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Happy March everyone! I am not sure if the old adage about March coming in as a lamb or a lion has a chance because our winter seems like it has been so long and cold. I can only hope it will start like a lamb and warm up. I think the students hope it warms up so they are able to go outside for recess. I hope that everyone took the time to really emphasize the importance of reading and how one’s ability to read has a big effect on most of the things we do in life. Reading is not only something we should do during reading month but always. I hope that everyone enjoyed reading month. I know the students enjoyed the different activities we had during reading month. All the time your child/ ren spend reading will help us reach our school improvement goal in reading comprehension. The third grade students will travel to Richardton for the author visit on March 5 th . On February 8th at 8:30 am, Dakota Assemblies was here to present “Hex Yourself”. The students seemed to enjoy the presentation a lot. They were very attentive and respectful. The presentation taught the students to have good character traits. A few of the students had the opportunity to assist the presenter perform his magic tricks with the emphasis on believing in oneself. The students did a great job. The third quarter ends March 22 nd , and the report cards will be ready for conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences at TRE will be March 26 th and 28 th from 3:30 to 7:00 pm each day. Please watch for conference slips coming home with your child/ren. If your conference time does not work with your schedule, please contact the teacher to reschedule your conference. All families that will have a child attending preschool and/or kindergarten at TRE in the fall of the 2019-2020 school year, please come to the office at TRE and register him/her on March 26 th or March 28 th during parent-teacher conferences. If you are new to the district you may register any time from March 26 th -28 th by stopping in at the office. Registration forms are available on the school’s website at www.richardton-taylor.k12.nd.us. Copies of an official certificate of live birth and current immunizations are necessary if registering at TRE for the first time. It is important that we get an accurate count for planning purposes. Even if your child is in preschool this year, please call the office or stop at the school so we know your intentions for the fall. Connued on page 2…. Mr. Bohn’s Byline Special points of interest: Upcoming Events March 15—no school PTC comp day March 18—no school Professional Devel- opment Day March 22nd—Third quarter ends March 25 & 28—RTHS Parent Teacher Conf. March 26 & 28—TRE Parent Teacher Conf. and PK/K Registration March 26-Early Release @ 2:25 March News Inside this issue: TRE Book Fair 3 PAWS calendar order 4 TRE March Menu 5 PK & K Registration 5 Superintendent Mr. Bautz 9 Secondary Principal 10-11 RTPS March Menu 16 March Calendar 17 March 2019 RTPSD #34

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Page 1: March News Special points of interestMar 08, 2016  · The students seemed to enjoy the presentation a lot. They were very attentive and respectful. The presentation taught the students

Happy March everyone! I am not sure if the old adage about March coming in as a lamb or a lion

has a chance because our winter seems like it has been so long and cold. I can only hope it will

start like a lamb and warm up. I think the students hope it warms up so they are able to go outside

for recess.

I hope that everyone took the time to really emphasize the importance of reading and how one’s

ability to read has a big effect on most of the things we do in life. Reading is not only something we

should do during reading month but always. I hope that everyone enjoyed reading month. I know

the students enjoyed the different activities we had during reading month. All the time your child/

ren spend reading will help us reach our school improvement goal in reading comprehension. The

third grade students will travel to Richardton for the author visit on March 5th.

On February 8th at 8:30 am, Dakota Assemblies was here to present “Hex Yourself”. The students

seemed to enjoy the presentation a lot. They were very attentive and respectful. The presentation

taught the students to have good character traits. A few of the students had the opportunity to assist the

presenter perform his magic tricks with the emphasis on believing in oneself. The students did a great

job.

The third quarter ends March 22nd, and the report cards will be ready for conferences. Parent-Teacher

Conferences at TRE will be March 26th and 28th from 3:30 to 7:00 pm each day. Please watch for conference slips coming home with your child/ren. If your conference time does not work with your

schedule, please contact the teacher to reschedule your conference.

All families that will have a child attending preschool and/or kindergarten at TRE in the fall of the

2019-2020 school year, please come to the office at TRE and register him/her on March 26th or March

28th during parent-teacher conferences. If you are new to the district you may register any time from March 26th-28th by stopping in at the office. Registration forms are available on the school’s website at

www.richardton-taylor.k12.nd.us. Copies of an official certificate of live birth and current immunizations are necessary if registering at TRE for the first time. It is important that we get an accurate count for

planning purposes. Even if your child is in preschool this year, please call the office or stop at the school

so we know your intentions for the fall.

Continued on page 2….

Mr. Bohn’s Byline

Special points of interest:

Upcoming Events

March 15—no school PTC comp day

March 18—no school Professional Devel-

opment Day

March 22nd—Third quarter ends

March 25 & 28—RTHS Parent Teacher

Conf.

March 26 & 28—TRE Parent Teacher Conf.

and PK/K Registration

March 26-Early Release @ 2:25

March News

Inside this issue:

TRE Book Fair 3

PAWS calendar order 4

TRE March Menu 5

PK & K Registration 5

Superintendent

Mr. Bautz

9

Secondary Principal 10-11

RTPS March Menu 16

March Calendar 17

March 2019

RTPSD #34

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or graphic.

Ins ide Story Headline

Tis the

Season for

Testing at

TRE!

NDSA begins

on March 18

for grade 3.

NWEA testing

will be in April

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each

of the students and their parents that participated

in the fall Reading for Education fundraiser. Thanks

to you we raised close to $265 for our special projects account. Some of this money was used to

buy different items for reading month. I am so

appreciative of your support. The spring online Reading for Education fundraiser is during this

month. It costs nothing to participate. All you will have to do is supply some email addresses, and we

receive 50 cents for each address. Information

will be sent home around March 22nd. I hope that

you choose to participate.

I am not sure if the cold weather has kept the stu-

dents cooped up too much, but it seems like we

just can not get rid of the bug. We have had some

cases in which students have tested positive for

influenza so please encourage your child/ren to

wash their hands and to not put things at school

into their mouth.

Parents, if there is something happening at home

that may have an adverse effect on your child/ren,

and you think it would be helpful for us to know at

school so we can best help your child/ren, please

let us know. We would like to support your child/

ren, and it would help us understand why there

may

be a change in your child/ren. I am not ask-

ing that you give any personal details, but

just a heads up if there is something hap-

pening that would cause stress in your

child’s life. A couple examples might be: a

death in the family, an unexpected illness, an

accident, a parent having to leave unexpect-

edly for an extended time, or a loss of a

family pet. At these times your child/ren

may need that extra support that we could

offer. It may be hard for your child/ren to

stay focused in school during these times,

so it would give us a better understanding of

what’s going on with your child.

Oh, ‘tis the season! The window for NDSA

testing opens on March 18th so the students

in grade 3 will be taking the test. The TRE

students will be taking the NWEA assess-

ments again this spring. They will be taking

the NWEA assessments in April.

I would like to welcome the new families that have joined us recently. We are very happy

to have you, and I hope you find your time

here a rewarding experience. As always, please feel free to come in to have a conver-

sation about your celebrations or concerns.

I would love to celebrate with you or help find a way to work on your concerns. My

door is always open.

NO SCHOOL

Friday, March 15th—PT Comp Day

Monday, March 18th—Professional Development Day

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DINO-MITE! STOMP, CHOMP, AND READ!

The Buy One, Get One Free Scholastic Book

Fair is coming! The theme for the Spring

2019 fair will be DINO-MITE! STOMP,

CHOMP, AND READ!

It will coincide with the Taylor Elementary

Parent-Teacher Conferences.

The book fair will be the following dates and

times in Taylor Elementary School library:

Monday March 25th— 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Tuesday March 26th— 8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Wednesday March 27th— 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thursday March 28th— 8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Friday March 29th— 8:00 am to approximate-

ly 9:30 am

Starting Friday, March 22nd through Sunday,

March 31st, you can order online at:

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/

richardtontaylorelemschool

Hope to see you there!

Parents / Guardians

I would like to kindly remind you of the need

for you to call the TRE office when your child/ren are going to be absent. It is im-

portant for you to call the office staff so the

absence can be recorded as an excused

absence and so we know your child/ren will

not be here. The office staff calls the par-

ents/guardians of children not in school if

we have not heard from the parents/

guardians and we worry about the safety of

your child/ren. I know some of you text, call

or send a note to the teacher, but many

times the teacher is busy and unable to an-

swer cell phones or text messages or let the

office staff know that your child is going to be

absent. If you need to call early in the morning

or after office hours, we have an answering

machine, so please leave a message.

It is also important to call the TRE office if

there is going to be a change in your child’s

after school schedule, so we can make sure

that your child gets to the right place. If we do not hear from you before school is dismissed,

we will have your child follow the normal schedule. We would appreciate your attention

to this matter.

Mr. Bohn

Parents or Guardians

Need to notify schools

if your child will be

absent or there is a

change in the normal

bus schedule.

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Sunday, March 10th

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ORDER FORM

Order Your PAWS Calendar Now!!

PAWS will again sponsor a community calendar which includes birthdays of local community members as

well as school events. In order to receive a PAWS community calendar, you MUST fill out the order form be-

low and send it to Taylor-Richardton Elementary with your $6.00 payment. A limited quantity of calendars

will be ordered so please take the time to order your calendar now.

All Taylor-Richardton community members are welcomed and encouraged to submit birthdays even if they

don’t purchase a calendar at this time. Please include any corrections, deletions, or additions on the lines be-

low and indicate on the end of each line if the info is a (C) correction, (D) deletion, or (A) addition.

C / D / A

Name ______________________________ Birthday _____________________ __________

Name ______________________________ Birthday _____________________ __________

Name ______________________________ Birthday _____________________ __________

Name ______________________________ Birthday _____________________ __________

The cost of the calendar is $6.00. Please make checks payable to Taylor-Richardton Elementary School. Send

your payment and order to:

Taylor-Richardton Elementary

PO Box 157

Taylor, ND 58656

Number of calendars __________ @ $6.00 each. Amount enclosed $__________

Ordered by _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________ - - - - - - - -

Keep this portion for your records:

Number of Calendars Ordered ______ Date Paid __________ Paid by Cash _____ or Check #_________

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TRE March Menu

March 1 Friday- cereal, lemon bread, fruit, juice, milk sloppy joe, potatoes, beans, vegetable, fruit, milk March 4-8 Monday- cereal, granola bar, fruit, juice, milk chili, cheese, crackers, bread, vegetable, fruit, milk Tuesday- ham & cheese biscuit, fruit, juice, milk chicken nuggets, noodles, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk lasagna rollup, salad, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk chicken burger, potato, vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- French toast, sausage, fruit, juice, milk pizza, vegetable, fruit, milk March 11-15 Monday- cereal, mini bagel, fruit, juice, milk rib burger, potatoes, pickle, fruit, milk Tuesday- pancake, ham, fruit, juice, milk chicken wrap, lettuce, cheese, chips, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, muffin, fruit, juice, milk tator tot hot dish, vegetable, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- egg omelet, muffin, fruit, juice, milk sub sandwich, lettuce, cheese, chips, fruit, milk Friday- No School PTC Comp Day March 18-22 Monday- No School Professional Development Tuesday- cereal, bar, fruit, juice, milk soup, sandwich, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, banana bread, fruit, juice, milk turkey, potatoes, vegetable, bread, milk Thursday- caramel roll, fruit, juice, milk corn dog, salad, vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- yogurt parfait, toast, juice, milk fish sticks, potatoes, vegetable, fruit, milk March 25-April 1 Monday- cereal, bar, fruit, juice, milk chili crispitoes, lettuce, cheese, chips, vegetable, fruit, milk Tuesday- egg & cheese biscuit, fruit, juice, milk chicken strips, rice, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk ham, potatoes, vegetable, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk tacos, lettuce, cheese, salsa, vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- egg patty, sausage, hash browns, fruit, soup, sandwich, crackers, vegetable, fruit, milk juice, milk

PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

All families that will have a child attending preschool and/or kindergarten at TRE in the fall of the 2019-2020

school year, please come to the office at TRE and register on March 26th or March 28th during parent-teacher conferences. If you are new to the district you may register any time from March 26th-28th by stopping in at the office. Registration forms are available on the school’s website at www.richardton-taylor.k12.nd.us. Copies of an official certificate of live birth and current immunizations are necessary if registering at TRE for the first time. It is important that we get an accurate count for planning purposes. Even if your child is in preschool this year,

please call the office or stop at the school so we know your intentions for the fall.

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Page 6 March News

Students in Mrs. Poswilko’s and Mrs. Meyer’s classes work on contraction surgeries.

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Page 7 March News

Reading Recipes, Grade 2P Activity for Reading Month

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Page 8 March News

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Superintendent , ,, , Mr. Bautz

I recently participated in an education panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Stark Development Corpora-

tion and West River Business Center in Dickinson on February 19, 20019. The theme for the panel discussion was

“Educating the Future of Stark County.” The panel consisted of Superintend Wade Northrop, Belfield; Superinten-

dent Dr. Shon Hocker, Dickinson Public Schools; Superintendent Steve Glasser, Trinity Catholic Schools; and Su-

perintendent Calvin Dean, South Heart Public School. Panelists were asked to provide a bio, prepare a 2-3-minute

speech summarizing their district’s highlights, accomplishments, challenges and needs. needs, as well as participate

in a short question answer session with a moderator.

My self-biography and some of the information I presented at the panel discussion are included below.

Brent Bautz is the superintendent of the Richardton-Taylor School District. He is married to

Rebecca Bautz, and they have 3 children; Bradyn (9), Gabby (6), and Maddison (3). He

graduated high school from New England Public, and received his B.S. in Elementary Edu-

cation degree from DSU, and his Master of Education degree from the University of Mary.

Brent taught fifth grade and coached football, basketball, and track for 6 years at New Eng-

land Public. He then worked at the Bisbee-Egeland School District as an elementary princi-

pal and superintendent. He assisted the Bisbee-Egeland School District in the reorganiza-

tion process with the Cando School District which became the North Star School District.

Brent was then employed by the Richardton-Taylor School District and has been a proud

member of the Raider Nation for the past 11 years.

After I created my bio, I decided that I would focus my 2-3-minute summary on the changes that have occurred in

our district since I was hired in 2007. In 2007-08, the Richardton-Taylor School District had an enrollment of 221

students K-12, of which 29 were open enrolled. Today we have 363 students PK-12, of which 76 are open enrolled.

The addition of preschool has been one of my proudest accomplishments.

Our taxable valuation has tripled, going from $4.6 million to $12.6 million. This is mostly due to the Red Trail etha-

nol plant and Halliburton frac sand plant. Without the additional increase in our taxable valuation, there would

have been no way possible to build a new school. I am thankful community leaders were progressive in bringing

industry and manufacturing to our community.

In 2007-08 we were ranked 51st out of 154 school districts for our total mill levy of 200 mills. Last year we were rank

6th out of 147 districts with a levy of 138 mills. 46 of the 138 mills are levied to pay for the school construction pro-

ject. Minto, Grafton, Nedrose, Fargo, and Fort Totten are the top 5 school districts, with Fort Totten levying the

most mills at 175.

We have increased teacher base salary by an average of $1,200 per year over the past 11 years, as well as increases

to their benefit package. In 2007-08 a beginning teacher earned $22,300, and now a beginning teacher earns $37,000.

Transportation cost have increased significantly from 2007-08, while our funding from the state has decreased. In

2007-08 we had 9 routes that totaled 174,000 miles, which cost $238,500, about $1.37 per mile. At that time, we re-

ceived $186,000 from the state. In 2017-18 we had 7 routes that traveled 148,000 miles, which cost $292,400, about

$1.97 per mile. Last year we received $181,200 from the state.

The Richardton-Taylor School District has made a lot of progress in the last decade. Thanks to our supportive com-

munities we now have a beautiful new school to continue to educate the future of Stark County for many years to

come.

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March 2018……Dr. Misti Vogle

It is time to begin Spring events including Track and Field, Speech, Acalympics, Math Competition and Music Competitions. We welcome all the learning activities as we support students with their talents.

Parent –Teacher Conferences are Coming Up!

Richardton Taylor 4-12 grade parent-teacher conferences have been changed to March 25th and 28th after school. The Rich-ardton-Taylor The Richardton-Taylor High School has student-led conferences which take place at an appointed time and in-cludes the student, parents or guardians, and a homeroom teacher that supported the student in preparing for the conference. I want to stress the importance of student-led conferences in providing consistent support by both teachers and parents/guardians.

If a student and parent/guardian misses a student-led conference, students will be scheduled to meet with the secondary principal to provide students with a student-led conference. Some concerns have been brought to our attention regarding parents that may want to visit with multiple classroom teachers following student-led conferences. In meeting student and parent needs, we are providing both the student-led conference and time allotted where parents-guardians may visit with classroom teachers.

During student-led conferences, students will show and explain their learning and progress for their courses. Students will also review their NWEA test scores and show parents a school-wide score chart. While reviewing test score information, students will be able to complete a goal-setting worksheet for Spring NWEA testing. Spring NWEA testing takes place in April along with the North Dakota State Assessment. The Raider education community is working together in supporting students to progress in areas needed for future preparation according to grade level and college readiness. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to work with their teachers regarding areas that students can strengthen by asking instructors for guidance and learning objectives that students may practice. Support your child/children by communicating interest in student levels of achievement.

The NWEA test score chart is in the showcase on the brick wall in the multi-purpose room. Please review the chart during parent-teacher conferences.

Students will also share their progress in meeting the North Dakota Every Student Succeed Act through Choice Ready. Students paths show progress towards state initiatives in preparation for individual college, career or military readiness. Please see Choice Readiness Chart on the next page for your review.

School Survey

When you come for parent-teacher conferences you will have the opportunity to participate in a school survey that provides the school feedback regarding improvement in meeting student needs. Please participate in this survey so we may improve school services. You will receive survey information from your student/students during conferences.

Assessment

Students grades 4-12 will participate in the North Dakota State Assessment beginning Wednesday March 20th, 21st and 26th. It is important that students have adequate sleep and nutrition while focusing on doing their best on the assessment. The assessment in-cludes math, English and writing. We take pride in working towards our school im-provement goals in reaching proficient in these areas. Results will be displayed in a fu-ture newsletter once the school receives the results from the state.

Thank you for your support for education.

Enjoy your Spring!

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Cost includes: 5x7 portrait (there will be opportunity to purchase other sizes; starts at

5:30-6:00), sweet treats table with beverages (punch and water), a Grand March (at 6:00),

and dance from 6:30-8:00. So come and show your princess/princesses a great time! Re-

member it is semi-formal, so dress to impress!! Fill in the registration form below and

drop it off at the school (fee can be turned in at the door on the dance date). Deadline is

March 29th, 2019. If you have any questions, please call the school or email rhon-

[email protected] if you have any questions. All proceeds go towards Prom 2020.

Page 12 March News

BOGO BOOK FAIR Please join us as we celebrate Reading Month at Richardton-

Taylor Public School. We will be hosting a BOGO (Buy One Get

One Free!) Scholastic Book Fair March 25-29, 2019, as we wrap

up our month long adventure. The fair will be open during

Parent/Teacher Conferences which will be held on Monday,

March 25 and Thursday, March 29 from 3:30-7:00 PM

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What you can do

More ideas to add to help your student succeed in school by being in school.

• Locate potential sources of anxiety. If your child frequently appears upset or reluctant to

go to school and cannot tell you why, schedule an appointment with his or her teacher or school

counselor to talk about possible sources of the anxiety.

• Keep updated on school events and announcements. Read the school documents that

your child brings home and take note of important announcements and dates, such as back-to-

school night and parent-teacher conferences.

• Try to limit the amount of time that your child misses’ school due to medical ap-

pointments or illness. If possible, avoid scheduling doctor's appointments during the school day.

Allow your child to stay home only in the case of contagious or severe illnesses.

• Schedule family events with your child's school schedule in mind. Plan holiday cele-

brations or family trips during weekends or school vacations. In the case of family emergencies or

unexpected trips, talk to your child's teacher as far in advance as possible and set up a way that

your child can work ahead or bring important homework on the trip.

• Plan ahead. Encourage your child to prepare for the next school day by laying out clothes

the night before and helping to fix lunches.

• Promote good health. Make sure that your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of fruits

and vegetables and has opportunities to exercise every day through a sports team or playtime out-

side.

• Create a restful environment. Finally, make sure that your child can relax before bedtime

by doing something quite like reading rather than do something stimulating, like watching television.

Ensure that your child gets enough quality sleep — ideal amounts range from 8 to 12 hours. Getting

enough sleep will help her get up on time, be refreshed in the morning, and feel ready for a full day

of learning ahead!

By making your child's school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in support-

ing your child's school success and setting a good example. Remember — every day counts!

Stark County MathCounts

The Stark County MathCounts Competition was held on Thursday, February 7th, at the

Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson. Those competing for Richardton-Taylor Public School were

Caisen Dohrmann, Bailey Elkins, Carissa Farpella, Alyssa Hoff, Ava Messer, Adreia Sanchez, and

Kora Vogle. Ava Messer was the highest scoring individual on the team. Great job to all of the par-

ticipants!

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THANK YOU….. Jordyn Mason, RTPS Athletic

RTPS and I would like to thank all of you who donated or pur-chased an item during either of our basket auctions that were held in February. We had a great turn out, raising just under $1,300 to go towards RTPS athletics.

The money that was raised will help bring BSC volleyball camp, Warwick Workouts, and Darren Mattern

Basketball Camp to RTPS this summer. It will also help send the football team to the DSU team camp & go

towards acceleration in Dickinson this summer for Track & Field athletes.

None of this could be done without all of your help and support towards our student athletes. We greatly

appreciate all that you do for RTPS, and we hope to continue to give our athletes opportunities to grow &

succeed.

Thank you again for your generosity

4-6 Principal News……Mrs. Jung

Reading Month is scheduled for the month of March.

This year’s theme: SPACE

Week 1: Stars

Week 2: Planets & Moons

Week 3: Space Travel

Week 4: Gravity

You will be invited to join your child for a fun STEM ac-

tivity during the month. Your invitation will include the

day and time of your child’s designated activity day, so

watch for that to be coming home soon!

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In Entrepreneurship, the students are studying how to think like an entrepreneur. One aspect of this is

the ability to think creatively and remove roadblocks to creativity. The entrepreneurship students took

the skills they learned and put them to the test. They were given toothpicks, marshmallows and a time

limit and had to create a structure. Their goal was to create the tallest structure that could free stand on

its own for 10 seconds. Students used their entrepreneurships skill of brainstorming, looking at ordi-

nary items in a new way and finding creative solutions. Students also practiced the skills of removing

creative roadblocks by using nonlogical thinking, believing in themselves, thinking positively, and en-

tertaining all ideas!

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Entrepreneurship: Thinking Creatively!

Stark County Spelling Bee

The Stark County Spelling Bee took place on Feb. 13th at South Heart High. Eight

students from the Richardton-Taylor School District participated in the competi-

tion. From the junior high, Neveah Baranko, Ava Bartz, Emma Goetz, and Andrew

Mason participated. Joseph Bohn, Gracee Goetz, Macy Kennington, and Katie Van-

note, from the elementary, also participated. Bailey Elkins, Evelyn Kuntz, Hunter

Davison, and Nevaeh Tormaschy also went along as alternates. After five rounds

of ten words, finalists were determined. Andrew Mason went on to the oral round

in the competition. The two winners advancing to the state competition were

Catelyn Devero and Chris Fleig both from Dickinson Middle School.

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Counselor’s Corner…….Mrs.Jung

Senior parents: Remember to file your FAFSA as soon as possible if you have a senior heading to

college.

Junior parents: Please encourage your child to study for the ACT exam. Many students qualify

for college scholarships based on their ACT score.

They can find study websites on my webpage at:

https://sites.google.com/view/mrsjungscounselingcorner

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ACT Exam – March 12th at the Abbey

The seniors took their senior trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota at the beginning of February. When we arrived in Rapid City it was 60 degrees and when we departed Leed two days later it was -7 below. A great time was had by all – thanks to the chaperones (Brian and Lea Floberg & Duane Sattler) and our fantastic bus

driver Ralph Weisenberger for making the trip possible.

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MARCH 26 – EARLY RELEASE AT 2:25.

BUSES WILL RUN AT 2:25.

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RTPS MARCH MENU

March 1 Friday- cereal, lemon bread, fruit, juice, milk sloppy joe, potatoes, beans, vegetable, fruit, milk March 4-8 Monday- cereal, granola bar, fruit, juice, milk chili crispitos, tortilla chips, refried beans, vegetable, fruit, milk Tuesday- ham & cheese biscuit, fruit, juice, milk knoephla soup, bread, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk meatless spaghetti, garlic bread, corn, salad, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk super potato oles, cheese sauce, salad bar , vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- French toast, fruit, juice, milk cheese pizza, vegetable, fruit, milk March 11-15 Monday- cereal, mini bagel, fruit, juice, milk sloppy joes, potatoes, pickle, fruit, milk Tuesday- pancake, ham, fruit, juice, milk chicken wrap, lettuce, cheese, chips, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, muffin, fruit, juice, milk tator tot hot dish, vegetable, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- egg omelet, muffin, fruit, juice, milk sub sandwich, lettuce, cheese, chips, fruit, milk Friday- No School PTC Comp Day March 18-22 Monday- No School Professional Development Tuesday- cereal, bar, fruit, juice, milk soup, sandwich, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, banana bread, fruit, juice, milk turkey, potatoes, vegetable, bread, milk Thursday- caramel roll, fruit, juice, milk hot dog, salad, vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- yogurt parfait, toast, juice, milk meatless spaghetti, salad bar, vegetable, fruit, milk March 25-April 1 Monday- cereal, bar, fruit, juice, milk chili crispitoes, lettuce, cheese, chips, vegetable, fruit, milk Tuesday- egg & cheese biscuit, fruit, juice, milk chicken nuggets, rice, vegetable, fruit, milk Wednesday- cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk lasagna, vegetable, bread, fruit, milk Thursday- pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk tacos, lettuce, cheese, salsa, vegetable, fruit, milk Friday- egg patty, hash browns, fruit, juice, milk tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable, fruit, milk

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Page 18 March News

US History 8… Lewison Clark Projects

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Speech @ DHS

State Girls basketball

2

Speech @ DSU

State Girls basketball

3 4

BBB Regional tourney

Trinity

5

BBB Regional tourney

Trinity

6

Author visit 2:15

7

BBB Regional tourney

Trinity

8

Speech @ New Salem

9

Speech @ RTPS

10 11

Instrumental Day @

DSU

Elem. VB begins RT

12

ACT @ Abby

13 14 15

No School

Parent Teachers Comp

Day

16

Speech @ Mandan

17 18

No School

Professional Develop-

ment Day

19

Senior High Acalym-

pics– New Salem

20 21

All State Music

22

End of 3rd Quarter

All State Music

23

Speech @ Killdeer

24 25

RTPS Teachers

Conferences

26

Speech @ RTPS Early

release 2:25

TRE Teachers Confer-

ence

27 28

TRE &RTPS Teachers

Conferences

29

Athletic Banquet

30

Alumni Tourney

31

Alumni Tourney

MARCH 2019

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RTPSD #34

Richardton-Taylor Public School

320 Raider Rd

Richardton, ND 58652

Phone:701.974.2111 /Fax: 701-974-2161

Taylor-Richardton Elementary School

PO Box 157

Taylor, ND

Phone:1-701-974-3585 /Fax 701-974-3520

We’re on the web

www.richardton-taylor.k12.nd.us

Non-Profit Organization

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Permit Number 3

Taylor ND 58656

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