Physical Plant & Equipment Re-authorization Vote Physical Plant and Equipment Re-authorization Vote set for April 2nd! Below are answers to some frequently asked questions pertaining to a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, and why it's an important resource for our school district.

1. This is not a new tax. Both the Alta Community School District and the Aurelia Community School District had a 67 cent voter approved PPEL prior to the consolidation. It is simply time to reauthorize the current levy.

2. Adding income surtax to the levy keeps property taxes down. The total amount generated will not exceed what a 67 cent property tax levy would generate. Adding income surtax into the mix has the ability to keep property taxes lower by shifting some of the taxing authority off of property tax and on to income surtax, lessening the burden on property owners in our district.

3. How much income surtax? The income surtax will be set as little as 1%. The board sets the rate annually.

4. What is the revenue used for? Revenue generated from the Physical Plant and Equipment levy funds construction projects, building renovations, re-modeling, that cost over $500. Equipment purchases over $500. Technology, computers, network equipment over $500. Buses and other vehicle purchases.

5. What have the funds been used for in the past? Past and current PPEL funds have been used for a wide range of projects such as, handicap accessibility improvements, roof replacements, bus purchases, vehicle purchases, student use computers and other devices (tablets, Chromebooks, laptops). Wireless network improvements and upgrades, tornado safe room/office addition. Roxy sound system and stage lighting replacements, classroom furniture, LED light upgrades in the gymnasiums/cafeteria/HS hallways and classrooms, fitness center renovation and equipment purchases. Just to name a few projects and expenditures.

March 2019

School Newsletter Alta-Aure l ia Community School D is t r ic t

Winter Weather and How It Affects Our School Calendar Winter decided to show up in late January through February! As a result, schools have lost some instructional time and instructional days due to weather. So, how does this affect our school calendar?

Legislation a few years ago gave schools the option of developing their master calendar on 180 days or on 1080 instruc-tional hours. Alta-Aurelia decided at that time that a calendar based upon instructional hours was better suited for our needs. This change allowed for a few things. It gave us greater flexibility in offering job-embedded professional develop-ment for staff, and it gave the school board some options for making up instructional time lost due to weather and other emergency situations. The board made this change with the understanding that any full school days lost would assume to be made up unless otherwise acted upon by the board.

The current Alta-Aurelia calendar was developed on 1150 instructional hours (or 70 more than the minimum required). These hours are spread over the traditional 180 school days. As of the time of this email, we have missed 19.5 hours of instruction due to late starts or early dismissals. Additionally, we have missed 7 full days of school due to weather. At the present time, we do not plan on making up the 19.5 hours lost from late starts or early outs. We will make up the 7 days at this time, which makes the last official day of school on June 4th.

Lynn Evans, Superintendent

DISCOVER THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. AT Alta-Aurelia Middle School Gym in Aurelia

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is playing at the Alta-Aurelia Middle School gym on March 26th at 6:00. The zany 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1951 Disney film and the novels by Lewis Carroll. The 7th and 8th grade cast includes 40 students led by Deb Peterson and Nikole Nuttall.

Follow Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on her journey of self-discovery, encountering the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, a Mad Hatter, a Queen with a quite a temper, and many more of literature’s beloved Wonderland characters. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorites from the Disney cannon such as “I’m Late,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” in a charming updated retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll lose your head (and your heart) for Alice in Wonderland JR.!

You will be able to purchase tickets at the door on the evening of March 26th. Adults are $5.00 and Students are $2.00.

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International. Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert, Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston. Music adapted and arranged and additional music and lyrics by Bryan Louiselle. Book adapted and additional lyrics by David Simpatico. Based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in wonder-land” and the novels “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll. For more information about licensing Alice in Wonderland JR. or other Disney shows, please visit www.DisneyMusicals.com.

Parents/Guardians, if you have a child currently in preschool or TK, a Vaccine card was sent home if he or she is in need of “4 year old shots.” The series of varicella, i.e. chicken pox, MMR, & DTaP should be com-plete before Kindergarten. Another option is a Medical or Religious Exemption.

The outbreaks of measles recently in other states including Illinois are reportedly due to lack of immuniza-tions. So now would be a good time for your child to become completely immunized.

The Iowa Dept. of Public Health would also like all incoming 7th Graders be current on Tdap & Meningococcal vaccines prior to starting school in August. You could have these updated during their athletic physicals if applicable.

The same guidelines hold true for incoming Seniors and the Meningococcal immunization. There are several Jrs. who are in need prior to classes starting in Aug. Their may be other “izs” to consider during this appointment depending upon their post graduation plans.

Schools are audited by PHDepts. yearly with Provisionals issued as needed. Please contact them or your local Dr.’s office if you have questions or concerns. The website for more info is: www.IDPH.gov/Immunizations.

Thank you for your attention to these details, Nurse Galvin, A-A CSD

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Middle School Musical

Immunizations

School Newsletter

March 2019

Alta-Aurelia High School presents its spring play, "Crazytown" by Jonathan Rand on March 22 and 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Roxy Theater in Alta. Take a tour of the most messed up town in America, from the police interrogation room where the nic-est guy in town is issued a strange ultimatum, to the elementary school for a heated political debate on critical issues like tater tots. The cast includes Grace Arnts, Taby Buettner, Lucas McKenzie, Diogo Sliefert, Caden Shea, Shelby Struthers, Sierra Hill, Bryson Fredericksen, Kyla Galvin, Tegan Owens, and Brennan Shea. Each actor plays multiple roles to bring this hilarious story to life. Welcome to Crazytown, where our motto is: Welcome to Crazytown!

High School Spring Play “Crazytown”

National FFA Week National FFA Week was February 17-23. Due to weather our schedule saw some changes and postponements however we started our week on Tuesday Feb. 19th by attending the Ag Outlook and Trade show in Spencer. There, our chapter was awarded Honorable Mention by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce and received a check for $100. That afternoon we trav-eled to Hinton for sub-district convention where our Program of Activities team took third place, receiving a silver and award-ed the alternate for district convention. Members at school also wore camouflage. On Thursday Feb. 21st students wore either John Deere or CASE IH apparel. We also handed out cookies during lunch to the high school students and staff. Our officer team presented to the 8th grade class about being involved in FFA. Finally on Friday Feb. 22nd we wore denim and held Ag Olympics for the high school students.

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Date: March 10, 2019

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Alta Elementary School Cafeteria

Adults/Children Five Years and Over $5.00

Family $15.00

Alta-Aurelia Jazz Band and Jazz Choir will be performing around 11:30

Money raised by this event will be used for service projects for children of this community!

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Alta Kiwanis Pancake Fundraiser

School Newsletter

Movie Night at the Alta Community Library

The Alta Community Library viewed the movie “Smallfoot” on Monday, February 11th.

“Smallfoot” was an animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast. Migo, a bright young Yeti, gets his world turned upside down when he discovered something he didn’t know existed – a human. This throws the Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the world beyond their snow village. It was a story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

Children’s Stuffed Animal Workshop

On Saturday, February 16th the Alta Community Library hosted a Children’s Stuffed Animal Workshop led by Sally Van Houten. During the workshop the children were given a seal to fill with fluff and love. Each child had to determine how snuggly their seal would feel. After the seals were stuffed the children were given a rainbow star to fill their seal with magical wishes by wishing on it. They then inserted the star inside their seal. When the seals were ready to be closed the children zipped up the closure. Each child placed their seal in a colorful take home bag and with the help of their parents they filled out a birth certificate with the seal’s new name and the child’s name.

February Events at the Alta Community Library

March 2019

Alta Aurelia high school students participated in two quiz bowl tournaments this school year. They attended the Logan Magnolia Quiz Bowl on Satur-day, November 3. For this tournament, the open team included Grace Arnts, Jair Lopez, Joshua Parks, and Caden Shea, and the novice team included Sara Cargin, Angela Lopez, Tegan Owens, Cassidy Parks, Tanner Randall, and Brennan Shea. The novice team achieved 4th place at this quiz bowl event.

The quiz bowl students also participated in the South O’Brien Wolverine Quiz Bowl on Saturday, December 8. The varsity team included Colton Hen-kel, Matthew Edwards, and Caden Shea, and the junior varsity team included Angela Lopez, Tegan Owens, Cassidy Parks, and Brennan Shea. Both teams achieved 5th place at this quiz bowl tournament.

Quiz Bowl

2019 High School Yearbook—Order Now!

March Music Events March is a busy month for Alta-Aurelia Music Department. On March 2 Jazz Choir travels to Emmetsburg to compete in Emmetsburg Extravaganza! This is a day of not only jazz choir competitions, but show choirs as well. It’s a great day of entertainment. The jazz Choir performs at 1:35 and the awards take place at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

March 4 is our Swingin’ Through Chicago Concert. Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Choir and Jazz Band will be performing for you beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym. This kicks off our music trip to Chicago which takes place March 13-17.

If you miss the jazz band and jazz choir at the concert you can catch them at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on March 10 in the Alta Elementary School cafeteria.

Solo and Small Ensemble Contest this year will take place in Cherokee on March 30.

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Yearbook Order Form

Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ Grade ______________

Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

I wish to order ____________________ 2019 yearbooks at $30 each, for a total of ________________________

Date ____________________________ Phone # ___________________________________________________

Return this form with your payment. Make checks payable to Alta-Aurelia School.

Mail to: Alta-Aurelia High School Yearbook Receipt available upon request Doris Gregg, Yearbook Adviser 1009 South Main Street Alta, Iowa 51002 Deadline: March 20, 2019

Or, order online at yearbookforever.com before March 20, 2019.

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101 West Fifth Street

Alta, IA 51002

Alta-Aurelia Community School District

TODDLE TIME

Toddle Time will meet on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m., for children ages 5 and under. All day-cares and caregivers are welcome! Come hear stories and other fun activities.

MOVIE NIGHT

The Alta Community Library will be presenting the movie “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on Mon-day, March 18th at 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome!

GREEN PARTY!

Everyone is encouraged to wear green on Saturday, March 9th from 9-10 am at the library. There will be instructor led dancing, snacks and fun! All ages are welcome!

COME & GO COFFEE FOR ADULTS

Come visit the Alta Community Library every Saturday from 9 a.m. –1 p.m. and enjoy a relaxing and creative time! Come work on our community puzzle or bring any crafts with you (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, scrapbook, etc.). Listen/watch to an author talk with FREE coffee and coloring supplies provided, including ready to color bookmarks.

KID’S STEM CREATION STATIONS – COME & GO

STEM activities are available All Day Any Day @ The Alta Community Library! Children are invited to come visit our STEM Creation Stations during Early Dismissal Afternoons, like Wednesday, March 27th. Also when no school is scheduled on Friday, March 15th.

Phone: 712-200-1010

Fax: 712-200-1602

E-mail: levans@alta-

aurelia.k12.ia.us

www.alta-aurelia.org