DISTRICT NEWSLETTER A monthly publication of the Barron Area School District January 2018 7th Grade Community Service Crisp air...shorter days...leafless trees...it was time for some raking! On Wednesday, November 1st, the 7th graders provided raking and bagging assistance for members of our community who were in need of a little help. We were able to rake and bag 12 lawns all before the first snow covered the ground. Thank you to all who let us rake with you! We appreciate it! Helping Hands, Happy Hearts Mrs. Horvath’s fifth grade WIN (What I Need) class, completed a short story unit this fall. One of the stories, “A Pair of Silk Stockings”, allowed students to identify selfish and selfless characteristics, internalize Barron High School Key Club Members, Aryn Lipke them and then externalize those characteristics. and Zack Mickelson, along with Key Club Advisor Students made personal connections and wrote Mrs. Haag, served a meal at Benjamin’s House on thank you letters to a selfless person in their life, who November 13th. positively impacts them. As a culminating activity, we were able to prepare a few meals for a family in need. Students from the AP Language and Composition class attended a performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Park Square Theatre in St. Paul on November 8. Mission Statement: To ensure all students reach their dreams while making a positive impact on the world. The Barron Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. 1 District Administrator Update CELEBRATING OUR STATE REPORT CARD RESULTS Our 2017-18 Barron Area School District report cards show great promise. Overall the BASD state reports are continually rising due to our dedicated staff, our commitments to personalized learning and a great team effort from the entire community. The report card is also indicative of the commitment from all stakeholders to team up and achieve our district mission. We show scores higher than the state in areas of growth as well as closing the gap. Our Almena and Ridgeland schools significantly exceed expectations with 83.9 and 86.2 respectively. Our Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School exceeds expectations with 73.3 and 73.4 respectively. Our high school and overall district report meet expectations with a 63.7 and 70.6 respectively and we continue to look for ways to improve our services every year for our students. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Because Being a Parent Isn’t Always Easy . Security Bank Makes Donation to News Release Our parent support group has been meeting since Ridgeland-Dallas IMC October and we will be taking a break for Winter Break Security Bank in Ridgeland recently donated $500 to Barron Area School District but will resume again in January. The dates in January the Ridgeland-Dallas IMC. The district media specialist, will be as follows: January 11th and the 25th, both on Donnette Mickelson, was able to add 60 new books INCLEMENT WEATHER Thursdays. Please join us! Dinner starts at 5:00, then to the collection. Some of the books to help kids learn the parents will meet at 5:30 while the kids participate about money and saving money were: “Where Do We SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS in numerous activities with staff. The dates for February Keep Our Money”, “How to Spend Smart” and “How to will be the 8th and the 22nd at the same times. Save and Invest”. There was a variety of other interests It is that time of the year when we can expect inclement or changeable weather at any added to the library such as geography, animals, picture time. What we have scheduled so far: and fiction books. There is something for every interest January 25th: Lee Davidson will be coming from the and grade level. The students were so excited about the county to discuss programs available for families. new books! It is great to see how new books can get Students are allowed to go out for noon and afternoon recess if weather permits and if February 8th: Functional Health Doctor- Dr. Gehring kids so excited about books and reading. We appreciate they have the proper clothing. When the weather is bad, activities are planned indoors. February 22nd: Brittany Homer-Massage Therapist our local businesses that show a commitment to our March 22nd: Becky from Nature’s Edge community and our local school by making this donation where it can impact so many students and families. In case of severe weather causing school to close, the notice will be announced on The school provides free childcare during this time several television and radio stations. They are listed below. If school would have to be and a free dinner for families. Also, if there is a need closed during the school day, we will also have this announced on these same stations. for transportation, we will provide transportation as well. We want to take the stress off of you as parents/ In addition, the district will place an all-call out to all parents and staff notifying them of the guardians for a couple hours so that you are able to closing/late start. converse without worry. We are setting up different guest visitors to come in and talk with parents about ideas, 1. WJMC-AM1240, FM-96.1; WAQE-FM 97.7, AM 1090; WKFX-FM 99.1 suggestions and information to best support our families. 2. WCCO – Channel 4 (AM-830) Please let me know who will be coming, how many 3. WAXX-FM 104.5; WAYY-AM 790; I94-94.1FM; COOL-92.9FM;Carp 99.9FM individuals will be eating, how many for child care and if 4. KARE – Channel 11 there is a need for transportation. A week ahead of time, 5. WEAU – TV 13 would be really helpful. 7. FOX 9 KMSP/UPN 29 WFTC If you have any other questions please contact me via 8. WXCE – (AM-1260) Ridgeland-Dallas students show some of the books phone and/or email. We hope that you can make it and recently donated by Security Bank. 9. Clear Channel Radio - B-95 (WQRB-FM) 95.1 FM; Rock 92.1 (WMEW-FM) 92.1 FM; look forward to seeing you. Z-100 (WBIZ-FM) 100.7 FM; News Talk AM 880 (WMEQ-AM) 880 AM; Sports Radio 1400 Cari Colegrove, 715-537-5621 ext 342 8th Graders go to the Guthrie! [email protected], Facebook: Woodland On November 21, 8th graders from Riverview Middle (WBIZ-FM) 1400 AM; Moose Country (WATQ-FM) 106.7 FM. Elementary Parent Group School attended the play “Christmas Carol” by Charles 10. KSTP (Channel 5) Danny Akenson proved Dickens at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. 11. WWIB, WOGO - FM-103.7; AM- 680 that hard work and The students read the original text in their ELA classes 12. 95WGMO - 95.3FM; 940AM dedication pays off! and then enjoyed a live performance. We’d like to Danny posted the highest express our gratitude to the parents, chaperones, and Academic Decathlon the district for making this trip possible. Everyone had a Parents are reminded that the ultimate decision to send or keep their child home is made local competition score at great time! by the parent, not the school. The decision to operate or close must be based on the best CESA 11. Danny’s score interest of all students. of 4031 placed him ahead of competitors from New Richmond, Elk Mound, Grantsburg, Durand, and Revised: November 30, 2017 Menomonie. There were seven areas of testing for the competition, and Danny placed second in scoring in art, economics, literature, music, and science. These numbers combined with his first place finish in social science helped Danny and his team qualify for the regional competition this January. 8 9 Advanced Art Students and High School Art Club Housing & Interior Design Class Math ACT Method Test Prep visit MIA Housing and Interior Design finished up the trimester Sage Eichman is an excellent math student and All junior students have begun work to prepare for the On Wednesday, November 15, 19 high school students with a couple activities to culminate the principles wonderful young lady to work with. She always goes ACT exam that will be administered at Barron High had the opportunity to view original artwork from around and elements of design and architect/construction above and beyond with the effort/attitude needed to be School on February 27, 2018. Your junior student has the world at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The entrepreneurship. successful in class. been preparing for the ACT using Method Test Prep museum has a permanent collection of artwork ranging Music/Art software. Please encourage your junior student to from ancient to modern. The field trip was a wonderful Rod Nordby from Nordby Construction gave the Sophie Kieler has excelled at trying new materials continue to prepare for the ACT. Please call Barron experience for these talented students to expand their students a tour through his finished and unfinished town and techniques in art. She is always positive and has a High School Student Services Department for further art knowledge. homes in Barron, and Sheila from Sheila’s Home Decor wonderful work ethic. information. and More introduced the students to sign-making. Ericka Gesler has expanded her abilities and technique in art. She always has a smile and a positive spirit! Spotlight on Staff Mikayla Eraquam has a commitment to excellence and Golden Bear Awards is always raising the bar. She has a teachable spirit and December 2017 just a lovely personality! Emily Mettner goes above and beyond providing a Jessica Gravesen-Seis positive leadership example for peers through not only Jessica is a dedicated teacher, mentor, and coach to achievement but also her kind yet thorough approach.