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Sergeant bluff-Luton Community
School District Newsletter
September 2009
From The Office of Superintendent Earleywine:
Please mark your calendars for the election which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The
ballot will consist of three items. 1) School Board Election: Dave Schaar and Jenna Wilson are
running for the two open positions. 2) “Question A” is asking the voters to approve (YES) or
not approve (NO) the renewal of the Revenue Purpose Statement. The Revenue Purpose
Statement does not affect taxes or tax rates in any way. This simply gives the Board of
Education the authority to use the revenue generated from the statewide one cent sales tax. 3)
“Question B” is asking the voters to approve (YES) or not approve (NO) an increase in property
taxes of $1.34 per $1,000 of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the school
district. If passed, the revenue generated from this tax will be used for the addition/remodeling of
the current high school.
The 3-5 Elem. building will be the only polling place for this election. Polls will be open from
7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
I would like to welcome the new students and their families to Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community
Schools. We are fortunate to have several new families attending Sergeant Bluff-Luton for the
first time. We want these new students and their families to get off to a great start and hope they
enjoy the educational opportunities Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School has to offer.
This year we have several new staff members. I would like to welcome the following individuals
to our district: Amanda McGhee (HS Spanish), Casey McGhee (HS Industrial Tech), Cynthia
Goetz (HS Guidance), Faith Cosier (HS Secretary) Rahn Bertram (Elem. 5th grade), Doug
Vickery (Elem. 3rd grade), Craig Nelson (Elem. & Prim. Music), Angie Hoffman (Prim. Kind.)
Dan Keucker (Network Admin.) and Brian Bolles (HS Custodian).
I look forward to another positive school year as your superintendent. Please feel free to call me
at 943-4338 or send me an e-mail at earlerod@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us if you ever have any
questions or concerns. I am here to serve the students, parents, staff and community members.
Rod Earleywine
Superintendent of Schools
August/September 2009 - Primary School News
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 2
The committee meets at 4:15 p.m. in the High School lecture hall. The purpose of the committee is to
provide feedback on the district goals and to make recommendations on issues that affect student
achievement. Building principals will review their staff development calendars at this meeting. New
members are always welcome; contact any principal if you are interested in serving on this committee.
BUS BARN GRAND OPENING
September 3
Members of the community are invited to tour the new bus barn on Thursday, September 3 from 5:00
until 7:00. The bus barn is located at 101 Bluffs Boulevard. Hot dogs will be served!
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
September 14
PTO, which is like the national PTA group, will meet in the Primary Art room on Monday, September 14
at 7:00. Officers for the year will be announced. The president will discuss the PTO fundraiser kick off.
Reminder: Students are asked not to sell door to door.
SMILE FOR SCHOOL PICTURES
September 15
Pictures will be taken as soon as students arrive on Tuesday, September 15. Make sure your child has
returned their packet with the choice marked and the money or check enclosed. Picture people
recommend NOT wearing white that day
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
September 17
The September School Board meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The public is always invited to attend. The
meetings are held in the Middle School Board Room. Visitors are always welcome to attend.
NO SCHOOL
September 21
On Monday, September 21, teachers will be learning new instructional math strategies, reviewing and
discussing the Iowa Core Curriculum Essential Concepts and Skills, and engaging in a book study using
Todd Whitaker’s book titled ‘What Great Teachers Do Differently’.
No Child Left Behind requires teachers to use research strategies to increase student achievement.
PTO SKATING PARTY: Rollerama from 6:30-8:30 $4.50 per student
September 21
HOMECOMING PARADE AND CORONATION
September 24/25
The SB-L High School Homecoming parade is at 6:30 p.m. on September 24. Coronation follows the
parade at 7:30. Spirit Day is Friday, September 25. Students may dress in orange and black to support the
football team on Friday. The Homecoming football game is at 7:00 Friday evening. Just a reminder:
students attending the game are to watch the action on the field.
ICE CREAM FOR A GOOD BOOK
It is so important for children to read and to be read too outside of the school setting. Our hope is that as
a family you will set aside 15-20 minutes each evening to enjoy a good book. Your child’s teacher will
be sending home a sheet each month so that you can track the minutes read or your favorite book titles.
When it is filled up send it back with your child so he/she can put a sticker on his/her ice cream cone
INK CARTRIDGES, BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION, CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS, PULL TABS
AND HY-VEE RECEIPTS. HY-VEE “Smiles for Education” for 10 weeks!
Yes, all of these items are still being collected. The smaller ink cartridges are appreciated. Cartridges that
are broken can’t be recycled. Box Tops for Education raised $2000 last year. Hy-Vee School Bucks
program receipts generated $1000 last year. Receipts from Hy-Vee, including the gas station, can be
turned into the office until May 31, 2009. “Smiles for Education” is for 10 weeks and each of the 10
winners receives a Dell laptop and a check for their school for $5000.
GETTING TO SCHOOL AND HOME SAFELY
TRAFFIC REQUESTS
Please slow down when dropping students off or picking them up. Park and walk over to pick up
your child or drive along the curb until your child is beside your car. This is the procedure for the
front or back of the building. Thanks for your smiles and cooperation!
Remember, Iowa law prohibits smoking on all school grounds.
Please Read*****Very Important***Please Read
THE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER IS GOING GREEN! In an
effort to save money and resources, this will be the final
paper copy of the district newsletter. We are asking
everyone to access the newsletter through the school
district’s website. If you have provided us with your
email address, we will email you the link when the
newsletter is completed each month. If you do not have
access to our computer version, please contact us at (712)
943-4338 or email camertam@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us
with a current address so we can mail you a copy. Please
help us in our effort to go “green” with the newsletter!
Thank you for your support!
September Elementary Newsletter
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 2
The committee meets at 4:15 p.m. in the High School lecture hall. The purpose of the committee is to
provide feedback on the district goals and to make recommendations on issues that affect student
achievement. Building principals will review their staff development calendars at this meeting. New
members are always welcome; contact any principal if you are interested in serving on this committee.
BUS BARN GRAND OPENING
September 3
Members of the community are invited to tour the new bus barn on Thursday, September 3 from 5:00
until 7:00. The bus barn is located at 101 Bluffs Boulevard. Hot dogs will be served!
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
September 14
PTO, which is like the national PTA group, will meet in the Primary Art room on Monday,
September 14 at 7:00. Officers for the year will be announced. The president will discuss the PTO
fundraiser kick off. Reminder: Students are asked not to sell door to door.
SMILE FOR SCHOOL PICTURES
September 16
Pictures will be taken as soon as students arrive on Wednesday, September 16. Make sure your
child has returned their packet with the choice marked and the money or check enclosed. Picture
people recommend NOT wearing white that day
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
September 17
The September School Board meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The public is always invited to attend. The
meetings are held in the Middle School Board Room. Visitors are always welcome to attend.
NO SCHOOL
September 21
PTO SKATING PARTY: Rollerama from 6:30-8:30 $4.50 per student
September 21
On Monday, September 21, teachers will be learning new instructional strategies. No Child Left Behind
requires teachers to use research strategies to increase student achievement.
HOMECOMING PARADE AND CORONATION
September 24/25
The SB-L High School Homecoming parade is at 6:30 p.m. on September 24. Coronation follows the
parade at 7:30. Spirit Day is Friday, September 25. Students may dress in orange and black to support the
football team on Friday. The Homecoming football game is at 7:00 Friday evening. Just a reminder:
students attending the game are to watch the action on the field.
OLYMPIC READERS
September 30
Students must have their minutes read turned in on or before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30. Each
month students are asked to read 120 minutes outside of school. If you lose the form, just write that your
child read 120 minutes on a piece of paper with your signature. Students who read will have their faces
painted on Friday, October 2.
TRAFFIC REQUESTS
Please slow down when dropping students off or picking them up. Park and walk over to pick up
your child or drive along the curb until your child is beside your car. This is the procedure for the
front or back of the building. Thanks for your smiles and cooperation!
INK CARTRIDGES, BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION, CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS, PULL TABS
AND HY-VEE RECEIPTS. HY-VEE “Smiles for Education” for 10 weeks!
Yes, all of these items are still being collected. The smaller ink cartridges are appreciated. Cartridges that
are broken can’t be recycled. Box Tops for Education raised $2000 last year. Hy-Vee School Bucks
program receipts generated $1000 last year. Receipts from Hy-Vee, including the gas station, can be
turned into the office until May 31, 2009. “Smiles for Education” is for 10 weeks and each of the 10
winners receives a Dell laptop and a check for their school for $5000.
Please Read*****Very Important***Please Read
THE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER IS GOING GREEN! In an
effort to save money and resources, this will be the final
paper copy of the district newsletter. We are asking
everyone to access the newsletter through the school
district’s website. If you have provided us with your
email address, we will email you the link when the
newsletter is completed each month. If you do not have
access to our computer version, please contact us at (712)
943-4338 or email camertam@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us
with a current address so we can mail you a copy. Please
help us in our effort to go “green” with the newsletter!
Thank you for your support!
From the Middle School Principal’s Office by Joe Trotzig
Flag Raising Ceremony to Begin the Year – SB-L Middle School students gathered in front of the Middle
School on the first day of school to start the year with a flag raising ceremony. This ceremony is done to honor our
country, our veterans, our current military personnel, and to show our patriotism. Members of Amercian Legion
Post 662, Darrell Dunagan, Jack Grote, and John Wax were present to assist in the ceremony. After the American
flag was raised, the students all said the Pledge of Allegiance, led by principal Joe Trotzig. Students recite the
pledge together every Monday morning to begin the week before announcements are read. Following the Pledge,
7th grader Rogan Luse sang the National Anthem. Rogan sang at several athletic events last year and had the honor
of singing the National Anthem at a Sioux City Explorers game this summer. (picture below)
Book Study by SB-L Middle School Teachers - SB-L Middle School teachers are doing a “book study” this
year as part of their professional development. We are reading “How to Differentiate Instruction in
Mixed Ability Classrooms” by Carol Ann Tomlinson. According the Tomlinson, “Kids of the same age
aren’t all alike when it comes to learning, any more than they are alike in terms of size, hobbies,
personality, or like and dislikes. Kids do have many things in common because they are human beings
and because they are all children, but they also have important differences. What we share in common
makes us human. How we differ makes us individuals. In al classroom with little or no differentiated
instruction, only student similarities seem to take center stage. In a differentiated classroom,
commonalities are acknowledged and built upon, and student differences become important elements
in teaching and learning as well.” Tomlinson goes on to say, “At its most basic level, differentiating
instruction means “shaking up” what goes on in the classroom so students have multiple options for
taking in information, making sense of ideas, and expressing what they learn. In other words, a
differentiated classroom provides different avenues to acquiring content, to processing or making sense
of ideas, and to developing products so that each student can learn effectively.”
As this year proceeds, we will be studying how “Differerentiation” might be incorporated into
our teaching practices in ways that meld into our current philosophies and policies. This may mean
changing the way we teach and how we assess or grade student work. We will continue to
communicate our findings as we proceed with our study.
Doctors, Chiropractors, and Orthodontists…Oh My!
School is back in session, which means the start of appointment season!
Please remember the importance of calling in your student when they will
be arriving late or are being picked up early due to an appointment or event
of any kind. In order to properly inform our teachers and to prepare
lunches, an early phone call is always appreciated.
Also, if your student is home ill or will be out of town we need to know. At
your request we can have homework available so they don’t fall behind in
any classes! We can be reached at:
Primary School 943-5564
Elementary School 943-5563
Middle School 943-4235
High School 943-5561
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
~ Your School Secretaries
Middle School Yearbook News
If you did not purchase a middle school yearbook, please plan to purchase one before
November 1st. The cost is $15 per book. Make check payable to Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Community School District.
There are still some yearbooks left from the 2008-2009 school year. If you want to purchase a
yearbook from last school year, please see De Engel in the Middle School office.
Picture Taking Parents, Scrapbooking Families...
If you are that family who takes 300 pictures at every event AND you'd like your photos
considered for the Middle School yearbook, please send a CD of the photos and a brief
description of the event to Tami Little. We will consider your photos for the yearbook, the end
of the year slide show, any events are welcome! If your child participates in an event outside
of school such as TaeKwonDo, hockey, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. also send your photos. We
love to show the students' activities both in and out of school.
Accelerated Reader Moves to the Web
Your child in grades 3-8 now has access to OVER 125,000 Accelerated Reader quizzes. The
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District has purchased the Accelerated Reader
Enterprise Version. This means that MANY MANY MANY quizzes are available for your child to
access. In previous years, our students had about 5,000 quizzes they could choose for the
books they read. This increase in quizzes means more choices, more levels, more interests,
and in the end, more reading! You can view a list of all of the books that have Accelerated
Reader quizzes at the website: http://www.arbookfind.com From here you can determine if
the book your child is interested in has an Accelerated Reader quiz. New books are added
weekly at no additional cost to our district. If you have questions about the new program, talk
to your child's teacher, principal or e-mail Mrs. Little at the Middle School littltam@sergeantbluff.k12.ia.us. Watch the newsletter and your child's backpack for more exciting Accelerated
Reader information.
The Power of One -- Books for the Middle School Library
My name is Chris Pottebaum and I teach 7th grade reading at Sergeant Bluff – Luton
Middle School. Recently I was inspired by a program called “The Power of One.”
To briefly summarize this program it stated that one person can make a difference.
That got me to thinking – what could I do that could make a difference for kids. An
area that I have longed to improve is the middle school library at the school that I
teach at. I know that these are difficult economic time, but maybe it would be
possible for each one of us to donate 1 book to the middle school library. One book
at a time – we can make a difference in the life of a child.
In our school we have a program called Accelerated Reading. This program
encourages students to read books (their choice) at their individual reading level.
The program has been very effective for our middle school students. We have
increased readership and reading comprehension. Research shows that students
who take part in authentic literature reading experiences (read from real books)
and read at their independent reading level -- improve their reading
comprehension skills, but the biggest component of success is that the students
have a wide variety of “Just Right Books” to choose from.
This program does not replace explicit instruction within the classroom, but only
enhances it by giving students an opportunity to actively engage in real literature
of their choice at their own individual reading level.
How Accelerated Reading works: Books must be Accelerated Reading books and
there must be an Accelerated Reading Quiz to go along with the book. In our
library, all AR books are labeled and the students know that we have a quiz for
that book.
While my school and I feel this program has been successful, it is imperative that
we continue to grow our library of books. The reality is that the more students
read, the more they want to read, and the more books we need.
This is where you come in---- we have about 1,000 quizzes that do not have books to
go along with them. If you feel that you could possibly donate 1 book to the SB-L
MS Library --- it would be greatly appreciated. It doesn’t matter if the book is a hard
copy or a paperback, new or slightly used. IF you would a complete list of all the
book titles that our library could use – just e-mail me at pottechr@sergeantbluff.k12.ia.us and I will e-mail you back the list. If you feel that you could make a
donation of one book --- THANK YOU!!!! If you cannot, I understand.
Please drop off your book to:
Sergeant Bluff – Luton Middle School
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa 51054
% MS Library
Middle School Reading News:
The Middle School reading teachers are leading efforts to increase awareness is the providing more time
for reading within the school setting, outside of school, and for encouraging a community of readers.
One visible way of seeing that everyone (teachers, associates, kitchen staff, the nurse, the secretary, the
principal, and custodians) is reading is through some new reading signs. Each staff member has a sign
that says “ ________ is reading….”. Each staff member has posted their sign in a visible area for
students to see (either inside the classroom or on the door jam outside the classroom). The staff person
writes the name of the book that they are reading. The staff member simply changes the title once they
start a new book. The hope is for students to see that everyone reads each and every day. In addition to
posting what each staff member is reading – the middle school staff is valuing silent reading time. Each
and every study hall period will begin with silent reading time. All staff members will be silent reading at
this time too in order to show positive reader models.
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Reading is always in the limelight because so many children don’t read.
People, in general, don’t read often enough.
Students need to see that reading is meaningful in their lives.
Only books can build connections.
Reading is both a cognitive and emotional journey.
Our goal is for students to read and write well independently.
Reading is the cornerstone of academic success.
What can you do to help your child become a better reader?
1. Be a positive role model and read at home. Read with your child, read to your child, and talk
about reading to your child.
2. Provide opportunities for many reading experiences.
3. Set aside time each and every day for leisure reading experiences.
4. Share what you enjoy about reading, what is difficult, and what you do to get through
challenging material.
No single literacy activity has a more positive effect on students’ comprehension, vocabulary knowledge,
spelling, writing ability, and overall academic achievement then free voluntary reading!
7th Grade English: Welcome Back, Writers!
Jennifer Drees, 7th grade English
It has been a smooth transition back into the school routine, and our new 7th graders
are a terrific group! Throughout the month of September, 7th grade English will focus on the
Paragraph Writing Strategy. Terms like Topic Sentence, Detail Sentences, and Clincher Sentence
will become familiar. Students will learn about point of view in writing, and will review
important concepts like writing complete sentences (no run-ons or fragments), and will
recognize and demonstrate the importance of using sensory details in writing. This unit will
culminate at the end of the month with the students’ first “formal” writing assignment: a
personal narrative paragraph, using the Paragraph Writing Strategy concepts learned. Writing is
such an important skill for future school and career success. I look forward to seeing some
wonderful student writing!
In 7th grade Science, we begin the year reviewing the metric system of measurement and its
importance along with problem solving using the scientific method. This is carried out through
a number of hands-on activities and experiments. Through September, students will be
studying Energy Resources. This includes fossil fuels, solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy,
etc. Students will be looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each of these energy
sources, working with graphs and constructing their own Solar Cooker.
Welcome back everyone! I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer. This school
year will be full of new projects for every grade. The sixth graders will be working on a group
project later in the fall involving three dimensional objects. The seventh graders will be
experimenting with model magic and the eighth graders will construct a piñata. Thanks for all
the support in the art department!
Miss Tullis
From The Desk of Mr. McKelvey
August 2009
As we prepare for the start of the 2009-10 school year, I look forward to the everyday challenges offered
with the start of a new athletic season. After an overall solid year in many different sports in 2008-09, the 2009-10
seasons are sure to be filled with much of the same excitement and expectation.
First, CONGRATULATIONS to the high school boys soccer team and Coach Balliet and Claussen for the first
ever appearance in the state soccer tournament for SBL. To better that, the team and coaches also received an
excellent write up in the Fall edition of the IAHSAA Newsletter where the association pointed our kids’ work ethic
and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. That is the kid of “PR” that we can never get enough of and strive
for in every program here at SBL. Second, congratulations to Melanie Bauman for being named the 2009 softball
Assistant Coach of the Year following the Warriors impressive run through the 2009 softball season. The girls fell a
bit short of the return trip to the state tournament but had a great summer. In addition, 2008-09 saw numerous
SBL athletes receive many individual post season awards for the hard work that they, their coaches, and their
teammates put in.
With the start of another season of athletics, I again call on our parents and fans to help us out with some
of the logistics associated with athletics. For example, if you are available to assist at middle school, ninth, and/or
JV football games with the chains or at the middle school volleyball matches with the clock, PLEASE contact me at
the high school as soon as possible. We rely heavily on our volunteers to help maintain our lower level programs
as we just don’t have the staff available to cover all of the duties associated with a full year of athletics pertaining
to grades seven through twelve. If you are able to volunteer your services to any of these duties, please contact
me as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide in ensuring our programs
continue to function at a higher level.
The SBL athletic department now has a link on our school website (www.sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us) that is
titled “2009-10 SBL Athletic Calendar.” By clicking on this link, you can now access the schedules for all of our
athletic teams in any grade. This is a very user friendly program that also allows you to access schedules for other
War Eagle Conference teams, should you choose to do so. To get the SBL schedule of your choice, log onto the
Sergeant Bluff-Luton website and click “2009-10 SBL Athletic Calendar.” From there, the War Eagle Conference
webpage will appear and you simply select Sergeant Bluff-Luton. After selecting Sergeant Bluff-Luton, you are able
select the sport or sports that you choose to view and/or print. Another added bonus to this link is the button
labeled “Notify Me.” If you click on the “Notify Me” button, you can then select any sport that you want to receive
information on as it pertains to scheduling. Should there be a time change, location change, date change,
cancellation, or postponement, you will be instantly notified via email. This is an excellent tool and a way for all of
us to avoid extra phone calls, emails, and possible confusion.
Switching gears, for those individuals who have purchased and SBL Activity Pass for the 2009-10 school
year, those can be picked up at the high school between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., depending on the
activity schedule of course. A table will also be set up at the first home volleyball game for those who have not yet
picked up their passes. Should you not make it in to get the passes before the first home football or volleyball
game, a master list of those who have paid for an activity pass will be located at each home contest with the ticket
takers at volleyball games and at the Pass Gate for football games. Simply tell them your name and they will find
your number and grant you admission to the activity. Activity Passes are available year round and can save you a
great deal of money if you plan to attend several athletic events. Activity Passes are good to any home, REGULAR
SEASON contest. State rules prevent the use of “local” passes at any post-season game or tournament.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton to the Missouri River Activities Conference (MRAC)
Beginning in 2010-11, the SBL Warriors will be leaving the War Eagle Conference and entering into the
Missouri River Activities Conference (MRAC). Currently, the MRAC consists of Sioux City East, West, North, Bishop
Heelan, as well as Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson and Abe Lincoln High Schools. After a great deal of discussion,
the decision was made in the winter of 2009 to accept the invitation to the MRAC. We are very excited about this
move as we firmly believe it will result in our programs “Raising the Bar” for everyone involved.
Based on the current size and stature of the War Eagle Conference which consists primarily of some of the
smaller schools in Northwest Iowa, SBL has simply out grown the War Eagle Conference. It is not to say that SBL is
“Bigger and Better” than everyone else in the War Eagle Conference because as you know, there are some quality
opponents and rivalries within the War Eagle Conference. I do however believe that the War Eagle Conference
and its recent expansion of schools, no longer offers us the best fit that will help prepare our coaches and athletes
for the competitive nature of 3A level athletics and the post season tournaments that follow the regular season.
As anyone who follows sports can tell you, the more talent you face in the regular season will ultimately better
prepare you for the post season. Many of our current student-athletes have been playing against these schools in
various youth programs and tournament, as well as through our current ninth and junior varsity programs the last
few years.
There will undoubtedly be a period of adjustment with scheduling, competition, and all of the things that
coincide with a move of this nature but in the end, the Warrior spirit and determination to compete and the
highest level will surface!! Our coaches will be encouraged “Coach Up” and our players encouraged to “Play Up”
over the next few years and in the end, I feel this will be one of the best moves that we could have made for our
athletic programs and community.
Homecoming Parade
The 2009 Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.. All
parade entries will line up on Main Street.
Please be on Main Street by 6:00 p.m. so all groups can get organized and in line
for the parade. The FLOAT THEME this year is REALITY TV SHOWS. If
your organization, business, team, school group, or anyone else would like to
participate in the homecoming parade please contact Mr. Jason Klingensmith
at the High School (943-5561).
The WARRIORS play Denison/Schleswig (the Monarchs) this year for the
Homecoming Football Game.
We are also looking for individuals who own a convertible to drive our Senior
Royalty, Class Attendants, Crownbearers, and Parade Marshal in the parade.
PLEASE call Mr. Klingensmith at the High School if you can help
us out.
Spanish 1
Students are learning their names and the alphabet. We will soon be
starting content in the text. Spanish speaking here we come.
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Students are reviewing their Spanish skills and soon they’ll be putting them
to use in class while listening, speaking and writing with new concepts. It’s
amazing that the unused skills return in a couple of weeks. 
SGT. BLUFF-LUTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK NOTICE
SB-L seniors and parents be aware of upcoming deadlines.
2008-2009 Yearbooks
2008-2009 Yearbooks may be picked up at the high school.
A limited amount of 2008-2009 Yearbooks are still available to purchase for $45. See Mrs.
Ullrich at the high school.
2009-2010 Yearbooks
2009-2010 Yearbooks may be purchased at a cost of $45 with an additional $5 for name
imprinting until December 21. After December 21, no name imprint will be available. Yearbooks
will be sold on Thursday, September 17, in the concession stand during the lunch periods (11:451:15).
If yearbooks were purchased at registration for school in August this year with name imprinting,
students must indicate what name they want on the cover. See Mrs. Ullrich.
SENIORS
One standard wallet-size colored picture with a glossy finish or a digital picture saved in JPEG
format is due to Mrs. Ullrich by December 21 if you want to be in the yearbook. The pose may
be any pose the senior wishes to have but must be a vertical one. Since we may have to trim
the picture slightly, please don’t choose an extremely close head shot.
If you are not going to have senior pictures taken by a photographer, please notify Mrs. Ullrich,
and we will take a digital photo of you or use your Lifetouch picture so that you will be included
in the senior pages.
Seniors will also need to give Mrs. Cosier 2 wallet-size colored pictures for the Composite
Picture and reserve 1 more for the Senior Advocate article in the spring.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Ullrich 943-8705 or
Email—ullrishe@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District Influenza Update
Dear Parent,
As you may know, flu can be easily spread from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to reduce the
spread of flu at Segeant Bluff-Luton. We want to keep the school open to students and functioning in a normal
manner during this flu season. But, we need your help to do this.
We are working closely with the Siouxland District Health Department to monitor flu conditions and make decisions
about the best steps to take concerning schools. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes
available.
If the flu becomes more severe, we may take additional steps to prevent the spread such as:
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conducting active fever and flu symptom screening of students and staff as they arrive at school,
making changes to increase the space between people such as moving desks farther apart and postponing class
trips, and
• dismissing students from school for at least 7 days if they become sick.
For now we are doing everything we can to keep our school functioning as usual. Here are a few things you can do
to help.
Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. You can set
a good example by doing this yourself.
Teach your children not to share personal items like drinks, food or unwashed utensils, and to cover their
coughs and sneezes with tissues. Covering up their coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm or
sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable.
Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8
degrees Celsius or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and
feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.
Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have fever or do not have signs of fever,
without using fever-reducing drugs. Keeping children with a fever at home will reduce the
number of people who may get infected.
Do not send children to school if they are sick. Any children who are determined to be sick while at school
will be sent home.
For more information, visit www.flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO for the most current information about the flu.
For more information about flu in our community and what our school is doing, please contact your school nurse.
We will notify you of any additional changes to our school’s strategy to prevent the spread of flu.
Sincerely,
Kim Christensen, RN, BSN Primary/Elementary School Nurse
Kim Miller, RN
Middle/High School Nurse
SEPTEMBER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR
The Elementary and Primary Libraries are open to the
public on alternating Saturdays from 9:00AM to 11:30AM.
SEPTEMBER 5th - PRIMARY
SEPTEMBER 12th - ELEMENTARY
SEPTEMBER 19th - PRIMARY
SEPTEMBER 26th - ELEMENTARY
The High School/Adult Library is open to the public on
Thursday evenings from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and on
Saturday mornings from 9:00AM to 11:30AM.
Public Library Card Applications are available at these
libraries and at Sergeant Bluff City Hall. Public Library
Cards are FREE to members of our community and may
also be used at all Sioux City Public Libraries and other
Open Access Libraries! Stop by and check us out!
Parents of any High School, Jr. High and Jr. Warrior Football player are
encouraged to buy a football helmet yard sign to show their Warrior
Spirit! Signs are made out of Coroplast with the SBL logo/mascot
printed in school colors and personalized with your son’s name. Colors
and materials will last throughout your son’s football years. Signs are
23” x 18” and include a sturdy galvanized step stake for easy yard
application. Production time is around 1 week. Cost is $25.00.
Jr. Warrior Yard Sign
(3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade)
Jr. High & High School Yard Sign
(7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
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To order, call or email:
Julie Van Dyke: vandyjul@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us or 943-2474
Cassandra Ping: pingcas@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us or 943-1728
Please provide the following information:
*Player’s full name and grade
*Parents’ Name & Phone number
*Player’s name & jersey number to appear on sign
You can pick up your sign & pay at home Varsity football games.
SPONSORED BY THE SBL FOOTBALL CHEER PROGRAM
FYI---The
Sgt. Bluff Historical Society has moved into its new building on
Historical Fourth St., the former site of the bus barn. The museum is now open on
Saturday mornings from 9:00am -1:00pm. One of the features in the museum
includes an old school setting, which is still a work in progress. The museum is in
need of any items which may have been saved from the original Sgt.Bluff Community
School, Luton Community School or the Sgt. Bluff-Luton Community School. These
items could include pictures, dated clothing, pieces related to the building structures,
furniture, or other items of historical interest.
If you have items that you would like to donate, please contact Dan Hunter at 9434740.
Please Read*****Very Important***Please Read
THE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER IS GOING GREEN! In an
effort to save money and resources, this will be the final
paper copy of the district newsletter. We are asking
everyone to access the newsletter through the school
district’s website. If you have provided us with your
email address, we will email you the link when the
newsletter is completed each month. If you do not have
access to our computer version, please contact us at (712)
943-4338 or email camertam@sergeant-bluff.k12.ia.us
with a current address so we can mail you a copy. Please
help us in our effort to go “green” with the newsletter!
Thank you for your support!
Primary School Sept Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Combo bar, tritator,jce
Fish Sandwich
Tri Tatar
Pineapple
Peanut Butter Bar
1
Wednesday
Bisq & Gravy, Jce
Burrito
Green Beans
Mandarin Oranges
Jell-o
2
Thursday
Saus& Egg Bisq, Jce
Chicken Patty
Tatar Tots
Corn
Brownie
3
No School
7
Pancakes, Ham, Jce
Fiestada Pizza
Applesauce
Green Beans
Strawberry Ice Cream
8
Churro, Sausage, Frt
9
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Mixed Fruit
Smores
Oatmeal, Tst, Jce
Hamburger
French Fries
Mandarin Oranges
M&M Cookie
10
Cereal, Tst, Jce
Turkey Melt
Glazed Carrots
Mixed Fruit
Cool Tube
No School
Teacher In Service
14
15
17
28
CC cinn stk, saus, Frt
16
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes W/ Gravy
Applesauce
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Saus Bites, Frt, Jce
23
Chicken Strip Wrap
French Fries
Mixed Fruit
Sugar Cookie
Bkfst Burrito, Jce
30
Baked Cheese
French Fries
Peaches
White Cake
Ham&Egg Muff, jce
Pizza
Green Beans
Mandarin Oranges
Chocolate Cake
Bkfst Pizza, Jce
French Toast Sticks
Sausage
Tri Tator
Pears
Cereal, Tst, Jce
Hot Dog
French Fries
Pineapple
Choc Pudding
Waffle, ham, jce
Tavern
Wedges
Peaches
Carrot Cake
Fr tst, sauss, jce
Mac & Cheese
Green Beans
Canned Apples
Sherbet
Saus & Egg Bisq, Jce
Tacos
Lettuce & Cheese
Applesauce
Oatmeal Cookie
21
22
29
24
Fr
Omelet, T
Ham & C
Fritos
Carrot St
Pears
Sunshine
Saus Bar
Crispito
Baked Be
Side Sala
Pears
Peach Cr
Pancake
Corndog
Wedges
Pineapple
Peanut B
Tastres, S
Scalloped
Bread &
Peaches
Jell-o Ca