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High School Celebrates Winterfest 2013

February 4 th -9th , the HS Student Council threw our annual Winterfest. During the week we put our game faces on for class vs. class floor hockey. To end the week on a high note, Friday we had an afternoon pep rally complete with the floor hockey tournament, tug of war and hoola hoop contests, a fisherman’s relay, dodgeball, and more to get us movin’. We also announced our court members during this time and had a little fun with some balloon popping! Court members this year included: Ricardo Castro and Elizabeth Kemnetz, Shannon Wal- ter and Cody Meyers, Janelle Newby and Raymond Lauer, Brock Akkerman and Nikki Bender, Chelsea King and Jon Koepke, Sarah Lauer and Matthew Nigh, Cody Walter and Aaron Thompson, and our Queen Macy Kla- bunde and King Lucas Marinack. Saturday we kicked off our shoes and had a great night dancing, playing Wii and ping pong, not to mention the raffle that had everyone on the edge of their seats checking their tickets! Thank you to all our staff and community for making a great Winterfest! What a great way to break up the sometimes long and dreary winter!

Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 2 Fourth Grade “In the Spotlight” Fourth graders have been very busy this year working on a lot of things! Reading: We are using the Daily 5 to structure our language arts block and “The Comprehension Toolkit” lessons by Stephanie Harvey to make reading comprehension meaningful. Students have more independence and choice in their reading and they are able to make connections to their everyday life. We have read “Because of Winn-Dixie,” “Little House in the Big Woods,” “Journey Back to the Lumberjack Camp,” and will be reading other selections like “Caddie Woodlawn,” and “A Cricket in Times Square,” just to name a few. Math: We started out the year working on place value and patterns. We have moved on to much harder math concepts including: Multi- plication, Division, Multi-digit Multiplication, Division with Remainders, Measurement, Patterns, Algebraic equations, and Elapsed Time. Here are a few of the other highlights- September: Westfield Rendezvous Encampment was a fun-filled day of history, and Homecoming October: Heart to Heart Get to Know You Poster and activities, School Forest, Halloween Party and Costume Parade, saw a perform- ance of “Bunnicula” at the PAC in Wautoma, Mr. Langenfeld came from the Renewable World Foundation to talk about “Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling,” Mr. Schoenstene was in to teach us about Fire Safety, and we watched a webcast hosted by Taylor Swift and Scholastic Books on the importance of reading. November: WKCE Testing, and Heart to Heart Christmas Past vs. Christmas Present Activity December: Heart to Heart activity was watching the HS Play together, Winter Music program, Santa’s Workshop, Christmas Party, made coat hanger Christmas Trees January: sent Flat Stanley on his adventures, planted potatoes and started our Agriculture unit, and played BINGO for Heart to Heart February: Started Iditarod project, Valentine’s Party, played board games with our Heart to Heart partners, and attended the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Concert sponsored by Scott and Candace Polzin Planned activities for the upcoming months: March: Track Iditarod musher’s progress, Share our new iPad minis with our Heart to Heart as we track our Iditarod musher and demon- strate other learning apps, The Ned Show sponsored by the PTA, March 14 th Pajama Reading Party, and watch the final “Battle of the Books” April: School Forest, watch the MS play with our Heart to Heart partners, Agriculture Field Trip May: Spring Concert, Rural Youth Safety Day May 10th, Heart to Heart Ice Cream Social, Potato Harvest As you can see, we have a busy life in fourth grade. We do all of these highlighted activities above, in addition to our necessary school- work. Ask a fourth grader what they think the highlights of the year have been so far.

Playing Board Games!

November Christmas Past Christmas Present! October partners Critter Man! Playing Board Games! and activity

Bingo! November Christmas Past Christmas Present! Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 3

Learning but School Forest having lots of Fun Fun!!!!!

Thank You!!!! The Tri-County 4 th grade classes, their teachers, and Mrs. Murray, K-6 music teacher, would like to sincerely thank Scott and Candice Polzin for their generous donation of covering the cost of the school bus so the 4 th graders could attend the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra performance of “Firebird Suite” and the story of “Peter and the Wolf.” The free performance was given at the Sentry Theatre on February 22. The students enjoyed learning about the instruments in the orchestra during music class and completing the CWSO activities leading up to the performance. This opportunity to attend this top-notch ballet and orchestra performance was a great culmination to our orchestra unit in school! Thank you Scott and Candice Polzin!

Thank-you to Eric and Kelly Weekly for donating their Monsanto donation of $5000.00 to the Tri-County Area High School, the money will be used for High School Technology. Each year Monsanto gives farmers from the state money that they can use for supporting a non- profit organization. Because of the drought in our area, Monsanto doubled the Weekly donation of $2500.00. We were very fortunate to be the recipient. Thank you again, Kelly, Eric and Monsanto. Pictured left to right: Mike Weiss, Eric Weekly and Anthony Marinack. Not pictured Kelly Weekly.

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April 2013 Tri-County Event Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 No School School Starts again Spring Sport Track vs. Almond Track @ Necedah Pictures Bancroft, Baseball vs. Rosholt Bowler, Port Softball vs. Rosholt Edwards Math League at Baseball UWSP @Bowler Softball @ Bowler 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Lions Pancake Baseball @ Track @Wild Booster Club Track @ Wau- Baseball vs. MS Play @ 7:00 Breakfast Port Edwards Rose Meeting @ 6:30 toma Amherst 8-12:30 Softball @ Baseball vs. Softball vs. Port Edwards Gresham Amherst Life Long Softball vs. MS Play @ Learning Gresham 7:00 Registration 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Track vs. 10 Baseball @ Baseball @ Schools Marion Tigerton Baseball vs. Softball @ Softball @ Almond Marion Tigerton Softball vs. State Almond Forensics

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FFA Banquet Map Test- Middle School Early Release Track vs. 8 Baseball @ PROM ing and High School 12:30 Schools Rosholt Round 3 Band Concert Baseball @ Wild Softball @ POST PROM Rosholt Opens @ 7:00 Rose 12:00 a.m.-4:00 Track vs. 4 Softball @ a.m. Wild Rose Schools

Baseball vs. Menominee Softball vs. Menominee

28 29 30 May 1 2 3 4 Baseball vs. K-4 State Solo & En- Bowler Music Concert semble Softball vs. @12:45 Bowler 5-6 @ 2:00 DARE GRADUATION 5k-6th Grade Art Show Track@ Wau- paca

Varsity Boys Baseball– VBB Games start at 4:30 Junior Varsity Baseball-JVBB Games start at 4:40

Varsity Girls Softball– VGS Games start at 4:30 Junior Varsity Softball-JVGS Games start at 4:30

Boys and Girls Track– BGTF starts at 3:45 unless otherwise stated Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 5

Elementary Art News by Jeanine Nowak CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Murray (Gr. 3) and Chance Wolff (Gr. 5) for having their artwork displayed in the 2013 North Central Regional Student Art Exhibit ! This exhibit, sponsored by the Wisconsin Art Education Association, was held at the Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids from February 9 th through February 22 nd .

Grace created a drawing of a lizard using warm and cool colored pastels, which she titled, Cool Lizard . Chance created a con- tour drawing of fall leaves, adding color with watercolor paint, which he titled, Fall Around Me.

Chance and Grace pictured in the Capitol at the Youth Art Month Capitol Exhibit .

Grace and Chance, along with their families, attended a reception celebrating their artistic accomplishments on February 16 th at the Rapids Mall. Their artwork was then selected from the North Central Regional Art Show to be included in the Youth Art Month Capi- tol Exhibit which was held in the State Capitol Rotunda in Madison!! The state show was held at the Capitol from Febru- ary 24 th through March 1 st and featured 300 pieces of artwork from students throughout the state. As state award winners, Grace, Chance and their families were invited to attend a reception on March 1 st from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. The reception included award presentations, various guest speakers and musical entertainment by Fall Creek’s High School Guitar En- semble and Treble Choir. Grace, Chance and their families were able to attend the reception and had the opportunity to view a wide variety of student artwork from schools throughout the state.

These are some of the students found in study hall classes who took a break from Mrs. Sue Rettler taught some juniors & seniors their studies to sample delicious twice how to make twice baked potatoes in the FACE baked potatoes. Some of the students room kitchen. Thank you to Lauritzens BP & had never tried this kind of potato dish Sport Shop in Wild Rose for donating the potatoes to before but they said they liked them. Mrs. B’s class. The class had stopped at Lauritzens Pictured in back: Sam Miller; middle L after community service at Wild Rose to R: Kristina Zaleski, Felicia Lockhart; Manor. Pictured: Christian Reyes-Sanchez and Sue Kneeling: Christian Reyes-Sanchez. Rettler.

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Congratulations to our Middle School Wrestling Conference Winners February 28, 2013

Left to right: Brandon Peckham, Jacaup Podoll, Mason Beggs, Ryan Zeblisky

Congratulations to our Middle School Wrestling Tournament Winners February 1, 2013

Left to right: Ryan Zeblisky, Andy Simmons, Dylan Trigg, Dominic Ramirez, Zack Zywicki, Asher Boyd not pictured, Tyler Kramer

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April 1 2) aloha muffin square 3) star spangled 4) w.g. bagel 5) brkfst pita No school w.g. cereal Pancakes Cream cheese and jelly With tomato salsa fruit choice Sausage Orange smiles Hash browns Juice Fruit choice

8)cereal 9) French toast strips 10) scrumptious cof- 11)biscuit and gravy 12) ubr Teddy grahams with syrup fee cake Apricots & juice Fruit choice Fresh citrus fruit cup Strawberries and ba- Yogurt nanas Mandarin oranges 15) w.g. Pancakes 16) w.g. brkfst pizza 17) brkfst bake with 18) pumpkin chocolate 19) scrambled eggs Sausage links Fruit choice tomato salsa chip muffin with diced ham Fruit choice ½ English muffin Cereal choice Hash -browns fruit Fruit choice Fruit choice choice 22) blueberry bubble 23) pancake on a stick, 24)cereal w.g .teddy 25) cheese omelet 26)cereal bread tri tater snack muffin square Granola bar Fruit choice Fruit choice Fruit choice fruit choice Fruit choice 29) French toast strips 30) breakfast Spiced apple topping parfait juice

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)

One milk offered every day with each meal: Extra milk may be purchased. A fruit choice is offered at each meal and a vegetable choice is offered for lunch every day. Menus are subject to change without notice.

April 1) 2 )max sticks, Ravioli 3) hot ham & cheese 4) pizza, Tossed salad 5) grilled chicken No school Green beans, Carrots & Potato wedges, Veg School made garlic brd patty dip Apple, Diced pears beans, Fresh broccoli stick, Banana, Tropical w.g bun, potato Grapes, Applesauce fruit rounds, California Chocolate chip cookie blend , H ) shredded lettuce and sliced to- mato, Fresh fruit Diced peaches 8) mini corn dogs, 9) chicken wrap 10) spaghetti 11) taco salad 12) hamburger Potato wedges, Broc- Romaine & tomato Meat sauce w.g. corn chips, salsa w.g.bun coli with cheese sauce Spanish rice Spinach salad Refried beans Sweet potato tots gelatin with ,juice, Steamed carrots Peas Pineapple Green beans Fresh apple Tropical fruit Fresh fruit Fresh fruit h) shredded lettuce Mixed fruit Kiwi Diced pears School made cinna- sliced tomato 9-12 garlic brd stick mon puff mandarin oranges fresh fruit 15) Italian pasta bake 16) chicken patty, 17) sloppy joe w.g.bun 18)sweet sour chicken 19) pigs in a blanket Winter blend Mashed & gravy, Tater tots nuggets Potato wedges Baby carrots Green beans, School Broccoli & carrots dip Savory rice Veg beans School made garlic made dinner roll, Fruit Applesauce Winter blend Brownie bread cocktail, Orange Fresh fruit Red pepper strips& Grapes Diced pears smiles, Oatmeal cookie cukes Diced peaches Fresh fruit Jelly, butter Tropical fruit salad Fresh fruit

22) bbq chicken 23) cowboy cavantini, 24) portesi cheese 25) chicken tetrazzini, 26) bbq rib w.g. bun, w.g. bun sweet potato tossed salad, green fries, pizza sauce, tossed salad, steamed calico fries, country tots, peas, diced pears, beans, school made cukes & pepper strips, carrots, school made blend, pineapple, kiwi fresh fruit dinner roll, mixed fruit steamed broccoli, garlic bread, diced Fresh fruit melon chunks, apple- peaches, strawberries sauce 29) cheeseburger mac, 30) beef & bean bur- peas, fresh broccoli & rito, romaine & diced cukes, school made tomato, Mexican corn, bread with jelly, ap- Spanish rice, apple- ple , fruit cocktail sauce, fresh fruit Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 8

Mr. Mesyk said that Aaron Thompson, an 11 th grader, is doing Cody Meyers is a 12 th grader. Mr. Me- a great job this year in Pre Calcu- syk said that Cody has made a 180 de- lus/ Trigonometry. He has consis- gree turn towards the positive when it tently represented Tri-County as a comes to his effort and approach to his high achieving member of our Geometry class. He never complains, he Math League team. In Impact, he always smiles, is kind and friendly to does his best to be a leader and others. Even before his turn towards encourage his classmates. He is doing better, I still enjoyed him as a stu- maturing into a fine young man. dent, but now the results are much better. Mr. Raboin said that Aaron is a NHS member and very involved in his school community.

Mrs. Eppinger said that Mrs. Mitchell said that Dejonna Bates, a Kristen Black, an 11 th th 12 grader, is doing well in choir. She grader, works super hard is polite and accountable. during the year, is respectful and helpful whenever she is asked to do anything.

Jon Koepke is a 10 th grader a most unusual student according to Mr. Ninth grader Lucas Marinack is a strong Mesyk. He definitely listens to his student in General Science according to own drumbeat. Having said that, he is Mr. Raboin. He maintains exceptional a good listener, a quick learner, a grades, participates, and is often a lab high achiever and someone who leader for his group and the class. keeps me on my toes. Yes, he is tall. I respect the fact that through his ef- fort, he greatly assisted in helping Matthew Nigh is a 9 th grader and an another student pass her math class. exceptional math student according to Mr. Mesyk. The results from his participation in Math League con- firm his observations. In his first year on the TC Quiz Bowl team he is already establishing himself as an Kaina Banda is in 10 th grade. Mrs. academic force. Yet, he is friendly, Mitchell said she is pleasant, hard fun, and respectful. Mr. Raboin said working, and polite in choir. that Mathew is a highly motivated individual. Matthew is very in- volved in his school community beyond the classroom, works well with others as well as independ- ently. He serves as an excellent role model for his peers.

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You will vote for area representation April 2, 2013 in ALL areas — not only for the area in which you live. April 2, 2013 April 2, 2013

Amy Anderson I have enjoyed serving on the school board for the past six years, most recently in the position of clerk. I have one daugh- ter who is a 2009 graduate of Tri-County, and two daughters currently in high school . During the time I have been on the school board I have witnessed the hard work that students, faculty, parents, and administration have invested to help all of our students be successful. I look forward to being part of this team of education advocates for the future.

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Wayne A. Cummings represents Area 2 (Towns of Rose, Oasis, Plainfield, and the Village of Plainfield). Mr. Cummings is a program technician for the USDA Farm Service Agency. He and his wife, Jennifer, have 4 children, one in school at Tri-County, one attending UW-Eau Claire, one which will graduate from the UW School of Law in May, and one which has graduated from UW-Platteville. Mr. Cummings graduated from Tri-County High School and attended UW-Madison. He is a member of the village board for the Village of Plainfield, is a member and treasurer of the Plainfield Lions Club, a Tri-County Booster Club member, and is an active member of the Plainfield United Meth- odist Church.

“I wish to continue to represent Area 2 as an open/active voice on the Tri-County School Board. My goal continues to be understanding the inner workings and policies of the district, which enables me to make informed and objective decisions. As an effective board member, I listen to not only my constituents, but to the employees and students of the district as well. In doing so, we all become partici- pants in the decisions made for the district. We are all aware that the district budget continues to be a huge challenge. As a board member, I intend to continue to provide input and suggestions of options to meet the district’s financial needs. I feel I have represented Area 2 constituents, as well as all members and employees, of the Tri-County School District to the best of my ability, being fair, honest, open, and respectful. Trusting me to be your voice, your questions and issues will continually be addressed.” April 2, 2013 April 2, 2013

Susan Lederer represents Area 3 (Towns of Deerfield, Colburn, Hancock, and the Village of Hancock). Susan is em- ployed by the Waushara County Health Department as a Public/Environmental Health Assistant. She and her husband, Roger, have one daughter at Tri-County and three older graduates. “I am proud to represent Area 3 on the Tri-County School Board. I enjoy being involved in the education of our youth. Since 1988, I have had at least one student attending Tri-County—three have graduated, and my youngest is in 11th grade. It is important to me that the students are afforded a well-rounded education which will prepare them for their adult lives either going into higher education or the workplace. This becomes ever more challenging, given today’s economic environment. I believe if we work together, keeping the common goal of offering the best education possible to our students, this will be possible.”

Hi, my name is Cindy Baumgartner and I am running for school board. I have lived in the Tri-County area for 29 years. I am married to Randy VanHaren and we have 2 children, Ben, currently serving in the US Army and Abby, a senior at TC. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a degree in Natural Resources/Wildlife Ecology. I look forward to working with community members and TC employ- ees to make our school the best that it can be. Thank-you very much for your consideration.

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You will vote for area representation April 2, 2013 in ALL areas — not only for the area in which you live. April 2, 2013

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The following candidates will appear on the April 2nd bal- lot:

Cindy Baumgartner (Area 1: Town of Leola, Town of Rome, Town of Almond, Town of Buena Vista, Town of Pine Grove, Town of Grant).

Wayne A. Cummings and Amy Anderson (Area 2: Town of Rose, Town of Oasis, Town of Plainfield, Village of Plain- field). April 2, 2013 Susan G. Lederer (Area 3: Town of Deerfield, Town of Colburn, Town of Hancock, Village of Hancock).

April 2, 2013 Anyone desiring to run as a write-in candidate must still fill out the proper paperwork. Stop in to the administra- tion office at 409 S West Street, Plainfield, Wisconsin.

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

Congratulation to the TCAEA Scholarship Raffle Winners: The Tri-County Area Education Association would like to thank everyone who supported our Scholarship Raffle by purchasing tick- ets. The Raffle drawing was held Thursday, February 28, in the High School Cafeteria and the winners are as follows:

Winner 1st Prize- $1,000.00 Sally Yohn, Plainfield 2nd Prize- $500.00 Danielle Eastling, Hancock 3rd Prize- $250.00 Mary Cummings, Bancroft 4th Prize- $250.00 Bill Sentkowski, Hancock 5th Prize- Packer Signed Football Frank Bengsch, Wisconsin Rapids 6th Prize- Handmade Quilt Tom Derby, Stevens Point 7th Prize- Two Lakes Gift Card Makayla Marinack, Almond

Members of the TCAEA Thanks Community for Donations The members of the Tri-County Area Education Association would like to extend a special thank you to the fol- low community business and individual for you donations toward our fundraiser. Without this support, we would not be able to provide scholarships to graduating Tri-County seniors.

American Family Insurance Nordic Mountain Mary Bratz & Richard Stephens North Central Irrigation, Inc Central Sands NAPA Plainfield & Hancock Community Banks Fox Oil Co. TC Boosters Club Mel & Carol Gullickson The Marinack Family Pat Hart Tri-County PTA Heartland Farms Two Lakes Restaurant Carol Kleinowski Weekly Farms Menards Wheeler's Laura's Lane Nursery LLC Misty Acres Animal Care Wysocki Produce Farm, Inc

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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 Randy Thurley made an amendment to move up Madelyn in the agenda. Peggy Buckholt made a motion, seconded by Mark Bacon, and motion carried on a voice School Closings vote to approve the following consent agenda items as presented: are posted at/on ... Minutes from Regular Board Meeting Held January 29, 2013 Minutes from Closed Board Meeting Held January 29, 2013 Accepted resignation from Christopher Makaryk as Custodian (Day) TC website @ www.tricounty.k12.wi.us Accepted resignation from Sandy Nigh as Volleyball Reserve Coach Hired Christopher Makaryk as H.S. Boys Assistant Baseball Coach TV Channel 2 (WBAY) - Green Bay

Accepted donation of $60.00 from Wal-Mart for personal hygiene. TV Channel 5 (WFRV) - Green Bay

After discussion, of the semester break In-service date; it was moved to January TV Channel 7 (WSAW) - Wausau 22, 2014 to improve the grading and semester change. After further discussion, TV Channel 9 (WAOW) - Wausau Wayne Cummings made a motion, seconded by Sue Lederer, and motion carried on a voice vote to approve the 2013-2014 Calendar. TV Channel Fox 11 (WLUK) - Green Bay

Reports were given by Madelyn Junion Sherman, Mark Bacon, TV Channel NBC 26/UPN 32

Anthony Marinack, Shawn Jepson and Nicholas Marti. Green Bay/Appleton

WAUH 102.3 FM - Wautoma

Open Enrollment starting February 4, 2013 WBCV 107.9 - Wausau

for the 2013-2014 School Calendar Year WDEZ 101.9 FM - Wausau

WDKM 106.1 FM - Adams

For more information contact: WDUX 92.7 FM - Waupaca

Public School Open Enrollment Program WFHR 1320 AM - WI Rapids Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction WGLX 103.3 FM - WI Rapids P.O. Box 7841 WGNV 88.5 FM - Milladore Madison, WI 53707-7841 WIFC 95.5 FM - Wausau Toll-free: 888-245-2732 [email protected] WISS 1100 AM - Berlin

[email protected] WIZD 99.9 FM - Stevens Point

WKQH 104.9 FM - Marathon http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html WLJY 106.5 - Marshfield

WOFM 94.7 - Wausau

If open enrolled at T-C Each family member WRIG AM 1390 - Schofield

already no need to do it must enroll separately WSAU 99.9 FM - Wausau again. WSPT 1010 AM, 97.9 FM - Stevens Point

WYTE 96.7 - Whiting

Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 13 Help Tri-County Earn a Chance at a $10,000 Grant We know nothing is more important than the next generation, and Tri-County is always looking for new op- portunities to go above and beyond for our children. In order to continue to give our students the best edu- cation, we are asking for your help. We are asking all parents and school staff to ask local farmers to nomi- nate our district for the opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grant through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education℠.

America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives eligible farmers the oppor- tunity to grow the next generation by nominating a rural public school district in their community to compete for a grant to enhance education in the areas of science and math. The Monsanto Fund will award 194 grants this year across the United States. More than $2.3 million will be donated to rural school districts across 39 states, and at least nine $10,000 grants will be awarded in Wisconsin.

This is where we need your help. We would like to apply for a $10,000 grant, and we plan to use the money for technology equipment to enhance our curriculum in the areas of math and science. Our school district could be one of the winners, but we need your help to be. So, please get out in the community and talk to local farmers about nominating our school district for this unique opportunity.

Grants will be awarded based on merit, need and community support. The more farmers to nominate our school district, the more it demonstrates community support and strengthens our application. Tell your fam- ily, friends and neighbors to spread the word. Promotional materials, such as flyers and newsletters, are available for your use at GrowRuralEducation.com . You can also help get the word out by posting on Face- book or tweeting on Twitter.

Visit GrowRuralEducation.com for more information. If you are an eligible farmer and would like to nominate Tri-County today, you can do so at GrowRuralEduca- tion.com or by calling 1-877-267-3332 . The nomination period runs through April 15, 2013. Contact Peter Dassow at 715-335-6366 ext. 4380 with questions.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the month of April our agency, in partnership with area civic groups and businesses, sponsors Blue Ribbon Kid's Day: A Better Tomorrow for All Kids. This family fun and informational fair is a free family focused event provided to area families. .

Blue Ribbon Kids Day Free Fun for the Whole Family

Door Prizes – Exhibits - Refreshments Critter Man - Dizzy D Clown – Great Rondini Magic - Bouncy Fun Emergency Vehicles – Airbrush Art – Fire Safety House

Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Parkside School, 16 th Avenue Wautoma

For more information contact Jan Novak at 920-787-6600, 1-888-250-4331 or [email protected]

Tri-County Area School District March 2013 Page 14 Life Long Learning Adult Classes Spring is on its way and that means it’s time for a new session of our adult enrichment classes held here at Tri-County. The following is a list of our confirmed classes, with more expected before our registration April 8 th . Check our brochure on-line at http://www.tricounty.k12.wi.us/ adult-ed.cfm later this month for a complete listing. Copies of the brochure will be available in the school office and local libraries at the end of March. There will also be a complete listing in the school’s newsletter in April instead of our previous separate community mailing. If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Limbach-Brown at [email protected] or call 715-335-6366 ext. 4260.

Mondays: Yoga : April 22,29, May 6, 12: 6:00-7:00 PM $20 Tai Chi : April 22,29, May 6: 7:00-8:00 PM $20 Self-Massage and Stretching for feet/legs/back: April 15 6:30-7:30 $5 Self Massage and Stretching for head/neck/shoulders: April 22 6:30-7:30 $5 Introduction to Aromatherapy/Essential Oils: April 29 4:00-5:00 or 6:00-7:00 $5 Stress Management and Meditation: May 6 4:00-5:00 or 6:00-7:00 $5 Watercolor Painting: April 15, 22, 29 5:00-7:00 PM $30 plus $15 materials fee for all supplies

Tuesdays: Cupcake and Cake Baking and Decorating: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 7:00 to 9:00 $45 plus $24 materials fee Declutter your Life: April 16 6:00-8:00 PM $10 Buying and Selling on EBay: April 23, 30, May 7, 14 6:00-8:00 $40

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Acrylic Painting(Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Portrait): April 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, May 1, 7, 8 $80 plus optional $31 painting kit. Canvas and other supply list available at registration.

Dates to be determined: Beginning Beaded Jewelry Advanced Jewelry Wall Décor magnetic message or photo display board