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School Mission Statement: “Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District will provide a quality education in which students become lifelong collaborative learners and innovative problem solvers in a global society."
School District News October 13, 2016 ~ Vol. 12, Issue 3
EDDYVILLE BLAKESBURG FREMONT CSD Saturday, October 22, 2016 Registration 8:15 AM Event Starts 9:00 AM EDDYVILLE BLAKESBURG FREMONT CSD 222 WALNUT STREET, EDDYVILLE, IA 52553 This is a 1 mile run/walk or 5K. Participants are showered with “safe, ecofriendly, plant-based powdered dye at every zone…turning you into a moving target of fun!” Donations raised by this event help fund EBF’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Activity Passes for 2016-2017: HS or MS Student $40 Elementary Student $30 Single Adult $90 Adult Couple $150 Gold cards FREE -persons 60 years or older
To get your activity pass, contact Jill in the high school office at 641-969-4288. You may also pay for and order your activity pass from the ticket takers when coming through for activities. Students (and others) may purchase an activity ticket for admission to certain school district activities. Without an activity ticket, attendees must pay regular prices to attend school district activities.
A Walk Down Memory Lane Homecoming 2016 The EBF 2016 Homecoming King and Queen candidates were introduced to the student body at an assembly on Wednesday, October 5. The queen court (left to right): Taryn Swartz, Taylor Keegel, Claire Jager, Haegen Boyer, and Jessie Eveland; and the king court (left to right) Jaden Scott, Caleb Adamson, TJ Sinnif, Brady Davis and Peyton Walker. (As this issue of The Rocket goes to press, H W memories are being made. See the next issue for more EBF Homecoming coverage.)
From the Desk of . . . Dr. Dean Cook, EBF Superintendent This year the EBF School District, along with many Iowa school districts, is transitioning to a new leadership mentoring model. The model is focused on creating opportunities for teachers to coach their peers in bettering classroom instruction techniques. The Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) System was built by the state of Iowa on the philosophy that improving student learning requires developing the instruction students receive every day. Empowering highly effective teachers with leadership opportunities and higher pay will create overall improvement in the delivery of instruction – hence higher student achievement. In the past, many of these teachers have tried to mentor on the side or when they had time. The TLC grant has allowed them to work as mentors in a fulltime capacity. The TLC system seeks to: x Attract promising candidates to the teaching profession by offering competitive starting salaries and offering short- and long-term professional development and leadership opportunities. x Retain effective teachers by providing enhanced career opportunities. x Promote collaboration by developing and supporting opportunities for teachers in schools and school districts statewide to learn from each other. x Reward professional growth and effective teaching by providing pathways for career opportunities that come with increased leadership responsibilities and involve increased compensation. x Improve student achievement by strengthening instruction. (http://www.heartlandaea.org/instructional-services/tlc/)
This year, EBF welcomes April Glosser, Lindy Hammes, Sharon Lanphier, and Angie Koebke into their new positions as instructional strategists. Their immediate impact on education in our district has been very positive, and we are very excited by the warm response they are receiving from staff. “I have enjoyed seeing the unique teaching styles of so many teachers, and witnessing the learning that is occurring throughout the district. It has provided a chance for me to offer on the spot professional development and support, and to guide our first and second year teachers, as well as to set goals and work with more experienced teachers,” said April Glosser. High school Instructional Strategist Angie Koebke echoes these same thoughts, “I love going into classrooms and seeing all the innovative teaching that is occurring. Being able to discuss the learning taking place and share ideas with other teachers is one of the best things about this job. A quote that has been repeated in conferences I have attended is, ‘We don't get better in isolation.’ I am very happy to say that our staff values collaboration, and I am pleased to be a part of this process.” EBF’s goal is to encourage teacher leadership, empower staff, and improve student achievement. The TLC grant has allowed EBF to create a culture centered on empowering leadership opportunity. Because of the TLC grant and our new positions, each of our teachers now has the support of an instructional strategist, and as a district we are better equipped to promote student learning. - Dr. Cook
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DISTRICT VACANCIES Please visit our website at www.rocketsk12.org to find current vacancies within the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District. Choose the tab on the left side under District Personnel Information: *Job Postings* This link will direct you to teachiowa.gov where you can view and apply.
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Here you can find many informative postings: School Exclusion List - A Reference Guide for Parents Regarding Illnesses; Communicable Disease Chart; Flu Facts; Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease; MRSA Fact Sheet; Varicella Fact Sheet, Immunization Certificate; and Online Lingo District Nurse Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District 641-969-4281, ext 2231 641-969-5318 Fax erin.hynick@rocketsk12.org
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Does anyone have produce from gardens or fruit trees that you would like to donate to the family and consumer science classrooms for labs? It would be greatly appreciated! You can drop items off at the high school office.
Eddyville Museum News Cargill will be placing a display at the museum, beginning October 1, offering much insight into the story and products associated with Cargill. Please come in and enjoy this interesting display.
“Just Before the Battle Mother--A Visit from a Civil War Soldier� Blakesburg Historical Presentation - Sunday, October 16
The program is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be served. The Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society, with funding from Humanities Iowa*, will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo for a program at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th at the Blakesburg Elementary School Cafeteria. Entitled “Just Before the Battle Mother--A Visit from a Civil War Soldier�, Mr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and presents in first person an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experiences. After Fargo provides a brief overview of Iowa's Civil War involvement, the audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in dialogue with the soldier, who stays in character as he talks about his involvement in the war. Fargo’s program will be followed by a BHPS presentation on one of Blakesburg’s Civil War soldiers, Captain Samuel A. Swiggett. Married to the daughter of Cyrus VanCleve, one of Blakesburg’s co-founders, Swiggett enlisted in the ranks in September 1862. As a member of the 36th Iowa, he would be captured at Mark's Mill in April, 1864, and would spend the remainder of the war in prison camps. In 1895, Swiggett, using his personal experiences as his story's essence, published a book about his prison life entitled "The Bright Side of Prison Life". On display will be Swiggett's original family photo album as well as other Civil War artifacts provided by Mr. Fargo and by BHPS. Fargo will also bring a searchable electronic Civil War roster of men who served in and from Iowa so participants can search for ancestors who served. *Humanities Iowa is a private, non-profit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a cultural resource for Iowans since 1971.
Notice to the Public In order for emergency vehicles to have the best access to the JR/SR High School, there is no parking along the west entrance, the north end of the building, and most of the circle drive. The curbs are painted red to show where parking is prohibited. Please do not park where there is a red curb. Cars will be towed to keep the access to the building open. 2
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SOAR Winners - Safety, Ownership, Attitude, Respect
(Above) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 9/12-9/15: Front - Brynlee Padgett, Carter Beadles, Ryan Schutt, Brennan Smith; Middle - Anthony McAllister, Lane Rodwell, Teryn Bechtel, Kailey Gilliland, Wriglee Wells , Trace Hol; Back - Rhyana Shehen, Cohen Whitsel, Kaylie Hargis, Trinity Simpson, Brooklyn Bettis; Not Pictured - Allyson Lewis, Ashton Wade. (Above, Right) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 9/23: Front - Konner Guyer, Emmerson Middlesworth, Alaina Harland , Kaden Kirkpatrick, Hayden Muhleman, Deliah Sims, Garin Bogatzke, Kinzey Lobberecht; Middle - Conner Arnold, Shelby Shull, Cody Vroegh, Reanah Utterback, Harper Lettington; Back - Myleigh Hughes, Travis Luckett, Jaylene Vroegh, Attie Lobberetch. (At Right) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 9/30: Front - Zach DeGroot, Eliese Steel, Chekaura Perez, Xavier Lobberecht, Kahle Davis, Brody Booy, Kameron Guyer, Nyla Canfield; Back: Makenna Johnston, SOAR employee of the week Meghan Lettington, Jax Brittian, Myra Bogatzke, Hayden McCrea, Stryker Lettington, Tristin Long, Meadow Hughes, Nic Myers, Jacob Smith. (At Right) Blakesburg Elementary SOAR Winners: Front - Cayden Warren and Ryker Keeton; Back - Shane Martin, Kathryn Maddy, Elizabeth Cremeens and Kadence Heald. (Far Right) Fremont Elementary SOAR Winners from 9/23: Back - Amber Moore (6th), Lydia Judy (5th); Middle -Zoey Johnson (3rd), Gracee Wade (1st), Elaina Johnson (4th); Front - Clara Brink (PS), J.J. Rose (2nd). ATTENTION: Information Regarding Elementary Music Programs A Message from the District Nurse . . . A reminder to contact your doctor to update your child's immunizations. Letters have been mailed out if updates are needed. The deadline is October 22nd, 2016. If you have questions or need assistance please let me know. Erin Hynick, BSN, RN
Fancy Nancy is a book character based on the series written by Jane O’Connor. WHO? GIRLS AGES 3 –12 YEARS OLD DATE? SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 TIME? 10:00 AM – 12:00 WHERE? EBF HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Eddyville Library REGISTRATION REQUIRED (LIMIT OF 50) Call the library to reserve your spot at 641-969-4815 OR stop by the library at 202 South 2nd St. in Eddyville What’s it all about . . . Dress up in your fanciest clothes (a pretty costume, a favorite pretty dress, a dress worn at a wedding or other event, or mix & match something to express yourself), make your hair beautiful, wear your prettiest jewelry and attend this spectacular party! There will be “hostesses” to direct groups to several stations set up at the party: the Glam Salon, the Posh Boutique, the Be-Dazzled Craft Table, the Ooh La La Runway, and the Delectable Café. Optional: Moms and grandmas are welcome to dress up if they wish.
The last few years we have had an awesome turnout at the Eddyville Elementary Winter Concert. Because of the great attendance and increased enrollment at the Eddyville Elementary, we are anticipating that we will not have the space in the gym or the parking lot to accommodate everyone; to make sure the entire community can enjoy the concert, we have made some changes. At Eddyville Elementary, PS-2nd grade will perform at our winter concert, and 3rd6th grade will perform at a spring concert. Next year, we will have 3rd-6th perform at our winter concert and PS-2nd perform at a spring concert. In addition, we will add the 5th and 6th grade band to the winter concert. The high school gym will still be the location of the Eddyville Elementary concerts.
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EBF vs. Centerville Sept. 20, 2016 22-25 25-22 25-20 24-26 8-15 STATS Torie Alexander: 51/57 Attacks, 24 Kills, 13/15 Serving, 4 Aces, 21 Digs; Haegen Boyer: 10/11 Attacks, 2 Kills, 17/17 Serving, 2 Aces, 29 Digs; Emma Bunnell: 18/25 Attacks, 5 kills, 35 Assists, 4/4 Serving, 1 Ace, 3 Digs, 1 Block; Taylor Caves: 12/14 Attacks, 5 Kills, 1 Assist, 1 Block; Darian Johnson: 2 Assists, 12/12 Serving, 4 Aces; Teri Jo Lane: 4/4 Attacks, 17 Assists, 19/21 Serving, 3 Aces, 5 Digs; Grace Roberts: 10/17 Attacks, 2 Kills, 2 Digs, 2 Blocks; Taryn Swartz: 18/19 Serving, 2 Aces, 9 Digs; Lexi Taylor: 17/20 Attacks, 6 Kills, 1 Dig; Briana Ver Steegh: 34/45 Attacks, 16 Kills, 12/13 Serving, 3 Digs, 6 Blocks COMMENTS Going into this match I knew this would be a competitive match for us, but our continued errors at the net cost us too many points. We serve and pass very well making for the other team many times not able to set up an effective offense, but we are not utilizing that advantage. This is a tough loss and hopefully the girls will rally behind this loss to make themselves better. We will focus on skill improvement at the net this week and mentally prepare for our next match September 26. ~Coach Gladys Genskow
STATS Torie Alexander: 18/18 Attacks, 9 Kills, 3/6 Serving, 1 Ace, 2 Digs; Haegen Boyer: 22/22 Serving, 12 Aces, 2 Digs; Emma Bunnell: 10/12 Attacks, 5 Kills, 1/1 Serving, 3 Digs, 10 Assists; Taylor Caves: 7/7 Attacks, 5 Kills; Darian Johnson: 1/1 Serving; Teri Jo Lane:19 Assists, 21/22 Serving, 7 Aces, 2 Digs; Grace Roberts: 5/5 Attacks, 2 Kills; Taryn Swartz: 9/11 Serving, 4 Aces, 3 Digs; Lexi Taylor: 5/8 Attacks, 4 Kills, 3 Digs; Briana Ver Steegh: 5/5 Attacks, 4 Kills, 8/9 Serving, 2 Aces, 2 Solo Blocks COMMENTS This was a great match for EBF after coming off a heartbreaking loss to Centerville last week. This was a fun game to boost some confidence in the players. There were less hitting errors and a more relaxed team enjoying the win. One aspect I am proud of is that the girls stayed focused in a relaxed way and got the job done tonight. We didn't make silly mistakes and took advantage of the opportunities. It is good to have this kind of win this time of the season plus going into a tough tournament this weekend at Newton. We will have a couple of days off this week and get right back into competition this weekend against 4A class schools. ~Coach Gladys Genskow
EBF @ Newton Tournament Oct. 1, 2016 EBF vs. Boone 12-21 19-21
EBF vs. Newton 21-23 19-21
EBF vs. Des Moines North 21-15 21-10
EBF vs. Ottumwa 25-23 21-11
EBF vs. Carlisle 25-19 18-25 15-13
STATS Torie Alexander: 72/90 Attacks, 33 Kills, 33/35 Serving, 13 Aces, 13 Digs, 4 Blocks, 1 Assist; Haegen Boyer: 5/5 Attacks, 2 Assists, 6/6 Serving, 22 Digs; Emma Bunnell: 22/25 Attacks, 7 Kills, 59 Assists, 26/29 Serving, 3 Aces, 13 Digs, 7 Blocks; Taylor Caves: 16/25 Attacks, 5 Kills, 6 Blocks; Darian Johnson: 2/2 Attacks, 1 Assist, 41/45 Serving, 7 Aces, 16 Digs; Teri Jo Lane: 3/3 Attacks, 15/21 Serving, 2 Aces, 9 Digs, 29 Assists; Grace Roberts: 32/36 Attacks, 9 Aces, 2 Blocks; Taryn Swartz: 5/5 Attacks, 1 Assist, 31/40 Serving, 6 Aces, 25 Digs; Lexi Taylor: 29/41 Attacks, 9 Kills, 1 Assist, 1 Dig, 3 Blocks; Briana Ver Steegh: 56/65 Attacks, 30 Kills, 27/30 Serving, 2 Aces, 4 Digs, 13 Blocks; Kathryn Gutch: 1/2 Attacks COMMENTS Despite a slow start in the morning, the Rockets ended up with 3 wins at the tournament. We continue to pass the ball well and blocking is improving. Overall we played good as a team, and we were making better decisions with the ball as each match progressed. We will still focus on termination and seeing the court better with controlling what we are able to control throughout the match. As we build upon the positive aspects, we will keep the focus one match at a time with our next match on Tuesday, October 4, against Knoxville.
Pay It Forward Tuesday at Fremont Elementary
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Make time to read, read, read with your kids!!!
In 5th and 6th grade library, we are reading the book “Pay It Forward� by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This book is based on a true story. The Pay It Forward movement started out as an extra credit assignment for a middle school social studies class. The assignment was for them to think of a way to make the world a better place to live. With that assignment, one student came up with the Pay It Forward movement that has gone around the world. We would like to start our own Pay It Forward movement here at the Fremont Elementary School. We are calling it Pay It Forward Tuesdays. For the months of October through February, we are asking students to bring any spare change that they might have to school EVERY Tuesday. With this money, we will buy books at the Pay It Forward Book Fair. Half of the books will be for our students at Fremont, and the other half of the books will be given to other children in the area. 4
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Clover Kids is a fun and exciting group for any child in grades K-3. Clover Kids learn through hands-on activities suited to their developmental age. The primary goal of the Clover Kids program is to promote children’s healthy development– mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally. Clover Kids meetings will start up in October. Clover Kids is for any child in Kindergarten-3rd Grade. Cost to join Clover Kids is $20 for the year and includes a t-shirt, monthly activities, and snacks. C K O -M : at Fremont Elementary on the 2nd Tuesday, after school-4:30 at Eddyville Elementary on the 2nd Thursday, after school-4:30 If you would like more information about Clover Kids, please contact Codi Voss at cvoss@iastate.edu or call 641-673-5841.
Join Cedar Livestock 4-H This Fall
Have you considered joining 4-H? Now is the time as we kick off a new year--join a 4-H club and begin a year of fun and learning! Cedar Livestock has been in existence since 1929. We are an established club with 20+ members from Cedar, Fremont, Oskaloosa, Eddyville, Ottumwa, Hedrick, and Delta. This past year we were wellrepresented in the animal barns and the exhibit hall. Cedar Livestock is active in community service projects as well--picking up highway trash, city park clean-up, swine barn improvements at the fair, etc. Our next meeting is Sunday, November 13, 3pm at the Fremont Community Center. Come for one meeting and check us out. Questions? Call Jenny 641-660-5636 or Julie 641-660-3867.
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Fall 2016 Cheerleaders
Seated - Maddy O’Brien, Stormy Miller; Kneeling - Shayla Veldhuizen, Darian Burk, Maliah Williams; Standing - Katie Hem, Delaney Menuis. The cheerleader sponsor is Heather Scharff.
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Due to various reasons, information contained in the schedules may change. ALL varsity EBF Football games can be heard on line through www.kiicradio.com Click the listen live tab and select KIIC.3 for EBF Football with Pat Powers and Mike Lane. You can also use your smart phone and listen to the game live by downloading the free Thunderbolt app from KIIC. A rebroadcast of the game can be heard on the following Sunday nights, only on KIIC, 96.7FM at 9PM.
THE 2016 EBFHS MARCHING BAND MEMBERS
Alto Saxes – Allie Adams, Claire Jager, Jaydin Abernathy, Delanee VanZante; Bari Sax – Bryce Dalbey; Clarinets – Jessie Eveland, Mazzi Hanson, Levi Strausser, Selena Williams, Emma Mock, Jade West; Drumline/Bass Drums – Peyton Walker, Jacob Sutton, Elijah Woods, Emma Davis; Drumline/Cymbals – Zack Thomas, Caulin Riley; Drumline/Quints – Connor VanDerVeer, Sophie Venator; Drumline/Snares – Sam Zimmerman, Brandon Drew, Kobe Gillette; Flutes – Sage Webster, Alison Blommers, Katelyn Fisher, Grace Manternach, Shelby Seddon, Tara Deiphuis, Shanna Fellows, Justice Fenton, Sage Fletcher; Mellophones – Gracie DeLaCruz, Nolan Stetter, Maggie Voyles; Pit Percussion – Marina Rupprecht, Zoe Thomas, Kathryn Gutch, Natalie Nemitz, Lavonne Roberts; Pit Percussion/Bass – Riley Bayliss; Pit Percussion/Mallets – Carson Burrell, Kendall Durst, Julia Fairchild; Tenor Sax – Rylee Lobberecht, Cyrus Rogers; Trombone – Brandon Dicks, Caleb Johannes, Blake Deevers, Tony Lane; Trombone/Baritones – Noah Strausser, Eric Schutt; Trumpet – Teri Jo Lane, Sara Loving, Kiera Tremmel, Wynter Baugher, Harrison Mock, Lane Morrison, Joey Voyles, Bret Haring, Zach Edgren, Cameron Kolthoff; Tuba – Derek Walker, Jake Fisher; Color Guard – Briana VerSteegh, Emma Bunnell, Adlynn Eveland, Makenna Yates, Jenny Faybik, Hannah Koellner, Emily Glosser, Addisyn McCrea, Makayla Rodwell, Gabby Strausser.
CONDUCT COUNTS These behaviors are NOT acceptable at activities: x Disrespectful conduct, including profanity, obscene gestures or comments, offensive remarks of a sexual nature, or other actions that demean individuals or the event. Penalty – EJECTION x Throwing articles onto the contest area. Penalty – EJECTION x Entering the contest area in protest or celebration. Penalty – EJECTION x Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants or spectators. Penalty – EJECTION x Spectator interference with the event. Penalty – EJECTION x Jumping up and down on the bleachers. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION x Use of artificial noisemakers, signs, or banners. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION x Chants or cheers directed at opponents. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION High School Marching Band Performs . . . at the halftime of all home football games. Competitions remaining are October 15 (Championships-Pella in AM & StateAnkeny in PM). Marching Band Extravaganza October 24 - 5pm Supper/7pm Performance
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Notes from the Coach ~ Jerry Rempe, EBF XC
Cross Country Boys Take Team Title at EBF Invite!
Cross Country 9/15/16 - Lynnville/Sully Jr. High results (123 runners total) Zeke Severson 4th; Devin Jager 9th; Ethan Davis 10th; Reilly Flaig 11th; Trestin Sales 12th; Jackson Sheldon 18th; Jatin Moore 21st; Hunter McFadden 25th; Tyler Shepherd 30th; Christopher Diephuis 46th. 1st place as a team!!! 5 guys in the top 12 Outstanding!!!! These boys are really working hard and just keep getting better. Anna Hodgkins ran well for the girls. They ran the boys and girls together so really do not know her placing. High School Boys 17 schools, 134 runners...Team finish 3rd!!! Peyton Walker 13th; D.J. Stout 20th; Elijah Woods 22nd; Tylor Durbin 29th; Jacob Shepherd 36th. Having 4 guys in the top 30 in this meet is a pretty good accomplishment. We have some guys battling some health issues but we're getting better. We're really looking forward to running in our home meet on Sept. 20th. High School Girls 17 teams, 105 runners‌ Team finish 8th!! Madysen Wade 18th; Kacie Flaig 47th; Jade West 54th; Jenny Faybik 64th; Shanna Fellows 65th; Emma Mock 88th. The girls ran pretty well against very good competition on a tough course!
Cross Country 9/20/16 Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Invite Jr. High Boys (47 runners, Team finish 2nd...lost to Albia by 1 point!) Reilly flaig 4th; Devin Jager 5th; Zeke Severson 6th; Ethan Davis 7th; Trestin Sales 12th; Jatin Moore 15th; Jackson Sheldon 16th; Tyler Shepherd 22nd; Hunter McFadden 24th; Christopher Diephuis 26th. The kids ran really well in their home meet with Jr. boys losing to Albia by only 1 point. Both EBF and Albia had 5 runners in the top 12. High School Boys (finished FIRST with 4 runners in the top 10, 62 runners total) Peyton Walker 3rd; D.J. Stout 6th; Trey Coronado 7th; Elijah Woods 8th; Jacob Shepherd 11th; Tylor Durbin 13th; Aidan Yates 20th. Jr. High Girls - Anna Hodgkins finished 6th out of 28 runners. High School Girls (finished 3rd, 44 girls total) Madysen Wade 4th; Jenny Faybik 17th; Kacie Flaig 20th; Jade West 25th; Shanna Fellows 29th; Emma Mock 33rd. Very pleased with how hard the kids are running.
Cross Country 9/29/16 -Chariton Invite Jr High (Boys 56 runners, team finish-1st!) The kids ran hard and competed really well. Boys were FIRST as a team! Anna Hodgkins finished 8th out of 43 runners! Zeke Severson 3rd; Reilly Flaig 6th; Ethan Davis 8th; Devin Jager 10th; Trestin Sales 11th; Jatin Moore 14th; Hunter McFadden 17th; Tyler Shepherd 26th; Christopher Diephius 27th; Jackson Sheldon 43rd. High School Boys (111 runners, Team finish 2nd) The boys ran much better in this race. I was really pleased with how hard they competed. We finished ahead of some pretty good teams. We have to continue working hard and getting better. Peyton Walker 3rd; D.J. Stout 9th; Elijah Woods 15th; Jacob Shepherd 24th; Trey Coronado 28th; Tylor Durbion 29th; Aidan Yates 42nd; J.V. Jake Sutton 10th. High School Girls (76 runners, Team finish 7th) The girls ran pretty well and I was really proud of how they competed. Madysen Wade 10th; Kacie Flaig 32nd; Jade West 36th; Jenny Faybik 41; Shanna Fellows 51st; Emma Mock 59th.
ABOVE ~ Front: Elijah Woods-8th; Peyton Walker3rd; DJ Stout-6th; Back: Tylor Durbin-13th; Trey Coronado-7th; Coach Jerry Rempe, Aidan Yates20th; Jacob Shepherd-11th, Coach Bob Shepherd.
Varsity and JV pose together.
Congratulations to the hard working cross country trekkers!
Below, seniors were recently honored with their parents. Jordan Leffler and parents Cheryl Talbert and Dave Leffler.
Peyton Walker and parents Pat and Tammy Walker
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OTTUMWA --- Tickets are now on sale for Indian Hills Community College’s annual Celebrity Night. Aaron Thomas will be the featured speaker at this year’s event, slated for Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Tom Arnold Net Center on the IHCC Ottumwa campus. Aaron Thomas is a coach, administrator and public speaker, and the son of Ed Thomas, the legendary high school football coach who was shot and killed inside the weight room at Aplington-Parkersburg High School in 2009. The story of Ed Thomas’ murder – he was killed by one of his former players – gained national attention and Aaron was the family spokesperson in the wake of his father’s death. Since the tragedy happened Aaron has presented his message to a wide array of groups, including students of all ages, businesses and many other organizations. He talks about overcoming adversity, standing for something and making the most of all opportunities. Due to Ed Thomas’ accomplishments and the way his family acted following his death, the Thomas family received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2010 ESPY Awards. Currently a high school principal and basketball coach at AplingtonParkersburg, Aaron lives in Parkersburg with his wife and their three children. Celebrity Night at IHCC begins with a social hour at 5:30, followed by a prime rib and seafood dinner at 6:30 and, then, Aaron Thomas’ presentation. Tickets can be purchased individually or by the table. All proceeds from the event are used to fund student scholarships at Indian Hills.
Reminder: grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties DES MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned commercial buildings. The funds, from the DNR’s Derelict Building Grant Program, allow eligible communities to investigate the amount of asbestos present in a building. The funding also allows them to determine the physical characteristics and stability of these structures by completing structural engineering assessments, and to abate identified asbestos issues. “If a building collapses and the presence of asbestos is unknown, it can increase the economic burden on the community,” said the DNR’s Scott Flagg. “In addition, a building’s appearance may not reveal the actual condition of the structure. Building assessments can assist communities determine how best to address an abandoned building.” The Derelict Building Grant Program provides small communities and rural counties financial assistance for abandoned commercial and public structures, which can improve the appearance of their streets, revitalize local economies and alleviate the environmental concerns these buildings can pose. Projects selected may apply for funding in 2017 for additional program-related tasks. For more information and to obtain an application on the Derelict Building Grant Program, contact Scott Flagg at 515-725-8318 or Scott.Flagg@dnr.iowa.gov. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended. 8
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In August, Dan Hulbert administered the oath of office to Susan Bayer, School Board Secretary (at left). (Below) Susan Bayer swore in school board members Dan Hulbert as president and Dave Freidman as vice president for the 20162017 school year at the September meeting. School board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6pm at the EBF Administration office in downtown Eddyville, unless visiting other buildings in the district October’s will be at Fremont, December at Blakesburg, and February at Eddyville Elementary.
A Message from the District Nurse . . . A reminder to contact your doctor to update your child's immunizations. Letters have been mailed out if updates are needed. The deadline is October 22nd, 2016. If you have questions or need assistance please let me know. Erin Hynick, BSN, RN
When to Keep a Sick Child Home: Reference Guide for Parents
Parent Volunteers Sought for SIAC Committee The school improvement advisory committee (SIAC) is seeking parent volunteers that can assist the school in looking at data and creating a parent survey. Volunteers are needed from each elementary building along with the Jr/Sr. High. If you are interested, please contact Curt Johnston at 641-969-4288 or curt.johnston@rocketsk12.org The first SIAC meeting will be held Oct. 17th at 6pm in the HS library. Supper and drinks will be provided.
Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school can be difficult. Please use the following guidelines to help you in your decision. Be sure to call your child’s school to let them know why your child is absent and then send the appropriate note when your child returns to school. 1. Fever: student must be fever-free (<100.4 Fahrenheit) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin). 2. Vomiting or diarrhea, especially if the child acts or looks ill. Student must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning. 3. Persistent nasal congestion, reddened eyes, sore throat, cough, or headaches that disrupt the student’s learning or pose a risk of disease transmission to others. 4. Unexplained skin eruptions or rashes. When in doubt, consult your child’s doctor before sending your child to school. 5. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) appearing as redness of the conjunctiva (lining of eye/ eyelid) with or without pus drainage from eye and/ or swelling. Student should not return to school until they have been examined and treated. 6. Any other communicable illnesses in which you have been advised to remain out of school until cleared to return by the county health department or your child’s doctor (i.e. chicken pox, scabies, influenza, whooping cough, tuberculosis, measles, impetigo, etc.) 7. Any other health condition that in the school nurses judgment is of concern for the others health and well-being and that of the child. Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD, District Nurse 9
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu -- Subject to change -Milk Served Daily with Lunch Friday, October 14 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, California Blend, Apricots, Bread/Butter Monday, October 17 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Beef Sticks, Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Pears, Bread/Butter Tuesday, October 18 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Smokies, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Bread/Butter Wednesday, October 19 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, French Fries, Applesauce Thursday, October 20 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty on Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Pancake on a Stick, Hash Browns, Orange Wedges, Bread/Butter Friday, October 21 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Walking Taco, Corn, Peaches, Bread/Butter Monday, October 24 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Pizza, Corn, Apricots Tuesday, October 25 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rib Patty/Bun, Carrots, French Fries, Pineapple Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chicken/Noodles, Potatoes, Broccoli, Mand. Oranges, Br/Butter Thursday, October 27 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty on Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Pears, Bread/Butter Friday, October 28 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Sub Sandwich, Green Beans, Chips, Mixed Fruit
INFINITE CAMPUS Jr High/Sr High School parents may check their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grades, transcripts or lunch account on the school website at www.rocketsk12.org; choose the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infinite Campusâ&#x20AC;? portal, and enter your user name and password. (If you need a user name and password, please contact the school at 641-969-4288). School Facebook pages Look here for posted announcements and positive Rocket activity: Jr/Sr High: http://www.facebook.rocketsk12 Elementary: https://www.facebook.com/rocketspk6
Parents/Guardians across the district: Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call. To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
SCHOOL CALENDAR Thursday, October 13 8:00am College Fair @ Central College ROCKET Submissions Due 4:15pm VB-JH @ Centerville 5:00pm VB-V @ Mediapolis Friday, October 14 7:30pm FB-V @ Clarke (Osceola) Saturday, October 15 AM - State Marching Band Contest PM - Mid-Iowa Band Championships Monday, October 17 6:00pm FB-JV @ Pella Christian 6:30pm FCA @ HS Tuesday, October 18 4:15pm VB-JH @ Albia Wednesday, October 19 8:30am PSAT @ HS 7:00pm VB-3A Reg 5 @ Eddyville 7:00pm VB-EBF vs PCM Thursday, October 20 3:00pm XC-HS State Qual @ Pella 5:30pm Washington DC Trip Mtg @ HS 7:00pm Fall Vocal Concert Friday, October 21 7:00pm FB-Senior Night & Pink-Out 7:30pm FB-V vs Centerville 8:00pm JH Band at FB Half-Time Saturday, October 22 8:00am Color-A-Thon Run in Eddyville All-State Auditions Monday, October 24 Marching Band Extravaganza -5pm Supper/7pm Performance Tuesday, October 25 7:00pm VB-3A Reg 5 @ Centerville Wednesday, October 26 6:00pm After Prom Mtg @ E Elem Thursday, October 27 ROCKET Submissions Due 5:30pm Reading Night @ Blakesburg Elem Friday, October 28 End 1st Qtr 8:00am Iron Chef Competition @ IHCC Saturday, October 29 8:00am Music Pop Can Drive 11:00am XC-HS State Meet Monday, October 31 Begin 2nd Qtr 7:00pm VB-3A Reg 5 @ Montezuma Tuesday, November 1 Early Dismiss (1PM) 4:00pm Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 3 Early Dismiss (1PM) 4:00pm Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting Friday, November 4 No School 7:00pm HS Fall Musical
Saturday, November 5 7:00pm HS Fall Musical Sunday, November 6 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tuesday, November 8 Election Day VB-V State Tournament 6:00pm WR-Parents Meeting @ HS Wednesday, November 9 VB-V State Tournament Thursday, November 10 ROCKET Submissions Due VB-V State Tournament Friday, November 11 Veterans' Day VB-V State Tournament Monday, November 14 4:00pm GBB-V @ Lynnville-Sully(Time TBA) Tuesday, November 15 9:00am National Theater for Children-JH 6:00pm FCA @ HS Thursday, November 17 All-State Festival 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Albia(@ Blakesburg) 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Albia Friday, November 18 All-State Festival 5:00pm Supper-Free Will Offering 6:00pm Meet the Rockets @ HS 7:00pm WR-Bingo Saturday, November 19 All-State Festival Monday, November 21 4:00pm BBB-V@English Valleys(Time TBA) 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Davis County(@ Blakesburg) 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm WR-JH @ Tri-County 4:45pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Washington Tuesday, November 22 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Sigourney 6:00pm GBB-JV/V @ Pleasantville Wednesday, November 23 No School Thursday, November 24 No School Thanksgiving Day ROCKET Submissions Due Friday, November 25 No School
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Your 2015-2016 EBF School Board Members: Director District # 1: Mike Mayberry-
mikemaybery16@hotmail.com 641-777-2520 260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Director District # 2: Dan Hulbert-
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dan_hulbert@cargill.com Or ddjthulbert@gmail.com 641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205 3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543
Director District # 3: Rena Shepherdrena.shepherd@rocketsk12.org 641-660-0634 504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn641-799-6433 1206 Hwy 137, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 5: Doug Brinegar641-777-1664 13422 225th Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 6: Bruce Severson bruce.severson@rocketsk12.org 641-780-3717 17546 Rock Bluff Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 7: Dave Friedman-
After Prom Meeting October 26th at 6pm Eddyville Elementary Mrs. Walker's room - In West wing
Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement can search for and sign up for a course at www.iowadnr.gov/huntered. Prospective students can see which courses or field days are near them; how many seats are available for the class or if the class is full and a waiting list is available. There is also a map showing the location along with the instructor’s name, a course overview and any special instructions. Iowa law requires all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1972 to satisfactorily complete a hunter education course in order to purchase a license. Children as young as 11 may enroll in the course, but their certificate of completion will not become valid until their 12th birthday. Each year, around 12,000 students complete hunter education in Iowa.
641-938-2340 6668 Monroe Wapello Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536
Administration Office, 222 Walnut St. Eddyville, IA 52553 Phone: (641) 969-4226 Fax: (641) 969-4547
All of the elementary schools in the district collect them . . . The Boxtops and Labels are then redeemed by the school for various items for the classrooms, libraries and playgrounds. Before you throw your empty containers, please snip and save any you have for our little people.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Sarah Tobiason, Elementary Principal, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville, IA 52553, 641-938-2202, sarah.tobiason@rocketsk12.org
School District Information: Equity Coordinator Principal Sarah Tobiason 641-938-2202 641-969-4226 Level 1 Investigator Principal Sarah Tobiason
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Appanoose County/ Centerville STEMFest When: October 22, 2016, 10am-1pm Where: Howar Jr. High, 850 S. Park St., Centerville, Iowa Concessions will be available. Register: Attendees - http://tinyurl.com/CentervilleExhibitors Exhibitors - http://tinyurl.com/CentervilleAttendees PreK-8 Students and their families are invited to a festival full of activities and exhibits designed to explore, create, make and learn more about exciting opportunities in STEM areas.
“Kids LEGO Club at Eddyville Public Library”
We are seeking kids that are in K-6th grade who like to build with LEGOs and would like to join our LEGO Club. The Friends of the Library recently received a $1,000.00 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The funds were used to purchase LEGO materials. There will be two LEGO clubs, which are for age groups K2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. The K-2nd grade Club is from 4:00 to 4:45 and the 3rd-6th grade Club from 4:45 to 5:30. The clubs will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. The clubs will be directed by Club Leader, DeeDee Lehigh. Due to limited table space (12 in each group), sign up is required. You may sign up by calling Vicki at the library (641969-4815) or stop by the library located at 202 South 2nd Street. Eddyville Childcare Call for open spaces 641-969-4343 Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday - Friday Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Available Services: Daycare, Before & After School Care, Summer Day Camp CPR/First Aid-Certified Staff The mission of the Eddyville Child Care Center is to provide quality child care and early education at a fair market rate that benefits the child, the family, the staff, the school district, and the community.
Friends of the Eddyville Library ……………………. meet at the public library on the 3rd Wednesdays in January, April, July & October at 5:30pm
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Loving Shepherd Food Pantry
Museum News
Blakesburg United Methodist Church Basement
Check the Museum out on “Facebook” Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00-noon, or by appointment. Bingo is the first Thursday of each month, 6:30, at the American Legion Hall. Come and play for a fun time.
Wed. October 12 10, 10 am-1 pm Sat. October 29, 8-11 am Providing food to Moravia, Moulton, Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg Contact person: Vera Miller, 938-2918
Serving all people in need equally.
Blakesburg Public Library Fall Hours Monday – 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. Tuesday – 3:15 – 7:30 P.M. Wednesday – Closed Thursday – 3:15 – 7:30 p.m. Friday – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday – Closed
Eddyville Community Food Pantry 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9-11 am, Eddyville United Methodist Church Basement The only criterion to use the pantry is that you be a resident of the EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont School District. We don't ask financial questions. Your privacy is respected. Delivery is available to persons in the town of Eddyville. Call either 641-969-4660 or 641660-3584 for this service. Please leave a message. 11
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M S - Above and at right, the high school band performs their show for family and friends and then each band member gives someone the opportunity to shadow them for an encore performance. Congratulations to the EBF Junior High Marching Band (at left and below) on their 6th consecutive 1st place finish at Centerville Pancake Days! This year the band is led by drum major Abby Hanson. The band also marched in competition at Oktoberfest in Ottumwa on October 1 (see the next issue of The Rocket for a follow-up). On Friday October 21st, the band will be performing at half time of the last home game, and will be shadowing the high school band following their performance. ~Info/Photos submitted by Director Dezarae Fairchild
E.B.F.H.S Marching Band Wins at Pella By Director Joe Overton
The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a great day in Pella Saturday as they outscored a total of 10 other bands at the Marching Dutch Invitational. The band placed 1 st in class 2A with a score of 66.4 seven points ahead of the closest 2A band. EBF also won the Outstanding Color Guard Award. PCM won the Outstanding Drumline Award in class 2A. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont outscored the bands from Belle Plaine, PCM, Carlisle, South Tama, North Polk, Knoxville, Williamsburg, Humboldt, Bondurant-Farrar, and Ottumwa. The E.B.F.H.S. Marching Band has 73 members this year. The soloists for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show are Teri Jo Lane, Claire Jager, Katie Fisher, Maggie Voyles, Delanee Van Zante, Adlynn Eveland, and Briana Ver Steegh. The Drum Majors are Claire Jager and Grace Manternach. The band is directed by Joe Overton, Dezirae Fairchild, and Color Guard instructor Paige Ver Steegh. The band competed at Urbandale on October 1 and Valleyfest on October 8 (watch for articles on these in the next issue of The Rocket). On October 15th the band competes at State Marching Band Contest in Pella and then at the Mid-Iowa Band Championships in Ankeny that evening. As always, friends and supporters of the band are encouraged to attend and lend your vocal support.
If your child is involved in other events outside of school, and you would like to have their accomplishments published, please email a statement and a photo as an attachment to rocketnewskathystreet@rocketsk12.org The Rocket would be a great place to show off their efforts and talents.
The next two submission deadlines for The Rocket are October 13 and 27.
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