August 2016 Hoofbeat - Tri

Tri-Valley School District 49-6 - “Home of the Mustangs” – Colton, SD – August/September 2016
Greetings,
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are
ready for a new school year. Our school district once
again has had a busy summer with some upgrades
to our facilities. New carpet is being installed
throughout the building in every area that was not
replaced new last year. We are adding several new
lockers in the high school and junior high areas to
replace the old worn out lockers. Our FACS (Family
and Consumer Science) room is getting a major
kitchen remodel and being updated. Our main
gymnasium and shop area have a new roof and
insulation being installed. Finally, our kitchen is getting an HVAC renovation.
It has been a busy summer, but I am hopeful everything will be completed by
the time students arrive.
Each new school year brings some new changes and new faces. Ms.
Cheyenne Lambley will now be teaching 1st grade (she previously taught
kindergarten here). Lori Jeffers, who worked for our district part-time, is now
a fulltime special education director for us. We have added an additional ½
time music teacher, Donna Hamilton comes to us from the Hendricks School
District. We have added a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant and
Allison Luke will fill this role for us.
There will be other new faces around our buildings as well. Katherine
Pudwill comes to us from the Sioux Falls School District and will teach special
education. James Christensen will be teaching high school social science
and comes to us from McCrossan Boys Ranch. We have a pair of new high
school language arts teachers, Caitlin Slaba will be in her first year of teaching
and Robin Tyler comes to us from the Harrisburg School District. Finally, we
welcome Sarah Ekeren as our new 4th grade teacher and this is her first year
teaching. We are excited to have added all of these people to the Mustang
family, and am confident they will do well.
I greatly look forward to a new school year and welcoming both new and
returning staff and students. Great things are happening at Tri-Valley, and I
am proud to be able to be part of our students’ educational journey. As
always, please don’t hesitate to contact me here at the school if you have any
questions.
Dr. Mike Lodmel, Superintendent
REMINDER: The Colton Road (Hwy 149) is currently under
construction. Please follow detour signs or use alternate
route.
IN THIS ISSUE
Superintendents News .......................... 1
Detour ................................................... 1
Message from Mr. Pflanz ...................... 2
Greetings from Tri-Valley Elementary... 2
Freshmen & New Student Orientation .. 3
Meet & Greet for Kindergarten.............. 3
School Pictures ..................................... 3
Bussing Procedure................................ 3
Tri-Valley School District Welcome....... 3
Contact Information............................... 3
School Breakfast & Lunch .................... 4
Campus Mobile Portal Installation ........ 8
Teacher of the Year .............................. 4
Art Room Requests............................... 4
Bus Garage Number ............................. 4
Attendance ............................................ 4
Adventure Seekers Wanted .................. 5
My Child’s Teacher ............................... 5
NCRC Dates for Seniors ....................... 5
Parent-Teacher Conferences ............... 5
Discrimination Policy ............................. 5
No School.............................................. 5
6th Grade Vaccination Requirements .... 6
School Closing & Delays....................... 6
Public Complaint Policy ........................ 6
Activity Ticket Policy ............................. 6
Mustang Apparel ................................... 6
Homecoming 2016 ................................ 7
Family Night .......................................... 7
Federal Programs Complaint Policy ..... 7
K-12 Music Dept. Concert Dates .......... 7
2015-2016 Tri-Valley Staff .................... 8
4th Quarter Honor Roll ................. 9 & 10
Physical Fitness 2015 Best ....... 11 & 12
Parental Involvement Policy ............... 13
Notification of Rights for Schools ........ 14
FERPA Notice ..................................... 15
School Supply List .............................. 16
Open House Info ................................. 17
App. For Free & Reduced Meals .. 18-24
August & September Activities . 25 & 26
August & September Menu ........ 27 & 28
2015-2016 School Calendar ............... 29
MESSAGE FROM MR. PFLANZ,
7th-12th PRINCIPAL:
Greetings and welcome to the new school year at
Tri-Valley. Our Mission Statement reads: “To Provide
A Safe Environment Where All Students Can
Acquire The Skills, Knowledge, And Character
Necessary To Become A Solid Citizen.” One of the
skills we want our students to acquire and a skill we
hear a great deal about is the skill of critical thinking.
We mention developing critical thinking skills all the
time, but I’m not sure we clearly explain it and that is
the focus of this newsletter.
As many of us do to find the definition of a term
or phrase, I Googled Critical Thinking and this is the
first definition I received:
“Critical thinking is
purposeful and reflective judgment about what to
believe or what to do in response to observations,
experience, verbal or written expressions, or
arguments.
Critical thinking might involve
determining the meaning and significance of what
is observed or expressed, or concerning a given
inference or argument, determining whether there
is adequate justification to accept the conclusion
as true.” There were many more definitions and I
encourage you to Google it yourself, but I feel as
though this definition encompasses the philosophy our
teachers have when we are trying to develop this skill
with your children.
When students learn new information, do they try
to think about it from different perspectives? If so, they
are learning to be critical thinkers. Students who think
critically can draw conclusions, evaluate arguments,
and analyze what works and what doesn’t work. These
critical thinking skills will make them more ready for
college or careers and that is our number one focus.
Teachers help develop this skill on a daily basis,
but parents can help develop these as well. You can
help by posing questions that have more than one right
answer or you could have them make a choice and
explain why they chose the answer. Other ways would
be to suggest to your child to come up with positive,
negative and interesting points about a question in the
news. An example of this would be who to vote for in
the upcoming Presidential election and I’m certain they
could come up with many positive, negative and
interesting points.
Finally, developing critical thinking is developing
focused thinking. It helps organize thoughts, makes
connections to prior knowledge, problem solving, and
discovering new information. Critical thinking needs to
be used every day and by every person and there are
endless possibilities for future successes when this
skill is developed.
GREETINGS FROM TRI-VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Here we go! Welcome back to school! We are
very excited to welcome back our returning students
and staff and welcome IN our new students and staff
to the 2016-2017 school year. Please meet our four
new staff members at Tri-Valley Elementary – Ms.
Sarah Ekeren (4B), Mrs. Donna Hamilton (K-2 Music),
Mrs. Katherine Pudwill (SPED) and Ms. Allison Luke
(Speech/Language Assistant). We are so happy you
are here! Fun and educational days are ahead!
As I have said before, we believe in a strong
partnership between school and home. To help with
that, Resources for Educators put together some great
conversation starters to support your child’s education
at home. Asking these simple questions can help you
stay involved:
“Let’s see what you brought home.”
“Show me what you have for homework.”
“Describe a book you enjoyed today.”
“Tell me what you learned that you’d like to know
more about.”
I’d like to add to these, “How were you kind or helpful
today?” Describe how you were a Bucketfiller.” Cleo
V. Swarat’s poem “Unity,” speaks strongly to the
partnership needed between school and home, “For
behind the parent stood the school, and behind the
teacher stood the home!”
We appreciate the relationship we have with our
families and communication is key to making this
partnership work. The first step to a successful year is
to meet your child’s teacher and become familiar with
his/her school day. Please take time to attend the 1st12th Open House on Thursday, August 18th.
Classrooms will be open from 4:00-7:00 pm and your
child is welcome to bring his/her school supplies that
evening. School pictures will also be taken on this
evening. Kindergarten pictures will be taken on August
29th.
Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with us. We
understand and accept this huge responsibility. We
look forward to making this new school year the best
school year yet! We will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnson, Elementary Principal
2 FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION:
Thursday, August 18th
We would like to invite all incoming freshmen and
new students to join us on Thursday, August 18th, for
orientation during the all-school open house. Bring
your family and get a tour of the facilities by our student
leaders, meet your teachers and other staff members,
walk through your daily schedule, get set up with our
lunch program, find your locker, meet the coaches and
advisors of any student organizations you might want
to join and meet some new people too. Plus get your
yearbook photo taken. To make the tour more
personal, we are asking that (if possible) you meet in
the Commons during the designated time, based upon
your last name. If these times don’t work with your
schedule, please feel free to join any other group. We
look forward to meeting you and kicking off the 20162017 school year! If you have any questions, please
contact Mr. Pflanz, High School Principal.
Last Name Begins With
Time of Orientation/Tour
A-G
4:00-5:00 pm
H-M
5:00-6:00 pm
N-Z
6:00-7:00 pm
BUSSING PROCEDURE – PLEASE FOLLOW
Students will be expected to ride their assigned
bus unless prior notice is given to Foreman Bus.
Please try to provide at least a 24 hour notice, if
possible.
We will do everything we can to
accommodate you and your child/children. Should
there be large group of children (ex: birthday party,
activity practices, etc.), we may not be able to
accommodate depending on the bus route and the
number of students already assigned to that bus.
Please call 605-366-8777 or 605-446-3482; or email
[email protected] with any bus change
requests. It is extremely important to notify us of
any changes so that we can best serve you and
your child/children.
TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-6
Welcomes you to the 2016-2017 School Year
Teacher In-Service, August 17, 18 & 22
1st-12th GRADE OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
4:00-7:00 pm
MEET & GREET FOR KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten students will have a scheduled Meet
& Greet time on Tuesday, August 23. The first day of
classes for Kindergarten students will be
Wednesday, August 24th, with school pictures taken
on Monday, August 29th. Kindergarten teachers will
NOT be available on Thursday evening, August 18th.
Please contact the elementary office with questions.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photography By Mark will be at Tri-Valley on
Thursday, August 18th, from 4:00-7:00 pm for
school pictures. Students 1st-12th grade will have
their picture taken that day.
Kindergarten
pictures and make-up pictures will be on Monday,
August 29th.
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULED MEET & GREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016
1st-12th GRADE
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FIRST DAY
OF CLASSES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016
School Hours: K-6
7-8
9-12
8:23 am – 3:10 pm
8:23 am – 3:15 pm
8:23 am – 3:10 pm
CONTACT INFORMATION
All calls will be answered in our Central Office.
Phone Numbers:
446-3538
446-3207
543-5500
Fax Number:
446-3520
Website: www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us
3 SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH
The school breakfast and lunch program will
begin Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
The prices for breakfast are: K-12
$1.10
Adults $1.25
The prices for lunch are: K-4
$2.60
5-12
$2.80
Adults
$3.30
Extra milk with meals or milk break is $.40/half
pint. Extra entrée is $1.35. Ala Carte $1.00.
Free and reduced price meals will be available to
those who apply and qualify.
ART ROOM REQUESTS
By Mandy DeWitt, 7th-12th Art Teacher
Hello, as always I am willing to help you clean out
your closets and take a few items off of your hands that
we would love to use in our class. I am willing to take
anything that you want to let go of, but I am looking for
a few items in particular. If you happen to have any of
these things, please feel free to drop them off or send
them with your children.
o House Paint – always in need of strong colors
and white
o Rubber Stamps – designs of any kind. Quotes,
images, small or large
o Stencils – plastic, wall, rubber, paint, nail, letters,
etc.
o Colorful Tile – small or large, solid or designed
o Dishware – old, broken, chipped dishes that you
have in storage. Not antiques, I want to
break them further.
o Picture frames – small and large, with or without
glass or plastic
For Bus Questions or Concerns Please
call 605-366-8777 or 605-446-3482; or
email [email protected] If you do not have a Campus Portal
Username/Password,
please
go
to
https://goo.gl/yIFaUL and fill out the online form to
request one! Have an account but can’t login? Contact
Lori May at [email protected] or by calling the
school at 605-446-3538.
ATTENDANCE
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Mrs. Kate Haar for being
selected Tri-Valley’s 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Haar teaches first grade. She has taught for 9
years.
Attendance is an important part of each students’
permanent record. Colleges and future employers are
concerned about high school attendance.
Daily attendance of all students who are enrolled
in Tri-Valley schools is required, in accordance with
state law and school board policy. Consideration will
be given by the administration to lengthy illness,
serious injury and important family trips.
On the day a student is absent parents, or legal
guardians, are asked to call the school by 8:30 am.
Students with unexcused absences will not receive any
credit for the classes missed.
4 ADVENTURE SEEKERS WANTED IN
2018 AND 2020
By Mandy DeWitt, 7th–12th Art Teacher
After having an incredible Art Trip this summer I
am ready to go again. Are you ready to go with me?
I am already signing up history buffs for the 2018
trip to London, Normandy, Paris, Cologne and Berlin.
There we will be diving into the history of WWII. We
will be checking out Chruchill’s war rooms, the beaches
of Normandy, the Eiffel tower in Paris, the bridges of
Cologne and the incredible history of how it all started
and fell apart in Berlin. If this sounds like your kind of
trip, go to my website www.dewittart.shutterfly.com and
follow the link to sign up today.
I would also like to announce my 2020 trip called
the Britannia which will take us on a tour of Ireland,
Scotland and Wales, with a possible 2 day extension
to Paris. I know this sounds like forever away, but it
will be here before you know it. Unfortunately I can’t
start the sign up process for this trip yet, but as soon
as I can I would love to get you or your child enrolled.
The sooner you do enroll the cheaper the overall cost,
the more time to get involved in fundraising and the
monthly payments are also lower. If you would love to
see the Ring of Kerry and kiss the Blarney stone in
Ireland, visit the castles of Scotland and see all of the
sites of London, then this trip is for you.
If you are interested in either of these trips, please
feel free to either sign up for the 2018 or contact me for
the 2020. If you let me know you are interested then I
can get you involved in any of our fundraising
opportunities and I can let you know the second you
can enroll. I would love to show you the world!
WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT MY
CHILDS’ TEACHER?
The federal education law put in place by
President Bush called “No Child Left Behind” requires
that all parents in a Title 1 school be notified and given
the opportunity to request information about the
professional qualifications of classroom teachers
instructing their child. If you are interested in this
information, you may send your request to the building
principal who will provide a response.
NCRC DATES FOR SENIORS:
August 25th from 8:30 to Noon
Tri-Valley High School is excited to bring the
National Career Readiness Certification opportunity to
the senior class. This assessment measures “real
world” skills that are needed in the workforce. Unlike
other assessments, the NCRC does not measure how
prepared individuals are for college or technical shool.
Instead, this gives people the opportunity to gauge
their readiness for the workforce. Questions are based
upon everyday “world of work” situations in the areas
of Locating Information, Reading and Math. Based
upon these three areas. People are ranked at the
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels and will
receive a certificate to share with potential employers.
Employers use these results to match individuals with
careers that best suit their abilities. In addition, the
results will allow seniors the ability to do career
research that will match them with careers that are
well-suited for their workforce ability levels. Ordinarily
this test would cost $22, but because of a grant through
the South Dakota Department of Labor, this test will be
given to all Tri-Valley Seniors, free of charge, on
Thursday, August 25th, from 8:30 am to noon. Seniors,
look for more information coming to you through your
advisor. If you have any questions, please contact Mr.
Pflanz, High School Principal.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conference is a time for
communication between parents and teachers for the
benefit of your childrens’ education. It is a very
important conference. Your attendance, as a parent,
will be greatly appreciated.
Parent-Teacher
Conferences will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016,
and Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 2:00-8:00 pm.
The Tri-Valley School District 49-6 does not
discriminate in its employment policies and
practices, or in its educational programs on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex,
disability, national origin, or ancestry.
No School
Friday, September 2nd
Monday, September 5th
5 NEW 6th GRADE VACCINATION
REQUIREMENTS
By: Deanna Reiff, RN, School Nurse
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH)
is now revising its administrative rules to require both
the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) and MCV4
(Meningococcal ACYW) vaccines for entry into the 6th
grade beginning with the 2016-2017 school year.
Vaccine requirements for kindergarten entry have been
in place for many years but this will be the first such
requirement for middle school entry in South Dakota.
The change is a direct result of Senate Bill 28,
which was passed by the 2016 South Dakota
Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Daugaard. SB
28 adds meningococcal infection to the list of diseases
specified in South Dakota Codified Law 13-28-7.1 for
which Department of Education, based on
recommendations for the Department of Health can
require vaccination for school entry in South Dakota.
With the change, school entry requirements for
South Dakota 6th grade students include:
•
One dose of Tdap vaccine
•
One dose of MCV4
•
The requirements apply only for 6th grade entry
and transfer students 6th-12th grade
•
If a child is 10 years old when entering the 6th
grade they have 45 days after their 11th birthday to
be vaccinated.
Since this is a new requirement, providers should
expect an increase in demand for Tdap and MCV4
vaccines. Both of these vaccines are covered by the
Vaccines for Children program and most insurance
plans should offer first dollar coverage for them as well.
While only Tdap and MCV4 are being added as
middle school requirements, providers are encouraged
to review the entire vaccination status of the patient
and immunize for other recommeded vaccines.
PUBLIC COMPLAINT POLICY
The following guidelines are the proper procedure
to be followed by persons with questions or complaints.
Matters concerning a student should first be addressed
to the students’ teacher.
Unsettled matters from (1) above or problems
and questions concerning individual students should
be directed to the principal of the school.
Unsettled matter from (2) above or problems and
questions concerning the school should be directed to
the superintendent.
Whenever a complaint is made directly to the
board or to a board member as an individual, it shall be
referred to the school administration for speedy and
possible solutions. The board will consider citizen
complaints when they cannot be resolved by the
administration.
If it becomes necessary, the
administration, the person making the complaint or
employee may request an executive session with the
school board. The purpose of this meeting will be to
hear facts and make a decision on the matter.
ACTIVITY TICKET POLICY
The Board of Education has established prices as
follows:
SEASON TICKETS
Adult - $40.00
Student (7-12) - $20.00
Student (K-6) - $15.00
Family - $85.00
SINGLE TICKETS
Adult - $5.00
Students (K-12) - $3.00
Senior Citizens (65 and over) are free with a
courtesy pass which must be obtained at the
Central Office. This pass never expires.
In the event that the school has to close due to
inclement weather or other emergencies, notification
will be given over television stations KELO, KDLT and
KSFY and a telephone message and/or email will be
sent as soon as a decision is made. In all cases, the
safety of the students will be the determining factor.
The Tri-Valley School District strives to give its
students the skills and knowledge necessary to
succeed in school, the workplace and life.”
TRI-VALLEY MUSTANG APPAREL
The Tri-Valley Booster Club will be selling
Mustang apparel during the open house on Thursday,
August 18th. They will be set up in the commons.
Come and purchase your Mustang spirit wear!
6 HOMECOMING 2016
By: Amber Fluth, Student Council Advisor
Tri-Valley is proud to announce Tri-Valley High
School Homecoming 2016 will be held the week of
September 19th through the 23rd. Our theme this year
is “Mustang Times” and revolves around magazine
titles. The dress up days are as follows:
Monday,
People
Sept. 19
magazine—
dress up like
your favorite
celebrity or just
get fancy like
you’re
attending a red
carpet event
Tuesday,
ESPN
the
Sept. 20
Magazine—
dress up in
gear from a
sport or like
any
wellknown athlete
Wednesday,
Forbes
Sept .21
magazine—
suit up like
you’re a CEO
or a Wallstreet
tycoon
Thursday,
Sept. 22
Outdoor Life
magazine—
dress up in
outdoor gear
(hunting,
fishing, safari)
or as your
favorite animal
Friday,
Hoofbeat
Sept. 23
newsletter—
show all your
support for the
Mustangs (as
we take on
Lennox) with
jerseys, retro
Mustang wear,
and as much
maroon
and
white
as
possible
Prizes are given each day to the Best Dressed
and one person (who dresses up each day of the
week) will receive a $20 gift card. Get out there and
find the best spirit gear you can to make this “Mustang
Times” week memorable!
FAMILY NIGHT
There will be no school activities scheduled on
Wednesday evening in order for families to have a day
during the week set aside to schedule their activities.
All activities on this day are to be completed by 5:30
pm.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS COMPLAINT POLICY
Complaints against Titles I, II, IV or V programs
and expenditures may be received by the local
education agency (Tri-Valley School District 49-6).
The expeditious and reasonable handling of
these complaints is necessary for the effective conduct
of the program as well as to promote community
understanding and involvement of the title programs.
The following procedures are outlined for use at
Tri-Valley School District:
•
The complaint will be directed to the person in
charge of the Federal Programs.
•
The complaint will be recorded and pertinent
information recorded.
•
The Federal Programs director will try to resolve
the complaint
•
If the complaint cannot be resolved, the Federal
Project Director will call for a hearing within 15
days of the complaint. The hearing will be held in
front of a committee made up of the federal project
director and parents.
If the complaint is not resolved at the local level, then
either party can appeal to the State Department of
Education.
K-12 MUSIC DEPARTMENT
CONCERT DATES
Mon., Aug. 29th
Fri., Oct 7th
Sat., Oct. 8th
Fri., Oct. 14th
Sat., Oct. 22nd
Thur., Dec. 1st
Thur., Dec 8th
Mon., Dec. 12th
Thur., Dec. 15th
Mon., Feb. 27th
Tue., March 21st
Fri., April 28th
Mon., May 1st
Fri., May 5th
Tues., May 9th
5th Grade Instrument
Display Night
Marching @ Chester
Marching @ Vermillion
Marching @ Volga
Marching @ HOBO Days,
Brookings
Kdg-4th Vocal Concert
5th-6th Vocal & Band Concert
7th-12th Band Concert
7th-12th Vocal Concert
7th-12th Vocal Concert
5th-12th Pops Band Concert
7th-12th Vocal Concert
7th-12th Band Concert
Kdg-4th Vocal Concert
5th-6th Vocal & Band Concert
7 2016-2017 TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF
Administration
Board of Education
Mike Lodmel, Superintendent
Leslie Johnson, Chairman
Brian Andersen, Business Manager
Paul Siemonsma, Vice-Chairman
Lori Jeffers, Special Education Director
Members:
Nicole Pullman
Nancy Johnson, Elementary Principal
Dan Schlueter
Misty Klein, Technology Coordinator
Tom VanAsselt
Brad McDonald, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
Donna Papke, Office Manager
Tim Pflanz, Secondary Principal
Middle School Teachers
Cyndi Bergh, 5th Grade
Office Assistants
Michelle Weibel, 5th Grade
Joni Bunde, K-6 Secretary
Christopher White, 5th Grade
Christy Oberg, 7-12 Secretary
Bridget Ebert, 6th Grade
Dana Sundal, Receptionist
Jessica Haneke, 6th Grade
Dawn Slowey, 6th Grade
Instruction and Support K-12
Steve Bazata, 7-8 Science
Mark Acheson, 4-8 PE
Lisa Brandt, 7-8 English
Renee Anderson, K-6 Guidance Counselor
Brandon DeWitt, 7-8 Social Studies
Brenda Bahnson, K-3 Music, 5-6 Band
Nicole Finnesand, 7-8 Language Arts
Sheri Booze, 7-12 Counselor
Justin Nihart, 7-8 Math
Kay Dahl Hobart, Librarian
Mandy DeWitt, 7-12 Art
Rob Grady, K-3 PE, 9-12 PE
Rachael Hakl, Special Education
High School Teachers
Donna Hamilton, ½ Time Music
Gaye Lynn Beaner, English
Julie Hansen, SPED Early Childhood
Matthew Bleeker, Science
Andrea Harstad, 7-12 Band
Jeff Breitkreutz, Science
Elizabeth Johnston, Special Education
James Christensen, Social Studies
Kathleen Justice, Special Education
Amber Fluth, Computers
Maria Kendle, K-6 Art, Gifted Coordinator
Susan Redford, Math
Allison Luke, Speech/Language Pathologist Asst.
Clark Reider, Math/Science
Lori May, Asst. Tech. Coordinator
Kimberly Schroeder, Math
Megan McAreavey, Speech Therapy
Caitlin Slaba, English
Deb McGee Langrehr, Homeless/Migrant Coordinator
Dan Snethen, Social Studies
Barb Meyer, Title I
Andrea Soto, Spanish
Susan Minnaert, Special Education
Rachel Sturm, FACS, Health ED
Amber Muller, Reading Specialist
Robin Tyler, English
Cari Olson, ELL
Sarah VanDerVliet, AG/Voc. Ed
Rebecca Pester, 9-12 Resource Room
Deb Peters, K-8 Computers, Business
Katherine Pudwill, Special Education
Custodians
Jennifer Strom, Title I
Kerry Bachman
Bernard VanMoer, 4-12 Music
Jim Krueger, Groundskeeper
Maxon Lyncee
Support Staff
Daniel Maursetter
Lisa Basler, Educational Assistant
Carol Mitchell
Sara Bicknase, ELL Educational Assistant
Jim Mitchell
Jaimie Bleeker, ELL Educational Assistant
Rod Nelson, Head Custodian
Beth Buchheim, Educational Assistant
Carla Oyen
Stacy Bunde, Educational Assistant
Roger VanKekerix
Melanie DeJong, Educational Assistant
Mary White-Schroeder
Lori Jensen, 4th Grade Educational Assistant
Kandi Miller, Library Assistant
Carrie Noe, Educational Assistant
Elementary School Teachers
Nicole Oberg, Educational Assistant
Laura Jensen, Kindergarten
Janet Schmidt, Educational Assistant
Allison Moses, Kindergarten
Heather Siemonsma, Educational Assistant
Ashley Zenk, Kindergarten
Heidi Wittnebel, 4th Grade Educational Assistant
Arianna Berry, 1st Grade
Kate Haar, 1st Grade
Cooks
Cheyenne Lambley, 1st Grade
Stacie Blake
Lindsay Mann, 1st Grade
Stacy Blow, Food Service Manager
Ruth Ann Curriel, 2nd Grade
Nancy Cripe
Jennifer Groenewold, 2nd Grade
Rhonda Ginter
Teresa Hillberg, 2nd Grade
Cindy Klein
Marcia Berkness, 3rd Grade
Marcia Theel
Betty Froehlich, 3rd Grade
Sharleen VanHofwegen
Scott Hausmann, 3rd Grade
Rose Wilsey
Sarah Ekeren, 4th Grade
Dan Jewett, 4th Grade
School Nurse
Deanne Vortherms, 4th Grade
Deanna Reiff
8-9-16
4.0
Logan Ellison
Nevaeh Grann
Lauren Grinde
Troy Nebelsick
Austin Reuter
Ayden Syll
Emma Willis
4.0
Isabella Cordell
Mya Dissing
Katelyn Fritz
Noah Haynes
Lisa Koopman
Brooklyn Rombough
4.0
Owen Besmer
Katherin Geary
Paige Jewett
Joshua Leiseth
Jose Mendoza
Logan Shatter
Olivia Soto
Tabor Teel
Tyson VanDerVliet
4.0
Logan Colwill
Blayne Gacke
Jessica Masgai
Braeden Miller
Ashton Ruesch
Grace Schildhauer
4.0
Blake Eldeen
Olivia Stieben
4th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.99
3.0-3.49
Brody Ahlquist
Savanna King
Thomas Fish
Landon Asche
Ella Leiseth
Hayden Hastings
McKenzie Atwood
Chloe Lewis
Ivy Haug
Brianna Bunde
Elijah McFarland
Shealyn Hughes
Colby Carruthers
Jenna Robinson
Parker Johnson
Quinn Dannenbring
Nataliya Shkinder
Caiden Jones
Hunter Foster
Skylar Siepka
Isaac Langloss
Tyler Groenewold
Alexis Weinacht
Belinda Larios
Hillary Hastings
Simon Lewis
Kahlen Luthy
5th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.99
3.0-3.49
Brady Benson
Sierra Kappes
Allison Anderson
Erica Bicknase
Levi Langloss
Erika Beck
Rachel Boer
James Masgai
Adria Besmer
Joselynn Depaz-Mendez Ava Pearson
Keira Bochenek
Austin DeVries
Brie Peters
Stephanie Buchmann
Caden DeVries
Brookelyn Stieben
Ledger Burggraff
Kaden Egger
Derek Van Asselt
Nolan Carls
Makaila Fluth
Megan Wenzel
Madison Dittbenner
Kimberly Hall
Niyongabo Yohana
MacKenzie Fox
Mason Hendrixson
Shimirimana Gerare
Aiden Heitkamp
Quaylen Luthy
Hailey McNamara
Javier Mendoza
Moriah Mulamba
Nolan Schmidt
Angel Sees
Hope Suttle
Makayla Swier
Summer Van Der Vliet
Weston VanDerVleit
Nicholas Hofer
Bailey Humpal
Mason Jensen
Payton Jensen
Beau Keith
Abel Kleinsasser
Makenzee Kruger
Kennedy Krull
Bethany Krump
Austin McNulty
6th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Asmeret Abebe
Aiden Larson
Brooke Andera
Will Benson
Isaac McFarland
Nala Barber
Allan Beyer
Makayla O’Neill
Riley Carlson
Michael Beyer
Amanda Oberg
Matthew Caviezel
Carson Carruthers Brooklyn Pester
Taylor DeJong
Allyson Haga
Caden Reuter
Hannah Eldeen
Landon Hansen
Treyton Sanders
Cole Focken
Lauren Harstad
Jaden Siemonsma
Francine Irakoze
Brandon Havlovic
Maggie Skovlund
Trinity George
Emma Jackson
Andi Sonnenburg
Alivia Grann
Jayden Kruse
7th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Jayden Asche
Brynlee Lokkeberg
Kelsey Bruns
Sawyer Bicknase
Vincent Mitchell
Alexandra Evink
Austyn Burggraff
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Riley Haynes
Benjamin DeMers Mariam Mulamba
Bryce Kienast
Daniel Fish
Cody Noe
Matthew Langley
Brady Hall
Ellie Pearson
Luke Lofswold
Nathan Hargreaves Bailey Stotz
Andrea Lawrence
8th GRADE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Jackson Blair
Aaron Lauer
Taylor Benson
Andrew Cypher
Andrew Nesheim
Sidney Bruns
Haley Dahl
Carson Norgaard
Chase Carls
Eli Dissing
Annabell Oberg
Jamison Fox
Hayden Fritz
Nshimirimana Pascaline
Kyra Giegling
Carson Hagen
Nicole Podzimek
Anna Ginter
Hunter Hanson
Nathan Rombough
Jennifer Hotchkiss
KyAnn Havlovic
Alicia West
Emma Keith
Cody Winquist
Kennedy Kuchta
Taylor Mitchell
Adysen Papstein
Keane Papstein
Levi Papstein
Ella Richardson
Holden Rise
Allisyn Ruth
Dustin Sees
Duncan Snethen
Tanner Van Asselt
Jenna Hanson
Ezra Hofer
Dillon Lucas
Avere Mack
Cory McDonald
Rachel Nehlich
Mya Rogers
Zachary Schroeder-Powell
Makayla Simmermon
Hannah West
Morgan Ludens
Mason Mathieu
Kazzi Morrison
Owen Snethen
Abbie Weinacht
Preston Wieman
Jessica Huntimer
Olivia Kanengieter
Payton Loiseau
Rhegan Oberg
Lesya Shkinder
Grace Steineke
Cameron Timp
9 4.0
Trevor Benson
Blake Burggraff
Mallory O’Hara
Karlee Price
Jordyn Reider
Tristen Ruesch
Skylar Skovlund
Jillian Songstad
McKenzie Vortherms
Samantha Wiseman
4.0
Carter Carruthers
Jacob Kasowki
Emily McDonald
Damaris Waldner
4.0
Brooke Amundson
Levi Burggraff
Caitlyn Cypher
Emily Hargreaves
Abigail Keith
Brooke Kulzer
Holly Sando
Will Steineke
Madison Swier
Madisyn Van Hunnick
Taylor Will
4.0
Austin Arends
Cassandra Blair
Mariah Burggraff
Sydney Hausmann
Meghan Hoffman
Demi Hoover
Seth Sando
Kaitlyn Schmeichel
Samantha Sommer
FRESHMAN – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Tuyishemeze Alexis Gillian Klein
Max Breitkreutz
Courtney Anderson Jenna Kruse
Lincoln Burggraff
Baylee Beaner
Rachael Masgai
Noah Burke
Bailey Brooks
Riley Robinson
Annalicia Burns
Abigale Burkhart
Jackson Ruedebusch
Casia Connolly
Samantha Fox
Tanner Schmidt
Zakry Connolly
Baylee Hoek
Grace Suttle
Mercedes Flier
Marissa Jensen
Cassandra Sylliaasen
Said Ibrahim
SOPHOMORE – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Levi Backhaus
Dylan Huwe
Madysen Blake
Qiana Bernal
Noah Jewett
Lucas Bochenek
Sommer Burggraff Noah Jongeling
Cassie Hartman
Chase DeWitt
Chastnee Lamer
Joshua Hotchkiss
Cade Falor
Tijana Pease
Saharo Ibrahim
Dalton Foster
Ioann Shkinder
Dylin Kenyon
Carter Grinde
Allison Sundal
Brayden Koopman
Zackary Hilbrands
JUNIOR – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
Bridget Bossman
Jacob Leiseth
Jacquin Geary
Austin Leuning
Morgan Haga
Paul Masgai
Trevor Klinnert
Mikayla Richardson
Kevin Larsgaard
Keturah Swartwout
Joan Leiferman
Mason Wieman
3.0-3.49
Alec Blackford
Aundrea Boer
Hanna Boos
Aleah Burggraff
Jayden Burggraff
Kevin Cress
Riley Hallman
Elijah Heiberger
SENIOR – 4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL
3.5-3.9
3.0-3.49
Regan Ahlers
Ceylee Lagler
Austin Arvin
Bryant Alexander-Timp Dylan Martin
Lexi Breitkreutz
Patrick Boadwine
John Miller
Dylan Burggraff
Bennett Boy
Adan Mohamed
Terra Carpenter
Grant Burggraff
Courtney Moffatt
MyKendry Clemens
Jacob Geary
Cassidy Norgaard
Zachary-Darren DeGroot
Sydney Haga
Parker Ramstad
Joshua Elledge
Danica Hahn
Paige Shatter
Jena Farr
Brenton Hanisch
Rachel Sterling
Carter Hausmann
Hannah Sundal
Brady Johnson
Rebecca Thom
Tye Klinnert
Alex Van Asselt
Kiana Kuchta
Will Kulzer
Caden Lamer
Erika Langloss
Hannah Miller
Dominic O’Neill
Katelyn Sterling
Grace Swartwout
Andrew Lythgoe
Austin Mader
Logan Mathieu
Mia Miller
Garrison Mulder
Peder Vlietstra
Christopher Wollman
Nicole Krump
Abigail McDonald
Madison Page
Trenton Riggle
Alexis Ruedebusch
Jordan Sanders
Nitanga Sitajoni
Kaylee Wingen
Alexander Gonzales
Paige Harkema
BreeAnn Hoek
Darian Neuberger
Ignacio Pausa Gutierrez
Matthew Prather
Hunter Stofferahn
10 PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST 2016 BEST PERFORMANCE
BOYS
GRADE NAME
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
8th
Tyler Groenewold
Isaac Langloss
Hudson Eldeen
Dustin Sees
Cory McDonald
Lance DeWitt
Ronald Cordell
David Nikiza
Mohamed Ibrahim
Blake Eldeen
Mohamed Mohamed
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Elijah McFarland
Hayden Hastings
Isaac Langloss
Braden Oyen
Lawson Loiseau
Mayson Rise
Jaden Siemonsma
Isaac McFarland
Ronald Cordell
Colt Blake
Carson Norgaard
Cody Winquist
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Elijah McFarland
Carter Sorenson
Hayden Hastings
Lawson Loiseau
Caden DeVreis
Braden Oyen
Jaden Siemonsma
Cory McDonald
Ronald Cordell
Mikhail Shkinder
Mohamed Mohamed
Carson Norgaard
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
8th
Elijah McFarland
Carter Sorenson
Hudson Eldeen
Jydin Dahl
Jaden Siemonsma
Cory McDonald
Ronald Cordell
Riley Haynes
Mohamed Mohamed
Mohamed Ibrahim
Carson Norgaard
4th
4th
4th
Elijah McFarland
Simon Lewis
Isaac Langloss
GIRLS
SCORE
EVENT
GRADE
1 MINUTE ROPE JUMP TIMING
131
4th
120
4th
150
5th
112
5th
145
6th
134
6th
170
7th
159
7th
157
8th
147
8th
147
1 MINUTE SIT-UP TIMING
52
4th
43
4th
43
5th
53
5th
48
6th
48
6th
63
6th
62
7th
79
7th
73
8th
74
8th
69
OVERHAND PULL-UPS
6
4th
5
4th
5
5th
7
5th
5
5th
5
6th
24*
6th
12
7th
30
7th
5
7th
14
7th
11
7th
8th
8th
8th
8th
UNDERHAND PULL-UPS
8
4th
7
4th
9
5th
8
5th
21
5th
14
6th
23
6th
8
7th
14
7th
10
8th
10
8th
400 METER DASH
1:15
4th
1:24
4th
1:24
* Fitness Test Record
NAME
SCORE
Hillary Hastings
Nataliya Shkinder
Bella Cordell
Brookelyn Stieben
Irkaoze Francine
Allyson Haga
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Blayne Gacke
Emma Keith
Haley Dahl
113
102
144
131
125
119
146
137
151
144
Lauren Grinde
Hillary Hastings
Bella Cordell
Megan Wenzel
Avere Mack
Lauren Harstad
Katherin Geary (Erin)
Jessica Masgai
Andrea Lawrence
Kennedy Kuchta
Emma Keith
49
48
47
45
49
46
46
60
52
66
59
Alexis Weinacht
Savanna King
Bella Cordell
Kennedy Krull
Kyrah Iverson
Katherin Geary (Erin)
Avere Mack
Jessica Masgai
Jayden Asche
Blayne Gacke
Felicity Kindvall
Abby Underland
Anna Ginter
Jennifer Hotchkiss
Kennedy Kuchta
Lesya Shkinder
6
3
4
1
1
10
10
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Alexis Weinacht
Savanna King
Bella Cordell
Stephanie Buchmann
Kennedy Krull
Katherin Geary (Erin)
Avere Mack
Jessica Masgai
Abby Underland
Jennifer Hotchkiss
Lesya Shkinder
6
3
4
3
3
15
9
5
3
2
2
Hillary Hastings
Ivy Haug
1:35
1:37
11
SHUTTLE RUN
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Carter Sorenson
Elijah McFarland
Hudson Eldeen
Levi Langloss
Owen Besmer
Isaac McFarland
Riley Haynes
Ashton Ruesch
Blake Eldeen
Ryan Ramstad
9.82
9.88
9.96
10.02
9.28
9.41
8.89
8.94
8.84
9.01
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
6th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Hayden Hastings
Elijah McFarland
Brendan Newman
Camden Hennings
Hudson Eldeen
Matthew Caviezel
Owen Besmer
Riley Carlson
Joshua Leiseth
Cory McDonald
Brayden Glasford
Vincent Mitchell
Bailey Stotz
Carson Norgaard
Ryan Ramstad
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Colby Carruthers
Carter Sorenson
Jydin Dahl
Levi Langloss
Owen Besmer
Isaac McFarland
Gavin Schiltz
Ashton Ruesch
Jace Hanisch
Ryan Ramstad
5.88
5.90
5.96
5.97
5.62
5.75
5.21
5.25
5.03
5.16
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Braden Oyen
Hudson Eldeen
Lance DeWitt
Joshua Leiseth
Ronald Cordell
Alex Andresen
Layne Bartels
Mohamed Ibrahim
6:42
7:14
6:15
6:33
5:56
6:07
5:52
6:08
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Carter Sorenson
Hayden Hastings
Dustin Sees
Braden Oyen
Zachary Schroeder-Powell
Owen Besmer
Ashton Ruesch
Braydon Humpal
Ryan Ramstad
Mohamed Ibrahim
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Hillary Hastings
Lauren Grinde
Stephanie Buchmann
Brookelyn Stieben
Avere Mack
Tabor Teel
Jessica Masgai
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Kennedy Kuchta
Emma Keith
4th
4th
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Jaceana Hanson
Brianna Bunde
Moriah Mulamba
Jenna Robinson
Allison Anderson
Bailey Humpal
Irakoze Francine
Brooklyn Pester
Kazzi Morrison
Mariam Mulamba
Alicia West
Nshimirimana Pascaline
4th
4th
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Lauren Grinde
Hillary Hastings
Stephanie Buchmann
Bethany Krump
Paige Jewett
Jenna Hanson
Jessica Masgai
Alexandra Evink
Kennedy Kuchta
Emma Keith
6.22
6.32
5.63
6.14
5.76
5.78
5.58
5.76
5.58
5.65
5th
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Brookelyn Stieben
Stephanie Buchmann
Avere Mack
Paige Jewett
Jessica Masgai
Grace Schildhauer
Blayne Gacke
Kennedy Kuchta
Alicia West
7:17
7:17
7:22
7:25
7:28
8:13
8:13
7:17
7:45
4th
4th
5th
5th
5th
5th
6th
6th
6th
7th
7th
8th
8th
Hillary Hastings
Lauren Grinde
Stephanie Buchmann
Payton Jensen
Makenzee Kruger
Kennedy Krull
Paige Jewett
Katherin Geary (Erin)
Tabor Teel
Jessica Masgai
Kaitlyn Mohnen
Emma Keith
Alicia West
65
61
76
71
71
71
75
73
73
77
76
79
78
10.51
10.52
9.18*
10.02
9.97
10.02
9.46
9.62
9.62
9.76
SIT AND REACH
0
0
0
5
1
1
-1
-1
-1
-1
1
1
1
5
2
Measured in Inches
4
3
3
3
6
4
5
5
10
10
5
4
FORTY YARD DASH
MILE RUN
STANDING LONG JUMP
72
68
77
75
84
82
95
83
95
93
Measured in Inches
* Fitness Test Record
DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY
Parental involvement is the participation of parents in every facet of education and development of children from birth
to adulthood, recognizing that parents are the primary influence in their children’s lives. Federal programs including
Title I recognize that parent involvement takes many forms, including parents’ shared responsibilities in decisions about
their children’s education, health and well-being, as well as parents’ participation in organizations that reflect the
community’s collaborative aspirations for all children.
DISTRICT GOALS
The goal of the Tri-Valley School District is to ensure the educational success of all students by having high
expectations, a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive parental involvement program, confirming the belief
that parental involvement increases student achievement and self-esteem and that the difference between a good
school and a great school is the involvement of its parents.
I.
It is the policy of the Tri-Valley School District to involve parents in the joint development of the District Parental
Involvement policy by:
A.
Holding an annual parent meeting in which all parents are informed of the school’s participation in the Title I
program, the requirements and their right to be involved. This annual meeting will be held during the first nine
weeks of the school year.
B.
Making it possible for all parents to be involved by holding meetings that accommodate working parents as
well as those parents whose dominate language is not English.
C.
Involving parents in the decision making process for the Title I program.
D.
Providing training sessions for parents on the curriculum used and the forms of academic assessment used
to measure students progress.
E.
Involving parents in the reviewing and revising of the districts’ parental involvement policy.
F.
Having an annual parent meeting to discuss, review, plan for and make suggestions to the Title I program.
G.
Ensuring that all parents understand policies, rules, parent compacts, notices etc. by having them printed in
both English and Spanish as well as conducting meeting in the language the parents can understand.
H.
Providing the parents information regarding the “No Child Left Behind Act”.
I.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all special populations are involved (economically disadvantaged,
disabled, limited English proficiency, limited literacy, migrant).
II.
Coordination and integration of parental involvement strategies with the Head Start, Even Start and Birth to Three
and area preschools.
III.
The expectations of parental involvement are.
IV.
A.
Increased student achievement due to school-parent-student compacts.
B.
Increased student achievement due to parent training.
C.
Increased parental input due to annual meeting.
D.
Increased awareness of school policies and activities due to parent meetings and the annual meeting for Title
I parents.
E.
Increased school to home communications due to teacher training.
Evaluation
There will be an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the Title I Parental involvement program and
parents will be asked for their input. The evaluation will include an assessment of how much parental involvement
is increasing and what barriers to parental participation still need to be overcome. The school district will revise its
Parental Involvement policy on the basis of this annual review.
13 Notification of Right for Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age (“eligible students”), certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District
receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal
(or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.
The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time
and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the parent or eligible
student believe are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask Tri-Valley
School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write
the school Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is
inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent
or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise
them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of
the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent the FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One
exception which permits disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interest. A school
official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support
staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel), a person
serving on the School Board, a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform
a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist) or a parent or student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility. (Optional) Upon request, the district discloses education records without contest to
officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(Note: FERPA requires a school district to make reasonable attempt to notify the student of the
records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on
request.)
4. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
US Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, SD 20207-4605
14
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Notice for Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Tri-Valley
School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of
personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, the Tri-Valley
School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written
consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District
procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Tri-Valley School
District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school
publications. Examples include:
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A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
The annual yearbook;
Honor roll or other recognition lists;
Graduation programs; and
Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion
of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior
written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture
class rings or publish year books.
In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under
the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request,
with three directory categories - names, addresses and telephone listings unless parents have
advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior
written consent.
If you do not want the Tri-Valley School District to disclose directory information from your
child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing
by November 1, 2016
The Tri-Valley School District has designated the following information as directory information:
[Note: an LEA may, but does not have to, include all the information listed below.]
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•
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Student’s name
Address
Name of student’s parents
Telephone listings
Electronic Mail address
Photograph
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Dates of attendance
Grade Level
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Degrees, honors, and awards received
The most recent educational agency or institution attended
15
School Pictures 1st‐12th Grade Bring your
School Supplies!
Meet your Teacher
Freshmen & New
Student
Orientation
Buy Mustang Apparel
Check on your
bus route
Visit with the
School Nurse
Pay for school
breakfast/lunches
Purchase you 2016‐2017 Tri‐Valley Activity Pass Tri-Valley Activities August 2016
Sunday
Monday
7
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
8
9
7th – 12th Boys Golf
Practice Starts
14
15
10
16
17
23
1st Day of School for
1st-12th Grade
Kindergarten
Scheduled Meet &
Greet
JH FB Practice Starts
JH VB Practice Starts
4
5
6
11
12
13
19
20
18
Teacher In-Service
Open House
1st-12th Grade
4:00-7:00 pm
School Pictures
1st-12th, 4:00-7:00 pm
24
26
1st Day of School for
Kindergarten
CC @ Madison,
2:00 pm
FB @ Elk PointJefferson, 7:00 pm
25
28
29
JV FB @ Elk PointJefferson, 4:30 pm
5th Grade Instrument
Display Night, Band
Room, 7:00-8:00 pm
30
Boys Golf @ Sioux Falls
Christian, 9:00 am
CC @ McCook Central,
4:15 pm
VB vs. Dakota Valley,
Here,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
Saturday
7th – 12th Cross Country
Practice Starts
HS FB Practice Starts
HS VB Practice Starts
Teacher In-Service
Boys Golf Meet @
Dakota Valley, 9:00 am
22
Teacher In-Service
Boys Golf @ Dell
Rapids, 9:00 am
Friday
3
Fall Sports Parents
Meeting, Commons,
6:30 pm
Boys Golf Meet @ West
Central, 9:00 am
21
Thursday
31
27
VB @ Flandreau
Alpha IV Tournament
9:00 am
9th FB @ Flandreau,
10:00 am
Tri-Valley Activities September 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
MS VB @ Flandreau,
4:00 pm
9th FB vs. Madison,
Here 4:30 pm
VB vs. Lennox, Here,
9th 5:00 pm
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
4
5
11
12
JV FB vs. Dell Rapids,
Here, 4:30 pm
18
19
Boys Golf @ Vermillion,
9:00 am
JV FB @ Canton,
4:00 pm
Homecoming Coronation
HS Gym, 7:30 pm
25
6
7
Boys Golf @ Madison,
10:00 am
CC @ Garretson,
3:00 pm
MS FB @ Parkston,
4:30 pm
JV FB vs. Parkston,
Here, 4:30 pm
No School
Labor Day
13
Boys Golf @ Madison,
4:00 pm
MS VB @ West Central,
4:30 pm
MS FB @ Dell Rapids,
4:30 pm
VB vs. Beresford, Here,
9th 5:00 pm, JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
Boys Golf @ Lennox, 20
3:00 pm
MS FB vs. Canton, Here,
4:30 pm
MS VB @ Sioux Falls
Christian, 4:30 pm
VB @ Canton,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:15 pm
26
Boys Golf Region Meet
@ Madison, 10:00 am
CC @ West Central,
4:00 pm
MS VB @ Madison,
4:30 pm
JV FB vs. Lennox, Here,
4:30 pm
27
MS FB @ Lennox,
4:30 pm
14
21
CC @ Dell Rapids,
2:00 pm
Friday
1
3
2
No School
FB vs. Parkston,
Here, 7:00 pm
Booster Club Tailgate
5:00-7:00 pm
Boys Golf Meet @
8
Vermillion, 10:00 am
MS VB vs. Garretson,
Here, 4:00 pm
9th FB vs. Dakota Valley,
Here, 4:30 pm
VB @ Vermillion,
9th 5:00 pm,
JV 6:00 pm,
Varsity 7:30 pm
Mighty Mustang
15
Breakfast, HS Gym, 7:30 am
CC @ Sioux Falls Christian,
4:00 pm
9th FB @ Dell Rapids, 4:30 pm
MS VB @ Tea Area, 4:30 pm
VB @ Dell Rapids,
9th 5:00 pm
JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
9th FB Jamboree, Here,
9:00 am
16
FB @ Canton, 7:00 pm
17
9th VB Tournament,
Here, 9:00 am
23
FB vs. Lennox, Here,
7:00 pm
PTO Tailgate,
5:00-7:00 pm
Homecoming
29
MS VB vs. McCook
Central/Montrose, Here,
4:00 pm
9th FB @ Lennox,
4:30 pm
VB vs. McCook Central/
Montrose, Here,
9th 5:00, JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
10
9
FB vs. Dell Rapids,
Here, 7:00 pm
Band Boosters Tailgate
5:00-7:00 pm
22
MS VB vs. Lennox, Here,
4:30 pm
9th FB vs. Canton, Here,
4:30 pm
VB @ Madison,
9th 5:00 pm
JV 6:00 pm
Varsity 7:15 pm
28
Saturday
30
FB @ Beresford,
7:00 pm
24
VB Tournament @
Milbank, TBA
Breakfast Prices
K-12 $1.10
Adults $1.25
Lunch Prices
K-4 $2.60
5-12 $2.80
Adults $3.30
Mon
Extras
Milk $.40
Entrée $1.35
Ala Carte $1.00
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
August 2016
Tue
Wed
1
2
8
22
23
Corn and Pineapple
Green Beans and Pears
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt,
Toast Or Egg Omelet
K-4 Taco Tuesday– Soft Shell
5-12 Or Chicken Fajita
Corn and Pears
18
24
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast Or Breakfast Pizza
K-4 Corn Dog
5-12 Corn Dog or Chef Salad
30
11
17
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Italian Dunkers
5-12 Italian Dunkers or Quesadilla
29
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
K-4 Chicken Nuggets
5-12 Chicken Nuggets or Italian
Meatball Sandwich
10
16
31
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt Toast
Or Breakfast Pizza
K-4 Hamburger or
5-12 Hamburger or Beef Hotdog
Fri
4
3
9
15
Broccoli and Pineapple
Thu
25
5
12
19
26
Breakfast– Cereal Or Yogurt,
Toast
K-4 Chicken Patty
5-12 Chicken Patty or Mr. Rib
French Fries and Peaches
Breakfast– Cereal or Yogurt, Toast
Or French Toast Sticks
K-4 Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza
5-12 Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza or
Crispito
Carrots and Mandarin Oranges
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.. To file a complaint of discrimination, write
to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room
326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave.,SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or Call
202-720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employ-
All Lunches will be served with Milk
Choices, Fresh Fruit
& Garden Salad Bar.
7-12 Will have the opportunity to
purchase ala carte items with their lunch
account money
er.
Breakfast Prices
K-12 $1.10
Adults $1.25
Lunch Prices
K-4 $2.60
5-12 $2.80
Adults $3.30
Mon
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
September 2016
Extras
Milk $.40
Entrée $1.35
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Breakfast– French Toast or Cereal
Toast Yogurt
K-4 Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza
5-12 Or Spicy Chicken Patty
******Enjoy Breakfast Pizza
EVERY Wednesday and
Donuts on Fridays******
2
No School
Green Beans and Mixed Fruit
6
Breakfast– Muffins or Cereal Toast
Yogurt
K-4 Taco Tuesday
5-12 Or Quesadilla
5
No School
7
Breakfast– Breakfast Pizza or
Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Chicken Patty
5-12 Or Chef Salad (Ham) and
Bread Stick
8
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Spaghetti
5-12 Or Chicken Alfredo
9
Breakfast– Donut or Cereal Toast
Yogurt
K-4 Italian Dunkers
5-12 Or Meatball Sub
*Both items with a breadstick
*Both items with a cookie
Green Bean and Pears
12
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
Potato Smiles and Mixed Fruit
13
Breakfast-Egg Omelet Or
Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Hamburger
5-12 Salisbury Steak
K-4 Taco Tuesday– Walking Taco
5-12 OR Quesadilla
19
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
20
Breakfast– Cinnamon Rolls
Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Beef Hot Dog
5-12 Or Quesadilla
K-4 Taco Tues.-Taco Burger
5-12 Or Chicken Strips
Corn and Pears
Baked Beans and pineapple
26
K-4 Hamburger
5-12 OR Grilled Chicken Patty
27
Breakfast– Breakfast sandwich or
Cereal yogurt toast
K-4 Taco Tues.– Soft shell
5-12 Or Chicken Fajita
French Fries and Pears
Refried Beans and pineapple
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
14
Breakfast– Breakfast Pizza or
Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Mac and Cheese
5-12 Or Chef Salad
(Grilled Chicken) and bread stick
21
Breakfast– Breakfast Pizza or
Cereal Toast Yogurt
15
Breakfast-Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Chicken Strips
5-12 OR Pepperoni Pizza
*Both items with a treat
22
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Pizza Boat
5-12 or Hamburger
K-4 Chicken Patty
5-12 Or Chef Salad (Ham)
Smiles and Mandarin Oranges
29
Breakfast– Cereal Toast Yogurt
*Both Items with a Treat
23
Breakfast– Donut or Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Corn Dog
5-12 Or Chinese Chicken w/Rice
* Both items with a Cookie
Green Beans and Mixed Fruit
Carrots and Peaches
28
Breakfast– Breakfast Pizza or
Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Corn Dog
5-12 OR Chef Salad (Grilled
Chicken) and bread stick
16
Breakfast– Donut or Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Sloppy Joe
5-12 Or Spicy Chicken Strips
K-4 Chicken Nuggets
5-12 OR Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza
Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Fruit
30
Breakfast– Donut or Cereal Toast Yogurt
K-4 Spaghetti
5-12 OR Chicken Alfredo
*both with garlic bread
Corn and Mandarin Oranges
2016-2017 Tri-Valley School Calendar
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02
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16
Boys Golf Starts
VB and FB Start
Cross Country Starts
Inservice
Open House
Inservice
1st Day of School
No School
No School, Labor Day
Homecoming Week
End of 1st Qtr. 42 days
PT Conferences
1:00 pm Dismissal
PT Conference Comp
Day, No School
1:00 pm Dismissal
Thanksgiving Day,
No School
No School
1:00 pm Dismissal,
End of 2nd Qtr.,
41 days
No School, Winter
Break
No School
Start of 2nd Semester
M.L. King Day/
Teacher Inservice,
No School
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End of 3rd Qtr. 45 days
9-10-11 State GBB
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No School, Spring
Break
16-17-18 State BBB
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No School, Spring
Break
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Prom
No School, Good
Friday
No School, Easter
Monday
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November
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PT Conferences,
1:00 pm Dismissal
PT Conference Comp
Day, No School
No School, Presidents,
Day
State Wr.
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1:00 pm Dismissal,
Last Day of School
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1st Qtr. 42
2nd Qtr. 41
3rd Qtr. 45
4th Qtr. 45
= 173
2 PT Conference
4 Inservice
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Independence Day
TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-6
“Home of the Mustangs”
46450 252ND STREET
COLTON, SD 57018-5712
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Tri-Valley School
District 49-6
Welcomes you to the
2016-2017 School Year!