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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 December 8, 2016 ~ Vol. 12, Issue 7
Muffins for Moms Fremont Elementary hosted Muffins for Moms on Wednesday, November 16. The students made a special invitation to share with their Moms. The menu was blueberry and apple-cinnamon muffins, milk, coffee, and juice. It was a very busy morning for the ladies in the cafeteria, as they served around 130 people. We were very excited to see so many Moms out with their children and hope everyone enjoyed the morning.
SEEKING SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
EBF Schools is taking bids for snow removal for the high school and Eddyville Elementary. Please submit your proposal as a per time rate, and mail or bring it to the district office at 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville, Iowa 52553. Call 641-969-4226 for more information. A
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Parents: Cold weather is officially here. Please pay attention to the forecast and be sure your student is dressed appropriately before leaving home. We strive to have the children go out for fresh air and exercise when the weather permits. As a general rule, recess will be outside unless the temperature + wind chill falls below 10 degrees. Winter coats, gloves, mittens, hats, and boots are essential cold weather wear. Snow pants are required to play in snow. To help make sure that your child's belongings return safely at the end of the day, remember to label each piece of clothing clearly. MORE MEANINGFUL INFORMATION Smarter Balanced consists of a digital year-end assessment customized to meet individual student needs and testing knowledge. When students get an answer right or wrong, the exams give more difficult or easier questions to further pinpoint student understanding. The Smarter Balanced Assessment system is geared to provide us with a more detailed picture of student learning by providing specific information on which skills students have mastered and where they need additional support.
Much like the EBF district, the state of Iowa has articulated a mission statement of preparing all students with the knowledge and skills they need for success beyond high school. In support of that vision, clear and consistent statewide standards were developed that outlined expectations of what students should know. Because we raised the bar for what is expected of students to know and do, we must now change the way we measure progress through state testing. The state of Iowa has identified and adopted a new statewide assessment protocol aimed at better measuring student ability THIS YEAR Iowa students will take the current Iowa Assessment and the Department and reflecting what is being taught in classrooms. of Education will prepare school districts for the implementation of new testing, using the Smarter Balanced Assessment during the 2017-2018 TIMELINE school year. In 2013, a task force was established by Iowa lawmakers to establish betAnnual assessments are one component that combine with other ter testing processes in the state of Iowa. In total, eight testing vendors submeasures, including daily work and grade reports, which give us a more mitted proposals to the state. The committee researched assessments and detailed picture of student progress. Participation in state assessment prochose Smarter Balanced Assessment, a digital based assessment which was vides educators with a blueprint of what teaching approaches work, and developed by a consortium of states with guidance from thousands of educawhere additional resources are needed to better support learning. As a distors including 150 Iowans. In September of 2015, members of the State trict, we are committed to finding the best methods available to ensure stuBoard of Education voted to start the formal process of adopting a new state dent success. assessment to replace the current Iowa Assessment given to children in grades 3-8 and 11. After a year of legislative debate, language adopting the - Dr. Cook Smarter Balanced testing regimen was added to Iowa Code.
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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.
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.
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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
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 studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning or pose a risk of disease transmission to others. 4. Unexplained skin eruptions or rashes. When in doubt, consult your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 wellbeing and that of the child. Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD, District Nurse
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.
Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD will be taking part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Pennies for Patients program from December 5th16th. Informative letters will be sent home with students. (See the week plan below.) During this program, students collect change and raise funds online to support LLS's mission: to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Students will learn about service, leadership, philanthropy and how they can make a difference by changing patient's lives. Thank you in advance for helping LLS to create a world without blood cancers! Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD, District Nurse
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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 11/18: Back Row from Left-Mackenzie Vannoy-5th grade, Hayley McDonald-6th, Olivia Humble-4th; Middle Row-Madisyn Brink-2nd, Brody Lynch-3rd; Front-Anika Houk-1st, Not Pictured-Brayden Brink-Preschool.
(Below) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 10/28 - Front: Alex Steel, Aubrey Utterback, Jaylnn Atchison, Ava Long, Haylee Lehman, Case Keegel, Cavin Denney, Isabel VerSteegh; Back: Kaelee West, Kaeleigh Davis, Cooper Champoux, Tyler Schutt, Colt Reed, Tyler Gillespie, Carter Koffman, Austin Langstraat; Not Pictured: Abby Jager.
(Below) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 11/3 – Front: Jaycie Pace, Lyliah Davis, Layni Burch, Kendall Long, Kastor Ford, Simon Bettis, Braxton Vroegh, Serigha Lappin; Back: Johnny Burger, Nicole Edgren, Joshua Jones, Joseph Smith, Caleb Goodin, Aiden Vande Wall, Mathew Sisemore, Miley Kirkpatrick, Lanie Batterson.
Santa’s Workshop Santa’s elves have been shopping all year to provide affordable gifts for the entire family (including the furry ones) at Eddyville Elementary Santa’s Workshop on Friday, December 9th. The gifts range from $.50-$6.00. Students will be shopping during the day. The workshop will be open throughout the school day. Everyone is welcome to come and purchase gifts in the elementary gym. Gift list envelopes with gift tags will be coming home with students closer to the date. If you would like to VOLUNTEER your time to set up or work on that day or would like to donate wrapping paper, tapes, or gift bags, please contact Michelle Seddon at michelle.seddon@rocketsk12.org. Remember that some male gifts are tools. If you do not want your student to purchase these items, please contact your classroom teacher. Thanks!!! Eddyville PTO (At Left) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 11/11 - Front: Fletcher Hall, Samantha Demoss, Landon Richards, Allison Stursma, Skyla Martin, Clara Mart, Gunner Davis, Brant Booy, Colt Keegel; Back: Avian Lamb, Destiny Bankson, Dakota Myers, Preston Merrill, Megan Lobberecht , Ireland Burress, Cadence Behymer; Not pictured: Carsen Wade. (At Left) Eddyville Elementary SOAR Winners from 11/18 - Front: Daniel Hernandez, Rawling Young, Roslynn Nace, Addyson Wells, Logan Gardner, Madison Smith, Sadie Jager, Kaylynn Ward, Kolter Ozinga; Back: Kyle Davis, Seketta Scully, Kyle Calhoun, Tyler Vroegh, Caden Van Genderen, Jayden Satterfield, Brady Belcher, Grant Larue.
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Mahaska County 2016 4-H Year-End Celebration Includes EBF District Students
The 2015-2016 4-H Year-End Celebration was held on Saturday, November 12 in the Auditorium at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Oskaloosa. Several 4-H members and volunteers were honored at this event. The 4-H Year-End Celebration showcases the achievements of 4-H members in Mahaska County. The results of the event are as follows: Top 4-H Club Secretary & Treasurer Book Awards – Secretary, Grace Marshall; Treasurer, Sevanna Hol (at right - of Jefferson Go-Getters). Oskaloosa Chamber Club Community Service Award........ Jefferson Go-Getters. Awards of the Clover………. 15 Years of Service – Sarah Williams; 20 Years of Service – Dan & Karen Adams. Make A Difference Awards……Jacob Spears, Sandra Blom, Jessie Eveland, Brooke Eveland, Kathryn Groenenboom, Cody Randell, Elizabeth Moore, Grace Marshall, Erika Walston, Emmit Boender, Veronica Bolibaugh, Mikayla McQueen, Lexi De Jong, Lydia Denniston, Katrina Elliott, Briana Ver Steegh, Megan Eveland, Tyler Bayliss, Lane Bayliss, Jerrick Middlesworth, Bryce Roquet, Cara Roquet, Allie Van Donselaar, Levi Van Donselaar, Emmet Van Zante, Ephraim Van Zante, Jaren De Bruin, Cody Scholtus, Olivia Stodghill, Abby Drost, Raeann Elliott, Sienna De Jong, & Sevanna Hol Swine Awards –Junior, Lexi Van Utrecht (Swine Award sponsored by Mahaska County Farm Bureau); Sheep Awards – Junior, Katy Roose (Sheep Award sponsored by State Bank of Bussey); Beef Awards – Junior, Nathan Groenendyk; Intermediate, Macy Moore; Senior, Elizabeth Moore (Beef Awards sponsored by Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association); Horse Awards – Intermediate, Mikayla McQueen; Senior, Cody Randell (Horse Awards sponsored by Mahaska County Saddle Club); Dog Awards – Intermediate, Trisha Van Donselaar (Dog Award sponsored by Emory & Deb Van Engelenhoven); Poultry Awards (at left) – Junior, Nicole Edgren; Intermediate, Garret De Jong (Poultry Awards sponsored by Harris Family & Lindsay Maxwell); Rabbit
Award – Junior, Raeann Elliott; Intermediate, Trisha Van Donselaar; Senior, Katrina Elliott (Rabbit Awards sponsored by Mike & Amy Brainard); Dairy Award – Senior, Katrina Elliott (Dairy Award sponsored by Lely North America, Inc.); Horticulture Award – Junior, Jaylin Vander Wiel; Intermediate, Teale Pose (Horticulture Awards sponsored by Mahaska County Master Gardeners); Photography Awards – Junior, Sydney Septer; Intermediate, Alicia Edmundson; Senior, Seth Edmundson (Photography Awards sponsored by Mahaska Drug). Longtime Record Keeping Awards – Lisa Wanders, Brooke Eveland, & Elizabeth Moore (Longtime Record Keeping Awards sponsored by Mahaska County Farm Bureau); Iowa 4-H Foundation Awards (4-H’ers for 4H).............. Adams Champs, Cedar Livestock, Harrison Hustlers, Heartland Helpers, Leighton Strivers, & Mahaska Masters. Outstanding Family & Consumer Science Awards – Junior, Ephraim Van Zante; Intermediate, Teale Pose & Macy Moore; Outstanding Junior Science, Technology, & Engineering Award – Nathan Groenendyk; Outstanding Junior & Intermediate Agriculture & Natural Resources – Junior, William Hayes & Troy Mann. Outstanding Junior 4-H Member (at right) – Ephraim Van Zante, Abby Drost, Sevanna Hol, & Jaylin Vander Wiel; Outstanding Intermediate 4H Member – Trisha Van Donselaar & Megan Eveland; Outstanding Senior 4-H Member – Elizabeth Moore. (All Outstanding Awards sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County.) Leadership Major Senior Award – Elizabeth Moore; Citizenship Major Senior Award – Elizabeth Moore; Danforth “I Dare You” Award – Elizabeth Moore A special thank you goes to the Mahaska County 4-H Teen Council who assisted with organization and leadership of the 4-H Year-End Awards Celebration. Pictured below, left, are the Make A Difference award recipients. Pictured below, right are Clover Kid Graduates - Eddyville Leader Amanda VanZante, Trace Hol, Caleb VanZante, Andrew Stodghill, and Colton Vander Wiel.
Cedar Livestock 4-H Club Report
Cedar Livestock met on Saturday, November 5. First, the club participated in ditch pick up (pictured at left). We walked one mile west of Fremont and cleaned up the roadway ditches. We had our meeting afterwards. Discussion items included: Festival of Trees participation and upcoming Awards Day on November 12. The December gift-giving activity was planned. Refreshments were provided by the Bayliss family. Our next meeting is Sunday, December 11, at 3pm at Fremont Methodist Church. Submitted by Reporter, Emmet Van Zante 4
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FFA Food Drive The FFA is hosting a food drive for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Students can bring in non-perishable items, such as canned or packaged food, through December 16. All of the food will be used to support families in our communities. Deliveries will be made on December 17. Please help spread the joy of giving this holiday season!
The Agri- Power FFA Chapter collects goods to distribute around the surrounding area to those who are in need. Each year the Thrivant Lutheran purchases hams to give away in each of these baskets. We then include the hams into each basket along with a variety of different items and present them personally to those who have been nominated. If you or anybody you know would like to donate to the AgriPower Chapter, by bringing us food to the high school, it would be greatly appreciated. Any non-perishable items would be great, such as boxed pasta and cans. This has been an annual event for over 20 years and has always had a very successful outcome.
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 M T 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.
Clayton Mooney, EB Graduate, Working to End World Hunger
A 2005 Eddyville Blakesburg graduate, Clayton Mooney, has been recognized recently for receiving second place at a global competition. Clayton is also a 2012 English graduate from Iowa State University. The company receiving recognition began as an Iowa State student startup and has now taken second place at a global competition for sharing ideas that alleviate world hunger and food waste. KinoSol is the brainchild of a 2016 grad from ISU, and along with Mooney and two current ISU seniors has developed a solar-powered food dehydrator. This product was developed for fruits, vegetables, grain and insects; it can be used around the world to reduce food waste, which is one-third of all global food, currently, and also to increase nutrient availability. The group is working to raise funds for the product through a Kickstarter campaign to help with prototyping and developing a unit for the urban market. The mission of KinoSol is to end domestic and specifically consumer food waste.
Fremont School Fall Fitness Awards
~Submitted by Phys.Ed. Instructor, Kathleen Rempe
Once again, Presidential and National Physical Fitness testing has been completed at Fremont. All students in Fremont grades 3-6 participated in the President's Challenge. Testing is done twice a year, and we saw great improvement from last spring in the endurance run which is one mile for the 4th-6th graders, and 1/2 mile for the 3rd graders. Great job, kids!!! The Physical Fitness Test includes five activities that measure muscular strength/endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility: Sit-ups (core strength); Shuttle Run (speed and agility); Endurance Run/Walk (cardiovascular endurance); Right-Angle Pushups (upper body strength); Sit and Reach (Flexibility). Presidential Physical Fitness Award—To earn this award, students must score at or above the 85th percentile on all five activities. National Physical Fitness Award—Students earn this award for scoring above the 50th percentile on all five activities. Congratulations to all students that participated and strive to improve their fitness levels! Pictured are: Front row, Presidential AwardMackinzie Vannoy, Jack Bunnell, Cadence Chaffin; Back row, National Award - Cael Lenox, Landen Blad, Kayden Sines, Miah Bowen
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After Prom will be sponsoring the freethrow contest at the halftime of varsity basketball games. Needing donations of 2-liter bottles of pop. If interested, please contact Tammy Walker at tammy.walker@rocketsk12.org 5
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2016 EBF Volleyball Letter Winners
The EBF volleyball team held their banquet where Coach Gladys Genskow announced letter winners and other awards. Rocket players receiving varsity letters were: Emma Bunnell, Dairan Johnson, Briana Ver Steegh, Taylor Caves, Taryn Swartz, Torie Alexander, Teri Jo Lane, Lexi Taylor, Allie Adams, Grace Roberts and Haegen Boyer. Other awards given were: Most Improved Players- Taryn Swartz, Briana Ver Steegh; MVPsHaegen Boyer, Torie Alexander; All Conference Selections (Honorable Mention)- Teri Jo Lane, Emma Bunnell, Taryn Swartz, (2nd team)- Briana Ver Steegh, (1st Team)- Haegen Boyer, Torie Alexander. Stat Leaders were: Most Kills- Torie Alexander 318; Best Kill Eff- Briana Ver Steegh .234; Best Serve Eff- Darian Johnson .945; Most Aces- Teri Jo Lane 46; Most Assists- Emma Bunnell 427; Most Digs- Haegen Boyer 407; Most Blocks- Briana Ver Steegh 87. The team had a 22-14 record for the season.
Meet the Rocket Wrestlers Above, Coach Little talks to his team members about the upcoming wrestling season, and high school wrestlers introduce themselves during Meet the Rockets. At right, the junior high wrestling team is introduced to their supporting audience.
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Elementary Music Programs We anticipate that we will not have the space in the gym or the parking lot to accommodate everyone for the Eddyville Elementary Winter Concert; 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 3rd-6th grade will perform at a spring concert. Next year, 3rd-6th will perform at our winter concert, and PS2nd at a spring concert. Blakesburg and Fremont buildings will each host their elementary programs. The high school gym is the location of the Eddyville Elementary concerts. 5th and 6th grade bands students from Eddyville and Blakesburg are included at the Eddyville winter concerts, and 5th and 6th grade band students from Fremont will perform at their Fremont program.
Eddyville Elementary December 15th at 6:30 PS-2nd grade music and Eddyville and Blakesburg 5th and 6th grade Bands 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
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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
CONDUCT COUNTS These behaviors are NOT acceptable at activities: 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 Throwing articles onto the contest area. Penalty – EJECTION Entering the contest area in protest or celebration. Penalty – EJECTION Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/ directors, contestants or spectators. Penalty – EJECTION Spectator interference with the event. Penalty – EJECTION Jumping up and down on the bleachers. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION Use of artificial noisemakers, signs, or banners. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION Chants or cheers directed at opponents. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION 7
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Dental Screens
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 provides screenings for 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. 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.
For questions please contact Denise Janssen, RDH I-Smile Coordinator at 641-682-3224.
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PPEL Renovation & Remodel
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the district office on Mon- Committee Meeting - November 15, 2016 day, November 21, 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, absent; and Mark The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont PPEL Renovation Haselhuhn, present. Others present: Max Ohms, Ann Ohms, Kathy Street, Heather Severson, Maura Young, CD and Remodel committee met on November 15th, 2016. Brinegar, Haegen Boyer, and others not signed in. Members present: Ed Glenn, Rick Crosson, Casey JohnCall to Order- Establish Quorum: President Hulbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., quorum was estab- son, Mike Roe, Linda Taylor, Shelly Manternach, Phil lished. Bonnett, Aaron Angle, Robin Leonard, Tom Judy, Jason Public Forum: CD Brinegar presented a summary of the National FFA convention and thanked the Board for providLeffler, and Kelly Ray. Others present: Dr. Cook - EBF ing transportation. Haegen Boyer presented information regarding the FFA Fundraisers. Ann Ohms inquired about an Superintendent, Chuck Seddon - EBF Maintenance Dienergy audit. Correspondence: None rector, and Heather Severson - Media Liaison. Consent Agenda (Agenda, Minutes, Bills, and Financial): Superintendent Cook recommended the addition of a bus At 6:00, Dr. Cook called the meeting to order and route driver and removing a volunteer wrestling coach from the agenda. Shepherd moved and Mayberry seconded to reviewed the purpose of the committee and agenda for approve the consent agenda with changes. Motion carried unanimously. the evening. Committee members made introductions STEM Presentation: Donna Bohlmann presented the Belin-Blank Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and and posed financial and building questions to Dr. Cook. Math) Excellence and Leadership Program Grant. Lori Ihrig from the University of Iowa provided information on the Committee members then toured the existing junior/ focus, sustainability, and opportunity for the district. EBF is one of 10 schools in the state to receive the grant. Maura senior high school facilities with Dr. Cook and Mr. SedYoung and Michelle Seddon presented the teaching methods and some of the projects. don. The committee viewed several existing conditions New Business: Mayberry moved and Shepherd seconded to approve the request for Modified Allowable Growth and requiring attention, targeted in building assessments preMaximum On-Time Supplemental Funding for Increasing Enrollment in the amount of $50091.60 and Open Enroll- pared by Estes and Haila Construction Firms. ment Out not in fall 2015 count in the amount of $103780.60 for a total of $153,872.20. Board discussed briefly. MoThe committee returned to the Administrative Office tion carried unanimously. Brinegar moved and Severson seconded to approve the early graduation request from Taylor where Dr. Cook shared a PowerPoint presentation on Keegel. Taylor has met all graduation requirements. Motion carried unanimously. PPEL and VPPEL funding. Dr. Cook and Mr. Seddon Personnel: Mayberry moved and Hulbert seconded to approve Whitney Reber, Special Education Teacher. Motion answered potential financial scenario and renovation carried unanimously. Severson moved and Mayberry seconded to approve Janet Bair, Bus Route Driver. Motion car- questions from committee members. ried unanimously. Hulbert moved and Mayberry seconded to approve the following wrestling coaches: Brady GraCommittee members nominated Ed Glenn as chairham, Volunteer; Derek Fye, Volunteer; and TJ Stuart, Volunteer. Motion carried unanimously. person and scheduled the next meeting for November 28, Board Reports: Brett Moews and Sarah Tobiason presented elementary reports. Other reports received: Jr/Sr High 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. School, Activity, Nutrition, Buildings and Grounds, Daycare, Transportation, and Technology. Superintendent Cook reported on the happenings at Fremont Elementary, the EBF Financial Summary, and the PPEL Committee meeting -Reported by Heather Severson update. Discussion Items: Contracting out snow removal for EBF Jr/Sr High School and Eddyville Elementary, ALICE TrainR S D B C ing (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), The next regular board meeting is scheduled for December 19, 6:00 p.m., at Blakesburg Elementary. Items on the The Racine Scouts from Racine, Wisconsin are pleased agenda include: ALICE Training; Open Positions: Custodian, Head Boys Track Coach, JH Girls Track Coach, JH to announce an exciting new partnership with the Athletic Softball, HS Assistant Baseball, 9th Grade Baseball Coach, and JH Baseball Coach Bands of William Penn University of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Adjournment: Brinegar moved and Severson seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The administration visited the campus recently to meet with the Director of Athletic Bands, Terry DeJong to disDan Hulbert, Board President Susan Bayer, Board Secretary cuss details including community involvement and growth of both programs. Students of William Penn University interested in drum corps will have scholarships available to them to participate with the corps as a marching members or intern on the instructional staff. High School students interested in an affordable quality college experience may be awarded scholarships for participation in WPU Athletic Bands. This partnership will allow for the drum corps to host winter camps and Spring training at the Former Vennard Campus in University Park/Oskaloosa. The campus is equipped with dormitories, rehearsal and dining hall, practice field with tower and lights and ample indoor space. This arrangement offers an opportunity for the instructional staff and members to properly prepare for our six-week tour within Drum Corps International’s Summer Music Games. While the corps will move winter and spring rehearsals to Iowa, we will continue to operate, fundraise and expand on community relations in Racine, Wisconsin. For the upcoming season, the administration anticipates 60-75 marching members for the 2017 season lead by the finest educators in the Midwest. Tentative Winter/Spring schedule: December 10-11 Open House (Full Corps); January 13-14 Camp (Brass and Percussion); February 4-5 Camp (Brass and Percussion); March 4-5 Camp (Brass and Percussion); April 8-9 (Brass and Percussion); May 13-14 (Full Corps); June 9 – Spring Training Students interested in membership in the 2017 Racine Scouts should visit RacineScouts.com to register for our upcoming Open House to receive audition materials and details on our first rehearsal of the 2017 season. Band Directors are encouraged to visit us during the Open House to explore options for your students with both the Racine Scouts or WPU. We continually strive to provide a quality experience for your students that will help boost the quality of school programs. Founded in 1927 as a Boy Scouts of America drum and bugle corps, the Racine Scouts hold the distinction of the oldest continuously active operating corps in the county. It is also recognized as the oldest musical scouting unit. Known over many years by the affectionate nickname “Chrome Domes,” after their distinctive mirrored helmets, the Racine Scouts have a storied tradition in drum corps competition. The group was recognized as the Most Improved Open Class Corps in 2014. In 1938, a group of Madison businessmen were inspired to start a local Boy Scout corps, and they asked for Racine’s help with staff, music, and support for their start-up of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. In 1947, they were seen by Scoutmaster Don Warren of Chicago’s Troop 111, who then decided to start the drum and bugle corps that would become known as the Cavaliers. Comments from WPU Athletic Bands Director, Terry DeJong: “I am very pleased to see this partnership develop with the Racine Scouts to benefit both of our programs. They’ve got such a long history, now 89 years old and it’s our privilege to help them with changes to continue their future and become part of our community and with us becoming part of their history. With this partnership, they will also offer great benefits to WPU with our Athletic Bands and further educational opportunities for our Music Ed majors to better prepare the students for running their own programs in the preparation, business and travel areas. With the corps’ student involvement and internship/scholarship opportunities, this adds another unique offering with our program that other universities in Iowa do not offer".
Interested Students visit RacineScouts.com for registration information. Find Racine Scouts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RacineScouts/
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu -- Subject to change -Milk Served Daily with Lunch Friday, December 9 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, California Blend, Apricots, Bread/Butter Monday, December 12 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chicken Alfredo, Rice, Carrots, Pears, Bread/Butter Tuesday, December 13 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Smokies, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Bread/Butter Wednesday, December 14 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, French Fries, Applesauce Thursday, December 15 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Pancake on Stick, Hash Brown, Mandarin Oranges, Bread/Butter Friday, December 16 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Walking Taco, Corn, Peaches, Bread/Butter Monday, December 19 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Pizza, Corn, Apricots, Bread/Butter Tuesday, December 20 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rib Patty/Bun, Carrots, French Fries, Pineapple Wednesday, December 21 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chili, Crackers, Mandarin Oranges, Bread/Butter Thursday, December 22 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Corn Dog, French Fries, Pears, Bread/Butter Friday, December 23 NO SCHOOL
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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, 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 Concert (Band/Choir) Tuesday, December 20 6:30pm FCA @ HS 7:00pm JH Concert (Band/Choir) Thursday, December 22 8:00am ROCKET Submissions Due 6:00pm BBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars 6:00pm GBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars December 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 2 No School Saturday, December 31 8:00am WR-Youth Dual Tourn. @ HS Monday, January 2, 2017 No School 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 Wednesday, January 4, 2017 6:00pm After Prom Mtg @ E. Elem. 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 8:00am SEIBA Honor Band Auditions @ Fairfield 9:30am WR-JV/V @ Van Horne (Benton Sch) 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(@ Blakesburg) Friday, January 13, 2017 End 2nd Qtr/1st Semester 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Davis County 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Davis County Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:30am WR-V @ Wayne (Corydon) Monday, January 16, 2017 Begin 3rd Qtr/2nd Semester 4:15pm WR-JH @ Chariton 4:45pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Fairfield 4:45pm GBB-JV/V @ Fairfield 6:00pm School Board Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Clarke 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Clarke Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3:45pm Blakesburg Elem PTO Mtg Thursday, January 19, 2017 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Clarke(@ Blakesburg) 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Clarke 4:15pm WR-JH @ BGM (Brooklyn) Saturday, January 21, 2017 8:00am 3D/ Block Archery Tourney @ HS 8:00am Speech District Lrg Grp @ Ott. 8:00am SEIBA Honor Band @ Ia City W 9:30am WR-V @ I-35 (Truro) 10
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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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Home-Cooked Meals Fantastic four Take ’n Bake We are the Fantastic 4 and we want to help make your life easier. We are in Nutrition 3 class at the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School. We are running a student run "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.
Place Orders through December 9 Pick Up Orders December 19 Our menu: Lasagna, Enchilada Casserole with Corn Tortillas, 3 Cheese Ravioli, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Homemade Noodles, Fruit Pastry (Apple, Peach, Blueberry, Strawberry or Berry Medley), Cheesecake (Plain, Turtle, or Peanut Butter Cup) To order, see our link at – http://fantastic4ebf.weebly.com/ Please direct questions to Mrs. Lisa Strausser, Instructor at lisa.strausser@rocketsk12.org Joey and Brianna Lane are the proud parents of a baby girl. Maisy Jolynn was born November 18, 2016. She weighed 7lbs 1oz and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Mike and Nancy Lane
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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The Rocket wrestling team held their annual Soup/Sandwich Supper and BINGO night fundraiser on November 18. Once again, it was standing room only as a cafeteria full of people ate a good dinner of various soups, chicken and noodles, pulled pork sandwiches, desserts and won some great prizes. Thank you to everyone who came out and played, donated food and prizes and helped work to support the wrestling team. Special thanks to Ed Glenn for being our awesome number-caller and keeping everyone on track all night. Also a special thank you to Martin and Heather Scharff who ran the food line, to Allison Angle who served as our prize patrol for the night, and Aaron Angle for smoking 80lbs of meat for the dinner. Congratulations to everyone who won prizes, especially to John McGrew who was the grand prize winner of $100 cash. - Coach Little (Photos courtesy of Coach Little)
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Athletic Director Curt Johnston hopes to win.
7th grader Taylor Rea shows off her prize.
Ed Glenn calls Bingo numbers.
Rocket Wrestler Dalton Griffiths stands by one of the donated prizes ready to hand it out to a big winner.
John McGrew holds up his winning BINGO card and $100 cash that he won.
PlayDoh Winner - Eddyville PreSchooler Jace Nicholson
Wrestling Cheerleaders Ali Blommers and Faith Berryman figured out how hard it is to work while taking care of their newborn babies (a class project).
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 December 8 and 22.
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