HOIC Fine Arts Festival - Colfax-Mingo Community School District

Colfax-Mingo Community School District Newsletter
Tigerhawk Talk
Since C-M is leaving
the HOIC Conference
this year, several band/
choir/art students participated in their “last”
HOIC Fine Arts Festival
before the move to the
SICL Conference next
year. The HOIC Fine Art
Festival rotates among
conference schools, and
this year, it was Baxter’s
turn to host.
The students, along
with instructors Jeff Sontag (art), Michelle Grant
(vocal) and Murray Moening (band), all headed to
Baxter on March 5 for a
fun day. The art students
brought their artwork to
be displayed and judged,
plus took a field trip
that afternoon to see the
HOIC Fine Arts Festival
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Des Moines Art Center
and West End Salvage.
Band and choir students
rehearsed all day with
2 well known conductors working to perfect
4 songs to be played that
evening at the concert.
The band and choir had
about 120 students each
from all of the conference schools and there
were about 50 total art
students.
With art, band and
choir all in one day, con- C-M Choir members performing at the HOIC Fine Arts Festival (Chris Warner,
center; Jessica Zahn, Bridget Reese, Megan Earles, Ries Wilson (background,
cert goers were able to L-R)
see an art show before
Participating Art
Participating Choir Alex Lewis
the concert, plus hear a
Participating Band
great conference band Students: Izzy Wilkins- Students: Chris Warand choir during the Elliot, Mingyang Sun ner, Megan Earles, Ries S t u d e n t s : K e n n e d i
concert. Great job to all (won a Blue Ribbon in Wilson, Odessa Cross, Hostetter, Hailey Wamstudents involved in this Ceramics), Rachel Sav- Bridget Reese, Jessica sher, Sarah Bentley, BaiZahn, Libby Coooper, ley Amundsen
festival!
age, Kelsey Linn
Parade of Bands Concert
The Band Department had their annual “Parade of Bands” concert this past February.
The concert was in the HS Gym and featured ALL 5-12 band students.
The concert began with the 5th Grade Band and those familiar sounds of beginners
that just started playing instruments earlier this year. Next up was the 6th Grade Band,
performing works that contained a bit more complex notes and rhythms. The Junior High
Concert Band and the High School Band followed the younger musicians. The audience
was able to hear the progress students make as they go through the band program each
year. The goal is to get band students through 8 years of instrumental music at C-M, 5th Sixth grade band
through 12th grade.
After hearing all 4 bands, the audience was in for a treat. All the band students spread
out among the 85 chairs on the gym floor, with flutes together, clarinets together, trumpets
together, etc. It was the first time the Band Department attempted a “combined 5-12”
band piece. The parts for the younger players were made a bit easier and the Jr/Sr HS
members took on the more challenging parts. With only 1 rehearsal that afternoon with all
5-12 students playing together, the band members pulled off a great performance of the
current Disney song, “Let It Go”. It was a neat way to end the concert and everyone had
Jr. High band
fun playing together.
Mingo
Colfax- tary
Elemen
News and Notes
Brian Summy
C-M Elementary Principal
The weather is starting to improve and
Spring fever is here. Spring activities are
just around the corner and everyone will
begin their busy schedules. Don’t forget
about keeping school a priority for your
child. I understand there may be some late
nights due to ballgames and other activities but make sure school doesn’t get lost
in the mix. Elementary students will have
one final benchmark assessment in reading
during May.
Colfax-Mingo and the Skunk Blues
Society is pleased to bring Blues in the
Schools back again this year. Billy Branch
will be the guest performer this year accompanied by Rob Lumbard. Billy Branch
is a harmonica player from Chicago that
travels not only the USA but internationally too. Rob Lumbard is a guitar player
from central Iowa that will be playing with
Billy. The tour will begin at the jr/sr high
school with band and choir members. The
elementary will be next with blues tour
playing for students.
Professional development continues
to focus on technology integration in the
classroom. Staff are learning about Google
tools that can be used in the classroom and
additional tools that are online for our reading and math series. Professional Learning
Community (PLC’s) have been introduced
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to the Colfax-Mingo staff. There are several big ideas behind PLC’s that include
the following:
• Ensuring that all students learn:
• Create a culture of collaboration
among staff
• Focus on results
The elementary is currently planning for
the summer school program. There have
been some changes in the law that may
dictate some changes as we move forward.
The priority will be on students that did not
meet the established benchmarks for backto-back assessments. The goal of the summer program will be to help students close
the gap and reach benchmark in the fall.
February Kids of Character
Pre-school-First Grade: Cruz Dickerson, James Wood, Jessica
Gibson, Caleb Heggen, Zarah Bentley, James Shepley, Kylie Baker,
Kirsten Noga, Hallie Waldron, Makayla Nettles, Charlie Stadelmann,
Nick Carroll, Connor Warner, Jesiah Baker, Sean Craven, Kyle Wood,
Chloe Clements, A.J. Westercamp
Second-Fourth Grades: Cassie Phillips, Shane Hostetter, Josh
Strohmeyer, Shaley Baltes, Skylar Hartson, Brandon Kite, Adalai
Schroeder, Marissa Bracewell, Mackinzie Corbin, Alyssa Brown,
Thomas Stadelmann, Madison Ander, Lynn Lincoln, Ashanta BonnettWillis, Samantha Haney, Skyla Kite
Pre-school-First Grade
Second-Fourth Grades
Fifth-Sixth Grades: Brayden Bill, Katie Schlosser, Riley Stelly, Tjaden
Fox, Sam Smith, Noah Huffman, Jason Rhinehart, Jocelyn Brown,
Jordan Roozeboom, Cole Beach
Fifth-Sixth Grades
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Report
to
PARENTS
The Rewards of Reading
T
he seeds for success in the classroom are sown at home. Encouraging children to read at home is one of the
most powerful ways that parents can support students’ learning. Just 15 minutes of reading at home per day
can make a difference in students’ reading fluency. Prioritize reading with these tips.
Always have books on hand. Keep a book in your bag
or your car’s glove compartment so
your child can read in the car, or while
waiting in line at the grocery store.
Make regular trips to the library, and
keep an eye out for books at bargain
sales or garage sales. Or, consider
holding a “book swap” with neighbors
and friends. For birthdays or holidays,
give your child new reading material.
Keep it up. Find ways to encourage
your child to pick up new reading
material to read once one book is
finished. For instance, introduce him
or her to a series or ask your librarian
for books by the same author. Draft a
“to-read” list that your child can check
off. Consider subscribing your child to
a magazine for kids.
Focus on their interests. Encourage
your child to check out books from the library that
feature characters or topics he or she is interested in.
Whether it’s NASCAR to NASA, the topic doesn’t matter
(as long as it’s age-appropriate), as long as your child is
reading.
Read out loud together. Schedule time to read aloud
together, taking turns to read passages. Invite your
entire family to participate. Use different voices for
different characters, or invite your child to make sound
effects for the story.
Make it a routine. Consider how to make reading
habitual. Your family could have a weekly read-aloud
session, or you and your child could read each week
before bed.
Be a patient listener. No matter how slowly your young
learner reads, avoid finishing sentences for your child.
Gently correct mistakes, sound out words together,
and let your child know you’re proud.
Cut the distractions. During reading
time, turn off or put away electronic
devices. Make sure you follow the rule,
too.
Ask questions. Ask your child about
what he or she is reading in school or
what you are reading together. Try
open-ended questions such as, “Why
do you think the character did that?,”
“What would you do if you were in that
situation?,” or “What do you think will
happen next?”
Read beyond books. Invite your child
to read menus, greeting cards, movie
listings, newspaper comic strips, or
directions to a destination. Word
recognition is an important step for
reading fluency, so consider using strips of paper and
tape to label everyday objects in your home to boost
your child’s familiarity with words.
Web Resources
Sign up for Club Connect, a reading and
philanthropy initiative from NAESP and United
Way. Your school may be already signed up—
check with your principal.
www.unitedwayclubconnect.org/
Visit Reading Rockets Parent Tips page for
specific activities for readers of various age
groups.
www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/parenttips.html
Report to Parents, written to serve elementary and middle-level principals, may be
reproduced by National Association of Elementary School Principals members without
permission. It can be posted to school websites, blogs, or sent via email. Back issues are
available to members at naesp.org.
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Inforsme
a lo
PADRES
Los Beneficios de la Lectura
L
as semillas para lograr el éxito en la escuela son sembradas en el hogar. Una de las más importantes formas
para apoyar el aprendizaje de los alumnos es por medio de animarlos a leer. Sólo 15 minutos de lectura en
casa al día puede hacer una gran diferencia en la fluidez de la lectura. Haga de la lectura una prioridad en su
hogar con los siguientes consejos.
Siempre mantenga libros a su alcance. Mantenga un
libro en su bolsa o en el automóvil para que su niño
pueda leer en cada oportunidad.
Haga viajes regulares a la biblioteca
y busque libros en las liquidaciones o
ventas de garaje, o considere hacer un
intercambio de libros con sus vecinos y
amigos. Regálele a su niño materiales
nuevos de lectura para los cumpleaños
o días feriados.
Siga animándolo. Busque formas de
animar a su niño para que recoja nuevos
materiales de lectura tan pronto como
se termine de leer un libro. Por ejemplo,
introducirlo a una serie nueva de libros
o pedirle al bibliotecario que le ayude
a buscar libros del mismo autor. Haga
una lista de libros “para leer” que su
niño puede mantener. Considere una
suscripción a una revista para niños.
Concéntrese en sus intereses. Anime a su niño a sacar
libros de la biblioteca que destacan caracteres o temas
que le interesan. Desde NASCAR a NASA, no importa el
tópico (siempre que sea apropiado a su edad), siempre
que su niño este leyendo.
Leer juntos en voz alta. Programe tiempo para leer
juntos en voz alta, turnándose en la lectura. Invite a la
familia entera que participe. Use voces diferentes para
los caracteres diversos, o invite a su niño a vocalizar los
efectos de sonido para la historia.
Haga una rutina. Considere hacer la lectura un habito.
Su familia podría leer juntos en voz alta una vez a la
semana, o usted y su niño podrían leer juntos antes de
acostarse.
Escuche con paciencia. Aunque su niño lea lentamente,
evite terminarle la frase. Corrija gentilmente sus
errores, vocalicen juntos los sonidos de las palabras, y
demuestrele a su niño que está orgullos.
Elimine las distracciones. Durante la
hora de la lectura, apague todos los
aparatos electrónicos. Asegúrese de
que usted también siga las reglas.
Haga preguntas. Pregúntele a su
niño sobre lo que esta leyendo en la
escuela o lo que están leyendo juntos.
Hágale preguntas tales como, “¿por
qué piensas que el carácter hizo eso?”
“¿qué harías tú si estuvieras en esa
situación?” o ¿qué piensas que va a
ocurrir ahora?”
Leer más que los libros. Invite a su
niño a leer los menús, tarjetas de
saludo, listas del cine, cómicos, o las
direcciones para ir a una destinación.
El reconocimiento de las palabras es un
paso importante para la fluidez de la lectura, así es que
debe considerar el uso de papel y cinta adhesiva para
etiquetar los objetos en su hogar para asi ayudarle a su
niño a familiarizarse con las palabras.
Recursos en la Web
Pregúntele al director de la escuela si la escuela está
inscrita en Club Connect, una iniciativa de lectura y
humanitarismo de NAESP y United Way.
www.unitedwayclubconnect.org
Visite la página Reading Rockets Parent Tips para
actividades específicas para los lectores de diversos
grupos de edad.
www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/parenttips.html
Informe a los Padres, el cual ha sido escrito para servir los directores de escuelas primarias y
medias, puede ser reproducido por los miembros de Nacional de Directores de Escuelas
Primarias (NAESP) sin previa autorización. Este puede ser usado en sitios en el Internet, entradas
en línea, o enviado por medio de correo electrónico. Las ediciones previas en inglés y español
están disponibles para los miembros en naesp.org.
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5th and 6th Grade Honor Choir
While most students were
on Spring Break, the 5th and
6th Grade Honor Choir students
traveled to Indianola on Thursday, April 2, to participate in the
Iowa Choral Directors Association’s 5th and 6th Grade Honor
Choirs.
Erica Seeley from Waukee
Schools conducted the 5th Graders and Jaqui Giltner from Giltner Music Studio directed the 6th
Graders. Lindsay Bruner from
Indianola Middle School hosted
the event.
Our Colfax-Mingo students
came to rehearsals February
through March to learn their mu-
5/6 Concert
sic. Fifth graders were: Emma
Arndt, Delaney Bisom, Autumn
Jacobs, Maddox Konopaske,
Serina Lawson, Cali McDonald,
Jessica Pierce, Maggie Schroeder, Melany Vry, and Mariah
Webster. Sixth graders were: Riley Carroll, Daytin Jones, Crystal
Lincoln, Brode Nichol, Olivia
The 5th and 6th Grades presented their annual Music Program at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24 at the Junior High/High School Stage. The concert began
with the 5th then 6th Grade Bands.
Fifth graders performed “Let’s Jam! It’s Our Band” by Roger Emerson
and John Jacobson. Sixth Grade Honor Choir students sang “Joshua” arranged by Kirby Shaw and “Je’ntend le Moulin” arranged by Dwyer-Ellis.
The 5th Grade Honor Choir joined them for “Blessing” by Katie Moran Bart.
Sixth Grade sang four songs, “Kyrie Eleison” by Mike Wilson; “Fly
High, You Grand Old Flag” by Ruth Elaine Schram; “To Make You Proud”
by Teresa Jennings, and “Wake Me Up” arranged by Roger Emerson.
Van Heukelom, Rylie Walker ,
Kira Warrick, Matthew Warrick.
Sixth Grade alternates singing at the Iowa Wild performance and our 5/6 Concert
were: Jocelyn Brown, Clearisa
Davis, Emma Dunsbergen, Lillie McKee, Cory Routh, and
Chelsey Temple.
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Junior-Sen
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High Schoo
A look inside
Yeah Science 2015
On February 19, 2015, the Colfax-Mingo
Junior High students participated in the annual science and technology fair. 87 projects
were entered into this years fair. The categories for science fair are divided into Physical
and Biological Sciences. There were 27
judges from around the state that helped
judged the science fair. Judges were college
students majoring in science or currently in
a college science class, or people who have
a science background
There were awards for each grade for
Honorable Mention and places 5th through
1st place with a Grand Champion coming
from each grade.
Results of the 2015 Science fair:
Honorable Mention 7th grade: Nelly
McGruder/Emily Lehmer, Cyden Fergu-
First through fifth place winners.
son, Kenady Hummel, Zack Barnes/Trinity
Schroeder, Kolbee McKee/Aaron Burdess,
Kaylee Awtry, Randall Parks/Andrew Minehart, Brielle Reed/Morgan Edwards
Biological: 5th place: Abbey McConeghy, Kendall Earles, 4th place: Sydni
Hostetter, 3rd place: Dylan Smith, 2nd place:
Olivia Houseman, 1st place: Brady Berkey
Physical: 5th place: Mikalya McKnight,
4th place: Eli Steenhoek, 3rd place: Jodine
Woods, 2nd place : Austin Smith, 1st place:
Aubrianna Woody, Kylie Kelderman
8th Honorable Mention: Colbee Cunningham, Camilla Schlosser, Cassidy Konrad/Jasmine Riley, Samantha Jeter/Taylor
Carlson, Mollie Greve, Jayden McMahon,
Mackensie Brown, Kyla Lampman, Deklan
Lewis, Payton Rhone, Zarek Hill/Kaleb
Konrad, Ethan Summy
Biological: 5th place: Jazmine Cooper,
4th place (tie) Jordan Atwood, Ilia Hostetter, 3rd place: Chelsea Russell, 2nd place:
Colleen Craig, 1st place: Kylie Wellington
Physical: 5th place: Meredith Mays/
Reghan Robinette, 4th place: Nic Bianchi,
3rd place: Delaney Underwood/Shaylee
Shedenhelm, 2nd place: Brandon Morton/
AJ Lee, 1st place: Hollister Koenig
The Grand Champions were Brady Berkey 7th grade, Hollister Koenig 8th grade.
The top 5 place in both grades for both
categories are qualified for the state science fair held on March 27th at Iowa State
University.
Great job to all the great young scientists.
YEAH SCIENCE!!!!
The larger group includes the honorable mention.
Music Department End of Year Events
4/18 – HS State Solo/Ensemble Festival (@
Bussey)
5/5 – HS Spring Band/Chorus Potluck/Awards/
Concert (@ Jr/Sr HS Stage)
5/7 – HS Band - Pella Tulip Time Parade
5/8 – HS State Large Group Festival (@
Marengo)
5/11 – 5/6 Solo Festival (@ CM Elem.)
5/12 – JH Band/Choir Spring Concert
(@ Jr/Sr HS Stage)
5/17 – HS Graduation
5/25 – Memorial Day Service/Parade
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Colfax-Mingo High School’s annual variety show, “The Follies”, happened this past
month as well. The CMHS Choir performed,
as well as a percussion ensemble, plus several
other acts. Vocal soloists were: Olivia Maggard, Chris Warner, Libby Cooper, Hailey
Wamsher, Kathryn Vry, Emily Taylor, Ries
Wilson and Willa Colville. Other performers
were: Jareth Barnes (organ solo), Cassidy
Booher (dance), Chianna Dunblazier and
Kristen Stoecker and (vocal duet). Ethan
Opfer ran the sound and Ashley Pierce did
the lights. The emcees were Chris Warner
and Willa Colville. It was a fun show and
everyone did a great job!
The Follies
Order your 3D Yearbook today!
As the school year is winding down, the publications
class is working hard to create
a memorable book. The yearbook this year has a modernized throwback theme with a
touch of old memories and new
ones as well. To help complete the throwback theme, the
yearbook staff is looking for
old group pictures to include
of the current high school
student body. Pictures can
be from field trips, 8th grade
graduation, sports teams, etc.
Pictures can be submitted by
email to jsnyder@colfaxmingo.
org or they can be dropped off
to Mrs. Snyder for the class to
scan and return.
Don’t worry, there will be
plenty of modern touches in
the yearbook as well. This is
the first year that the yearbook
will be 3D! Aurasma is a free
app that uses advanced image
and pattern recognition to blend
the real-world with rich interactive content such as videos
and animations called “Auras”.
Throughout the yearbook, videos and picture slideshows will
be available to help capture
more memories. The best news
is that the cost of the 3D yearbook will remain the same as it
Subway
Walker, Billingsley & Bair
Window World
Navy Sponsors
Bank Iowa
Central Iowa Seeds
Designer Closet
DMACC, Newton Campus
John Lee Photography
P & P Small Engines Inc.
Weirick & Patterson Pharmacy
has been in the past thanks to
our generous sponsors. Yearbooks can be purchased today
online for $40 at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Parents should
have already been mailed information from Jostens on how
to order or yearbooks can also
be purchased from the school
directly if you prefer.
Our staff is working very
hard to create a great book and
we know your student won’t
want to miss this opportunity to
preserve the memories of this
school year forever.
Thank you to our 2014-2015
Yearbook Sponsors!
Tigerhawk Sponsors
A Team Apparel
Altoona Smiles
Anderson Sanitation
BeBe Nails Spa
Central Iowa Orthodontics
Clemon-Maki Insurance
Colfax Dental Services
Colfax Tractor Parts
Countryside RV
Cratty Shack
Dickerson Mechanical
First State Bank
Fuller Family Dentistry
Goldie’s
Mast Photography
M & J Construction
McCall Monument
Mitchellville Family
Chiropractic
Otto Law Office
State Savings Bank
White Sponsors
Advantage Credit Union
Bev Rossow Ins. Agency
Fareway, Newton
Farver True Value
Hamilton Glass
HyVee, Altoona
Kern Law Office
Kevin’s Appliance Service
Magnum Automotive
McManus
Newton YMCA
Odyssey Travel
Poppy’s
Rasmussen Bike Shop
Roberts True Value
Shugars
Stayner Insurance Agency
The Hair Gallery
The Medicine Shoppe
The Razor’s Edge
State Farm, Tim Forbes
Young Hearts Children’s Center
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Chromebook Update
by Mahayla Hill
At the beginning of the year,
the district planned on incorporating the use of chromebooks
for the juniors and seniors and
then planned on adding the
younger grades to the list the
following years. In October, the
first rollout of the chromebooks
happened when the juniors and
seniors were given the one-toone device. Due to the success
experienced with the upperclassmen, the original plan was accel-
erated and the sophomores were
given chromebooks at the start
of the second semester instead of
the following school year. While
there are some students that don’t
like the chromebooks because
of the hassle of carrying them
around, most students gave only
positive reviews of the chromebooks which easily overpowers
the negative.
One of the positive things
about the chromebooks is that
learning with technology doesn’t
have to stop when the school
bell rings at 3:17. Students
can now finish their homework
whenever and wherever they
like. Also, when a student is
sick they don’t have to come to
school to get their work. Instead,
all they have to do is open their
chromebook and go to Google
Classroom to obtain the materials
and information that they missed.
Students are still adjusting to the
new chromebooks but they have
truly improved the learning quality that C-M has to offer. With
all the apps, videos, and help
available on the chromebooks,
students can now learn in a
new and improved way. Some
classes like English, history,
and publications are just some
of the classes that have great use
out of the new laptops. Because
the chromebooks have worked
so well for our students, the
upcoming freshman will also be
given them at the start of the next
school year. These chromebooks
are just the start of improvements
that Colfax Mingo has and will
continue to make to aid in the
education of today’s youth.
Students of the Month
January - Jr. High
January - HS
February - Jr. High
February - HS
The Colfax-Mingo High School is excited
to announce the students that were nominated
for Students of the Month awards for January
and February. Teachers from each department
were asked to nominate a student they felt was
deserving of this recognition. The criteria
for the award is based on academic success,
good citizenship and positive leadership in the
classroom. In addition, a Principal’s Award
has been established and is designed to recognize those students who go above and beyond
through community service projects, helping
other students, or by doing special projects
that help those in and around our community.
The Principal’s Award is selected by members
of the administrative offices. Winners for the
months of January and February are:
Agricultural- Kala Twogood & Rylee
Thompson
Art- Mingyang Sun
Business- Alivia Haley & Sarah Bentley
English- Armando Montero & Kristen
Hainer
Family Consumer Science- Courtney
Burdess
Industrial Technology- Richard Blom,
Kaleb Linn
Math- Zevin Lander & Jared Nichols
Music- Nicholas Deal & Willa Colville
Physical Education- Colin Lourens & Amy
Russell
Science- Ashley Lafferty & Michael Beam
Social Studies- Bailey Pease & Brooklynn
Rawlins
Spanish- Allison Teed & Wyatt Smith
Principal’s Award- Austin Haney & Izzy
Wilkins-Elliott
Citizenship Award- Cassie Craig, Clayton
Brown, Kristen Hainer, & Jacob Buehrer
Congratulations to these students on their
achievements. Keep up the good work Tigerhawks!
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Speech Team Has Success at Districts
By Olivia Maggard
On Saturday, February 28, the Colfax-Mingo
speech team traveled to
Thornburg, Iowa, to TriCenter High School. The
team was led by senior Olivia Maggard and sophomore Willa Colville. Maggard qualified for state in
both Prose and Storytelling
while Colville qualified
in both Musical Theater
and Prose. Others who
qualified included seniors
Olivia Ginther in Literary
Program, Seth Strohmeyer
in Storytelling, and Cassie
Craig in Public Address; junior Cole Schroeder-Kelly
in Spontaneous Speaking;
sophomores Caitlyn Hefley in Literary Program
and Dakota Hostetter in
Poetry; and freshmen Jessica Zahn in Storytelling,
Ries Wilson in Poetry, and
Annalee Workman in Storytelling. Other performers
were senior Cassie Craig in
Original Oratory; juniors
Jacob Lietz in Spontaneous
Speaking, Gabe Simpson
in Prose, and Cole-Schroeder-Kelly in Radio News;
sophomore Alexis Bucklin
in Original Oratory; and
freshmen Megan Earles
in Prose, Wyatt Smith in
Radio News, and Jessica
Zahn in Prose. State speech
will take place at Cedar
Rapids-Kennedy on Saturday, March 14. Good luck,
Tigerhawks!
Science Symposium
Taylor Shepley
On March 5th and 6th sophomores from
Colfax-Mingo traveled to Iowa City for the
Junior Science Humanities Symposium.
They spent the day watching presentations
and attending lab tours. The tours ranged
from pharmacy to astronomy, including
many different topics. The students met the
head of admissions and other representatives of the University of Iowa. After the
tours and presentations were complete on
Thursday, students enjoyed dinner at the
restaurant of their choice around campus.
They then spent the night at Sheraton Hotel
in Iowa City.
The next day the students listened to
a few keynote speakers while enjoying a
brunch provided by the hotel. Afterwards,
the speeches were concluded the students
packed their bags and hit the road. They
made a pit stop in Williamsburg to enjoy
a little shopping before returning back to
school Friday afternoon. The students
enjoyed being able to experience the difference aspects of science first-hand and to
see all the different opportunities available
to them in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Colfax-Mingo Track Teams go see McFarland, USA
The Colfax-Mingo Boys & Girls track teams traveled to the Newton Capitol 2 Theatre on Monday, March 9th to watch McFarland, USA.
This movie is based on the true story of a 1987 California high school cross country team’s improbable state championship season. It
was a very inspiring night for all and a great way to begin the season. Specials thanks to the Newton Capitol 2 Theatre for discounting
their tickets and snacks.
April 2015 • Page 10
Girls Track Senior Spotlight
Cassie Craig
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: 400s & 800s
Greatest track memory: Getting under
3 minutes in my 800 at the state qualifying
meet junior year even though the weather
was terrible
High School Activities: Track, Cross
Country, Dance, Speech, Spanish Club, Student Council, National Honor Society
Future Plans: Attend Iowa State University and pursue an Animal Science major
while enrolled in the Pre-veterinary medicine
program
Erin Earles
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: 200s & 400s
Greatest track memory: Finding out
we made it to state my sophomore year at
midnight and getting the chance to run and
participate at state (might change)
High School Activities: Track, softball,
student council, Spanish club
Future Plans: Attend DMACC then transfer to a University. Undecided
Kennedi Hostetter
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: long distance & sprints
Greatest track memory: I tried a jv 4x100
race at the end of junior year. I’m basically
a sprinter now.
High School Activities: band, cross country, track, Spanish Club
Future Plans: I plan to attend Buena Vista
University to study accounting and business
+ run cross country
Sara Lahart
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: EVERYTHING!
Greatest track memory: 400 meter
hurdles with Tessa last year at CMB
High School Activities: Cross Country,
Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Softball, &
Student Council
Future Plans: Attend DMACC for 2
years, transfer to a University. Major TBD
Chelsey Lourens
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: Sprints
Greatest track memory: Allison Teed was
standing on the workout sled - I walked over
Picture Caption: (back row left to right) Iva Moore, Erin Earles, Rylee Thompson, Allison Teed, Sara Lahart (front row left to right) Kennedi Hostetter, Cassie Craig, Bailey
Pease, Kaylee Stubbs, Chelsey Lourens
and kicked it and Allison’s feet went with the
sled and the rest of her fell to the floor High School Activities: Track, NHS,
Spanish Club, Wrestling Cheerleading, &
FFA
Future Plans: Attend Kirkwood Community College for two years and then transfer
to the University of Iowa to major in radiology sciences.
Iva Moore
# of year involved in track: 3 years
Events: Long Distance & Hurdles
Greatest track memory: Inflatables
workout :)
High School Activities: Cross Country,
Basketball, Track, NHS, Student Council,
Spanish Club, Speech (junior year)
Future Plans: Major in Business Teaching
(not sure yet where I will be going to college..
too many options)
Bailey Pease
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: 400s & 800s
Greatest track memory: Taking an ice
bath with Aranda and Cassie then having it
dump on me when I was getting out. Hypothermia is real!
High School Activities: Track, Cross
Country, Speed and Agility, Dance, Cheerleading, Student Council, Youth Group,
Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Class
Treasurer
Future Plans: Attend ISU majoring in
Accounting
Kaylee Stubbs
# of year involved in track: 1 year
Events: Sprints & Hurdles
Greatest track memory: Running my
first race
High School Activities: Cheerleading
(Football, Wrestling, & Competition), Soccer, Track, FCA/Youth Group
Future Plans: I am going to attend Grandview University and major in Secondary
English Education.
Allison Teed
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: TBD
Greatest track memory: McGhee being
the assistant coach
High School Activities: Volleyball, Track,
Softball, Spanish Club Vice President, Student Council, Football and Wrestling Cheerleading, Dance Team
Future Plans: Iowa State University majoring in elementary education
Rylee Thompson
# of year involved in track: 4 years
Events: long jump & sprints
Greatest track memory: Bus rides are
always a good time
High School Activities: Softball, Track,
FFA, & Volleyball
Future Plans: Attend DMACC – minoring
in Culinary Arts (major undecided)
APRIL
Sunday
Sun
Monday
Mon
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April
Tuesday
Tue
1 Hr early
dismissal for
Spring Break
Elem: 1:35 pm
MS: 1:25 pm
HS: 1:35 pm
EASTER
1
JH Band/Choir
Ensemble Festival
@ Colfax Mingo
Early Dismissal
for Profess.
Dev.
Dismissal Times
5
Wednesday
Wed
6
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
7
8
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
Thursday
Thu
2
Friday
Fri
3
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
Girls Golf 4 pm @
Story City
GOOD FRIDAY
9
10
Boys Track 5 pm
@ Baxter
B&G Track @
Sully 4:45 pm
Saturday
Sat
4
11
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Huxley
Girls Golf 4 pm @
Roland-Story
12
13
B&G Track 5 pm
@ Baxter
Boys Golf 4 pm
Terrace Hill
19
26
Drake Relays
Boys Track TBA
20
14
B&G Golf 4 pm
@ Woodland Hills
w/Saydel
.
15
22
7th Grade to
Krumm Park
8th Grade to
Krumm Park
Early Dismissal
Profess. Develop
FFA to Ames
State Conv
8am-10pm
FFA to Ames
State Conv
8am-7pm
8:30-11:30
Annual Comm
Clean Up Day
Boys Track 5 pm
@ VanMeter
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Montezuma
Boys Golf 2 pm
@ State Center
Boys Golf 4 pm @
Twin Anchors
w/CMB
27
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Monroe
Boys Golf 1 pm @
Monroe
28
Boys Track 5 pm
@ Eddyville
17
18
HS Band/Choir
ACT
Tests at
Newton,
bus leaves
Solo Ensemble
@ 7:10 am
Festival @
HS Band/Choir
Bussey
Solo
Ensemble
Festival @ Bussey
Boys
BoysGolf
Golf8 8amam
Knoxville Invite
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Ogden
JH B&G Track @
Baxter 4:30 pm
21
16
Boys Track 5 pm
@ Saydel
23
Drake Relays
JH B&G Track
4:30 pm @
BondurantFarrar
24
Drake Relays
Boys Track TBA
Knoxville Invite
25
Drake Relays
Boys Track TBA
Junior/Senior
PROM
Boys Track 5 pm
@ MartendaleSt Marys
29
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Baxter
30
Girls Golf 1 pm @
Monroe
JH B&G Track
4:30 pm @
Gilbert
2015
Boys Track 5 pm
@ Monroe
Girls Track 5 pm
@ Carlisle
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April 2015 Colfax-Mingo Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
B- Cereal/Toast
6
Spring Break
No School
B- Omelet/Toast
Spring Break
No School
13
Meat Ball Sub
Seasoned Peas
Mini Carrots
Pears
Rice Crispy Bar
Milk
B-Waffles
20
Ham & Cheese
Sandwich
Potato Triangle
Seasoned Peas
Mixed Fruit
Milk
B- Breakfast Pizza
Pizza
Fresh Broccoli
Veg Choice
Strawberries
Milk
7
Burrito
Mexi Corn
Refried Beans
Tortilla Chips (HS)
Salsa
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
21
Sloppy Joe
Tater Tots
Baked Beans
Banana
Choc Chip Cookie
Milk
27
B- Long John
Chicken Wrap
Mini Carrots
Corn
Rice
Pineapple
Milk
8
B-Breakfast Wrap
Chicken Patty/WG
Bun
Mini Carrots
Corn
Peaches
Milk
14
B- French Toast Sticks
B- Cooks’ Choice
Pork Fritter/WG Bun
Potato Wedges
Vegetable Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk
28
B- Coffee Cake
15
Lasagna
Spinach Salad w/
Cherry Tomatoes
Bread Stick
Fruit Choice
Milk
Spring Break
No School
B-Muffin & Yogurt
9
French Toast
Sausage Patty/Egg
Potato Triangle
Broccoli w/ cheese
Applesauce Cup
Milk
B- Sausage Gravy &
Biscuit
Spaghetti
Garden Salad
Broccoli w/ Cheese
Bread Stick
Pears
Milk
29
16
Pork Gravy w/
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Biscuit
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
B- Breakfast Choice
Cheeseburger/WG
Bun
Curly Fries
Green Beans
Orange Wedges
Milk
B- Mini Cinni
17
Chicken Melt
Corn
Mini Carrots
Grapes
Milk
30
B-Cereal/Toast
24
Pork Chopette
Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy
Green Beans
Wheat Bread(MS/HS)
Peaches
Milk
Hamburger/WG Bun
French Fries
Baked Beans
Applesauce
Milk
*Additional fruit choice is offered daily at the MS/HS
*Milk (skim, chocolate skim & 1%)
*Menu is subject to change
Tigerhawk Talk
10
Hotdog/WG Bun
Seasoned Wedges
Corn
Apple
Brownie (HS)
Milk
23
B-Cereal Bar & Yogurt
B-Bagel
3
Spring Break
No School
Cooks’ Choice
22
B- Sausage & Pancake on
a Stick
B-Granola Bar
Friday
2
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