January - February 2016 - Sauk Centre Public Schools

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Sauk Centre Public School Newsletter
January - February 2016 Vol. 26 No. 3
Students and Staff Help TLC Campaign
Secondary students and staff, with the help of community members and
local businesses, raised $4,368.26 in their TLC campaign this year! The
donations were sent to Sauk Centre Community Connections to help local families during the holiday season. The Sauk Centre Student Council
sponsored the campaign, providing breakfast for the grade with the highest
donation total. The Junior class won the competition, donating $1,143.63.
Thank you to everyone involved for helping us reach our $4,000 goal!
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Sauk Centre High School inducted its first
Athletic Hall of Fame class in 2011 and it
was a huge success! The third class will be
inducted into the Sauk Centre Athletic Hall
of Fame on January 23, 2016. They will be
introduced at halftime of the Sauk Centre vs. Melrose boys
basketball game on Friday, January 22.
The Hall of Fame committee has been established and
has set up guidelines for this program. Nominations are
sought in the following categories: Athlete, Coach, and
Community Service. This year’s inductees are Mark
Knoblauch, community member; Lou Barle, coach; Ken
Vogt, athlete and coach; Ann Meyer Feitl, athlete; and Tim
Schmitz, athlete.
The banquet will be held Saturday, January 23, at Diamond Point Steakhouse, social hour from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
with the meal and program starting at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased at the local banks, the credit
union, and the Activities Office in the Junior High building
for $20 per person.
School Transportation
Passes with High Marks
by Jon Fevig, Transportation Coordinator
I am very happy to report that our annual D.O.T. inspection
on all school district vehicles that transport students, once
again passed at near 100% with only one minor violation
that was corrected immediately. This means that you can
be assured that all buses and type lll vehicles (vans) are
continually inspected and maintained to optimal condition.
Our goal continues to keep our students and staff safe at all
times in all of our vehicles.
Thanks to everyone in the transportation department including all drivers who communicate any issues and take
great care in driving our students to and from school in
sometimes very difficult conditions and situations. Thanks
also to the School District for providing the funding necessary to properly insure the safety of us all. May we all
have a safe and productive remainder of this 2015-2016
school year.
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January - February 2016
From the
Superintendent’s Desk
Dan Brooks
Every Student Succeeds Act
No Child Left Behind (2002) has been replaced by the
federal legislation Every Student Succeeds Act (2015).
This bill is over 1300 pages long and provides much more
discretion to individual states to determine the amount
of acceptable student academic growth, curriculum components, access to rigorous and challenging courses, and
amount of parent involvement. However, as is typical with
such complex legislation, the devil will be in the detail of
how each state interprets and implements these changes.
In a meeting with Commissioner Cassellius late last week,
we were told that many facets of state law on education are
now in direct conflict with ESSA and that it will be some
months before we know the direction the State of MN will
move on education policy and requirements.
We do believe that given the very strong bipartisan vote
on the federal level that there is hope that changes needed
with Minnesota law will also return to more of a student
focus and be less partisan and contentious than legislation
of recent years.
We do know that testing requirements are not going away.
States are still required to annually test all students in
grades 3 – 8 in both math and reading. Math and reading
tests must also happen once in high school. However, many
of the details of testing and how much additional testing
there is will be up to our legislature.
Each state will also have more flexibility to determine
how to evaluate schools and teachers. Programming like
Minnesota’s Teacher Development/Evaluation Plan and
Q-Comp are thus likely to face additional scrutiny and review. States will now also be charged with coming up with
their own individual plans for intervening in their lowest
performing schools and schools with persistent achievement gaps.
While Minnesota has not been fully a Common Core curriculum/academic standards state, ESSA prohibits the U.S.
Department of Education from mandating or providing
incentives for any specific curriculum.
We also believe that ESSA will provide more access to
preschool programming through a new grant program that
repurposes existing program dollars. We are hopeful that
Governor Dayton’s expressed efforts to also provide such
programming can be dove-tailed with ESSA in order to
optimize educational opportunity for low and moderate income families, where we see the greatest need for “extra”
educational experiences.
We hope that as states and districts move to comply with
and implement ESSA that every effort is made to continue
to ensure that all students, but especially struggling students, are afforded a wealth of educational opportunities.
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Elementary News
Amy Millard, Elementary School Principal
“So often you find that the students you’re trying to inspire
are the ones that end up inspiring you.”
-Sean Junkins
Even though it seems as if winter has not officially arrived, life around school tells me it is definitely December. Schedules are busy and the halls are buzzing with the
anticipated break right around the corner. At Sauk Centre
Elementary students have been busy filling the Tower of
Pride, creating beautiful artwork for our halls, and settling
into the second quarter. Staff continue to support students
on a daily basis and provide opportunities for students to
grow and reach their potential. Sauk Centre Elementary
is a great place to work and learn! December highlights at
Sauk Centre Elementary include:
Jingle Jar
Each year at Sauk Centre Elementary the staff and students raise money to purchase gifts for local families in
need. This year’s goal was for students to raise 1,000
dollars. The students and staff at Sauk Centre Elementary
raised over 2,000 dollars! The generosity from staff and
students is heartwarming! Mrs. Beach, our school social
worker, will be purchasing gifts for local families in need.
Through this project we are able to help numerous families
and add some cheer during this holiday season.
Holiday Program
On December 10, Sauk Centre Elementary students performed “A Christmas Line” a North Pole Musical. The auditorium was packed and the students put on a wonderful
show. I want to thank Mary Roggenbuck, our elementary
music teacher, for her hard work and time commitment to
make this show successful. It was an absolute delight to
watch and the packed auditorium made it all the more fun
– a great kickoff to the holiday season!
Upcoming Events:
School Resumes
January 4
January 13 2 Hour Late Start
January 13 Preschool Screening
January 18 No School / Teacher Work Day
January 28 End of Quarter 2
January 29 No School / Weather Make-Up
February 1
February 11
February 15
February 24
No School / Teacher Work Day
Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30 – 7 p.m.)
No School
2 Hour Late Start
Pizza with the Principal
Pizza with the Principal is a new program this year that
honors the achievement of selected students each quarter.
Students are nominated by teachers and may be nominated
based on academic achievement, leadership skills, improvement shown, personal achievement, kindness shown
to others, work ethic, as well as a variety of additional reasons. Nominated students get to enjoy a slice of pizza with
the principal during lunch to celebrate his/her hard work. I
want to congratulate all students nominated for this award
during first quarter!
Music studies student, Alicia Trebus, helping the second grade
students tie blankets for the community outreach project.
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A Message from the
Secondary School
Sheila Flatau, Principal
“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and
teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the
lens through which we experience much of our world.”
– David Warlick
Thank you! At Sauk Centre Secondary, we are deeply
grateful to the community for supporting our recent
technology levy. While we recognize effective teaching is the most critical component for student success, it is very important we provide our teachers and
students with the tools needed in the 21st century. As
we work to prepare students for college and career, we
need to equip them with the skills to effectively use the
technology expected in those settings.
west sharing the most effective ways to embed technology
with classroom instruction. There are so many schools
with positive experiences worth sharing. We are eager to
learn and excited to get started!
The technology levy will support many areas of
district-wide technology, but our secondary staff is
especially excited about key enhancements planned for
the secondary school. Among these are the implementation of a 1:1 Chromebook initiative and the addition
of SMART projectors to classrooms. Furthermore, we
will be hiring a Technology Integrationist to support all
PreK-12 teachers to effectively use technology in the
classroom.
The 1:1 Chromebook initiative will be expanded grade
by grade. We will start with one grade level in the next
school year (2016-17) and expand 1-2 grade levels
each year through 2020 until all of the 7-12th grade
students have this in place. Our faculty has been discussing the most effective ways to begin and expand
this initiative into grade levels. Our District Technology Committee will review our recommendations and
begin making decisions very soon regarding which
grade level will receive these devices next year.
We are working hard to collaborate and prepare for
these technological advancements. Ten district staff,
including teachers and administration, attended the
TIES Education Technology Conference in December.
This conference involved educators around the Mid-
Emily Johnson and Alissa Christen, 10th grade students, experiment with a Chromebook. They hope to be one of the classes
receiving this personal device before they graduate.
Did you know?
• 81% of college students use
smartphones and tablets for studying
in 2014 (a 40% increase from 2013!)
• 62% of college students say technology helps them feel more prepared
(information from Tech & Learning, May 2015)
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Dean of Students
Don Peschel
Upcoming Events for Secondary Students
Sophomores to attend Sneak a
Peak
On Tuesday, January 5, the students
in the Sauk Centre 10th grade will
attend Sneak a Peak at Alexandria
Technical and Community College.
This event is made possible through
funding from Carl D. Perkins grant.
Sauk Centre is part of a area high
school group making up the Runestone Consortium. Sneak a Peak
is a career fair where students will
choose possible interests in a variety
of occupations and attend workshops
throughout the day listening to experts in a variety of fields. Many of
the careers center around the technical fields but also there is a strong
emphasis on the medical occupations
and computer/technology occupations. These career studies fulfill part
of the obligation that schools have
to follow as part of the Worlds Best
Work Force legislation. This should
be an exciting day with the students
leaving Sauk Centre at 8:30 a.m. and
returning by 2:30 p.m.
Freshman to attend Grade 9
Expo in Alexandria
On Friday, January 29, the 9th grade
students from Sauk Centre will be
attending a college expo at Alexandria Area High School. This will be
a three-hour event where our students
will be in direct contact with college
personnel from all over the mid-west.
Students will have an opportunity to
explore what different colleges have
to offer and look at planning for their
future education options after high
school. There will be four-year college universities as well as two-year
technical institutes and community
colleges represented at this expo.
This activity is sponsored by the Carl
D. Perkins grants and qualifies as
part of the WBWF criteria for college and career readiness. It will be
a great opportunity for our freshman
to get acclimated to what their future
holds and collect ideas about furthering their educations after they have
graduated from Sauk Centre Schools.
February Incentive Day
Once again the Sauk Centre Secondary School will be participating in
Incentive Day. In order to be eligible
for incentive day, students must have
passed all of their 2nd quarter classes,
not been in ISS or OSS, and have all
outstanding detentions completed
regarding discipline and attendance.
Students will have several options
including Andes Tower Hills, Skatin Place, Airmaxx, and Mainstreet
Theater and Melrose Bowling. The
tentative date for Incentive Day is set
for Wednesday, February 10.
Renaissance Sponsors
On behalf of the staff and administration we would like to thank the
following businesses who made dona-
tions and sponsorships to the Renaissance Program. Your continued
support of our programs is greatly
appreciated:
Coborn’s
Community Connection of Sauk
Centre
Casey’s
American Family Insurance Tim Kampsen Agent
Kris Friedrich’s Daycare
Little Sauk Legion Post #417
Sauk Centre Seniors-Nancy Robinson
Barb’s Daycare-Barb Bodeker
Central Minnesota Credit Union
Geyerman’s Clothing Inc.
Sauk Centre Family Dental
Sauk Centre Lion’s Club
Centre Pallet and Lumber
F &W Exhaust
Felling Trailers
First State Bank and Agency
Main Street Real Estate
Walmart
Jim’s Wholesale
Scheel’s Sports
Sauk Centre Chiropractic/Dr. John B. Welle
Main Street Theatre
Central Equipment Sales
Bueckers City Sanitation
KIKV/Cool 94.3
Standard Iron and Wire Works Inc.
Minnesota National Bank
Daniel Borgmann, Ltd.
Elmerz
Red Head Creamery
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Updates from the
Activities Department
Scott Bergman, Activities Director
As the fall season has wrapped up and winter season is in full
swing, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind and encourage people to take advantage of our Online Payment System –
RevTrak.
RevTrak offers the convenience of 24/7 access to make your
payments for athletic fees, Community Education classes, parking fees, lunch accounts, and more to come as the school year
continues. It is a secure national credit card payment processing
system that provides you with simple security and convenience
to set up and make payments.
To make a payment:
1. Visit our district website: www.isd743.k12.mn.us
2. Click Online Store
3. Click Athletics & Activities, Community Education, or
Food Service and follow prompts.
4. Pay with credit card or debit card.
5. Activities and Community Education class payments can
be made in person in the Activities Office located in the
Junior High building.
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If you have questions you can contact the school at 320-3522258.
All Activity Schedules Are Online!
All activity schedules are online at our school website. Go to
www.isd743.k12.mn.us and click on the Mainstreeter schedule
box with the white SC. You can then select any activity to view
the schedule.
If you would like to be notified of changes that occur on the
schedule, click Notify Me! on the top right of the screen. Select
all activities you want to be automatically notified with changes
and then follow the on screen prompts to finish setup.
Stadium Chairs Available for Sale
The Activities Office has maroon “SC” bleacher/stadium chairs
available for sale. Cost is $35 per chair. Contact Geri in the
Activities Office at 352-2258, ext. 4006 or stop by the Activities
Office to purchase a chair.
Students on Wall of Fame
The following Secondary School students were recognized through the "Wall of Fame" which is a part of the Renaissance Program.
Students who have been recognized for their extraordinary efforts by the faculty for the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year are:
Foreign
Language: Luke VanBeck, grade 11, son of Marti and Audrey
Art/Band: Jaime Gonzalez-Quevedo, grade 10, daughter of
VanBeck; Alexia Kerfeld, grade 9, daughter of
Meizhen Gonzalez-Quevedo; Isaiah DeFoe, grade
Chris and Janet Kerfeld.
8, son of Shane DeFoe.
Technology: Eugene Marthaler, grade 12, son of Harold Marthaler and Denise Dueker; Louis Gummery, grade
9, son of Jonathan and Joanne Kraning.
English: Kaitlyn Schoolfield, grade 10, daughter of Destiny
Schoolfield; Azara Boschee, grade 8, daughter of
Dana Boschee and Laura Bromenshenkel.
Mathematics: Alyssa Ziemer, grade 10, daughter of Todd and
Krista Ziemer; Amanda Waller, grade 7, daughter
of Bob and Maria Waller.
Science: Brianna Carlson, grade 12, daughter of Michael
and Sara Ann Carlson; Isaac Roelike, grade 7, son
of Ryan and Cora Roelike.
Health/Phy Ed: Laura Bertram, grade 10, daughter of Rick
and Amy Bertram; Jacob Zollman, grade 8, son of
Bryan and Heather Zollman.
Social Studies: Justin Herke, grade 12, son of Larry and
Debra Herke; Alexis Coudron, grade 8, daughter
of Jesse Coudron and Tanya Johnson.
Family & Consumer
Rachel Frericks, grade 12, daughter of Joseph and
Science: Joyce Frericks; Paige Overman, grade 8, daughter
of Tom and Belinda Overman.
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Early Childhood Family Education News!
by Beth Rosin, Instructor
Happy new year! As spring approaches, many of you will begin
thinking about next year’s preschool options for your child.
We typically have a registration
night in the spring. We do not have
a date set for registration night,
but we are busy planning what we will offer next year! Once a
registration night date is decided, it will be posted on the district
website.
We intend to offer the same preschool and ECFE options that we
have this year:
Building Blocks Program (Preschool for 3-year-old
Children)
Does my child qualify for 3s Preschool?
If your child will turn 3 by September 1, 2016 he or she can attend preschool!
When does my child attend class?
Children attend school two half-days per week. Classes start in
September and end in May. Building Blocks classes are held on
Tuesday & Thursday mornings 8:20 – 11:00 a.m.
Is transportation provided?
No. Please arrange transportation for your child. At this time,
transportation for 3-year-old children is not being provided. We
recommend carpooling or using the Tri-Cap bus.
Toilet Training
Children enrolled in preschool must be completely toilet trained.
This means no diapers or pull-ups are used, child can get to
bathroom and clean up on own and individual reminders are not
necessary; group reminders regularly take place.
Stepping Stones Program (Preschool for 4 &
5-year-old Children)
Does my child qualify for preschool?
If your child will turn 4 by September 1, 2016 or if your child is
5 years old and not attending kindergarten, he or she can attend
preschool!
When does my child attend class?
Children attend school two or three half-days per week. Classes
start in September and end in May. The following classes will be
available:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Mornings: 8:20 – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Afternoons: 12:10 – 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons: 12:10 – 2:55 p.m.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation is available at no extra cost. If you choose to have
your child ride the bus, the class sessions that are available to
you will be dependent on bus routes and your child’s pick up or
drop off location.
Toilet Training
Children enrolled in preschool must be completely toilet trained.
This means no diapers or pull-ups are used, child can get to
bathroom and clean up on own and individual reminders are not
necessary; group reminders regularly take place.
Early Childhood & Family Education
(Parent-child classes for 2 & 3-year old children)
ECFE programs are available to families with children who are
2 and 3 years old. Children attend school with a parent for 1½
hours per session. This is a time for parents and children to learn
together. After one hour, parents and children separate. The
children take part in activities with a licensed early childhood
teacher. The parents have discussion time with a licensed parent
educator.
Transportation Cont. from page 1
It is that time of year again when the sting of winter imposes its
usual challenges on all of us. Even though it has been very mild
so far, we all know the cold, the ice and the snow will still show
up. As hardy Minnesotans, we know what this means for us. In
terms of the school buses and transporting all students safely and
in as timely manner as possible, I offer these reminders:
1. Dress for the cold. Make sure your students have the proper
head gear, footwear, snow pants, gloves, and warm coat.
Frostbite can happen quickly on those cold, windy days at
the bus stop or walking to and from school.
2. Make certain your driveways are plowed and accessible,
especially those we turn around or drive in. This includes
cul-de-sacs.
3. Make certain your student is ready and waiting for the bus at
the time designated. During inclement weather the bus may
be running late and will not have extra time to “wait” for
students who are not ready.
4. On mornings when your student is not riding the bus, please
call the bus garage (320-351-5802) to let us know so we are
not stopping unnecessarily.
5. Feel free to call me at the bus garage (320-351-5802) with
any questions or concerns about routes or anything transportation related.
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Music Notes
The music students were busy this holiday season! In addition to their regular holiday concerts, they could be seen
throughout the schools and community spreading holiday cheer through the magic of Christmas carols. They were even
called upon to help the 2nd grade class tie blankets for their community outreach project. See picture on page 3.
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Pictures from the
Secondary School
Choir concert held on
December 14. Middle
picture is the alumni
choir. The bottom
picture with the ukeles is Miss Culver’s
music studies class.
2016 Secondary School
Music Calendar
March 7 March 14
March 22
Band concert 7-12
Choir concert 7-12
Band contest, large
group
March 23 Choir contest, large
group
April 1-5 New York trip, seniors
April 12
Band solo/ensemble
contest
Choir solo/ensemble
April 13
contest
May 9Band concert, 6-12
May 16Choir concert, 7-12
May 30Memorial Day service,
9-12 band
June 3Graduation, 9-11 band
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Mainstreeters Varsity Winter Sports Schedule
2015-2016
Boys Basketball (A/B/C)
T 1/5 Benson
H6:00
H6:00
F 1/8 Montevideo
A 6:00
TH1/14 ACGC
H6:00
T 1/19BOLD
H6:00
F 1/22Melrose
1/26
Long Prairie/GE
A
6:00
T
A 6:00
TH1/28 Minnewaska
H6:00
M 2/1 ACGC
A4:30
F 2/5 Morris
A6:00
T 2/9 Benson
A 6:00
TH2/11 Montevideo
2/13
St. Croix Luth. @ Alexandria
TBD
S
H6:00
T 2/16Staples-Motley
H 6:00
TH2/18 Upsala
2/25Subsections Qtr Finals @ High Seed 7:00
2/27Subsections Semi Finals @ St. Johns U.
3/2Subsections Finals @ St. Johns U.
3/4Sections @ SCSU
3/9-3/12 State
Boys Swimming
S1/2Invit @ Univ of MN Aquatic Ctr
TBD
1/5
Fergus Falls/Perham
A
6:00
T
1/12
Park Rapids
H
6:00
T
A 6:00
TH1/14 Montevideo
A 6:00
TH1/21 Willmar
F 1/22Alexandria (JH only) A5:00
1/23
Section True Team
S
1/30
State True Team @ Univ of MN Aquatic Ctr
S
T
2/2
Sauk Rapids-Rice @ Melrose6:00
A6:00
T2/9 Rocori @ Melrose
Mont./Morris Invit.
H
5:00
TH 2/11
2/26-27Section @ Morris
3/3-5State @ U of MN Aquatic Ctr
Wrestling (A/B)
T
1/5
LPGE Triangular
A
5:00
H 5:00
TH1/7 Paynesville/BOLD
A6:00
F 1/15Morris
1/16
Elk River
A
9:00
S
T 1/19Montevideo @ Melrose A6:00
S
1/23
WCC Tournament @ Melrose9:00
A7:00
T 1/26BBE
1/29
Bemidji & Annandale @ Melrose5:00
F
H5:00
F 2/5 Quadangular
2/13
Section Team @ Thief River Falls
S
2/19-20 Section Indiv. @ Fergus Falls
2/25-27State @ St. Paul
Girls Basketball (A/B/C)
T 1/5 Benson
A6:00
A 6:00
TH1/7 Melrose
H6:00
T 1/12ACGC
A 6:00
TH1/14 Minnewaska
A6:00
T 1/19Osakis
A 6:00
TH1/21 BOLD
H6:00
T 1/26Benson
A 4:45
TH1/28 Staples
H6:00
F 1/29Montevideo
H6:00
T 2/2 Minnewaska
A4:30
F 2/5 Morris
H6:00
T 2/9 BOLD
H6:00
F 2/12Melrose
2/13
St. Croix Luth. @ AlexandriaTBD
S
A6:00
T 2/16ACGC
2/20
Litchfield
H
1:00
S
H6:00
T 2/23BBE
Th3/3 Subsection Qtr. Finals @ High Seed
S3/5Subsection Semi Finals @ St. Johns U.
T3/8 Subsection Finals @ St. Johns U.
F 3/11Sections @ SCSU
3/16 -3/19 State
Dance Team
M
M
TH
T
S
1/4
BBE Invit. @ Brooten A7:00
1/11
Melrose Invit.
A
TBD
1/21
Alexandria Quad.
A
7:00
1/26WCC @ ACGC
A7:00
1/30Section @ WadenaA
Boys Hockey (A/B)
T
1/5
St. Cloud Cathedral @ MAC5:15
Litchfield
H
5:15
TH 1/7
F1/8Breckenridge @ LP (A only) A7:00
T1/12Becker/Big Lk @ Princeton (A only)7:15
A 5:15
TH1/14 Wadena-DC
1/15
Redwood Valley
A
5:15
F
1/19
Pequot Lakes
A
5:15
T
Detroit Lakes @ LP A5:15
TH 1/21
1/26
Park Rapids @ LP
A5:15
T
H3:00
S 1/30Willmar
T 2/2 Mora
A5:30
MBS Storm @ Morris A5:15
TH 2/4
F
S
T
S
TH
2/5 Alexandria
H5:15
2/13
Section Playin @ High Seed
2/16
Section Qtr. Finals @ High Seed
2/20
Section Semi Finals @ MAC
2/25
Section Finals @ MAC
3/2-5State
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Concussion Management
Recommendations for MSHSL Athletes
Girls Hockey (A/B)
T
1/5
Park Rapids @ LP
Detroit Lakes @ Wadena
TH 1/7
S1/9Luverne (A only)
T 1/12Brainerd @ LP
TH1/14 Alexandria
1/15
Mound Westonka
F
1/18
Park Rapids
M
T 1/19Willmar
S 1/23Luverne (A only)
Northern Lks Light.
TH 1/28
11
A5:15
A5:15
H12:00
A5:15
H 5:15
H
5:15
A
5:00
H5:15
A12:00
A
5:00
2/6
Section Qtr. Finals @ High Seed
2/9
Section Semi Finals @ High Seed
2/12
Section Finals @ Neutral Site
2/17-20State
Activity schedules change for a variety of reasons.
For updates check the school’s website at www.
isd743.k12.mn.us and click on Extracurricular Activities, Mainstreeter Schedule.
Super Senior Passport for
School District Residents
A reminder to all Sauk Centre Mainstreeter fans, who
are over the age of 60, to get your free Super Senior
Passport. This is a small way to thank you for supporting public education. We are also hopeful that the
Super Senior Passport will encourage you to become
more engaged with the wonderful youth of our community. These cards provide.
Free admission to regular season home athletic
events.
Free general admission to home music and theatre
productions.
Discount of $2 on all Community Education classes.
The passport is free to residents of our district who are
60 years and older. You
need to show your Super
Senior Passport card for
admission to events and
for discounts on Community Education registrations. Please stop in
the Sauk Centre School’s
District Office to fill out
the application and receive
your passport.
Acute injury
When a player shows any symptoms or signs of a concussion,
the following should be applied.
• The player should not be allowed to return to play in the current
game or practice.
• The player should not be left alone, and regular monitoring for
deterioration is essential over the initial few hours after injury.
• The player should be medically evaluated after the injury.
• Return to play must follow a medically supervised stepwise process.
A player should never return to play while symptomatic. "When
in doubt, sit them out!"
Return to play protocol
As described above, most injuries will be simple concussions,
and such injuries recover spontaneously over several days. In these
situations, it is expected that an athlete will proceed rapidly through
the stepwise return to play strategy.
During this period of recovery in the first few days after an
injury, it is important to emphasize to the athlete that physical and
cognitive rest is required. Activities that require concentration and attention may exacerbate the symptoms and as a result delay recovery.
The return to play after a concussion follows a stepwise process:
• No activity, complete rest until all symptoms have resolved. Once
a symptomatic, proceed to level 2.
• Light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary cycling, no
resistance training.
• Sport specific exercise for example, skating in hockey, running in
soccer; progressive addition of resistance training at steps 3 or 4.
• Non-contact training drills.
• Full contact training after medical clearance.
• Game play.
With this stepwise progression, the athlete should continue to
proceed to the next level if asymptomatic at the current level. If any
post-concussion symptoms occur, the patient should drop back to the
previous asymptomatic level and try to progress again after 24 hours.
In cases of complex concussion, the rehabilitation will be more
prolonged, and return to play advice will be more circumspect. It is
envisaged that complex cases should be managed by doctors with a
specific expertise in the management of such injuries.
An additional consideration in return to play is that concussed
athletes should not only be symptom-free but also should not be taking any pharmacological agents/drugs that may affect or modify the
symptoms of concussion. If antidepressant treatment is started during
the management of a complex concussion, the decision to return to
play while still receiving such medication must be considered carefully by the clinician concerned.
For more information please refer to the references listed below
and www.concussionsafety.com. Reprinted from www.mshsl.org.
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The following Secondary School
Students have achieved a grade
point average of 3.0 to 3.666 in
the first quarter of the 2015-2016
school year to be on the “B” Honor
Roll:
7th Grade
Trinity Ahrens, Nicole Bartos, Bria
Beilke, Kalei Beilke, Jacob Bohnsack, Sylvia Buck, Chloe Butler,
Emily Felling, Billy Finken-Melde,
Rebecca Gamradt, Robert Goor,
Naomi Gregory, Finley Gustafson,
Owen Henry, Jacob Imdieke, Blake
Jacobs, Jaidah Kapaun, Dusty Karl,
Madelyln Kerfeld, Anthony Klasen,
Courtney Linn, Tanner Marthaler,
Lesley Mejia-Gonzalez, Briana
Middendorf, Drew Middendorf,
Grace Middendorf, Keagan Mikel,
Paige Miller, Christopher Mockros, Tianna Olson, Nayeli Orozco,
Charles Rafferty, Belen Razo Aguilar,
Myles Rick, Dominic Ritter, Austin
Schuster, Christopher Stadther, Leah
Thielen, Dezerae Thomes, Mckenna
Thompson, Nicholas Tschida, Maggie Warring, Joseph Wiegers, Adam
Wolbeck, Evan Wolbeck
8th Grade
Rebecca Arends, Jackson Berscheid,
Andrew Bick, Garrett Blondin, Irvin
Brenes, Cailynn Carlson, Alexis
Coudron, Lily Engle, Haley Franson,
Logan Gamradt, Justin Groetsch,
Katelyn Groetsch, Pierce Heinze,
Brandon Herickhoff, Christian Miller,
Obet Montanez, Kaitlyn Mynczywor, Zachary Olmschenk, Shelby
Otte, Tristan Pitschka, Tearza Repp,
Meghan Ridenour, Kaylee Robb,
Ana Schreiner, Kayla Schwinghamer,
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Lindsey Sogge, Makayla Timp, Gabriella Tschida, Paige Young, Theodore Zenzen, Jacob Zollman
9th Grade
Ethan Beste, Blake Bromenshenkel, Chelsea Duncan, Gage Graeve,
Andrew Haberkorn, Kailee Hagl,
Anna Hoffman, Evan Jennissen,
Nicole Kortan, Jesse Kuhlke, Michael
LuGrain, Garret Lyon, Savanna Marthaler, Bryan Mensen, Evan Messer,
Miranda Middendorf, Anthony
Miller, Steven Namvar, Kelly Neubert, Emily Petermeier, Reece Ritter,
Amy Stansbury, Alexis Tate, Derrick
Tschida, Zachary Tschida, Kodey
Wallin, Derick Wessel, Talor Young
10th Grade
Kali Ahrens, Domnick Goor, Honesty
Hamilton, Dylan Haskamp, Reece
Heinze, Kaelyn Howe, Jenna Kill, Jacob Klockenga, Rachael Kloth, Beth
Middendorf, Georgia Nathe, Kate
Neubert, Brandon Ruegemer, Georgiana Russ, Kaitlynn Schoolfield,
Kailyn Seidel, Matthew Traeger, Kyle
VanHavermaet, Corey Walter, Royal
Weber, Shelby Wichryk
11th Grade
Mitchell Beilke, Kelly Blonigen,
Kevin Burgess, Cole Deters, Ashley
Evans, Kyle Froseth, Breann Gritz,
Aaliyah Kampsen, Allison Kerfeld,
Noah Lezer, Kayla Messer, Austin
Middendorf, Spencer Middendorf,
Paige Nelson, Mikayla Olson, Gustav
Paars, Cory Quade, Aliya Ranta,
Maria Rivers, Mizuki Saura, Tori
Schaffer, Isaac Schreiner, Eric Sorell,
Curtis Tollin, Avery Wiese
January - February 2016
12th Grade
Abbigale Arends, Benjamin Barhorst,
Andrew Donabauer, Karley Evans,
Jeramy Gamradt, Kaylee Hanson,
Faith Henry, Katlynn Hens, Anna
Holmquist, Mason Hubert, Lillian
Klasen, Kolten Kuhlmann, Bryan
LeClaire, Shayna Lewis, Eugene
Marthaler, Cole McElwain, Amelia Meyer, Lindsey Rose, Nathan
Russ, Tanner Schmiesing, Timothy
Schmiesing, Erin Tamillo, Elisabeth
Thirion, Jared Torgerson, Samantha
Wessel, Shaylynn Wichryk, Mitchell
Wolbeck
The following Secondary School
Students have achieved a grade
point average of 3.667 to 4.00 in
the first quarter of the 2015-2016
school year to be on the “A” Honor
Roll:
7th Grade
Jennifer Anderson, Payten Bussmann, Michaela Dammann, Brooke
Denny, Riley Engle, Jackson Fischer,
Jada Geyer, Ellie Jennissen, Sara
Kampsen, Greta Kerfeld, Mathew
Kirckof, Austin Kowski, Hannah
Lieser, Anthony Marsh, Riley Meyer,
Haley Middendorf, Jackie Middendorf, Jazlyn Miller, Hunter Nathe,
Regent Nathe, Ethnee Nelson, Claire
Neubert, Gabriel Polipnick, Logan
Rachey, Isaac Roelike, Kayla Sayovitz, Miah Schirmers, Haley Tolin,
Kali Uphus, Amanda Waller, Ryan
Wolbeck, Audrey Zenzen, Nolan
Ziemer
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Classes
CONTINUED
8th Grade
Cedric Abel, Mariah Ahrens, Natalie
Berndt, Jasmine Bierschbach, Angeline Bigalk, Azara Boschee, Kimberly
Bushard, Alexandra Christen, Jim
Cline, Julia Dammann, Isaiah DeFoe,
Taran Devens, Samantha Duchene,
Shannon Duchene, Kirsten Fiedler,
Hanna Gamradt, Jacob Jennissen,
Riley Kampsen, Megan Klaphake,
Ambria Lawinger, Olivia Lezer, Noah
MacDonald, Grace Meyer, Sarah
Middendorf, Scout Nathe, Paige
Overman, Victoria Peschel, Max Satterlee, Kali Sayovitz, Casey Schirmers, Kaitlyn Schreifels, Preston
Sorenson, Kayle Trisko, Alexander
Vogel, Madison Volkmann, Gregory
Weiers
9th Grade
Heaven Ahrens, Austin Beilke,
McKenzie Gamradt, Louis Gummery, Alexia Kerfeld, Anna Loehrer,
Nathan Masog, Erica Middendorf,
Maddie Middendorf, Abigail Olson,
Philip Polipnick, Emily Primus,
Jenna Rachey, Paige Schirmers, Paige
Schwinghamer, Alicia Trebus, Kaleb
VanHavermaet, McKinley Weiers,
Gabriel Wiese, Sharena Wiese, Holly
Zwack
10th Grade
Sara Bailey, Ayden Berg, Laura
Bertram, Jacob Borgerding, Lauren Butler, Alissa Christen, Hannah
Dammann, Emily Gapinski, Jamie
Gonzalez-Quevedo, Alex Hooper,
Maria Jennissen, Emily Johnson,
Alex Kowski, Taylor Kroontje, Lexus
Maus, Adam Metzger, Mackenzie
Meyer, Cade Neubert, Gabriella
Olson, Faith Panick, Kelsey Peschel,
Mitchell Reitsma, Ryan Schirmers, Mackenzie Schmiesing, Alexis
Thang, Maesyn Thiesen, Megan
Thoennes, Haillie Uphus, Emma
Waller, Trevor Weir, Alyssa Ziemer,
Melissa Zimmerman
11th Grade
Riley Akervik, Hannah Berg, Ann
Bertram, Cassandra Bohnsack, Taylor
Borgerding, Sarah Bushard, Joshua
Fischer, Emily Frericks, Katelyn
Gierke, Kallie Kampsen, Jill Klaphake, Alexander Kluver, Alyssa
Kohorst, Morgan Kranz, Alexis
Lawinger, Chase Lawinger, Breanna
Lewis, Alexis Marthaler, Morgan
Marthaler, Emily Mensen, Kendra
Middendorf, Austin Millard, Anthony
Moritz, Gavin Nelson, Stephanie Nelson, Noah Polipnick, Kalindi Rachey,
Tanner Rieland, Tyler Sogge, Patrick Trebus, Luke VanBeck, Simon
Weller, Shayne Winter
12th Grade
Dylan Bentfield, Brianna Carlson,
Rachel Frericks, Jay Friedrichs, William Funk, Morgan Gamradt, Shelby
Gapinski, Joseph Gerhartz, Abigael
Gierke, Madison Greenwaldt, Jonathan Gruber, Anna Hentges, Justin
Herke, Marshall Hujanen, Kalli Kaiser, Kalli Kuhlmann, Amanda Lahr,
Nickolas Lamusga, Nicole Meyer,
Emily Middendorf, Samantha Perry,
Tayler Pfeffer, Hannah Pouliot, Riley
Primus, Samuel Proell, Emma Quistorff, Joseph Reitsma, Evan Rick,
Lily Satterlee, Hope Schwinghamer,
Breanna Thompson, Samuel Uphus,
Kelly VanHavermaet, Rebecca Weir,
Molly Weyer
3-6 Grade Kids Painting
Starts January 12
Join the fun after school and learn the
basics of watercolor painting! Children
will learn important painting and drawing
techniques and also study some famous
artists and their paintings. Apryl Fischer
is an experienced K-12 art teacher that
has taught children’s art courses in several different communities in Minnesota,
Wyoming, and Alaska.
Location: Junior High Room 109
Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2
Time: 3:10 - 5:10 p.m.
Fee: $20 includes materials
Maximum: 20
Minimum: 9
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Apryl Fischer
Deadline: January 6
3-6 Grade
Children’s Mask Making
Starts February 9
Masks are created and
used by many different cultures around the
world. In this course we
will explore the styles
and functions of masks
and create one using the children’s face
as a mold. Do not wear your best clothes
to this class and be ready to have a blast!
Location: Junior High Room 109
Dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 1
Time: 3:10 - 5:10 p.m.
Fee: $25 includes materials
Maximum: 20
Minimum: 9
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Apryl Fischer
Deadline: February 2
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Community Education Classes
Registration Information
Community Education registrations will be taken by mail,
online, or by stopping at the Activities Office located in the
Junior High School. Registration will be completed only upon
payment of fee. No exceptions.
There will be no confirmation on mail-in registrations. In
case of class cancellation, you will be contacted and payment
will be returned.
Telephone registration will not be given priority in event the
class is filled. You may call for the status of a class but you are
not registered until your fee is received.
Trips and tour refunds will not be given after the registration
deadline. You must find a substitute to take your place. Call the
C.E. Office at 352-2258, Ext. 4006, for a possible waiting list.
All request for refunds must be received before the class
deadline starts. No refunds after the first class starting date.
Early Morning Lap Swim
January 4 - February 29
Get your exercise done before you start
your work day. The pool is open to lap
swimming only. A certified lifeguard is
on duty.
Days: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Time: 6-7 a.m.
*Fee: Adults $12/month
Students $6/month
Location: Pool - JH Bldg.
*No daily fee
Elementary Wrestling
Starts January 4
This wrestling program will be a fun way
to learn basic fundamentals of wrestling
skills and techniques, as well as a great
way to stay active throughout the winter
months. Grades 3-6 will consist of a more
aggressive skill set for competition. There
will be a parent meeting and practice on
January 4.
Location: Sauk Centre Armory
Dates: January 4, 11, 12, 25
February 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29
March 1, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
Time: K-2 grade 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
3-6 grade 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $40 (includes water bottle)
Sessions: 20
Instructor: Chad Marthaler,
Brian Friedrichs, Shawn Olson
Zumba®
Starts February 3
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what
the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective,
easy to follow, and calorie burning dance fitness party. Can you
imagine burning up to 1,000 calories in one hour just by dancing and having fun? You won’t even realize you’re working out
because it’s so easy to follow. Warm up and cool down included
in the workout. Bring a water bottle with to class.
Dates: Wednesdays February 3, 10, 17, 24,
March 2, 9, 16, and 30 No class on March 23.
Location: Elementary Cafeteria Session: 8
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Fee: $40
Minimum: 6
Instructor: Mary Jo McCormick is a certified Zumba® instructor.
Open Swimming
Bring your family and enjoy the pool!
Open swim has two lifeguards on
duty at all times. This is a great way
to relax and have fun. (Please note that
these dates may change due to the pool
and lifeguard availability.) If there
is a change of schedule, it will
be announced in school. No
preregistration is necessary.
Location: Pool - JH Bldg.
Dates: January 4, 11, 21, 28,
February 4, 8, 18, 22,
March 3, 7, 17, 21, 31
Time: 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Fee: Students $1.50
Adults
$2.50
Family
$5 family (one parent must be in the water.)
Civic Arena Activities
Check the city website for up-to-date
schedules.
Open Hockey
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $5
Open Skate (no pucks or sticks)
Day: Sundays
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Fee: $3
Drivers Training
Classroom Instruction
Starts February 29
This is a 30 hour course in
classroom drivers training. You
must attend all the days to meet
the requirements. The student
must be 15 years of age by
May 1, 2016 or 14 is seeking
a farm permit. No exceptions.
State law mandated any student
wishing to take a road test must be 16, have
30 hours of classroom and have their permit
for six months. *Beginning January 1, 2016,
MN Graduated Driver Licensing Law requires
that the supervised hours for drivers under 18
increase from 30 to 50. If a parent attends the
“supplemental parental curriculum” class, the
requirement drops to 40 hours. Also under this
law, teen drivers will need to present a detailed
log documenting these supervised driving hours to apply for a provisional license.
Please submit date of birth when registering.
*Parents meeting will be March 1 @ 7-8:30
p.m.
Time: 3:05 - 5:15 p.m.
Dates: March 1- 4, March 7-11, March 14,
15,16 or later-makeup class for weather
conditions.
Saturdays March 5 & 12 @
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sessions: 14
Location: JH Room 203
Fee: $90
Min: 16
Max: 25
Instructor: Jeff Ross
Deadline: February 23
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Technology Trends and
Internet Connection
January 26 Tuesday
CPR
January 21 Thursday
This course covers CPR for all ages,
infant, children and adult. The American
Heart Association offers this course to
first time and people who need refresher
credit. Learn the new order for CPR,
spells C-A-B (Compressions-AirwayBreathing), Choking and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) will also be
covered. Certificates are provided with
successful completion of the course.
Fee: $40
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Sessions: 1
Minimum: 4
Location: SC Ambulance Garage
(1300 Timberlane Dr.)
Instructor: Ambulance Personnel
Deadline: January 15
Next class offering will be March 21 &
May 12
First Aid
January 25 Monday
Everyone encounters situations where
knowledge of basic first
aid would be beneficial.
This course teaches you
how to handle day-today injuries, Diabetic reaction, seizures,
broken bones, burns, poisons, breathing problems, sudden illness, and many
emergencies.
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Fee: $15
Location: SC Ambulance Garage
(1300 Timberlane Dr.)
Minimum: 4
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Ambulance Personnel
Deadline: January 18
Next class offering will be March 14 &
May 16
An entertaining and highly informative
look at how broadband is changing rural
communities and what you can do with
the speed you receive. Plus extensive
Q&A on how to get the most out of your
connection. Come and meet Tim Owens,
president of Cronin Communications, a
small consulting firm serving the independent telecommunications industry.
He works with carriers nationwide on
business expansion planning, market feasibility studies, marketing plans and staff
development. Prior to joining Cronin,
Tim was the director of the Foundation
for Rural Service, a national nonprofit
organization of NTCA. He resides in
Washington, DC and holds a B. A. in
political science from the University of
Texas.
Location: Elem Media Center
Fee: Free
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tim Owens
Deadline: January 25
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Winter Walking
Come in out of the cold and walk in a
safe and warm environment. Get your
free exercise by walking in the school
halls. Walking is allowed before school
and after school on days school is in
session.
Time: 6:15-7:30 a.m. or 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Evening walking at 3:15 - 8:30 p.m.
No walking after 5:15 p.m. on the
following evenings: January 5, 7, 8,
12, 18, 19, 22, 26, and 29. February 1,
2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25, and March
3. Please use the Senior High School
entrance only.
8 Hour Defensive Driving
March 28 & 29
This class is for beginners or refreshers
for those who wish to have the total eight
hour course. Minnesota Safety Council
awards a Certificate of Completion to
the individual at the end of the course.
Minnesota law dictates anyone over 55
completing this course must receive a
10% discount on their auto insurance.
Nonseniors check with your insurance
company. Please note that if you register for
a class and can not make it you need to call
before the registration date to get a full refund.
Location: Senior High Media Center
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $15
Sessions: 2
Deadline: March 21
English as a
Second Language
(ESL)
English as a Second Language
(ESL) is offered in a class setting Monday nights from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. in the Sauk Centre Elementary Media Center.
Classes will run throughout the
year. No class on January 18
and February 15. ESL instructor
is Jill Roberg-Abahsain. Additional hours are available at
The English Center in Melrose
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays.
Would you like lessons in English? Call Dana at 320-241-9462
or Jill at 844-265-4480 ¿Le
gusta lecciones en inglés? Llama
Dana @ 320-241-9462 o Jill @
844-265-4480
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Community Education Classes
Cross-Country Skiing
Enjoy skiing on the groomed
trails located behind
the school and
next to the Sauk
River. Groomed for both traditional
and skate style skiing, the trails are
rated easy to moderate with cut-offs
to avoid the large hills. Access
the trail at either the Tennis Courts
or the Staff parking lot behind the
Elementary. Snowshoeing welcome,
but please use smooth side of trail to
avoid damaging parallel ski tracks.
Trail opens mid-December as conditions allow, but check the Nature
Trail link under the Community Ed
tab on the school website for updates.
Contact Dana Boschee for any questions. No Fee.
Cross-Country
Skiing Basics
Intro to Skate Skiing
January 23 Saturday
Designed for beginners to mid-level skiers who want to get more out of their time
on the snow. Topics include equipment
selection and proper fit, gear maintenance
and poling, kicking, and gliding technique. Participants need to provide their
own equipment. Ages 10+, but under 15
need an adult along.
Date: January 9 Saturday
(weather make up date Feb. 13)
Location: Elementary Cafeteria/Ski Trail
(park behind Elementary/SH building)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., but plan to stay
Fee: $10
longer and ski. Minimum: 4 Max: 12
Instructor:
Dana Boschee
Deadline: January 8
January 16 Saturday
Skate skiing is a more recent form that
can generate more speed than traditional
style and is therefore an excellent vigorous
exercise for fitness. Learn how to develop
an efficient skate kick and to use the 3 different poling techniques. Participants need
to provide their own equipment. Skate
equipment is best, but the basic skills can
start to be developed on traditional skis.
Ages 10+, but under 15 need an adult
along.
Date: January 16 Saturday
(weather make up date February 20)
Location: Elementary Cafeteria/Ski Trail
(park behind Elementary/SH building)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., but plan to stay
Fee: $10
longer and ski. Maximum: 12
Minimum: 4
Instructor: Dana Boschee
Deadline: January 15
Ideas Wanted
Sauk Centre Community Education is looking for new ideas for classes and/or instructors. If you would like to teach
a class, earn some money, and spend an evening with people interested in your knowledge this is for you. You would
have the opportunity to pass along your abilities and earn money as you do.
Please contact Dana Boschee, Community Education Coordinator at 320-352-2258, Ext. 3016.
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