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 The Toreador Times provides updates on weekly school activities and events. If you have questions or recommendations for information to be included, please contact the Central Office at 515­433­0750. September 19, 2014 X­GAMES VISIT BHS ●
On Thursday, September 18th Boone High School had the privilege of hosting the ASA High School Tour. The ASA High School Tour includes on­campus assemblies at 100 high schools in 20 markets where top skateboarding, BMX and inline skating pros perform incredible stunts on a specially­designed 12­ foot high mobile half­pipe while offering students information and ways to identify and prevent bullying along with the dangers of tobacco use and ways to combat peer pressure. ●
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Be There­ this stands for being emotionally present for people. It’s a powerful message of respect that improves communication and strengthens relationships. Happiness is based on relationships within your community based on mutual respect. Make Their Day­ this stands for finding simple ways to serve or delight people in a meaningful and memorable way. It’s about contributing to someone else’s life, not because you want something out of it, but because that’s the person you want to be. Have Fun­ this taps into your natural way of being creative, enthusiastic and light hearted. Having fun energizes the creativity and problem­solving abilities within you. You work on becoming the most positive and enthusiastic person you can be. We are challenging our community to live by the “Toreador Way” and help us set an example for our students. Photos by HS Student Nathanial Brown Five top action sports stars performed at Boone High, presenting a unique and rare opportunity for students to interact with the athletes in a one­on­one setting. The list of pros that appeared included Trevor Meyer (St. Park, MN), Eito Yasutoko (Osaka, Japan), Kevin Robinson (Providence, RI), Paul­Luc Ronchetti (Wymondham, UK), Danny Mayer (Omaha, NE), Austin Coleman (Los Angeles, CA), Mykel Larrin (Milwaukee, WI) and Jimmy Walker (Chicago, IL). This event tied into this year’s focal point of doing things the “Toreador Way." The “Toreador Way” is based on the philosophy where students concentrate on four key elements of their lives: ● Choose Your Attitude­ this stands for taking responsibility for how you respond to what life throws at you. There are many things you can’t control, the weather, other human beings, traffic, etc. The only thing you can control is our response to our challenges. Congratulations To: ➢
BHS Junior Erin Kinne has been invited to read School Way App: Want to make a quick connect to the school calendar, contact information, gradebook, courses, lunch menu, and other information? The BCSD SchoolWay app is available FREE for Apple or Android devices in the app stores. Search for SchoolWay and download, then follow our district. More information may be found at www.myschoolway.com/booneschools. Be sure to turn on push messages for our school! (see page 3 of this Toreador Times for more information) High School Principal Kris Byam cooks for the staff during the Sept. 12 “Iowa vs Iowa State” potluck. ‘DORS Award: We have had excellent support and recognition of the DORS Award winners over the past year. We, and the recipients, have truly appreciated the recognitions. As we approach our next selection meeting you are encouraged to think of those teachers, staff, and all employees who provide outstanding service, and take a moment to complete a nomination form on their behalf. Thank you for offering recognition of our outstanding employees. For a copy of the nomination form visit: https://boone.k12.ia.us/new/index.php/personnel/dors­aw
ard/ from her award­winning essay about the Pufferbilly Parade during the Iowa City Book Festival Oct. 4. Erin will be recognized as runner up in the Paul Engle Glory of the Senses Essay Contest. She will be awarded a $500 scholarship for the University of Iowa. Tobacco Free Environment: One priority of all parents and educators is to be positive models for healthy behavior among our children. This is why Board Policy 905.5 states: School district facilities and grounds, including school vehicles, are off limits for tobacco use, including the use of nicotine products that are not FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved for tobacco cessation. This requirement extends to students, employees and visitors. This policy applies at all times, including school­sponsored and non school­sponsored events. Persons failing to abide by this policy are required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco/nicotine product or leave the school district premises immediately. Parents and visitors are reminded that this policy applies anytime on school grounds even when in a personal vehicle. Your support in providing a healthy environment is appreciated. Infinite Campus Information and Help: Please remember to ensure all your contact information is correct in Infinite Campus. If you need assistance logging into your students Infinite Campus account, please e­mail [email protected] and a return e­mail will be sent to you with log in information. High School Construction: (L) From the Library looking down into the Commons/Cafe. (B­L) Under the Library where Wrestling and Agriculture will be. (B­R) New Central Office sign with Activity Entrance sign being installed in background. WEEKLY QUESTION: On Tuesdays in the Boone News­Republican, the district publishes a Weekly Question. If you have a question you would like to be answered, please email your question to [email protected]. FACEBOOK PAGES: The BCSD along with the High School and Middle School have active Facebook Pages. This is a great source for information and updates. Please visit them at: District:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boone­Communi
ty­School­District/111182762280156 HS:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boone­High­School/
633981076633770 MS: https://www.facebook.com/boonemiddleschool Mrs. Gage’s Kindergarten student enjoy their new rug! Upcoming School Board Meetings: Board Meetings will be held at the Middle School until August 2015 due to the High School construction. The next regular Board Meeting is October 14th at 6:30 p.m. September 19 thru September 26, 2014: September 19th: 8th Grade Retreat @ Sunstream Retreat Center Football @ Perry HS ­­ Freshman 4:45 pm­­Varsity 7:30 pm September 20th: Volleyball Varsity Invitational @ Forest City HS 9:00 am Volleyball Freshman Invitational @ Kuemper Catholic HS 9:00 am Girls Varsity Diving @ Marshalltown HS 9:30 am Girls Varsity Swimming @ Marshalltown HS 12:30 pm September 22nd: 7th/8th Grade Cross Country Invitational @ Sheldon Park Humboldt 4:15 pm 7th/8th Grade Volleyball vs Ogden (BMS) 4:30 pm Cross Country JV/V Invitational @ Sheldon Park Humboldt 4:55 pm Volleyball JV Quadrangular @ DC­G HS 5:00 pm Football JV Game vs. Perry (Home) 6:00 pm Basketball Skills Night BHS Gym 6:30 pm­ 8:00 pm September 23rd: Musical Rehearsal BHS Auditorium 3:30 pm­ 5:00 pm 7th Grade Football vs Carlisle (Home) 4:30 pm 8th Grade Football @ Carlisle HS 4:30 pm 7th Grade Volleyball @ Carroll Kuemper St. Lawrence Gym 4:30 pm 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Car. Kuemper (BMS) 4:30 pm September 24th: Early Dismissal Wednesday Musical Dress Rehearsal BHS Auditorium 4:00 pm­ 5:00 pm September 25th: 7th/8th Grade Cross Country Invitational @ Indianola’s Pickard Park 4:00 pm Cross Country JV/V Invitational @ Indianola’s Pickard Park 4:30 pm 7th Grade Volleyball vs Carroll Community School (BMS) 4:30 pm 8th Grade Volleyball @ Carroll Middle School 4:30 pm Girls Swimming JV/V Meet vs DSM Roosevelt (Home) 6:00 pm September 26th: Musical Rehearsal BHS Auditorium 3:30 pm­ 5:00 pm Football vs. Dallas Center­Grimes (Home) ­­ Freshman 4:45 pm ­­ Varsity 7:30 pm