Spring 2016.pub - Edwardsburg Intermediate School

Spring Edition ~ April, 2016
Daniel E. Nommay, Principal
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Phone: 269-663-1063
Fax: 269-663-6156
Spring is finally here ~ time for baseball, soccer, and longer daylight
hours. Before we know it, the school year will be coming to an end.
But until then, please help your student finish strong by getting plenty
of rest, completing homework assignments, and maintaining regular
school attendance during the final marking period of the school year.
Upcoming Events
April 19 – Kindergarten Registration (6:00 p.m. @ Intermediate)
25 – Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
27– After School Tutoring Session #2 Ends
28 – Grades 5-6 Band Concert @ PAC (7:00 p.m.)
29 – Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
May 2 – First Day for Shorts
– Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
3 – PTO Meeting (4:00 p.m.)
17 – Young Writers’ Day @ SMC
– Talent Show Rehearsal – Groups
18 – Talent Show Rehearsal – Individuals
19 – 4th Grade Instrument Fittings
23 – Program Request Period Begins
26 – Band Parent Open House (4:30-7:00 p.m.)
– Talent Show (1:45 p.m.)
30 – Memorial Day—No School for Students & Staff
June 1 – ACES Day (10:00 a.m.)
6 – Field Day (Rain Date June 8)
10 – Last Day of School / Half Day
DIRECT DIAL NUMBERS
Attendance / Office
Attendance / Office
Health Aide / Nurse
Library
663-1063
663-1064
663-1065
663-1066
Please call the school office
whenever your child is absent.
Each time a child reaches a new certification level
in Reading Renaissance, they are entered into a drawing
for prizes that are awarded at the end of each quarter.
Congratulations to our 3rd quarter winners pictured
here (left to right):
4th Grade
Jami Nelson
2015/2016 Yearbook
Tony Rodriguez
$10 Toys R US Gift Card
$15 Barnes & Noble Card
Ella Richmond
5th Grade
Nathan Andrina
Max Morley
Kaitlyn Smith
The 2016-2017 Teacher / Program
Request Period will be held
May 23 - 27. Letters explaining
the process will be mailed
4th Grade:
Macy Andress
Ava Andrews
Sophia Bailey
Carson Baker
Isaiah Bright
Elizabeth Freudenburg
Drew Glaser
Parker Hankins
Mariska Harbin
Jadyn Harman
Tyler Hosang
Brandon Hosang
Valentina Johnson
Ava Kanczuzewski
Cassidy Lusk
Caden Manfred
Breydan Meyer
Zachary Pinkowski
Paige Schuiling
Joziemae Sharp
Mason Sheeley
Noah Shepard
Jaedyn Villwock
Brady Wright
Ella Yowell
Vanessa Zasadzinski
$15 Barnes & Noble Card
$10 Toys R US Gift Card
2015/2016 Yearbook
~ ATTENTION 5TH GRADERS ~
Mark Your Calendars ~ Chicago Trip
Friday, May 27
Hepler, Ryker, & Scott’s classes
Friday, June 3
Cook, Ignowski, and multiage classes
5th Grade:
Megan Anderson
Samantha Baker
Kaylee Barnes
Allysa Bennett
Bella Bushong
Alexander Carfi
Chase Councell
Naomi Curtis
Ezekiel Faruzzi
Hudson Haberland
Emmalee Hayden
Dakota Kendall
Kadence Kennedy
Brendan Madison
Dominic Pontius
Claire Ritchey
Triston Ross
Alexis Samuels
Mackenzie Schaible
Travis Strong
Mayci Tucker
Coen VanBuren
Emily Wachowiak
Emma Walls
Tyson Zimpleman
4TH GRADE
Principal’s List
(4.0 GPA)
Macy Andress
Ava Andrews
Carson Baker
Amelia Colvin
Drew Glaser
Savannah Gregg
Evan Kniss
Caiden Leer
Tyler Mummaw
Jayla Noland
Vanessa Norman
Londyn Parrish
Nathan Peterson
Reed Rosenkranz
Brooklynn Scheetz
Paige Schuiling
Karlie Snedaker
Siara Stoddard
Arabella Van't Hof
Brady Wright
Joseph Faulkner
Camden Fein
Larson Fessenden
Hudson Fields
Zachary Franks
Elizabeth Freudenburg
Taya Fuller
Kayana Gamble
Adelina Garcia
Lillian Gast
Kirra Halfman
Parker Hankins
Jadyn Harman
Grayson Herbert
Sydney Herring
Madison Hiemstra
Shaylee Ingold
Ava Kanczuzewski
Ryan Laperriere
Grace Layman
Tyler Leak
Brock Leniski
Caleb Leppelmeier
Mazie Lock
Honor Roll
Alli Low
(3.33+ GPA)
Braden Lundgren
Hayle Allen
Brandon Lundgren
Olivia Andrews
Caden Manfred
Joshua Arias
Alyvia Marcin
Wylee Arnold
Christopher McGregor
Dane Bailey
Nicholas Moran
Sophia Bailey
Jacob Morrison
Chloe Baker
Jami Nelson
Chase Bays
Collin O'Hara
Jacob Beck
Alyson Obren
Robert Binkier
Dus n Parker
Keifer Born
Keegan Parsons
Lauren Bosscher
Lilianna Peat
Ella Boulanger
Madison Perez
Isaiah Bright
Brigi e Perrin
Kaleb Brown
Phillip Peterson
Madelyn Buikema Zachary Pinkowski
Brady Cook
Olivia Pugh
Karrigan Daugherty Jacob Purlee
Amy Dennis
Daniel Reiff
Katherine Diaz
Ryleigh Reynolds
Blake Ellis
Ella Richmond
Mitchell Emenaker Lexi Schimpa
Samuel Essig
Lily Schinbeckler
Brenna Farmer
Chandler Sheets
Noah Shepard
Amaya Shier
Elijah Smith
Haley Smith
RyLee Spring
Haylie Stowell
Allyx Sult
Caitlin Tighe
Vivian Tomas
Kendra Troyer
Jaedyn Villwock
Nicholas Watson
Abbigail Weaver
Mark Welsch
Isaac White
Payton White
Tanner Whitmer
Gage Wright
Montgomery Young
Zachary Zache
Emerick Zelmer
Gavin Ziska
Claire Ritchey
Abigail Robbins
Triston Ross
Samuel Schenk
Kaitlyn Smith
Colten Strawderman
Emily Wachowiak
Tyson Zimpleman
Honor Roll
(3.33+ GPA)
Maria Aguilar
Madison Ahern
Cohen Ahrens
Kylie Amesse
Steven Anders
Megan Anderson
Devyn Arias
Samantha Baker
Kaylee Barnes
Ronin Biggs
Cara Bogunia
Abigail Bossler
Andrew Bossler
Ethan Brown
Jack Brunner
Conrad Burger
Stella Campbell
5TH GRADE
Hannah Closson
Principal’s List
Mason Coles
(4.0 GPA)
Cooper Collins
Nathan Andrina
Brennen Brady‐Bri ain Andrew Colvin
Madelyn Cour
Elise Brigham
Naomi Cur s
Alexander Carfi
Pandora DeCook
Andrew Castelucci
Alaina DeHart
Andrew Dohm
Finnigan Divane
Owen Eberlein
Amy Duckworth
Spencer Georgeoff
Jacob Edwards
Aden Grubb
Jake Emenaker
Hudson Haberland
Davis Fields
Emmalee Hayden
Isabella Garritano
Grant Hoover
Thomas Gremaux
Evan Jacobson
Aubrey Gruver
Anna Jerdon
Andrew Harris
Caleb Layman
Christopher Heflin
Gavin Manley
Abigail Hess
Averie Markel
Kirsten Hesse
Elizabeth Pederson
Gavin Houser
Logan Petruska
Wya Ison
Caedin Pulling
William Jacobson
Kadin Jankoviak
Reagan Jay
Landon Jellison
Casey Johnson
River Jones
Alexie Joyner‐Parmley
Kadence Kennedy
Edward Kowalczyk
Hannah Lamphier
Holly Lawson
William Leman
Brendan Madison
Brandon Maynard
Raylen McLeish
Ava Meek
Donovan Meyers
Harper Mick
Max Morley
Carter Nadai
Alysa Nedderman
Joshua Norman
Abraham Oppman
Diego Pillado
Kandace Reeves
Ashton Roe
Kaden Rogers
George Ryan
Mackenzie Schaible
Landen Schrock
Taylor Sheets
Nisa Shier
Jillian Shively
Chloe Sidenbender
Kamilla Simons
Taylor Simons
Cole Sizemore
Ellie Smi endorf
Yuma Soto
Samantha Stewart
Jenna Stowasser
Travis Strong
Grace Strukel
Jacob Swihart
Sophia Swope
Mayci Tucker
James Tweedy
Coen VanBuren
Tibor Widman
Lauren Wright
On Saturday, March 5, 1st - 5th graders from Edwardsburg Schools held their 24th annual American Heart
Association "Jump Rope For Heart" Jump-A-Thon. As in the past, it was a huge success with around 100
jumpers raising over $9,300 for the American Heart Association. All the kids worked very hard during their
two hours of jumping rope, and their efforts earned $600 worth of physical education equipment for our
schools. Not only did everyone get exercise and help maintain a strong heart, but they also helped the
American Heart Association with funding for future research. Physical Education teachers, Mrs. Cleveland
and Mr. Crawford, host this annual event to promote physical fitness and wellness in the school and at home.
Bump-Set-Spike-Score!
Coaches Hepler and Sevison were
very excited about the fantastic turnout
for Girls' Intramural Volleyball this
year! Sixty fourth and fifth grade girls participated
after school for four weeks during the month of
March. The main focus of each practice was teaching
basic passing, setting, and serving skills. The girls
also scrimmaged against each other.
This year’s county-wide Math-A-Rama competition
was held Friday, March 11, at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. Forty
students were chosen to represent Edwardsburg Intermediate School at this day
full of mathematical challenges. While there, students participated in activities
involving problem solving, calculators, estimation, geometry, and a scavenger
hunt. Mrs. Lisa Jacobson and Mrs. Jessica Harley accompanied the children on
their trip and also instructed some of the day's events. Many parents also
volunteered their time to chaperone this mathematical day of fun. Participants
are pictured and listed below:
Boys' Intramural Basketball
The Boys' Intramural Basketball program was
a great success this winter with 65 fourth and
fifth graders participating. Mr. Jason Cook and
Mr. Brian Schaible taught the basics of shooting,
passing, and dribbling, along with providing
game experience to prepare these future Eddies!
Macy Andress
Ava Andrews
Joshua Arias
Keifer Born
Madelyn Buikema
4th Grade
Kayana Gamble
Savannah Gregg
Kirra Halfman
Evan Kniss
Tyler Leak
Caleb Leppelmeier
Olivia Pugh
Daniel Reiff
Haley Smith
Karlie Snedaker
Cohen Ahrens
Ronin Biggs
Andrew Bossler
Elise Brigham
Ethan Brown
Andrew Castelucci
5th Grade
Andrew Dohm
Jacob Edwards
Jake Emenaker
Emalee Hayden
Averie Markel
CarterNadai
Elizabeth Pederson
Claire Richey
Triston Ross
Samuel Schenk
Kamilla Simons
Kaitlyn Smith
SCIENCE FAIR
About 65 fourth and fifth graders participated in
Edwardsburg Intermediate’s annual Science fair held
on February 18.
Students investigated a question or problem and
were evaluated on each of the following: the scientific
method process, creative effort, level of completion,
and their displays. Participants were able to earn a
first, second, or third place ribbon, in conjunction with
a participation certificate.
There were a variety of project topics ranging from
“Which Microwave Popcorn Pops Fastest,”
“How Much Iron is in Cereal,” and
“Which Color Crayon Melts the Fastest?”
~ ATTENTION 4TH GRADERS ~
Are you interested in being a part of the 5th grade band next year?
Then mark your calendars for the following important dates:
May 19: 4th Grade Instrument Fittings @ Intermediate
Representatives from Quinlan & Fabish will have 4th grade students test various
instruments to determine the one(s) with which they are best suited. Fittings
will take place during the school day.
May 26 Band Parent Open House (4:30-7:00 p.m.) @ Intermediate
Important informational materials about beginning band will be available for
parents, including how to arrange bus transportation and rent
an instrument.
Edwardsburg Music Camp
POP, ROCK-ROLL
Join our summer show choir as we sing and dance to pop tunes.
Camp is for all Edwardsburg students who have completed 4th-8th grade.
Camp meets at Edwardsburg High School every morning 8:30-11:30 a.m.
June 20-24 and June 27-30
Cost: $80.00
A final performance for family and friends will be held June 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Registration forms will be available in the Intermediate office on May 2.
For additional information, contact Mrs. Gruver at 663-1063 or mgruver@goeddies.
Monday, May 2,
is the first day
students are
allowed to wear
shorts to school.
Please remember shorts and skirts must
be hemmed and must extend to the knee.
Shorts, skirts, long shirts, and dresses may
be worn over leggings as long as they are
of appropriate length; leggings may not be
worn alone.
Field Day Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for this year’s Field Day activities
that will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016. (The rain date will
be Wednesday, June 8.)
If you are available to help, please call the office and leave a
message for Mr. Crawford. He will contact you closer to the
event with more information.
Do you have extra sports balls at home that your kids aren’t using?
If so, Edwardsburg Intermediate School would appreciate donations
of gently used basketballs, footballs, rubber playground balls, and
soccer balls for our students to play with during recess.
Transportation Information
Just a reminder that students must ride their assigned bus to
and from school and may not switch routes unless parents
have made prior arrangements with the Edwardsburg Schools
Transportation Department. Temporary bus changes will only be
approved for emergency situations. If a need arises for you to
have your child picked up or dropped off at a different stop than
normal, please call either 663-1041 or 663-2900.
Three Reasons Attendance is Still Important
Summer vacation is on the horizon. But it’s not here yet. Here are three reasons to make sure your
child comes to school on time every day:

Learning hasn’t stopped. Teachers are still planning lessons and teaching new content. Kids who
aren’t in school won’t learn this information. Students who miss just 10% of the school year in the
early grades are still behind their peers when they reach high school.

Teachers often plan group projects for the end of the year. These projects help students learn
cooperation, problem solving and responsibility. These are skills they’ll eventually need in the
workplace. If your child isn’t in class, she won’t benefit from these lessons.

Regular attendance teaches kids to be dependable—which is an important quality for everyone to
develop.
Reprinted with permission from the May 2016 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2016
The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.Source: H.N. Chang and M. Romero, Present, Engaged, and Accounted For: The Critical Importance
of Addressing Chronic Absence in the Early Grades, National Center for Children in Poverty,niswc.com/elem_attend.
Fabulous Fun on Wheels
Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Mumma, and Mrs. White want
to thank the 145 Intermediate students who joined them
for this year’s Rollerskating Club. They enjoyed five
fantastic Tuesday afternoons of skating, games, and
their favorite - the food! Students were not only able to
rollerskate and rollerblade, but they also had an opportunity
to play 4-corners, limbo, air hockey, and plenty of video
games.
Thank you to the staff at the skating rink
who, as always, were very accommodating to
our students! The Skate-A-Rama owners
were complimentary of our kids’ good
manners and excellent behavior.
Thank you for making EIS proud!
The Intermediate School Ambassadors organized a kindness project. During the
second semester, students are invited to notice acts of kindness performed by fellow
students. They have been asked to write a brief description of the act of kindness
witnessed including the person’s name that performed the act. The Ambassadors are
then displaying these descriptions of respectful acts on the “Kindness/Respect wall.”
The students are encouraged to be aware of acts of kindness throughout the day. The
project will continue through May.
KINDNESS PROJECT
Linda Kozlowski, Behavioral Services Coordinator,
can be found in the Counselor Corner at the
Intermediate School and can be reached by
calling 663-1063, extension 4331.