Gehlen
Catholic School
In Partnership with Spalding Catholic School
FAITH, VALUES, SERVICE & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
OCTOBER 2014
Gehlen Catholic
School strives to
promote an
openness to God,
to provide a
quality education
and to instill
Catholic values
in a caring,
challenging and
prayerful
environment.
Where your treasure is,
there your heart will be.”
F. A. M. I. L. Y. – Forget About Me, I Love
You. Maybe you have seen this acronym
associated with the word FAMILY before.
The concept is that if we consider the needs
of the family before our own needs we will
be demonstrating the love that Jesus calls
us to, and our families, will thrive. This ties
in perfectly with our seasonal focus for our
gospel value – the lasting treasure of
FAMILY.
From now until the beginning of Advent we
will be discussing, celebrating, and praying
for our families. We will not only consider
our immediate families, but also our school
families, parish families, team families, our
community families and our world families.
As we do this we will be celebrating several
liturgies that bring us together as the family
of God.
Luke 12:34
Homecoming Mass will kick off a week of
activities on Monday, October 6. We will
come together with our Spalding Catholic
family to celebrate all of our former alumni
family and our current school family members
in a special way at the Mass and throughout
the week. At our Respect Life Prayer Service
on October 15, we will pray in a special way
for all the members of God’s family, from the
unborn to the sick and dying. Later in the
month we will be celebrating the Anointing
Mass which is a beautiful celebration where
we all take part in witnessing God’s healing
power through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Through all of these celebrations we will give
thanks and continue to pray for all of our families. We are truly blessed at Gehlen Catholic
School to be able to experience our faith with
our school family every day! What a treasure!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
PreK-12 conferences will be held on November 4 from 3:40-8:00 p.m.. Elementary
conferences are scheduled. Parents will be
notified of times approximately one week in
advance. Junior high and high school conferences will be held in the LeRoy Kellen
Memorial Gym.
“Where your
treasure is,
there your heart
will be.”
Luke 12:34
Gospel Value 2014-2015
More info online at www.scdiocese.org
Tickets and table reservations are available
through the Development Offices in
Granville and LeMars.
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Bird Seed...from Mr.
Alesch
GEHLEN CATHOLIC = FAITH, VALUES, SERVICE, ACADEMICS FOR EVERYONE
Great Start
School and our many activities are off to a great start! I am
very proud of our students, faculty, and staff and very excited
for another great year. I know that Gehlen Catholic is a great
school, and a special place to work. I am very fortunate to be
a part of such a wonderful school. Thank you for your continued support, and get ready for another exciting year.
Coffee Sales
We will be selling Jumpy Monkey Coffee again this fall. Sales
will run from November 11 through December 2. By purchasing coffee you are supporting Gehlen and an organization that
provides jobs for people with disabilities.
Service Day
Service day will be at the end of October. The exact date will
be determined by the weather. This is a fun event and great
experience for our students and staff. As Mission Honduras,
Then Feed Just One and other service related events at
Gehlen Catholic have taught us, not all learning must take
place in the classroom. Please call the school at 546-4181,
and we will schedule you for this free service. What better
way for us to give back to those who support us? Please
remember students are not allowed to use ladders during
Service Day.
HOMECOMING 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Mon., Oct. 6
Regular Dress Day
Homecoming Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
JH Volleyball vs. HMS at Spalding 4:00 p.m
JH Football vs. HMS 4:15 p.m.
JV Football @ Lawton Bronson 6:30 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 7
Wed., Oct. 8
Thur., Oct. 9
Fri., Oct. 10
Sat., Oct. 11
Sun., Oct. 12
Cross Country @ Kingsley
Pierson 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball CBA @ South
O’Brien 5:30 p.m.
Msgr. Lafferty Tuition Foundation
Luncheon 12:00
2 Hour Early Dismissal – Faculty In-Service
Coronation Practice
JH Volleyball @ Remsen St. Mary’s 4:00
Cross Country @ West Sioux 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball CBA vs. Trinity Christian 5:30
Jay Spirit Day
Jay Olympics @ Cleveland Park 8:50 p.m.
Coronation 12:00 noon
Parade 1:45 p.m.
Football vs. Sioux Central 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Dance 9:30-12:00
State Marching Band @ Sheldon and
Orange City
Bishop’s Dinner at Sioux City 4:00 p.m.
Jeff Alesch, 7-12 Principal
GEHLEN CATHOLIC =
FAITH, VALUES, SERVICE,
ACADEMICS FOR EVERYONE
From the 7-12 Guidance Counselor
A Tri-State College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 5
from 12:30-3:00 at the Marina Center in South Sioux City.
For more details, visit www.EducationQuest.org and click on
“Fall College Fairs.”
A College Fair will be held on Monday, October 13 from
6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Le Mars Community High School
Carey Gymnasium. Last year over 75 college representatives were present.
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an optional test open to all sophomores and juniors. It will be given at Gehlen on October 15.
Registered students must pay $14 to Mrs. Nemmers or Mrs.
Hausmann by October 3.
Iowa Assessments for Grades 7-11 will be given on October
24, 27 and 28. Please encourage students to do their best
on these exams. Instead of taking the assessments this
year, 12th grade students will attend sessions on financial
literacy, planning for careers and college and CPR.
Looking for college scholarships? Wondering when college
representatives will be visiting Gehlen? Wanting ACT study
tools? Find all of this information and much more on Mrs.
Hausmann’s webpage. Find it at www.gehlencatholic.org
under “Academics” “Teacher Websites Grades 7-12.”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
Premium Specialty Coffee Coming Soon!
Jumpy Monkey Coffee Sales
November 11—December 2
Contact any high school student to place your order!
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From the Nest…Elementary Happenings
Fall has officially arrived! October boasts of beautiful fall colors,
crunching leaves, harvest in full swing and reflections upon the
treasure of all life as it is Respect Life Month. We have the opportunity to show our appreciation for all of God’s human creations -the unborn, the ill, those with handicaps, the dying and the
aged - for all are His beloved children, treasured gifts! Close to
our hearts and minds these days are those among us facing
health issues as well as the less fortunate of the world…those in
our neighborhoods and those a seeming world away.
Where does this respect for life begin? Of course, it starts right
here in another treasure - our families. We see it also in the way
we treat one another, siblings, parents, classmates and teachers, co-workers and newcomers.
The elementary discipline plan, BIRDS (Be
positive, Imitate Jesus, Respect self and
others, Do your best and Show responsibility) was created for this very purpose of positively caring for ourselves and one another.
Gehlen Catholic elementary students have
the tools and skills to demonstrate respect for all of God’s
creations. May God guide us as we remember Our Lord’s
message, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
Where your Treasure is your heart will be.
Luke 12:34
Mrs. Lorie Nussbaum, PreK-6 Principal
Elementary Success Center: ESL
The Success Center in the Elementary building is a buzz with
many students being served all day long. The teaching of
English as a Second Language is taught all morning starting
at 8 a.m. There are 11 students currently being served in the
EL program. The four components that make up learning a
second language are listening, speaking, reading and writing,
in that order.
lary, grammar, reading and writing, counting skills, alphabet
skills, phonics, listening to directions and a wide variety of
skills that will help them to communicate more effectively in
the English speaking classrooms and world.
We are off to a great start! The students are working very
hard and learning so much each day. I am very proud of
each one of them. Mrs. Trudy Klaver
Each day each child who receives these services meets with
Mrs. Klaver 30 minutes each day. They build on their vocabu-
Saxon Math
Gehlen Catholic K-6 teachers are working overtime to learn
more about and implement the latest curriculum update, Saxon
Math. After reviewing math curriculum materials from various
companies, a committee of teachers shared their findings with
the rest of the staff.
With continued review, the teachers agreed that Saxon Math
would best fit the needs of Gehlen Catholic students. The
Gehlen elementary has been using the Saxon series for more
than 10 years in grades 1-6. This year, the latest edition with
its technological advances and alignment to Iowa Core
Math Curriculum was made possible through the generosity
of a donor ($25,000+). Gehlen was also able to purchase
the kindergarten materials. The new edition will increase
instruction and practice of investigative and problemsolving practices in math as well as providing even more
higher order thinking skills than the older version.
Thank you to the generous donor and to all the teachers
whose goal it is to assure all students know, understand
and are able to be effective and efficient mathematicians.
Teacher Web Pages
Check out the elementary teacher web pages on the Gehlen
Catholic website to keep abreast of student assignments and
the academic focus of each classroom. To find the site, go to
www.gehlencatholic.com and click on Elementary Websites
link on the left. If you do not have access to the Internet,
please contact your child’s teacher for a printed version of
the web page news.
Hats off to our faculty for their continued efforts to implement technology to communicate with parents.!
GEHLEN CATHOLIC HALLOWEEN TREATS …
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
World’s Finest Chocolate Sales Continue
through OCTOBER 10, 2014
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About World’s Finest Chocolate
Gehlen’s World’s Finest Chocolate student sales kicked-off
on September 17 as K-8 students attempt to “Wipe Out” past
records in this year’s sale.
The sale will conclude on October 17 with the school earning
a 50% return on sales. The funds are part of the general
school budget and are used to pay for books, materials and
other needed items for each and every child., helping to keep
tuition costs in check.
Thank you parents, for your encouragement and assistance!
Special appreciation is extended to Mrs. Tina Reuter and
Mrs. Ingrid Ripley, chairs of the event. Also, thanks to Mrs.
Linda Coulter, Mrs. Mindy Scheitler, Mrs. Jackie Sitzmann
and the many volunteers who helped count money. A special thank you to Mrs. Pat Beitelspacher and the faculty/staff
for their work on the skit and to Gene Friederich of the Le
Mars Subway for being our coupon sponsor this year. Most
importantly, “thank you” to our loyal chocolate customers!
Sell that chocolate – Go Jays! Let’s “wipeout” past records
with World’s Finest Chocolate!
Celebrate Agriculture! Chamber Ag Day
Gehlen Catholic fourth graders were among the Plymouth
school classes who attended the annual Agricultural Tour on
Thursday, September 17th. The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, Hy-Vee, Fareway, Sears, Wells Dairy, Dean Foods,
Wal-Mart, the Beef, Sheep and Pork Producers along with
the Farm Bureau sponsored the event. The students visited
four different farms during the morning hours:
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Beef Farm operated by Tony Schroeder
Dairy Farm operated by Jim Tentinger
Sheep Farm operated by Mark Loutsch
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Swine Farm operated by Tri-S Farms (Schroeder) with
Dean
Hilbrands
One week prior to the tour, a representative of Farm Bureau
provided an informative classroom presentation to prepare
students for the visits. Following the tours, students gathered at Cleveland Park for a picnic provided by the sponsors. Thanks to the many sponsors who help to educate our
young people about the many great contributions agriculture
makes to our quality of life in Iowa and beyond. Thank you
sponsors and farm operators! And…thank you to all farmers
who feed us in so many ways! Each is a treasure!
BIRDS Lessons
Part of Gehlen Catholic’s BIRDS school-wide discipline plan
involves teachers’ work to explicitly teach (share orally,
physically demonstrate and provide student practice)
expected school-wide behaviors. During the first full week of
school, Gehlen Catholic School students in grades 4-6 assisted teachers of students in grades TK-3 in teaching/
modeling expected BIRDS’ behavior for the hallway, restroom, cafeteria, bus and playground. Students were great
listeners/learners and now have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned!
Each week, teachers will re-teach the behavior expectations
in one area. Check out the week’s focus by reading the News
from the Nest (elementary weekly news from the principal).
While there, learn which classes have been named classes
of the week for their positive behavior choices!
Thanks for supporting BIRDS!
BIRDS
Be positive
Imitate Jesus
Respect yourself and others
Do your best
Show responsibility
Please Use Crosswalks For Your Child’s Safety
Parents, please help us!: ALL persons arriving at or leaving
the school, must use crosswalks .Students may not cross
Plymouth Street (with or without an adult) at other locations.
Adults need to do the same to model appropriate safety procedures. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mid-Term Reports
Elementary midterms were made available on September 23 rd
in homework folders for 2-3 and on PASS for grades 4-6. Due
to the short time frame and beginning learners, mid-terms are
not provided for PreK-1 students. Questions about a child’s
First Quarter Ends 10-24
progress (any grade) may be directed to the child’s teacher
(s) at any time. Mark your calendar for fall parent-teacher
conferences scheduled for Nov. 4.
Report cards will go home with TK-6 students on Thursday, October 30. Students in grades 7-12 will receive theirs during the
week of November 3. Grades also available on PASS at
www.gehlencatholic.org
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Confirmation
Pray for our confirmandi! The following students will receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, October 19, 2014,
at 1:00 P.M. at St. Joseph’s Church in Le Mars or on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church in
Alton. These students have been preparing for one year to
receive this beautiful sacrament. Please pray for them as
they enter their final month of preparation. Atze Atsma, Evan
Budden, Carli Bunkers, Cooper Davis, Daniel Dreckman,
Roman Freking, Josie Galles, Colten Gerloff, Jade Goergen,
Brooke Harpenau, Sarah Henrich, Stephanie Heuertz, Thomas Holzman, Megan Kellen, Jill Kessenich, Carson Kneip,
Matt Koopman, TJ Kruse, Jolee Linden, DJ Loutsch,
Megan McCarty, Liam Murphy, Lucas Nelson, Emily Oetken, Devin Paulsen, Sydney Peters, Joey Pohlen, Brian
Sauer, Dustin Schmit, Kaylee Schmit, MacKenzie Schnepf,
Madison Schroeder, Joe Schuch, Jared Stoll, Jason Stoll,
Brayton Thoms-Wilson, Catalina Uribe, and Jovanny Vera.
Congratulations!
Students for Life
Students 4 Life held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 9, during homeroom. Forty-four students
were in attendance, and many things were discussed. On
Tuesday, September 23, a group of students and adults went
to Sioux City for the Kick Off for the 40 Days for Life campaign. We celebrated mass at Immaculate Conception
Church and then enjoyed praise and worship music. What a
great way to begin the 40 days of prayer to end abortion!
They provide support and assistance to women experiencing unexpected pregnancy with compassion, support and
accurate information. The center provides pregnancy tests,
limited ultrasounds, baby supplies, infant to adult clothing,
and support and referral services free to anyone in need
regardless of marital status, race, religion or background.
Their mission is to give men and women the knowledge,
support and resources to choose life for their unborn child.
Each classroom has a baby bottle and students are encouraged to put their loose change in the bottle to be given
to Mary’s Choice at the end of the month. If you would like
to make a donation to Mary’s Choice, money can also be
dropped off in the main office at Gehlen. Thank you for
supporting this center that supports life!
During the month of October, Students 4 Life will be collecting money to be given to Mary’s Choice in Sioux City. Mary’s
Choice is a nonprofit resource center serving women and
men with free help during pregnancy and early childhood.
Technology Corner
Parents can view student’s academic progress by accessing
PASS on the website. Look under the Parents link to find
PASS. This is our online grading feature used for grades 412. If you don’t know your student’s login info, please contact the school. September 22 is midterm for the first quarter. October 24th is the end of the first quarter.
Teacher Websites: The TK-6 sites are listed under the
QUICK LINKS as Elementary Websites. The 7-12 teachers
have their websites as the first link under ACADEMICS.
Check out what is happening in the students’ classroom.
Teachers are encouraged to update this weekly.
Thank you for your continued participation in the printer cartridge recycling program. Please bring in empty cartridges
(deskjet or laser). NOTE: We no longer take the cartridges
that are shaped like a bottle or a cylinder/tube. We also
collect old cell phones and laptops. We do receive money for
the school by recycling them. You are welcome to bring them
to school anytime.
Have a great day! Until next time…
Lori Schuch, Technology Director
Gehlen Fine Arts Boosters Present the
60TH ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER
SPONS0RED BY GEHLEN FINE ARTS BOOSTERS
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Serving 3-7:00 PM
In the LeRoy Kellen Memorial Gymnasium, Gehlen Catholic High School, LeMars, Iowa
ADULTS $8.50 CHILDREN (ages 4-10) $5.50
(CHILDREN 3 & UNDER FREE) Adult Carry Outs Available
Performances by
Gehlen Catholic Band at 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Gehlen Catholic Choir at 6:00 p.m.
Bingo—Cake Walk—Raffle
CATERED BY CENTRAL CATERING
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Band Notes
Marching Band / Competition Marching Band
The Gehlen Marching Jays season is in full swing. The
CMB will be performing at StarFest in Sioux City – Morningside College, IHSMA State Marching Band Contest at Sheldon HS and The Dutchmen Field Championships in Orange
City. Please check the accompanying band calendar for
times.
The Marching Jays will also be performing at Homecoming
Coronation, parade and game, festivities beginning at noon,
Friday, September 26. None of this could happen without
the support of the school, parents, and supporting businesses. THANK YOU for helping us represent Gehlen and
the Le Mars community. We hope you can join us as we are
“SPY-ied”!
Honor Bands
GOOD LUCK to Kathryn Ripley, Malayna Hanks, and
Michaela Bretey at NWIBA HS Honor Band Auditions! HS
Auditions will be held Saturday, November1 in Storm Lake
MS. Michaela and Malayna will also be auditioning at the
IHSMA All-State Music Festival Auditions, Saturday, October 25 in Storm Lake HS.
Meats & Sweets Sale
Once again this year, the band will partnering with local businesses for our fall "Meats and Sweets" sale. The proceeds
will benefit the band trip in December, 2015, as well as uniform and equipment needs.
October Band Calendar
Fri. Sept. 26: Home Football Game, Be At Field by 6:15pm
Sat. Sept. 27: StarFest @ Morningside College, Load & Depart @ 10:30am, 1:30pm Perlim Performance,
Evening Performances begin @ 6:25pm.
Fri. Oct. 10: Homecoming! Band Performs @ Noon – Coronation, 1:30pm - Parade, 7:00pm – Game (Warm-Up
at 6:20pm).
Sat. Oct. 11: IHSMA State Marching Band Contest @ Sheldon HS. Time Dutchmen Field Championships @ Orange City, Times TBA.
Fri. Oct. 24: Home Football Game, Be At Field by 6:30pm.
Sat. Oct. 25: IHSMA All-State Music Festival Auditions @
Storm Lake HS, Time TBA
Sat. Nov. 1: NWIBA JH Honor Band @ Storm Lake
HS, 6:00pm Concert.
Choir News
The school year is well underway, as are OPUS auditions
and All State Preparations. The Choirs are already working
on Christmas Vespers Music in addition to music for the
Catholic Choral Festival and the Fine Arts Boosters Turkey
Dinner.
The Fall Calendar for the 7-12 Choirs looks like this:
October Catholic Choral Festival, Concert Choir @ Bishop
Heelan, Sioux City
October 25 All State Auditions @ Storm Lake High School
November 2 Fine Arts Booster Turkey Dinner
November 20 OPUS Honor Choir, ISU, Ames
November 21-22 All State Convention, ISU, Ames
December 18 2nd Annual Gehlen Catholic Christmas
Vespers, St. Joseph Church 7:00 p.m.
The following students are auditioning for the All State Chorus: Josie Schipper, Carli Bollin, Ben Fuentes, and Abigail
Chagolla, Sydney Peters, Colten Gerloff, Shiann Hansen,
Kaitlyn Norfolk, Kathryn Ripley, Carlyn Bretey, Carter Sitzmann, and Sebastian Buman. If you see them around, wish
them Luck!
Keep your eyes open coming in November: the choir will
be selling Pastry Puffins! Proceeds will go to student’s individual choir trip funds, or if they are not attending the choir
trip, funds will go into our Fine Arts Boosters fund for New
Choir Robes!
On a side note, if any students in grades 6-12 are interested in taking part in the All Saints Youth Choir, or if any
adults are interested in taking part in the All Saints Choir,
please contact me for more information
([email protected])
Have a Happy Fall!
Terra Falkena
Director of 7-12 Choirs, Religion
Core Clips 9—Iowa Core Curriculum
What is Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum?
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Contains higher order thinking skills
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Challenges the student
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Applies concepts and skills to the real world
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Uses complex and open-ended situations
Look for more Core Clips on our website: www.gehlencatholic.org
Gehlen Catholic
Swap
The purpose of the Gehlen Catholic Swap Facebook page is to provide Gehlen families with a site to sell/swap their school uniform clothing and/or athletic gear in a noncommercial setting. Any items with inappropriate verbiage or those from any business or vendor other than Gehlen Catholic School will be removed from the site.
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J-Club Happenings
Football Mania – Don’t miss out! You could win $$ on
your football teams. It’s not too late! Purchase a Football
Mania ticket from the school for $20.
Girls Volleyball J-Jam
October 25 - 7 & 8th grade
November 1 – 5 & 6th grade
The work schedule will be emailed to parents and will also be
on the school’s website. Remember to find your own subs if
unable to work your shift and to notify Mr. Gunter or Andy
Woerdehoff. We will be looking for volunteers to help as
refs. If you are able to help, please let John or Kim Peters
know
Representatives needed! We need reps for boys basketball, baseball, and golf, as well as a tournament director for
AAU volleyball.
The following projects happened with funds from the J-Club:
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Gehlen Track renovated
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New carpet runners for the back gym floor
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Bussing between Spalding & Gehlen
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Safety nets for Baseball
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Sprinkler system for Football practice field
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New Basketball hoops
October meeting is scheduled for Oct 15 in the Wellness
Center.
“We Work So Our Youth Can Play”
Shelly Sitzmann
Non-School Athletic/Academic Teams
As more and more teams (i.e. traveling sports teams, academic teams, etc.) are emerging and involving Gehlen Catholic students, it’s appropriate to share the Gehlen Catholic
Board of Education policy on the use of the school name,
colors, etc.
The use of the Gehlen Catholic school name, logo, mascot or
coat of arms for non-school activities is limited to those
wherein the sponsors/coaches meet and abide by all the applicable policies, procedures and requirements of Gehlen
Catholic School and the Diocese of Sioux City including, but
not limited to, the following:
1.
Meet the Safe Environment Requirements of the Diocese
2.
3.
4.
of Sioux City;
Operate under the policies and procedures of the Gehlen
Catholic Coaches Handbook;
Provide, prior to the season, a schedule; list of coaching
staff, and transportation plan/drivers within the requirements of the Diocese of Sioux City;
Are pre-approved by the Athletic Director, Administrator,
and School President.
Gehlen Catholic School Board Policy #5147.2)
If parents/volunteers are coaching a team or your child is part
of a team using the Gehlen name, logo, colors or coat of
arms, please check with Athletic Director Tony Gunter (54654181 Ext.224) to make sure these requirements have been
met. Thank you!
Driving Students—Gehlen Catholic Style
Driving for School Activities
As per diocesan policy, only drivers approved by Catholic
Mutual, the diocesan insurance company, may drive a school
vehicle or transport students in personal or school vehicles for
school-related activities. All employees and volunteers who
will be transporting students in school or personal vehicles for
school related events must have completed a Driver/Vehicle
Information Sheet and completed the Driver’s Safety Course
(on-line at www.scdiocese) prior to the 10th of the month in
which they plan to drive. The completed form will be forwarded to the diocese for review. Once successfully com-
pleted, the school will be notified of the clearance for the
driver. Driver reviews deemed “urgent” (forms turned in after
the 10th of the month and needed immediately) will result in a
cost $13.50 which will be billed to the driver.
Cell Phones and Drivers
As per school/diocesan policy, employees or volunteers driving a school or personal vehicle on school business
(transporting students, school equipment, etc.) are prohibited
from the use of a cell phone (receiving or sending a phone
call; typing or reading a text) while driving.
Come on, Jay Fans! Come on, Clap Your Hands!
Dear Parents,
In an effort to instill the gospel value of respect, we encourage you to please review this policy with your children and
enforce it with them for the enjoyment, safety and respect of
all those attending athletic events. This applies to games at
home and away. Your cooperation is the key to this effort.
All students are to remain seated in the gym/stadium during football and volleyball games. Students in grades 4
and under are to be seated/supervised by parents. Play-
ing football or games outside the gym, on the playground, in the stadium or concession stand area is unacceptable due to liability concerns. DO NOT BRING
FOOTBALLS (OR USE OTHER ITEMS AS BALLS). Thank
you. The safety and comfort of all our guests is important.
Go BIRDS! Go Jays!
Thank you for your assistance.
The Gehlen Catholic School Administration
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Ag Science
Students from Mrs. Ashley Langel’s AgriScience class enjoyed a class field trip to Calument on September 4, 2014. They learned
about the new technology that farmers are/can use in their fields to help with better crop production and yields. This is just one
way the future of technology is coming to for farmers.
Farmers Encouraged to Enroll
Last year, Steve Cronin, a Gehlen Catholic parent and
grandparent, helped fellow Gehlen Catholic families.
Gehlen Catholic is encouraging all farmers to join Steve this
year and enroll in America’s Farmers Grow Communities.
Since 2010 Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto
Fund, has partnered with farmers to invest more than $3
million in schools across rural America. The 2015 Grow
Communities program enrollment is now under way and
Gehlen Catholic is asking YOU – parents, donors, and our
community members to help spread the word. By telling your
farmer friends and neighbors about this amazing opportunity, you could help Gehlen Catholic receive one of these
$2,500 donations. Farmer enrollment is easy. Visit
www.GrowCommunities.com or call 877-267-3332.
Last year, Steve requested his donation be used for tuition
assistance. Other schools have used their farmer-directed
donations to purchase computers and science lab equipment, send teachers to professional development conferences and cover travel expenses for student groups.
The purpose of America’s Farmers Grow Communities is to
make a positive impact in farm communities across the country by partnering with farmers to support the
causes that are most important to
them. In 2015, Grow Communities
will be giving away $3.3 million to
nonprofit organizations nationwide. Now through November
30, farmers may enter for a chance to win a $2,500 donation
for our school.
One winner will be selected at random from each of the eligible
1,324 counties across 40 states. Winning farmers and recipient nonprofits will be announced in January, 2015.
Since its inception, Grow Communities has invested more than
$16 million in 6,000 nonprofit organizations across rural America. The program is part of the America’s Farmers initiative.
America’s Farmers programs, supported by the Monsanto
Fund, have awarded over $23 million to rural communities
since 2010. Connect with America’s Farmers on Facebook or
@AmericasFarmers on Twitter. Join the #GrowCommunities
conversation today and find out more at AmericasFarmers.com.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church—Struble, Iowa
FALL DINNER
Sun., Oct. 5, 2014 Serving 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Struble Parish Hall
Turkey and Dressing, Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans, Coleslaw, Roll, Pies and Desserts, Coffee and Lemonade
Tickets:
Adults $9.00
Children (9 and Under) $4.50
G E HLE N N E WS
Dental Forms Needed
Please remember that all kindergarten and 9th grade students need to turn in a dental form to school by December
21st, 2014. All preschoolers, transkindergartern and kindergarten students need a physical form turned in as soon as
possible. Everyone needs to turn in a health and safety
form. These forms can be found on the Gehlen website
under the admissions tab. If you need one sent home with
your child, please let us know.
Health and Fitness
Who?
You! All ages are welcome to participate in the run/walk.
What?
5K Run/Walk; Strollers welcomed; Refrain from pets & bikes
When?
Saturday, October 25 @ 10:00 a.m.
Packet pick up is from 9:20—9:50 a.m. day of the race
Where?
Maser Trail, Packet Pick-Up will be at the open air shelter
house at the LeMars Municipal Park
Why?
To support the LeMars Backpack Program
Costs?
Early entry fee—$30 if received by October 5
T-Shirt will be included
$35 after October 5—T-shirt not guaranteed
Registration
Online at active.com or print registration form by visiting lemarspt.com and mail to LeMars Physical Therapy
Participants are encouraged to wear a costume. Prizes
awarded.
Hospice of Siouxland Offers Child/Teen Grief Support
Monthly 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Program for Grieving Families with school-age children and
teens
September - November: 9/15, 10/20, 11/17
January - April: 1/26, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20
Themes:
09/15 Family Coat of Arms: Finding strength for the Grief
Journey
10/20 Feelings: We all have 'em - what do we do with 'em?
11/17 Special Days: Honoring the Past, Living the Present
01/26 Someone To Watch Over Me: Staying Connected,
Accepting Support
02/16 Loving the deceased, Loving the living
03/16
04/20
Changing Seasons: Inside and Outside
Photographs and Memories: Journaling/
Scrapbooking your way through grief
Each Family Night is open to any family in the area with
school aged children and teens who grieving the death of a
loved one, whether the deceased was a Hospice of Siouxland patient or not. Families can attend as many programs
as they like. There is no charge, but we appreciate them
calling to register so that we can have enough supplies and
staff on hand. They can call the main number (712-2334144 or 800-383-4545) and ask for John to register for a
Family Night or to ask questions. All Family Nights will be
held at the Hospice of Siouxland office at 4300 Hamilton
Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
2:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m.
LeMars Convention Center—Upper Level
Health Screenings; Flu Shots ($25 Fee); Over 50 Vendors Providing Health
Information; Project Safe Meds; Car Seat Checks (Courtesy of Mercy Medical Center Safe Kids); Great Door Prizes!
Sponsored by: Floyd Valley Hospital
For More Information, please call Floyd Valley Hospital at 712-546-3401
October 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
-WFC Turn In Day
-CYO Choir @
Heelan (Concert @
7 p.m.)
-Pet Blessing on
Memory Lane 8:45
a.m.
-Leadership Team
Mtg. 11:30 a.m.
-Gr. 10 Class Ring
Presentation in LMC
3 p.m.
-Clover Kids 3:30
-ESA Event 6:30
p.m.—Alton Gym
2
-JH VB SOS (Gr.8)
in Primghar 4:15
p.m.
-JH VB vs SOS
(Gr. 7) @ Granville
4:15 p.m.
-HS FB Dinner 5
p.m.
-ESA Event 6:30
p.m.—LeRoy Kellen Memorial Gym,
LeMars
3
-WFC Turn In Day
-First Friday Adoration 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
-FB @ West Sioux 7
PM
4
-Sub Sandwich
Order Pickup in
Cafeteria 10:30-11
a.m.
-CMB Practice or
Contest
-Youth VB in Back
Gym 8 a.m.—noon
5
-St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Struble Fall
Dinner 11 a.m—2
p.m. at Struble Parish Hall
-Tri-State College
Fair at Marina Center in South Sioux
City 12:30-3 p.m.
-MH Parent/
Missioner Mtg in Rm
201 @ 6 p.m.
6
-WFC Turn In Day
-Gr. 10 Class Ring
Order w/ Jostens
7:45 a.m.
-Homecoming Mass
@ St. Joe’s Church 9
a.m.—Regular Dress
Day
-JH FB vs HMS
Home 4:15 p.m.
-JH VB vs HMS in
Granville 4:15 p.m.
-JV FB @ Lawton
Bronson 6:30 p.m.
7
-7-12 Faculty Mtg.
-Diocesan Tech Mtg.
-CC @ KP 4:30 p.m.
-VB @ South O’Brien
CBA 5:30 p.m.
8
-WFC Turn In Day
-MLTF Luncheon
Noon
-2 Hour Early Dismissal—Fac/Staff
Inservice—Busses
will run
-Well Aware Community Health Fair 26 p.m.
-Coronation Practice
-JH VB @ RSM 4
p.m.
-Spalding Catholic
Board Mtg 6 p.m.
9
-JH CC @ West
Sioux 4:10 p.m.
-CC @ West Sioux
4:30 p.m.
-HS FB Dinner 5
p.m.
-VB vs Trinity
Christian Home
CBA 5:30 p.m.
-Gehlen School
Board Mtg 6 p.m.
10
HOMECOMING
2014
Jay Spirit Day!
-WFC Final Turn In
Day
-HS Jay Olympics
8:50 a.m.
-HC CoronationNoon
-HC Parade 1:45
-FB vs Sioux Central
7 p.m.
-HC Dance 9:30Midnight
11
-Dutchmen Field
Championships
-IHSMA State
Marching Band
Contest
12
-18th Annual
Bishop’s Dinner for
Catholic Education
4:00 p.m.
Tickets and table
reservations available through the
Dev. Offices in
Granville and
LeMars
13
-”Just Say No” Assembly 1:30-2:30
p.m.
-JH VB @ AW 4 p.m.
-CC @ WEC in Marcus 4:30 p.m.
-College Fair at
LCHS 6-7:30 p.m.
-JV FB @ Hinton
6:30 p.m.
14
-Diocesan Theology
Curriculum Mtg.
-JH FB @ West
Monona 4 p.m.
-VB @ RSM CBA
5:30 p.m.
15
-PSAT Exam
(Optional for Gr. 1011)
-Right To Life Liturgy
@ St. Joe’s Church
8:45 a.m.
-Fine Arts Boosters
Mtg. 5 p.m. (Open to
Parents)
-J-Club Mtg in
Bouma Wellness
Center 7 p.m.
-Diocesan Adm
Retreat
16
-Gr. 6 to SC Symphony @ Orpheum
Theater
-BIRDS Mtg 3:30
p.m.
-HS FB Dinner 5
p.m.
-VB @ AW CBA
5:30 p.m.
17
-Mission Honduras
Jean Day
-CC @ Unity 4:30
-FB @ Alta/Aurelia 7
p.m.
18
-VB LCHS Invite
-NWIBA JH Honor
Band Auditions &
Rehearsal
19
-Confirmation at St.
Joe’s Church 1 p.m.
20
-No School—
Teacher In-Service
21
-JH FB @ Unity 4:30
p.m.
-NHS Mtg During HR
3 p.m.
-TIER II Mtg 3:30
p.m.
-Regional VB
22
-Annointing Mass @
St. Joe’s Church 9
a.m.
-Gr. 2 First
Communion Parent
Mtg @ St. Joe Hall 7
p.m.
23
-CC @ Districts
(Galva Holstein)
-HS FB Dinner 5
p.m.
24
-End of Quarter 1
-Iowa Assessments
Gr. 7-11 8:25-9:30
a.m.
-FB vs Lawton
Bronson 7 p.m.
-Final day to vote
for Gehlen Catholic
at Celebrate My
Drive!
25
-ACT Exam
-VB J-Jam Gr. 7-8
Both Gyms and
Cafeteria 8 a.m.—
5 p.m.
-All State Band &
Choir Auditions
-Confirmation at
St. Mary’s Alton 5
p.m.
26
27
-Iowa Assessments
Gr. 7-11 12:45-3:20
p.m.
28
-Iowa Assessments
Gr. 7-11 8:30-11:25
a.m.
-ICAN Presentation
to Seniors
-ICAN Freshmen
Transitions Presentation 12:45-1:30 p.m.
-Regional VB
29
-K-12 Mass at St.
Joe’s Church 8:45
a.m.
-FB Plays TBD
30
-U of I Rep Visit 3
p.m.
31
-Regional VB
November 1
-VB J-Jam Gr. 5-6
Both Gyms & Café.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
-NWIBA HS Honor
Band Audtitions
-NWIBA JH Honor
Band Rehearsal &
Concert
Remember to vote for Gehlen Catholic at
www.celebratemydrive.com everyday
October 15-24!
Happy
Halloween!
ATTENTION PARENTS, BENEFACTORS,
EMPLOYEES, PARISHIONERS, & FRIENDS OF
CATHOLIC EDUCATION!
Let’s Turn These “What Ifs...?”
Parents could choose ANY educational setting they
wanted for their children?
Money were no object?
Neighborhood or community didn’t matter?
Best-fit education for each child?”
Into Reality!
Learn How at an Upcoming
Educational Savings Account (ESA) Event!
Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m. Alton Gym
Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30 p.m. LeRoy Kellen
Memorial Gym in LeMars
For more information, call Dan Goebel or
Lisa Niebuhr at Spalding or Gehlen Catholic Schools
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION PROCESS
GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 4, 2014
REGISTER TO VOTE!
Visit the Iowa Secretary of State website for voter registration information - https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/index.html
Download and complete the Voter Registration form and return to the County Auditor’s office in the county where you reside
If you don’t have internet access, contact or visit your local County Auditor’s office to get registered
FIND YOUR CANDIDATES!
See the list of all candidates for the November General Election at the Secretary of State’s website at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/
pdf/2014/general/candlist.pdf
Need help finding the district in which you live? The names of your legislators?
Visit the Iowa Legislature website at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find and enter your address information at the right side of
the page.
VISIT WITH YOUR CANDIDATES!
All candidates have websites – put your candidate name in your search engine to locate your candidate’s site. Most sites include a
list of upcoming appearances and events. Attend one of those and ask questions. Find out if your incumbent legislator or candidate
holds local gatherings to discuss ideas with constituents.
If you have no internet access, call your County Auditor’s office to get the contact information for your candidate. Call the candidate
and find out about upcoming public appearances.
Contact your candidate directly and ask for an appointment to visit with him or her.
Invite your local candidate to visit your school, attend a school function. Use that opportunity to share all your school has to offer. Ask
your candidate questions about his/her position on school choice and nonpublic education.
QUESTIONS TO ASK
Are you aware of the School Tuition Organization (STO) Tax Credit Program? Do you support this program? Would you support expanding this tax credit cap?
Do you consider yourself a supporter of school choice – the idea that ALL Iowa parents should have access to the educational choice
that best meets their child’s needs?
What are your thoughts on nonpublic schools? Virtual schools? Charter schools? Home Instruction? Public Schools?
Do you/did you have school-age children? What school do/did they attend?
Have you heard of the Education Savings Account (ESA)? This program idea involves parents not enrolling their child in a public
school to receive a deposit of state funds into an authorized savings account to be used for educational expenses such as private
school tuition and tutoring. Would you support the creation of such a program in Iowa?
Give us your feedback. Let Iowa Advocates Executive Director, Trish Wilger, know of the outcome of your legislator visit by contacting
her at [email protected] or 515.323.0687.
VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
See your voter registration card or local newspaper for your assigned polling place.
Polls will be open statewide between 7am and 9pm on November 4. Go vote!
Unavailable on Election Day? Consider voting early by absentee ballot. Specific rules and deadlines apply!! Contact your County
Auditor for details or visit the Secretary of State website at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html
Didn’t register and it’s already November 4? No worries, you can register on Election Day at your local polling location with proper
identification.
Invite others to accompany you on Election Day, and offer to drive those who may have difficulty getting themselves to the polls.
More Questions? Contact:
Mrs. Trish Wilger, Executive Director
IOWA ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION
P.O.BOX 12219 DES MOINES, IOWA 50312
Phone- 515.323.0687 Website- www.iowaace.org
Email – [email protected]
Dr. Dan Ryan, President, Iowa ACE and Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Sioux City
Phone – 712.255.7933; Email – [email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Niebuhr, Board of Directors, Iowa ACE and Gehlen Catholic Development Director
Phone – 712.546.4181 x237; Email – [email protected]
Deacon Dan Goebel, Spalding Catholic Development & Enrollment Director
Phone – 712.727.3351, Email: [email protected]
2014-15 Breakfast Menu
(Menu meets new 2013 USDA Breakfast Meal Pattern)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
WG Toast
WG Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Yogurt Cup
Milk Choice
Mini Muffins
WG Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Yogurt Cup
Milk Choice
Bagel
WG Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Yogurt Cup
Milk Choice
Egg Omelet
WG Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Yogurt Cup
Milk Choice
French Toast Sticks
WG Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Yogurt Cup
Milk Choice
Grab ‘n Go Breakfast
available in place of menu
breakfast any day of the
week:
String Cheese
WG Goldfish
Grahams
Apple
Drink Choice
Menu Breakfast $2.00
Items Available Ala Carte:
WG Cereal Choice .75
Main Dish .75
Fresh Fruit .45
Milk/Orange Juice .45
Yogurt .75
Milk Choice Includes:
Non-fat milk
1% Milk
Non-fat chocolate milk
Lunch
Regular Entrée $2.70
Sub Meal
$2.70
Salad Bar Meal $2.95
Main Entrée +
Salad Bar
$4.20
Main Entrée +
Sub
$4.20
Salad Bar + Sub $4.20
Sub Sandwich (Full) $1.25
Sub Sandwich (1/2) $.75
Extra Entrée
$1.25
Extra Milk
$. 45
Salad Bar Option open to all students everyday.
2nd entrée choice—Sub Sandwich
also available ala carte
October 2014 Lunch Menu
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Gehlen Catholic is a
peanut free school.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Whole Grain Roll w/Jelly
Baby Carrot
Cinnamon Puff
Fruit
Milk
2
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Green Beans
Fruit
Milk
3
Taco Soup
Corn Chips
Refried Beans
Applesauce
Rice Crispy Treat
Milk
6
Cheese Pizza (PK-3)
Pepperoni Pizza (4-12)
Bread Sticks w/Marinara
Green Beans
Fruit Choice
Milk
7
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
Garlic Bread
Lettuce Salad
Carrots
Peaches
Milk
8
Cheese Burger/Bun
Seasoned Fries
Coleslaw
Fruit
Milk
9
Orange Chicken
Brown Rice
Oriental Veggies
Fruit Choice
Fortune Cookie (6-12)
Milk
10
Ham Sandwich
Baked Potato Chips
Baby Carrots
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Apple
Milk
13
Macaroni and Cheese
Cheese Breadstick
Carrot Sticks
Baked Chips
Fruit
Milk
14
Turkey Burger/Bun
Baked Beans
Potato Wedges
Fruit Choice
Milk
15
Creamed Chicken on a
Biscuit
Broccoli Normandy
Whole Grain Crackers
Fruit Choice
Milk
16
Breaded Pork Patty/Bun
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit
Milk
17
Soft Shell Taco
Refried Beans
Tortilla Chips
Salsa
Lettuce
Fruit
Milk
20
21
Hot Dog/Bun
Baked Chips
Baked Beans
Apple Slice
Milk
22
Breaded Chicken Patty
Roasted Cauliflower
Green Beans
Fruit
Milk
23
Haystacks
Romaine Lettuce
Salsa
Corn Fiesta
Fruit
Milk
24
Beef Tips with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Tea Roll w/Jelly
Fruit
Milk
28
Chicken Noodle Soup
Bologna Sandwich
Whole Grain Crackers
Cooked Carrots
Fruit
Milk
29
Mr. Ribb/Bun
Tator Tots
Savory Corn
Fruit Choice
Milk
30
Taco Burger/Bun
Tortilla Chips
Salsa Cups
Refried Beans
Fruit
Milk
31
French Toast Sticks
Sausage Paty
Mini Bluebery Oat Muffin
Orange Slices
Milk
NO SCHOOL
Teacher In-Service
27
Chicken Fajita/Tortilla
Spinach Salad
Spanish Rice
Sliced Peaches
Milk
Important Notice...
Due to severe peanut allergies of several students, all students/staff are prohibited from bringing to school any peanuts, peanut butter or
items prepared in a factory where peanuts may be used. Please check labels and avoid sending/bringing to school any items which are
labeled as “contains peanuts or is prepared in factory where peanuts may be processed.” Your cooperation assures the safety of students. Thanks!
Please Join Us…
Pet Blessing on Gehlen Catholic Memory Lane October 1 at 8:45 a.m.
Homecoming Liturgy on October 6 at St. Joseph Church at 9:00 a.m.
Right to Life Prayer Service on October 15 at St. Joseph Church at 8:45 a.m.
Annointing Mass on October 22 at St. Joseph Church at 9:00 a.m.
K-12 Mass on October 29 at St. Joseph Church at 8:45 a.m.