Sunday, February 28, 2010

Chicken and Noodle Donation


The 21st Time Class received a very generous check in the amount of $500 at the chicken noodle dinner they served on February 21. This donation arrived at the same time as a need in our community has arisen. Because of the heavy budget cuts our school has suffered, there is some question as to whether the incentives that have been offered to students who make or exceed state standards in reading and math in grades 3-12 will be given this year.

The question is whether or not we'd like to divide this $500 check between the two buildings in our district and direct building administrators to utilize these funds to reward our students for their academic successes. Leanne and Karen (one from each building) could (will?) inquire with Mrs. Tschanz and Mr. Levan about their willingness to accept these funds should call members agree that this would be a good use of these funds.

On a related note, the class also discussed the need for new beginner-level AR books for the grade school. Much of the collection for first-grade readers is old and worn. Rita Shogren, USD 507 librarian, is compiling a list of titles that would benefit our youngest readers. More details on this potential project later.

Finally, it was discussed on Sunday that there is a need at the public library in Satanta for materials such as puzzles, games, and coloring books for use by young children who visit the library after school with older siblings who come to use the library's computers. Mendy suggested that many of these types of materials could be donated from the homes of class members without expending funds for new items. Start digging to see what you find. We can't miss and opportunity to educate the children in our community!

Ryan has also written a script for the UMW skit that we're planning as part of Sunday Night Live. Plus, he has the beginnings of a PowerPoint for the show. He will print them for class next Sunday.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Chicken and Noodle Thank You a Big Success

We lost count somewhere between the take-out meals we delivered to those who couldn't make it because of the snow and the steady stream of friends coming to enjoy our homemade chicken and noodle meal, but we served somewhere between 100-125 people.

Again, we wish to thank you all those in our community who donated time and/or money to help us make our community a better place. So what's next?

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE! is coming your way this April. With skits, live music, and lots of laugh, this will be something you want to miss. More details later . . .

Thursday, February 18, 2010

An Invitation

For all of those who have helped make us a success, we invite you to attend a chicken-noodle appreciation luncheon this Sunday, February 21st at noon at the Satanta Community Building.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Chicken and Noodle Notes


Stephanie has taken care of much of the out-of-town shopping for us. She will, however, need Leanne to pick up the noodles (I think we discussed 10, 24-oz. packages) at Wal-mart in Liberal. Rachel will need to write a check to Stephanie to reimburse her for her Sam's purchases in the amount of $69.84.

Leanne will also be in charge of ordering the food from Satanta Grocery. This will include seven chickens and three hens as well as six gallons of green beans, rolls, cake ingredients, etc.

Remember, the plan to cook the chickens (or hens) nearly covered in water and well salted in crockpots (overnight on low.) When the bird is done in the morning, the meat will virtually fall off the bone. Place this meat (white and dark) in a large baggie. Put the broth from your crockpot in a pitcher or another container and bring it (along with the meat) to the Community Building by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. We will then boil all the broth so that we make the noodles. Leanne will direct this project (and make bakes the rolls and make the cakes.)

The following people will supply chickens/hens:

Mary -- 1
Mendy -- 2
Leanne -- 2
Rachel -- 1
Karen (ok, Ryan) -- 1
Nicole -- 1
Stacey --1
Stephanie -- 1

Please plan on getting your chicken/hen from Leanne. Give her a call or send her an email to make arrangements.

We'll have other details to work out later this week, but they can be taken care of via email.