images Wrenshall School2014 & Community News November Non-profit Org. US Permit Paid Permit No. 2 Wrenshall, MN 55797 1 Boxholder or Resident Wrenshall, MN 55797-9999 Wrenshall School & Community News Volume 11 Issue 3 Wrenshall Student Council Prepares for Blood Drives School Bus Loading and Safety By: Mrs. tracy and Mrs. Bonitz, Student Council Advisors t He WrenSHAll StuDent Sue tracy at 384-4274 ext. 1301, to save a CounCIl executive Committee space. attended the annual Memorial Blood DID you KnoW that in the past ten Center’s blood workshop on Wednesday, years, the Wrenshall School and Community october 1, 2014 at Community Memorial has donated 320 units of blood (40 gallons), Hospital in Cloquet. The purpose of the workshop was to prepare high school students for hosting successful blood drives, including encouraging and recruiting community members and high school students 16 years of age and older to give blood. Wrenshall Student Council hosts three blood drives each year. our first drive was held during Fall Fest. We were only able to get 13 units of blood, but that can still save 39 lives! Back (L-R) Masen Virginia, Exec VP-Student Council; Jonah LaFave, Repour two other drives are 11th grade class; Neil Porter, Exec Pres-Student Council; James Tracy, scheduled for Monday, Exec Rep-Student Council. Middle (L-R) Katie Powers, Pres-10th grade December 1, 2014 from class; Ashlynn Carlson, Exec Rep-Student Council; Chloe Swanson, Exec 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Secretary-Student Council. Front Row (L-R) Delaney Kittel, Rep-11th grade class; and Cassie Wimmer, Exec Treasurer-Student Council. Wednesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. If potentially saving 960 lives! Please help us to you would like to donate, please contact keep that momentum going! Thank you to all one of the student council advisors, Mrs. who have given in the past! Kelly Bonitz at 384-4274 ext. 1311 or Mrs. Veteran’s Day Program Tuesday, November 11 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wrenshall Gymnasium All veterans and community members are invited to arrive anytime after 9:30 a.m. Wrenshall High School Autumn Band Concert Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium The Wrenshall School Transportation Department and the Health and Safety Committee are asking for your help once again this school year to ensure the safety of children. The back parking lot is for staff only, please do not park in that area. Also, if you are staff and have parked in that area, you may not leave until the buses leave. Please respect our bus drivers in the very important role they play in transporting our children safely. This task cannot be accomplished without vigilance and help of others. Please see the safety and parking rules below. Many Thanks! Wrenshall Transportation Department Wrenshall Health and Safety Committee A few reminders of bus safety and loading: Buses start loading elementary students around 3:00 PM each day school is in session. Buses are in the loop waiting at 2:50 PM each day school is in session. Buses do not depart bus loop until after 3:20 PM. no cars are allowed in bus loop during pick-up and drop-off. only staff are allowed to park in the back lot. A few reminders about parking and pick-up No parking allowed in the bus loop during pick-up and drop-off. only staff are allowed to park in the back lot. Parents and driving students MUST park in the front lot. Staff and coaching staff parking in back lot MUST: -PARK IN DESIGNATED SPOTS ONLY -HAVE A PARKING PERMIT -NOT EXIT OR ENTER IN BACK PARKING LOT DURING BUS PICK-UP OR DROP-OFF If students need to be picked up by parents after school, pick-up should be at the front entry. The front entry is where the district and main offices are located. please note: Elementary students are released at 3:08 p.m. and secondary students are released at 3:13 p.m. The security system automatically unlocks the dedicated entrance doors at 3:08 p.m. accordingly. Parents/guardians picking up their students after school are asked to please refrain from “buzzing in” earlier than that time in order to alleviate disruptions while school remains in session. wrens boys Basketball Alumni Night Monday, November 24, 2014 All those who have ever played for or coached Wrens Boys Basketball will receive free admission and be acknowledged between the 5:45pm JV and 7:15pm varsity games on Monday, November 24th. Alumni basketball t-shirts can be ordered and worn at the event by contacting Coach Powers at (218) 590-2619 or [email protected]. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO WRENS BOYS BASKETBALL ALUMNI LIVING OUTSIDE THE AREA! No School for Students (teacher in-service): November 3rd Conferences: November 20th and 25th, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Break, No School: November 26th - 28th November 2014 images 2 Superintendent Update By: Kimberly K. Belcastro, Ed.D. H ello Everyone! It has been a very exciting fall for the Wrenshall Wrens. The football, volleyball, and cross country teams have all seen great success. The football and volleyball teams have been very competitive and several of the cross country runners have achieved personal records this season. The excitement has been evident at school and at the athletic events. The student athletes appreciate the support from the Wrenshall Community. Thank you to the Wrenshall community, staff and parents for taking the time to fill out the consolidation survey. There were 87 surveys returned. Of the 87, 36 surveys supported full consolidation, 30 were not in favor of consolidation, and 21 indicated that they were undecided or that they needed more information. In addition, 52 respondents indicated an interest in cooperative agreements (pairing and sharing) between the two districts. 8 surveys returned were not in favor of cooperative agreements because those respondents felt such agreements were only a “band aid” approach instead of a solution. At least 15 respondents support the idea of an official vote being needed to make the final decision on the consolidation issue. A range of personal opinions were offered regarding cooperation and/or consolidation, and some common themes can be summarized. Those in favor of consolidation added supporting comments including: • Consolidation could realize cost savings in the departments or positions of transportation, school nurse, athletic director, Early Childhood Family Education program, food service, and administration. • Consolidation could allow for the best education possible for all students and the potential for more academic offerings. • Consolidation is “common sense” and “long overdue” were common phrases. • Consolidation could provide more opportunities for extra- and co-curricular activities as well as make teams more competitive with area schools. • There were residents that stated they would bring their children back to the district if consolidation occurs. • Some of the surveys indicated consolidation would solve the problem of open enrollment. • Consolidation would afford the ability to access state level funds. Comments received regarding cooperative agreements between the two school districts included: • Both districts will need to have equal authority for decision making. • There needs to be equity with financial concerns for both districts. • Cooperative agreements should not be able to be used for leveraging one district over the other. • Some respondents indicated that cooperative agreements will only partially solve the extra- and co-curricular activity problems. Consistent themes from respondents not in favor of consolidation at this time included: • Several respondents indicated that more research is needed. • Several respondents shared concerns that the process is moving too fast. • Several respondents indicated concerns about the tax impact if consolidation takes place. • Concerns about affordability for our community that already has a high free and reduced lunch student population. • Concerns about the loss of the “family atmosphere” that the Wrenshall School provides. Several respondents framed their responses by asking questions such as: • Why is the process moving so quickly? • How much will my taxes increase? • Why is consolidation a good idea? • Will class sizes increase or decrease with consolidation? • Will there be adequate research and communication so that the communities fully understand what is taking place? • Will one district have more “power” or rights than the other? • How long will my child be on the school bus? In a scenario where consolidation were to occur, opinions were offered regarding the facilities of each district including: • Most of the suggested building configurations dropped down to two buildings or less. • Adding on to Wrenshall for one PK-12 facility. • New “Super School” for one PK-12. • No new buildings, please. • Create one central location for Community Education and Early Childhood programming. • Concerns about the Carlton High School location being too close to the county jail. Again, thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. The information is valuable and will be used by the school board as decisions are made for the district. There was a joint school board meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014 for the Carlton and Wrenshall School Districts. Mike Hoheisel, school finance consultant, from Robert W. Baird and Company explained the importance of having Consolidation Assistance Services and what that involves. Board members from both Carlton and Wrenshall were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding more collaboration or consolidation at the board meeting. Mr. Hoheisel also explained the timelines that should be considered when preparing for a possible consolidation between the two districts. The October 27th regular board meeting at Wrenshall will determine the next step in the process. As usual, feel free to contact me with any ideas, questions, or concerns regarding the school district. I can be reached at 384-4274, extension 1948 or kbelcastro@ wrenshall.k12.mn.us Your support is greatly appreciated! Community Resource. Families in the Wrenshall area: Are you fretting about the upcoming cold weather? Do you have a shut off notice for your utilities? Are there major weatherizing projects that need to be done to your home in preparation for the winter but you can’t afford the necessary improvements? Lakes and Pines Community Action Counsel may have assistance available to help you and your situation. Financial help is not guaranteed but contacting Lakes and Pines is a good place to start gathering options and information on the assistance available to you and your family. Please visit lakesandpines.org or call (800) 832-6082 for more information on their services. Take care and stay warm. Be Informed. Be Involved. Attend the monthly School Board Meetings. 2014 November December Committee of the Whole 12th 10th Regular Meeting 17th 15th Time 6pm 6pm Location Library Library Counselor’s Corner By: Erik Holter, MSE G reetings from the Guidance Office! As I write this, week 6 is under wraps, and I simply want to point out how truly proud I am of the ENTIRE school in their creation of such a positive atmosphere. Major concerns remain at a minimum and students appear to be on top of their duty of being students, which I truly believe attributes to such positives. Things are ever changing here at Wrenshall, and it’s reassuring to witness first hand “buy-in” from students, parents/guardians, and staff in the idea that we are generating progress towards making Wrenshall a top-notch school. As we move into November and take a glance into the assessment world, there are two important tests taking place this month that I would like to bring to your attention. The administration of the EXPLORE in grade 8 and the PLAN in grade 10 is part of the new Career and College Assessments (CCA) required by state legislation that was passed in 2013 in order for students to meet graduation assessment requirements. All Minnesota public school students will take these assessments in addition to Standards-Based Accountability Assessments (MCA’s). Specifically at Wrenshall, the EXPLORE will be administered on November 11th and the PLAN will be administered on November 18th. These assessments will provide a way for us as educators to shape students’ academic and career plans as early as possible. Further information will be provided closer to those dates. Along with the changes mentioned above, the school website has also been revamped with a new up-to-date look! However, we are currently in the process of updating pertinent material in all areas, especially in the Counseling and Career section. I strongly encourage you to utilize the vast amount of information that has been provided in this section, but please understand that some information may currently be out of date due to this new layout. Continuous changes will be made on my end as time permits. That is all for now from Mr. Holter! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child at (218) 384-4274 ext. 1110 or [email protected]. Community Support Corner By: Mike Schmidt, LSW, Family School Support Worker W e have survived the first couple months of school. The Wrenshall varsity teams have experienced success. The teachers and student body have found their place as we move from fall season into flu season. Please remember to get your flu shots! If not for yourself, do it for those you love. Even if you do not get sick from the flu, you may be a carrier and transmit the virus to those in your household. Most insurance policies will cover the cost of a flu shot or there are many free flu shot clinics in our area. Get a flu shot! I want to take this opportunity to remind you why I’m in the school. If your student or anyone in your family is experiencing emotional hardship there is help available. Mental health is important and can’t be ignored no matter how hard we try. Being born and raised in a small, tight knit community just like Wrenshall I know that there is a potential stigma that goes with mental health and the services involved. This misperception of reality makes us much weaker and more vulnerable than the false weakness people view us as having when we seek help. Suppress mental health issues rather than address them and they will come out, and often in very negative ways, no matter how hard we try to hide them. Addressing emotional concerns and mental health symptoms in a safe environment and in a healthy way is far more beneficial than sweeping them under the rug until they turn into something we can no longer ignore. We are not being “tough” by ignoring mental health issues just as we are not “weak” if we confront and address them. If anybody in your family could benefit from mental health services I’d be happy to help you seek and secure the support needed. Please contact me at 428-2313, [email protected], or [email protected]. Take care. Be safe. Be healthy. 3 Wrenshall School & Community News Wrenshall Yearbooks Fall Discount on 2015 Yearbooks Extended Until December 19th. $50 Complete an order form and return it to Ms. Kidd in the art room. You may also order online with a credit card by visiting www.jostensyearbooks.com. Contact Ms. Kidd at 218-384-4274 ext. 1306 with any questions. Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends November 2nd. Is your child in need of a back pack of food on the weekends? If so, please contact Mr. Mike Schmidt, LSW, Wrenshall’s Family School Support Worker at 218-428-2313, [email protected], or [email protected]. The mission of the BackPack Program is to meet the needs of hungry children by providing them with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to take home on weekends and school vacations when other resources are not available. Since discretion of this program is required, simple nondescript plastic bags are used to pack the products. Wrenshall School District Administration Kimberly K. Belcastro, Superintendent Luke Wargin, Dean of Students Erik Holter, K-12 Guidance Counselor School Board Members Troy Powers, Board Chairperson, 590-2619 Matthew Laveau, Vice Chairperson, 384-4001 Janaki Fisher-Merritt, Treasurer, 384-4421 Renae House, Clerk, 384-3030 Tony Sheda, Member, 384-9925 Michelle Blanchard, Member, 384-9357 Publication Title - images - Volume 11 Issue 3. Statement of Frequency - Monthly (10 months/SeptemberJune). Authorized Organization: Wrenshall ISD #100, 207 Pioneer Drive, Wrenshall, MN 55797. Articles and submissions may be emailed to Erin Riley at images@ wrenshall.k12.mn.us. The deadline is generally the 15th of every month for the next month’s issue. Issues with early print dates may require earlier deadlines. Articles may be edited for space and content. Please call the Images desk at 384-4274, Ext. 1403 with questions. WRENSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District #100 207 Pioneer Drive Wrenshall, MN 55797-9000 Telephone: 218/384-4274 FAX: 218/384-4293 Superintendent ~ Kimberly K. Belcastro, Ed. D. October 23, 2014 Dear Parents/Guardians of Wrenshall Elementary Students: The Wrenshall School District is dedicated to providing all students with an excellent education so that each child can succeed in school and in life. To ensure your child’s success, we have set high standards that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms. In the coming school year we will look at multiple assessment measures that indicate how our school is succeeding. This will ensure that we reach our goal of all children succeeding in school and in life. This year Wrenshall Elementary School has been designated as a Continuous Improvement School. This is the result of the school being among the 25 percent of Title I schools with the lowest performance on the state’s Multiple Measure Rating (MMR), which measures school performance on student proficiency, academic growth, achievement gap reduction and, for high schools, graduation rates. Continuous Improvement Schools must use student performance data to undergo a needs assessment. A needs assessment is a systematic process whereby we analyze school data in order to make decisions on how to improve the school. We will undertake that process in the coming weeks and months, and will use the results of the needs assessment to create a school improvement plan aimed at helping all students reach their full potential. In order to accomplish this important work, we will put together an improvement team which includes a variety of stakeholders, including parents. You are highly encouraged to be a member of the improvement team; if you are interested call me at 384-4274, extension 1948. Families and communities will be at the center of our school improvement plan. Your engagement and support in your child’s education is critical to his or her success. Contact your child’s teacher with how you can best support the work that they are doing in the classroom. All staff email addresses and the school phone numbers are posted on the school’s website. The Wrenshall Elementary School will also be offering several activities for you to be engaged in your child’s education. Some of these activities will consist of: parent-teacher conferences, preparing your child for testing, understanding testing results, reading and math strategies that can be used at home, transition planning for entering each grade level and others to be determined. We know that not all parents can come to every event but you can still be engaged and support your child’s education through steps like providing a quiet place for your child to do homework or to read, limiting screen time, and talking to your student about school. Also, remember that students between 5-12 years old need 10-12 hours of sleep each night; adolescents need 10 hours of sleep. We are looking forward to a great year. Wrenshall School will have its annual meeting to inform parents about our Title I program and revise the parent involvement plan. This meeting will be scheduled this school year and you will be notified if your child is in the Title I program. You can also be involved by volunteering at the school and/or participating in committee work. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me at school. I can be reached at 384-4274, ext. 1948. Sincerely, Kimberly K. Belcastro Superintendent of Schools Committed to fostering quality education through caring relationships Remaining Wrenshall 2014-2015 Assessment Schedule Date November 11 November 18 January 27 February 2 to February 4 February 17 to February 19 February 20 April 14 to April 16 April 21 to April 23 April 27 April 28 April 29 May 5 May 6 May 12 May 11 to May 22 Assessment EXPLORE PLAN Compass OLPA Reading OLPA Math OLPA Reading and Math (Make-up) MCA Reading MCA Math MCA Reading (Make-up) ACT Plus Writing MCA Science MCA Math (Make-up) MCA Science (Make-up) ACT Plus Writing (Make-up) NWEA MAP Assessments * Only students meeting state mandated criteria will take Compass. **At teachers’ discretions. Grade Levels 8 10 10* 3-8, 10** 3-8** 3-8, 10 3-8, 10 3-8, 11 3-8, 10 11 5, 8, 10 3-8, 11 5, 8, 10 11 2-10 Note: Assessments in bold are state mandated assessments. ACT Registration Dates Test Date: Test Date: Test Date: Test Date: Students may register for test dates online by visiting www.actstudent.org December 13, 2014 — Registration Deadline: November 7, 2014 • Late Fee Required: November 8–21, 2014 February 7, 2015 — Registration Deadline: January 9, 2015 • Late Fee Required: January 10–16, 2015 April 18, 2015 — Registration Deadline: March 13, 2015 • Late Fee Required: March 14–27, 2015 June 13, 2015 — Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 • Late Fee Required: May 9–22, 2015 November 2014 images 4 Congratulations, Stars of the Month! Playground Exemplary Star of the Month: Ryder Wrazidlo T Just a reminder that there is morning elementary playground supervision from 8:00 to 8:15 every school day. No students will be allowed on the playground equipment on mornings when the equipment is slippery or covered with frost. Favorite Subject: Math Hobbies: Ryder enjoys football, basketball, fishing, and camping. Ryder is proud of working hard and having good manners. Academic Star of the Month: Lillian Vanderpoel F ourth grader Lily Vanderpoel is the daughter of Desiree Vanderpoel and James Olson. She was nominated by Mrs. Hall who said, “I nominated Lily because she is a hard worker every day! She always tries her best and it shows in her daily work. Her work is always done very neatly, also. When she is finished with her work she is willing to help her classmates if they need it.” Hobbies and other favorites: Lily enjoys singing, softball, football, and “having as much fun as I can.” Her favorite color is purple, she loves animals, and her favorite food is cottage cheese. Lily is proud of the effort she puts into her work. A Letter from Coach Rowland: Dear Team, Twelve weeks ago we met for our first day of practice. It was stifling hot outside, and everyone was very quiet and reserved. We did the necessary paperwork, stretched, and completed a short run before calling it a day. Do you remember how difficult that short run seemed? Since that day, you have become strong runners, completed countless practices, competed in ten meets, and grown into a lively, supportive team. I am proud of all of you for so many reasons, but this season there was one thing in particular that made me realize how fortunate I really am as a coach. Along with being wonderful athletes, you are all also very wonderful people. You cheer on other teams when you feel that they need it, you are always respectful and considerate of those around you, and you show extra support to the youngest runners on our team to make them feel comfortable and welcome. I want you to know that you are all exemplary student athletes. As our 2014 cross country season came to a close, I asked you to complete a homework assignment for me. You were each required to write down your three favorite practices and one memorable meet moment. I wasn’t surprised that our strenuous hill workouts didn’t make the cut, but I was happy to see that our long runs to Carlton and back did! Geocaching with Mrs. Cass, running to the swinging bridge in the park, and our game days were all common favorites. As for memorable meet moments, you each chose something unique. Being supported by Carlton runners, jumping into Lake Superior in Grand Marias, several funny race mishaps, and finishing the legendary Swain were just a few of your selections. It is sad to think that my days will no longer include time with all of you. Thank you for always making me proud, for working hard, and for making our cross country season such a memorable one. Sincerely, Coach Our playground catches the northwest wind and is cold most fall and winter school days. Please have your child dress appropriately for morning arrival and noon recess. In the winter we require that students in grades K-5 wear hats, mittens or gloves, coats, snow pants, and boots. We want them to be warm and dry as they enjoy the outdoors, and as comfortable as possible once they are back indoors. Please be sure your child is dressed for our northern Minnesota weather. Thank you, Mrs. Sharon Dahl Ms. Yvonne Wolf Playground Supervisors Technology Corner mathcorps By: Ben Fisher-Merritt, Technology Director Favorite Subjects: Reading and Spelling. Her favorite book series is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”. Future Plans: Lily would like to be a teacher or veterinarian when she grows up. & Attire hird grader ryder wrazidlo is the son of Cara and Matthew Wrazidlo. He was nominated by Mrs. Vermeersch who said, “Ryder is a very caring and thoughtful student. He is aware of when students are upset and tries to help out. He will pick up a mess or help out another student without being asked. He also makes sure that all students are included in whatever he is doing. He is a student to look up to and follow. These are just some of the qualities that makes him a great choice for the Exemplary Student Award.” Future Plans: Ryder would like to join the military or become a police officer when he grows up. policy Top: The team enjoys a meal together the night before their section meet. Bottom: Senior runners. Mathcorps is back at Wrenshall for another year and many students have retained their math skills from last year. This is wonderful to see! I’m currently serving 21 fourth through seventh grade students at Wrenshall. Students are chosen based upon their MCA and MAP test scores. If your student is receiving Mathcorps services please feel free to come and see me during conference time. — Mrs. Lembke On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. I offer homework help to all K-12 students. If you would like to contact me please call 218-384-4274 Ext. 1428 or email llembke@wrenshall. k12.mn.us Happy Fall! “So you have a smartphone, what’s your favorite app?” T his month, I will be focusing on something I get asked quite a bit; and instead of just picking one app, I’m going to give a top three along with short descriptions. These are all free and available both for Android and iPhones. My very favorite app is the Overdrive Media Console. This is the public library’s free book app. You can download both Ebooks and Audiobooks for free, all you need is a library card! Warning though, Audiobooks are pretty large, so you’ll want to use a WIFI connection to download them unless you have unlimited data. Next on my list is a photo editing app called Snapseed. It’s amazingly easy to use and has a wide variety of effects you can use. It is as close as I have found to a usable version of Photoshop on a phone; I am truly impressed by its features and capabilities. If you have an Android device, you already have a google account. If you don’t, you should, because the free online storage and free email is great. Not only that but the google suite offers free document writing, spreadsheets and, most important for your phone, the google drive app that allows you access to your files anywhere you are. Substitute Teachers needed for all grade levels. If you have a four-year degree but not in education, consider becoming a Short-Call Substitute. Licensing information can be found at http:// education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/Licen/index.html or by calling MN Department of Education at 651-582-8691. If you are licensed to teach please contact Josie at 384-4274 ext. 1100 to be put on our Substitute call list. 5 Wrenshall School & Community News Fire Prevention Week in Third Grade By: Mrs. vermeersch D urInG tHe WeeK of october 6-10, Wrenshall third graders spent time learning about fire prevention. Special guests came to teach us about the equipment fire fighters wear and use. Fire fighter and paramedic Chad vermeersch talked to the students about the protective gear he needs to battle a fire. The children were really excited to try it all on! In all cases, the gear was way too big, leading to tons of laughs! However, fire prevention in your own house is no laughing matter. Students were taught what to do if a fire started in their house and were told to talk to their parents about a fire exit plan. They learned a lot of useful information and had some great questions! Fire fighter and first responder royce lattu and first responder Joanne lattu showed the students all the different equipment that you would find on a fire truck. The students learned about how much water the truck held, where the tools were located, what types of tools were on the truck, and why they were needed. The students were also able to see the inside of the truck and look at the panel that the fire fighters use to control the water. The visits were great ways of emphasizing the importance of fire prevention. A big thank you from the third graders to our guests! Exemplary Student of the Month: D’Angelo e Kuehnow IGHtH GrADer D’AnGelo KueHnoW is the son of lynn and Kevin Kuehnow. He has two sisters, Bryanna (grade 7) and Angelina (grade 6). About receiving this award, D’Angelo said, “I am proud to have received such an award because I’ve made big improvements compared to last year.” Favorite Subject: D’Angelo’s favorite subject is english because, he says, “I like how the assignments usually ask for my opinion. It’s more fun for me as a student.” Activities: D’Angelo enjoys biking and running. He also assists his 82-year-old next door neighbor whenever help is needed like cutting the grass, cleaning the roof, and installing lights. Academic Student of the Month: Tatum J Swanson unIor tAtuM SWAnSon is the daughter of trish and Joel Swanson. She has two sisters, Chloe (grade 12) and Alexis (grade 3) and a brother, tyler (a Wrenshall and uMD graduate). About receiving this award, tatum said, “I am proud to have received this award because it proves that all my hard work and dedication has paid off. I work hard on my homework and really focus on my grades.” tatum is part of the PreP cohort and Wrens volleyball team. She is also the manager of the football and boys basketball teams. She is involved in Student Council and Peer Helpers. outside of school, tatum enjoys babysitting. Favorite Subject: “My favorite subject is College Algebra because I like solving the problems. I feel a sense of accomplishment once I arrive at the answer to a long question.” Hobbies: tatum enjoys movie nights and spending time with her friends, playing volleyball, playing tennis with her dad, and hiking in Jay Cooke State Park. Post High School Plans: tatum plans to attend college and would like to be a physical therapist. International Cultural Exchange Services Orientation I Wrens Elementary Basketball Wrenshall School’s K-6 basketball program is a parent run program under the name Wrens Elementary Basketball. Volunteer parents organize and coordinate the program and coach the students. Grades K-2 is instructional ball and Grades 3-6 join the Arrowhead Youth Basketball League (AYBL). The AYBL provides the kids with the opportunity to play games against area schools. The games are held on Saturdays and each grade is required to host once at their school. In order for our Wrens program to continue to be successful, we need more parent volunteers. Parent volunteers are not limited to only parents of student athletes. If you have an interest in coaching or even assistant coaching, please contact Joanne Lattu at 218-391-8311. Besides coaches, our program needs many volunteers to run the scoreboard and concessions and to ref on our hosting dates. It would be great to have a list of parent names to contact for availability on our hosting dates. If you’d like to get involved in our program and have your name placed on the volunteer list, contact Joanne Lattu by phone (218-391-8311), text or email ([email protected]). Wrenshall High School November and December Boys Basketball Schedule Nov. 22 Nov. 24 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 9 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 16 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Hinckley Jamboree Marshall South Ridge Floodwood LCA Ogilvie McGregor Hill City Chisholm Cromwell Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home 11:30 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. CeS, International Cultural exchange food, a bed (not necessarily in a private Services, would like to thank all of our room), and most importantly a loving family host families for opening their homes to our environment. Families interested in hosting students. We would also like to thank St. will have the opportunity to broaden their Francis Catholic Church for providing our horizons, provide a unique contribution to meeting place and officer tory Cawcutt for their community and make a positive impact discussing American laws with our students. on youth exchange. Across the united States host families are Call Arlette Haupt at 384-4096 to host a asked to open up their hearts and homes to January, semester, or full year student. help build bridges of friendship that will last a lifetime. each student will become a part of your family; you will be able to share our American Culture with them while learning about their home country. Students have their own Officer Tory Cawcutt, Dominik Mokris from Slovakia and Ana Lu spending money Passanezi from Brazil living with Arlette and Ron Haupt, Alberto and insurance. We Hernandez from Spain living with Matt & Kristie Laveau, Jonas Andersen ask each family to from Norway hosted in Roseville, Lennart Claus from Germany living with treat the student as Robert and Tricia Tumberg and Viktor Hultman from Sweden living with their own, providing Paul and Kathy Skarman. Wrenshall High School December Girls Basketball Schedule Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 16 Dec. 18 Dec. 22 Marshall Hinckley Floodwood McGregor LCA Cromwell Chisholm Home Home Away Home Away Away Away 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. November 2014 images 6 November 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends Wednesday 2 3 No School, Teacher Inservice Friday Saturday 1 4 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 9 Thursday 3 10 5 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 11 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 6 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 12 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 7 8 E.C.F.E. 13 Early Childhood Screening 14 E.C.F.E. 15 Soup & Chili Feed Holyoke Town Hall, see pg 11 Veteran's Day Program, 10am Explore Test Basket Class, 5pm COTW Mtg. 6pm Library 16 17 18 Walking Club Begins, see pg 8 Hatchlings and Little Wrens Bookmobile, see pg 9 Plan Test images Deadline Fall Band Concert, 7pm 19 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 20 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 21 E.C.F.E. 22 BBB @ Hinckley City of the North Parade Scholastic Book Fair Begins School Board Mtg. 6pm Library 23 Conferences 24 25 Hatchlings and Little Wrens 26 No School 27 No School 28 29 No School Scholastic Book Fair Ends BBB v. Marshall and Alumni Night, see pg 1 Conferences 30 Coming up: Blood Drive, Pool Opens, Science Fair Forms Due, and first Girls Basketball game all on December 1st ! Reminder: The cost for extra milk/juice is $.45. School meals come with one milk/juice. Any extra taken will be charged to your child’s account. Please check your child’s lunch account balance often. November Breakfast and Lunch Menu Monday No School Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar Juice, Milk Chili Grilled Cheese Fruit, Milk Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar Juice, Milk Whole Grain Corn Dogs Broccoli Fruit, Milk Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar Juice, Milk Whole Grain Fish Nuggets Sweet Potato Puffs Fruit, Milk 3 10 17 24 Tuesday Egg and Cheese Flatbread Juice, Milk Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets Sweet Potato Puffs, Pretzels Fruit, Milk Breakfast Pizza Juice, Milk Turkey and Cheese Subs Carrot Sticks Fruit, Milk Waffles, Sausage Juice, Milk WG Chicken Patty on a Bun Carrots Fruit, Milk Breakfast on a Stick Juice, Milk 4 11 18 25 Wednesday Cold Cereal, Yogurt Juice, Milk Turkey Hotdog Baked Beans Fruit, Milk Cold Cereal, Yogurt Juice, Milk Meatballs with Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli WG Bread, Fruit, Milk Cold Cereal, Yogurt Juice, Milk BBQ Pork on a Bun Acorn Squash Fruit, Milk No School 5 12 19 Thursday French Toast Juice, Milk Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Whole Grain Bread Fruit, Milk Pancakes, Sausage Juice, Milk 6 Cold Cereal, Muffin Juice, Milk 7 Whole Grain Chicken and Cheese Burrito, Lettuce, Tomatoes Salsa, Brown Rice, Fruit, Milk 13 14 Cold Cereal, Muffin Juice, Milk Soft Shell Chicken Tacos Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Salsa Refried Beans, Fruit, Milk 20 Breakfast Pizza Juice, Milk Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumstick Mashed Potatoes and Gravy WG Bread, Fruit, Milk 26 27 No School Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes Gravy, Cranberries Fruit, Milk Menu subject to change without notice. Please check your student’s lunch account balance on Parent Portal. Please call Michelle at 384-4274 x1101 with any questions. Friday Fish Fillet on WG Bun Green Beans Fruit, Milk Cold Cereal, Muffin Juice, Milk Pizza Corn Fruit, Milk No School 21 28 7 Wrenshall School & Community News 2014 Science Fair The 48th annual school science fair will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 and Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Monday, December 8: Exhibits of all projects will be set up during the day in the Commons and judged that same evening. Tuesday, December 9: The projects will be available for student viewing during the school day and again from 3:30-7:30 p.m. for the general public. A “Grand” Visit By: Mrs. Vermeersch O ur third grade class had some special visitors in late September. We were learning about stories that can be told over again and again and about how those stories were usually from grandparents A $1.00 donation should accompany each entry form in order to offset the cost of the fair. First prize is $10.00, second is $6.00, and third is $2.00 in K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and research paper divisions. All entries will receive ribbons. Please turn in your entry form as soon as possible. The deadline for your entry form is Monday, December 1. For further information, contact Mrs. Tracy: 384-4274 ext. 1301 or at [email protected]. Please detach the bottom portion and keep the upper portion for a reminder of the dates. our special guests. The students loved listening to each of the stories that were told. They learned about what going to school was like in the past, and about how our school has changed over the years. They were shocked to learn about having no television and having to listen to the radio for entertainment. Each grandparent shared a little about themselves and a little about their grandchild here in our class. What a wonderful opportunity it was for the students to share in each of these stories. Thank you from Mrs. Vermeersch’s class to our grandparents for taking time out of your schedules to share with us! Name___________________________ Age______ Grade_______ Title of Project __________________________________________ Do you need more than one standard space?___________________ Do you need electricity?___________________________________ Please attach $1.00 for each student and return to Mrs. Tracy. Thank you. passing them down through the generations. After we read many stories about grandparents and their grandchildren, we invited some of our grandparents into our room to share their stories. Marge Hillman, John FisherMerritt, and Sally Myers became images December Deadline: November 15 Tape four quarters or a dollar bill here for each student. Can you believe it’s that time again! Science fair time is drawing near. The science fair will be held early again this year, so please mark your calendars for Monday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 9th. The science fair is open to grades K-12 and we hope to see some interesting and exciting projects, papers, demonstrations and models. If you are interested in participating, please turn in your entry form as soon as possible. Entry forms will be passed out in early November. In addition, an entry form can be found above. If another form is needed, please feel free to obtain a copy from Mrs. Tracy. Students who are entering the science fair will need to have their projects completed and ready for set up on Monday, December 8, 2014. Judging of the projects will be completed the evening of the 8th. The judged projects will be available for viewing December 9th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for students and from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm for the general public. The deadline for your completed entry form is Monday, December 1, 2014. The entry fee is $1.00/student to help with costs for ribbons and prizes. Projects are due Monday, December 8, 2014 and judging will begin that afternoon and evening. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and research paper divisions. All entries will receive ribbons. TIPS FOR ENTRANTS: The main purpose of creating a science fair project is to explore an area of interest in science and to communicate to others what you have learned. This can be a very rewarding experience, not only because of the new knowledge and problem solving skills that are learned, but also because of the opportunities to advance to regional, state and international competitions where students can win substantial monetary awards, trips to national science labs and even four-year, expense-paid college scholarships. When conducting a science fair project, you should first pick a research topic that is of personal interest such as a hobby or an area of science that you might find enjoyable to explore. There are many different categories of topics from which to choose. There are some useful links on the science fair website to help you find a topic you will find interesting. The Library Media Center is a great resource for gathering information. Once your broad topic has been established, narrow it by asking very specific questions. Next, conduct experiments using available time and resources to find answers to those questions. Remember to start your projects early! You can visit the Science Fair website on the Wrenshall home page and find links and other helpful information for ideas on topics and how to put your science fair board together. Successful projects are those where the student experimented, collected and analyzed data instead of just reciting information from a book, magazine or Internet site. Successful projects follow the basic steps of the scientific method: purpose, procedure, hypothesis, materials, data and conclusion. Information should be displayed neatly on a project board. It is also important to remember that the project is to be your work. Parents and teachers can help plan, guide and make suggestions, but may not do the project for you. If you have any questions about the fair, where to get ideas, where to find supplies or just general questions, please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Tracy at 384-4272 x1301. Happy Experimenting! 2014-2015 Food Services Program Costs LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH BREAKFAST & LUNCH BREAKFAST & LUNCH Grades 1-12 Grade K & Full Price Reduced Rate Elementary High School Reduced Grades 1-6 Full Price High School Full Price $2.25 $2.40 FREE MONTH NUMBER OF DAYS BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Extra Milk Board approved May 21, 2014 - These costs are "per student". November 16 $19.20 $36.00 $38.40 $55.20 $57.60 $7.20 2014-2015 MEAL PRICES December 17 $20.40 $38.25 $40.80 $58.65 $61.20 $7.65 January 19 $22.80 $42.75 $45.60 $65.55 $68.40 $8.55 February 18 $21.60 $40.50 $43.20 $62.10 $64.80 $8.10 March 22 $26.40 $49.50 $52.80 $75.90 $79.20 $9.90 April 17 $20.40 $38.25 $40.80 $58.65 $61.20 $7.65 May 18 $21.60 $40.50 $43.20 $62.10 $64.80 $8.10 Reduced Breakfast Kindergarten Breakfast Grade 1-6 Breakfast Secondary Breakfast Adult Breakfast Reduced Lunch (all grades) Elementary Lunch Secondary Lunch Adult Lunch Extra Milk/Juice (all grades) June 3 $3.60 $6.75 $7.20 $10.35 $10.80 $1.35 Full Price Rate no charge FREE no charge $1.20 Full Price $3.45 PER DAY $3.60 PER DAY 45¢ FREE FREE $1.20 $1.20 $1.85 FREE $2.25 $2.40 $3.35 $ .45 These fees were Board approved on May 21, 2014. November 2014 images 8 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CONTACT INFORMATION Director: Julie Jacobson E-mail:[email protected]•Phone:(218)384-4274x1410•Offi ceHours:PartTime—Wednesdays10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.andFridays10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. *The best way to get a hold of me if I’m out of the office is by e-mail. All e-mails will be answered within 24 hours and all phone messages will be returned on my posted office days.* Community Education Advisory Council: nick Shanda, Cindy Washenesky, Amy Sheda, terri Thell, Debbie nyberg and Board representative tony Sheda Lynn’s Tool Basket Walking Club Walking club is an opportunity for all ages to walk in the school; a safe, indoor location. to register, please complete the Community ed class registration form. We will mail you a badge that must be worn while walking. This is a great basket that will be woven on a 5” x 10” Williamsburg handle. It is made especially to hold your spoke weight… It is 16” long! It looks great sitting by your fireplace with pinecone fire starters in it. very versatile basket that you will find many uses for. There is some color on the side of the basket. Please let me know what color you would like at least one week in advance ([email protected]). Choose from navy, burgundy, dark green or brown accent colors. Come and join the fun. Bring an old towel, tape measure, pencil and a pan to soak reed. Date: Thursday, november 13th time: 5-9 p.m. location: Home ec room Instructor: Patty ziburski Fee: $43 (includes supplies, instructor fee, and facility fee) registration Deadline: november 4th register with Wrenshall Community ed Wagon Wheel Basket Dates: Weekdays, november 17-March 31 on days school is in session time: 7-8 a.m. location: Wrenshall School Fee: Free register with Wrenshall Community ed THE POOL WILL st OPEN DECEMBER 1 See the next issue of the images for a schedule of pool activities. Warm, exciting Fall Fest F All FeSt WeeKenD started out right, with the varsity football team winning their game against Isle! A school dance followed. Come Saturday morning, the school spirit and food were not lacking! There was pie, baked goods, taco in a bag, brats, burgers, caramel apples, apple cider, and plenty of eggs (for an egg toss, that is!). There were various contests and drawings, the most popular being “Cow Patty BInGo”. Chris Galo won our pie eating contest! He left with a full stomach and a $100 gift card to l&M. renee Duncan won a drawing for a free night stay and buffet for 2 at Black Bear Casino resort. As usual, we had a great turn out for the tractor Pull. Congratulations to all who participated! Below lists those who placed 1st-3rd in their age groups. other activities enjoyed by the community included free access to a bounce house, free face painting, a book swap, pony rides, children’s games, and vendor/craft booths. The weekend wrappedupwithamovieinthebarn—aperfectendingtoawarmfallday.Th ankyoutoall who supported this event by attending! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Community Printing, Doucette’s Party rental, Wrenshall volunteer Fire Department, Del zotto, Silver Brook township, north Country Waste & recycling, Walmart, and Fdl Band of lake Superior Chippewa. trACtor Pull reSultS (1St-3rD PlACe): This basket is fun to make and I am sure you will find many uses for it. It has a beautiful ash handle, filled bottom, and is accented with brown reed and a medium blue wagon wheel design. Come and join the fun. Bring an old towel, tape measure, pencil and a pan to soak reed. Date: Thursday, December 11th time: 5-9 p.m. location: Home ec room Instructor: Patty ziburski Fee: $43 (includes supplies, instructor fee, and facility fee) registration Deadline: november 18th register with Wrenshall Community ed Age 4 1. Bridgette Kent 2 .logan roe 3. Anton Sheda 21.7 19.9 16.5 Age 8 1. tom reynolds 2. tyler West 3. Judah Sjodin 23.9 22.7 21.8 Age 5 1. teagn tessier 2. Kiara Ankrum 3. Henry napoli Full 26.7 25.9 Age 9 1. Janae Sjodin 2. Jackson Schmitz 3. Peyton Johnson 27.2 24.0 20.5 Age 6 1. Cayden Manning 2. Jeshua Sjodin 3. McKenna Smith 22.1 17.3 13.10 Age 10 1. Corey Despot 2. tavonte Stevens 3. Darren roe 25.6 24.0 15.1 Age 7 1. elizabeth Johnson 2. Isaiah West 3. Jameson olson Full, weight added, 24.8 Full, weight added, 21.0 24.8 Age 11 1. Brock House 2. zeke rousseau 3. Anne Mattson 25.4 22.5 19.7 images is on the web! GYMNASIUM SIGNS AVAILABLE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS! Wrenshall Booster Club is offering ad space in the gym. Any businesses interested in an advertising sign in the Wrenshall Gymnasium please contact Jim Denney at 384-4917 or Amy Sheda at 384-9925. See it in full color at www.wrenshall.k12.mn.us WHere to reGISter: When registering, make sure to send your registration to the correct location with payment made out to that program. WrenSHAll CoMMunIty eD 207 Pioneer Drive Wrenshall, Mn 55797 218-384-4274 ext. 1410 CArlton CoMMunIty eD Po Box 310 Carlton, Mn 55718 218-384-4464 eSKo CoMMunIty eD Po Box 10 esko, Mn 55733 218-879-4038 CloQuet CoMMunIty eD - 879-1261 CoMMunIty eDuCAtIon ClASS reGIStrAtIon nAMe . ClASS . ADDreSS . PHone . PAyMent . Please Circle: pre-k grades k-5 grades 6-12 age 19-54 age 55+ If participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian signature is required. SIGnAture . eMAIl ADDreSS . 9 Wrenshall School & Community News Wrenshall Wrens Club ’S Wrenshall Wrens Club (Latchkey) is still taking registrations for the 2014/2015 School year! : Wrenshall Wrens Club (W.W.C.) is a flexible and affordable child care option, available before and after school for children in preschool-6th grade. Cost is $3/hr for the first child and $2.75/hr for additional children in the family. (Home Game) e. Hours extended to Midnight for tonight only! ($6 -Bring your own flashlight) 27th: Fall Bring Some, Take Some! $500 Call 218-384-4274 X1307 for tickets mmunity Ed Booth Fun! New this Year — W.W.C. will be offering Monday-Friday care for 3 and 4 year olds in our Hatchlings and Little Wrens programs. Hatchlings may attend W.W.C. before and after their 9-11a.m. class**. Little Wrens may attend W.W.C. before their 11:45 class start (as well as after school). Both Hatchlings and Little Wrens students may attend W.W.C. all day on Mondays and Fridays. Print registration* form found online or request a mailed paper copy by calling 384-4274 x1411 or email [email protected]. *Please note, you must register every year. **Please note, Wrenshall School is unable to bus 3 year olds. Pull (Register by noon- Ages 4-11) BOOK MOBILE ers, Hairstyles, Caricatures, Apple ok Swap, Kid’s Games, Face Painting, ouse, Blood Drive and MORE! PM BARN MOVIE NIGHT featuring tes from the Free Range Film Festival. ppropriate for children and fun for adults. Popcorn and pop for sale, bring your own blanket. (Corner of County Road 1 & 4) The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile stops at the Silver Brook Town Hall every three weeks on Mondays from 11:05 to 11:40 a.m. The Silverbrook Town Hall is located on the corner of Alcohol Road and County Road 1 in Wrenshall. Please try to take advantage of this great service. The Bookmobile not only has books — movies and music are also available to check out. The Bookmobile will be here again on the below 2014 dates. Watch future issues of images for 2015 dates. Monday, November 17th Monday, December 8th Monday, December 29th Questions? Please call city hall at 384-3680. HOLYOKE TOWN BOARD town Board Meetings are held the second tuesday of every month at the town Hall. GeorgeHaynes•Supervisor•496-5725 DaveRoper•Supervisor•496-0667 ChristieGould•Supervisor•522-1137 Holyoke township has a new area of its cemetery available for gravesites. Interested individuals should contact a township supervisor for more information. SILVER BROOK TOWNSHIP eleCtIon DAy: tuesday, november 4, 2014, polls open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. PleASe note regular Meeting CHAnGe: Monday, november 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Please visit us online at: www.silverbrooktownship.org 2014 Board Members: Duane laveau, Chairman/road Supervisor: 384-3493 Brian Johnson, vice-Chairman/Building Supervisor: 384-4541 Steve Conley, Supervisor/Cemetery Supervisor: 384-3824 tina zinter, treasurer: 384-9803 Alieca Johnson, Clerk: 384-9881 attention parents of graduating seniors: Senior Portraits, Baby Pictures and Parent Dedications are all due by Friday, December 19th. Please submit pictures and messages to Ms. Kidd in the art room. 10 November 2014 images Wrenshall Early Childhood A Parent Aware 4 Star Rated Program Early Childhood Family Education • Hatchlings • Little Wrens Anna Baciak, Early Childhood Coordinator, 384-4274 Ext. 1412 Mary LaFave, Early Childhood Aide • Jackie Kedrowski, ECFE Parent Educator Awesome October! October is one of the best months of the school year in preschool because it means the arrival of our favorite visitors — the Wrenshall Firefighters! During national fire safety week, our local celebrities drop by to teach the children all about what they do to keep us safe. They did a wonderful job this year emphasizing how firefighters are our friends and that the children do not have to be afraid of them, even when they are wearing all their strange gear. As usual, the trying on of giant fire jackets and safety helmets was a big hit with many students. We also had a fantastic time in the classroom creating really neat flame paintings, making spotted Dalmatian dogs, playing fire truck games, and singing songs about being a firefighter. The Little Wrens and Hatchlings also took some time to learn about many other important community helpers, such as librarians, police officers, and postal workers. There sure was a lot of mail delivered in the dramatic play area that week! Important Dates: November 13th — Early Childhood Screening November 20th and 25th — Conferences for Little Wrens Our E.C.F.E. class is off to a wonderful start! We have a great group of parents and families having fun playing and getting to know one another. There is always room for more families if you would like to join us on Friday mornings! Here are some nifty November activities to do as a family! Play a wild game of pin the wattle on the turkey! All you have to do is draw a big turkey to hang on the wall and cut out a wattle from red paper for each player. Then you blindfold each person, give them a good spin, and let the laughter ensue! Since Thanksgiving means lots of food, have your little one practice their cooking skills on an easy recipe. Make mini pumpkin pies by filling miniature graham cracker crusts with a mixture of vanilla pudding (3 spoonfuls) and canned pumpkin (1 spoonful). Simply add some whip cream on the top and you have a yummy treat! Make sure to introduce your kids to the concepts of recipes and measurements. To make a neat turkey picture, use a dish or bottle brush dipped in paint to create textured feathers. Then, either cut out a body from construction paper or draw your own. E.C.F.E Calendar Friday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November 2014 7, 14, 21 December 2014 5, 12 Hatchlings and Little Wrens Calendar Hatchlings have class Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Little Wrens have class Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 3:08 p.m. Calendar subject to change. November 2014 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25 December 2014 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23 11 Wrenshall School & Community News Area Worship Services Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 204 5th Street, Carlton Website - www.bethesdacarlton.org Email - [email protected] (218)384-4501 Pastor Michael Fossen Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Elim Lutheran Church 2077 County Road 6, Barnum (218)389-3129 Pastor John Sippola Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Education Hour: 10:30 a.m. (All Ages) First Presbyterian Church 119 Broadway, P.O. Box 128, Wrenshall (218)384-9415 Email: [email protected] Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship: 10:00 a.m. Pastors: Rev. Bob and Rev. Sue Goodin Fond du Lac Community Church 13104 W. 6th St., Duluth 626-3309 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Holyoke Community Church Holyoke Town Hall Pastor John Sippola Worship: 6:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Fellowship before worship J.M. Paine Presbyterian Church 506 Chestnut Carlton (218)384-4434 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Faith Explorers: Wednesdays 5-7 p.m. City Minutes WRENSHALL CITY COUNCIL Minutes of Regular Meeting September 4, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Attendance: Duane Ziebarth, John Tanner, Gary Butala, Melvin Martindale, Mike Hyland, Alieca Johnson, Renae House, Todd Hagen, Ellen Pillsbury, Chad Pfau, Dolores Dennie, Charles Beck and Deb Salo. Motion by Martindale; seconded by Tanner to approve the Agenda as presented with the addition of Deb Salo under Presentations and New Business c)Action: Goad Road Washout Repair. Motion carried. Motion by Butala; seconded by Martindale to approve the Consent Agenda including checks as follows: Pre-paids: #26113-#26122=$6,742.40; Payroll: #26123-#26133=$3,939.12; August bills: #26134-#26141 & 09/04/14-1 thru –3=$2,534.26; and Electronic Transfers: DC08/14-1 > -6; 08/12/14-1 > -3. Motion carried. Deb Salo presented the Council with copies of a new plat drawing and legal description for Wrenshall Street as prepared by Bill Hayden. Motion by Martindale; seconded by Butala for the following Resolution: WHEREAS; Deb Salo has attended Planning Commission and City Council meetings requesting that Wrenshall Street be moved to the west to allow for development on her residential lot; and WHEREAS; Ms. Salo owns two parcels directly to the west of her residence and has hired Hayden Land Surveying to survey and develop a plat delineating a new location for Wrenshall Street on Lot 12, Block 2; and WHEREAS; Ms. Salo has agreed to install curb and gutter at the new intersection of Goad and Wrenshall Street. St. Francis Catholic Church NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Wrenshall Street as currently delineated shall hereby be vacated; and St. John’s Lutheran Church BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wrenshall Street shall be rededicated and placed of record with the Carlton County Recorder’s Office. Said street shall hereinafter be legally described as follows: 509 Sunrise Drive, Carlton Pastor: David Tushar/384-4563 Mass: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Missouri Synod) 417 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall www.stjohnswrenshall.com Pastor: John Knierim/218-330-6788 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sts. Mary & Joseph Church 1225 Mission Road, Sawyer Church 878-1146 Pastor: David Tushar/384-4563 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. SonLife Community Church Worship: 10:00 a.m. Kid Connection (K-4th) and Nursery (0-5yr) during worship services. Pastor Paul Devall (218)384-4760 P.O. Box 153, Wrenshall, MN Meeting at Wrenshall School www.sonlifechurch.com Find us on Facebook CITY OF WRENSHALL REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING DATES: November 6, 2014 December 4, 2014 January 8, 2015 Meetings are 7:00 p.m. at City Hall City Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 – Noon Our phone number is: 384-3680 For other meetings, events or information visit our website at: cityofwrenshall.com “The West 66.00 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, of the recorded plat of “Revision of Mainstreet Plat” according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Carlton County Recorder.” Ziebarth-YES; Tanner-YES; Butala-YES; Martindale-YES; Hyland-YES. Motion by Hyland; seconded by Martindale to reimburse Deb Salo one-half of the cost of the survey or $1,000 due to errors in the previous legal description which would have made it necessary to have the area resurveyed. Motion carried. Todd Hagen provided an overview of the bond refinancing process. It is hoped that the City will be able to save 2% points or approximately $30-$40,000. Motion by Tanner; seconded by Martindale to hire Ehlers to develop an arbitrage policy and procedures as part of the rebonding process. Motion carried. Motion by Butala; seconded by Martindale to adopt Resolution 14-05 Providing for the Sale of $555,000 General Obligation Water System Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (attached). Ziebarth-YES; Tanner-YES; Butala-YES; Martindale-YES; Hyland-YES. Ellen Pillsbury provided the City with the final Wrenshall Safe Routes to School Plan adopted August 2014. The next step is to apply for funds for pedestrian and radar speed signs. Ellen will work with the school to apply for funds from Minnesota Power and other sources. Fire Department: After a meeting with Chris Gustafson it was determined that the proposed addition should not proceed. The school construction class will be asked to seal the garage door on the south, and to provide a quote for building a separate moveable shed. Thank you was given to Silver Brook Soup & Chili Feed Saturday, November 15th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and also 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Holyoke Community Church will be hosting its annual Soup & Chili Feed for Hunters, Community, Friends & Family on Saturday, November 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holyoke Town Hall in Holyoke, Minnesota. Everyone Welcome! Come as you are – bright orange clothing welcome! Free Will Donation. Cribbage Like to play? Want to learn? Plan to attend on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, January 7, 2015. St. John’s Lutheran Church 417 Alcohol Road Wrenshall, Minnesota Refreshments to be served. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME! Contact Gary Halverson at 218-389-0025 for more information. Township for the donation of $4,325 to cover the cost of tracks for the UTV. The Department responded to 10 runs in August; 8 medical and 2 fire. Clerk: There has been a request by a resident to consider installing speed bumps on Goad to reduce speed. The office has looked into different options including removable speed bumps. The City of Cohasset has a number of sets that they would be willing to borrow out or possibly sell. Arrangements will be made for maintenance staff to pick them up. AT&T: The signed copy of the Second Amendment has now been received. The Third Amendment has been reviewed and approved by Frank Yetka. Motion by Butala; seconded by Tanner to execute and return the Third Amendment as presented. Motion carried. Clarification was made that the first three rental payments each year will be deposited into the Water Tower Fund and remaining payments to the Water Fund. Pioneer Mobile Home Park/I & I: A letter has been sent to Dave Lindberg detailing problems and asking for a timeline for repairs. No response has been received to date. If no action is taken prior to November non-compliance fees will be applied. Carlton Ambulance: A meeting has been set for Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Thomson City Hall to discuss the proposed ambulance billings. Duane Ziebarth and John Tanner will attend the meeting on the City’s behalf. Quotes from Sinnott Blacktopping and Kiminski Paving for repair of the parking lot, tennis court, and Pioneer drive from Broadway to Industrial Parkway were considered. Bids were as follows: SINNOTT KIMINSKI Tennis Court $3930 $1760 City Hall Parking Lot $5590 $2840 Pioneer (CSAH #1 – Industrial) $4961 $4-7,500 ft/.89/ft + $1505 Motion by Martindale; seconded by Ziebarth to accept Kiminski’s proposals and to have work completed this fall if possible. Motion carried. Motion by Ziebarth; seconded by Martindale to recommend a preliminary 3% increase in the tax levy for 2015 to be reviewed at the December business meeting. Ziebarth-YES; Tanner-YES; Butala-NO, Martindale-YES, Hyland-YES. As this is an election year council/mayor salaries were discussed. No changes were made. Repair to upper Goad was discussed. LHB will be contacted for an opinion on ways to fix drainage problems. DeCaigny and Laveau Excavating will be asked for estimates to be reviewed in October. Promoting vacant lots throughout the city, dust control and problems with washouts were briefly discussed. Motion by Tanner; seconded by Butala to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried. November 2014 images 12 PLEASE NOTE: This issue of images went to print prior to the approval of the September school board minutes at the October school board meeting. Please watch Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department BINGO Saturday, December 6, 2014 this space next issue for the September 7:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium school board minutes. Thank You Sponsors Please support those who support images: Wrenshall School District 100 Silver Brook Township Volunteers Needed: Wrenshall Township Holyoke Township The Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for exciting career opportunities in fire suppression technology and/or medical crisis intervention. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – Just the desire to learn new skills that could save your life and those of your family, and to be part of a volunteer team dedicated to serving our community. FLEXIBLE HOURS – By donating just one evening per month (additional evenings during your training period), you are guaranteed the personal satisfaction that only comes from helping others. EXCELLENT BENEFITS – Your fire department offers a liberal pension for those members who complete 10 years of service. To find out more about this unique opportunity, please contact the Wrenshall Fire Department. The Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Remember! If you need to contact the Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department for an emergency, dial 9-1-1. City of Wrenshall Wrenshall Volunteer Firefighters Bob Kent Well Drilling Wrenshall, MN • 218-384-9778 Brickyard Restaurant Byron and Caroline Johnson Wrenshall, MN 384-3569 Cloquet Sanitary/North Country Waste • Randy Crestik 879-3723 DelZotto Products of Minnesota, 384-3066 Garden Terrace Assisted Living Kelly Laveau • 426 Mason Drive Wrenshall • 384-4623 November 2014 Dear Parents and Families: Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading: Set the example. Let children see you read. Have a collection of books in the home. Update this collection routinely to keep pace with changing tastes and reading skills. Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings to school the books kids want to read. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Book Fair dates: Mon. Nov. 17, 8:30-3:30 pm Tues. Nov. 18, 8:30-3:30 pm Wed. Nov. 19, 8:30-3:30 pm Thurs. Nov. 20, 8:30-7:30 pm Fri. Nov. 21, 8:30-3:30 pm Mon. Nov. 24, 8:30-3:30 pm Tues. Nov. 25, 8:30-7:30 pm Haunted Shack Buffalo Valley — Buffalo House “Terror in Buffalo Valley” Laveau Electric • 384-4001 Matthew & Kristie Laveau Laveau Excavating & Trucking LLC John Laveau • 391-2919 Wrenshall, MN Nature & Judi Carlson Flower Pounded & Forest ART Holyoke, MN 218-496-5512 PrintCorp • Carlton • 384-4041 WrenchAll Small Engine Bob Duncan • 384-3188 • 391-4489 138 Broadway, Wrenshall, MN Before you visit the Book Fair, be sure to download the Book Fairs app to help you find the right books for your child. For more information, visit: scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs. And if you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our online Fair is available from Nov. 12 to Dec. 2. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school. Wrenshall One Stop Market Chad and Amanda Pfau 384-3748 • 131 Broadway Bethesda Lutheran Church Carlton, MN First Presbyterian Church Wrenshall, MN Sincerely, Yvonne Wolf, Book Fair Chairperson St. Francis Church Carlton, MN St. John’s Lutheran Church Wrenshall, MN Sts. Mary & Joseph Church Sawyer, MN SonLife Community Church Wrenshall, MN Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs ® © 2014 Scholastic Inc. 11677 • 146203 Santa’s Home for the Holidays Dinner Hosted by Queen of Peace School • Friday, December 5th • 5:00—7:30 p.m. • 102 4th Street, Cloquet Admission includes a chili and soup dinner, live holiday music, Christmas crafts, face painting for the kids, and complimentary photos with Santa by Alan Johnson photography. {$6 for ages 11 and up, $4 for ages 4 to 10 and children 3 and under are free with paid adult.} There will also be holiday and homemade crafts for sale at “Santa’s Workshop”. Come join the fun as we kick off the holiday season! See all the events in Cloquet during the Home for the Holidays weekend at www.santashomefortheholidays.com
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