File - Southland School District

December 2007
Southland Independent
School District 500
PO Box 351
Adams MN 55909
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Southland Alumni, Pete Thome,
named National FFA Winner
Peter Joseph Thome,
19, of the Southland FFA
Chapter in Minnesota was
named the national winner of
the Swine Production-Placement
Proficiency award program at the
80th National FFA Convention,
October 24-27, 2007, in
Indianapolis, IN.
Proficiency
awards
recognize
FFA
members
who excelled as agricultural
entrepreneurs, employees or
volunteers while they gained
hands-on career experience.
Swine Production-Placement is
one of 47 FFA proficiency award
categories offered at local, state
and national levels.
The Swine ProductionPlacement proficiency award
program is sponsored by Phibro
Pete Thome receives his National FFA award at Animal Health and Sunglo Feeds,
as a special project of the
the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis
National FFA Foundation.
A Successful Referendum
Thank you to all who helped make our
referendum a success. It took a team effort
to get the information out to everyone in the
district. Passing the referendum will allow
us to keep our existing programs intact. I
am reasonably confident that we will not be
making budget reductions as we have in the
last two years. I do believe that we still need
to be cautious with our finances.
For example, if we have a retirement
or resignation, we have to consider whether
we should replace that individual rather than
automatically assuming that we should do so. Also, we have to be aware of natural
reductions based on student enrollment or
interest. These types of decisions, though, are
much easier compared to what we’ve had to do
previously.
Thank you, community, for continuing
to support Southland.
- Gary Kuphal, Superintendent
Celebrating American Education
Week at Southland
Language Arts Students Win
VFW Essay Contest
Pictured above are the VFW Essay winners. Back row: Brenna
Nordeng, Shawna Lewno, Decker Bendtsen, Michelle Churchill; front row: Max
Klingerman, Isaac Bustad.
Students in Mrs. Wempner’s
Language Arts classes recently competed in
an essay contest sponsored by the local VFW
chapter. The theme of this year’s essay was
“Why I am an American Patriot.” Students had
to compose five paragraph essays containing
between 300-400 words relating to that
theme. Each student who competed will be
given a $2.00 bill by the VFW sometime before
the end of the year.
There were two winners chosen by
a Southland staff member from each grade.
The winners were picked based on their
compositions, the theme, examples used, tone
and the grammar/mechanics of the essay. The
winners for each grade won a higher amount of
money. Their essays were moved on to the
regional competition.
The winners from 6th grade were
Max Klingerman and Michelle Churchill. The
7th grade winners were Decker Bendtsen and
Isaac Bustad. Winners from 8th grade were
Brenna Nordeng and Shawna Lewno.
Paraprofessional staff at Southland Middle and High Schools
celebrated Paraprofessionals’ Day during American Education Week. Pictured
are Norma Hoffman, Madlain Vander, Courtney Kreutzbender, Sue Schechinger,
Becky Bissen and Sue Anderson.
The Staff at Southland recently
celebrated American Education Week.
Education Minnesota Southland, the Middle/
High School PTO, the Legion Auxiliary, and
Mr. Luft all contributed to the celebration by
providing goodies for the staff to enjoy-- a
special thank you to the PTO for providing meals
to the staff during Monday night conferences
and a cake to celebrate Paraprofessionals’
Day.
Southland Middle and High School
Students of the Month for October
Students of the month for Southland Middle and High Schools are Mark Engesser, freshman; Scott Decker,
Junior; Breanne Vogel, 8th Grade; Ben Zillgitt, senior; Jackie Freund, 7th Grade; Jill Eischens, sophomore; and Michelle
Churchill, 6th grade.
Southland students of the month
are chosen on the following criteria: Academics
- Students who excel academically and those
with dramatic improvements in their grades;
Leadership – Students who demonstrate
leadership qualities in the classroom,
hallways, extracurricular activities, and in our
communities; Responsibility - Students who
have excellent attendance and punctuality;
complete classroom work in a timely manner;
turn in homework assignments on time; behave
properly, regardless of supervision; follows the
rules; and is dependable and trustworthy; and
School leadership, pride and spirit - Students
who are active in the school, demonstrate
outstanding citizenship, and promote school
spirit and pride.
Perks of being “Student of the Month”
are: Lunch line privileges for the month; SeniorSophomore receive preferred parking spots;
Prizes from the Southland Student Councils;
and All “Student of the Month” winners go to
Valleyfair in the Spring of 2008
Students of the month for October
are:
Senior: Ben Zillgitt - “Ben is
always asking questions about what is not
understood. He is willing to help others, and
is willing to work with classmates on school
work that they might not understand. He is a
leader both in and out of the classroom.”
Junior: Scott Decker - “Scott is a
kind, hard working student. He always adds to
class discussion in a positive way. Scott has
been active in Scouting and earned his Eagle
Scout award. Scott has announced the home
football games this year and will be doing some
basketball games this winter. Scott is doing
all of these activities and still finds time to
work nights and weekends. Scott is a true
Southland Rebel!!”
Sophomore: Jill Eischens - “Jill is a
great girl to have in choir. She is also involved
in show choir and was selected for the Three
Rivers Conference Honor Choir. Jill works
hard to make sure that she and her section
are singing the correct part. Jill worked very
hard on mastering counting rhythm and sightreading a new concept. Jill comes to class
each day with a positive attitude and gets
right down to work.”
Freshman: Mark Engesser - “Mark is
a very bright student in many ways. He excels
academically with everything we do in class
by putting in a lot of hard work and effort. He
always has his homework done on time, and
is always able to resist the peer pressure of
moaning and groaning over the more difficult
tasks assigned. He sets examples by always
being respectful to everyone around him, by
doing what he is asked, getting his work done,
following the rules, and asking thoughtful
questions to get his classmates to consider
things from a different angle. I think that
Mark deserves to be recognized for all of his
accomplishments.”
8th Grade: Breanne Vogel - ”Over
the years, Breanne continues to be a leader
in her class. She is active in many sports
and does well in the classroom as well. She
is dependable, always having her work done
on time and done well. She promotes school
spirit and pride in a big way during the various
activities throughout the year, such as during
the dress up days.”
7th Grade: Jackie Freund - Jackie
is a very responsible student who comes to
class prepared and stays on task the entire
period. Jackie is always one to remind others
what page we are on to sing and is respectfully
quiet when her section is seated while another
section is working. Every day Jackie comes to
choir prepared and ready to sing.”
6th Grade: Michelle Churchill “Michelle has had a solid first two months of
school. She is excelling in my classroom and
has been right from the start. She is a quiet
leader who always follows the rules, has her
homework in on time, is prepared, and uses her
classtime wisely. I believe she participates in
band. I know Michelle will do great things in her
career as a Southland student.”
Fan Bus Punch
Cards Now
Available
Fan bus punch cards are being offered
to the community by
R Transportation, LLC *Purchase a 10 punch family card and ride to
all varsity away games for volleyball, football,
and basketball. *No minimum number of riders needed for the
bus to go *The bus will be available for other sports if
requested by enough people *One punch per person for each event
* One guest rider per event, per card *6th grade and older may ride without an adult
chaperone *Local businesses have sponsored the card,
and your $45 card is reduced to $36.00!!! *Order 5 to 9 punches on a card at $4 per
punch
*Pre-school and kindergarten ride for $2.50 *Board the bus without a card for $4.50 *For more detailed information, or to order
your cards, e-mail letusdrive@hotmail.com *Cards can be purchased at the bus *This offer is approved, but not funded by the
school district *Watch the Southland District Web Site
(www.isd500.k12.mn.us), and the Rebel Talk
for updates and bus schedules
Middle and High
School Concert
Southland Middle and High School
Music Students will present their
Winter Concert on
Monday, December 3 at 7:00 PM in
the High School Gym, Adams.
Groups performing music for your
enjoyment will be the Sixth Grade
Choir and Band, 7 & 8 Grade Choir
and Band (including Sacred Heart 7 &
8 band members)
and the High School Choir ,
Band and Show Choir.
Everyone is invited.
Snow date is Monday, December 10,
7:00 PM.
The choirs are directed by Mrs.
Jenna Steinkamp and the band by
Mrs. Jane Orvik.
Winter Concert
Christmas around the World
Paint the Town December
Join us for a fun evening of celebrating
the music of cultures and traditions from
around the world.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Concert
6:30 p.m. Evening Concert
Southland Elementary Gym
Rose Creek, MN
All grade levels perform
Public is invited to attend
The Southland Elementary first graders will keep their fingers warm this year with some new mittens. After listening
to The Mitten by Jan Brett, each student picked out a pair of mittens to keep. Carol Schramm, a retired first grade teacher,
knitted each first grader a pair of mittens. This was a tradition that she had for the past 7 years. In the picture the first
graders are showing off their new mittens. Thank you Mrs. Schramm!!
Veterans’ Day observed
at Southland Schools
Southland Elementary fourth and
fifth grade students present a musical
program to honor Veterans on November
12
Jay Howton, a veteran who
earned the Purple Heart spoke to
elementary students.
Members of the American Legion Post 146 presented the colors
of the flag along with the fifth grade Cub Scouts. Many parents and
community members attended the program and were moved by veteran
speaker Jay Howton, a Southland District resident who recently served in
Iraq. Mrs. Shirley Lewison read a reading entitled “The First Day of
Elementary students face the flag to sing a robust “Star
School” which told a story about how students can be grateful to veterans Spangled
Banner.”
for the freedom to get a good education.
Included in the program was a slide show of student reflections
on Veterans’ Day and eight students ready their reflections. Two banners
flanked the students that were made of stars with names of veterans on
them that the students know.
Students sang “We the People” featuring the preamble of the
Constitution, and “Our Heroes will Live On” along with “The Star-Spangled
Banner” and “God Bless America.” The classes also compiled a bulletin
board of their writings.
Members of American Legion Post 146 and Cub Scouts post
the colors of the flag.
Noah Eissinger reads his
reflection on Veterans’ Day.
4th and 5th graders sing the words of the Preamble of the
Constitution.
Southland Middle and High Schools host
Veterans’ Day Program
Jan Johnson leads the group
in singing “God Bless America”.
Dennis Lewison and Vance Erie spoke on behalf of the
veterans.
Members of the Adams Legion Color Guard prepare to present
the colors.
George Struthers leads the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Staff, students and members of the community show their respect
for the Prisoners of War by observing a moment of silence.
E a r l y C h i l d h o o d / Fa m i l y E d u ca t i o n
312 West Main Street, Adams MN 55909
Email address: eccenter@isd500.k12.mn.us
What is ECFE
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for all Southland #500 parents of children
between birth and kindergarten. Whether you are a single parent, a teen parent, a stay-at-home
mom or dad, or an employed parent, ECFE is for you! We offer weekly parent/child classes, special
events, and other services. ECFE is “Time Together” . . . You spend quality time with your child,
learning more about their interests and abilities. ECFE is “Time Apart” . . . While children are
with a children’s teacher, you and other parents meet with a parent educator to discuss timely
concerns. The support, encouragement, and new ideas you receive from the group make being a
parent more rewarding.
Last Week of Fall ECFE Classes before Christmas!
Mon. Dec 11, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Thurs. Dec. 14 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Friday Dec. 15 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENT MON. DEC. 17TH
Call to pre register!
Make & Take Gift
Beat the winter blues and join us at ECFE!
ECFE Parent/Child Winter Classes
Classes run one and one half hours. The first 45 minutes
parents and children play together and have a group circle activity. Toys and a variety of activities are set out from which the family
can select learning experiences. The last 45 minutes, parents
and children divide. The children will spend time with their peers
and Early Childhood teacher in activities that encourage cognitive
development, sociability, sharing and developing independence. The parents will meet together for informal discussion and
presentations on relevant topics for their needs.
Play and Learn (3 – 4 year old) Preschool
(Jan – Feb - Mar)
The Southland School Dist. offers a preschool opportunity for children 3 – 4 years old
or 3 by Mar. 1st. This child only class meets once a week on Wednesdaysfrom
8:30 – 11:00 or 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. The class focuses on encouraging
sociability, sharing and developing independence. An additional component
of the class is that families attend weekly ECFE parent/child classes. Play
& Learn classes are:
Wednesday Jan. 9, 16, 30, Feb. 6,13,27, Mar. 5, 12.
Fee: $90.00 per child, which includes 8 weeks of Play & Learn
and 8 weeks of ECFE family classes
Fees due the first day of class
REGISTER BY CALLING 582-3405
In selecting an ECFE Parent/child class you have flexibility in deciding which
day and time works best for your family.
ECFE – Class day & time options
Monday 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. or
Thursday 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. or
Friday 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
December Special Event
Make & Take Gift
Monday Dec. 17th 6:30 p.m.
Mom,Dad or Special Adult and preschool child can come and make a winter napkin
holder to decorate someone’s dinner table. We will have a snack and story to end the evening. Class size is limited so register early. Deadline Dec. 12. A cordless drill is helpful if you have one.
Cost: $5.oo PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Preschooler Wintertime Fun
Inside Skate
*Monday evening 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Mixed Ages: Birth – 5 years.
Jan 7,14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10
*Thurs 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Mixed Ages: Birth – 5 years.
Jan. 10, 17, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, Mar.6, 13
Have your child “skate” around inside. All you need is socks and an uncarpeted floor.
Treasure Hunt
Hide 5-10 small objects, such as blocks or toy cars, around the house. Send your child
on a treasure hunt with a basket or bag to see if he can find them. Then, for fun, try the reverse. Have your child hide the objects and you hunt for them.
*Friday morning 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Mixed ages birth – 5 yrs.
Jan. 11, 18, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29, Mar. 7, 14
FEES FOR CLASSES
$40.00 – 8 classes one child
$20.00 for each additional child
Lap babies no fee
Birdseed Snow Angel/Snowman
Have your child make a snow angel in the snow, then decorate it with food for the birds
and animals. For example, use raisins for the eyes, birdseed for the hair, a carrot for the nose, a
dried breadstick for the mouth, shredded carrot for the dress, and more birdseed for the wings. A variation of this works for a snowman as well. Watch the wildlife enjoy their special treats
replenish if you like.
Fees for any ECFE class may be waived upon request
Frozen Bubbles
To register for any Early Childhood Event or Class Call 582-3405 or email us at eccenter@
isd500.k12.mn.us We need child’s name & age, parents name and phone number and the class
you wish to sign up for. The Early Childhood Center is located on Main Street next to Schmitz
Electric in Adams.
Immunization Records by Minnesota law requires that all children attending Early Childhood
Family Education programs have their immunization records or a notarized statement for
exemption from immunization on file. We will keep a file copy and you may update it as necessary.
Please bring your immunization records 1st class.
On a cold day blow bubbles outside. What happens to the bubbles frosty winter day?
Greeting Card Place Mat
Let your child cut up his/her favorite greeting cards. When all of the favorite parts are
cut out, lay them on a sheet of construction paper, apply a piece of clear contact paper over the
top and cover the backside also with clear contact paper. Now your child has a special winter
place mat!
Thanksgiving Pretend
Play is So Important
Thanksgiving Song Action
Lydia Wilde, Hattie Wiste & Ellie Canterbury
Zachary Ellerbusch and William Hielscher
Will Staples, Cassandra Allegree, Tyler Rice
Early Childhood Center
DECEMBER 2007
312 W. Main Adams 582-3405
Mon
Tue
SR = School Readiness
ECSE= Early Childhood
Special Education
Wed
Thu
Fri
P & L = Play & Learn
ECFE = Early Childhood
Family Education
3
S.R. & ECSE
8:15-11:00a.m.
S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
ECFE 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
4
S.R. & ECSE
8:15-11:00a.m.
S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
10
S.R. & ECSE
8:15-11:00a.m.
S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
ECFE 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
ECSE 8:15-11:00a.m.
Play & Learn 8:30 -11:00
Play & Learn 12:30 – 3:00
S.R. & ECSE
8:15-11:00a.m.
S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
S.R. & ECSE
8:15-11:00a.m.
S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
Special Event
Make & Take Gift –
6:00 p.m.
Must Pre-Register!
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Play & Learn 8:30 -11:00
Play & Learn 12:30 – 3:00
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S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
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S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
ECFE 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
ECSE 8:15-11:00a.m.
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S.R. 12:15–3:00p.m.
ECFE 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
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Fire Prevention Week Observed at Southland Elementary
During Fire Prevention Week the Southland Elementary
students were either visited by Rose Creek firemen or had
the opportunity to tour the fire station. The students were
educated on the many facets of a volunteer fire department
with the emphasis being fire safety and prevention.
The kindergarten and first grade were visited by two
firemen in full turnout gear and sirens blaring. It is a good idea
for the young ones to see these strange uniforms now, just in
case firemen would someday have to respond to a fire at their
home.
Grades two through five walked to the fire station
where more firemen were waiting to give them a tour. Grade two
witnessed a mock response to a fire as firemen entered the
station, dressed, and left in the fire trucks. All the tools used by firemen to fight fires were
demonstrated to the third graders. Each of the trucks and
their functions were explained to the fourth graders. Some
feel the fifth graders had all the fun because they were allowed
to pump water from the trucks (handling the hoses was a
challenge). We would like to thank the Rose Creek firemen, Al
Mullenbach, Andy Felten, Craig Weis, and Jim Stratton, who
volunteered their time to educate our students about fire
safety! We really appreciate it!
Jim Stratton, Rose Creek Volunteer Fireman, talkes to a group of elementary students during Fire
Rose Creek Volunteer fireman, Al Mullenbach, demonstrates the fire Prevention Week.
hose to Southland Elementary Students during Fire Prevention Week.
Dark Side of the Internet Presentation at Ellis Middle School
Eric Szatkowski, Special Agent, Wisconsin Department
of Justice, will present The Dark Side of the Internet: Sexual
Predators of Children at Ellis Middle School Auditorium on
Tuesday, December 4th from 7:00-9:00 PM.
While the Internet offers a world of educational and
entertainment options for young people, it also has a dark and
dangerous side we must be aware of. This presentation on the
online exploitation of children includes real-life examples and
practical advice for anyone interested in the safety and wellbeing of our children. Topics covered include techniques used by predators,
what types of kids are most vulnerable, and the importance of
filters and monitoring software. Also covered is a discussion of
the risks of online journals like My Space, and an eye-opening
live demonstration of chat rooms.
Due to the nature of this material, it is for ADULTS only.
The presentation is sponsored by the Mower County Chemical
Health Coalition and the Crime Victims Resource Center
Southland Breakfast Menu December 2007
Mon
Tue
3
Cereal
Toast
Fruit
milk
Wed
4
Pancakes
Egg
Sausage
Fruit
milk
10
Frenchtoaststicks
Omelet
Sausage
juice
milk
Cereal
Toast
Fruit
milk
Cerealoroatmeal
Toast
Fruit
milk
Cereal
Toast
Fruit
milk
5
6
18
13
Cereal
Muffin
Fruit
milk
20
Pancakes
Egg
Fruit
milk
Jan3
Muffin
Yogurt
Fruit
milk
Tue
3
Beeffritterpatty
Bakedorgreenbeans
Applesauce
Peanutbuttersandwich
bar
December 2007
Wed
4
Minicorndogs
Augratinpotatoes
Pears
Pudding
10
Beefnachos
Lettucesalad
Oranges&pineapple
jello
Chickennoodlesoup
Hamsandwich
Carrots/dip
Peaches&pears
cookie
17
Thu
5
11
Meatlballs
Garlicmashedpotatoes
Greenbeans
Mandarinoranges
cake
Jan4
BreakfastPizza
Fruit
milk
Southland Lunch Menu
Mon
21
Egg
Sausage
Toast
Fruit
milk
Jan2
Cerealoroatmeal
Toast
Fruit
milk
14
Breakfastbar
Egg
Bacon
Fruit
milk
19
Cereal
Englishmuffin
Fruit
milk
7
Egg-n-biscuitsandwich
Fruit
milk
12
BreakfastPizza
Fruit
milk
Breakfastbites
Omelet
Fruit
milk
Fri
Muffin
Yogurt
Fruit
milk
11
17
Thu
6
Ribpatty/bun
Broccoliorcorn
Fruitsalad
cake
12
Tatertothotdish
Corn
Pears
Sandwich
bar
18
Fri
7
Pizzapocket
Greenbeans
Peaches
Cottagecheese
cookie
13
Hotdog/bun
Hashbrown
Mixedveggies
Orangeslices
cookie
19
14
Chickennuggets
Peas
Appleslices
Muffinsquare
pudding
20
21
Chickengravy
Mashedpotatoes
Corn
Kiwiorstrawberries
bar
Pizza
Greenbeans
Mixedfruit
cake
SpaghettiO’s
Grilledcheese
Carrots/dip
Pears
cookie
Hamburger/bun
Frenchfries
Applesauce
Icecream
BBQchickenlegs
Lettuceorgreenbeans
Pb&jsandwich
Tropicalfruit
Fruitsnack
NOSCHOOL
MERRYCHRISTMAS
NOSCHOOL
NOSCHOOL
NOSCHOOL
Jan2
NOSCHOOL
HAPPYNEWYEAR
Pizzabagel
Greenbeans
Pineapple
Cottagecheese
cookie
Jan3
Cheeseburger-Machotdish
Corn
Applesauce
brownie
Jan4
Tomatosouporchili
Grilledcheese
Carrots/dip
Pears
bar
Music Opportunities Abound at Southland High School
Coe College Festival
The 3rd Annual Coe College Men’s Honor Choir Festival was held
November 5th in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Mrs. Steinkamp and three Southland High School students participated. The students spent the day rehearsing with the honor choir of 250 high school
men singers from 27 schools.
The director, Dr. Marc Falk is the conductor of the Coe College Concert
Choir, Crimson and Gold Choir and teaches music history and music appreciation
at the college. The honor choir then held a concert that night at 7pm in Sinclair
Auditorium. Crimson and Gold opened the concert, followed by the Coe College
Concert Choir. The Men’s Honor Choir sang next with four songs. The concert was
ended with a combined chorus to sing He Never Failed Me Yet.
The singers received a standing ovation for all of their hard work that
day and a wonderful concert.
Students from Southland and LeRoy who participated in the 3rd
Annual Coe College Men’s Honor Choir Festival are: Front row: Dughlas Hill,
Michael Sheely, Izak Nipp all from Southland, Jeff Nelson (L-O) back row: Isaac
Soltau, Jaye Jennings and Jordan Rosedahl from L-O
3 Rivers Conference Honor
Festival
The 3 Rivers Conference Honor Band and
Honor Choir was held on Tuesday November 13th
at 7:30 PM. Kingsland hosted the honor festival
this year. The students rehearsed for two hours on
Monday November 5th and Monday November 12th
to prepare the music. On Tuesday November 13th
the students rehearsed for their last time with the
conductors before the concert and had a nice meal
provided by Kingsland.
The Honor Band conductor was Dr. Donald Lovejoy
who is an established musician and conductor. He
has performed and conducted in the Chicago area,
Winona, Indiana and Canada. Dr. Lovejoy has been an
active clinician throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Honor Choir conductor was Mr. Michael Culloton
who was named the 2006 MN-ACDA Young
Conductor of the Year, and the 2006 ACDA/Vocal
Essence Creative Programming Award. Mr. Culloton
is the Artistic Director of Choral Arts Ensemble of
Rochester and conducts many honor choirs.
Each ensemble performed five pieces that the high
school and guest conductors chose. The concert was
well received and the participants were rewarded
with a standing ovation at the end.
Band participants: Kari Anderson, Tracey Engesser,
Brooke Hamilton, Adam Hendrickson, Carly Gilles,
Jenna Juenger, Jessica Pitzen, Clint Bergene,
Christopher Vogel, Steven Lammers and Jacob
Hanson
Choir participants: Jill Eischens, Rebecca Rubin, Izak
Nipp, Michael Sheely, Sarenia Tolias, Jessica Hill.
Southland students who participated in the 3 Rivers Conference Honor Band
Southland students who participated in the 3 Rivers Conference Honor Choir were were
Chris
Vogel, Jacob Hanson, Clint Bergene, Brooke Hamilton, Steven Lammers, Adam
Izak Nipp, Jessica Hill, Jill Eischens, Serenia Tolias, Mike Sheely and Rebecca Rubin.
Hendrikson, Kari Anderson, Tracey Engesser, Jenna Juenger, Jessica Pitzen and Carly Gilles.
Mu Alpha Theta is Established at
Southland High School
We are excited to introduce Mu
Alpha Theta to Southland’s extracurricular
activities. Mu Alpha Theta is a nationally
recognized organization whose purpose is
to stimulate interest in mathematics and
recognize students with superior mathematical
scholarship. Mu Alpha Theta is recognized by
the Mathematical Association of America, the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
the Society for Applied Mathematics, and the
American Mathematical Association of TwoYear Colleges. This means that membership in
Mu Alpha Theta will look good and show your
academic achievement in math on college and
scholarship applications.
To join Mu Alpha Theta, you must meet
the minimum qualifications for membership. These are:
Full Member: Completion of at
least 4 semesters of college preparatory
mathematics (Algebra I and Geometry) with a
“B” average or above.
Associate Member: Completion
of 2 semesters of college preparatory
mathematics. (May participate in all events
but may not vote)
In addition, members will be required
to attend monthly meetings during homeroom
and spend one half-hour a month helping in the
tutoring program.
Full Members: Class of 2008 - Brian
Voigt, Andrew Schmitz, Katie Hoff, Heather
Sheely, Eric Vogel, Tyler Hanson, Zach Felten,
Jake Chapek; Class of 2009 - Josh Bamrick,
Ashley Felten, Lacey Holst, Danielle Irvin, Hilary
Johnson, Ella Noterman, Amber O’Connell,
Bryten Reuter, Matt Schroeder, Scott Warnke,
Whitney Yunker; Class of 2010 - Katie Barthel,
Emily Howton, Jenna Juenger, Brooke Kinney,
Krista Oudekirk, Christina Schmidt, Chris
Vogel; Associate Members - Logan Vlasaty and
Jill Eischens.
Peer tutoring will be held on
Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in Mrs.
Sylte’s room, starting on November 28th. The
tutoring is open to all students in grades 612.
Return of the Bag Kids!
Mrs. Lewis had a return of the bag kids! Just in time for parent conferences, students
designed and created a bag to look like them.
The nearly living replicas sat in their desks and parents were given the task to find which
was a match to their child. The reward was a smile on their child’s face when they brought home
the correct one.
Notes from Mrs. Schmit, Southland Guidance Counselor
SENIORS
If you haven’t done so already, now is the time seniors need to be getting in those college
applications. Remember that schools like Winona, U of MN and Wisconsin Universities have early
deadlines. Don’t procrastinate!!
Check out the scholarship binder in the media center. Students can look over the
scholarships and decide which ones they are eligible for. They can then fill out the scholarship
request form indicating the scholarship(s) for which they would like to apply and turn it in to Mrs.
Schmit. Please allow yourself at least two weeks to complete the application, essay, and obtain
any letters of recommendation, if necessary.
JUNIORS
Right now it is important for juniors to concentrate on two things: their grades and
volunteer opportunities. The end of the semester will be here soon. Juniors are reminded that the
cumulative GPA and class rank they have at the end of 11th grade is that which will be printed on
the transcripts they send with their college applications next fall. The other task is for students
to look for opportunities to volunteer! Many times the determining factor for scholarship
recipients comes down to “What are they giving back to the community?” Volunteering to be a
mentor for the Mower County Mentoring Program would be a great place to start!
SOPHOMORES
39 Sophomores took the PLAN test. Mrs. Schmit will review the results with the
students when they come in. Sophomore year can be a tough one for students. There is little room for electives
because of the requirements. Hang in there! If students pass all of their classes – most of
which are required classes – they will have room for more electives next year. If they don’t pass,
then they repeat the required classes and have fewer electives. FRESHMEN
The first quarter report cards were mailed out mid-November. Students and parents
please remember that the final semester grade in January is what will go on their final academic
transcript. If students don’t pass a required class they will need to repeat the class next year
or at Austin’s summer school ALC program. Please make sure that students are attending class,
putting forth their best effort and turning in assignments on time. If students are struggling
with a class, let the teacher know. Help is available before and after school.
December Dates to Remember:
Dec. 3 South Dakota State University Rep (9:30 AM)
Dec. 4 BST – Writing / GRAD Retest make-up
Dec. 5 BST – Math Retest make-up
Dec. 6 BST – Reading Retest make-up
Dec. 8 ACT Test
Dec. 11 La’James College Rep (2:30 PM)
Coming up in January…..
Jan. 4 Registration Deadline for February 9 ACT Test
Jan. 18 End of 1st semester
TBD Financial Aid Night, 7:00 pm, H.S. Media Center
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
WHEN:
TBD
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE:
High School Media Center Conference Room
WHO: Parents of High School Juniors & Seniors are
invited!
Three Southland Teachers Nominated for VFW’s Teacher of the Year Award!!
Earlier this year Southland High School students wrote essays about their favorite
teacher. Essays were written as part of the VFW’s Annual Teacher of the Year Award. Many
teachers were nominated but three teachers stood out to members of the VFW and have been
selected as nominees at the state level. Those teachers are Bill Feuchtenberger, Ethan Riggin
and Lynn Wempner. Congratulations!
Kindergarten Class Carves
Pumpkins
CUB SCOUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS - PACK 114
2007-2008
~UNIFORMS SHOULD BE WORN TO THESE MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES~
~MEETINGS START AT 6:30 PM UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE~
DECEMBER
13 ~PACK CHRISTMAS CAROLING
JANUARY
TBA~SLEDDING PARTY-OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS
3 ~DEN MEETINGS
17 ~DEN MEETINGS
31 ~PACK MEETING-THEME “ABRACADABRA”
FEBRUARY
TBA~PACK BOWLING PARTY
3 ~SCOUT SUNDAY
7 ~DEN MEETINGS
21 ~BLUE-GOLD BANQUET/CROSSOVER- “CUB SCOUT CAR SHOW” -6:00 START
MARCH
TBA~PACK PINEWOOD DERBY
6 ~DEN MEETINGS
8 ~SCOUTING FOR FOOD BAG DROPOFF
15 ~SCOUTING FOR FOOD BAG PICKUP
27 ~PACK MEETING- THEME; “GO FOR THE GOLD”
On October 31, to kick off their Halloween Celebration, Mrs. Krebsbach’s Kindergarten
class carved and painted pumpkins. Thanks to Zach Stratton who volunteered his time to
come in and help carve pumpkins. The children had a great time designing their pumpkin’s
face.
APRIL
TBA~DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY
10 ~DEN MEETINGS
24 ~DEN MEETINGS
Correction
Hilary Bottema was chosen 7th grade student of the month for September and Brenna
Nordeng was named 8th grade student of the month.
MAY
TBA~PACK DITCH CLEANUP
1 ~DEN MEETINGS
15 ~PACK GRADUATION- THEME; “LEAF IT TO THE CUBS” -6:00 START TIME
Hilary Bottema
7th Grade
Brenna Nordeng
8th Grade
Employment Opportunity
The Adams Town & Country Swimming Pool is looking for lifeguards for next summer. You
may obtain a lifeguarding license by contacting Kathy Roe (951-0966) at the LeRoy Swimming
Pool or Cindy Bowe (433-1804) at the Austin YMCA. The LeRoy Swimming Pool will have a Red Cross lifeguarding class over Christmas
break and the 1st week of June. The cost is $110.00. The Austin YMCA will holding Red
Cross lifeguarding classes over Christmas break, in April, and in June. The cost at the YMCA is
$125.00.
You must be 15 years of age by the end of the class to obtain a Red Cross lifeguarding
license. Once you have your Red Cross lifeguarding license, you may contact Laura Retterath
at the Adams Builders Supply to obtain an application of employment for the Adams Town &
Country Swimming Pool.
Southland Schools Honor Roll - 1st Quarter
(Note: Students who have an incomplete (I) in
any class on the grade report are not eligible
for Honor Roll recognition and therefore are
not listed. Students who are enrolled in
PSEO will be eligible for 2nd and 4th quarter
Honor Roll upon receipt of grades from their
PSEO institution.)
All Academic Honors (straight A+, A only)
Freund, Jacklyn 7
Meany, Laura
7
Nordeng, Brenna 8
Oudekirk, Kayla 8
Vogel, Breanne 8
Yunker, Celina
8
Churchill, Michael 9
Hegge, Grant
9
Holst, Chelsea 9
Irvin, Danielle
11
Yunker, Whitney 11
Hoff, Katie
12
Miller, Chelsea
12
Sheely, Michael 12
A Honor Roll (3.67-4.0 GPA)
Barnes, Delanie 6
Churchill, Michelle 6
Fett, Raven
6
Hinderaker, Sarah
6
Holst, Hannah 6
Klingfus, Brittany 6
Landherr, Tess 6
Mork, Mackenzie 6
Mullenbach, Craig 6
Nordeng, Pierce 6
Schmitz, Riley 6
Bendtsen, Decker
7
Bottema, Hilary 7
Bruggeman, Travis
7
Bustad, Isaac
7
Cruz-Reyes, Maetzin
7
Gobin, Annie
7
Harvey, Megan 7
Lane, Cabernett 7
May, Elizabeth 7
Mortenson, Morgan
7
Schammel, Jana 7
Schechinger, Angela
7
Tapp, Addison
7
Vlasaty, Shelby 7
Wolff, Christopher
7
Kinney, Megan 8
Morrisette, Emily 8
Oswald, Elizabeth 8
Poshusta, Kelsey 8
Breitbarth, Matthew
9
Holdgrafer, Melissa
9
Elementary Book Fair
The Southland Elementary School
will be conducting a Scholastic Book Fair in
conjunction with the Elementary Christmas
concert.
The fair will start on December 4 and
conclude on Friday December 8. All proceeds
will be used to purchase new materials and
Accelerated Reader books for the elementary
school media center.
Southland Graduates
Needed to Speak to
Senior English Classes
Mr. Brennan would like to hear
from Southland graduates willing to come
in and share college experiences with his
current English seniors. Drop him an e-mail
at tbrennan@isd500.k12.mn.us to let him
know when you can visit. Seniors have class
during 1st and 4th hours. You only need to
speak for five minutes, tops. A question and
answer set-up works pretty well. Mullenbach, Renae
Richardson, Emily Schammel, Brandi
Smith, Lindsey Stoltenberg, Nikki
Vlasaty, Logan DeHoogh, William Hanson, Jacob Howton, Emily Juenger, Jenna Kinney, Brooke Lammers, Steven Meany, Lizabeth Monson, Eric
Noterman, Maria Oudekirk, Krista Schmidt, Christina
Vogel, Christopher
Chapek, Jacob Churchill, Andrew Enright, Samantha
Felten, Zachary Feuchtenberger, Kimberly
Hegge, Jonathan Kashevko, Tetyana
Schmitz, Andrew Smith, Ashley
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A grade below a C- on the grade report
automatically disqualifies a student from
consideration for honor roll status.
Ashton, John
6
Bustad, Dariel 6
Felten, Kayla
6
Gerber, Eric
6
Hanna, Madison 6
Hemingway, Corey
6
Henaman-Kiefer, Dylan
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Kiefer, Haley
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Kinney, Montanna
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Klingerman, Max 6
Mandt, Christopher
6
Martinez-Zarate, Lizbeth 6
Mueller, Jacob 6
Reuter, Braden 6
Sorenson, Sarah 6
Tucke, Corina
6
Anway, Jessie
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Clinton, Amy
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Hanson, Danielle 7
Himebaugh, Benjamin
7
Klaehn, Samuel 7
Morgan, Aaron 7
Oudekirk, Travis 7
Peterson, Colton 7
Reuter, Colten 7
Sheely, Scott
Swanek, Taylor Kressin, Tyler
Landherr, Kelvin Larson, Shyenne Shawback, Kellie Shulze, Cody
Vogt, Brandon Waters, Emma Wolterman, Benjamin
Yunker, Brooke Ashton, Lauren Bamrick, Whitney Bendtsen, Brock Bergene, Tyler
Erie, Cody
Gobin, Amanda Hansen, Kyle
Hanson, Aaron Hinderaker, Lisa Hurd, Camden
Landherr, Joshua Meany, Rebecca Merten, Mikaela Mueller, John
Nelson, Sarah
Neuvirth, Nicholas
Noterman, Samuel
Peterson, Cody Sorenson, Ethan Vanbuskirk, Thomas
Anderson, Arielle Antiporek, Jesse Barthel, Kathryn Bergene, Clinton Cederstrom, Casey
Cherney, Kristen Dion, Kelsey
Ehret, Ashley
Eischens, Jill
Fasbender, Paige Fenske, Robert Freund, Jessica Gilles, Carly
Hanna, Brittany Hoff, Haley
Holst, Zachary Janssen, Haley Kresbach, Jon
Landherr, Cameron
Lewison, Jordan May, Christopher Meyer, Tracey
Mielke, Connor Mork, Brandee Nagele, Mitchell Oswald, Samantha
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Pitzen, Jessica Poshusta, Nicholas
Reiten, Brittany Schlichter, Jeffrey
Schotanus, David Simon, Luke
Smith, Derick
Ulwelling, Karsen Walters, Emily Arndorfer, Gregory
Churchill, Alexander
Crozier, Jacob
Decker, Scott
Engesser, Tracey Felten, Ashley
Hamilton, Brooke Hanson, Brooke Hanson, Jameson
Hill, Jessica
Hinderaker, Michelle
Johnson, Hilary Leverington, Stephanie
Mandt, Samantha
Meany, Grant
Merten, Katherine
Mork, Danielle
Noterman, Ella Paz-Reyes, Angel Schlee, Amanda Schneider, Daniel Sprung, Franklin Stephens, Matthew
Walk, Mathew
Walters, Lauranne
Warnke, Scott Amaral, Priscila Anderson, Kari Barthel, Cory
Carroll, Tonya
Classon, Justin Coffman, Brian Emanuel, Derek Hanson, Tyler
Heimer, Emily
Kilgore, Kacey
Kressin, Matthew Lonergan, Joshua Radonjic, Tanja Rettertath, Kody Rossow, Lynda Rubin, Rebecca Smith, Winston Sorenson, Katrina
Specht, Savannah
Vogel, Blaire
Waller, Ashlee
Zillgitt, Ben
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Class of
2012
Creates
Webpage
Mrs. Stephenson’s
8th grade technology class
recently created a class
webpage for the district
website.
Students added
information about their
class, added digital pictures
and created a PowerPoint
that is linked to the page.
To view the 8th
grade webpage, go to the
district website at www.
isd500.k12.mn.us, click on
the middle school link and
then the class of 2012.
Students
who
created the page are
pictured to the left.
C o m m u n i t y
3rd & 4th Boys Basketball
Attention 3 and 4 grade boys: It’s almost time to play basketball! Southland
Community Education will be offering fundamental instructions in basketball for boys enrolled in
grades 3 and 4. The boys will tentatively have practice on January and February Saturdays from
10:30-12:30 at the Elementary School in Rose Creek. Sign up sheets will be sent home with
the boys, but you can call the school if you misplace your sheet. This is a great opportunity for
boys to learn the fundamentals and have fun and exercise with their friends. rd
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Aikido Class
Come check out the excitement following the Taekwondo Classes starting in September!
Aikido is a soft, Japanese self-defense. It relies on the unbalancing and leverage of your attacker
rather than striking or impact or pain compliance. Aikido does not rely on strength and is available
for ages 13 to adult. Aikido class is half-price for Taekwondo participants. Classes will be held
Monday and Wednesday evenings following Taekwondo with some special Saturday classes with
Master Rob Frankovick. When: Mondays & Wednesdays, December 3-19
8:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Southland Elementary Gym
Fee:
$40
Instructors:
Greg Mullenbach & Rob Frankovich (Nidan - 2nd degree)
Register with form below:
Aikido December Registration:
Name: ________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Age: _______ (not necessary for 18 and older)
Parent Name & Signature: ____________________________________________________
Include payment to Southland Community Ed and registration form to any school office or
bring along December 3.
Attention 500 Card Players!
Join your friends for a fun afternoon together. Coffee and dessert served to winners
and losers!
When: 2nd Monday Afternoons – 1:30 to 4:30
Where: Adams Fire Hall
Fee:
None
Coordinator:
Donald Larson
Register: Not necessary – Just come and join in the fun!
Excel - Continued
Learn to use more applications in Excel to help organize your every day computer tasks. Mr. Sheehan will teach more basics and special tasks that students want to learn as time allows. This second class will teach graphs, charts, formulas and any special tasks you want to learn. If
you have a topic to cover, please let Mr. Sheehan know ahead of time so it can be included. Call or
email him at 582-3417 or bsheehan@isd500.k12.mn.us. When: Wednesday, January 30 – 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: Southland Computer Lab
Fee:
$10
Instructor:
Bob Sheehan
Register early as class size is limited.
Registration for Excel Computer Class on January 30 – 6:00 pm
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Please register with this form by Friday, January 25th and send your $10 check to Southland
500, PO Box 351, Adams, MN 55909.
Power Point Computer Class
Are you interested in learning to make a Power Point Presentation? Please contact
Cathy Sumner at 440-5068 with a convenient time for you to take this interesting class so
we can get it scheduled. We will try to have it scheduled for a Saturday in January depending on
participants’ schedules. E d u c a t i o n
quilting/sewing related). Please contact Marj if you are interested in attending. This month’s
get-together will be at a home instead of the school. Join in the fun of creating something
beautiful for yourself or someone special.
When: December 11th – 5:30-8:30pm
Where: To be Determined
Fee:
Pot-luck with $10 gift exchange
Coordinator:
Marj Bartholmey (582-3614)
Register:
Not necessary – Just come whenever you can join in!
Sacred Heart Juggling Team – Performance Trip
The Sacred Heart Juggling Team will be performing during half-time at the December
19th Timberwolves game against the Golden State Warriors at the Target Center. We will be able
to get $15 group tickets for the 7 pm game and the school bus trip will be an additional $5 if we
get enough participation. Please call the school to register. Tentative departure times are 3:00
for the Jugglers and 4:00 for the fans. We will try to have pick-ups from Dexter, Elkton, Adams,
& Rose Creek depending on participation. If you would like to purchase more expensive tickets,
it can be arranged through Community Ed when you ride the Jugglers’ fan bus. Support your
Jugglers and enjoy an exciting Timberwolves game at a very reduced price. Contact Greg Storey
for more information.
Register by December 5th with form below:
Jugglers trip to the Timberwolves game on December 19th
Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Preferred pick-up site: Dexter _________ Elkton ________ Adams ________ RC _______
Checks should be made to Southland 500 for $20 with your registration. Please register
early.
Taekwondo – December Class
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, December 3 – 19
6:30-7:30 – Students 6 to 12 years old
7:30-8:30 – Adults 13 and older
Where: Rose Creek Gym
Fee:
$30 Students, $40 Adults
Instructor:
Greg Mullenbach
Register with form below before December 3rd:
Taekwondo December Registration:
Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________
Age: _______ (not necessary for 18 and older)
Parent Name & Signature: ____________________________________________________
Include payment to Southland Community Ed and registration form to any school office or
bring along December 3.
Community Education Advisory Committee
Rose Creek
437-6451
Adams 582-3610
Elkton 584-6753
Rose Creek
433-3604
Adams 582-7818
Rose Creek
437-3066
Dexter 584-6463
Early Childhood/Family Education
Nancy Dvergsten Adams 582-1328
School Board Representative
Mike Smith
Adams 582-7826
Community Education Coordinator
Cathy Sumner
Adams 582-3639
Dawn Gilles
Don Larson
Georgia Jech
Julie Hendrikson
Barb Kloeckner
Linda Howton
Lea Ann Gilbert
Professional Bull Riders
PBR The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour will rock the Target Center with sizzling rides and
wrecks! PBR is the Professional Bull Riders and differs from a rodeo with additional components. The event is composed solely of riders. The riders of tomorrow riding the most hot-tempered
2,000 pounds around! It’s the toughest sport on dirt; it’s an eight-second man versus beast
duel!
When: Saturday, January 12, 2008 – 7:30 pm
Where: Target Center
Fee:
$34 for Lower Level – Close to the Chutes
$22 adult/$12 children under 12 – Lower Level Corners & End
$14 adult/$7 children under 12 – Upper Level
$5 Bus Fare in addition to ticket price
Professional Bull Riders trip to the Target Center January 12th
Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Ticket Price: _______________________ + $5 Bus fare = $__________________________
Bus departs Southland High School at 5:00 pm (east side)
Checks should be made to Southland 500 for the ticket price + $5 bus fee with your
registration. Please register early.
Rippin’ Stitchers
There will be a pot-luck Christmas party with a gift exchange of $10.00 (needs to be
Happy
HoliDays
Spotlight on staff
Get to know the staff members of the Southland School District
Southland staff members will be featured in the Rebel Talk in this issue and in future issues
SAC (School Age Care) at
Southland
There are presently 38 children
registered for SAC who either come to Dexter
or Rose Creek on a regular basis or as a drop
in. SAC is offered before and after school
6:00 am to 6:00 pm. It was also offered on
non-school days when there was a teacher inservice or over MEA. Pick up an enrollment form and
Paula Mortenson
High School Science
Sarah Schmit
High School Counselor/Social Worker
Paula Mortenson teaches 9th grade
Physical Science (intro to Chemistry/Physics),
Chemistry and Physics.
She graduated from Bemidji State
University with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biology;
from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Secondary Education
(plus graduate level Physics courses). Paula
holds licenses in Chemistry, Physics, 5-8
General Science. She received her Master of
Arts Degree in Education from Saint Mary’s
University . Paula substitute taught in the area,
held a long term substitute position in Grand
Meadow, taught one year at Triton High School
and is currently enjoying teaching in her third
year at Southland.
Over the past few years, Paula has
enjoyed volunteering at various events at
Southland and in the community, and this year
she is a volunteer coach with the Girls Varsity
Volleyball Program. Outside of school, Paula enjoys
spending time with her family and friends. She married her wonderful college sweetheart
Kevin, and they have two children, daughter
Morgan-7th grade and son Boyd-5th grade, a
white cat named Snowball, and a white peekapoo
guard dog named Season. They enjoy golfing,
biking, sporting events, and participating
in activities with their children. Paula is a
volunteer leader for Cadette Girl Scouts and
is the Sunday School superintendent and a
high school teacher at her church, which is
extremely important to her.
Sarah Schmit is Southland High
School’s counselor and social worker. She is
also the SADD advisor.
Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Psychology & Social Work from
Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, and her
Master of Science Degree in Professional
School Counseling from MSU, Mankato in
Mankato, MN. This is Sarah’s 5th year at
Southland.
She has been married to her
wonderful husband, Matt, for 5 years. Matt
teaches in the Austin High School ALC & is
the Defensive Coordinator for the Austin
Packer football team. They have a beautiful,
smart, hilarious daughter Olivia, and Rocky,
their beagle.
Sarah’s interests include listening
to Olivia laugh & watching her grow, spending
time with family, watching TV, reading, jogging
and SHOPPING!!
handbook if you are interested in sending your
children to either SAC site. SAC will be open three days during
winter break from Wednesday, December 26
through Friday, December 28. Please call Cathy Sumner at 4405068 if you need to have a last minute drop in
so we are sure to have enough staff for all the
children and their activities. Above: On a non-school in September, the Rose Creek SAC children went to the park
and played on the merry-go-round. Below: They stopped at Brenda’s Market for a special
treat on their way back to the school.
Trisha Milks
Middle School/High School Cook Courtney Kreutzbender
Middle School Paraprofessional
Courtney Kreutzbender is a
paraprofessional at Southland Middle
School.
She assists in pre-algebra, 7th
grade math, life science and the resource
room study halls.
Courtney has her Bachelor of
Science Degree in Communication Arts and
Literature from Minnesota State University
in Mankato.
Trisha is a cook at Southland Middle
and High School. She has her Minnesota
Certification as a paraprofessional.
Previous work experience includes
being a cook at the Adams Health Care Center,
paraprofessional at Southland Preschool and
paraprofessional at the Austin Headstart
Preschool.
Trisha graduated from Southland High School and Austin Technical College. She
worked for Northwest Airlines and lived in
Burnsville.
She and her husband, Ron, have two
sons, Phillip and Noah. Trisha is involved in the
Cub Scouts.
Above: The SAC children at Dexter have been busy making turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Pat and Ray Graves donated the wood pieces and the children painted them. They are
planning to make Christmas ornaments for the needy during December.
The following serve on a School Age Care Advisory Committee: Debbie Lewison, Amanda
Mathews, Carrie Bottema, Veronica Kirkpatrick, Kim Bruggeman, Randy Juhl & Cathy Sumner. If
you have any questions or suggestions, please contact one of them. Watch for a survey to be sent out soon regarding a Summer SAC Program for
Southland families.
December 2007 Schedule of Events
This schedule is current through November 21, 2007. For an up-to-date schedule, please log-on to the district website at www.
isd500.k12.mn.us and click on the link “Event Calendar”
Monday, Dec 3, 2007
Thursday, Dec 13, 2007
Cheerleading Practice 6:00PM All-Purpose Room
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
4-H 6:45PM Rose Creek Elementary Library
MS/HS Winter Concert 7:00PM High School Gym
Basketball: Boys Varsity Tournament 6:00PM Grand Meadow, Lyle, Triton Southland High
School-Adams
Friday, Dec 14, 2007
Tuesday, Dec 4, 2007
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 4:30PM Lewiston-Altura Southland High School
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Lewiston-Altura Southland High School
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 5:30PM Lewiston-Altura Southland High School
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Lewiston-Altura Southland High School
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Lewiston-Altura Southland High School
Wednesday, Dec 5, 2007
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 4:30PM Away vs. Chatfield Chatfield Elem. School
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Chatfield Chatfield High School
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 5:30PM Away vs. Chatfield Chatfield Elem. School
Basketball: Boys Varsity Tournament 6:00PM Grand Meadow, Lyle, Triton Southland High
School-Adams
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Away vs. Chatfield Chatfield High School
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Away vs. Chatfield Chatfield High School
Saturday, Dec 15, 2007
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
Wrestling: Varsity Tournament 10:00AM Away vs. Manly, IA Manley, IA
Thursday, Dec 6, 2007
Monday, Dec 17, 2007
Elementary Christmas Concert Rose Creek Elementary Gym
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 4:30PM Grand Meadow Southland Elementary-Rose Creek
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 5:30PM Grand Meadow Southland Elementary-Rose Creek
Wrestling: Varsity Triangular 5:30PM Away vs. Hayfield, Triton Hayfield High School
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:00PM Away vs. Grand Meadow Grand Meadow High School Gym
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:15PM Away vs. Grand Meadow Grand Meadow High School
Gym 5:00PM
Friday, Dec 7, 2007
Basketball: Boys 9 Game 5:00PM Caledonia Area Public Schools Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 8 Game 5:00PM Caledonia Area Public Schools Southland Elementary (Rose
Creek)
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia Area High
School 3:10PM
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia
Elementary Gym 3:10PM
Basketball: Boys 7 Game 6:00PM Caledonia Area Public Schools Southland Elementary (Rose
Creek)
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 6:00PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia
Elementary Gym 3:10PM
Basketball: Boys B Game 6:15PM Caledonia Area Public Schools Southland High School
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia Area High
School 4:10PM
Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 7:30PM Caledonia Area Public Schools Southland High School
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Away vs. Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia Area
High School 4:10PM
Girl Scouts 9:00AM Rose Creek Elementary Library
Wrestling: Varsity Tournament 10:00AM Minnehaha Academy, Saint Clair, Lewiston-Altura/
Rushford-Peterson,, St. Ansgar, IA,, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Southland High SchoolAdams - High School Gym
Monday, Dec 10, 2007
Just for Kix-Winter Program 11:00AM High School Gym
Cheerleading Practice 6:00PM All-Purpose Room
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
MS/HS Winter Concert-Make up date 7:00PM High School Gym
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
Basketball: Boys 8 Game 4:30PM Away vs. Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Middle School in
Preston
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 4:30PM Fillmore Central Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 9 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Middle School in
Preston
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Fillmore Central Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 7 Game 5:30PM Away vs. Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Middle School in
Preston
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 5:30PM Fillmore Central Southland High School
Basketball: Boys B Game 6:15PM Away vs. Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Middle School in
Preston
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Fillmore Central Southland High School
Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 7:30PM Away vs. Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Middle
School in Preston
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Fillmore Central Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 9 Game 5:00PM Wabasha-Kellogg Southland High School
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Wabasha-Kellogg Wabasha-Kellogg High School
Wrestling: Varsity Triangular 5:00PM Away vs. Blooming Prairie, St. Ansgar, IA St. Ansgar High
School
Basketball: Boys B Game 6:15PM Wabasha-Kellogg Southland High School
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Away vs. Wabasha-Kellogg Wabasha-Kellogg High School
Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 7:30PM Wabasha-Kellogg Southland High School
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Away vs. Wabasha-Kellogg Wabasha-Kellogg High
School
Thursday, Dec 27, 2007
Basketball: Boys 8 Game 4:30PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Plainview-Elgin-Millville HS
Basketball: Girls 8 Game 4:30PM Plainview-Elgin-Millville Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 9 Game 5:00PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Plainview-Elgin-Millville HS
Basketball: Girls 9 Game 5:00PM Plainview-Elgin-Millville Southland High School
Basketball: Boys 7 Game 5:30PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Plainview-Elgin-Millville HS
Basketball: Girls 7 Game 5:30PM Plainview-Elgin-Millville Southland High School
Basketball: Boys B Game 6:15PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Plainview-Elgin-Millville HS
Basketball: Girls B Game 6:15PM Plainview-Elgin-Millville Southland High School
Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 7:30PM Away vs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Plainview-Elgin-Millville
HS
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game 7:30PM Plainview-Elgin-Millville Southland High School
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007
Friday, Dec 21, 2007
Saturday, Dec 8, 2007
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007
Cheerleading Practice 6:00PM All-Purpose Room
Community Education 6:30PM Rose Creek Elementary Gym
School Board Meeting 6:30PM High School Media Center Conference Room
Basketball: Boys Varsity Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, MontgomeryLonsdale Montgomer-Lonsdale High School Gym
Basketball: Boys B Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, Montgomery-Lonsdale
Montgomer-Lonsdale High School Gym
Basketball: Girls Varsity Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, MontgomeryLonsdale Montgomer-Lonsdale High School Gym
Basketball: Girls B Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, Montgomery-Lonsdale
Montgomer-Lonsdale High School Gym
Friday, Dec 28, 2007
Basketball: Boys Varsity Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, MontgomeryLonsdale Montgomery-Lonsdale High School Gym
Basketball: Boys B Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, Montgomery-Lonsdale
Montgomery-Lonsdale High School Gym
Basketball: Girls Varsity Tournament 1:00PM Away vs. Medford, LeCenter, Montgomery-
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