great cause and support not only CF research, but those living with CF in the Wichita community. Register as an individual, or get your friends and co-workers together to walk as a team! If you can’t make it out for the Great Strides Walk, but would still like to donate, you can do so online at www.cff.org/great_strides. You can donate knowing that you’re really making a difference for people with CF: Nearly 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to CF research and treatment programs. Join in the fun of Great Strides – and go it knowing each step taken and every dollar raised gets us a little closer to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis!
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission is to cure and control Cystic Fibrosis, and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. To learn more about CF, visit www.cff.org or call the Heart of America Chapter at 1.888.CURE4CF
Saturday May 5, 2012
Sedgwick County Park
9am Registration
Lots of prizes, free food, and fun!
Davis-Moore Body Shop Recognized As A Leader In Safety!
Davis-Moore Body Shop received recognition in a national magazine recently!
It all started when Kurt Danielson, a manager at Davis-Moore Auto Body Shop, turned the tables on OSHA inspections by inviting inspectors to his business. In addition to earning top safety awards, something unexpected happened: morale and shop productivity were boosted, putting his shop in the industry’s top tier.
After several OSHA visits in 2006, Danielson chose not to wait for the next inspector to show up. Instead, he decided to invite state inspectors to his Davis-Moore shop. In 2008, the Davis-Moore Body Shop was honored with the Certificate of Achievement through OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Very few businesses in Kansas have earned this recognition.
The Davis-Moore Auto Body Shop has continued its good safety habits and has earned a shiny reputation. These accomplishments have earned Davis-Moore a story in the April 2012 issue of Fenderbender, a national magazine. Read the full Fenderbender article here!
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