Kids World News, Wyoming Public Schools, September 2017

WYOMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS KIDS’ WORLD NEWS September 2017

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Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2017

I Want To Be A Chef!

A chef does more than just cook and bake! Although that is a top requirement that you must LOVE to do! A chef oversees the daily operation of the kitchen in a restaurant and must be highly skilled but creative while being able to work efficiently under a great deal of pressure. The chef is responsible for designing menus, developing original recipes, keeping their kitchen stocked with ingredients and able to account for what it costs to manage their operation.

A chef also must show leadership ability and manage a full kitchen staff and motivate them to work efficiently.

The position of chef

in most restaurants requires a completed four-year university degree in the culinary arts, training that’s completed at a technical school, culinary arts schools or community college.

While in school, prospective chefs take courses in nutrition, food storage, portion control, inventory and purchasing. A chef must also learn to handle and maintain kitchen equipment, proper knife technique and banquet service. Even though formal programs are the first source of training, much of a chef’s education comes from on-the-job training and apprenticeships.

Chefs who have vast professional experience and formal training are eligible for certification by the American Culinary Federation. It’s not mandatory that a chef becomes certified however, it could lead to a higher salary and more opportunity.

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Wyoming Public Schools Wyoming Public Schools Opening Day! The entire staff of educators started the school year with a morning of celebration on Monday, August 21st at Grand Rapids First Church, in Wyoming.

The fanfare included greetings from Wyoming High School cheerleaders, and a mini-concert from the Wyoming Wolves Marching Band who played the VFKRRO ÂżJKW VRQJ QDWLRQDO DQWKHP DQG a song selection from their fall showcase.

Administrators outlined the vision and mission statement for the year around the motto, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Together.â&#x20AC;?

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WYOMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOND PROPOSAL PLEASE VOTE: November 7, 2017 The Wyoming Board of Education is asking voters to consider a bond proposal on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

The proposal being presented would not result in a tax increase; it would extend the current millage rate into the future, allowing for significant investment in the District’s aging buildings to ensure they remain productive public assets for decades to come.

While maintaining one of the lowest school debt tax rates in the county, the District has been able to keep its aging facilities maintained. But the current needs to critical building systems exceed the resources that the District’s operating budget can cover.

These funds would provide new roofs and mechanical system upgrades to all buildings. (Our current roofs and mechanical systems have exceeded their useful lives of 20 years.) The District would also address parking and traffic flow issues that have resulted from changes in how students get to school. When our facilities were built in the 1950s and 1960s, most students walked to school. Today most are transported by bus or by parents, resulting in congested streets and parking lots. Upgrades to safety and security would also be possible, including lighting, fencing, intercoms, additional security cameras, and fire alarm system improvements.

The District would be able to make improvements to programming and student opportunities, investing in spaces to transform our older buildings into 21st Century learning environments and upgrading our athletic facilities to compete with those of neighboring districts.

1. BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED

2. SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED

THIS PROPOSAL FOCUSES ON: Wyoming Public Schools, which now enrolls more than 4,300 students, is asking the community to consider a bond proposal on November 7, 2017. IF APPROVED, THE MILLAGE RATE IS ESTIMATED TO REMAIN THE SAME WITH NO TAX RATE INCREASE TO HOMEOWNERS. It would extend the current millage rate into the future, allowing for an investment of approximately $79.5 million in the district’s aging buildings to help them remain productive public assets for decades to come.

School bonds can only be utilized to fund capital improvement projects, new construction, technology and transportation. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.

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Classroom and corridor renovations Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms Roof replacements Mechanical system upgrades to improve air quality and operational efficiency Classroom furniture replacements Technology infrastructure upgrades Restroom upgrades Interior and exterior lighting upgrades Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have further questions, contact Tom Reeder, Superintendent, at (616) 530-7550 or by e-mail at reedert@wyomingps.org www.wyomingps.org

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Finally, in response to overwhelming feedback from our community survey, our high school would receive an addition to accommodate adding 9th grade to the facility.

The design would allow for a freshman wing to keep these students together during their important transition year into high schools.

NO TAX RATE INCREASE Our buildings have served us well for decades, and they have been well maintained. But as the economy and districts around us have changed, just maintaining the old is no longer enough. We need to make a significant investment in our District’s facilities to keep them relevant for the next generation of Wyoming’s students. Luckily we are at a point that investment can be made with no increase in taxes.

Please be on the lookout for additional details related to this proposal in the weeks to come.

3. DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL INTO GRADES 9-12 BUILDING

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Secure entry additions Fire alarm system upgrades Building-wide intercoms Exterior lighting upgrades Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

In response to feedback from our community survey, our high school would receive an addition that would accommodate the relocation of 9th grade from the junior high. The design would allow for a freshman wing to keep these students together during their important transition year into high school. Upgrades to the high school would occur over two phases, starting in 2018.

IN SUMMARY

Wyoming Public Schools continually strives to be a responsible steward of tax dollars and is the only district in Kent County to balance its budget over the 5-year period from 2012 – 2016, an especially challenging period for public schools. The funds generated by this proposal would be treated with the same conservatism and fiscal prudence used to manage the district’s operating budget.

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• Construction of a two-story, 30 classroom addition • Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas • Existing corridor, classroom and science lab renovation • Existing cafeteria and kitchen upgrades to accommodate the addition of ninth graders to the facility • Media center relocation • Athletic upgrades • Site upgrades to support building renovations

HIGH SCHOOL – $40,025,000

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – $4,465,000

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $3,600,000

This proposal would allow for the relocation of 9th grade to the high school to create a 9-12 building to improve educational programming and delivery.

• Classroom renovations and development of new science labs • Cafeteria expansion • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Building remodeling to create ADA access • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up

• Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

GLADIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $5,895,000

HUNTINGTON WOODS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER – $1,500,000

PHASE 1 – STARTING IN 2018 • • • • • • • • • • •

Construction of a two-story, 30 classroom addition Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas Relocation of offices for improved security Restroom upgrades Mechanical system upgrades and partial roof replacement New classroom furniture as needed Security upgrades Exterior lighting upgrades Partial parking lot relocation and associated site upgrades New bus loop on south end of building New baseball and softball fields (relocation of fields due to building addition and associated parking lot)

PHASE 2 – STARTING IN 2022 • Cafeteria and kitchen upgrades to accommodate the addition of ninth graders to the facility • Media center relocation • Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas • Existing corridor, classroom and science lab renovation • Athletic upgrades to include space for wrestling and cheer practice • Athletic upgrades to include a new stadium entry plaza, new track and football field surfaces, press box updates, concessions area upgrades • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Expand parking on west side of building

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL – $11,425,000 • Reconstruction of aged, undersized and inadequate classrooms • Corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light • Significant auditorium renovations • Restroom upgrades • Replace select exterior doors • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Addition of canopy at secure entry • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Parking and traffic flow improvements

• Classroom and corridor renovations; increase natural light • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Playground improvements

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Addition of secure building entry Classroom and corridor renovations Restroom upgrades New mechanical system and whole roof replacement Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system Playground improvements

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – $940,000 WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $4,850,000 • Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Addition of canopy at secure entry • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

ORIOLE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $4,675,000 • Three classroom addition to support educational program needs • Addition of secure building entry and office renovation • Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

• Security upgrades • New mechanical system and whole roof replacement • Restroom upgrades; replace select finishes, flooring and furniture • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Addition of professional development space

REGIONAL CENTER & ADULT EDUCATION – $830,000 • • • • •

Classroom, corridor and restroom renovations Larger windows to increase natural light Replace existing exterior doors New mechanical system; interior and exterior lighting upgrades New classroom furniture as needed

BUS GARAGE – $400,000 • • • • • •

Replace select finishes, flooring and furniture Restroom upgrades Replace interior, exterior and overhead doors New mechanical system Interior and exterior lighting upgrades Diesel tank replacement and LP tank

ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $895,000

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $79,500,000

• New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Replace select exterior doors

Individual building amounts are estimates and subject to change based upon actual construction costs

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PROPUESTA DEL COMITE ESCOLAR DE LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE WYOMING POR FAVOR VOTE: 7 de Noviembre, 2017 ESTA PROPUESTA SE ENFOCA EN: Las Escuelas Públicas de Wyoming, que ahora matriculan a más de 4.300 estudiantes, están pidiendo a la comunidad que considere una propuesta de bonos el 7 de noviembre de 2017. SI ES APROBADA, SE ESTIMA QUE LA TASA DEL MILLAGE PERMANECERA IGUAL SIN NINGÚN AUMENTO A LOS IMPUESTOS PARA LOS PROPIETARIOS. Esto extendería la tasa de millage actual, permitiendo una inversión de aproximadamente $79.5 millones para las escuelas envejecidas del distrito para ayudarles a seguir siendo instituciones productivas y activas durante las próximas décadas.

Los bonos escolares sólo pueden utilizarse para financiar proyectos de mejoras de capital, nuevas construcciones, tecnología y transporte. De acuerdo con la ley estatal, el gasto de las ganancias del bono debe ser auditado, y dichas ganancias no pueden ser utilizados para los costos de reparación o mantenimiento, salarios de maestros, administradores o empleados, u otros gastos de operación.

1. MEJORAS A EDIFICIOS Y SITIOS COMO SEA NECESARIO

2. MEJORAS DE SEGURIDAD SEGUN SEAN NECESARIAS

• Renovaciones de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural en las aulas • Reemplazos del techo • Mejoras mecánicas del sistema para mejorar la calidad del aire y la eficiencia operativa • Reemplazar muebles en las aulas • Actualizar la infraestructura tecnológica • Renovar los Baños • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes

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PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Si tiene más preguntas, comuníquese con Tom Reeder, Superintendente, al (616) 530-7550 o por correo electrónico a reedert@wyomingps.org

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Agregar entradas seguras Actualizar el sistema de alarma de incendios Intercomunicadores para todo el edificio Actualizar la iluminación exterior Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejorar el patio de recreo

EN RESUMEN

Las Escuelas Públicas de Wyoming se esfuerzan continuamente por ser buenos administradores y toman con responsabilidad el dinero e impuestos, somos el único distrito en el Condado de Kent que equilibra su presupuesto durante un período de 5 años del 2012-2016, un período especialmente difícil para las escuelas públicas. Los fondos generados por esta propuesta serían tratados con el mismo conservadurismo y prudencia fiscal que se usa para administrar el presupuesto operativo del distrito.

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NO AUMENTARA LA TARIFA DE IMPUESTOS 3. EXTENDER LA ESCUELA PREPARATORIA EN UN EDIFICIO DE GRADOS 9-12

En respuesta a la encuesta de comunidad, nuestra escuela preparatoria recibiría una adición para reubicar el grado 9no en la preparatoria y sacarlo de la secundaria. El diseño permitiría un ala exclusivamente para los estudiantes del grado 9no para mantener a estos estudiantes juntos durante su primer año de transición a la escuela preparatoria. La renovación a la escuela preparatoria ocurriría sobre dos fases, comenzando en 2018.

• Construcción de una adición de dos pisos, 30 aulas • Construcción de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas de uso flexible • Renovación de pasillo existente, aulas y laboratorio de ciencias • Actualizar cafetería y cocina para acomodar la adición de estudiantes del noveno grado a la instalación • Reubicar la Librería • Renovaciones al departamento deportivo • Mejoras al sitio para apoyar las renovaciones de edificios

PREPARATORIA – $40,025,000

ESCUELA INTERMEDIA – $4,465,000

PRIMARIA PARKVIEW – $3,600,000

Esta propuesta permitiría la reubicación del grado 9no en la escuela preparatoria para crear una escuela de grados 9-12 esto mejorara la programación educativa.

• Renovaciones de aula y desarrollo de nuevos laboratorios de ciencias • Expansión de la cafetería • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelación de edificios para crear acceso ADA • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

PRIMARIA GLADIOLA – $5,895,000

CENTRO DE EDUCACION TEMPRANA HUNTINGTON WOODS – $1,500,000

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos; Aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejoras al patio de recreo

• Actualizar la seguridad • Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al patio de recreo

FASE 1 – COMENZAR EN 2018 • Construcción de una adición de dos pisos, 30 aulas • Creación de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas y de uso flexible • Reubicación de oficinas para mejorar la seguridad • Renovación de baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Muebles nuevos de aula según sea necesario • Actualizar la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación exterior • Reubicación parcial del estacionamiento y mejoras del sitio asociado • Construcción nueva de vuelta para los autobuses en el extremo sur del edificio • Nuevos campos de béisbol y softball (reubicación de campos debido a la adición del edificio y al estacionamiento asociado)

FASE 2 – A PARTIR DE 2022

PRIMARIA WEST – $4,850,000

• Mejoras a la cafetería y cocina para adaptar la adición de estudiantes del grado noveno a la instalación • Reubicación de la librería • Construcción de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas de uso flexible • Renovación de pasillo existente, aulas y laboratorio de ciencias • Renovación Atlética que incluya espacio para lucha libre y la práctica de porristas • Actualizaciones deportivas que incluyan una nueva plaza de entrada al estadio, nuevas pistas y superficies de campo de fútbol, renovar la caja de prensa y el área de concesiones • Remodelación de baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelación de muebles de aula y la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Ampliar estacionamiento en el lado oeste del edificio

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Adición de dosel en la entrada segura • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

SECUNDARIA – $11,425,000 • Reconstrucción de aulas envejecidas, pequeñas e inadecuadas • Renovación de pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Renovaciones significativas en el auditorio • Remodelación a los baños • Remplazar puertas exteriores selectas • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Adición de dosel en la entrada segura • Remodelación de muebles de aula y la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejorar el estacionamiento y flujo de tráfico

PRIMARIA ORIOLE PARK – $4,675,000 • Adición de tres aulas para apoyar las necesidades del programa educativo • Adición de entrada segura al edificio y la renovación de la oficina • Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

ROGERS LANE – $895,000 • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remplazar ciertas puertas exteriores

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OFFICINA ADMINISTRATIVA – $940,000 • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar los baños; Reemplazar artículos selectos, pisos y muebles • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Agregar espacio para el desarrollo profesional

CENTRO REGIONAL & EDUCACION PARA ADULTOS – $830,000 • Renovación de aulas, pasillos y baños • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Reemplazar puertas exteriores existentes • Sistema mecánico nuevo; Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Muebles nuevos de aula según sea necesario

GARAJE DE AUTOBUSES – $400,000 • Reemplazar artículos selectos, pisos y muebles • Remodelar los baños • Reemplazar puertas interiores, exteriores y el techo • Sistema mecánico nuevo • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Sustitución de tanque diesel y tanque LP

INVERSIÓN TOTAL: $79,500,000 Las cantidades individuales de cada edificio son estimaciones y están sujetas a cambios basados en los costos actuales de construcción.

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Wyoming Public Schools Fruit Trees At West Elementary The Wyoming Tree Commission had an awesome vision for getting fruit trees planted at West Elementary. Fruit trees were donated by Habitat for Humanity of Grand Rapids, from their Rumsey Site Lab location. Volunteers from the local Boy Scouts, the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, the Tree Amigos, and the Kids Food Basket were in attendance to help plant the trees.

We are so excited for the trees to grow and eventually bear fruit for our students and their families!

S A F T E Y

Grade Crossing Safety Tips • Never drive or walk around lowered grade crossing gates.

• Never attempt to outrun an approaching train.

• Never stop your vehicle on a grade crossing waiting for traffic to move.

• Never begin to drive across the tracks unless you can get all the way across.

• Always call the Emergency Notification System (ENS) number 24 hours a day to report problems or obstructions at the crossing.

Look for the number on the blue sign near the crossing or on the crossbuck.

• Always remember a train can take a mile or more to stop.

• Always know that the average train is three feet wider than the track on each side.

• Always slow down and stop your vehicle prior to train tracks when lights begin to flash.

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Railroad Trespassing • Never walk, run, play or take pictures on the railroad rightof-way. If you are on or near the tracks, you are trespassing on private property and breaking the law.

• Never attempt to outrun an approaching train. It can take a train a mile or more to stop.

• If you’re standing on the train tracks, you may not hear or feel an oncoming train in time to get away safely.

• Only cross the tracks at designated public crossings.

• For more safety tips, visit oli.org Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

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Good Sports Are Winners!

What is good sportsmanship? Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches and officials treat each other with respect. It is so easy to get caught up in any game and focus on winning. But, there is a lot more to learn from the experience of playing sports or games other than a winning record. It’s called values that you learn and keep the rest of your life.

Kids learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially parents and coaches. Kids who see adults behaving in a sportsmanlike way, gradually come to understand that the real winners that play sports or games are those who know how to behave with dignity - whether they win or lose.

Kids who bully or taunt others on the playing field are not likely to change their behavior when in the classroom or in social situations.

But a child who practices good sportsmanship is likely to carry the respect and appreciation of others into every other aspect of life.

Here are some ways to show others what good sportsmanship is all about:

• Win without gloating. If you win, don’t rub it in.

• Lose gracefully. If you lose, don’t make up excuses or cast blame.

• Learn from your mistakes and get back into the game. If someone else makes a mistake, remain encouraging and avoid criticizing.

• Always do the best you can. Don’t show off. If you are good, people will notice.

• Show respect for -self, the opposing team, your team and the officials of the game. Be polite to everyone you’re playing with and playing against.

• Always follow and learn the rules of the game and play fair.

Rules are created so that sports or games can be played in an organized way.

• Avoid arguments. Stay focused on what you’re doing instead of giving in to anger. Avoid using bad language and negative words.

• Everyone should have a chance to play. Be willing to sit out so other team members can get into the game. Encourage your teammates as praise and encouragement go a long way.

• Respect the decisions of referees and other officials. Good sportsmanship requires that you accept a call - even if you disagree with it.

• Listen to your coaches and follow their directions when playing.

• Always end sports with a handshake.

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