Broadcaster Press 07 August 19, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com n OIAV From Page 02 jobs are going to look like in the future,” Anderson said. “With our sixth graders we may not even recognize the jobs they will have when they graduate from college.” Things have sure evolved in that department. “The job place has changed where now people are working together to solve a problem while back then it may have been more individualized,” Anderson said. “You are seeing less and less of that. You see things changing so fast.” More and more jobs use online technology to execute goals, but with that and the increased usage of texting over the past 5-10 years, interpersonal communication and relationships have taken a hit. “I don’t we see it here yet and I think we are still 1-on-1 personalized more and in education we are teaching kids how to communicate effectively,” Anderson said. “We want to make sure we teach formal writing because there is a place for it. We want to make sure our kids can clearly communicate, reach a large audience, and be very logical in the argument they present.” “There is still a place for normal writing,” Anderson said. The Vermillion Middle School staff of 24 will be challenged by today’s needs and their own hopes to set high standards. “We have to rethink the way we teach to prepare them for the 21st century,” Anderson said. “It’s cooperative learning where kids can really down to preparing themselves for what’s coming next.” Darla Hamm ushers in groundbreaking year at St. Agnes St. Agnes School students and staff have celebrated one new milestone even before the school year begins Aug. 20. DARLA HAMM “We held the groundbreaking for our new addition on Monday,” said Principal Darla Hamm. “The addition will have four classrooms, a new office area, a new bathroom and a new teacher work room. We will be able to get rid of the portable units. We hope to be done by May 1.” The school has also undergone many building improvements this summer, Hamm said. Those changes include a complete renovation of the bathrooms, new tile in the entryway and hallway, and new heating and cooling units in the rooms. Other changes include new lighting in the classrooms and hallway, new shelving in the classrooms and the installation of new windows. In addition, the school’s exterior is receiving a facelift with new insulation and new bricks. St. Agnes School held its registration Wednesday night at the parish hall, and the teachers are attending inservice sessions. One program promotes positive attitudes and mindsets. This year, the school’s pre-school through fifth grade enrollment looks to run just under 150 students, Hamm said. Amidst all of the school’s physical changes, the faculty will retain a familiar look, Hamm said. “All of our faculty members are returning this year,” she said. “We have one new staff member, Jessica Schulte, who will be director of our Red & Gold Childcare Center.” The staff will bring a strong commitment to building the students’ faith as well as their academics, Hamm said. “They have a lot of passion and dedication to Catholic education,” she said. “We look forward to educating the minds, hearts and spirits of the children.” Austin Elementary’s Kim Johnson looks ahead to new staff and policies This fall, the Austin elementary students will be greeted by two new staff members. Nicolette Kuchta is the new first grade teacher, while Jessica Beavers is the new counselor. The school will also operate with a policy change, said Principal Kim Johnson. “A new allergen policy was implemented last year which includes peanut/tree nut restrictions,” she said. As part of the district’s progressive technology plan, this year the teachers receive new laptop computers. In addition, the district’s teachers attended state Department of Education workshops on Student Learning Objectives, Johnson said. The objectives provide “authentic measures of academic achievement and growth,” she said. The new school year brings many changes, but the Austin school remains committed to the personal aspect of education, Johnson said. DAKOTA SENIOR MEALS Served at The Main Street Center & Town Square, “Meals on Wheels” Please call before 9:00am to schedule or cancel a meal at 624-7868. Menus listed below are August 20 – August 26. Menus are subject to change without notice. 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