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April 2014
School Calendar for 2014-15 The Central Springs Community School District Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2014-2015 school year at its regular meeting on Monday, February 10. The calendar is based upon instructional hours versus instructional days. The rules in the past were that school districts must schedule and hold classes for 180 days minimum each school year. Recent legislation changed the rules and which now provides school districts the opportunity to submit a calendar based on no less than 1,080 instructional hours in a school year. The Board’s intention was to build a calendar that provides instructional time consistent with the amount of instructional time provided students using the traditional180 day calendar. The approved calendar does that. In determining the amount of instructional time provided students, districts are required to construct the calendar using the building that provides the fewest number of instructional hours in a school year. For Central Springs that would be the High School. In calculating instructional hours districts are allowed to count class time, passing time between classes and parent-teacher conferences. School districts may not count lunch-time as part of the instructional day. Snow Makeup Days in this calendar will be added to the end of the calendar. With the movement to a calendar based on instructional hours versus days the Board of Education has indicated that it is their intention that the calendar be committed to maintain the current number of instructional hours that the district currently provides in the traditional 180 day calendar. Based on that commitment, the district will make up lost days due to inclement weather, tournaments, etc. just as the district has in the past. Typically, late starts or early-outs will be handled as in the past.
Makeup Days Change the Last Day of School: Based on the latest snow day (#8), the last day of classes at Central Springs will be Thursday, June 5. Hopefully, we have seen the last of the lost days of school this year!
NIC and CBC Agree to Proceeding with Super Conference Beginning 2015-2016 With a goal of creating long term partnership and stability, superintendents from the Corn Bowl Conference and North Iowa Conference met Tuesday morning to discuss the creation of a new super conference made up of 18 school districts from the top of Iowa. The concept has been in discussion mode for a little over a year, but it took less than 2 hours for the superintendents of both conferences to reach consensus that a 2-divison concept with some flexibility for scheduling was the go-ahead plan. Pending approval of the local school boards, the new super conference of 18 schools will take effect the 2015-2016 school year. Although this new union may be referred to as an “athletic conference”, it is the intent of the superintendents to create more opportunities for combined fine arts and student leadership events as well. Districts in the 2015-2016 merger include Belmond-Klemme, Bishop Garrigan, Central Springs, Eagle Grove, Forest City, Garner Hayfield-Ventura, Lake Mills, Newman Catholic, Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler, North Iowa, Northwood-Kensett, North Union, Osage, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock, St. Ansgar, West Fork, and West Hancock. Changes are already in place for the 8-school NIC beginning fall of 2014 with addition of 3 new partners Bishop Garrigan; Eagle Grove; and North Union. Riceville will no longer remain a member of the current 8-school Corn Bowl Conference, having submitted a request to opt out earlier this year. The athletic directors from each school met in a joint meeting on March 5 to review the 2-division concept, discuss important details of creating the new conference, and begin the scheduling and contracting of games and events. The Super conference concept will allow for some cross-over games within the 18 schools, and several „in‟ or „out‟ of conference options. This was important to the athletic directors not only for scheduling, but also for keeping relationships with schools played in the past. A list of ideas for a possible new name for the conference was generated at the meeting, but it was determined that students from each of the schools should be tapped for their suggestions as well. At some point in the future, a new name will be offered for approval by the 18 superintendents. The next step in the process is for the 18 local school boards to approve a resolution at their March meeting calling for the creation of the merger.
Central Springs
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PK-4 & Middle School @ Nora Springs – PK-4 & High School @ Manly
Summer Driver’s Ed Classes Registration for the Summer 2014 Driver Education session is now underway! Information sheets about the program may be picked up in the High School office. If Mother Nature cooperates and doesn’t bless us with too many more snow days, this is how the calendar dates will look. Otherwise, there will need to be some slight alterations. Regular classes will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings beginning June 9th and ending July 10th. Class time will run from 7am until 10am ….. early yes, however it frees up the rest of the day for work, sports and other summer activities. Students will also drive one time per week with another student for a 2 hour time slot. The week of July 14th through the 17th will be the students final drive exam. We will also offer two make-up class times that week for those that have missed up to two regular classes. If there are more than two absences, students will be dropped from the program. Cost for the program is $270. Once financial arrangements are made with Mrs. Mellmann, students can sign up for a drive time in the High School office. Mr. Arians will once again be the instructor.
Seniors and Parents: Seniors: Local scholarship lists were emailed and sent to you via edmodo, please take note
of deadlines. If you have any further questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Fessler. Also, there are general
scholarships on the school website.
Class Colors: White and Gold Class Flower: Orchid Class Motto: Where the present ends, the future begins.
Class information is on edmodo as well.
Dates to remember for SENIORS: Tuesday, May 13th - Senior Awards at 6:30 pm in the high school gym
Wednesday, May 14th - Senior Baccalaureate Program at 6:30 pm in the high school gym
Thursday, May 15th - Seniors Last Day with Graduation Practice (time TBD at later date)
ACT testing dates April 12, 2014 - registration deadline is March 7, 2014
June 14, 2014 - registration deadline is May 9, 2014
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services If you are in your sophomore year of high school or higher, and you have a physical, medical or emotional impairment, or a learning disability which may result in difficulties for you in pursuing your career plans, you are encouraged to contact the VR counselor serving Central Springs High School for information about Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Your VR representative at Central Springs is Brian Warner, and he is available for appointments on Tuesday mornings. You may also contact him at 641-422-1549 to learn more about this program, and the services that you may be able to receive that will help you prepare for career success.”
YOUTH FOOTBALL SIGN-UP
What: Youth Tackle Football Sign Up
For Who: 3rd-6th grade
Where: Nora Springs School Cafeteria
When: Thursday, April 10, 2014
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $105.00 for 3rd and 4th grades $145.00 for 5th and 6th grades
Contact Person: Teresa Mathers 641-430-1214
3rd Annual Family Game Night
Sponsored By
Central Springs Elementary PTO
Join us in the small gym Tuesday, April 22
from 6-8 p.m.
There will be board games, bingo, snacks and lots of prizes!
Before and after the game night, visit the
BOGO Scholastic Book Fair
in the Elementary POD. (Buy one item and get a second item of equal or lesser value free.)
This event is open to all Central Springs Elementary Students, Staff and their Families. Must be present to win. This is not a drop off event.
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult. The game night is a free event.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC NEWS
The 5/6 grade music classes will be presenting the musical "Dig It!" emphasizing information they have been
learning in their social studies classes about ancient civilizations. It will be held in the new gym in Nora Springs
beginning at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 14th.
Middle School Instrumental Music Concert will take place on Monday, April 21st. The concert will be held at the
Middle school at 7pm. This concert is for all 5-8th grade band members. Please come out and support
our young musicians!
The 7/8 grade music class will presenting their musical on Friday, April 25th beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the small
gym in Nora Springs. This year's musical is called "Dreamcatcher". There is a lesson within the musical
celebrating the precious dreams of children of all ages and the need to protect these fragile dreams and help them
come true!
MAKE SURE TO PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THEM!
Central Springs Equity Statement It is the policy of the Central Springs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, 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 educational 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, Robert Hoffman,
Middle School Principal, 509 N. Iowa Avenue, PO Box 367, Nora Springs, IA 50458, (641)749-5301, [email protected].
BOOSTER CLUB ACTIVITY Central Springs Athletic Booster Club meeting will be Wednesday, April 2 in Manly @ 6:30 pm. We will alternate locations every other
month on the 1st Wednesday of the month. We hope you will join us!
Nora Springs Campus K-4 TITLE 1 READING AND READING RECOVERY
Happy spring! It's that time of the school year when we would like to invite families of K-4 Title I Reading &
Reading Recovery kids to join us for our annual FAMILY FUN NIGHT. Bring the whole family for some fun and
games while enjoying root beer floats and fellowship. The kids and I look forward to this night all year long, so don't
miss it! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 24 at 6pm. at the Nora Springs campus.
See you there....
Diana Smith, Reading Recovery & Title I Reading Teacher
(641) 749-5301 xt.161
Spring Fling Senior Citizens Meal
Wednesday, April 16th @ 1:00
Assorted wraps, Salads, Angel food cake
Call by Friday, April 11th for reservations.
Nora Springs: 641-749-5301 or Manly: 641-454-3283
Summer baseball/softball information!
Manly Parks & Recreation News
Manly Parks and Recreation will be hosting 2 Free Baseball/Softball Clinics in April. 1.) Coaching Clinic - Saturday, April 5th. 9:00 - 11:00am (Manly's Macer-Dunn Youth
Sports Complex)
This clinic will be for Adults and Teens (16 and older) who would like to learn the
proper techniques when it comes to coaching our youth Baseball/Softball teams.
2.) Batting, Pitching & Fielding Clinic - Saturday, April 12th. 9:00am - 3:00pm
(Manly's Macer-Dunn Youth Sports Complex) For All Central Springs Students 1st -
6th grade. More information will be coming home with your students this month. High
School Coach Ethan Miller along w/some of his players will be present for both clinics to
provide instruction/demonstrations.
For Questions Contact: Donjia Molstad 641-494-4595/[email protected] or visit us
on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ManlyParksRec
A Day of Hope & Healing
Saturday, April 5th
2014 For children and teens grieving
the death of a loved one Ages: 7-18 years
Register one of the following ways:
Mail–in registration;
Make checks payable to:
First Congregational Church
Call: 641-357-2818 or
641-923-6092
Facebook/“Day of
Hope & Healing”
Email:
Scholarships available if needed: 641-357-2818
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS April 2nd
A day of
Hope & Healing
Saturday, April 5th, 2014 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Garner E-Free Church
For children and teens grieving the death of
a loved one Ages: 7-18 years
“For I know the
plans I have for
you…”
Jeremiah 29:11
The information provided is to be used for
supportive purposes only. The day is not
intended to replace the advice of any
professional from whom you may already
be receiving services.
Sponsored by:
First Congregational Church/Clear Lake
Garner E-Free Church/Garner
A day dedicated solely to helping
youth cope with the death of a loved
one. We believe a beneficial step to
overcoming grief is being with
others who are also struggling. By
coming together, youth realize they
are not alone.
This day is meant to help children
and teens continue the healing
process and discover positive ways
to cope with the death of someone
they love.
We strive to provide support, faith,
love and encouragement for youth as
they begin to cope with the
emotional effects a death can cause.
Local volunteers will provide large
and small group activities that lend
themselves to the healing
progression.
T-Shirt, lunch and snacks are
provided.
Day of Hope & Healing Bring a meaningful item to tell about
Doors open 9:45 a.m.
Large group opening 10-11:00
Small group session 11-11:30
Activity 11:30-Noon
Lunch provided Noon-12:30
Small group session 12:30-1:45
Large group closing 1:45-2:00
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014
Place: Garner E-Free Church
580 Hwy 18 East
Garner, Iowa
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 ($25 per family) Make checks payable to: First Congregational Church T-shirt, lunch, snacks & crafts included Registration deadline: April 2nd
Informal conversation for adults, who choose to stay, will be available in a separate room. Adults, please circle your choice: Yes, I would like to stay No, I will not be staying
A Day of Hope & Healing Registration:
Name(s) & Age(s):
__________________________________
______________________________
Address:
__________________________________
__________________________________
____________________________
Email address:
________________________________
Phone(s):
________________________________
Emergency contact(s)
Name/Relationship/Phone:
__________________________________
______________________________
Special accommodations we should
consider for your child? YES NO
explain:___________________________
______________________________
Name of deceased person & their
relationship: ____________________
Has your child attended “Day of Hope &
Healing” before ? YES NO
I give my permission to use my
photo/video for promotional purposes.
YES NO
Guardian signature
Schedule of Events
Central Springs CSD April 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Mar. 30
Mar. 31
1
April Fool’s Day!
2 NO PRESCHOOL TODAY 12:30 Early Dismissal – Prof Dev 6:30 Booster Club Mtg @ Manly
3 4:30 T-VB @ Forest City
4
5 Solo/Small Group Contest
6
7 4:00 G-VB&G @ Sheffield 4:00 Trap @ Mitchell County Trap Range
8
9
10 12:30 HS Physicals 6:30 Fine Arts Night @ HS
11 4:00 G-VB&G @ Manly 4:30 T-VG @ Hampton
12 ACT Testing 9:00-3:00 Batting, Pitching, Fielding Clinic @ Macer- Dunn Youth Sports Complex
13
14 4:00 G-VB&G @ Nashua 5:00 T-VG @ Northwood
7:00 5-6 Musical “Dig It!”
@ Nora Springs
15 4:30 T-VB&G @ Nashua
16 1:00 Spring Fling Senior Citizen’s Meal
17 5:00 T-VB @ Lake Mills 5:00 T-VG @ North Iowa, Buffalo Center
18 NO SCHOOL – Comp Day
19 9:00 G-VB @ Waverly
20
Easter
21 4:00 G-VB&G @ Riceville 5:00 T-VB&G @ N Union
7:00 5-8 Band Concert
@ Nora Springs
22 4:30 T-msb&g @ W Fork 4:30 T-VG @ Garner 5:00 T-VB @ Charles City 6-8 PTO Family Fun Night @ Manly-All are welcome!
23 4:00 Trap @ Ventura Gun Club
24 12:30 MS Sports Physicals T- VB&G @ Drake Relays 4:30 T-VG @ Nashua 6:30 3-4 Musical @ Manly
“Treasure Island”
25 NO SCHOOL for Wee Soar Preschool Kind Orient @ NS Campus T-VB&G @ Drake 4:00 G-B&G @ Greene 4:30 T-VB @ Nashua 7:00 7-8 Musical @ NS
“Dreamcatcher”
26 T-VB&G @ Drake 5:00 Grand March –HS Gym 8-12 Prom @ Surf Ballroom 12:00 am Post Prom @ HS
27
28 4:00 G-B&G @ Manly 4:00 Trap @ Mitchell County Trap Range 4:30 T-VG @ Lake Mills 5:00 T-VB @ Northwood
29 4:30 T-msb&g @ Northwood 4:30 T-VG@ Forest City 5:00 T-VB @ North Iowa, Buffalo Center
30 NO SCHOOL – Prof. Dev.
May 1 4:00 T-msg @ Nashua 4:30 T-msb @ Osage
May 2 NO SCHOOL for Little Paws Preschool Kindergarten Orientation @ Manly Campus 4:00 G-VB&G @ Nora Springs
May 3
May 4
May 5 4:00 G-VB&G @ St Ansgar 5:00 T-VB&G @ W Hancock 7:00 K-4 Music Program @ Nora Springs
May 6 4:00 Trap @ N Iowa HS
May 7 6:30 Booster Club Mtg @ Nora Springs
May 8 4:15 T-msb&g @ Nashua 5:00 T-VB&G @ Northwood
May 9 4:00 G-VB&G @ Manly 4:30 T-VB @ Osage
May 10 Large Group Contest 7:30 Trap @ Mitchell County Trap Range
Manly PTO BOGO Scholastic Book Fair April 21-25
LOOKING AHEAD AT THE CALENDAR Wednesday, April 2 .................................................................................... 12:30 EARLY DISMISSAL
............................................................................................... 6:30 Booster Club Mtg @ Manly Saturday, April 5........................................................................................... Coaching Clinic at Manly Thursday, April 10 ........................................................................................ 12:30 HS Physicals ............................................................................................... 6:30 Fine Arts Night @ HS Saturday, April 12......................................................................................... 9:00-3:00 Batting, Pitching, Fielding Clinic Monday, April 14 .......................................................................................... 7:00 5/6 Grade Musical “Dig It” Wednesday, April 16 .................................................................................... 1:00 Senior Citizens’ Spring Fling Meal Friday, April 18 ........................................................................................... NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 21 .......................................................................................... 7:00 5-8 Band Concert Tuesday, April 22 ......................................................................................... 6:00-8:00 PTO Family Game Night @ Manly Friday, April 25 ............................................................................................. 7:00 7-8 Musical “Dreamcatcher” Saturday, April 26......................................................................................... 5:00 Grand March @ HS Gym ............................................................................................... 8:00-12:00 Prom @ Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake ............................................................................................... 12:00 am Post Prom @ HS Gym Wednesday, April 30 .................................................................................. NO SCHOOL Professional Development
Tuesday, May 13.......................................................................................... 6:30 Senior Awards Night Wednesday, May 14 .................................................................................... 6:30 Senior Baccalaureate Thursday, May 15 ........................................................................................ Senior’s Last Day/Graduation Practice Sunday, May 18 ........................................................................................... 2:00 Commencement Thursday, June 5 ......................................................................................... Pending-Last Day of School
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