2013 December Falcon View - Florence-Carlton School District 15-6

December 2013
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Home page: http://www.florence.k12.mt.us
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Thank You Florence Community from Mrs. Kirby
A very sincere thank you to all the people that helped bring the Missoula Brass Consort to Florence! I strive to make my fundraisers as musically
based as I can and this definitely fit that bill! To have the band students of Florence (and our community!) hearing professional, live musicians is a
priceless opportunity. I hope all of you that attended the concert came away from the evening whistling a tune, feeling extra glad you decided to
come and with a feeling of pride that you supported such an event. Thanks to the students and parents who sold tickets to the concert. Thanks to
the FCHS Band Students for working so hard on their piece they played with the MBC. Thank you for trusting me that this event would be so wonderful and thank you for supporting the cause to its fruition. And thanks so much to all who monetarily sponsored the MBC in order to help student
profit be at its highest. Without their support, we could not have done it. Again, thank you!!! – Jennifer Kirby
Specific Thank Yous Go To:
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation
Rocky Mountain Financial, Eric Rolshoven
James A. McNay, CPA, PC
Rocky Mountain Bank
Physical Therapy Specialist of Florence
John McGee, Superintendent
Dan Grabowska, HS Principal
Custodial Crew of FCS
Bitterroot Valley Bank
Reba Hoff
Ben Kirby
McNulty Mid Valley Chiropractic
Missoula Federal Credit Union
Advanced Litho Printing
Trey @ the Mailman
Sarah Perry
Brenda Jones
Florence Middle School Students win Write Fright Contest
Congratulations to Ryley Ring and
Abby Austin for being published in
the Ravalli Republic’s Annual
Write Fright
Contest! Students throughout the
valley competed by writing scary
stories for Halloween. Ryley won
1st place in the 3rd - 4th grade category. Abby took 3rd place in the 6th
– 8th category. Great job Falcons!
Ryley received a $25 gift certificate
for his 1st place win in the 3rd – 4th
grade category.
~Graphics courtesy of Google and Microsoft office
The Florence-Carlton parents, school and community will provide a safe, respectful environment that strives to prepare all students to become responsible, lifelong learners by
empowering them with the integrity, knowledge and skills to contribute to a changing world.
High School Counseling Corner, by Sherri Williams
Page 2
Scholarship Tips
A representative from the Student Assistance
Foundation recently addressed students who are interested in applying
for scholarships. Some tips and advice included:
90% of scholarships come from college institutions.
 Check the schools you are interested in!
Other places to look include:
 Employer: Taco Bell, McDonalds, etc.
 Churches
 Service Organizations: 4-H, Boy Scouts, etc.
 Montana Career Information System
 Smartaboutcollege.org
 Mrs. Williams Scholarship page (on school website)
Read the directions!!!!
 30% of applications are weeded out due to not following ALL the
directions.
Search for scholarships year round.
The essay is generally considered the most important aspect
 Write your essay as if you are addressing one person and you want
them to see your value.
 The essay is not the place for listing accomplishments.
 Try to personalize yourself and include hardships. They are interested in knowing how you have or are working to overcome them.
DON’TS of essay writing:
 Do not use words you do not know the meaning of.
 Don’t “text” speak: No 1 likes 2 read m.
 Do not write more words than the directions say.
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You do not need to pay for scholarship help.
See Mrs. Williams’ Scholarship page for newly added scholarships
including scholarships for the “average” student.
MSU Presidential Scholarship
 This is a competitive scholarship for high achieving students attending MSU. It is the most prestigious and includes a full tuition waiver
and a generous stipend for 4 years. Finalists, who do not receive the
Presidential will be considered to receive the Provost Scholarship,
which also is for a full tuition waiver. A cumulative GPA of 3.75
and a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 2000 on the SAT are the
expected norms for applicants. Applications available in the counseling office or at www.montna.edu/honors
 Deadline: December 6, 2013
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Begins with a Local Level (Bitterroot Valley) competition where the
award amount for this year has not been specified, but last year it was
$500.
Winners move on to the State and National Levels where awards are:
 Two $50,000 scholarships
 Two $40,000 scholarships
 Two $30,000 scholarships
 14 $20,000 scholarships
 480 $4,000 scholarships
Online application found at:www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Mail or drop off applications at:
BPO ELKS Lodge #1651
203 State Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Deadline: December 6, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.
MSU Freshman Scholarships /MSU Premier Scholarship
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Awards range from $1000 to $12,000
Apply to Montana State University, have your ACT or SAT scores
sent to MSU.
Fill out the application for the scholarship at
www.montana.edu/admissions/premierscholarship/
Deadline: February 1, 2014
College Application Week
Twenty seniors applied to a Montana college of their choice on
College Application Day. Students who signed up were provided
applications to their college of choice as well as their transcript and
ACT/SAT testing scores, helping to make the application process run
smoothly. These seniors were able to apply with either no application
fee or a waived application fee. Nice Job!
Montana University System Honor Scholarship (MUSHS)
 4-year tuition waiver at any Montana University System (MUS)
campus. Target number of 200 scholarships awarded each year.
Applicants are scored by combining their GPA, Class Rank, and
ACT/SAT score. Register and complete the application online at:
www.scholarship.mt.gov
Eligibility:
 Minimum of 3.4 GPA
 Be enrolled in an accredited Montana High School for at least 3
years, including senior year.
 Be accepted to an eligible Montana Campus
 Meet the Board of Regents rigorous core requirements.
http://mus.edu/asa/hscp/index.asp
 Be a US Citizen
 Take the ACT or SAT test by December of your senior year
 Students may also apply for the Merit and Merit-at-large scholarships on one application
 Must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2014
Governor’s Best and Brightest
3 Types of Scholarships:
 High School Merit: ($2,000 per year, up to 4 years). One eligible
high school senior is selected per Montana accredited HS.
 Merit-At Large: ($2000 per year, up to 4 years). Statewide competition, scored by essay and list of activities evaluated by committee.
 Need-Based ($1000 per year, up to 2 years). Must complete FAFSA, and attend 2-yr campus. Awarded by Financial Aid Offices.
This scholarship is for those not utilizing a Montana University System
Honor Scholarship.
Register and complete application online at: www.scholarship.mt.gov
For the Merit-at Large: Mail packet including:
 Signed application
 Most recent transcript
 Proof of ACT/SAT score (taken by December)
College acceptance letter
To: SFS
Scholarship Department
PO Box 203101
Helena, MT 59620-3101
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Postmarked no later than March 15, 2014
High School News
Page 3
High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Academic Excellence 4.0 High Honor Roll 3.6-3.99 Honor Roll 3.25-3.59
Freshman
Kayla Amt
Regan Boehm
Hunter DiBrito
Hunter Harrington
Brennan Kappes
Kali Leibenguth
Braxton McCullough
Sean Rice
Autumn Round
Lily Sage
Katlin Smith
Meghan St. Germain
Connor Waldman
Jade Zeiler
Sophomore
Levi Clagett
Rylee Close
Conner Copeland
Danika Greer
Kayla Hall
Chance Hunt
Daniel Parsons
Kailer Scott
Rebecca Seegraber
Gavin Weber
Junior
Jayce Blomquist
Megan Byrne
Tyler Crisp
Sara Di Natale
Margaret Finlay
Holly Hale
Kendra Hergett
Emily Morrison
Senior
Alicia Anderson
Aaron Cooke
Kelsey Deschamps
Stephanie Drozdz
Tynan Heck
Paige Hillman
Callie Hunt
Hailey Huot
Xac Kneedler-Shorten
Carli O'Brien
Brady Pickering
Tess Porch
Sophia Rogers
Hannah Sax
Aidan Sinclair
Freshman
Chloe Arthur
Steven Betts
Abby Brett
Kinzie Crue-Fowler
Hailey Felde
Hilde Huseby
Justin Jones
Kourtney Kohlman
Megan Kowalski
Nate Miller
Joshua Rafferty
Derek Richard
Keerstyn Salveson
Racquel Shoupe
Ethan Stensrud
Alexa Williamson
Sophomore
Natalie Drozdz
Makayla Gollihugh
Rylie Hawkins
Abbey Ostheimer
Annette Thomas
Connor Thorne
Chance Venters
Gordon Wallace
Junior
Katie Benson
Nichelle Carpenter
Kristyne Drozdz
Caitlin Gillespie
Torrey Hoff
Joshua Jones
Josie McCann
LaRena Molzhon
Shanteal Robbins
Dawon Seo
Senior
Ryan Arthur
Jordyn Balfourd
Misty Gill
Kade Hornaday
Charith Johnson
Logan Lueck
Ryan Mangun
Freshman
Katie Banister
Nathan Binder
Mitch Edgar
Jada Hunsucker
Danielle Krier
Cody Liles
Jamie Moffatt
Elizabeth Rafferty
Josiah Rafferty
Ariana Seaton
Alexis Taulbee
Sophomore
Courtney Ahern
Jessica Dufresne
Meagan Harris
Caroline Maki
Sarah Schurg
Tristan Scott
Teresa Stolle
Cody Vacca
Junior
Ian Appleby
Sarah Bowman
Micayla Cole
Michael Griggs
Brittnie Heffner
Kyla Hill
Hattie Huseby
Brandon Johnson
Torren Lawson
Kristian Neidhardt
Mickie O'Brien
Josephine Pascua
Cody Randles
Shane Thorson
Cody Wright
Senior
Shaelin Ames
Sully Camitsch
Rachel Castillo
Wyatt Christopherson
Kyle Gehlen
Coleman Katen
Kylie Kinnaman
Nikki Schurg
Bryce Wilkins Cobbs
Caleb Zabel
Dear High School Parents,
These are the days your student will want to remember forever.
Help make the year unforgettable by purchasing a 2014 FCHS
yearbook.
For only $50.00, your student will have a book that will be enjoyed now and 20, 30 or even 50 years from now. You also can
make the yearbook extra special by purchasing namestamping
and a protective plastic cover.
Buy online with credit card, debit card or PayPal at yearbookforever.com or at school with cash or check in Mrs. Briney’s room,
205. Order now, so your student won’t miss out when the yearbook is distributed.
Taking photos this year? At the game, the dance, the concert?
Share them by using Community Upload! When you submit your
amazing photos to the yearbook staff via Community Upload,
your pictures have a chance to be featured in the yearbook!
Submit your photos now with Community Upload:
Go to yearbookforever.com.
Under Community Upload, enter access code falconfans and
click Enter.
Click Upload Photo to begin uploading your photos.
As an adult, you know how important high school memories become. Don’t let your student’s memories fade; make sure they
get a yearbook!
Sincerely,
Keri Briney
Yearbook Adviser
FCHS
Middle School at Florence is Doing Great!
Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Academic Excellence
High Honor Roll
Honor Roll
6th Grade
Erin Dahl
Grace Edgar
Gianna Migliaccio
Brooklynn Newbary
Brendan Schneiter
Izaya Ward
6th Grade
Kyler Alm
Jacklyn Balfourd
Clint Banister
Kelly Brown
Bridger Christensen
Alexander Etier
Sarah Hopcroft
Jaci Johnson
Maria King
Emily Kinnaman
Jaren Lue
Jacee McNair
Livia Mehl-Rogers
Avery Meinzen
Janiah Otteson
Sydnee Paul
Caden Plasmier
Jacob Round
Charlie Schweitzer
Emma Stensrud
Daniela Thayer
Grady Venters
Sara Weisenburger
Hailey Zepeda
6th Grade
Sarah Berard
Halle Christopherson
Olivia Cornwell
Blake Hinsdale
Alexis Johnson
Kayla Kinczel
Monica Koerner
Colby Kohlman
Logan Laliberty
Aubrey McKay
Maddie Mikesell
Jackson Pascua
Sim Roberts
Tyler Schumacher
Kimmerah Wright
7th Grade
Gabe Bennett
Shannon Byrne
Natalie Dulac
Danara Greer
Amisa Ji
Teylah Lawson
Makenna Liles
Rilee Mangun
Madison Spear
Anna Stiegler
Rocky Verrue
Danielle Zahn
8th Grade
Abby Austin
James Clark
Rian Dahl
Hudsyn DiBrito
Angela Elkinton
Destini Greer
Ben Griggs
Kristin Hall
Ashley Hornaday
Ashley Koerner
Brooklyn Little
Meghan Lohman
Cassidy McCollum
Hannah Parrott
Madison Paul
Jackson Rice
Faith Thayer
Jethro Thorne
Shay Waldbillig
Alex Weisenburger
Spencer Wilson
Merry
Christmas
To
All
7th Grade
Gavin Beeton
Zach Blomquist
Samantha Buffington
Zach Cather
Sierra Cornwell
Karla Dallapiazza
Aaron Edens
Trinity Fellows
Alyx Grabowska
Phoebe Hall
Zach Henderson
Justin Hergett
Brendon Hill
Parker Hotsinpiller
Shaela Mamuzich
Brianna Shorten
Ellie Smith
Hattie Stevens
Trevyn Wood
Gavin Zaluski
8th Grade
Erica Castillo
Anthony Dulac
Jenna Engebretson
Tyler Gillespie
Dimetri Hardesty
Seth Harris
Mason Laliberty
Trevor Lueck
Dax Miller
Tyce Pedersen
Keith Rose
Lizzie Sharp
Bransyn Simpson
Celena Squires
Jesse Squires
Morgan Stoltz
Abby Tollefson
Caden Venters
Carson Whitfield
7th Grade
Garrison Bradt
Madison Bridges
Bailey DeWitt
Taylor Harris
Garrett Henry
Madelaine Hurlbert
Joey Janetski
Colby Meeds
Cassidy Morgan
Josh Paniagua
Riley Rust
Isabel Sage
Tyler Schulte
Walker Snell
Brenden Thomas
Jared Thomas
8th Grade
Ryan Baeten
Max Bauer
Trent Blanken
Dillon Christopherson
Nate Corbin
Jason Difort
Haley Flynn
Jared Kline
Hayden McCarthy
Andrew McFarland
Ramey Meinzen
Chloe Miller
Drew Neisinger
Erik Rodne
Mattio Santos
Jesse Seeley
Jaden Smith
Brent Stroppel
Michaela Waller
McKenzie Worley
Jewel Zeiler
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The Bitterroot Shooting Stars 4H Club
2013 Fair by BJ Banister
The fair may be a distant memory but we would still
like to honor those who participated in the 2013
Ravalli County Fair. Our members are as followed:
Gabe Bennett, Leia Chapman, Hunter Harrington,
Zack Harrington, Joey Janetski, Ava Kollman,
Ramey Meinzen, Mikahla Paris, McCaela
Mitman,Carley Zabel and Tim Seegraber.
Shannon Byrne is the Junior Grand Champion in
Showmanship—hog and Junior Reserve Champion
Round Robin.
Lilli Meigs is Junior Grand Champion Meat Goat
Showmanship and Junior Reserve Champion
Chicken for Bantam Pullet.
Sydney Kostecki is Junior Grand Champion for
Standard Poultry. Sydney also is the Junior Champion for Turkey.
Cody Liles as Intermediate in Champion Waterfowl;
Reserve Champion Waterfowl; Champion Bantam;
Reserve Bantam; Reserve Bantam; Reserve Standard
Chicken; Grand Champion overall Barn for Poultry;
Senior Champion Showman; Top Lamb Carcass;
Certified Lamb Award and Large Rib Eye Award
for Lamb.
Makanne Liles in horse received a Grand for Educational Poster; and Junior Reserve Trail.
Clint Banister is Junior Grand Champion in Small
Engines; Junior Grand Champion Showmanship
Dairy Goat and Junior Reserve Champion in Sheep
Showmanship.
Katie Banister as Intermediate Grand Champion
Veterinary Science; Grand Champion Showmanship
Dairy Goat; Grand English Horsemanship’ Grand
Hippology; Grand Project Horse Poster; Grand
Horse Showmanship; Grand in Trail; Grand Western
Horsemanship; Reserve Western Equitation; Reserve Western Pleasure; Reserve English Equitation;
Reserve Pole Bending and Reserve Champion
Round Robin.
A great job well done by all our 4H members and
thanks for all the months of hard work and dedication to 4H. Congratulations!
Shoes for Africa
As they say, walk a mile in their shoes, only many African
children don't have any shoes.
Can you spare a moment to clean out your closets?
The Florence Carlton Community Church is looking for sturdy, used shoes that still have some wear and tear left in them.
All sizes and types of shoes (adult sizes too) will be gladly
accepted!
Please drop them off in the bin at Jody's office in the Elementary building.
This is a wonderful way to give during this holiday season and
it won't cost you a thing! Any winter boots or other shoes
deemed not appropriate for Africa will be donated
to local families and/or Missoula Goodwill. We will be collecting all this school year.
The shoes will be taken to Africa on our mission trip in
Spring, 2015.
If you have any questions, please call Susan Miller at 2734684. Thank you!!
Elementary Outlook
Page 5
5th Grade Music Concert
1st Quarter Elementary Honor Roll
Academic Excellence
High Honor Roll
Honor Roll
Mitchell Aalbers
Jaycee Bauer
Kendall Boehm
JP Briney
Jonny Chamberlain
Kinsey Church
Kyle Clark
Ryan Coulter
Sarah Craun
Vasily Difort
Daniel Edwards
Maddie Fowler
Hannah Geldof
Alana Grigsby-Howard
Brodie Hinsdale
Shawn Huseby
Mia Kiffe
Sierra Koerner
Jason Larson
Sean Larson
Josie Lewis
Brianna Lindquist
Bryce Lohman
Quinn Lue
Luke Maki
Carina McCollum
Lilli Meigs
Adyn Meinzen
Hunter Meinzen
Noel Migliaccio
Analisa Migliaccio
Josie Miller
Ryan Monk
Hailey Neisinger
Addison Nordhaug
Nevaeh Otteson
Jasmine Paniagua
Justin Paniagua
Jace Pedersen
Elijah Pedersen
Gabe Philbrick
Madison Potter
Tristan Pyette
Becca Rafferty
Gwenyth Reed
Nate Santo
Brandon Scheffler
Claire Schneiter
Anna Schroeder
Lucas Schroeder
Brandon Seeber
Havyn Smith
Asa Snell
Jacob Stiegler
Allison Streekstra
Maylah thorne
Samara Timm
Victoria Tsuber
William Wagner
Aubree Waldbillig
Cadence Waller
Ian Williford
Shane Wilson
Ashley Wooldridge
Carley Zabel
Kelsen Zahn
Annie Alexander
Moira Antrim
Zale Bender
Dallas Blair
Garrett Boehm
Kellen Bradt
Kiera Carter
Kaiden Church
Ashlyn Crue
Ethan Daggs
Jake Dixon
Michael Elkinton
Madison Eyestone
Sierra Fornall
Logan Gibson
Sabine Gonzales
Leigha Grawbowska
Kyle Hall
Thomas Hanna
Jayden Hendricksen
Gracie Houston
Maddox Hurlbert
Ethan James
Alex Johnson
Janis Jones
Molly Kendall
Dylan Kidd
Jaidyn Larson
Maddie Lippy
MacKenzie Little
Garrett Loraas
Ezra Marceau
Hannah McLean
Madison Meidinger
Treven Mertins
Armani Morales
Rylie Morton
Brendan Nelson
Meghan Okon
Caleb Pelletier
Jacob Prescott
Kip Pumnea
Abbi Rafferty
Brady Reed
Savannah Reeves
Colten Rice
Nicholas Riley
Charlotte Rogers
Mackenzie Rose
Jesse Sage
Gavin Schumacher
Savanah Schweitzer
Brennan Simmerman
Telyse Smith
Cassidy Steber
Faith Stevens
Clayton Stevens
Matthew Streekstra
Logan Tate
Loch Tate
Chloe Thompson
Canyon Williams
Ryan Winters
Kolbi Wood
Caden Zaluski
Louis Zielinski
Isaiah Babbitt
JayLee Benoit
Abby Binder
Yelena Blomquist
Chase Bovee
Craig Brett
Tristan Campbell-Moody
Nisa Caye
Zach Christopherson
Clayton Clagett
Owen Cornwell
Joseph Coyne
Zack Dixon
Gabe Franklin
Christopher Geiser
Rylan Harris
Jocelyn Henderson
Jami Janetski
Jonas Koerner
Sydney Kostecki
Dylon Lambson
Felicia Loehner
Jeron McNair
Dylan Meidinger
Kolin Piper
Keegen Reed
Simon Reed
Ryley Ring
Blake Shoupe
Chance Stephenson
Logan Stoltz
Aidan Tollefson
All 5th grade students will be presenting I Can’t
Sing!, their musical presentation for this school year
on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 on the stage in
the F-C Old Gym at 7:00 pm. The students will use
Orff instruments, recorders, and untuned percussion
instruments to accompany a variety of pieces including New Beginning, Bus Stop, The Taco Bell
Canon, and I Can’t Sing..
The 5th grade band students will be making their
debut performance at this concert, as well! As it is
still very early in their instrument playing careers,
they will be demonstrating the things they’ve
learned thus far. A first performance is always incredibly exciting for the students – we hope you
enjoy! J
Student artwork, created in Mrs. Hartman’s art
classes, will also be on display.
Opportunity for Access to More Books and
Tutoring Help
Sign Up for Membership in the Stevensville Public
Library
Why?
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If you have iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, newer
version of Kindle, or android device, you can
check out eBooks and audiobooks without ever
having to go to the library. Go to this link to
find out if you can check out books on your device:
http://www.overdrive.com/drc/ebookaudiobook/

If you have any problems with homework or
classes in school you can access Tutor.com to
connect with a real person who can provide tutoring help. If you like working with this person, you can schedule him or her for further
online tutoring sessions. Normally this service
is quite expensive, however for those who hold a
public library card, the Montana State Library
system will bear the full cost for the service.
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We are hoping to provide students with access to
books from the public library that they will be
able to check out and return to the Florence
School Library.
In the coming weeks, high school and middle school
students will be receiving applications for a public
library card. If the student is under 18, these will
need to be signed by a parent or guardian. The applications can be turned in to the Florence School
library. If you have any questions please contact
Mrs. Matter in the library.
Susan Matter
Library, IT
Computer Education
Community News
Page 6
When Does an Individual Trustee Have Official Authority?
Seeking for Committee Members
Believe it or not, Never! It is the Board as a whole that has authority over the school district. It can some as a shock to a trustee, but an individual trustee has authority on his or
her own only to the extent that the Board specifically authorizes such authority. Because a
school board (not each trustee thereof) is a governmental body, it can take action only by
majority vote at a public meeting. The individual board member has no formal authority
beyond expressing an opinion, debating an issue and casting a vote at meetings. The power to debate, discuss and vote, however, can be compelling if properly exercised!
The School District is looking for two people to serve
on the school Budget and Finance Committee. If you
are interested please leave your name and phone number or email with the district office.
Because he or she casts only one vote, a trustee can become frustrated with the pace or
lack of change and turn to other options in seeking a change. Although other options may
seem attractive at first blush, they will lead to division, and run a strong risk of reducing
the trustee’s effectiveness and credibility with other members of the Board. The end result
of such action is often division and dysfunction on the Board. With the visionary elected
leaders mired in controversy, the prospects for positive change in the district under such
circumstances become dim at best.
A trustee who hopes to bring about change must do so within the existing legal and organizational framework of the Board. Many a good idea has died because it was not properly
presented to the full school board or because some minor part of it presented avoidable legal difficulties. Focus your energies on establishing healthy lines of communication with
the other members of your Board, bring your good ideas to the Board for discussion and
deliberation, and your efforts will pay dividends in the final analysis.
The Power of an Individual Trustee Exists Only to the Extent That the Board Has
Authorized It
A Board member who attempts to speak for the total Board, direct members of the staff or
make other individual decisions without Board authority is acting outside the law. In fact,
the only time a trustee is immune from personal and individual liability is when he or she
is acting in an official capacity, at a meeting of the Board or a Board Committee, or pursuant to motion of the Board or duly-appointed committee.
The following sections of law clearly specify the authority of the Boards vs. the authority
of an individual trustee, as well as the obligation of all trustees on the Board to act collectively.
20-3-301. Election and term of office.
(2) . . . . When exercising the power and performing the duties of trustees, the
members shall act collectively and only at a regular or a properly called special
meeting.
20-3-322. Meetings and quorum.
(4) . . . . Business may not be transacted by the trustees of a district unless it is
transacted at a regular meeting or a properly called special meeting. A quorum for
any meeting is a majority of the trustees’ membership. All trustee meetings must
be public meetings, as prescribed by 2-3-203.
When a trustee is acting in a manner contrary to the provisions above, he or she loses the
personal and individual immunity ordinarily enjoyed when working in concert with the
Board. A trustee acting on his or her own, without and/or contrary to the authority of the
Board as a whole, runs a significant risk of incurring individual and personal liability for
such actions. Section 20-3-332, MCA, provides in relevant part as follows:
Section 1. Section 20-3-332, MCA, is amended to read:
“20-3-332. Personal immunity and liability of trustees. (1) When acting in their official capacity at a regular or special meeting of the board or a committee of the board, the
trustees of each district are individually immune from exemplary and punitive suit for
damages, as provided in 2-9-305. (2) The trustees of each district are responsible for the
proper administration and use of all money of the district in accordance with the provisions
of law and this title. Failure or refusal to do so constitutes grounds from removal from office.
Under this section, a trustee’s individual immunity from suit attaches only while acting in
an official capacity. Official capacity come upon approval by a majority of the trustees of
the Board. Actions taken individually could lead to individual liability, which is another
good reason why individual trustees should work within the structure of the Board as a
whole. The version you see above is from SB 266, which passed by the 2007 Legislature.
Source: Keys to Effective Governance, Montana School Boards Association
Florence Falcon Athletes and Fans Rock!
Congratulations to Keenan Hendrickson for making
the All-State and All-Conference football teams.
Bryce Cobbs, Trey Lohman, and Cody Randles made
the All-Conference list for both offense and defense.
Brady Pickering, Coleman Katen and Bridger Dragoo also made the list.
Congratulations to our volleyball team and coaches.
1st in the district, 1st in the division and 3rd in the
state! Megan Byrne, Sabrina Hopcroft, and Kristyne
Drozdz made the All-State and All Conference
teams. Rylie Hawkins was also an all conference
selection.
It was so much fun hosting the district and divisional
volleyball tournaments. Thanks to Sam Baerlocher
for fighting hard to make that happen. A huge thank
you to Karrin Sax for coordinating the hospitality
room for both tournaments. Thanks to everyone who
donated food: Gary & Leo’s, Donna Hemphill,
Louise Warila, and ALL the volleyball parents.
Thanks to Pat Appleby, Kristin Nei, Mariah Patterson, and Amy Huot for manning the concession stand
during the recent AAU Basketball Tournament that
our boys’ basketball team held for their fundraiser.
Booster club has given over $800 to each athletic
team and the cheerleaders so far this year. If you
would like to know what we are doing send an email
to florencefalconboosters@gmail.com. We’ll do our
best to keep you informed!
Happy Holidays!
Delaine Maki
Booster Club President
9th Annual Jazz Coffee House
On Saturday, Dec 7th at 7:00 pm, the FlorenceCarlton Jazz Band will present
their 9th Annual Jazz Coffee
House! Come join them as they
provide you with an evening of
jazz, enhanced by wonderful
treats and hot beverages! The
Florence Carlton Community
Church will be the venue; treats
will be homemade and provided by the musicians!
It’s always a very enjoyable experience for all involved!! FCCC is located at 20075 Old US Hwy 93
So. Hope to see you there!
A Special Thanks to the Community
Hello everyone, this is Carli O’Brien and Hailey Huot, and we are writing to thank everyone for all the
help they put into Kelsey Deschamps’ Fundraiser.
We really appreciate everyone who donated an auction item or made food. We especially want to thank
the 406 Family Aid foundation and the National Honors Society, for helping put on the event, and organizing it to be successful. It was awesome to see the
community come together in a time of needs.
Thank you.
Hailey Huot and Carli O’Brien
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
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Federal grant monies for our school is based off our free and reduced hot lunch participation numbers. The higher our percentage of free and reduced participates the more federal funding that becomes available to our district. Free and reduced applicants are an integral part of FlorenceCarlton Food Service, Title One, and E-Rate programs. Florence-Carlton School is concerned that children who are eligible to receive a free or reduced price meal, are not participating in the program. By taking a few minutes to fill out an application, you may be helping your children and
school. You May Clip Out & Return This Application: To apply for free or reduced price meals for your child complete this application & return it
to the District Office. If you need help filling out this form, please contact Louise Warila at 273-6751 ext. 101.
2013-2014 School Lunch Prices
Breakfast: student $1.00 / reduced 30¢ / teacher/adult $1.55
Elementary lunch: $1.85 / reduced 40¢
MS/HS lunch:
$2.15 / reduced 40¢
Teacher/adult : $3.00
Milk is served with each hot meal. Additional milk 35¢
December 2013
Sun
1
Mon
2B
Tacos, mexi corn, dried fruit
melody, cinnamon breadsticks, 1% white & choc
milk, skim milk
MSBBB @ Hamilton 4:00
(7G/7M/8G)
8
15
9A
Chili and cinnamon rolls,
broccoli trees, banana, 1%
white & choc milk, skim
milk
Tue
3A
Turkey pot pie, garden salad,
apples, 1% white & choc
milk, skim milk
10B
Cheese pizza, romaine
salad, oranges, 1% white
& choc milk, skim milk
Tentative Citrus Delivery
MSBBB vs Stevi 5:30
(7M/8M)
School Board mtg 7:00
16B
4B
Barchetta pizza, baby carrots,
oranges, 1% white & choc
milk, skim milk
Thu
5A
Chicken fried steak, mashed
potatoes w/gravy, peaches,
1% white & choc milk, skim
milk
11A
Hot dog, sweet potato
French fries, applesauce,
1% white & choc milk,
skim milk
12B
Chicken sandwich,
coleslaw salad, grapes, 1%
white & choc milk, skim
milk
17A
6B
Hamburger, French fries,
fruit salad, 1% white & choc
milk, skim milk
MS Band Concert 7:30
18B
Stuffed crust pizza, garden
salad, oranges, 1% white
& choc milk, skim milk
19A
Christmas meal—
scalloped potatoes & ham,
whole wheat roll, green
bean casserole, applesauce, apple pie sticks,
1% white & choc milk,
skim milk
13A
Mini egg rolls, fried
veggie rice, pineapple
chunks, fortune cookie,
1% white & choc milk,
skim milk
MSBBB vs Corvallis 4:00
20B
French toast sticks, smilie
French fries, orange
juice, 1% white & choc
milk, skim milk
Music Booster mtg. 7:00
23
24
Christmas Break
No School
29
30
26
27
Christmas Break
No School
Christmas Break
No School
31
Christmas Break
Early out 2:05
25
Breakfast Menu
Mon.—Cooks Choice
Tues.—French Toast
Wed.—Scrambled Eggs & ham
Thurs.—Waffles
Fri.—Cinnamon rolls
Christmas Break
*Cold Cereal, oatmeal, toast, fruit, or
milk are available if a student doesn't
want the day’s special
7
9th Annual
Jazz Coffee House
7:00 pm @ FCCC
14
HSGBB @ Manhattan TBA
(JV/V)
HSBBB @ Manhattan TBA
(JV/V)
21
HSBBB @ Ronan
4:00/5:30/7:00
HSGBB vs Ronan
4:00/5:30/7:00
22
Sat
MSBBB vs Victor 4:30
(7G/8G)
HSGBB @ Manhattan TBA
(JV/V)
HSBBB @ Manhattan TBA
(JV/V)
FCMS mtg 6:00
Tuna salad sandwich,
French fries, banana, 1%
white & choc milk, skim
milk
Fri
MSBBB vs St. Joes 4:00
(7G/7M/8M)
HS Band Concert 7:30
Tentative Citrus Delivery
Booster Club Dinner 7:00
Stew in bread bowl, carrot
-raisin salad, peaches, 1%
white & choc milk, skim
milk
Wed
HSBBB vs T-Falls
3:00/4:30/6:00)
HSGBB @ T-Falls
3:00/4:30/6:00)
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Christmas Break
No School
MS/HS Line 2
Mon.—Chili potato Day
Tues.—Barchetta Day
Wed.—Chicken Sandwich Day
Thurs.—Saucy burrito Day
Fri.—Corn Dog Day
Mon-Fri—bagel w/cream cheese
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich offered
each day
Elementary Line 2
Mon.—Baked potato Day
Tues.—Uncrustable PB&J Sandwich
Wed.—Uncrustable PB&J Sandwich
Thurs.—Uncrustable PB&J Sandwich
Fri.—Uncrustable PB&J Sandwich
Menu: subject to
change without
notice
Adult Open Gym
As the weather is getting cold and going outside for fun and exercise isn't
on anyone's mind, just a reminder we
FREE
have adult open gym from 9:00pm to
Pictures with
SANTA
10:30pm Wednesdays.
Basketball,
Saturday
soccer, volleyball or anything that can
December
7
bring the community together. We can
9 am — noon
drop the curtain and do one on one
FLORENCE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
side and another on the other or just
Florence Carlton School
play the full court. Just have some fun
Old Gym
and get to know more people. I really
hope we can bring more people in to
play and make this work. So put your
kids to bed and come get some of that
dreaded exercise while having fun getting to know some of the people in this
area!
Thank You; Kresta Gochanour 406Healthy Heart Walk
214-1424 if have questions.
Malea Spear, Isabelle Berry, Quinn
Skaggs, and Andie McQueen, from
Mrs. Gillespie’s second grade class,
pause to take a photo on our Healthy
Heart Walk.
Community Project with Florence Ace Hardware
The Florence Carlton First and Third
Graders are decorating Christmas trees at
the Florence Ace Hardware Store. To
celebrate this community event our
friends at the local hardware store will be
donating a gift to the Pantry Partners.
Bring family and friends into the
Florence Ace Hardware Store between
December 7th and Christmas and your
student will receive a cool bookmark
created especially for this event!
Ms. Warner, Ms. McCann, Ms. Verlanic, Ms. Crawford,
Ms. Hettick, and Ms. Miller
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