January and February 2013 - Sauk Centre Public Schools

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Sauk Centre Public School Newsletter
January-February 2013 Vol. 23 No. 3
“Triple A” Winners Announced
Sauk Centre High School is proud to announce the winners of the Minnesota State High School League’s “Triple A” Award. (Academics,
Athletics, Arts.) This award is sponsored by the Minnesota State High
School League to honor students who achieve academically, athletically,
and in fine arts. To qualify for this prestigious honor, students must
maintain a 3.0 GPA, successfully participate in athletics, and fine arts
activity.
This year’s winners are Nick
Adams, son of Jeff and Mary
(Kathy) Adams, and Rebecca
Moe, daughter of Michael and
Joyce Moe.
“We were happy with the
number of students who
applied for this award this
year. While is is great to
have many candidates, it does
make the process difficult for
the selection committee. We
felt there were many deserving winners from our school.”
“Nick and Rebecca are great
candidates for the next level
of competition. I know they
will represent our school very
well,” commented Activities
Director Rick Fischer. “We
were very fortunate this year
to have a great number of
applicants and the selection
process was very difficult.”
Triple A requires an extensive application process and
a letter of recommendation.
Local winners now advance
to District competition, where
there will be one male and
one female selected. Those
winners advance to a Section
competition. Ultimately,
there is one winner for each
gender at the State level,
which is presented at the State
boys basketball tournament.
Good luck Adam and Rebecca!
One Act Play gears
up for Competition
A mentally challenged boy has a gift for finding water,
a desirable skill in the sunbaked agricultural region of
the South. Buddy’s gift comes at a price. His mother
died trying to save him from an accident and he misses
her sorely. He lives with his unusual gift as well as an
intense fear of the water. Add the locals and their own
desires such as rebuilding a church or struggles against
loneliness. One has lost her faith. This play is a “slice
of life” story of ordinary townspeople making sense of
life’s complications. Their lives are forever changed
when a former preacher joins them.
The Diviners is a well written play that allows for innovative staging. The interaction among the characters
is genuine. The audience will hopefully grow to love
the community as they face life’s tragic twists and
turns. Another attractive aspect of the play is that it is a
period piece placed in the 1930’s.
Students work on play scripts. More picture on page 10
Cast and Crew
Buddy Layman
Jennie Mae Layman
Ferris Laymann
C.C. Showers
Norma Henshaw
Darlene Henshaw
Goldie Short
Basil Bennett
Luella Bennett
Melvin Wilder
Dewey Maples
Townsperson
Townsperson
Technical
Technical
Technical Technical
Cole McElwain
Lily Satterlee
Brendon McElwain
Jake Kluver
Hannah Salto
Briana Ziemer
Steph Polipnick
Charlie Barhorst
Jamie Jennissen
BJ Welle
Riley Akervik
Abbi Primus
Ayden Berg
Rebecca Engel
Karla Zwack
Lizzie Wiener
Kayley Schirmers
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From the
Superintendent’s Desk
Dan Brooks
Eyes and Ears Promote Safety
The first and most important priority of our school
district is the safety of our students and staff. The recent
tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT are a grim and stark reminder of the need for our
safety procedures and protocols.
For obvious reasons we typically do not discuss
detailed security procedures nor can we discuss matters of
student or staff data privacy. While you may not specifically know the outcome of a safety concern raised, please
do know that all concerns are reviewed, assessed and
acted upon. In the face of one more tragic reminder we
call upon our entire school community to renew its efforts
to keep children safe by reporting any safety concerns to
school officials or local law enforcement.
It is imperative that you assist us as parents and
community in being our eyes and ears regarding our children. Please know that it is critically important that you
help us as we work with local agencies to meet the needs
of all kids.
We require all visitors (parents, media, vendors,
and deliveries) to check-in upon arrival. Secondary exits
and entrances are locked throughout the day and should
not be propped open by students, staff or parents. We have
worked to have “law enforcement training” on-site and in
our buildings. We have portable “wand” metal detectors
and when circumstances have warranted we have cooperated with law enforcement to do searches. (You might be
surprised at how unhappy some have been with us.)
Certainly in this day and age we can never be
absolutely protected against all circumstances, however,
we do train our staff, conduct various kinds of safety drills,
and work aggressively with law enforcement regarding
student related concerns that happen outside the school
domain.
Our children are our most precious resource, and
our hearts were broken again last Friday as we learned
the toll of Sandy Hook Elementary. Please consider Sauk
Centre Public Schools in a precautionary and continuing
reflective mode regarding our own buildings, students and
staff safety.
Again, please continue to help us by being our
eyes and ears on and off campus and reporting any safety
concerns you notice.
Exemplary
Transportation
Inspections
On December 10, 2012 inspectors with the Federal
Motor Currier Safety Administration conducted a review/audit
of Sauk Centre Schools school bus fleet and driver policies,
protocols and record-keeping. This inspection had a focus of
checking compliance with driver training and alcohol/controlled
substance testing.
In commending Transportation Director, Duane Vornbrock, and all of the district’s drivers, Superintendent Brooks
noted that, “Zero violations were reported through this thorough
inspection. Our drivers take their responsibilities for the safe
transportation of students and staff very seriously.”
Two weeks previous to the FMCSA inspection the
district’s entire fleet of 28 vehicles was inspected by the Commercial Vehicle Section of the MN State Patrol. During this
annual inspection only three items needing correction were noted
on three different vehicles. The items included: a loose shock
absorber; a minor rust spot near a wheel-well; and loose wire on
a roof hatch escape warning buzzer.
Brooks again lauded the efforts of the transportation
staff in stating: “These two days of inspections happened on
days when the bulk of the fleet was actively being used to transport students and staff. To achieve zero violations on 25 vehicles
and only one minor “ding” on each of the other 3 again speaks to
the commitment of our entire crew.”
About 300,000 miles of operation are recorded annually
on District 743 vehicles.
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Elementary News
Karen Maschler, Elementary School Principal
A Month of Giving
The month of December found students of Sauk Centre
Elementary focused on giving back to the community.
The month began with the annual Holiday Concert.
Students in kindergarten through sixth grade entertained
crowds with music of the season. The fifth and sixth grade
also performed a musical titled “Twas One Crazy Night
Before Christmas”. It was another spectacular concert.
Thanks to the students for their hard work. Thank you to
Mrs. Roggenbuck and the elementary staff for making it
possible.
Donating to the Jingle Jar has been an annual event at
Sauk Centre Elementary for many years. The students are
asked to bring in coins throughout the month of December
to fill containers in their classrooms. Community members also donated to the Jingle Jar, and we thank them for
their generous donations. This year the students raised
over $1,500 to help families within the school community. Food for a delicious holiday meal with turkey and all
the trimmings was purchased and brought to families in
need. Any moneys that are left over will be used to help
purchase other items that are need by students within Sauk
Centre Elementary School. Thanks to every student and
family for helping out this year. Thank you to Mrs. Kalla
for coordinating this event each year.
Many grade levels continued in the giving spirit during the
month of December. Second grade made fleece blankets to
donate to the Sauk Centre ambulance. Whenever a child
needs to be transported in an ambulance, they are given a
blanket handmade by our students. Third and fourth graders brought in school supplies that were donated to schools
devastated by Hurricane Sandy. It is great to see students
understand the importance of giving during the holiday
season.
Staff and students have now returned to the classroom after
a relaxing winter break. Students are nearly the midpoint
of the 2012-2013 school year. We will be doing a midyear check of skills to ensure that students are making
adequate progress toward their end of year goals. Please
continue to encourage your child to read, be active, and
share his/her school work with you on a daily basis. If you
have any questions about your child’s progress or school
work, please be sure to contact your child’s classroom
teacher.
Upcoming Events
January 18 – Breakfast of Champions, Preschool
Screening, and End of Quarter 2
January 21 and January 22 – No School (Teacher Duty
Days)
January 28 – Report Cards Distributed
Kaitlyn Mynczywor and Chloe Fincher stand in front of the Jingle Jar
display with one of the many classroom collection containers.
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Secondary News and Notes
Belinda Selfors, Principal
Cory Larson, Assistant Principal
During the month of December, the students and staff
in the Secondary School spent a great deal of time and effort
working to reach out to members of our community. We are so
proud of our students and staff and their willingness to offer a
helping hand to those in need. With the assistance and support
of the TLC Project, students and staff in the Secondary School
collected and donated over $5000.00 to be used to assist families in need in our community this Holiday Season.
We are not looking at relocating classrooms or lockers
for our 9th grade students at this time. Our 9th graders will
continue to have their lockers located in the south end of the
campus. Additionally, classes for the 9th graders are currently
located in both the 7-9 and 10-12 buildings and will continue
to be scheduled as such. We are excited about providing our
9th grade students with opportunities to be included in the 9-12
grade level configuration.
Our School Board recently approved a reconfiguration
of the grade levels in our school. Beginning with the 2013-2014
school year, our 9th grade students will be part of the “high
school” configuration. Having our 9th grade students included
in the “junior high” configuration put our school in a minority
across the Minnesota. Currently, 96% of all schools have their
9th graders included with the rest of the high school students.
Additionally, our 9th graders have been included with students
in grades 10-12 in many of our athletic teams and we have seen
the positive interactions, relationships, and opportunities this
has provided for our younger students.
This change will impact the students in the following
ways:
• Cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) and class rank will
include grades earned in grades 9 through 12.
• Transcripts will include courses and grades completed in
grades 9 through 12.
• Graduation requirements will be revised to include required
and elective courses completed in grades 9 through 12.
The benefits and advantages for students include:
• Ninth grade students may be provided an opportunity to
take elective courses that have been available to students
only in grades 10 through 12.
• Students in grades 10 through 12 may access electives offered to 9th graders that they were not able to fit into their
schedules.
• Ninth grade students will have an opportunity to participate
in the typical “high school” experiences such as Homecoming and Snow Week coronation and dances, attendance and
participation in the annual Variety Show, Student Council,
etc.
Throughout the school year, we have been working
with students to ensure they are prepared to be successful in the
MCA/GRAD assessments in math, reading, science, and writing that will be administered in April and May. Our 9th grade
students will be taking the GRAD writing test, 10th grade students will be taking the MCA/GRAD Reading test, and the 11th
graders will be taking the MCA/GRAD math test, all of which
must be passed in order to graduate and earn a high school
diploma. Our 7th and 8th grade students will be completing
assessments in math and reading. An additional test in science
is also administered to 8th and 10th grade students. These tests
are used to gauge the progress of students in working toward
proficiency on the state standards. We are using programs and
instructional techniques such as Study Island, aligning curriculum to standards, and practice tests to ensure we are doing
everything possible to help students gain the skills they need to
meet proficiency levels on these assessments. Please encourage
your students to do their best work as they prepare for the tests.
Additional information about the administration of these assessments will be provided as we get closer to these test dates.
As we come to a close on the second quarter of the
school year, we encourage all of our students to focus on responsible and respectful behaviors. Students who have earned
passing grades in all of their classes and who have demonstrated appropriate behaviors will be eligible to participate in
an Incentive Day field trip on February 14. We would like to
continue to have as many students participating in this opportunity as possible.
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Counseling Office News
Juniors Attend Career Day
Shelly Backes & Erin Shermak
On November 20, 2012 approximately 600 juniors from Brandon, Evansville,
Jefferson, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and Sauk Centre attended the
Community Career Exploration Day. This annual event gives Juniors the opportunity to meet directly with professionals in various fields and learn more
about career opportunities available throughout the region.
Students were able to attend four breakout sessions, which emphasized a particular career. Breakout sessions included the following career choices:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Auto Body/Technology
Christina LeClaire and Allie Maschler talk to a representative during booth time.
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As we begin the month of January and
a new year, the faculty and staff in the Secondary School will continue to work to provide our
students with opportunities to learn and succeed.
We encourage parents to contact the school or
stop by any time!
Upcoming Events
January 2
Return to school
January 18
End of second quarter
January 21
No School – Teacher Duty Day
January 22
No School – Teacher Duty Day
January 23
Third quarter begins
Business Ownership/Management
Computer Programming/Gamming
Construction Trades/Architecture
Cosmetology
Counseling/Psychology
Education/Coaching
Engineering
Law Enforcement
Job Seeking Skills
Nursing/Patient Care
Manufacturing
Performing Arts
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physician/Dentist/Chiropractor
Sales and Marketing
Veterinarian and Vet Tech
Students also had the opportunity to visit
approximately 40 booths, staffed by regional
business representatives, to ask questions
about the various career options.
A highlight of the day was the keynote
speaker, Keith Nord, former Viking football
player. Through humor and story telling, he
emphasized the importance of taking control
of your own life for future success.
Order Your Yearbook for this
School Year
This Year’s Memories Captured Forever
4 Full color
4 Group and event pictures
4 Tons of candid shots
Don’t let your child’s memories slip
away. . . buy a yearbook TODAY! The
cost is only $55 plus tax until January 15,
2013 after that the cost will increase to
$58 plus tax for the remainder of the year. Order forms are available at the school. Stop by the 7-9 Office or the 10-12 Office.
You may also order on line. Go to Jostens.com to order your
yearbook! If you have questions please call Sandy Nelson at
352-2258, ext. 3014, or call Shelly Backes at ext. 3283.
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Winter Cancellations
With the start of winter sports season, is the
start of winter weather. There is a good chance
that some of our activities will be changed due
to bad weather.
If an event is postponed, we will make an Instant Alert announcement, to parents of participating students, at approximately 2 p.m. on the day of the event.
If practices are canceled, we will make that announcement in
school. If we have no school, there are no practices or events. If
we get out of school early, there are no practices or events.
All schedule changes will be posted on the rSchool Today program. Parents and fans are encouraged to register on this
program to receive schedule updates via e-mail. Please contact
the Activities Office at 352-3819 for information on this process.
School Closing Announcement - Our primary method of
notifying parents/staff with regards to weather and other emer-
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gency announcements is that of Instant Alert. If you have not
received at least a couple of these messages already this year
please contact Miss Swanson in the District Office.
Additionally, the following are the radio/TV stations
that we attempt to provide weather related and other emergency
announcements to:
KARE -Mpls.
KMSP - Mpls.
KBHL - Osakis
KASM - Albany
WCCO - Mpls.
KCLD - St. Cloud
KEYL - Long Prairie
KSAX/KSTP - Alexandria KIKV - Alexandria
Given that the conditions can change significantly over
a few hours we usually make our “late start/closed” announcements by 6:00 a.m.
All of our bus units are equipped with two-way radios
monitored by other busses, the office, and bus garage. In the
event of a mechanical failure, etc. we have often been able to
provide assistance within minutes.
Pictures
from the
Elementary
Holiday
Concert
by Nancy Cervantes
Pictured right is a
group of first grade
students performing
the Holiday Hop at
the concert on December 6.
Alec Larson,
Nancy Barrera
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education
classes are where parent and child
come to school together to learn
and discover new things. There
are two different programs that we
offer. One is for two year olds and
the other is for three year olds.
2 year old program
This class is for children who
turned two by Sept. 1, 2012. We
meet together once a week for five
weeks. Spring classes start in April. There are two classes
to choose from.
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: Session 1 - 4:00-5:30
Session 2 – 6:00-7:30
Cost: $50
Please register by March 22
To register please call 352-0292
3 year old program
This class is for children who turned three by Sept 1, 2012.
We meet together once a week for 8 weeks. Spring classes
start in Jan. There are 2 classes to choose from.
Fridays: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13
Time: 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Cost: $75
Please register by January 18 .
Elementary Holiday Concert Pictures
Samantha Sabrowsky, Devon Herrera
Bottom L to R:
Janixia
Cervantes,
Devon Herrera,
Nancy Barrera,
Rykin Engle, and
Riley Engle
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Music Notes
The Sauk Centre 7-12 bands and choirs enjoyed spreading holiday cheer on Thursday, December 20. The seventh and
eighth grade bands and choirs entertained elementary students with their recent concert songs. Then, everyone sang carols
while the band students accompanied. The ninth grade band and choir traveled to Holy Family and brought music to the
lunchroom. The senior high band and choir enjoyed sharing their music with the residents of Fairway Pines, Getty Street
Assisted Living, Lakeshore Estates, and Riverview Manor.
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Stadium Chairs
for Sale
The Sauk Centre Public School’s
Swim team has maroon “SC”
bleacher/stadium chairs available
for sale. Cost is $35 for one chair
or $65 for two chairs.
Contact James Schreiner or the
Activities Department Office at
352-3819, ext. 4006 for information.
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Soo Bahk Do Martial Arts Class Upcoming
Are you prepared to protect yourself in today’s crazy world? We have been
teaching a tradition martial art called Soo Bahk Do in Sauk Centre since 1979.
Students learn techniques such as kicks, punches, grabs, and releases. Students
also develop endurance, discipline and respect for others. Soo Bahk Do can be
learned by anyone. All are encouraged to participate - no experience necessary.
Ages: 9 years of age and older 70+
Location: Elementary Cafeteria
Dates: Sundays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Sundays and 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays
Fee: Introductory cost is $60 which includes uniform, classes to the first test (approximately 2 months) and testing fee. Cost after first test will be $30 per month.
Fee is payable to the instructor at class
Master Instructor: Bruce Westbrock, 4th Degree Black Belt
Certified Instructor: Rich Lauer (For more information call Mr. Lauer at 320352-3961
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Community Education Classes
The following secondary school students have achieved a grade point average of 3.67 to 4.00 in the first quarter
of the 2012/2013 school year to be on
the “A” Honor Roll:
Grade 7
Sara Bailey, Ayden Berg, Jacob Borgerding, Alissa Christen, Kyle Doetkott,
Anika Feitl, Reece Heinze, Alex Hooper,
Maria Jennissen, Emily Johnson, Grace
Knoblach, Alex Kowski, Taylor Kroontje,
Trevor Messer, Adam Metzger, Brittany
Orth, Kelsey Peschel, Mitchell Reitsma,
Ryan Schirmers, Emma Skalsky, Alexis
Thang, Haillie Uphus, Emma Waller,
Royal Weber, Trevor Weir, Alyssa
Ziemer, Melissa Zimmermann
Grade 8
Hannah Berg, Kelly Blonigen, Cassandra Bohnsack, Taylor Borgerding, Sarah
Bushard, Cole Deters, Adam Fiedler,
Joshua Fischer, Emily Frericks, Katelyn
Gierke, Kallie Kampsen, Jill Klaphake,
Alyssa Kohorst, Morgan Kranz, Alexis
Lawinger, Breanna Lewis, Noah Lezer,
Morgan Marthaler, Emily Maschler, Emily Mensen, Kendra Middendorf, Anthony
Moritz, Gavin Nelson, Stephanie Nelson,
Amanda Petermeier, Noah Polipnick,
Kalinda Rachey, Aliya Ranta, Tanner Rieland, Isaac Schreiner, Eric Sorell, Luke
VanBeck, Simon Weller, Avery Wiese
Grade 9
Dylan Bentfield, Gregg Bosl, Rachel
Frericks, Jay Friedrichs, William Funk,
Morgan Gamradt, Shelby Gapinski,
Joseph Gerhartz, Abigael Gierke,
Samantha Gjerstad, Madison Greenwaldt, Jonathan Gruber, Faith Henry,
Anna Hentges, Mason Hubert, Marshall
Hujanen, Kalli Kaiser, Kalli Kuhlmann,
Amanda Lahr, Nickolas Lamusga,
Takhiya Marthaler, Zachary Mettenburg,
Nicole Meyer, Emily Middendorf,
Samantha Perry, Tayler Pfeffer, Shaina
Poepping, Hannah Pouliot, Samuel
Proell, Emma Quistorff, Joseph Reitsma,
Evan Rick, Lily Satterlee, Timothy
Schmiesing, Hope Schwinghamer, Breanna Thompson, Rebecca Weir, Molly
Weyer, Mitchell Wolbeck
Grade 10
Katelyn Ahrens, Mikayla Asfeld,
Danielle Banal, Charlie Barhorst, Shania
Baum, Austin Brinkman, Elizabeth Chilson, Cecilia Cojulun, Rebecca Deters,
Rebecca Engel, Brooke Fetterer, Trisha
Graves, Kiley Hooper, Taylor Ilgen,
Jamie Jennissen, Jacob Kluver, Tracy
Kortan, Carter Kranz, Nicole Kroontje,
Leah Larson, Savanna Metzger, Lindsay
Meyer, Cole Middendorf, Tami Middendorf, Phillip Moe, Madison Moritz, Matthew Moritz, Austin Nelson, Richard Polipnick, Joshua Primus, Shelby Reigel,
Jessica Rodenbiker, Isabelle Rolfes, Ana
Salgado, Daniel Schmiesing, Amanda
Thelen, Desarae Thorpe, Thomas
Traeger, Taylor Triebenbach, Matthew
Tschida, Leo VanBeck, Natasha Vorderbruggen, Abigail Welberg, Olivia Welle,
Briana Ziemer, Karla Zwack
Grade 11
Julie Bushard, Myles Cheadle, Ashlee
Denny, Clay Deters, Bethany Ellis,
Alea Gerhartz, Shelby Keppers, Amber Kerfeld, Amanda Kulzer, Alyssa
Maschler, Benjamin Middendorf, Billy
Moritz, Steven Muellner, Sarah Nelson,
Meghan Orth, Seth Otte, Ali Peterson,
Stephy Polipnick, Abbi Primus, Katie
Reitsma, Sophia Rick, Andre Rivers,
Kayley Schirmers, Chris Schmitz, Tyler
Schwinghamer, Ted Uphus, Casey Weber, Amanda Weir, Steven Winters, Elise
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Grade 12
Nick Adams, Donald Connors, Liz Ellens, Jordan Friedrichs, Jordan Gamradt,
Justin George, Kayla Gribble, HonorRa Hanson, Jillian Hujanen, Breanne
Ilgen, Marissa Judes, Kasey Kane, Jena
Klaphake, Patrick Knoblauch, Dylan Kohorst, Ashley Kollman, Paige Lawinger,
Andrew Leen, Kathryn Macey, Nate
Mettenburg, Simon Meyer, Darrin Middendorf, Becca Moe, Tiffany Muellner,
Keenan Pearson, Nick Pfeffer, Hannah
Polipnick, Matt Rasmussen, Mariah
Rieland, Callie Rodenbiker, Katherine
Rolfes, Hannah Salto, Jidapa Tangkum,
Kendyl Tullis, Brianna VonWahlde, Kyle
VonWahlde, Macy Weller, Katie Winters,
Kendra Zenzen, Sydney Zenzen
The following secondary school students have achieved a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.66 in the first quarter
of the 2012/2013 school year to be on
the “B” Honor Roll:
Grade 7
Kali Ahrens, Jonathon Asfeld, Laura
Bertram, George Bigalk-Rooney, Lauren
Butler, Austin Carlson, Caleb Cheadle,
Madison Deters, Seth Deters, Simon
Duncan, Jacob Gamradt, Emily Gapinski,
Dylan Haskamp, Jaida Horton, Kaelyn
Howe, Jenna Kill, Jacob Klockenga, Matthew Koep, Lexus Maus, Tyler McClain,
Mackenzie Meyer, Beth Middendorf,
Georgia Nathe, Kate Neubert, Faith
Panick, Brandon Ruegemer, Mackenzie Schmiesing, Kailyn Seidel, Elijah
Steinemann, Devin Thielen, Blaine Timp,
Matthew Traeger, Seth Tschida, Kyle
VanHavermaet, Corey Walter
Grade 8
Riley Akervik, Berenice Ambriz, Ann
Bertram, Haley Blank, Kevin Burgess,
Ashley Evans, Noah Fletcher, Kyle
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Honor Roll continued
Froseth, Mackenzie Gerads, Tyler Hagl,
Dakota Himango, Alexander Kluver,
Chase Lawinger, Alexis Marthaler, Kayla
Messer, Austin Middendorf, Spencer
Middendorf, Taysha Miller, Cory Quade,
Tori Schaffer, Austin Shoutz, Tyler
Sogge, Joseph Stadther, Grant Struss,
Patrick Trebus, Jake VonWahlde, Ashley
Weber, Shayne Winter, Julaine Wold
Grade 9
Adrian Ambriz, Katie Anderson, Abbigale Arends, Benjamin Barhorst, Andrew Donabauer, Karley Evans, Ashley
Haberkorn, Kaylee Hanson, Jake Haskamp, Anna Holmquist, Lillian Klasen,
Bryan LeClaire, Taylor Lemke, Shayna
Lewis, Seth Lopez, Cole McElwain,
Amelia Meyer, Jordan Morgan, James
Morrison, Anthony Morton, McKayla
Nathe-Loxtercamp, Blaine Olson, Jade
Olson, Nicholas Pachan, Riley Primus,
Lindsey Rose, Tanner Schmiesing, Alyssa
Strong, Erin Tamillo, Samuel Uphus,
Juan Vasquez-Garcia, Samantha Walz
Grade 10
Morgan Adams, Christopher Banal, Torry
Buchmann, Lucas Chalupnik, Angel
Dresch, Ethan Engle, Jennifer Gieske,
Ryan Kane, Malorie Koep, Henry Porter,
Dalton Pouliot, Kyle Rutten, Ryan
Schulte, CeCealia Schultz, Shyla Shaney,
Alexis Strong, Mara Uphus, Nicholas
Wanderscheid, Elizabeth Wiener, Cassidy
Zenzen
Grade 11
Chelsea Brunotte, Mickey Cichon,
Katelyn Durbin, Ryan Herickhoff,
Robin Holmquist, Dakota Johannes,
Daniel Kastonek, Tracie Kuhlmann,
Austin Landkammer, Christina LeClaire,
Dominic Marthaler, Brendon McElwain,
Josephine Mensen, Reed Middendorf,
Tiana Molitor, Jesse Nystrom, Janessa
Poepping, Arturo Stefanoni, Alexander
Tiemann, Emily Winters
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Students Recognized for
Wall of Fame
Sauk Centre Public Schools congratulates students who are recognized through
the “Wall of Fame” which is a part of our Renaissance program. Students who
have been recognized for their extraordinary efforts by the faculty for first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year are:
Family and Consumer
Science
Katelyn Gierke, grade 8, daughter of Robert and Pam Gierke;
Taylor Ilgen, grade 10, daughter of Darin and Brenda Ilgen
Social Studies Mitchell Reitsma, grade 7, son of Paul and Carolyn Reitsma;
Jordan Friedrichs, grade 12, daughter of Pat and Lynn Friedrichs
Band:
Kasey Kane, grade 12, daughter of Paul and Melisa Kane
Technology Cole Deters, grade 8, son of Trish and Jeremy Schrantz; Casey
Weber, grade 11, son of Roger and Kim Weber
English
Simon Weller, grade 8, son of Jim and Jackie Weller; Nick Adams, grade 12, son of Jeff and Kathy Adams
Mathematics Kyle Froseth, grade 8, son of Michael and Jackie Froseth; Megan Chalupnik, grade 12, daughter of Marcy Chalupnik
Science
Emily Maschler, grade 8, daughter of Doug and Karen Maschler; Seth Otte, grade 11, son of Dave and Lisa Otte
Art
Kelly VanHavermaet, grade 9, daughter of Mark & Gail VanHavermaet
Foreign Language
Lily Satterlee, grade 9, daughter of Tom and Shana
Satterlee; Taylor Triebenbach, grade 10, daughter of Mike and
Tammie Triebenbach
Phy Ed/Health Jay Friedrichs, grade 9, son of Patrick & Lynn Friedrichs;
CeCealia Schultz, grade 10, daughter of Amber Brunko and
Jeremiah Schultz
Grade 12
Marthe Alfsvaag, Shania Arceneau, Matt
Banal, Luke Baum, Lance Bushard, Megan Chalupnik, Stephanie Cheadle, Tobie
Danielson, Aaron Deschene, Mitch Greninger, Jordan Hartigan, Quintin Johnson, Tommy Latzka, Colleen LuGrain,
Azzurra Mazzetti, Josh Meyer, Austin
Moen, Michael Petermeier, Shae Quinn,
Josie Rehm, Christiana Rivers, Ethan
Ross, Melanie Rutten, Chris Schmiesing,
Brian Thorpe, BJ Welle, Shye Wiese
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Community Education Classes
Grades K-2 Basketball
January 5, 12, 19, 26
The young players will be working on
the fundamentals of basketball through a
variety of drills, stations, and games. A
fun program for kids of all abilities. Each
participants will receive a basketball.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Elem. Gym & Cafe
Fee: $20
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Todd Broich
Valentine Crafts
Grades K-5
January 23
Wednesday
Students will create a fun Valentine Day
craft. It can be used as a gift or keep it
yourself. A snack will be provided at
class.
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: JH Room 110
Fee: $14
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Langlais
Deadline: January 16
Gluten Free Baking
Grades K-6
January 28
Monday
Living gluten free can be challenging and
fun for kids. Come to class and we will
put some of the fun back while we bake
gluten free goodies so good everyone
will want to eat them. Bring containers
to take your baked goods home. Supply
fee of $12 is payable to the instructor at
class.
Time: 3:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Location: JH Room 123
Fee: $12
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 12
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jennifer Yttrie
Deadline: January 21
Grades K-5 Winter Crafts
January 9
Wednesday
Come out and enjoy and evening making
a fun winter craft to take home or give as
a gift. A snack will be provided at class.
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: JH Room 110
Fee: $14
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Langlais
Deadline: January 3
Cupcake Baking Fun
Grades K-6
February 12 Tuesday
Cupcakes are all the rage these days so
let’s get together and have some cupcake
fun. We will make and decorate a variety
of cupcakes. You will learn baking
skills and basic decorating skills. Please
bring a large flat container to take your
creations home. A supply fee of $7 is
payable to the instructor at class.
Time: 3:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Location: JH Room 123
Fee: $12
Sessions: 1
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 12
Instructor: Tammy Yttrie
Deadline: February 5
Just ONCE
Guitar for Busy People
February 11 Monday
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar
but simply find it difficult to find the
time? In just a few hours you can learn
enough about playing the guitar to give
your years of musical enjoyment, and
you won’t have to take private lessons to
do it. This crash course will teach you
some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right
away. Bring your acoustic guitar. For
ages 13+.
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Fee: $55 (includes workbook and practice DVD)
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 20
Location: JH Rm 124
Instructor: Juanita Spicer
Deadline: February 4
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Painting with Kate
Grades K-5
Join this fun filled adventure into the
world of art and painting. We’ll start off
working with colors, tints and shades and
discover how they work together. Then
we’ll use these new skills to begin our
creative journey using different methods
and projects. We’ll finish up by creating
our very own masterpieces! All supplies,
a snack and a beverage are included in
the class fee. Please wear or bring an old
shirt.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30 Wed.
Location: JH Room 110
Fee: $28
Sessions: 4
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
Instructor: Kate Langlais
Deadline: January 2
Just ONCE
Piano for Busy People
February 5 Tuesday
In just a few hours, you can learn enough
secrets to give you years of musical
enjoyment. While regular piano teachers
teach note reading, piano professionals
use chords. You can learn all the chords
you’ll need to play any song in this one
session. If you can find middle C and
know the meaning of Every Good Boy
Does Fine, you are already to enroll in
this workshop. Total beginners can print
out a free pamphlet on the treble clef at
this link - http://justonceclasses.com/info/
images/fastpresence/class_notes_for_piano.pfd
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $55 (includes workbook and practice DVD)
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 20
Location: JH Rm 124
Instructor: Juanita Spicer
Deadline: January 29
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January-February 2013
Community Education Classes
Registration Information
Class and trip registrations will be taken by mail or
office stop only. Registration will be completed only upon
payment of fee. No exceptions.
There will be no confirmation on mail-in registrations. In case of class cancellation, you will be contacted
and payment will be returned.
Telephone registration will not be given priority in
event the class is filled. You may call for the status of a
class but you are not registered until your fee is received.
Trips and tour refunds will not be given after the
registration deadline. You must find a substitute to take your
place. Call the C.E. Office at 352-2258, Ext. 4006, for a
possible waiting list.
All request for refunds must be received before the
class starts. No refunds after the first class starting date.
Open Swimming
Bring your family and enjoy the pool!
Open swim has two lifeguards on duty at
all times. This is a great way to relax and
have fun. (Please note that these dates
may change due to the pool and lifeguard
availability.) If there is a change of
schedule, it will be announced in school.
No preregistration is necessary.
Location: Pool - 7-9 Bldg.
Dates: January 10, 14, February 4, 11,
21, 28, March 4, 25
Time: 7-8:45 p.m.
Fee: $1.50 students $2.50 adults
$5.00 family (one parent must be in the water.)
Gluten Free Living
January 28
Monday
Are you new to gluten free living, thinking about trying it
or just want more info on living low gluten or gluten free?
Join this mother daughter team and learn the basics of living
gluten free. Samples, recipes and resources will be provided.
A supply fee of $3 is payable to the instructor at class.
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: JH Room 123
Fee: $12
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 24
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tammy & Jennifer Yttrie
Deadline: January 21
Basic Computers for
Senior Citizens
A class for all levels of computer users.
Topics include basic use, PC maintenance
(to keep your PC running appropriately,)
introduction to e-mail, word processing,
and more. Just in time for you to create
your holiday letter!
Date: February 5 & 7
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: SH Computer Lab
Fee: $30
Sessions: 2
Minimum: 4
Instructor: Dan Martin
Deadline: January 29
Early Morning Lap Swim
Blogger 101
Have an idea for a blog? Just don’t know
where to start or maybe just haven’t set
aside the time to start. Now is the time.
You will learn all the basics of setting
your own blog and give you the resources
to grow it. You will leave class with a
functioning blog and your first official
blog post. Please bring your ideas, your
laptop and a supply fee of $2.50. Snacks
provided.
Date: February 11, 12, 18
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: JH Room 124
Fee: $20
Sessions: 3
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 15
Instructor: Jennifer Yttrie
Deadline: February 4
January 2 - February 27
Get your exercise done before you start
your work day. This is a great work
out for anyone who likes to start their
day The pool is open to lap swimming
only. A certified lifeguard is on duty at
all times. No swimming on Jan. 21, 25,
and Feb. 18. (There will be swimming
on Jan. 22 & 24.)
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Time: 6-7 a.m.
Fee: Adults - $12/month*
Students - $6/month*
Location: Pool - 7-9 Bldg.
*No daily fee
February 12
Saving for College
Tuesday
An opportunity for parents, at any stage, to learn more about college savings. If you
have not started or need advice on how to save more, this seminar will help. Kristen
compares saving options, helps find funding sources and discusses the rising cost of
higher education both public and private colleges.
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: JH Room 124
Fee: $3
Sessions: 1
Minimum: 6
Instructor: Kristin Rogers
Deadline: February 5
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Community Education Classes
CPR
January 17 Thursday
This course covers CPR for all ages,
infant, children and adult. The American
Heart Association offers this course to
first time and people who need refresher
credit. Learn the new order for CPR,
spells C-A-B (Compressions-AirwayBreathing), Choking and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) will also be
covered. Certificates are provided with
successful completion of the course.
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Fee: $30
Minimum: 4
Sessions: 1
Location: SC Ambulance Garage
(321 4th St. N.)
Instructor: Ambulance Personnel
Deadline: January 11
Next class offering will be March 14
First Aid
January 21 Monday
Everyone encounters situations where
knowledge of basic first
aid would be beneficial.
This course teaches you
how to handle day-today injuries, Diabetic reaction, seizures,
broken bones, burns, poisons, breathing problems, sudden illness, and many
emergencies.
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Fee: $15
Minimum: 4
Sessions: 1
Location: SC Ambulance Garage
(321 4th St. N.)
Instructor: Ambulance Personnel
Deadline: January 15
Next class offering will be March 18
Defensive
Driving 8
Hour
Minnesota
Safety Council
March 25 & 26, 2013
More information will be published at
a later date.
Drawing with Kate
January 16 & 30
This class is for teens and adults with a
passion for drawing or just an interest in
trying it for the first time. We will use a
grid to help us draw a picture from a photograph. You may bring your own 8x10
photograph printed in black and white on
regular computer paper or there will be
some available for use. Rules, pencils,
erasers and paper are provided or you
may bring your own if you choose.
Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Sessions: 2
Location: JH Room 110
Fee: $16
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
Instructor: Kate Langlais
Deadline: January 10
Aqua Fit
Starts February 26 Mondays
A fun class providing a low impact
alternative to traditional land aerobics
with all the intensity! Cardio activity and
strength building exercises are incorporated into each class for a total body
workout. Participants must be ages 16
and above.
Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pool
Fee: $22
Minimum: 5
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Holly Terres, Certified Trainer
Deadline: February 18
“Boot Camp”
Starts February 21
Drop and give me 20! Take your level
of power, agility, and strength to the next
level. Experience the effectiveness of
near-maximum exertion with athletic
drills both high and low intensity levels
to attain your total body workout. Participants must be ages 16 and above.
Dates: February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: $22
Minimum: 5
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Holly Terres, Certified Trainer
Deadline: February 14
Sinclair Lewis'
School Diaries
February 11 Monday
A rare look into Sinclair Lewis high
school days and his time at Yale
University.
For the first
time in 100
years these
diaries are
available to
tell us a colorful story of
an awkward,
ambitious
young from
Sauk Centre.
The diaries
tell us of his
infatuation with girls and sneaking kisses
on a hay ride. They tell of his early plans
to be a great writer. The diaries have
samples of the cheers he wrote for the
Sauk Centre basketball team, his articles
for the Sauk Centre Herald and the poems
he sent off to youth magazines. They
also tell us of the fires he volunteered to
fight, the coming of the telephone and
the opening of the Palmer House. These
diaries give us a new insight into a young
man who would publish the most popular
book of his time and go on to win a Nobel Prize for Literature.
Location: SH Media Center
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Sessions: 1
Minimum: 3
Instructor: Dave Simpkins
Deadline: February 1
Facebook
January 29 Tuesday
Facebook is a neat way to stay in touch
with friends and relatives. Topics will
include setting up a page, “friending”
people, entering stories, entering photos.
A time for questions will be provided.
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $7
Minimum: 5
Maximum: 12
Sessions: 1
Location: SH
Computer Lab
Instructor: Sandy Nelson
Deadline: January 22
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Community Education Classes
March 2
Disney on Ice Trip
Saturday
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney
stories at Disney on Ice present Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to
high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew
of Disney/Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The
Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter
the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the
Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The
toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the
rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home,
in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves,
playtime to dazzling skating, special effects and beloved
characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.
Time: Motorcoach will leave from the High School at 12:15
p.m.
Fee: $48
Sessions: 1
Deadline: February 14
Upcoming Classes in Spring 2013
Landscapes with Native Flowers and Grasses
Healthy Lawns
Composting 101
Rain Gardens
Sauk River Recreational Resources
Winter Walking
Come in out of the cold and walk in a safe and warm environment. Get your free exercise by walking in the school halls.
Walking is allowed before school and after school on days
school is in session. Time: 6:15 - 7:30 a.m. or 3:15 - 5:30
p.m.
No walking after 5:15 p.m. on evenings we have home events.
Evening walking at 3:15 - 9 p.m. is available on January 2, 3,
9, 14, 15, 16, 23, 29, 30; February 4, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 26,
27; March 1, 4. Please use the Senior High School entrance
only.
Ideas Wanted
Sauk Centre Community Education is looking
for new ideas for classes and/or instructors.
If you would like to teach a class, earn some
money, and spend an evening with people
interested in your knowledge this is for you. You would have
the opportunity to pass along your abilities and earn money
as you do. Please contact the Community Education Office at
320-352-2258, Ext. 4005.
The people and places of
the Holy Land
March 4 Monday
Half of the people on earth trace their religion to what is now
Israel and Palestine. The people living around these sacred
places are a mix of Jewish, Christian and Moslem from all
over the world. They bring to this region a colorful mix of
language, clothing, food and music. Through a slide presentation, we'll visit these places and meet some very unique people
that include the nuns of an orphanage for disabled children
less than a hundred yards from the birthplace of Jesus. We'll
meet two Palestinian Christian farmers fighting to save their
300 acre farm from Jewish settlements while providing a camp
for young people of all faiths. We'll dance with Orthodox Jews
in a synagogue and walk in a 2,000 year old Mosque.
Location: SH Media Center
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Sessions: 1
Minimum: 3
Instructor: Dave Simpkins
Deadline: February 1
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