NHS Fundraiser for Animal Shelter
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NHS Fundraiser for Animal Shelter
May/Jun 2015 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE IONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 250 East Tuttle Road Ionia, MI 48846-9698 NHS Fundraiser for Animal Shelter The week of March 9 - 13th was busy with activity at Ionia High School as the National Honor Society hosted several different fundraiser events to help our furry friends at the Ionia County animal shelter. We had hoped to gather 500 pounds of food along with treats, toys and grooming aids, but instead collected over 3,000 pounds of dry and canned pet foods. NHS also donated over $400 to the shelter for miscellaneous needs. This was an event that drew everyone together for the common good of our pet community. Teachers shared photos of their pets (poster and banners in the hall) along with their own shelter pet stories on our daily announcements. NHS members had their own pet board of pictures .... it is amazing how animals touch our lives, our hearts, and through this project we saw a common bond. A special thank you to the parents of our students who lugged 50 pound bags of pet food upstairs and down the halls to our storage room. Our wonderful and gracious parents have supported NHS here at Ionia High School throughout this entire year in so many ways and in so many different events. I appreciate all that they do and say! Izzie Tackmann, the daughter of one of our math teachers, used her birthday money to buy a huge supply of dog treats, toys, toys, and more toys, along with shampoo. It is amazing how this project has influenced so many different generations to come together. Izzie goes to Lowell Public Schools but felt compelled to join in our crusade ... school districts didn’t matter to this young lady. NHS coordinated the food drive with PI day. This year it was unique .... 3.1415 ... And Pi goes naturally with pie! We held a change war for the teacher or administrator with the most change in their jar receiving a cream pie in the face and a pie for their dinner table. Along with this we sold raffle tickets to select the pie thrower. I personally found it fascinating that the students were more interested in who would receive the pie than throwing the pie! Coach Holes was barely the winner of a delicious coconut cream pie in the face thrown by William Sorrell. Of course, the proceeds all went to the Animal Shelter while the fun memories of the event remain here at IHS. Continued on page 4 Dear School Family, A very special thank you to the community sponsors who made this night possible! Ionia Public Schools is proud to share news • Michigan One Community Credit Union from our Annual • Independent Bank Community Dinner • Mercantile Bank of Michigan Celebration! More • Portland Federal Credit Union than 500 parents and Thank you! community members On another note; we would like to share with joined the staff of the you that Mrs. Rose Scheller, our vocal music Ionia Public Schools teacher, was nominated for Teacher of the Year for its “Pearl Anniversary Celebration” commemorating the district’s 30th Annual Com- From left: Mike Keast, BOE President; by the Michigan State Vocal Music AssociaTim Hemenway, 2015 Silver Slate munity Dinner. Traditional favorites of the Award Winner; Dr. Patricia Batista, IPS tion! Congratulations! evening included the distinguished Ionia Com- Superintendent Thank you for your support of the Ionia Public munity Band under the direction of Mr. AnSchools! drew MacFarland. Other key entertainers included the IHS Choir Quartet and the award winning IHS Choir under the direction of Ionia Public Schools Board of Education IHS choir teacher, Mrs. Rose Scheller. The crowd took great pleaPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Keast sure in the outstanding performance given by the IHS Jazz Band, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Hull under the direction of Mr. Scott Beyer. The audience gave a standing ovation to Mr. Timothy Hemenway, President of the Michigan One Community Credit Union. Michigan One Community Credit Union was the recipient of the prestigious 2015 Silver Slate Award for their contributions and support of the Ionia Public Schools. Community members and parents were welcomed by the Ionia Ambassadors. Those attending enjoyed the many wonderful art exhibits, colorful placemats, centerpieces, and promotional posters. These were all created by the IPS art students, under the expert guidance of our gifted art instructors, Danna Fuller, Teri Ruthruff, Amber Graham, and Jennifer Henry. The Community Dinner was a night to recognize student achievement and celebrate the accomplishments of many of our high school students. Thank you to Elena May and Beth Davis for helping to organize the event. Congratulations to our students recognized at the Community Dinner! 2 Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Townsend Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheri Scheurer Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Meyer, Karen Balice-Gregory, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave O’Mara Superintendent: Dr. Patricia Batista Website: www.Dawggle.net Equal Opportunity Message: It has always been the policy of Ionia Public Schools to be an equal opportunity institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, ethnic origin, physical or mental handicap, height, weight, or marital status in any of our educational programs or activities including enrollment, placement, and employment. It is also the policy of the Board of Education to maintain an education and work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any person wishing to inquire regarding these policies, or to file a complaint should contact: Ben Kirby or Maureen Reeder, 250 E. Tuttle Road, Ionia, MI 48846. Michigan Department of Education Reviews Ionia Public Schools Ionia Public Schools hosted members of the Office of Field Services (OFS) from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) on March 4th and 5th, 2015. The district, Jefferson Elementary, and Ionia Middle School were the subject of an On-Site Review. This is a cyclical review (5 years) where they focus on curriculum, assessment, professional development, data desegregation, school improvement, parental involvement, Title I programs, Title II programs, and written procedures in the aforementioned areas. I owe many thanks to everyone who participated which included administrators, teachers, and parents. discussion at the district level was led by Associate Superintendent, Ben Kirby. Each review meeting focused on 25-40 indicators related to quality schools and best practice. The staff from MDE gave feedback regarding all of the areas in which they felt that we needed to change for improvement. Excitedly, of the many indicators that were reviewed, our schools had very few areas, mostly with a focus on parental involvement. Both schools are doing a wonderful job and that was confirmed in the review. On day one, the OFS teams reviewed Jefferson and IMS programs while meeting in their respective buildings with designated participants. The programs were discussed at length during the three hour meetings which began with a data presentation from principals Cheri Meier and Matt Vogel. Both school teams did a wonderful job representing every day practice from all accounts. All of the schools were represented at the table during the district review and we were able to address the student achievement data, collaboration, professional development, and curriculum across the district. They were very complimentary of the work that we have undergone and encouraged by the practices that we use in the district. MDE gave us no changes required at the district level. The assessment given is a credit to all of us in Ionia Public Schools as we work together to do great things for our students. During day two, the meeting was focused on the district level. The district leadership team, including principals, central office staff, and the State and Federal Programs Coordinator did equally well as they discussed the district processes and procedures. The data Our community and school personnel can be proud of our schools and the work we are doing with students. Congratulations go out to the entire staff as we work together to make a difference with our students every day. Middle School Leadership Class – Where. Everyone. Belongs. (WEB) This school year, the Ionia Middle School (IMS) has had almost 200 students in the WEB – Where. Everyone. Belongs. leadership class and another 50 who are identified as WEB Leaders in the building. The WEB class does activities like promoting school appreciation, school connectedness, and the welcoming of new students – and not just 6th graders - but ALL new students to IMS. WEB promotes the participation in community service projects, acknowledges and celebrates student and teacher success, and creates and promotes anti-bullying programs. They have created a student section complete with a banner & t-shirt for all IMS athletic events. The class develops leader expectations and ways to hold leaders accountable to these expectations. WEB creates and runs the morning audio announcements, as well as the announcement bulletin boards in and outside of school. This includes the addition of two TV’s for a video announcement program. 3 ionia high school NHS continued from front page This was a successful fundraising drive which meant much planning and many efforts by many people to make it successful. I am privileged to be working with a top notch board of NHS officers. Sadie Shattuck is our NHS president, Emily Nemeth as our vice-president, Ben Lewis as secretary, and Alex Fountain as treasurer. Our members have all been generous in supplying pet food, time making fantastic posters and banners, and their energy in getting the student body motivated. Ionia High School Theatre Saves The World! Featuring 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse by Don Zolidas IHS Theatre students are known for their ambition, and this spring they’re taking their commitment to our community to a new level. Each performance features a unique theme, fabulous prizes, and includes special bonus materials created by the students. With music, audience interaction and improvisation, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us at Main Street Music of Ionia on: May 2 at 7:00 pm - Zombie Costume Night May 3 at 3:00 pm - Balloon Fun May 8 at 7:00 pm - BINGO Night May 9 at 7:00 pm - Mother’s Day Tribute Tickets prices are $3 for Students and $5 for Adults. Congratulations to the Science Olympiad Team for a successful school year! Science Olympiad Team: Back row: Advisor Kyle Ondersma, Hanna Melvin, Bobby Eppler, Matt Felice, D’Laney Conner-Wellman, Cheyenne Ferris. Front row: Alexis Knoblock, Kaitlyn Hickok, Kelsey Merrifield, Erika Prichard, Noah Sanford, Isobel Wentworth, and Kaitlyn Knauss. 4 Ionia Science Olympiad hosted its third home invitational on February 21st. At the event, 40 teams competed from around the state at the invitational. Several of the teams frequently compete at the state and national levels. During the tournament, Ionia had a good showing with four of our high school students receiving metals. Team Captain Matt Felice and Bobby Eppler received special recognition in the Chemistry lab event, and Kelsi Merrifield, and Kaitlyn Hickok metaled in the Write it-Do it event. The team scored very well placing 13th overall but second when compared to the teams in our region. The event would not have been possible but for the constant efforts of a small army of volunteers who gave up their time and energy to make it possible. Thank you! Twin Rivers Elementary Poster Contest Michigan Wellhead Protection Program Pictured: Back Row/Left to Right: Landon Duell (1st place – 4th grade), Olivia Herbstreith, Madeline McGee, Trenton Greenfield, Jordan Dooley (1st place – 5th grade), Jordyn Diebel. Middle Row: Tori Hixson, Brittney Bush (1st place – 2nd grade), Mason Struble, Isabell Helman (1st place – 3rd grade/ cover winner), Payton Gregersen, Bailee Rux. Front Row: Elise Simon (1st place – 1st grade), Joanna Platte, Kaydents Wieland, Brooklynn Burhans (1st place – Kindergarten), Virginia Palmer. Not Pictured: Eddie Johnson. All Twin Rivers students created a poster based on a different theme at each grade level related to water conservation and protection. (See article on the right of the Michigan Wellhead Protection Program.) Themes included – Turn off the water when you brush your teeth; take a shower - not a bath; water your lawn in the morning or after the sun goes down; reduce, reuse and recycle your trash; don’t pour dangerous chemicals down the drain or on the ground; and, keep grass clippings out of the lakes and rivers. All of the posters were created in art class with art teacher, Jennifer Henry. She narrowed the pictures down to ten posters at each grade level. The Wellhead Protection Committee selected the top three posters at each grade level without knowing the names of the artists. Since the early 2000’s, the Village of Lyons and the Village of Muir have been working through the Michigan Wellhead Protection Program, a federal program aimed at protecting drinking water within local communities. Although this program is voluntary, communities that participate, take the necessary steps to safeguard their drinking water sources from contaminants. Among the many facets of the program, both Villages had to implement public education activities. Both Villages worked with the Michigan Rural Water Association (MRWA) to apply for grant funding through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). A portion of the grant was dedicated to educating students in Lyons and Muir. With a previous grant, the Village of Muir purchased a groundwater model. Through the groundwater model, students have the opportunity to see what life looks like underground and witness what happens when a drinking water well becomes contaminated. The model shows students how contamination moves through the groundwater cycle and shows what could potentially be impacted. In the winter of 2015, both Villages worked with the local elementary school to organize a drinking water protection poster contest. Kindergarten through fifth grade students were given the challenge of designing a poster that demonstrated the importance and protection of water. Each class was given a specific topic to focus on and three winners from each class were chosen to be featured in the 18-month calendar. The Village of Lyons and Village of Muir Wellhead Protection Committee reviewed the submittals of posters from Twin Rivers Elementary school. According to Kelly Hon, MRWA Source Water Protection Specialist, “The artwork submitted was fantastic and creative. Consequently, it was difficult to decide on the final winners!” The Committee chose Isabell Helman, third grade student as the 2015 cover winner. Isabell will receive a $75 cash prize for her winning design. In addition, seventeen more drawings were chosen, and the top winner from each grade will receive a $50 cash prize. The Village would like to thank Twin Rivers Elementary teachers for making this project a success! For more information about the Village of Muir or Village of Lyons Wellhead Protection Programs or to get involved, please contact Lyndon Randall, Village of Muir at (989) 855-2144 or Susan Craft, Village of Lyons at (989) 855-2125. Boyce Elementary School March is Reading Month Activities Boyce Elementary celebrated March is Reading Month with some fun activities. Family Reading Night was a success raising over $450 for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Also during the evening, students and parents were entertained by Ionia Community Librarian Mike Golczynski as he read some great stories to the audience. Local author Kristi Washbourn talked about writing and self-publishing. She read excerpts from her book series, The Jack O’Rourke Series. Kristi sold and autographed 20 copies of her books and donated all proceeds back to the DPIL. Boyce had a storyteller assembly welcoming back ex-Ionia teacher Jenifer Strauss to share her wonderful stories. Students had fun on Tuesdays where they were able to “read a t-shirt day”, “dress as their favorite book character” and “pajama day”. Students donated .25 cents on days they participated with all proceeds going to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Boyce students also participated in a door decorating contest. Each teacher picked a Dr. Seuss book and decorated their classroom door to look like the cover. Students also drew favorite book covers with the winners getting to paint their book cover on a ceiling tile in the Boyce hallway. Students also had a school wide reading goal of 135,000 minutes. They were able to reach their goal! 5 Twin Rivers Elementary Visits the Lansing State Capital Mrs. Halfmann’s 3rd Grade Class with Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Coach Tom Izzo. Mrs. Speckins’ 3rd grade class at the capital with Lt. Governor Brian Calley. Meijer Dignity & Respect Students for Spring 2015 February D&R for Welch High School From left: Cristy Stoddard, Meijer; Alexandria Schott, Student; Jason Little, Social Studies Teacher; Beth Davis, Principal March D&R for Ionia High School From left: Kara Ruthruff, Student; Lisa Dood, Math/Physics Teacher; Cristy Stoddard, Meijer March D&R for Welch High School From left: Cristy Stoddard, Meijer; Kaila Hayden, Student; Gregg Leno, Math Teacher April D&R for Welch High School From left: Cristy Stoddard, Meijer; Branda Huey, Student; Marti Gladding-Bennett, English Teacher April Elementary March Elementary Pictured Left to Right (principal top/ bottom student) Haynor School Erin Schneider, Teacher Aidan Kapp Rather Principal Darin Magley, Jasmin Cooper Emerson Principal Mitch Mercer, Demetri Davis Twin Rivers Principal Dayna Ellis, Chloe Zander Jefferson Meijer Representative Cristy Stoddard. Davon Jackson (Principal Matt Vogel not pictured). 6 Pictured Left to Right (principal top/ bottom student) Rather Principal Darin Magley, Matthew McCoy Jefferson Principal Matt Vogel, Rilynn Flanders Boyce Principal Scott Yenchar, Samuel Montgomery (March 2015 D&R winner) & Cy Balis Emerson Principal Mitch Mercer, Cheyenne Lankford Twin Rivers Principal Dayna Ellis, Kayleigh Smith Back Row Store Director Mr. Scott Flanagan April D&R for High School From left: Shawn Sweeney, Math Teacher; Will Talbot, Student; Cristy Stoddard, Meijer IPS Scholarship Endowment Fund Reaches $1,000,000.00++ mark!!! With staff and community support, the Ionia Public Schools Scholarship Endowment Fund has had a solid balance this year of $1 million plus!!!!! Thanks to the generosity of many Ionia Public School Alumni, Local Community Members, and IPS Staff members, we continue to see this scholarship fund grow annually, allowing more financial grants to be dispersed to IPS graduates. In February 2005, the Ionia Board of Education elected to deposit the district scholarship funds with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. This foundation is a non-profit entity recognized by the State of Michigan and offers significant tax benefits to qualifying contributors. Additionally, the GR Foundation offers the security of a larger foundation and has a history of paying approximately a five percent dividend. Currently IPS has $1,023,706.83 on deposit with the GR Foundation. One hundred percent of the dividends based on current balance will be given in the form of scholarships to nearly 52 seniors in the class of 2015; not only from Ionia High School, but also a top graduate attending Douglas R. Welch High School. Ten years ago, per the investment decision of the IPS Board of Education, a Scholarship Endowment Board was formed. The vision of this Board and the IPS Board of Education was to grow this fund so that a perpetual increase of return (dividends) would allow for an increase in the number of scholarships awarded each year until every graduate from Ionia Public Schools who wished to pursue posthigh school education or graduate training would receive financial assistance to do so. Summer Food Service Program 2015 Kids Eat Free! Hey Kids and Teens… Join us for Nutritious Summer Meals at No Charge & Fun Activities* *(activities at TR starting June 15th) Adult meal $3.10 As of this date, 140 IPS Employees have donated over $60,000.00 to this fund through payroll deduction and continue to support this cause. Ten new “tree leaves” on our Scholarship Fund Sponsor Tree will be placed in recognition of large donations given during this school year. If you wish to contribute, you can do so in the following ways: • Cash gifts • Memorial gifts • Gifts of stock or other securities • Life insurance policies and IRA or 401(k) plans that name the IPS Scholarship Endowment Fund as beneficiary • Wills • Estate plans If you have any questions please call: 616-527-9250 or, Please feel free to contact any of the following community Scholarship Board Members: -Dr. Patricia Batista, Superintendent of schools -Carol Beck Blundy -David O’Mara, Board of Education Representative -Walter Downes -Don Wilcox, School Financial Director -Danna Fuller -Marilee Buxton, Board Chairperson -Lynn Sterner -Honorable Robert Sykes -Gary Swinehart, Sr. -Jack Manciu, Ionia High School Principal -Laurie Tjalsma -Beth Davis, D.R. Welch High School Principal Find the Scholarship Endowment Fund on the Ionia Public Schools’ webpage: www.ioniaschools.org/page.cfm?p=91 Location: Dates/Days: Times: Jefferson June 8th –July 10th Cafeteria Elementary Monday – Friday Lunch – 420 N Jefferson Closed July 3rd 11:30 AM – Ionia, MI 48846 July 13-30, 2015 12:30 PM Monday – Thurs. Twin Rivers Elementary 435 Lou Lemke Lane Muir, MI th June 8 – July 30 Monday – Thurs. th Cafeteria Lunch – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM “USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” 7 18 No School 1 Rather Walk-a-Thon/Spring Fundraiser 1:00-2:00pm th TR 5 Gr Class Night–Watt Aud. 5:007:30pm th Jefferson 5 Gr Class Night 7:008:00pm @ Jefferson Elementary Chicken Q uesadillas Dippin’ Chicken Nuggets 3 Boyce Field Day & School Picnic Rather Bulldog Beginnings Class Night 6:00-7:00pm th 8 Gr Class Night–IHS 6:30-7:30pm IHS Band Boosters Mtg 6:30-7:30pm 2 Breaded Chicken Pattie/Bun IHS Senior Breakfast 8:30-9:15am IHS Graduation Rehearsal 9:1510:15am th Rather 5 Gr Class Night–Watt Aud. 6:30-8:00pm IHS Senior Class Night 7:00-8:00pm Boyce Scenic Run th Boyce 5 Gr Class Night–Watt Aud. 6:30-8:00pm Dippin’ Chicken Nuggets 27 Chips n’ Cheese Rather Lunch with the Principal 11:15-12:15pm 20 Macaroni & Cheese, Please! Rather Coffee w/Principal 7:35-8:05am Bulldog Beginnings Open House for 2015-2016 5:30-7:30pm IHS Spring Band Concert – Watt Aud. 7:00-8:00pm 13 French Toast Sticks/Sausage 26 Dippin’ Chicken Nuggets 19 Dippin’ Chicken Nuggets 12 IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 8:00am-5:30pm Boyce Breakfast Buddies 6 WEDNESDAY 7 4 Hot Diggity Dog/Bun Rather Talent Show 12:00-2:00pm Italian Sub 21 28 Rather Title 1 Parent Mtg In Media Center 5:00-6:00pm Ham & Cheese Sub IHS Seniors–Final Exams Hot Diggity Dog/Bun Kindergarten Round-Up – Room 304 9:00am-7:00pm 14 Up Periscope, Italian Sub IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 8:00am-5:30pm THURSDAY May & June 2015 22 Last Day of School! Grades K-12 - Day Students AM ONLY – No Lunch Corn Puppies 5 Rather Kindergarten Class Program 1:00-2:00pm IHS Commencement Program 7:00-8:30pm 29 Cheese Filled Bread Sticks TR Field Trip Chicken Q uesadillas Welch HS Graduation – Watt Aud. 7:00-8:30pm 15 IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 8:00am-5:30pm Senior Citizen Luncheon-Watt Aud. 12:00-1:00pm IHS Theatre Saves the World! Survive the Zombie Apocalypse–Main Street Music 7:00-9:00pm Cheeseburger on a bun is fun! 8 31 24 30 17 23 IHS Baccalaureate–Watt Aud. 7:00-8:00pm IHS Prom 7:00-11:00pm 10 16 IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 9:00am-1:00pm IHS Theatre Saves the World! Survive the Zombie Apocalypse– Main Street Music 7:00-9:00pm 9 3 IHS Theatre Saves the World! 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse–Main Street Music May 2 = 7:00-9:00pm May 3 = 3:00-5:00pm Rather Scholastic Book Fair Jazz Cabaret–Shadow Ridge Golf Course 7:00-10:00pm Cheese Filled Bread Sticks 2/3 SAT/SUNDAY 1 FRIDAY Pizza, taco, hamburger/bun and reduced fat grilled chicken/bun are the four main choices available every day. Fifth choice offerings are listed above. In addition to the main dish, the following items will be available: Lettuce, Cheese, Croutons, Salad Dressings, plus one vegetable, one fruit and bread and butter. A ½ pint of 1% milk is included with lunch. Prices: Elementary Students, $2.10; Middle School Students $2.35; High School Students (buffet line), $2.35; Staff and Adults, $3.10. Milk is available for purchase without a lunch for $.35 per ½ pint. Program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any person who believes he/she has been discriminated against should write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Burrito Rather Field Day K-2 = 8:30-10:30am Rather All School Picnic 10:4511:30am Rather Field Day 3-5 = 12:15-2:15pm TR FSO Mtg 6:00-7:30pm June 25 MEMORIAL DAY Burrito Rather Roller Skating Party at Ionia Skateland 6:00-8:00pm Board of Education Mtg–Admin Wing, Room 304 7:00pm Chef’s Salad Rather Volunteer Open House 4:455:30 Rather PTG Mtg 5:30-6:30 Boyce PTG Mtg 6:00-7:00pm 11 Dippin’ Chicken Nuggets 5 Burrito 4 TUESDAY IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 8:00am-5:30pm IHS Band Boosters Mtg 6:307:30pm MONDAY IHS Spring Art Show–Room 304 1:00-5:30pm TR FSO Mtg 6:00-7:30pm 8