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Dakota Lockhart, Matthew Nigh and Stone Stommel of the Tri-County FFA Chapter at- tended the National FFA Organization’s 212 o Conference and Kyle Pavek and Sam Miller attended the National FFA Organization’s 360 o Conference at the Olympia Resort, Ocono- mowoc, Wisconsin November 9-10, 2012. Over 450 FFA members and advisors partici- pated in this national personal development conference held annually in Wisconsin.

The 212 o Conference is a two-day personal development seminar designed for high school freshman and sophomores involved in the FFA organization. 212 o-the temperature at which water boils-will focus on taking students to the boiling point of leadership. At 211 o water is extremely hot, but just one more degree gets us to the next level. These confer- ences focus on student development. Students will be challenged to push the limits. Themes for this conference include: Virtues, Growth and Collaboration.

360 o took students full circle in chapter leadership development. The conference covered every angle for developing action plans for their chapters. Themes for this conference include: Vision and Influence. 360 o conferences focus on chapter development. It cre- ated a new experience specifically for high school juniors and seniors. This conference allows students to polish their leadership and communication skills and learn how to utilize those skills through leadership and community service.

“FFA’s personal development conferences are an exceptional opportunity for FFA members to participate in a national conference without leaving their home state,” said Cheryl Zimmerman, State FFA executive Director. “These conferences bring out the very best in students and advisors who participate. It really helps the students focus on who they are and what they can become. We are also excited that this is the first year for this new leadership curriculum offered by the National FFA Organization.

Leadership development is a key focus in the National FFA Organization. Helping FFA members develop their leadership skills and focus on who they are and what they can become is key to the mission of the Organization. Members start at the local chapter level in their home high schools and can become active at both the state and national levels.

Conference staff members are college students who are former state or national FFA officers. Many staff members have also worked as counselors for the Washington Leadership Conference, FFA’s national leadership seminar held in Washington, D.C. each sum- mer.

Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education is the mission of the National FFA Organiza- tion and the 212 o and 360 o Conferences are only one of the many opportunities that the FFA organization offers its members to de- velop lifetime leadership skills. The Wisconsin Association of FFA is comprised of 253 local chapters preparing over 19,000 stu- dents in high school and junior high for careers in agriculture. FFA is making a positive difference in the lives of young people, to- day and in the future.

The TCAEA Chili Supper was another successful gathering of community and staff to support our students by fundraising for scholar- ships. This was the kickoff of our new big scholarship raffle. Along with the chili, diners also enjoyed a bucket raffle during the event.

Tickets for the big raffle drawing, to be held right after Parent/Teacher conferences on February 28 th , will be sold at home events in- cluding sports and concerts. Prizes are $1000 first, $500 second, $250 third and fourth, a quilt, autographed Packer football, and gift cards. Tickets are $5 for one, $10 for three, and $20 for seven.

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In September the 1 st graders took a trip to the school forest. We talked about animal habitats and the children turned themselves into living trees. Now in science, we are learning about the different classifications of ani- mals.

In October, the students each received a RIF book. They celebrated fall with a costume parade and party.

In November, 1 st graders became pilgrims and feasted on their home made butter with crackers and popcorn. We continue to work on becoming good independent readers. We are excited about using the RAZ kids program. Thank you, parents, for encouraging your child to work on this at home as well as at school!

From : Mrs. George (first grade teacher) 2nd Graders enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal with their teacher! As I passed by I noticed well behaved students visiting quietly as piano music was piped from the smart board. Mrs. Olson is a teacher to be thankful for.

The 3 rd grade had two very special presentations in early November. Mr. Doug Moericke from the Timber Wolf Alliance shared his knowledge of wolves in Wisconsin. We learned a lot about wolf behavior and the difference between wolves, coyotes and foxes. We explored a wolf pelt and wolf tracks. Mr. Moericke showed a very informative slide show that helped us in our wolf research.

Two gentlemen from the Stevens Point Elks Club came on November 7 th to give student dictionaries to the entire 3 rd grade. The students were given a short presentation on how to use these special dictionaries.

We are very grateful to Mr. Moericke and the Elks Club for these special presentations to our 3 rd graders.

Pictured with two members of the Stevens Point Elks Club: Isaac Ceballos, Preston Knutson, Alex Wilkes, Evelyn Sauceda, Madeline Creamer, Eva Vasquez

Pictured here: Nick Kessler, Mr. Moericke, Gabe Detlor, Annie Banda

Tri-County Area School District December 2012 Page #3 Mrs. Ertl’s Class writes to our local veteran’s

Mrs. Ertl’s 3rd grade class recently celebrated Veteran’s Day by writing letters to the local veterans in Plainfield. The students learned a lot about what it means to be a veteran, and how important they are to all of us. Be sure to thank a veteran today! Here are a few examples of the fine letters that were written:

Dear Veterans, Thank you very much for serving our country. You risked your life for our freedom. I am grateful to you because you fought when I could not. I will honor you very much because you made your country proud. You mean very much to me. A veteran is a person who gives up everything to keep our country free. You are amazing!

Yours Truly, Grace Murray

Dear Veterans, Thank you for serving our country. I’m thankful for all you do for us. You are very honorable for standing up for what is right. Thank you for risking your life to save our country. I really appreciate it. I love that we have a day to honor you. I want to learn so much about you and be like you someday. I am glad you risked your life just for us. That is so thoughtful of you. Thank you for the freedom our country has. I appreciate it and so does my class, and so does the rest of the country.

Sincerely, Rebeccah Dowen

Dear Veterans, I really thank you so much for fighting for us and for our freedom. You have risked your lives and the country is safer because of you. I imagine that being a soldier would be a lot of work. I think it would be hard staying away from your family and not knowing when you are going to come home. I appreciate how you soldiers are brave and have sacrificed your time to serve our country.

Sincerely, Evelyn Sauceda

Dear Veterans, Thank you for serving your country in war, for putting your life in danger for your country. Because of your sacrifice, the USA is still a free country. You make your country proud. You have a lot of spirit and you encourage a lot of young adults. You made it so people in America have peace. You are honorable soldiers, and no matter what position you hold, we are still grateful. You make me proud. God bless you.

Sincerely, Isaiah Buchberger

Tri-County Students Will Be On WDUX Radio Station! WHEN: December 25 th from 11:30-12:00 *Mrs. Murray has arranged for K-12 th grade students in the ele- mentary music program, Middle/High School Choir Concert & MS/HS Band Concert, to play pieces from their concerts on WDUX Christmas Day! ENJOY!! Thank you Mrs. Murray for arranging this wonderful experience.

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Tri-County receives $10,000 grant for iPad Enhancements District named winner in America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education ℠℠℠

Pictured here; Lee Flyte (Flyte Family Farm), Jessica Rettler (4 th Grade Teacher and Grant Recipient), Steve Lefever (Monsanto Representative), Wes Meddaugh (Heartland Farms Inc.), Mickii Miller (Miller Farms), Jerry Knutson (Oasis Irrigation LLC and K&K Farms, Inc.), and Gary Detlor (Detlor Farms)

PLAINFIELD, Wis. (Nov. 27, 2012) – Students and teachers in Plainfield will soon be entering a new age of technology. Thanks to the support of local farmers and America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education ℠, Tri- County Area School District received a $10,000 grant to purchase and implement iPad technology for the first time in the Tri-County Area School District. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000 to enhance education in the areas of math and/or science. More than 1,000 nominated school districts submitted applications. The Monsanto Fund will invest $2.3 million into rural educa- tion through this program. “Until now, Tri-County Area School District staff members were only able to hear about the amazing features and capabilities of the iPad,” said Jessica Rettler, Tri-County Area School District fourth grade teacher. “Thanks to this grant, our teachers will have access to state-of-the-art educational tools and our students will have the same learning opportunities as students in neighboring districts..” After being nominated by local farmers, school districts completed an online application, and finalists were chosen by math and science teachers from ineligible school districts. The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a group of 26 promi- nent farmers from across the country, then reviewed the finalists’ applications and selected the winners. “We would like to sincerely thank all of the farmers who nominated our school district for this prestigious opportunity,” Rettler said. “We truly appreciate their countless contributions and endless support in improving the education of our students.” Tri-County Area School District was presented with the $10,000 grant during a presentation at the boys and girls basketball “blackout” night on Nov. 27. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education started with a successful pilot in Illinois and Minnesota in 2011, in which farmers were given the opportunity to nominate a public school district in 165 eligible counties in those two states. The Monsanto Fund awarded more than $266,000 to local schools in 16 CRDs. Now, the program has expanded to 1,245 eligible counties in 39 states. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education helps farmers positively impact their communities and supports local rural school districts. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund’s overall effort to support rural education and communities. Another program that is part of this effort is America’s Farmers Grow Communities, which gives winning farmers the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation to their favorite community nonprofit organization in their county. Farmers can participate in this program through Nov. 30, 2012 by visiting www.growcommunities.com . About the Monsanto Fund The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the farm communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org . Thank you to all the farmers who nominated Tri-County and to Jessica Rettler for applying.

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Testing at Tri-County School District Dear Parents:

As many of you know, the state of Wisconsin requires mandatory testing for students in Kindergarten, 3rd -8th grade & 10 th grade. Our Tri- County students have already completed many of the required tests.

Kindergarten finished the PALS test (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening) in October and the teachers have discussed these results with parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences. The 3 rd - 8th grade & 10 th grade students have completed the WKCE testing, however, the state does not send us results until late February, early March. Parents will receive those testing results as soon as they are sent to our school.

Another type of test mandated by the state of Wisconsin is the ACCESS test. This test is given to students whose first or primary language is not English. The ACCESS test is given to students starting in the month of December and ending in January. Results are generally returned to the school sometime in February. Again, parents will receive these results as soon as they are sent to the school.

We appreciate and thank parents for their support during these testing times!

Thank you again!

Mrs. Jepson, EC-6 Principal and District Assessment Coordinator

SOS Donations Collected November 12 th -16 th our MS Student Council sponsored a food drive to benefit our local SOS program. Students were encouraged to bring in food by a little friendly competi- tion. We pitted the 7 th graders against the 8 th graders. The 7th graders took an early lead on Wednesday and didn’t let go by bringing in even more food on Friday. Congrats to the 7th graders and thanks so very much to everyone who do- nated to make local families’ holidays even brighter.

Snow Goose Mount added to Biology Classroom

Recently the Tri-County High School Biology class- room was presented with a mounted specimen of a snow goose. The goose was harvested by Larry Flyte while hunting during the Spring waterfowl migration of 2011. Mr. Flyte had the taxidermy of the specimen completed by Doug Rehwinkle of Majestic Whitetail Taxidermy, in Plainfield, Wisconsin. Larry Flyte has played a promi- nent role in the acquisition of many our recent mounted specimens for display in the classroom. These speci- mens greatly enhance the atmosphere of the classroom, Pictured here: Biology/Science teacher as well as offer many opportunities for students and Joe Raboin. community members to learn about the wildlife of our

area.

January 2013 Tri-County Event Calendar Tri-County Area School District December 2012 Page #7

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 Happy New FIRST DAY Pep Band to HSGBB @Almond VWR @ UWSP-Men’s BB Year! BACK!!! Bancroft 6:15 Manawa 10:00 6:00 p.m. HSBBB @ Almond Bancroft 8:00 a.m. NO MS Wrestling SCHOOL @Manawa 6:00

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MSGBB @ HSGBB @ Port Booster Club VWR vs. HSGBB vs. VWR @ St. Petes Edwards Clintonville 9:30 a.m. Meeting @ Amherst 7:00 Bowler HSBBB vs. HSBBB @ Bowler Pep Band @ UWSP 6:30 p.m. MSGBB @ Port Edwards 5:00 Pep Band to Wild Rose CWC All-Star Band UWSP-Men’s and Choir Marion All Day BB 7:00 Concert at 4:00

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 HSBBB @ HSGBB vs, Pep Band to HSBBB vs. HSGBB @ VWR @ Rosholt Wild Rose Wild Rose UWSP-Men’s Tigerton Tigerton 10:00 a.m. MSGBB @ HSBBB @ WI. MS Wrestling @ MSGBB @ Rosholt Valley Lu- BB 7:00 Princeton 5:00 Amherst theran NBA Festival-WI 2nd Quarter and Dorian Choral Festival at VWR @WEGA Rapids 7:00 p.m. 1st Semester Luther College in 7:00 p.m. Concert ends Decorah MS Wrestling MSGBB @Westfield @Amherst Spelling Bee 5th-8th at 12:30 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 No School HSGBB @ Marion Quiz Bowl @ MSGBB @ HSGBB @ Men VWR @ HSBBB vs. Port Edwards Inservice Rosholt Indian Necedah Marion MS Wrestling @ HSBBB vs. Men 3rd Quarter Day Nekoosa Indian begins 2nd Se- mester Starts VWR @ Black Jazz-Ensemble School Board River Falls 5:30 UW-La Crosse Meeting 7:00 p.m.

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Jazz- MSGBB vs. VWR vs. Math League at HSGBB vs. WRESTLING Ensemble Iola Princeton UWSP Gresham CONFERENCE MSGBB vs. UW-La 7:00 p.m. St. Pete’s Hosted by Crosse MSGBB vs. Quiz Bowl @ Tri-County Almond Ban- Tri-County 10:00 croft MS WR vs Princeton BB=Boys Basketball; GB=Girls Basketball; HS=High School; MS=Middle School; JV=Junior Varsity; WR=Wrestling Junior Varsity Games @ 6 p.m.Varsity Games @ 7:30 p.m. Middle School Games start @ 5:30 p.m.

Quiz Bowl-Home Meets @ 12:45 p.m. -Away Meets @ 1:00 p.m.

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Welcome! The Instrumental Music department of Tri-County Area Schools is soon having its annual Holiday Concert. On December 17 th , at 7 PM the bands of Tri-County will all perform. The first ensemble will be the 6 th grade or Macaroni Band, the next one the 7 th and 8 th graders or Emperor band and then the 9-12 High School ensemble or Rock Hoppers.

This concert is very well attended and has been a seasonal delight every year, so come early and help us celebrate! We will be performing Christmas favorites and new arrangements, songs to sing along with and selections to sit back and enjoy by listen- ing. We do not charge for this event and I know you will be glad you came to see and hear the talented and musical musicians of TCAS! 2012-2013 dates below are listed as follows; This is a current list of BAND events that will be performed this year-2012-13.

Saturday-Dec. 15, 2012 Pep Band plays at UWSP Women’s BB – 4 PM game. HS Monday-Dec. 17, 2012 Full Band grades 6-12. 7 PM Concert in TCAS large Gym. Saturday-Jan. 12, 2013 2 HS events, same day. CWC All-Star in Marion – 8 AM to 5 PM. Pep Band plays at UWSP-5 PM game. Friday/Saturday-Jan. 18/19 2013 National Honors Band( NBA)- HS and MS WI Rapids. Saturday-Jan. 26, Jazz Ensemble at UW-LaCrosse, possible over-niter. Saturday-Feb. 23, High School Solo and Ensemble @ Almond-Bancroft Sunday/Monday Feb. 24/25. DORIAN BAND FESTIVAL. Select students. HS only. Sunday-March 17, NBA Bucks game- Pep Band. Noon game. All Day. HS Friday-March 22, 6-8 grade Solo and Ensemble contest. TCAS 8 AM – 2:30 PM. Tuesday-April 23, Full Band grades 6-12. 7 PM Concert in TCAS large Gym. Saturday-May 4, State Solo and Ensemble contest UWSP. District A-1*(Band and Choir) Friday-May 24, HS Graduation ceremony band, 7 PM. Monday-May 27, Memorial Day Observance. Parade and ceremony. Grades 8-11.

Students Participate in Statewide Choir Festival On Saturday, November 10, 2012 seventeen students in grades 6-12 from Tri-county Area Schools participated in Singing in Wis- consin. This statewide choir festival coordinated by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association is held annually at 4 sites around the state. WCDA member choral directors nominate their best students to attend this all day event, where students from around the state gather to learn and sing under the direction of guest conductors, in a large group setting. Students are able to participate in 4 different choir types and levels, a youth choir for students in grades 5 & 6, a women’s choir for women in grades 7-9, a men’s choir for men in grades 7-9 and a mixed choir for men and women in grades 10-12. All choirs at all 4 sites prepare the same music and concerts are put on simultaneously around the state at the conclusion of the festival day where all choirs get to feature the pieces they have been preparing. The students from Tri-County attended the festival at Appleton West High School and got the opportunity to sing in larger choir settings, with other selected students from schools around Northeast Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Students from Tri-county attending for the youth choir were: Asher Boyd, Tyler Doorn, Anna Ertl, David Femal, Haley Kramer, and Jera Lopez; attending for the Women’s Choir were: Allia Caldwell, Emma Czlapinski, Cailtin Eisner, and Caitlin Pesmark; attending for the Men’s choir were: Brandon Lochli and Zach Zywicki; and attending for the Mixed Choir were: Shannon Altenburg, Jessica Jensen, Phoenix Knueppel, Kennedy Sharp, and Cierra Shultis.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1) 2)Cereal 3) cheese omelet 4) breakfast burrito HAPPY NEW YEAR ½ English muffin Cinnamon roll Fruit milk Fruit Fruit Milk 7) cereal 8) pancakes 9) cereal 10) French toast sticks 11)cheese omelet Granola bar 2 sausage links ½ English muffin Spiced apple topping School made muffin Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk fruit Milk Milk Milk 14) cereal 15) pancakes 16) scrambled eggs 17) cereal 18) cheese omelet Banana bread square Spiced apple topping Biscuit ½ English muffin Oatmeal muffin square Fruit Milk Fruit Fruit Fruit or juice Milk Milk Milk Milk 21) no school 22) yogurt (4 ) oz 23) pancakes 24) 25) scrambled eggs School made granola Spiced apple topping French toast sticks Cinnamon roll Fruit Milk Sausage links Fruit Milk Fruit Milk milk 28) pb&j 29) pancake sandwich 30) French toast sticks 31) scrambled eggs Fruit Ham & cheese Fruit Biscuit Milk Fruit Milk Fruit Milk milk Breakfast prices- Students $1.25($6.25/wk) Adults $1.75($8.75/wk) Lunch prices- Pre-k-grade 4 $1.70($8.50) Grade 5-12 $2.20($11.00/wk) Reduced Price $.40($2.00/wk) Adults $3.15 ($15.75/wk)

1) 2) pizza dipper 3) rib patty 4) chicken patty HAPPY NEW YEAR Marinara sauce w.g. bun w.g. bun Romaine salad with cucum- sweet potato tots veg. beans ber & tomato green beans California blend Mandarin oranges pineapple Apple

7) pizza 8) hamburger 9) chicken nuggets 10) tacos E) soft shell 11) Chicken parmesan Romaine salad w.g. bun Savory rice H) taco boat Rotini noodles Tomatoes calico fries Steamed broccoli Black beans Green beans Shredded carrots veg. beans Fruit cocktail Shredded lettuce pears Cucumber shredded romaine Diced tomato Low fat dressing sliced tomato Shredded cheese Pineapple applesauce Sour cream Mandarin oranges 14) Mini corn dogs 15) Chicken Alfredo 16) Baked potato 17) mostacolli 18 sloppy joes Ravioli Pasta Diced ham Spinach salad w.g. bun Country blend California blend Broccoli with cheese sauce Cherry tomatoes tater tots Applesauce Pears Dinner roll Cucumber slices veg. beans Apple or orange Low fat dressing peas Fruit cocktail peaches

21) no school 22) Grilled chicken sand- 23) Salisbury steak 24) chicken nuggets 25) Portesi cheese fries wich Mashed potatoes With oriental sauce Marinara sauce w.g. bun Steamed broccoli Rice Broccoli & carrots with low curly fries Dinner roll Steamed green beans fat dip romaine salad applesauce pineapple Peaches shredded carrots tomato cucumber slices fruit 28) Nachos 29) chicken patty 30) Hamburger gravy over 31) Rotini casserole Tortilla chips w.g. bun mashed Spinach salad cucumber and Shredded lettuce veg. beans Dinner roll tomato Black beans shredded romaine Winter blend Diced pears Steamed corn sliced tomato Fruit cocktail Salsa country blend Mandarin oranges peaches

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Minutes are posted at the Royal Supermarket and Plainfield Community Bank in Plainfield and in the National Exchange Bank, Hancock Community Bank, and Hancock Library in Hancock. Minutes and policies are also posted on our website at www.tricounty.k12.wi.us

Amy Anderson made a motion, seconded by Mark Bacon, and motion carried on a voice vote to approve the following consent agenda School Closings items as presented: are posted at/on ... · Minutes from Regular Board Meeting Held October 23, 2012 · Minutes from Special Board Meeting Held November 12, 2012 · Accepted Lorna LaPorte’s resignation as H.S. Head Softball Coach. TC website @ www.tricounty.k12.wi.us

· Approved hiring Jamie Helmrick as H.S. Head Softball Coach TV Channel 2 (WBAY) - Green Bay · Accepted Jacob Schwartzman’s resignation as H. S. Assistant TV Channel 5 (WFRV) - Green Bay Track Coach. · Approved early graduation for Malinda Zaleski TV Channel 7 (WSAW) - Wausau

· Approved early graduation for Ivan Schultz TV Channel 9 (WAOW) - Wausau

TV Channel Fox 11 (WLUK) - Green Bay Discussion referring to 2011-2012 Tri-County School Report Cards. Mr. Marinack handed out a CWC conference 10 report card compari- TV Channel NBC 26/UPN 32 sons. Green Bay/Appleton

WAUH 102.3 FM - Wautoma Jim Cesar made a motion to approve the Board meeting date policy change from Monday to Tuesday as it has been for many years. Mark WBCV 107.9 - Wausau

Bacon seconded. Motion carried on a voice vote. WDEZ 101.9 FM - Wausau

WDKM 106.1 FM - Adams December meeting is on the 18th. WDUX 92.7 FM - Waupaca

WFHR 1320 AM - WI Rapids

WGLX 103.3 FM - WI Rapids

Plainfield Community Blood Drive WGNV 88.5 FM - Milladore

WIFC 95.5 FM - Wausau

Friday December 28, 2012 WISS 1100 AM - Berlin

12:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. WIZD 99.9 FM - Stevens Point

WKQH 104.9 FM - Marathon St. Paul’s Catholic Church 622 Beach Street WLJY 106.5 - Marshfield

WOFM 94.7 - Wausau Give Blood and you could help save 3 lives. WRIG AM 1390 - Schofield

Red Cross Sponsors an annual scholarship to a T-C WSAU 99.9 FM - Wausau

student . WSPT 1010 AM, 97.9 FM - Stevens Point

WYTE 96.7 - Whiting

Tri-County Area School District December 2012 Page #11 Badger Girl’s and Badger Boy’s

Badger State Girls and Badger State Boys Representatives pre- sented their “experience” of attending their respective confer- ences this summer to the American Legion and American Le- gion Auxiliary at their pot luck supper on Wednesday evening. The Students learned about how our government runs, and how it takes teamwork to make it all happen. Pictured here are; Tri-County reps- Nic Truehl, Maddie Junion-Sherman, Darin Reid, Patricia Ramirez and Westfield rep Brad Floeter. Thank you goes out to the American Legion, American Legion Auxil- iary, Plainfield Lions, and Hancock Lions for sponsoring these students. PTA NEWS

The busy Fall season has seen the PTA involved in a number of activities. Of course one of those is our concessions at the middle school sports home games. We appreciate all of the support we get from the spectators as well as participants who purchase goodies from us. Our goal continues to be providing some financial support to school programs as well as scholarships each year.

Programs supported with funds raised by our group this Fall have included: small "penguin" notebooks were distributed to the lower grades to reinforce the idea of the Tri-County "team spirit" for homecoming and the winning float and window decorations were awarded $50 each to- ward their class fund; the Harlem Ambassadors trip, staff lunches were provided during parent conference days, TCAEA Chili Supper, and RIF (Reading is Fundamental) program.

Coming up: Santa's Workshop Friday, Dec. 14

Santa's Workshop will be held on Friday, Dec. 14 in the music room (same place as last year). The elves have snapped up some great gifts for the children to purchase. As always, we would like to have a few more elves to help out on the day of the event. Past helpers may be con- tacted by Ann Hintz to check on your availability and schedule. Anyone else interested in joining the Elf Brigade please feel free to contact Ann Hintz at 715-366-8802 or the 7-12 office.

Tri-County PTA Invites YOU!!!

When you think about "who can join PTA?" - the answer is you. The group is open to all interested residents of the Tri-County Area School District. Heck, even if you have out of town relatives or friends, they can join too. Annual membership dues are $6 per person. Membership runs for the school year.

Members are not all required to physically participate in our activities, although everyone is encouraged to donate a few hours during the year to enable us to raise the funds necessary to support our programs.

Students are the beneficiaries of all PTA activities. Our past programs include scholarships, educational speakers for various topics and grades, Santa's Workshop, homecoming support, bike rodeo, back-to-school bash and others.

Take the opportunity to at the very least support PTA programs by joining our group so that we know there are folks out there who see the enhancement of student life at Tri-County as a worthwhile cause. Contact membership chair Laura Klabunde at 715-249-5449 for member- ship information.

For general information about our group and its programs please contact one of the following: Ann Hintz, president - 715-366-8802; Donna Marinack, vice president - 715-366-8663; Virginia McGregor, treasurer - 715-335-6867; or Amanda Appel, secretary - 1-920-765-1137.

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2012 7th Grade BB Team Pictured left to right back row: Isaiah Sullivan, Jayden Brown, Zack Bacon, Ben Ebben, and Louis Banda.

Pictured left to right front row; Justin Willhoite, Brady Baldukas, Dawson Knutson, Brandon Peckham, and Shawn Kemnetz

2012 8th Grade BB Team Pictured left to right back row: Eric Buechner, Nick Schaars, Isaac Kramer, Tucker Fowler, Garrett Femal, and Kevin Garlow. M-T-W-TH-F 6:00—8:00 pm Saturday 8:00—10:00 a.m. Picture left to right front row: Tyler Kramer, Sunday 5:00—8:00 p.m. Claude Cleereman, Ezequiel Marquez, Misael Perez. Individual Monthly $ 14.00

Front with ball: Miguel Gonzalez Jr. Individual Yearly $ 120.00 Family Monthly $ 25.00 Tri-County 2012 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball By Mike Vesperman Individual Senior Citizen (age $ 7.00 60 or older) Monthly We are very proud of the 7th and 8th grade Boy’s Basketball Team. We started the season Individual Senior Citizen (age $ 60.00 with 17, 7th and 8th graders and we grew to 22 excellent student athletes. These young men 60 or older) Yearly have worked hard every day and have developed into a terrific team. Senior Couple (age 60 or older) $ 14.00 From the first day, we have emphasized fundamentals. Our record may not show the best Monthly success, but each athlete has improved. They have improved in their fundamentals, knowl- edge of the game, and team work. Senior Couple (age 60 or older) $ 120.00 Yearly Coach Rader and myself would like to thank our team for a very enjoyable season. We would like to thank all the parents for their time, effort and support. We would also like to thank the janitors, Mrs. Byrum, Mr. Weir, Ann Hintz, Mr. Dill, and Mr. Marinack. Passes can be purchased in the high school office. Non-resident rates available.

Middle school boy basketball, middle school girls basketball and mid-

dle school wrestling will be having team pictures done on January 23 rd . Your first visit is free! Register with the HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK INFORMATION fitness center supervisor High school yearbook order information has been sent in the mail. This information is the only way you can order yearbooks. Please keep this if and try it out! you plan on ordering a book. We do NOT order extra books . If you can’t get to the Fitness Center on Calling All Alumni a regular basis, we now take walk-ins. st The annual alumni day is scheduled for Friday, December 21 . The charge will be $2.00 per visit. You We will gather in the lecture hall and begin the formal question-and -answer session at 9:30 AM. All alumni are welcome to come and must have the correct share post high school experiences, offer advice and answer ques- change. The Fitness Center Super- tions juniors and seniors may have about life after high school. Whether you graduated in 2012 or in 1912, we want to hear from visor will not have access to change. you.