Medieval Times - North Star Schools

Medieval Times
Volume 6 Issue 9
February
May 2009
2011
From the
SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK
By Ken Halverson
In this final commentary of the year, I believe it is only proper that I reach out to as many patrons as
possible in an effort to clarify concerns that may be on your minds regarding our district’s levy election on
May 3rd. First let me emphasize that our Board chose this course of action because as of this date, we still
have no idea what will be forthcoming from the State during the next biennium. This levy request will serve to
maintain the same General Fund budget amount for our high school in 2011-2012 as we have budgeted for this
year. It is needed due to a decrease in student enrollment along with the discontinuance of consolidation
incentive funding. Our Board has taken steps each year since the consolidation by slightly decreasing our
general fund budget each year.
The chart below documents what I believe has been responsible action in providing necessary
educational offerings even while reducing the number of staff at our high school. As has been the case in the
past, the district will not collect the entire amount voted should legislative action generate an increase in State
funding.
High School General Fund Budget
2005-2006
$1,031,178.85
2006-2007
$1,056,879.27
2007-2008
$1,031,062.34
2008-2009
$958,275.36
2009-2010
$958,275.36
2010-2011
$871,976.24
Proposed 2011-2012
$871,976.24
Decreased since 2005-2006
$159,202.61
[Please Note: Another levy for our elementary budget was not necessary because our enrollment has increased
enough to maintain our previous year’s level of funding.]
Our next Board Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, May 17th at 8:30 PM in the conference room in
Rudyard. Items on the agenda will include recent incoming and outgoing communications, pertinent personnel
and instructional concerns, policy addition regarding firearms & weapons on district property, canvassing
election results, reorganizing the Board which will entail the appointment of one trustee for one year, and
appointing two trustees to its Transportation Committee.
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May 2011
SkillsUSA _______________________
Elementary News _________________
By: Mr. Steve Simonson
Nineteen North Star high school students
participated in the State SkillsUSA competition
in Havre on April 11-13. Results are as follows:
Chapter Business Teams (Parliamentary
Procedure): 1st Place, Gold Medal, Team 1:
Bridjour Han, Paul McClendon, Marielle
Simonson, Shelby Lipp, Jordan Spicher, and
Tarah Jurenka. 3rd Place, Bronze Medal, Team
2: Karston Donoven, Kassidy Hansen, Cooper
Spicher, Delainey Spicher, Quinn Spinler, and
Whitney Wendland.
1st Place, Gold Medal, Opening And
Closing Ceremonies: Lisa Carlon, Bettie Carlon,
Brandi Crittenden, Cooper Spicher, Quinn
Spinler, Whitney Wendland, and Kassidy
Hansen.
Technical Computer Applications: Connor
Kline-Gold Medal, Jordan Spicher-Silver Medal,
Brian Hybner-Bronze Medal, Taylor Warren-4th
place, Shelby Lipp-5th place, Karston Donoven6th place, Marielle Simonson-7th place, Brandi
Crittenden-8th place.
There were 17
participants in this category.
Extemporaneous Speaking: Brian HybnerSilver Medal, Zachary Anderson-10th place.
There were 39 participants in this category.
Combination
Welding:
Paul
McClendon placed 13th out of 80 participants.
Elected to be Montana State Skills USA
Officers: Marielle Simonson and Kassidy Hansen.
Qualifying for Nationals SkillsUSA in Kansas
City June 19-24 was the Chapter Business Team
of Bridjour Han, Paul McClendon, Marielle
Simonson, Shelby Lipp, Jordan Spicher, and
Tarah Jurenka.
Along with Connor
Kline and Kassidy
Hansen.
By: Mrs. Twila Dyrland
On April 7th the fifth grade class went to the
Hill County Fairgrounds to participate in a
conservation workshop.
They had set up
stations and we rotated to each one. The
stations were about erosion, trees, wool, furs,
and wind breaks. We learned some interesting
and valuable information. Thank you to Mr.
Watson for driving them.
The fifth grade class has entered a couple
of poster contests. We entered the Hill County
Electric’s Bobblehead Willie contest.
This
contest was about what students would miss
without electricity. We had no winners but the
students had some really good drawings. The
second poster contest was a 5th grade only
contest. This contest was through the Fish,
Wildlife and Parks. The theme was “Montana
State Parks: Where Camping is Fun!” We had to
investigate the 25 state parks that offer
camping and select one to show how much
fun camping can be. Hali Kapperud took 3rd
place. She won a backpack and magazine. A
copy of the poster is on display by the 5th grade
door in the elementary.
From April 13 through May 13 the
elementary students are involved in Bikes for
Books. For every 20 minutes read, they fill out a
coupon which will be in a drawing for a
coupon for a free bicycle. The Bikes for Books is
sponsored by the Havre Masonic Lodge.
Dylan Miller won the WIFE poster contest for
the 5th grade and his winning picture will be
featured on the cover of the calendars that are
due to come out in November. This contest is in
conjunction with National Ag Week and
students draw about their interests in farm
life. He received a cash prize. If you would like
to order one of the $2.00 calendars, please
contact Dylan Miller.
On May 13th the fourth and fifth graders are
invited to Hill County Electric for a workshop
about electricity. We will be going to learn
more about safety and the usage of it.
We have 11 of 16 sixth graders out for track
this season. Good Luck to them.
Photo at right: Hali
Kapperud with her
3rd place poster on
Montana
State
Parks.
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May 2011
Knight of the Month for March —
Bridjour Han
Squire of the Month for March —
Mackenzie Hansen
Bridjour Han has been a very
underappreciated member
of the North Star student
body. She volunteers her time
to do everything from Relay
for Life to Saturday Morning
Basketball to Blood Drives.
She is participating in
volleyball, basketball and
track. Bridj was a captain for
both basketball & volleyball. She has been a
hard worker in the classroom over the past four
years. This is a well deserved recognition for her.
Congrats Bridj. Nice hustle.
Bridjour is the
daughter of Don and Jaye Han of Rudyard. By:
Mr. Brian Campbell
I’m always excited when a
student asks me to write
something about them, so
when Mackenzie came
asking I was thrilled! Where
do I start to describe
Mackenzie? She has a terrific
attitude in class, a great
sense of humor and winning
smile.
Mackenzie goes
above and beyond in her assignments, and
displays a real flair when it concerns her
creative journaling. She is a leader in class and
is not afraid to state her opinion or ask
questions. She is always willing to help others.
Mackenzie seems to excel in everything she
does, including athletics. Mackenzie is a force
to be reckoned with on any playing field.
Congratulations and keep up the good work,
Mackenzie! Mackenzie is the daughter of Todd
and Angie Hansen of Gildford. By: Miss Linda
Lett
Ink & Toner Recycle Program
Ink & Toner cartridges can be turned into the
Hill County Health Department at the front desk
on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to
Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Help to ensure that
no cartridges end up in a landfill! All national
brand name cartridges that are undamaged
will qualify. This includes, but not limited to:
Dell, HP, Brother, Lexmark, Canon, Epson &
Samsung. For questions contact the Health
Department at 265-5481 x 266 or kallenbergerb@co.hill.mt.us.
Discount Cards on Sale ___________
The Junior class is now selling discount cards
for $5 each. These cards will give a discount
on many items purchased from local retailers
such as the Hi-Way Bar, Master Sports,
McDonald’s, Uncle Joes, Ben Franklin Crafts,
Tracy’s place and K Lines. These can be used
over and over. Please contact a Jr. Class
representative or Mrs. Renaker if you would like
to purchase a card.
2010-2011 Annuals on Sale
Last chance
$40.00 each
Send your check to either school office.
North Star Pen-Pals _______________
By: Kiera Miller
This year, Mrs. Wolery’s 7th and 9th grade
computer classes have been exchanging
letters with Mrs. Donoven’s 1st and 2nd grade
classes. These letters have been a great project
because the Elementary, Jr. High and High
School students have gotten to know one
another, creating friendships between our
schools. The pen-pals hope to meet each other
before the end of the school year!
Bridal Shower
for Malissa Williams
bride to be of Dustin Chinadle
Gildford Baptist Church
May 22
1:30 PM
Everyone welcome
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May 2011
MCTM Math Contest Results ________
Glass Blowing ___________________
Attending this year’s Montana Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Regional
Math Contest at Havre High on March 31 with
Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Wolery were 43 North
Star students. Students who attended the math
meet took 3 math tests at a specific grade level
and competed amongst over 500 other
students.
Representing North Star and proving
mastery in mathematics were 21 students who
earned superiors and/or honorable mentions
(49% of those that attended). A superior is the
highest rating, with honorable mention and
participant following in that order. To have
received a superior rating on a test, a student’s
test score must have been in the top 15%.
Those receiving honorable mentions scored in
the top 16 – 35%. Students who attended, but
are not listed, received only Participant Awards
on all three tests.
Students receiving superiors (S) and
honorable mentions (HM) are listed below: (the
number that follows the letter represents the
number of tests). Seniors: Wendy White (HM-1),
Juniors: Jordy Donoven (HM-1), Calvin Vaughn
(S-1, HM-2), and Taylor Warren (S-1).
Sophomores: Caleb Vaughn (S-2), Freshman:
Sierra Yanny (HM-1). 8th graders: Christopher
Lavery (S-1) and Thatcher Smith (S-3).
7th
graders: Matt Helmbrecht (HM-1), Cody Beck
(HM-1), and Samantha Pester (HM-1).
These individual test scores are then
compiled by the State MCTM where they
compare the scores/results from other contests
across the state.
Excellent work North Star math students and
congratulations!
By: Miss Linda Lett
North Star art students once again were in
attendance at the annual glass blowing
workshop held in Box Elder in April. The students
learned about one of the first forms of art under
the tutelage of Mr. Tom Marinkovich, the art
instructor in Box Elder. From punty to annealer,
the process of how to create a work of art
without every touching it with your hands,
appears easier than it actually is. The new
attendees found out that the art takes the
ability to withstand excessive heat (2000
degrees +) and is an extremely physical
endeavor. Gallons of water went into these
students and poured out in the form of sweat.
In the end, some beautiful pieces were created
and brought back to the school for display. In
addition to five North Star students, they were
also accompanied by three students from the
Gildford Colony, escorted by Mrs. Laurie
Chvilicek.
Phone Book Recycling ____________
If you have no further use of your old
phone books, please consider sending them to
either the elementary school or high school for
recycling. North Star FCCLA uses the funds
gained from this project to help sponsor
member trips to state and national
competitions. Thank you in advance for your
help with our “green” project. If you have any
questions, please contact Margie Chinadle at
355-4481.
Seated: Dylan Crittenden blocking a
piece of molten glass after making a
gather. Standing: Aron King. The
blocking cup is made of a hard wood
that is soaked in water.
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May 2011
Business Program Receives
Curriculum Grant _________________
Juniors, Seniors Score Well on
MUSWA_________________________
North Star’s Business program was selected
to receive an H & R Block Dollars & Sense
curriculum grant. The grant was applied for by
Mrs. Wolery in early March and our school was
one of the 250 selected to receive the
curriculum.
The business program will be receiving
Virtual Business® - Personal Finance interactive
software and lesson plans that cover 18 realworld topics, such as managing a budget,
handling taxes, avoiding credit card debt,
saving and investing. This grant provides North
Star’s business classes with unlimited use of the
software for four academic years.
Every spring, juniors are required to take a
writing assessment known as the Montana
University Writing Assessment (MUSWA). Their
paper is graded on organization, sentence
fluency,
conventions
(grammar),
and
development. Scoring a 3.5, out of a total of
six, or higher, allows these students to enroll in
an English composition course in a Montana
university. If they do not achieve this score
before graduating from high school, they must
take a remedial college course before taking
their general English requirements.
This year all eleven juniors and the five
seniors who participated in the MUSWA passed
with a 3.5 or higher. “I’m thrilled,” remarked
English teacher, Mrs. Schnittgen. “Never before
have all of my students passed this assessment.
These kids were prepared and knocked it out of
the park.” Among the students, there were two
who received a high score of 5: Karston
Donoven
and
Jordy
Donoven.
Congratulations!
North Star Graduation
May 21
3:00 PM
Rudyard Gym
Reception to follow in Hingham
Glass blowing group in Box Elder Hot Shop: Four Box Elder High School student helpers, Dylan
Crittenden, Kyle Hudson, Jordan Holt (front), Donovan Ulmen (back), Aron King, Brittany Stahl,
Kathleen Stahl (back), Jeremy Stahl, Mr. Tom Marinkovich.
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8
15
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29
Sun
May 2011
7
Sat
6
State Music Festival
JH Track @ Cut Bank
Fri
5
State Music Festival
Kindergarten Visit
Day 8:30 to 12:30
14
Thu
4
Top 8 Track Meet in
Great Falls
13
Wed
3
State JMG-Billings
12
Tue
2
State JMG-Billings
School Election Noon
to 8:00 PM Hingham
11
Mon
Memorial JH & HS
Track Meet at North
Star, 1:00 PM
10
Groseclose
9
JH & HS District
Track Meet, Havre,
10:00 AM
19
Graduation, 3:00 PM,
Rudyard
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26
28
25
PIR Day, Last Day for State Track, Missoula, State Track, Missoula
Teachers
9:00 AM
27
Last Day for Students,
3:35 dismissal
Divisional Track Meet, Academic Awards,
Great Falls, 9:30 AM 9:00 AM, Rudyard
20
Jr/Sr Banquet,
6:00 PM, Cafeteria
Elementary Spring
Concert, & Awards
6:30 PM, Gildford
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31
24
JH/HS Spring Concert,
7:00 PM, in the Pit
Board Mtg after
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16
23
Memorial
Awards Assembly,
6:30 PM, Rudyard
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Day
September 3
September 9
September 10
September 13
Saturday
Friday
Saturday
Tuesday
RUDYARD~4:30PM/+20
Power Pirates
GILDFORD~4:30PM/+20
North Star Showcase
in RUDYARD/GILDFORD
North Star Showcase
in RUDYARD/GILDFORD
*Chinook Sugarbeeters
September 29
*Chinook Sugarbeeters
CHINOOK~6PM/+20
Dutton-Brady
RUDYARD~5:30PM/+20
*Denotes Conference Match
October 6
DiamondBacks RUDYARD~6PM (V only)
Saturday
October 8
*Hays-Lodgepole
Thunderbirds GILDFORD~5:00PM/+20 (Both Varsity Matches)
Friday
October 14
Power Pirates
POWER~6:00PM/+20
Saturday
October 15
Dutton-Brady
Diamondbacks DUTTON~6PM (V only)
Monday
October 17
*Big Sandy Pioneers
BIG SANDY~6PM/+20
Tuesday
October 18
*C-J-I Hi-Line Hawks
CHESTER~6PM/+20
Thu-Sat October 27-30
District Tournament at CHESTER
Thu-Sat November 3-5
Divisional Tournament at NORTH STAR
Thu-Sat November 10-12
State All-Class Tournament in BOZEMAN
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday
September 2
Friday
SUNBURST~3:30PM/+20
First Day of Practice
Sunburst Refiners
*C-J-I Hi-Line Hawks
RUDYARD~6PM/+20
September 22
*Big Sandy Pioneers
GILDFORD~6PM/+20 HOMECOMING
September 24
Sunburst Refiners
August 15
August 26
Monday
Friday
Revised March 17, 2011
Schedule 2011
High School Volleyball
NORTH STAR KNIGHTS
HEART BUTTE~1:00PM
*Heart Butte Warriors
*Augusta Elks
RUDYARD~1:00PM
HOT SPRINGS~1:00PM
Hot Springs Heat
First Day of Practice
October 19
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
Wednesday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
*Denotes Conference Game
October 15
Wolverines
Saturday
1st Round 6-Man Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
State Championship
*Valier Panthers
RUDYARD~1:00PM
*Stanford-Geyser
RUDYARD~1:00PM
*Big Sandy Pioneers
BIG SANDY~7:00PM
*Highwood-Geraldine
Rivals HIGHWOOD~7:00PM
October 7
September 30
September 24
St. Regis Tigers
RUDYARD~2:00PM HOMECOMING
September 17
Friday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
September 10
September 3
Saturday
Saturday
August 15
Monday
Finalized March 17, 2011
Schedule 2011
High School Football
NORTH STAR KNIGHTS
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May 2011
Booster Club ____________________
No meeting in May
See you in the fall!
The North Star Booster club would like to
thank the out-going officers for their time and
dedication to the students and communities of
North Star. Out-going officers include President
-Dani Kline, Vice President-Jan Donoven,
Secretary-Dana Donoven.
The Booster Club would also like to
welcome and thank the new incoming officers
for taking over these positions and continuing
to support our students and communities of
North Star.
President-Tiffany Rettig, Vice
President-Angie Hansen, Secretary-Karen Kurtz,
Treasurer-Margie Chinadle.
Thank you to all who supports the North Star
Booster Club. It is greatly appreciated.
Music Date Watch:
May 6-7 State Music Festival @ Missoula
May 10 Elementary Spring Concert 6:30 PM
May 17 JH & HS Spring Concert 7:00 PM
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