Reeland Boxholder Non-Profit

PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 26 reeland Boxholder Non-Profit

Volume 40, Issue 3— May 2019

As we are rapidly approaching the end of the 2018-19 school year and planning for Prom Royalty next fall, it is a very exciting time. With Freeland High events like Prom and the Freeland Athletic School students Association’s Banquet (honoring FHS Sen- enjoyed a night to iors who have participated in a sport for all remember at Prom 2019. The event Publication four (4) years of school) signaling the begin- ning of several packed weeks of opportuni- was held on Friday, of the May 3, at Valley Pla- ties to celebrate our students, this is certainly Freeland Community za in Midland. Prom a great time to be a Falcon. School District King Joseph Melzo One of the more interesting conversations and Queen Sophia 710 Powley Drive that has been ongoing over the months of Welles are pictured Freeland, MI 48623 April and May has been discussion about with Court Members how the Freeland Community School Dis- Madeline Rappley, trict might best address many of our identi- and Noah Essex.

fied facility needs, including: space, repair District Office of aging parts of our buildings and grounds, 989.695.5527 safety improvements, and needed mechani- results of these meetings and consider which Baker, at [email protected], or cal upgrades in our buildings. Freeland Learning Center ideas are going to be brought forward for 989.695.5527 and she will assure you are The Freeland Board of Education engaged 989.695.5721 our community to explore. The Board is notified of these opportunities. in three (3) forums with our staff, hearing truly trying to find the best way to address Though the Board and our community Freeland Elementary School from teachers, paraprofessionals, adminis- the identified needs in a fiscally responsible have some decisions to make in the future 989.695.5371 trators, secretaries, and other employees as manner. I think you will be interested in the regarding a direction for our schools, we are they weighed in on the ideas being consid- option(s) they keep under consideration. all set for one significant change to be imple- Freeland Middle School ered to best meet our needs, specifically Please look for ways to be involved in our mented for the 19-20 school year. We will be 989.692.4032 looking at projects that included: construc- community discussions in the months adjusting starting times for students in tion of a new K-2 building, adding on to ahead. These opportunities will be shared grades 6-12. Sixth graders will start at 7:40 Freeland High School Freeland High School/Middle School to with parents through school communica- a.m. (this is a significant change). Students th 989.695.2586 move 6 grade to the secondary campus, tions and to other Freeland community in grades 7th – 12th will start at 7:45 a.m. (five adding on to Freeland Elementary to move members through: minutes earlier). We appreciate the under- School Website: st Y5-1 to that campus, or investing in a sig-  The District Facebook Page – standing of our parents as we make this very www.freelandschools.net nificant renovation to the Freeland Learning www.facebook.com/freelandschools helpful scheduling adjustment.

Center. These ideas were the result of  The District Web Site - The Board of Education continues to strive months of research and discussion as to the www.freelandschools.net to provide safe, secure, and updated facili- best options for our schools. District Mission  The District Sign on Webster Road ties for our students. If you have any ques- Statement On Wednesday, May 15, the Freeland  Or, if you would like to be individually tions (or would like a tour of our facilities), The purpose of the Freeland Board of Education is meeting to discuss the contacted, please get in touch with Kelly please contact Matt Cairy at 989.695.5527. Community School District is to prepare students to be successful adults by providing a challenging curriculum that Dismissal Times: connects students' lives to FCSD Last Day of School  FHS -11:15 a.m.  FES - 12:26 p.m. their future in a safe and supportive environment. Friday, June 14, 2019  FMS - 11:15 a.m  FLC - 12:36 p.m.

Freeland High School News Class of 2019 Top Ten Graduates Valedictorian Salutatorian Jack Ruppel Grace Cairy Raegan Schalau Nick Hare Parents: Parents: Parents: Parents: David and Matt and Jerry and Chris and Anastasia Ruppel Deb Hare Kim Cairy Christine Schalau Class Rank: 3 Class Rank: 2 Class Rank: 4 Class Rank: 1 Plans for after Plans for after Plans for after Plans for after graduation: graduation: graduation: graduation: Attend U of M Attend Central Attend Grand Attend CMU to to pursue a Valley State pursue a degree in Michigan Univer- degree in civil sity in the Fall. University to pursue chemistry and engineering. a degree in business. psychology. AJ Duggan Lauren Moon Jane Fitkin Madison Wegner Parents: Parents: Parents: Parents: Glenn and Don and Jim and Jason and Amy Fitkin Mary Wegner Stephanie Traci Moon

Duggan Class Rank: 7 Class Rank: 8 Class Rank: 6

Class Rank: 4 Plans for after Plans for after Plans for after graduation: graduation: Plans for after graduation: Attend Attend Western graduation: Attend Law- Northern Michigan Attend Calvin rence Techno- Michigan University for College and play logical Universi- University to chemical soccer. ty to pursue a degree in both pursue a engineering and architecture and civil engineering. degree in environmental studies. hopes to join the Western Marching Band. Taylor Bakos Argyle, Alyssa Schmitz, Samuel Parents: Armstrong, Hudson Congratulations to the FHS Class of 2019! Schmus, Kylie Jim and Back, Madelyn Schrems, Brendan Tammi Bakos Baker, Anna Short, Audrey Bakkegard, Alise Courtois, Manon Harrington, Tyler Moon, Lauren Short, Willem Class Rank: 9 Bakos, Taylor Czapiewski, Samantha Hawkes, Macy Morrissey, Keegan Smith, Deavian Barthel, Caroline Daly, Corey Henderson, Lauren Murphy, Josiah Smith, Noah Plans for after Bartreau, James Davis, Breeanna Hubbard, Leah Nellett, Alexus Smith, Thomas graduation: Beeckman, Dylan Davis, Brynn Huegel, Nellie O’Deay, Madison Spitz, Miranda Berg, Kenadee DeMitchell, Xavier Jankowiak, Tyler Ogden, Alexa Stowell, Alaina Attend SVSU to Beyer, Liliana Dominowski, Aaron Kant, Ryli Ostrowski, Lauren Streng, Adam pursue a degree Bila, Darren Dore, Justyn King, Conner Pichla, Julia Svorinic, Ryan in nursing. Blain, Miah Douglas, Micaela Kipfmiller, Riley Polega, Cameron Tetloff, Matthew Blake, Casyn Doyle, Savannah Kloha, Autumn Pontoppidan, Marie-Louise Thomas, Mason Bourcier, Jayce Draves-Andrews, Jacob Knochel, Keaton Popour, Alyvia Townsend, Jack Liliana Beyer Boyes, Madeline Duggan, Anderson Kopec, Ashley Price, Abigayle Traverse, Justin Bradley, Karrah Duley, Brooke Kusowski, Jessica Pumford, Olivia Trimm, Alexander Parents: Brady, Aurore Dugey, Hunter Landeryou, Gage Quinnell, Ryan Tsubaki, Risa Michael and Bright, Travis Evans, Kylee Landeryou, Jacob Radaz, Keegan Tyson, Erin Melissa Beyer Brilinski, Alexis Fayson, Russell Lazzaro, Arianna Riedel Casado, Eduardo Ureel, Hope Brissette, Olivia Fiorenza, Savannah Lentner, Olivia Rivette, Adam VanHerweg, Sydney Class Rank: 10 Brown, Kent Fitkin, Jane Leuenberger, Morgan Rohde, Jacob VanLoo, Connor Buben, Madison Fitzgerald, Gage Longenecker, Hayley Rood, Emily Wayne, James Plans for after Budnick, Joseph French, Joseph Lopshire, Ethat Rood, Maddie Weed, Tristen Cairy, Grace Gamm, Krystal Lynch, Emerson Roth, Lauryn Wegner, Madison graduation: Cepeda, Joseph Guerra, Juan Martin, Kaitlyn Ruppel, Jack Welles, Sophia Attend the Champagne, Joshua Guevara, Vincent Mehl, Noah Ruth, Wesley Wrege, Bailey University of Tole- Ciupak, Jori Gunther, Breanna Melzo, Joseph Ruthig, Kaylee Yaw, Carston do on a softball Comstock, Aaron Haenlein, Lance Miller, Joel Sawyer, Shianne Youngstrom, Abagail scholarship. Coonan, Camryn Hare, Nicholas Moergeli, Layne Schalau, Raegan Young, Sara

Page 2

Freeland High School/Middle School News

Nothing but FHS Intro smiles, as 242 to Engi- Community neering Church Pastor and De- Joe Amini sign stu- presents dents FCSD Food show off Service Direc- the Table tor, Caila Top Wellsted with games a donation. they cre- ated. Thank you to the 242 Engineering and Design Students get Community Church The Freeland Community School District would like Creative in Creation of Table Top Games to send a big thank you to the 242 Community Church. During the month of March, Intro to Engineering given footprint. On April 23, the 242 Community Church made a and Design students at Freeland High School were The goal for the project was to allow students to $3600 donation to our Foods and Nutrition Service presented with a new challenge. The challenge was further enhance their knowledge of the design pro- Department. The donation was used to pay off bal- to design and develop unique tabletop games that cess, to build and develop an understanding of how ances that many families owed the district for unpaid met several constraints. simple machines work, and to develop more ad- student meals that have been served this school year. To meet the guidelines of the challenge, the stu- vanced computer aided design techniques. dents had to create games with a complete set of To culminate this unit, second year engineering This generous donation demonstrates one more way rules that used at least two mechanical motions, are students were given the opportunity to judge the the church has overwhelmed us with their sup- playable by multiple participants, and would fit in a projects in a trade show format. port. Thank you to all the church members who have made this possible for our families. FMS Partners with The ROCK C4YD Freeland High School Written by Kylie Anderson, Hassan is Development Director at the ROCK C4YD one of our Important Dates ROCK part- Starting this school year, The ROCK Center for ners who  May 16: Freeland Scholar's Breakfast, 8- Youth Development began providing their Discover presents 10 a.m. @ Apple Mountain You program for students at Freeland Middle School. the Discov- ROCK facilitators lead developmental educational er You pro-  May 19: Senior Honor's Night 4 p.m. followed lessons on important topics such as character gram to our by Oscar night @ the Performing Arts Center strengths, mindfulness, gratitude, integrity, empathy, students on  May 22: Senior Last Day trust, communication, responsibility, grit, leadership, a bi-weekly and more. The lessons are very interactive; students basis.  May 23: Senior Exams get to play games, watch videos, and join in activities  May 29: Baccalaureate, 7 p.m. @ St. Agnes and discussions. Participants in Creating Me (the middle school Dis-  May 30: Commencement Ceremony, 7 p.m. cover You program) have said things such as “it  June 7: Awards Assembly, Grades 9-11, 8:30 made me feel better about myself” and “it helped me for Discover You participants “seven of the eight De- - 10:30 a.m. @ the Performing Arts Center to take more control over what happens in my life velopmental Asset categories saw increases”. and how to change it positively.” Discover You par- Developmental Assets are 40 research-based posi-  June 12: Exams, Grades 9-11, Full Day ticipants also experience proven outcomes. tive experiences and qualities that influence young  June 13: Exams, Grades 9-11, Half Day According to data collected by the organization, people’s development, helping them to become car- 78% measured an increase in life skills, 79% an in- ing, responsible, and productive adults. For more  June 14: Exams, Grades 9-11, Half Day crease in self-worth, and 77% in social emotional information about The ROCK and Discover You, skills. A third-party data evaluation determined that please visit www.therockc4yd.org. Page 3

Freeland Middle School News

Freeland Middle School Important Dates

 May 20: Transition Day

 May 27: No School  May 31: 8th Grade Send-Off Dance, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 June 4: Band Concert  June 7: Awards Assembly –during the school day Students Light up the Stage During Annie  June 12: Exams, full day This year, we had many Freeland Middle School students represented during our spring play. It was truly impressive. Kaitlyn Schuette, 7th grade, did an amazing job using her vocal talents  June 13: Exams, half day during the play as the lead role, Annie. Ava Mata, 8th grade, did an amazing job playing the  June 14: Exams, half day part of Ms. Hannigan. In addition to this, we had countless other middle school students play various roles from orphan girls, to backstage support. We are so proud of all of our students  June 14: Last Day of School for putting on a truly wonderful show for the community! Tenth Year of Speed Stacking fun at FMS Fun Field Trip

Every year the 7th and 8th grade to the SportZone students at Freeland Middle School This year, participate in a speed stacking unit our 7th during their physical education clas- graders ses. took a field As part of the unit, our Physical trip to the Education teachers, Mrs. Gotts, Mrs. SportsZone Mehnert, and Mr. Townsend also put during the on a Speed Stacking tournament for 8th grade the students. PSAT test- Speed stacking is an individual and ing day. team sport that involves stacking 12 During this specially designed cups in pre- trip each of determined sequences as fast as pos- the students sible. Freeland Middle School students recently took part in a Speed Stacking Tournament. Tyler Steib (left) and Haven Vasold went The cups are designed to allow for practice their stacking skills prior to the tournament. through six faster times, and students are ex- different pected to stack the “cycle” sequences best 2 out of 3 This is the tenth year for this annual event at Free- rotations matches during their single elimination tournament. land Middle School. FMS seventh grade students learning participated in a cycling class about during a recent field trip to the Freeland SportsZone. health and Athletic Website & Schedules nutrition, www.freelandathletics.com physical exercise, and CPR training. They left the day exhausted, but excited about You will find schedules, scores, articles, information, pictures and much more. the learning that took place to encourage them to You can also call 989-692-4030 to hear the day’s athletic events and if there are any cancellations. stay healthy and take care of their body!

Page 4

Freeland Elementary School News Freeland Welcomes Dow Ambassador Students in Mrs. Somers', fifth grade class, welcomed Dow Ambassador Mrs. Hescott. Mrs. Hescott and her daughter Oliv- ia, led an experi- ment to find out what happens when you add water and salt to a polymer found in a Dow Ambassador, Mrs. Hes- diaper. Third Graders Dive Into Books cott, worked with students This investigation in Mrs. Somers class. Students in Mrs. Grocholski’s 2nd grade class showed the process participated in “book tasting” as they prepare for of osmosis and diffusion. It was a culminating activity reading book clubs. for the study of Chemistry.

Mrs. Som- ers was se- lected by the Meemic Foundation to receive a littleBits STEAM Stu- First Artome’ Art Show a Success dent kit for her class- Mrs. Stedry hosted her first Artome’ Art Show. Kinder- room. garten through fifth grade students came together to cre- Mrs. Som- ate artwork for the spectacular Art Show celebration. ers is a fifth Every student had their own masterpiece framed and on grade teacher at Freeland Elementary School. display. The proceeds from the event went toward the purchase on a new kiln for the elementary art program. Volunteer Reading Mentors Needed at Freeland Elementary School The READ Association of Saginaw County has collabo- mentors. Consider volunteering your time one hour a tion is received by READ and processed, a one hour train- rated with Freeland Schools for many years, providing week to make a difference in the life of a child. Learning ing session will provide you will the information needed volunteer reading mentors to work on literacy skills with to read in elementary school helps kids “read to learn” for to become a successful mentor. For more information, students in first and second grade. the rest of their life. Some children need a little extra help please call the READ Office at 989-755-8402. The program began in the Freeland Learning Center and in getting to that point, that’s where Reading Mentors The READ Association is a local literacy program whose expanded to Freeland Elementary this school year. This come in. Mentors give students extra practice and time to simple mission is to help elementary students improve allows children in grades 2-4 to receive literacy help as build their skills and self-confidence in reading. their reading skills and discover the joy of reading. Help- well. Becoming a READ volunteer is simple. Start by filling ing children learn to read, through a positive relationship With this move and increasing student population, the out an application at www.READinSaginaw.org or in the with a mentor, is one of the best investments someone can READ Association and Freeland Elementary can use more Elementary or Learning Center office. After the applica- make to ensure every child’s success.

Page 5

Freeland Elementary School News

Fourth grade stu- Sixth Graders Spend Time on Delta STEM Explorer Bus dents take part in the Think Ener- gy Program through Consumers Energy.

Think Energy Program Freeland Elementary School fourth graders partici- The sixth graders had the opportuni- pated in the Think Energy program from Consumers ty to spend their Science class expe- Energy. riencing the activities on the Delta STEM Explorer Bus, including Virtual Reality welding, piloting the Apollo 11 shuttle, programming computers from the decades, and projectile motion launch- They learned ways to conserve energy in their ing while analyzing and adjusting the speed and trajectory of a marble . homes and all received a “Take Action” kit filled with supplies to use in their homes.

Pop Evil’s lead singer, Leigh Kakaty, poses with a group of students during a recent visit. Surprise Visit from Fifth Graders Take on Glue Challenge Fifth graders at Freeland Elementary School developed various glue Rock Band Pop Evil recipes in Mrs. Henning's science classes. They also conducted fair tests in controlling variables to evaluate the strength of each glue batch. On April 22, Freeland Elementary School had a The challenge was to test the glue’s holding ability with increasing weight from the paper clips added to the surprise visit from the Rock Band Pop Evil. each of the test baggies. In the Fall of 2018, our Powley Street Singers, The student's were amazed at the strength of the glue that was made from only flour and water. performed Pop Evil’s song “Waking Lions”. The band heard about the performance and were interested in reaching out. After working out a plan, a School Calendar and Saginaw County Common Calendar date was set to connect. The students initially believed they were going available at www.freelandschools.net to have video call with the band, little did they Visit www.freelandschools.net to view the 2019-2020 school cal- know, they were going to meet them in person. During the visit, the students were able to per- endar as well as the Saginaw County Common School form “Waking Lions” for the band and then fol- Calendar, which lists holiday breaks for the next five (5) school lowed with a question/answer session and pic- years. This is a great tool for planning ahead. tures. What a great experience!

Page 6

Freeland Learning Center News

Spreading School Spirit During the varsity girls’ basketball team’s run to the state championship game in March, the students at the Learning Center Coloring Contest Winners showed their school spirit! Activities during Renue Physical Therapy graciously sponsored a championship week included a pep assem- coloring contest at the Freeland Learning Center bly with the team, the making of good luck with, believe it or not, pictures of fish leading up cards and goodie bags for the road trips, as to the Walleye Festival. The students receiving well as a drive-by cheer prior to the state the most votes were each awarded a $15 gift card semi-final game. to Sky Zone in Saginaw. The winners are pictured above holding their winning artwork.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity The Freeland Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexu- al orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, reli- gion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Please see policy 1422/3122/4122.

Non-Discrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity The Freeland Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexu- al orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, reli- gion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities. The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of Protected Classes in its employment policies and practices as they related to students and does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the Protected Classes age (unless age in a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or Students Design Traps to Catch Leprechauns economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Educational programs shall be de- Students in Mrs. Dreyer’s Kindergarten class at the Freeland Learning Center read How to Catch a signed to meet the varying needs of all students. Please see Leprechaun and made their very own traps in an effort to catch one! This was one of several fun policy 2260. activities during the month of March. Page 7

Freeland Learning Center News Student Council Celebrating 100 Days of Learning at the LC Staff and Easter Activities students at the Freeland The Freeland Learning Elementary Center cele- Student brated the th Council (6 100th day of graders) school in spent time February. with Learning As part of Center kin- the festivi- ties, those dergarten interested, students as dressed up they complet- as 100 year- ed a variety old adults. of Easter- The students related activi- also partici- ties. This pated in a annual event variety of activities involving the number 100. It was a fun way for all involved to celebrate 100 days of provides a learning and fun at the Learning Center. neat opportunity for students on If you are not yet set up with a Skyward account, please visit each end of our website, www.freelandschools.net, click on Staff & Students, the elemen- and then Skyward.

tary spec- Once on the login page, click on the “Register for Skyward trum to inter- Family Access” at the top of the page. You will be taken to a act, and our screen where you can enter your email address. You will then Learning receive an email with a link to set up a new password. Please Center stu- remember to check your spam folder, if the email doesn’t show up in your inbox.

dents look up to the “big kids” more than If you do not have an email address on file with the school, please contact the office for assistance. they will ever know. Sign up at sendmoneytoschool.com to Track Your Child’s Lunch Account Sendmoneytoschool.com is a great way to keep  View purchase history All you need to get started is your child’s student ID track of you child’s breakfast/lunch account.  Set up an alert when your child’s balance drops number, which can be obtained by contacting the Here are some of the many functions that are availa- below a specified amount. school office. ble to you with this website:  Pay for school meals If you have any questions, please feel free to call our  Check account balances  Transfer money nutrition services office at 989.625.2297.

Freeland Community School District 2018-2019 Board of Education Meeting Schedule Check us out on Facebook! Facebook is a great way to keep Wednesday, May 15 President - Kristin A. Anderson up-to-date with upcoming events Wednesday, June 26 Vice-President - Peter R. Wiltse happening at the Freeland Treasurer - Dennis J. Argyle Secretary - Holly M. Roenicke Community School District. Just All meetings are held at 6 p.m. search “Freeland Community in the FES MTSS Room unless Trustee - Matthew J. Fhaner Trustee - Jeffrey Kipfmiller School District”, look for the otherwise posted. Trustee - Lisa Knoerr Falcon, and click “Like”.

Page 8