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HARTSBURG-EMDEN CUSD NO. 21
APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK
Don Beard, Interim Superintendent
FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
STILL A MAJOR ISSUE
During the March meeting of the Board of Education
I presented an amended budget for the 2014-2015
school year. The process of developing a budget for
a school district defies how most of us develop our
household budgets and certainly does not reflect
what is done in most private sector businesses.
First, the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 each
year. However, in many years we are not informed
by the State of Illinois until late summer or early fall
how much money we are going to actually receive.
Even this information is a bit uncertain because
funding is often prorated (i.e. General State Aid
currently being prorated at 89%) or payments
withheld entirely. So, the best laid plans in terms of
revenues and expenditures in order to develop a
balanced budget often go awry. Therefore, many
school districts are required to file amended budgets
such as District # 21 did recently or worse yet file a
deficit budget.
The amended budget projects approximately $
18,000 less in revenues than was first projected
when the budget was crafted last summer. This
projection is based on the fact that districts are not
likely to receive full reimbursement for special
education and transportation costs contained in the
original budget. After the amended budget was
presented, information is now being sent to school
districts stating that Governor Rauner’s latest
proposal to fill a $ 1.5 billion hole in this year’s
budget is to make an across-the-board cut of about
2.25% in General State Aid payments. For
Hartsburg-Emden this would amount to about
$6,000-$7,000. While this is not a huge amount it is
compounded by the earlier cuts mentioned
previously. Also, in the amended budget projected
costs were increased by approximately $25,000. The
district is still projecting a balanced budget for FY15
but the surplus in our operating funds is less than
$100,000 which is a pretty thin line in a $2.5 million
budget.
Currently, there is pending legislation that attempts
to improve the funding for public school districts.
Specifically, Senate Bill 1 is Senator Andy Manar’s
proposal to overhaul the school funding formula.
Under this model as now proposed our district would
see an increase of about $25,000 in state funding.
However, this bill is still a long ways from being
approved by the General Assembly and signed into
law by the governor. However, I think this type of
reform is needed to a formula that essential hasn’t
changed in over 20 years.
Still another piece of legislation co-sponsored by
Senator Andy Manar and Senator Jason Barickman
calls for an evidence-based school funding solution.
What does this mean? Under this legislation a
method would be used to determine per-pupil costs
for each school district to guarantee that each student
has access to a high quality education. Other facets
of this legislation are:
 The framework defines a prototypical cost
for every student in every school in Illinois
 The model is scalable so that it can be
implemented over time by first targeting lowincome school districts
 The model focuses on inputs such as student
needs, class size, tutoring programs, full day
kindergarten, adequate resources for special
education, a set dollar amount per student for
technology, and summer school programs
There would be adjustments for factors such as
poverty, transportation, capital equipment needs,
technology, and geographic cost differences.
Evidence-based models are being used in other states
such as Wyoming, Arkansas, Texas, and North
Dakota.
Again, these measures are being driven by the
budget crisis in Illinois that has resulted in drastic
cuts to local school district programs. Funding for
our public schools has dropped below 2006 funding
levels and in testimony recently given to the ISBE
by Dr. Marguerite Roza, Director of Edunomics Lab
at Georgetown University, Illinois school funding is
one of the least equitable systems in the nation.
It is my hope that somehow legislation will pass that
addresses our current funding crisis. We must have
a process in place that will give local school districts
the flexibility to provide programming and fund
priorities. (Superintendent’s message cont. next pg)
We have to continue our efforts to oppose legislation
and rulemakings that will require implementation of
new unfunded mandates.
Having said all of that, I am of the opinion that the
school funding crisis will get worse before it gets
better. The key for most school districts like ours is
how much worse and how much longer before it gets
better. I think we all realize that many districts are
on a limited shelf life unless funding improves
drastically over the next 2-3 years.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Terry Wisniewski, District Principal
Another Great March! All the activities, the warmer
weather finally coming, it was a busy month. But
before we get on to that, the PARCC testing for
grades 3 – 8 & 11 for phase 1 has been completed
and now our students are preparing for phase 2
beginning April 27th. We also completed the ACT
and Work Keys tests for all Juniors. The ACT is the
biggest piece in determining what colleges your
son/daughter will be accepted into. The State has
indicated that this may be the last year they pay for
this exam. Every year I enter into discussions about
these tests with many parents and fellow educators.
There are many pros and cons to State testing. Many
years ago we had the Iowa Basic Skill Test, and then
came the IGAP, ISAT, and now the PARCC.
Illinois has been testing its students for decades. We
can argue the validity of these tests and there are
some great points both for and against them. I
understand the frustration among educators with
changing standards and increased cut-off scores.
When the target keeps changing and there is a
deliberate adjustment in the grading scale so only
around half (50%) the students are considered
passing, it is hard to figure out the logic. However,
testing is here to stay. To me, it doesn’t matter if it
is the Iowa Basic Skill, IGAP, ISAT, or the PARCC
or what the cut-off scores are. I believe we ask the
students to do the best they can on everything they
do, whether it is testing, athletics, academics, extracurricular, family, religious beliefs, work, etc.
Education, hard-work, determination, commitment
all go a long way to student success. Here at
Hartem, we will continue to do all those things that
make our students successful.
Over the last several weeks, I spent many hours
interviewing for a new Hartsburg-Emden District
Principal. The Board Approved Mr. Jon Leslie as
the next principal. More information will come over
the next few months. Thanks to the interviewing
panel that consisted of parents, teachers, and board
members, for providing input during the process.
Mr. Leslie will officially begin July 1st. I also would
like to thank all the parents for participating in the
5Essentials Survey. I look forward to seeing what
you had to say about our district.
March Madness – Hartem Style!! It started with the
8th Grade Volleyball Team winning the State
Championship, four years in a row now.
Congratulations to the team!! Junior High
Scholastic Bowl is in full swing now and doing very
well this year. Several of our Junior High students
attended the Music Contest, some amazing talent
there, thanks to Mr. Snyder. We hosted the Logan
County Music Festival. March also has brought us
the start of the Junior High Track, High School
Baseball and Softball. We also have several students
participating in High School Track co-op with
Delavan. It has been a few years since we have had
anyone participate in it. Hopefully the weather will
cooperate with us for our outdoor sports. Ms.
Fanning and the FFA are working on all the usual
activities for this time of the year. Mr. Parker
coached the WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science
and Engineering) Team, an academic competition,
this year and we had one regional winner who
advanced to sectionals and then to STATE,
congratulations to Erica Wolpert. Another
successful Blood Drive brought to us by the Beta
Club. We held our annual Book Fair at the Grade
School, March 16th to March 20th, with Family
Reading Night on March 19th.
As we go close out March and enter into April, we
have our Winter Sports Awards on March 30th. We
will have our Easter Break from April 1st to April
7th. There will be lots of Baseball, Softball, and
Track going on all month, please try to come out and
see us compete. Junior High Scholastic Bowl
Regionals is later in the month. The Beta Club
Induction Ceremony will be approaching. April will
also be the time we begin registering students for
next year’s classes. Yes, our school year will
quickly be coming to a close. Soon we will have
Prom and then we will begin intensely working on
High School Graduation (May 16th) and 8th Grade
Promotion (May 28th). I cannot believe how fast this
year is flying by. As I conclude my last year as
Principal of Hartsburg-Emden, it seems to be busier
than ever.
Hartsburg- Emden
2014-2015
HONOR ROLL – 3rd Nine Weeks
* denotes 4.00 GPA
HIGH
6th Grade
Tyson Andrade*
Grace Beekman*
Jade Darlington*
HONORS
HONORABLE MENTION
Gage Daniels
Jonelle Baker
Brianna Grabowski
Hattie Langley
Collin Schriber
Connor Zinser
Trinity Lawson
Lanie Hamilton
Jaedyn Rybolt
Starlei Miesner
Lillian Escobedo
Seth Evans
Addam Hoerbert
Mayci Maaks
Nathan McAfee
Payge McCree
Matthew Nowatney
Samantha Perschall
Zoi Dunse
Wyatt Hopkins
8th Grade
Alexis Barry*
Anna Hayes*
Hunter Buck
Austin Hayes
Megan Benner
Justin Cannon
Abbigail Hoerbert
Ivy Merz
Sierra Smith
Brody Baker
Dawson Watt
9th Grade
Joseph Garcia*
Emme Olson*
Hayley Matson
Tearaney Eads
Hana McMullen
Zachary Phillips
Shawn Bridge
Talia Andrade
Alex Vetter
Noah Watts
Ashley Zinser
Brady Wolpert
Hunter Langley
Hope Moos
Maddie Shawgo
Alexus Buckles
Jarrett Rohlfs
Antonio Coit-Kirk
Emma Moats
Clay Olson
Brooklyn Swinford
Adreanna Vetter
Kyle Johner
Danielle Evans
Kaylee Beekman
Zachary Bryan
Shelby Grigg
Arrianna Hoerbert
Dustin Woolard
Max Boch
Josiah Gass
Ava Patterson
7th Grade
Spencer Davis*
Liam Evans
Olivia Garcia
Denver Merz
Evan Rohlfs
10th Grade
Alec Hayes
11th Grade
Alyssa Bridge*
Erin Lessen
12th Grade
Jordan Detmers*
Meg Meeker*
Madelyn Thomas*
Erica Wolpert
Paige O’Brien
Raegan Rich
Randy Grohmann
APRIL BREAKFAST & LUNCH COSTS
19 Student Breakfasts
@$1.85
$35.15
19 Reduced Student Breakfasts @$0.30
$5.70
19 Student Lunches
@$2.35
$44.65
19 Reduced Student Lunches
@$0.40
$7.60
Students at Hartsburg will need to pay for seconds.
Entrées are $.90, vegetable/fruit are $.50 and milk is
$.40. Seconds need to be paid for at the time they
are served. Adult lunches purchased are $2.85.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Matt Stoltzenburg, Athletic Director
I would like to take this time to give a huge thanks to
all of those who helped with the home basketball
and volleyball games. I know it’s a lot of time and
energy. We received many compliments (again) on
how well our games run and how nice our facilities
are. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated.
A big congratulations goes out to Coach Hayes,
Coach Eeten, and all the girls on another spectacular
season. At the time of this newsletter, the 7th grade
girls had won a regional and lost a tight match in the
sectional, while the 8th grade girls had just won a
barnburner against Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes to
advance to the state tournament.
The month of April is filled with high school
baseball and softball games as well as jr. high track
meets. So, get out and enjoy the nice weather while
cheering on those Stags. I would also like to
welcome Coach Tyler Hopkins as our assistant high
school baseball coach, Coach Corey McNeil and
Coach Hannah Michalsen as our girls’ track coaches.
Good luck to all our student-athletes and coaches as
we end our school year on a high note.
CONGRATULATIONS 8-1A
VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPS
“FIT FOR HARTEM”
May Brooks, Junior High/Grade School PE Teacher
This month’s grade school “Fit For Hartem” student
is Peyton Swinford. Peyton is upbeat, shows
positive sportsmanship, respectful and eager to
participate every day in class. He definitely is a true
example of what it means to be a “Fit For Hartem”
student of the month.
At the junior high level, this month’s student for “Fit
For Hartem” is Collin Schriber. Collin is
competitive, respectful, and enthusiastic and brings
the true example of real sportsmanship to class every
day! Both students are a true example of Hatem
Stag Sportsmanship!
ED AND BEULAH SCHMIDT SCHOLARSHIP
Carrie Schmidt, Guidance Counselor
Ed and Beulah Schmidt Scholarship applications are
now available. This scholarship is open to any
graduate from Hartsburg-Emden Jr/Sr High School
that will be attending college in the fall of 2015.
Contact the Guidance office to receive the
application. Application deadline is May 1, 2015.
FFA News
Liz Fanning, FFA Sponsor
Congratulations to Dustin Woolard, Meg Meeker,
and Wyatt Conrady for being district winners in their
SAE areas. Meg and Wyatt were also District
winners and will be going to State with their SAE's.
This month Hartem FFA will be participating in
Dairy Judging, two Livestock Judging Contests, an
Ag Mechanics Contest, and Meg Meeker will be
competing at State for Prepared Public Speaking.
We would like to thank everyone who purchased
strawberries. We hope you enjoyed them!!
HUNTER SAFETY COURSE
On, Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th there
will be a Hunter Safety Course at the Hartsburg
Legion. This will be a “First come, first serve”
basis. Please no one younger than 10. Please
contact Miss Fanning at [email protected] if
interested and for further information.
2015
APRIL
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
HSBB @ Athens 4:15
HSSB @ Athens 4:15
School
Calendar
2:00 Dismissal
Fri
3
No School
No School
5
6
HSBB @ Home vs.
W-L 4:30
HSSB @ Home vs.
W-L 4:30
No School
12
13
HSBB @ Eureka
4:30
HSSB @ Eureka 4:30
19
HS Play
“The
Breakfast
Club” @ HS
Gym 2:00
26
7 HCC Meeting@ GS
Cafeteria 6:30
HSBB @ Delavan 4:30
HSSB @ Delavan 4:30
JH Sch. Bowl @ Home vs
IC 4:00
FFA Livestock Judging
@ Springfield 8:00
8
Distracted Drivers
Assembly @ HS 2:00
14
HSBB @ Home vs. MWC
4:30
HSSB @ Home vs. MWC
4:30
JH Sch. Bowl @ IC 4:30
15
Jr/Sr Beta Club
Induction Ceremony
@ HS Café 6:00
JH Sch. Bowl @
Zion
Lutheran 4:00
20 Board Mtg. 7:00
HSBB @ Home vs.
IC 4:30
HSSB, HSBB, and
JHTRK Pictures 3:30
21
JHTRK @ IC vs.
Delavan 4:00
HSSB @ Home vs.
IC 4:30
HSBB @ Home vs.
LeRoy 4:30
JH Sch. Bowl @
Home vs. ZL 4:00
HSSB @ Home vs.
LeRoy 4:30
27
JHTRK @ IC 4:00
HSBB @ Home vs.
Havana 4:30
HSSB @ Home vs.
Havana 4:30
28
Senior Graduation
Pictures 10:15
HSBB @ MP 4:15
HSSB @ Pleasant
Plains 4:30
9
JHTRK @ MWC 4:00
HSBB @ Home vs.
Tri-Valley 4:30
HSSB @ Home vs.
Tri-Valley 4:30
16
HSBB @ Williamsville 4:30
HSSB @ Home vs. Tremont
4:30
JH Sch. Bowl @ WLB 4:00
2nd Grade Field Trip to
Lincoln Hospital 11:30
23
HSBB @ IWU vs.
EPG 7:00
22
2:00 Dismissal
HS Play “The
Breakfast Club”
@ HS Gym 7:00
24
6-12 Grade Spring
Concert @ HS
Gym 7:00
HSSB @ Tremont 4:15
JH Sch. Bowl @ Home
vs. WLB 4:00
29
JH Sch. Bowl Reg. @
Morton Blessed
Sacrament TBA
10
HSBB @ Home
vs. Peoria Heights
4:30
HSSB @ MaroaForsyth 4:30
Hunter Safety
Course @
Hartsburg Legion
17 4th Qtr.
Progress Reports
HSBB @ Home
vs. Peoria Manual
4:30
30
HSBB @ Home vs.
Blue Ridge 4:30
HSSB @ Home vs.
Blue Ridge 4:30
Bass Fishing
IHSA Sectionals
TBA
Sat
4
HSBB @ Home vs.
Roanoke Benson 11:00
(DH)
HSSB @ PORTA Inv. TBA
11
HSBB @ Springfield
Lutheran 11:00 (DH)
HSSB @ Home vs.
EPG 11:00 (DH)
Hunter Safety Course @
Hartsburg Legion
18
HSBB @ Home vs. GCMS
10:00 (DH)
HSSB @ MWC Tourn.
TBA
HS Play “The Breakfast
Club” @ HS Gym 7:00
25 JHTRK @ Olympia MS
OLY Invitational 10:00
HSSB @ Delavan
Tournament 10:00
Grand March 5:30 @ HS
Gym, PROM @ Emden
Community House 7:00
IT’S A ROLLER SKATING WORLD AT EMDEN
HARTEM CLASS OF 2017
The Class of 2017 will be selling Fannie May Candy
Bars starting Mar. 29. The flavors are Milk
Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice, Milk
Chocolate with Roasted Almonds, Milk Chocolate
with Caramel, and Milk Chocolate with Peanut
Butter. The bars will sell for $2 each. Please see a
member of the sophomore class to purchase your
candy in time for Easter!
It is that time of year again! ROLLER SKATING
AT EMDEN and the kids are loving it! Grades 2nd5th get five hour-long sessions to rock and roll in the
gym! You know it is finally Spring when the skates
are out! Exciting times! Thanks Ms. Brooks!
LIBRARY NEWS
Susan Wilson, Librarian
Many thanks to the community members of
Hartsburg-Emden who visited the Scholastic Book
Fair this week and so generously purchased books.
Thanks to your purchases, I was able to provide K6th grade teachers with $549.03 worth of books; all
of the books on their wish lists.
I also took over $600 worth of books for the high
school and grade school libraries, as a result of
books purchased in the fall book fair.
Your support of the Scholastic Book Fair greatly
helps us provide a wealth of good books for our
students!!
MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
The High School Band and Choir will have their
Spring concert on Friday, April 24th at 7p.m. With
pep band ending with the basketball season, the band
students are beginning their new music with
enthusiasm. The choir will be performing a
selection of songs that they personally chose for the
concert. The spring play “The Breakfast Club” an
adaptation of the movie, will also be in April,
running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the 17th-19th.
The performances will be at 7PM on Friday and
Saturday, with Sunday’s performance at 2PM. The
High School Band and Choir were approved to take
an overnight field trip, scheduled for Friday and
Saturday, May 1st and 2nd. Students and parents will
be contacted soon for a meeting explaining the
details. Until then, all questions can be directed to
Mr. Snyder at [email protected] or (217) 6425244.
NEW END OF YEAR SCHEDULE
As of right now, pending no more snow/emergency
days, the end of the school year will be as follows:
Senior Graduation Pictures-Tuesday, April 28th at
10:15 p.m. (Seniors must be dressed appropriately
and bring their cap/gown).
Seniors Last Full Day of School-Wednesday, May
13th
Senior Finals-Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May
15th (Seniors must take finals if they missed more
than 8 days this semester, have discipline referrals or
have a D or F in a class). Seniors only need to
attend for the finals that they need to take.
Senior Graduation Practice-Friday, May 15th at
10:30 a.m.
High School Graduation-Saturday, May 16th at
3:00 p.m.
No School-Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)
8th Graders Last Full Day of School-Wednesday,
May 27th
8th Grade Promotion Practice-Wednesday, May
27th at 2:00 p.m.
8th Grade Promotion-Thursday, May 28th at 7:00
p.m.
Finals for Freshmen, Sophomores and JuniorsThursday, May 28th and Friday, May 29th
(2:00 p.m. dismissal both days)
Teacher Institute-Monday, June 1st
ALUMNI BANQUET
GRAND MARCH AND PROM
The Class of 2016 has planned an elegant prom
night in hopes of adding to the special memories for
this year’s senior class. They would like to invite
the communities of Hartsburg and Emden to be a
part of this special night by attending Grand March.
It will be held in the high school gymnasium on
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 5:30p.m. The Junior
Class would also like to thank everyone for
supporting them in their efforts to raise funds for
Prom.
POST PROM 2015
Plans are wrapping up for the 2015 Post Prom event
to be held at Logan Lanes in Lincoln, Illinois on
Sunday, April 26, from 12:15 a.m. to 2:45 a.m. The
theme for this year is “Old Hollywood Glam”.
Those attending can just wear comfy street clothes
such as jeans, shorts or capris and comfy t-shirts.
We will be providing fun, food, drinks and prizes.
This event is free to all Juniors, Seniors and their
prom dates as well as the attendants for the prom.
Any Junior or Senior who does not attend prom is
also invited. Your hosts will be Stacy and Tracy
Olson and Brad and Betty Jo Lessen. There will be
bowling, games, trivia questions, minute to win it
games and great prizes. Every Junior and Senior
will receive one large prize, plus a chance to win
games and drawings. Everyone in attendance will
go home with something. Some of the larger prizes
include a 50”flat screen television, mini fridge, popup tail-gate tent, IPad mini, Coach purse, camp
chairs, luggage, cooler, and much, much more.
Juniors and Seniors will be receiving their invitation
to this event and are requested to sign up in the high
school office as well as fill out a permission slip for
themselves and their date.
Our committee has worked very hard over the last
six months to raise funds to provide this safe and
wonderful event for our students here at Hartem. If
you would still like to make a donation whether it is
monetary or a prize, you can still contact either Betty
Jo Lessen at 217-871-0694, Stacy Olson at 217737-4519 or Lori Beekman at 217-871-3036. We
will gladly accept any contribution you might have.
Hope to see you all there and we are looking forward
to a great event to cap off an already wonderful
evening for our Juniors and Seniors!
The 88th Annual Hartsburg-Emden High Alumni
Banquet will begin at 6:30pm on June 13, 2015.
This year the banquet will be held at the Community
House in Emden, Illinois. The banquet will be
catered by the Stag-R-Inn. Invitations to the banquet
will be sent out in early May. Anyone who does not
receive an invitation, but would like to attend the
banquet may send a request via email to Ron
Spencer at [email protected] or you may
call/text him at 309-838-0360.
Anniversary classes being honored this year include:
1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970,
1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010,
and the Senior Class of 2015. If you are a member
of one of these classes and want to insure you are on
the mailing list, please email your address to Ron
Spencer at [email protected] or call/text
309-838-0360. All HARTEM graduates are
welcome to attend. The Alumni Committee is
currently researching addresses with the help of
members from each anniversary class.
The winner of the “Wall of Fame” award will be
selected and announced at the banquet. This year’s
award will be represented in the category of
Athletics. Please mail nomination letters to Ron
Spencer, 8923 Blooming Grove Road, Bloomington,
IL 61705.
The Association will also be accepting donations to
help out with the cost of the event and to continue
funding the Alumni Scholarship. Donations are
payable to the Hartem Alumni Association and may
be sent to Greg Phillips, 208 Market Street, Emden,
IL 62635.
Officers of the Alumni Association are President Ron Spencer (’89); Vice President - Janell Wibben
Woolard (‘95); Secretary - Angie Guyer (’95);
Treasurer - Greg Phillips (’89); Corresponding
Secretaries - Thais Teaney Eads (’95) & Ginny
Sparks Smith (‘00).
HARTEM STAGS HOOPS
Craig Lessen, Contributor
Hartsburg-Emden basketball fans be sure to check
out our basketball history website at
www.hartemstagshoops.weebly.com for statistics,
pictures and articles. Please contact me by email at
[email protected] with any questions.
APRIL 2015
Sun
Mon
A variety of milk is available every day.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Tue
Breakfast
Menu
5
6
No School
Wed
1
Donut
Toast
Apple Chips
Orange Juice
Thu
2
Fri
3
No School
Sat
4
No School
7
Cereal Bar
Toast
Trail Mix
Grape Juice
8
Pancake & Sausage
On A Stick
Pears
Grape Juice
9
Biscuit w/Egg Patty
Pineapple
Grape Juice
10
Bagel with Cream
Cheese
Peaches
Grape Juice
11
12
13
Assorted Cereal
Toast
Applesauce
Apple Juice
14
Apple Frudel
String Cheese
Mandarin Oranges
Apple Juice
15
Eggo Mini Waffles
Pineapple
Apple Juice
16
Sausage Bagel
Peaches
Apple Juice
17
Donut
Toast
Applesauce
Apple Juice
18
19
20
Scrambled Eggs
Toast
Mixed Fruit
Orange Juice
21
French Toast Sticks
Applesauce
Orange Juice
22
Biscuit
Sausage Patty
Pears
Orange Juice
23
Nutri-Grain Bar
Toast
Apricots
Orange Juice
24
Trix Yogurt
Toast
Peaches
Orange Juice
25
26
27
Breakfast Pizza
Pineapple
Grape Juice
28
Waffles
Peaches
Grape Juice
29
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Jamwich
Applesauce
Grape Juice
30
Pop Tart
Toast
Pears
Grape Juice
APRIL 2015
Sun
Lunch
Menu
5
Mon
Tue
A variety of milk is available every day.
Chef salad and side salads are available
every day at the high school. This
institution is an equal opportunity
provider.
6
No School
7
Toasted Cheese
Sandwich
Tomato Soup
Crackers
Mini Carrots
Pears
14
Spaghetti with
Meat Sauce
Green Beans
French Bread
Pineapple
12
13
Fun Fish
Macaroni & Cheese
Peas
Mandarin Oranges
19
20
Hamburger On Bun
Nacho Chips
Hummus
Green Beans
Applesauce
21
Chicken Fajita
Salsa
Refried Beans
Corn
Pears
26
27
BBQ Rib On Bun
Pasta Salad
Peas
Pudding
Peaches
28
Nacho Supreme
Salsa & Lettuce
Refried Beans
Corn
Applesauce
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Sat
1
Chicken Sticks
Spinach Salad
Cooked Carrots
Bread
Applesauce
2
8
Creamed Chicken
On Bun
Green Beans
Pineapple
Jello
9
Pork Tenderloin
On Bun
Baked Beans
Tomato/Onion Slices
Peaches
10
Quesadilla Pizza
Salsa
Romaine Salad
Corn
Applesauce
11
15
Chicken Patty
On Bun
Spinach Salad
Nacho Chips
Bean Salsa
Peaches
22
Sloppy Joe
French Fries
Mixed Vegetables
Apricots
16
Beef Nuggets
Corn
Mini Carrots
Bread
Applesauce
17
Corn Dog
Soft Pretzel
Cooked Carrots
Mixed Fruit
18
23
Pizza
Romaine Salad
3 Bean Salad
Trail Mix
Peaches
24
Deli Turkey Sandwich
Fresh Veggies
Dip
Pretzels
Pineapple
25
29
Chicken & Noodles
Green Beans
Roll
Pears
30
Assorted Sandwiches
Tri Tater
Cole Slaw
Strawberry Cup
No School
4
No School
GRADE SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
We have had a very busy March. Not only have we
completed the PARCC test with the 3rd-5th graders,
we have also wrapped up our Scholastic Book Fair
and Spring Family Reading Night.
The Family Reading Night was a success! We had a
celebrity author come and read her new book to all
students, parents, friends, and families who came out
for the event. Lisa Baker-King from Springfield,
Illinois came to read The Zealous Zebecs from the
Midnight Ocean’s Zenith. To read along with Lisa,
we had some special celebrity readers, her ZReaders from Hartsburg-Emden. A student was
chosen from each grade level, K-8, to stand up and
read Lisa’s book. Lisa then signed copies of her
book afterward. The students then enjoyed reading
activities that spanned across the curriculum, from
reading to science. Along with these stations, our
families got to purchase books from our Scholastic
Book Fair.
The classes also had displays they created in class
showing their favorite authors. The authors and
genres each class displayed were derived from the
author studies and genre studies each grade level has
done throughout the school year. The classes read
multiple books and did research on each author and
genre. This is part of our HARTEM LIFE reading
model, and using authentic literacy to enrich our
students and create a love for life-long reading and
learning.
The theme for Family Reading Night was “Under
the Sea.” Students created sea art projects that were
proudly displayed in the hallway for all to see.
During Family Reading Night, students could color
their favorite sea animals and hang them on our
undersea mural. Gina Horn made snack bags that
were sea inspired with fish crackers and Swedish
fish. Lisa Baker-King’s book fit perfectly into our
“Under the Sea” theme. 
Our celebrity author wanted to pass along that she
was very impressed with our district. She enjoyed
the night and felt our students were very polite and
respectful. She wanted to thank the students,
parents, and families for coming out to such a great
event. She will be coming back to our district April
17th for national Drop Everything and Read Day to
join us at our elementary school reading assembly.
Parents and students can follow the Zebecs on her
website www.zebecs.com. There is also an Interact
feature the students love that allows them to chat
with the characters (with parents’ permission). The
evening’s activities were partially funded by Title I,
federal funds.
HCC CORNER
The Hartem Community Club exists to provide
funds for student and teacher activities throughout
the school year. It was formed in August of
2010. Since that time the HCC has been able to
generate over $30,000.00 to provide students with
field trips, supplement uniforms, provide educational
equipment and supplies, as well as coordinate all of
the efforts and volunteers for the fundraising
activities.
All parents, teachers, and community members are a
part of the HCC. We encourage you to GET
INVOLVED! We are looking for people who are
committed to enhancing the student
experience. This is an opportunity to use your gifts
and talents to support the students K-8. We can use
ideas, time, and talents. Your comments and
suggestions are always welcome!
The next HCC meeting is on Tuesday, April 7th at
6:30 pm in the Emden Grade School cafeteria. In
the meantime, if you have any questions please
contact Marsha Darlington or Heather Read at
[email protected] or
[email protected]. Thank you!
Hartem Community Club Funding
The listing below contains item categories that the HCC has funded for the benefit of students in grades K-8
beginning in August of 2010 through December 2014.
Elementary –
Tire Chips Arlee Movies Drug Free Field Trips Field Day Extra Programs -
$1540.00
$1270.00
$1045.00
$2659.47
$500.25 *
$509.98 *
$7524.70
Junior High –
Extra Events 2012 7th/8th trip 2013 trip 2014 7th/8th trip 8th flowers -
$1755.50
$2922.00
$969.00
$3407.00
$309.00
$9362.50
Teachers –
Teacher Requests Teacher AppreciateRetirement -
$1178.39 *
$1278.00 *
$200.00
$2656.39
Promethean Boards Library Shelves Insurance -
$3600.00
$1057.00
$2100.00
$6757.00
Misc. -
Junior High Extra Curricular
Softball Baseball –
Basketball Volleyball Cheerleading Track Band/Chorus Student Council Speech Scholastic Bowl -
$834.59
$500.00
$800.00
$750.00
$500.00
$292.80
$260.00
$600.00
$90.00
$53.69
$4681.08
* These categories could have more since it is hard to know what each Walmart and Sam’s Club receipt
is for specifically.
Dear Parents,
Our school district compiles a list of children living in the community that are
age birth to 5 yrs. old. This helps us plan our future enrollment. If you are the
parent of a child, infant to 5 yrs. old, please fill out the form below and mail to:
Emden Grade School
Box 259
Emden, Illinois 62635
Or call: 217-376-3151
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Parent’s name
Parent’s address
Child’s name/birthday
Summer Reading Program Survey
Please help us understand what needs and preferences you have for a summer reading program at our school. Please
take a few minutes to fill this out and return to either the grade school or the high school office. Thank you!
Are you interested in a being able to come to the school library this summer?
_____ yes
___ no
How many children would attend?
____ birth- pre-school
____ 1st-5th grade
___ 6-8th grade
____ 9-12th grade
What kinds of activities are you interested in? Check all that apply.
___ book check-out
___ book movie night (i.e. Hunger Games, Where the Wild Things Are)
___ book clubs (read and discuss a book as a group)
___ arts/ crafts
___ games
___ story time
___ sign language story time
___ other (Please suggest ideas…)
Which times would work best for you? Please select all that apply.
___ morning
___ afternoon
___ evening
Hartsburg-Emden C.U.S.D. #21
400 West Front Street
Hartsburg, IL 62643
___ weekdays
___ weekends
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Hartsburg, IL 62643
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