Mifflinburg Area School District October 15, 2018
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MASD STAFF BIRTHDAYS FALL INTO FITNESS THOUGHT OF THE WEEK The Fall into Fitness 10/17 – Nicole Bailey “We are continually 10/19 – Joshua Hetrick Exercise Challenge is on! 10/20 – George Kahler Be sure to check out next faced with great 10/20 – Tami Herrold week’s edition of the Good opportunities which are 10/22 – Brett Dunkle News Bulletin to see which brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems.” Enjoy your special day! building is leading the competition. Get moving! -Margaret Mead
DID YOU KNOW IT’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK (OCTOBER 15-19, 2018)? STOP BY YOUR SCHOOL CAFETERIA TO SEE THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD THEY’VE GOT COOKING AND TO THANK A FOOD SERVICE WORKER!
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Mifflinburg Area School District October 15, 2018
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS. . .
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 JV/Varsity Field Hockey vs. Line Mountain Jr. Sr. at Mifflinburg Intermediate School – 4:00 P.M. Varsity Girls’ Tennis vs. Jersey Shore Area at Mifflinburg Area High School – 4:00 P.M. Junior High Softball vs. Shikellamy at Shikellamy High School – 4:30 P.M. JV Girls’ Soccer vs. Williamsport Area at Balls Mills Soccer Complex – 5:30 P.M. Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs. Williamsport Area at Balls Mills Soccer Complex – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 JV/Varsity Boys’ Soccer vs. Shikellamy at Mifflinburg Intermediate School – 4:00 P.M. Thursday, October 18, 2018 JV/Varsity Field Hockey vs. Central Columbia at Mifflinburg Intermediate School – 4:00 P.M. JV/Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs. Jersey Shore Area at Mifflinburg Intermediate School – 4:00 P.M. Junior High Softball vs. Warrior Run at Warrior Run High School – 4:30 P.M. Junior High Football vs. Selinsgrove Area at Mifflinburg Area High School – 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2018 Varsity Football vs. Central Mountain at Mifflinburg Area High School – 7:00 P.M. Saturday, October 20, 2018 Junior High Softball vs. Central Columbia at Central Columbia High School – 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 21, 2018 JV Football vs. Central Mountain at Mifflinburg Area High School – 6:00 P.M. ______
GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM WINS AGAIN! The Wildcat Girls’ Soccer Team defeated Montoursville for a 4-2 victory! Three team members, Molly Kerstetter, Riley Griffith and Emily Walls, scored goals in the first half. Macie Schnure scored in the second half. Great job! The Girls’ Soccer Team was back at it again on Friday night and took the win over Selinsgrove, 3-0. Riley Griffith scored two goals, and Molly Kerstetter scored one goal in the first half. Assisting on Griffith’s goals were Macie Schnure, and Cara Snook.
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Mifflinburg Area School District October 15, 2018
MIFF EDGES OUT SHIK, 1-0 The Wildcat Field Hockey Team persevered against Shikellamy with just minutes to spare. Mifflinburg’s Camryn Murray made the goal with an assist by Brook Karchner. The Team also took the win over Southern Columbia, 4-1, on Thursday! Scoring goals were Brook Karchner, Bri Doebler, Abby Snayberger and Camryn Murray.
THIS WEEK’ EVENTS IN THE DISTRICT Congratulations to 10/15 – 10/19 – National School Lunch Week Mifflin Alaina Post 10/16 – Faculty Meeting – 7:20 A.M. – Intermediate School for being named The 10/16 – PA Math Contest 1 – High School 10/16 – Faculty Meeting – 3:00 P.M. – Middle School 10/16 – Faculty Meeting – 3:00 P.M. – High School Athlete of the Week! 10/19 – Photo Retake Day – Intermediate, Middle & High Alaina has been Schools dominating in Cross 10/21 – PMEA District Chorus Auditions – 2:00 P.M. – Williamsport High School Country recently. Great 10/22 – Red Ribbon Week Begins job Alaina!
WILDCAT BOYS’ VARSITY SOCCER TEAM ROLLS AHEAD! Over the last week, the Boys’ Soccer Team has been kicking goals and taking wins! The Team took a win over Warrior Run, 4-2. Mifflinburg’s Mason Novobilski scored two goals, and Ethan Mangle and Ethan Hendricks each had a goal. Last Monday, the Boys’ Team defeated Jersey Shore, 4-1. Mason Novobilski made three of the four goals scored by the Wildcats and assisted on the fourth. Dylan Linn also scored for the Wildcats in this game. Last Wednesday, the Wildcat Boys’ shut out Danville, 2-0. Mason Novobilski scored two goals in the second half to secure the win.
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Mifflinburg Area School District October 15, 2018
Apple & Sausage Wild Rice
2 tablespoons olive oil 5 ounces summer sausage, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 2 medium apples, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice 1 cup beef broth 1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, celery and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. 2. Add rice, apples and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add cider, broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. ______
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK DID YOU KNOW. . . The national school lunch program serves 30 million children every day. Healthy foods are offered daily at MASD schools. School lunches are healthier than ever with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and less fat and sodium. The federally-funded national school lunch program provides nutritionally balanced, healthy meals to students every day. The program has been serving the nation’s children for more than 70 years, and requires school meals to meet federal nutrition standards like offering fruits and vegetables every day, serving whole grain rich foods and limiting fat, calories and sodium. Stop by your cafeteria for a nutritious meal today!
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Mifflinburg Area School District October 15, 2018
The Susquehanna Valley Fishing Team Dominates at Tournament!
Several Mifflinburg Teams took wins to advance to various tournaments. Both of Mifflinburg, the Team of Gavin Enders and Cadin Sheesley competed and won first place in the Fishing League World Wide National Championship Qualifier Tournament. This win advances them to take their skills to the National Championship in Alabama next summer. Congratulations to you both!
Daniel Walter and Ty Stroup of Mifflinburg took the win in the Bass Angler Sportsman Society (“B.A.S.S.”), PA Bass Federation High School State Championship! This win secures a trip for the two to compete in the B.A.S.S. National Championship next summer in Tennessee. Amazing job guys!
Gavin Enders and Cadin Sheesley finished Third in the B.A.S.S. PA Bass Federation High School State Championships.
In the Juniors Division, Luke Rokavec and Josh Stroud placed Second which qualifies them to compete in the B.A.S.S. Junior National Championships next summer.
Carter Loss and Justin Weikel were the B.A.S.S. National Junior Champions. They have also qualified for Nationals in Tennessee. Good luck everyone!
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