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Mission Statement of Orient-Macksburg School At Orient-Macksburg we provide a nurturing environment in which every Student can develop a passion for learning and reach personal excellence
Newsletter of the Orient-Macksburg Community School District
November 2017 Judy Johnson, Editor __————————_________________________________________________________—______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-______——-
It is already the end of the first quarter and time for Parent-Teacher conferences. Please actively participate in your children’s Parent-Teacher conferences and share any questions or suggestions that you may have with your child’s teachers. This is very helpful in developing school-parent partnerships and for providing a high-quality education for all of our students.
Postal Customer Orient-Macksburg CSD P.O. Box 129 201 S School Street Orient, IA 50858-0129
NOVEMBER 2017
Thursday November 2 Noon Dismissal P-T Conferences 1-9:30 Friday November 3 NO SCHOOL Wednesday November 8 Blood Drive 11-5 Friday November 10 Veteran’s Program & Lunch
During the 2016-2017 school year, Orient-Macksburg Community Schools began to implement the state-mandated Teacher Leadership initiative. The following goals were identified for O-M’s Teacher Leadership program: Aligning instruction with the Common Core Curriculum Differentiating instruction to better meet students’ needs Incorporating 21st Century Skills, including technology, to develop productive citizens Fostering interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and resiliency To address these goals, the following five leadership positions were established: 1) Social emotional leader, 2) Reading strategist, 3) Technology integrationist, 4) Instructional strategist/Classroom management, and 5) Mentor teacher. These leadership roles are held this year respectively by: Shelley Bakerink, Belinda Lindley, Katie Geidel, Samantha Thompson, and Laura Stearns. This school year, Teacher Leadership personnel are paired up with teachers and they will work collaboratively to set a goal, or goals, in an area in which the teacher would like to focus. TLC leaders will have two half-days per month, with a substitute teacher provided, to observe in classrooms, provide feedback, model in classrooms, conference with teachers, provide resources, and monitor teachers’ progress toward their goals. Twice during the school year, teachers will have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of the TLC program and provide suggestions. In addition, assessment data from Iowa Assessments, MAP, and AimsWeb will be used to monitor the TLC program’s impact on student learning. The ultimate goal of the TLC program is to help teachers improve the quality of their instruction and to raise the levels of student proficiency. For additional information, please visit: https://sites.google.com/o-mschools.org/tlc I would like to wish all of the Orient-Macksburg Community School’s students, parents, and community members a blessed Thanksgiving!
SWIBA Honor Band Saturday November 11 FFA 212 Conference Wednesday November 22 NO SCHOOL-PD November 23-24 NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING For Activities: See calendar inside
The Orient-Macksburg preschoolers had the opportunity to visit the Howell's Pumpkin Patch on October 23, 2017. While they were at the pumpkin patch they enjoyed a wagon ride, feeding the goats and picking their own pumpkin to bring home.
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NO SCHOOL 30 Blueberry Squares Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun Calico Beans roamin Lettuce Banana
29 Scrambled Egg & Toast Goulash Corn Red Pepper Slices Apple Bread Sticks MS & HS
23
THURSDAY 2 Breakfast Pizza Fish Sticks K-5th Fish Patty & Bun 6-12 Coleslaw Corn Strawberries 9 Waffles Sausage Gravy over Biscuit Sausage Patty Corn Cucumber Slices Banana 16 Banana Bread Tomato Soup Toasted Cheese Sandwich Peas Mandarin Oranges
NO SCHOOL
22
WEDNESDAY 1 Oatmeal Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Green Beans Baby Carrots Rosy Applesauce Dinner Roll 8 Egg Patty & Toast Chicken Strips Sweet Potatoes Fresh Broccoli Tropical Fruit Bread Sticks MS & HS 15 Breakfast Pizza Hamburger/Bun French Fries Celery Sticks Pineapple Tidbits
Front Row left to right- Haylee Meyer, Caitlyn Buckman, Haylee Gardner, Aubrey Kramer, Alexander Wolfe, Ethan Tonnberg, Vihn Nguyen, Derek Gross. Back Row: Josee Herrmann, Montana Holtry, Ashlyn Kralik, Queen Brooklyn Sammons, King Blake Sevier, Treyg Webb, Cruz Tucker, Quincey Davis, Stephen Buckman
STUDENT MEAL PRICES: BREAKFAST $1.00 LUNCH $2.30 Breakfast is served from 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after 8:00 a.m. Anyone with account balances $-10.00 or below will not be served the menu meal, The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (menu subject to change)
7 French Toast Meatballs Tri-Tator Baked Beans Peaches Bread & Butter 14 Omlet & Toast Chinese Chicken Rice Steamed Broccoli Melon Peppers & Onions 21 Egg Wrap Corn Dog Baked Beans Baby Carrots Pears Bread & Butter 28 Breakfast Stick Mr. Rib/ Bun Sweet Potatoes Fresh Spinach Mandarin Oranges
6 Breakfast stick Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots Orange Slices Bread & Butter 13 Bagel Pizza Savory Carrots Cauliflower Apple 20 Long John Chicken Patty Bun MS & HS Oven Browned Potatoes Fresh Broccoli Peaches 27 Oatmeal Mac & Cheese Green Beans Cucumber Slices Mixed Fruit Cookie
TUESDAY
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL
24
10 Pancakes Turkey Mashed Potatoes\Gravy Green Bean Casserole Dinner Roll Dressing Pears Pumpkin Bar 17 Oatmeal Crispito Refried Beans Romaine Lettuce Applesauce
No School
FRIDAY 3
HOMECOMING—SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
20 Long John Chicken Patty Bun MS & HS Oven Browned Potatoes Fresh Broccoli Peaches 27 Oatmeal Mac & Cheese Green Beans Cucumber Slices Mixed Fruit Cookie
6 Breakfast stick Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots Orange Slices Bread & Butter 13 Bagel Pizza Savory Carrots Cauliflower Apple
MONDAY
29 Scrambled Egg & Toast Goulash Corn Red Pepper Slices Apple Bread Sticks MS & HS
NO SCHOOL
22
WEDNESDAY 1 Oatmeal Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Green Beans Baby Carrots Rosy Applesauce Dinner Roll 8 Egg Patty & Toast Chicken Strips Sweet Potatoes Fresh Broccoli Tropical Fruit Bread Sticks MS & HS 15 Breakfast Pizza Hamburger/Bun French Fries Celery Sticks Pineapple Tidbits
30 Blueberry Squares Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun Calico Beans roamin Lettuce Banana
NO SCHOOL
23
THURSDAY 2 Breakfast Pizza Fish Sticks K-5th Fish Patty & Bun 6-12 Coleslaw Corn Strawberries 9 Waffles Sausage Gravy over Biscuit Sausage Patty Corn Cucumber Slices Banana 16 Banana Bread Tomato Soup Toasted Cheese Sandwich Peas Mandarin Oranges
STUDENT MEAL PRICES: BREAKFAST $1.00 LUNCH $2.30 Breakfast is served from 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after 8:00 a.m. Anyone with account balances $-10.00 or below will not be served the menu meal, The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (menu subject to change)
7 French Toast Meatballs Tri-Tator Baked Beans Peaches Bread & Butter 14 Omlet & Toast Chinese Chicken Rice Steamed Broccoli Melon Peppers & Onions 21 Egg Wrap Corn Dog Baked Beans Baby Carrots Pears Bread & Butter 28 Breakfast Stick Mr. Rib/ Bun Sweet Potatoes Fresh Spinach Mandarin Oranges
TUESDAY
24
10 Pancakes Turkey Mashed Potatoes\Gravy Green Bean Casserole Dinner Roll Dressing Pears Pumpkin Bar 17 Oatmeal Crispito Refried Beans Romaine Lettuce Applesauce
No School
FRIDAY 3
NO SCHOOL
On Friday November 10th at 12:45 in the gym we will have our Veteran’s Program. Lunch for the Veterans will be served at 12:00. Please RSVP by November 6th if you plan to each lunch with us. JH VOLLEYBALL RESULTS
JH VOLLEYBALL
PLAYERS Janesa Tonnberg Cora Martin Christa Cass Draven Pierce Brandy Bracy Kali Russell
Wins: 12/27
TEAMS PLAYED
GRADE 8 8 7 7 7 7
Losses: 15/27 Coach
Radio KSIB 5120 AM 101.3 FM
Television KCCI - Channel 8 WHO - Channel 13
RECORD
DIAGONAL LENOX P.C. EAST UNION DIAGONAL NODAWAY VALLEY 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-2 2-2 2-2
Eileen Westfall
Weather-Related Announcements
When school will have a late start, early dismissal, or there will be No School due to inclement weather, students and parents will be notified over local radio and television stations. The following stations will be notified:
In addition, this information is posted as soon as possible on the school web site. Parents may also sign up through the school webpage for “R School Today” notices to receive current updates. Call the school office for more information about how to sign up (641) 337-5061.
In the case of inclement weather, or potential inclement weather, please check regularly for weather-related school announcements, as conditions may change throughout the school day.
Public Resource Technology Center - Orient Public Library Located on the East side of the O-M School
P.O. Box 182, 201 School St., ORIENT, IOWA 50858
[email protected] www.orient.lib.ia.us 641.337.5061 X124
Public library hours: 2:00 - 6:00 pm weekdays. Saturday 10:00 am - Noon. To contact the public library after school hours: 641.337.5061 X124. Weather: The public library is closed whenever school is closed due to inclement weather. This includes days when there is no school and when the school dismisses early due to snow/ice. Also closed Saturday mornings if the roads are bad. Call the public library anytime when in doubt about hours, 641.337.5061 X124. Holiday Hours: Closed Thursday, November 23 - Saturday, November 25. Also closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
COME ONE, COME ALL!! Family Literacy Night is coming this Fall! When: Tuesday, November 14 at 5:00 pm Where: Meet in the school Lunchroom to begin the night Once again, attendees will be served a light meal following the activities. 2017 Yearbooks are in. They are $55.00. Contact Jennifer Ray if you are interested in purchasing one. They will be on sale during conferences as well.
Adult Coloring Program: Next Adult Coloring will be Thursday, November 2 and December 7. Coloring pages and colored pencils, crayons and gel pens are provided, so there is no cost to you! Come between 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Lego® Camps Lego Camp for kindergarten - fifth graders occurs on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm on November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, and April 10. Parents be sure to send a note to school on the morning of the Lego Camp. All Lego Camp sessions are held at the public library and supervised by public library staff and volunteers. Snacks are provided after school before the camp starts at 3:30. In the event of an early dismissal due to snow or ice the Lego Camp will be canceled. The public library is always closed if the school dismisses early or when is closed due to bad weather. Check the library Facebook page for weather related announcements, “Public Resource”. Adopt-A-Book: The annual Adopt-A-Book program will be ready on November 16. You pick out a new book at the library, pay for it, take it home to read, and then return it to the library to be read by others. Popular authors will be available, Patterson, Kingsbury, Steel, Macomber and many more! Recycle Ink Jet cartridges: The library has a collection box for ink jet cartridges that are ready to be recycled. Place used cartridges in a small ziplock bag. No laser cartridges, please.
Box Tops & Labels for Education Congrats to the 5th grade class on being the fall Box Tops challenge winners. They’re class brought in $47.70 worth of Box Tops. They will receive a small reward party as their prize. With Box Tops turned in at the end of last year and this fall we will be receiving about $245 to be used on school equipment and needs! Please, keep collecting those Box Tops and giving them to your child, grandchild, or neighbor to help their class win the next challenge during the spring semester. Thanks to everyone for clipping and collecting them and helping our school raise money. If you’re a smartphone user there is also an app you can download to scan receipts and help us earn more Box Tops. Also the Labels for Education program will be ending for good this December! We will need all Campbell’s labels and other products that have the Labels for Education logo on them before we leave for winter break. Please make sure they still have the UPC barcodes attached to them.
Holiday Boutique & Candy Sale November 16 - 18: Every year the public library has a homemade Candy Sale that raises money to support the public library. Some of the candies that will be for sale in half and one pound boxes are: fudge, caramels, peanut brittle, peanut clusters, peanut butter balls, popcorn balls, and coconut almond drops. In addition to the candy sale there is Holiday Boutique, all held at the Country Life Center, 2773 290th St., Orient. Holiday Boutique features handcrafted items made by local artisans. This is a good event for unique gifts and holiday shopping. Rugs, pottery, photographs, jewelry, soaps, herbs, soaps, various books by local authors, wine, cards, and more will be for sale.
Winter Clothing Order We are once again doing a Fan Cloth order for non sports specific Orient-Macskburg clothing. The orders are due Nov. 10th in order to have them back in time for Christmas presents. We are limited on the number of paper copies we have, but if you would like to see one stop by the school or see Ms. DeJongh at parentteacher conferences. If you’d like to order online you can go to the following website: http:// shop.fancloth.com/50858/320365.
We will also be ordering basketball t-shirts and possibly a sweatshirt. Those orders will be due Nov. 15th.
Boutique hours are Thursday, November 16 - 4:00 to 8:00 pm; Friday, November 17 - 10 am to 8 pm; and Saturday, November 18 - 9 am to noon. Meals are also available by reservation; Thursday 5 - 7:00 pm, and on Friday both lunch and dinner will be served. For more information about the boutique call the Country Life Center,(641)337-5019 or visit the website http://wallace.org/. For information about the Candy Sale contact the library.
The Winter Music program date has been moved from Monday, Dec. 18, to Tuesday, Dec. 19.
