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School To Home

Aug. & Sept. 2019

InsideThisIssue

RegistrationNotes-Datesandtimesforregistrationandotherinformation

Ourcoachesandsponsorsline-upforthenewschoolyear

MarkyourcalendarsforPictureDay

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FromOurSuperintendent,Mr.McClain

First Day of School is

August 23rd

The first day for AC preschools will be Fri.

Aug. 23. GC preschools will start

on Mon. Aug. 26.

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WelcomeBack!DearAC/GCStaff,Students,Parents,andCommunity,WOW!Whatabusy,exciting,andcrazysummerthishasbeen!MyfamilyandIareofficiallymovedintoahousenorthofGuthrieCenter,althoughwearestillsearchingforthingslikethesugar.Mywife,Donna,isaMathConsultantforPrairieLakesAreaEducationAgency.SheprovidesprofessionaldevelopmentandinstructionalcoachingforK-12mathteachers.Ouroldestson,Benjamin,willbeasophomoreatIowaStatethisfall.HeismajoringinAnimalScienceandplanstobecomeaveterinarianwithanemphasisinsheep.EmmaKay,willbeajunioratAC/GC.SheisveryactiveinFFAandlovesbasketballandsoftball.Jarrett,ouryoungest,willbein8thgradeandislookingforwardtoplaying11-manfootballwithhisnewclassmates.Finally,Viking,EmmaKay’sdog,isenjoyingnotlivingonabusyhighwayandhasscaredoffmostoftheraccoons.Therehavebeenafewupdatestothebuildingsthissummer.Thehighschoolcommonswillhaveanewairconditioningsystemthisfall.Thehighschoolartroomwillgetnewcabinetsonthesouthwallpriortoschoolstartingandcabinetsontheotherwallswillbeinstalledoverwinterbreak.TheparkinglotattheAdair/Caseycampusisbeingpatchedandrepainted.Ihavealsometwithanarchitecttodiscusspossibleproposalsandplansforanewweight

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roomfortheGuthrieCentercampus.ItishardtobelievethatAugustishereandinafewshortweeksthestudentsandstaffofAC/GCSchoolswillbebackintothenormalroutineofschool.MyfirstmonthastheAC/GCsuperintendenthasbeenverybusy.Ihavemetwithouradministrationstafftopreparefortheupcomingschoolyear,theAreaEducationAgencytodiscusswhatsupportstheywillbeprovidingAC/GC,bothschoolboardpresidentsweeklytobecomefamiliarwithpoliciesandprocedures,watchedafewopengymsforvolleyballandbasketball,walkedintheparadecelebratingCasey’sSesquicentennial Celebration,andateafewpancakesattheMasonicLodge’sScholarshipPancakeBreakfast.IenjoyedattendingtheChamberofCommerceinAdairandGuthrieCenter,andlookforwardtoattendingCasey’sinthecomingmonths.Itisgreattoseethesupportforourschoolfromthelocalbusinessesinallofourcommunities.Finally,IwouldliketosendoutasincereTHANKYOUtoeveryonethathelpedusfindaplacetoliveandhelpedwiththeheavyliftingaswemoved.Iamveryexcitedforthestudentstoreturntoschoolandcannotwaittomeetallofthem.Sincerely,DennisMcClainAC/GCSuperintendent

Wearewelcomingseveralnewstafftoourschoolfamilythisyear.NewstaffatAdair-Caseyinclude:RickBlake,JHSocialStudiesAnnieInman,JHEnglishKacyPietz,PreschoolAJTreiber,JHSocialStudies/MathBrennaWestergaard,SpecialEducationStaceyYoung,Kindergarten.NewstaffatGuthrieCenterinclude:ZachBrandt-HSBusinessTeacherPatriciaButtler–Elem.SpecialEduc.TeacherSaraFindley-ESLTeacherTaraHyett-KindergartenTeacherLyndaMenefee–Elem.SpecialEdAssociate.

We’dliketoencourageeveryonetouseyourStarEnergycardswhenyoufuelyourvehicles.Theschoolreceivesarebatewhenyoudo!Ourrebateforthefirsthalfof2019was$834.44.OurtopfiveuserswereGuthrieCountyREC,RutledgeEnterprises,Brett&KellyRowley,Doug’sPlumbing&Heating,andMichaelFinnegan.ThankyoutoallwhouseyourcardstoFuelourChargers!

IfyouhavenotsignedupyetforaFuelOurChargerscard,informationandanapplication

canbefoundonourschool’swebsiteunderQuickLinks.2¢/gallongoestoAC/GCSchoolsonallpurchasesthroughanyoftheSTAREnergyRetailLocations.

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In accordance with state and federal law, the Guthrie Center Community School District and the Adair-Casey School District adopts the following policy to ensure school district employees, families, and students have a shared understanding of expectations regarding meal charges. The policy seeks to allow students to receive the nutrition they need to stay focused during the school day, prevent the overt identification of students with insufficient funds to pay for school meals, and maintain the financial integrity of the nonprofit school nutrition program. Payment of Meals Students have use of a meal account. When the balance reaches $0.00 a student may not be allowed any ala carte items or seconds. A family balance may not exceed negative $25.00. When an account reaches this limit, a student shall not be allowed to charge further meals until the negative account balance is paid. Families may add money to student accounts by using JMC electronic payment system or by paying with cash or check at the school office. Students who qualify for free meals shall never be denied a reimbursable meal, even if they have accrued a negative balance from previous purchases. Students with outstanding meal charge debt shall be allowed to purchase a meal if the student pays for the meal when it is received. The school district may provide an alternate meal to students who have charged the maximum allowance to the student account and cannot pay out of pocket for a meal. Employees may use a charge account for meals, but may charge no more than $10.00 to this account. When an account reaches this limit, an employee shall not be allowed to charge further meals or a la carte items until the negative account balance is paid. Negative Account Balances The school district will make reasonable efforts to notify families when meal account balances are low. Additionally, the school district will make reasonable efforts to collect unpaid meal charges classified as delinquent debt. The school district will coordinate communications with families to resolve the matter of unpaid charges. Families will be notified of an outstanding negative balance by notes or letters sent home, email, telephone calls or texts. Negative balances not paid prior to the end of the school year will be turned over to the superintendent or superintendent’s designee for collection. Options may include: collection agencies, small claims court, or any other legal method permitted by law.

MealChargesPolicy

Morningscanberealcrazy!Thealarmdoesn’tgooff,thekidsdon’twanttogetup,andthereisnotimetoeatbreakfastbeforethebuscomesortheyjustaren’tready.Maybeyourteenagergrabsacanofpopandacandybarandthinkthatisagoodbreakfast.Remember,breakfastisalwaysavailableatschoolandquiteaffordable.Afullbreakfastcostslessthanconveniencestoreitemsandiswaymorenutritious.Ifyouqualifyforfreeorreducedpricemeals,youalsoqualifyforfreeorreducedpricebreakfast.Breakfastcosts$1.50,orifyouareeligibleforreducedmealsitis40¢.Takeadvantageofthisoptiontoensureyourchildeatsanutritiousbreakfast.Recentstudiesshowalinkbetweennutritionandlearning.Anutritiousbreakfasthelpsstudentsbemorealertsotheycanactivelyparticipateinclass.


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Activities&ClubsAcademicTeam-HS-RitaElginJH-KarlaMahaffeyACElem-AmyRuhlandGCElem-KimCobbLEOS-BobBolton,KellyNielson,KarenVannattaHSMockTrial-KimCobbHSFCCLA-CathyLangeHSFFA-JimCalvertJHFFA-BrennaWestergaardHSArtClub-KellyNielsonVocalMusic-KelseyMoran&BethBettsInstrumentalMusic-KyraBabcock&BrookeBurrHSYearbook&Newspaper-KarenVannattaHSLarge&SmallGroupSpeech-KelseyMoranHSDrama-KelseyMoranJHDrama-GretchenUmbaugh,MeganFarnsworthNationalHonorSociety-KimCobbHSStudentCouncil-MarieGipsonJHStudentCouncil-AmyRuhlandJr.ClassSponsor-MarieGipson&AlexaGroff

HighSchoolAthleticsCheerleading-CourtneySheeder&JenBetterton(Ftball),BrendaRumelhart(Wrestling),CariGruber(Bsktball)Volleyball-TrevorIrwin&TaraLargentCrossCountry-ColinShawgo,JacobLaceyFootball-CodyMatthewson,TaylorMorris,ShawnDanker,EthanLensch,MikeUnderwoodGirls’Basketball-BradBaulderColinShawgo,BretDorseyBoys’Basketball-LanceKading,DaveOsenWrestling-ShawnDanker,ColeLarsenGirls’Track-ColinShawgo,JacobLaceyBoys’Track-CodyMatthewsonBoys’&Girls’Golf-LoriMcGivneySoftball-TimO’BrienBaseball-TaylorMorris&RickRumelhartDrillTeam-AlexaGroffDanceTeam-AlexaGroffStrength&Conditioning-CodyMatthewson

JuniorHighAthleticsVolleyball-CindyLundy&ColtonHemerCrossCountry-KevinBrownFootball-ThadTussey&RickBlakeBoys’Basketball-Girls’Basketball-CindyLundy&KeithHjelleWrestling-KrisLehmanTrack-KevinBrown&TrevorIrwinSoftball-EricVanMeterBaseball-JacobJoliet

Equal Opportunity/non Discrimination Policy It is the policy of the Guthrie Center Community School District and the Adair-Casey Community School District not to 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. If you have any questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator Karla Mahaffey at [email protected] or to Superintendent of Schools, Dennis McClain, [email protected] or at (641)332-2972 or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Dept. of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, or at (312)730-1560.

ActivitiesandSponsorsListingforAC/GCSchools2019-2020ActivitiesDirector- Ethan Lensch


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For AC Elementary & Junior High- Registration for the upcoming school year for

grades K-8, will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at the AC/GC Junior High building in Adair for those not able to register

online. Please take advantage of the online registration. COMPUTERS FOR 8TH GRADERS will be passed out during registration ORIENTATION FOR ALL INCOMING 7TH GRADERS AND ANY NEW 8TH GRADE STUDENTS and their parents and/or guardians will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21st in the junior high gym. Student computers for 7th graders will be handed out at this time. (Student and parent must both be present to pick up laptop.) For GC Elementary & High School- Registration for the Guthrie Center (Elem. & HS both) campuses will be Wednesday, August 7 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at AC/GC High School in Guthrie Center for those unable to register online. If you are a returning family, please take advantage of the online registration. ORIENTATION FOR ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS and their parents and/or guardians will be held on Aug. 22 at 6:00 in the HS Auditorium. COMPUTERS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS will be passed out during registration. The student and a parent must be present to pick up a laptop.

Registration can be done online at www.guthriecenterschools.com Aug. 7 @ 3-7:00 Registration at GC Campus Aug. 8 @ 3- 7:00 Registration at A-C Campus Aug. 21 @ 6:00 7th Grade Orientation Aug. 22 @ 4:30-5:30 GC Elem Open House a.k.a. Move In for Students Aug. 22 @ 4:30-5:30 A-C Elem Open House a.k.a. Move In for the Students Aug. 22 @ 6:00- 9th Grade Orientation Aug. 23- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

SignUpForOurMonthlyNewsletter

Ifanyonewouldliketosubscribetoournewsletter,pleasegotoourwebsiteandsignuptoreceiveiteachmonthviae-mail.Thenewsletterwillbesenttoyouthefirstweekofeachmonth.Anyonemaysignuptoreceiveitviae-mail.Itisagreatwayforgrandparents,aunts,uncles,currentstudents,paststudents,andfriendsofourschoolstostayinformedofwhatisgoingonattheAdair-CaseyandGuthrieCentercampuses.

Registration Notes For ALL Students- ManyformscanbefoundbyloggingintoJMC.Wereallyurgeparentstotakeadvantageoftheonlineregistration.Itisquick,easy,andhandyforyou.PrintableFree/ReducedLunchandBookRentWaiverFormsalongwithsomeHSformsareavailableonourwebsiteatwww.ACGCSchools.org


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Picture Day- AC Elem. & AC/GC Jr Hi- Thurs., Sept. 12 GC Elem.- Mon., Sept. 9 AC/GC HS- Mon., Sept. 9

Schedules,ShuttleBuses,andPick-up&DropOffChangesat Tohelpparentsandstudentswithschedulesandclasses,thejuniorhighandhighschoolclassscheduleandofferingscanbefoundonourschool’swebsite.ThiscanbefoundundertheindividualschoolslistingandthenusethetabtitledCLASSSCHEDULESANDTRANSPORTATION.BusschedulesfortheshuttlebetweenAdair-CaseyandGuthrieCentercanbefoundunderthesametabbyclickingonTRANSPORTATION.TheshuttleschedulefortheJHisontheleftandtheHSontheright.Otherbusinformationwillbepostedonourwebsiteaswegetclosertothebeginningofschool. ACStudentPick-up/Drop-offChangesTobetterprovideforstudentsafety,wewouldliketoimplementanewstudentpick-up/drop-offprocedureattheACcampus.Thisnewprocedurewillallowstudentstoaccessyourvehiclewithouthavingtoentertheparkinglot.JH:Pleasefollowtheyellowarrowsthathavebeenpaintedtoallowformoreefficienttrafficflow.Pick-up/drop-offstudentsbyparkinginthewhitestalls(redarea)adjacenttothesidewalkeastofthemainentrance.Elementary:Pleaseparkinthefrontoftheelementaryentrance(redarea).Ifallofthosespotsarefilled,pleasewait(bluearea)untilsomebodyleavesandthenfillthatspot.Thankyouforyourcooperation.

GotYourSportsPhysicalYet?Studentsarerequiredtohaveanupdatedphysicalonfilepriortobeginninganyactivitythroughouttheschoolyear.Thephysicalsaregoodfor12months+30daygraceperiod.Alinktotheformthatthedoctorneedstocompletecanbefoundonourschool’swebsiteundertheQuickLinkheadingSummerSportsCamps.Thisformneedstobebroughtintotheschoolofficeoncecompletedsothatyoumaybeclearedtoparticipate.

GuthrieFamilyMedicalCenterisoffering$25physicals(ortheywillrunyourinsurance).

•TomakeanapptinGCcall:641-332-2365•TomakeanapptinCaseyonThursdayMorningscall:641-746-2513.GCHClinicsisalsoavailableforsportsphysicals.Theywilldonate$10backtotheschool.

•TomakeanapptinAdaircall:641-742-1000•TomakeanapptinPanoracall:641-755-4000•AtGuthrieCo.Hospitalcall:641-332-3900

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PoliciesandNotices NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the AC/GC Schools not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Equity Coordinator or Supt. Dennis McClain, at one of the addresses below. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY It is the policy of the AC/GC Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by the AC/GC Schools, please contact Supt. Dennis McClain at one of the addresses or phones listed below; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, telephone number 312-730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, e-mail: OCR. [email protected] HARASSMENT-BULLYING It is the policy of the AC/GC Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment. Students who believe they have suffered harassment, bullying or hazing shall report such matters in a timely manner to a teacher, counselor, or building administrator. Procedures for reporting are included in Administration Regulation. ABUSE INVESTIGATOR Level I child abuse investigator for student abuse by a school employee or volunteer is Dennis McClain at one of the addresses or phone numbers below. Alternate for GC Elementary is Jayne Rouse. The alternate for all other schools is Thad Tussey. RIGHT TO INFORMATION As Parents/Guardians of students in the AC/GC Schools, you have the right to information regarding your child’s teacher’s qualifications, state licensure status, special endorsements for grade level/subject areas taught, and baccalaureate/graduate certification/degree. Parents/Guardians may request this information from the Superintendent by phone or sending a letter of request.

Supt.Office3384IndigoAve.Adair,IA50002Phone-(641)746-2242or(641)742-3310

Supt.Office906SchoolSt.GuthrieCenter,IA50115Phone-(641)332-2972


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MayBoosterClubMinutes

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The May meeting of the AC/GC Booster Club was held on May 1, 2019 in the high school library. There were seven members in attendance. President Kim Betts called the meeting to order. Julie Plowman read the minutes of the previous meeting. Crystal Hanson presented the Treasurer’s Report. Both reports were approved. There were no funding requests approved this past month. In New Business, Suzanne Holmes-Bunde reported the 2019 summer baseball/softball concession stand schedule sign-up is now available on the school website. She will hand out scholarship applications to the Class of 2020 in the upcoming week. Members of the 2020 class may sign up on the concessions schedule to start earning scholarship hours. Suzanne will contact the photographer to schedule a date for the Class of 2020 senior photo on the Charger Pride Poster. Julie Plowman will present scholarship awards to the Class of 2019 at the May 15th Awards Night. Also in New Business, Melissa Shadlow announced she will now be the chairperson for the Charger Pride Poster and sponsorship letters. Additionally, the dates of Adair Chuckwagon Days and Casey’s 150th Sesquicentennial were announced. The club will have a walking banner entry in both parades. Senior scholarship participants in the Class of 2020 may earn hours by walking with the

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entry. Members voted unanimously to discontinue the Homecoming Raffle, due to the small number of ticket sales. Lastly, the possible installation of closed caption television in the outdoor concession stand was introduced. Workers in the stand would be able to view the various events being held while working inside the stand. Dave Faucher, High School Technology Director, is looking further into the cost and set-up of the project. Members also discussed the installation of a ceiling fan in the outdoor concession stand. This idea will be discussed further next month. Derek Sargent made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Crystal Hanson seconded the motion. The next meeting will be held on June 5th at 6:00 in the high school library. Respectfully submitted,

Julie Plowman

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JuneBoosterClubMinutes

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TheJunemeetingoftheAC/GCBoosterClubwasheldonJune5,2019inthehighschoollibrary.Therewerefivemembersandtwoguestsinattendance.PresidentKimBettscalledthemeetingtoorder.CrystalHansonreadtheminutesofthepreviousmeetingandpresentedtheTreasurer’sReport.Bothreportswereapproved.FundingRequests:Courtney Sheeder presented a request for 8cheerleader boxes to be used during footballgames. The new request was fortheboxestobebuilt,paintedanddecorated with AC/GC Chargerdecals and be used for multipleyearswithanestimatedtotalcostof$1,200. MelissaShadlowmadea motion to approve funding ofthe boxes and Toni Collingseconded the motion, all presentvotedinfavor.MembersvotedunanimouslytodonatesummerapparelitemstotheJrHighTrackteamforgive-awayitemsduringAdairChuckwagonDays.SteveSmithpresentedarequestforDianeFlanneryforrenewalofthemovielicensefeeagainthisyear.ToniCollingmadeamotiontoapproveandMelissaShadlowsecondedthemotion,allvotedtoapprove.InOldBusiness,MelissaShadlowhassentletterstoChargerPridePostersponsorsfortheirparticipationinthe2019/20posterandrequestedaresponsebyJune21,2019.

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Discussionofaclosedcaptiontelevisionintheoutdoorconcessionstandwastabledpendingfurtherinformation.Installationofaceilingfanintheoutdoorconcessionstandwasdeterminedtonotbefeasibleduetothelowceilings.Constructionofthenewstorageshedisstillonhold.KimwillcontactDaveSheederattheHighSchooltoseeifthiscanbeoneofthefirstprojectstheyworkonthisfall.KimBettsisworkingonastandardizedfundingrequestformthatwillbeavailableontheschoolwebsiteinthenearfuture.

InNewBusiness,electionofofficerswilltakeplaceattheJulymeeting.Anyoneinterestedinjoiningtheboosterclubisencouragedtoattend.DatesoftheAdairChuckwagonDays(6/22)andCasey’s150thSesquicentennial(7/13)were

discussed.TheclubwillhaveawalkingbannerentryinbothparadesandatentintheparkatCasey.SeniorscholarshipparticipantsintheClassof2020mayearnhoursbyparticipating.CrystalHansonmadeamotiontoadjournthemeetingandMelissaShadlowsecondedthemotion.ThenextmeetingwillbeheldonJuly10that6:00inthehighschoollibrary.Respectfullysubmitted,CrystalHansonforJuliePlowman

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The monthly meeting of the AC/GC Booster Club was held on July 10, 2019 in the high school library. There were five members and five guests in attendance. President Kim Betts called the meeting to order. Julie Plowman read the minutes of the previous meeting. Crystal Hanson presented the Treasurer’s Report. Both reports were approved. Five members of the Royal Neighbors club of Guthrie Center presented 24 fleece scarves embroidered with the Charger symbol. The sewing project was one of the club’s community service projects for the year. The scarves will be used by the Boosters for various prizes during the 2019 football season. Noah Rohlfing of the Bayard Gazette interviewed Booster members for an upcoming feature article in the newspaper. There were no funding requests approved this past month. In New Business, July 29 and August 1 were set as the dates for football season concession stand food prepping. Senior scholarship participants in the Class of 2020 may earn hours by helping during the prep nights. The annual election of officers was held. Officers for the 2019-2020 school year are: Kim Betts, President; Melissa Shadlow, Vice-President; Julie Plowman, Secretary; Crystal Hanson, Treasurer; Concession Stand Coordinator, Toni Colling; Scheduling Coordinator, Suzanne Holmes-Bunde. In Old Business, Melissa Shadlow gave an update on the Charger Pride poster fundraiser.

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Posters will be available in all buildings at Back-to-School registration. Kim Betts shared an updated funding request form for teachers and coaches to fill out when requesting funds from the Booster Club. This will be posted on the school website under the Booster’s page. Club members were not able to walk in the Adair Chuckwagon Parade because of

cancellation due to inclement weather. The club will still have a walking entry in the Casey Sesquicentennial parade. The next meeting will be held on August 7th at 6:00 in the high school library.

Respectfully submitted, Julie Plowman

JulyBoosterClubMinutes

AC/GC Booster Club

CouldyouhelptheBoosterClubout?

Amajorfundraiserfortheboosterclubisfromtheproceedsfromourconcessionstand.Asweappreciatemanyofyoupatronizingtheconcessionstandtokeepoursupportoftheschooldistrictthriving,weareinneedofmanpower.Wedependonyoutohelpusbyvolunteeringyourtimetoserveintheconcessionstand.Inordertokeepthequalityreputationwehavedeveloped,helpfromourcommunitymembersisessential.AselectedofficersoftheBoosterClub,weareaskingyoutoconsiderofferingyourtimetohelpuscontinuethistradition.AsignuptohelpworkatourstandcanbefoundonthehomepageofourwebsiteunderQuickLinks.


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Notifications to

Parents Regarding Open Enrollment

Open enrollment applications must be filed with the school district by Sept. 1, 2019 for kindergarteners entering school for the first time during the 2019-20 school year. Open enrollment applications for students in 1 through 12 for the 2020-2021 school year must be filed by March 1, 2020. Transportation assistance (based on family income) is available for qualifying families of open enrolled students. Parents have the right to appeal to the State Board if original request to open enroll was based on repeated acts of harassment or serious health condition of the student. There is a possible loss of athletic eligibility for open enrolled students. For more information regarding these notifications, you may go online to the Iowa Department of Education’s website or contact your school district’s superintendent’s office.

If you or someone you know lives in any of the following situations: • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground • On the street • In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate

accommodations, or • Doubled up with friends or relatives because you or they cannot find

or afford housing You have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act of 2001. If you are homeless, you have the right to:

• Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You must be given access to the same public education provided to other students. • Continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. The school district’s local liaison for homeless education must assist you, if needed, and offer you the right to appeal a decision regarding your choice of school if it goes against your wishes. • Receive transportation to the school you attended before you became homeless, or the school you last attended, if you request such transportation. • Attend a school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. Students cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless. • Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. • Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment. • Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other students served in these programs. • Receive transportation to school and to school programs.

Our local contact is: Karla Mahaffey, Curriculum Director At either the A-C Campus or the GC Campuses Phone: 641-332-2972 or 641-746-2242

Do You Know Someone Who Is Homeless?


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Belief Statements We believe… ◆ all individuals have equal worth and deserve equal opportunities. ◆ the school board is responsible for establishing policy & the administration, teachers, students and community serve in an

advisory capacity in the decision-making process. ◆ parents and community are an important influence on a child’s development, behavior, & attitude about learning. ◆ a dedicated teacher is one who sincerely cares about students & strives to motivate, educate, & maximize their potential. ◆ an effective classroom relationship exists when teacher & student cooperate together in a respectful manner toward a

common goal where both, as a team, work for the good of the student & the school. ◆ that instructional decisions should be made by collecting and evaluating relevant data. ◆ it to be our responsibility to provide all students with a positive, safe and orderly, academically-focused learning

environment. ◆ an effective school should aid in the development of all employees to the best of their abilities so they may reach their full

potential as lifelong learners, be responsible members of the community, and contributing citizens of society. ◆ a quality instructional, co-curricular, & extra-curricular program offers opportunities & challenges that create an

environment for all students to be successful. ◆ successful students are able to think and reason for themselves & are responsible, respectful, & resourceful individuals. ◆ it is critical to the success of the learning process to apply knowledge & practice learned

Mission Statement- ItisthemissionofAdair-CaseyCommunitySchoolDistricttocreateachallenginglearningenvironmentthatencourageshighexpectationsforsuccessthroughdevelopmentallyappropriateinstructionthatallowsforindividualdifferences.

Adair-Casey School District

Guthrie Center School District

Mission Statement- The mission of the Guthrie Center School District is to develop all individual students to the best of their abilities so they can realize their full potential as responsible members of the community and be contributing members of society.

Our vision is success for all students at our schools through proactive, unified action. Our goal at the Guthrie Center School District is to develop STARs:

*Self-directed learners

*Thinkers & problem-solvers *Active participants & communicators

*Respectful & responsible citizens

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