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M ESKWAKI S ET TLEMENT S CHOOL
V OLUME 10 I SSUE 7
MARCH
12
16 & 18
17 & 19
20
End 3rd Quarter
1:30 Dismissal, School-wide, M/H Conferences
1:30 Dismissal, School-wide, Elementary Conferences
No School, Teacher in-service
23-27
Spring Break
APRIL
17
20—May 1
End 3rd Quarter
MISIC Testing
MAY
1
2
23
25
29
Last Day of MISIC testing
Prom, time TBA
Graduation, 2:00 pm
Memorial Day, No School
End 2nd Quarter, Last Day
M ARCH 2015
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F ROM THE D ESK OF M S . H ERINK
Talking Technology
The technology team has been meeting to discuss implementation and moving forward with a 1:1 Initiative at the Meskwaki
Settlement School.
One component of the Iowa Common Core is K-12, 21 Century Skills. 21 Century Skills focuses on skills needed to build capacity in
students so they are prepared to lead productive, satisfying lives. The 21st Century Skills bridge the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions of students from the core academic areas to real life application.
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The Iowa Legislature established the 21st Century Skills Framework as:
1. Civic Literacy
2. Employability Skill
3. Financial literacy
4. Health Literacy and Technology Literacy
This year the elementary implemented a technology class and the staff has been learning different strategies to use technology
for instruction. This is an exciting time in the world of technology and we are excited to be looking forward at opportunities for
our students to be leaders in the responsible use of technology.
F ROM M R . B UTIKOFER ’ S D ESK
Where has the year gone? Spring is right around the corner…
Academics: The end of the year will be here before we know it. With that in mind, we want all students to set
themselves up for success the rest of the school year. Please encourage your students to get quality work in on time in
all classes. I want to encourage parents to look at student planners each night to see what work still needs to be
completed before the next school day. Third quarter ends on March 3rd and quarter grades will be available soon
after that date. Please don’t hesitate to contact teachers with concerns and to attend spring conferences on March
16th and 18th. Parents, please continue to check online for both student attendance and academic progress so you are
up to date on each of those aspects of your child’s education.
Juniors: I want to encourage each family that has a current junior to start thinking about post-secondary
education visits they want to participate in between now and the beginning of the next school year. Summer is an
excellent time to go on college visits because they don’t conflict with school days. If students and/or parents have any
questions concerning college visits, please contact Mrs. Messenger, Mr. Dale, Higher Ed, or myself and we will be more
than happy to help in any way.
Seniors: Graduation is right around the corner. Make sure work is completed and turned in on time. Make sure
each course grade is as high as possible knowing this will be the last semester shown on your high school transcript. If
you are planning to attend college, make sure your applications are not only submitted, but also received by the
institution so a decision can be made on your acceptance for the upcoming school year. If you still need help
completing applications, please see Mrs. Messenger, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Higher Ed, or myself. Our goal is for every
senior to have a plan for what they are going to do post-graduation before graduation in May.
As we all look forward to spring, please continue to be safe, responsible, and respectful as we work hard to
complete what has been a great school year.
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F ROM THE D ESK OF M R . H ENELY
Wow! This year has gone by faster than any I can remember. We are three-fourths of the way through the 2014-2015 school
year and it seems like we just got started. I believe the statement is true that time flies when you are having fun. Working
with the students, staff, parents, and community members here at Meskwaki has been fantastic! It feels good to work with such
interesting and caring people.
Professional Development is a necessary part of a district’s school year. On February 13, the elementary staff met in teams to
identify key concepts students need to know at each grade level for reading and math. In addition, teachers created goals for
themselves and students and made plans for how they would accomplish those goals by the end of the school year. I am very
proud to say that the staff at Meskwaki Elementary made the best of this professional development day by putting forth
exceptional effort and exemplifying a high standard of professionalism.
Students are now done taking the Iowa Assessments for this school year! Taking tests gives many of us stress, but it is a natural
part of any successful school. As stated in a previous newsletter articles, the educational process can be simplified by
considering four basic questions: 1, What do we want students to learn? 2, How do we know they learned it? 3, What do we do
if the children didn’t learn it? And 4, What do we do if the students did learn it? We at Meskwaki Elementary want all
students to succeed, and an important part of supporting that success is finding out what students know, comparing that with
what we want them to know, and teaching each student the difference. I am confident that every student will continue to
improve at Meskwaki Elementary.
With one more quarter to go in the year, we at Meskwaki Elementary will continue to focus on all of our students. Thank you
for being partners with us to make our children knowledgeable of their culture and improving their academic skills.
Congratulations to all large group speech contestants! Four of five Meskwaki groups earned Division I ratings and
advanced to State Competition! Even better, all contestants advanced to state, as many were in two events.
The groups involved in Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) were Group Improv with Marcelena Guevara,
Kredence Clark, Sara Ikebe, and Kailee Pushetonequa; the Readers Theater entitled “The Modern Princess,” with Kredence
Clark, Sara Ikebe, Kailee Pushetonequa, Marcelena Guevara, Kade Brown, and Terrell Grant; Radio News Broadcasting with
Shi’Ann Ducheneaux, Brunell Buffalo, Delicia Guevara, Alyssa Lincoln, and Orlando Kapayou; and Group Improv with Kade
Brown, Terrell Grant, and Orlando Kapayou. The girls’ improv, readers theater, and radio news broadcasting all received
Division II ratings at State Speech Contest at Cedar Rapids Washington.
The coaching staff wishes to thank parents who drove students to practices and those who supported students at
contests. Thanks also goes out to station manager John Wirkler of KDAO Radio Station, who helped the radio news team
record district and state versions of their broadcasts.
Orders are now being accepted for class rings. Tremendous discounts
are now available at the beginning of the school year, making many rings
relatively inexpensive. Any 9th through 12th grade students may order a
class ring. Order packets may be picked up at the high school main
office. Completed orders should be returned to the main office. Each ring
is customizable based on decisions that you are able to make individually.
Contact Mr. Butikofer if you have questions concerning your order.
Meskwaki High School
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M ESKWAKI E ARLY C HILDHOOD P ROGRAM
TTI MO NI
K ETABIA , M IDATTIGEWA , B YETADINOGEA
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Nedi kesikesiyawi. Dena agi kekodikekini bitiki ekitawatti abenoeaki etadi kekikimetti wimeskwakiatowewatti. Eskamitta
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bemi-medenamoiwaki:
Akitasoweno
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Odekitamowatti editekateniki
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Wiattimowatti ediyaniki
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Editekasonitti nameyagi kakitanittii
Ttakike enateniki anateikanani
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Winenotamowatti wimenwikanotiwatti / wimenwitotatiwatti edi-wikanetiwatti
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Ttaki ekekenetiwatti edisowattini / ediwittisokewattini. Kaskimeko bemi nahowewaki
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Kyewaki kottawiwaki owiyawi kekeskamowatti: nekiwani, neskidekoni, netoni, newidi, nenekani, nekatani
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Ttakike sakitti etaswi waseyaniki netamowatti: metekoni, sobowi, akona, bedikesiwa, ketiwa,
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wikaski-attimowatti ebemi-idawiiwatti : newikowi, newidabene, nekibotte, nebegitee, nenebatti, nekesinetta, ketebanene;
asemiino, bakenano askwatemi
Wikekinosowatti : bekotewi kahoni waseyawi
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Kekeni-medenamoki ettakediiwatti.
Birth to 4 years
 Children are safest rear
2 years to 6 years+
 2 years is the minimum age
facing for as long as
for forward facing
possible.
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
 Children have
 Harnesses provide more
underdeveloped vertebrae,
hips, and skeletons.
points of contact to disperse
force during a crash.
 Stay rear facing until
reaching the height or weight  Your child is ready to move
limit of the seat,
to a booster when they can
refer to your manual. This
sit back in their seats
can be up to 40 lbs., or
without reminders and don’t
around 4 years.
lean forward or mess with
the seatbelt.
6 years to 10 years
8 years to 13 years
Boosters are for big kids
 Boosters ensure the vehicle’s
safety belt fits a child
correctly
 An improper fitting lap belt
can cause internal bleeding
or organ damage following a
car crash.
 An improper fitting shoulder
belt can cause damage to the
neck, including internal
decapitation.
You can move on from a booster
if your child meets this criteria:
1. The lap belt touches the thighs.
2. The shoulder belt is between
the neck and shoulder.
3. Your child sits all the way back
in the seat.
4. Your child’s knees bend at the
edge of the seat, and feet
touch the floor.
5. Your child can sit properly for
the whole ride.
Children under 13 ride in the back
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K INDERGARTEN
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L UANN S LINGLUFF , Y AMALA B ACCAM -L EE
Kindergarten News-In language arts, our current unit is on “weather.” We are learning about the different seasons and changes
in temperature. We are also learning what happens, what fun things we can do, and types of clothing we wear during each
season. We are working on blending letters to make words, reading predecodable books, and have learned 18 sight words so far.
In math, we are currently learning how to add and subtract.
F IRST G RADE
A NDREA R UTLEDGE , L EIGH S ELL
First graders have just finished up the Moon unit in Science. They will start working on maps, continents, and oceans in Social
Studies. First grade students are reading to make a personal goal. They have taken a test on the computer which gives them their
reading level. During their library time they check out their level books, read that book 3 times, and then take a comprehension test
on the computer. They need to get 80% or higher to get points. When they earn points they can see their plant grow. March 12 is
the date for students to complete their goal. All students who complete their goal earn a pizza party. Spring break will be coming
up. During that time students who have access to internet can play reading and math games, practice sight words, or read books
to keep them busy.
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T HIRD G RADE
C AMARA C OSGROVE , T OM L ARSEN
In mid-February we completed the Iowa Assessments and look forward to seeing the growth each student has made so far this
year. In Math, we are finishing up division and will be starting a unit on decimals and fractions. We have gotten a few responses
back from our “Famous Person Writing” assignment and next we will be learning to write narratives. We have completed our
electricity unit and have moved on to learning about the weather. We continue to work on increasing our fluency (reading speed)
and accuracy (percent of correct words) through the use of monthly reading passages. Thank you for your interest in your child’s
education
F OURTH G RADE
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J ENNA A REY , A LEX H AUNSPERGER
We will be looking forward to conferences on March 17 and 19 (Tuesday/Thursday)! Please be looking for your child’s
conference slip to be coming home. I hope to see everyone there to highlight the success of your child!
Students are working on creating their fictional narrative in writing. The hope is that we will have enough time to create our
PowerPoints and to turn them into a book to share at conferences this month.
Math: We will be working on measuring weight, capacity, and volume, this month. We also will start working on fractions
and finding equivalent fractions during this month.
Science: We will wrap up our human body unit at the beginning of this month.
Social Studies: We will start to study the Southern region of the United States. Students will be quizzed on their states and
capitals.
Spring Break is March 23-27. Enjoy your break everyone! If you are going someplace warm, please take me with you- haha!
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We will be reading 3 stories in fourth grade during the month of March. They include: A Walk in the Desert,
Roadrunner’s Dance, and Animals Come Home to Our National Parks. We will be learning many new vocabulary words this
month. They include: shimmer, eerie, lurk, climate, silken, lumbering, interfere, awkward, proclaimed, agile, guardian, convinced,
roamed, completed, current, eventually, brittle, and suburbs.
In spelling we will be spelling words with closed syllables, open syllables, and vowel teams. We will also be discussing
main idea and details and problem and solutions.
We will continue to learn about Physics of Sound in Science and start learning about Earth Materials. In Math we will
continue learning about customary units of length and learning about units of capacity and weight!
Just a reminder… SPRING BREAK is from March 23 – March 27 .
Students are also starting a swimming unit in March!
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F IFTH G RADE
B ARB M ASON , M ERIDITH T HOMAS
As the 3rd quarter is nearing the end, students are still working hard. Lang. Arts: the current focus in comparing and contrasting
literature using various methods of organizing their information. After guided practice students will develop their own project
using two stories which will then be presented to the class. All corrections continue to be done via google docs. Math: more work
on fractions and then will continue on with geometry. Science: Weather unit: students are discovering how many factors come
into play to produce various forms of weather. They will be choosing a natural weather disaster, gather information, and then
present their findings to the class. SS: students continue to gain information regarding the development of the United States…
which also includes the Native American perspective. A big thank you for having your child rested for the Iowa Assessments
Testing. The weather continues to be brutal at times so please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. Please feel free to stop
by as you will always be greeted with a warm welcome.
Sincerely, Mrs. Mason
Fifth graders are learning about America’s history. Currently in our text book, colonists have just begun fighting the British for
freedoms in America. In science we will be studying the Earth’s surface. We are working on comparison writing in language arts.
Students are happy to be done with Iowa Assessments.
S IXTH G RADE
J ANET L ARSON
We are now reading Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls. The story takes place in the Ozark Mountains and
is about a boy and his hunting dogs.
For our science class we have been working with learning packets from Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy supplied us with
workbooks about the different types of energy, examples are solar and thermal energy, and also about renewable and
nonrenewable resources. When we completed the learning packets each student received a kit which included three CFL light
bulbs, a high-efficiency showerhead, and kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators. All of these items will save us money and help
conserve resources.
We are going on a field trip to Iowa State University on Thursday, February 26th. We are going to hear the Iowa State
University symphony in concert, followed by an instrument “petting zoo”. The symphony members will have their instruments in
the lobby and will allow the students to touch and play them. It should be fun!
Many of the 6th graders are reading books and taking AR tests on them so that they can qualify to be on the team for
the Battle of the Books, which will take place on Thursday, April 9th. AEA267 hosts this event every year in Cedar Falls. The students must read a minimum of six books from a list which was chosen by the AEA267 hosts to qualify for the team. One of the
6
graders has read the minimum six books requirement and others are close. We are getting excited about the event!
Janet Larson, Roberta Hale, George Corrum and the 6 grade class
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R ACHEL M ATLACK
March is here, and in the art room that means preparing for the April Art Show! We are gearing up for a wonderful event this
year to showcase all of our talented MSS artists, so be on the lookout for your invitation, and be sure to mark the date on your
calendars when you receive it. Here are some of the painting projects we have been working on lately in Elementary Art.
E LEMENTARY M USIC
V ALERIE S ONDAG
Middle school and high school band students are hard at work learning music for their end of year concert in May. Both have
gotten a solid start on two pieces of music. “The Star Spangled Banner” has quite a few challenges including a wide high and low
range and a difficult key signature. Trumpet players are getting a work out on learning their high notes. The other piece of
music, “Spirit of the Wolf”, is based on Native American tunes and rhythms. The percussion section must work together as a
cohesive unit to pull this one off. There is also some sound bending techniques in the flute part which is one very interesting part
of this music. Middle school band students meet for class only two times a week, but have been making some good progress. High
School band students meet every day which gives them more opportunities to work on a better understanding of the theory behind
their music, practice all major scales as well as the chromatic scale, and try out some additional music. One piece they have been
working on is “Lean on Me” which gives them some extra challenges in rhythm and technique. Along with the end of year concert
for these groups, they will also have an opportunity to play for the public at Adventureland Park on May 26 . It will be a fun way
to end our year
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Mark your
calendars!
Dental Sealants prevent cavities!
MICA dental hygienist will be at
Meskwaki Settlement School to apply
free dental sealants to 3 and 7 graders
on March 30 and 31 .
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Please have your child’s permission
forms turned into the nurse
before March 17, 2015.
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Check out our online store. Go to the school’s website, www.msswarriors.org, and click on the link.
Cool stuff at a good price!
G IFTED & T ALENTED
M ARY F ITZGERALD
Meskwaki Elementary 4th-6th Grade Spelling Bee
61 nervous, excited, and well-prepared fourth, fifth,
and sixth graders participated in the first annual Spelling
Bee at Meskwaki Settlement School.
Students spelled through twelve rounds of words
before sixth grader Tiernan Wanatee claimed the first
place trophy. Fifth grader Levi Papakee was the runner-up.
E LEMENTARY P HYSICAL E DUCATION
Important dates
S ARAH M URPHY
Lots of exciting things are happening in PE this month!
1 -6 parents, Jump Rope for Heart Fundraising packets are due back at school by Monday, March 2 . Our 2 Annual
Jump Rope for Heart Day will be Friday, March 6 . Please send your student(s) to school wearing something they can move
around and get sweaty in!
Also in March is our Swimming and Water Safety Unit. Kindergarten through 6 grade students will travel by bus to the
Casino Pool for two hours of swimming instruction March 16-19. Please, if you have not done so already, return your student’s
permission form to school! These are officially due on Monday, March 2 . Any student who does not return their form will be
unable to participate in the unit. Additionally, please send a swimsuit/pair of swim trunks and a towel to school with your student
by Monday, March 16 . I will be responsible for washing and storing them, and will return them to your student after the unit is
over. Students may bring a shirt or shorts to wear over their swimwear. Your student should not bring any floatation devices with
them, but they are welcome to bring their own goggles.
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COUNSELOR
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D INA K EAHNA
6 Ways to Motivate Your Kids
http://www.parents.com/kids/development/behavioral/motivate-your-kids/
#1- Reconsider Rewards
While using bribes in the short term isn't harmful for things like getting your child to stop having a tantrum on an airplane,
external rewards won't build your child's character or impart the value of keeping his room organized or getting to sleep
at a decent hour. What does?
Encouraging him to follow the lead of what makes him feel good inside -- such as satisfaction in a newly learned skill or a
job well done. He's not only more successful in the long term; he's also happy along the way, and inspired. "When a child
learns to ride a bike, he's usually so thrilled with his new skill and eager to do it, it can be hard to persuade him to stop,"
says Dr. Kennedy-Moore. "That feeling of mastery is tremendously motivating."
#2- Have Meaningful Conversations
One-on-one talks with your kid are crucial for tapping into a child's intrinsic motivation, says Dr. Deci. Children are naturally
curious, and inviting them to understand why something makes sense may appeal to their intellect.
Giving your kids feedback during these conversations about the way they're handling their responsibilities can also motivate.
Rather than dangling a trip to the park as a reward for doing homework, try catching your child on a day when she's
finished it at a decent hour. As you head out to the park, point out that the natural consequence of getting her
homework done early allowed time for fun later
#3- Embrace Their Imperfections
Most young kids actually enjoy select chores if you can relax your standards about how well and how quickly they get done.
"It's sad to watch children between the ages of 3 and 5 losing their love of doing chores," says Parents advisor and
psychologist Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.
Offer a choice where possible, even a limited one such as brushing teeth before bath time or after; this gives kids a feeling
of autonomy, an important component of tapping into internal motivation. None of us likes to feel controlled, especially
little kids. Children like to believe that what they are doing was their choice rather than an obligation.
#4- Consider Their Capabilities
Rewards and punishments are irrelevant if the child can't do what we want him to do.
Having a meaningful conversation with your child about what might be getting in her way. If more answers are needed, talk
to her teacher, pediatrician, or a counselor.
#5- Express Appreciation
"Kids want to please their parents," says Dr. Kennedy-Moore. "That sense of connection is powerfully motivating." Praise
your kids when you mean it, but be careful about how you praise; focus on effort and growth more than outcome. "Also,
when they hit the home run or land the lead in the school play, be careful that your pleasure doesn't swamp theirs," she
says. "We want the excitement to be theirs, so it isn't all about us
#6- Lead by Example
It's pretty simple: If you want your kids to stop fighting so much with their siblings, rather than offering them candy or
other rewards to "be good," try to resolve your conflicts with your spouse in a loving and admirable way. To help them
remember their manners, make sure you say "please" and "thank you" to them too. And when you're on the phone and
your child wants your attention, don't tell her "just a sec" if it's going to be more like 20 minutes.
According to Dr. Mogel, doing so teaches your children that you're going to put them off for as long as you can get away
with and that you don't keep your word. Playing loosey-goosey with time also means that your kids probably will too, so
don't be surprised when you tell them it's time to leave a party or clear the table, and they say "just a sec" and don't
mean it either. Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say, can be highly motivating indeed.
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L INDA K APLAN , R.N.
Measles Information
Currently there are no cases of measles in Iowa. (2/10/2015)
All students at Meskwaki Settlement School have had the required two doses of measles vaccinations except for Early
Childhood and Pre School children. They will receive their second dose as part of their kindergarten shots.
What is measles?
Measles is a serious respiratory disease that causes a rash and fever. It is very contagious.
In some cases it can be deadly, especially for babies and young children. For some people,
measles can lead to pneumonia, lifelong brain damage, deafness and death.
Symptoms of measles:
Fever
Cough, runny nose and red eyes
Rash of tiny, red spots that start at the head and spread to the rest of the body
Diarrhea
Ear infection
How does measles spread?
Measles spread when a person infected with the measles virus breathes, coughs or sneezes.
It is very contagious. You can catch measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been and up to 2
hours after that person is gone. You can catch measles from an infected person even
before they have a measles rash. Almost everyone who has not had the MMR shot will get measles
if they are exposed to the virus.
Information about the Measles (MMR) shot:
Two doses of MMR are required for elementary and secondary school children in Iowa.
It is recommended that adults that plan international travel receive a second MMR dose to be considered fully immunized.
All healthcare providers, regardless of year of birth, should have 2 documented doses of MMR vaccine, proof of immunity
or laboratory confirmation of the disease.
The MMR shot is safe and effective at preventing measles as well as mumps and rubella.
Vaccines, like any medicine can have side effects but most people have no side effects.
Side effects that do occur are usually mild, such as a fever or rash.
Temporary pain and stiffness may occur.
Mercury is no longer used in childhood vaccinations.
Is there a link between the MMR shot and autism?
No. Scientists in the United States and other countries have carefully studied the vaccine.
No valid study has found a link between autism and the MMR shot.
Information from: CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, Department of
Human Services and Iowa Department of Public Health.
Linda Kaplan, R.N.
Meskwaki Settlement School nurse
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T ODD D ALE
A N OTE F ROM THE A THLETIC D IRECTOR
I want to be a Pro!!!! Or I want to be a Pro???
“I am going to wake up tomorrow and be better.” It just doesn’t happen in the real world. It takes a lot of work. If you
want to compete and be successful, you have to be faster and stronger than your opponent. Now days, even professional golfers
are spending hours in the gym lifting and doing cardio to get where they want to be. If you want to be the best in your sport, you
have to be a great athlete. To be a great athlete you have to be diverse. Check it out yourself, find your favorite professional athlete, track them back to high school and see how many sports they participated in. You will find that the majority of them were
good in multiple sports; usually the more diverse, the better the athlete. Everything is interconnected. You may be a basketball,
football or volleyball player first; the skills you learn in other sports will help you in your main sport. By training your body to do
different skills, you can adapt them to make yourself better in your main sport.
Our first goal should not be to win, it should be to get better every day. If we push to get better every day, we will win.
When we focus on winning first, we get discouraged when it doesn’t happen and we tend to give up and stop working hard. A
good game or good race is whenever you do a better job then you did the time before. To do that you have to work hard, and push
yourselves and your teammates to get better every day. Make the weight room your best friend. If you want to be the best you
need to be the strongest.
Start making plans
Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
Specific
Measurable
 Define the goal as
much as
possible using clear
language.
 Who is involved,
what do I want to
accomplish, where
will it be done, why
am I doing this, which
constraints and/or
requirements do I
have?
 Can you track the
progress and measure
the outcome?
 How much, how many,
how will I know when
my goal is
accomplished?
Achievable
 Is the goal reasonable
enough to be
accomplished? How
so?
 Make sure the goal is
not out of reach or
below standard
performance.
Relevant
Timely
 Is the goal worthwhile  Your objective should
and will it meet your
needs?
 Is each goal consistent
with other goals you
have established and
does it fit with your
immediate and long
term plans?
include a time limit.
Ex: I will complete
(this) step by (month/
day/year).
 It will establish a sense
of urgency and prompt
you to have better
time
management.
"Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination."
Fitzhugh Dodson
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B RANDI W ESTERCAMP
In Math 7 the students are working with fractions, so if you have pizza have your students figure out how much they ate
in fractions. In Pre-Algebra we are working with perimeter, area and volume including finding a missing side. Geometry is also
working with perimeter, area and volume but using that to solve problems and find all sides of a figure given perimeter and area.
In Consumer Math we are still working with budgets and changing a budget as your income increases. We are also looking at if I
don’t spend all of my monthly food budget then I have more next month.
7-12 T ECHNOLOGY & S OCIAL S TUDIES
C LAUDE S AMPSON
In Film Studies Class we continue our study of the films of Alfred Hitchcock. We have recently completed Rear
Window (1954) and we are ready to start North by Northwest (1959). After North by Northwest, we will study
Hitchcock’s most famous film, Psycho (1960) which will be the final film in our Hitchcock series. After our Hitchcock
series concludes we will take a look at the evolution of film censorship from the beginning of commercial motion
pictures, we will learn about the tightening of censorship in the 1930s, look at some of the film makers who pushed the
envelope of censorship in the 1940s and ‘50s then conclude our study with how the present day rating system came to
be.
World Issues Class has concluded an examination of the American Experience documentary from PBS entitled
“We Shall Remain” originally broadcast in the spring of 2009. The five part series examines Native American History
from the Native American point of view from the arrival of Puritans in 1621 to the siege of Wounded Knee in 1973. We
studied the Native American occupation of Alcatraz that took place from 1969 to 1971 and the impact it had on
government policy toward Native Americans in the years following the occupation. We viewed the documentary film
Dakota 38 which commemorates the 1862 hanging of 38 Native Americans, the largest mass execution ever carried out
by the U.S. Government. The film follows the horseback journey of modern day Native Americans from The Lower
Brule Reservation in South Dakota to the site of the hanging in Mankato, Minnesota. The riders timed their journey so
as arrive on the anniversary of the actual date of the execution, December 26. The ancestors of these modern day
riders were forcibly moved from the Mankato area to South Dakota following the Dakota War of 1862.
Y EARBOOK
B ILL W ILSON , D ELONDA P USHETONEQUA
The 2014/2015 edition of the Meskwaki Settlement School Warrior Yearbook will be something that every
family is going to want to own. The High School Yearbook Staff is working hard every day developing and constructing
the pages that will be included in what will be a first class publication. Our yearbook staff is delighted to announce that
Delonda Pushetonequa has joined us for the second semester!
The Yearbook class needs your pictures! We are looking for pictures from our H.S. senior student families that
will be included on their dedicate yearbook pages. In addition we need pictures that have been taken at any and all
athletic contests. Since we are including the elementary classrooms in our annual yearbook, we need pictures of
activities that have been and will be taking place this school year. There are several of our students involved in many
cultural activities in and around the settlement so pictures from these events are also appreciated.
If you have some pictures that you’d like to share for possible inclusion in our yearbook, please send them via
email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Thank you so much!
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7-12 S OCIAL S TUDIES
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7th and 8th Grade Early American History students are learning about Tecumseh and the War of 1812. They will also be
learning about American Indian Removal in the southeast after the 1830 Removal Act was passed. We will soon be learning about
the Industrial Revolution.
9th and 10th Grade Modern American History are learning about the Great Depression. For our 1920’s unit, students played a
stock market investment game, and they were able to see how addictive it became to invest money. The crash of 1929 was
especially hard for students who made a lot on the market. Our next unit will be World War II.
11th and 12th grade American Indian /Native Studies students spent their first month learning about the genocidal effects of
American Indian Boarding Schools and how it continued to affect generations of Native people in devastating ways. Students are
currently examining stereotypes that the majority culture has about Natives. Stereotypes seem like such a small thing, but can
translate into how Natives are treated (as in the case of the Rapids City attacks on 57 native children a few weeks ago). We are
watching the documentary “Reel Injun” by native film maker Neil Diamond and examining popular culture for the 7 major Native
stereotype categories. We will soon move on to land issues (environmental racism) and the Cobell Case.
7-12 A RT R OOM N EWS AND V IEWS
J ULIE B OUSUM
Animals are on parade! Middle School Art students finished papier mache animals with pattern. Now they are drawing
human faces and figures in preparation for a cartooning unit.
Drawing Class just finished prints and monotypes using the new printing press. The class has studied decorative borders
and subject matter used in other cultures, especially Russian Lacquer Boxes and Thai ceramic containers. The students are using
oil-base markers to decorate wooden boxes with borders and pictures that tell a story. This class is also experimenting with the
airbrush.
Design Class students use the Illustrator Program on the Mac computers to make viewers see the UPC code in new ways.
Radial symmetry designs are next. Design and Drawing Classes took time to do a photo shoot featuring local architecture for a
photography contest.
Pottery classes have finished large coil pots and have moved onto creating some type of footwear from clay, such as
moccasins. The classes studied Marilyn Levine, famous ceramic artist who made clay pieces, such as jackets and briefcases, look
like leather.
After studying Native American artist Fritz Scholder, painters finished portraits that demonstrated Native Americans
breaking stereotypes. Painting students, inspired by Impressionist artists, are painting complementary landscapes.
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T ERRY E YGABROAD
I would like to mention what curriculum that the math classes are covering.
 Algebra 2: The study of Rational Expressions
 Algebra 1: Factoring Polynomials

Pre-Calculus: Trigonometry
 Statistics: Discrete Probability Distribution
 Integrated Math 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
The students are doing a great job understanding the curriculum.
When the students come into the classroom they pick up their folders with their notes and homework, pick up a calculator
and their book. We want to start as soon as we can to utilize the class period. There is study table from 3:30 – 4:30 on Monday
through Thursday. Teachers are available for the students. Any student can come in for extra help. The theme is to be safe, be
responsible and be respectful.
7-12 F AMILY & C ONSUMER S CIENCE
J EAN D ALESKE
Safety & sanitation are important in the kitchen. 7 & 8 grade Foods students recently had a lesson on the most
important thing that keeps you healthy or makes you sick. All students were given some “simulated germs” in a glow gel form to
put on their hands, then went to the sinks to see how well they could wash hands. When we turned out the lights and checked
with the UV light, students were surprised to see they still had “germs” glowing. We reviewed the three components: soap +
warm water + friction for 20 seconds equals thorough hand washing. On the second try we had only a few glowing
“germs”. We tried this same experiment on countertops & cutting boards to practice our sanitation techniques in the kitchens. According to a recent study by the American Society of Microbiology only about 50% of middle & high school students wash,
and of these only 33% of females and 8% of males use soap.
The sewing machines continue to buzz this month as Meskwaki Regalia students finish up their final projects. Here are
some photos of their work.
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V OLUME 10 I SSUE 7
D RAMA C LUB
The Drama Club is at it again. . . a little something for everyone—children and
adults. We will perform a play inspired by the children’s book, “The Day the Crayons Quit,” a readers theatre called “Switch on the Night,” and an adaptation of Bel
Kaufman’s “Up the Down Staircase” and more! Mark your calendars for March 20
at 7:00 and March 21 at 2:00!
7-12 C OUNSELOR
Mark your
calendars!
M AGARET M ESSENGER
Expectations are road maps for your teen
Setting high expectations for your teen is the first step towards school success. Thank of your expectations like a road map-without the map,
there’s no guarantee your teen will end up at the final destination (or even know where it is). With the map, they’ll be able to successfully
find their way.
To ensure your expectations for your teen are clear:
 Talk about future goals. Help your teen make plans for the future and figure out how to make those plans reality.
 Discuss the link between effort and outcome. Assure your teen that you are more concerned that they give their best effort
than get all A’s.
 Make time to talk about school and schoolwork. Your teen will feel that you are interested in their education.
 Ask your teen to create routines for homework and chores. This shows your confidence in their ability to get the “little
things” done by themselves-and prepares them to tackle larger goals.
Can you help your teen deal with a tough teacher?
Sooner or later, every student will encounter a tough teacher. Are you preparing your teen for life after high school by helping them deal
with this challenge?
 Remind your teen that throughout their life they will have to deal with people who are difficult.
 Talk with your teen about their goals for class. If they want to earn a good grade, they will need to work with the teacher.
 Brainstorm with your teen about things they can do to improve the relationship.
 Explain to your teen that the teacher’s attitude does not have to affect them. They are still a capable student who works
hard.
 Encourage your teen to talk with their counselor if he or she has persistent problems with their teacher.
Important Dates:
Mark your
calendars!
Thursday March 5th:
Junior College Visit to Kirkwood Community College
Sunday March 1st, and Tuesday March 3rd: Iowa College Goal Sunday
A national program that works with community organizations to coordinate financial aid events
where students and families can receive assistance with the completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid) form. Filling out the FAFSA form is required by Meskwaki Higher Education to receive
services. Here are the dates when they will be in our area:
FAFSA Event Location
Date
Start Time
Marshalltown Community College
3/1/2015
2pm
Marshalltown Community College
3/3/2015
4pm
End Time
5pm
7pm
Appointment Required
No
No
Breakfast is served with a choice of milk or
fruit juice. Lunch is served with a milk
choice. Milk choice includes
non-fat
(flavored or unflavored) or 1% (unflavored)
milk.
M ARCH 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2. Waffles* w/ syrup, 3. Pancakes, sausage 4. Bagel* w/ toppings, 5. Breakfast pita w/ 6. Cinnamon roll*, fruit
grapes+
links, peaches
orange+,
tomato salsa, apple+
cocktail
Spaghetti w/ meat
sauce, garden spinach
salad, garlic bread,
peaches
Chicken wrap, lettuce &
tomato, Spanish rice,
steamed carrots,
tropical fruit
Pig in a blanket, potato
wedges, broccoli w/
cheese, apple+,
pumpkin bar
Taco salad, tortilla
chips*, salsa, refried
beans, cinnamon puff,
pineapple rings
9. Cereal*, yogurt,
Apricots
10. Biscuit & gravy, 11. Coffeecake,
grapes+
Applesauce
Hamburger, lettuce &
tomato, sweet potato
fries, fruit cocktail, rice
crispy bar
Chicken
nuggets,
mashed potatoes &
gravy, broccoli+, wheat Chili, corn chips*, celery Pork rib on a bun,
roll & jelly, strawberries & cucumbers, cinnamon tri-tater, corn, kiwi+,
& bananas
roll, orange slices
cherry crisp
16. Cinnamon roll*,
mandarin oranges
17. Waffles w/ syrup*, 18. Breakfast pizza,
pineapple chunks
tropical fruit
Chicken & noodles,
mashed
potatoes,
wheat roll & jelly,
orange wedges
12. Omelet quesadilla
13. French toast sticks
w/ tomato salsa, pear+ w/ syrup, citrus fruit
cup+
Mac & cheese, smokies,
seasoned peas, baby
carrots+, bread* and
jelly, apple wedges
Hot ham & cheese,
potato wedges,
broccoli+, grapes+,
chocolate pudding
19. Egg taco w/ tomato 20.
salsa, graham crackers,
grapes+
No school
Taco burger, lettuce &
Teacher in-service
tomato, refried beans, Italian pasta bake,
black bean & corn salsa, green pepper strips &
Spring break
Sausage pizza, salad w/ corn tortilla chips*,
baby carrots+, bread*
23rd-27th
romaine, garlic bread, sliced pears, choc. chip & jelly, applesauce,
marinara sauce, banana cookie.
brownie
30. Cereal*, sausage
patty, rosy applesauce
31. Biscuit & gravy,
banana+
Beef & bean burrito,
lettuce & tomato,
Mexican corn salsa,
corn tortilla chips*,
honey apple crisp.
*whole grain
Stromboli, green beans,
carrots+, strawberry
shortcake
+fresh fruit or veggie
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