Tri-County Area School District PRSRT STD Tri-County Area School District January 2013 409 S West Street Page #1 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Plainfield, WI 54966-9608 Plainfield WI 54966 PERMIT #7

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Character Education at the 7 th and 8 th grade level is very important in their overall development. I create lessons and discuss with them char- acteristics that increase their self esteem and self responsibility. I deliver and present words and scenarios that encourage the difficult dis- cussions for students at this age level. I let them know that their thoughts and feelings are equally important and sharing those feelings is a good thing and not a bad thing.

After I deliver these lessons and encourage discussion, I have them brainstorm their own character education words. I encourage them to use words that have personal meaning, and along with that word, they also need to create a meaningful statement to describe or summarize their word. The students this year did a fantastic job of creating their words and meaningful statements. The students presented their ideas to their classmates and then each section voted on their favorite idea. From those votes the top two ideas went to print.

In the weeks to come, the students will be determining the location for their poster as the final step of this process. I feel these lessons are vitally important to our school environment. I give the students 100% ownership from start to finish. I hope that by continuing these charac- ter education lessons I may inspire them to stay in school and develop a lifetime enthusiasm for learning. Lastly, I want to thank the admini- stration for their support by providing an amazing way to display our final product.

As you enter school in the future, be on the lookout for nine new character education posters done by 7 th and 8 th graders in addition to several accelerated 6 th graders.

Attention Cold Weather Fans!! :) Elementary Students EC-6

Please remember your HATS, MITTENS/GLOVES, BOOTS, SNOW PANTS, and JACKETS for recess time. It’s cold outside, and our office only has a few extra hats etc…to lend out. We will always go outside for recess unless it is below 0, or the wind chill is below 0. Thank you for remembering. Let’s have fun playing in the snow! Mrs. Jepson

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Second Grade Scene January 2013 Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Sigourney

Wow, we’re already into the New Year! This year’s second graders are very busy learning and learning! We’ve spent many hours working in Reading class, learning how to check for understanding, back up and reread, make con- nections, think while we read, and puzzle through tough words. New ideas for many of us, but we’re working hard and making progress!

Though much in Reading is new, Accelerated Reader is our old friend. We continue to read, test, and earn points. Once we were rolling this year many of us made super progress. We already have 38 Independent Readers and 10 Super Readers! Each student is encouraged to continue reading at his/her appropriate reading level and gain confi- dence to make reading a fun, life-long hobby.

Math classes have also been busy! After a quick review of numbers, adding, and subtracting, we moved on to adding and subtracting two-digit numbers as well as place value. But, we’re not done! We have much more to look forward to. Three-digit addition and subtraction, money, and time are coming soon ☺!

Science and Social Studies have been a mix of fun and work with some experiments thrown in. Animal and habitats are the latest of our adventures in Science. Some of us have studied the government and our county long ago in So- cial Studies while others have learned about communities and their similarities and differences.

Earlier this school year we ventured to the corn maze to test our directional skills! We definitely had a super time thanks to all the parent volunteers who helped us out! We also collected non-perishable food items and donated them to the local food pantry for World Food Day. Tri-County second graders really do care!

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Tri-County Area Schools Tri-County Area Schools Dias de Desarrollo Infantil Child Development Days Jueves, 14 de Febrero, 2013 Viernes, 15 de Febrero, 2013 Thursday, February 14, 2013

Friday, February 15, 2013 Las escuelas de Tri-County coordinarán los días de

Desarrollo Infantil el 14 y 15 de Febrero. EL perso- Tri-County Area Schools will be coordinating Child Development nal escolar junto al personal de Nacimiento a los Days on February 14th and 15th. School staff along with Birth to 3anios ½ van a evaluar a los niños que no están parti- Three personnel will be screening children 2 to 3 ½ years old who cipando en el programa de Educación Temprana. Su are not currently enrolled in the district’s Early Childhood pro- niño(a) va a participar en una área de juego, donde gram. Your child will be encouraged to participate in a play set- sus habilidades sociales, comunicativas, motrices y ting where social, communication, motor, and early learning skills habilidades del aprendizaje temprano serán obser- will be observed. Eligible families will be contacted by letter to vadas. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de hablar con set up a screening appointment. If you have any questions or los evaluadores y expresar sus preguntas o preocu- concerns please contact Joan Wallner in the elementary school paciones. Las familias que califiquen serán contacta- office at (715) 335-6366, ext. 2910. das por carta. Si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupa- ción llamar a Joan Wallner en la escuela primaria: Winter Fun in 7/8 (715) 335-6366, ext. 2910. By Ivy Klabunde and Megan Nigh

This year before Christmas break 7 th and 8 th graders had a lot of fun. We had a candy cane sale the week before. Getting candy canes from your friends is very fun. The Middle School Student Council provided the candy canes at lunch time for kids to buy. Mr. Franz and Mrs. Clark also organized a basketball game for the “Gold” im- pact groups. Seventh grade girls played against 8 th grade girls and the 7 th grade boys played against the 8 th grade boys. Both grades had a lot of fun for the twenty minutes we played. We are planning to do it again soon. We had an ugly sweater day too! Many people had creative, very unique and colorful sweaters! Tommy Durrant won 1 st place for the ugly sweater contest while Shawn Kemnetz, Owen Meddaugh and Garrison Woiak each tied for 2 nd place. On the same day we had crazy hat day. We rented hats from the teachers for $1.00 for the whole day. Kids had fun wearing these big, tall and crazy hats! We were supposed to go to the YMCA on Friday the 21 st but we unexpectedly had two wonderful snow days. It is rescheduled for the 18 th of January. The snow days were a great way to start Christmas break. Kids spent snow days sleeping in, having snowball fights, building snowmen and eating holiday cookies. We have included pictures of some of the fun things we have done.

Tri-County Area School District January 2013 Page #4 Seven Tri-County Juniors recently enjoyed Christmas caroling with residents of Wild Rose Manor.

The volunteers also handed out holiday cards they made and candy canes.

Pictured Front Row (L to R): Kristina Zaleski, Felicia Lockhart, Sam Miller, Max Schoenstene.

Back row: William Durrant, Wesley Vankilsdonk, Traeven Bates. Senior Christian Reyes-Sanchez helped sort toys for the Bootstrap Christmas project.

Kristina Zaleski, Traeven Bates and Jesse Hansen volun- teered at Portage County’s Operation Bootstrap.

This Christmas project to help needy families was held at the Noel Hangar at the Stevens Point Airport.

One of the jobs volunteer Kyle Pavek had on December Education Assistant Mark Bates drove & supervised the stu- 18 th at Operation Bootstrap was helping with the food dents. boxes.

Seventh & Eighth Grade Science News The 7 th and 8 th graders just completed a unit that studied elements, atoms, molecules and compounds. They learned many exciting things about the world around them. They also learned about the Periodic table of elements and the 116 elements that are found there. Each student was assigned 2 elements that they had to make a model of. The models must contain the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons found in each element. The students made their models out of many different items found around their homes. I was amazed on the creativity the students displayed. Some of the items used included: dry cereals, rice, nails, washers, Styrofoam, toothpicks, clay, candy pieces of all shapes and sizes, straws, wire , beads, pins, copper tubes, craft supplies, and many other creative items to numerous to mention. All the students did a terrific job on their element models. They were all made at home. A special Thank You to all the parents and family members who helped out with this project and provided the help and encouragement that was needed to complete this Period Table of Plainfield Junior High Elements . Here are some pictures of the students with their models.

2011-2012 High School 2012-2013 High School Yearbook Sale! Yearbooks $40.00 for last year’s yearbook All information for high yearbook These are over runs sent by Jostens. have been sent home in the mail. Please see or call Mrs. Horacek You can only order books from Jostens. in the high school LMC Yearbook staff does not order extra books. Any questions please call Mrs. Horacek.

February 2013 Tri-County Event Calendar Tri-County Area School District January 2013 Page #5

Sun- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday day

1 2 HSBBB@ Conference Gresham Wrestling Meet MSWR Home (10:00) Pre- conference 5:00 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MSGBB HSGBB@ Quiz Bowl @ MSGBB HSGBB vs. WINTERFEST Vs. Rosholt Wild Rose Vs. Almond DANCE Wild Rose HSBBB vs Rosholt HSBBB vs. 7-11 P.M. HS & MSWR Rosholt Almond @ Princeton MSWR@ Rosholt 6:00 WINTERFEST WEEK

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 HSGBB vs. HSBBB@ Early Release MSGBB HSGBB@ Port Port 12:30 @ Bowler Edwards MSGBB Edwards Almond HSBBB vs. Vs. Booster Club Quiz Bowl vs Bowler Amherst Meeting Weyauwega/ MSWR@ Am- herst 6:00 6:30 Freemont 4n6’s (Forensics) Early Childhood HS Conference Meet Development Days @Almond 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MSGBB Quiz Bowl HSGBB vs. Solo/Ensemble Vs. Vs. Almond/ Tigerton At Almond/ Port Edwards Bancroft MSGBB Bancroft Parent’s Night @ 4n6’s HS Iola Forensics Middle Level 2-Home 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 Quiz Bowl Early Release No School @ Pacelli 12:30 Dorian PreK-12th grade Drawing for the Band Conferences TCAEA Festival 12:45-7:15 Scholarship @ MSWR@ Wega 7:30 in the TBA Cafeteria 4n6’s (Forensics) (Thursday 28th) HS HS Sub District Home

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.

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This is a current list of BAND events that will be performed this year-2013. 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.

Local Musicians Chosen for All State Band

On Friday and Saturday, January 18 and 19, 2013, Abby VanHaren, and Austin Heise from the Tri-County High School Band will be performing in the National Band Association All-State Band. These students are in- structed in Instrumental Music by their band director, Mr. William Femal. Participants in the band were chosen from 200 applicants from NBA member schools from across the State of Wisconsin. Membership in the band signifies a level of achievement which places these student musi- cians in the top percentile among all student musicians in our State. This year’s band will be conducted by Mr. Dennis Glocke from Penn State University. Mr. Glocke is a Wisconsin native and has taught at Oconomowoc Schools and the University of Wis- consin - Stevens Point. The All State Band will conclude the 28 th State Convention of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Band Asso- ciation with a Finale Concert at 7pm on January 19 th in the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.

NBA TRI-COUNTY AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tri-County Area School and Band Directors, Mr. William Femal and Mrs. Kristine Femal, are proud to an- nounce that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2013 National Band Asso- ciation – Wisconsin Chapter All-State Junior Band: Garrett Femal, percussion; Ivy Klabunde, trombone; and Elizabeth Nigh, trumpet. High alternate is Heidi Ertl, alto sax.

These talented young musicians were nominated by their director and will perform with the group at the Finale Concert of the 29 th Annual Convention of the NBA-WC. The concert will be held at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

The 2013 All-State Junior Band is comprised of 102 students from 41 schools throughout Wisconsin. Joann Kekula, a well-known and highly respected music educator from Wittenburg-Birnamwood, Wiscon- sin, will conduct this year’s band. All performances at the convention are open to the public. For more information contact Mr. Femal at Tri-County Area Schools, 715-335-6366, ext 4220.

Pictured left to right- Garrett Femal-Percussion, Ivy Klabunde-Trombone, Elizabeth Nigh-Trumpet.

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1) Cheese omelet

4) Cereal 5) Scrambled eggs 6) Cereal 7) Breakfast burrito 8)French toast sticks

11) Omelet 12) Yogurt 13) Pancakes 14) Scrambled eggs 15) Cereal

18) pb&j 19) Cereal 20) Pancake bites 21) Cereal 22) Scrambled eggs

25) Breakfast pizza 26) Cereal 27) Omelet 28) pb&j

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)

Milk , fruit & vegetables are served daily. Menus are subject to change without notice.

1) Pizza dipper

4) Rib patty 5) Grilled 6) Pizza 7) Hamburgers 8)Chicken nuggets chicken

11) Tacos 12)Chicken 13) Mini corn 14)Chicken 15) Sloppy Joes parmesan dog nuggets

18) Mostaccioli 19) Salisbury 20)Cheese fries 21)Nachos 22) Chicken steak Alfredo

25) Hamburger 26) Chicken 27) Pizza 28) Ham & turkey gravy patty sub

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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 Kathryn Rutz, and motion carried on a voice vote to approve the following consent agenda items as presented: School Closings Minutes from Regular Board Meeting Held November 27, 2012, accepted Ja- mie Helmrick’s resignation as H.S. Assistant Softball Coach, approved hiring are posted at/on ... Korryn Brooks as H.S. Assistant Softball Coach, approved hiring Amie Still- man as H.S. Assistant Track Coach, approved hiring Ron Nelson as H.S. Head Football Coach, approved intermittent Family/Medical leave for John Mesyk, accepted donation from Larry Flyte for $425.00 for the snow goose mount, TC website @ www.tricounty.k12.wi.us accepted donation of $3500.00 from Heartland Farms for fitness center equip- ment purchase, accepted donation of $10,000 from Monsanto Fund for I pads TV Channel 2 (WBAY) - Green Bay for Penguins. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Grant. Jessica Rettler TV Channel 5 (WFRV) - Green Bay applied. Approved donation of $6940.00 from Wysocki Produce Farms Inc. for storage shed/bleachers on Softball field. TV Channel 7 (WSAW) - Wausau

Dawn Byrum gave a presentation on the Character Education posters. Two TV Channel 9 (WAOW) - Wausau policy changes were made and the board discussed the WASB convention resolutions. TV Channel Fox 11 (WLUK) - Green Bay

January meeting will be moved to January 29th because of the WASB conven- TV Channel NBC 26/UPN 32

tion. Green Bay/Appleton

WAUH 102.3 FM - Wautoma

Central Wisconsin Mathematics League WBCV 107.9 - Wausau Meet I News WDEZ 101.9 FM - Wausau Recently Tri-County High School students participated in Math League WDKM 106.1 FM - Adams Meet I at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. WDUX 92.7 FM - Waupaca After one round of testing in Algebra, Geometry and Advanced Math Topics, Tri-County had the top cumulative score out of 17 area high WFHR 1320 AM - WI Rapids

schools of comparable school size. The next two meets are scheduled WGLX 103.3 FM - WI Rapids for January and April. WGNV 88.5 FM - Milladore Out of 59 students taking the Geometry exams, Jon Koepke is in 1 st th WIFC 95.5 FM - Wausau place, Quincy Pfaff and Ken Schuelke tied for 11 , and Ben Kramer is th 17 . WISS 1100 AM - Berlin

In the Advanced Algebra category with 67 students testing, Matthew WIZD 99.9 FM - Stevens Point

Nigh is in 1 st place, Aaron Klabunde is 2 nd , Lucas Marinack is 8 th and nd WKQH 104.9 FM - Marathon Shannon Altenburg is 22 . WLJY 106.5 - Marshfield The Advanced math Topics category which involves students who WOFM 94.7 - Wausau have taken anywhere from four to six years of high school math courses had 57 students participate. For Tri-County Brayden WRIG AM 1390 - Schofield Cummings was our top ranked student at 10 th , Aaron Thompson 15 th , Darin Reid 23 rd and Patricia Ramirez 25 th . WSAU 99.9 FM - Wausau

WSPT 1010 AM, 97.9 FM - Stevens Point Tri-County students have distinguished themselves as the top mathe- matics students for the past 14 years. This year's team of students are WYTE 96.7 - Whiting off to another strong start and will try to make it 15 consecutive years as the best of the best.

Tri-County Area School District January 2013 Page #9 From the School Nurse

Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antivi- ral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. 2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. 3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. 4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

From the School Nurse: When Children Should Stay Home From School

Severe cough and cold symptoms should keep kids home from school. A serious cough could be a sign of contagious conditions like whooping cough, viral bronchitis, or croup. It can also be a sign of asthma or allergies.

Fever is the body's way of destroying the germs making it sick, and it's a common symptom of infections such as flu. Keep your children home if their temperature is 101° F or higher. Wait until children are fever-free before letting them return to school.

Diarrhea is often the result of infection, food poisoning, or a side effect to medications like antibiotics. Keep children home until stools are formed and your doctor gives the okay. Make sure your sick child stays well-hydrated.

Vomiting is another way for the body to rid itself of the germs making it sick, and is usually caused by a stomach virus or stomach infec- tion. Keep children home if they've vomited twice or more in the last 24 hours. They can return to school after symptoms clear up or your doctor says they're no longer contagious.

Sore throats can be a symptom of strep or a common cold. If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat, keep your child at home for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics. If your child has a mild cold, it's okay to go to school.

Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is contagious, and children should stay home from school for the first 24 hours after treatment begins. Symp- toms of pinkeye include eye redness, irritation, swelling, and pus.

Headaches can be a symptom of contagious conditions like viral gastroenteritis, flu, meningitis, and strep throat. Opinions differ on whether a child should be kept home. If your child doesn't have any other signs of illness, and feels okay, your child can go to school.

Rashes can be the sign of contagious conditions such as chickenpox, bacterial meningitis, or impetigo. Children should be kept home until they're diagnosed. They can return to school after symptoms are gone and their doctor gives the okay.

Earaches aren't contagious. There's no need to keep a child with a mild earache home, as long as your child feels well enough to con- centrate.

Mild cold or respiratory symptoms are no reason to keep children at home so long as their nasal drainage is clear and their cough is mild.

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A HUGE thank you to all individuals and businesses that purchased fruit from the Tri-County FFA Chapter! We are truly grateful for all of the support. The money made off this year’s fruit sale exceeded previous sales by a couple thousand dollars and will go to support FFA students who will be attending leadership conferences and con- ventions. Thank you again to all who support the annual FFA Fruit Sale!

Hunter Safety Class Offered The Almond Rod and Gun Club will sponsor a hunter safety education M-T-W-TH-F 6:00—8:00 pm Saturday 8:00—10:00 a.m. class for area youth and adults. Sunday 5:00—8:00 p.m.

Classes will be held in the Almond-Bancroft High School auditorium Individual Monthly $ 14.00 stating at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2nd. The program will be Thurs- days and Saturdays for five weeks, ending on Saturday, April 6th. Individual Yearly $ 120.00 Family Monthly $ 25.00 Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp on March 2nd. Students un- Individual Senior Citizen (age $ 7.00 der 18 must have a parent with them to register. The cost is $10.00 a 60 or older) Monthly student. After registration that morning, we will begin teaching the Individual Senior Citizen (age $ 60.00 course. Students will be dismissed at about 11:00 a.m. 60 or older) Yearly Senior Couple (age 60 or older) $ 14.00 Students will be required to have a DNR customer ID number before Monthly graduating from the course. Students can obtain a DNR ID# by calling Senior Couple (age 60 or older) $ 120.00 1-888-936-7463 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., or they can visit a DNR ser- Yearly vice center during regular scheduled hours.

This year for the first time we will be offering an option bow-hunter Passes can be purchased in the high school education class. If you have any questions please call Gene Reineking office. Non-resident rates available. at 715-366-7863.

Your first visit is free!

January13-19 is Crossing Guard Thank you to our Register with the Week school crossing guard, By Mr. Marinack Judy Young. She fitness center supervisor keeps our students and try it out! safe as they cross Hwy. 73 to and from school. No matter how If you can’t get to the Fitness Center on cold or wet it may be. a regular basis, we now take walk-ins. Judy is always on duty with a caring smile to The charge will be $2.00 per visit. You help our kids. Thanks to Judy Young for must have the correct your dedication and The Fitness Center Super- service to our school. change. visor will not have access to change.