Mustang Minutes

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MARCH 2018

Greetings, Today is a great day to be a Mustang! I often close my monthly newsletter with this statement. I decided to open this month’s letter because there is so much to be proud of in our district. In this letter I will cover some of those “proud” items, and I will also paraphrase a few business items in the world of education. First and foremost, it is important to make a positive shout out to our East Marshall students. This past month the Iowa Assessments were conducted. At some of our buildings, the attendance was the most consistent attendance as compared to the last several years. Assessment week is not easy. The schedule is not routine, assessments can be less than exciting, and the winter blues can easily set in. Our school administrators are proud of our Mustang students who made every effort to do their best. Along with the assessment week positive comments, it was noticed throughout the school district that our student are truly focusing on Mustang Strong. So many acts of Mustang Strong were displayed this past month, ranging from being accountable for actions to expressing empathy during times of emotional uncertainty. I continue to be proud of the makeup of students we have enrolled at East Marshall Schools. Students, keep up the good work! In this letter’s opening I mentioned that I would cover some business items. The state legislature is in full swing. The first phase of funnel week for newly presented legislation has occurred. It appears state supplemental aid will increase by one percent. This is not enough to sustain our needed spending authority, per state guidelines. Any communication efforts made by our patrons to our representatives will assist our positions. A couple items that patrons can emphasize when reaching out to legislators are extending the expiration date of the SAVE funds (penny sales tax) and transportation funding support. East Marshall will benefit greatly by both topics. One last business item I will briefly review is our priority in sustaining a safe school environment for our students. During the first week of February a letter was emailed to the parents of each student explaining next steps in training students in the A.L.I.C.E. philosophy. These trainings will be age appropriate and will be conducted collaboratively with local law enforcement during the months of March and April. Parents with questions may contact any of the school administrators at any school administrative office. In conclusion of this letter, I congratulate all of the student successes that our district has experienced over the last several weeks. Our school district has students with talents that can make us all proud to be Mustangs. I express a sincere thank you to all of the individuals who make East Marshall Schools a great place. This includes students, parents, patrons, and our employees. Yours in Education, Anthony Ryan Superintendent

East Marshall Bells and Whistles

• Large Group Speech season just recently concluded. EMHS had 16 students, perform in 6 performances with 4 of them advancing to State. 2 separate Improv groups, Radio Broadcasting, and Ensemble Acting competed at State Large Group. Those four ensembles received two division I ratings and two division II ratings.

• This year's spring play will be, The Brothers Grimm, Spectaculathon. Auditions are complete and practices have begun. Performances will be on Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24.

• The FFA members have been actively involved in a number of events. On Thursday Jan. 25th the FFA sent 2 teams to judge at the Pork Congress. Out of 136 overall Team places, EMHS placed 12th and 26th. Out of 475 Individuals, EMHS chapter members placed: 38, 51, 59, 79, 85, and 156. FFA Subdistrict contests were held in Monroe on Tuesday, Feb. 20th.

• Iowa Assessments were completed at the high school on February 6th – 8th. All 9th-11th-grade students completed the tests. The seniors were involved in career planning activities, as well as graduation/scholarship planning.

• Wrestling season wrapped up last week as 5 individuals competed at the District meet. Unfortunately, none of those wrestlers advanced to the state meet. It was still an overall successful season with many dual victories.

• The Girls basketball team concluded their season with 9-14 record. The 9 wins are the most EMHS has had in the last 6 seasons.

• The Boys basketball team finished the season 20-0, the first undefeated regular season in

school history. They begin tournament play on Thursday, Feb. 15th, looking to play in the State tournament, March 5th – 9th.

HIGH SCHOOL

Dom Ridout won Iowa USA state wrestling tournament 1/28. More EMMS students wrestling 2/4. Mr. Ridout called to praise EM staff for involvement supporting the local wrestling program.

Music contest results-Saturday, 30 choir students attended the vocal contest in Ogden. We had 4 groups/solos get 1s. 6 groups received in the 2 range and 1 got a 3.

Please congratulate Hunter Hughlette who sang a nearly perfect solo to receive a 1+ which is the top score one can receive! He is a very good singer!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The middle school P.E. class has been incorporating more technology into the classroom to aid with cardiovascular and muscular endurance, muscular strength, agility, and flexibility to educate and to improve our health. This is done in the beginning of class during warm-ups before we begin the unit activity. It's been cool to hear from some students that they have downloaded either "Sworkit" or "One Song Workout" to their phones or tablets to do more exercise at home.

Thank-you to all the families that donated money to the American Heart Association. I know how much this cause means a lot families in our community and all over our country.

-Mr. Goodrich

On the final days of January, our East Marshall Elementary staff and students celebrated the 100th day of school with many activities. The average of our elementary enrollment appeared to have increased significantly as staff and students were invited to dress up as 100-year-old gentlemen and ladies.

So proud of our second and third graders as they completed the Iowa Assessments during the week of February 5th. A special assembly for these students took place on February 2nd. The students enjoyed the Game Show that gave tips to be successful during the testing week such as eating a healthy breakfast and getting a good night’s sleep. Students received a gold medal with the word “Believe” to inspire them to do their best. A special thank you to the parents who donated snacks for our students during this week. Students loved them!

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2nd Grade Sets Personal Goals Returning to school in January, the 2nd grade team wanted to create a lesson for our students to reflect on a personal goal for 2018. Using Dan Britton’s book, One Word that will Change Your Life as a guide, we brainstormed together all the words that it means to be MUSTANG STRONG. Our students came up with great words, here are just a few: Respectful, Thoughtful, Creative, Hard Working, Optimistic, Try, Strong, Responsible, and Enthusiastic. We were so impressed with our students thinking. We asked our students to reflect on which words they really do well with. Our rooms were buzzing with conversation about all these great characteristics. All of our students were able to see several of these traits in themselves. Next, we asked our students to look at our list again. This time we asked them to reflect on a word that they could work on. A trait they need to focus on. An area that they need to make some improvements on. Again, our rooms were buzzing with conversation. We could tell our students were really soul searching to come up with a word to be their personal goal. After students chose their one word they wrote about why they chose this word to be their goal for the year, as well as what they are going to do to reach their one word goal. Even though January has passed, this word hasn’t disappeared. As teachers we bring up this personal word from time to time. We are letting our students know that working on goals isn’t just a quick fix and then move on, we learn to always revisit and reflect how we are doing. This is MUSTANG STRONG! Way to go 2nd graders!

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION/ KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT ATTENTION EAST MARSHALL PARENTS: If you have or know a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 15, 2018 and will be entering kindergarten this fall, please call the elementary at 641-476-3342 to be placed on our 2017-2018 class roster. Preschool registration will be held at East Marshall Elementary in Laurel on March 13th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have a preschooler who will be 4 years old by September 15, 2018 and want to enroll in our preschool, please call the elementary at 641-476-3342. We will place your child on our list and then you may complete paperwork on March 13th at preschool registration. Please be sure to bring your child’s birth certificate to registration.

Nutritional information available upon request Milk is also offered for breakfast

Meals are subject to change This institution is an equal opportunity provider

March 2018

Breakfast

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 W.G. Long John Juice Pineapple

2 Pancake Rollup Juice Banana

5 Mini Bagel Juice Grapes

6 Scrambled Eggs Toast Juice Apple

7 Blueberry or Banana CC Snack Bread Juice Peaches

8 Mini Pancakes Juice Fresh Citrus Fruit Cup

9 Chocolate Chip or Blueberry Muffin Yogurt Juice Pears

12 Breakfast Wrap Juice Oranges

13 French Toast Sticks Juice Dried Fruit

14 W.G. Cinnamon Roll Juice Mandarin Oranges

15 Omelet Toast Juice Apple

16 W.G. Donut Yogurt Juice Banana

19 Mini Waffles Juice Pears

20 Cinnamon Toast Cereal Bar Juice Peaches

21 Sausage & Gravy Breakfast Pizza Juice Applesauce

22 French Toast Snack Bread Juice Grapes

23 Apple or Cherry Frudel Juice Tropical Fruit

26 Cereal Yogurt Juice Blueberries

27 Breakfast Pizza Juice Oranges

28 Egg Patty Toast Juice Strawberries

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March 2018 Lunch

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Breakfast Pizza Yogurt Baby Carrots Celery Sticks Green Peppers 100%Juice Cups Banana

2 Grilled Cheese String Cheese Tomato Soup Sliced Cucumbers Baby Carrots Grapes Strawberries

5 Crispito W / Cheese Lettuce Salad Diced Tomatoes Green Peppers Sidekicks Frozen Juice Apple

6 Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Seasoned Peas Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli Applesauce Peaches

7 Bbq. Ribette / Bun Lettuce Salad Cauliflower Bites Celery Sticks Fruit Cocktail Fresh Citrus Fruit Cup

8 Hot Ham & Cheese / Bun Tator Tots Sidekicks Frozen Veggie Juice Garbanzo Beans Pears Mandarin Oranges

9 Cheese Pizza Green Beans Sliced Cucumbers Baby Carrots Spiced Apples Oranges

12 Lasagna Breadstick Corn Sliced Cucumbers Lettuce Salad Dried Fruit Spiced Apples

13 Hot Dog / Bun Baked Beans Baby Carrots Green Peppers Mandarin Oranges Applesauce

14 Pepperoni & Cheese Pocket Green Beans Baby Carrots Pineapple Apple

15 Chicken Patty / Bun Steamed Broccoli Cauliflower Bites Sliced Cucumbers Banana Grapes

16 Macaroni & Cheese Seasoned Peas Fresh Broccoli Celery Sticks Pears Oranges

19 Sloppy Joes Green Beans Lettuce Salad Fresh Broccoli Peaches Pears

20 Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes Celery Sticks Baby Carrots Applesauce Pineapple

21 Shredded Pork / Bun Baked Beans Lettuce Salad Baby Carrots Mandarin Oranges Grapes

22 Spaghetti Garlic Bread Lettuce Salad Green Peppers Tropical Fruit 100% Juice Cups

23 Breaded Cheese Sticks W / Sauce Cooked Carrots Sliced Cucumbers Lettuce Salad Blueberries Apple Snickerdoodle Cookie

26 Nacho Bites Garbanzo Beans Lettuce Salad Green Peppers Pears Peaches

27 Chicken Tetrazzini W.G. Roll Green Beans Baby Carrots Celery Sticks 100% Juice Cups Oranges

28 Crispito W / Cheese Lettuce Salad Diced Tomatoes Green Peppers Spiced Apples Strawberries

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What’s new at the LeGrand Pioneer Heritage Library…

No Internet Access at Home? Bring your notebook, phone or laptop to the library and use our Wi-Fi.

Need a good book to read or a movie to watch? Lots of new ones.

Programs at the Library:

“Read It and Eat” Cooking Club will start in March. Interested members will meet once a month to choose recipes from cookbooks in the library and then make the recipe to bring to the next meeting where members will enjoy the fruits of their labor and choose a recipe for the next month. Please call library at 641-479-2122 before February 28 if you are interested.

February 15 7:00 PM Secrets of the Holocaust

February 22 7:00 PM Phenology, the Rhythms of Life

March 3 2:00 PM Downstairs at Downton Abbey

March 10 2:00 PM Our Amish Neighbors

March 22 7:00 PM Buffalo Bill

EMHS Annual Spring Blood Drive Wednesday, March 28th from 1:30 - 6:30 in the High School Commons Contact Trish Dobson for an appointment (641) 479-2785

East Marshall Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries or grievances may be directed to Equity Coordinator, PO Box 159, Gilman, IA 50106, (641) 498-7483 or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60661.

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