Page 5B - Crosby-Ironton Courier
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Page 5B - Crosby-Ironton Courier
FRED Event Jan. 19 at CRES A FRED (Fathers Reading Every Day) Event: Run and Read will be held Monday, Jan. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cuyuna Range Elementary School (CRES) main gym. The evening will consist of free play in the gym followed by group games, book reading and a featured story. Each family will take home a copy of the featured book for the evening. This fun evening is intended for biological fathers, step-dads, grandpas, uncles, family friends, mentors or any other man involved in the life of a kindergarten through second grade child. This FRED event is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Jan. 13. This FRED Program is sponsored by the CrosbyIronton Community Education Department. Deerwood Lakes Lions offer scholarship CROSBY-IRONTON COURIER C-I choirs Christmas concert held Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 School Rules! —Brenda Booth photo ‘O HOLY NIGHT’, ‘IL EST NE’, ‘Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy’, ‘Hallelujah!’ from the Messiah and ‘Silent Night’ were performed by the A Cappella Choir during the holiday concert by the 7th and 8th grade students at Crosby-Ironton on Sunday. —Brenda Booth photo SOLOISTS during ‘Silent Night’ were Abby Gindorff, Mkaila Meyer and Pagon LaQuier. —Brenda Booth photo CHAMBER SINGERS sang and danced to ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ during their holiday concert on Sunday. The Deerwood Lakes Lions Club will be offering a $500 non-traditional scholarship for students pre-registered for spring semester 2015. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and reside in either Crow Wing or Aitkin counties. Scholarships are determined by the applicants academic record, involvement in the community and probable success in their chosen field and the demonstrated need of financial assistance. Contact Carol Malek at 820-3329 for an application. The deadline is Dec. 20. Ranger Care Cuyuna Range Elementary School —Brenda Booth photo C-I Community Education offers a childcare program during the school year at Cuyuna Range Elementary School (CRES) for children who are enrolled in grades K through 6. The Ranger Care program will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 and ending Tuesday, June 2, 2015, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. (availability of morning hours subject to change based on enrollment) and from 3 to 6 p.m. on school days (Monday through Friday). Ranger Care registration information is located on the THE CONCERT CHOIR sang ‘Shout for Joy’ during Sunday’s concert. No school dates There will be no school on the following dates for staff or students. —Monday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 4 (Christmas break). —Monday, Feb. 16 (President's Day). —Wednesday, Apr. 1 through Monday, Apr. 6 (Spring break). Donate your old band instruments Do you have an old band instrument sitting in the back of your closet? CrosbyIronton High School and CRES are looking for donations of band instruments. The school is looking for band instrument donations that can be given to students who could otherwise not afford to participate in band. Helpful donations would include: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, baritones and even tubas! If you are interested in donating an instrument, please contact Jennie Planer at 545-8800 ext. 6853 or [email protected] Ironton students members of Wind Ensemble at BSU —Brenda Booth photo THE CROSBY-IRONTON High School Vocal Department performed on Sunday in the Mayberry Auditorum. The concert was directed by Daniel Olson with piano accompanist Bryan ‘BJ’ Johnson. The 7th and 8th grade combined chorus performed ‘Throw Open Your Shutters’. Instructors Needed for Community Ed Crosby-Ironton Community Education is seeking individuals interested in teaching classes on numerous subjects. If you have a talent to share, contact Dale Sova at 545-8822 or e-mail dsova@ ci.k12.mn.us. The purpose of Community Education is to link educational needs with educational resources to serve the local community. Help Community Ed plan the types of classes, trips, programs and services you would like offered in your community. Three dozen Bemidji State University students are members of this year’s Wind Ensemble, a performing group open to all BSU students. Ironton residents Cameron Trott is a sophomore majoring in music education. Cassidy Trott is a sophomore majoring in music. Lunch accounts C-I High School has —Brenda Booth photo THE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE gentle- ‘The First Noel/Pachelbel’s Canon’ men performed ‘Lift Up Your Voice’, and ‘The Drum Carol’. Collect labels and milk caps for education Campbell’s Soup labels, Box Tops for Education are more valuable than you think! These and other labels and product UPCs are collected by area schools to be redeemed for education equipment and the entire community can help. These items can be dropped off at Cuyuna Range Elementary School or the Crosby-Ironton Courier. In addition, a full list of products eligible for the program is available at the school office. 5B —Brenda Booth photo THE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE Ladies Chorus performed ‘The First Snowfall’, ‘Carol of the Bells’ and Use the drop box atFor Courier the convenience of our readers and customers, a drop box slot is located in the exterior front wall of the CrosbyIronton Courier of-fice, just left of the front door. The Courier office is located at 12 East Main Street in downtown Crosby, across from Unity Bank. If you leave news items, ads, payments, photos, etc., at the Courier after hours, please use this drop slot and not the newspaper tube to the right of the door. The drop slot ensures that your messages are secure and that we receive them in good condition. ‘Beautiful December’ Sunday’s concert. during a computerized system for payment of school meals. Every student is assigned a fourdigit personal account identification number that should never be shared with other students. The system is based on family accounts, so parents may write one check that will cover purchases for all students at both the high school and CRES. Deposits by check must be made before the school day begins. Payments will not be accepted during the lunch shifts. Under no circumstances may students charge lunch. The food service department strives to provide quality meals to the C-I students. The menus are stateplanned and adapted to our local needs. Students and visiting parents are encouraged to take advantage of the meals provided. In compliance with Public Law 95.166, pop, water ices, chewing gum and certain candies cannot be sold during school lunch shifts. Crosby-Ironton School District Web site under breaking news. The registration information can also be obtained at CRES or CIHS Offices. For more information please contact Community Education at 545-8822 or email: [email protected]. Kidz Klub at HCC Hallett Center of Crosby is offering Kidz Klub over Christmas Break. Similar to the popular summer Kidz Kamp, the Hallett Center of Crosby will be offering half day programming for children in kindergarten through fifth grade from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 and Jan. 2. Kidz Klub will feature crafts, games, swimming and other activities. Advanced Registration is encouraged. The cost is $10 per day per child for members and $12 per day per child for non-members. Using school district facilities The Crosby-Ironton School District’s faciltities are available for public use—for example, events, meetings, activities, and fund-raisers. Facility use fees may apply. Cancellation of your event when using school facilities must be made 48 hours in advance of the event or you will be liable for rental fees. Contracts for rent of facilities will be canceled due to bad weather, and all activities will be canceled on emergency closing days with no additional charges assessed to reschedule. The school district reserves the right to cancel reservations, and the district is not responsible for mechanical or electrical failure. To schedule an event using school facilities, contact the C-I Community Education office at 711 Poplar Street, Crosby, MN 56441, call 545-8820, or visit www. ci.k12.mn.us. Be at bus stop! C-I Transportation asks parents and students to be sure all kids riding the bus to school be at their bus stops five minutes early in order to keep the buses on schedule. Pledge of Allegiance policy at C-I The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited on the first school day of each week at the start of third hour (10:24 a.m.). Anyone who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must respect other person's right to make that choice. (Minn. §121A.11). Early childhood family education at CRES Fridays Volunteer your time at CRES Friday mornings at CRES from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Early Childhood Family Education provides a class where you can craft, free play, meet, enjoy music, snack and play in the gym. It is a great time for parents to participate in activities with their children. The children love sharing the school experience with mon, dad, grandpa, grandma or any other inportant adult in their lives. Cuyuna Range Elemen-tary School is seeking parents and community members interested in volunteering in various areas throughout the school. Volunteer opportunities exist in many classrooms, especially in the younger grades. Whether you have an hour a week or an hour a year to give, you can have a positive influence on a student and your help is appreciated. To find out more about volunteer opportunities at CRES, call 545-8803. Junior High Dance Schedule Clip and save this schedule of dances lined up at Crosby-Ironton Junior High School! All dances listed are held in the Commons Area and are for grades seven through nine unless otherwise specified. Tuesday, Dec. 16 * Holiday Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 Winter Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 * Valentine’s Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 20 Last Jr. High Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 18 7-12 Year End Dance 6:30 to 9 p.m. Reward Dance if PBIS Goal is met!) *DENOTES SEMI-FORMAL DANCE