Community Education January 2016

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COMMUNITY CARES

Classes offered in and around our community. HPS does not sponsor or endorse the following classes.

District 4 HRDC Child Care Link will offer the following workshop:

Creating Asthma Friendly Environments

Learn about the signs and symptoms of asthma, as well as common asthma triggers and strategies to minimize the risk of exposure to potential triggers.

Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon District 4 HRDC Activity Room Facilitators: William Biskupiak, Health Educator with Montana Asthma Control Project & Jeri Erickson, Montana Asthma Project Coordinator for Hill, Blaine and Phillips Counties No Cost Training, but must pre-register by Wednesday, February 3, 2016 by calling Lorraine at 265-6743 extension 1112.

The Havre Adult Basic Education Classroom at HRDC is having an open house on February 1, 2016.

2015 Winter Reading Series—Havre-Hill County Library This year the discussion at our annual

Winter Reading Series will be lead by the authors themselves. We have five Montana authors coming to visit and lead discussions on their books. All discussion will be at 4 p.m., these events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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HRDC— Intro to Ed Ready class on February 8 and on February 15 from 6pm – 7pm. Ed Ready is an online math instruction program. It’s free of use. The student would be set up with his own account and receive online assistance with math geared towards college acceptance classes, college math classes, and specific instruction geared towards receiving one’s high school equivalency.

Free American Heart Association CPR/1st Aid Course,

January 14: Penny Postcards and Prairie Flowers certification for 2 years

by Philip Burgess Saturday, February 20, 2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016 January 28: Guiding Elliot by Robert E. Lee 9 am – 2 pm, 30 minute lunch HRDC – Board Room, use north door February 11: Survivors Said by Matt Pavelich Instructor: Jeri Erickson, HPS School Nurse February 25: Montana: Then and Now by Aaron Register by calling Lorraine Verploegen, Professional Parrett Development Specialist Child Care Link, 265, 6743 March 10: Montana 1864 by Ken Egan Must be registered and fee paid by the Wednesday prior to the designated course date. The $35 fee is payable to Jeri Erickson.

Havre Public Schools “A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!”

WINTER, 2016

Havre-Hill County Library

$25/year membership—offers use of: Games Room Performing Arts Center Snack Bar Teen Center Technology Center Arts & Crafts Center Special Programs/Events

Health & Fitness Center Education Center Life Skills Center

Books & Babies—Wed. at 10:15 a.m.

Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Lego Time: Thursdays 3:30—5:00 p.m.

All library programs are free and open to the public.

Middle School Home Ec Class

Call 265-6206 for more information

Community Education Registration Winter 2016 Community Education Registration Form

Walk In Monday—Friday January 25-29

View classes online www.havre.k12.mt.us

Mail

Class ______________________________________#______

Robins Administration Building

Email communityed@havre.k12.mt.us

Name ____________________________________________

425 6th Street

Mailing Address ____________________________________

8 AM to 4 PM

Phone 265-4356 ext. 6716

Havre Public Schools Community Education P.O. Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501

Class ______________________________________#______

Email ____________________________________________

Please register January 25-29! All students must register prior to starting a class. In order to Contact number ___________________________________ prepare, instructors of all classes need to know how many students will be attending. Low enrollment may cause a class to be cancelled and several classes have limited enrollment available. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified. If you won’t be able to attend a class in which Are you at least 18 years old? ______yes _____ no you have registered for, please call and cancel so there is room for someone else. Classes are held at the High School (HS), Middle School (MS), Lincoln McKinley (LM), and the Havre ComREFUND POLICY: Refunds will be made only if you notify the munity Pool. Please follow Instructions when registering for a class. Payment is due registration week. Liability waivers are required for participation in Community ed. exercise classes.

Community Education office at 265-4356 x 6716 five days prior to the class starting and ten days for classes involving Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. the instructor purchasing supplies.

Dash and Dot Robotics at Lincoln McKinley

INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES

GO BIG BLUE!

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Superintendent's Message...

We hope you had a joyous Holiday Season from the Board of Trustees ...

Committed to providing an Outstanding Education to our Students with the Support of our Community!

Sup erintendent’s Message… i

There have been many reasons to celebrate the 2015-2016 school year. We started the year with a very enjoyable ribbon cutting ceremony at Sunnyside Elementary School. The additions are greatly appreciated and have had a profound impact on the education of our students. It has been extremely enjoyable to realize the amount of use the new facility has seen from our community as well. We have hosted everything from a Chamber of Commerce Job Fair to Northern Lights Basketball practice. The Havre Community really should take pride in passing the bond that renovated and added on much needed space to Sunnyside.

We also received extremely exciting news that our marching band had been selected to participate in the July 4th Parade in Washington D.C. The Arts continue to thrive in our community and schools. It is a real honor for a school our size to be recognized in this manner. In many schools and communities, Arts have been cut or even eliminated. The Havre High Marching Band continues to excel and I cannot think of a group more deserving of this honor. It will be a great source of community pride hearing the school song played in our Nation’s Capital.

Once again our Community Education coordinator, Robyn Lewis, has put together a great list of course offerings for the winter session.

I hope you are able to find an offering that draws your interest. We really enjoy providing this opportunity and believe that Community Education is a vital part of our operations. If you or someone you know has a course that might work for our spring offerings, I strongly encourage you to get a hold of Robyn at 265-4356 or stop by the Robins Administration Building. Thank you and as always, Go Blue Ponies!!!

CORE VALUES Diversity – Every Child Can Learn Respectful and Accepting Teaching/Learning Environment Recognize Uniqueness of Each Child (Develop Gifts & Abilities)

Opportunity – Every Child Has The Right To Learn Safe Teaching/Learning Environment Diversified and Responsive Curriculum

Quality – Commitment To Continuous Growth Professional Development High Quality Instruction/Student Achievement Innovation

Havre Public Schools’ Community Education is excited to offer many successful previously offered classes and several new classes for winter session. All payments for classes are due registration week (January 25-29). Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Education office in the Robins Administration Building. Early registration and payment will help ensure the class is offered and is not overcrowded. Late registrations will be accepted only if class space is available and the class has not been cancelled.

Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. No exceptions!

Refunds will be made only if you notify the Community Education office five days prior to class starting or 10 days for classes where the instructor or Community Ed. purchases supplies. If class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be notified and refunded any payment you have made.

Returned checks recovered by Credit Bureau of Havre. $30.00 will be added to all returned checks.

Community Education is always looking for instructors and classes of interest to the adult, lifelong learner. If you are interested in teaching, know someone who would be interested in teaching, or would like to suggest a class please contact Robyn Lewis at the Community Education office at 265-4356 ext. 6716.

The success of Community Education depends on your involvement as a student or as an instructor. Thanks for your support and here’s to a great winter session!

HAVRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Activity 62+ Pass For Havre Residents Age 62 and Older

Recruitment and Retention of Dedicated Professionals

Community – Engaging Stakeholders Strategic and Clearly Articulated Operations and Resource Management

Policies for use of 62+ Card Age Requirement: 62 years of age Residency: Havre Public School District—A Card: Non-transferable

Parental/Family Involvement Collaboration Communication

62+ card entitles you to the following:

Building Partnerships

1. Admission to the athletic events, excluding tournaments.

Stability – Maintaining a “Tradition of Excellence”

2. Admission to fine arts activities (band concerts, vocal performances). Fundraisers not included.

History/Pride

Purposeful Leadership and Direction

3. One free or reduced enrollment in a multievening Community Education class. Does not include materials, rentals, bldg., or other fees.

CARDS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL or ROBINS MAIN OFFICE You must present your 62+ card when registering for a multi-evening Community Education class or attending a school activity.

It is NOT necessary to renew your 62+ card each year.

Relationship with City of Havre Facility Maintenance and Planning

DISTRICT ACTION PLANS FOR 2015-16 ... ¨

Math Curriculum Review

¨ Vocational/Practical Arts Curriculum Review ¨ Technology Plan E-Rate ¨ Professional Development Calendar

Come!

Participa te!

Learn!

Enjoy!

¨ Activity Participation

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Melony Steckel Melony Steckel

Havre Public Schools’ Havre Public School's Classified employee ofof the 2015 employee theYear year 2015 Classified Havre Public Schools’ 2015 Classified Employee of the Year is Melony Steckel. Melony represents the non-teaching employees of the district involving clerical, maintenance, custodial, technology, school food service, paraprofessional, nurse and transportation workers. Along with Mrs. Steckel, three outstanding HPS employees were nominated for this award; Aaron Hanson—Robins—Information Supervisor, Wayne Mowery—Lincoln McKinley Custodian, and Pam Stewart—Lincoln McKinley Paraprofessional. For the past four years, Melony has held the position as the special needs bus route driver for our transportation department.

Andrea Keller, HPS employee of the year 2014 had the pleasure of introducing Melony at our HPS annual Pride Ceremony last spring. Andrea has had the privilege to know first-hand what a wonderful employee and co-worker Melony is. Andrea said “She is very dependable and pleasant. She is without a doubt the right person for her job. Special needs buses require special people and Melony has been all we could have hoped for. She has the ability to read the kids and situations and make the right decision. To say the least she has to be flexible because her route can at times change daily. When asked to make a change or come up with a new idea for a route her response is always the same, ‘I can do that.’”

Melony is a HHS graduate and continued her education at MSU-Northern. She worked a few jobs around Havre at the El Toro Inn, the City Pool and the Havre Postal Service. At this last position as a letter carrier, she realized that she was working so much and sometimes only having two hours a day with her kids. She decided she wanted to spend more time with her family so in 2010 she started working in the HPS Transportation Department as a bus driver and delivering inter-office mail between individual school buildings.

When asked what is the best part of her job, Melony replies “seeing how much the kids change through out the school year, and also just having a job that is fun and not stressful. I love the kids on my bus and my co-workers.” With a great attitude, Melony says “It’s not just driving them place to place. It’s much more than that. I get to interact with them, find out their likes and dislikes and also get to know their families.

We really have some memorable moments.” The difficulties in this position that Melony faces are of course our Montana winter roads and any changes in schedule is tough for the kids on her bus. Trying to keep them calm until they stop at their location, but with Melony’s kind smile and calm attitude it definitely helps ease her passengers. One of her most memorable moments at HPS was laying to rest a 30 year old trusty metal anti-freeze can by flattening it like a pancake. The transportation crews expressions as she was trying to explain what happened is something she will never forget.

Melony is married to her high school sweetheart Powell Steckel who is a machinist at BNSF. They have two boys, 11 year old Magnus a 6th grader at HMS and 10 year old Zander a 5th grader at Sunnyside. Outside of her job at HPS, Melony loves to fish and go target shooting. She does a lot of power lifting and weight lifting and really likes to swim. She also finds time for painting and enjoys any type of art.

This award is a way of recognizing one of Havre Public Schools’ outstanding employees.

Congratulations to Melony Steckel Havre Public Schools’ Classified Employee of the Year 2015

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS WINTER 2016 WINTER 2016 Registration January 25-29 Contact: Community Education office at 425 6th St. On Line: www.havre.k12.mt.us E-Mail: communityed@havre.k12.mt.us Phone: 265-4356 Ext. 6716 Mail: Community Education, PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Payment is due with registration. Refer to page 2 for refund and cancellation policy.

Community Education Classes are held at: HS—Havre High School—900 18th Street MS—Havre Middle School—1441 11th Street West Havre City Pool—420 6th Avenue North Central Senior Center—2 West 2nd Street Atrium Mall—220 3rd Ave

Winter Community Education Classes A—Special Interest B—Arts & Music D—Life & Health E— Fitness F—Great Outdoors G—Culinary

Special Interest A1—Tape and Texture In the middle of a DYI home renovation project? Need some advise from a local expert? A one night event concentrating on taping, coating and different finishes for your sheet rocked walls. A discussion on materials to use and time for John to answer your questions.

Instructor: John Ita MS-160—Industrial Arts room Wed. Feb. 24, 7:00—9:00 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 A2—Genealogy—Who am I? Acquire the skills to search various types of family history documents. Sylvia Murray, accredited genealogist, covers local areas to crossing the Atlantic, adoption, dead-end research and Internet usage for discovering who you are.

Instructor: Sylvia Murray—Genealogy Expert Senior Center, Mon., Feb. 1, 4 wks/4 classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $16.00)

or nurse. Each participate will be provided a very useful book.

Instructor: Marit Ita— sponsored by ECIT of Hill County A3—Advanced Genealogy HHS—Library 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $2.00 Have you started your family history research A6/1— Monday, March 21 but need more information or help getting over A6/2—Thursday, April 7 Same class offered different times. Please specify date stumbling blocks in your pursuit? Attend this you wish to attend at the time of registration. class for knowledgeable assistance.

Instructor: Sylvia Murray—Genealogy Expert Senior Center, Mon., Mar. 7, 2 wks/2 classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) B1 – Basic Crochet This class is for beginners as well as those A4—Learn how to play Canasta Need a new card game to play during these needing a refresher on the basics. If you winter months? Or just a refresher for a game master the basics in this 4 session class, then that you used to play. Come and learn to play start on a project, patterns provided by Canasta. A card game for two to six players instructor. Students will receive individual help. similar to rummy and requiring two decks of Please bring a crochet hook and yarn. (If you cards. don’t have a hook, instructor will let you Instructor: Sylvia Murray borrow one).

Senior Center, Tues., Feb. 2, 2 wks/2 classes Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter 6:30—8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) MS-Lib, T/Th., Feb. 2, 2 wks,/4 classes 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $14.00 (62+ $12.00) A5—Learn how to play Pinochle B2—Crochet Project Need another new card game? Or tune up your skills? Come and learn to play Pinochle. A You have the basics of the art of crocheting card game for two to four people played with a down and now you are ready to complete a project. Pick a pattern from the instructor, or special deck of 48 cards with points being bring your own project you are currently scored by taking tricks and forming certain working on or one you wish to start. Instructor combinations. will guide you through your project with Instructor: Sylvia Murray individual attention to each student.

Senior Center, Tues, Mar. 1, 2 wks/2 classes Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter 6:30—8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) MS-Lib, T/Th., Feb. 16, 4 wks/8 classes 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $28.00 (62+ $24.00)

Arts & Music

Come! Participate! Learn! Enjoy!

B3—Crochet Project You have the basics of the art of crocheting down and now you are ready to complete a project. Pick a pattern from the instructor, or A6—What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick bring your own project you are currently lecture – new working on or one you wish to start. Instructor Parents/guardians will be presented ideas to protect your child from accidents and injuries; will guide you through your project with individual attention to each student. care for sick children; understand how to get appropriate medical care for child; understand Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter MS-Lib, T/Th., April 5, 3 wks/6 classes how to take child’s temperature and have a better understanding of when to call a doctor 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $17.00) Register NOW for Community Education Classes

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Community Education ~ Winter Community Education Winter 2016 2016 Knowing what to do when an emergency arises can be the difference between life and death.

Class uses AHA guidelines with a two year B4—Beginning Guitar Have you always wanted to learn to play a certification. First aid book and CPR handouts guitar? This class is designed for beginners and provided. will teach basic cords, easy songs & more!

D2 – AHA First Aid / CPR Bring your own guitar.

Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede Instructor: Kirt Miller—Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread HS Multi Purpose Room, Tuesday, Feb. 2 & 9 Tues., Feb. 2, 8 wks/8 classes 6:00—9:30 p.m. Cost: $32.00 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $34.00 (62+ $30.00) Must attend both evenings for certification.

Arts & Music- cont. from page 3

B7– Guitar II & Stringed Instruments Put what you have learned to work. This class is a continuation of beginning guitar or you may receive instruction for a variety of stringed instrument. Must provide your own instrument.

Instructor: Kirt Miller– Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread Tues. Feb. 2, 8 wks/8 classes 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $34.00 (62+ $30.00)

Life & Health D1—Personal Health and Wellness—new Do you have a personal goal for 2016? Do you need help to jump start and make a positive change in your life? There is something for everyone in this discussion/lecture-based course comprised of 6 evening sessions to help motivate and give you powerful and useful tools to start making small changes in your everyday life and activities. Topics to be covered are: principles of psychological heath, physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular disease prevention, and infections disease prevention. Please join us for this informative class. Handouts to be provided.

Instructor: Chad Spangler—MSU-N Asst. Prof.

HS Library, Wed., Feb. 10, 6 wks 7:00—8:30 p.m. Cost: $14.00 (62+ $12.00)

D3 – AHA Basic CPR Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede HS Multi Purpose Room, Tuesday, Feb. 9 7:00—9:30 p.m. Cost: $17.00 D4– AHA Health Care Provider CPR Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede HS Library, Monday, Feb. 8, 6:00—9:00 p.m.

Cost: $22.00

Fitness

E2-Oula Oula is a high-energy, easy to learn, calorie burning, crazy-fun dance workout to Top 40 hits. Classes are one epic hour of sweat, joy, and total inspiration? Oula is Dancemania for the soul. Bring a water. Sing up early, this class was hugely popular during our Fall session.

Instructor: Kathleen Johnston HS Café., M/Th., Feb. 1, 12wks/21 classes 4:30—5:30 p.m. Cost: $44.00 (62+ $40.00)

Please note: this class will not be held Feb. 15, March 24 & 28.

E3- Aqua Aerobics—Session 1 A great physical workout at the Havre City Pool. Water buoyancy has been shown to make exercise less stressful on the body’s joints thus getting the benefit of aerobics without the stress on the body. Non-swimmers are welcome.

Instructor: Julie Groven Havre City Pool, M/W, Feb. 1, 5 wks/ 9 classes 8:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $18.00) Please note: this class will not be held Feb. 15.

Here is to a healthier 2016. A Liability Waiver is required for all exercise classes.

E4- Aqua Aerobics—Session 2 A great physical workout at the Havre City E1 – Body Sculpture Pool. Water buoyancy has been shown to One of our most popular classes, and we are turning up the intensity. This class will held in make exercise less stressful on the body’s the Middle School weight room to crank up the joints thus getting the benefit of aerobics without the stress on the body. Non-swimmers power of this one hour full body workout by are welcome. using weight machines and cardio. Sign up Instructor: Julie Groven early, space is limited.

Havre City Pool, M/W, March 21, 5 wks/ 9 Instructor: Ashley Molstad classes MS Weight room, T/Th, Feb. 2, 12 wks/23 8:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $18.00) classes 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Please note: this class will not be held March 28.

Cost: $48.00 (62+ $44.00) Please note: this class will not be held March 29.

REGISTRATION JANUARY 25-29 Registration January 25-29 Fitness cont. from page 4 E5—Wake-Up Aqua Aerobics—NEW Get your day started off right with a wet and wild heart pumping cardio based workout designed to keep your heart rate up. This is a mix of shallow and deep water exercises for different levels of intensity and impact. Some swimming experience is helpful.

Instructor: Crys Allard Havre City Pool, T/Th., Feb. 2, 5 wks/ 10 classes 6:00—7:00 a.m. Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20.00)

Great Outdoors

A Liability Waiver is required for all classes.

F1 – Snowshoeing the Bear Paws—NEW Join us for a fun day exploring the Bear Paw Nature Trail on Snowshoes with a guided tour.

Even though the temperatures are chilly outside, there is so much beauty in natures back yard, lets get out there and explore. Grab your snowshoes and pack a lunch, bring something hot to drink and water. Participants will meet at HS west parking lot and will travel by vehicle/carpool to the Park. We will try our best to accommodate various skill levels.

Beaver Creek Map to be provided. Group meeting to discuss safety, proper dress, routes and distance prior to outing will be arranged.

Instructor: Pam Wilson Sat., March 5, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: $9:50

We now are accepting

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.

Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Mexican Cooking Classes

credit/debit cards for payment. Call or stop by for details.

Henry Ford

Come!

Classes: G1, G2, G3, G4 & G5 BIENVENIDOS DE NUEVO! (That means welcome back.) It’s Mexican Fiesta time once again with Karina! If you liked what we created last time, you’re going to love what I have in store for you now. I have planned more delicious family meals that include Chimichangas, Chile Rellenos, Chicken Chipotle Pasta, Fish Tacos and two of my favorite appetizers Stuffed Peppers and Rolled Taquitos. If you weren’t able to sign up for my last classes, you better hurry because they will fill up Muy rapido! I look forward to sharing my authentic recipes with you so that you can once again impress your family and friends. Adios Amigos!!

Karina

Culinary G1–Chimichanges made with Homemade tortillas– NEW Karina demonstrated in one of her last classes how to make homemade tortillas. It was a huge hit and they were SO good. You won’t want to miss this. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, Feb. 13 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

G3—Chicken Chipotle Pasta—NEW Chicken Chipotle pasta accompanied with green salad and homemade avocado dressing. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal & sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 G4–Fish Tacos—NEW Fish Tacos and the works, guacamole, crème and salsa bandera. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, April 2 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 G5—Mexican Appetizers—NEW A few of Karina’s favorites; shrimp stuffed peppers and chicken taquitos. Maybe you could add these recipes to your Cinco de Mayo fiesta menu, it will be right around the corner after this class. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

G2—Chiles Rellenos—NEW These Chiles Rellenos will be stuffed with shrimp and you will learn how to prepare a tasty side dish of Spanish rice. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

Participa te!

Learn!

All payments for classes are due to community education office by end of registration week.

Thank –you!!

Enjoy!

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Community Education ~ Winter Community Education Winter 2016 2016 Knowing what to do when an emergency arises can be the difference between life and death.

Class uses AHA guidelines with a two year B4—Beginning Guitar Have you always wanted to learn to play a certification. First aid book and CPR handouts guitar? This class is designed for beginners and provided. will teach basic cords, easy songs & more!

D2 – AHA First Aid / CPR Bring your own guitar.

Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede Instructor: Kirt Miller—Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread HS Multi Purpose Room, Tuesday, Feb. 2 & 9 Tues., Feb. 2, 8 wks/8 classes 6:00—9:30 p.m. Cost: $32.00 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $34.00 (62+ $30.00) Must attend both evenings for certification.

Arts & Music- cont. from page 3

B7– Guitar II & Stringed Instruments Put what you have learned to work. This class is a continuation of beginning guitar or you may receive instruction for a variety of stringed instrument. Must provide your own instrument.

Instructor: Kirt Miller– Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread Tues. Feb. 2, 8 wks/8 classes 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $34.00 (62+ $30.00)

Life & Health D1—Personal Health and Wellness—new Do you have a personal goal for 2016? Do you need help to jump start and make a positive change in your life? There is something for everyone in this discussion/lecture-based course comprised of 6 evening sessions to help motivate and give you powerful and useful tools to start making small changes in your everyday life and activities. Topics to be covered are: principles of psychological heath, physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular disease prevention, and infections disease prevention. Please join us for this informative class. Handouts to be provided.

Instructor: Chad Spangler—MSU-N Asst. Prof.

HS Library, Wed., Feb. 10, 6 wks 7:00—8:30 p.m. Cost: $14.00 (62+ $12.00)

D3 – AHA Basic CPR Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede HS Multi Purpose Room, Tuesday, Feb. 9 7:00—9:30 p.m. Cost: $17.00 D4– AHA Health Care Provider CPR Instructor: Mr. Herman Handstede HS Library, Monday, Feb. 8, 6:00—9:00 p.m.

Cost: $22.00

Fitness

E2-Oula Oula is a high-energy, easy to learn, calorie burning, crazy-fun dance workout to Top 40 hits. Classes are one epic hour of sweat, joy, and total inspiration? Oula is Dancemania for the soul. Bring a water. Sing up early, this class was hugely popular during our Fall session.

Instructor: Kathleen Johnston HS Café., M/Th., Feb. 1, 12wks/21 classes 4:30—5:30 p.m. Cost: $44.00 (62+ $40.00)

Please note: this class will not be held Feb. 15, March 24 & 28.

E3- Aqua Aerobics—Session 1 A great physical workout at the Havre City Pool. Water buoyancy has been shown to make exercise less stressful on the body’s joints thus getting the benefit of aerobics without the stress on the body. Non-swimmers are welcome.

Instructor: Julie Groven Havre City Pool, M/W, Feb. 1, 5 wks/ 9 classes 8:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $18.00) Please note: this class will not be held Feb. 15.

Here is to a healthier 2016. A Liability Waiver is required for all exercise classes.

E4- Aqua Aerobics—Session 2 A great physical workout at the Havre City E1 – Body Sculpture Pool. Water buoyancy has been shown to One of our most popular classes, and we are turning up the intensity. This class will held in make exercise less stressful on the body’s the Middle School weight room to crank up the joints thus getting the benefit of aerobics without the stress on the body. Non-swimmers power of this one hour full body workout by are welcome. using weight machines and cardio. Sign up Instructor: Julie Groven early, space is limited.

Havre City Pool, M/W, March 21, 5 wks/ 9 Instructor: Ashley Molstad classes MS Weight room, T/Th, Feb. 2, 12 wks/23 8:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $18.00) classes 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Please note: this class will not be held March 28.

Cost: $48.00 (62+ $44.00) Please note: this class will not be held March 29.

REGISTRATION JANUARY 25-29 Registration January 25-29 Fitness cont. from page 4 E5—Wake-Up Aqua Aerobics—NEW Get your day started off right with a wet and wild heart pumping cardio based workout designed to keep your heart rate up. This is a mix of shallow and deep water exercises for different levels of intensity and impact. Some swimming experience is helpful.

Instructor: Crys Allard Havre City Pool, T/Th., Feb. 2, 5 wks/ 10 classes 6:00—7:00 a.m. Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20.00)

Great Outdoors

A Liability Waiver is required for all classes.

F1 – Snowshoeing the Bear Paws—NEW Join us for a fun day exploring the Bear Paw Nature Trail on Snowshoes with a guided tour.

Even though the temperatures are chilly outside, there is so much beauty in natures back yard, lets get out there and explore. Grab your snowshoes and pack a lunch, bring something hot to drink and water. Participants will meet at HS west parking lot and will travel by vehicle/carpool to the Park. We will try our best to accommodate various skill levels.

Beaver Creek Map to be provided. Group meeting to discuss safety, proper dress, routes and distance prior to outing will be arranged.

Instructor: Pam Wilson Sat., March 5, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: $9:50

We now are accepting

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.

Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Mexican Cooking Classes

credit/debit cards for payment. Call or stop by for details.

Henry Ford

Come!

Classes: G1, G2, G3, G4 & G5 BIENVENIDOS DE NUEVO! (That means welcome back.) It’s Mexican Fiesta time once again with Karina! If you liked what we created last time, you’re going to love what I have in store for you now. I have planned more delicious family meals that include Chimichangas, Chile Rellenos, Chicken Chipotle Pasta, Fish Tacos and two of my favorite appetizers Stuffed Peppers and Rolled Taquitos. If you weren’t able to sign up for my last classes, you better hurry because they will fill up Muy rapido! I look forward to sharing my authentic recipes with you so that you can once again impress your family and friends. Adios Amigos!!

Karina

Culinary G1–Chimichanges made with Homemade tortillas– NEW Karina demonstrated in one of her last classes how to make homemade tortillas. It was a huge hit and they were SO good. You won’t want to miss this. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, Feb. 13 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

G3—Chicken Chipotle Pasta—NEW Chicken Chipotle pasta accompanied with green salad and homemade avocado dressing. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal & sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 G4–Fish Tacos—NEW Fish Tacos and the works, guacamole, crème and salsa bandera. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, April 2 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 G5—Mexican Appetizers—NEW A few of Karina’s favorites; shrimp stuffed peppers and chicken taquitos. Maybe you could add these recipes to your Cinco de Mayo fiesta menu, it will be right around the corner after this class. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

G2—Chiles Rellenos—NEW These Chiles Rellenos will be stuffed with shrimp and you will learn how to prepare a tasty side dish of Spanish rice. Come and learn how to prepare this authentic Mexican meal and sample your creation. Recipes will be provided.

Instructor: Karina Wheeler MS—162, Saturday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

Participa te!

Learn!

All payments for classes are due to community education office by end of registration week.

Thank –you!!

Enjoy!

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Melony Steckel Melony Steckel

Havre Public Schools’ Havre Public School's Classified employee ofof the 2015 employee theYear year 2015 Classified Havre Public Schools’ 2015 Classified Employee of the Year is Melony Steckel. Melony represents the non-teaching employees of the district involving clerical, maintenance, custodial, technology, school food service, paraprofessional, nurse and transportation workers. Along with Mrs. Steckel, three outstanding HPS employees were nominated for this award; Aaron Hanson—Robins—Information Supervisor, Wayne Mowery—Lincoln McKinley Custodian, and Pam Stewart—Lincoln McKinley Paraprofessional. For the past four years, Melony has held the position as the special needs bus route driver for our transportation department.

Andrea Keller, HPS employee of the year 2014 had the pleasure of introducing Melony at our HPS annual Pride Ceremony last spring. Andrea has had the privilege to know first-hand what a wonderful employee and co-worker Melony is. Andrea said “She is very dependable and pleasant. She is without a doubt the right person for her job. Special needs buses require special people and Melony has been all we could have hoped for. She has the ability to read the kids and situations and make the right decision. To say the least she has to be flexible because her route can at times change daily. When asked to make a change or come up with a new idea for a route her response is always the same, ‘I can do that.’”

Melony is a HHS graduate and continued her education at MSU-Northern. She worked a few jobs around Havre at the El Toro Inn, the City Pool and the Havre Postal Service. At this last position as a letter carrier, she realized that she was working so much and sometimes only having two hours a day with her kids. She decided she wanted to spend more time with her family so in 2010 she started working in the HPS Transportation Department as a bus driver and delivering inter-office mail between individual school buildings.

When asked what is the best part of her job, Melony replies “seeing how much the kids change through out the school year, and also just having a job that is fun and not stressful. I love the kids on my bus and my co-workers.” With a great attitude, Melony says “It’s not just driving them place to place. It’s much more than that. I get to interact with them, find out their likes and dislikes and also get to know their families.

We really have some memorable moments.” The difficulties in this position that Melony faces are of course our Montana winter roads and any changes in schedule is tough for the kids on her bus. Trying to keep them calm until they stop at their location, but with Melony’s kind smile and calm attitude it definitely helps ease her passengers. One of her most memorable moments at HPS was laying to rest a 30 year old trusty metal anti-freeze can by flattening it like a pancake. The transportation crews expressions as she was trying to explain what happened is something she will never forget.

Melony is married to her high school sweetheart Powell Steckel who is a machinist at BNSF. They have two boys, 11 year old Magnus a 6th grader at HMS and 10 year old Zander a 5th grader at Sunnyside. Outside of her job at HPS, Melony loves to fish and go target shooting. She does a lot of power lifting and weight lifting and really likes to swim. She also finds time for painting and enjoys any type of art.

This award is a way of recognizing one of Havre Public Schools’ outstanding employees.

Congratulations to Melony Steckel Havre Public Schools’ Classified Employee of the Year 2015

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS WINTER 2016 WINTER 2016 Registration January 25-29 Contact: Community Education office at 425 6th St. On Line: www.havre.k12.mt.us E-Mail: communityed@havre.k12.mt.us Phone: 265-4356 Ext. 6716 Mail: Community Education, PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Payment is due with registration. Refer to page 2 for refund and cancellation policy.

Community Education Classes are held at: HS—Havre High School—900 18th Street MS—Havre Middle School—1441 11th Street West Havre City Pool—420 6th Avenue North Central Senior Center—2 West 2nd Street Atrium Mall—220 3rd Ave

Winter Community Education Classes A—Special Interest B—Arts & Music D—Life & Health E— Fitness F—Great Outdoors G—Culinary

Special Interest A1—Tape and Texture In the middle of a DYI home renovation project? Need some advise from a local expert? A one night event concentrating on taping, coating and different finishes for your sheet rocked walls. A discussion on materials to use and time for John to answer your questions.

Instructor: John Ita MS-160—Industrial Arts room Wed. Feb. 24, 7:00—9:00 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 A2—Genealogy—Who am I? Acquire the skills to search various types of family history documents. Sylvia Murray, accredited genealogist, covers local areas to crossing the Atlantic, adoption, dead-end research and Internet usage for discovering who you are.

Instructor: Sylvia Murray—Genealogy Expert Senior Center, Mon., Feb. 1, 4 wks/4 classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $16.00)

or nurse. Each participate will be provided a very useful book.

Instructor: Marit Ita— sponsored by ECIT of Hill County A3—Advanced Genealogy HHS—Library 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $2.00 Have you started your family history research A6/1— Monday, March 21 but need more information or help getting over A6/2—Thursday, April 7 Same class offered different times. Please specify date stumbling blocks in your pursuit? Attend this you wish to attend at the time of registration. class for knowledgeable assistance.

Instructor: Sylvia Murray—Genealogy Expert Senior Center, Mon., Mar. 7, 2 wks/2 classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) B1 – Basic Crochet This class is for beginners as well as those A4—Learn how to play Canasta Need a new card game to play during these needing a refresher on the basics. If you winter months? Or just a refresher for a game master the basics in this 4 session class, then that you used to play. Come and learn to play start on a project, patterns provided by Canasta. A card game for two to six players instructor. Students will receive individual help. similar to rummy and requiring two decks of Please bring a crochet hook and yarn. (If you cards. don’t have a hook, instructor will let you Instructor: Sylvia Murray borrow one).

Senior Center, Tues., Feb. 2, 2 wks/2 classes Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter 6:30—8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) MS-Lib, T/Th., Feb. 2, 2 wks,/4 classes 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $14.00 (62+ $12.00) A5—Learn how to play Pinochle B2—Crochet Project Need another new card game? Or tune up your skills? Come and learn to play Pinochle. A You have the basics of the art of crocheting card game for two to four people played with a down and now you are ready to complete a project. Pick a pattern from the instructor, or special deck of 48 cards with points being bring your own project you are currently scored by taking tricks and forming certain working on or one you wish to start. Instructor combinations. will guide you through your project with Instructor: Sylvia Murray individual attention to each student.

Senior Center, Tues, Mar. 1, 2 wks/2 classes Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter 6:30—8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 (62+ $8.00) MS-Lib, T/Th., Feb. 16, 4 wks/8 classes 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $28.00 (62+ $24.00)

Arts & Music

Come! Participate! Learn! Enjoy!

B3—Crochet Project You have the basics of the art of crocheting down and now you are ready to complete a project. Pick a pattern from the instructor, or A6—What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick bring your own project you are currently lecture – new working on or one you wish to start. Instructor Parents/guardians will be presented ideas to protect your child from accidents and injuries; will guide you through your project with individual attention to each student. care for sick children; understand how to get appropriate medical care for child; understand Instructor: Gerda Mullner—Talented crafter MS-Lib, T/Th., April 5, 3 wks/6 classes how to take child’s temperature and have a better understanding of when to call a doctor 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 (62+ $17.00) Register NOW for Community Education Classes

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Superintendent's Message...

We hope you had a joyous Holiday Season from the Board of Trustees ...

Committed to providing an Outstanding Education to our Students with the Support of our Community!

Sup erintendent’s Message… i

There have been many reasons to celebrate the 2015-2016 school year. We started the year with a very enjoyable ribbon cutting ceremony at Sunnyside Elementary School. The additions are greatly appreciated and have had a profound impact on the education of our students. It has been extremely enjoyable to realize the amount of use the new facility has seen from our community as well. We have hosted everything from a Chamber of Commerce Job Fair to Northern Lights Basketball practice. The Havre Community really should take pride in passing the bond that renovated and added on much needed space to Sunnyside.

We also received extremely exciting news that our marching band had been selected to participate in the July 4th Parade in Washington D.C. The Arts continue to thrive in our community and schools. It is a real honor for a school our size to be recognized in this manner. In many schools and communities, Arts have been cut or even eliminated. The Havre High Marching Band continues to excel and I cannot think of a group more deserving of this honor. It will be a great source of community pride hearing the school song played in our Nation’s Capital.

Once again our Community Education coordinator, Robyn Lewis, has put together a great list of course offerings for the winter session.

I hope you are able to find an offering that draws your interest. We really enjoy providing this opportunity and believe that Community Education is a vital part of our operations. If you or someone you know has a course that might work for our spring offerings, I strongly encourage you to get a hold of Robyn at 265-4356 or stop by the Robins Administration Building. Thank you and as always, Go Blue Ponies!!!

CORE VALUES Diversity – Every Child Can Learn Respectful and Accepting Teaching/Learning Environment Recognize Uniqueness of Each Child (Develop Gifts & Abilities)

Opportunity – Every Child Has The Right To Learn Safe Teaching/Learning Environment Diversified and Responsive Curriculum

Quality – Commitment To Continuous Growth Professional Development High Quality Instruction/Student Achievement Innovation

Havre Public Schools’ Community Education is excited to offer many successful previously offered classes and several new classes for winter session. All payments for classes are due registration week (January 25-29). Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Education office in the Robins Administration Building. Early registration and payment will help ensure the class is offered and is not overcrowded. Late registrations will be accepted only if class space is available and the class has not been cancelled.

Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. No exceptions!

Refunds will be made only if you notify the Community Education office five days prior to class starting or 10 days for classes where the instructor or Community Ed. purchases supplies. If class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be notified and refunded any payment you have made.

Returned checks recovered by Credit Bureau of Havre. $30.00 will be added to all returned checks.

Community Education is always looking for instructors and classes of interest to the adult, lifelong learner. If you are interested in teaching, know someone who would be interested in teaching, or would like to suggest a class please contact Robyn Lewis at the Community Education office at 265-4356 ext. 6716.

The success of Community Education depends on your involvement as a student or as an instructor. Thanks for your support and here’s to a great winter session!

HAVRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Activity 62+ Pass For Havre Residents Age 62 and Older

Recruitment and Retention of Dedicated Professionals

Community – Engaging Stakeholders Strategic and Clearly Articulated Operations and Resource Management

Policies for use of 62+ Card Age Requirement: 62 years of age Residency: Havre Public School District—A Card: Non-transferable

Parental/Family Involvement Collaboration Communication

62+ card entitles you to the following:

Building Partnerships

1. Admission to the athletic events, excluding tournaments.

Stability – Maintaining a “Tradition of Excellence”

2. Admission to fine arts activities (band concerts, vocal performances). Fundraisers not included.

History/Pride

Purposeful Leadership and Direction

3. One free or reduced enrollment in a multievening Community Education class. Does not include materials, rentals, bldg., or other fees.

CARDS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL or ROBINS MAIN OFFICE You must present your 62+ card when registering for a multi-evening Community Education class or attending a school activity.

It is NOT necessary to renew your 62+ card each year.

Relationship with City of Havre Facility Maintenance and Planning

DISTRICT ACTION PLANS FOR 2015-16 ... ¨

Math Curriculum Review

¨ Vocational/Practical Arts Curriculum Review ¨ Technology Plan E-Rate ¨ Professional Development Calendar

Come!

Participa te!

Learn!

Enjoy!

¨ Activity Participation

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COMMUNITY CARES

Classes offered in and around our community. HPS does not sponsor or endorse the following classes.

District 4 HRDC Child Care Link will offer the following workshop:

Creating Asthma Friendly Environments

Learn about the signs and symptoms of asthma, as well as common asthma triggers and strategies to minimize the risk of exposure to potential triggers.

Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon District 4 HRDC Activity Room Facilitators: William Biskupiak, Health Educator with Montana Asthma Control Project & Jeri Erickson, Montana Asthma Project Coordinator for Hill, Blaine and Phillips Counties No Cost Training, but must pre-register by Wednesday, February 3, 2016 by calling Lorraine at 265-6743 extension 1112.

The Havre Adult Basic Education Classroom at HRDC is having an open house on February 1, 2016.

2015 Winter Reading Series—Havre-Hill County Library This year the discussion at our annual

Winter Reading Series will be lead by the authors themselves. We have five Montana authors coming to visit and lead discussions on their books. All discussion will be at 4 p.m., these events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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HRDC— Intro to Ed Ready class on February 8 and on February 15 from 6pm – 7pm. Ed Ready is an online math instruction program. It’s free of use. The student would be set up with his own account and receive online assistance with math geared towards college acceptance classes, college math classes, and specific instruction geared towards receiving one’s high school equivalency.

Free American Heart Association CPR/1st Aid Course,

January 14: Penny Postcards and Prairie Flowers certification for 2 years

by Philip Burgess Saturday, February 20, 2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016 January 28: Guiding Elliot by Robert E. Lee 9 am – 2 pm, 30 minute lunch HRDC – Board Room, use north door February 11: Survivors Said by Matt Pavelich Instructor: Jeri Erickson, HPS School Nurse February 25: Montana: Then and Now by Aaron Register by calling Lorraine Verploegen, Professional Parrett Development Specialist Child Care Link, 265, 6743 March 10: Montana 1864 by Ken Egan Must be registered and fee paid by the Wednesday prior to the designated course date. The $35 fee is payable to Jeri Erickson.

Havre Public Schools “A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!”

WINTER, 2016

Havre-Hill County Library

$25/year membership—offers use of: Games Room Performing Arts Center Snack Bar Teen Center Technology Center Arts & Crafts Center Special Programs/Events

Health & Fitness Center Education Center Life Skills Center

Books & Babies—Wed. at 10:15 a.m.

Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Lego Time: Thursdays 3:30—5:00 p.m.

All library programs are free and open to the public.

Middle School Home Ec Class

Call 265-6206 for more information

Community Education Registration Winter 2016 Community Education Registration Form

Walk In Monday—Friday January 25-29

View classes online www.havre.k12.mt.us

Mail

Class ______________________________________#______

Robins Administration Building

Email communityed@havre.k12.mt.us

Name ____________________________________________

425 6th Street

Mailing Address ____________________________________

8 AM to 4 PM

Phone 265-4356 ext. 6716

Havre Public Schools Community Education P.O. Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501

Class ______________________________________#______

Email ____________________________________________

Please register January 25-29! All students must register prior to starting a class. In order to Contact number ___________________________________ prepare, instructors of all classes need to know how many students will be attending. Low enrollment may cause a class to be cancelled and several classes have limited enrollment available. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified. If you won’t be able to attend a class in which Are you at least 18 years old? ______yes _____ no you have registered for, please call and cancel so there is room for someone else. Classes are held at the High School (HS), Middle School (MS), Lincoln McKinley (LM), and the Havre ComREFUND POLICY: Refunds will be made only if you notify the munity Pool. Please follow Instructions when registering for a class. Payment is due registration week. Liability waivers are required for participation in Community ed. exercise classes.

Community Education office at 265-4356 x 6716 five days prior to the class starting and ten days for classes involving Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. the instructor purchasing supplies.

Dash and Dot Robotics at Lincoln McKinley

INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES

GO BIG BLUE!