This publication is produced at the Pillager School for the whole Pillager community. If you have local news, please contact the school at (218) 746-3557 for submission information. CTC Center

Watch for more grand opening details in the Paw Press and online!

Center September 24-25

Pillager Public schools presents

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Fridayp.m. 7:30

Grammy & emmy award winning recording artists Minnesota Native & The Voice Runner-up For more info & ticket sales visit www.isd116.org Ctc center 323 East 2nd street south, pillager, MN 56473

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From the desk of Mr. Michael Malmberg, District Superintendent As the new school year begins soon, I want to thank all of you for the many ways you work with us all year long on behalf of our school. All of us at Pillager Public Schools value the partnership we have with you and appreciate your support and involvement. Pillager Public School is a great place to be and we are extremely proud of our students, staff and the facilities we have.

New Curriculum, Technology, Report Cards, and Personalized Learning Plans Our district continues to expand our curriculum by adding new course offerings by expanding CTE offerings and CIS courses as well as other elective courses. We continue to increase in technology as a focus of our school. Our staff and district will continue to maintain the large task of standardized grading and reporting to help ensure our students success by improving our classroom instruction and informing our families of relevant and much needed feedback to better meet the needs of our students. The middle school report card was updated this past year to be aligned with the elementary school standards based grading. The next phase in the elementary school has begun with implementing personalized learning plans to meet the needs of each individual learner.

Construction Completed The construction project that began over two years ago will be completed this fall. The maintenance, remodeling of classroom areas, and additional classrooms and vocational areas along with the new “CTC Center” will be finished when school starts this fall. Our learning facility will be one of the best in the area. I am proud of the work that has went into the planning of the project and how it all came together for the community of Pillager and the students that it will serve. We will continue to monitor the maintenance of our facility and to meet the ever changing educational needs of our students in all areas of our facility, whether it be in the classroom or extra-curricular. Our goal is to provide the best possible facility at the lowest tax impact.

CTC Center Grand Opening As you have seen on another page of the newsletter, I am extremely excited for the grand opening of the new “CTC Center” this fall for the school and for our community. Our goal is to provide our community with a facility that will bring opportunities for people to attend events right here in our own back yard at a reasonable cost. I hope you all will be as excited to see some of those events as we bring them to you.

Have a great school year! Welcome Back! “Go Huskies” Facility Services Manager, John Gordon WOW! Summer has flown by and we are preparing for the school year to begin. We have a lot of exciting things coming this fall at Pillager School. The current phase of construction is coming to an end and the custodial crew has been working on getting the facilities ready all around the school. We also are focusing on the new CTC Center, our new 400 seat school auditorium.

The crew has been cleaning, waxing and preparing the rooms, halls, locker rooms, track shed, and gyms for the first day of school. I continue to be proud of the work and devotion our staff gives each summer making our school sparkle and gleam.

CTC Center News The CTC Center Auditorium is almost ready for you! Our Grand Opening will be September 24th through September 25th. On Friday evening, we kick off the celebration with Kat Perkins, a former Voice runner-up and Minnesota native, show time is at 7:30 p.m. She will also be sharing her story and speaking to our students on Friday afternoon about her life and challenges. Saturday, September 25th will be an evening with Grammy and Emmy winning recording artist Tonic Sol Fa, showtime is set at 7:30 p.m. More info is available on the website about the grand opening weekend. Tickets will be on sale mid August on our web page for these events. We will launch our webpage that can be found on the home page of the school website. That page is where you can stay informed on what is happening at the CTC Center, purchase or precure tickets for events, learn more about the center and have questions answered. Bookmark us so you won't miss upcoming events.

Construction News The remodeled class rooms are ready with a new fresh look. We have new larger kindergarten rooms, added special ed rooms for middle school and high school. Our first graders will get to experience their new rooms this year on the eastside of the elementary gym. The windows have been updated on the south side of the school and a few on the north. Lastly, we have a new agricultural room with an updated and enlarged metal shop with the relocated wood shop equipment being moved. The new wood shop has been completed along with easier access to the greenhouses. You will notice landscaping and northwest and northeast parking lot changes as well. We are excited and looking forward to a great 2021-2022 school year.

Pillager Schools is a whole new place to visit!

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Students eat FREE

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch will be offered free of charge to all students through the You can easily view information about what is on our 2021-22 school year. menu each day. You can see an image and description for food items, as well as nutrition information.

Please check daily for food choices as they may change! VERY IMPORTANT! It is more important than ever for every family to complete the “Application for Educational Benefits” form that will be mailed to your home in August. This application measures the economic condition of our community.

The value to our school is:  $25 technology fee waived with completed form.  Additional funding to retain small class sizes.  Additional funding for computers, basic skills training, core classes including math, reading, and science.  Pricing for resources such as our school website and other technical Menus above represent sample menus and not actual menu items. resources is based on the economic condition of Pillager. To download the app  Title 1 funding search for “Nutrislice” on  Additional grant money available for other programs. Google Play or the App Store See menus at: You see, it’s not just about your family; it is a measure of the community. pillager.nutrislice.com Please take the time to complete and return the form. Your information is or download the app confidential. Your papers are shredded when they are no longer needed.

Transportation Information

Parents, please call the bus garage by 7:00 a.m. if your child/children will not be riding the bus for the day. This will help the buses stay on schedule!

Our transportation services are handled Fornshell Bus Service will be in the Media Center for Open House, September 1 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. by Fornshell Bus Service. to answer any questions regarding school bus transportation.

[email protected] Special note: Students are allowed only ONE designated bus stop in the morning and ONE designated (218) 746-3770 bus stop in the afternoon. These stops must be registered through Fornshell Bus and Pillager School.

Online info: School Website Transportation information forms were due in July. Use “services” tab on top of home page No bussing is guaranteed without a completed bus form. Please send forms to Fornshell Bus Service or the Pillager School as soon as possible. Bus Safety on the roads:  Parents and district residents need to understand state laws in regards to school buses.  When school is in session, buses will be stopping on all forms of roads: state highways, county roads, city streets and township roads. When buses stop, it means that a child is being picked up or dropped off. Red flashing lights mean that you must stop. It is illegal to pass a bus on either side while meeting or following the bus when the red lights are flashing. Bus Safety at school: We also ask that you follow the bus safety in the area around the school building.  The one way streets and driving restrictions have been developed for the safety of kids. The parking lot on the south side of the school is a one way parking lot. Please enter from the east end only and exit from the west end only. This helps the flow of traffic off of East Second St. as it is one way. Each student in kindergarten through grade ten receives bus safety training every year. All students take a written and practice test. As adult drivers, please be good examples. Thank you for your help in making school a safer place for kids.

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ACCESS TO STUDENT INFORMATION Please stay connected to your student’s progress and lunch account information by accessing this information online. You can get to this information from the school website through the link on the left side of the home page OR — through the web address below.

Parents https://pillager.onlinejmc.com Students Click here Click here

Make sure you have the correct SCHOOL YEAR Make sure you have the correct SCHOOL YEAR

User name: parent’s last name in lowercase User name; Last two digits of your graduating letters year, first initial of first name, last name. Ex: 17jdoe Enter your password. (If you do not remember your password, please speak to a secretary to Password: Lunch number, first initial of first access it.) name last name. Ex: 1234jdoe

After you click “login” you may look at your After you click “login” you may look at your child’s absences, tardies, report card, progress absences, tardies, report card, progress report report and lunch account info. You may also and lunch account info. (Online registration is update your address, phone, or email. not available at this time.)

Before and After School School Pictures

Parents, please note that students should not be in the Everyone (K-12) on the same day school building before 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, September 16 ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior pictures are The school is closed to all children after school unless they due October 12 (this includes senior portrait for yearbook, are in a supervised after-school activity or enrolled in “Fun baby picture, and any pictures they would like to use for Stop.” Please know that they will be asked to leave the the senior slideshow); senior group photo will be taken on school to either go outside or home. Friday, October 1. Meet in the school commons at 8:30 a.m.

JMC Alert System Pillager School YouTube Channel Pillager School uses a recorded alert Pillager’s YouTube channel for the school district will system to notify families of special school events, serve as a central location where we can offer school closings, or emergencies. The numbers and live-streaming and manage school related events. email addresses are from the contact information that you have provided to the District Office. Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/ PillagerSchoolDistrict and click on If you are not getting these messages, or would the SUBSCRIBE button. like other phone numbers or email addresses used, please call the District Office to update your file.

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NEW STAFF TO PILLAGER SCHOOLS

Alissa Langan, Early Childhood Special Education My husband, Zach, and I are originally from Thief River Falls and have lived in Brainerd for 10 years. Zach is a nurse at St. Joseph’s. We have four kiddos (three girls and one boy, ages 3-8). I originally graduated from MSUM with a degree in early childhood special education and will wrap up my master’s in special education with a specialty in vision impairments in July. I began my career as an early intervention teacher in Brainerd, then stayed home a couple of years with babies and to continue my own schooling; I spent last year as a teacher for vision impaired students in Park Rapids (wonderful experience but kind of a long drive, I’m happy to be working closer to home again!). This summer our family is attempting to raise chickens and look forward to a California road trip.

Shania Holst, 1st grade I grew up in Staples, MN and attended Bemidji State University for Elementary Education, where I graduated in the spring of 2019. This will be my first time teaching first grade and I can’t wait for this new adventure. I love being outside with family and friends. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, hunting, and hanging out at the lake. I can’t wait to be a part of the Pillager School and call myself a “Husky”!

Erin Foster, Kindergarten I was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead for my undergrad. I have a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. I have five years of teaching experience in both preschool and kindergarten combined. Some of my favorite things include peanut butter, being outdoors, and spending time with my family! I am looking forward to being a part of the Pillager School District. Go Huskies!

Jacob Russell, High School Mathematics I grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area and then later attended Central Lakes College and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Throughout my college career I played basketball at CLC, managed the men’s basketball team at Mankato, and grew immensely in my knowledge of mathe- matics and the educational field. Since college I have moved back to Brainerd with my wife and our corgi, Auggie. I love spending time on the lake fishing, working with athletes, and relaxing with family and friends. I am excited to start at Pillager and become a part of the incredible community that surrounds the school

Kanyaphat (Kanya) Takoon, CIS Math Instructor I am originally from Bangkok, Thailand where I previously worked as a high school mathematics teacher at a private boarding school and a British International School for many years. I then obtained my PhD in Development Education and began working with Thailand's Ministry of Education in developing innovative and creative learning programs for educators and students. I’m married to a native Minnesotan, Brent Zeise, who was working internationally at that time in Thailand. We then moved and worked together around the world for a few years before locating here in Minnesota. Personally, I enjoy traveling and cooking, especially Asian cuisine. I am very excited to be part of the Pillager com- munity and am looking forward to the new school year.

Lea Frank, 5th & 6th grade Language Arts I have taught 4th & 5th grade in the ROCORI School District the past 12 years. My family and I recently moved to Nisswa. Having grown up in the Brainerd area, I am excited to be moving back to where my roots began. I am looking forward to working with students and staff in Pillager.

Kirsten Sundquist, 3rd grade I am very excited to be a part of the Pillager team. My husband and I moved up to Pillager two years ago and I have been subbing in the district the last two years. Before moving up here, I taught in Medford/Owatonna for 3 years and Saint Cloud for 3 years. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors and baking.

Andrea Langhoff, Middle School Social Studies I was born and raised in central Wisconsin and first attended college at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Following my time there I traveled to Delaware to be a full-time nanny and moved with the family to metro-Detroit. I called Michigan home for seven years before moving to Brain- erd, Minnesota. While working in youth ministry I decided the time was right to return to school to pursue a career in education. St. Cloud State University, student teaching at Brainerd High School, and working as a long-term substitute at Royalton Middle School has me gearing up with anticipation and excitement to join the Pillager teaching team. During my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling to attend concerts, visiting family in Wisconsin, and of course, rooting for the Packers. I look forward to getting to know Pillager Middle School students, families, and the greater community.

Marqus Flicek, High School Social Studies I am a graduate of St. Cloud State University. I will teach U.S History, World History and Current Events at Pillager and I am excited to get to know all the students and faculty at the school. I cannot wait to get started!

Ryan Krominga, Director of Teaching & Learning Originally from Southern Minnesota, I attended Minnesota State University where I graduated with a degree in Math Education. I started my education career as a Math Teacher, teaching middle and high school math. Since then, I've been a Principal, Curriculum Coordinator and Director of Teaching & Learning. I'm married to my amazing wife, Lynn and we have one rambunctious son, Henry. I'm thrilled to be joining the Pillager team!

Mary Schlangen, English Interventionist I'm excited to start the intervention program for ELA at Pillager Middle School. I have been teaching for 16 years both in Wisconsin and Minne- sota. My husband, son, and I have lived in the Pillager area for 11 years. We live on a small hobby farm just south of Pillager. We enjoy being outdoors, active in the community, and spending time with others. We are excited to be part of the Huskies Team!

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Tidbits By: Brent Zeise District Technology

Welcome to our first “Technology Tidbits” going into the 2021-2022 school year. I’d like to share important educational technology news as we commence our new school year.

Chromebooks: Pillager plans to roll out our Chromebooks before the first day of school, so students are prepared! Here is our planned Chromebook roll-out schedule:

5th Graders & New MS & HS Students: Will be issued their Chromebooks on the night of August 25th during our new student welcome. You should bring your signed copy of your Chromebook Agreement and either $25 for our technology fee or your completed Free and Reduced paperwork. Please come to the Commons to receive your Chromebook.

Returning Middle and High Schoolers: Your Chromebooks and chargers will be ready for picking up on the following dates in the Commons.

Tuesday August 31 from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. Wednesday September 1: from 8:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. (This is also the date for our open house.) Thursday September 2: from 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please bring a signed copy of your Chromebook Agreement and either $25 for our technology fee (cash or check) or your completed Free and Reduced paperwork.

Elementary School Students: Will find their Chromebooks in their homeroom classrooms. There is no need to pick them up early before the school year begins.

As always, please keep your eyes on any updates via email to these times as the school year approaches in case there are any necessary changes.

The 2021-2022 school year is approaching fast! We are hopeful that we will have far less health requirements than last year!

Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade students are typically due for immunizations. Please reach out to your clinic to find out if your child is due for any immunizations. Minnesota Immunization Law requires that student's immunizations are up-to-date or a notarized exemption form is on file PRIOR to the first day of school.

See the “Health Services” section of the Pillager Public Schools website for health related information. Here you can find a 2021-2022 Medication Authorization Form for prescription or over-the-counter medication if you need it administered or stored for your student.

We're looking forward to helping take care of your student's health needs again this year. Go Huskies!

Feel free to contact the nurse’s office with any questions! Please email me at [email protected] or fax records to (218)746-4236.

Jamie Shypkowski, RN, RD, LSN, PHN Pillager School Nurse (218)746-2114

According to Food Allergy Research & Education, 1 in 13 children have a food allergy. The most common food allergies in children are allergies to peanuts, milk, shellfish, and tree nuts.

If your child has a food allergy and you have not notified the health office, please call our staff at (218)746-2114.

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High School Principal, Jason Savage

2021-22 School Year at Pillager High School will usher in a NEW sense of normal for the students and staff at Pillager High School and Husky Nation. New from the aspect that we will have access to a brand new auditorium, construction trades shop, a few new faces on staff and new course offerings. A sense of routine will come with a return to in-person learning without masks (hopefully), having the customary celebrations and events that come with the high school experience like pep fests, dances, students sections at games, field trips, using lockers, etc...I’m proud of how our students, staff, and community persevered through the last year and a half, and I know that we will no longer take events we treasure for granted.

Pillager High School has new courses and a few new staff members for the fall. New offerings include Theatre Arts, Greenhouse Management, Interior Design, STEPS (Academic Recovery), and new online offerings for the 2nd semester. In addition, new staff members at Pillager High School are Social Studies Instructor, Marqus Flicek, Mathematics Instructor, Jacob Russell, and CIS Math Instructor, Kanya Takoon. I’m looking forward to our students and community welcoming and working with these new instructors.

With a thankful heart, I look forward to ALL the great moments and challenges that this next school year will bring to Pillager High School and our students. Preparations are underway for a year to celebrate the little things that make the high school experience special.

ALC (Alternative Learning Center) ACT test registration deadline for the Saturday, September 11. Test date ALC through Freshwater Education District will be offered after is Friday, August 6. Please school at the Pillager High School. This is for students who are be- go to www.act.org to hind credits and need to make them up in order to graduate. register.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays after school depending on student scheduling needs. Students already enrolled should attend All seniors who have not taken the ACT and who are planning on on Tuesday, September 7 at 3:15 p.m. in room 354. attending a four year college are encouraged to register for the

September ACT. If you have any questions regarding ALC you may contact  Ann Hutchison at (218)746-2164 or [email protected] or Students who have taken the ACT, but who would like to take it  Sue Turner at (218)746-2116 or [email protected]. again should also sign up for the September ACT Test.

District Leadership Team Seeks Parent Representatives

The Pillager School District is seeking parent representatives to serve on the District Leadership Team. This team meets three times per year to seek input on presentations from district leaders on district data, newly offered programming, district goals for the World's Best Workforce document, curriculum resources, and other district programs. Members provide critical feedback and questions on those presentations.

If you are interested, please contact Ryan Krominga at [email protected] or (218)746-2103.

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High School

Saturday, 9/25 Monday, 9/27 Tuesday, 9/28 Wednesday, 9/29 Thursday, 9/30 Friday, 10/1 - Homecoming 5k - Pepfest and meet -High School assembly - First Special Olympic - Lip Sync contest - Parade 2pm 8 a.m. the candidates Unified Flag Football - Homecoming parade - Coronation -Volleyball vs Staples- Tournament on the - Powder Puff - MS Dance 4-6 p.m. - Powder Puff Football Motley Varsity Football field Volleyball - Football vs Barnesville - CC Meet NYM - HS Dance 9-11 p.m. - JV Football vs - Volleyball @ Bertha Parkers Prairie -Hewitt

The Pillager Education Foundation is a group of volunteers who support our school through fundraising for classroom grants and student scholarships.

Our mission statement is: “Working with our communities, we will support innovative approaches and enhance student excellence in academics, arts, athletics and activities.”

For more information on how you can get involved or how to donate funds to the Pillager Ed Foundation, please see our website at www.pillageredfoundation.org

12th Annual Reality Store

The "Reality Store" is a fun, hands-on, "real-life" simulation for high school juniors and seniors at Pillager School. The purpose of this event is to provide students with a taste of reality through an educational role-playing simulation relating to making financial choices.

Each high school junior and senior is given, at random, a career, a salary and a family life situation. They are told Pillager High School offers a work experience program for high they are the head of the household at age 25. Then off school students. This program supports students in high school they go to the high school gym to experience "real life" completion and assists in their enthusiasm to join the work world. and make some challenging financial decisions.

Students participate in a paid position with academic and career Community volunteers are needed at the booths. related skills being instilled through training and supervision. Volunteers will initial the student's checklist to verify that Progress reviews are scheduled with mentors in the workforce. he has visited the booth. Volunteers can assist the student in considering different options on how much he Interested students or employers can contact Ann Hutchison at will spend, but ultimately the student makes the final (218)746-2164 for further information. decision. If you are interested in helping, contact Ann Hutchison at [email protected] or call (218) 746-2164.

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Middle School Principal, Wade Mortenson

We are ready for the 2021-2022 school year! Once again, the summer has flown by. A lot of work has been put in this summer to make sure we get off to a great start. As always, we addressed some areas we feel will benefit our students once they enter the hallways this fall. This past year provided us with many obstacles, but it also allowed us to grow in many areas of learning, both academically and socially. As a staff, we feel very confident and prepared for the upcoming school year. We are also very excited to welcome some new faces to the MS team! This spring/summer we were very fortunate to add some very qualified and energetic individuals to the MS staff. They are ready to start building positive relationships with our students. As you page through this newsletter, please make sure to read about our Middle School Transition Open House for all incoming 5th graders, and all new to the district 6th-8th graders being held on August 25th. This will be in addition to the building wide open house on September 1. As mentioned above...we are ready...we are prepared...and most important of all...we are excited for another great year here at Pillager Middle School. As always, I welcome any questions you may have, please give me a call or shoot me an email.

Middle School Transition Open House - August 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BBQ Meal available 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie and lemonade. $4/meal $20/family max. All proceeds go to the Pillager Education Foundation.

This year we would like to provide a transitional open house for all of our incoming 5th grade students, and all NEW to the district students grades 6th-8th. This evening we will provide students a chance to tour the school, meet staff members, experience a mock daily schedule, dive into Schoology, discuss procedures and expectations, possibly distribute Chromebooks, and to simply get acquainted with the Middle School. We look forward to seeing you on August 25th!!!

PRIDE TIME for the Middle School

All middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in a PRIDE TIME Period each day this school year. During PRIDE TIME, students will enjoy character education lessons related to a variety of topics. This is also a perfect time to com- plete missing work, relearn material, or retake a test. A wide variety of enrichment options will also be available related to all content areas. For example, students can use PRIDE TIME to prepare for the annual Husky Spelling Bee, work on a Science Fair project, prepare for a Math Masters competition, study for the 8th grade National Geographic Geography Bee, perfect a work of art, or simply read their favorite book. Certainly, PRIDE TIME will be a tremendously beneficial time for all students.

Our school will again be offering AVID classes, this year to all eighth and sixth graders. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized program that equips teachers and schools with what they need to help students succeed during their middle school and high school careers. For one period a day, or during PRIDE TIME, students in this course will receive additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them succeed in other more rigorous courses.

AVID students will learn how to learn. Note-taking, studying, and organizing assignments are all skills that must be learned and practiced and students in AVID will be guided through their high school/middle school years.

For more information, contact Jason Savage, High School Principal or Wade Mortenson, Middle School Principal or Ms. Prax.

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The Husky Hangout An "After School Targeted Services Academic Enrichment Program" through the Freshwater Education District is available to students In Grades 5-8. The program is based on a minimum enrollment of 11 students.

WHO: THE HUSKY HANGOUT is available to any Pillager student in grades 5-8 who wishes to take advantage of after school academic support and enrich- ment activities during the school year.

WHAT: Each two-hour session consists of:  One Hour of Homework Help and/or Academic Enrichment Activities. The lead teacher in collaboration with course teachers to help students complete homework assignments. If a student does not have assignments to complete they will receive supplemental math, reading, study skills instruction.  30-45 Minute-long Learning Activity Students will participate in a hands-on learning enrichment activity each week. Activity examples include: cooking, service-learning project, craft/art project, science experiments, community education classes, etc.  15-25 Minute-long Physical or Growth Mindset Activity WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday: 3:15- 5:15 p.m. Starting October 5. Students may join at any time, however, sign-up forms are required. WHERE: Pillager Middle School, TBD WHY: Students can benefit from additional academic support while also developing improved social, study, and communication skills. HOW: Parents and teachers who are interested in referring a child to THE HUSKY HANGOUT should contact the Middle School Office.

Band Camp will be offered in August to Pillager students.

 Our beginning camp is geared for brand new band students, starting new instruments.

 The cost for the camp is $10.00 and covers the cost of the camp t-shirt.

 Lunch will be served each day free of charge to all students 18 years & under.

 Please register on isd116.org/communityed

August 23-27 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Please contact Mr. Freelove if you have any questions.

Middle School Musical Rob Freelove, Director Auditions—Oct. 12 Practice begins—Oct. 18

Performance Dates: December 3-4 7:00 pm December 5 2:00 pm

Band Concert-November 1

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Elementary Principal, Josh Smith “In the rush to return to normal, let’s use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to. “ - Dave Hollis

There is no question that most of us wish for a return to “normal” this school year. But what type of “normal” do we want? As crazy as the last school year seemed to be, we found a number of things that worked well and, dare I say, maybe even better than we could have imagined?

As we look to the upcoming school year, are there unknowns? Yes. Are there going to be challenges? Yes. Will we continue to face these unknowns and challenges with a continued urgency to improve what we do and achieve even more positive results for students? Absolutely.

My pledge to the staff, students, and families of the Pillager Elementary School community is that we will continue to grow, learn, be resilient, and strive to focus on what we can control to create a learning environment that provides each student with every opportunity to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.

So, while we charge ahead into the school year with a renewed energy and desire a for “normal”, may we remember all that we have overcome and use what we learned to make Pillager Elementary School an even better place to be!

Assessments Academic progress toward grade level standards in Kindergarten through 4th grade will be monitored in a number of ways. An assessment tool that will be used is Star360. STAR assessments are computer-adaptive tests. Computer-adaptive tests continually adjust the difficulty of each child’s test by choosing each test question based on the child’s previous re- sponse. On average, students will complete the STAR tests in approximately 20 minutes.

Students will also be assessed throughout the school year using Jan Richardson’s “Next Steps in Guided Reading” frame- work. These assessments will be given by classroom teachers and our Title I staff.

The results of these assessments, Star360 and guided reading, will be used to guide instruction and interventions.

New Faces and New Places

You are likely to notice new faces at Pillager Elementary School this year. We are excited to welcome these individuals and we are certainly excited to see the positive impact each of them bring to the students, faculty, and community of Pillager!

Alissa Anderson, Early Childhood Special Education Elisa Ingberg, Kindergarten Erin Foster, Kindergarten Shania Holst, 1st Grade Kirsten Sundquist, 3rd Grade Ashley Watzke, 4th Grade Keanna Thompson, 4th Grade Darla Marcy, Math Interventionist Kori Anderson, Math Interventionist Shana Nguyen, Reading Corps

Catalyst (Formerly ENVoY) Catalyst (formerly ENVoY) is a systematic approach of using non-verbal skills to manage students with influence rather than power. Seven patterns of non-verbal skills have been identified in teachers who have excellent classroom manage- ment. Teachers who systematically utilize the full range of non-verbal management skills are able to reinforce consistent and fair parameters while preserving their relationships with each student, regardless of unique learning styles or cultural back- grounds.

The Pillager PTO is back! We are looking for new members to help support our elementary students, teachers & staff. Keep an eye out for updates on our Facebook page.

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Pillager Elementary School 2021-2022 Supply List (Early Childhood through 4th grade) Early Childhood

1 2-pocket folder Monday/Wednesday class Tuesday/Thursday class 1 standard sized backpack 1 box of markers 24 pack of crayons 1 change of clothes (left at school) 6 pack of glue sticks 1 scissors (left at school 1 bottle of glue 1 large container of disinfectant wipes 1 box of Kleenex

Kindergarten 3 box of 24 CRAYOLA crayons 1 pkg of 50 CLEAR TOP LOAD sheet protectors Pair of gym shoes (to be left at school) 1 –2pk (or larger) Elmer’s glue sticks 1 White, 1 inch CLEAR VIEW, 3 ring binder BOYS - 1 box of QUART size SLIDER bags 1– 2 pocket POLY (plastic) folder Backpack (full size) GIRLS -1 box of GALLON size SLIDER bags 1 box of 10 Crayola Classic Colors Markers Beach towel or small blanket for rest time 1 headphones (no earbuds) 1 pack of 4 fine-tip BLACK dry erase markers 1 regular size box of Kleenex 1 pair of kids’ FISKARS scissors (pointed tip) 2 containers of Clorox Wipes 1st grade 20 – Plain #2 pencils (Ticonderoga) 2 Sturdy 3-prong plastic pocket folder GIRLS - Clorox Wipes 1 package pencil top erasers 1 - 1 Inch Avery Clear View Binder BOYS - Gallon sized Ziploc bags 1 box of 24 crayons 1 Package of 50 page protectors Headphones or earbuds 4 dry erase markers (black only) 2 composition wide ruled notebooks, (no metal Pencil Box spiral, please) Fiskar scissors Backpack 6 Glue sticks Pair of gym shoes (to be left at school) 2nd grade 40 #2 pencils 2 boxes of washable markers 1 wooden ruler with inches and centimeters 1 handheld pencil sharpener 1 pair of Fiskar scissors Backpack or tote bag 2 big erasers Pencil box Pair of tennis shoes for gym (if possible a pair for indoors 1 package of pencil top erasers 4 dry erase marker to use on white board and a pair for outdoors) 1 box of Kleenex 12 glue sticks 1 Sharpie fine tipped marker 1 pkg of disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol) 2 wide ruled spiral notebooks 2 plastic 2 pocket folder with prongs 1 pair of headphones for Chrome Book (prefer no 1 box of crayons 2 highlighter marker earbuds) 1 box of colored pencils Old clean sock to use as eraser on white board Optional: baggies: snack sized, sandwich or gallon 3rd grade 3 plastic two-pocket folders w/ prongs 30 - #2 pencils (mechanical preferred) 4 dry erase markers for white board Pencil box 1 personal pencil sharpener 1 box of colored pencils 3 wide ruled, one subject notebooks 1 box of crayons 1 box of family-sized Kleenex Erasers Gym shoes (to be left at school) Scissors 1 clean sock to be used as whiteboard eraser 1 bottle of glue Earbuds or headphones 1 highlighter Clorox wipes 2 glue sticks 4th grade

1 Package #2 pencils (Ticonderoga) 2 Blue OR Red Ink Pens **PLEASE 2 plastic, two-pocket/3 prong folders (no binders) Earbuds or headset for Chromebook 4 Dry Erase Markers MARK EACH 1 Pair of scissors– pointed tip 1 package pencil top erasers Dry Erase Eraser or Clean Sock ITEM WITH Inside gym shoes (to be left at school) 1 box of Colored pencils (12) 1 Elmer’s Glue stick or bottle CHILD’S Backpack or tote bag Pencil box or pouch 1 Ruler (standard/metric) NAME Optional: mouse for Chromebook Washable markers 1 Standard Calculator Highlighter 2 notebooks Special request for Mrs. Klimek’s, Ms. Watzke’s and Ms. Thompson’s Homeroom Clorox disinfecting wipes only: 3 composition notebooks

SPECIAL EDUCATION– Students receiving these services Please give these items to your child’s case 3 boxes of Kleenex manager. The following are in addition to the 2 packs of whiteboard markers grade level supply requests. 2 package of pencils 13

Fall Fun Fest

The Class of 2022 would like to invite you to: Fun Fest Friday, October 29 October 25 - 29

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A large display is set up in the Media Center during ”Scholastic Book Fair” week. Students are able to look through the hundreds of books available during library time. There will be games, a haunted house, food, and more! This is an annual family event held in the MS Gym ... all are welcome. The display is also open during Fun Fest on Friday night so parents can help their children pick a book. Children are welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes! If you are interested in having a booth, contact Ann Hutchison at 746-2164. All proceeds from sales are used to purchase library items.

12th Anniversary Title 1 — “It’s for Everybody!”

Saturday, September 25  Open to everyone! Check-in: 7:15 a.m.  $20 includes a T-shirt. Race/Walk Start: 8:00 a.m. Title I is a federal grant for schools that helps support students who  Pre-register if possible need additional help. Our Title I funds are used to help reduce by Sept. 13 to guarantee shirt size. Limited shirts the number of reading groups, class sizes, etc. Title teachers, as well as all teachers at Pillager are highly trained, availability on race day. licensed and working in their area of expertise.  Call (218)838-1185 for more info.  Registrations forms on the school website. We invite parents and community members to be involved with Title I. If you would like to help review and write grants or be involved in the planning of Title I or Title IIA, please contact our Local Educational Agency (LEA) Mr. Josh Smith or our Title I teacher, Mrs. Wendy Hall.

We encourage parents to be involved in their child's education here at Pillager Elementary School. All students in Pillager Elementary are able to receive services under the School Wide Title I Plan. We use data from our testing to determine strengths and needs of our students.

We want all parents to be aware of the many opportunities to be on school committees. This includes a Title I committee. The Title I committee will annually review the "Ten Elements" of school-wide planning as they work on the Title I plan.

The district-wide Parental Involvement Policy procedures have been developed jointly with parents of children participating in Title I pro- grams. The school will distribute this policy to all parents of students participating in Title I, Part A on or before September 20 of the present school year.

If you have any questions concerning Title I, please feel free to see the LEA for Title I, Mr. Smith at 746-2110.

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September 2021 October 2021

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 1 Open House 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 NO SCHOOL-Labor Day November 2021 December 2021 7 First day of school

Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 October 21-22 NO SCHOOL 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 November 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25-26 NO SCHOOL 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

January 2022 February 2022 December

Su Mo Tu We Th Fri Sa Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa 23 Early Dismissal (1:00 p.m.) 24-Jan. 2 Christmas Break 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 January 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 Back to school 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 NO SCHOOL 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Conferences 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 27 28 30 31 20 Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 21 NO SCHOOL March 2022 April 2022 (possible snow make-up day) Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 February 21 NO SCHOOL 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 March 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 22 21 22 23 24-25 NO SCHOOL 24 (possible snow make-up day) 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

May 2022 April Su Mo Tue We Th Fri Sa 15 NO SCHOOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 May 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 Commencement 27 Last day of school 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Early Dismiss at 1:00 p.m. 29 30 31

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Parent and Senior Night Support our kids See a full schedule of all athletic Football by events and practices on the Parent’s Night - September 2 Senior Night - October 20 attending school website. The “calendar” their tab links to the school calendar Volleyball program that is updated regularly. Parent’s Night - October 7 games this Senior Night - October 19 year. Fall Coach Line-up Start-up date and times for Fall Sports Football: Paul Peterson August 16 9-12 grade football I will be entering my sixth year with the 9-12 grade volleyball Pillager Huskies Football Family, fourth 6-12 grade CC year as Head Coach. “We are very August 23 JH football excited about the opportunity we have JH volleyball this season and to see where this August 24 @ 3:15pm football journey will take us because day by day, we get better and better. 5/6 volleyball Go Huskies!" 5/6 football equipment day Assistants: Jim Bentson, Jacob Box, September 8 @ 3:15 pm Josh Brown, Rob Freelove, Bryan Grades 3,4 volleyball Hutchison, Kent Janicke, Ben Horn, Randy Posner Grades 3,4 football (FLAG) September 7 @ 3:15 pm Volleyball: Nikki Bramer Grades 2-5 cross country I am excited to be back coaching and doing what I love. My assistant coaches and I are excited about the group of girls returning and coming up. We are looking forward to a fun season! Go Huskies! Assistants: Kayla Johnson and Lonnie Stokes

Cross Country: Terry Hollingsworth SALT SALE: Pillager Football Team Fundraiser Terry Hollingsworth is no stranger to Pillager. He has coached at Pillager in several different sports since 1992. He Buy your Softener Salt from us!! $7.00 per bag. has helped with Cross Country since its We will deliver!! beginning in 2001 and became head Sale begins Monday, August 16 Order Deadline: October 12 coach in 2005. Terry expects another Delivery/pick-up: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 @ Pillager High School great year building on last year’s Arrangements can be made for delivery with athlete!!!!! successes! Contact any football player or contact the high school office 746-2113 Assistant: Kelly Savage **All extra proceeds go towards our Football Letterwinners/Camp Account.

Husky Gear If you are looking for School Spirit clothing, check in the High School office. Online sales will be made throughout the year as well. Please visit the Booster Club Facebook page to order. www.pillagerboosterclub.com

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Pillager Pillager Huskies Huskies Trap/Skeet Fishing Team Update Team update The Pillager Huskies Please follow the Fishing Team has exploded in size this team’s Facebook page year. We have gone from 8-9 boat for updates and stats! The team has tournaments with two student anglers per boat to 17-18 boats, several boats many reasons to be proud of their having three student anglers. Doubling accomplishments this season. Pillager in size has been a challenge but it is placed 33rd in the state due to the lights one we enjoy having! This multi- out shooting in Alexandria from our high species league always has a good scoring shooters; Harley 99, Jacob, 98, time on the water. Every month we Andy 95, Owen 91 and Dawson 88! also have meetings where students Pillager qualified to compete in Prior Lake learn new skills and enjoy a guest speaker! We started the summer and several kids traveled to Mason, MI learning about knots and casting for the USA High School Clay Target techniques and progressed to different League National Championship to fishing techniques to use under compete as a team and individually. We different conditions. Making sure have seen many improvements this student anglers increase their skills is season and look forward to a normal a huge part of what happens at our scheduled season in 2022. meetings. Don’t forget, when winter arrives, we have an ice fishing contest as well. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (Pillager Huskies Fishing Team) as well as our website (pillagerhuskiesfishing.com) to stay up to date with the latest information and tournament results. Tight lines!

SHOW YOUR PRIDE!

Join the Pillager Booster Club. Meetings are the 1st Monday of Every Month @ 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted on our website and/or Facebook

WWW.PILLAGERBOOSTERCLUB.COM #ONCEAHUSKYALWAYSAHUSKY

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PILLAGER GIRLS TRACK & FIELD 2021 PILLAGER BOYS TRACK & FIELD 2021

All Conference Park Region All-Conference Quintin LaVeau 100, 200, Long Jump 4x200m Relay: Bryson Kriegl, Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison & Quintin LaVeau Tatum Scull(4x100,200-HM,HJ-HM)

Grace Conklin(4x100) All Conference Honorable Mention Jessa Kimman(100H, 300H, 4x100)) Boyd Reynolds: Pole Vault Zach Macheel: Discus Mari Williams(4x100) Tim Moyer: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles Macyn McBroom(HJ,PV-HM) 4x400m Relay: Zion Loucks, Kobe Schultz, Brayton Kriegl, Ethan Kocur

Tahlia Craft(PV) Individual Academic All State Tim Moyer--Hurdles

Boyd Reynolds--Pole Vault Section Qualifiers Quintin Laveau--100m, 200m, 4x100m & Long Jump Team qualified as Silver for Academic State Sadie Hopman(D) Team finished 3rd overall @ Sub-section: Tatum Scull(4x100-3rd,TJ-7th) Section Qualifiers Grace Conklin(4x100-3rd,PV) Jessa Kimman(4x100-3rd,100H-2nd,300H-3rd,LJ-8th) Relays 4x100m Relay: Bryson Kriegl, Ethan Kocur, Bryce Hutchison & Jimmy Winkelman Mari Williams(4x100-3rd,100)) Alternates: DJ Reynolds 4x200m Relay: Macyn McBroom(HJ-8th,PV) Bryson Kriegl, Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison & Quintin LaVeau Tahlia Craft(PV-8th) Alternates: Jimmy Winkelman & DJ Reynolds 4x400m Relay: Zion Loucks, Kobe Schultz, Brayton Kriegl, Ethan Kocur Violette Metz(300H) Most Valuable Sprinter Alternates: Tim Moyer & Joe Putnam Tatum Scull Placing, but not advancing--4x800m relay--Brayton Kriegl, Jakeb Hooge, Lee Beckrich, Ethan Kocur State Meet Participants Most Valuable Distance Jessa Kimman(100H-12th) Sienna Swanberg Individuals Quintin LaVeau--100m (Champion), 200m (Champion), Long Jump (Champion) Most Valuable Jumper Zach Macheel--Discus (Champion) Zion Loucks--400m (2nd place) Academic All-State Grace Grimsley Tim Moyer--110m hurdles (4th place), 300m hurdles (4th place) Tatum Scull Most Valuable Thrower Bryce Hutchison--200m (4th place) Abe Posner-- Discus (5th place) Grace Conklin Hailee Colgrove Ethan Kocur-- High Jump (5th place) Tahlia Craft Most Improved Boyd Reynolds-- Pole Vault (5th place)

Violette Menz All section LJ and 200: Quintin LaVeau Team Academic All-State Husky Award

Gold 3.961 Sienna Houle All Section/All State 4x100m Relay: Bryce Hutchison, Bryson Kriegl, Ethan Kocur, Quintin LaVeau Alternates: DJ Reynolds, Jimmy Winkleman (8th place state) 4x200m Relay: Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison, Ethan Kocur, Quintin LaVeau Alternates: Bryson Kriegl, Kobe Schultz (8 th place state)

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Midnight Madness Monday Night Moms Clinic Home Game Themes: The MSHSL allows football practice to begin on August 23 — 6:30 p.m. Sept 2 Parent’s Night August 16, so we are starting at just after Sept 10 Tackle Hunger Night, Youth/Flag FB midnight in the early morning of August 16!! Here is a special night for moms to learn about the Oct. 1 Homecoming, Tackle Cancer Night First Practice at 12:05 AM on August 16 game of football. Taught by football coaches and Oct. 16 Senior Night / VIP (Very Important Practicing under the lights — players. No cost. Person) Night spectators welcome.

Husky Pup Football Clinic Meet the Huskies Husky Bowl Tuesday, August 27 6:30 p.m. August 25 at 7:00 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. August 27 (same night as Pup Clinic) This is Maroon/Gold Inter-squad free for grades K-4. Scrimmage

Cross Country Invitational

September 19 will be the tenth annual varsity CC meet at Pillager School. It will be at the Pine Beach West Golf Course at Maddens.

There will be five races: 3:45 p.m. Open to any elementary students and/or family runners. This will include our Youth Sports team of 2nd-5th graders. 4:00 p.m. Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys.

Softball Awards The girls run 4000 meters (2 1/2 miles) and the boys run 5000 meters ( 3.1 miles). Most of the conference schools are coming to run with us. All Conference Jenna Woidyla This would be great race to show our support to the XC team! Brooklyn Rudrud Olivia Peterson

GOLF AWARDS Individual Award Winners MVP Brendan Brichacek MVP- Brooklyn Rudrud Defensive player of the year- Jenna Woidyla MVP Kimberly Keefe Most Improved- Tessa Danielson Most Improved Braedyn Berent Husky Award- Greta Hall Husky/Hardest Worker Drew Berent Coach’s Award- Hannah Christle Offense/Batting- Brooklyn, Jenna, and Olivia Hardest Worker/Most Natalie Birr Improved Baseball Awards

All Conference Blake Clark All Conference Honorable Mention Conner Hanson Most Improved Dominic Cebak Golden Glove Eli Miller Husky Award Eli Shingledecker Silver Slugger Highest Average Blake Clark

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Defensive Driving Course For adults over 55.

Receive a discount on your Kent Janicke, Instructor car insurance! The in-person summer session of Driver’s Education Class is offered to anyone over 14 years old by the first day of class with Mr. Janicke and Mr. Berent. Passing Course Date: TBD, watch for more info this course allows students to secure a driver’s permit. Course Location: Pillager School Students must register and attend all sessions. Course Cost: $10 per student ** Online registration available. Course Prerequisites: Cost $60  Minimum: 15 students August 16-20, August 23-27  Students should have completed the 8-hour initial course through the MN Safety Council (or equivalent For questions, please contact Kent Janicke. including 55 Alive, etc.) before taking this course for [email protected] insurance discount purposes. Any one else may take (218) 746-2071 this course if interested.

What to expect: This refresher course concentrates on Driving Conditions, Unsafe Driving Behaviors, Aggressive Driving, and Crash Stats. It also highlights basic Defensive Driving techniques.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion. This course includes videos, class discussion, and question/answer times. Props Isd116.org are used in the course. Certificates are handed out immediately after each class.

If you are interested in teaching a Community Education class at Pillager School, please see the form on the school website (on the “Community Ed” tab). We would love to hear what you have to offer!

Gymnastics Dance Team Nordic Skiing Grade 6 Wrestling Grade 6 MRR Diving Grades 7-12 Grades 7-12 register through LF register through LF Grades 6-12 Com.Ed Com.Ed MRR Lap Swim Register through Register through --Both of these programs Athletics (MSHSL) Athletics (MSHSL) Grades 7-12 Grades 7-8Register are Club Swimming. Register through through Athletics --Register through LF Athletics (MSHSL) (MSHSL) Community Education

Fees: Com.Ed fees will be based on Little Falls registration fees (plus transportation fee). MSHSL co-op and 7/8 wrestling will be our regular activity fees (plus transportation fee). Transportation: Will provide transportation to and from Little Falls for both MSHSL sports and these Com. Ed sports for after school practices! Parents will be responsible for transportation home from games/contests. Contact Information MSHSL Co-op activities & 7/8 wrestling contact Matt Moen (218)746-2115. For all Com. Ed activities contact Matthew Moen (218)746-2115.

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Early Childhood Early Childhood Options Early Childhood Screening School Readiness Early Childhood Screening This program offers a variety of experiences and activities that The next Early Childhood Screening will prepare preschoolers for success in Kindergarten. To be enrolled, be on September 7,8,9,10. If your child, children must be four years of age by September 1st. Pillager age three to five, has not gone through an School offers two options of School Readiness classes: early childhood screening, please call Car-  Monday, Wednesday, some Fridays (8:10-2:50) la at (218) 746-3075 to schedule a time to  Tuesday, Thursday, some Fridays (8:10-2:50) do so. Early Childhood Screening is a If you have questions, please call Carla at 746-3075. state requirement before children can en- ter School Readiness and/or Kindergarten.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Early Childhood classes start Sept. 13 Children ages birth to seven who exhibit developmental delays (motor, auditory, vision, cognition, social-emotional, or speech/ language) may qualify for services to meet their specific needs. Children receive services in their home, daycare, or in Pillager’s OPEN HOUSE Early Childhood or Kindergarten classrooms. Tuesday, September 7

4:30-7:00 p.m.

Opportunity to visit the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classrooms, meet early This program provides support and resources to all families with childhood staff. children from birth until their enrollment in Kindergarten. The ECFE program believes parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Our program provides an opportunity for parents and children to play and learn together in a supportive environment facilitated by licensed child and parent educators.

Fall 2021 Family Classes (Birth-Kindergarten)

Mondays (location TBD) 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Pizza/Playtime Up to age 5 years old

Thursday (First Baptist Church) 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Toddler Class Ages 1 to 3 years old

Michele Spar Family Support Coordinator 218-746-4009 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Betty Doss, Executive Director 218-746-2185 Family Class Birth to 5 years old  Food Shelf: Thursday 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  WIC: Last Thursday of the month 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday (First Baptist Church) call 218-547-1430 for appointment 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  Child and Teen Checkup Clinics: Family Class call 746-4009 for appointment Birth to 5 years old  Cass County financial workers: Thursday through v-link call 218-547-1340 for appointment 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Cass County Veteran's Services Family Class 3rd Thursday of the month Birth to 5 years old 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.  Other services: phone, computer use, fax and copy machine Call Brenda at (218)414-0441 to register or for more information. available to the public for a small charge.

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Pillager Area Family Center serves all members of our community Home Visiting Program The Family Center Home Visiting Program offers weekly home visits to new parents to gain information about child development, physical and social/emotional, parenting ideas, basic care and communication. The Home Visitor and parents work through the Growing Great Kids curriculum. This program is Healthy Families America (HFA) accredited. For more information, please call Amy at (218)587-4292.

Funding for this program is from the MN Department of Health, United Way, Cass County and the Cass County Children’s Initia- tive. “Hand in hand for early success” ... Working together to build a secure foundation for newborn babies and their first time parents.

Pillager Little Huskies Child Care Center Location: Pillager School Early Childhood Center Hours: 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. Ages: 16 months (14 months with a variance) to start of Kindergarten State licensed and Four Star Parent Aware Rated Contact Ashley O. at (218) 746-2148 or [email protected] for more information or to enroll your child. Children must be enrolled in the program and pre-registration and pre-payment is needed in order for your child to attend.

Fun Stop: School-Age Care Program Location: Pillager School Ages: Kindergarten through 4th Grade The Fun Stop program provides quality, safe, fun school-aged childcare for children in grades K-4. Games, puzzles, crafts, sports, and homework help are all a part of the Fun Stop choices. ►►►Due to the high number of participates, please call (218)746-2140 to make sure space is available. This is an hourly fee plus additional charge for special events. Fun Stop is available from 6:30-8:05 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m. on school days and 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on non-school days and during the summer.

Pillager Area Food Shelf Thursdays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 305 Fir Avenue W (218) 746-4009 The Pillager Family Center operates the Pillager Area Food Shelf and offers help to families in the Pillager school district. Food is available monthly and Cub Food donates bread that is available weekly. Thank you to everyone who has donated food and/or money to the Pillager Food Shelf. Your donations are greatly appreciated and continue to help families in our community. Monetary donations are preferred and are used to purchase food from the Second Harvest Food Bank. The Food Bank offers food to be purchased by food shelves at a lower cost and in bulk amounts, helping to stretch every dollar donated.

HELP: Our local food bank is in need of paper bags. You may drop these off at the Early Childhood desk.

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ANNUAL SCHOOL NOTICES

Pesticide Notice A Minnesota state law requires that schools inform parents and guardians if they apply certain pesticides on school property. State law also requires that you be told that the long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. The Pillager School District does not apply pesticides on school property unless all other measures have failed to control the problem. In the event that insect control sprays and dusts need to be applied, it will only be done when students are absent from the area, and will be out of the area until any spray and any odor has dissipated. If you would like to be notified prior to a chemical application, please contact Tod Pelarski at the District Office.

2021-2022 School Year Asbestos Notification Pillager Public Schools has a stringent inspection and management program for all asbestos containing building materials. As a matter of policy, the district will maintain a safe and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees. Every three years, all buildings owned and leased by the district are re-inspected by an EPA accredited inspector for asbestos content. Every six months, all materials containing asbestos are surveyed. Any materials needing repair or removal are done so under our asbestos operation and maintenance program safely and responsibly.

The Pillager School District has a list of locations and types of asbestos containing materials found in our buildings. The last 3 year AHERA was: 7/31/19 and the next due is July of 2022. The last 6 month Asbestos Surveillance was: 3/8/21. A copy of the asbestos management plan is available for review in the district office. Questions related to the plan should be directed to please contact Missy Berry at the District Office.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS

2021-2022 Indoor Air Quality Notification

The Pillager School District is proud to be taking a leadership role in providing a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for our students and staff so that we achieve our core mission – educating students. Our school will follow the EPA guidelines to improve our indoor air quality (IAQ) by pre- venting as many IAQ problems as possible, and by quickly responding to any IAQ problems that may arise. Good indoor air quality requires an ongoing commitment by everyone in our school because each of us daily makes decisions and performs activities that affect the quality of the air we breathe. Each room in every building will be evaluated for indoor air quality. Teachers, building engineers and admin- istrators will be trained on IAQ factors.

Our IAQ Coordinator, Missy Berry, will follow up on any IAQ problems you may have. Missy has agreed to administer the IAQ Management Plan, which includes taking a team leadership role, coordinating emergency response, and serving as our information resource on IAQ. Missy may be contacted at 746-2102. The school newsletter will carry progress reports as we learn more about indoor air quality in our school.

State law requires that we must notify you annually of rights concerning Student Directory contents and release of information. The following is School Policy 515-24 which reviews your legal rights. “Directory information” means information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It includes, but is not limited to: the student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (i.e. full-time or part-time), weight and height of member of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. It also includes the name, address and telephone number of the student’s parent(s). Directory information does not include personally identifi- able data, which references religion, race, color, social positions or nationality. (NOTE: This definition is intended to enumerate all information, which may be classified as directory information under state and federal law. A school district may choose not to designate some or all of the enumerated information and directory information. This is an important policy decision for the local school board, which must balance student privacy rights against public disclosure.)

A. Contents of Notice The school district shall give parents of students currently in attendance and eligible students currently in attendance annual notice by such means as are reasonably likely to inform the parents and eligible students of the following: 1. That the parent or eligible student has a right to inspect and review the student’s education records and the procedure for inspecting and review the student’s education records and the procedure for inspecting and reviewing education records; 2. That the parent or eligible student has a right to seek amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that those records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights and the procedure for requesting amendment of records; 3. That the parent or eligible student has a right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that federal and state law and the regulations promulgated thereunder authorize disclosure without consent; 4. That the parent or eligible student has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding an alleged failure by the school district to comply with the requirement of 20 U.S.C. §1232g, and the rules promulgated thereunder; 5. The criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest for purposes of disclosing educa- tion records to other school officials whom the school district has determined to have legitimate educational interest; and 6. That the school district forwards education records on request to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll including suspension and expulsion records pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind Act and, if applicable, a student’s of violent behavior. 515-24

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Community Events, Activities & Information

NHS Blood Drive

October 13th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pillager School

. Community members, parents, and students interested in donating blood can contact the Red Cross at redcross.org or Ms. Prax at [email protected] to reserve your donation spot. This event is sponsored by the National Honor Society in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS FOR PILLAGER SCHOOL

 The right candidate will be trained, must have a clean driving record, and have a valid CDL with S & P endorsement.  Competitive pay and HIRING BONUS!  Full-time daily route, substitute, and extra- curricular positions available.

Call Fornshell Bus Service for information: (218) 746-3770

Community Groups — Call for info

4-H 587-8280 Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Mark Huber 839-1513 Girl Scouts Monica Husen 828-3515 Are you interested in being a educational assistant or Lions Club John Driscoll (651)216-2400 Moms in Prayer Rhonda Dosser 746-4142 custodian? American Legion Tom Rhett 746-3945 For Educational Assistant or custodian positions, please contact Fair Board / Community Center Jamie Hauge 839-5329 Pillager Family Center Betty Doss 746-2185 Penmac Staffing in Brainerd at (218) 824-9675 or Ministerial Association Dan Johnson 746-4369 www.penmac.com Must pass an extensive background check. Pillager History Sue Van Hal 821-2276 Lakeshore Conservation Club 963-4003 Educational Assistant candidates with an AA Degree or have Civil Air Patrol Brainerd Airport 534-5418 completed paraprofessional testing are preferred. Pheasants Forever Doug Johnson (507)841-0571 Local snowmobile clubs brainerdlakesareasnowmobiletrails.com You can see complete information on all employment options on If you would like your club or organization listed here, the school website at www.isd116.org/employment. please call the office with your contact information.

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Look for us online: Now accepted in the www.isd116.org District office for www.pillagerfair.com registration fees and www.pillagerfamilycenter.org lunch accounts. www.cityofpillager.com www.pillageredfoundation.org Online registration www.pillagermn.com and credit card http://www.pillagerboosterclub.com/ payments are also Follow us on Twitter available for all athletics, youth sports, community education classes, and lunch payments. @Pillager_School @Pillager_Base @kinderworld116 @PillagerFB @ms4nfirstgrade

@PillagerArt @HuskyPRIDE The following businesses have supported Pillager School @ChasesCrew116 and programs through the past several months: @PillagerFootballFamily @PillagerBoysTF @PillagerBoysBB Todd Wright, Country Financial Lincoln Area Business Association “Like Us” on Facebook Pillager & Area Lions Club Pillager Photography Pillager JO Vball Pillager Football Family Fun Stop –Before & After Pillager Huskies Football Pillager Huskies Booster Club Pillager Education Foundation Pillager PTO Pillager School Alumni Pillager Family Center Pillager Boys Track and Field Pillager Huskies Girls Basketball Pillager Boys Basketball Pillager Schools Pillager Huskies Fishing Team Pillager Huskies Clay Target League Pillager Ag Ed Department

THE NEW BOX TOPS LABELS LOOK LIKE THIS...

All School Yearbook Please watch for more details.

If you have photos you think would be appropriate for the yearbook, please send If you see this label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your them to [email protected] receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to our school's earnings online. Go to BTFE.COM for more information.

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We invite you to join us for a special Open House  Early Childhood Center (ages 0-5)

►►Early Childhood is September 7, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Little Huskies Child Care, Family Education, School Readiness, children birth to five  Elementary School (K-4) Small class sizes, specialist schedule including PE, music, technology, youth sports program, increased MCA proficiency rates, after school care  Middle School (5-8) PRIDE Time, Health, 7-period day, increased electives **ALL new MS students (gr.5-8) and 5th Grade Orientation August 25 6:30 –8:00 p.m.

 High School (9-12) College in School, cross-curricular instruction, FFA and Agriculture program, course offerings in FACS and Health, CTE and 7-period day. **New HS student (gr.9-12) meeting in the Auditorium 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 1, 4:30 -7:00 p.m.

For all students and their parents in Kindergarten - grade 12 Elementary Classrooms open for visits. Technology Information available for all parents. Fornshell Bus Service will be available to answer any questions regarding school bus transportation.

Pillager Education Foundation will offer a BBQ Meal $4/meal, $20 max per family. All proceeds with go to the Education Foundation. Join us in the High School Commons. 5:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. or until gone. Sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie and lemonade.

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Attention Community Members: Watch this newsletter for this special rick-rack border. This border indicates an event with a special community invitation.

School Contact Information District office Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School High School (218) 746-3772 office (218) 746-3075 office (218) 746-2111 office (218) 746-2112 office (218) 746-2113 office (218) 746-4236 fax (218) 746-2188 fax (218) 746-2134 fax (218) 746-2153 fax (218) 746-3406 fax [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

The Lions motto is “WE SERVE”, and that is certainly what we try to do! The Pillager & Area Lions Club is always looking for new members to bring new energy and ideas to our Club. We meet the second Thursday evening of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Pillager Community Center. Please consider serving with us by becoming a Lion. Follow the Lions on their Facebook page!

For more info, please call: Lion John Driscoll (651) 216-2400 Lion Kathy Mulligan-Widell (651) 274-6370 Join our “PRIDE” of Lions!

School Leadership

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1. Becky Bennett 2. Brian Grimsley 3. Sara Nagel 4. Kassandra Nelson 5. Randy Posner 6. Steve Uban 12328 Upper Sylvan Rd. SW 12423 43rd Ave SW 11059 Richmond Rd SW 8371 340th St. 7358 Colony Rd. 10504 Orchard Pk Ln SW Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Cushing, MN 56443 Cushing, MN 56443 Pillager, MN 56473 (218) 851-7527 (218) 746-4207 (218) 746-4478 (218) 851-9900 (218) 820-4165 (651) 247-1335 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Administrative Team Superintendent Elementary Principal MS (5-8) Principal HS (9-12) Principal Director of Curriculum Activities Director and Mike Malmberg Josh Smith Wade Mortenson Jason Savage Ryan Krominga Community Ed. Director (218)746-2100 (218)746-2110 (218)746-2096 (218)746-2117 (218)746-2103 Matt Moen (218)746-2115 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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