February 2009 Newsletter
by Tori Creger
February 27, 2009
February 2009
Kindergarten Registration
Parents/Guardians should either call Miles center at 563-682-7131
as soon as possible to notify the school your child is eligible and
to receive a registration packet. The packet will give specific
information regarding the schedule. Prospective students must be 5
years old by September 15, 2009.
Pre-School Registration
Interested parents may call the Miles Center to register students
for the 2009-2010 East Central Pre-Kindergarten. Students should be
age 4 by September 15, 2009. The following information is needed:
student’s name, birthdate, parents names, address, and phone
number.
Parents and Seniors—Class of 09
Please mail financial aid forms as soon as possible. Feel free to
call or see Mr. McDonough or Mrs. Friedrichsen if you have any
questions. Graduation will be held Sunday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m.
Senior colors are silver, yellow, and dark blue. Flower is the
yellow rose.
Report Cards
Report cards were mailed out in January.
East Central High School Blood Drive
The East Central Chapter of the National Honor Society is
sponsoring their 14th annual blood drive to be held on March 18,
from 1-6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
THE EAST CENTRAL NEWLETTER ISSUE 146/146 PUBLISHED IRREGULARLY BY
THE EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PO BOX 367, MILES, IA
52064
SOME THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY:
ACT- Next test dates: April 4 and June 13. Registration dates are
February 27 and May 8 respectively.
Juniors- Plan on taking the test one of these dates and register
on-line at actstudent.org
Register on-line or get a packet from the counselor’s office.
Thank you to those parents and students who attended the financial
aid meeting on January 8. Seniors who need additional information,
please see me ASAP.
Don’t forget, you can apply for your pin number while waiting for
your tax appointments to file the FAFSA!
High School, Middle School, and Elementary Students will be taking
the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills(ITBS) /Iowa Tests of Educational
Development (ITEDs) during the month of February. Please do your
best on these not only for yourselves, but also for our school to
assess your needs as students.
What to Look Forward To…
For the third year, we will be taking juniors who are interested to
Maquoketa for an “Apprenticeship Day” where students can attend
forums that discuss different types of employment, training,
apprenticeships, etc. Building and Construction Trades
Apprenticeship Programs, Rock Island Arsenal, Alcoa Aluminum Works
are just a few that were represented last year. The date has not
been set for this yet, but info. will be in the announcements.
Wednesday, March 18th, is the date for the juniors to attend the
Career/College Fair at Clinton Community College. This can be
overwhelming as there are many colleges there wanting you to look
at what they have to offer. Suggestion: Pick 4 or 5 colleges you
are curious about and spend time talking to those representatives.
It’s easy to get lost in the crowd and leave wondering what on
earth you learned!
Middle School
8th grade students will soon be working on their core curriculum
plan that includes items to “check of” their list while they are in
high school. The plan includes:
*Career options
*Coursework needed in grades 9-12 to support their postsecondary
education/career options
*A timeline for each student to complete all of the components
before graduation
*A parent’s signature and the signed plan in included in the
student’s cumulative record.
8th graders have done this in the past, but working through the
interest inventory as well as having time to do more research on
various careers is a huge positive in this process.
Middle school students will be enjoying a well-deserved treat on
February 13th by gathering in the gym and watching a movie
together. This was rescheduled from our day of school we missed
before winter break. Now it will be extra special because we will
hopefully have ITBS testing finished by the time this day comes.
Weather will probably be the only thing holding us back from that.
Don’t we know it!
After all of this talk on careers and planning for 8th graders, it
only seems natural to have the elementary students start or
continue to explore future plans and careers options that are
appropriate for their ages. Maybe your kids will come home and tell
you something new about an occupation they learn about in the
upcoming months!
And the last thing to look forward to…
SPRING!!!!!
THE EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL IS AN EQIUAL OPPORTUNITY
Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national
origin, color, religion, sex, age or handicap. For more
information, please contact the superintendents office.
REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2009
The Board met in regular session January 19th at 7:00 P.M. Members
present were Charles Jargo, Sharon Marshall, Warren Koch, Steve
Gendreau and Andrew Naeve.
The minutes of the previous meetings were read for approval. Warren
Koch moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve the minutes as
read. Roll Call Vote - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Marshall-yes –
Gendreau-yes – Koch-yes. Motion carried.
The financial reports were presented for discussion. Charles Jargo
moved and Andrew Naeve seconded they be approved as presented. Roll
Call Vote - Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes -Jargo-yes -
Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
The monthly bills were presented for discussion. Sharon Marshall
moved and Warren Koch seconded they be approved as allowed. Roll
Call Vote - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Marshall-yes – Koch-yes –
Gendreau-yes. Motion carried.
Andrew Naeve moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve the
agenda with no additions. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes
- Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Administrator's Report was as follows:
(a) State aid reduction by Mr. House;
(b) Report by Mr. McDonough on the internet users;
(c) Report by Mr. Gray and Mr. McDonough on new students;
(d) Report by Mr. House on 4th & 5th grade basketball
league;
(e) Report by Mr. House on infrastructure project report.
There was no old business to discuss or act upon.
Warren Koch moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to approve a proposed
“wellness” program at a cost of $18.00 per participate. Roll Call
Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes –
Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Warren Koch moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve a music
trip to Washington D.C. May 30th – June 6th. Roll Call Vote –
Koch-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes – Naeve-yes.
Motion carried.
Supt’s House asked the Board to check their calendars for possible
dates to establish a work session on the options available to East
Central.
The Board set February 16th at 7:00 p.m. for hearing on 2009-10
school calendar.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to increase Paula
Mangler’s hours by one hour per day. Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes
– Jargo-yes – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes. Motion
carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to approve to send
Matt McDonough, Neil Gray, Laura Horst, and Marci Rickords to
Atlanta, GA for further leadership training. Roll Call Vote –
Marshall-yes – Jargo-yes – Gendreau-yes – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes.
Motion carried.
Being there was no further business to discuss or act upon, Charles
Jargo moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to adjourn the meeting. Roll
Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes -Naeve-yes -
Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Dates to remember for WENDY'S GET TOGETHER NIGHT
Monday January 26th
Monday February 23rd
Monday March 23rd
Monday April 27th
4th Monday of each Monday from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
10% of the total sales during this time slot is donated each month
to the East Central Music Boosters. THANK YOU for
your continued support!!
MARK THOSE CALENDERS!!!!!
East Central Music Boosters will be hosting 2 fundraisers with
Pizza Ranch in Clinton. Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of
the total sales during that evening. 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.we will also
get 100% of the tips received. come eat and
wittness 5 hard working students each night who will be there to
carry your tray,refill your drink, bring extra napkins etc...
etc... etc.
Monday March 9th
Monday April 13th
SPECIAL MEETING, DECEMBER 3, 2008
The Board met in special session December 2nd at 9:30 A.M. Members
present were Steve Gendreau, Charles Jargo, Warren Koch, Sharon
Marshall, and Andrew Naeve.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to approve the
fire safety project and grant application. Roll Call Vote –
Koch-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Naeve-yes – Jargo-yes.
Motion carried.
Being there was no further business to discuss or act upon, Charles
Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to adjourn the meeting. Roll
Call Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes - Marshall-yes - Gendreau-yes –
Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2008
The Board met in regular session December 15th at 6:00 P.M. Members
present were Charles Jargo, Sharon Marshall, Warren Koch, Steve
Gendreau and Andrew Naeve.
The minutes of the previous meetings were read for approval.
Charles Jargo moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve the
minutes as read. Roll Call Vote - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes -
Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Koch-yes. Motion carried.
The financial reports were presented for discussion. Andrew Naeve
moved and Warren Koch seconded they be approved as presented. Roll
Call Vote - Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes -Jargo-yes -
Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
The monthly bills were presented for discussion. Charles Jargo
moved and Warren Koch seconded they be approved as allowed. Roll
Call Vote - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Marshall-yes – Koch-yes –
Gendreau-yes. Motion carried.
Andrew Naeve moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve the
agenda with no additions. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes
- Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Administrator's Report was as follows:
(a) Big East Conference volleyball sportsmanship rating 1.0 in all
categories;
(b) Report by Mr. McDonough on the Department of Education site
visit;
(c) Report by Mrs. Hansen about the Special Education deficit
change;
(d) IASB communication survey;
(e) BEEP Grant.
There was no old business to discuss or act upon.
Warren Koch moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to approve the driver
education program with the Mississippi Area Education Agency for
the summer of 2009 and 2009-2010 school year for a cost of $340.00
for student fee. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes – Jargo-yes
– Gendreau-yes – Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Being there was no further business to discuss or act upon, Sharon
Marshall moved and Warren Koch seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes -Naeve-yes
- Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
East Central Alumni Games
On Saturday, March 28th, we will have an Alumni Fest at East
Central High School. All East Central alumni are invited to join
the fun. We will have men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and new
this year, volleyball. Admissions will be $3 for adults (including
players) and students. Pre-school and under are free. The
extravaganza will begin with the volleyball game at 5:30, with the
players arriving at 5:00.
The athletic boosters will have a concessions stand and there will
also be a cake auction. Interested players should call Duane Garien
at 563-687-2427 (school) or Richard Keeney at 563-682-7667; or
e-mail Duane Garien at dgarien@east-central.k12.ia.us.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills/Iowa Tests of Educational Development
Beginning the first part of February, students in grades 1-8 will
be taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills; students in grades 9-11
will be taking the Iowa Tests of Educational Development. These
tests are extremely important in helping establish the direction of
education in our district, as well as the state of Iowa. They
measure individual, grade level, and school growth in the core
areas of mathematics, reading, and science.
Because of the importance, we are asking that parents/guardians and
students take the necessary steps to achieve success on these
tests. It is vital that students get plenty of sleep (at least 8-9
hours). Eating correctly is another important criteria; eat a good
breakfast and be sure to eat nutritional foods regularly. Preparing
for the tests at home might involve doing more reading than usual,
doing everyday math problems (balancing the checkbook, helping with
the grocery shopping, etc.) or enrichment activities in reading and
math that are available from the teachers.
We appreciate this broad-based effort to help our students achieve
at a higher level.
High School 1st Semester Honor Roll
2008-09
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Dakota Beck
*Kaitlyn Abernathy Caitlin
Christiansen *Barbara Anderson
*Austin Daniels *Mareah Adolphs
Clarissa
Craig
*Kayla Cassaday
*Jaime Frahm *Mariah
Aldis
Emily
C. Cram
Luke Figie
*Bailey Giddings Keri Cassaday
Emily K. Cram
Carrington
Giddings
Cody Graves Tessa
Daniels
*Skyler Klemme
Abigail
Goldsmith
Justin Hansen
Matthew Earles
Amanda
LePrevost *Bailey
Gray
Jacob House
Krystle Grant
Amberlyn Meyermann Shawn Gruhn
Jesseca Lathrop *Sydney Gray
Trevyn Michels
Jill Hankemeier
Bradley Marburger *Nicole Gruhn
*Erin
Moeller
Amanda Hinerichsen-GillenCole McDonough
*Nicole Hoffmann *Jacqueline
Myers
Samantha Lathrop
*Sarah Myers *Taylor Keeney
Chelsea Roe
*Kaitlin
Marburger
*Stephanie Ries *Samantha Lippens
Paige Schmidt
Mandy
Marshall
Dylan Rittmer *Kelsey
McCloy Ciara Stage
Natalie
Merino
*Austin Shoemaker Matthew Meyers
Kasandra Stopher
Trent Mussmann
Mallory
Milder
Nathan Wall
Tyler Mussmann
Delores
Patrick
*Nicole
Ruchotzke
Joshua
Rathje
Ellen
Schulz
*Trista Shannon
Charlotte Stein
Middle School 1st Semester Honor Roll
6th Grade
7th
Grade
8th
Grade
Darcy Arnold
Brittny
Bratcher
*Cassandra Aldis
Mason Christof
Brett
Earles
*Kyle
P. Christiansen
Tierra Hildebrandt
Brett
Hoyer
*Shannon Christiansen
Hannah Kilburg
*Peyton Gray
Benjamin
Hildebrandt
Mallory Kilburg
Colby Mangler
*Matthew
Hoffmann
*Ashley Kruse
*Garrett Moeller
*Catrina Jargo
Shawna LePrevost
Alexander Poll
*Jacinta
Jargo
Savanna Lippens
*Kylee Shoemaker
*Ryleigh Keeney
*Colin Marburger
Jakob Wimpey
*Sabrina
Lippens
Zachary Marburger
*Sadie
McCloy
Drew McDonough
Nikki McGinnis
Angel Papke
Dalton
Milder
Josh Soll
Emily Rittmer
Nick Wall
*denotes all A’s
