February - Strasburg Public School

Strasburg Public
School
February 2015 Newsletter
STRASBURG PUBLIC
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL
POINTS:
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Greetings Clipper Families and Support Team!
Upcoming
We are into our 3rd quarter and have been managing to keep our schools
more than warm enough to continue our learning process. There are two early
releases planned for Feb. 4 and 25 at 1:30pm. There is also testing for grades 4 and
8 with the National Assessment of Educational Process (NAEP) on the 24th.
Assessments
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Elementary
Tidbits
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Calendars
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School Support
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Communication
Elementary
Cafeteria Menu
Activities
Calendars
School Board
Policy
News
If you’ve visited our schools, you’ve noticed a few changes made to better
accommodate the needs of our community. To keep our students and guests safe
as they travel to and from the lunch room, we’ve constructed a walk through corridor. This hallway connects the high school to the serving line through the now vacant south gym. We do not use the south gymnasium due to the toxic amounts of
mold spores present. This hallway keeps our students, teachers and guests free to
travel to their dining destination.
When you think of the month of February, you immediately think of Clipper
Basketball. When you think of Clipper Basketball, you think of the various ways
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you may begin or continue to support our student athletes. On Monday, February
9th @ 5pm, the last HOME game of the season will invite our community to gather
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and share in our “Senior Night” tribute to our graduating class. In addition to this
honoring, the Welk Club will entertain the crowd with live music to bring out the
4 & 5 school spirit in all Clipper Alumni.
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Upcoming Tests
and Student
Superintendent’s News
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In closing, we thank each of you for attending the Tail Gate Celebrations on
Tuesday, Jan. 13th and Monday, Jan. 26th. Your input on our school has helped to
learn more about our school and the direction we need to be going in the future.
As always, I’m available via email or phone mark.l.mindt@sendit.nodak.edu or call
my cell 701-425-1951 or the office 701-336-2667 ext. 110. Remember to:
Be Safe. Remain Caring. Stay Strasburg Strong.
-Mister Mindt
“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations,
our possibilities become limitless.”
-Jamie Paolinetti-
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Winter Elementary News
By Tracy Mittleider, Elementary Principal
We are well into our third quarter. I want to give a huge thank you for
all the support in the Jump Rope for Heart! Together we raised over $1800
and the students had a blast. The third graders were the top selling class, winning a chance to play the teachers in a dodgeball game. I must say we need a
rematch because they won! Fun was had by all.
To help our students reach their AR goal, we are encouraging them to
continue reading. At the end of February, we will be having another dodgeball
game with the two students from each class that have the most AR points.
Hopefully the teachers can redeem themselves. This also helps us keep our
fitness level in check throughout these cold winter months.
Next month we will start another round of testing for our wellprepared students. We will be doing some activities in the first week of
March to help the students get excited about taking the tests and doing their
best. Watch for updates on this.
As Spring approaches and students get anxious for summer break, we
have a fun, exciting opportunity for them. We are taking part in Prairie Fire
Children’s Theater on May 3-9. Our students will have the opportunity to
take part in the play Aladdin. There will be 2 performances here in our school.
Any donations will be appreciated!
Just a reminder about winter dress. Please make sure the students are
appropriately dressed. We want them to be safe on the bus, as well as safe on
the playground.
I want to always keep the communication line open. Call the school at
701-336-2667 ext. #212 or email me at Tracy.Mittleider@sendit.nodak.edu.
-Principal Mittleider
Strasburg Public School Board Election will be this June 2015
The following areas (incumbents) are up for this year’s election:
The Northwest area- (Tony Roth’s) and the Southwest area - (Duane Ternes’s) and voting
on the issue to publish the minutes to the meeting.
At the February 10th, 2015 meeting the school board will set the election date, then an official notice will be in the Emmon’s County Record as to when the filing deadline will be.
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PUBLIC
SCHOOL
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FEBRUARY
LUNCH MENU 2015
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Spaghetti
Meat Sauce
Bread Stick
Salad Bar
Milk
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Chicken Patty
Pork & Beans
Salad Bar
Milk
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Dakota Nachos
Potato Waffles
Salad Bar
Milk
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Chicken Noodle
Soup
Sandwiches
Salad Bar
Milk
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Turkey Combo
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Salad
Milk
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Goulash
Corn
Salad Bar
Milk
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Stew & Rice
Salad Bar
Milk
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Chili
Cinnamon Roll
Salad Bar
Milk
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Pork Tips Gravy
Potatoes
Salad Bar
Milk
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Hot Ham &
Cheese
Bean Salad
Salad Bar
Milk
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No School
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Alfredo Chicken
Noodles
Salad Bar
Milk
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Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese
Salad Bar
Milk
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BBQ
Oven Potatoes
Salad Bar
Milk
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Tuna Hotdish
Corn
Salad Bar
Milk
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Tacos
Corn
Salad Bar
Milk
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Subs
Pork & Beans
Salad Bar
Milk
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Knoephla Soup
Corn Dogs
Salad Bar
Milk
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Cheese Pizza
Salad Bar
Milk
Presidents Day
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Chicken Fajita
Wraps
Salad Bar
Milk
Giving back to your community never tasted so delicious.
Schwan’s Home Delivery offers over 350 delicious foods, flash frozen at the peak of freshness and
conveniently delivered to your door. Through Schwans-Cares.com, you can order from Schwan’s
Home Delivery and help our organization meet its fundraising goals. When you order by January 30,
2015, 20% of product and 40% of e-certificate sales will go back to the organization. In addition,
Schwan’s will contribute 5% of all orders to our organization for the rest of the year!
Here are two ways to support us!
Order Online:
1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com
2. Enter Campaign Name or ID: 17466 into the search box located in the upper right
hand corner then click to open campaign.
3. Click the “Buy Now” button to purchase an eCertificate or “Shop Now” to place a
product order.
Order by Phone:
Call 1-855-870-7208 and provide
Campaign ID: 17466 and
Fundraising ID: 43573
FEBRUARY 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
GBB (H) vs
Legacy
6:00pm
BBB @ SB
6:00 pm
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
12:15– 1:15 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
Early Out 1:30pm
JHBBB Tourney BBB @ Kidder
@ Tappen
County-6:00 pm
GBB @ Zeeland
vs EdgeleyKulm—6 pm
JVBBB Tourney
@ Kulm
JHBBB Tourney
@ Tappen
GBB (H) vs
Wilton-Wing
6:00 pm
JVBBB Tourney
@ Kulm
14
6
7
PDD @ 2pm
9
10
11
12
13
GBB (H) vs
Ellendale
6:00 pm
Blood Drive at
Strasburg Fire
Station
2pm-6pm
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
2:00– 3 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
BBB @
Herreid-Selby
6:30 pm
GBBDistricts
@ Linton
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19
20
Senior Night
School Board
Meeting @ 6pm
Local Science
Fair @ 7pm
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GBB Districts K-8 CCD and
No School
Good News @
Presidents Day @ Linton
2:00– 3 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
GBBDistricts
@ Linton
BBB @
Ellendale
6:00 pm
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BBB @
Edgeley-Kulm
6:00 pm
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24
25
26
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GBB
Regionals
@ Napoleon
NAEP
Assessment for
4th & 8th
Grades
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
12:15– 1:15 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
Early Out 1:30pm
GBB
Regionals
@ Napoleon
BBB Districts BBB Districts
@ Wishek
@Wishek
7-12 Field Trip
to Bismarck
Kat Perkins at
North Gym at
1:00-2:15
Sunday 22nd
Soup Off
11am-1pm
St. Peter &
Paul Church
GBB
Regionals
@ Napoleon
PDD @ 2pm
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MARCH 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
6
7
BBB Districts
@ Wishek
PTA Meeting @
6:30 pm
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
2:00– 3:00 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
GBB State
@ Minot
GBB State
@ Minot
GBB State
@ Minot
13
14
Winterland
Formal
9
10
11
12
BBB Regionals
@ Jamestown
BBB Regionals
@ Jamestown
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
12:15– 1:15 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
Early Out 1:30pm
PDD @ 2pm
BBB Regionals End of 3rd
Quarter
@ Jamestown
Regional Science
Fair @ Bismarck
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17
18
19
20No School 21
Parent Teacher
Conferences
3:30-9:30pm
BBB State
@ Bismarck
Spring Break
BBB State
@ Bismarck
BBB State
@ Bismarck
ACT for Junior
Class
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
2:00– 3 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
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24
25
26
27
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CloseUp in DC
CloseUp in DC
CloseUp in DC
K-8 CCD and
Good News @
2:00– 3:00 pm
Grades 9-12 CCD
@ St. Ben’s
6:30—7:45 pm
CloseUp in DC
CloseUp in DC
State Science
Fair @ UND/
Grand Forks
State Music in
Bismarck
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Sunday
29th
CloseUp
Returns
from DC
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State Music in
CloseUp leaves
for DC
School Board develops Public Meeting Policy
At the January 14th regular school board meeting, the Strasburg Public School Board
adopted a policy from the North Dakota School Boards Association to help the public better communicate with the school board. The following is an excerpt of the policy
(Descriptor Code: BCBA):
Public Participation
Only items on the published board agenda will be discussed at any meeting of the Board,
unless the Superintendent or a board member request an addition to the agenda of a regular
meeting and the board members present approve, in accordance with board policy. Members of the public who wish to make a formal presentation before the Board shall make a
request in advance, in accordance with the board’s agenda setting policy.
The Board may allot a time for general public comment on the regular meeting agenda.
When the Board agrees to do this, no individual may speak more than once. When public
comment has been permitted, the speaker should:
1. Stand during the appropriate period and be recognized by the President.
2. State name and address for the minutes.
3. Limit comments to no more than five minutes, unless the Chairman waives the time
limit.
Complaints
The Board has adopted policies governing patron complaints. The public is required to
seek redress through these policies. The public will be prevented from commenting on a
topic if it is:
1. Governed by a district complaint policy and the complainant has not followed the procedure contained in policy and/or the policy prohibits the public from bringing the complaint before the Board.
2. Concerns a topic that is prohibited by law from disclosure to the public (e.g., student’s
educational record).
Conduct and Remarks Out of Order
Undue interruption or other interference with the orderly conduct of board business cannot
be allowed. Defamatory or abusive remarks are always out of order. The presiding officer
may terminate the speaker’s privilege of address if, after being called to order, s/he persists
in improper conduct or remarks. Furthermore, an individual who is persistently disruptive
of a school board meeting may be removed from that meeting by order of the presiding
officer.
Discussion of a motion
When a motion is before the Board, discussion will be limited to board members (and the
Superintendent) except as the Chairman requests information.
Clipper Students Prepare for Spring Tests
NAEP Testing is on February 24th
Our schools have been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This is a relatively short test in length (90 minutes) and will
measure the students knowledge in Reading, Math, and Science. Students in grades
4th and 8th grade will be preparing for and taking the test. For additional info, please
log onto the following website: http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/videos/
naepstudent.asp. For more information please contact you child’s principal.
ND State Assessment is scheduled for Mid-March
In mid-March, the Strasburg Public School District will have begun the North Dakota
State Assessment (NDSA). This assessment measures progress in the areas of: English, Language Arts and Mathematics. The students taking the test will comprise of
3rd-8th and 11th graders. These same students took the Science Test in November of
2014 and the results will be returned in the late spring/early summer. There’ll be more
information available as to test preparation and ways to have a successful experience.
January High School Students of the Month
7-9: Michelle Wikenheiser
10-12: Michelle Keller
Tailgate Ralley/Senior Night/Pep Band Plan
Join the Clippers on Monday, February 9th at 5:00 pm in the Lower Level of
Elementary Building for a Free Tailgate followed by a 6pm Girls Home Basketball Game vs. Ellendale. Be entertained by our Welk Club Alumni Pep Band
and Senior Night at Half Time. Clipper Focus Groups will also be conducted.
Clipper Classified Ads
Tires for Sale from School Buses:
Great Bus Tires for sale. For more info and pricing,
Contact the school at 336-2667 ext. 110
PTA Update
Tuesday, March 3rd
@ 6:30 pm in the
HS Library
School Buses for Sale:
There are four (4) school buses for sale.
They would make great campers or convert
into a hay wagon/calf shelter.
“All Students Can Learn”
Vision:
To create a school atmosphere that is conducive to the learning of skills,
attitudes, and knowledge so that all students can succeed in life.
Mission:
Strasburg Public School
307 Main Street
Non-profit org.
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Strasburg, ND
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P.O. Box 308
Strasburg, ND 58573
PHONE:
(701) 336-2667
FAX:
(701) 336-7490
www.strasburg.k12.nd.us
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