Newsletter - Central Community School

Preparing each
student to live as a
productive,
knowledgeable,
confident, healthy,
responsible citizen of
the world.
Superintendent
PK - 5 Elementary Principal
Nick Trenkamp
563 -245-1751
563-245-1472
Jr-Sr. High Principal
Dan Yanda
563-245-1750
Mailing address
400 1st St NW
Elkader, IA 52043
FAX number
563-245-1763
Web Site:
http://www.central.k12.ia.us
The Central Community School District
will not discriminate in its educational
activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, creed, socio-economic
status, religion, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or marital
status.
Please note:
Snow make-up days
March 31
and April 1
No school May 6.
There is school on
May 13.
Seniors Last Day
Wednesday
June 1
Commencement
Sunday, June 5
2:00 p.m.
Last day of school
June 8, 2016
(Dismissal 11:30 a.m.)
Have a
Great Summer!
April/May 2016
Volume 25 Issue 4
Reflection on Year #3 and a Look Ahead!
As I am writing, it is hard to believe this will be the last newsletter of the 2015/16
school year. It is already my third year as superintendent of Central and it seems like
just yesterday I was interviewing for the job. It’s almost as if you blink in education
and another school year goes by!
Year #3 has been one of reflection and continuity. The school board and I have
hosted four public forums (one in each of our communities) to hear ideas about
the district’s future and share with our public how well we are doing financially and
academically. The presentation shared at the forums can be found on our district
website. Financially and academically Central is a strong district, yet our aging
infrastructure is cause for real concern. It will take a community effort to come
together and address this critical issue.
This past year, we have continued with our academic initiatives and are seeing
excellent early results. By implementing a full-time preschool option for our parents
and implementing core literacy blocks, as well as intervention/extension times,
we have seen a major shift in our academic data at the elementary level. Central
Elementary has an intervention team that meets weekly to ensure no student
gets pushed through the system without having their critical needs met. Central
Elementary may also be the only elementary school in the state of Iowa using a
reading program (Fundations & Wilson) specifically designed for Dyslexic readers.
Central Middle School and High School are also separating themselves from other
schools by creating a Mental Health Awareness Team to address the ever-rising
concerns of mental health. Our student led Food & Fitness program is among the
strongest programs in the area. We are also the only school district in the state
of Iowa that has a complete, student led composting program. This program has
drastically cut down on lunchroom waste and Central’s footprint on our local landfill.
By expanding student led opportunities, we are watching our school district soar!
Looking ahead to the 2016/17 school year, my goal will be to expand on these
opportunities through the following:
• Teacher leaders will be in place to expand staff capacity.
• A shared district calendar with Clayton Ridge will allow both districts to
better combine resources, expand class offerings for our students, and
strengthen professional development for our teachers.
• Decrease the worksheets, increase project-based learning; we do not
learn by memorization. We learn by doing, and Central will expand these
opportunities for our students.
• A school social worker will be in place as a bridge between home and
school for parents in need.
• Increase parent volunteers as well as retired members of our community.
We need to do a better job of opening up our school and utilizing the many
talents our stakeholders have in this community.
With just a couple of months to go in the 2015/16 school year, I want to thank all of
our stakeholders in supporting the Central Community School District. We are doing
great things and I invite any and all of our community members to get involved with
our excellent students and staff.
Sincerely,
Mr. Nick Trenkamp
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Central Community School National Volunteer Week
April 18, - 22, 2016
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time;
they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew
A big Thank You to the following who
volunteered at Central this school year.
Courtney Adam, Janine Berns,
Faith Blaskovich, Jeramey Burns,
NiCole Dennler, Lanny Deitchler,
Rob Frieden, Jessica Goltz,
Jean Marie Hall, Abbey Harkrader,
Sue Henning, Joleen Jansen,
Laurie Klosterboer, Gail Linley,
Howard Mayer, Jan & Mike Murray,
Brent Ostrander, Pam Reinig,
Annette Reimer, Dr. Ken Reimer,
Adam Sadewasser, James Scherf,
Joe & Suzanne Shirbroun, Kenny Slocum,
Dr. Joe, Debbie and Tate Stender,
Mary Witt, Tracy Yelden and Cindy Zapf
If we missed anyone we apologize!
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Thank You, School Board Members!
Jered Finley
Rob Frieden
Ed Hertrampf
Suzy Hilgerson
NiCole Dennler
Rachel Jaster
Mike Whittle
School Bus Drivers
Appreciation Day
May 2, 2016
Thank You Central Bus Drivers
Roger Buchholz, Brian Engelhardt,
Jim Klosterboer, Ed Nelson,
Fred Schaffer and Joe Sylvester
Jeff Harbaugh, Transportation Director
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2 - 6
Trevor Arnold, Brittany Barnard, Amy Bergan,
Derek Bergan, Allison Burkle, Debora Camp,
Julie Duff, Caroline Erickson, Kelly Erickson,
Tracy Follon, Anne Franta, Joan Frieden, Mary Fuhs,
Ann Gibney, Ann Gritzner, Allison Gunderson,
Nancy Healy, Kelli Jacobsen, Cheryl Kremer,
Joe Kremer, Tracey Kuehl, Jane Metcalf,
Heather Meyer, Jerry O'Brien, Jamie Rodenberg,
Amy Steffen, Liz Tuecke, Brian Ungerer,
Debbie Walz, Carol Wenger, Katie Wiley, Mark Wiley,
Tom Wilwert, Carolyn Yanda, Andrea Zittergruen
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Nick Trenkamp
6 - 12 Principal/Activities Director
Dan Yanda
School Cafeteria Appreciation Day
May 6, 2016
Thank You
Central Cafeteria Staff
Melissa Buckman, Lori Bunting,
Rose Engelhardt, Jessie Kuehl and
Doug Nielsen
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News from Ms. Gritzner
Freshman Science students are currently learning how chemistry affects their daily lives. They
are learning how to solve multistep problems and how chemicals are used to make products
that directly affect them on a regular basis. They will also learn about material science, chemical
engineering, biomedical engineering and recycling to name a few.
Biology students are currently hooking all of the human body systems together to see how they
accomplish the goals of all living things by working together. They recently wrote short stories,
made movies and reviewed their eating choices at home and restaurants. Next they will learn how
other animals accomplish the same goals with far less complex systems.
Students in Anatomy and Physiology classes have been reading, writing and learning about human
anatomy. So far they read and discussed “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and “Stiff”, and
are now reading “The Hot Zone.” They plan to read “Man’s Search for Meaning” as their last book.
A trip is planned to UNI to see artificial cadavers called Syn-Davers.
Global Science students have been busy with project-based learning. First semester they
researched how they could help recycle tires in the area. This project is still on going. This semester
they divided in to small groups to investigate other issues including reducing
the use of styrofoam and plastic bags, restoring pheasant habitat, creating an
outdoor classroom that includes a small prairie, improving the recycling system
to include plastic bottles such as Gatorade and water bottles, and improving our
current composting system. Please check out what the students are doing, in their
own words and pictures, by joining our Facebook page called “The Central Green
Team.”
Central is in need of a manure spreader for our composting project.
If anyone is willing to donate a spreader, please contact the district
office at 563-245-1751. We are also looking for donations of corn
stalk bales. For information about this project please check out our
district website.
Science and Engineering Opportunities at Central – Mr. Ungerer
Physics Competition
The Physics competition is a great opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to
engage in challenging activities that will put their design skills and science
knowledge to the test. Events will include: Catapult, Mousetrap Car, Challenge
Problem, Bridge Building and Soda Straw Arm. The competition will be held on
April 5, 2016, at the MFL Mar Mac High School. The entire physics class will be
constructing projects. The state competition will be held on April 12, 2016, at the
UNI campus
3D Printing
Central students will have the opportunity to design, program and print
the designs they create on a 3D printer. Central received a 3D printer
last year through a grant. Students will use the 3D printing software to
create designs to be printed. Some of the items students would like to
print include: missing Lego® pieces, key chains and phone cases to
name a few. If students are interested in 3D printing please contact Mr.
Ungerer.
Central Community School Shop Talk – Mr. O’Brien
Seventh grade Ag students are
studying plants with the primary
focus on corn and soybeans. At the
start of Hex 2, students were paired
together and they had to market
2000 bushels of corn. They kept
track of the price on the Chicago
Board of Trade and had to sell a
minimum of 100 bushels when they
thought the price was good. It was
interesting to see the interaction between students if
one wanted to sell and the other didn’t.
They also serviced the hydroponic system when
needed, pollinating blossoms, adding water and
fertilizer, and trimming dead tissue.
Students in the Career and Technology Education
Course started the electrical unit. They studied
electron theory and series, and parallel circuits. The
students will be doing various wiring labs such as
outlets and lights.
The Ag Mechanics students finished the 12x12
open front shed, and are preparing to move it to Mr.
O’Brien’s. They had to install trim on the building and
figure out how to support it on a trailer to move it.
They also worked on various 4 and 6 wheelers
replacing wheel bearings, trouble-shooting problems
with the 4 wheel drive not engaging, and fuel
problems. There is a student restoring a 4 wheeler
and another overhauling an engine for his Samari.
The 7th Grade Exploratory class are learning about
metals. I demonstrated arc welding, mig welding,
oxy-acetylene torches, as well as plasma cutters. The
students have the opportunity to try these different
tools. One of the highlights of this class was going to
Rage Chassis in West Union and learn how dirt track
race cars are built.
Jamie Scherf, from Caterpillar in Elkader, gave a
very informative talk about the company and career
choices available.
In Welding class, the students are learning about
the different welding equipment. They have been
practicing welding, so they know what a good weld
is. Mr. Scherf also talked to this class to inform them
of the careers and skills that are needed to work at
Caterpillar.
Computer Aided Design students are working on
various drawings and how CAD is used in industry.
In Construction Project Applications the students
are working on various wood projects using their
own design. They are using different tools and joints,
and learning measurement so they can build a quality
project.
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Central TAG News
Mrs. Meyer & Mrs. Walz
Upcoming Events
KidWind Challenge will be April 26
at Keystone AEA. Representing Central will be one
5th grade team, three 6th grade teams, two 7th grade
teams and one 8th grade team.
America Answers Quiz Bowl competition will
be held in April. The online contest includes 100
questions in multiple-choice format. Students in
grades 5 - 8 will participate. Last year teams from 33
states took the America Answers Challenge. Good
luck to the students.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses are a valuable way to
prepare for college work. These classes are free to
our students who can also earn college credit upon
completion of the AP Exam in May. Registration
for the 2016-2017 school year opens April 19.
Contact Mrs. Walz for registration information. The
following website also has important information
and resources. http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/
belinblank/Students/ioapa/
Student Opportunities
The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center offers
many programs and classes for students throughout
the school year and during the summer.
Visit the website to learn more. http://www2.
education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/students/
UD for Kids
The University of Dubuque is hosting their 25th
Annual UD for Kids summer enrichment program for
area Gifted And Talented students this summer at the
University of Dubuque. Students in grades 1-8 are
nominated by their schoolteacher to participate. For
more information please contact Mrs. Meyer or Mrs.
Walz. Also, for further information on the UD for Kids
program visit www.dbq.edu/udforkids/
OPPTAG
OPPTAG is designed for rising 3rd through 11th
talented and gifted students. Join students of your
age and ability and explore fun and exciting classes
that you won’t find in a traditional classroom. Visit
opptag.iastate.edu for a complete listing of sessions.
For more information on any of the programs or for
questions please contact
Mrs. Meyer @ [email protected]
Mrs. Walz @ [email protected]
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From the desk of Mr. Yanda
6 - 12 Principal/Activities Director
FFA Week was February 22 – 26. Daily activities included: Ag hat day, FFA jackets, chore clothing, staff breakfast
and drive their tractor to school.
Cody Mueller participated in the Wartburg Trumpet Festival on March 11, at Wartburg College.
The Central National Honor Society hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross on March 22. Induction of new
members will be April 4.
The Middle School Student Council hosted an 80’s Spring Formal Dance on Saturday, March 5. They are also
taking trips to the Clayton County food shelf in St. Olaf every other Wednesday during 9th hour.
On March 22, Mrs. Frieden took three of her level two/three special education students to Camp Courageous for
an opportunity to participate in activities with their peers. Activities included crafts, nature center, swimming, zip line
and archery.
Global Science and Compost Operation
A group of students from the Global Science class met with the City Manager and County Engineer for help on how
to improve the compost operation, and make it a more community wide endeavor, both were willing to make the
students ideas happen. The group visited Maharishi School of Management in Fairfield, Iowa on March 9, to look at
the compost system they have, and work with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
Seniors completed their Dollars for Scholars applications for local scholarships. A successful walking taco supper
was held in February, and will help fund scholarships for seniors.
Carmen Stenger, shared counselor from Starmont, has initiated a job-shadowing program for both middle and high
school students.
Eight juniors and seniors will travel to Peosta on April 21, for a Program Fair to take mini classes in programs they
selected.
Four freshmen students will be “Taking the Road Less Traveled” at ISU on April 28, to learn about women in STEM
careers.
Fifteen 8th, 9th and 10th grade students (Buddies) are mentoring elementary students (Pals) in the BuddiesNPals
program. They meet with students once or twice a week for 20 minutes. The CheckNConnect program is a weekly
meeting built on the premise of caring relationships with students. Eight Central staff volunteer as mentors for the
CheckNConnect program.
Food and Fitness is hosting the annual W.K. Kellogg Foundation meeting for the Food and Fitness Initiative groups
from six other regional sites around the country in May. The NE Iowa Food and Fitness Operations Team is planning
a community visit to Central on Tuesday, May 10. Most of the visitors will be from larger cities and would like to see
how a K-12 school features wellness.
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News from our School Nurse - Nurse Vicki
National School Nurses Day May 11, 2016
Please take time to wish Nurse Vicki Happy School Nurse Day.
April
Puberty Classes
Growing Up and Liking it
Every spring we have a special time for separate puberty classes
for 5th grade boys and 4th grade girls. The classes include a
presentation explaining the natural growing changes of the body,
a short film, a vocabulary list and personal grooming tips. In the
past there has been little time for discussion and questions to be
answered. This year we will show the film at the end of the day
so parents can attend. The following week, we will have time for
discussion and questions with the students.
Students are also encouraged to discuss their information with
their parents.
Parents will be mailed letters of invitation and notified if dates
change. Please join us!
The date and time of the classes
as of this printing are:
5th grade boys - Mr. Rodenberg's room #109
Thursday, April 14 - 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Film and parent participation
Wednesday, April 20 - 1:45 - 2:10
Discussion: Q & A time
4th grade girls - Mrs. Kremer's room #108
Thursday, April 21 - 2:45 - 3:30
Film and parent participation
Tuesday, April 26 - 1:45 - 2:10
Discussion: Q & A time
Central SWITCH Program Update Central’s 4th & 5th graders have completed 2
weeks of SWITCH. They have focused on increasing
their physical activity, decreasing their non-study
screen time, and healthy eating, i.e. what they DO,
VIEW, CHEW. Each week has a different focus.
Some of their goals have been:
DO Week #1: Do 2400 jumping jacks; They
accomplished 5,362
VIEW Week #2: Switch 30 minutes per day of
screen time to playing a game
MAY EVENTS
Bike Rodeo Grades PS - 3rd
Wednesday, May 11th A combined team from Safe Routes to Schools and the
UIHC Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Team will be
here to teach safe biking. Pre-School Visit Day
Friday, May 13th from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
If you have a child who is age 4 by September 15th
they are eligible for Central Preschool. Please contact
our Elementary office to register your child:
563-245-1472.
The Sugar Story - Not so Sweet
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
reports that the average American consumes anywhere
between 150 to 170 pounds of refined sugars in one year!
Less than 100 years ago, the average intake of sugar was
only about 4 pounds per person per year.
We have known for years that sugar is bad for our teeth or
eating too many sweets can make us gain weight. However,
science is now indicating there are more things happening to
our bodies from increased sugar consumption than we ever
knew. At the same time, thanks to processed foods, there is
more sugar in our food today than ever before. According to
brain scans, sugar is as addictive as cocaine. It’s a double
whammy on our organs! What are some of the consequences of too much sugar?
* Depresses our body’s immunity by decreasing the ability of white blood cells to fight bacteria and germs
* The liver can get overloaded leading to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
* Can cause insulin resistance leading towards Metabolic syndrome and Diabetes
* Is associated with many cancers by increasing inflammation in the body
* Can increase cholesterol/triglycerides and lead to heart disease
Death: odds of dying from heart disease has risen in tandem
with the percentage of sugar in the diet
What can we do?
* Read Labels of processed foods for hidden sugars
* Eat only the American Heart Association recommended daily amounts of sugar:
Women: Limit to 5 teaspoons per day
Men: Limit to 8-9 teaspoons per day
Children: Preschoolers: Limit to 4 teaspoons per day
Ages 4-8: Limit to 3 teaspoons per day
Pre-teen to Teen: Limit to 5-8 teaspoons per day
Here is a link to helping you be a sugar detective: http://tinyurl.
com/gllay7y
Parents of
7th and 9th grade students for the
2016-2017 school year
7th graders need Tdap Vaccines for entry into 7th
grade. 9th graders need Dental Screenings with
Certificate to enter high school.
Be sure your students have this before
registration in August. It’s the Iowa Law!
Central Community School In the April 2004 Newsletter, the
kindergarten classes (now the 2016 seniors)
of Mrs. Winke and Mrs. Paulin were asked
what they might wish for. Their responses
were:
Mrs. Winke's Class
Beth Hauge - I wish that I had a dog
Gabriel Varney - I wish I could have a pet. I would
really like a pet turtle.
Mesa Engelhardt - I wish Patches could come back
to me from heaven.
Anna Tuecke - I wish my mommy would win a baking
contest.
Spencer Bries - I wish Abraham Lincoln didn't get
shot.
Brittany Mueller - I wish I could have a fish for a
pet.
Carissa Moyna - I wish that Grandma Willie didn't
fall in the shower. I only have 2 grandmas left.
Aaron Hoth - I wish I could have a dog.
Cole Kelly - I wish Grandpa Roger was here.
Samantha Kelly - I wish I could have a baby kitten,
Haley Schroeder - I wish I had a bigger family maybe 3 more babies.
Ashley Scherf - I wish I could see Grandpa Scherf
again.
Caitlin Mahoney - I wish my sister, Haley, wouldn't
pull my hair.
LeAnn Doeppke - I wish I could have a cat.
Rachel Berg - I wish I could go snowmobiling more.
Trevor Moser - I wish I had a robot to help me
clean my room.
Justin Cummer - I wish I could go hunting with my
dad.
Travis Prier - I wish that I had a baby brother.
Mrs. Paulin's Class
Emily Asche - I wish I had my Sam cat alive.
Ben Backes - I wish I had a pig.
Keaton Bolsinger - I wish I had a real farm.
Hunter Doeppke - I wish I had a real cop car.
Jonathon Fangman - I would wish for all the army
guys.
Rachel Franks - I wish I had a baby brother.
Abby Gifford - I would wish for a wolf.
Zachary Heick - I wish I had a "Game Boy."
Christie Hoth - I wish I had a puppy.
Jacob Jansen - I wish I had a rifle, so that I could
go hunting with my dad.
Hannah Kuehl - I wish I had a cat.
Alison Larson - I wish I had a guinea pig.
Amber Schroeder - I wish I had a blue ball.
Britani Schroeder - I wish I had a baby puppy.
Tom Shirbroun - I wish that I could fly.
Cassie Spielbauer - I would wish for all four "Power
Puff" girls.
Alayna Werger - I wish that I could fly.
Samantha Wiedner - I wish I could see God face to
face.
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News from
Mrs. Duff, Mrs. Follon and Mrs. Gibney
Second and third graders
have been working very
hard in reading to improve
their fluency skills. They
have done several whole
class interventions where
they have partnered up to
practice reading passages to
improve their expression and speed.
This quarter they have been studying polar
animals and ocean animals in reading and
science. Every month each class takes a
turn going to the meal site to present a
brief program to share what they have
learned.
In math, second and third graders have
completed a unit on telling
time. Second graders are now
practicing counting money, and
third graders are working on
fractions. They are also working
on learning their basic facts. There were some great opportunities
in March to see performances at the
University of Dubuque and at Luther
College. We received fifty free tickets from
the University to attend a performance of
Junie B. Jones’s Survival Guide to School,
and we received a grant from the Iowa Arts
Council to attend Skippyjon Jones Snow
What. Theaterworks U.S.A., a professional
group from New York, performed both plays.
After attending the play at Luther our
students worked with Linda Martin, who
taught music at Central, and now teaches
at Luther, and Jill Lammers Wilson, Central
graduate, is head of the music education
department at Luther. They were assisted
by four of their college students. Students
learned songs and dances and played
rhythm band instruments. They performed
what they learned as Jill read them the
book, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!”, about a
farmer taking extraordinary precautions to
keep rabbits out of his garden. Central Community School Page 8
News from Cassie Panther
Questions on wellness at Central
Contact FoodCorps service member Cassie Panther
@[email protected]
Although winter is beautiful with lots of fun snow activities, we have spring fever at Central. We are ready for sunshine and
getting our hands in the dirt! Listed below are some of the events students were involved in the last couple of months.
Students at Central are learning about dirt and how all of
the food they eat is connected to dirt. They also learned
about the importance of seeds and that many seeds are
edible, including beans! They made a delicious dip called
Hummus Yummus with garbanzo beans. Hummus is a
great snack packed with protein and fiber. Recipe: Hummus- Yummus!
Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tahini (Hummus is 1000x better with tahini.
Don’t let “tahini optional” recipes fool you.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and cumin, to taste
Chickpea liquid, as needed
Preparation:
* Drain water from chickpeas and rinse. Save the
chickpea water to add to the blender if the mixture needs
more liquid.
* Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
* Pour hummus into a bowl and garnish with parsley.
Enjoy with fresh cut veggie sticks, pita bread, and
crackers or in veggie wraps.
FEEST- FEEST stands for Food Empowerment
Education Sustainability Team. Our FEEST
Team at Central is a group of high school
and junior high students that feel passionate
about balanced eating and want to learn about
cooking. They hosted two FEEST brunches in
February and invited the teachers to join in on
the fun.
Junior FFI- Central’s Cooking and Garden Club
joined forces with the 4-H Afterschool to create the
Junior Food and Fitness 4-H Club. This club is
open to kindergarten through fifth grade and is held
in six-week sessions all year round. They finished
their six-week cooking club and will be starting the
garden club in April. The past couple of months
students made spring rolls, pizza, pumpkin muffins,
stone soup and had a smoothie competition where
parents voted for their favorite.
Cross-Age Teaching
Cross-Age Teaching is a program where high school
students go to the 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms
and teach the students about a local food. Each
month the students learn about and taste a new
local food.
Local Food and Taste Test - We will say goodbye to winter by
serving a butternut squash soup in the cafeteria for students
to taste. Students tried roasted butternut squash last year.
May is local Beef Month, and to celebrate, we are hosting the
Cattlemen’s Association of Clayton County, who will grill around
500 hamburgers.
National School Breakfast Week was March 7-11. On
Thursday, March 10, students and staff were served a free
breakfast in the cafeteria. They chose from a selection of fruit,
eggs, cereal, toast and a yogurt parfait bar.