Tues. July 31: Last Day to register for school online without incurring a late fee!

Fri. Aug. 3: Maxwell School Reunion 6-10pm at Maxwell Community Center

Mon. Aug. 6: Booster Club Mtg at 6:30 pm in Maxwell Commons

Thurs. Aug. 9 : School Board Mtg at 6:30 pm in the MS/HS Media Center

Fri. Aug. 10: Free & Reduce Meals Applications DUE! Even if you completed one last year, you still need to reapply this year.

Aug. 20: PreK & Elem Open House 4-6 pm.

Aug. 20: MS/HS Open House 5-7 pm

Thurs. Aug. 23: First Day of School

1:30 DISMISSAL DAYS: Wed. 29 & Thurs. 30.

Our Mission Statement

To prepare responsible individuals for the future through academic and social experiences.

IOWA STAR CONFERENCE http://www.iowastarconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=73

After clicking on the website, click on Collins-Maxwell CSD. From there you can view all of our sports schedules.

AUGUST 2018

Congratulations to the 2018 Girls Softball Team for bringing home the Class A State Championship Trophy to Maxwell!

Congrats to the Spartan all-conference selections:Elite team: Katie Camp, Mikayla Houge, Ella Kahler,Alexis Houge 1st team: Katie Camp, Hannah Caple, Mikayla Houge, Alexis Houge, Reagan Franzen, and Ella Kahler. 2nd team: Emma Kahler, Brailyn Tankersley. HM: Olivia Pasquariello.

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Ottie Maxey did not hesitate to be C-M’s Superintendent for a 3rd year!

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Meet C-M’s Interim MS/HS Principal at Old Settlers Day on August 4!

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

School BeginsElementary classes begin Thursday, August 23. Preschool home visits also begin this week. Elementary classes dismiss at 1:30 on Thursday and Friday this week.

Open HousePlease plan to join us on Monday, August 20 between 4:00 and 6:00 pm for the preschool/elementary open house. This is you and your child’s opportunity to meet your teacher and other members of the building staff, see your classroom, drop off student school supplies, sign up to help with school parties, and to relax with other members of our school community while you enjoy a popsicle!

New Teacher/Staff Please welcome our new staff members:

• Jennifer Eubanks, Special Education• Maddie Swanson, 4th Grade Grade• Ashely Shivers, Guidance Counselor• Hannah Walsh, 5th Grade• Michelle England, Preschool & ECSE• Mandy Wierson, Building Secretary

Elementary/Preschool Parking• Street parking in front of the school on the east

side of the street is reserved for school buses from 7:45-3:30• Parking for persons with physical disabilities is available in the main parking lot. • Parking for preschool parents is on the east side of the street at the north end of the property

next to the preschool entrance. This parking is reserved for preschool drop off and pick up from 8:00-8:30, 11:15-11:45, 12:00-12:30, and 3:15 to 3:45 Monday through Thursday.

Elementary Building and Preschool AccessElementary students, parents, and visitors must enter through the main west entrance. Main entrance doors lock at 8:30 and all students, parents, and visitors must enter through the administrative office after that time.

All parents and visitors must sign in at the office. You will be issued a visitor tag, which must be worn while in the building.

Preschool students and parents should enter through the preschool entrance on the west side of the building at the north end of new addition. This door will be lock after 8:30 and all preschool students, parents, and visitors must enter through the administrative offices after that time.

Elementary supervision begins at 7:40 at the area outside the main entrance. Students may enter their classrooms at 8:10. Students who are eating breakfast may enter the building at 7:50, but must move directly to the commons area. Please refer to theElementary Handbook for more detailed information regarding before and after school student expectations. Shuttle buses and route buses will run at their usual times.

C-M Elementary

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COLLINS-MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 20184:00 PM

416 4TH AVE, COLLINS, IAFOR MORE INFO: (641) 385-2446

Elementary HandbooksWe will be providing parents with the school district’s link to the online elementary handbook. Paper copies of the handbook will be available upon request. We encourage you to review the handbook yearly.

CommunicationCollins-Maxwell Elementary is on Facebook (Collins-Maxwell Elementary) and Twitter (@CMElemPK5)! You will find announcements, celebrations, and information about things happening at school on these accounts. Give us a “like” or a “follow” and keep up to date!

~Chad

Mon. Aug. 20: Preschool & Elemenary Open House from 4-6 pm.

Thurs. Aug. 23: First Day of School. Early Dismissal at 1:30 pm

Fri. Aug. 24: Early Dismissal at 1:30 pm

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Middle/High School Open House Monday, August 20

6th Grade and New Students (6-12): Begins with schedule pick-up and presentation in auditorium/old gym at 5:00 pm; followed by guided tours of the school building and an opportunity to meet teachers.

7th - 8th Grade: Schedule pick-up begins at 5:30 pm in area outside of the Principal’s office. Teachers and classrooms will be available for tours and visits until 7:00 pm.

9th Grade: Schedule pick-up begins at 5:30 pm in area outside of the Principal’s office. Teachers and classrooms will be available for tours and visits until 7:00 pm. Presentation is scheduled at 6:00 pm with Troy Anderson from ICAN Iowa College Access Network in the auditorium/old gym.

10th-12th Grade: Schedule pick-up begins at 5:30 pm in area outside of the Principal’s office. Teachers and classrooms will be available for visiting until 7:00 pm

We are looking forward to seeing our MS/HS students and kicking the night off for a great school year.

GO SPARTANS!

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Faculty/Staff Changes for

2018-2019

Please welcome our new faculty and staff members to their new positions:

Corey Lunn, MS/HS Principal Hannah Walsh, 5th GradeMary Ann Webb, MS/HS Secretary Ashley Shivers, K-5 Counselor/At RiskJodi Girard, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Eubanks, Special Ed TeacherMandy Wierson, Elementary Secretary Thomas Blair, Spanish Kim Halferty, Payroll Specialist Brittany Martin, MS/HS CounselorMichelle England, Preschool Amanda Myers, Collins KitchenMaddy Swanson, 4th Grade Monty Carver, Collins Head Custodian Cody Smith, Head Custodian We will learn more about our new faculty and staff next month.

Communications

Annoucements will be sent out via Infinite Campus and can be viewed on our school’s website homepage: http://www.collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us . “Like” or follow” us on Facebook. The MS/HS: (Collins-Maxwell CSD) and Elem: (Collins-Maxwell Elementary) and on Twitter @CM_MSHS or @CMElemPK5. You will find announcements, celebrations, and information about things happening at school on these communication tools. Give us a “like” or a “follow” and keep up to date!

Anyone riding a bus route, you will be contacted about route times after August 17th when the route bus driver’s have their meeting. If you do not receive this information by August 21st, please call the school at (515) 387-1115.

Shuttle times from Maxwell:1st bus - 7:30 a.m.2nd bus - 7:35 a.m.

No students should be in the building before 7:20 a.m. in Maxwell or 7:45 a.m. in Collins.

Elementary students needing to eat breakfast need to ride the first shuttle.

After school times will remain the same. The shuttle from Collins will arrive in Maxwell about 15 minutes after Collins dismisses.

Early out days - 1:40 p.m.Regular days - 3:30 p.m.

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Collins-Maxwell Elementary August 2018High School

Classes are listed by department/subject area. DMACC class supplies will not be available until the start of those courses in August. If a class has no supplies listed after it, then all supplies for that class are included in the General Supplies. * School Provides Daily Assignment Planner

General Supplies: Disinfectant wipes for classroom use - 1 container (distributed among classrooms) Tissues for classroom use - 1 box (distributed among classrooms) Hand sanitizer/germ gel - 1 box (distributed among classrooms) Weekly Planner Pencils (at least one pack of 12 - please replenish 2nd semester 2 Checking Pens (any color except black) 2 Highlighters (any color) Writing utensil case/pouch Headphones or earbuds (replenish if lost) Clear/transparent water bottle Clear/transparent water bottle Large eraser Book Covers (School provides paper ones. If you want cloth, you must purchase your own.)

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

9th - 1 spiral bound notebook (or designate 1 section of a 5-subject notebook) folder, 1 pack of 100 note cards (any size), book cover

10th - 1 Composition notebook, 1 spiral notebook, folder, 1 pack of notecards, book cover, highlighters (varied colors)

11th - 1 Spiral notebook (or designate 1 section of a 5-subject notebook), 1 - 1” binder (Staudt), 1 pack 100 note cards (any size), book cover, Highlighters (varied colors)

AP Lang & Comp: 2 wide-ruled notebooks, folder Highlighters (varied colors) Applied Communications: 2 wide-ruled notebooks, folder College Prep Eng: 2 wide-ruled notebooks, folder, notecards, highlighters vairied colors

Young Adult Lit: 2 wide-ruled notebooks, folder ELA Lab: 1 wide-ruled notebook, 2 packs 100 notecards, folder Journalism: 1 wide-ruled notebook, folder

MATH All Classes: 1.5” binder, 2-pocket folder, 2 pkgs college-ruled loose leaf paper, pencils, checking pen & Scientific Calculator (except for Consumer Math)

SCIENCE All Classes: - single subject notebook, folder Scientific Calculator (except for Biology & Anatomy/Physiology)

SOCIAL STUDIES All Classes: Folder AP U.S. History: Miinimum 3” binder, suggest 4”.

BUSINESS All Classes: notebook, folder (or binder with loose-leaf paper) DMACC BCA242: Flash Drive

TECHNOLOGY Google Applications: notebook, folder

SPANISH 1-3 subject notebook, folder

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High School

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE All classes: notebook, folder (or binder with loose-leaf paper) Nutrition & Wellness: paper plates/bowls Baking & Pastry Arts: plastic spoons Intro to Culinary Arts: plastic forks Textile Construction 1 & II: additional project supplies may be assigned throughout the school year Housing & Interiors: large tri-fold board

AGRICULTURE All classes: 1 wide-ruled notebook, folder, basic calculator (except: DMACC AGS 114, Natural Resources 1 & II & Plant Science

FINE ARTS Music: 1” black binder with pockets, pencil

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Ed & Weight & Speed: exercise/workout clothes, athletic shoes Health: notebook, folder (or binder with loose-leaf Driver’s Ed: 1-subject notebook (for spring semester)

Another summer is in the review mirror and the FFA is gearing up for the start of a new year. The FFA will be having a “Meet the Team Night” for parents, present FFA members and students interested in joining FFA. You will meet the FFA Officers and they will explain some of the important information about the FFA. Day and Time have not been set yet. A flyer will be sent home with students, once the event has been scheduled.

County Fairs are having great weather and members are doing well in their respected classes and shows. One of the top performers so far, has been Brayden Weldon that received Champion Berkshire Breeding Gilt and Grand Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt at the Polk County Fair. The gilt also placed 3rd in the Derby Contest. He will be showing the gilt at the Iowa State Fair.

Collins-Maxwell Elementary August 2018

Music Department News

August 2018

Media Center News* The Middle School/High School Media Center

is undergoing a long process of sorting books by genre and weeding out old books. Many of these books have been donated to the Maxwell Historical Museum. This process should make our library more user friendly in helping our students find the type of books they enjoy reading. I hope to have it completed by the start of second semester. Even during this process, books can still be checked out. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, I am happy to help you!

Joan Schmerbach Media Center Associate

CM Athletic Boosters will host a Fall Tailgate Friday, August 17th at Collins-Maxwell High School. Free meal provided for all fall athletes and coaches from 5-7 pm, in our bus barn. All other students, teachers, parents, grandparents, and community members will be able to purchase a meal for $6.00. The meal will include a cheeseburger or hotdog with chips, dessert, and a drink. All proceeds go back to Collins-Maxwell Booster Club.

There will be games on the lawn, next to concession stand, and on the football field for some pre-game fun activities. Cheerleaders will have a

C-M Spartan tattoo stand as well. Come meet our fall athletes. Go Spartans!!!

Fall Tailgate Party Friday, August 17

5-7 pm Collins-Maxwell MS/HS

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It’s that time of year again! Here’s a checklist of what needs to be completed and submitted to your child(ren)’s school, if it pertains to your child(ren) before school starts! I am including all the forms in this newsletter. If you are unsure about anything that is required, please contact the Elementary School office at (641) 385-2446 or the MS/HS office at (515) 387-1115.

______ Please pay your registration fees if you have not already done so. Fees include: Breakfast/Lunch Money, Activity Pass (optional), Textbook Fee, Preschool Materials Fee. You can also purchase a yearbook at this time for a reduced price! You can pay online or drop it off in the office. A list of the fees and the link to pay online is: http://www.collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us/payschools

______ Complete and return the Free and Reduced Meals Application. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Elementary School at (641) 385-2446 or the MS/HS at (515) 387-1115. Applications DUE in the office by FRIDAY, AUG. 10.

______ Health Requirements: _____ Current Immunization Record _____ Kindergarten Vision & Dental Screening _____ 3rd Grade Vision Screening _____ 7th Grade TDAP & Meningitis Vaccine _____ 9th Grade Dental Screening _____ 12th Grade Meningitis Vaccine _____ All other health related forms (not included in this newsletter) are available at: https://sites.google.com/a/collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us/school-nurse/websites1

______ Sports: _____ Preparticipation Physical Form _____ Medical Card _____ Head Concussion Fact Sheet

______ Ipad: _____ Acceptable Use Agreement Form

School Registration is due Tuesday, July 31st. School registration after July 31st will incur a late fee.

If you have any questions regarding registration contact the Elementary School at (641) 385-2446

or the MS/HS at (515) 387-1115.

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Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

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Instructions for Completing Iowa Eligibility Application Complete both sides of an application for each household.

All applicants should complete Part 1. This application may be used to apply for benefits in school meals or milk programs, child care centers and home based care for children. Check all boxes that apply to your family. You may make copies of a completed application for each program in which your child participates. FIP OR FOOD ASSISTANCE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER, including child(ren) in Head Start or Even Start, follow these instructions. Part 2. List one FIP or Food Assistance Case Number per household in the area provided. Use the Case Number listed in the DHS Notice of Decision. Eligibility based on Head Start or Even Start is available only if your child is enrolled in Head Start and documentation from the Head Start agency is provided. NOTE: Medicaid, Title XIX and EBT card numbers are not acceptable.Part 4, List the name, date of birth, grade (if applicable), name of school/Head Start/child care center attended for each child in your household Provide ethnic and racial information if you choose, but the school/Head Start/child care will make the determination of your child’s ethnic and racial status if you do not complete this section. Part 5. Skip this section. Part 6. Read the certification and complete this section.

FOSTER CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD, follow these instructions. A foster child is a child who is living with a household but who remains the legal responsibility of the welfare agency or court. Foster children can be included as household members or included on a separate application. Part 4. List the child’s name, date of birth, grade (if applicable), name of school/Head Start/child care center attended. Check the box for foster child. Provide ethnic and racial information if you choose, but the school/Head Start/child care will make the determination of your foster child’s ethnic and racial status if you do not fill this section. Part 5. Complete this section only if the foster child receives money for personal use or has other regular personal income. If the foster child has no income, check the box indicating no income. DO NOT include the stipend received by the foster family to provide care to the foster child. Part 6. Read the certification and complete this section.

ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS, including WIC households, follow these instructions for reporting income. Part 4. List the name, date of birth, grade (if applicable), name of school/Head Start/child care center/home attended for each child in your household. Provide ethnic and racial information if you choose, but the school/Head Start/child care will make the determination of each child’s ethnic and racial status if you do not complete this section. Part 5. Follow these instructions to report total household income from last month.

Name: List the last and first names of each person living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends); include yourself and all children living with you. The household decides whether to include the foster child on their household application with non-foster children. Attach another sheet of paper if needed.

Age: List the age of each household member. If No Income: Put a mark in the box if a household member does not have an income, or leave the income cells blank.

Gross Income last month and how it was received: Report the amount of income received in the appropriate Gross Income column (weekly, every 2 weeks, twice monthly, or monthly). List the gross income each person earned from work. This is not the same as take-home pay. Gross income is the amount earned before taxes and other deductions. The amount should be listed on your pay stub, or your boss can tell you. If you have a household member for whom last month’s income was higher or lower than usual, list that person’s expected average income. If the household includes the foster child, they must report any personal income received by the foster child on the foster parent’s household application.

Other Monthly Payments or Income: Money is reported in this section if it is regularly received. List the amount each person received last month from welfare, child support, alimony, adoption subsidies, pensions, retirement, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Veteran’s benefits (VA benefits). In the All Other Income column, include Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, strike benefits, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, cash withdrawn from savings, investments or trusts, interest and ANY OTHER INCOME. Use the Self-Employment Income Worksheet on the back of the application to calculate net income for self-owned businesses, farm, or rental income and report in the All Other Income column. Do not report: Scholarships, educational benefits, lump sum payments, combat pay, Deployment Extension Incentive Pay (DEIP) or children’s incidental income from occasional activities such as babysitting, shoveling snow, or cutting grass. If you are in the Military Housing Privatization Initiative or get combat pay do not include these allowances.

Social Security Number: If the application is being made on the basis of income, the adult signing the form must provide the last 4 digits of his or her Social Security number or mark the "I do not have a Social Security number" box. If you do not provide your Social Security information or mark the box, your application cannot be processed.

Part 6. Read the certification and complete this section.

HOMELESS, MIGRANT OR RUNAWAY, follow these instructions. Part 3. For children attending school, check if any child is Homeless, Migrant, or a Runaway and call your child’s school. Part 4, List the name, date of birth, grade (if applicable), name of school/Head Start/child care center attended for each child in your household Provide ethnic and racial information if you choose, but the school/Head Start/child care will make the determination of your child’s ethnic and racial status if you do not complete this section. Part 5. Skip this section. Part 6. Read the certification and complete this section.

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

August Breakfast Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 Cheese Omelet WG Toast Fruit Juice Milk

24 Oatmeal Blueberries WG Toast Juice Milk

27 Cereal WG Toast Fruit Juice Milk

28 WG French Toast Fruit Juice Milk

29 Breakfast Sandwich Fruit Juice Milk

30 Waffles Fruit Juice Milk

31 Sausage WG Toast Juice Milk

A word about our menus: lowfat milk is offered with each meal. Meals are offered to all participants without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. The same meals are offered to all participants in accordance with program regulations. Menu is subject to change. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact Kelly Peavey, Food Service Director,

via email: colkitchen@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us or call (641) 385-2446 ext. 375.

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August Lunch Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

* Denotes an alternative choice in the MS/HS

1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 Pulled Pork Sandwich Chips Baked Beans Pears Milk

24 Sloppy Joes French Fries Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Milk

27 Orange Chicken Brown Rice Stir Fry Veggies Broccoli Pineapple Milk

28 BBQ Rib Sandwich WG Bun Carrots Celery Strawberries Milk

29 Taco Salad Corn Refried Beans Pears Churo Milk

30 Tenderloins French Fries Cowboy Beans Applesauce Milk

31 Pizza Salad Carrots Oranges Milk

Please make sure your child has lunch money in their account on the first day of school and your Free & Reduced Meals Application submitted by Aug. 10.

We do offer the MS/HS an alternative entree choice, when available. It will be noted on the menu with an asterisk *. Children are also able to purchase additional options of Ice Cream/Fudgebars for $1.00 and a bag of chips for $.80. You will be notified through Infinite Campus when your child needs additional lunch money.

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High School Girls & Boys practice will begin Monday, August 6th. We will meet at the Outdoor Basketball courts at 8:30am. Please be sure to have an updated athletic physical, and please return your signed Medical Forms & Concussion paper to the office. Junior High practice will begin Monday, August 27th right after school. If you are interested in running cross-country and would like more information, please contact Coach Jerry Meinerts. Jerry Meinerts jmeinerts@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us 515-460-1746

Sports Calendar

Information regarding volleyball will be available soon.Please watch for updates in the daily announcements on homepage website:http://www.collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us/ or on the TV in the MS/HS entry way.

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Collins-Maxwell Newsletter August 2018

Newsletter Editor: Joan Schmerbach, Media Center Associate

All information for the C-M Communicator are to be submitted to me at jschmerbach@collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us by the 20th of each month for the following month.Please note in the the subject line: Newsletter. Please do not piggy back off of someone else’s entry as yours may be missed or overlooked. Each entry needs to be submitted separately. The newsletter is sent out by the last day of the month.

Deadline Month Deadline Month Aug. 20 September Jan. 20 February Sept. 20 October Feb. 20 March Oct. 20 November Mar. 20 April Nov. 20 December/January Apr. 20 May May 20 June/July July 20 August

School Policy:

It is the policy of the Collins-Maxwell Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its education programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, 400 Metcalf St., Maxwell, IA 50161, (515) 387-1115.

Ottie Maxey, Superintendent Corey Lunn, 6-12 Principal Chad Grandon, Pre-K-5 Principal Lisa Waddel, Business Mgr/Board Secretary Bryce Caple, Board President Brad Plunket, Board Vice President Justin Boege, Jennifer Waters, and Marcus Fricke, Board Members

Collins-Maxwell School 400 Metcalf St. Maxwell, IA 50161