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Paperjack Elementary School Music Department Awarded Grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Music teacher, Jodi Mealey, requested the funds to purchase thirty Remo Konga Drums to use during music class. The St. Croix Valley Foundation funded the entire purchase, awarding the school $864.00. Thank you St. Croix Valley Foundation! For more information, go to: www.scvfoundation.org
New Richmond FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Team Invited to Participate in International Experience
Imagine our surprise when the New Richmond FFA Dairy Cattle
Judging Team members learned that they finished in first place by just one point at the World Dairy Expo FFA Contest back in October! Team members Austin Raymond, Rachel Skinner, and Tyler Van Dyk had left school that morning at 3:00 a.m. to make it to Madison to compete. With tired eyes, they gave it their all and came out on top! Read more about the FFA experience on Page 18
Inside this issue of the District Newsletter: A Note from Your District Administrator Pages 2-5 STEM Night - February 13, 2017 Page 6 News From Our Schools Pages 7-9 NRMS Veteran’s Day Memories Pages 10-11 History/Literacy Fair Page 12 SOAR New Year News / Agriscience Happenings / FFA News Pages 17-20 Community Euducation is Proud to Present Pages 21-28 Official School Board Meeting Minutes Pages 29-31
A Note From Your District Administrator Attention Parents: We need your help! Although a parent’s role in their child’s learning evolves as they grow, one item remains constant: You are your child’s learning model. Your attitudes about education can inspire your child and show them how to take charge of their own educational journey. At the School District of New Richmond, our Core Purpose is to inspire every student to learn to his or her potential. This is further supported by our Core Values of excellence, respect, integrity, learning, passion, diversity and collaboration.
Patrick Olson
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Research shows that family and community involvement can have a powerful and positive impact District Administrator on student outcomes. According to the annual synthesis: A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement, a research review published by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in 2002, students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to: • earn higher grades and test scores and enroll in higher-level programs • attend school regularly • have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school • graduate and go on to post-secondary education As a District, we truly value the partnership with our parents and community to help support our students. We view this collaboration as a four legged stool which creates a balanced foundation. Leg #1-Student, Leg #2-Parent/ Extended family, Leg #3-School District, and Leg #4 Community. The School District of New Richmond uses our strategic plan as a framework of improvement. Our overall purpose of a strategic plan is to build upon the District’s Six Pillars for Success which includes district initiatives for the next 5 years and beyond. The implementation of this plan will ensure that we can offer college and career readiness skills that will further our students’ academic development and social conscience. Below are points of emphasis within each pillar outlining ways we are collaborating with our parents and community! Pillar 1 (Parents and Community) Parents and community are encouraged to actively engage and collaborate in our schools. This can be fostered with parents being a role model for learning, setting aside time to read together, helping your child take charge of his/her learning, and not over scheduling your child. Pillar 2 (Facilities) To provide safe facilities and environments that meet the educational needs of students and staff. Collectively we continue to care for our great facilities. Pillar 3 (Students) Inspire every student to learn to his or her potential and empower students in their own learning. As parents, please pay attention to what your child loves, connect what your child learns to everyday life, and encourage your child to be responsible and work independently. Pillar 4 (Innovative Instruction) High standards, rigorous curriculum and powerful instruction: we must go beyond the basics to ensure that all students become critical-thinkers, effective communicators and responsible global citizens. Parents can assist the District by helping their child practice what they learn at school. Pillar 5 (Staff) Collaborate effectively and participate in shared leadership to enhance professional practice and student learning. As parents, please tune into how your child learns and help them connect what they learn to the world around us. Pillar 6 (Technology) Technology shall be integrated to enhance, improve, engage, and stimulate the learning environment for all students. Together we will work to protect your child’s digital imprint and continue to provide technology to enhance instruction. Page 2
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New Richmond School District Strategic Plan - Six Pillars of Success As a District, it is our goal to effectively involve families and the community in everything we do. We look forward to continuing our partnership by building a trusting, collaborative relationship with two-way communications among staff, families, and community members. We also continue to be diligent as we recognize, respect, and address families’ needs, as well as bridge class and cultural differences. Finally, the School District of New Richmond embraces a philosophy of partnership where power and responsibility are shared and where families are effective advocates for their children. As an added resource for you, we are including two of the Pillars for Success posters in this newsletter. Look for the third poster in our Spring Edition District Newsletter. We look forward to a great 2017!
Patrick B. Olson District Administrator School District New Richmond Office: 715.243.7413 polson@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
Child Development Days - A Fun and Successful Day The School District of New Richmond held their annual Child Development Days at WITC on November 3rd and
4th, 2016 and approximately 75 children were screened.
All families that live in the School District of New Richmond with preschool age children were invited to participate. Also invited were families with pre-kindergarten children who are new to the district or who have not participated in the past. Child Development Days is a type of child find activity as well as a time for families to learn more about child development and to meet school district specialists. Children were encouraged to participate in a play setting where social, communication, motor and early learning skills were observed. Children’s hearing and vision were also screened. An interviewer discussed any questions parents may have had about their child’s development. Parents had the opportunity to speak with school psychologists, speech therapists and/or early childhood educators concerning the current status of their child’s development. Many handouts on various areas of development were available for parents to take. Also, parents were able to learn more about resources in the community. Additionally, there were free item(s) for parents to take home with them. Various local businesses donated materials for the event. The School District of New Richmond Child Development Days occurs annually every fall. Look for information on the event next fall!
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SDNR Strategic Plan Pillars for Success Poster - Together We Grow
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SDNR Strategic Plan Pillars for Success Poster - Together We Achieve
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NRHS to Host 3rd Annual STEM Night - February 13, 2017 On Monday, February 13th, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm, the New At
Richmond High School will host our 3 Annual STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Night. rd
Our mission is to introduce students and community members to the many STEM academic opportunities offered at New Richmond High School. Guests experience Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through interaction and exploration with current students, career specialists, and industry experts in an exciting and enriching environment.
Please set aside the evening of February 13th, 2017 and join us at New Richmond High School and find out more about STEM! Please visit our website at:
http://www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us/Page/7819
for more information about STEM Night 2017.
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According to the website stemcareer.com, “during the next decade, the United States demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate for all other occupations.” Additionally, according to a statement by James Brown in an article from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the future of this economy is in STEM. That’s where the jobs of tomorrow will be.” New Richmond High School offers many courses in STEM related fields and we encourage you to come see all the possible options.
the time of submission, we have over nineteen businesses and higher education facilities confirmed attendance. Additionally, we will be adding an elementary room this year where our younger students will explore STEM with interactive hands on activities. We will also be welcoming some new representatives that haven’t attended in the past including the Wings of Steel Foundation, Chippewa Valley Technical College Mobile Manufacturing Lab, PRECO, 3M, and more.
Scenes from last year...
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Bravissimi, Paperjack Kiddos! - By Jodi Mealey, Music Teacher
On a personal note, I was completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for music from our community members. The emails, letters, personal conversations... even comments on Facebook were absolutely amazing. And speaking of community support, I want to publicly thank Todd and Kristen Solberg who surprised me with a generous donation to the Paperjack music department shortly after the concert! I am looking forward to purchasing some new music supplies and instruments with the money. I also want to take this opportunity to thank the teachers and staff at Paperjack. They are (no pun intended) instrumental in making the concerts run so smoothly. Of course, it goes without saying that I am extremely proud of the students and all the hard work that they put into preparing for the performance.
The concerts were well attended with around 800 people at each performance. Paperjack students entertained the audiences through song, dance, and instrumental performances. Of course, the 3/4/5 concert would not have been complete without the tradition of a SuperSecret-Song-Selection. This year, students sang, O Holy Night, accompanied by Mrs. Mealey on acoustic guitar as she sang along with the choir. To keep the audience on their toes, a surprise encore was also included, which Bravissimi, Paperjack kiddos! was a one-of-a-kind version of Can’t Stop the Feelin’ Pictured at top: Third, fourth, and fifth grade students sing, ‘O complete with new lyrics and slick dance moves! :-) Holy Night’, with Mrs. Mealey.
Check out the YouTube concert videos through MealeyMusic, or by typing "Paperjack" in the search engine.
Fourth grade students play a song on their recorders.
Kindergarten students sing, ‘I'm Gonna Be Nice, Not Naughty’.
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On December 15th, students from Paperjack Elementary School performed two holiday concerts in the high school auditorium. Children in kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade performed first, followed by a second concert for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Each grade performed 3-4 songs and both concerts concluded by combining grade levels, which created a 150+ member choir.
Art Fair and Carnival - Thank you, NREPA! Each Fall, the New Richmond Education Parent Association (NREPA) sponsor an Art Fair and Carnival. This year, the carnival raised over $5,000.00 which will be used to purchase needed educational items for our elementaries. NREPA representatives presented a check to Hillside, Paperjack and Hillside elementary principals on December 1, 2016. Pictured to the right are: Jeanne Curtis, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Norton, Mr. Ballard, Lee Fouks, Amanda Andre, and Brandy Olson.
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What’s Happening at Starr? The 2nd graders have had a busy month here at Starr! We had our very first Starr Movie Night! Families came together and watched Zootopia. It was a great turn-out and we hope to do another one in the near future. Students have also been working hard on writing non-fiction books. We have used several non-fiction books as mentor texts of how to write our own non-fiction books. The 2nd grade classes will be hosting a writing celebration at Starr on November 22nd at 3:15 for you to see how hard they have been working. Our students had the opportunity to learn about the voting process. We talked about registering to vote, the secret ballot and wrote about “If I were president for a day”. We read Duck for President and they all got to cast their vote for either Duck or Farmer Brown. The 2nd graders voted Duck for President with an overwhelming vote of 68 to 13!
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4th-8th Grade Students Learn About Technology Safety Many of the softwares will place limits on technology used by children and provide social network monitoring. If you are interested in the topic, but missed the event, please contact your school counselor for resources specific to your technology safety questions.
Committee Members for this event include: • Brandie Hart, St Croix County Investigator • Craig Yehlik, New Richmond Chief of Police • Katie Chevrier, New Richmond Police Officer • Marie Gremore, Westconsin Credit Union • Laura Jo Jarchow, St. Mary School Principal • Angela Olson, Angela Olson Law • Ally Youderian, Hillside School Counselor • Lauren Glinsky, Starr School Counselor Alison also referenced the PC Magazine article on the • Angie Brown, Paperjack School Counselor Top Parental Control Software for 2017. You can look • Cara Casey, New Richmond Middle School at the reviews and comparisons of various programs at Counselor https://goo.gl/ypx10F Thank you to the New Richmond Police Department, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, and many local sponsors for this event including: • Angela Olson Law • Mike McDonald - St. Croix Automotive • The Moe Real Estate Group
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First National Community Bank WESTconsin Credit Union Westfields Hospital Randy & Debbie Calleja
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Bakke Norman Law Offices The New Richmond Kiwanis Club Bremer Bank City of New Richmond
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The School District of New Richmond and St. Mary School was pleased to welcome Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center to speak about technology safety. Allison presented to elementary and middle school students on November 30 and December 1. A free parent presentation was held at the middle school the evening of December 1. During her presentations, Alison focused on protecting your digital footprint. Strategies taught included protecting personal and emotional information, following your gut instinct (“is this too good to be true?”), and identifying adults in a child’s “safety net.” Students also learned about the power of standing up together as bystanders against cyberbullying. Great feedback was received from students, teachers, and parents about Alison’s presentations on this important topic.
NRMS Veteran’s Day Celebration - November 2016
On Friday, November 11, 2016 the New Richmond and Operation Iraqi Freedom. For the second time
this year, students were able to hear the story of the Special Guerrilla Unit of the Vietnam War. This unit was comprised of soldiers from Laos, recruited by the CIA during the war to help our forces. Most members of this unit were children when they served. There were The day began with a ceremony to honor our veterans, also speakers presenting on the Civil War and WWI and including the Presentation of Colors by American the Homefront. Students also had the opportunity to see Legion Post 80, the Folding of the Flag by VFW Post and sit in a Vietnam era helicopter, as well as a current 10818, and essays read by three 8th grade students, Aine military vehicle. Connolly, Elizabeth Counter, and Chloe Jones with the The day was a great learning experience for the students, theme of “The America I Believe In”. Our keynote who had all completed a project on a veteran they speaker this year was Sgt. Ron Ramos, who spoke of life had interviewed and researched earlier this fall. These projects were displayed in the media center on Friday in in the military today, including the use of technology. The NRMS 8th grade band, choir, and orchestra our Veterans Museum, which was open to the public and provided music. We had the honor of having many all students in the school were able to visit during their Veterans from several wars and branches of service social studies classes.
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Middle School held our annual Veterans Day program. We hold this program to honor and thank our Veterans who have given so much of themselves and to educate our students on what it means to have the freedoms we have and to be an American!
present for the ceremony. Displayed in the entrance, Please remember to thank our Veterans not only on or were giant paper poppies created by Mrs. Johnson’s 8th around this day, but throughout the whole year for their service, sacrifices and dedication to this great country! grade art students. Visit http://www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us/Domain/1706 to Following the ceremony, the 8th grade students had the enjoy a detailed image slideshow of this years’ program. opportunity to listen and ask questions of actual veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm,
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NRMS Veteran’s Day Memories
Inspire Every Student to Learn to His or Her Potential The New Richmond Middle School offers this program to honor and thank our Veterans who have given so much of themselves and to educate our students on what it means to have the freedoms we have and to be an American! Thank you to all our Veterans!
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8th Annual History/Literacy Fair
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NRMS PAWS - Animal Service Learning Group The NRMS PAWS (Peers Achieve With Service) Animal Rescue Service Group is off to a great start! They baked dog and cat treats to donate to Gregory's Gift of Hope. Additional work for the group will include collection of donated dog and cat food, paper towels, clorox wipes and cat litter to be delivered to Gregory's. Dog blankets and toys will be made and donated to a local Dog/Animal Rescues. The project will end with a visit from a rescue site to share how rescue organizations work, microchipping pets, and more!
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NRMS PAWS Animal Service Project group members recently sponsored a schoolwide collection of cat food, dog food, and other pet supplies. The group delivered the donations to Gregory’s Gift of Hope.
NRMS Grade Math Masters The 6th Grade Math Masters team recently competed at the NRMS Meet with students from Hudson, Somerset, and River Falls. Contestants worked on individual and team problem solving challenges. Special recognition to Cal Eckardt for his 4th place finish in Individual Problem Solving and to Makayla Langeness for her 3rd place finish in Fact Drills.
Back Row: L to R Jacob Lammers, Nate Erickson, Drew Eckert, Luke Stuedemann Middle Row L to R Andrew Blattner, Cal Eckardt, Carly Rodriguez, Amelia Dittman, Rylea Davis, Riley Irwin, Emily Zeller, Claire Moen Front Row L to R Bode Gabriel, Elli Coulter, Emily Weiss, Onalie Dennis, Makayla Langeness, Parker Nerby, Chloe Nielsen
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News from NR4K 4K teachers attended Dr. Jean's Active
Learning Adventure in November! She masterfully showed us how to keep our students engaged while learning literacy, math, and science!
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Pictured to the left are Wendy Hanzlik - 4K Liaison, Missy Thon - St. Mary’s 4K Teacher, Allison Firestone - Sonshine Learning Center 4K Teacher, Heather Hoover - Sonshine Learning Center 4K Teacher, Vicki Derrick, St. Mary’s 4K Teacher with Dr. Jean.
Scenes from a 4K Family Fun Night!
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NRMS Math Counts NRMS Math Counts Members recently competed in Rice Lake's 2017 Meet. Math Counts is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and challenging contests. Coaches: Elizabeth Rasmussen- NRHS and Maria Miller- NRMS
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Results: Individual Winners Tyler Dennis 2nd in geometry Ian Sheetz 1st in 7th grade Isabel Skramstad 3rd in 7th grade Countdown Round Paricipants Tyler Dennis Sam LaPean Zach Larkin Emily Daniluk Team Competition Geometry...2nd place... Tyler Dennis Sam LaPean Zach Larkin Brady Cunningham 7th grade...2nd place. Ian Sheetz Isabel Skramstad Charlie Olson Abigail LaPean
Whole group pictured at left: Back row: L to R Alex Jarchow, Ian Sheets, Zack Johnson, Zach Larkin, Charlie Olson, Tyler Dennis, Sam LaPean, Isabel Skramstad, Shaye Jacobson Front Row: L to R Ashton Davis, Brady Cunningham, Brock Unger, Emily Daniluk, Abigail Johnson, Abigail LaPean, Amanda Backes
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2017 Baseball Camp - Thank you, Seniors! Each year, to run our Spring Baseball Camp, it takes time and dedication from not only our coaching staff but also the athletes in our baseball program. I would like to thank our seniors who graduated last year and led us to a conference championship for all of their help with camps throughout the years in our program. Thank you to Hunter Charland, Parker Coleman, Jordan Fischer, Cameron Hauseman, Austin Juhl, Caleb Manecke and Grant Momchilovich! For the 3rd straight year the New Richmond High School baseball program is holding its Spring Camp! As the Varsity Head Coach, I would like to invite and encourage you to sign up for our spring camp. I would also like to personally invite the parents to join us for the camps to learn what we are teaching and why we are teaching it to your son. In order for your son to improve, they will need to spend time outside of camp and practice working on these skills we are teaching them. It is important for parents to understand and help their player as they develop their skills. Our baseball program believes in teaching the fundamentals of pitching, hitting, and fielding in a way that is easy to learn and fun. We introduce new drills each year and are excited to be working at a very low coach to players ratio at our camp. We have limited space available in the gym and player registration has been full for two straight years. To register please visit nrbaseballclub.org and click the registration link. Please join us for some Spring Baseball! Thank you, Coach Helland
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SDNR SOAR Educational Center New Year News - by Rachel A. Sauvola,
Agriscience Instructor and FFA Advisor January 2017 A letter to all SDNR SOAR Supporters:
Our first adventure took us to the 6.5 acre field to knock down weeds, plow and plant winter rye. With help from Ellis and Bob Frank and all the Kruschkes at Crisdhome Farms the process was complete by the third weekend in September. It was great fun to see the new little seedlings as fall turned into winter. We will harvest that crop late summer 2017 to generate income for the project’s needs. On October 28th, three calves were delivered by local farmer, Lance Kamm with help from his herdsman
Rachel Skinner, Sophia Thommes and Austin Raymond halter the SOAR Center calves to move them from their hutches to their big pen in the shed. WINTER EDITION 2017
A dedicated team of students go to the farm in the morning and after school. A warm greeting by Lowell and Karen Volkert on Nov. 7th, brought Curly to the SOAR Center. Curly is a German Fleckvieh Holstein crossbred bull calf that is outgrowing his brothers on the farm. His hair is the softest and is indeed curly. He’s given the students a lot to learn about as he is growing 30% faster than his purebred Holstein counterpart. Since the Volkerts farm organically, the students and I have learned about a whole new set of management practices for things as simple as the common cough and cold treated with garlic and apple cider vinegar. He is a joy to have on the farm!
appreciate Bill’s contributions to our project and look forward to the future. We are hopeful that our partnership can continue with the new management of Form-A-Feed. We are thankful for the Doyle’s at Farm and Home for helping us order in supplies when we need them too. The offer by Greg Christenson and Frontier Ag and Turf to allow us the use of equipment whenever we need it is much appreciated as well. We received some donated straw from Karl Karlson, which was delivered by James Karlson from the Baldwin Greenhouse, to get us started with our bedding needs. It rests on pallets donated by Bill and Cindy Van Dyk to keep it clean and dry in the pole shed. Throughout the winter, our snow is being plowed out at the farm by Cory Krumm and his parents, Steve and Amy. Mike Montello and the staff at Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM helped with the great snow issue too by generously leasing us a 4X4 RAM truck to get us up and down the driveway, along with being the go to vehicle for hauling students and supplies here, there and everywhere.
Agriscience students are actively engaged each day at the SOAR Center and are led by student managers Sophia Thommes and Austin Raymond. A dedicated team of students go to the farm in the morning and after school. New student leaders are emerging all the time and bring along their family and friends to get involved. We welcome all as we grow the program! Many hands make light work! Presently we’re working on building an indoor These animals are being fed Doboy pen in the pole shed and will begin Feeds that have been sponsored by Bill to prepare the fence and pasture as Buell and Domain, Inc. We certainly winter turns into spring. Continued on next page
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First and foremost, thank you for your contribution of time, talents and treasure this year! It has been such an exciting process as we kicked off the 2016-2017 school year with the humble beginnings of the SOAR Educational Center. If you haven’t heard, SOAR stands for Student Opportunities with Agricultural Resources. We are so excited to share with you the progress that has been made so far and what it means to us as we soar further toward our dreams and our vision for this project.
Marshall Kemling, a graduate of NRHS. Two Jerseys and a Holstein bull calf began their journey with the Agriscience students out at the SOAR Center. Lance and his brother, Ryan own Nova Farms where they specialize in these breeds and farm conventionally. The Kamms are also allowing us to borrow four calf hutches called PolyDomes where the calves are being raised for the first few months of their lives. The calves have grown from the mid 75 pound mark to over 250 pounds to date. They have nestled in on the coldest nights and have been very well taken care of by students this semester.
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The steers getting acclimated to their pen.
As we look forward to 2017, we will enjoy our new vegetable garden space beginning this spring next to the new All Exteriors lot on the north end of town by Gibby’s Lanes. We are all happy to be learning from Hudson resident, John Ramstad who has extensive experience in large scale veggie gardening and has jumped onboard our project. We are excited to involve the younger elementary grades in helping us plant, while being educated by high school students about growing and harvesting vegetables.
to us this year. We look forward to our continued partnerships and showcasing the SOAR Educational Center at the heart of student learning and agricultural opportunities! It is exciting to see all of our community members coming together with students to leave a legacy like no other. Stay tuned for more excitement as we work together to grow food for school lunch!
Happy New Year and the best to you in 2017! Please don’t hesitate to contact us for a tour, a presentation or a visit with you and yours in the We appreciate all the donations of upcoming year. We love to share money, precious time and necessary what is happening out at the SOAR equipment/materials that have come Educational Center!
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Our Dairy Team with Coach Chuck Kruschke.
FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Team Exciting News - by Rachel A. Sauvola,
Agriscience Instructor and FFA Advisor
Imagine our surprise when the New
Richmond FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Team members learned that they finished in first place by just one point at the World Dairy Expo FFA Contest back in October! Team members Austin Raymond, Rachel Skinner, and Tyler Van Dyk had left school that morning at 3:00 a.m. to make it to Madison to compete. With tired eyes, they gave it their all and came out on top! Austin also topped the Ayrshire class receiving first place for that particular breed. These same young people have competed for a few years on the St. Croix County 4-H Dairy Judging Team coached by Chuck Kruschke. Chuck graciously assists the FFA kids too as the 4-H and FFA competitions don’t occur on the same time table. With the feeling of pride on their side, the students expected to receive a plaque and/or perhaps a ribbon. Seeing that we have never placed so well in the 18 years I have been the advisor here, I had no idea what was in store for us! Imagine my ultimate shrieks of joy and disbelief when I opened the padded envelope containing a plaque Page 18
New Richmond FFA Dairy Cattle Judging team members going to Europe: Austin Raymond, Rachel Skinner, and Tyler Van Dyk. Also pictured is Sophia Thommes who will be accompanying the team to Europe.
for the school, individual ribbons for the team members and a magic envelope with an invitation to partake in the International Dairy Judging Tour to Scotland, Belgium, England and Germany! Continued on next page SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW RICHMOND
FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Team Exciting News - by Rachel A. Sauvola,
Agriscience Instructor and FFA Advisor
Travel will take place June 21-July 4th. Students will compete at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland which is their premier farming event and again at the National Dairy Show in Luxembourg, Belgium. Students will judge animals and participate in showmanship competitions and participate in a national cattle sale. We will be educated as to how they judge cattle first, learning from local breeders and dairymen who are members of the Scottish Young Farmer Association. They will get to stay at Young Farmers homes and learn first hand how the dairy industry operates in other countries. We will all get to tour international treasures and create memories to last a lifetime. Seeing Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, riding the Eurostar train under the English Channel, cruising the Rhine River...all amazing experiences for our youth! Organized through a service called Agrotours, Inc., the experience is one that comes at a price, as each team member and chaperone needs to generate $4500-5000 each to attend. Fellow student, Sophia Thommes will attend with us while Tyler’s grandmother, Amy Johnson and I serve as chaperones. This means we need to raise close to $30,000 in just four months. We are hopeful that our local agricultural communities and supporters can help us get there, little by little as each dollar will help us achieve our ultimate goal. For those that do contribute to our international experience, we will be hosting an event upon our return to showcase all that we do and learn while we are away.
Royal Highland Show and now ...a magic I will have real live materials to share too. All of the young envelope with people attending are deeply an invitation to ensconced in agriculture. Austin’s family owns and partake in the operates the Raymond Dairy, where Austin is taking his International own money, time and talents to broaden the herd from all Dairy Judging Holsteins to some Ayrshires Tour to Scotland, too. He actually exhibited one of his Ayrshires at the World Belgium, England Dairy Expo and is a consistent exhibitor at county, district and Germany! and state competitions. Tyler Van Dyk’s family owns and operates West Croix Farm and have a top notch herd of Holsteins. Rachel shows cattle for Crisdhome Farms and the Kruschke family at county, district and state shows. Sophia is just getting started in judging dairy cattle, but has a rich knowledge base of meat goats and sheep, along with beekeeping and gardening. She serves as the Student Manager of the New Richmond’s SOAR Educational Center, while Austin is the Assistant Manager there. They are leading the efforts whereby students are learning how to raise meat animals and vegetables on 20 acres for school lunch. They are teaching younger students and couple with community members to truly define SOAR - Student Opportunities with Agricultural Resources. These students work hard each and every day and I am so incredibly proud of them. They are four of the genuinely nicest students in our entire school and I cannot wait to share this experience with them. They deserve to be on board to gain a better understanding of Europe, a look at global agriculture and the dairy industry, an avenue to showcase their knowledge and leadership skills and create memories to last a lifetime. If you’d like to help us achieve our goal, I can be reached at 715-243-1761 or by email at rsauvola@newrichmond.k12.wi.us - Donations can be sent to the New Richmond FFA ℅ Rachel Sauvola at 701 E. 11th Street New Richmond, WI 54017.
As a teacher, this opportunity for this group of students Thank you in advance for your willingness to assist us. is an amazing learning tool. I can’t wait to be able to We can’t wait to share our experiences with you! share pictures, experiences and stories with future agriscience students. Presently I show a video clip of the WINTER EDITION 2017
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I immediately called the students and asked them if they were sitting down...and then shared the fantastic news that we were taking our skills on the road...across the ocean...to Europe! They were as shocked as I was for this ultimate experience! It turns out that all first through third place teams from 4-H, FFA and post-secondary competitions were invited to participate! This also means that NRHS grad, Ellis Frank is coming too as his team won the post-secondary competition. Ellis has also been coached by Chuck Kruschke and has interned at Crisdhome Farms. How cool is it that we will all be there together?!
Agriscience Happenings - By Rachel A. Sauvola, Agriscience Instructor and FFA Advisor The winter blues can’t get us sure appreciate these people
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down in the ag room! There is excitement brewing in the air as our pigs left the Animal Learning Center at the high school in late October to go to market - up more than 30 pounds from when we received them - and the new Katahdin and Katahdin-Dorper hair sheep are settling in. With Warren and Lori DeBoer as community partners, the students are learning all about hair sheep vs. wool sheep, their uses and their management practices. Set to give birth shortly, we will have adorable baby lambs running and playing with us very soon.
coming into to share their awesome agricultural treasures.
We also had the opportunity to tour some local establishments this semester too. Food Science students went to Lakeside Foods to watch carrots being canned. They also had the chance to visit Deer’s Food Locker to see meat cutters in action. Both places were such fantastic sites for students to get their questions answered and truly see the process of food making it from the field to the table. In addition, they toured the Future Farm in Baldwin to see tilapia and greens in production Other exciting community there. partners that have shared information and resources with the students include Heather “We are so very Adams with her Flemish Giant fortunate to rabbits, and Ethan Meyer with his service dog, Stetson. Heather have people and shared with us her passion for businesses who rabbitry and why she has chosen the Flemish Giant breed, whereby come in or invite us a rabbit can weigh up to 23 in to learn.’ pounds. The students absolutely loved seeing them up close. They - Rachel A. Sauvola were able to witness breeding and hopefully the second semester class can see the baby kits that were produced from that mating. John Ramstad from Hudson is Stetson is one of the coolest another new community partner dogs in our whole town. When who has experience in large scale he comes for a classroom visit, community vegetable gardening. everyone steps up and listens! He has been in to meet with the The assistance that he provides students who are working to plan to Ethan Meyer is incredible as our new 2.5 acre site next to All Ethan issues commands that Exteriors on the north side of help him with daily tasks. Stetson town. Together, we will facilitate knows over 70 commands! We the planning and planting of that Page 20
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site for fresh vegetables to harvest for school lunch. Stay tuned for more exciting developments with that process! We are so very fortunate to have people and businesses who come in or invite us in to learn. Thank you to those who help to solidify the concepts I teach in the classroom. We are excited for more things to come as spring rapidly approaches. As always if you have questions or need more information about a particular project, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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Community Education Is Proud to Present - Youth Classes Little Tigers Soccer (PreK - K) Tu, 2/7/2017 - 3/21/17 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $40
Tennis Lessons (grades 2-5) M, Th, 2/13/2017 - 3/16/17 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $42 Tennis Lessons Intermediates (grades 6-8) M, Th, 2/13/17 - 3/16/17 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $56 Exotic Reptiles W, 2/15/2017 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $7 Babysitting Boot Camp Sa, 2/18/2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE- $25 Power Up: Open Gym! F, 2/24/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $5 Karate - Beginners M, 2/27/2017 - 4/3/2017 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $46
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Tiny Tots Gym (ages 1.5-5) Th, 3/9/2017 - 4/20/2017 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $42 Tiny Tots Gym (ages 1.5-5) Th, 3/9/2017 - 4/20/2017 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $42 Tumbling (ages 4 - 6) Th, 3/9/2017 - 4/20/2017 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $54 Tumbling (ages 7 - 11) Th, 3/9/2017 - 4/20/2017 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $54 Flag Football (grades K-5) Sa, 3/11/17 - 4/8/17 Grades K -1 9:00 AM 9:45AM Sa, 3/11/2017 - 4/8/2017 Grades 2-5 10:00 - 10:45 AM Hillside Elementary– Gym & Soccer Field $35 Tiger Paw Gymnastics for (ages 6+) M, 3/13/2017 - 4/24/2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Premier Complex $52
Tiger Paw Gymnastics for (ages 6+) M, 3/13/2017 4/24/2017 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Premier Complex $52 Tiger Paw Gymnastics for Preschoolers (ages 3-5) M, 3/13/2017 4/24/2017 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Premier Complex $45 Clogging: Tiny Tots (ages 3-6) Tu, 3/28/2017 - 5/30/2017 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $50 Clogging: Beginners (ages 7+) Tu, 3/28/2017 - 5/30/2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $68 Clogging: Intermediate (ages 7+) Tu, 3/28/2017 - 5/30/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $68 Olympic Fencing F, 3/31/2017 - 5/12/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $72 Power Up: Open Gym! F, 3/31/2017 - 3/31/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hillside Elementary- Gym $5
Let's Get Physical! K-6 M, 4/3/2017 - 5/1/2017 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $5 Boating Safety Education Tu, Th, 4/4/2017 4/13/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Richmond High School - Forum Room LegoX: Hammers & Ballerinas (grades 1-5) F, 4/7/2017 - 5/12/2017 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Starr Elementary- 116 Media Center $54 Babysitter's Training Ages 11+ Sa, 4/8/2017 - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE-Rm 171 $55 Karate - Beginners M, 4/10/2017 - 5/22/2017 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $46 Karate - Intermediate M, 4/10/2017 - 5/22/2017 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $46 Tiny Tots Gym Th, 4/27/2017 - 6/1/2017 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $42 Tiny Tots Gym Th, 4/27/2017 - 6/1/2017 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $42 Page 21
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Little Tigers Soccer (grades 1/2) Tu, 2/7/2017 - 3/21/17 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $40
Karate - Intermediate M, 2/27/2017 - 4/3/2017 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $46
Community Education Is Proud to Present - Youth Classes - continued Tumbling (ages 4 - 6) Th, 4/27/2017 - 6/1/2017 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Starr Elementary- Stage Tumbling (ages 7 - 11) Th, 4/27/2017 - 6/1/2017 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Starr Elementary- Stage
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LegoX: Hammers & Ballerinas (grades 1-5) M, 5/1/2017 - 5/22/2017 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hillside Elementary- F101 Media Center $54
Tiger Paw Gymnastics for Ages 6+ M, 5/1/2017 - 6/12/2017 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Premier Complex $52 Tiger Paw Gymnastics for Preschoolers (ages 3-5) M, 5/1/2017 - 6/12/2017 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Premier Complex Early Summer Soccer Sa, 5/6/2017 - 6/17/2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Starr Elementary- Field
Babysitter's Training Ages 11+ Tu, W, 6/6/2017 - 6/7/2017 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM New Richmond Middle School FCE-Rm 171 $55
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Late Summer Soccer PLUS! T, 8/1/2017 - 8/29/2017 5:30 PM - 6:20:00 PM Starr Elementary- Field
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Late Summer Soccer Sa, 8/5/2017 - 9/23/2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Starr Elementary- Field
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Tiger Paw Gymnastics for Ages 6+ M, 5/1/2017 - 6/12/2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Premier Complex $52
Community Education is Proud to Present - Trips and Tours Grease – Deadline Feb 20th Sa, 3/25/2017 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Chanhassen Dinner Theatre $73 Rise Up O Men – Deadline March 1st Sixth in the Church Basement Ladies series, Rise Up, O Men is a brand new musical comedy featuring the men of the church and your favorite church basement ladies who serve them. Includes: Bus, Ticket, Buffet Meal W, 4/19/2017 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plymouth Playhouse $68
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Phone: 715-243-7421 Stop-in or drop off at outside box: 837 East 11th Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday 7:00 am - Noon on Fridays Website: www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us
Ghost: The Musical – Deadline June 26th Su, 7/16/2017 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Old Log Theatre $40
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Community Education is Proud to Present - NEW S.T.A.R.R. Mentoring Partnership We are very excited to share with you that we have a new looking for sponsors) and there
mentoring program starting up in January of 2017, with Kindergartners and 2nd Graders at Starr Elementary. The new program has been named: S.T.A.R.R. Mentoring Partnership. The acronym stands for Students working Together with Adults to build Rewarding Relationships. Our tagline is "Nothing you do for children is ever wasted" by Garrison Keillor.
This mentor partnership is a school-based volunteer mentorship program where adult community members volunteer their time as mentors to provide academic, social and emotional needs for our students.
Many students are looking for guidance and encouragement from an adult figure and just a small time commitment from an adult in our community would mean the world to a child. This builds strong community relationships, creates goodwill and helps shape the future leaders of New Richmond. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, or if you would like further information, please contact:
There would be a lunch commitment 2 times per month Jenny Franklin, Starr Elementary-715-243-1569 or and it would be from 11:45 am-12:45 pm for a 2nd grade Cheryl Emerson, CE Director-715-243-7423 student and 12 noon to 1 pm for a Kindergarten student. We would pay for the mentors' lunch (we are currently
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This is a pilot program for the district. The lead teacher is Jenny Franklin with the help of the Community Education Department.
would be a variety of activities "Nothing you do or areas of focus that the teacher for children is would leave for the mentor to direct ever wasted." the interaction; it could be free play, - Garrison Keillor interactive games, homework help, reading or just visiting.
Community Education is Proud to Present - Adult Classes Volleyball: Open Gym W, Now - 3/22/2017 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM New Richmond Middle School - Gym $20 entire season
Interval Resistance Training M, 2/6/2017 - 2/27/2017 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $20
Pickleball Open Gym Now - 5/31/2017 W/Th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Sa 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Su 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $15 for 10 visits
Interval Resistance Training Tu, Th, 2/7/2017 - 3/2/2017 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM Starr Elementary- Gym $40
Pottery Open Studio M, Th, Now - 5/25/2017 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM New Richmond High School -Ceramics $60 includes 10 visits & 25 lbs of clay, $20 includes 5lbs of clay
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Meditation & Mindfulness, The Path to Peace Tu, Now - 5/16/2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Starr Elementary- 114 $25/4 visit Hatha Yoga with Wendy & Maya Dadez M, Now – 5/22/2017 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Dadez Physical Therapy 10 Visits $100, 6 Visits $66, 2 visits$24 Yoga Exploration with Wendy Dadez W, Now – 5/24/2017 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Dadez Physical Therapy 10 Visits $100, 6 Visits $66, 2 visits$24 Yoga Flow with Sandy Th, Now - 5/27/2017 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sa, Now - 5/27/2017 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Dadez Physical Therapy 10 Visits $100, 6 Visits $66, 2 visits$24 Yoga Flow with Wendy Dadez Th, Now – 5/25/2017 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM Dadez Physical Therapy 10 Visits $100, 6 Visits $66, 2 visits$24
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Beginner’s Tarot 101 Th, 2/9, 2/16 & 3/9/2017 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Starr Elementary- 114 $25 Pottery for Adults: Couples Night Out! F, 2/10/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $30 + 5 Materials Valentine’s Parents Night Out (Grades K-5) F, 2/10/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Paperjack Elementary - Gym $10 Pottery: Empty Bowls Community Building Day Sa, 2/11/2017 & 3/11/2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics FREE Valentine Truffles Sa, 2/11/2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE $25 Pottery: Empty Bowls Community Building Day Sa, 2/11/2017 & 3/11/2017 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics FREE Cardio Tennis for Adults M, 2/13/2017 - 3/6/2017 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Starr Elementary- Gym $28
Pottery: Clay Serving Dishes W, 2/15/2017 - 3/15/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $60 + $25 Materials Learn to Snowshoe Sa, 2/18/2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kinnickinnic Forest Hwy JJ $ 7 + $5 snowshoe rental Pottery: Wheelthrowing Tu, 2/21/2017 - 3/21/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Richmond High School – Ceramics
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Sip, Clay, Create! Vessels! W, 2/22/2017 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $30 + 5 Materials New to “New Richmond?” F, 2/24/2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym FREE The Journey to Energy & Consciousness Sa, 2/25/2017 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dadez Physical Therapy $55 Intro to Energy Workshop Sa, 2/25/2017 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dadez Physical Therapy $55 Pottery for Adults: Couples Night Out! Th, 3/2/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dadez Physical Therapy $25 Family Art Night Out Series: Flower Wall Pocket Sa, 3/4/2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM New Richmond High School – Ceramics $30 + 5 Materials
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Community Education is Proud to Present - Adult Classes - continued Family Art Night Out Series: Garden Totem Sculpture Sa, 3/4/2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $30 + 5 Materials
Developing your Intuition and Listening to your Inner Guidance M, 3/6/2017 - 3/27/2017 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Starr Elementary- 114 $35 Interval Resistance Training M, 3/6/2017 - 3/27/2017 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Starr Elementary- Stage $20 Interval Resistance Training Tu, Th, 3/7/2017 - 3/30/2017 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM Starr Elementary- Gym $40 Numerology 101 M, 3/13/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- 116 Media Center $20 Plant-Based Diet for Beginners: How to Get Started M, 3/13/2017 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE $10 Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information on the Internet 3/13/2017 - 4/12/2017 Online class out of your home $35 Balance Foods for Balanced Moods Th, 3/16/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- 114 $30
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Pottery: Clay Bird House F, 3/17/2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $30 + $15 Materials includes Parent/ child, $15 extra project
Jewelry for Beginners - Drop Necklace Tu, 3/28/2017 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hillside Elementary- Media Center $21.50 + $10 materials, Senior Fee (62+) - $13 + $10 Materials Sip, Clay, Create! Wall Pocket W, 3/29/2017 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM New Richmond High School - Art Classroom $30 + 5 Materials
Writing Your Life: A Memoir Olympic Fencing Workshop F, 3/31/2017 - 5/12/2017 Sa, 3/18/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Starr Elementary- Gym Heritage Center $72 $15 Sensational Scrapbook Mini Retreat Weekend Basic Dog/Puppy Manners F, 3/31/2017 Obedience (ages 12 weeks+) 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM M, 3/20/2017 - 5/1/2017 Sa, 4/1/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym New Richmond Middle School - FCE $60 Rm F $15, Sa $20, F&Sa $30 Country Western Couples Dance for Beginners Developing your Intuition and Tu, 3/21/2017 - 3/28/2017 Listening to your Inner Guidance 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM M, 4/3/2017 - 5/1/2017 Baldwin Woodville High School 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM $30 Starr Elementary- 114 $35 Dance Sampler Tu, 3/21/2017 - 3/28/2017 Interval Resistance Training 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM M, 4/3/2017 - 4/24/2017 Baldwin Woodville High School 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM $30 Starr Elementary- Stage $20 Pottery: Build Your Own Bird House First Steps Running Class W, 3/22/2017 - 4/19/2017 Tu, 4/4/2017 - 7/11/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM New Richmond High School Starr Elementary- Media Center Ceramics $110 includes Willow River Run $60 + $25 Materials Registration, $85 without registration Clogging: Beginners (ages 7 Interval Resistance Training through adult) Tu, Th, 4/4/2017 - 4/27/2017 Tu, 3/28/2017 - 5/30/2017 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Starr Elementary- Gym Starr Elementary- Cafe $40 $68 Clogging: Intermediate (ages 7 through adult) Tu, 3/28/2017 - 5/30/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Starr Elementary- Cafe $68
Talking Trash with Megen Tu, 4/4/2017 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hillside Elementary- F101 Media Center FREE
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CSA - Getting the Most out of your CSA! M, 3/6/2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE $10
Stargazing: Wisconsin Star Watch Th, 3/1/2017 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Hillside Elementary- Cafeteria $18
Community Education is Proud to Present - Adult Classes - continued Listen to Your Hearts Desire New to “New Richmond?” Downton Abbey Tea Th, 4/6/2017 M, 5/1/2017 F, 5/12/2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM WITC No Location Heritage Center $35 FREE FREE Pottery: Build Your Own Ceramic Bird Bath Sa, 4/8/2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM New Richmond High School Ceramics $30 + 5 Materials Soaps: Hot Process Aloe Vera Tu, 4/18/2017 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM New Richmond Middle School - FCE $21.50 + $10 materials, Senior Fee (62+) - $13 + $10 Materials
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National Parks of America 4/20/2017 - 5/20/2017 Online class out of your home $30
Numerology 101 Author: Charles Schoenfelds M, 5/15/2017 Tu, 5/2/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM WITC Starr Elementary- Media Center $20 FREE Interval Resistance Training Tu, Th, 5/2/2017 - 5/25/2017 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM Starr Elementary- Gym $40 Hypnosis: Lose Weight Th, 5/4/2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Starr Elementary- Media Center $52 or $94 for both weight loss & smoking
Learn the A B C & D’s of Medicare Tu, 5/16/2017 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Hillside Elementary- F101 Media Center FREE Composting 5/17/2017 - 6/16/2017 Online class out of your home $35
Intro to Kayaking Su, 5/21/2017 Hypnosis: Stop Smoking 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Th, 5/4/2017 Pottery: Owl Herb Planters Apple River Kayak 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM F, 4/21/2017 $29 Starr Elementary- Media Center 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM $52 or $94 for both smoking New Richmond High School Sip, Clay, Create! Drink Coasters & weight loss Ceramics W, 5/24/2017 $25 + $5 Materials includes parent/ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Pottery: Bird Tray child, $15 extra projects New Richmond High School Sa, 5/6/2017 Ceramics 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New to “New Richmond?” $30 + 5 Materials New Richmond High School F, 4/21/2017 Ceramics 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $10 + $3 Materials Outdoor Bootcamp M, W, 6/12/2017 - 6/28/2017 Heritage Center 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM FREE Developing your Intuition and Starr Elementary- Field-Soccer Listening to your Inner Guidance $45 AARP Smart Driver Course M, 5/8/2017 - 6/5/2017 W, 4/26/2017 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Kids From Wisconsin 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Starr Elementary- 114 $35 M, 6/26/2017 District Office - Community Room 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM FREE Creating a Home Environment of New Richmond High School Positive Energy $15 Sip, Clay, Create! Bonsai Planter Tu, 5/9/2017 W, 4/26/2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Willow River Run 5K 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Starr Elementary- Media Center Th, 7/13/2017 New Richmond High School $18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ceramics Mary Park Tennis Courts $30 + 5 Materials Intro to Tunisian Crochet Early Bird by 7/1 $25, $30 after 7/1 Tu, 5/9/2017 Final Affairs Conference 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Numerology 101 F, 4/28/2017 Hillside Elementary- Media Center M, 7/17/2017 - 7/17/2017 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $21.50 + $13 materials, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM WITC Senior Fee (62+) - $13 + Starr Elementary- 116 Media Center $10 $13 Materials $20
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Official School Board Meeting Minutes - December 20, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE COMMUNITY ROOM December 20, 2016
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CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Hinz in accordance with notice given to the New Richmond News. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Marilyn Duerst, Greg Gartner, Rick Hinz, Paula Kolbeck, Neal Melby, Chris Skoglund Board Member Absent: Marty Wold (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) Administration Present: Patrick Olson, Brian Johnston, Jessica Ferguson, Tom Wissink, Doug Hatch, Mike Ballard, Dan McGuire APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the agenda as presented. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. OPEN FORUM None. Building Reports from Elementary Principals Paperjack Elementary Principal Mike Ballard and Starr Elementary Principal Dan McGuire provided a presentation highlighting events of the current school year for all three elementary schools. CONSENT AGENDA Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Compensation, Adjustments; Approval of Monthly Bills; Approval of Minutes; Grant/Gift Approvals • Resignation from extra-curricular position for the 2016-17 school year of Peter Melloy from High School Boys Soccer Head Coach; • Hire to extra-curricular positions for the 2016-2017 school year: HS Powerlifting – Jackie Chilsen to Assistant Coach (Activity Fund); Paul Dimick to Assistant Coach (Activity Fund); Ryan Stowers to Assistant Coach (Activity Fund); Sally Wothe to Assistant Coach (Activity Fund); • Monthly bills for November/December in the amount of $952,536.37; • Minutes of previous School Board meeting (November 21, 2016 Regular Board Meeting); • Ryan Dennis Olson Memorial Scholarship donation in the amount of $500; • $900.17 donation from Waterproofing, Inc. for Middle School spirit packs; • New Richmond Elementary Parents Art Fair Donation in the amount of $5,100; • $864 donation to Paperjack Elementary from St. Croix Valley Foundation for Kongas for Paperjack; • $500 donation from First National Community bank to help fund the annual New Richmond High School STEM Night; • The FFA major magnitude field trip to Scotland, England, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany for the International Dairy Cattle Judging Tour on June 21st-July 4th, 2017. Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. PERSONNEL Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) Guidelines – Rachel Twedten Motion by Chris Skoglund to rescind prior approval on November 21, 2016 of option #1 to increase the salary of the Tiger Pack Supervisor to $47,476. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Yes – Gartner, Hinz, Melby, Skoglund No – Duerst, Kolbeck Motion carried 4-2. Hire of High School ELA Teacher Motion by Neal Melby to approve the hire of Kathryn Stodolka to 1.0 FTE High School English Teacher position for the rest of the 2016-2017 school year with a prorated salary of $20,664.58 as recommended. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
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Official School Board Meeting Minutes - December 20, 2016 POLICY & PLANNING Approve Second Reading of Policies • Policy 1210 – Board-District Administrator Relationship • Policy 2411 – School Counseling • Policy 2416.01 – Parental/Police Access to Instruction Material Center Information • Policy 2421 – Career and Technical Education Program • Policy 2440 – Summer School • Policy 2460 – Exceptional Education Needs • Policy 2700.01 – School Performance and Accountability Reports • Policy 3120 – Employment of Professional Staff • Policy 3122.01 – Drug-Free Workplace • Policy 3210 – Staff Ethics • Policy 3440 – Job-Related Expenses • Policy 4122.01 – Drug-Free Workplace • Policy 4310 – Freedom of Speech in Non-School Settings • Policy 4440 – Job-Related Expenses • Policy 5113.01 – Course Options • Policy 5230 – Release of Students to Authorized Persons • Policy 5320 – Immunizations • Policy 5350 – Student Suicide • Policy 5463 – Credits from Nonpublic Schools • Policy 5772 – Weapons • Policy 5830 – Student Fundraising • Policy 6110 – Federal Funds • Policy 6111 – Internal Controls • Policy 6112 – Cash Management of Grants • Policy 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds • Policy 6116 – Time and Effort Reporting • Policy 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds • Policy 7300 – Disposition of Real Property • Policy 7310 – Disposition of Surplus Property • Policy 7450 – Property Inventory • Policy 9770 – Relations with Non-School Affiliated Groups Motion by Neal Melby to approve the second reading of Policy 1210, Policy 2411, Policy 2416.01, Policy 2421, Policy 2440, Policy 2460, Policy 2700.01, Policy 3120, Policy 3122.01, Policy 3210, Policy 3440, Policy 4122.01, Policy 4310, Policy 4440, Policy 5113.01, Policy 5230, Policy 5320, Policy 5350, Policy 5463, Policy 5772, Policy 5830, Policy 6110, Policy 6111, Policy 6112, Policy 6114, Policy 6116, Policy 6325, Policy 7300, Policy 7310, Policy 7450 and Policy 9770 as presented. Chris Skoglund seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT RtI and Technology Plan Update District Administrator Patrick Olson provided an update on Response to Intervention (RtI) which provides instruction above and beyond the normal day for all students. He also discussed how the district enhances curriculum with technology. January Work Session – Pillar 5-Innovative Instruction A work session was scheduled for January 9, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Pillar 5 – Innovative Instruction. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Monthly Bill Auditing Board members Marilyn Duerst and Paula Kolbeck reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston, Director of Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting. Everything was found to be in order. Review of Bond Disclosure Data A report was provided by Brian Johnston that included the District’s operating data and the required bond disclosures. Page 30
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Official School Board Meeting Minutes - December 20, 2016 October Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the October financial statements with board members. Middle School Laptop Purchase Recommendation Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the Middle School laptop purchase awarding it to SHI in the amount of $18,750 as recommended. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the budget reallocation as requested. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Approve the Sale of the Student Built House Motion by Chris Skoglund to accept the bid from Haffner Construction in the amount of $25,000 for the student built house. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report – (Kolbeck) Paula Kolbeck reminded board members about the WASB Education Convention in Milwaukee on January 17th-20th. CESA #11 Board Report – (Duerst) Representative Marilyn Duerst reported on meetings she has attended at CESA and also via video conference. Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop. Motion by Paula Kolbeck to convene to closed session at 7:02 p.m. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Yes – Duerst, Gartner, Hinz, Kolbeck, Melby, Skoglund No – none Motion carried 6-0. CLOSED SESSION Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. • Mid-Year Administrative Evaluation (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. • Old Middle School Site Agreement Marty Wold arrived at 7:15 p.m. Marilyn Duerst left at 9:50 p.m. RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION The Board reconvened to open session at 10:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Greg Gartner to adjourn at 10:08 p.m. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Chris Skoglund, School Board Clerk
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At the School District of New Richmond, we aim to be a resource for you! If you have any questions or would like to contact someone in our schools, please use the list below as a resource for specific departments and schools. District .............................................................................................715-243-7411 District Administrator – Patrick Olson............................................ 715-243-7413 Director of Fiscal & Building Operations – Brian Johnston............ 715-243-7414 Director of Special Services – Kathy Rogers.................................. 715-243-7426 Director of Curriculum & Instruction – Jessica Ferguson .............. 715-243-7429 Director of Technology – Mike Ballard........................................... 715-243-7403 Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds – Bob Parent........................... 715-243-7401 Supervisor of Food Services – Bobbie Guyette............................... 715-243-1714 Food Service Accounts............................................................... 715-243-7408 District Nurse – Joan Simpson......................................................... 715-243-7424 Director of Community Education – Cheryl Emerson.................... 715-243-7423 Tiger Pack Coordinator – Rachel Twedten ..................................... 715-781-8721 Fax................................................................................................... 715-246-3638 Hillside Elementary ........................................................................ 715-243-1400 Principal – Frank Norton................................................................. 715-243-1401 Attendance Line – 24 hours a day.................................................... 715-243-1419 School Counselor............................................................................. 715-243-1409 Health Aide...................................................................................... 715-243-1408 Fax................................................................................................... 715-243-1418 Paperjack Elementary...................................................................... 715-243-7400 Principal – Mike Ballard.................................................................. 715-243-7403 Attendance Line – 24 hours a day.................................................... 715-243-7405 School Counselor............................................................................. 715-243-1504 Health Aide...................................................................................... 715-243-7405 Fax................................................................................................... 715-246-4278 Starr Elementary.............................................................................. 715-243-7431 Principal – Dan McGuire................................................................. 715-243-7433 Attendance Line – 24 hours a day.................................................... 715-243-7434 School Counselor............................................................................. 715-243-7439 Health Aide...................................................................................... 715-243-1589 Fax................................................................................................... 715-246-2898
REMINDER: Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:30-8:00 Early Dismissal Thursday, March 2, 2017 2:30-8:00 Early Dismissal
Your School Board Rick Hinz ..........Board President rhinz@newrichmond.k12.wi.us Paula Kolbeck..........Vice President pkolbeck@newrichmond.k12.wi.us Chris Skoglund...........Board Clerk cskoglund@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
Middle School.................................................................................. 715-243-7471 Principal – Doug Hatch.................................................................... 715-243-7473 Assistant Principal – Michele Wood................................................ 715-243-7474 Attendance Line – 24 hours a day.................................................... 715-243-1616 School Counselors.................................................................. 715-243-7477/7485 Health Aide...................................................................................... 715-243-1616 Fax................................................................................................... 715-246-0580
Marty Wold...........Board Treasurer mwold@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
High School .................................................................................... 715-243-7451 Principal – Tom Wissink.................................................................. 715-243-7454 Assistant Principal – Jeff Swanson.................................................. 715-243-7453 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director – Casey Eckardt.................... 715-243-7455 Attendance Line – 24 hour a day..................................................... 715-243-7445 School Counselors......................................................... 715-243-7446/7447/7448 Health Aide...................................................................................... 715-243-1709 Fax................................................................................................... 715-243-7464
Greg Gartner........Board Member ggartner@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
District Resources District Web Page................................................ www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us (Staff e-mails are available on the District website) CESA’s Homework Helpline.....................http://www.cesa10.k12.wi.us/helpline/ District Newsletter Editor – Lisa Vergin.......................................... 715-243-7404 Newsletter Email................................................. notify@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
Marilyn Duerst........Board Member mduerst@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
Dr. Neal Melby........Board Member nmelby@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
For a comprehensive list of current and previous School Board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us