October 30, 2015 - West Fargo Public Schools

October 30, 2015
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117 6 Ave W
West Fargo
ND 58078
Phone:
(701) 356-2100
Fax:
(701) 356-2109
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Loren Kersting,
Principal
www.westfargo.k12.nd.us
At South school we value children, parents and educators, their thoughts, feelings,
troubles and triumphs. We promise to do all that we can for our children to prepare them for the future.
Picture Retakes
Upcoming Events
Nov. 1
Nov. 10
Nov. 11
Daylight Saving Time Ends - turn clocks back
5th Grade Field Trip - Plains Art Museum
NO SCHOOL-Veteran’s Day
Nov. 13
8:30- 9:30 4th Grade Music Program
Nov. 13
5:00-7:00pm PTA Skateland night
Nov. 17
Bond Referendum vote
Nov. 17
6:15-7:30pm PTA meeting - Library
Nov. 18
Picture Retakes
Nov. 25 -27
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 30
NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day
Scherling Photography
will be here Wednesday,
November 18 to take
pictures of students who
weren’t here for picture
day in October.
Intramurals
4th Grade Girls
Basketball
November 2 & 3
4th Grade Boys
Basketball
November 5, 6, 9, 10
12, 13, 16, & 17
Stay safe if you are
trick or treating this weekend
BLOCK SCHEDULE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Nov. 2
Nov. 3
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
Day 2
Wake Up and Walk
Grade 3 Day 1
Grade 4 Day 3
Grade 5 Day 5
5th Grade Strong Stars
Days 2, 4, & 6
7:30-8:00am
Gym
ART GALLERY
Stop by and visit our art gallery located outside of the library. Our goal is to display
work from every South student sometime throughout the school year.
Inspiration for this art gallery originated in honor of Alexa Kersting, daughter of Loren and Monica Kersting, who passed away in July of 2004 while waiting for a lung
transplant.
During Alexa’s six years as a student here, she created many works of art and poetry,
as all of our students have done. The frames for the gallery were purchased by the
Kerstings to commemorate Alexa’s love of the arts.
The following will have their art on display the week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 6. Dela
Voegele, Aurey Morris, Abbigail Haring, Mackenzie Beck, Kamey Leedom, Raina
Chwialkowski, Lyla Stegman, Delaney Augdahl, Ian Skari, Olivia Klaman,
Emily Ochocki, Rylee Larsen, Aubree Randall, Meghan Esposito, Grace Wehri,
Melangell Oduor, Chae Teigen, Sophia Holloway, Ella Willgohs, Tyger Albano,
Lydia Rector.
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Congratulations
to:
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1 row – Aidan S, Kylee V, Esthella N, Rylan B, Cassandra R, Riley R, Keshunn M.
2nd row – Landon T, Ilhan S, Ella W, Elias A, Noah Y, Landon E.
3rd row – Bennett H, Hannah M, Jackson B, Christopher P, Maggie A, Angie O, Aurey M.
4th Grade Music
Hello Families! My name is Jenny Poehls, and I am the new music teacher at South Elementary.
Many of you may remember me from last spring when I student taught with Bonnie Yoney. The
music program that she created at South should be an inspiration to all teachers – it certainly is
for me. Teaching music is one of the biggest joys in my life, and I will work to continue the
tradition of excellence at our school.
I did not begin my career in music education like most teachers. Graduating from West Fargo
High in 2001, I attended NDSU for music performance and went on to receive my Master of
Music from the University of Northern Iowa. I have taught private piano lessons for thirteen
years and also taught with the Children’s Music Academy in Fargo for four years. I currently
hold the position of Lecturer of Flute at NDSU, but through lessons and the Academy, I
discovered that working with children was a true passion of mine and went back for my teaching
certification. I am thrilled to have a new home at South Elementary – I look forward to meeting
you and working with your amazing children!
The fourth graders of South Elementary will proudly present their fall program,
“Sing, America, Sing!” on Friday, November 13th at 8:30 in the morning. The program will
feature patriotic songs celebrating our great country and its people. The students and I
have been working hard in the classroom to prepare some exciting music, and we hope you
can join us on November 13th!
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Donuts with Dad
Thank you to all the dads and other
special guests who were able to
come and share a donut with your
First and Fourth grade students
this morning. This is a fun time for
our students and parents.
We would like to thank our PTA
for sponsoring this event, and an extra
Thank you to the moms that were here
to set up and to Mary our Head Cook
for her help as well.
Is Your Child Dressed for The Weather
Please make sure your child is dressed well for the colder
weather before they come to school. Students go outside
every day for recess for 25 minutes, also if they walk to
school they have to be outside until 8:00am. They should
have a warm coat, hat and gloves. It is also a good idea to
send a sweater or light sweatshirt for students to wear in
the classroom if they get chilly in class, they are not allowed
to wear their coat in the classroom. We want all our
students to be safe and warm.
Special Guest
Lisa Green, meteorologist from KVLY weather was here Thursday to talk to our 3rd Grade classes. She discussed how
they use science to create the weather forecast. Lisa showed students what it looks like at the studio when they use
green screens to produce the weather report and how she has to write up her own script to follow for the broadcast.
Lisa is very interested in helping to show students the importance of Science and let students know things they could
do if they are interested in a career in Weather.
We appreciate her taking the time to come and talk to our students.
PTA NEWS
Join us for our next PTA meeting Tuesday, November 17. Second grade teachers will be presenting what they are
doing in the classroom.
Meetings are from 6:15 to 7:30 in the school library. Free childcare is provided at all the meetings.
PTA also sponsors a night at Skateland once a month where Skateland is just open for our school and one or two
other schools. A percentage of each admission is given back to us based on the number of students we have
there. It is a fun night for everyone.
Next Skateland Night is:
Friday November 13th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Turn your clocks back
November 1
South Elementary 5th graders will be touring the Plains Art
Museum in downtown Fargo on November 10th. The exhibits
offer an once-in-a-lifetime experience this year with the
showing of Pablo Picasso’s clay collection! Local artist Star
Wallowing Bull also has an impressive showing in his solo
exhibition that is sure to be a student favorite. The tour is an
hour long with their classroom teachers chaperoning. Mrs.
Yanish (art teacher) will meet them at the museum and also
serve as their guide. The Plains Art Museum, South Elementary
and Mrs. Yanish have strict guidelines (attached) that we hope
you can discuss with your child. This is a wonderful experience
and privilege and we hope everyone will be able to enjoy it.
Thank you for your cooperation
Indian Education Registration
Indian Education services are available to students who are either a descendent or an enrolled
member of a tribe and have a completed Title 7
grant 506 form on file in our office. If you haven’t
already registered in the Indian Education
program, you can access the forms online at
www.fargo.k12.nd.us/indian or call us and we
can mail the forms to you or you can stop by our
office to fill them out.
You can email Indian Education Administrative
Assistant, Darlene Boyle at
boyled@fargo.k12.nd.us, fax (701-446-2899) or
mail it over to our office at the Agassiz Building,
1305 9th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103.
Please provide the student, parent or grandparents tribal enrollment number. The form requires
a tribal enrollment number on it in order to be
valid. We only need one of the three enrollment
numbers. If you do not have access to the tribal
enrollment number, we can assist you in obtaining it. If you know that you filled out our Title 7
(506) form and you didn’t put a tribal enrollment
number on it, please call our office with it at
701-446-3052.
Funding for the Title 7 grant includes school
supplies, helps with a mentoring program for
students in grades 6-12 (need to qualify),
advocating and cultural programming (i.e. Youth
Leadership Day, Storytelling event, Indian
Summer Reading Program, graduation picnic).
The Title 7 506 form only needs to be filled
out once and it is kept in our files until they
graduate. We need one per student.
These forms are necessary to fund the Indian
Education Program so that we can continue to
provide cultural and academic support to the
Native American students in the Fargo and West
Fargo Public Schools. We would be glad you
answer any questions that you have. Thank you
for your assistance!
Melody Staebner, Indian Education Coordinator
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1st row – Taylor M., Kathryn H., Brooklyn N., John T, Alexis K., Samantha S., Kamey L., Landon H.
2nd row – Sam V.V., Ty S., Reina J., Matthew M., Noah P., Kellen H.
3rd row – Brianna B., Jakob S., Kiersten R., Ella W., Emily O., Josie K.