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Since the start of the most recent economic recession a little more than two years ago, most of us have been eagerly awaiting signs of a recovery and the return of the prosperity that we considered to be the normal state of affairs for us in south-central Minnesota. From time to time during the recession, it has been suggested that even when the economy achieves the fullest level of recovery possible, the on-going economic realities we face may be significantly different than what we considered to be normal prior to the recession. It would be easy to react skeptically to such statements, believing them to be convenient excuses for backing away from the promises and commitments made to provide the funds needed to adequately educate our young people.
Several St. Clair School Board Members recently had the opportunity to attend a presentation given by State of Minnesota Economist, Tom Stinson and State of Minnesota Demographer, Tom Gillaspy. The presentation was called “Minnesota and the New Normal”. Mr. Stinson’s and Mr. Gillaspy’s credentials, access to detailed information, and years of experience in their fields, give their assessment of our current and future economic condition a high level of credibility. Their data and insight eliminates much of the skepticism about the reality of a “new normal”.
The presentation provided a great deal of detailed and relevant information with implications for both the public and private sectors of the economy, including Minnesota’s school districts. One of the key concepts presented was the idea that the growth of our economy will rely on increased productivity.
Productivity means more than simply producing the same result at a lower cost. It also means improving quality, being innovative, and developing new products. Mr. Stinson and Mr. Gillaspy suggest that making things better is one aspect of productivity that may offer the greatest potential for economic growth. For Minnesota schools, making things better means improving graduation rates and adapting how educational services are delivered to meet the needs of our students.
The “new normal” will certainly impact how we provide educational services to our students, but it will also have an impact on everyone else. Cities and counties will have fewer resources to provide services to residents. Minnesota will have more people over age 65 than children in school by 2020. We’ll have an increasing number of retirees and a decreasing number of people in the workforce. We’ll face higher interest rates, more uncertainty about the future, a decreasing population growth rate, and a sharp decline in the growth of the labor force. These factors and
School News and Views
Published monthly during the school year by St. Clair Public School 121 Main Street, St. Clair MN 56080
District Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Blood Drive 2
Event Calendar 20
Menus 21-22
Community Ed 25-32
Early Childhood Screening
5
Kindergarten Round-up
4
School Board Minutes
9-19
by Superintendent Tom Bruels
Important Dates
February 18 Elementary Classes Only
in Session
February 21 President’s Day
No School
February 22 2-Hour Late Start
February 23
NHS Blood Drive
February 28 Band/Choir Concert
March 3
High School Conferences 3:30—7:30 PM
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more will result in significant change.
Tom Stinson and Tom Gillaspy present a compelling case that these long-term changes are already starting to happen. The good news is that change always brings opportunities for positive action. The challenge for us is to find these opportunities and to capitalize on them.
This is not the first significant challenge faced by our school district, community, and area residents and it won’t be the last. What’s working in the St. Clair
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area’s favor is our long history of working together when faced with challenges to create positive results.
The first step in responding to a challenge is to understand it. The information provide by Tom Stinson and Tom Gillaspy in their presentation “Minnesota and the New Normal” is clear, objective, unbiased, and goes a long way in helping people understand the multiple circumstances that have brought us to this point. Please take advantage of any opportunity that may arise to hear these individuals present this information.
The St. Clair National Honor Society (NHS) will host
their annual blood drive at St. Clair High School on
Wednesday, February 23
from 12:30 to 6:30 in the small gym.
Call to schedule an appointment, or if you have comments or questions.
Brandon Berry (507) 381-3050 or
Angela Sargent (507) 995-8075
WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
King: Brandon Berry Robert Senkyr Jake Huber Queen: Kandace Taylor Kaylee Hoffmann Kinsey Fitzloff
Prince: Joe Bruels Kalob Johannsen Brandon Goebel Princess: Cassi Juliar Alexa Friedricks Morgan Ward
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Want to find out more about STPC and our events? Want to join our mailing list to stay informed? Visit our Web site today at http://www.rschooltoday.com/isd75/stpc/
Student, Teacher, Parent Connection It is our mission to create a cooperative network for the St. Clair School and community that nurtures the success of all students.
STPC Corner
FOUND: Mother’s ring
Please call the district office to claim.
507-245-3501
Receipts from any Mankato Hy‐Vee store can generate cash for our school. Please remem‐ber to save your receipts and bring them to school office.
Receipts can be from the store, restau‐rant, pharmacy, liquor store or floral of both the Mankato East and West Hy‐Vee locations.
Receipts need to be dated between 9/7/10 and 6/3/11
Thank you for helping our school earn cash for our students!
Teach Your Child About Online Safety December is a big month for getting new computers, laptops, and other electronic gadgets. Which makes January a great month to talk for a minute about online safety. It’s hard to keep track of what children do online. But doing so is important because, although the Internet is a great place for learning, it can also be dangerous. These tips will help your child stay safe.
Learn about the Internet with your child. If she knows more about it than you do, let her teach you. Look for other ways to learn, too.
Warn your child about the dangers of the Internet. Expect him to steer clear of topics you deem inappropriate.
Use software that blocks things kids shouldn’t see. It’s sold in many stores.
Choose an Internet service that helps protect children. Ask how to block certain online information.
Monitor your child when she’s online. Keep the computer in a visible spot—not in her room.
Tell your child never to give out personal information online, such as his name, address, or phone number.
Ask your child to report anything unusual to you, such as email from strangers or offensive graphics. Inappropriate material should be reported to authorities.
Expect your child to follow your Internet rules at home, at school, and elsewhere. If she uses friends’ computers, make sure their parents supervise.
Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2011 are eligible to attend kindergarten this coming fall.
St. Clair Public School Kindergarten Round‐up/Registration will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Parents will drop off their child in a kindergarten classroom at 6:15 p.m. and meet in the media center at 6:30 p.m.
An informational letter will be sent to families of upcoming kindergarten students with more details.
If you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall and have not received a letter by February 18, please call the elementary office at 245‐3533.
To enroll in kindergarten your child will need:
birth certificate
proof of immunizations
proof of early childhood screening
a physical examination form
If you have any questions regarding round‐up, please call the elementary office at 245‐3533.
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State law requires that all young children in Minnesota be screened before entering a public school. Early childhood screening is a quick and simple check of a child’s school readiness, starting at age 3. It also provides parents with an opportunity to prepare children for school success through additional resources.
What is early childhood screening? The purpose of screening is to promote school readiness and improved health of young children by early detection of any possible health or learning concerns. This screening is FREE.
Screening includes the following components:
Sensory screening (hearing and vision) Growth (height and weight measurement) Developmental (cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor, speech/language) Immunization review Identification of risk factors that may influence learning Summary review with the parent, which will include a full report of learning and growth development Referral and follow-up if potential needs are identified
When should screening be done? Children should be screened between the ages of 3 to 4 years old. Early detection of possible health or learning concerns is critical! Scoring is based on the child’s age at the time of screening, so being older does not give a child any advantage.
Where do I go for screening and when? Free screening will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception religious education building at 112 Church Street, St. Clair MN 56080
How do I set up an appointment?
Call the St. Clair School elementary office at 507-245-3533 x225 to set up a screening time.
Who does the screening?
A licensed teacher and a school nurse will oversee the screening of your child.
How should I prepare for screening?
Bring completed health information (shot records) Allow 1 ½ to 2 hours for registration, screening and summary If possible, arrange care for siblings so you can focus on the child being
screened Additional questions can be directed to the elementary office at 507-245-3533.
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Message from Mr. Williams
I would like to thank District 75 for allowing me to teach, coach, and represent the school as athletic director during the last 32 years.
I would also like to thank Tom Bruels, Dustin Bosshart, and the St. Clair Staff past and present for making St. Clair a great place to work. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Dr. Jerry Olson for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of becoming a teacher and coach. I am also indebted to Jim Buysse’s encouragement and enthusiasm as a boss, a mentor, and a friend.
Finally I would like to thank the community of St. Clair for making this a home for myself and my family.
Teresa Kral has been attending St. Clair School since last September when she left her home country of Germany.
One of the most important reasons she wanted to become a foreign exchange student in the United States was to have the opportunity to improve her English. She is also very interested in learning about other cultures, specifically getting to know other teenagers and what their everyday lives are like.
Teresa likes the fact that St. Clair is a small community so she can get to know more people. By the way, she says “all the people here are really nice!” Of course, we already knew that! One thing she has noticed is that most items are cheaper here than they are in Germany, particularly clothing items such as jeans and tops. She has found the American slang to be quite entertaining. Words such as “sweet”, “dude” and “guys” are a few that she says “we don’t use that way in Germany.” Teresa also loves the snow! We certainly can say that we have provided a great winter for anyone who wanted to experience snow!
Dean, Lisa, Austin and Grant Nagel are the host family for Teresa while she is in St. Clair. She really loves them because they are active and they have lots of fun together. She is very glad to be spending her exchange year with them as they share their home, their family and their daily lives with her.
At home in Germany, Teresa has a mom (mum), dad and step‐mom. She has one brother who is twenty‐one and a step‐sister who is thirteen. Teresa spends a lot of time with her family because they are really important to her!
We hope you had a successful and memorable year at St. Clair Teresa!
Teresa Kral is a foreign exchange student from Germany.
Members of the St. Clair School staff would like to extend their best wishes to Jim Williams as he officially retires as a teacher from St. Clair School, effective January 21.
Mr. Williams has been a teacher at St. Clair for the past thirty one and one-half years. During all of these years, he was a physical education and health teacher. In the years 1984 through 1990, he was also a Psychology teacher. Before teaching at St. Clair, Mr. Williams taught at the Stevens County Developmental Achievement Center (a school for mentally handicapped adults) at Hancock High School from 1975 through 1979. He was also a wrestling coach there.
There have been many highlights for Mr. Williams during his career as a teacher, but one of his most memorable was the opportunity to coach, mentor, and share memories with many student wrestlers. He was the St. Clair wrestling coach from 1979 through 1998. Mr. Williams was also the St. Clair School Athletic Director from 1985 through 2003.
The following wrestlers qualified for the State wrestling tournament, under the coaching of Mr. Williams:
Joe Juliar-2X also Div 2 college All-Amer. David Kruse-1X
Dan Lewis-1X Jerry Storjohann-1X
Rodney Riemann-1X Chris Karels-1X 4th. Place
Steve Arndt-1X Brad Reich-1X
Mike Hoppe-1X 4th. Place David Williams-2X, 3rd. place, 6th. place
Brad Loeffler-4X 2nd place, 1st place twice, 2X Div 2 college All-Amer., HS All-Amer.
Brian Loeffler-1X 2nd. place, 4X Div. 2 college All-Amer., 1X Div. 2 Nat’l Champ
Steve King-2X, 1st. place once, Div. 1 college All-Amer. HS All- Amer.
This is a total of 19 state entrants, 9 state place winners, 3 high school state champs, 2 high school All- American, 7 college All-American, and 1 College National Champ! Note: Wrestling stats provided by Steve Kruse
One of the most significant changes Mr. Williams has noticed since he began teaching is, without a doubt, the change in technology. The use of computers, what information can be found and how they can be utilized in the classroom is constantly changing. Most recently, the implementation of Smart Board technology has made teaching very interactive and something that would have been unimaginable in his early teaching days.
When asked what his retirement plans are, Mr. Williams said he is, “looking forward to the permanent two-hour late starts!”
Congratulations on your retirement Mr. Williams! We thank you for your years of hard work and devoted commitment to the education of children. We will especially miss your light-hearted nature and your ability to make us laugh.
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St. Clair Public School
121 Main Street West PO Box 99 St. Clair MN 56080-0099
District Office 507-245-3501 High School Office 507-245-3027 Elementary Office 507-245-3533 Transportation Palmer Bus Service, Inc. Connie Johns, St. Clair Manager 507-245-3417 or cell 327-6763
February is Dating Violence Awareness Month Research shows a high number of teens are experiencing and accepting abusive behavior from their significant other. Even though it is a difficult topic, please talk with friends and family about the topic of teen dating violence and take it seriously. Many students are affected and
they may not even realize that it is not acceptable/normal to be treated this way. Help me to share this information so that students who are experiencing dating violence may feel more comfortable to reach out for help. Education is power-share your knowledge.
The following statistics are from the Liz Claiborne, Inc. website www.loveisrespect.org. There are many additional resources that can be used on that website as well.
1 in 5 teens that have been in a serious relationship report being hit, slapped or pushed by their partner.
1 in 3 girls who have been in a serious relationship say they have been concerned about being physically hurt by their partner.
1 in 4 teens who have been in a serious relationship say their significant other has tried to prevent them from spending time with their friends or family; the same number have been pressured to only spend time with them.
1 in 3 girls between the ages of 16 and 18 say sex is expected for people their age if they are involved in a relationship.
Half of all girls who have experienced sexual pressure report they were afraid the relationship would end if they did not give in to their partner's sexual pressure.
Extracurriculars are Advantageous In the NextStep U magazine, I read an interesting article about extracurricular
activities. It mentioned that such activities are very important for college entrance essays and scholarships. That got me thinking; “Is extracurricular involvement only good for students who apply for scholarships or for students who apply to private or elite schools (those are the schools that usually need an entrance essay)?” I don’t think so!
What students learn from these activities is valuable for many reasons. Students are given a chance to learn and practice skills differently than they do in a classroom; learning may be more hands-on and the feedback immediate. Extracurricular activities allow students to practice responsibility through something that they don’t receive a grade for. They put in effort because they want to, not necessarily because they have to. Commitment is voluntary and when students are involved they demonstrate their ability to be committed to something by their own free will. Extracurricular activities also encourage the development of initiative and leadership. These are things that help students grow into successful adults.
There are so many reasons for students to be involved in extracurricular activities and there are many options as to what students can be a part of! Whether the interest lies in farming, art, dance, acting or sports there is something out there for almost everyone. Parents, coaches, and school staff, let’s encourage our youth to get involved! When students engage in extracurricular activities they have an opportunity to learn and practice valuable life skills such as responsibility, commitment, initiative, and leadership!
Administration
Superintendent Tom Bruels
High School Principal Dustin Bosshart
Elementary Dean of Students Susan Owens
School Board
Bill Ward—Chair
Connie Johns—Vice Chair
Jack May—Clerk
Sara Phelps– Treasurer
Jim Grabowska—Director
Lisa K. Johnson—Director
Website address:
Http://isd75.k12.mn.us
Website address:
Http://isd75.k12.mn.us
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Chairperson, Laura Linde called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Note: The meeting was re-scheduled to Tuesday, December 21, 2010 due to a winter storm. Members present: Connie Johns, Mark Frahm, Laura Linde, Bill Ward, Jack May and Jim Grabowska. Members absent: Administrators present: Superintendent Tom Bruels, high school Principal Dustin Bosshart and elementary Dean of Students Susan Owens. Visitors included Lisa Johnson, Sarah Phelps, School Board Directors elect; and Brian Haley of Eide Bailly Approval of Agenda Motion by Jim Grabowska and seconded by Mark Frahm to approve the agenda as amended to include the extended field trip request for concert choir. Motion carried with all in favor. Positive Recognition Students were able to raise over 1100 items for “Toys For Tots” this year. Cyclones of the month for December are Caitlyn Wakefield, Renee Ireland, Andrew Grabowska, and
Kenny Strobel. Tom Bruels added accolades for Mark Frahm and Laura Linde for their 11 years of service on our
board and added a reminder about the reception for them after the meeting.
Donations None
S.T.P.C. Report None Old Business None Open Forum None New Business Approval of the Consent Agenda Items Motion by Bill Ward and seconded by Connie Johns. Motion carried with all in favor. Minutes of the November 22, 2010 regular board meeting as presented (or as amended). Bills as presented for payment in the sum of $247,910.50 and electronic transfer in the sum of $125,000 said bills and electronic transfer having been reviewed by the treasurer, Mark Frahm. Open Enrollment Agreements
MINUTES OF THE
SAINT CLAIR
BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 21, 2010
Laura Linde, Chair
Bill Ward, Vice-Chair
Jack May, Clerk
Mark Frahm, Treasurer
Connie Johns, Director
Jim Grabowska, Director
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Second Reading Policies 413 Harassment and Violence - revised 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy – revised 526 Hazing Prohibition - revised
Senior Class Presentation of Community Project Representatives of the 2011 senior class presented a community service project idea in order to earn not having classes the last week of school. Motion if needed. Motion by Connie Johns and seconded by Mark Frahm to approve the project/request. FY 10 Audit Report Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Mark Frahm, to approve the FY10 audit as presented. Motion carried with all in favor. Levy Hearing / 2010 Payable 2011 Tax Levy Residents of ISD 75 were provided an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed tax levy payable in 2011. Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Connie Johns, to approve the 2010 payable 2011 tax levy in the amount of $1,457,547.44. Motion carried with all in favor Resignation Motion by Connie Johns, seconded by Jack May, to approve the resignation of Maggie Schroeder as part-time health and part-time paraprofessional. Motion carried with all in favor. Appointments Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Jack May, to approve the appointments of Tyler Sander at .67 FTE health and physical education teacher and Troy Stehr at .33 FTE health and physical education teacher and part-time paraprofessional, beginning on January 24, 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Extra-Curricular Appointments Motion by Bill Ward, seconded by Connie Johns, to approve the extra-curricular appointments of Charlie Freitag as “B” boys basketball coach, Jenny Nichols as Jr. High girls basketball coach, and Erin Goebel as Jr. High girls basketball coach. Motion carried with all in favor. Extended Field Trip Request- Concert Choir Concert choir group requested an overnight stay at the Luther College campus in Decorah, IA on January 9th, 2011. Motion by Jim Grabowska and seconded by Jack May to approve the trip as presented. Survey of Constituent Satisfaction Information was not available in time for the meeting. This item is tabled until a later date. Set Date for Organizational Meeting Motion by Mark Frahm, seconded by Laura Linde, to set Monday, January 3rd, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in E107 for the organizational board meeting. Motion carried with all in favor. Policies First Reading 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy – revised 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records – revised 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - revised
Elementary Dean of Students’ Report Students are enjoying the winter playground 6th Grade Student Advisory- working on a hallway video PBP – focusing on results of the fall staff survey and on Tier 2 data Winter holiday program – December 21 at 9:00 and 1:30
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Coming up – Parents are welcome to attend: o January 5 - McRooney Entertainment – Bully Buster with Ronald McDonald® o January 25 - MSU children's theater – Iktomi, Native American trickster stories
High School Principal’s Report As a result of reaching their goal in the “Toys for Tots” drive the high school students will have an
activity day in the afternoon on Thursday December 23, 2010. We will start working on the registration book for next year over break and in the month of January
with registration taking place late February or March. Superintendent’s Report A copy of the Professional Learning Training Proposal approved by the superintendents in south
central Minnesota on November 30th was presented.
o Like St. Clair, most of the 20+ area districts are already engaged in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process in some manner.
o Current initiatives that this process will support include, but are not limited to the following:
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Response to Intervention, Differentiated Instruction and Technology Education.
o Mr. Bosshart, Mrs. Owens, and I met on December 7th to discuss how St. Clair staff will be
involved. We have committed to the June training dates and plan to involve 12-15 staff including the high school PLC leaders and a similar group from the elementary staff.
o Prior to the June training dates, the superintendents of the participating schools will be planning and preparing the training opportunities.
On December 13th MVED superintendents met to identify areas of greatest interest and potential for
sharing services and programs. In addition to the areas identified at last month’s board meeting, modifications made to the areas of community education and property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance have made these worthy of re-consideration.
o Plans for sharing community education directors have been replaced by plans for sharing
classes, teachers and considering a joint community education brochure. Ed Waltman will coordinate planning among the districts’ community education directors.
o A request for proposals (RFP) will be developed by Larry IntVeld of the South Central Service Cooperative for use by MVED schools in securing property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance quotes from our current insurance agents. Member districts will have the option to contract with agent providing the lowest quote or negotiate directly with their current agent of record using the quotes provided as a basis for comparison.
o A few state legislators have been working behind the scenes to craft legislative proposals aimed at mandating specific shared services among school districts. These are anticipated to be similar to the one-size-fits-all, top-down proposals that have received some attention the last two years.
o MSBA staff members have been a part of our MVED discussions and are interested in helping the MVED initiatives succeed for several reasons. One is an effort to demonstrate to the legislature that shared services planning and implementation is best left to school districts, so that efficiencies do not come at the expense of effectiveness.
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Board Reports Mark Frahm summarized the recent City Council Meeting. Bill Ward summarized the Dec 4th and 5th
MSBA Delegate Assembly meeting. Jack May summarized the recent (Dec 14th) MVED board meeting. Connie Johns reported on the last Athletic Backers’ Meeting.
Open Forum None The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in room E107. Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Laura Linde, to adjourn. Motion carried with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Jack May, Board Clerk Meetings attended:
Mark Frahm City Council 11/9/2010
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Vice-Chair Bill Ward called the organizational meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Members present: Connie Johns, Sara Phelps, Lisa Johnson, Bill Ward, Jim Grabowska and Jack May. Administrators present: Superintendent Tom Bruels. Motion: Approval of Agenda by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Jack May. Election of Officers
Chair Jack May nominated Bill Ward for chair of the board. Jim Grabowska nominated Connie Johns for chair of the board. Motion by Jim Grabowska and seconded by Sara Phelps for nominations to cease. Voice vote for chair: Connie Johns for Connie Johns, Jim Grabowska for Connie Johns, Sara Phelps for Bill Ward, Jack May for Bill Ward, Lisa Johnson for Bill Ward, Bill Ward for Bill Ward. Bill Ward, receiving the majority of the votes, is seated as the board chair. Vice-Chair Bill Ward nominated Connie Johns for vice-chair of the board. Connie Johns was seated by acclamation as vice-chair of the board.
Clerk Connie Johns nominated Jack May for clerk of the board. Jack May was seated by acclamation as clerk of the board.
Treasurer Jack May nominated Sara Phelps for treasurer of the board. Sara Phelps was seated by acclamation as treasurer of the board.
Committee Assignments for 2011 Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Connie Johns, to approve the following committee assignments for 2011: Administration Negotiations (3): Jack May, Connie Johns, Bill Ward Advisory Board/ Grad Standards Liaison (1): Jim Grabowska; Jack May alternate. Athletic Backers Liaison (1): Lisa Johnson; Connie Johns alternate. City Council Liaison (1): Connie Johns; Lisa Johnson alternate. Continuing Education (1): Jim Grabowska Credit Approval (2): Sara Phelps, Jim Grabowska Exit Interview (2): Jack May, Lisa Johnson Meet and Confer (2): Connie Johns, Sara Phelps
MINUTES OF THE
SAINT CLAIR BOARD OF EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 3, 2011
Chair
Vice-Chair
Clerk
Treasurer
Director
Director
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MN High School League Representative (1): Lisa Johnson MSBA Legislative Representative (2): Sara Phelps, Jim Grabowska MVED Representative (1): Jack May Paraprofessional Negotiations (3): Connie Johns, Jim Grabowska, Sara Phelps S.T.P.C. Liaison (1): Bill Ward, Lisa Johnson alternate. Teacher Negotiations (3): Jim Grabowska, Jack May, Bill Ward Transportation Negotiations (3): Sara Phelps, Lisa Johnson, Bill Ward Motion carried with all in favor. Meeting Schedule and Time Motion by Jim Grabowska seconded by Lisa Johnson, to set the third Monday of every month (the fourth if there are five Mondays in the month) at 6:30 p.m. as the official date and time for the regular monthly meetings for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Directors’ Salary Motion by Jack May, seconded by Connie Johns, to set the directors’ salary at $30.00 per meeting, with an additional $30.00 for any meeting over four hours, for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Clerk’s Salary Motion by Connie Johns, seconded by Jim Grabowska to set the clerk’s annual salary at $200.00 for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer’s Salary Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Bill Ward, to set the treasurer’s annual salary at $200.00 for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Chairperson’s Salary Motion by Jack May, seconded by Sara Phelps to set the chairperson’s annual salary at $200.00 for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Official Paper Motion by Jack May, seconded by Jim Grabowska, to designate the Mankato Free Press (due to the State’s circulation requirements) as our official paper for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Official Bank Motion by Connie Johns seconded by Lisa Johnson, to designate the St. Clair State Bank as our official bank for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Electronic Transfer Motion by Jim Grabowska seconded by Connie Johns, to authorize the superintendent or business manager to make electronic transfers during the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Legal Counsel Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Sara Phelps, to designate the law firm of Knutson, Flynn and Deans as the school district’s legal counsel for the year 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Motion by Connie Johns, seconded by Jim Grabowska, to authorize the school board chair, the superintendent, the business manager, or the superintendent’s secretary as the only authorized
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individuals to contact legal counsel without prior board approval. Motion carried with all in favor. Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Jack May to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Jack May, Board Clerk
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Chairperson, Bill Ward called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present: Connie Johns, Sara Phelps, Bill Ward, Lisa Johnson, Jack May and Jim Grabowska. Members absent: None Administrators present: Superintendent Tom Bruels, high school Principal Dustin Bosshart and elementary Dean of Students Susan Owens. Approval of Agenda Motion by Jim Grabowska and seconded by Connie Johns to approve the agenda as amended, (to insert an update by Ms. Holly Reuter on potential Costa Rican trip). Motion carried with all in favor. Positive Recognition Congratulations to the following Snow Week Candidates:
o King: Brandon Berry, Robert Senkyr, Jake Huber o Queen: Kandace Taylor, Kaylee Hoffmann, Kinsey Fitzloff o Prince: Joe Bruels, Kalob Johannsen, Brandon Goebel o Princess: Cassi Juliar, Alexa Friedricks, Morgan Ward
Congratulations to Angela Sargent for earning an academic merit scholarship in the amount of $4000 per year from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN.
Donations Box Tops for Education - $800.30 – Elementary Phy-ed MSHSL Foundation - $399.00 – Buysse Memorial Fund Pemberton Fire Dept. - $300.00 – After-prom party Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council - $1500.00 – Lauren Pelon “Living Roots, the World of Music” Presentation; Spring Childrens’ Theater Tour;
Children’s Theatre Company Field Trip; Danielle Friedman Elementary Dance Performance; Mixed Blood Theatre Performance
St. Clair Fire Dept. - $300.00 – After-prom party Athletic Backers- Total of $951.99 toward 1. Weight Room Supervisor, 2. Extra Cheerleading
uniforms, and 3. GBB Parents’ night refreshments. S.T.P.C. Report Susan Owens touched on the upcoming Literacy Night this coming Thursday night, Nov 27th, 6 p.m. Old Business None Open Forum None New Business Approval of the Consent Agenda Items Motion by Jim Grabowska and seconded by Jack May. Motion carried with all in favor.
MINUTES OF THE
SAINT CLAIR
BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 24, 2011
Bill Ward, Chair
Connie Johns, Vice-Chair
Jack May, Clerk
Sara Phelps, Treasurer
Jim Grabowska, Director
Lisa K. Johnson, Director
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Minutes of the December 21, 2010 regular board meeting and the January 3, 2011 organizational meeting as presented. Bills as presented for payment in the sum of $547,856.05 and electronic transfer in the sum of $500,000.00 said bills and electronic transfer having been reviewed by the treasurer, Sara Phelps. Nonresident Agreements Open Enrollment Agreements Second Reading Policies 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy – revised 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records – revised 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination – revised
Combined Maple River-St. Clair Spanish trip to Costa Rica Ms. Holly Reuter, Head of Spanish Dept. at Maple River High School, updated the board on the discussions regarding the potential of this combined trip. Both Schools’ administrations have been involved in the process and are in favor of proceeding. Motion by Jack May, seconded by Jim Grabowska to approve the trip as presented. Motion carried with all in favor. Resignation Motion by Connie Johns, seconded by Sara Phelps, to approve the resignation of Tanya Whitcomb as cheerleading coach. Motion carried with all in favor. Appointments Motion by Jack May, seconded by Jim Grabowska, to approve the long-term substitute teacher appointments of Laura Phelps as long-term substitute for Helen Coughlin, beginning on January 3, 2011, and Casey Stanek for Kristen Pierson beginning on or about February 3, 2011. Motion carried with all in favor. Extra-Curricular Appointments Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Bill Ward, to approve the temporary extra-curricular appointment of Kelly Davis as cheerleading coach. Motion carried with all in favor.
Extended Field Trip Request - FCCLA Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Lisa Johnson, to approve the FCCLA extended field trip request as presented. Motion carried with all in favor. Reduction Resolution Member Bill Ward introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Connie Johns and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor therefore: Connie Johns, Sara Phelps, Bill Ward, Jack May, Jim Grabowska and Lisa Johnson. With no one voting against, the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Policies First Reading 503 Student Attendance – revised 603 Curriculum Development – revised 707 Transportation of Public School Students - revised
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Elementary Dean of Students’ Report On January 5, McRooney Entertainment presented their Bully Busters program, showing students
how to stay C.A.L.M.: C - Cool down A - Assert yourself L - Look them in the eye M - Mean it!
Mid-winter assessments include DIBELS (K-3) and NWEA for Kindergarten. MSU Children’s Theatre will present Iktomi on January 27, paid for in part by a grant from the Prairie
Lakes Regional Arts Council and the Minnesota State Legislature. The week before the presentation, Abby Ireland and some cast members are conducting classroom “elements of drama” sessions to familiarize students with theater as an art form.
Para staff has been meeting to standardize lunch routines and transitions. During the two-hour late start, teachers will be analyzing classroom routines as part of our next step
in implementing a school-wide positive behavior program. Coming up:
Kindergarten Roundup – February 24 Pre-School Screening – March 4
High School Principal’s Report Mixed Blood Theatre performed “African America” on Monday January 17, 2011 in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. day. Several staff members have registered with SOCRATES for online teacher training in hopes of
offering some hybrid classes next year. Winter student summit was held just before the winter break; the results of the summit are
enclosed. Snow Week is this week. I will be attending the MASSP convention this week. Superintendent’s Report As Tom Melcher mentioned at the MSBA Leadership Conference, a number of newly identified school
districts were added to the Minnesota Department of Education’s list of schools affected by the state aid payment delays. The good news for St. Clair is that we are not one of them. In addition, some of the identified school districts also may not receive their payment delay reimbursement as scheduled on May 30 due to the early recognition property tax shift. St. Clair is subject to the early recognition property tax shift as all Minnesota school districts are, but for us, this will not come in addition to the payment delays that a number of other school districts are experiencing. (You may remember that the early recognition property tax shift is an accounting maneuver used by the state to maintain a positive state general fund balance.)
A number of interesting bills have been introduced at the Legislature. One bill would freeze teacher
salaries over the next two years and take away the teachers’ right to strike over salary issues.
The Republican caucus has presented what they refer to as Phase 1 in their plan to balance the state budget. Phase 1 contains $1 billion in cuts to local government aid, higher education, health and human services, and the property tax refund program. K-12 education has been spared in Phase 1 of this plan, but leaves a $5.2 billion deficit remaining. (State revenue officials have estimated that local property taxes increase 63 cents for every $1 dollar cut at the state level.)
The new Honeywell Instant Alert system is getting positive reviews from parents. As time passes and
parents take the time to become more familiar with the program’s features, the use of the program will expand.
Progress continues on the Energy Conservation and Retro-Commissioning Project. A brief update
from Chandler Holland will be available at the January 24th board meeting.
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Progress also continues with the MVED Shared Services Initiative and the South Central Minnesota Learning Consortium.
There is prospect of a community wide presentation by Minnesota’s State Demographer, Tom
Gillaspy, and State Economist Tom Stinson. Their presentation is entitled, Minnesota and the New Normal. This event would include an evening meal. Tentative date: Tuesday, March 29th.
Board Reports The annual MSBA convention was held January 12th through the 14th. Several board members shared
some thoughts and ideas gained by attending the various breakout sessions, workshops, speakers, etc.
Open Forum Tom Karels, representing the St. Clair City Council, gave a brief update on the council’s recent activities.
St. Clair Days will be the week of Jun 25th- both school gyms are reserved for various activities.
Tom suggested that perhaps advanced planning should take place on the part of the city, county and school district regarding potential flooding in the future- including this coming spring.
Appreciation was expressed for Mark Frahm’s effort representing the school board at council meetings over the past years and school board member Connie Johns will now be attending to that effort. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 25, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in room E107. Motion by Jim Grabowska, seconded by Jack May, to adjourn. Motion carried with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Jack May, Board Clerk Meetings attended: Connie Johns Athletic Backers 10-27-10 Athletic Backers 12-1-10
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 GBB SC vs ML @
Northrup 6:00 2 3 Jr H GBB SC vs
JWP @ 4:30 W SC vs Nicollet @ 6:30 Parent’s Night
4 BBB SC vs MCW @ Sherburn 6:00
5 C Squad BBB Invi-tational @ 9:
6 7 GBB Valley Con-ference Showcase Time & Place TBD
8 Jr H BBB SC vs Le Center @ Le Center 4:30
Jr H GBB SC vs Le Center @ 4:30 BBB SC vs ML @ 6:00
9 10 Jr H BBB SC vs JWP @ Janesville 4:30
BBB SC vs JWP @ Janes-ville 6:00 GBB Valley Conference Showcase Tourney Time & Place TBD
11 W Conference Tour-ney @ Sherburn 1:00
Jr H GBB SC vs Cleveland @ Cleveland 4:15 Jr H W @ New Richand 6:00
12 GBB Valley Confer-ence Show case Time & Place TBD
W B-Squad Tourney @ Janesvill Time TBD ACT Test Time & Place TBD
13 14 BBB Valley Confer-ence Showcase Place & Time TBD
TPSC Meeting @ 6:30
15 16 17 BBB Valley Conference Showcase Time & Place TBD Jr H BBB SC vs USC @ 4:30 Jr H GBB SC vs USC @ 4:30
18 19 BBB Valley Con-ference Showcase Time & Place TBD W Tean @ Mapleton 10:00
20 21 President’s Day No School Grades K-12 BBB SCvs New Ulm Cathedral @ 6:00
22 2 Hour Late Start Grades K-12
BBB SC vs Loyola @ Fitz-gerald 6:00 GBB SC vs Springfield @ Springfield 6:00
23 Mid-Quarter NHS Blood Drive Athletic Backers Meet-ing 8:00
24 GBB Section Tourney
25 BBB Sc vs MVL @ 6:00 GBB SC vs Waseca @ Waseca 6:00 W Section Individual Tourney @ Blue Earth Time TBD
26 W Section Individ-ual Tourney @ Blue Earth Time TBD
27 28 School Board Meeting @ 6:30 Band/Choir Concert @ 7:00
February 2011
Monday, February 7
Breakfast Pancake on Stick
Mandarin Oranges
Lunch Hard or Soft Shell Taco with
Fixings Green Beans Chilled Juice
Creamy Pudding
NO SALAD BAR
Tuesday, February 8
Breakfast Egg Scrambler Pizza
Banana
Lunch Pizza
Trail Mix Corn
Cup of Fruit Fudgesicle
SALAD BAR:
Cheezy Chicken on Bun
Wednesday, February 9
Breakfast Frosted Cinnamon Roll
Yogurt in a Tube Banana Lunch
Chicken Ala King Mashed Potatoes
Carrot Coins Cheese Slice
Blueberry Muffin
SALAD BAR: BBQ Ribette on Bun
Thursday, February 10
Breakfast Cherry or Apple Frudel
Cheese Slice Chilled Juice
Lunch
Hamburger on Bun Ranch Wedge Potatoes
Baked Beans Peach Crisp
SALAD BAR:
Hotdog on Bun
Friday, February 11
Breakfast Cheese Omelet Hashbrowns Mini Muffins
Lunch
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tomato Soup
Grapes Crispy Relishes
Goldfish Crackers SALAD BAR:
Pizzaburger on Bun
Tuesday, February 1
Breakfast Mini Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Peach Halves
Lunch
Sloppy Joe on Bun French Fries
California Blend Vegetables Patriotic Fluff
SALAD BAR:
Corndog
Wednesday, February 2
Breakfast Warm Pretzel
Cheese & Salsa Grapes
Lunch
Cheese Quesadilla Peas & Carrots
Rosy Applesauce Ice Cream Bar
SALAD BAR:
Crispito
Thursday, February 3
Breakfast Cereal Bar
Cup of Yogurt Fruit
Lunch
Beef Ravioli Garlic Bread Lettuce Salad
Kiwifruit
SALAD BAR: Chicken Patty on Bun
Friday, February 4
Breakfast French Toast Sticks
Pear Slices
Super Bowl Lunch Bratwurst on Bun
Sauerkraut Chips
Banana Chilled Juice
Root Beer Float
NO SALAD BAR
Friday, February 4th
It’s a Super Bowl Party!
Please join us for great
food & fun
Note: Bread served daily. Assorted milk served at breakfast and lunch. This menu is subject to change. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Monday, January 31
Breakfast Breakfast Hot Pocket
Kiwifruit
Lunch Chicken Strips Baked Potato Orange Smiles Sherbet Cup
NO SALAD BAR
Monday, February 28
Breakfast Tastrie Pizza Cheese Stick
Orange Smiles
Lunch Chicken Fajita with Fixings
Corn Chilled Juice
Frosted Graham Cracker
NO SALAD BAR
Monday, February 21
Choice of One Entree One Entree Two Entree Three Entree Four
Choice of Two
Side One Side Two
Side Three Side Four
Tuesday, February 22
Breakfast Assorted Cold Cereal
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Chilled Juice
Lunch Italian Dunkers
Meat Sauce Creamy Coleslaw
Kiwifruit Icy Juicy
NO SALAD BAR
Wednesday, February 23
Breakfast Pancakes
Sausage Patty Pineapple
Lunch
Chicken Patty on Bun With Fixings
Criss Cut Potatoes Chilled Juice Cherry Crisp
Taco Salad Bar: Ham Patty on Bun
Thursday, February 24
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza
Red Apple Wedge
Lunch Burrito with Toppings
Lettuce Salad Cup of Fruit
Dessert
Taco Salad Bar: Hamburger on Bun
Friday, February 25
Breakfast Scrambled Eggs Cinnamon Toast
Chilled Juice
Lunch Hotdog on Bun
Sauerkraut Baked Beans
Tri-Tator Ice Cream Sandwich
Taco Salad Bar: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Monday, February 14
Breakfast Waffle Sticks
Cottage Cheese Peach Halves
Lunch
Baked Chicken Potato Starz
Green Bean Casserole Chilled Juice
Valentine Cookie
NO SALAD BAR
Tuesday, February 15
Breakfast Breakfast Hot Pocket
Grapes
Lunch Hamburger Rice Hotdish
Breadstick Peas
Orange Smiles Sherbet Cup
SALAD BAR:
Cheese Quesadilla
Wednesday, February 16
Breakfast English Muffin with Egg & Cheese Slice Rosy Applesauce
Lunch
Crispito with Fixings Winter Blend Vegetables
Cup of Fruit Frosted Brownie
SALAD BAR:
Sloppy Joe on Bun
Thursday, February 17
Breakfast French Toast
Mandarin Oranges
Lunch Nachos with Meat & Cheese
Sauce Assorted Cold Sandwiches
Chilled Juice Crispy Relishes
Red Apple Wedge SALAD BAR:
Cheeseburger on Bun
Friday, February 18
Breakfast Sugared Donut Cup of Yogurt Chilled Juice
Lunch
“Zoo Crew” Chicken Nuggets Potato Smiles
Banana Animal Crackers
Icy Juicy
NO SALAD BAR
Presidents' Day
No School Today
Brad O’Donnell Community Education Director
Junior Cyclone
Dance Clinic Come and join our St. Clair Cyclone Compe-tition Dance Cheer-
leaders and learn a few of their moves! You will learn 2-3 cheers, cheerleading motions, jumps and a short dance. You will perform the dance with our St. Clair Cy-clone Competition Cheer Squad at the St. Clair Boys Basketball Game on Friday, February 25th at Half-time as the Cyclones battle MVL. Our Cheer Clinic is open to students in grades 1 – 6. Please bring a snack for after-school practice dates. The fee does include a Cheer T-Shirt. Wear comfort-able clothes and be ready for some fun! No T-Shirts to late registrations. Practice Dates: Feb 15, 17, 22 and 24 Game Night: Friday, Feb 25 during the half-time of the Boys BB vs Minnesota Valley Lutheran Game Time: 3:15 – 5:00 pm Where: St. Clair School Commons Instructors: The St. Clair Competition Squad Cost: $20.00 DEADLINE FOR REG: February 11th
Make the Most of Our School Website!
Log on to: isd75.k12.mn.us
Open to Students Grades 5 and Up
Participants will learn skills needed to be a responsible babysitter including safe care, toy selection, emergencies, child characteristics, dressing, diapering, and feed-ing. Materials are included in the fee. Participants must attend the entire class and demonstrate a mature, responsible attitude in order to get certified. Students should bring a bag lunch. Date: Saturday, March 12th Time: 9:00 am— 4:00 pm Where: Room E 144 Instructor: Maggie Schroeder Cost: $30.00—Includes Instructor fee, Textbook & Certification Card. Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 24th
Yoga Class 2
55 Alive Class 2
Open Gym 2
Fire Arm Safety 3
Spanish For Kids 3
Summer Softball 4
Summer Little League & T-Ball
4
Summer Baseball 5
Inside this issue:
St. Clair Community Education
February 2011
The American Red Cross Adult CPR
Training,
This hands-on skill training prepares you
to respond to breathing and cardiac emergen-
cies in adults. (Should bring a bag lunch) Date: February 26, 2011 Where: Room E144 Time: 9:00—2:00 Instructor: Maggie Schroeder Cost: $30.00 Registration Deadline: Monday February 21
American Red Cross—Babysitter’s Training
A 4 hour class developed by the American Association of Retired Persons People for people age 55 years and older to brush up on their driving tech-niques and qualify for a 10 percent discount on their automobile insur-ance. This course will satisfy the Refresher Course needed to keep your certificate up-to-date. You must take this course every 3 years in order to qualify for the auto-mobile insurance discount. Save $3 dollars if you are an AARP Member. Be sure and indicate your AARP Number on the Registration Form. Date: Tuesday March 22nd Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm Where: St. Clair Fire Hall Instructor: Chet Hrdlicka Cost: $15.00 AARP Members $18.00 Non AARP Members Register By: March 18th
A Special Thank You to the Following… Cyclone Junior Basketball Clinics Head Girls Basketball Coach Brian Noyes and his assis-tant coaches and athletes! Head Boys Basketball Coach Dan Ireland and his assistant coaches and athletes! Youth Boys & Girls Basketball Coaches 4th Grade-Girls 4th Grade—Boys Bob Kruse Mindy Baer Kandace Taylor 5th Grade—Girls 5th Grade-Boys Katie Nicolai Dean Nagel Harold Drummer Jim Drummer 6th Grade—Girls 6th Grade-Boys Mike Embacher Chandler Holland Steve Fandrich
Youth Wrestling Coaches Josh Pfeffer Brad Loeffler Brian Loeffler Troy Stehr—Head Coach Asst. coaches and athletes
Feb Open Gym Schedule
Basketball:
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Big Gym—Bring your own ball
Pitching, Catching and Hitting:
3:00—5:00 pm—Small Gym
JO Volleyball:
5:00—8:00 pm—Big Gym
Adult Open Gym:
6:00—8:00 pm—Small Gym
No Street Shoes Allowed!
Parents – please be there on time to pick up your kids!
Listen to the Daily Announcement for any changes to the schedule!
55 Alive Driver Safety Refresher Course
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YOGA
Start your week out right with a sensible style of yoga that is physically possible regardless of age and fitness or flexibility level. Yoga is the perfect workout to bring your mind into your muscles; while you learn to focus and relax. You might want to consult a doctor, if starting a new exercise program. Please bring your own mat to class. If you have any questions, you can call Lisa Johnson at 245-3166 or 340-5125. There is a class limit of 15. Dates: Sun– Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 Cost: $24.00 Time: 6:30-7:30 Room: Choir Room Instructor: Lisa Johnson Register by February 14th
Need to add a little FITNESS to your
life? We are opening up the school to help you with your walking fitness goals! You are able to use our walking trails during the following times:
Monday—Thursday 6:00 – 7:20 am
and 6:00 – 8:00 pm We will be closed during Home Bas-ketball and W r e s t l i n g Games/Matches. Schedule is posted on the school website. Click on Calendar for more details.
The
MEDIA CENTER Is OPEN
Every Monday Night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Come and read a good book, make a copy, or just search for informa-tion…..stop by and visit our Media Center.
Come in and check out
books to take home.
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Fire Arm Safety - Firearm Safety is a class offered by the Department of Natural Resources on respect for and handling of fire-arms. Introduction to conservation, fishing, and hunting regulations is the core of the course. Completing this course provides youth with the only
legal small game license or permit to hunt from their 12th through 18th birthday. All registered youth will receive a form that must be signed by a parent and submitted before the class starts along with a copy of their birth cer-tificate. Certification is available to students 11 years and older. There is a class limit of 25. Fee: $35.00 Dates/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 29,31 and April 5,7,12,14, Time: 6—8:00 pm Shooting Range Date: TBD Location: Room E 106 Register By: March 21st
Spanish for Kids - En La Ciudad “Around the Town" themed Spanish for kids
will teach the kids vocabulary for greetings, numbers, colors, shapes, animals and food. Each day will include a different and exciting theme (school, supermarket & zoo) that will incorporate new activities, games and crafts. The kids will have so much fun they won't even know they are learning. DATE: Feb 3,10,17,24
TIME Age 3– K @ 5:00-5:45
Grade 1-3 6:00-7:00
Grades 4—6 @ 7:15-8:30
COST: $25.00
WHERE: St. Clair School—Room E139
INSTRUCTOR: KOSA Instructor
Our St. Clair Summer traveling Fast Pitch Softball league is open to girls completing grades 3 through 12. Practices will begin in May with games beginning in late May/early June and running through the middle/end of July.
Teams may also decide to participate in Weekend Tournaments or try and qualify for a State Tournament bid. Depending on how the field schedule works out, we will have one game at home each week and one game away each week at a surrounding community.
A Parent/Player/Coaches' Meeting will be held in mid April. The Early Bird Registration deadline is February 25th the final registration deadline is March 7th. At that time it will be determined how many teams St. Clair will have and at what level.
It is very IMPORTANT that you get your registration form in on time.
St. Clair Summer Fast Pitch Softball Opportunities
Summer Softball Early Bird Registration Deadline—2/25 & Final Registration Deadline 3/7
St. Clair Community Education
St. Clair Fast Pitch Softball Teams and Fees
Playing Nights Early Bird Fee—Register by 2/25
Registration Fee—Register by 3/7
U10 Fast Pitch 3rd & 4th Graders Mon & Wed $80.00 $90.00
U12 Fast Pitch 5th & 6th Graders Tues & Thurs $80.00 $90.00
U14 Fast Pitch 7th & 8th Graders Mon & Wed $80.00 $90.00
U16 Fast Pitch 9th & 10th Graders Tues & Thurs $80.00 $90.00
U18 Fast Pitch 11th & 12th Graders Mon & Wed $80.00 $90.00
Player Age Group
Junior Cyclone T-Ball and Little League - Grades Pre K through 2nd. Junior Cyclone T-Ball is for all students who will be entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in the coming school year. Junior Cyclone Little League is for all students who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade in the coming school year. This is an in house program so teams will be formed after all registrations are in. There will be little or no emphasis on competition and sportsmanship will be
stressed. Our season will run from June 7th to July 14th. Practices will be held on Tuesday mornings, June 7th through July 12th, 9:00 – 10:00 am for T-Ball and 10:00—11:00 am for Little League at the St. Clair Memo-rial Park. Games will be held on Thursdays and start on June 9th and run through July 14th starting at 4:00 pm for T-Ball and 6:00 pm for Little League at the St. Clair Memorial Park.
Team Rosters and Game schedules will be E-mailed to all players who are registered. A $30.00 fee is charged and each child will receive a T-Shirt. A $10.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations after the deadline and a t-shirt will not be issued. Register by Friday, May 13th.
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Our Summer Baseball league is open to boys who will be completing grades 3 through 10. Practices will begin in May with games beginning in early June and running through the middle of July. This year our 3rd graders will be playing with the MAYBA Program in Mankato and our 4th through 10th graders will be playing in the south central league that is being organized out of Waseca. Including the towns of Maple River, JWP, LCWM, Nicollet, etc.
We will play one game at home each week and one game away each week in Mankato or a surrounding community. (This could change depending on the field availability and the number of teams formed.) Our 4th through 10th grade teams may also decide to participate in a Weekend Tournament that will be covered by their registration fee. They will also participate in an in-house tournament at the end of the season. A Parent/Player/Coaches' Meeting will be held in mid April. A game and practice schedule will be Emailed at a later date. The Early Bird Registration deadline is February 25th and the final registration deadline is March 7th. At that time it will be determined how many teams St. Clair will have and at what level. No teams will be formed after March 7th. Grade levels may be merged together to form teams. After registration is completed and teams are formed, players may only be added if roster sports are available. It is very IMPORTANT that you get your registration form in on time. Once teams have been formed, a refund check will not be given. Please indicate on your registration form if you are interested in being a head of assistant coach.
St. Clair Summer Baseball Opportunities
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St. Clair Summer Baseball Teams and Fees
Player Age Group Playing Nights Early Bird Fee—Register by 2/25
Registration Fee—Register by 3/7
MAYBA 9 3rd Graders Tues & Thurs $80.00 $90.00
South Central 10 4th Graders Mon & Wed $80.00 $90.00
South Central 11 5th Graders Tues & Thurs $85.00 $95.00
South Central 12 6th Graders Mon & Wed $85.00 $95.00
South Central 13 7th Graders Tues & Thurs $85.00 $95.00
South Central 14 8th Graders Mon & Wed $85.00 $95.00
South Central 15 &16 9th-10th Grade Tues & Thurs $85.00 $95.00
Donkey Ball is back!!! FCCLA and Student Council are hosting Don-key Basketball on March 18th. Come and watch your friends, family, coaches and teachers ride a donkey! They will at-tempt to make a basket… while riding a don-key! Want to ride one yourself and join the
fun?! Contact Sherrie at 245.3027. Fun for the whole family! More exciting than a rodeo and more fun than a circus! Mark the date, Friday March 18 at 7pm. Tickets: $6.00
in advance, $8.00 at the door.
Date night? Family night? Just want to get out and enjoy some theater? FCCLA is hosting our Third An-nual Dinner Theatre, Sat April 2. St Clair Cyclone Theater is presenting ‘Heaven can wait’. Come and
enjoy the Chanhassen in ‘little St Clair’, join us for a delicious meal prepared and served by FCCLA members and their parents and a great play performed by our own St Clair actors! Invite friends and family to come along! $15.00 includes your theatre ticket, meal and ambiance! For ticket information, contact Sherrie at 245.3027 or email [email protected].
St. Clair Community Education Registration Form (Complete a separate form for each participant)
Name: ___________________________________________ Grade : __________ Teacher : __________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip
Phone #: __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name(s): _______________________________________________
Cell Phone(s) # _________________________________________________________Gender_______________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________
If your interested in coaching please sign your name____________________ Head Coach or Asst. Coach
Mail to: Brad O’Donnell St. Clair School Box 99 St. Clair, MN 56080
Class Cost Please Check Registration Guide for Class Deadlines!
_________ Junior Cyclone Dance Clinic—Circle T-Shirt Size $20.00 YS YM YL AS AM AL
_________ Babysitting Training—Grades 5 and Up $30.00
_________ Yoga—Open to All Ages $24.00
_________ 55 Alive Drivers Refresher Course $15/ $18 AARP Number: ___________
_________ Summer Softball—Grades 3-12 $80.00 $90.00—Late Reg. Fee
_________ Summer Baseball—Grades 3-10 Varies Varies—Late Reg. Fee
_________ Junior Little League—Grades 1 & 2 $30/40 YS YM YL AS AM AL
Total _________
_________ Junior T– Ball—Grades Pre K & K $30/40 YS YM YL AS AM AL
_________ Fire Arm Safety $35.00
_________ American Red Cross—Adult CPR $30.00
_________ Spanish For Kids $25.00
Make Checks Payable to: ST. CLAIR COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Registration is Easy!
Mail to: Brad O’Donnell Community Education Box 99 St. Clair, MN 56080 Drop off: Community Education Office St. Clair High School 121 West Main Street
St. Clair, MN 56080 How to Sign Up:
Complete a registration form for each individual registering All registrations must be made in person or by mail. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. Make checks payable to: St. Clair Community Education Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class Confirmation: There will not be a confirmation of registration. You are enrolled in the program
once you have submitted your registration fee to the Community Education Office. You will receive a letter or phone call if the class is filled or cancelled.
Refund Policy: A request for a class refund must be made a minimum of one week prior to the starting date. Otherwise fees are refunded only if a class or trip is cancelled due to insufficient registrations.
Weather Alert: Listen to KTOE—1420 on the AM Dial for class cancellations.
St. Clair School PO Box 99
121 West Main Street St. Clair, MN 56080
Phone: 507-245- 3501 ext. 229
Fax: 507-245-3517 E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday—Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm
Website: isd75.k12.mn.us
Click on Community
A QUOTE FROM THE DESK OF…. BRAD O’DONNELL
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one”.
Elbert Hubbard
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