Mustang Minutes - EAST MARSHALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Mustang Minutes
MAY 2016
~District Office: 641-498-7481~
~Laurel PK-3: 641-476-3342~
~Gilman 4-8: 641-498-7483~
~LeGrand 9-12: 641-479-2785~
NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Field House Approved by EM School Board
On Wednesday, April 6th, the East Marshall School Board approved the field house bid from Tim Long Construction, a
school district patron. The field house will be constructed on the Le Grand sports complex adjacent to the football field
and track. This building will consist of two very large bathrooms, a mechanical/storage room, a home team’s locker
room and a visitor’s locker room. The project broke ground in April and is estimated to be completed by football
season in August.
The best part of this whole project is the community involvement of fundraising to acquire the necessary funds for the
base bid. The Martha Ellen Tye Foundation grant of $70,000 was a great beginning towards the $231,000 the East
Marshall Fieldhouse Community Committee raised which includes earmarked funds from the Mustang Travel and
Camp Foundation. Hours and hours of planning, organization, preparations, and assisting with the actual events
brought thousands of dollars to the field house project. We thank the women and men that helped with the many
fundraisers to make this field house project a reality!
But they have not stopped! The EM Community Committee is now fundraising for the remodeling of the concession
stand in the EM Sports Complex. More power to them and their great attitude towards achieving the best sports
complex yet!
District Construction Update
The Baker Group, contractors and subcontractors have had meetings for a couple months with school officials. Every
other week, they work together on the progress of the addition of 6 classrooms at the EM Elementary School in Laurel,
and the remodeling and rearranging of the elementary office and the secure entrance. They will secure the Middle
School entryway. The High School will have a secure new entryway, and remodel their principals’ office, reception
office, nurses’ office, and a conference room. We will have a completion date closer to the end of August.
Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather to have a more accurate prediction of the completed work.
The modular building that sat to the west of the main building and held three classrooms has been removed from the
elementary site in Laurel, and other changes have occurred to help the construction progress run smoothly.
The construction work has also started at the high school in Le Grand to remodel the student lounge area and it will be
extended east for the offices and conference room.
Marshalltown Community College and East Marshall Collaborate
Marshalltown Community College (MCC) met on April 8th to collaborate with the high school principal, Matt Rasmusson
and superintendent, Dianne Anderson. The district will be one of multiple districts that will begin working together to
build a program to have at-risk students (potential drop-outs) taking classes towards a career on the MCC campus.
There are several models to choose, but MCC and these districts will develop what works best for our students. If all
works as expected, they hope to start a program of this kind in the 2017-18 school year.
You will also see MCC involvement at different EM events in the future to bring career information to our students and
to their parents. The EM District newsletter will have specific career information from MCC printed in it. More MCC
involvement to share career information is being developed into our own district communication system.
Advocate for Our Students/District with Your Legislators
In the past I have written information for parents and patrons of the district to write to their legislators to encourage
support for our East Marshall students and District. The following are excerpts from an article written on April 1, 2016,
by Tom Narak, Governmental Relations Director from the School Administrators of Iowa. Tom Narak gives information
to the board and administrators weekly in his “Legislative Update.” Please feel free to use this information to write to
your legislators.
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“We were assured during the reform policy development a few years ago that the TLC program funding would
not have a negative impact on SSA and that it would be a separate funding issue. Now we see that when
school funding data is being shared publicly, the $50+ million for TLC, which was new each of the past 3
years, is often being thrown into the mix when some report growth in funding. They are reporting that K-12 is
receiving 154 million new dollars of funding for FY '17. This is true, but over $50 million of that is categorical
money for TLC. It cannot be used for the increasing costs for a district's fixed costs.
You will hear that K-12 education is getting 87 percent of additional revenue. The amount of additional
revenue is up for debate. The House, Senate, and Governor all used different totals in their initial budgetary
figures.
When the state revenue grew last year by over 6 percent and will do so next year by an estimated 4 percent,
why did school districts only receive 1.25 percent this year, and why was only 2.25 percent approved for next
year?
How have the commercial and industrial tax reductions worked out considering the explanation that it would
stimulate the state's economy so the reductions in tax revenue would encourage enough growth for additional
revenue to cover the lost tax revenue?
Why has the Legislature been ignoring the law on setting the growth for schools in a timely manner? FY '18
should have been approved in February of this year. Instead FY '17 was recently set well over a year behind,
according to the code.
There are some more questions to ask, but these are a good place to begin when writing or communicating to your
legislators.
In addition to those questions, we need to keep the pressure on for the Smarter Balanced assessment that the Iowa
State Board of Education was moving to adopt through the rules process before the session delay was placed on their
work by a legislative committee. Some legislators believe we should delay this decision for a year since they do not
anticipate providing funding for this coming school year. We believe that delay would be very unwise. We would be out
of compliance with the feds about assessment testing, and, more importantly, it would place much of our annual data
on hold. It will be difficult to know how our schools and students are doing if we stop statewide assessment. This idea
makes absolutely no sense educationally. It would be done for purely political purposes. That action would not be
good education public policy in our state.
The long-term positive impact of contacting your legislators is on your side and our students. We all know that
education is a lifelong process, and being fair and consistent is very important for the well-being of children and
families.”
EAST MARSHALL LEGISLATORS:
House of Representatives:
Senators:
Daniel D. Kelley (D) District 29
P.O. Box 333
Newton, IA 50208
dan.kelley@legis.iowa.gov
Chaz Allen (D) District 15
1438 N 7th Avenue East
Newton, IA 50208
chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov
Dean Fisher (R) District 72
2859 C Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov
ph. 641-750-3594 (H)
Steven J. Sodders (D) District 36
202 Fifth Avenue SE
P.O. Box 723
State Center, IA 50247
steven.sodders@legis.iowa.gov
ph. 641-483-2383 (H)
Dave Maxwell (R) District 76
2171 540th Avenue
Gibson, IA 50104
dave.maxwell@legis.iowa.gov
Tim L. Kapucian (R) District 38
1275 69th Street
Keystone, IA 52249
tim.kapucian@legis.iowa.gov
BELLS AND WHISTLES
HIGH SCHOOL:
Congrats to Jaymi Mason, Prose and & Corrie Hayes, Acting, for being selected to perform at Individual All-State
Speech. It was a very successful season, with many students receiving I ratings at state also.
12 students attended the Ed Thomas Leadership Academy in Des Moines on Tuesday, 3/31, along with Mr. Taylor
and Mr. Rasmusson. It was a great chance for students to hear from different speakers about being leaders and
making a difference in their school. The students commented they enjoyed the day and thought it was interesting
and informative.
On Monday, 4/4, we hosted the Night of Achievement. This included fine arts performances as well as the
induction of this year’s National Honor Society Students. There were 23 students induced into our NHS this year.
Thank you to Mrs. Dobson for her organization and sponsoring of this group.
All Freshmen were given CPR certification training on Thursday and Friday, 3/31 & 4/1. The Junior class was
provided this training in November. We will continue to train 2 classes a year. This should ensure students are
trained twice during the HS career.
Student registration for next school year is in process and will be completed ASAP. Mr. Taylor met with 8th grade
students & Mr. Drury in Gilman on Wed. 4/6 to explain the process and answer questions for those students as
they prepare to join the HS next year. Mr. Rasmusson and Mr. Taylor will meet with all 8th graders later this
spring when schedules have been determined.
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
For third quarter there were 76 students on the A honor roll and 98 students on the A-B honor roll. There were
58% of the students identified on one of the two honor rolls (174/299).
Mrs. Rush and her 6th grade science students have been modifying windmill designs. Students have been
challenged by Mrs. Rush to continue modifying the design to reach peak efficiency. The current best is close to
1,400 millivolts. The best design to date was by Alex Kasal and Addie Lane. These projects are in line with
Science Writing Heuristic. The designs will soon be posted on the school website as well.
Thank you to Curt Sawyer who consistently tries to make adjustments for the district as transportation needs for
students with IEPs change.
ELEMENTARY:
Elementary parent-teacher conferences took place on Thursday, March 17th. Almost 97% of our students had a
family member attend conferences. We greatly appreciate the involvement of families in the educational process.
Thank you to the many high school National Honor Society students who helped provide childcare at the
elementary for families who attended conferences.
The East Marshall Elementary Staff would like to thank the parents who provided a taco lunch for all staff on
April 5th. At a SAFE committee meeting, the members discussed different ways to continue the positive school
climate in the last few months of school. SAFE stands for Students and staff Advocating For Each other. The
group is comprised of staff, students, and parents. Having a lunch for staff was mentioned. Amy Searle, one of
the parents on the SAFE committee, then emailed other parents asking for help. Amy said the list quickly filled
up plus extra items. This lunch was greatly appreciated by the elementary staff.
BOARD HIGHLIGHTS:
Regular Meeting: March 21, 2016
Jason Doonan of Nolte, Cornman, & Johnson, PC presented the 2014-15 Audit Report and it was
approved by the board.
Approved five open enrollment in applications for 2015-16. Denied three open enrollment in applications
for 2016-17 due to insufficient class space. Approved 31 open enrollment in applications for 2016-17.
Approved Pete Drury as MS game manager for 2016-17 at $4,000.
Approved Pat Kopsa as MS baseball coach for 2016 at $2,504.
Approved Steve Langmaach for lawn mowing for 6 hours/week at $11 per hour and Joe Richardson for
lawn mowing for 10 hours/week at $11 per hour.
Approved a contract with Suzanne Flexsenhar as 6th grade math and science teacher for 2016-17.
Approved the TLC Teacher Leaders for 2016-17.
Accepted resignations from Justin Augspurger as MS baseball coach effective immediately, Katie Bauder
as assistant HS basketball, and Dave Ash as bus driver effective at the end of the 2015-16 school year.
The principals reported the enrollment in their buildings as follows: Elementary, 306 students; Middle
School, 298 students; High School, 279 students.
Mr. Gage reported the modular building has been removed from the elementary. He also reported that
the vandalism at the high school was 95% cleaned up.
Supt. Anderson and Transportation Director Curt Sawyer discussed the current starting wages for bus
drivers. The wages approved in August 2013 are lower than what a sub bus driver would receive. The
board approved a new wage of $13,000 for route driving in addition to the current shuttle rate.
Approved the 2016-17 school calendar.
Accepted the donation application from Dan Runner for new basketball backboards at the middle school.
Approved the game manager job description.
Voted to publish the 2016-17 budget with a total tax rate of $14.62731.
Approved a sharing agreement with GMG for wrestling for the 2016-17 school year.
NEWS FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
8th Grade Reading/English
Mr. Corbin
The 8th graders have continued to work on various reading strategies that will help them with their
overall comprehension of different texts being read. During this second semester, we have focused a little
more on non-fiction texts. Students read The Diary of Anne Frank in play format last quarter. They focused
on the use of dialogue as a reading strategy, analyzing how it propelled the action and sequencing of the
plot. Students also paid special attention to how dialogue can give the reader great insight to what numerous
characters are thinking, which may not be expressed with basic movements or scenes of action. The
students were also assigned different parts to read, working on their fluency and pronunciation. During the
fourth quarter, the students have read a few other non-fiction texts, focusing on main idea as a reading
strategy. They read texts that focused on Harriet Tubman and the Vietnam War. While reading these texts,
the students were exposed to vital information about our nation’s history as well.
In English, the students have continued to work on the parts of speech and how those various
elements are vital to having a successful complete sentence. While doing this, students have worked on their
writing by completing daily journals and constructing research papers. The students are attempting to get
their ideas out on paper when they are working on journals. They also work on having a flowing sequence to
their writing and having the sentences vary in length, not being choppy and displaced. The research papers
have the students navigating through the Internet to locate valuable information on the topic they have
chosen. They are taught to use the AEA website and the resources available on there. They are also taught
how to use the Purdue OWL citation guide. These resources will help them with future research papers as
well.
Middle School Team Wins Regional Battle of the Books
East Marshall Middle School Literacy League won the Regional Battle of the Books held at Area Education
Agency 267 in Cedar Falls on April 8th. The six-member team included 8th graders Sophie Blubaugh,
Madison Bond, Jordan King, Todd Meehan, Myrrhanda Tew, and 7th grader Alexis Moeller. The team
members read and studied forty books to prepare for the contest, which consisted of thirty-five teams. Teams
were allowed one hour to complete a sixty-six question, short answer test. While the tests were being
scored, students enjoyed a presentation by guest author Julia Cook.
East Marshall was one of six teams qualified to advance to the oral round, where teams were challenged with
an additional forty questions. Following the completion the Literacy League enjoyed a lunch of pizza and pop
with the guest author. The team is now qualified to participate in the state online Battle of the Books.
Congratulations!
Tips for Preventing the Summer Slide
Did you know studies show that children can lose up to two months of academic progress over the
summer? Those losses accumulate during the elementary school years so that by the time a child enters
middle school, he/she may be as much as 2 ½ years behind! Research shows children from low-income
families are at great risk of these losses. However, children from middle- and upper-income families can
also fall victim to summer slide if not provided with opportunities to practice academic skills throughout
the summer break. Research findings also show that students from low-income households with access to
books over the summer see significantly more gains in reading scores from spring to fall than students
from high-income households with access to books and those from low-income households without access
to books. Here are a few ideas to help your child avoid the summer slide.
Access to books is critical. Visit your local library and help your child find “right fit” books. Right fit
books are those that are of high interest to your child and are not beyond their reading level. You can use
the five finger test to help determine a right fit book. Open the book to a page with many words. Have
your child begin reading the text aloud. Hold up a finger for each word not read correctly or not known.
If you have four or more fingers up, the book is too hard. Having two or three fingers up would indicate a
good fit – not too easy, but not too hard. (You can still check out a book that is too hard. It would just be
one you would want to read with your child.)
Your child should read at least 20 minutes a day. Research shows reading every day will help a child gain up
to 1,800,000 words by the end of their 6th grade year. On the other hand, a child who only reads 1 minute
a day will only gain about 8,000 words by the end of 6th grade. That is a huge difference!
Read to your child. When you read to your child, he/she hears the rhythm of language. Be sure to read
with expression and change your voice for different characters to keep the child engaged.
Explore different types of reading. For little ones, poetry is a great way to improve phonemic awareness
skills. For older children, poetry can help with reading fluency.
Read for different purposes. Reading directions for assembling a toy or for a recipe are fun ways of
incorporating reading into daily activities.
If you have an iPad or other tablet or computer, there are many, many interactive books and apps that
address phonics skills, early reading skills, and math skills. There are also a lot of sites that offer free
reading and math related games.
Be a role model. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers can help lessen the risk of summer slide by
modeling how important reading is to them. This can be modeled by reading newspapers, magazines and
books, for example.
Get your child involved in community programs at public libraries, community centers, and parent groups.
These programs work together to help encourage kids to read and learn, and to make reading and learning
fun.
Please start making plans now of ways to incorporate reading and math into your child’s summer activities.
Not only will you help avoid the summer slide, you will be helping to accelerate your child’s academic
growth!
2015-16 Calendar "Change"
The East Marshall District Leadership Team (master teachers and administrators) has proposed we
move our Data Analysis Day for teachers from April 18th to May 2nd so the students can have
two more weeks of instruction and learning before the students take their MAP Assessment for
this year. The calendar change was approved by the East Marshall School Board on Monday, Dec.
14th. The students will still attend school the same number of days as originally established this
year. We are just switching our “No School” Day on April 18th to May 2nd, and going to school all
day on April 18th. This does alter the early out days for those two weeks as listed below.
Monday, May 2nd is now the Data Analysis Day (No School for Students)
Tuesday, May 3rd is now a full day of school
Thank You For Marking Your Calendars!!
Money Smart Week
at the LeGrand Pioneer Heritage Library
Piggy Bank Pageant on April 26 at 2:30 PM Come to the library and decorate cardboard piggy banks. We will have a
short discussion on saving and then children can decorate their own cardboard piggy banks using markers and stickers
provided by the library.
Decorated piggy banks will then go on display at the library where they will be judged and awarded prizes.
Money Smart Kids Read at 6:30 PM on April 26th. This statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Credit Union
Foundation, invites grandparents and parents to bring their kids, aged 7 to10 for a book reading and fun discussion on
a money topic. During the event, the students will be introduced to the power of earning money and how it accrues to a
million dollars with Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician in the book, “If You Made a Million” by David M.
Schwartz. Kids take home the book, one per family. It's geared to students in 3rd to 5th grade.
Questions: Call 641-479-2122
Parks & Recreation Summer Swim Lessons 2016
Learn to Swim lessons will be offered in the Marshalltown area during the summer at the Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center.
Learn to Swim Lessons run for 8 days and are 45 minutes in length and will be held even during cool temperatures and light rain.
Cancellations will be announced on KFJB, KIX 101, KDAO and the Parks & Recreation cancellation line 641-754-5779. Please do
not call our office for cancellations.
Sign up deadline is May 6, 2016
Sign up early for desired class time.
No refunds after registration deadline.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Child’s Name __________________________________ Date of Birth__________________ Sex M F
Home Address _______________________________________ City___________________ Zip____________
Primary Phone ______________________________ Secondary Phone ___________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________________________
(Signature signifies you read parent permission on reverse side) SIGN
PRINT
Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center
All sessions meet M-Th both weeks: with Fridays as make-up days)
Please place an “X” in the box for the appropriate level and session
Session II July 5-14
Session I June 13-23
LeGrand, Quarry, Dillon, Ferguson,
Wolf Lake
Gilman, Laurel
LEVEL:
9:00 am
LEVEL:
LTS 1-Introduction to Water
LTS 1-Introduction to Water
LTS 2-Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 2-Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 3 -Stroke Development
LTS 3 -Stroke Development
LTS 4-Stroke Improvement
LTS 4-Stroke Improvement
9:00 am
What if there isn’t class? Fridays will be used for make up dates, if needed.
Session I make ups – June 17 and 24
Session II make ups – July 15
Parks and Recreation may not issue refunds if all dates cannot be made up due to poor weather conditions, acts of God or Aquatic
Center availability.
Make checks payable to EAST MARSHALL
The Marshalltown Parks & Recreation Department is committed to offering a swim program that provides
opportunities for youth to learn basic swimming skills in a group environment. Every effort is made to
ensure the safety of all participants during the lessons. Therefore, instructors and students must follow
rules pertaining to safety and instruction. Normally, students in levels 1-3 will not be allowed to dive off
the board during free time due to safety concerns. Instructors may be in the water with students most of
the time (lower levels especially) but must also be out of the water to evaluate strokes from the deck
(upper levels). Games may be used to encourage practice of skills and new techniques. Limited free time
at the end of each class is given to allow children a recreational swim; instructors are responsible for
their classes until the end of the lesson time. Testing, grading and evaluations are always approved by
the Site Director. If you have any questions about the skills involved or about the administration of the
program, please contact Parks & Recreation or the Site Director.
What if there isn’t class? Fridays will be used for make up dates during swim lessons if needed during the week.
Session I make ups – June 17 & 24/Session II make up – July 15
Parental Permission
1. I/We recognize and agree that as participants or observers I/we shall bear the full responsibility of any loss or theft of personal
items while engaging, participating, or observing in these activities.
2. I/we release any photographs, videos, or both taken during the activity to be used by the City of Marshalltown for advertisements,
training, or other purposes.
3. In the event of injury or illness, I hereby give my consent for medical treatment, and permission to program staff for supervising
and performing, as deemed necessary by staff, on-site first aid for minor injuries, and for a licensed physician to hospitalize and
secure property treatment (including injections, anesthesia, surgery, or other reasonable and necessary medical or surgical
procedures) for me or my participant or observing spouse, if I am unable to provide that consent directly at the time, for any reason.
I agree to assume all costs related to any such medical or surgical treatment. I also authorize the disclosure of medical information
to my insurance company for the purpose of this claim.
PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
DATE: April 2016
TO: ALL PARENTS
Parks & Recreation summer swim lessons will be 2 sessions each lasting 2 weeks and will be held at the aquatic
center in Marshalltown. Session dates are from June 13 - June 23 and July 5 -July 14. Both sessions are from
9:00 am - 9:45 am.
Session I transportation will be provided from Gilman and Laurel. Session II transportation will be provided from
LeGrand, Quarry, Dillon, Ferguson, and Wolf Lake locations. Parks and Recreation has guaranteed us 7 spots for
each level. It will be on a first come/first served basis. We are sorry for any inconvenience this creates but the
safety of your child is our main objective.
Your cost is $21.00 per student. East Marshall will pay the remaining $21.00 of the cost per student. Parks and
Recreation does have other sessions available, however, cost ($42) and transportation are your responsibility.
Deadline for registration and payment will be May 6, 2016.
All registrations must be returned to the school. Please do not register for the East Marshall sessions at
Parks and Recreation. Please make all checks payable to East Marshall.
Good conduct is required and your child will lose bus privilege if he/she cannot follow the normal bus rules or the
driver’s instructions. The final bus schedule and session assignments will be sent home with each registered
student around May 13, 2016. Please call Curt at 479-2790 if you have any bussing questions.
East Marshall Elementary
School Supply List
2016-2017
PRESCHOOL
Nap mat
Glue sticks
Backpack (No wheels)
2 - Box 8 Crayola crayons (Skinny)
1 Pocket folder
Markers
Crayons
Watercolors
OPTIONAL: Extra items to donate to classroom for math, science, and art projects
Salt (to make playdough)
Flour (to make playdough)
Vegetable oil (to make playdough)
Card stock paper
Cotton balls
Scissors
KINDERGARTEN/TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
School bag or backpack (no rollers)
Tennis shoes for P.E.
Please do not label supplies with
1 Box of Kleenex
your child’s name.
1 Box 8 Crayola crayons (Jumbo)
2 Boxes 8 Crayola crayons (Skinny)
6 No. 2 pencils (prefer Ticonderoga)
Block eraser
3 Large glue sticks
1 Small bottle white Elmer’s school glue
Set of 8 Crayola watercolors
Zippered pencil bag (Wehrman, Kline)
2 Plastic 2-pocket folder with bottom pockets
Package of Expo dry erase markers
BOYS: Crayola markers
GIRLS: Ziploc bags (any size)
*Optional* Extra box of Kleenex
Ream of white copy paper
Playdough
FIRST GRADE
Backpack (no rollers)
1 Package No. 2 pencils – No decorated pencils (10 or more)
2 Block erasers
Crayola crayons
Dry erase markers
Highlighter
Tennis shoes (NO HIGH TOPS)
Metal scissors (Pointed 5” or 6”)
1 Large box of Kleenex
Small pencil box (no bags)
3 - 2 pocket folders (1 plain colored, 2 pocket folder. NOT PLASTIC)
1 Pkg 3X5 plain index cards
3 Large glue sticks
Composition notebook
1 Ream of copy paper
(Please send new crayons, Kleenex, erasers, and pencils periodically)
*Optional* Ziploc bags (gallon, snack, sandwich)
East Marshall Elementary
School Supply List
2016-2017
SECOND GRADE
6 No. 2 plain pencils
Erasers
2 – 2 pocket folders
Crayons (pack of 24)
Scissors
Tennis shoes (marked with name / NO HIGH TOPS)
Small book bag NO BOOK BAGS WITH WHEELS
2 Large boxes Kleenexes
1 Pencil box
1 Bottle Elmer’s glue (white)
1 inch 3 ring binder
1 Wide ruled spiral notebook (1 subject)
2 Glue sticks
PLEASE DO NOT SEND: Trapper Keepers, pencil sharpeners, or pencil grips
*Optional* Ziploc bags (any size), extra box of Kleenex, large dry erase markers, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer
(Please send new crayons and pencils periodically/please put names on supplies.)
THIRD GRADE
3 Packages of 12 No. 2 pencils (36 pencils)
Erasers
5 – 2 pocket folders
Crayons 24 count
Dry erase markers (multi-colored set) Expo brand preferred
Tennis shoes (marked with name / NO HIGH TOPS)
Book bag
1 Large box Kleenex
2 Large glue sticks
3 Composition notebooks – wide ruled
1 - 1” 3-ring binder
1 Pkg pencil top erasers
Scissors
Pencil bag
*Optional* Clorox wipes, large dry erase markers, post it notes (any color, any size), extra pencils
“On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” is the theme of the LeGrand Pioneer Heritage Library’s Summer Library
Program. It runs from May 26 through August 2nd and will feature reading logs, special events, prizes,
storytime, crafts and other events. Reading logs will be available for children from preschool to sixth grade.
As children complete the logs they will win prizes and be eligible for grand prize drawings.
The importance of school children reading during the summer has been well documented. If a child reads 6
books during the summer, he or she should maintain their current reading level. The library hopes this
reading program will encourage children to visit the library, choose books of various types and share these
books with their parents. Many new children’s and junior fiction books have been purchased for summer
reading.
Special events will be held in June and July.
Preschool Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.
For more information on the Summer Library Program, contact the library at 479-2122.
2016 LEAP
Le Grand Enrichment and Arts Program
WHAT?
A summer day camp that promotes learning, fun and an encouraging environment.
WHO?
Children ages 5 – 11
WHERE?
Le Grand Community Center
WHEN?
June 1 – 30
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration is Thursday, May 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
at the Le Grand Community Center!
The cost of this program is $20.00 per family per week.
Scholarships are available to cover the cost of LEAP for those families who qualify.
May 2016
Breakfast
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
No School
3
W.G. Donut
Juice
Peaches
4
French Toast Sticks
Juice
Applesauce
5
Chocolate Chip or
Blueberry Muffin
Yogurt
Juice
Grapes
6
Cereal
Toast
Juice
Banana
9
Breakfast Pizza
Juice
Pineapple
10
Pancakes
Juice
Fruit Cocktail
11
Chocolate Chip or
Blueberry Muffin
Yogurt
Juice
Dried Cranberries
12
Pancake Rollup
Juice
Strawberries
13
W.G. Long John
Juice
Applesauce
16
French Toast Sticks
Juice
Mandarin Oranges
17
Cereal
Toast
Juice
Apple
18
W.G. Donut
Juice
Grapes
19
Cook’s Choice
20
Cook’s Choice
23
Cook’s Choice
24
Cook’s Choice
25
26
27
Last Day of School
Nutritional information available upon request
Milk is also offered for breakfast
Meals are subject to change
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
May 2016
Lunch
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2
No School
3
Chicken Fajita
Shr. Cheddar
Lettuce Salad
Diced Tomatoes
Green Peppers
Sidekicks Frozen Juice
Peaches
4
Breaded Cheese Sticks
W/Sauce
Corn
Baby Carrots
Sliced Cucumbers
Grapes
Applesauce
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Hamburger/Bun
Baked Beans
Lettuce Salad
Sliced Tomatoes
Banana
Apple
6
Orange Chicken
Fortune Cookie
Brown Rice
Fresh Broccoli
Baby Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Pineapple
9
Cheese Pizza
Green Beans
Cauliflower Bites
Celery Sticks
Fruit Cocktail
Pears
10
Chicken Patty/Bun
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots
Sliced Cucumbers
Dried Cranberries
Juice
11
Walking Taco
Shr. Cheddar
Refried Beans
Lettuce Salad
Diced Tomatoes
Strawberries
Oranges
12
Bbq. Ribette/Bun
Lettuce Salad
Sliced Cucumbers
Cauliflower Bites
Pineapple
Spiced Apples
13
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes
Baby Carrots
Green Peppers
Applesauce
Sidekicks Frozen Juice
16
Orange Chicken
Fortune Cookie
Brown Rice
Fresh Broccoli
Baby Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Pineapple
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Breakfast Wrap
Seasoned Peas
Baby Carrots
Celery Sticks
Juice
Apple
18
Crispito W/Cheese
Baked Beans
Lettuce Salad
Sliced Cucumbers
Grapes
Fruit Cocktail
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Cook’s Choice
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Cook’s Choice
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Cook’s Choice
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Cook’s Choice
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Nutritional information available upon request
Milk is offered for lunch
Meals are subject to change
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
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East Marshall Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity,
age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party
preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries or grievances may be directed to Equity Coordinator, PO
Box 159, Gilman, IA 50106, (641) 498-7483 or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite
2000, Chicago, IL 60661.
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East Marshall Community School District
204 West Center Street
Gilman, IA 50106