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October 2008 Newsletter

October 2008
SENIOR PICTURES NEEDED
The yearbook staff needs one color and one baby picture of each senior. If you haven’t made an appointment yet, you better hurry!
YEARBOOKS
The 2007-2008 yearbooks have arrived! If you ordered one, please contact Sue Papke at the High School. There were a few extra sent, and the will be available for $22.
PLAN TEST
The 2008 PLAN test will be taken by all sophomores at East Central on Thursday, October 2. This series of tests is a must for students considering post-high school education. There are four tests: English, Science, Reasoning, Reading, and Math. There is also an excellent career interest inventory for students to complete.
PSAT TEST
The 2008 PSAT/NMSQT will be offered at East Central on Wednesday, October 15. This test measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities important in college work. It is geared toward juniors, but sophomores may take it as well, although their scores are not eligible for scholarship consideration. This test is a must for students considering higher education, especially at a 4-year college, A $13 fee will be charged and must be paid prior to the test. Students may sign up in the high school office.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 27th from 4-7 pm and October 30th from 4-7pm.
Music Boosters “GET TOGETHER NIGHTS”
East Central Music Boosters will be hosting"GET TOGETHER NIGHTS" at Wenday's restraunt in Clinton starting this school year. We are hosting the 4th Monday of each month, starting on Monday- September 22.During the hours of 5:00-7:00 p.m.a portion of the sales will be donated to the music department at East Central. So please mark your calenders and THANK YOU for your continous support!
Sept.22
Oct. 27
Nov. 24
Stadium Concert
The Stadium Concert will be held on October 21. Again this year the Music Boosters will be having a Soup Supper held prior to the concert. Soup will be served from 4:30 – 6:30 pm with the concert beginning at 7:00 pm.
The menu will consist of chicken noodle soup, chili, and, new to the menu this year, vegetable beef soup. Along with your soup those attending will get homemade buns, applesauce, dessert, and drinks. Cost will be $6 for adults, $5 for students, and preschoolers free.
Carry outs will be available.
All proceeds will benefit the music departments’ trip to Washington D.C. next summer. Come out and support your East Central music program.
Band News
October will be a busy month for the East Central Raider Regiment and the East Central Middle School Marching Band. The Raider Regiment and the Middle School Band will travel to Bellevue, Iowa on October 4 to participate in “Marchin’ and Movin’ on the Mississippi”. The parade begins at 10:30 and includes both the high school and the middle school bands, and the field competition begins at 1:00 for the Raider Regiment. Individual performance times have not yet been promulgated.
On Oct. 11 the High School Band will travel to Cedar Rapids to perform at the State of Iowa Marching Band Festival at Kingston Stadium. As of yet, performance times and competing bands have not been set.
On Oct. 17, the Middle School Marching Band will present pre game and halftime at the Raider home football game in Miles.
On Oct. 21, both bands will host their own stadium concert in the high school gym.
We hope that many of you can get out to see our bands perform this season. A lot of hard work goes into each performance, and the students appreciate seeing many friendly faces at the performances throughout the year.
From the Desk of the Counselor…
Here are some important items/dates to be aware of for the month of October:
Attention seniors!
Take the ACT again or for the first time. By the time you receive this newsletter, November 7th is the next registration date for the December 13th test date. You may get an ACT packet from my office or if it is convenient, register online at www.actstudent.org.
If you haven’t done so already, choose at least three colleges to visit
q Call the admissions office for an appointment
q Visit with students and faculty
q Talk with them about special financial aid information for their school and/or
q special application procedures required
If you missed your appointment with me in September, due to an absence, stop in and see me soon!
Juniors…
Pay attention to ACT registration and test dates as well. It’s time to start thinking about this.
On Friday, October 17th, the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) will be meeting with all of you for a college planning presentation. Watch announcements to know when and where you need to be for this.
Sophomores…
The PLAN test will be given Thursday October 2nd. This test helps prepare you for other tests such as the ACT, but more importantly, helps you to see where your academic strengths are and helps you start getting ideas about career choices. Please make sure you are here that day for this test! Information was given to sophomores so parents, please ask your son/daughter about it.
A reminder that grades 6, 8, and 11 will be taking the Iowa Youth Survey during the first week of October. This will be administered on-line and a letter was sent out last month explaining the details.
All Students
Please remember the importance of dressing appropriately for school. Developing good tastes in attire now while you are young will help prepare you for the working world as well. Appropriate dress is vital to each member of school and is just as important as proper behavior and academics. We need positive influences in all aspects of school and the way you dress is a big part of that.
Elementary
I have visited the elementary classrooms and have enjoyed meeting the students and talking with them about various topics, with respect being the main theme. I enjoy hearing their “stories” and it’s great to see the students making new friends in their classrooms this year.
Mrs. Friedrichsen
East Central Athletic Boosters Concession Stand
Football 2008
Committee chairpersons please call your fellow workers and remind them when your group is scheduled to work. If you cannot work your scheduled shift, please make arrangements to switch with someone else on the list and notify Heidi Lippens (682-7203) or Ann Keeney (682-7667) of any changes. Plan to arrive at 6:00 pm to set up. Thank you very much for supporting East Central Athletes.
October 14 Olin (Fresh/Soph)
Gary & Cheryl Taplin (chr) 682-7682
Al & Linda Milder 682-7925
October 17 Olin
David & Pam Koch (chr) 687-2562
John & Allison Leu 357-4083
Gene & Janet Ruchotzke 682-7834
October 20 Preston (Fresh/Soph)
Mark & Kristi Seamer (chr) 687-2553
Duane & Jodi Rittmer 687-2672
East Central Boosters Concession Stand
Volleyball 2008
Committee chairpersons please call your fellow workers and remind them when your group is scheduled to work. If you cannot work your scheduled shift, please make arrangements to switch with someone else on the list and notify Heidi Lippens (682-7203) or Ann Keeney (682-7667) of any changes. Chairpersons plan to arrive at 5:00 pm. to set up and everyone else at 5:30 pm. Thank you very much for supporting East Central Athletes.
October 7 Marquette
Rod & Pam Anderson (Chr) bars 682-7814
Carrie Lathrop bars 687-2250
October 9 Andrew
Doug & Heidi Lippens (Chr) bars 682-7203
Gary & Tracy Frahm bars 682-7405
TALENT SEARCHES OFFERED
East Central students have been notified of two academic talent searches that are available for qualifying students. These students have the opportunity to take above-level, or out-of-level, testing through the searches. Seventh graders who received 95% or above on prescribed parts of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) during the previous two school years were invited to participate in the Talent Identification Program (TIP) from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Registration materials were sent home with qualifiers in September. Congratulations to the nine seventh graders who qualified.
The University of Iowa, through the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, offers the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS). Students qualified for this above-level testing opportunity by scoring 95% or above on the ITBS from last school year. The tests are offered for qualifiers in grades four through nine. Information packs and registration materials will be sent home with students as soon as they are received from the University of Iowa. Belin-Blank Center.
Physical Reminder
You will need to have a current physical if you are participating in any activity this year. You will not be able to participate in the activity until you have a current physical. If you have any questions, please ask Tori or the nurse.
East Central School
The East Central Community School is an Equal 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 superintendent’s office.
PIONEER DAY
On, October 3, East Central fifth grade students will attend the Pioneer Day as guests of Preston Elementary School. During the day they will observe various presenters showing the skills and processes used by pioneers, including broom-making, caning, apple-butter preparation, mountain dulcimer musical instrument, and others.
Students will walk to the Thresher Grounds (weather permitting), will wear clothing representative of pioneer times, and will bring their lunches, non-refrigerated, of course.
In the afternoon, Tommy Russell, caller from Eldridge, Iowa, will teach some square dance figures, and some local square dancers will demonstrate some of the dance moves. All students will have an opportunity to experience a real square dance.
Online Grades
Parents of high school students and high school students are now able to look at grades online. All you have to do is let Tori in the high school office know what you want your password to be and you can sign in. You will not be able to sign in until a password is set up. You will be able to look at attendance, lunch, progress reports, report cards, and your contact information. To access the site, go to our website at www.eastcentralschools.org.
Parents
Click on the Online Parent access button on the right side of the home page. This will bring you to the log in screen. Your log in will be your last name and password.
Students
Click on the Online Student access button on the right side of the home page. This will bring you to the log in screen. Your log in will be your first initial and last name and your password.
SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
The Board met in special session September 22nd at 7:00 P.M. Members present were Steve Gendreau, Charles Jargo, Warren Koch, Sharon Marshall, and Andrew Naeve.
Warren Koch moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve the proposed 28E Agreement with Northeast CSD to share a transportation director. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Naeve-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Warren Koch moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to approve Scott Huling as bus mechanic/bus driver to replace Byron Bielenberg. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Being there was no further business to discuss or act upon, Charles Jargo moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes - Marshall-yes - Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
ORGANIZATIONAL/REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
The Board met in regular session September 15TH at 7:00 P.M. Members present were Warren Koch, Charles Jargo, Steve Gendreau, Sharon Marshall and Ray Naeve.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read for approval. Charles Jargo moved and Sharon Ray Naeve seconded they be approved as corrected. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
The financial reports were presented for discussion. Sharon Marshall moved and Warren Koch seconded they be approved as presented. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
The monthly bills were presented for discussion. Ray Naeve moved and Sharon Marshall seconded they be approved as allowed. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to approve the agenda with no additions. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Administrator's Report was as follows: Election Results – Steve Gendreau – 84 votes – Andrew Naeve - 53 votes – Ray Naeve – 50 votes and Jon Wall – 6 votes – Steve Gendreau and Andrew Naeve were elected; Athletic Boosters contributions - $3,250.00-football equipment – $6,863.58-75% of profits.
The Board was informed about Lectronic’s camera bid and also Iowa Association School Boards policy primer recommendation.
Being there was no further business to discuss, Warren Koch moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
The new Board was called to order by President Steve Gendreau with the following members present Steve Gendreau, Andrew Naeve, Charles Jargo, Warren Koch, and Sharon Marshall.
Steve Gendreau was appointed as temporary chairperson.
The Oath of Office was administered to the new board member by Sandra Hansen, board secretary.
Nominations for President and Vice President were called for. Sharon Marshall moved and Warren Koch seconded to appoint Steve Gendreau as President. Roll Call Vote - Unanimously approved.
Charles Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to appoint Sharon Marshall as Vice President. Roll Call Vote - Unanimously approved.
The Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected officers by the board secretary.
Andrew Naeve moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to adopt Roberts Rules of Order for the rules and procedures to be followed at board meetings. Roll Call Vote - Unanimously approved.
Warren Koch moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to set the third Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Supt's Office at Miles for regular board meetings. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Charles Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to approve the agenda with no additions. Roll Call Vote - Gendreau-yes - Naeve-yes - Jargo-yes - Koch-yes - Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Administrator's Report was as follows: Grant applications: Bus Emissions Education Program-Byron Bielenberg/Neil Gray, Maquoketa Area Foundation-Pam Koch/Neil Gray and Clinton County Gaming Commission-Jim House; Cross Country fees by Matt McDonough; and Physical Education credits by Matt McDonough.
Charles Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to accept Byron Bielenberg’s resignation as transportation director, bus mechanic and bus driver. Roll Call Vote – Jargo-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes – Naeve-yes – Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to accept Rick Meisner’s resignation as varsity football coach. Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to approve Stacey Sandholdt as special education aide at $7.25 per hour. Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Jargo-yes – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes - Gendreau-yes. Motion carried.
Charles Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to accept 2007-08 financial report. Roll Call Vote – Jargo-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes – Marshall-yes – Naeve-yes. Motion carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Warren Koch seconded to approve David Jenkins as varsity football coach. Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes – Naeve-yes. Motion carried.
Andrew Naeve moved and Warren Koch seconded to approve Kip Opheim as assistant varsity football coach. Roll Call Vote – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes – Marshall-yes. Motion carried.
Sharon Marshall moved and Charles Jargo seconded to approve Angie Marburger as high school football and basketball cheerleader sponsor. Roll Call Vote – Marshall-yes – Jargo-yes – Naeve-yes – Koch-yes – Gendreau-yes. Motion carried.
Warren Koch moved and Sharon Marshall seconded to approve Neil Gray as Equity Coordinator. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Marshall-yes – Gendreau-yes – Naeve-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.
Charles Jargo moved and Warren Koch seconded to approve Robert House as shuttle bus driver. Roll Call Vote – Jargo-yes – Koch-yes – Marshall-yes – Naeve-yes – Gendreau-yes. Motion carried.
Being there was no further business to discuss or act upon, Warren Koch moved and Andrew Naeve seconded to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote – Koch-yes – Naeve-yes - Marshall-yes - Gendreau-yes – Jargo-yes. Motion carried.