August/September - Tri

Tri-Valley School District 49-6 - “Home of the Mustangs” – Colton, SD – August/September 2015
Greetings,
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and had
the opportunity to spend some relaxing time with family
and friends. Our school district had a busy summer
with some upgrades to our facilities. New steps have
been added to the football field area as well as a
concrete driveway.
Our hallways and some
classrooms have been updated with new carpet
throughout the elementary and junior high areas. And
lastly, we have replaced the decades old HVAC
system with a new heating and cooling system in our
main gymnasium.
Over the course of the past school year, our school district has seen
unprecedented yet manageable growth in the number of students attending
Tri-Valley. The 2015-2016 school year will be the first time that Tri-Valley has
had a four-section kindergarten class. Ms. Cheyenne Lambley comes to us
from Mt. Marty College and has joined the kindergarten teaching team.
Another additional staff member, Ms. Elizabeth Johnston, joins our junior high
and high school special education teaching teams for additional special
education instructional support. She comes to us from teaching special
education in the Harrisburg School District. Finally, Mr. Brad McDonald, who
had previously been teaching high school social sciences in our school district,
has become our fulltime Athletic Director and 5-8 Dean of Students.
There will be other new faces around our building as well. Mr. Matthew
Bleeker is replacing Ms. VanderVeen as our high school science teacher. Mr.
Bleeker has previous high school science teaching experience in the Sioux
Falls School District. Mr. Justin Nihart has moved up to the junior high math
teaching position vacated by the retirement of Mrs. Vicki Wood. Ms. Jessica
Farrar will now be teaching 6th grade and comes to us from the Irene-Wakonda
School District. Ms. Rachael Hakl will be our new elementary special
education teacher in the position vacated by the retirement of Mrs. Marge
Martens. Ms. Hakl comes to us from Dakota State University. Another DSU
alumnus, Ms. Lindsay Mann, will be our new 1st grade teacher in the position
vacated by Ms. Krogstad. Ms. Mann completed her student teaching
experience last year in the Tri-Valley School District. Ms. Kama Konda-Varilek
will be our new high school language arts instructor in the position vacated by
Ms. Heiberger. Ms. Konda-Varilek comes to us from South Dakota State
University. Another SDSU graduate, Mr. Paul Turner, will be teaching the
social studies courses previously taught by Mr. McDonald. Mr. Maxon Lyncee
is a new custodian in our district and comes to us from the Baltic School
District. Lastly, Mr. James Krueger is our districts’ new grounds keeper. We
are excited to have added all of these people to the Mustang family and I am
confident they will do well.
I greatly look forward to a new school year and welcome both new and
returning staff and students. Great things are happening at Tri-Valley and I
am proud to be able to be part of our students’ educational journey. As always,
please don’t hesitate to contact me here at the school if you have any
questions.
Dr. Mike Lodmel, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE
Superintendents News .......................... 1
Message from Mr. Pflanz ...................... 2
Greetings from Tri-Valley Elementary... 2
New Student Registration ..................... 3
Meet & Greet for Kindergarten.............. 3
School Pictures ..................................... 3
School Board Members ........................ 3
Tri-Valley School District Welcome....... 3
Cross Country ....................................... 3
Contact Information............................... 3
School Breakfast & Lunch .................... 4
4th Annual East Coast Trip 2017 ........... 4
Bus Garage Number ............................. 4
Project SOS .......................................... 4
Teacher of the Year .............................. 4
Athletic Information & Reminders ......... 5
No School.............................................. 5
Follow Us On Twitter............................. 5
Public Complaint Policy ........................ 5
Discrimination Policy ............................. 5
Ala Carte Lunch Option......................... 6
Attendance ............................................ 6
My Child’s Teacher ............................... 6
School Closing & Delays....................... 6
Activity Ticket Policy ............................. 6
Federal Programs Complaint Policy ..... 6
Back to School Info ............................... 7
Parent-Teacher Conferences ............... 7
Mustang Apparel ................................... 7
K-12 Music Dept. Concert Dates .......... 7
Family Night .......................................... 7
Fall Sports Kickoff ................................. 7
2015-2016 Tri-Valley Staff .................... 8
4th Quarter Honor Roll ................. 9 & 10
2015 Track & Field Summary .... 11 & 12
Graduate of Distinction ....................... 12
Back to School Dates.......................... 12
New Online Payment Method ............. 13
FERPA Notice ..................................... 14
Physical Fitness 2015 Best ....... 15 & 16
Parental Involvement Policy ............... 17
Notification of Rights for Schools ........ 18
Heart & Sole ........................................ 19
School Supply List .............................. 20
App. For Free & Reduced Meals .. 21-28
August & September Activities . 29 & 30
August & September Menu ........ 31 & 32
2015-2016 School Calendar ............... 33
MESSAGE FROM MR.
PFLANZ:
The 2015-16 school year is
approaching quickly and I am
going to share thoughts from an
article I recently read in
“Psychology Today” regarding
ways to inspire the teen brain
and to make this coming school
year their best.
1. Talk with them about movies, books, TV shows or
interactions with their peers that are unsettling or
perceived in a negative way. Don’t give advice but
help them reframe their ideas or opinions,
recognizing that there are different ways to
interpret what they see, read or experience, In
other words, if they tell you that a movie was lame
or boring, ask them to share the story line and
encourage them to look at the plot from the
characters perspective.
2. Help them learn to problem solve which is the
opposite of falling victim to the same problems
over and over again. How do you do this? Engage
them in helping you solve a recurrent problem at
home or an issue they may have experienced at
work. You’ll get more active participation if the
problem doesn’t have to do directly with them. If
another sibling is being bullied, ask the high school
brother or sister to share ways they think might
prevent the issue from reoccurring or ways their
sibling can deal with the problem as it comes up.
3. Listen to one of their favorite music artists with
them and ask them to interpret the lyrics and talk
about what the song means to them both from a
positive and negative perspective. Ask them to
listen to a song you like and do the same.
4. Finally, read, read, read. The opposite of this is
connecting with their Xbox or other gaming
devices for long periods of time. The act of
reading develops different parts of the brain than
their computer games. It stimulates imagination
and encourages them to look at the world in
different ways.
5. Get them outside moving and enjoying nature. It
is good for their mind and body. Spend time with
them helping them develop a lifelong hobby like
golf or fishing. Encourage creativity. Go to a
museum. Look into classes like drawing, painting,
photography or a new craft project. Basically, find
out if you share any interests that involve activity
and then do it together.
My final thought is to keep them safe. We want
them back this fall healthy and ready to learn. Know
where they are, who they are with, and what they are
doing. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if they roll
their eyes. My son is 36 now, and he is able to tell me
he didn’t appreciate rules and discipline when he was
in high school, but not that long ago, he thanked me for
teaching him discipline. Remember the old saying “an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Prevention is key. Enjoy the rest of the summer and
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you in a few weeks.
GREETINGS FROM TRI-VALLEY ELEMENTARY
A new school year is right around the corner. It is
an exciting time for students, staff and parents!
Everyone here at Tri-Valley Elementary is ready and
eager to welcome your child to the 2015-16 school
year. Our custodial staff has been working hard over
the summer to be sure that everything is in tip-top
shape and ready for our students. Our teachers always
keep busy during the summer months with classes,
workshops, room preparations and planning. They are
refreshed, reenergized and ready for an amazing year
with your child.
Tri-Valley Elementary students and staff will be
continuing the character-building program called
“Bucket Filling”. Remember, Bucket Filling is an easyto-understand concept: Everyone carries an invisible
bucket that holds our good thoughts and feelings.
When our buckets are full, we feel happy and when our
buckets are empty, we feel sad. Our students
understand that they can fill buckets when they do and
say things that are kind, considerate, caring and
respectful. They also know that when they are mean,
inconsiderate, uncaring or disrespectful, they dip into
buckets and remove those good feelings. We know
that our students learn best when they feel that their
teacher, other school staff and their classmates
genuinely care about them. Students with full buckets
feel safe and valued and their mental and emotional
needs are met.
Bucket Filling has been very
successful at Tri-Valley Elementary and we look
forward to continuing this program. Let’s all be bucket
fillers!
Our new school year brings a few new staff
members to our elementary. We are excited to
welcome Miss Cheyenne Lambley (KR), Miss Lindsay
Mann (1B), Ms. Jessica Farrar (6C), Mrs. Rachel Hakl,
(SPED) and Miss Elizabeth Johnston (SPED) to TriValley.
Please stop by my office or contact me by phone
or email (nancy.j.johnson@k12.sd.us) with any
concerns or suggestion. Welcome back to a new
school year at Tri-Valley Elementary and let’s continue
to fill those buckets with good thoughts and actions
every day! Let the learning begin!
2 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Tri-Valley School will be hosting new student
registration on Monday, August 10th and Tuesday,
August 11th, from 8:30-11:30 am and from 1:00-3:00
pm. Stop by any time during the registration hours.
The process will take approximately 1 hour. If you are
new to the Tri-Valley School District, the following
forms are needed upon registration: social security
number, certified copy of immunization records and a
certified copy of the birth certificate. We look forward
to meeting you on August 10th or 11th.
TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-6
Welcomes you to the 2015-2016 School Year
Teacher In-Service, August 12 & 13
1st-12th GRADE OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
4:00-7:00 pm
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULED MEET &
GREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015
1st-12th GRADE
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015
MEET & GREET FOR KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten students will have a scheduled Meet
& Greet time on Wednesday, August 19th. The first
day of classes for Kindergarten students will be
Thursday, August 20th, with school pictures taken on
Wednesday, August 26th. Kindergarten teachers will
NOT be available on Thursday evening, August 13th.
Please contact the elementary office with questions.
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FIRST DAY
OF CLASSES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
School Hours: K-6
7-8
9-12
8:23 am – 3:10 pm
8:23 am – 3:15 pm
8:23 am – 3:10 pm
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photography By Mark will be at Tri-Valley on
Thursday, August 13th, from 4:00-7:00 pm for
school pictures. Students 1st-12th grade will have
their picture taken that day.
Kindergarten
pictures and make-up pictures will be on
Wednesday, August 26th.
Any student interested in Cross Country should
attend the Fall Sports Meeting on Wednesday, August
12th, at 6:30 pm. A schedule for practices and meets
will be handed out. The first practice will be Monday,
August 17th at 9:00 am. This will be the same time for
August 18th practice, too. Remember that you have to
turn in a physical form by Monday the 17th!
Coach Bergh
CONTACT INFORMATION
All calls will be answered in our Central Office.
Leslie Johnson
Nicole Pullman
Paul Siemonsma
Mike McAreavey
Dan Schlueter
Regular school board meetings are held the
second Monday of each month in the Board Room at
the Administration Office. All meetings are open to the
public. If a person desires to have an item placed on
the agenda, please contact the Administration Office
one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
Phone Numbers:
446-3538
446-3207
543-5500
Fax Number:
446-3520
Website
www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us
3 For Bus Questions or Concerns please
call 446-3482.
SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The school breakfast program will begin
Wednesday, August 19, 2014. The prices are $1.10
per breakfast for grades K-12 and $1.25 for adults.
SCHOOL LUNCH
THE BANQUET’S PROJECT SOS
The school lunch program will begin Wednesday,
August 19, 2015.
The price per meal are:
K-4
$2.50
5-12
$2.70
Adults
$3.30
Extra milk with meals or milk break is $.40/half
pint. Extra entrée is $1.35. Ala Carte $1.00.
Free and reduced price meals will be available to
those who apply and qualify.
Free school supplies for families with limited
resources.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Whittier Middle School
930 E. 6th St. (east gym door)
Bring Children and Identification for Child
Requirements:
Child must be present
Child must be accompanied by an adult
Child must have one form of identification
If you have a backpack bring it and we will fill it
with supplies!
EAST COAST TRIP 2017
Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
By Brandon DeWitt, JH Social Studies Teacher
This last June a group of twenty-nine Tri-Valley
Mustangs made their way to Washington D.C. and
New York City for 6 days of fun, excitement and
learning. During those 6 days many great memories
were made and many of the experiences will never be
forgotten. The opportunity to travel can be an eye
opening experience and a lifetime learning event.
We will be taking our next East Coast Trip in the
summer in 2017. We will be spending 8 days exploring
the cities of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and
Washington D.C. Some of the seats have been
reserved already but we still have room for more
students/family members to enroll. We will have
another meeting sometime in early fall but you can sign
up at any time before that meeting. Please contact Mr.
DeWitt for more information if you are interested in
going, or you can visit his webpage for the enrollment
link. The trip is open to all students currently in grades
5-8 and their family members.
Project SOS Volunteer Opportunities
The Banquet is looking for volunteers on
Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd. If
you are interested in helping please call The
Banquet at 335-7066 to sign up to volunteer or
email
Madeline
Shields
at
madeline@thebanquetsf.org.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Mrs. Bridget Ebert for being
selected Tri-Valley’s 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Ebert teaches sixth grade. She has taught for 14
years.
4 2015-2016 ATHLETIC INFORMATION
AND REMINDERS
By: Brad McDonald Athletic Director
Fall Sports Meeting (Volleyball, Football, Cross
Country and Boys Golf) – Wednesday, August 12th,
6:30 pm in the high school commons.
•
The fall sports meeting will provide athletes and
parents with general information regarding the
required
paperwork,
schedules
and
sportsmanship expectations.
•
Following the general meeting, the head coaches
of each sport will meet with parents and athletes
to discuss team expectations, rules and goals for
the upcoming season.
Reminders & Announcements:
o All Athletes MUST have a completed athletic
physical prior to participating or practicing.
Tri-Valley Online Athletic Registration website.
The web address below will take you to the registration
page: http://www.oartri-valley.portal.rschooltoday.com/
o All students 7th-12th grade planning to participate
in an athletic activity for the 2015-2016 school year
must complete the required forms prior to
participating. Physical examinations must be
completed annually, after April 1st, for the following
school year. The required forms, including a
physical form for download, are available by
visiting the website listed above. Please complete
all steps and submit the required physical form to
complete the registration process. Computer and
internet access will be available at the fall sports
meeting for parents/students who would like to
complete the registraiton process at that time.
Tri-Valley 2016-2016 Athletic Start Dates:
8-10-15
Boys Golf
8-13-15
High School Football
8-13-15
High school Volleyball
8-17-15
Cross Country
8-19-15
Junior High Football
8-19-15
Junior High Volleyball
11-11-15 Junior High Girls Basketball
11-16-15 Wrestling
11-18-15 Junior High Boys Basketball
11-23-15 High School Girls Basketball
11-30-15 High School Boys Basketball
3-21-16
High School Track
3-21-16
Girls Golf Date – Tentative Start
Date (Actual Date and Time – TBD)
3-28-16
Junior High Track
Fall Sports Kickoff – The Booster Club will be
holding its “Annual Sports Kickoff” on Saturday, August
22nd. The annual kickoff consists of team pictures,
individual pictures, volleyball scrimmage, football
scrimmage and booster club tailgate. The volleyball
scrimmage will start at approximately 5:00 pm, with the
football scrimmage to follow at approximately 6:30 pm.
More information will be available in the near future.
No School
Friday, September 4th &
Monday, September 7th
@TVMustangs (high school)
@TV_Elementary (elementary)
PUBLIC COMPLAINT POLICY
The following guidelines are the proper procedure
to be followed by persons with questions or complaints.
Matters concerning a student should first be addressed
to the students’ teacher.
Unsettled matters from (1) above on problems
and questions concerning individual students should
be directed to the principal of the school.
Unsettled matter from (2) above or problems and
questions concerning the school should be directed to
the superintendent.
Whenever a complaint is made directly to the
board or to a board member as an individual, it shall be
referred to the school administration for speedy and
possible solutions. The board will consider citizen
complaints when they cannot be resolved by the
administration.
If it becomes necessary, the
administration, the person making the complaint or
employee may request an executive session with the
school board. The purpose of this meeting will be to
hear facts and make a decision on the matter.
The Tri-Valley School District 49-6 does not
discriminate in its employment policies and
practices, or in its educational programs on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex,
disability, national origin, or ancestry.
5 ANNOUNCING AN ALA CARTE LUNCH
OPTION FOR 7th-12th GRADERS
The students will have an option to purchase ala
carte items. The items will be chips, ice cream and
cookies. The students are able to put the items on their
lunch account or pay cash. All items are $1.00 each.
However,-parents may contact Stacy Blow at the
school if you DO NOT want your child to be able to
purchase these. If the lunch balance is negative,
students will not be able to purchase ala carte using
your family account. Cash will be required at this point.
In the event that the school has to close due to
inclement weather or other emergencies, notification
will be given over television stations KELO, KDLT and
KSFY and a telephone message will be sent as soon
as a decision is made. In all cases, the safety of the
students will be the determining factor.
ACTIVITY TICKET POLICY
The Board of Education has established prices as
follows:
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is an important part of each students’
permanent record. Colleges and future employers are
concerned about high school attendance.
Daily attendance of all students who are enrolled
in Tri-Valley schools is required, in accordance with
state law and school board policy. Consideration will
be given by the administration to lengthy illness,
serious injury and important family trips.
On the day a student is absent parents, or legal
guardians, are asked to call the school by 8:30 am.
Students with unexcused absences will not receive any
credit for the classes missed.
SEASON TICKETS
Adult - $40.00
Student (7-12) - $20.00
Student (K-6) - $15.00
Family - $85.00
SINGLE TICKETS
Adult - $5.00
Students (K-12) - $3.00
Senior Citizens (65 and over) are free with a
courtesy pass which must be obtained at the
Central Office. This pass never expires.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS COMPLAINT POLICY
WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT MY
CHILDS’ TEACHER?
The federal education law put in place by
President Bush called “No Child Left Behind” requires
that all parents in a Title 1 school be notified and given
the opportunity to request information about the
professional qualifications of classroom teachers
instructing their child. If you are interested in this
information, you may send your request to the building
principal who will provide a response.
Complaints against Titles I, II, IV or V programs
and expenditures may be received by the local
education agency (Tri-Valley School District 49-6).
The expeditious and reasonable handling of
these complaints is necessary for the effective conduct
of the program as well as to promote community
understanding and involvement of the title programs.
The following procedures are outlined for use at
Tri-Valley School District:
•
The complaint will be directed to the person in
charge of the Federal Programs.
•
The complaint will be recorded and pertinent
information recorded.
•
The Federal Programs director will try to resolve
the complaint
•
If the complaint cannot be resolved, the Federal
Project Director will call for a hearing within 15
days of the complaint. The hearing will be held in
front of a committee made up of the federal project
director and parents.
If the complaint is not resolved at the local level, then
either party can appeal to the State Department of
Education.
6 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH
&
TUESDAY, AUGUAST 11TH
1st-12th GRADE OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 4:00-7:00 pm
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULED MEET & GREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – 1st-12th GRADE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FIRST DAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH &
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
K-12 MUSIC DEPARTMENT
CONCERT DATES
Thur., Aug. 20th 5th Grade Instrument
Display Night
Fri., Sept. 25th
Marching @ Menno
Fri., Oct 2nd
Marching @ Chester
Tues., Nov. 24th
7th-12th Vocal Concert
Thur., Dec. 3rd
Kdg-3rd Vocal Concert
Mon., Dec 7th
4th-6th Vocal &
5th & 6th Band Concert
th
th
Mon., Dec. 14
7 -12th Band Concert
Mon., Feb. 22nd
7th-12th Vocal Concert
Tue., March 22nd
5th-12th Pops Band Concert
Fri., April 29th
7th-12th Band Concert
Mon., May 2nd
7th-12th Vocal Pops Concert
th
Thur., May 5
Kdg-3rd Vocal Concert
Tues., May 10th
4th-6th Vocal &
5th & 6th Band Concert
FAMILY NIGHT
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conference is a time for
communication between parents and teachers for the
benefit of your childrens’ education. It is a very
important conference. Your attendance, as a parent,
will be greatly appreciated.
Parent-Teacher
Conferences will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015,
and Thursday, February 11, 2016, from 3:00-9:00 pm.
The Tri-Valley School District strives to give its
students the skills and knowledge necessary to
succeed in school, the workplace and life.”
TRI-VALLEY MUSTANG APPAREL
The Tri-Valley Booster Club will selling Mustang
apparel during the open house on Thursday, August
13th. They will be set up in the commons. Come and
purchase your Mustang spirit wear!
There will be no school activities scheduled on
Wednesday evening in order for families to have a day
during the week set aside to schedule their activities.
All activities on this day are to be completed by 5:30
pm.
FALL SPORTS KICKOFF
The Booster Club will be holding its “Annual
Sports Kickoff” on Saturday, August 22nd. The annual
kickoff consists of team pictures, individual pictures,
volleyball scrimmage, football scrimmage and booster
club tailgate. The volleyball scrimmage will start at
approximately 5:00 pm, with the football scrimmage to
follow at approximately 6:30 pm. More information will
be available in the near future.
No School
Friday, September 4th &
Monday, September 7th
7 4.0
Isabella Cordell
Mya Dissing
Mikaila Fluth
Katelyn Fritz
Noah Haynes
Lisa Koopman
Brooklyn Rombough
Duncan Snethen
Brookelyn Stieben
Megan Wenzel
4th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.99
Allison Anderson
Bailey Humpal
Brady Benson
Mason Jensen
Erica Bicknase
Sierra Kappes
Keira Bochenek
Beau Keith
Rachel Boer
Kennedy Krull
Austin DeVries
Levi Langloss
Kaden Egger
James Masgai
Shimirimana Gerare
Ella Richardson
Kimberly Hall
Tanner Van Asselt
Mason Hendrixson
3.0-3.49
Lalise Ahmed
Erika Beck
Adria Besmer
Stephanie Buchmann
Nolan Carls
Jydin Dahl
Madison Dittbenner
Hudson Eldeen
Samuel Freudig
Aidan Heitkamp
Payton Jensen
Austin McNulty
Keane Papstein
Levi Papstein
Ava Pearson
Brie Peters
Holden Rise
Dustin Sees
Connor Swier
Katie Timp
Derek Van Asselt
Niyongabo Yohana
5th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
4.0
Owen Besmer
Katherin Geary
Allyson Haga
Logan Shatter
Olivia Soto
4.0
Jayden Asche
Logan Colwill
Riley Haynes
Andrea Lawrence
Jessica Masgai
Cody Noe
Ashton Ruesch
Grace Schildhauer
4.0
Andrew Cypher
Haley Dahl
Eli Dissing
Blake Eldeen
Emma Keith
Carson Norgaard
Nicole Podzimek
Olivia Stieben
4.0
Baylee Beaner
Lincoln Burggraff
Rachael Masgai
Mallory O’Hara
Karlee Price
Jordyn Reider
Tristen Ruesch
Skylar Skovlund
McKenzie Vortherms
3.5-3.99
Asmeret Abebe
Brooke Andera
Will Benson
Carson Carruthers
Taylor DeJong
Hannah Eldeen
Landon Hansen
Lauren Harstad
Danica Herman
Paige Jewett
Jayden Kruse
Aiden Larson
Joshua Leiseth
Avere Mack
Isaac McFarland
Sadie Mickelson
Alexis Miller
Makayla O’Neill
Amanda Oberg
Brooklynn Pester
Caden Reuter
Treyton Sanders
Zachary Schroeder-Powell
Jaden Siemonsma
Maggie Skovlund
Andi Sonnenburg
Tabor Teel
Hannah West
6th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Austyn Burggraff
Mason Mathieu
Benjamin DeMers Braeden Miller
Daniel Fish
Ellie Pearson
Blayne Gacke
Owen Snethen
Matthew Langley
Bailey Stotz
Brynlee Lokkeberg Abbie Weinacht
7th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Taylor Benson
Olivia Kanengieter
Jackson Blair
Kennedy Kuchta
Chase Carls
Payton Loiseau
Hayden Fritz
Tyler Moser
Hunter Hanson
Rhegan Oberg
KyAnn Havlovic
Alicia West
8th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Alexis Tuyishemeze Jenna Kruse
Courtney Anderson Elizabeth Mendel
Trevor Benson
Hannah Miller
Bailey Brooks
Jackson Ruedebusch
Blake Burggraff
Jillian Songstad
Noah Burke
Katelyn Sterling
Abigale Burkhart
Grace Suttle
Haylie Doyle-Folks Grace Swartwout
Lane Egger
Samantha Wiseman
Marissa Jensen
3.0-3.49
Allan Beyer
Michael Beyer
Cole Focken
Irakoze Francine
Trinity George
Alivia Grann
Alyza Haugen
Jose Mendoza
Rachel Nehlich
Bridgett Robinson
Mya Rogers
Seth Sundal
Tyson VanDerVliet
3.0-3.49
Sawyer Bicknase
Colt Blake
Kelsey Bruns
Ronald Cordell
Levi Hanson
Nathan Hargreaves
Nicholas Hass
Tyler Johnson
Luke Lofswold
Vincent Mitchell
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Kazzi Morrison
Mariam Mulamba
Mike Shkinder
Morgan Siemonsma
3.0-3.49
Sidney Burns
Jamison Fox
Kyra Giegling
Carson Hagen
Dristen Heeren
Jennifer Hotchkiss
Jessica Huntimer
Autumn Johnson
Andrew Nesheim
Annabell Oberg
Nathan Rombough
Grace Steineke
Samantha Wilmarth
Cody WInquist
3.0-3.49
Joel Andera
Max Breitkreutz
Annalicia Burns
Samantha Fox
Taelon Jensen
Gillian Klein
Kimberly Krietlow
Gabriel Krump
Will Kulzer
Caden Lamer
Erika Langloss
Thomas Lawrence
Nathan McDonald
Beverly McKee
Riley Robinson
Tanner Schmidt
Cassandra Sylliaasen
Chantale Umwari
9 FRESHMAN – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Qiana Bernal
Jaikob Davis
Dalton Foster
Jacob Kasowski
Dylin Kenyon
Chastnee Lamer
Brock Newman
Tijana Pease
4.0
Carter Carruthers
Saharo Ibrahim
Emily McDonald
Mia Miller
Damaris Waldner
4.0
Brooke Amundson
Levi Burggraff
Caitlyn Cypher
Emily Hargreaves
Brooke Kulzer
Mikayla Richardson
Holly Sando
Madisyn Van Hunnick
Taylor Will
4.0
Regan Ahlers
Austin Arends
Mariah Burggraff
Jacob Geary
Alexander Gonzales
Danica Hahn
Paige Harkema
4.0
Kelsey Carlson
Kierra Crow
Elijah Hargreaves
Magdalen Heiberger
Connor Hickman
Alasia Johnson
Samantha Kasowski
Kyle Kretzschmar
Kamberlyn Lamer
Yeva Shkinder
Marcelle Waldner
Logan Zeisler
SOPHOMORE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Briana Beaner
Joan Leiferman
Bridget Bossman
Jacob Leiseth
Austin Falor
Jaymon Letson
Jacquin Geary
Kaitlyn Rogers
Morgan Haga
Will Steineke
Elijah Heiberger
Keturah Swartwout
Lane Hillman
Madison Swier
Abigail Keith
Mason Wieman
Trevor Klinnert
Sydney Hausmann
Meghan Hoffman
Demi Hoover
Kiana Kuchta
Kaitlyn Schmeichel
Samantha Sommer
Rachel Sterling
3.0-3.49
Lucas Bochenek
Sommer Burggraff
Hannah Cummings
Chase DeWitt
Carter Grinde
Cassie Hartman
Zackary Hildbrands
Joshua Hotchkiss
3.0-3.49
Sierra Amundson
Aundrea Boer
Aleah Burggraff
Jayden Burggraff
Brandon Giegling
Riley Hallman
William Heiberger
Connor Kerkow
Austin Leuning
JUNIOR – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Cassandra Blair
Brady Johnson
Grant Burggraff
Tye Klinnert
Zachary-Darren DeGroot Courtney Moffatt
Sebastian Granzow
Cassidy Norgaard
Sydney Haga
Seth Sando
Brenton Hanisch
Hannah Sundal
Carter Hausmann
Arianna Walter
BreeAnn Hoek
SENIOR – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Steven Beck
Logan O’Hara
Brooke Berry
Daniel Perrion
Nicholas Buchmann Jozlynn Pitts
Allison Hanisch
Hanna Slagle
Jacob Hotchkiss
Jayden Sonnenburg
Emma Johnson
Mariah Swier
Madeline Krogman Connor Teel
Lauren Kulzer
Mykah Wiseman
Malary McKenney
Noah Jewett
Austin Mader
Sitey Mohamed
Nzihangana Naomi
James Pepin
Allison Sundal
Samara Tschetter
Peder Vlietstra
3.0-3.49
Logan Adkins
Shane Boysen
Connor Fritz
Phillip Jongeling
Landon Leuning
Nathan Mears
Karly Niemann
Paul Masgai
Hawa Mohamed
Ruquia Mulamba
Alexis Ruedebusch
Jordan Sanders
Nitanga Sitajoni
Kyle Sylliaasen
Carter Warne
Kaylee Wingen
3.0-3.49
Patrick Boadwine
Dylan Burggraff
Terra Carpenter
Jena Farr
Ceylee Lagler
Dylan Martin
Tevin Mielitz
Matthew Prather
Paige Shatter
Brandon Siemonsma
Jaykob Soto
Alex Van Asselt
MacKenzie Ridgway
Benjamin Schiltz
Mackenzie Schmidt
Erin Skorr
Austin Suttle
Lysa Thompson
Alexander Walter
10 2015 TRACK & FIELD SUMMARY
By Mark Acheson, Track & Field Coach
The girls’ and boys’ track and field teams competed in ten track meets prior to state meet competition.
Although two meets were cancelled, the weather conditions were favorable for a majority of the practices and meets.
The field events were the strength of the 2015 squad. In the long jump and triple jump Haylie Doyle-Folks,
Kamber Lamer and Mia Miller were the leading place winners and Jordyn Reider also competed at a varsity level in the
long jump. School record high jumper Emma Johnson was joined by Mia Miller to create a quality tandem in this event.
The trio Emma Johnson, Samantha Kasowski and Nikole Krump were a premier group in the shot put and discus.
Mariah Burggraff and Carter Hausmann also competed in the throwing events this season.
Freshman hurdlers Chastnee Lamer and Emily McDonald improved their times this season and were
consistent medalists during the season in the 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles. This duo, along with Samantha
Wiseman, were key players in the 2015 campaign.
The sprint and sprint relay competitors this season were: Micah Allen, Haylie Doyle-Folks, Emily Hargreaves,
Abby Keith, Lauren Kulzer, Chastnee Lamer, Kamber Lamer, Emily McDonald and Grace Suttle. These girls in various
combinations competed in the 400 and 800 meter relays.
Riley Hallman posted very competitive times in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters runs. Briana Beaner, Jennifer
Hotchkiss, Lauren Kulzer, Abby McDonald, Mallory Oyen and Tijana Pease were the entries in the 400 and 800 events
this season for the Mustangs.
The boys’ squad was a diversified unit with versatility being their strength. Logan Amundson, Landon
Freeman, Brenton Hanisch, Elijah Heiberger, Dylan Huwe, Noah Jewett, Jacob Kasowski, Beau Lythgoe, Brock
Newman, and Alex Van Asselt contributed in the sprints and in the 400 and 800 meter relays this season.
Trevor Hallman has posted career best times in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter runs and Tye Klinnert had the
fastest 400 meter dash time for the boys’ team this season. Jacob Hotchkiss contributed in the 400 and 800 meter
runs and ran in the 1600 meter relay.
Eli Heiberger and Beau Lythgoe have made significant improvement in their times in the 110 and 300 meter
hurdles and had a key role in the success of the boys’ team.
On the field event side of the ledger the boys were lead in the throwing events by Brady Johnson. Joining
Brady in the shot put and discus were the talented young crew of Chase DeWitt, Josh Hotchkiss, Jacob Kasowski and
Austin Leuning. Connor Hickman had team leading distances in the long jump and triple jump. Landon Freeman,
Sebastian Granzow, Braydon Koopman and Brock Newman also competed in the jumps this spring.
The seniors on this years’ track team have been an enjoyable group to coach and watch compete during their
track and field careers at Tri-Valley. Logan Amundson, Trevor Hallman, Connor Hickman, Jacob Hotchkiss, Emma
Johnson, Samantha Kasowski, Lauren Kulzer, Kamber Lamer and manager Austin Suttle have made track and field
an important part of their high school experience. The coaching staff extends their appreciation and best wishes in
their future endeavors.
Girls Team Members: Seniors - Emma Johnson, Samantha Kasowski, Lauren Kulzer and Kamber Lamer; Juniors Mariah Burggraff and Carter Hausmann; Sophomores - Micah Allen, Briana Beaner, Riley Hallman, Emily Hargreaves,
Abby Keith, Nikole Krump and Abby McDonald; Freshman - Chastnee Lamer, Emily McDonald, Mia Miller and Tijana
Pease; Seventh and Eighth Graders - Baylee Beaner, Haylie Doyle-Folks, Jennifer Hotchkiss, Mallory Oyen, Jordan
Reider, Grace Suttle and Samantha Wiseman.
Boys Team Members: Seniors – Logan Amundson, Trevor Hallman, Connor Hickman, Jacob Hotchkiss and Adrian
Larios; Juniors - Sebastian Granznow, Brenton Hanisch, Brady Johnson, Tye Klinnert and Alex Van Asselt;
Sophomores - Alec Blackford, Eli Heiberger, Austin Leuning and Beau Lythgoe; Freshman - Chase DeWitt, Landon
Freeman, Josh Hotchkiss, Dylan Huwe, Noah Jewett, Jacob Kasowski, Brayden Koopman and Brock Newman; Student
Managers: Aleah Burggraff, Austin Mader, Logan Mathieu and Austin Suttle.
Team Victories: Girls – Chester Invitational and LenWood Invitational. Boys – Tom Main Invitational.
Dakota XII Conference Champion – Emma Johnson – high jump
Region 5A Champions: Riley Hallman – 3200 meter run; Trevor Hallman – 1600 meter run; Brady Johnson – shot
put and discus; Emma Johnson – high jump; Samantha Kasowski – shot put; boys sprint medley relay (Logan
Amundson, Landon Freeman, Trevor Hallman and Tye Klinnert)
State Track Meet Qualifiers: Logan Amundson – 100 meter dash; Riley Hallman – 3200 meter run; Trevor Hallman
– 3200 meter run and 1600 meter run; Brady Johnson – shot and discus; Emma Johnson – high jump and shot put;
Samantha Kasowski – discus and shot put; Kamber Lamer – triple jump and long jump; boys medley relay (Logan
Amundson, Landon Freeman, Trevor Hallman, Tye Klinnert and alternate Jacob Kasowski)
11 2015 Track & Field Summary
State Track Meet Place Winners – Trevor Hallman – 1600 meter run (4:45.59) – 8th; Brady Johnson – shot put (50’
1¾”) – 6th; Emma Johnson – high jump (5’3”) state champion for the second consecutive year, shot put (38’ 4½”) – 5th;
Samantha Kasowski – discus (114’2”) – 4th; Kamberlyn Lamer – long jump (17’ 2 1/3”) - 2nd; Boys Sprint Medley Relay
– Logan Amundson, Landon Freeman, Trevor Hallman and Tye Klinnert (prelims – 3:47.52) finals (3:53.51) – 8th.
Academic All-State: Connor Hickman, Emma Johnson, Samantha Kasowski, Lauren Kulzer and Kamber Lamer.
2015 Track and Field Top 10 Performances Entries:
100 meter dash – Chastnee Lamer – (13.3) tied ninth, Logan Amundson – (11.4) tied seventh;
200 meter dash – Kamberlyn Lamer – (28.0) tied ninth; 800 meter run – Riley Hallman – (2:34.0) fifth; 1600 meter
run – Trevor Hallman – (4:40.3) second; 3200 meter run – Trevor Hallman – (10:30.0) second, Riley Hallman –
(12:09.8) – third; 100 meter hurdles – Emily McDonald – (16.1) third; Chastnee Lamer – (16.2) fourth; 110 meter
hurdles - Beau Lythgoe - (16.4) seventh; 300 meter hurdles – Chastnee Lamer - (49.4) tied third, Emily McDonald (50.3) sixth; Eli Heiberger - (42.5) fifth; long jump –Mia Miller - (15’07¼”) ninth; triple jump – Mia Miller (33’07”) sixth;
high jump - Mia Miller - (4’08”) tied eighth; shot put – Nikole Krump - (35’06 ½”) ninth, Brady Johnson – (50’01¾”)
sixth; discus – Samantha Kasowski - (118’05”) seventh.
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Graduate of Distinction
Where Graduates Become Legend
Established 2011
On May 16, 2015 at Tri-Valley’s Graduation Commencement, Deanna Questad, Class of 1975, was honored as the 2015
Graduate of Distinction.
Dr. Deanna L. Questad graduated from Tri-Valley in 1975. She completed her bachelor of Science Degree
from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, in 1979. She continued on at USD to earn her Doctor of
Medicine degree in 1983.
In 1983, she began her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa in Des Moines at the Iowa
Methodist Medical Center and Veterans Administration Medical Center. She was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine
from 1986-1987.
After completing residency she began her private practice with Internal Medicine Associates of Des Moines
that has evolved to Unity Point Clinics. She specializes in Internal Medicine with areas of expertise in Diabetes,
Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Women’s Health. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and
Geriatric Medicine.
Dr. Questad is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Iowa, an instructor in Geriatric
Medicine and Internal Medicine. Since 1994, she has been a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. She is
truly a Tri-Valley Graduate of Distinction.
1st-12th GRADE OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 4:00-7:00 pm
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULED MEET & GREET WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – 1st-12th GRADE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FIRST DAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th
12 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Notice for Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Tri-Valley
School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of
personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, the Tri-Valley
School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written
consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District
procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Tri-Valley School
District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school
publications. Examples include:
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A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
The annual yearbook;
Honor roll or other recognition lists;
Graduation programs; and
Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion
of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior
written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture
class rings or publish year books.
In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under
the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request,
with three directory categories - names, addresses and telephone listings unless parents have
advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior
written consent.
If you do not want the Tri-Valley School District to disclose directory information from your
child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing
by November 1, 2015
The Tri-Valley School District has designated the following information as directory information:
[Note: an LEA may, but does not have to, include all the information listed below.]
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Student’s name
Address
Name of student’s parents
Telephone listings
Electronic Mail address
Photograph
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Dates of attendance
Grade Level
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Degrees, honors, and awards received
The most recent educational agency or institution attended
14
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
2015 BEST PERFORMANCE
BOYS
GRADE NAME
SCORE
EVENT
GIRLS
GRADE NAME
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Hudson Eldeen
Mayson Rise
Jayden Kruse
Treyton Sanders
Ronald Cordell
David Nikiza
Blake Eldeen
Mohamed Ibrahim
Caden Lamer
Ethan Heitkamp
1 MINUTE ROPE JUMP TIMING
114
4th
80
4th
113
5th
109
5th
157
5th
147
6th
150
6th
143
7th
159
7th
151
8th
8th
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Hudson Eldeen
Beau Keith
Cory McDonald
Isaac McFarland
Porter Jensen
Ronald Cordell
Carson Norgaard
Cody Winquist
Tristen Ruesch
Taelon Jensen
45
45
58
55
65
60
70
50
82
76
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Braden Oyen
Jydin Dahl
Jaden Siemonsma
Cory McDonald
Ronald Cordell
Mikhail Shkinder
Mohamed Mohamed
Carson Norgaard
Riley Robinson
Caden Lamer
7
5
20*
12
20*
7
12
10
22
20
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Braden Oyen
Hudson Eldeen
Jaden Siemonsma
Cory McDonald
Ronald Cordell
Mikhail Shkinder
Mohamed Mohamed
Carson Norgaard
Cauy Oien
Joel Andera
6
6
15
15
23
10
10
10
21
20
4th
4th
Hudson Eldeen
Levi Langloss
SCORE
Bella Cordell
Ella Richardson
Nirema Lussi
Trinity George
Asmeret Abebe
Jessica Masgai
Blayne Gacke
Haley Dahl
Emma Keith
Erika Langloss
Courtney Anderson
103
86
127
105
105
129
127
142
134
147
142
4th
4th
5th
5th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Brookelyn Stieben
Megan Wenzel
Avere Mack
Alyza Haugen
Amanda Oberg
Paige Jewett
Andrea Lawrence
Jayden Asche
Kennedy Kuchta
Samantha Wilmarth
Grace Swartwout
Erika Langloss
44
40
43
41
41
41
54
52
54
54
70
62
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Bella Cordell
Allison Anderson
Avere Mack
Katherin Geary
Jessica Masgai
Blayne Gacke
Abby Underland
Anna Ginter
Lesya Shkinder
Mallory Oyen
Kimberly Krietlow
2
2
9
9
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Bella Cordell
Kennedy Krull
Avere Mack
Katherin Geary
Jessica Masgai
Evelyn Wipf
Anna Ginter
Lesya Shkinder
Nicole Podzimek
Kimberly Krietlow
Grace Swartwout
3
3
7
7
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4th
4th
Stephanie Buchmann
Payton Jensen
1 MINUTE SIT-UP TIMING
OVERHAND PULL-UPS
UNDERHAND PULL-UPS
400 METER DASH
1:24
1:25
* Fitness Test Record
1:23
1:32
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SHUTTLE RUN
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Braden Oyen
Derek Van Asselt
Shimirimana Gerare
Owen Besmer
Jaden Siemonsma
Gavin Schiltz
Riley Haynes
Ryan Ramstad
Carson Norgaard
Max Breikreutz
Tristen Ruesch
10.15
10.31
10.31
9.40
9.51
9.20
9.21
9.19
9.28
8.85
8.89
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Camden Hennings
Hudson Eldeen
Brandon Palmer
Joshua Leiseth
Riley Carlson
Vincent Mitchell
Brayden Glasford
David Nikiza
Carson Norgaard
Jackson Blair
Quinton Iverson
Caden Lamer
Jacob Madison
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Levi Langloss
Jydin Dahl
Isaac McFarland
Owen Besmer
Mason Mathieu
Ronald Cordell
Jace Hanisch
Adarius Dixon
Isaiah Hofer
Alexis Tuyishemeze
5.64
5.89
5.69
5.82
5.63
5.64
5.34
5.64
5.25
5.32
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Jaden Siemonsma
Joshua Leiseth
Bryce Kienast
Ronald Cordell
Carson Norgaard
Mohamed Ibrahim
Caden Lamer
Gabriel Krump
6:40
6:50
6:35
7:01
6:28
6:35
5:49
6:17
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Braden Oyen
Shimirimana Gerare
Connor Swier
Riley Carlson
Riley Winquist
Isaac McFarland
Ashton Ruesch
Ronald Cordell
Ryan Ramstad
Blake Eldeen
Caden Lamer
Tuyishemeze Alexis
66
64
64
73
72
72
81
79
86
80
92
92
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Stephanie Buchmann
Bailey Humpal
Paige Jewett
Tabor Teel
Jessica Masgai
Grace Schildhauer
Samantha Wilmarth
Emma Keith
Haylie Doyle-Folks
Rachel Masgai
10.26
10.75
10.39
10.45
9.44
10.13
9.96
10.09
9.39
9.51
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Allison Anderson
Keira Bochenek
Irakoze Francine
Brooklyn Pester
Mariam Mulamba
Kazzi Morrison
Emma Keith
Payton Loiseau
Alicia West
Nshimirimana Pascaline
Jillian Songstad
Marissa Jensen
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Stephanie Buchmann
Payton Jensen
Jenna Hanson
Paige Jewett
Alexandra Evink
Jessica Masgai
Samantha Wilmarth
Anna Ginter
Haylie Doyle-Folks
Mallory Oyen
5.94
6.50
5.84
6.05
5.76
5.78
6.00
6.01
5.56
5.59
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Avere Mack
Katherin Geary
Jessica Masgai
Grace Schildhauer
Kenney Kuchta
Jennifer Hotchkiss
Emma Keith
Haylie Doyle-Folks
Erika Langloss
8:36
8:42
7:20
8:23
7:01
7:20
7:20
7:04
7:30
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Kennedy Krull
Stephanie Buchmann
Avere Mack
Tabor Teel
Jessica Masgai
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Alica West
Taylor Benson
Mallory Oyen
Baylee Beaner
SIT AND REACH
4
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
4
3
5
3
6
4
8
7
3
3
3
3
10
6
FORTY YARD DASH
MILE RUN
STANDING LONG JUMP
Measured in Inches
* Fitness Test Record
71
70
71
70
74
73
73
69
77
76
16
DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY
Parental involvement is the participation of parents in every facet of education and development of children from birth
to adulthood, recognizing that parents are the primary influence in their children’s lives. Federal programs including
Title I recognize that parent involvement takes many forms, including parents’ shared responsibilities in decisions about
their children’s education, health and well-being, as well as parents’ participation in organizations that reflect the
community’s collaborative aspirations for all children.
DISTRICT GOALS
The goal of the Tri-Valley School District is to ensure the educational success of all students by having high
expectations, a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive parental involvement program, confirming the belief
that parental involvement increases student achievement and self-esteem and that the difference between a good
school and a great school is the involvement of its parents.
I.
It is the policy of the Tri-Valley School District to involve parents in the joint development of the District Parental
Involvement policy by:
A.
Holding an annual parent meeting in which all parents are informed of the school’s participation in the Title I
program, the requirements and their right to be involved. This annual meeting will be held during the first nine
weeks of the school year.
B.
Making it possible for all parents to be involved by holding meetings that accommodate working parents as
well as those parents whose dominate language is not English.
C.
Involving parents in the decision making process for the Title I program.
D.
Providing training sessions for parents on the curriculum used and the forms of academic assessment used
to measure students progress.
E.
Involving parents in the reviewing and revising of the districts’ parental involvement policy.
F.
Having an annual parent meeting to discuss, review, plan for and make suggestions to the Title I program.
G.
Ensuring that all parents understand policies, rules, parent compacts, notices etc. by having them printed in
both English and Spanish as well as conducting meeting in the language the parents can understand.
H.
Providing the parents information regarding the “No Child Left Behind Act”.
I.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all special populations are involved (economically disadvantaged,
disabled, limited English proficiency, limited literacy, migrant).
II.
Coordination and integration of parental involvement strategies with the Head Start, Even Start and Birth to Three
and area preschools.
III.
The expectations of parental involvement are.
IV.
A.
Increased student achievement due to school-parent-student compacts.
B.
Increased student achievement due to parent training.
C.
Increased parental input due to annual meeting.
D.
Increased awareness of school policies and activities due to parent meetings and the annual meeting for Title
I parents.
E.
Increased school to home communications due to teacher training.
Evaluation
There will be an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the Title I Parental involvement program and
parents will be asked for their input. The evaluation will include an assessment of how much parental involvement
is increasing and what barriers to parental participation still need to be overcome. The school district will revise its
Parental Involvement policy on the basis of this annual review.
17 Notification of Right for Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age (“eligible students”), certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District
receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal
(or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.
The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time
and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the parent or eligible
student believe are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask Tri-Valley
School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write
the school Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is
inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent
or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise
them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of
the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent the FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One
exception which permits disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interest. A school
official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support
staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel), a person
serving on the School Board, a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform
a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist) or a parent or student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility. (Optional) Upon request, the district discloses education records without contest to
officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(Note: FERPA requires a school district to make reasonable attempt to notify the student of the
records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on
request.)
4. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
US Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, SD 20207-4605
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TRI-VALLEY AUGUST 2015 ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
9
3
4
10
11
Boys Golf Practice
Starts
16
17
24
7
8
13
14
15
20
19
1st Day of School for
1st-12th Grade
Kindergarten
Scheduled Meet &
Greet
JH FB Practice Starts
JH VB Practice Starts
25
6
Teacher In-Service
Open House
1st-12th Grade,
4:00-7:00 pm
School Pictures
1st-12th, 4:00-7:00 pm
FB Practice Starts
VB Practice Starts
21
Boys Golf @ Dakota
Valley, 9:00 am
5th Grade Instrument
Display Night,
7:00-8:00 pm,
Band Room
26
School Picture Day for
Kindergarten &
Make Up Day
31
JV FB vs. Elk-Point
Jefferson, Here,
4:30 pm
18
Boys Golf @ West
Central, 9:00 am
Boys Golf Meet @
Dell Rapids,
9:30 am
0
12
Teacher In-Service
Fall Sports Meeting,
6:30 pm, Commons
CC Practice Starts
23
5
22
Fall Sports Kick Off
27
29
28
Cross Country @
Madison, 2:00 pm
FB vs. Elk-Point
Jefferson, 7:00 pm,
Parent’s Night
Booster Club Tailgate
VB @ Flandreau
Alpha IV
Tournament
JV & Varsity,
9:00 am
th
9 FB @ Flandreau,
10:00 am
TRI-VALLEY SEPTEMBER 2015 ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7
13
29
FFA Region Land
Judging @ TBD
MS FB vs. Lennox,
Here, 4:30 pm
CC @ Dell Rapids,
TBD
30
FB @ Parkston, 7:00 pm
CC @ Sioux Falls
17
Christian, 3:30 pm
MS VB vs. Tea Area,
Here, 4:30 pm
9th FB vs. Dell Rapids,
Here, 4:30 pm
VB vs. Dell Rapids,
9th 5:00 pm, JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
24
MS VB @ Lennox,
4:30 pm
9th FB @ Canton,
4:30 pm
VB vs. Madison, Here,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
5
4
No School
Boys Golf @
10
West Central, 3:30 pm
MS VB @ Garretson,
4:00 pm
9th FB vs. Dakota Valley,
Here, 4:30 pm
VB vs. Vermillion, Here,
9th 5:00 pm, JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:30 pm
23
22
FFA Land Judging @
Parker
MS FB @ Canton, 4:30 pm
MS VB vs. Sioux Falls
Christian, Here, 4:30 pm
VB vs. Canton, Here,
9th 5:00 pm, JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
28
Boys Golf Region Meet,
@ Sisseton, 10:00 am
CC @ West Central,
4:00 pm
JV FB @ Lennox,
4:30 pm
MS VB vs. Madison,
Here, 4:30 pm
16
MS FB vs. Dell Rapids,
Here, 4:30 pm
MS VB vs. West Central,
Here, 4:30 pm
VB @ Beresford,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
21
Boys Golf Dakota XII
Conference Tournament
@ Dell Rapids, 9:00 am
JV FB vs. Canton, Here,
4:00 pm
27
9
15
14
Boys Golf @ Madison,
10:00 am
JV FB @ Dell Rapids,
4:30 pm
Homecoming Coronation
HS Gym, 7:30 pm
20
8
SATURDAY
3
MS VB vs. Flandreau,
Here, 4:00 pm
9th FB @ Madison,
4:30 pm
VB @ Lennox
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
CC @ Garretson,
3:00 pm
JV FB @ Parkston,
4:30 pm
MS FB vs. Parkston,
Here, 4:30 pm
No School
FRIDAY
2
1
Boys Golf @ Sioux Falls
Christian, 9:00 am
CC @ McCook Central
4:15 pm
VB @ Dakota Valley,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
6
THURSDAY
11
12
9th Grade Football
Tri-Valley Jamboree,
Here,
9:00 am
FB @ Dell Rapids,
7:00 pm
18
19
9th Grade VB
Tournament, Here,
9:00 am
FB vs. Canton, Here,
7:00 pm
PTO Tailgate
Homecoming Dance,
9:00-12:00 pm
26
25
Marching Band @
Menno
FB @ Lennox, 7:00 pm
VB Tournament @
Elk-Point Jefferson,
10:00 am
Breakfast Prices
K-12 $1.10
Adults $1.25
Lunch Prices
K-4 $2.50
5-12 $2.70
Adults $3.30
Mon
Extras
Milk $.40
Entrée $1.35
Ala Carte $1.00
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
August 2015
Tue
Wed
Thu
3
4
5
10
11
12
18
19
17
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Pizza Boat
5-12 Pizza Boat Or Chicken Strips
Veggie and Fruit
24
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Cheese Pizza
5-12 Cheese Pizza or Spicy Chicken
Strips
25
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Breakfast Burrito
K-12 Taco Tuesday
6
7
13
14
20
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Pancakes
K-4 Italian Dunkers
5-12 Italian Dunkers Or Crispito
Veggie and Fruit
26
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Corn Dog
5-12 Corn Dog or Mr. Rib
Veggie and Fruit
Fri
21
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Hamburger
5-12 Hamburger or Hot Dog
Veg/Fruit
27
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Biscuits and Gravy
K-4 Chicken Patty
5-12 Chicken Patty or Spaghetti
Veggie and Fruit
Veggie and Fruit
28
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Mac and Cheese
5-12 Mac and Cheese or Cooks
Choice
Veggie and Fruit
31
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Chicken Nuggets
5-12 Chicken Nuggets or Italian
Meatball Sandwich, Veggie and Fruit
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.. To file a complaint of discrimination, write
to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room
326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave.,SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or Call
202-720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employ-
er.
All Lunches will be served with Milk
Choices, Fresh Fruit
& Garden Salad Bar.
7-12 Will have the opportunity to
purchase ala carte items with their lunch
account money
Breakfast Prices
K-12 $1.10
Adults $1.25
Lunch Prices
K-4 $2.50
5-12 $2.70
Adults $3.30
Mon
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.. To file a complaint of discrimination, write
to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room
326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave.,SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or Call
202-720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an
Extras
Entrée $1.35
Ala Carte $1.00
Milk $.40
Tue
Wed
1
Breakfast-Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
or Cheese Omelet
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Taco Tuesday Or Cooks Surprise
Veggie and Fruit
2
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Breakfast Sandwich
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Taco Tuesday Or Cooks Surprise
Veggie and Fruit
NO SCHOOL
14
K-4 Sloppy Joe
5-12 Sloppy Joe or Spicy Chicken
Strips
Veggie and Fruit
9
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Cheese Pizza
5-12 Cheese Pizza or Salisbury Steak
Veggie and Fruit
15
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Chicken Patty On WG Bun
5-12 Chicken Patty on Bun or Deli
Turkey Sandwich
Veggie and Fruit
21
Breakfast- Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Hot Dog
5-12 Hot Dog or Spicy Chicken
Sandwich
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or French Toast
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Taco Tuesday Or Cooks Surprise
Veggie and Fruit
22
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Cheese Omelet
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Taco Tuesday Or Cooks
Surprise
Veggie and Fruit
Veggie and Fruit
28
Veggie and Fruit
Thu
8
7
Breakfast– Cereal Toast/Yogurt
K-4 Cheese Pizza
5-12 Cheese Pizza or Crispito
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
September 2015
29
Breakfast– Cereal Toast/ Yogurt
Bagel OR Breakfast Pizza
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Taco Tues or Cooks Surprise
Veggie and Fruit
16
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Pizza Sub
5-12 Pizza Sub or Chicken
Nuggets
Veggie and Fruit
Fri
3
Breakfast– Cereal, Toast or
French Toast Sticks
K-4 Chicken Noodle Hot Dish
5-12 Chicken Noodle Hot Dish Or
Veggie and Fruit
10
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Breakfast Pizza
K-4 Hamburger
5-12 Hamburger or Sub Sandwich
Veggie and Fruit
17
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or Biscuits and Gravy
K-4 Hamburger
5-12 Hamburger Or Quesadilla
Veggie and Fruit
23
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Popcorn Chicken /With
Mashed Potatoes
5-12 Turkey Dinner w/Mashed Potatoes
30
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Chinese Chicken
5-12 Or Soup and Sandwich
Veggie and Fruit
4
NO SCHOOL
24
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast or WG Pancakes
K-4 Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
5-12 Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
or Mr. Rib
Veggie and Fruit
31
11
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt Toast
K-4 Chicken Strips
5-12 Chicken Strips or Fish Sandwich
Veggie and Fruit
18
Breakfast- Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Italian Dunkers
5-12 Italian Dunkers or Mr. Rib , Veggie
and Fruit
25
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Brunch for Lunch
5-12 Brunch for Lunch Or Chicken
Sandwich
Veggie and Fruit
All Lunches will be served with Milk
Choices, Fresh Fruit
& Garden Salad Bar.
7th– 12th graders will have an opportunity to purchase ala carte items using their
lunch account.
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Tri-Valley School
District 49-6
Welcomes you to the
2015-2016 School Year!