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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 November 24, 2016 ~ Vol. 12, Issue 6 Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont’s Fall High School Play ~ November 4 and 5, 2016
STARRED: Eric Schutt (Troy Bolton), Harrison Mock (Chad Danforth), Kendal Durst (Zeke Baylor), Caleb Dalbey (Jason), Delanee VanZante (Sharpay Evans), Carson Burrell (Ryan Evans), Emma Mock (Ellen, Ripper & Cheerleader), Gabriel Strausser (Cheerleader) Josalyn Reddy (Cheerleader), Marina Rupprecht (Cindra & Kratnoff), Morgan Reddy (Gabriella Montez), Mazzi Hanson (Taylor McKessie), Wynter Baugher (Martha Cox), Soren Pearche (Mongo, Jack, Ms Tenny, & Moderator), Lily Hastings (Kelsi Neilson), Cyrus Rogers (Coach Bolton & Karaoke M.C.), Mrs. Darbus (Jessie Eveland). CREW: Miriam Kenning (Drama Director/Choreography), Donna Bohlmann (Producer), Erica Fry & Randall Wright (Lights/Sound), Christopher Ellerston (Music Director), Makenna Yates (Stage/Props Manager/Set Painter), Brandon Drew, Corey Hotchkiss & Gracie DeLaCruz (Stagehands), Morgan Wells & Randie Richmond (Make-up)
When the Principal is the New Guy at School . . .
Greetings from the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior /Senior High, I will begin by saying how much I have enjoyed the start-up of school in Iowa; in meeting and getting to know EBF’s amazing students and families, and collaborating with a very knowledgeable, dedicated staff whose childcentered teaching sets forth a high standard for educators. With that being said, as the new guy in school, I am surveying the landscape and we are working hard to best determine which practices help students achieve. One word comes to mind as we begin shoring up practices to insure progressive achievement. That word is safety. As principal, I look at three types of safety – physical safety, emotional safety and academic safety. The most fundamental issue for principals to begin with is physical safety. Schools need to get students in the door safely. They have to create safe spaces in schools, provide supervision, and communicate clearly to students about staying in bounds and abiding by rules while at school. Tight, carefully coordinated and practiced systems need to be in place for a school to operate smoothly. Ongoing communication about safety procedures and policies lets families know that the school deeply values the well-being of its students. The second facet involves emotional safety. Students need to be in a nurturing, child-centered environment focused on building relationships and communication between children, their families and teachers. Every staff member in a school must make sure they have established a connection with
children and are promoting a positive learning culture so that students are engaged, connected to their studies and have someone to reach out to during a time of need. Junior/Senior High School staff are working diligently to establish and promote a strong learning culture which creates and preserves connections between families, kids and teachers. The third component of safety is academic safety. Academic safety begins with the development of a professional learning community. Learning communities don't just magically appear. The foundations must be built with concise blueprints for educators to develop high expectations and achievement for every student through a well-articulated, seamless curriculum. Instructional leaders and teachers are collaboratively working to build needed curricular support beams to facilitate high quality learning for all students. As the safety trifecta is addressed and perfected, families will begin to notice a distinct rhythm and routine emerging. Student achievement will be reflective. Please take a moment to share with your child that their school is very invested in them. We are there to help, support and guide them in their learning as they prepare to enter into their adult lives. I thank you for the opportunity to meet and get to know your children and our communities. Steve Noble, Principal EBF JR/Sr High
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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.
EDDYVILLE IS READY FOR "CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER"
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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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Santa Claus will be visiting Eddyville children
EDDYVILLE - The City of Eddyville is planning the on Friday, December 2nd, 2016. second "Christmas on the River"! The businesses and organizations are working on this winter activity He will be at the to pull the community together at this special time of year! Eddyville City The date will be Friday evening, December 2, 2016. Activities will start at 5:00 with the Parks and Council Chambers, Recreation Committee lighting the Christmas tree in the Mini Park downtown. Caroling around the tree at the end of will be the beginning of the evening activities! The Friends of the Library will have a special treat for the Walnut Street, youngsters as they watch the Christmas tree lighting. Eddyville is located on the Des Moines River, so 6:00pm--7:00pm. what a wonderful time and place to organize a winter event. Festivities will be for all ages. There will be horse drawn wagon rides starting at the Eddyville Museum. The historic Frist Iowa State Bank will be open for the community to see how it has been beautifully restored. Many of the businesses will be open for the evening with warm treats and drinks. Others will decorate their windows, making our town very festive. As you walk up the street, you will notice the Eddyville Post Office has a "Letters to Santa" mailbox; this would be a great place to leave your letters to Santa. A vender fair will be set up in the newly remodeled "Scene 205"; this building is a must to see, since it has been remodeled this past year. The Eddyville Clinic will be open and offering blood pressure tests. The Eddyville Museum Organization will be set up in the American Legion Building for a soup supper! Dave's Welcome Inn and Ford's Grill are our other available eating establishments. What a great evening to spend with friends or family!
4-H Festival of Trees The 2nd Annual Mahaska County 4-H Festival of Trees will take place during Oskaloosa Main Street’s Storybook Christmas Festival in the Penn Central Mall on Thursday, December 1 – happening before, during, and after the Lighted Christmas Parade and Painting with Lights. There will be lots to see and do at the Christmas Festival, including free kids activities from 4:00-6:00 PM, pictures with Santa & friends, music, awards, vendors, 4-H Festival of Trees & tree silent auction! 4-H Teen Council members will provide free “make & take� crafts for kids to do between 4:00-6:00 PM. The public may begin viewing, voting for, and bidding on decorated trees at noon on December 1st, bidding will conclude at 9:00 PM. The trees will be located in the west Oskaloosa montage hallway of the Penn Central Mall. Awards for trees will be announced at 9:30 PM, and includes Best Use of Theme, Most Creative, and Best Use of Decorations. Mark your calendars now for the 4-H Festival of Trees happening during Oskaloosa Main Street’s Storybook Christmas Festival on Thursday, December 1st, from Noon-9:30 PM at the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa! Anyone with questions about the 4-H Festival of Trees can contact Amy Brainard, Mahaska County Youth Coordinator, at 641-673-5841 or vermeerA@iastate.edu.
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 (Below) Fremont Elementary SOAR Winners from November 11th: Back Row from Left--4th Grade-Hayden VanSteenwyk, 5th Grade-Anthony Patlan, 6th Grade-Jerrick Middlesworth; Front Row from left-3rd GradeTaylynn Olsen-Thordasen, 1st Grade-Madden Rouw, 2nd Grade-Brieana Kleine, PS-Eli Benson.
Veterans’ Day Assembly at Eddyville Elementary honoring all veterans and our own Mr. Kurimski and Ms. Broerman ~photos courtesy of Shelly Jager
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recently visited Heartland Humane Society Animal Shelter near Ottumwa. Students donated pet supplies, walked dogs, assembled cat toys, and participated in a "Puppy Party." ~photos courtesy of Melanie Conrad
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Teamwork through Hands-on Instruction By Chapter Reporters R. Richmond, M. Wells, and A. Eveland
New opportunities rise from change. EBF High School had a change of leadership with the hiring of new Principal Steve Noble. Noble, recently hired this summer from Michigan, is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt white-tailed deer with his family. Mr. Noble spoke with Ag Ed Instructor Patrick Powers about allowing students to gain experience reading instructions and working as a team to complete the task of assembling tree stands. Powers indicated that the timing was perfect, as the class recently completed a unit and was in transition to the next item in line for the curriculum. Noble said that high school kids need to learn to read, follow instructions, and work collaboratively in the “real world” after they graduate. “Letting kids use their skills that they are capable of with reading, problem solving, and working together, students will have an opportunity to be better citizens outside the school setting by doing a project like this,” Noble explained. The deer stands had several different pieces to put together to complete the stand. Students had to decipher information from the instructions and had to problem solve together to place the correct pieces together. FFA student Gabe Larkin was impressed with the quality of the material and how easily the pieces fell into place. “I was glad we could work in a group. Our group had a system in which one person was able to give guidance and direction to how pieces went together. Sometimes we all had to take a peek at the diagrams, but between the three of us, we were able to complete the task,” Larkin stated. Other classmates had similar thoughts on the assignment. “I was impressed with the Caption-Ryan Adams, structure of this stand. The powder-coat covering on the structure will allow it to last outside Austin Stewart, and Gabe in the elements a long time,” Brandt Hughes concluded. Completion of the stands will take Larkin work methodically less than a week – just in time for Mr. Noble’s white-tailed deer adventure in Southern Iowa. on an Ag Lab project.
Agri-Power FFA Chapter Holds a Turkey Dinner Written By: Randie Richmond, Morgan Wells and Adlynn Eveland
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the Agri-Power FFA Chapter showed that they are very thankful for community. This fall season marked another year of the annual turkey dinner held by the chapter members. Agri- Power was able to serve turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and a roll. Many people were kind enough to donate, as there was a jar for free will donation. Along with a great meal came a great dessert; every member who worked the turkey dinner brought a homemade dessert to serve. The Agri-Power Turkey Dinner is a time for the community to come out and have an early Thanksgiving dinner. Chapter member Jessie Fisher mentioned, “It feels like every year we get a bigger and bigger outcome, and it’s nice that our community comes out and supports us.” Left to right Rylie Lathen, Morgan Wells, Jessie Fisher and Randie Richmond
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FCCLA TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL CAKE DECORATING CONTEST For Blank Children’s Hospital (Silent Auction - December 2)
FFA Food Drive The FFA is hosting a food drive for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Beginning after Thanksgiving Break, students can bring in non-perishable items such as canned or packaged food. The students will get to choose a box for their food as a vote for which teacher they would like to see get a pie to the face. All of the food will be used to support families in our communities. Please help spread the joy of giving this holiday season!
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High School Holiday Programs High School Christmas Concert (Band and Choir) Monday, December 19, 7:00pm Junior High Christmas Concert (Band and Choir) Tuesday, December 20, 7:00pm
Mrs. Strausser’s Family and Consumer Science classroom will be baking and decorating cakes. The cakes that are decorated will be auctioned off at a silent auction. THE SILENT AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE BASKETBALL GAME AGAINST ALBIA ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND. The FCCLA state-wide service project is to leave a legacy to Blank Children’s Hospital. Our state goal is to raise $10,000. All of the money raised from the cake silent auction will go to the Blank Children’s Hospital. Anyone wanting to donate a cake for this cause, may do so by contacting Mrs. Strausser at the High School. Her email is: lisa.strausser@rocketsk12.org, or call the high school at 641-969-4288. COME OUT AND WATCH THE ROCKETS PLAY BASKETBALL AND SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR BLANK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Halloween Fun and Games at Eddyville Elementary Photos Submitted by Shelly Jager
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Football Letter Winners
EBF football coach Brian Koehler announced Rocket players who received letters and other awards at their banquet held recently. Letter winners were: Ryan Adams, Trey Moore, Brady Davis, Ryan Richmond, Dillon Howard, Wyatt Klyn, Dakota Boyer, Ryan Henkle, Jake Taylor, Gaige Berryman, Clay Johnston, Dalton Griffiths, C.D. Brinegar, Hunter Slack, Colby Lopez, Brayden Black, Cameron Hardy, TJ Sinnif, Austin Angle, Lane Morrison, Gabe Larkin, Zach Thomas. Other awards given were: MVP-Offense, Trey Moore; MVP-Defense, TJ Sinnif; MVP Scout Team - Nate Kirkham; Rising Helmet, Ryan Richmond; Brad Lobberecht Leadership - Cameron Hardy. Also awards were given as follows: Cameron Hardy, 2nd Team O-Line All District; Wyatt Klyn, Gabe Larkin, Austin Angle, Hunter Slack, TJ Sinnif, Trey Moore, were Honorable All Mention. Academic All District, Austin Angle, C.D. Brinegar, Wyatt Klyn, Gabe Larkin, Trey Moore, Lane Morrison, Ryan Richmond, TJ Sinnif, Hunter Slack, Nolan Stetter, Jacob Taylor.
When to Keep a Sick Child Home: Reference Guide for Parents 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.
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Rocket cross country runners were recognized recently at their banquet by Coach Jerry Rempe. Receiving letters were: Peyton Walker, Jordan Leffler, Jake Sutton, Tylor Durbin, Trey Coronado, D.J. Stout, Jacob Shepherd, Elijah Woods, Aidan Yates, Jenny Fabio, Kacie Flaig, Madysen Wade, Jade West, Shanna Fellows and Emma Mock. Pictured are the cross country team in a group huddle at their district cross country meet in Pella. Lots of individuals working hard made this a memorable cross country season for the team.
Senior All-Star Cross Country
Peyton Walker represented EBF Rocket cross country runners at the Senior All Star Cross Country Invitational meet in Ankeny. Walker was nominated for this honor by Coach Jerry Rempe. Peyton Walker is pictured in front of the sign for the Senior All Star Cross Country Invitational meet. Also pictured with Peyton are Coach Jerry Rempe and his assistant and wife, Kathleen Rempe.
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Eddyville Elementary December 15th at 6:30 PS-2nd grade music and 5th and 6th grade bands (Eddy. & Bl.) Blakesburg Elementary December 12th at 6:30 PS-6th grade music Fremont Elementary December 13th at 6:30 PS-6th grade music and 5th/6th grade bands
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 7
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Crazy 8s Math Club at Blakesburg Public Library BLAKESBURG – Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Math Club is coming to the Blakesburg Public Library. The Crazy 8s Math Club features fun activities such as building glow in the dark structures, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Toilet Paper Olympics. The program will run for 8 weeks, starting October 14th through December 9th with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend. The activities will take place at the Public Library from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. each Friday. The Crazy 8s Math Club is for students in Grades 3 through 5, and is limited to 16 students. A wait list will be created in case of overflow. The fun activities planned for the program will promote math skills and are geared toward all abilities. The program is funded by Bedtime Math Foundation, and there is no fee to participate. Children will be able to bring home some cool math toys or tools each week. If the program is successful, the library will schedule additional 8-week sessions throughout the year. To register, or for more information, contact Library Director Cheryl Talbert at 641.777.0048 or by email at library@blakesburg.lib.ia.us .
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 Kindergarten3rd 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.
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Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont School Board Meeting
Dental Screens
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at Fremont Elementary on October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular board meeting. Roll Call: Doug Brinegar, present; Rena Shepherd, present; Mike Mayberry, present; Dan Hulbert, present; Bruce Severson, present; Dave Friedman, present; and Mark Haselhuhn, present. Others present: Max Ohms, Ann Ohms, Kathy Street, Heather Severson, Jonita Boyer, Deb Newell, Josie Young, Matt Waldren, Chris Webster, Heather Scharff, Martin Scharff, Casey Johnson, Mark and Barb Hull, and others not signed in. Call to Order- Establish Quorum: President Hulbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., quorum was established. Fremont Elementary Tour: Superintendent Cook conducted a tour of the Fremont Elementary Building from 6:00 6:40 p.m. Public Forum: Jonita Boyer, Chris Webster, Martin Scharff, and Matt Waldren voiced concerns regarding the baseball coaching policies and procedures. Correspondence: None Consent Agenda (Agenda, Minutes, Bills, and Financial): Shepherd moved and Mayberry seconded to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Mayberry moved and Severson seconded to approve the PPEL Ad Hoc Committee. Motion carried unanimously. President Hulbert appointed Rena Shepherd as the EBF IASB Delegate. Personnel: Friedman moved and Shepherd seconded to approve the following coaches for Boys Basketball: Jeff Phillips, 9th Grade; Tom Hallgren, JH; and Brian Koehler, JH. Motion carried unanimously. Mayberry moved and Severson seconded to approve the following coaches for Girls Basketball: Mike Haywood, Assistant; Tarah Alexander, 9th Grade; and MaKenzie McCarty, JH. Motion carried unanimously. Severson moved and Mayberry seconded to approve the following coaches for Boys Track: Bob Shepherd, JH and Stu Stetter, JH. Motion carried (Shepherd, abstained). Shepherd moved and Friedman seconded to approve Kaitlin Book, HS Assistant Girls Track Coach. Motion carried unanimously. Friedman moved and Shepherd seconded to approve Tom Hallgren, Head Boys Baseball Coach. Board discussed briefly. Motion Carried 6 ayes, 1 nay (Haselhuhn). Shepherd moved and Mayberry seconded to approve Jarah Jensen, 9th Grade Softball Coach. Motion carried unanimously. Board Reports: Steve Noble, Jr/Sr HS Principal; Brett Moews, Eddyville Elementary Principal; and Sarah Tobiason, Blakesburg Elementary. Other reports received: Activity, Nutrition, Buildings and Grounds, Daycare, Transportation, and Technology. Superintendent Cook reported on Fremont Elementary, the EBF Financial Summary, and ongoing staff evaluations. Discussion Items: The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 6:00 p.m., at the district office in Eddyville. Items on the agenda include: SBRC request for Modified Supplemental Aid for increasing enrollment and open enrollment out. Open Positions: Bus Route Driver, Head Boys Track Coach, JH Girls Track Coach, JH Softball, HS Assistant Baseball, 9th Grade Baseball Coach, and JH Baseball Coach Adjournment: Friedman moved and Mayberry seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
To complete State of Iowa required dental screenings, the local I-Smile Coordinator will be at our High School during the months of November and December. The Iowa legislature passed a law in 2008 requiring all students enrolled in 9th grade have a dental screening. The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide screenings for all students without a dental certificate on file. The dental screening is an examination of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth and will be completed with a flashlight, disposable mouth mirror, and gloves. An informational letter will be sent home with your student following the screening.
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H Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement need to act quickly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a few seats for the classroom courses are still available in November, but students will need to travel to participate. Classes can be found online 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 instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
If you do not want your student to receive a free dental screening from the I-Smile program, please contact the school nurse. If you have a dentist and your student has received an exam within the last year, please call your dentist and have them fax the State of Iowa approved Dental Screening certificate to the High School, if you have not already done so. Dental offices have access to this form. If you have questions please contact Denise Janssen, RDH I-Smile Coordinator at 641-682-3224.
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Online Only Course Option for Adults The online only course for adults is designed for Iowa residents 18 years of age or older that have prior hunting and/or firearms handling experience. The course covers the same material as the classroom course, allowing the student to complete the entire course, including the final test, in an online setting. Certification is received at the successful completion of the online course. 9
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu -- Subject to change -Milk Served Daily with Lunch Monday, November 28 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Crispito/Ch.Sauce, California Blend, Applesauce, Bread/Butter Tuesday, November 29 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chicken Sandwich, Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Peaches Wednesday, November 30 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup/Crackers, Carrots/Celery, Apricots Thursday, December 1 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Tenderloin, Winter Blend, French Fries, Pineapple Friday, December 2 Breakfast -- ? Lunch -- Taco, Corn, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Bread/Butter Monday, December 5 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, December 6 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Veg.-Beef Soup/Crackers, Carrots/Celery, Mixed Fruit, Br/Butter Wednesday, December 7 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Bosco Stick, Corn, Sw Potato Tots, Applesauce, Bread/Butter Thursday, December 8 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Baked Potato, Meat toppings, Broccoli, Peaches, Bread/Butter Friday, December 9 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, California Blend, Apricots, Bread/Butter
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, November 24 No School Thanksgiving Day ROCKET Submissions Due Friday, November 25 No School Tuesday, November 29 3:30pm Cheer-HS Pictures 3:30pm JH Sports-Pictures 4:30pm WR-JH @ Pella 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Centerville 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Centerville 6:00pm WR-JV/V @ Wellman Thursday, December 1 8:30am Santa's Wkshp @ Fremont Elem 2:00pm Wellness Policy Mtg-Dist. Office 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Clarke 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Clarke(@ Blakesburg) 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting Friday, December 2 4:30pm WR-JH @ Pekin 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Albia 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Albia Saturday, December 3 10:00am WR-JV/V @ New London 4:00pm GBB-V vs Lynnville-Sully 5:30pm BBB-V vs Lynnville-Sully Monday, December 5 No School-Staff Development 6:00pm BBB-JV/V @ Montezuma Tuesday, December 6 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Davis County 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Davis County Thursday, December 8 ROCKET Submissions Due 3:20pm Pick Up Band Fundraisers @ HS 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Centerville 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Centerville @ Blakes. 5:30pm WR-JV/V @ EBF (Eddyville) Friday, December 9 9:00am Santa Wrkshp @ Eddyville Elem 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Clarke 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Clarke Saturday, December 10 10:00am WR-V @ Tri-County 8:00pm HS Winter Formal Monday, December 12 4:15pm WR-JH @ EBF (Eddyville) 4:45pm GBB-JV/V @ Pella Christian 5:00pm WR-JV @ Knoxville 6:30pm Concert @ Blakesburg Elementary Tuesday, December 13 4:30pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Ankeny Christian 5:00pm BBB-Parents Night 6:30pm Concert @ Fremont Elementary Wednesday, December 14 9:00am Santa Wrkshp @ Blakesburg Elem Thursday, December 15 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Chariton @ Blakes. 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Chariton
4:15pm WR-JH @ Davis County 5:30pm WR-JV/V @ Knoxville 6:30pm Concert-Eddyville PK-2nd @ HS Friday, December 16 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Knoxville 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Knoxville Saturday, December 17 10:00am WR-V @ Pella 4:00pm GBB-JV/V vs Oskaloosa 4:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Oskaloosa Monday, December 19 4:15pm BBB-7th @ Twin Cedars 4:15pm GBB-7th @ Twin Cedar 6:00pm School Board Meeting 7:00pm HS Christmas Concert (Band/Ch) Tuesday, December 20 6:30pm FCA @ HS 7:00pm JH Christmas Concert (Band/Ch) Thursday, December 22 ROCKET Submissions Due 6:00pm BBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars 6:00pm GBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars December 23-January 2 No School Saturday, December 31 8:00am WR-Youth Dual Tourn. @ HS Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year's Day Monday, January 2, 2017 9:30am WR-V EBF Duals (Eddyville) Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Classes Resume 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Chariton 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Chariton 6:00pm WR-JV/V @ English Valleys Thursday, January 5, 2017 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Albia 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Albia(@ Blakesburg) 4:30pm WR-JH @ Oskaloosa 5:30pm WR-V @ Albia 6:00pm BBB-JV @ Pleasantville 6:00pm GBB-JV @ Pleasantville 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting Friday, January 6, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Centerville 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Centerville Saturday, January 7, 2017 9:30am WR-JV/V @Van Horne-BentonSch 10:00am GBB-9th Games Monday, January 9, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Albia 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Albia Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:30pm WR-JV/V @ EBF (Eddyville) 6:00pm WR-Parent & Senior Night 6:00pm WR-Youth Club Night Thursday, January 12, 2017 ROCKET Submissions Due 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Davis County@Blakes. 10
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Director District # 3: Rena Shepherd-
High school students in BASIC FASHION are making quilts. If anyone has fabric scraps they would like to donate to Mrs. Strausser's class, please contact her at 641-969-4288 or lisa.strausser@rocketsk12.org
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn-
Eddyville Elementary Parents: WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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 Hulbertdan_hulbert@cargill.com Or ddjthulbert@gmail.com 641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205 3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543 rena.shepherd@rocketsk12.org 641-660-0634 504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
641-799-6433 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-
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
The Eddyville Elementary Yearbook Staff is in need of pictures that can be included in our yearbook. Pictures can include: Sports, Field Trips, Concerts/Programs, Events, and Classroom Parties. Thanks for your help! Eddyville Elementary Yearbook Staff Blakesburg Garden Club Seeks New Members Are you interested in beautifying the town of Blakesburg? You can be involved in plantings, horticulture shows and the Corn Carnival, as well as plant sales. WHEN: Meetings 1st Mondays at 1:30pm WHERE: Community building or homes Contact: Wanda Robinson at 641-895-6561 ** If you were one of the people that signed up at the Corn Carnival, Wanda asks that you please call her.
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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
Eddyville Museum News 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.
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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 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.
Home-Cooked Meals - Take and Bake
We, the EBF Nutrition 3 students, are running our own “take and bake” business. Take a break from cooking for a night and let us make a delicious, healthy meal for you. All you need to do is follow the simple instructions included when you receive your meal and enjoy. See our link at – http://fantastic4ebf.weebly.com/ Please direct questions to Mrs. Lisa Strausser, Instructor at lisa.strausser@rocketsk12.org
CRAVE BOSCO STICKS OR CRISPITOS???? Orders may be placed with any FCCLA member or sponsor Mrs. Lisa Strausser - lisa.strausser@rocketsk12.org Or call 641-641-969-4288 (Your purchase helps them raise funds for their projects and conferences)
You may mark your order below and return this slip with your money to school. Orders placed on Thursdays and arrive on Mondays. Bosco Sticks (20 for $15) ___________________ (case of 108 for $65) ___________________ Crispitos (20 for $15) ___________________ (case of 72 for $45) ___________________ Your Name/Email Address/Phone Number: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Friends of the Eddyville Library ……………………. meet at the public library on the 3rd Wednesdays in January, April, July & October at 5:30pm
Loving Shepherd Food Pantry Blakesburg United Methodist Church Basement Wed., Dec. 14, 10am-1pm Sat., Dec. 31, 8-11am Providing food to Moravia, Moulton, Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg Contact person: Vera Miller, 938-2918
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.
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Congratulations to Haegen Boyer!
This senior is making plans for after graduation, by signing her letter of intent to play softball at McKendree.
Marching Band Extravaganza!!!
On October 24th, the EBF Bands performed their seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs for the last times. The gym was filled with sound as EBFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Junior High Band came marching in. A few minutes later, the gym exploded with music and color as the high school band performed their 2016 show for family and friends. The junior high is conducted by Mrs. Dezerae Fairchild, and the high school by Mr. Joe Overton. The color guard director is Mrs. Paige VerSteegh.
Mr. Overton takes a selfie with seniors Teri Jo Lane, Peyton Walker, Claire Jager and Jessie Eveland, who received the Marvin K. Ferdig award.. Jr High students bring their parade winning show Field Commanders: Grace Manternach and Claire Jager.
Jr. High at attention.
A final performance of the award-winning show that they had been perfecting since July.
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 November 23 and December 8.
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