Eagle's View Monthly - New Prague Area Schools

ISD 721
Volume 1, Issue 5
Eagle’s View
Monthly
January 2015
"Give the world the best you have, and the best will come to you." Madeline Bridge
New Prague
Area Schools
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Dates to Note
Mr. William Remmert
Principal
January 1-2
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
No School K-12
Holiday Break
January 5
School Resumes K-12
January 12-16
Gr. 3-5 OLPA (Optional Local Purpose Assessment) Reading Testing
January 15
6-7 p.m. PAC Mtg., Media Ctr.
7 p.m. Gr. 4/5 Science Fair Kick-Off,
Falcon Ridge Multi-Purpose Gym
January 17
District Spelling Bee, NPHS Lecture Rm.
January 19
No School K-12
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Development Day
January 20
7-8 p.m. Gr. 4/5 Science Fair Help Session, CEC Computer Lab
January 23
Yearbook Orders Home (due March 4)
End of Trimester 1
January 26
Fax:
952-758-6099
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Attendance:
952-758-6005
Family Involvement:
952-758-6004
Health Office:
952-758-6006
Nutrition Services:
No School K-12
952-758-1774
Staff Development Day
January 30
Office:
952-758-6000
Transportation:
952-758-1482
Report Cards Home
Weather Hotline:
952-758-1780
See you Wednesday, January 5, 2015!!
Notes from Mr. Remmert
Over the past few years, as a staff, we have
come to recognize the importance of acknowledging students for the positive gains they
make academically and behaviorally. We are
continually looking for different avenues to
recognize students for their accomplishments.
On a daily basis our staff utilizes positive
words of encouragement, Soaring to Success
tickets, and positive phone calls or emails made
to parents.
Award. The Eagle Award recognizes students
who are making significant academic gains,
improving academically or behaviorally from
the beginning of the semester to the end of the
semester, or giving 100% on a daily basis to be
the best that they can be. One student in each
classroom is selected each semester. The students that are recognized are but a fraction of
the great students we have at Eagle View.
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Happy
This year the Eagle View staff will again be
New Year and a safe holiday break.
honoring students each semester with the Eagle
Website:
www.npaschools.org
REMINDERS!
We ask that you come
inside to pick up your
child. This is for your
child’s safety.
Please make sure
to contact the office
before 10 a.m. if you
plan to have lunch
with your child.
Eagle View Happenings!
2015-16 KINDERGARTEN
Identifying new incoming Kindergarten
students is a very important part of our
planning process. If you, or someone
you know, has a child that will be five
years old on or before August 31, 2015,
please contact Janelle Sasse at the
District Office at 952-758-1703 for
enrollment information and registration forms.
For new Kindergarten families not residing in the NPAS
District and who have not previously completed open enrollment
forms for their child, the Open Enrollment Application must be
received by the District Office in order for your child to be enrolled in a New Prague Area School. Once a child is enrolled in a
non-resident district, the student may remain enrolled and is not
required to submit annual or periodic applications. Forms for
open enrollment can be found on the district website under the
pull-down menu labeled Enrollments. Select ‘Open Enrollment’
and print and complete the first two pages of the form. The State
of Minnesota recommends a January 15 deadline. However,
agreements between Minnesota school districts now allow
families to apply for Open Enrollment at any time during the
year. NPAS would appreciate families applying for Open Enrollment to adhere to the January 15 deadline. Applications should
be dropped off at school or mailed to:
New Prague Area Schools
District Office / ATTN: Janelle Sasse
410 Central Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
EAGLE VIEW ALL-SCHOOL PANORAMIC PICTURE
There are extra Eagle View All-School Panoramic Pictures for
sale in the office at a cost of $18. Cash or checks can be made
payable to Lifetouch. (Please note there is a limited supply of
pictures.)
WINTER SEASON IS HERE
Remember to have children dressed
appropriately when they leave home each
morning due to changing weather conditions
throughout the day. All students go outside
for noon recess except on days that are rainy
or severely cold. Also, please LABEL
outdoor clothing and boots!
CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday,
March 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, March 16 from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. with the exception of KA which will only be held
Monday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A memo will be going
home with your child with instructions on how to sign up online
for a time slot.
NUTRITION SERVICES
HEALTHY SNACK CART - SECOND HALF
Watch for second half Healthy Snack Cart order forms to be sent
home with all K-5 students the first week of January. Orders
must be submitted by Friday, January 23 with the second half
starting on Monday, February 2. You may submit payment via a
credit card online to your child’s Nutrition Services account.
Order forms must be returned to Nutrition Services with a note
indicating that payment was made online.
REMINDER:
Nutrition Services offices have moved to the CEC – 6th grade
Annex. The new mailing address is: 415 1st Ave. NW, New Prague,
MN 56071. Phone numbers: Irene Jindra, Nutrition Services Assistant: 952-758-1774. Nutrition Services Director: 952-758-1772. Our
current Nutrition Services Director, Stephany Stromme, has taken
a Nutrition Services Director position with Northfield Schools.
Her last day with New Prague Area Schools will be January 2,
2015. We wish her all the best in her new position. Kim Franta
will take over her duties on Tuesday, January 6.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Due to fast changing weather conditions, it may be necessary
to send students home early. Parents should remain alert to
weather conditions throughout the day when early dismissal
may be possible. When weather conditions are such that school
may be closed, in addition to the Campus Portal Notifications
and NPAS Weather Emergency Hotline (952-758-1780) official
announcements will be made over radio stations WCCO (830
AM) of Minneapolis-St. Paul and KCHK (1350 AM & 95.5 FM)
of New Prague and the four local TV stations. Please be sure to
return your child’s Emergency Dismissal Plan to his/her teacher.
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS
Go to npaschools.org
On the bottom left corner of the page, choose Campus
Portal & Log In; under User Accounts, choose Contact
Preferences, check Emergency, General Notification, and
Priority Notification, & Save.
A Note from the School Social Worker, Renee Meyers
The year 2014 has not been easy for some families in our community. I’m so proud of all the families that
have stepped forward to bless others this school year with donations to the social work office and other
holiday programs. Thanks again for your generous spirit this year and always. Please remember that
my ‘Good Choice Box’ is always in need of new items that help encourage students to make good
choices. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
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2015 District-Wide Elementary Science Fair
Turn the how into WOW! Turn questions into a project! The Elementary Science Fair is open to students in grades
4-6 in the New Prague Area School District. The kick-off event will take place on Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m. in
the Falcon Ridge Multi-Purpose Gym. At the kick-off you will get your questions answered as you learn about the
steps to create a successful project, obtain the needed information (packet and forms), see examples of past projects, get ideas and purchase a board at a cost of $5. The District Science Fair will take place on Saturday, March 7
at the New Prague Middle School from 12-3 p.m. Students will be able to have their project judged, enjoy some
great science activities and will wrap up with an inspirational award ceremony where all students will receive a
ribbon and participation prize. Purple winners will have the chance to represent the New Prague School District at
the Regional Science Fair in Mankato on Saturday, April 25.
Help sessions will be available where a licensed teacher will be on hand to guide you through the process. These are optional and
are free but registration on the Community Education website is appreciated. Sessions will be held at the CEC Computer Lab
(enter at the Community Education door). Dates are Tuesday, January 20 from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, February 5 from 5-6 p.m.,
Tuesday, February 17 from 7-8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 3 from 7-8 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend with their child or drop
them off. Coordinators for the fair are Cathy Ilkka from Raven Stream, Brian Triplett from Eagle View, and Jodi Prchal from Falcon
Ridge. Feel free to contact them or email Jodi Prchal, District Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 952-758-1663.
2015 Preschool Registration & WRAP Program
District 721 Preschools Help Your Child for Success in Kindergarten
Preschool registration for fall 2015 will take place in January and early February. We offer preschool classes at the Central
Education Campus (CEC) in New Prague, Early Childhood Center (ECC) in New Prague and Eagle View Elementary (EVE) in Elko
New Market. A one night a week preschool is held at the CEC on Monday nights. NEW choices for 2015-16 include longer sessions, four days a week classes and an extended day preschool. Choices are location specific. All classes can include the Kids’
Company WRAP Program.
Is your child age 3-5 and not attending preschool? Do you want them to get a peek into preschool and see what it is like? We
have two different class options for you and your child. It is a great introduction to the routines and structure of preschool. To join
in January, call 952-758-1670.
Also, new Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are starting in January. Call 952-758-1670 for information.
Kids Company WRAP Program (We’re Really Awesome Preschoolers)
The Kids Company WRAP Program is made for children who are one year away from Kindergarten and are enrolled in one of
the district preschool classes. It is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Your child can go to preschool in the morning or
afternoon session. When they are not in preschool, they will have a consistent schedule including activities involving literacy,
math, music, social opportunities, arts, science, and fine and large motor skills. For information about the Kids Company WRAP
Program, call Dara Schrock at 952-758-1735.
Band Information
Panorama of Bands
Sunday, February 22, 2015 2 p.m.
NPHS Gym
Featuring all district bands grades 5-12
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All-District 5th grade
Band Concert
Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m.
NPHS Auditorium
Please mark your calendars with these important dates. More information can be found at:
http://teacherweb.com/MN/newpraguefalconridge/mrsjuliespindler
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Soaring to Success Winners - Week ending Dec. 5
K - Chase Kloppen - Mrs. Smith
1 - Kayla Vesely - Mrs. Eyberg
2 - Anna Erickson - Mrs. Shetka
3 - Andrew Cervenka - Mr. Wacek
4 - Jaelyn Broske - Mrs. Sharkey
(Not pictured: Chase Kloppen)
5 - Dallas Houser - Mr. Drazan
WAY TO GO! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Health Services
How To Get Over Strep Throat Quickly
Suddenly you are not feeling well. It hurts to swallow and your throat is bright red with white spots,
the glands in your neck are sore, you have a headache and a fever has developed. Follow these steps
to quickly recover from the nasty streptococcal bacteria.
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Go to the doctor. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, which means you could be prescribed
antibiotics. Children may return to school after being on antibiotics for 24 hours.
Try to get as much sleep as possible.
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Gargle with salt water several times a day.
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Drink a lot of liquids. Mostly water, 100% fruit juices, chicken broth, hot tea and popsicles.
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Wash your hands with soap and water often and keep hand sanitizer handy.
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Use humidifiers to provide relief by adding moisture to the air.
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Try over-the-counter pain relief medications such as acetaminophen.
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Monitor your situation. Most people find their symptoms are gone after a few
days. If you do not feel better after 5 days of treatment, see your doctor.
Enjoy a new year of healthy possibilities!
Cheryl Malecha RN, LSN
Health Services Director
952-758-1760
Teri Skluzacek, RN
School Nurse
952-758-6006
PAC Minutes
A reminder that the PAC meeting minutes can be viewed on our district website at
http://www.npaschools.org/eagle-view/pac
The next meeting is Thursday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
Everyone is welcome!
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