Volume 35, Issue 3 - May 2014

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Freeland, MI48623

District Office989.695.5527

Freeland Learning Center989.695.5721

Freeland ElementarySchool

989.695.5371

Freeland Middle School989.692.4032

Freeland High School989.695.2586

School Website:www.freeland.k12.mi.us

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Community SchoolDistrict is to prepare

students to besuccessful adults

through excellence ineducation.

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Things to look forward to in FreelandBy Matthew A. CairySuperintendent

As we near the end of a very successful yearin Freeland, there is much to celebrate and lookforward to in the months ahead. Please take a moment to look at some of thethings that we are excited for as we leave 2013-14, and attempt to improve our schools forour students and our community in 2014-15.····· FHS Graduation – Thursday, May 29 – A

day of celebration and hope, as the mostrecent Freeland graduates begin their livesbeyond high school.

····· A Safer Webster Road – Webster Road willbe the beneficiary of an investment insafety by Tittabawassee Township. Theimprovements the township is making instreet lighting, and the marking of studentcrosswalks, will help our students to staysafe.

····· A Better High School Parking Lot - The FHSparking lot will have a whole new look,as not only will the parking lot beresurfaced, but the traffic patterns will besignificantly altered to improve flow andsafety.

····· Better Options for Students – Delta Collegewill again be offering college classes oncampus at Freeland High School. Also,FHS will be adding a new math elective,as Finite Math becomes another upperlevel math option for our students. Art isbeing added back into the elementaryschools and middle school, while Businessclasses are being added back at the highschool.

····· Great New Staff – The addition of severalnew staff members to the FreelandCommunity School District, including:classroom teaching positions at theLearning Center, an elementary/middleschool art teacher, and a high schoolEnglish/social studies teacher, will add tothe excellent staff that already serves the

students of the Freeland CommunitySchool District.

····· A New Outdoor Make-Over – Cementwork and cosmetic repairs to the outsideof the Learning Center and FreelandElementary School, as well as new carpetin several classrooms, spread throughoutthe District, and new energy efficientlighting in our parking lots, are smallchanges that will make a difference in ourschools.

····· A New Plan – The Freeland CommunitySchool District will be creating, with thehelp of the community, a Strategic Plan

As you can see, a lot is going on in Freeland.We continue to strive to become the highestachieving school district in the Great LakesBay Region, and prepare our students to besuccessful adults. If you have any questions or concerns, pleasecontact me at 989.695.5527 or by email atcairym@freeland.k12.mi.us.

for our future in the fall of 2014. TheBoard of Education is excited about thisopportunity to use data and stakeholderfeedback to put a plan in place to assurethat the needs of our students are met inthe future.

Freeland Athletic Association’sMillionaire RaffleLas Vegas Party

Sunday, June 221:00 - 6:00 p.m.

(doors open at 12:45 p.m.)Freeland Sports Zone

Cost is $125 per ticket (admits 2 people). Tickets available at Pat’s Food Centeror by calling Rick Newbold at 989-233-3537. Proceeds go to the

Freeland Athletic Association.

$20,000

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1:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Sergio Geyer and TylerDake sit together andtake turns reading abook. Both childrenare students at theFreeland LearningCenter.

Reading fun

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Freeland High School NewsClass of 2014 Top Ten Graduates

Freeland High School Class of 2014Anderson, BrookeBaird, JacobBaker, Caleb

Baranowski, LaurenBarros, T iago

Behm, MadisonBehnke, BridgBerg, Kendon

Bergkamp, HaylieBerry, Ashley

Bezjian, AndrewBierlein, Jared

Birchmeier, KendraBluer, KristenBoyle, Bailey

Brethour, JessicaBrown, JannaCall, MatthewCase, Bailey

Chapman, BaileyChesney II, Eric

Clarey, MadelineCompton, Cavin

Daly, MollieDaniels, Rachel

DeBar, Jacob

DePelsMaeker, NathanDittenber, Benjamin

Drummond, ToddDubuque, RyanFarner, Moriah

Feinauer, SamanthaFerens, CharlesFlood, Jeremy

Garchow, ChristianGilbert, Haley

Gladney, BriannaGlessner, BaileyGregory, Brendan

Guerra, VictorGusler, Julianna

Guster, KyleGutierrez, Sofia

Hahn, TravisHain, Cody

Harrison, MackenzieHerman, Alexa

Herzberg, VictoriaHolt, Kaleigh

Kain, MarisaKasper, Kennedi

Kleinfeld, MelissaKlemish, Katie

Korson, MitchellKrause, Erica

Kreager, CecilyKubiak, CollinLagalo, KaylaLamb, Dakota

Lange, MaxamillianoLeslie, Dustin

Lian, XiuLibera, KatrinaLocke, Dimitry

Lodge, MaxLoose, Kayona

Loose, KennedyLovell, Jessica

McLaughlin, JamesMcQuinn, Jessica

Miller, EmilyMiller, Macey

Mojica, DrewMorris, Brandon

Morrissey, KaitlynMosher, Brittney

Murphy, ChristianNear, Abigaille

Neuenfeldt, JennaNewman, KimberlyNiedzwiecki, ChelseaNuffer, Charles

Nunamaker, JennaOwen, Taylor

Palomarez, MarinaPopour, AustinPorath, AdamRamos, Emily

Reams, KatherineRedburn, Kayli

Reichard, BrandonReimus, KeeganReimus, Zachary

Richter, RyanRobishaw, Adam

Ropp, KelseySchlak, Joshua

Schwartz, W illiamSeeburger, NoahShelden, Zachary

Sheneman, CatherineShort, BreanneSimpson, Taylor

Sira, JamesSmith, Melissa

Spaulding, RyanTownsend, JacobTrimble, Spencer

Ureel, GrantVanKirk, Sabrina

Ventimiglia, HannahVondette, ConnorWachner, Caitlyn

Westendorf-Polzin, AlexanderW illiams, Shelby

Wolf, BryceYax, Nathan

Youngstrom, AshleyYounglao, Brandon

Zimmerman, MadisonZolinski, Kaitlyn

Macey MillerParents:Mark and

Karen Miller

GPA:4.031

Class rank:5

Kelsey RoppParents:Kim and

Breanda Ropp

GPA:4.014

Class rank:6

Charles FerensParents:John and

Shawn Ferens

GPA:3.990

Class rank:7

Janna BrownParents:

Jay and LoriBrown

GPA:3.984

Class rank:8

Benjamin DittenberParents:

Darren andKim Dittenber

GPA:3.931

Class rank:9

Lauren BaranowskiParents:

SteveBaranowski

and AmyRebant

GPA:3.929

Class rank:10

Ryan SpauldingValedictorian

Parents:Wes and Cindy

Spaulding

GPA:4.076

Class rank:1

Keegan ReimusSalutatorian

Parents:Michael and

Tracy Reimus

GPA:4.055

Class rank:2

Melissa SmithParents:Dave and

Peggy Smith

GPA:4.051

Class rank:3

Drew MojicaParents:

Andrew andSusan Mojica

GPA:4.043

Class rank:4

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Freeland High School News“Walk a mile in her shoes” a fun and successful fundraiser On Thursday, April 10, over 300 Freeland High Schoolstudents and 30 staff members “Walked a Mile In HerShoes.” The FHS Student Council and our Be The Change Teampartnered with the Underground Railroad and KarenSova, who is the Outreach Education Coordinator, tokick off this campaign during an assembly in March.During the assembly, we introduced many statisticsfocusing on rape, sexual assault, dating violence, andgender violence. The student march was designed to raise awarenessand help bring an end to violence against women. Wechallenged our students to wear high heels and walk amile in support of nonviolence. Following the assembly,students had several weeks to plan for the event. While the march was one of the fun activities to takepart in, we also held several contests to promote studentparticipation. Teachers Mr. Peterson, Mr. Forsberg andMr. Robinson were in competition to see who couldcollect the most change in their jars. Once $20 wasdonated into their jars, these three staff members agreedto walk in high heels along with the students. In addition, we held four unique contests for students.Congratulations are in order for our contest winners:• Hairiest Legs- Collin Kubiak, 9th grade• Craziest Heels- Nate Whitting, 10th grade• Prettiest Heels- Ben Balen, 10th grade• Highest Heels- La’Key’Shay Pierson, 10th grade

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In the end, all participants who donned high heelsand walked a mile to our school from Burger King hadan exciting experience. While this was a really funactivity, our school managed to raise over $500 to donateto the Underground Railroad and we helped bringawareness to a very important cause. We would like to thank those who helped make thisevent possible for our students. First, Freeland HighSchool staff members went above and beyond the call

of duty, helping organize and show overwhelmingsupport walking in the event or assisting with all of thelogistics. Second, our local Police Officers, Burger King, Subway,Hungry Howie’s, Father Bob, and the UndergroundRailroad made donations or assisted with the walk tohelp us reach our goal. Without their support we couldnot have made this event possible. Plans are already in the works for next year.

Freeland High School Open Houseand Conference Schedule

Open HouseTuesday, August 26

6 - 7:30 p.m.

ConferencesMonday, November 12

4 - 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 8

4 - 7:30 p.m.

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The students at Freeland High Schoolwould like to thank

the Hoffman Family.Your donation of a foosball

table is appreciated.Thank you for your generosity!

The students andstaff at FreelandHigh School had agreat time “Walk-ing a mile in hershoes.” Left, TheFreeland FalconMascot, Mr.Peterson, Mr.Forsberg, and Mr.Robinson showoff their shoes.Right: Jacob Hareand AndrewHubbardduring the walk.

Mr. Guentert has his head shaved by hisstudents, Lauren and Nathan, as part of theLong Hair We Care campaign sponsored byStudent Council.

Freeland Community School District 2013-2014 Board of EducationPresident - Kim Sheldrake-Formsma

Secretary - Kristin A. AndersonTrustee - Candace M. Stowell

Vice-President - Shari M. BaileyTreasurer - David R. Youngstrom

Trustee - Holli M. RoenickeTrustee - Peter R. Wiltse

Long Hair We Care Campaign

Freeland Community School District is looking forsubstitute bus drivers. If you are interested inlearning how to become a certified bus driver,

please contact Mr. Pat Hart in the transportationdepartment for all of the details and requirements

of the position. He can be reached at989.695.5101 or at hartp@freeland.k12.mi.us.

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Freeland Middle School News

Travel Club takes New York City by storm Over spring break, the FMS Travel Club took New YorkCity by storm. Though the majority of the trip involvedstomping through rain puddles, the students still hada great time. They visited some amazing landmarks such as theGround Zero Memorial, Madison Square Garden, and

the Sears Tower. Thank you to the chaperones Tim Hannon, Tom Miller,Nancy Miller, Lisa Short, and Candace Stowell formaking this event possible. For more information onthe FMS Travel Club, please contact Mindi Hannon athannonm@freeland.k12.mi.us.

Mrs. Bain’s English classes explored theGreat Iditarod race through a series ofphotographs as an introduction toWoodsong. The students were asked towrite down just what they see, and thenwhat they think is going on. Finally, the students were asked to posea question with “I wonder…” Theconversations and discussions thatoccurred were amazing.

See, think, wonder at Freeland Middle SchoolMrs. Bain, JosiahMurphy, HunterOwen, and TonyThomas worktogether during aclass activity.

FMS students attend MLK Symposium The Martin Luther King, Jr.Symposium is an annual eventthat Freeland Middle Schoolstudents are invited to attend. Middle School teacher, Mr.Schwedler, has taken a small groupof students who are interestedeach year, and has done anexcellent job coordinating thisevent for us. This year’s themewas focused on how to spreadracial harmony through socialmedia. The students were given theopportunity to speak to theaudience. As always, FMSstudents were leaders throughoutthe process.

A group of FMS students recently attended the Martin Luther King,Jr. Symposium. From left: Andrew Youngstrom, Ben Younglao,Mackenzie Davies, Ashleigh Winterstein, Kailyn Richards, NathanJiggens, and Jackson Huckeby.

Gold medal winner For the past two years,Freeland Middle Schoolhas provided a positivebehavior program. Ourtheme for the year is“Going for the Gold,”pushing students toexcel academically andbehaviorally. Weeklydrawings are held atlunch to encourage thesepositive behaviors. All of the gold tickets

from 1st semester were put into a basket, and thewinner was Deavian Smith. Deavian is a seventhgrader who was recognized for all of her hardwork and assistance with others.

Memorable momentsat Special Olympics

The Special Olympic Winter Games were heldThursday, January 30, at Apple Mountain. A number of Freeland Middle School and HighSchool students had the opportunity to volunteeror attend this event. The day’s activities included downhill skiing,cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, broomball,snowmobile rides, and a toboggan run. Lots of memories were made at this great event.

Taking a break from the slopes during the2014 Special Olympic Winter Games. Theevent was held at Apple Mountain.

Left, members of the High School Travel Club posefor a group picture. Above, taking a break from sightseeing to meet some New York police officers.

Deavian Smith

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Freeland Middle School News

Parents, want to stay up-to-date on all thehappenings at Freeland Middle School?

Visit our LiveBinder...

www.freeland.k12.mi.usClick on Middle School,

choose FMS Parent Binder.

2014-2015 School YearFreeland Middle School Open House

and Conference Schedule

Open HouseMonday, August 25

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

ConferencesThursday, November 6

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.(Student led)

Thursday, January 224:00 - 7:00 p.m.(Parent/Teacher)

Thursday, March 264:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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Excitement at the SaginawCounty Spelling Bee Wow, what a night for Freeland Middle School. Theannual spelling bee took place at the performing artscenter at Saginaw Valley State University. Raegan Schalau, 7th grade, and Cameron Dore, 8thgrade, both took home top twenty medals. Cameronalso went toe-to-toe with last year’s champion all theway into round 17. He did a great job, and we are all soproud of his second place finish.

Creativity flows at after school art class

During February and March, students from Freeland Middle School took the opportunityto take an after school art class. The class, offered through the Midland Center for theArts, focused on a number of different formats including, sketching, charcoal application,and painting. Above, Breeanna Davis, and Madelyn Back, work on projects from the class.

Career Day at the Dow Event Center On Tuesday, March 4, the 7th and 8th grade studentsat Freeland Middle School had the opportunity to attendCareer Day at the Dow Event Center. A number of area businesses and organizations wereon site to encourage students to explore varying fieldsof study. After visiting all of the Career Day booths,

the students stayed to watch a Saginaw Spirit hockeygame. It was a fun and educational field trip. A special thank you to our community sponsors LarryDaly and Cathy Rousseau, of Covenant Health Care,and Jan Hauck, of Century 21, for making this eventpossible.

Students participate in Civil War Reenactment On Friday, March 28, Mr. Schwedler’s 8th gradeUS History classes had the opportunity toparticipate in a Civil War reenactment. Paul Davis, and the Sons of Union Veterans cameto Freeland Middle School to bring history alivefor our students. Students and staff listened tostories, handled artifacts and participated in amilitary march. Thank you to the Sons of Union Veterans for theirtime, energy, and knowledge dedicated to keepingthe Civil War alive for our students.

Studentsfrom Mr.Schwedler’s4th hourclass listento storiesabout theCivil War.

Left, Raegan Schalau,participates in anactivity during CareerDay at the Dow EventCenter. Right,Mackenzie Davies,Brennah Robacki, andMarissa Vanzee-Hardenwatching a SaginawSpirit Hockey Game.

CameronDore (right)finishes asthe runner-up at theAnnualSaginawCountySpellingBee.

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Freeland Elementary School News

2014-2015 School YearFreeland Elementary School

Open House and Conference Schedule

Open HouseTuesday, August 26

3rd Grade: 5:00- 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 274th Grade: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.5th Grade: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.6th Grade: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

ConferencesTuesday, November 11

4:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 134:30 - 8:00 p.m.

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To date since October 2010, the staff and students atFreeland Elementary School have collected $2,640 injuice pouches, Elmer glue sticks, and squeezable applesauces. We have another shipment already sent in for anotherguaranteed $370. The funds will be mailed this summerwhen Terracycle issues the checks. That means in juicepouches alone, we have collected over 90,000 of them or760 pounds of juice pouches that will not be sent tolandfills. The school has purchased 8 iPads at $360 each for$2,876 total, and our Technology Director, Sean Murphy,purchased 8 otter boxes for $50 or less. With theremainder of the year’s juice pouch collection, we areconfident that we will be able to cover the cost of 2additional iPads. A huge thank you to our students, teachers andparents for all of their work in collecting them at lunch,holiday parties, and dropping them off at Pat’s Food

Emma Seemann and Addison Havlik, show off oneof our new iPads. The iPads were purchased withfunds raised by collecting juice pouches, Elmer gluesticks and squeezable apple sauces.

Students turning juice pouches into cash

Center.. It sure does make a difference. Also, a big thankyou to Deanna Seemann for all her efforts in collecting,counting, and mailing the pouches.

During the week of March 10-14, our 6th graders madetheir annual trek to Hartley Outdoor Education Center. The students spent two nights and three days atHartley. During the day they experienced the confidencecourse, outdoor survival where they worked togetherto build a fire and shelter, learned about life in a NativeAmerican village, made funnel cakes and candles in a

Memorable visit to Camp Hartley

Reading fun with theSaginaw Sting Freeland Elementary School kicked off “March isReading Month” by having Stuart Schweigert andhis Saginaw Sting players come for an assembly. Stu Schweigert, former Saginaw Heritage, PurdueUniversity, and NFL football player, and currentowner of the Saginaw Sting, talked with thestudents about the importance of reading andeducation. Sting players, AJ McKenna (#7), and EnriqueShaw (#9), also visited and shared their personalstories about how reading and being a goodstudent played an important role in their success. Thank you to Stuart Schweigert, AJ McKenna,Enrique Shaw, and the Sting mascot for makingreading fun.

cabin that was once located in Freeland. On their first evening they spent time sledding. Thesecond evening students participated in HartleyAnything Goes, their version of a game show. The students, staff, and counselors had a wonderfultime. Thank you to the Freeland High School counselorsand Hartley staff.

Saginaw Sting owner, Stu Schweigert, alongwith the Sting Mascot, and two of his players,AJ McKenna and Enrique Shaw, visited to kickoff March is Reading Month.

The 6th grade students from Freeland ElementarySchool spent two nights and three days at CampHartley. This is an annual trip that is both educationaland fun. The students had a great time participatingin many outdoor and indoor activities.

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Freeland Elementary School News

Awesome day on the slopes at Apple Mountain Great Fun was had by all Special Olympians at theWinter Special Olympics. The annual event was heldat Apple Mountain. Students from Ms. Childs’ Elementary School classand Mrs. Weiss’ Middle School/High School classeswere able to take part in the excitement this year.

On Tuesday, January 21, Trooper Liz Hunt, from theTri-City State Police Post helped 5th grade students atFreeland Elementary learn how to prepare for disasters,react during emergencies, and develop a supply kit. Thiswas done as part of a national program, called theStudent Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP). This is the first year Michigan was selected toparticipate in the STEP Program, which educatesstudents about how they can prepare and stay safeduring an emergency. Students can then take thatknowledge home and share it with family and friends,making their communities better prepared when adisaster strikes. STEP is a ready-to-teach classroom curriculumdesigned for teachers to help prepare fifth-gradestudents for various emergencies including tornadoes,

Preparing students for emergency situations

flooding and storms. As part of the program, students also put togethertheir own emergency supply kit and learned how todevelop a family emergency plan.

The activities for the day included down hill skiing,cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Specialequipment was used so those with physical challengescould downhill ski. What an awesome day it was for the staff andstudents that attended.

February Fun Fridays With it being such along and cold winter,the Student CouncilMembers of FreelandElementary schoolwanted to add a littlefun. During the month ofFebruary they invitedthe third throughsixth grade studentsto participate in FunFridays. Each Friday had adifferent dress-uptheme. The themeswere: dress like acharacter from yourfavorite book, dress

your best, glasses day, and dress like a decade. It was lots of fun to see the creative outfits.

The Students Leading Students (SLS) Chapter atFreeland High School presented its Peer Resistance SkillsProgram to our 5th grade classrooms. These studentshave received training on how to teach their youngerpeers about peer pressure and how to resist it. Since 1986, this researched-based Peer ResistanceSkills Program has been presented by teams of highschool students from 370 Michigan high schools andhas been very successful. You may visit www.slstoday.org to learn more aboutthe program and Students Leading Students Chapters.

Peer Resistance Skills Program presented

Madelyn Snider and NoahEssex model their 50’s and60’s clothing.

A studentfrom FHSworks with5th gradersas part ofthe PeerResistanceSkillsProgram.

TrooperLiz Huntpresentsa lessononemer-gencysafety toa groupof 5thgraders.

Our students bundled up and braved the cold to partici-pate in this year’s Winter Special Olympics.

Camp Invention at FES Camp Invention is back at Freeland ElementarySchool. This is a nationally-acclaimed camp for chil-dren entering grades 1-6. It’s an exciting week longsummer adventure in Science, Technology, Engineer-ing, and Math. The camp will take place from June 16-20, 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Freeland Elementary. You can register online ar campinvention.org, call800.968.4332, or contact Camp Director, KatieEschenbacher, at eschenbacherk@freeland.k12.mi.us.

Change for Change The Elementary School PALSS Program recentlyheld a class competition/fundraiser called Changefor Change. Students were encouraged to bring inspare change. The change was weighed daily bythe students in Ms. Cathy Childs’ classroom. The winning classrooms were: Mrs. Dobson’sthird grade, Mrs. Taylor ’s fourth grade, Mrs.Somer’s fifth grade, and Mr. Harrison’s sixth grade. The winning classes are looking forward to theirwell deserved ice cream parties. The total amountcollected is still to be determined by our friends atChemical Bank, and will be used by PALSS for Peer-to-Peer support opportunities and activities. A special thank you to Chemical Bank for takingin the large amount of change. You really wentabove and beyond for us!

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Freeland Learning Center News

Spirit Hockey playersvisit the Learning Center Spirit hockey players Jake Patterson and Eric Lockevisited Ms. Boyes second grade students and talkedabout what it is like to have a career as a hockeyplayer. The students were thrilled to meet the players andrequested autographs from both. Jake has beendrafted by the Red Wings, and Eric was drafted byBuffalo Sabers. Thank you to Jake and Eric for the exciting visit.

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Freeland Learning CenterOpen House and Conference Schedule

Open HouseTuesday, August 26

Kindergarten: 4:45 - 6:15 p.m.1st Grade: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.2nd Grade: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

ConferencesKindergarten

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Monday, October 204:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 224:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 114:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 134:30 - 8:00 p.m.

1st Grade and 2nd Grade

Reading month fun at the LC

Spanish class welcomed guest speaker The Spanish classes at the Freeland Learning Centerrecently had a special visit by a guest speaker. Mrs.Mariana Dee stopped by the school recently to talk abouther experience growing up in Columbia. Mrs. Dee’sgrandchildren, Colin and Cameron, are both studentsat the Learning Center. The students and teachers really enjoyed the visit andloved the stories that she shared. It was a great experi-ence. Thank you Mrs. Dee, for taking time out of your day tovisit with us.

Secondgradeteacher Ms.Painterworking onopinionwriting withNoahBumbaloughand SergioGeyer.

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writing time.

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Mrs.MarianaDee visitedthe Learn-ing Centerto talk abouther experi-ence grow-ing up inColumbia.

Lucky Spirit Fan, Lily Hileman, gets her picturetaken with Jake Patterson and Eric Locke.

AydenBiancoand NoahCook takea breakfrom theirbook.

All smilesfromEliciaPrice andJuliaDaily.

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Senkowskireading in

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