Louisa-Muscatine Community School District April & May 2015 Newsletter

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Rendezvous April 6- April 10 Tickets go on sale for the dance in the high school office. Tickets will be $20 each. May 2 Events 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Pictures in the chorus room. 4:00 p.m. - Grand March in the high school gym.

A special Baccalaureate service is being planned for all 2015 graduates, their families and friends. It will be held on Thursday evening, May 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.

1 Louisa-Muscatine Community School District April & May 2015 Newsletter District Website: Class Motto: Author Unknown Su nday, May 17, 1:00 PM High School Gym Class Colors: Purple & Silver Class Flower: Alstroemeria PROM 2015 THE ROARING TWENTIES May 2 8:00-11:00 pm at The Rendezvous April 6- April 10 Tickets go on sale for the dance in the high school office. Tickets will be $20 each. May 2 Events 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Pictures in the chorus room. 4:00 p.m. - Grand March in the high school gym. 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Dance at The Rendezvous in Muscatine. 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. - After Prom Party at the high school. A special Baccalaureate service is being planned for all 2015 graduates, their families and friends. It will be held on Thursday evening, May 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. Local churches from the L-M school communities are sponsoring this evening of music and challenge in honor of the graduating seniors in the district. Seniors are asked to wear their caps and gowns and will be seated together as a class for this special service. Our speaker this year served as a TV sports anchor/reporter for 29 years, the last 24 in the Quad Cities TV market. He now serves as our Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He loves Jesus and enjoys equipping coaches and teens to grow through the four core values of FCA Integrity, Service, Teamwork, and Excellence. Please join us as Dan Pearson brings this year s Baccalaureate address. As ministers in your communities, we encourage graduating seniors, their families and friends to plan to attend and enjoy this memorable evening together. All attending the Baccalaureate service are invited to the Grandview Community Bible Church Friendship Center following the service for pizza, snacks and fun.

As the summer approaches, we think of warm weather and the freedom of vacation. Summer can also be a time of great learning opportunities for our students.

Teenagers can get hooked on a novel. Little ones can bring books home to read and look at during the week. 2. Encourage children to do the math when planning your vacations or outings.

They can search the store ads for the cheapest prices, or take a calculator to the store to add up the amount the groceries will cost. 4.

2 As the summer approaches, we think of warm weather and the freedom of vacation. Summer can also be a time of great learning opportunities for our students. Here are just a few ways you can continue and extend the learning, even when school s out! 1. Take trips to the local library to read books. Older siblings can read to younger siblings. Teenagers can get hooked on a novel. Little ones can bring books home to read and look at during the week. 2. Encourage children to do the math when planning your vacations or outings. How much money will it cost to drive to Burlington (gas), go to Fun City (entrance fees for the family), and eat lunch while there? 3. Ask children to help plan a healthy menu for the week. They can search the store ads for the cheapest prices, or take a calculator to the store to add up the amount the groceries will cost. 4. Keep some logs - how much time is spent doing physical activity or playing outside? How much time is spent watching T.V., or playing video games? What movies did they watch this summer? What books did they read? (Teachers would LOVE to see that list!) 5. Research the history of places you go, or some surrounding towns. 6. Go to local museums and find out what you can learn there! SPEECH EVENTS L-M Speech Team is excited to celebrate our 2015 speech season. Four groups of students performed at Districts Large Group competition in Wapello in January. Three groups went to State Contest. We congratulate Katie Dean and Kendall McKasson for making state wth their One-Act Play, Helping Hamlet. L-M submitted a short film entitled 2 Guys Hide a Body created by Landon Walsh, Joe Gephart, and Micah Van Sickle. The film earned a Division I rating at State Contest. Seven students competed at Districts Individual Events in Tipton in February and two of them, Micah Van Sickle and Kendall McKasson, went to State Individual Events in Cedar Rapids. We congratulate Micah on his Division I rating for his performance of Mork and Sports at State Contest. Other participants in competitions this year included Mark Dusek, Ben Chapman, Hunter Werner, and Daulton Leach. Both the Large Group team and the Individual Events team have qualified for Academic Excellence Awards from the Iowa High School Speech Association for having exceptional GPAs during the Speech Team season. Our last event of the school year will be Drama & Desserts in the High School cafeteria on May 8th at 6:30 PM. Join us for an entertaining evening and the presentation of awards and recognitions. FALCON-WEAR ON-LINE STORE Phelps Custom Image Wear will be hosting an on-line store for Louisa-Muscatine schools beginning April 5th. The store will feature several clothing items with a simple L-M logo and be open the first full week of every month. A percentage of the sales will go directly to the Activities/Athletic fund. Remember, the site will only be open the first full week of every month, so look for it from April 5-11 and then May 3-9, etc. Be sure to look for the link to it on our district website! May 26, 2015 is currently the last day of classes for students. We have had 4 snow days so far this school year - January 7 & 9, February 2 and March 3. Any future snow dates will be added to the end of the school year.

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE L-M s annual Fine Arts Showcase celebrating music and visual arts is scheduled for May 11 for Junior High and May 12 for High School at 7:00 PM.

As in the past, a slide show of student artworks can be viewed in the gym for 30 minutes before the concert. Student artworks will be on display the entire week of May 11th.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

enrollment, applications filed after the March 1, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year will not be approved unless the reason for late filing qualifies for good cause.

s Family moved to a new district of residence.

a foreign exchange program s Participation in a substance abuse or mental health treatment program resulting in new resident district s Failure of negotiations for reorganization or rejection of

3 FINE ARTS SHOWCASE L-M s annual Fine Arts Showcase celebrating music and visual arts is scheduled for May 11 for Junior High and May 12 for High School at 7:00 PM. Artworks will be on exhibit for viewing in the school hallways, the public is invited to browse and enjoy the talents of L-M students. As in the past, a slide show of student artworks can be viewed in the gym for 30 minutes before the concert. Student artworks will be on display the entire week of May 11th. Please join us as we recognize and celebrate the tremendous talents of L-M students! Below is a sampling of photos on display that will be on display. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, socioeconomic status, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code. Odie by HS student Alyssa Jacobs Cold Fire by JH student Shadyn Bishop OPEN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE Longhorns by HS student Mackenzie Hargrave was March 1, 2015 Pursuant to the laws that govern open enrollment, applications filed after the March 1, 2015 for the school year will not be approved unless the reason for late filing qualifies for good cause. Good cause means a change in the status of a child s resident district for any of the reasons listed below. The deadline for kindergarten students is September 1. s Family moved to a new district of residence. s Change in the marital status of the student s parents s Placement of the student into foster care resulting in new resident district s Adoption resulting in new resident district s Participation in a foreign exchange program s Participation in a substance abuse or mental health treatment program resulting in new resident district s Failure of negotiations for reorganization or rejection of proposed reorganization plan s Failure of negotiations for whole grade sharing or rejection of whole grade sharing s Loss of accreditation or revocation of a charter school contract s Severe health and/or pervasive harassment (If the application is being made in response to an alleged severe health need or pervasive harassment of student, the RESIDENT district will notify the applicant of status. The applicant must provide resident district with status of health concern or history of harassment occurring after March 1 deadline.) HISTORY DAY Jon Van Sickle placed first in the regional history day competition, held March 2nd at St. Ambrose University. Jon competed in the High School Individual Documentary category. His entry was a ten minute documentary about the life of the philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. Jon will compete in the state competition on May 4th. State winners will advance to the national competition in Washington D.C. Jon s documentary will be available to be seen on You Tube after the state competition.

Mandatory Requirements DUE by the first day of the 2015-2016 School Year Kindergarten: p Physical Exam Form complete by medical provider p Up-to-date Certificate of Immunization p Blood Lead Level p

7th Grade: Up to date Certificate of Immunization showing proof of a current Tdap vaccine.

Island Lighthouse Food Pantry Tuesday, APRIL 21 Tuesday, MAY 19 The food pantry is open the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00-11:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm.

You will be required to show identification with your name and current address. Shop on a Dime The Letts United Methodist Church has a Shop on a Dime store that offers FREE clothing and other items.

4 Mandatory Requirements DUE by the first day of the School Year Kindergarten: p Physical Exam Form complete by medical provider p Up-to-date Certificate of Immunization p Blood Lead Level p Proof of vision exam This will be covered at Kindergarten Round-Up 3rd Grade: Proof of vision exam - Vision card was mailed out at the end of January. 7th Grade: Up to date Certificate of Immunization showing proof of a current Tdap vaccine. 9th Grade: Certificate of Dental Screening- This form was mailed out to current 8th grade students on January 13, Island Lighthouse Food Pantry Tuesday, APRIL 21 Tuesday, MAY 19 The food pantry is open the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00-11:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm. It is located at Island United Methodist Church, 2598 Stewart Road, Muscatine IA and is open to residents in the Louisa-Muscatine School District. You will be required to show identification with your name and current address. Shop on a Dime The Letts United Methodist Church has a Shop on a Dime store that offers FREE clothing and other items. We welcome anyone to come and browse and if you find something, please take it. The store is located on the main floor of the church and is open every morning through the week from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and on Saturdays. Elementary Spring Concert Friday, May 1 in the Elementary gym 1:00 Grades K-3 and 2:00 Grades 4-6 (includes the 5th and 6th Grade Bands, and the 5th-6th Grade Choir) Dates to remember: Carnival - Friday, April 10 5:30-7:30pm at the elementary Retirement Tea Thursday, May 7 4:00 in the elementary cafeteria Thank you for the support you gave to all the events PTO held during the school year: Book Fair (2 of them) Spirit & Pride Wear (2 times) Club s Choice Catalog sales Saturday Morning PJ Movies, Crafts, Games and Snacks in December Carnival (games volunteering, donations, foods, cakes & cookies) Monies this year have been awarded to: Supplies for the Butterfly Garden deck Math Bee Retirement gifts Elementary Special Ed graduation Top Bookworm readers in 4th-6th Staff meals during Conference evening (2 times) Elementary Yearbook Graduating Senior College Scholarships (3 of them) What we are working towards: LED Sign for the elementary entry We cannot thank our Louisa-Muscatine Families and Friends enough for all the support during the school year. Without your help we could not give the extras to our students and staff. Have a safe, enjoyable summer break and we will see you in the fall! All are invited to attend!

April 2015 - MENU L-M MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat.

5 April MENU L-M MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat. 1 Breakfast Pizza, Fruit Punch, Mixed Fruit This institution Salisbury Steak, is an equal Mashed Potatoes, opportunity Corn, provider. Spring Spring Bread & Butter, Pears Break Break Alternate Entree at Breakfast: Assorted cold cereal, toast w/ margarine, Fruit or Juice. Grades 9-12 will have ala carte available for breakfast every day. All meals will be served with a choice of milk. Fresh carrots are served daily. *Food items that contain Pork. 5 6 Spring Break Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Juice, Applesauce Orange Chicken, Oriental Veggies, Rice, Grapes or Pineapple Pancakes, Apple Juice, Mixed Fruit 7 PBJ, Grape Juice, Peaches Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Oriental Veggies, Garlic Toast, (HS - 2 slices), Applesauce 14 Waffles - Chocolate Chip, Fruit Punch, Apple Slices Shredded Chicken Sandwich, Au Gratin Potatoes, Salad, Peaches w/strawberries 21 Crispitos, Nacho, Refried Beans, Oranges (HS - Rice) Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Veggie 8 Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Orange Juice, Pineapple Popcorn Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Veggie Blend, 15 Strawberry Pancakes, Grape Juice, Pears *BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, (HS - Cookie) 22 French Toast Sticks, Applesauce, Grape Juice Cook s Choice 9 Breakfast Bar, Applesauce, Fruit Punch Grilled *Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Salad, Cooked Carrots, Banana or Mixed Fruit Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Fruit & Veggie 16 Egg, *Sausage, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Orange Juice Texas French Toast, *Sausage, Hashbrowns, Cinnamon Apples (HS - 2 *Sausages) Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Cheese Sandwich, Fruit & Veggie 23 Popcorn Chicken, French Fries, Corn, Pears or Peaches (HS - Baked Beans) 10 Frudel - Cherry, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges (HS - Cake) 17 Frudel - Apple, Grape Juice, Peaches Walking Taco, Toppings, Corn, Pears (HS - Rice) 24 Breakfast Pizza, Peaches, Grape Juice Donuts, Applesauce, Grape Juice Crispitos, Nachos, Refried Beans, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Biscuit, Fruit & Veggie 28 *Breakfast Burritos, Pineapple, Orange Juice Turkey & *Ham Sandwich, Macaroni Cornbake, Apple Slices or Peaches (HS-Baked Beans) 29 PBJ, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice Pizza Casserole, Salad Blend, Breadstick, Fresh Pineapple 30 *Biscuits & Gravy, Pears, Orange Juice Chicken Patty, Baked Potato, Broccoli & Cheese, Mixed Fruit Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Biscuit, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Veggie Available daily at Lunch Turkey or Ham Deli; Chef Salad; Pizza; Fresh Fruit & Fresh Vegetable Trays Alternate Lunch entree offered for students in grades JH/HS may purchase additional entree for $1.40.

May 2015 - MENU L-M Sun. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat.

opportunity JH/HS may purchase Corndog, & Fresh Vegetable Trays provider. additional entree for $1.40.

6 May MENU L-M Sun. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat. Available daily at Lunch This institution Alternate Lunch entree 1, 2 Turkey or Ham Deli; Chef offered for students in is an equal Grape Juice, Peaches Salad; Pizza; Fresh Fruit grades opportunity JH/HS may purchase Corndog, & Fresh Vegetable Trays provider. additional entree for $1.40. French Fries, Mixed Veggies, 3 4 Muffin, Yogurt, Applesacue, Orange Juice Meatball Sandwich, Chips, Baked Beans, Oranges or Pineapple Waffles, Pears, Grape Juice *Sausage Patty, Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Hashbrowns, Strawberries (HS-2 *Sausage Patties) Flatbread Pizza, Pears, 24 Apple Juice Super Nachos, Toppings, Refried Beans, Blushing Pears 25 Alternate Entree at Breakfast: Assorted cold cereal, toast w/ margarine, Fruit or Juice. Grades 9-12 will have ala carte available for breakfast every day. 5 French Toast Sticks, Grape Juice, Peaches *Biscuits & Gravy, Hashbrowns, Strawberries (HS - Scrambled Eggs) 12 *Sausage Wrap, Pancakes, Pineapple, Apple Juice Turkey & *Ham Wrap, Potato Chips, Blushing Pears, Jello Cake 6 *Breakfast Casserole, Toast, Fruit Punch, Pears Falcon Rites, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches w/ Strawberries 13 Breakfast Pizza, Fruit Punch, Mixed Fruit Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Bread & Butter, Pears 7 Pancakes, Strawberries, Apple Juice Garlic Bread, Marinara Sauce, Salad, Banana or Pineapple 14 Cinnamon Rolls, Orange Juice, Flavored Applesauce Chicken Panini, Bread Stick, Salad Blend, Grapes or Pineapple (HS - Cake) Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Veggie 19 PBJ, Grape Juice, Peaches Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Orange Juice, Pineapple Popcorn Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Veggie Blend, All meals will be served with a choice of milk. Fresh carrots are served daily. *Food items that contain Pork. Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Crackers, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Veggie 21 Breakfast Bar, Applesauce, Fruit Punch Grilled *Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Diced Potatoes, Cooked Carrots, Banana or Mixed Fruit Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Fruit & Veggie Elementary Alternate: Cereal, Yogurt, Biscuit, Cheese Stick, Fruit & Veggie 8 Egg, *Sausage, Toast, Pears, Juice Taco Casserole, Corn, Salad Blend, Mixed Fruit, Churro 15 Oatmeal, Toast, Mixed Fruit, Grape Juice Pinwheel Pizza, Salad Blend, Corn, (HS - Cookie ) 22 Frudel - Cherry, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice Memorial Day Last Day of Class Early Dismissal JH/HS Elem

April 2015 - ACTIVITIES GOING OUT FOR SUMMER SPORTS? Be sure to have a current physical and athletic form on file in the HS office! Sun.

1 V6:00 Athletic Boosters - HS Library 2 SPRING BREAK 3 SPRING BREAK 4 5 6 EASTER 12 13 SPRING BREAK V5:45 Music Boosters - HS Choir Room vs Mediapolis V4:30 BG TR

V7:00 NHS Induction 7 V4:00 G Golf @ West Liberty V5:00 BG TR @ Mediapolis V6:30 Youth League - El Caf 14 V4:00 G Golf @ Mt.

Highland vs New London V4:30 GB TR @ Danville 8 9 @ WMU V4:30 JH G TR @ Mid-Prairie V4:30 JH B TR @ Columbus 15 16 @ IMS V4:30 G TR @ WMU V5:00 B TR @ Mt.

7 April ACTIVITIES GOING OUT FOR SUMMER SPORTS? Be sure to have a current physical and athletic form on file in the HS office! Sun. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat. 1 V6:00 Athletic Boosters - HS Library 2 SPRING BREAK 3 SPRING BREAK EASTER SPRING BREAK V5:45 Music Boosters - HS Choir Room vs Mediapolis V4:30 BG Lone Tree V5:30 PTO - El Library vs Wapello/New London V6:00 School Board Meeting V4:30 JH Wapello V4:00 G WBND V4:30 JH Mediapolis V7:00 NHS Induction 7 V4:00 G West Liberty V5:00 BG Mediapolis V6:30 Youth League - El Caf 14 V4:00 G Mt. Pleasant V6:30 JH Vocal Wapello 21 V12:30 B Durant V4:30 G Durant V5:00 B Waco 28 V4:30 B Mediapolis V6:30 JH Band Highland vs New London V4:30 GB Danville 8 WMU V4:30 JH G Mid-Prairie V4:30 JH B Columbus 15 IMS V4:30 G WMU V5:00 B Mt. Pleasant 10 V12:30 B Solon Tournament Iowa Assessments this week...grades V4:30 JH Waco 22 Lone Tree V4:45 TR L-M Meet vs Columbus V4:30 G Wapello 11 VState Solo Ensemble Danville Check the district website for updates on game cancellations due to weather conditions and re-schedule dates!

Sun. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat.

Regionals TBD Y6:00 School Board Meeting May 2015 - ACTIVITIES 5 Y4:30 JH TR L-M YTBA V G TR @ Columbus Y6:30 Youth League - El Caf 12 Y4:30 JH TR Conference @ Lone Tree Y7:00 HS Fine Arts

21 22 1Y12:30 G Golf @ Durant Y1:00/2:00 Elementary Spring Concert Y4:45 B TR @ West Liberty Y4:30 JH TR @ Durant 2 Y8:00 Prom @ Rendezvous 8 9 YMusic - Large Group @ Mid-Prairie 15 Y9:00

8 Sun. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sat. 3 4 Y5:45 Music Boosters - HS Choir Room G R A D U A T I O N Y9:30 V G Golf Sheaffer Y5:30 PTO meeting El Library Y7:00 JH Fine Arts Showcase Y10:00 G Golf Regionals TBD Y6:00 School Board Meeting May ACTIVITIES 5 Y4:30 JH TR L-M YTBA V G Columbus Y6:30 Youth League - El Caf 12 Y4:30 JH TR Lone Tree Y7:00 HS Fine Arts Showcase 6 Y6:00 Athletic Boosters - HS Library 7 Y9:30 V B Golf Sheaffer Y4:30 BG TR Pekin Y4:00 TR Sub- State Qualifier Y7:00 Baccalaureate - HS Gym Y12:30 G Durant Y1:00/2:00 Elementary Spring Concert Y4:45 B West Liberty Y4:30 JH Durant 2 Y8:00 Rendezvous 8 9 YMusic - Large Mid-Prairie 15 Y9:00 B Golf Sectionals YTBD B Golf Districts TBD State Drake University YLast Day of NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY Classes YTBD G Golf Regionals Y5:30 JV/V Bs/ Lone Tree Y5:30 JH Bs/ SB vs Lone Tree 27 Teacher Inservice Y5:30 JV/V Keokuk 28 Teacher Inservice YJV/V Bs/SB vs IMS Y8:00 V SB L-M Tournament

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