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May
2015
M ETAMORA GRADE S C H OO L
MGS Messenger
**In This Issue**
PTO
8-9
Superintendent’s Segment
2
School News
10-15
Principal’s Perspectives
3-4
Community News
16-20
Dean’s Dispatch
5
Activity Calendar
21
School Information
6-7
Menus
22-23
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Superintendent’s Segment
P age 2
As I draft my last “Superintendent’s Segment” for the school year, I need to begin by sharing my
most sincere appreciation to many groups of people. As always, my first note of appreciation goes
to the MGS teachers who continue to work so hard for the benefit of our kids. Other groups to
thank include aides, bus drivers, kitchen/cafeteria employees, our secretaries, custodians,
bookkeeper, and technology director. Our PTO, Education Foundation, as well as the Athletic and
Music Boosters are in need of thanks for the many things they do for kids. I also want to thank the
Mr. Payne
Superintendent
administrative team, Mrs. Costello and Mr. Damery, and the members of the Board of Education.
I realize that in an effort to thank different groups of people, I’m going to forget some that are truly deserving of thanks and appreciation. If I have missed key groups of people, I offer a sincere apology. For all
of our many volunteers, thank you for being a crucial part of another successful school year.
As we close this school year and look ahead to next, we continue to face so much uncertainty in state supported
school funding. Education reform continues, as do the many mandates that continue to come our way. Unfortunately, added financial support doesn’t seem to be coming with it. As we close the current fiscal year, we’ve seen
additional cuts in state funding that go beyond the cuts that were already in place to start the school year. The
largest allocation of state funds comes in the form of General State Aid. We are currently receiving GSA at about
the same rate that we did ten years ago. Unfortunately, the cost to do business, as in the rest of the world, has not
remained at the Fiscal Year 2005 rate. The end result for school districts becomes deficit spending, and facing
hardships in making ends meet. We too are dealing with these most difficult financial times. My request is simple
– thank a teacher! As we closely watch and study news from Springfield, and as we learn more about cuts in
funding, the continued onslaught of education reform and unfunded mandates, discussion of greatly reduced retirement benefits, etc., the MGS staff remains focused on our number one client – Kids! Accountability is often
the underlying theme of the numerous reform measures that have come our way. Accountability in any profession is not only a good thing, it’s a must. We’ve known that at MGS for years, and we truly don’t need a mandate
that tells us kids should gain in knowledge from the first to the last day of the school year. We will continue to
celebrate in the fact that we are in the top 25% of the state academically, and in the lowest 25% of the state in
dollars spent to get the job done.
I apologize if I have the appearance of getting on the soap box. Maybe it’s more than an appearance. When I see
the true effort and compassion in our classrooms every day, when I see the success of fine arts and athletics,
when I go the recent science fair (WHICH WAS WAY BEYOND A COOL EVENT FOR KIDS!) and see junior
high students are so excited they can’t wait to show me their projects – then I do see the need to find the soap
box. The words, “We Celebrate Excellence!” are more than something that was put up in places around the
school for a catchy appearance. MGS does an outstanding job of educating kids and as a school district I truly
believe that we’re one of the best!
I’ll end this section of my article with a few simple requests. The first is to thank a teacher, an aide, a principal, a
dean of students, secretary, tech director, cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver, and member of the school board
for everything they do for our kids! **And thank the group as well that I’m sure I have forgotten**. Too often
my thoughts have included people into one of the groups listed above. I don’t want to leave anyone out of the
MGS family. Everyone in this family deserves thanks! My second request is to stay in touch with our congressmen. They have a very difficult challenge ahead of them. Still, I encourage you to reach out to them and keep
our kids and schools as a primary focus of importance.
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
The following schedule is for the last week of student attendance:
Monday, June 1 – Teacher Institute, No School for Students
Tuesday, June 2 – Last Day of School, 11:30 dismissal for students
8TH GRADE GRADUATION
As a reminder, 8th grade graduation has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will
take place in our large gym. Congratulations to our graduating students, and best of luck in high school
Thank you all again for being part of another successful school year – have a great summer!
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Principal’s Perspective
P age 3
Latchkey: If you are interested in your child attending latchkey next school year,
please remember that you must renew your registration information (Do not assume
you are on the Latchkey list due to the fact that you attended the previous school
year.) Remember to sign up for the 2015-2016 school year before the first day of
school so we have an accurate count and the teachers get your child to latchkey.
Mrs. Costello
The Metamora Grade School community has been so generous in donating school supplies to our school! MGS understands that times are tough for many families. Over the
summer, as you begin thinking of buying school supplies and you are one of the families that could use
some help, please contact the school at 367-2361 or email Mrs. Costello at: [email protected]. Just mention that you need school supplies and we will arrange to make that
happen!
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K-8 Principal
Thanks to all of the wonderful MGS volunteers!!! We really appreciate everyone that has volunteered
throughout the school year. Your time and fine efforts has helped enrich learning and make school activities so much fun at our school. Many thanks to all of the MGS volunteers that helped throughout
the year copying educational materials, being room parents for holiday parties, helping with PTO activities, helping in the classroom, helping with the graduation reception/ dance, and baking for special
school events, etc.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MGS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COMMITTEE FOR
FUNDING MY 2015-2016 GRANT!! Again, this year this grant money helped to fund awards
for the K-8 special character awards and it provided items for the Redbird store, too…..Thanks so
much!!!!
Please continue to take the summer to keep your child busy and involved in their education. Sign them
up for summer reading programs and other camps that are available. It’s not just about activity as much
as it is about thinking and using their skills. So many academic skills can be lost over the summer.
MGS teachers and I encourage parents to seek out educational opportunities that are available in the
area. To get specific ideas of where to look, contact your child’s teacher.
Graduation Festivities Committee
7th Grade Parents: Traditionally, parents of 7th graders have helped to
plan, set up, and chaperone the 8th grade graduation party/dance and
graduation reception. If you are interested in helping out, please call Mrs.
Costello 367-2361 or Deb Adlington and let us know of your interest.
We can tell you about the process. Even if you just have some ideas,
that’s help enough.
7th and 8th Grade Parents: There will be no 7th and 8th grade finals in May for your
child due to the EOY PARCC assessment.
Have a great summer!!
Principal’s Perspective
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Mrs. Costello
K-8 Principal
P age 4
It is hard to believe that it is May and the 2013-14 school year will soon be
ending.
The month of May will be filled with various exciting activities as field
trips; Fun Day, concerts, Spring Fine Arts Festival and some of the dates for
the K-8 students are highlighted listed below:
May 1, 2015 (Fri.)
May 5, 2015 (Tues.)
May 6, 2015 (Wed.)
May 6, 2015 (Wed.)
May 7, 2015 (Thurs.)
May 8, 2015 (Fri.)
May 12, 2015 (Tues.)
May 14, 2015 (Thurs.)
Celebration in Peoria
May 14, 2015 (Thurs.)
May 15, 2015 (Fri.)
May 15, 2015 (Fri.)
May 15, 2015 (Fri)
May 18, 2015 (Mon.)
May 18, 2015 (Mon.)
May 19, 2015 (Tues.)
May 20, 2015 (Wed.)
Graduation
May 21, 2015 (Thurs.)
May 22, 2015 (Fri.)
May 28, 2015 (Thurs.)
May 29, 2015 (Fri )
June 1, 2015 (Mon.)
June 2, 2015 (Tues.)
Jr. High Band to Chicago
Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten Screening
Staff Luncheon
4th/5th Spring Concert
8th grade class trip
Spring Choral Concert
Jazz Bands at Arts in Education Spring
Redbird Store (K-4)
Redbird Store (K-4)
Jazz Night at MGS
8th Grade Graduation Practice
8th Grade Dance
8th) Grade Graduation Practice
8th Grade Graduation Practice
8th Grade Graduation @ 7PM; 6th and 7th Grade Band Performs @
Board Meeting
DARE Graduation
K-4 Fun Day
Field Day –Jr. High
Teacher Institute –No school for students
Last day of school **1/2 Day
Summer Office Hours
As we head into the summer months, please remember that the district
office is not open on the same schedule as the school year.
Tuesday, June 2 –
June 3rd – 5th June 9th – July 30th –
Office Closure Dates:
August 3rd – 14th –
August 17th –
normal office hours (open until 4:00 p.m.)
the office will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Summer Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7:00 a.m.
until 11:00 a.m. During the summer the school office is closed on Monday and Friday.
the office will be closed the entire week of July 6th-10th, and on July 14th, for summer
cleaning.
the office will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
the office will return school-year hours, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
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Dean’s Dispatch
P age 5
Mr. Damery
Dean of
Students
March Student of the Month Winners
Kindergarten
Mrs. Boulton’s Class
Emily Peterson
Mrs. Ott’s Class
Gracie Johns
Mrs. Springer’s Class
Kamryn Forney
Ms. Vogel’s Class
Anna Alvarez
Mrs. Duncan’s Class
Alivia DeLap
1st Grade
Mrs. Nolte’s Class
Nolan Hyde
Mrs. Rutherford’s Class Sarah Patrick
Mrs. Call’s Class
Addyson Wooden
Ms. Rhodes’ Class
Rowan Carpentier
Ms. Bernitt’s Class
Chloe Blumenshine
2nd Grade
Mrs. Ratliff’s Class
Josh Madori
Mrs. King’s Class
Will Asbury
Mrs. Brown’s Class
Sophia Eaton
Mrs. Fehr’s Class
Gavin Johnsen
3rd Grade
Mrs. Peterson’s Class
Kai Morrow
Mrs. Grebner’s Class
Alex Lehn
Mrs. Domenighini’s Class Angel Jones
Mrs. Hess’s Class
Seth Baumann
4th Grade
Mrs. Phillip’s Class
Kailani Egli
Mrs. Steele’s Class
Allie DeLost
Mrs. Brown’s Class
Peyton Morrison
Mrs. Biernat’s Class
Noah Symmonds
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5 Grade
Mrs. Anglin’s Class
Ashley Strehlow
Mrs. Sutherland’s Class Emma Blunier
Mrs. Peck’s Class
Drew DesJardins
Mrs. Wilson’s Class
Alex Shaff
6th Grade
Mrs. Anglin’s Class
Kathryn Blackburn
Mr. Koonce’s Class
Ciara Abernathe
Mrs. Gualandri’s Class
Camerin Rasmussen
Mrs. McKenzie’s Class Brian Lelm
Mrs. Cansino’s Class
Ethan Shoemaker
7th Grade
Grant Woodruff
8th Grade
Maggie Murray
March Self-Discipline Character Trait Winner
Kindergarten
Mrs. Boulton’s Class
Jacob Vincent
Mrs. Ott’s Class
Zach Born
Mrs. Springer’s Class
Evie Crispen
Ms. Vogel’s Class
Nolan Liesen
Mrs. Duncan’s Class
Kate Liesen
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1 Grade
Mrs. Nolte’s Class
Mia Whitfield
Mrs. Rutherford’s Class Naomi Roth
Mrs. Call’s Class
Carley Delinski
Ms. Rhodes’ Class
Grady Read
Ms. Bernitt’s Class
Zeke Bevard
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2 Grade
Mrs. Ratliff’s Class
Ellie Cox
Mrs. King’s Class
Mackenzie Cook
Mrs. Brown’s Class
Jarod Grap
Mrs. Fehr’s Class
Annika Welke
3rd Grade
Mrs. Peterson’s Class
Hannah Yoder
Mrs. Grebner’s Class
Allie Vancil
Mrs. Domenighini’s Class Kayla Strehlow
Mrs. Hess’s Class
Samuel Stamm
4th Grade
Mrs. Phillip’s Class
Logan England
Mrs. Steele’s Class
Dalton Shuda
Mrs. Brown’s Class
Madison Morge
Mrs. Biernat’s Class
Jessica Lelm
5th Grade
Mrs. Anglin’s Class
Owen Keenan
Mrs. Sutherland’s Class Carson Irvin
Mrs. Peck’s Class
Brenan Porch
Mrs. Wilson’s Class
Lydia Bishel
6th Grade
Mrs. Anglin’s Class
Tea Dvizac
Mr. Koonce’s Class
Logan Fitz
Mrs. Gualandri’s Class
Jackie Mahan
Mrs. McKenzie’s Class Danielle Dominy
Mrs. Cansino’s Class
Erin Horan
7th Grade
Khea Barnes
8th Grade
Maggie Dean
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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P age 6
SPRING WEATHER
Spring weather is here; students are beginning to dress for warmer weather. School-appropriate shorts
mean that they are a longer length. A good way to measure is to have your student stand with his or her
arms at their side. If the shorts are at or longer than their fingertips, the short length would be viewed
as fine. Anything shorter than that will mean a phone call home for some school-appropriate clothing.
This is the time of year that the temperatures are so unpredictable! Please make sure your students have
a jacket to keep them warm from the chilly winds. They are not allowed to stay indoors if they do not
have a jacket.
Make sure students have tennis shoes for recess. Boots with heels, flip flops and sandals are not allowed on climbing equipment or in running games for safety.
K-8 Parents/Guardians,
We are in the process of planning for the 2015-2016 school year. If there is a possibility that you
are planning to move outside the MGS school district before the start of school next year, please
notify one of the school offices at 367-2361 (K-5) or 367-2377 (Jr. High) as soon as possible. This
would be a tremendous help to the school when ordering materials, establishing the number of
homerooms, and making a smooth transition for people moving in and out of the school district.
If you know you are moving and do not have time to call in, please fill out the information below
and have your child return this form to their homeroom teacher and they will let the office know.
We will be moving to another school district before the next school (2015-2016) year begins.
(Name of child/grade level-- Place it on the line above):
(Parent Signature/Date—Place it on the line above):
If you can return this form by May 15th, it would be greatly appreciated.
*Please note that your child will be assigned their 2015-2016 homeroom teacher’s name during
the summer and next year’s teacher name will not be placed on your child’s end-of-the year report card. With the economy in question and possible fluctuation of classroom numbers, I will be
placing your child’s assigned homeroom list on the front door of the building on Aug. 1. You
child’s jr. high schedules can be obtained on-line the first week of August.
Thanks again for your time and fine efforts. Mrs. Costello
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
P age 7
REMEMBER…..
If your child is absent or going to be late to school PLEASE call the office.
Junior High student call 367-2377.
Kindergarten - 5th grade call 367-2361
Reminder: Kinder gar ten, 2nd and 6th gr ader s ar e r equir ed to have a dental examination.
Make sure that you have scheduled your appointment.
Just a reminder to all parents that by law, a courthouse copy of each child's birth certificate must
be on file at the school. Letters have been sent to all parents who need to provide birth certificates. If you received a letter, please provide the school with a copy of the birth certificate as
soon as possible.
5th-8th Grade MGS Website Information—http://mgs.metamora.k12.il.us/
 All 5th-8th grade parents using Skyward: If you have lost your access information, please email
[email protected] to let him know. He will send you further information regarding access.
 There is a new Junior High homework page. You can access that using our school website under JH Home-
work. Hopefully, this page is a little more streamlined and you know what work will be coming home to complete.
 Our Daily Announcements can also be found on our school website.
 8th Grade Activities for graduation, class trip, and MTHS registration information has a new website as well.
All the information you need can be found at that website. It will be updated as new information becomes
available.
Check us out on the web!
ATTN: ALL PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 6th - 8th
Immunization:
Beginning with school year 2011-12 the Illinois Department of Public Health mandates that any child entering
sixth grade shall show proof (see Section 665.250(b) of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose. The HPV
immunization is highly recommended at this time, also, but is not required.
Students entering grades 6th through 12th who have not already received Tdap are required to receive 1 Tdap
dose regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose.
School Physicals and Immunizations
The Illinois Department of Public Health mandates that all students entering sixth grade must have proof of a
physical done after August 18, 2013, on file in the school office. Students moving from another state must
also provide a physical and eye exam after August 18, 2013. Please remember to fill out and sign the health
history portion of the physical or it will be returned to you. All fifth grade students must have proof of the
Hepatitis B immunization series on file in the school office. Due to the fact that this is a 3 series immunization, it is imperative that you start these immediately. Immunizations may be obtained at the health department in Eureka on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 and 1:00-3:30 p.m. If your child had the Hepatitis
series as a baby, it is not necessary to have it repeated.
All 2014-2015 incoming kindergarten students must have a physical and vision exam that was done after August 19, 2013. It is imperative that we have these on file in the school office by October 15, 2014, or your
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PTO NOTES
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PTO NOTES
P age 9
A hugh “Thank you” to Mrs. Costello, Ms. Rhodes, Jackie Jones, Amy and Neil
Hess, Kim Suarez, Gill Osborn, Shay Ronna, Maryn Bevard and Gary Salm for
volunteering this school year with Family Fun Night. Your talents and time made
our activities a real success and could not have been accomplished without you!
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Ms. Trotter
Band Director
SCHOOL NEWS
P age 1 0
Fifth Grade Band-YEAH BAND!!! This band has done an incredible job this year. If you missed hearing
this band you still have two more chances left. The Spring Concert is May 7 at 7:00. Band members
should meet in the band room at 6:30. The fifth grade band will give their final performance of the year at
the DARE graduation. The graduation is scheduled for May 22 in the gym. The band will be performing
during the ceremony. Band members will participate in the ceremony with their classes also. Please make
sure your student remembers his instrument and music for both of these performances. Thanks for your
cooperation, I really appreciate your help! Please make sure your student is practicing his or her instrument
this summer. Three months is a long time to go without getting the horn out. We have just started working
with a new CD. I would suggest you consider buying CD ($13) for your student to play along with this
summer. This would be an incredible help to them this summer when I am not around. I will need your
help and support so that students do not fall behind over this break!
Sixth Grade Band-The Sixth Grade Band gave an excellent performance at the spring concert. This band has really pulled
together this year. If you have not seen them yet you have been missing out. Your chance is not over yet! We will be performing on Thursday, May 7 at 2:15 in the gym. The 6th Grade Band will also be combining with the Jr. High for a Graduation Band at the eighth grade graduation. The eighth grade graduation is Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00. Sixth grade band
members should meet in the band room at 6:00. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call. Please
make sure your student is practicing over the summer.
Jr. High Band-WHAT A BAND!!! This band has done a super job this year. They gave an incredible spring concert!
However, we still have a lot of work to do before the year is over. If you missed hearing this band you will have a couple
of chances left. We will be performing at an assembly Thursday, May 7 for our school in the gym from 2:15-2:55. The
band will also be playing at the eighth grade graduation, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00. Band members need to be in the
band room at 6:00. Congratulations to all those graduating! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me.
Recorders-The Spring Concert is just around the corner. It is scheduled for May 7 at 7:00!! Recorders should meet in
their homerooms at 6:45. The recorders will give their final performance of the year at an assembly for K-3 classes Friday,
May 8 from 12:30-1. If your student would like to continue the recorder over the summer you may want to consider purchasing a tape $(10) or CD($15) for your student to play along with this summer. Can you believe it is time to think about
next year already? Next year your students will have the exciting opportunity of joining our band program. Please mark
these dates on your calendar. (see calendar at the end of the newsletter)
Jr. High Jazz Band-Excellence takes a lot of dedication; to get up early to go to rehearsal. This band has two more performances. The Jr. High Jazz Band has been invited to perform by the Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Schools to
perform for the 26th Annual Arts In Education Spring Celebration at the Monument in downtown Peoria. We will be performing Thursday, May 14 from 12:15-12:45 at the Monument in downtown Peoria. If you get a chance, come down and
hear us over your lunch hour. We would love to see you! Over 17,000 students from 135 schools will perform, demonstrate and exhibit their programs in Fine Arts and Applied Arts during the four-week event. This project is sponsored by
the Peoria County Regional Office of Education, Gerald M. Brookhart, Superintendent. Funding is provided by Caterpillar,
Enc., First of America Bank, Bank One, South Side Trust and Savings Bank, Commerce Bank, Magna Bank, Peoria Arts
and Sciences Council, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois American Water Company and WMBDTV-Radio.
Jazz Band II-This band has also been invited to perform for the 26 th Annual Arts in Education Spring Celebration by the
Peoria Regional Superintendent of Schools. We will be performing May 12 from 12:15-12:45 at the Monument in downtown Peoria.
Scholarship Winner-This year’s Band Camp scholarship winner is Noah Berkshier. He will be attending camp at Illinois
State University. His camp fees were sponsored by the MGS Music Boosters. Thank you so much for making this possible!
Way To Go- This year's award winners are Most Improved 6th Grade Musician-Camerin Rasmussen, Most Improved 7th
Grade Musicians-Clare Campbell and CJ Bennett, Most Improved 8th Grade Musicians-Noah Curless and Carter Pearson,
Most Improved Colorguard -Alexis Barnes, Outstanding Colorguard Member-Maggie Dean, Robby Kern Memorial Award
-Sophie Carrico, and Outstanding Musician-Noah Berkshier. Way to Go!
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MGS BAND SCHEDULE
May 14
Jazz Bands at Arts in Education
Spring Celebration
Band Assembly (tentative)
May 15
MGS Jazz Night
May 7
4th/5th Spring Concert
May 20
6th & 7th Grade Perform at 8th Grade
Graduation
May 8
Recorder Assembly (tentative)
May 22
DARE Graduation
May 1
Jr. High Band to Chicago
May 7
MGS
Academy of Music
Due to a great deal of interest from students and parents instrumental music lessons will
be offered at MGS this summer. Lessons will be offered on the following instruments:
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Saxophone
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Mallet (keyboard) Percussion
Snare Drum
Drum Set
Guitar
Piano
Lessons will be once a week for half an hour. If you are interested please contact
Miss Trotter at 251-9692 or email me at [email protected] ASAP.
A limited number of spots are available!
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CARNIVAL SUCCESS!
I would like to share with everyone the success of the 2015 Carnival. We posted record profits this
year! I am thrilled to announce, for the first time, WE MADE OVER $20,000! This is almost $2,000
over last year. We are very blessed to have so many people support this cause. You all know it takes
the children, their parents, the MGS staff, businesses and the community to have accomplished this incredible success. Please, take some time to look it over. We are extremely grateful to these donors! We
hope we did not miss anyone that should be on the list and thanked as well. They play a great part in
helping us achieve such a huge profit. If you are interested in helping chair, co-chair or be involved in a
committee for the MGS Foundation for Educational Excellence Spring Carnival, contact Elisha Bachman, [email protected].
2015 Carnival Donations
Nichole Coates, Scentsy
Patty Bonczkowski
Mandi Washburn
jenny b photography
Russell’s Cycle
Angela Boulton, Scentsy
Lisa Shaw, Wildtree
Elisha Bachman, SceneGence
D’elisha’s Sweet Creations,
Photography by Heather Ball
WeightnCardio
Blue Apparel for Life
Kelli Zaremba, POSH pampering
Hollie Delinski, POSH pampering
Mazzenga Family
Carquest
Sunnyland Cinemas
Monicals
Katie Radovich, Thirty one
Snag Creek
Kirsten Liesen, Scentsy
SYNERGY SPORTS FACILITY
Shawna Wendte – Isagenix
Carrie Walters – Norwex
Goodfield State Bank
Plaza Lanes
Redbird Mart
Mike Meier DMD
Bachman Family
EC Sluggers
PA House of Speed
Baked Blessings, cookies and tr uffles, $10 gift cer t.
total $50 value
309 Technologies, $125 value basket
Roger Burke Jewelers
MGS Foundation for Educational Excellence
Erin Foster, Redbir d Plate
Kenny Robertson
Julie Bowald, Jim Maloof Realty, FitBit $115
Monica Camper, Easter Wr eath, $50
Lisa Devore, Redbir d Wr eath, $80
Metamora Park District, Concession stand 2 @$5,
free family pass 2 @ $??,
Merrilee Studios $49 value
Historic Grounds, $25 gift car d
Benardi’s $25 gift cer t.
Hillside Cleaners $20 gift car d
Five Points, 7 visit family pass, $75 value
Simply Organized & Staged, $275 value
Embassy Suites, one night suite, $???
Stoney Creek Inn, one night stay, $199 value
Burger Barge, $10 gift cer t
ReNew Sport & Therapeutic Massage, $40 value
Sleep Inn & Suites, $??? Value
Plaza Lanes, $???
I Kneaded That, Nicole Garber 60 Min. massage
$???
Tip Top Nails, Pedicur e, $???
Manicure, $???
Snag Creek Golf Course, 18 holes w/car t $???
Maple Seeds Photography, family session $???
The Flame Family Restaurant, $20 gift cer t.
Metamora Fields, 2 golf passes. Gr een Fee w/car t
Geo’s $20 gift car d
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SCHOOL NEWS
Snag Creek Golf Course, 18 holes w/car t $???
Maple Seeds Photography, family session $???
The Flame Family Restaurant, $20 gift cer t.
Metamora Fields, 2 golf passes. Gr een Fee w/car t
Geo’s $20 gift car d
Becca Gangloff, The Hair Connection, $45 value
crust pizza, 1 fr ee buffet, $???
Metamora IGA, $50 gift car d
RiverPlex passes valued @ $44
Caterpillar Visitors Center, 4 passes, $??
Peoria Riverfront Museum, 4 passes $???
Cliff’s, $30 gift cer t.
Michael’s, 1 Spaghetti Feast, $???
Bradley, Soccer , Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball
Kohl’s
Tommy Grebner, homemade wine
Trac Automotive, gir l’s bike, $150
Mandi Washburn, $90 value
Pet Palace, $25 gift car d
Zobrist Family
Holiday Inn & Suites
Ken Matson, $35 value, Redbir d yar d sign
Commerce Bank, basket $50, and $500 check
Thorton’s
McDonald’s, toys
MYSA
L.A. Tan, $?
Farrell’s, $349
Biaggi’s $50
Kristina’s Quilts, $380
Walmart, $25
Hickory Bend Band, $400/3hour s
Dutch Landscape
Jeremy Mischler Window Repair
Sherman’s, $50
Jamberry Nails, $?
Studio B, Sarah Roe, $40 wax and cut
Curves, 1 month $?
Express Detail, $75
La Gondola, family feast $24
JR Stables, $?
Simply Signs & Screen Printing
Brunks, $?
Hollands, Car amel Cor n
Mary Upp, $?
Glen Oak Zoo, $?
Petsmart, $?
Logowear, $?
Heartland Bank, $200
Midwest Equipment, 2 weed eater sets
Mercedes Restaurant, Bur ger
Teamworks, $?
Seven, $50
Peoria Chiefs
Riverman
Dixon’s, Lobster Boil $75
Uftring
Hoffstetter
Wonderwall
J. Hess
Schooner’s
Midway Duck Inn
bow-licious
Bushwhacker
DoTerra, Myranda Driskell
Snap On Tools, Mike Kluever
MTHS- These are the camps donated:
Baseball
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Cheer
Dance
Volleyball
10 game pass $25
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SCHOOL NEWS
P age 1 4
ATTN: ALL PARENTS OF
MGS KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FOR
FALL 2015
In order to plan for next year, it is imperative that all students eligible for kindergarten
in the fall of 2015 register as soon as possible. If you or any of your friends/neighbors
have children who will be five by September 1, 2015*, please encourage them to register at Metamora Grade School.
Please stop in the school office and register in person between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 367-2361.
We understand the number of working parents is ever increasing; therefore, we have
made all the registration papers available on the school’s website. You can print the
forms, complete them by hand, and return them to the school office. Our webmaster has
even included the dental, physical, and vision forms that will need to be taken to the
medical professionals.
Kindergarten screenings will be held at the school on May 5 & 6, 2015. Information
and sign-up will be available in the school office during registration week.
*Please note: A copy of the child’s certified birth certificate and proof of residency
must be presented at the time of registration.
By the first day of school, each child entering kindergarten must have a physical with a record of immunizations, a dental exam, and a vision exam turned in
to the school office.
Have some free time?
Read a book!!!
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2015-2016 Metamora Grade School Parent Calendar
P age 1 5
NOTICE: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, classes will start at 8:20 AM.
Students will be marked tardy at 8:20 AM.
August 2015
Aug. 12
Aug. 17
Aug. 17 &18
Aug. 19
Aug. 20 & 21
Aug. 24-28
Aug. 25
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
Kindergarten Orientation 6pm to 7pm
1st Grade open House 4:00-6:00pm
Teacher Institute –No School for Students
1st Day of Student Attendance-*Full Day
Jr. High Benchmark Assessments
K-5 Benchmark Assessments
Back to School Night (Grades 2-5 & 7-8)6:30pm-7:30pm
Incoming 6th Grade Orientation 6pm
5th Grade Band Demo
September 2015
Sept. 3
5th Grade Band Sign-Up
Sept. 7
Labor Day-No School
Sept. 14 & 15 5th-8th Grade Parents View Midterms Online
Sept. 15
Fall School Pictures
Sept. 18
Midterm updates go home Grades K-4
October 2015
Oct. 2
Oct. 2
Oct. 10
Oct. 12
Oct. 12
Oct. 16
Oct. 19
Oct. 23
Oct. 27
Oct. 28
Oct. 29
SIP (11:30 Dismissal for students)
MTHS Homecoming Parade 2pm
Marching Band at MTHS Invitational
Columbus Day-No School for Students
IMEA Auditions (Band)
End of 1st Quarter
Beginning of 2nd Quarter
Report cards go home
School Picture Retakes
K-4 Halloween Parties@ 2:00 PM
Parent/Teacher Conferences 12pm-7:30pm;
No School for Students
Parent Teacher Conferences 8am - 1pm;
No School for Students
Jan. 15
Jan. 18
Jan. 19
Jan. 22
February 2016
Feb. 12
SIP (11:30 Dismissal for students);
K-4 Valentine Parties@ 10:30 AM
Feb. 15
President’s Day-No School
Feb. 16 & 17 5th -8th Grade Parents View Midterms Online
Feb. 19
Midterm updates go home Grades K-4
Feb. 25
4/5th Grade Winter Concert
Feb. 26
IGMSA Organization Contest
March 2016
Mar. TBA
Mar. 1
Mar. 11 & 12
Mar. 18
Mar. 18
PARCC Test-PBA 2015(Grades 3-8)
Hot Shot Photos (Optional)
IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest @ ICC
End of 3rd Quarter
SIP (11:30 Dismissal for students)
School Carnival Weekend
Mar. 21
Beginning of 4th Quarter
Mar. 24
Last day of student attendance prior to
Spring Break
Mar. 24
Report cards go home
Mar. 25-Apr. 3 Spring Break
April 2016
Apr. TBA
Apr. 3
Apr. 4
Apr. 15 & 16
Apr. 18 & 19
Oct. 30
Apr. 22
Apr. 28
November 2015
May 2016
Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day-No School
May 5
Nov. 21
IMEA Festival (Band)
May 5 & 6
th th
Nov. 23 & 24 5 -8 Grade Parents View Midterms Online- May 9-13
Nov. 24
Midterm updates go home Grades K-4
May 10
Nov. 25
Teacher Institute-No School for Students
May 24
Nov. 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Break-No School
May 25
December 2015
Dec. 10
Jr. High Christmas Concert;
May 30
(Band 6:30-7:00pm; Chorus 7:15-7:45pm)
Dec. 16
Primary Christmas Concert (K-3) June 2016
*6pm K & 1* *7:15 pm- Gr. 2 & 3* June 1
Dec. 18
SIP (11:30 Dismissal for students) Last day June 2
before Christmas Break;
Dec. 18
K-4 Christmas Parties@ 10:30 AM
Dec. 19-Jan. 3 Christmas Vacation-No School
NOTE: CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
January 2016
Jan. 4
Jan. 7 & 8
Jan. 11-15
Jan. 15
School Resumes from Christmas Vacation
Jr. High Benchmark Assessments
K-5 Benchmark Assessments
End of 2nd Quarter
SIP (11:30 Dismissal for students)
MLK Day-No School
Beginning of 3rd Quarter
Report cards go home
PARCC Testing-EOY 2015 (Grades 3-8)
Last day of Spring Break
School Resumes from Spring Break
Student Council Workshop
5th-8th Grade Parents View Midterms OnlineMidterm updates go home Grades K-4
Jr. High Band Spring Concert @ 7PM
4/5th Grade Spring Concert 7pm
Jr. High Benchmark Assessments
K-5 Benchmark Assessments
Spring Choral Concert 7pm
Teacher Institute (with no snow days); No
School for Students
Last Day of Student Attendance (with no
snow days)
Memorial Day-No School
Teacher Institute (using all five snow days)
11:30AM Dismissal (Last Day of Student
Attendance (using all five snow days)
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COMMUNITY NEWS
P age 1 6
ON DISPLAY @ THE MUSEUM!!!
Congratulations to eight Metamora Grade School students
for submitting items for the upcoming Stuff exhibit at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum! Connor Bernitt, Ryleigh Hickman, Emma Springer, Mackenzie Farquer, Emma Dorcy, Morgan Tipton, and Maddie Howard! Connor, Maddie, and Mackenzie had pieces they created in Art
class. Emma S., Morgan, Ryleigh, and Emma D. let the
museum borrow their atom models, each very different
from the others!
2014-2015 School Directories
Cost: $3.00 each
Please purchase one in the office.
Profits go directly for the purchase School Equipment!
WOODFORD COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
IS LOOKING FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AND TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Substitute teacher and teacher assistant opportunities are available in our
Bright Beginnings, Life Skills, Autism, and STARS classrooms
Substitute teacher and teacher assistants must hold a current
Substitute Teacher or Paraprofessional license issued by the
Marshall-Putnam-Woodford County Regional Office of Education
If interested please contact
Phyllis Fisher at 367-4901 or at
[email protected]
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COMMUNITY NEWS
P age 1 7
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Metamora Adventure Camps
The Metamora Park District will be offering some weeklong, themed camps for children
ages 5 -10 this summer. These camps will be held at Black Partridge Park on Coal Bank
Rd. in Metamora starting the week of June 8 and lasting until the week of August 3.
Each week will have a different theme with games, crafts, snacks, and outdoor activities. The camps will be offered Monday through Thursday for three hours each day from 9 a.m. – 12
p.m. Friday will be used as a makeup day if needed for weather. The cost is $45 per week of activities ($55 out of district). There will also be discounts offered for multiple children. Registration for
the Metamora Adventure Camps is now open. You can come by our Park District Office at 717 W.
Mt. Vernon or visit the Metamora Park District website at www.metamoraparks.org for a copy of
our program guide with specific dates and themes for the camps and registration sign-up sheets.
You can also call the Park District Office at 309/367-2932 if you have questions. Metamora Adventure Camps may not work with your busy schedule, so try one of our mini-camps (two days) for
$25R/$30NR. You can sign up for one week of Camp, two weeks, or even every week this summer!
Get your kids outside to play and make new friends this summer!
Metamora Adventure Camps Weekly Themes
June 8 – 11 (June 12 raindate):
June 15 -18 (June 19 raindate):
Barnyard Palooza Week
Visit Atlantis Week
June 22 & 23 (June 24 raindate):
June 29 & 30 (July 1 raindate):
July 6– 9 (July 10 raindate):
Ancient Egypt Mini Camp
Animal Planet Mini Camp
A Bug’s Life Week
July 13 – 16 (July 17 raindate):
July 20 – 23 (July 24 raindate):
July 27 – July 30 (July 31 raindate):
Construction/Destruction Week
Going on a Cruise Week
Mystery Mania Week
August 3 – 6 (Aug. 7 raindate):
Land Before Time Week
Information about the Metamora Pool (opens Wed. June 3) which includes Pool Passes, Swim Lessons, Pool Parties, and Family Fun Nights is also in our new summer
guide and website under “Facilities”, “Metamora Pool.” Pool Sign-up Days are Sat.
May 2 and May 9 at the Metamora Pool from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
P age 1 9
2015 REGISTRATION INFO INREGISTRATION DATE/LOCATION
Wednesday May 6th @ MTHS 6-8pm
Sunday May 3rd @ Germantown Hills Fire Station 3-6 PM
Wednesday May 13th @ Riverview Grade School 6-8 PM
Monday May 18th @ MTHS 6-8 PM
Sign-Up Specifics
Tackle Football
Ages 8-14*
Flag Football
Ages 5-7*
Fundraiser Added to Registration Fee
2nd Tackle
$100.00
$50.00
$30.00
$60.00
*Age as of August 1, 2015
*Can not be 15 prior to Nov. 1, 2015 to be eligible.
*Tackle players attendance at registration is required
for weigh-in and helmet fitting.
*First year players must bring a copy of birth certificate.
*MGH-JFL may close registration as capacity is reached at each level
**Credit Cards Now Accepted For Payment. Convenience Fee Will Be Applied.
For More Info. Contact: Lacey Reising at 303-1083 or Jarrod Love 339-3862
Website – www.MGHJFL.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS
P age 2 0
Phantom Regiment
and
Metamora Township High School Music Program
proudly presents
The Drum Corps International Tour returns to Central Illinois on Wednesday, July
8, for the 2015 edition of the Show of Show s (Central of I llinois)
-The only Central Illinois Drum Corp ShowA dynamic lineup of World and Open Class corps is scheduled to perform within
the intimate confines of Malone Field at Metamora Township High School.
A portion of ticket sales benefit the Metamora Township HS band program
DCI Show of Shows (Central Illinois) (In alphabetical order)
Blue Saints -
Pioneer -
Sudbury, ON
Milwaukee, WI
Legends -
Racine Scouts -
Kalamazoo, MI
Racine, WI
Phantom Regiment -
Santa Clara Vanguard -
Rockford, IL
Santa Clara, CA
MAY 2015 MGS ACTIVITIES
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
1
2
8
9
4
5
6
7
5:00PM MYSA Volleyball Club
6:30PM Cub Scout
Meeting - Walter
3:00PM C JH TR @
Woodford County
Meet
3:00PM Brownies Wood
5:30PM Daisy Troop 5:00 AM Tentative -Patrick
8th Grade Class
7:00 PM 4th/5th
Trip
Grade Spring Concert
TBA C JH TR Open
Date
4:15 PM C JH TR
Germantown Hills
Middle School
11
12
13
14
TBA C JH TR Home
Track Meet
6:00PM Brownies –
Sara Drew
6:45 PM PTO Babysitting
7:00 PM Spring Choral
Concert
18
19
th
3:00PM 8 Grade
Dance
6:00PM 8th Grade
Dance
25
26
P age 2 1
15
16
6:00PM Daisy Troop 3:00PM Jazz Night
Patrick
9:00 AM C JH TR @
Sectionals
20
21
23
7:00PM 8th Grade
Graduation New
Gym
5:30PM Daisy Troop TBA C JH TR OPEN
Patrick
DATE
TBA C JH TR OPEN
DATE
27
28
30
22
29
Redbird Coupon Store
Thanks so much to the following for their donations to the Redbird Store or Redbird Supply
Closet: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boeker and Family; and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Abney and Family.
Thanks to Victoria DeVore and Audrey Armstrong for babysitting at one of the last PTO meetings.
Also, I want to thank all of the student council members and Mrs. Peck for their wonderful help this
school year.
A big thanks to the 8th grade helpers at the Redbird Store: Torrie Ford 8A, Kayla Ernenputsch 8C,
and Madisyn Fandel 8A
Special thanks to Donna Cowper, Courtney Mulvaney, Julie Stamm, Deb Barnes, Molly Redenbo,
and Sarah Pepino and Nicole Garber for helping the students shop at the Redbird Store.
MAY 2015 MGS BREAKFAST MENU
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
P age 2 2
Thursday
Friday
1
Mini Wheats
Cinnamon Toast
Crunch
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice, Milk
4
Frosted Flakes
Lucky charms
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice Milk
5
Eggs & Bacon or
Multigrain Cheerios
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
6
Blueberry French
Toast or
Frosted Mini wheats
Assorted fruit juice
WG Toast
100% Juice, Milk
7
Waffles & Sausage
Lucky Charms
Assorted fruit juice
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
8
Fruit Loops
Miniwheats
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
11
Multigrain cheerios
Fruit loops
Assorted fruit
WG Toast 100%
Juice Milk
12
WG Cinnamon Roll
Lucky charms
Assorted fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
13
Mini Bagels
Frosted Flakes
WG Toast
Assorted Fruit
100% Juice
Milk
14
Strawberry Mini
Pancakes or
Multigrain Cheerios
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice Milk
15
Mini Wheats
Cinnamon Toast
Crunch
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice, Milk
18
Frosted Flakes
Lucky charms
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice Milk
19
Eggs & Bacon or
Multigrain Cheerios
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
20
Blueberry French
Toast or
Frosted Mini wheats
Assorted fruit juice
WG Toast
100% Juice, Milk
21
Waffles & Sausage
Lucky Charms
Assorted fruit juice
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
22
Fruit Loops
Miniwheats
Assorted Fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
25
26
Long Johns
Cereal
Assorted fruit
WG Toast
100% Juice
Milk
27
Cinnamon Mini Bagels
Cereal
WG Toast
Assorted Fruit
100% Juice, Milk
28
Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll
Cereal
WG Toast
Assorted Fruit
100%Juice, Milk
29
Cereal
WG Toast
Assorted Fruit
100% Juice
Milk
NO SCHOOL
MEMORIAL
DAY
JUNE 2015 MGS BREAKFAST MENU
1
Teacher’s
Institute
No School
Breakfast
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Cook’s Choice
Summer Break
News in the cafeteria
Breakfast is $2.00 per day or $10.00 for 5 days or $40.00 for the month.
Extra milk is 50¢ Extra juice is 30¢.
When your child's balance reaches -$7.50, they will be served toast & water for breakfast.
All Cereal and Breads are at least 51% WG and Fruit Juice is 100%, Milk is 1%
Menu is subject to change without notice
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MONDAY
MAY 2015 MGS LUNCH MENU
Please note that “B” lunch is available only to 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grades & adults
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
P age 2 3
FRIDAY
1
A. Chicken Patties/bun
B. Tenderloin/bun
Baked Beans
Banana
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard.
4
A. Cheeseburger
B .Mini Corndogs
French fries
Peaches
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
5
Spaghetti
Romaine Salad
Ranch dressing
Pineapple
Garlic Bread
Milk
6
A. Chicken Wrap
B. Chef Salad/bread
Green Beans
Pears
Chocolate Pudding
Milk
7
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Cinnamon Apples
WG Roll
Ketchup /BBQ
Sauce cup
Milk
8
A. Bosco Pizza Stick
Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Ch. Chip Cookie
Milk
11
Pancake Sausage
Stick/syrup
Tator Tots
Apple Sauce
Milk
Ketchup
12
Walking Tacos/cheese
Lettuce
Corn
Pineapple
Rice Krispie Treat
Milk
13
A. Grilled Cheese
B. Cheese Quesadilla
Tomato Soup
Goldfish Crackers
Peaches
Milk
14
Chili
Cornbread
Celery & Ranch Dip
Pears
Milk
15
A. Chicken Patties/bun
B. Tenderloin/bun
Baked Beans
Banana….Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
18
A. Cheeseburger
B .Mini Corndogs
Curly Fries
Peaches
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
19
Spaghetti
Romaine Salad
Ranch dressing
Pineapple
Garlic Bread
Milk
20
A. Chicken Wrap
B. Bosco Pizza Sticks
Green Beans
Pears
Chocolate Pudding
Milk
21
Chicken Tenders
Corn
Grapes
WG Roll
Ketchup 2 pkt.
Milk
22
A. Cheese Pizza
Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Ch. Chip Cookie
Milk
25
No School
Memorial
Day
26
Super Nacho’s
Cheese Sauce
Corn
Cinnamon Apples
Milk
27
Chicken Patty/Bun
Green Beans
Peaches
Ice Cream Cups
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
28
Hamburger/Bun
French Fries
Pears
Cookie
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
29
Corn Dog
Carrot Sticks
Orange Slices
Apple Chips
Milk
Ketchup & Mustard
Lunch
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News in the cafeteria
Lunch is $2.75 per day or $13.75 for 5 days or $55.00 for the month.
Children will have a choice of 3 items this year must include a fruit or vegetable.
A/B entrée will be choice for grades 5th-8th.
Your child may purchase a hungry man for $1.00. This is extra entrée only and will come out of your account.
When your child's balance reaches -$7.50 they will be served peanut butter & jelly sandwich and water.
Condiments include (2 pkt ketchup,2 pkt mustard,1 pkt mayo, BBQ sauce cup, dressing 2 Tbsp.), Ants on
log celery & SF Butter.
Menu is subject to change without notice.
Metamora Grade School Faculty and Staff
K-5 Faculty
Mrs. Jane Boulton (Kindergarten)
Mrs. Tara Ott (Kindergarten)
Mrs. Debbie Springer (Kindergarten)
Ms. Wendy Vogel (Kindergarten)
Mrs. Jennifer Duncan(Kindergarten)
Mrs. Kathy Nolte (First)
Mrs. Jamie Rutherford (First)
Mrs Jenera Call (First)
Ms. Becky Rhodes (First)
Ms. Megan Bernitt (First)
Mrs. Jean Stine Ratliffe (Second)
Mrs. Heather King (Second)
Mrs. Amber Brown (Second)
Mrs. Jane Fehr (Second)
Mrs. Krissy Peterson (Third)
Mrs. Diane Grebner (Third)
Mrs. Megan Domenighini (Third)
Mrs. Jeanine Hess (Third)
Mrs. Kim Phillips (Fourth)
Mrs. Kathy Steele (Fourth)
Mrs. Marsha Brown (Fourth)
Mrs. Teri Biernat (Fourth)
Mrs. Beth Anglin (Fifth)
Mrs. Jana Southerland (Fifth)
Mrs. Amanda Peck (Fifth)
Mrs. Tara Wilson (Fifth)
KA
KB
KC
KD
KE
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
2A
2B
2C
2D
3A
3B
3C
3D
4A
4B
4C
4D
5A
5B
5C
5D
Special Education
Mrs. Jessica Karch (Sp. Ed)
Ms. Andrea Kidd (Sp. Ed)
Mrs. Cheryl Oplt (Sp. Ed.)
Mrs. Sandra Freitag (Junior High Sp. Ed.)
K-2
3&4
5&6
7&8
Bright Beginnings
Mrs. Teresa Fandel
Mrs. Wendy Schierer
Ms. Jennifer Drake
Administration
Mr. Martin Payne (Superintendent)
Mrs. Cathy Costello (K-8 Principal)
Mr. Tim Damery (Dean of Students)
Ms. Wendy Vogel (Athletic Director)
Junior High Faculty
Mrs. Laura Anglin
Mr. Thomas Koonce
Mrs. Molly Gualandri
Mrs. Cathy Hawley
Mrs. Galyn Cansino
Ms. Liz Charlton
Mrs. Melanie Koppenhoefer
Mrs. Paulette Stalter
Mrs. Megan Huss
Mrs. Julie LeMasters
Mrs. Danielle Buerkett
Mr. Mark Dotterer
Mrs. Amy Ernenputsch
Mrs. Elizabeth Vancil
Ms. Brittany Uhlman (Physical Education)
Mr. Chris Dalberg (Physical Education)
Mr. Tom Benjamin (Health)
Mrs. Megan Huss (Computers)
Mrs. Heather Brown (Speech)
Mrs. Marcy Short (Speech)
Mrs. Ann Marie Markle (Vocal Music/Chorus)
Ms. Dawn Trotter (Instrumental Music)
Mrs. Erin Foster (Art)
Mrs. Geni Jacobs (Librarian)
Mr. Paul Weber (Technology Coordinator)
Ms. Marnin Humphrey (Reading Specialist)
Mrs Connie Barber (RTI)
Mrs. Melanie Wallace (RTI)
Mrs. Paulette Stalter (Jr.High Reading Specialist)
Office Staff
Mrs. Jan Holman (Bookkeeper)
Mrs. Hollie Richards (Secretary)
Mrs. Val Huser (Secretary)
Mrs. Elisha Bachman (Secretary)
Web Address: mgs.metamora.k12.il.us
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Metamora CCSD #1
815 E. Chatham Street
Metamora, IL 61548
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Ribbon School of
Excellence!