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The Rocket
School District News February 11, 2016 ~ Vol. 11, Issue 11
WSS Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid EDDYVILLE, IA Permit #3
School Mission Statement: “Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District will provide a quality education in which students become lifelong collaborative learners and innovative problem solvers in a global society."
Eddyville Childcare Call for open spaces 641-969-4343
Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday - Friday Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Available Services: Daycare, Before & After School Care, Summer Day Camp
CPR/First Aid-Certified Staff
The mission of the Eddyville Child Care Center is to provide quality child care
and early education at a fair market rate
that benefits the child, the family, the staff, the school district, and the community.
Blue Rabies?
In honor of Nurse Amanda Yarkosky’s last day, Blakesburg 6th graders devel-oped a strange case of blue rabies so they could have a visit with her. Nurse Amanda is in the middle, sur-rounded by blue mouths . . . hmmm, per-haps a candy treat was what it took to call her to their attention! Amanda has served as the school nurse for ten years, and will be greatly missed. She began a new position at Pella Clinic on January 26. The school district thanks her for her service and wishes her all the best!!!
Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Jazz Band Earns Division I
On Saturday, January 30th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz Band earned a division I rating at the State Jazz Band Contest in Pella. The band has earned a division I rating twelve of the last fourteen years. E.B.F.H.S. Jazz I is directed by Joe Overton. The band has 22 members this year. The next competition for Jazz I will be at the Indian Hills Jazz Festival on Feb-ruary 27th. They will perform at 8:25 in class 2A competition. On March 5th, the band will defend their title at the SEIBA District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The annual Jazz Band Concert will be on March 15th at 7:00. The EBFHS Jazz Band will also appear at the Night of Jazz at the Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa on Friday
April1st, along with other area jazz bands. Friends and supporters of the band are encour-aged to attend. Pic-tured: Clinician Kyle Engelhardt works with the Jazz Band after their performance.
Taking Care of Our Own - Can You Help? FCCLA is creating a new chapter service at the high school. We are a low-income school district and not all students in our district have enough food to eat or necessities that are so often taken for granted. We are creating a room at the high school in the office for students - here students can discretely receive these items from a school staff member. Community members, who would like to contribute to our service project, may drop snack items or hygiene products off at the high school, or contact Allie Adams (Student Project Leader) or Lisa Strausser (FCCLA Advisor) at the high school. It is our wish that as time goes on, we can expand on our idea to include shoes, dress clothes, and everyday clothes for the high school and eventually expand to the elementary buildings. We thank the community for any support that they are wanting to give us, as we grow as leaders and make a better environment for the EBF district.
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The Rocket
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View the Rocket Online: www.rocketsk12.org
Under “Communicating” choose “The ROCKET News”
Here you can find many informative postings:
School Exclusion List - A Reference Guide for Parents Regarding Illnesses;
Communicable Disease Chart; Flu Facts; Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease;
MRSA Fact Sheet; Varicella Fact Sheet, Immunization Certificate;
and Online Lingo
District Nurse Amanda Yarkosky, RN, BSN
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District
641-799-6195 Cell 641-969-5318 Fax
641-969-4281, ext 2231 [email protected]
Iowa Website and Hotline ~ these bullying and suicide prevention resources offer counseling help to young
people as well as tools and answers for adults.
http://yourlifeiowa.org
Need Help? Call 1-855-581-8111
(24 hours day/7 days a week)
DISTRICT VACANCIES
Please visit our website at www.rocketsk12.org to find current vacancies within the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District. Choose the tab on the left side under District Personnel Information: *Job Postings*
This link will direct you to teachiowa.gov where you can view and apply.
YOU MAY ALSO CALL 969-1000 FOR CLOSING INFORMATION
WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FOR EDDYVILLE-BLAKESBURG-FREMONT SCHOOLS:
CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS & EARLY DISMISSALS ARE LISTED BELOW
RADIO STATIONS KBOE 740 AM & 104.9 FM KISS 107.5 FM KBIZ 1240 AM KTWA 92.7 FM KLEE 1480 AM KOTM 97.7 FM KIIC 96.7 FM KMGO 98.7 FM KIOA 93.3 FM KQLF 88.3 FM
TV STATIONS KTVO CHANNEL 3 KCCI CHANNEL 8 WHO CHANNEL 13 WOI CHANNEL 5 KYOU CHANNEL 15 KCRG CHANNEL 9 KDSM FOX 17
Theatre Group Prepares for Annual Fremont Lions’ Play
FREMONT – Members of the Fremont Lions Club theatre group are busy with rehearsals for their an-nual play. The cast of “Virgil Wins The Lottery” will pre-sent the show Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at Fremont School.
The play is another hillbilly story of Virgil (Shannon Bethune), a simple country boy, who buys a lottery ticket. Everyone dreams of striking it rich by win-ning the lottery except Virgil’s wife, Margaret (Jeanene Calhoun). Margaret thinks it’s a waste of money until Virgil wins the $10,000 Lickskillit lottery.
As soon as Margaret and Virgil get the news, Virgil quits his job, they join the posh (well, posh for Lickskillit) social club and overnight start living in high cotton. And then they get more news: They didn’t actually win the $10,000 lottery. Shamefully exposed, Margaret and Virgil start eatin’ crow and learn that life is good, with or without the winnings, and then they get the big-gest surprise of all.
The cast is filled with a number of returning ac-tors including Sandy Eckley, Janice West, Bill Ward, Sharon Van Ringelestein, Mark Hansen, Paul Horn and Christina Kime. Also Dollie Horn, Sherri Baxter, Ryan Keep, and Gary Mitterer. A number of “others” may make cameos in this year’s production. Directors for the production are Scott Bethune and Mindy Archer.
Show times will be at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12-13 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Seating is limited, but tickets are available at the door.
Fremont Lions Community Theater to Present:
Virgil Wins the Lottery
by Eddie McPherson February 12-13, 7pm
& February 14 at 2pm.
Come watch as the saga of Virgil’s stint
with richness unfolds For More Information
call Bill Ward at 641-295-6060
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SOAR Winners - Safety, Ownership, Attitude, Respect
(Below) Fremont SOAR Winners for 1/29 – Kdg Owen Allen, 1st Koree Heady, 2nd Jaiden Dyches, 3rd Olivia Humble, 4th Cael Le-nox, 5th Jerrick Middlesworth, 6th Alex Horn
(At left) Eddyville SOAR Winners for 1/21 - Back: Brooks Moore, Abby Jager, Travis Luckett, SOAR Em-ployee of the Week Jim Currier, Caleb Gooden, Hannah Rogers, Ne-veah Davis, Madelyn Waldren, Tabi-tha Gooden; Front: Alaina Harland, Allison Stursma, Alex Miller, Elysa Loner, Novalee Jackson, Ava Long, Chloe Borror, Myra Bogatzke, Kade Francis
PICKLEBALL! Pictured below are the Pickleball Champs of 6th Hour Day 2: Brayden Black, Dawson Griffith, Isaiah Smith (all 8th Graders). Mrs. Gladys Genskow’s Phys. Ed. students have been competing in this sport, defined by Wik-ipedia as “a racquet sport that combines elements of badmin-ton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net.”
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R E ! The BAC students completed a Reading for Education fundraiser. All students who returned completed booklets were entered into a drawing to win one of two Sponge Bob t-shirts or the grand prize:
Joe Bot Robot. The lucky winners from left to right: MaKena Martin, Shane Martin, and Kadence Heald.
Congratulations!
Fremont Reading Night On Thursday, January 21, Fremont Elementary held their annual reading night. The commu-nity was invited to attend and join us for an evening filled with read-ing, writing, and a fun craft-
making event. When the students and their families arrived, they were greeted at the front door. There they received a ticket to place in the snowman for a drawing at the end of the evening, and were given a number so they knew where they needed to start their night. In the library, they had the opportunity to sit down with a parent or family member and read in a quiet and inviting environment. From there they journeyed to the first grade room where there was a writing activity offered - again a great opportunity for the kids to show their parents the many things that we have been learning in the classrooms. Their final stop was in the cafeteria where they were engaged in the building of a snowman; here they could get a cup of steaming hot chocolate, enjoy some snowman building music, and work with their family in creating an awesome snowman that will be displayed in the hallway for all to see. At the end of the evening we had a small drawing with some books, four pillows, and a Kindle Fire that all were donated by people who care and want to see our children reading and learning. A great big thank you to all who donated gifts and to all who helped make
this night a success. We had a great turnout for our reading night, with around 40 students along with their families present. What a great way to end the day! Thank you to all who were able to attend, and we hope that you enjoyed yourselves. ~ Photos/Info Courtesy Lindy Hammes
(At Right) Preschoolers working on their letter sounds . . . Making the most of the moment,
with their coats on and backpacks beside them, the opportunity for continued learning is seized at Blakesburg.
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PProblem-Solvers! Blakesburg youth recently had a fun night of think-ing with their families at school. STEM night was a Science, Math, Engineering and Techonology Event. Students and their families used their science, engi-neering, and mathematical knowledge to participate in grade level STEM activities. Their challenges in-cluded building houses that could withstand a wind-storm, snow men, learning what would sink or float,
and balloon powered cars.
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Girls Basketball - Schedules Subject to Change Wrestling Schedule - Subject to Change
IGHSAU Coaching Authorization/Endorsement Clinic The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union will offer the 12th annual coaching authorization/endorsement clinic June 20-23, 2016, at Drake Universi-ty in Des Moines. The clinic provides the opportunity for 80 individuals to earn their coaching authorization or endorsement. A $30 fee will be charged to each participant to cover administrative fees. The cost of the course, books, lunch and dinner will be covered by the IGHSAU. Housing will be available in the Drake University dorms for $30/night. Rooms are single occupancy. Additional housing infor-mation will be provided online when registering for the coaching clinic. After successful completion of this course, participants may apply for a coaching authorization by submitting all the required forms (application for coaching authorization, course transcript, waiver form and fingerprint card) and the required fees to the Board of Educational Examiners. A background check is required. The application and background check forms will be provided dur-ing the clinic and are the financial responsibility of the participant. The applica-tion fee is $85 and the background check fee is $52 if fingerprints are done elec-tronically at the Board of Educational Examiners' office in Des Moines. Other-wise, the background check fee is $65 if fingerprinting is done at a local police department. The coaching authorization expires five years after the date of issuance. It may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of five planned renewal activities related to athletic coaching (i.e. rules meetings, coaching clinics, coaching workshops). The renewal fee is currently $85. Those interested in registering for the clinic can do so starting February 1, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at IGHSAU.org. Please note that 100% attendance is required for all sessions. An online portion of the clinic is required to be completed prior to the start of the four-day clinic. The clinic will be in session from8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Wednesday and 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. If you have questions about the coaching authorization/endorsement clinic, please contact Lisa Brinkmeyer at (515) 288-9741 or [email protected].
Upcoming FREE Webinar! Limited Space Available The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is proud to host the following webinar
Social & Emotional Aspects of Concussion: It’s Not Just About the Game
February 23, 2016 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Meet the Speakers From ChildServe: Hannah Jepson, ANRP, PNP; Laura Van Dusseldorp, PT, DPT, CBIS; Ashley Goyette, OTR/L
Description: Following a concussion, rehabilitation often focuses on a return of physical ability and
classroom activities. In order to be successful in both of these areas, the social and emo-tional symptoms and recovery cannot be overlooked. Experts in pediatric therapy and
brain injury will discuss the multi-faceted approach and best practices for return to learn and return to play, including the social and emotional symptoms of concussion and ways
to support a student's recovery in these areas. Target Audience:
Teachers, school administrators, coaches, parents and students
No CEU's provided Certificates of Attendance will be emailed following the webinar
(The mission of the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury pre-vention, advocacy, education, research, and sup-port)
Contact BIA-IA Call: 1-855-444-6443 Email: [email protected]
Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, 7025 Hickman Rd. #7, Urbandale, IA 50322
Administrative Office, 1527 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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3RD ANNUAL AGRI-POWER FFA
CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday,
March 12, 2016. Now taking
consignments - all sizes and types of farm machinery and
equipment. Sale to be held at
Eddyville Raceway Park, located just north of
Eddyville on Merino Ave. To consign or to help, contact Justin Doyle
at 641-777-8343. Proceeds to help
support the Agri-Power FFA
Chapter. ***In attendance were Agri-Power FFA Alumnus Emma Haselhuhn and FFA Advisor Patrick Powers.
Summer Tables Completed By Chapter Reporters H. Boyer and C. Jager
Put sixteen kids out in the Ag Shop with a bunch of treated lumber and what do you get? Four fantas-tic eight-sided picnic tables constructed out of treated pine. The Soils and Crops class at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School has taken on the task of constructing picnic tables from original plans once again. The class was allowed to create four-person teams, and each team would then build a table at their own pace. Getting into groups was easy. The hard part was starting from scratch and reading the plans to get the process started. FFA members Morgan Wells and Jessie Fisher realized how hard the project was going to be very early. “I think it was the very first day we were in the lab that I realized that there were a lot of pieces to this project, and we were going to have a hard time doing it,” Wells said. “Once we got started, it seemed to go a lot quick-er, until we had some trouble near the end,” said Fish-er. Students were involved in a number of skills dur-ing this process that enhances the experience of a CTE (Career Technical Education) class. Students utilized tape measures, T squares, slide saws, jig saws, cordless drills, and table saws during the activi-ty. “While students use different tools, they become more confident in their ability to create something positive, which is the end product,” said Ag Instruc-tor, Patrick Powers. Powers, who is in his 33rd year of experience, has not been using this project particu-larly long. “I implemented the eight-sided tables about six years ago. Eddyville Lumber and Hardware had a table out one summer, and I took a long look at it. I really was only worried about one aspect of the construction, otherwise I felt comfortable about having the kids make them,” Powers added. Since that time, EBF Ag classes have been cranking out the tables for sale to people in the community at cost. Freshman FFA member Alex Brittain sold the table that his group of Logan Neubert, Sonny Golden and fellow FFA member Lee Osterloh completed to his uncle. “I was really impressed with how our table turned out, and I wanted someone in my family to own it,” said Brittain. One of the remaining three tables will be sold at the Agri-Power FFA Alumni consignment auction on March 12, that will be held at the Eddyville Raceway Park.
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CRAVE BOSCO STICKS OR CRISPITOS???? Orders may be placed with any FCCLA member or spon-sor Mrs. Lisa Strausser - [email protected]
Or call 641-641-969-4288 (Your purchase helps them raise funds for their state leadership conference in April)
You may mark your order below
and return this slip with your money to school. Orders placed on Thursdays and arrive on Mondays. Bosco Sticks (20 for $15) ___________________ (case for $65) ___________________ Crispitos (20 for $15) ___________________
(case for $45) __________________ Your Name/Email Address/Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Rocket Cookbooks are available for purchase
at Eddyville Elementary’s office. The cost is $12 and will go towards the 2016
Washington, D.C. trip. We will sell these until
we run out!!
PPretty as a Princess
Here ye, here ye…. Your Royal Majesty is requesting the presence of
your elementary aged daughter(s) to be “Pretty as a Princess”
at the Eddyville Elementary Attendance Center on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 1:00-3:00 pm.
The EBF After Prom Committee is putting on an event for your daughter(s) to be pampered like a
Princess for an afternoon. It will be a fun afternoon getting their hair, nails, and make-up done. Be-
cause it is hard work being a princess, there will be snacks provided. Come let your daughter(s) be
“Pretty as a Princess” for the afternoon! The cost will be $15 per child. Watch for registration forms to come home in February.
4-H Club Report Cedar Livestock 4H Club met at the Fremont Community Center on January 15, 2016 at 3:00pm. Levi VanDonselaar led an opening game of “Have You Ever”. Abby Vroegh led the Pledge of Alle-giance. In old business a thank you note from the extension office. They thanked the club for the Christmas gifts that had been donated. In new business a Valentine cookie service project will be held at next meeting. The club has also decided to buy each member a 4H t-shirt for the fair. Makayla Scanlon visited on behalf of the 4H Youth Committee. The 4H pledge was then led by Bryce Roquet and the meeting adjourned. Abby Vroegh did a presentation of snow ice cream. Abby then serve refreshments. Lydia Judy, reporter
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Notice to the Public In order for emergency vehicles to
have better access to the JR/SR High School, there is no parking along the west entrance,
the north end of the building, and most of the circle drive. The curbs
have been painted red to show where parking is now prohibited.
Please do not park where there is a red curb. We don’t want to have to tow cars to keep the access to the
building open. TOWING WENT INTO
EFFECT IN NOVEMBER
Updates to Scholarships - More information available via the
school counselor’s office:Unity Point Health Scholar
Athlete of the Year (www.unitypointscholarathletes.com
Iowa PGA Charlie Burkart Scholarship
Monroe County Cattleman Scholarship
Ottumwa Hy-Noon Kiwanis Scholarship
It is time to apply for the FAFSA: As you gear up for your next year of college, you need to fill out the FAFSA to put together your financial aid package at your chosen school. Federal and state grants are also available to students who meet the requirements of the grant program. Grant funds do not have to be repaid. Students/Parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going to www.fafsa.gov The Iowa Financial Aid Application allows Io-wa students to apply for multiple state of Iowa aid programs with one application. You can find this application at www.IowaCollegeAid.gov and also link directly to it after completing your FAFSA.
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The Rocket Bulletin Board
School Telephone Numbers Eddyville Elementary (Principal Chris Fenster) 641-969-4281
Blakesburg Elementary (Principal Sarah Tobiason) 641-938-2202 Fremont Elementary (Principal Sarah Tobiason) 641-933-4211
EBF Junior Senior High (Principal Donna Keesling) 641-969-4288 EBF School Administration Office (Superintendent Dean Cook) 641-969-4226
Parents/Guardians across the district: Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville
are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call. To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
SCHOOL CALENDAR Thursday, February 11 Singfest @ Central College ROCKET Submissions Due Friday, February 12 Math Counts Competition @ IHCC 5:00pm WR-EBF Mini Rockets (Eddyville) 7:00pm Lions' Play @ Fremont Elem. Saturday, February 13 12:00pm WR-Districts @ Pleasantville 7:00pm GBB-Region 7 7:00pm Lions' Play @ Fremont Elem. Sunday, February 14 Valentine's Day 2:00pm Lions' Play @ Fremont Elem. Monday, February 15 No School - President's Day FFA Sub-Dist @ Eddyville Tuesday, February 16 7:00pm GBB-Region 7 @ Eddyville 7:00pm GBB-V vs Cardinal or VanBuren Wednesday, February 17 9:00am WR-State Duals 6:30pm Blakesburg PTO Mtg Thursday, February 18 8:00am Speech-SCC IE Meet @ Albia 8:00am WR-State Tournament 9:00am Science Fair @ Eddyville Elem Friday, February 19 8:00am WR-State Tournament 8:30am JH Science Fair 7:00pm GBB-Region 7 Saturday, February 20 8:00am GBB-Youth Tournament @ EBF 8:00am Speech-All State @ ISU(Ames) 8:00am WR-State Tournament Monday, February 22 6:00pm School Board Meeting 7:00pm GBB-Region 7 Tuesday, February 23 9:00am EBF History Day Competition Thursday, February 25 9:00am History Day-6th & 8th Grades ROCKET Submissions Due 7:00pm Variety Show @ HS Friday, February 26 No School-Staff Development (Make up Day)FFA Sub-Dist 6:00pm BSB-Trivia Night @ HS Saturday, February 27 BBB-Youth Tournament @ EBF Indian Hills JazzFest Speech-District IE @ Fairfield Monday, February 29 5:00pm Bandorama Supper 7:00pm Bandorama Concert @ HS Tuesday, March 1 6:00pm Reading Night @ Eddyville Elem
Thursday, March 3 9:00am Science Fair @ Fremont Elem 6:00pm Music Booster Mtg @ HS Friday, March 4 12:00pm Science Fair @ Blakesburg Elem 5:30pm Basketball Fun Night @ HS Saturday, March 5 District Jazz Contest @ Iowa City 8:30am FFA District CDE @ DeWitt Monday, March 7 SCC JH Vocal Festival Tuesday, March 8 Early Dismiss (1PM) P/T Conferences (4-8 PM) Wednesday, March 9 Young Writer's Conference Thursday, March 10 Early Dismiss (1PM) P/T Conferences (4-8 PM) ROCKET Submissions Due Friday, March 11 No School Saturday, March 12 FFA-Alumni Auction @ Raceway Speech-State IE @ North Scott Sunday, March 13 Daylight Saving Time Starts Monday, March 14 Iowa Assessments Tuesday, March 15 Iowa Assessments 7:00pm HS Jazz Band Concert Wednesday, March 16 Iowa Assessments 6:30pm Blakesburg PTO Mtg Thursday, March 17 Iowa Assessments 7:00pm Vocal Pops Concert Friday, March 18 End 3rd Qtr Iowa Assessments 7:00am Blood Drive @ HS Saturday, March 19 8:00am Pop Can Drive-Music Boosters Monday, March 21 Begin 4th Qtr 6:00pm School Board Meeting Tuesday, March 22 SCC JH Band Festival Thursday, March 24 ROCKET Submissions Due 4:30pm BTR-V @ Washington Friday, March 25 No School Saturday, March 26 9:00am BSB-Camp K-8th Grades 5:00pm BSB-Soup Supper 6:00pm BSB-Bingo Night
School Facebook pages Look here for posted announcements and positive Rocket activity:
Jr/Sr High: http://www.facebook.rocketsk12
Elementary: https://www.facebook.com/rocketspk6
INFINITE CAMPUS Jr High/Sr High School parents may check their child’s grades, transcripts or lunch ac-
count on the school website at www.rocketsk12.org;
choose the “Infinite Campus” portal, and enter your user name and password. (If you need a user name and password,
please contact the school at 641-969-4288).
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Schools Menu
-- Subject to change -- Milk Served Daily with Lunch
Friday, February 12 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chili, Crackers, Carrot Sticks, Mandarin Oranges, Bread/Butter Monday, February 15
NO SCHOOL Tuesday, February 16
Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Hot Dog, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears
Wednesday, February 17 Breakfast -- Egg Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Crispito, California Blend, Mixed Fruit, Bread/Butter Thursday, February 18
Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chicken/Noodles, Potatoes, Carrots, Pineapple, Bread/Butter
Friday, February 19 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, Corn, Applesauce, Bread/Butter Monday, February 22
Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Spaghetti, Winter Blend, Mandarin Oranges, Bread Stick
Tuesday, February 23 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chicken Patty/Bun, Sw. Potato Tots, Mixed Veggies, Peaches Wednesday, February 24
Breakfast -- Egg Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Walking Taco w/Lett&Ch., Broccoli, Apricots, Bread/Butter
Thursday, February 25 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Pork Patty/Bun, Baked Beans, French Fries, Pears Friday, February 26
NO SCHOOL
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Eddyville Community Food Pantry 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month,
9-11 am, Eddyville United Methodist
Church Basement The only criterion to use the pantry is that you be a resident of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District. We don't ask finan-cial questions. Your privacy is respected. Delivery is available to per-sons in the town of Ed-dyville. Call either 641-969-4660 or 641-660-3584 for this service. Please leave a message.
School District Information:
Equity Coordinator Mr. Chris Fenster
641-969-4281 641-969-4226
Level 1 Investigator Mr. Chris Fenster
Loving Shepherd Food Pantry
Blakesburg United Methodist Church Basement
Sat., February 27, 8-11am Providing food to
Moravia, Moulton, Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg
Contact person: Vera Miller, 938-2918
Eddyville Museum News
Check the Museum out on “Facebook”
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00-noon, or by appointment. Bingo is the first
Thursday of each month, 6:30, at the American Legion Hall.
Come and play for a fun time.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for pro-cessing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Chris Fenster, Elementary Principal, 702 Vance St., Ed-dyville, Iowa, 641-969-4281, [email protected]
Your 2015-2016
EBF School Board Members:
Director District # 1: Mike Mayberry- [email protected]
641-933-4373 260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Director District # 2: Dan Hulbert-
[email protected] Or [email protected]
641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205 3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543
Director District # 3: Rena Shepherd-
[email protected] 641-660-0634
504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn- 641-799-6433
1206 Hwy 137, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 5: Doug Brinegar- 641-777-1664
13422 225th Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 6: Bruce Severson - [email protected]
641-780-3717 17546 Rock Bluff Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 7: Dave Friedman-
[email protected] 641-938-2340
P.O. Box 191, Blakesburg, IA 52536
Administration Office, 222 Walnut St.
Eddyville, IA 52553 Phone: (641) 969-4226 Fax: (641) 969-4547
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Blakesburg Public Library Hours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Food & Such Home-Cooked Meals Each Month January Menu: Pizzas and/or Dessert Pizzas
Order dates February 2-19 /Pick-Up January 29, 8am-4pm Menus, prices, ingredients, and order dates can be found online at http://foodsandsuch.weebly.com/ (web address also accessible from school website - www.rocketsk12.org). You may or-der online or contact Lisa Strausser (Family and Con-sumer Science Teacher) at school at 641-969-4288. This is an ongoing project for the Nutrition 3 Class.
Friends of the
Eddyville Library
……………………. meet at the public library on the 3rd Wednesdays in
January, April, July & October
at 5:30pm
WANTED: JUDGES!!!!!EBF 3 U E
I STILL J !
Our upcoming events are:
Thursday, Feb. 18: Eddyville Elementary Science Fair
Friday, Feb. 19: Junior High Science Fair
Tuesday, Feb 23: EBF Local National History Day Competition
Judges do not have to be experts
in science or history. Training for judging will be provided for you.
We are looking for people who are good listeners
and willing to spend time talking with our students
about the projects they have developed.
Breakfast and/or lunch is provided.
PLEASE CONTACT Donna Bohlmann if you are interested or with questions,
641-799-3951, or [email protected]
2016 DERELICT BUILDING GRANT APPLICATIONS
DUE FEB. 26 DNR Contact: Scott Flagg, 515-725-8318 or [email protected] MOINES – Small rural commu-nities looking for assistance to help renovate or deconstruct abandoned commercial and public structures can apply for funding through the Dere-lict Building Grant Program. Applications for the next round of funding are due at 4 p.m. central time on Feb. 26. Instituted by state legislation to help rural communities with popula-tions of 5,000 or less to deconstruct or renovate abandoned commercial and public structures, the Derelict Building Grant Program emphasizes reuse and recycling of building items, helps improve street appearance and commercial development, and allevi-ates the environmental concern these buildings can pose. Financial assistance includes as-bestos removal, building deconstruc-tion and renovation, and other inspec-tions and environmental site assess-ments. Funding is awarded annually on a competitive basis. A committee from the Iowa DNR, Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations, Iowa Recycling Association, Iowa Economic Devel-opment Authority and Keep Iowa Beautiful selects the projects for funding. More information about the grant program, application forms, and re-sources are available at www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Waste-Management/Derelict-Building-Program.
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Home of the Rockets EddyvilleEddyville--BlakesburgBlakesburg--Fremont Community SchoolsFremont Community Schools
Ron Terpstra Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Wrestling official Ron Terpstra was recognized at Eddyville’s meet on Tuesday, January 26. Other schools represented with EBF that night were Chariton, Lynnville-Sully, and Martensdale-St. Mary's. For the past forty years, Ron has been coming to the mat performing his official duties. He will be retiring at the conclusion of this season. Ron was presented a plaque that was inscribed with the following: Ron Terpstra - In recognition of the many years as a wrestling official and as a friend of our communities and school district. Your professional attitude on the mat and your car-ing attitude in the district have been appreciated. Go Rockets! Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community chool District Pictured are coaches, officials, and wrestlers who have previously worked with Ron.
Paige Francis Graduates from ISU
On December 19, 2016, Paige Francis graduated with a Bach-elor of Science in Animal Sci-ence from Iowa State University in Ames. Paige is specifically interested in companion animals. She is currently working at Garver’s Animal Health Center of rural Albia, where she is assisting the kennel manager and the veterinarian as needed. Paige is a 2011 graduate of Eddyville-Blakesburg.
Maize Signs with IHCC
Senior Kelsey Maize signed her Letter of Intent with Indian Hills to run Track. Pictured at right, Kelsey is seated with her mom to her left, Coach Gladys Genskow to her right, and standing behind are Coach Kyrie Yarkosky, IHCC’s Coach, and Coach Brian Koehler.
Snowmen Artists Building a snowman doesn’t always have to be cold work. At right, Madyson Wiley (6) and Alaina Har-land (4) enjoyed a recent Saturday at a Cocoa and Canvas class, where they painted these cute snowmen. They worked hard and were very happy with their projects. Madyson and Alaina both attend Eddyville Elementary. ~Photo submitted
