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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

September 2017 Judy Johnson, Editor __————————_________________________________________________________—______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-______——-

As we complete the first week of school, I feel energized by the enthusiasm of the students, the professionalism and commitment of the staff, and the parent/community support that is evident at Orient-Macksburg Community Schools!

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The school facilities were clean and ready to welcome students on the first day of school, Farmer’s and Merchant’s State Bank and the Pizza Ranch provided meals for the staff during in-service days, and the PTO and high school students assisted with the Open House supper – all of these efforts were greatly appreciated. The school year is off to a great start, thanks to the efforts of many people.

Orient-Macksburg CSD P.O. Box 129 201 S School Street Orient, IA 50858-0129

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Monday September 4 NO SCHOOL-LABOR DAY Thurs September 7 Blood Drive 11-5 Friday September 8 Orient Pumpkin Days Saturday September 9 Orient Pumpkin Days Monday Sept 18

This school year the professional development for Orient-Macksburg teachers will focus on effective questioning and student engagement. Research has shown that quality questioning techniques such as: (1) preplanning “thinking” questions, (2) allowing “wait” time for students to think and process after posing a question, (3) promoting multiple responses to questions, and (4) asking students to justify their responses, lead to higher levels of engagement in learning, as well as, higher achievement for students. In addition, this year students will be involved in generating their own “thinking” questions and using these questions in student-led discussions, which leads to motivation, active learning, and higher levels of comprehension. K-6 literacy teachers will be meeting on a regular basis to engage in professional development and collaborative planning. We will focus on increasing students’ proficiency in reading through the use of research-based vocabulary and comprehension strategies and having high expectations for all students to be able to read and comprehend grade-level text. Thank you for the warm welcome that I have received at Orient-Macksburg Community Schools and thanks in advance for the on-going support of parents and the community throughout the 2017-2018 school year. Working together leads to student success!

No School—Professional Develop Friday September 22 School Pictures Friday September 29 1:15 dismissal—2:00 parade Saturday September 30 Football Season

O-M Homecoming Coronation For Activities: See calendar inside

Dr. Norene A. Bunt Superintendent of Schools Orient-Macksburg Community School District (641) 337-5061

Never believe that a few caring persons cannot change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have. - Margaret Mead

If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Clark Wicks, Superintendent, 201 S School St PO Box 129 641337-5061, [email protected].

2017 -18 Lego® Camps PUBLIC RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY CENTER P.O. Box 182, 201 School St., ORIENT, IOWA 50858 [email protected] www.orient.lib.ia.us 641.337.5061 X124 WHO: Children in grades K - 5 are invited to attend any or all of the monthly Lego® Camps.

WHAT: A time to build and create with Legos. WHEN: Tuesday, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, and April 10. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: O-M School Library (sponsored by Orient Public Library) Please RSVP for the first session. Schedule: Snacks will be provided from 3:15 - 3:30. Lego® time will be from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Each student must present his teacher with a parent note the morning of each Lego Camp letting the teacher know to keep the child after school. Without a note, the child will probably be put on the bus or sent home. Parents/caregivers should pick up children at 4:30 pm. Please come into the library to get your child. The public library is open until 6:00 pm if that makes it easier with parent’s work schedule. Weather: Lego® Camp will not be held if school dismisses early for snow or ice or if the roads are treacherous due to snow or ice. Check the library Facebook page (search for Public Resource) for announcements. The public library is always closed if the school dismisses early or is closed due to bad weather. More info: Please be sure the public library has an emergency contact number when the reservation is made. The public library closes promptly at 6:00 pm. Parents save the library phone number with extension number 124 in your personal cell phone. 641.337.5061 X124.

Contact the library to reserve a spot for the first session your child attends: Call: 641.337.5061 X124 after 3:15 pm Email: [email protected] Facebook: Search for Public Resource Technology Mail: Send reservation to Orient Public Library, PO Box 182, Orient 50858 Visit the library: Take the reservation form to the library.

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2017- 18 Lego® Camps Registration Form Please provide an emergency contact number if an adult is not attending. Someone will go to office and assist the children to the library when school dismisses. Additional information above. ------------------------------------------------

LEGO CAMP Registration 2017-18 You only need to register once, not every month. Name ____________________________________________________ Grade ___________________

Parent Name & emergency contact phone number ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

TERESA LARSON

KRISTY BROERS

MICHAEL NARDINI

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Return to public library, email library, Facebook message Public Resource Technology Center or call the library after 3:15 at 641-337-5061 X124.