esko’s corner · baseball fencing and baseball dugouts. two of the four lighting systems fell off...

What’s Happening at the Sports Fields?By Aaron Fischer Many of you are probably wondering what is going on at the athletic fields. The School District has encoun-tered some challenges with the condition of our facili-

ties. The District was aware that our fields were becoming increasingly unsafe and this knowledge was the impetus to bring a comprehensive fa-cilities plan to the voters for approval a few years ago. There was a belief that the facilities were at or surpassed their life expectancy, but we were not aware that many of the areas would not pass inspection going into this year or would just fall down or apart. This is what happened this year. Another issue this summer was the flooding that affected countless families in the area and the school. The District has over $90,000 in dam-ages from the flood and this doesn’t include the hockey shelter, which is actually a youth hockey structure. Between the age and the condition of the facilities and the flood the District has some difficult decisions to make. The areas not passing inspection include the bleachers and the an-nouncing booth. A second opinion was requested on these two areas and the second opinion confirmed the first report. The Board was interested in saving money by simply having them fixed, but was surprised that the esti-mate to get them up to code was over $300,000. This is more than the cost of buying new bleachers! These costs are considerable and more than had been allocated in our budget for improvements. It was determined to take the bleachers and announcing booth down because of safety concerns. The announcing booth actually fell over with two adults pushing on it. At this time the fall football and soccer games will not have bleachers or an an-nouncing booth available. However, a regular season is planned for these sports the fall and start times will be adjusted in order to hold the games here. Areas that are literally falling apart or did fall apart were the lights, baseball fencing and baseball dugouts. Two of the four lighting systems fell off of the poles. This issue required immediate action to prevent a tragic injury if another one were to fall. The lights are down. The baseball areas are in tough shape and will require attention to proceed with games there next spring. The flood came in and caused more trouble for us. A storage building was pushed off of its foundation and had to be removed. The hockey shelter has severe molding from the flood water and our concession stand was also hit hard with mold issues. The baseball outfield fence was pushed over and the ag lime was washed off of the two lower fields. The flood got into our scoreboard by the football field and we are unsure if it will be usable or not. To help address all of these issues the Board invited the coaches, stu-dent athletes and parents to come in and share their frustrations and to work on solving our issues together. The meeting was very well attended and provided a time and place for all of our “stakeholders” to work together to solve these issues. This group discussed many ideas for addressing the issues related to op-erational costs and facility needs. Some of the ideas posed to the School Board included going for an operational levy, fund raising money to update and replace facilities, asking the voters to approve a facilities referendum, create alternative funding sources to pay for repairs and getting the community rallied around fixing the problems with local talent and effort. The School Board appreciates all of the people attending and sharing their concerns, frustrations and ideas. The Board continued this discussion at the July 24 Board meet-ing and are moving ahead to begin work on some of the ideas presented at this meeting. The ideas discussed included creating partnerships with area youth programs, looking for volunteers and donations to upgrade specific facilities and moving forward with a plan to build a new facility. This fa-cility would include a new track, football/soccer field, bleachers, lights, announcing booth, and concession building. This plan will be sent to the MN Dept of Education for Review and Comment. If the plan is accept-ed by the State, the Board will vote at the August school board meeting whether or not to move forward with this plan. If the Board passes a reso-lution to go forward with a building referendum it will take place this fall. The School Board will need to move quickly to address any of the facility needs this fall. The Board wants to respond to the facility needs in a thoughtful way and would like your input as they move forward.

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDEsko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733 Volume 17 Issue 1 August/September 2012

Superintendent’s Update

ESKO FUN DAY Sponsored by Esko Lion’s Club & Esko Community Education

Activities for the whole family!

AUGUST 11, 2012

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a fun day of activities!

Parade Music Burkholder 5K Walk/Run Climbing Wall & Games Lion’s Barbecue Duck Race Craft Fair - Homemade Craft Vendors WANTED Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Car Show Medallion Hunt

Barbecue & activities will take place at Northridge Park (Rain location for activities – School Gym)

To get involved with planning Esko Fun Day activities -

Contact Community Education at 879-4038 industry's standard

See page 2 for Esko Fun Day schedule of events!

Operational NeedsLast Fall the Esko School Board asked voters to renew an operating levy for our school at $341 per student to replace an expiring $1 per student levy. This question was brought to the voters and did not pass. The same budget shortfall that was discussed last fall did not go away. At this time the School Board is not aware of any new money com-ing from the State, which is the primary financial resource for the school district. Without any new revenue it is very likely that additional cuts will have to be made to the programming and support that our students receive. Last spring the School Board cut over $90,000 from the school budget. Currently our School District is the lowest funded school per stu-dent in all of Northeastern Minnesota. More than 80% of School Districts have an operating levy in place to preserve the programming and sup-port their students receive. This is a critical question for our community, a community that has a reputation of valuing and supporting education. The Esko School Board will be discussing and deciding at the August School Board meeting whether or not to ask the voters for this assistance again. This is a difficult decision and the Board takes many factors into consider-ation. The School Board members would welcome your input on this matter. All of the members are listed on our web site and can be reached by email.

Esko Fun Day Events

with Adam Kemptar and Ryan Hanson

Parade Entry Contest Registration FormName of group or organization: ___________________________Type of Entry _________________________________________Contact Person ________________________________________Phone #s ____________________/________________________**Parade entries will be judged by the following categories: Creativity, Originality and Esko Spirit!

Mail registration to: Mary Ann and Dick Duzan182 Harney Rd. E., Esko, MN 55733

Race applications available at Esko Fitness Center, Eskomo Pies or Esko Self Serve218-355-8466

Matching funds provided by Thrivent

August 11, 2012Esko High School Football Field

Kids’ Race 8:45am5K 9:00am

$15/individual$50/family

Race day registrationIndividual $20

Family $60

16th Annual Memorial

Esko’s Fun Day Events!

Saturday, August 11 9:00 am Annual Burkholder Run/Walk

Les Knuti Football Field 11:30 am Parade w/contest, prizes, and…

MARCHING BAND! (Sponsored by Radosevich Law Office) 11:00 line‐up at St. Matthew’s

12– 4 pm Barbecue & Ice Cream Northridge Park – Served by St. Matthew’s Youth Group

12 pm Medallion Hunt – Cash Prize! Clues posted at Northridge Park

12-4 pm CRAFT BOOTHS/VENDORS Northridge Park

12 – 4 pm Car Show & Music Eskomo Pizza Pies Parking Lot

12:30 pm Dance Performance Northridge Park 12:30 – 4 pm Games for All Ages

Northridge Park Whiffle Ball! Ladder Ball! Bean Bags! Climbing Wall! Bouncy House! Dunk Tank! - Come dunk Jeff Salo, Pastors Jeff & Tom, Mr. Hanson, Mr. Stoskopf, Mr. Haugen, Mr. Weaver, Shawn Sunnarborg, Brooke Schramm, Matt Rengo, Jack Kuhlman, Alex DeRocher, Ryan Holte and more!

1:30 pm Duck Races River at Northridge Park

3:00 pm Ultimate Frisbee - Football Field no team needed – just show up to play!

Sponsored by Esko’s Lion Club and Esko Community Education Advisory Council

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Events & Notices

Publication Title - Esko’s Corner; Statement of Frequency - Monthly (10 months)Authorized Organization: Esko Community Education,

P.O. Box 10, 2 East Highway 61, Esko, MN 55733Issue Number - On Front Cover

Articles and submissions may be sent to the Esko Community Ed. office or e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 8th of every month for the next month’s issue. Articles may be edited for space and content. If you have questions, please call the Esko Community Education office at 879-4038. Visit the School Website: www.esko.k12.mn.us

♦ BookmobileMondays August 20; September 10Think-N-Play - 9:30 - 10:30 amTuesdays August 14; September 4, 25Esko School - 5:45 - 6:30 pm

♦ CensusPlease help us keep our school census accurate. If you are new in the area or have recently had a child - please contact 879-4038 to have your children be put on our age 0-4 census. Thank you!

Fall Rummage SalesSeptember 21 & 22

Mail form below and payment to: Esko Community Education

PO Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 by September 13 to put your address on the map.

Esko Early Childhood Family Education has a part time Pro-gram Assistant opening available.

Please send resume and letter of interest to

Esko Community EducationPO Box 10

Esko, MN 55733Call Shannon at 879-4038 with

any additional questions.

ECFE Position

Esko Fall Rummage Sales

Name__________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________

Phone #s_______________________/________________________

$3.00 for address on map.

Please circle one: Friday only Saturday only Both days

Total enclosed $_____________ (NO REFUNDS)

Please make check payable to: Esko Community Education and mail to: PO Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 by September 13th.

Bob Thompson MemorialEsko Sports Alliance

Golf TournamentWhen: Saturday, September 8, 2012

Where: Cloquet Country ClubTime: 11:00 am Shotgun4:00 Dinner and Program

Donation: $375 per team or$75 per individual non-member

$55 per individual memberDonation Includes: Dinner, Green Fee, Carts (two per

group), on course events, auction, and prizesLimited to first 30 teams

Sign up ASAP by calling Chad Stoskopf 879-1909

All proceeds will directly support Esko Athletic Programs

Esko Welcomes New Businesses....SafeSun: A luxurious mobile airbrush tanning service that comes to you!

Web: SafeSuntan.orgEmail: [email protected]: 218.260.9870

Wildflowers, LLC34 E Highway 61499-8024

Summer Cheerleading Camp Dates: 08/08/2012 6:00PM - 7:30PM - Esko Schools - Clock Lobby

08/09/2012 6:00PM - 7:30PM - Esko Schools - Clock Lobby

Cost: $ 25.00 Description: Join Esko Cheerleaders for a fun summer camp! Participants will

learn cheers on August 8th and 9th from 6:00-7:30. On Saturday, August 11, they will be able to walk in the Esko Days parade! Line-up is at 10:30 at St. Matthew's Church and the parade begins at 11:00. This fun summer club is being offered by the Esko Cheerleaders to help raise funds for them!

Please complete and mail After School Club registration form on page 11 OR register online at www.esko.k12.mn.us.

Americorps Position Available at Esko SchoolsEsko Public Schools is looking for a full-time Americorps member to provide student support interventions. The Americorps member will work with a team of school and community personnel to iden-tify youth who need support and to develop a plan to ensure students receive a variety of supports, including connection to caring adults, integrated academic support, and service-learning opportunities both in the school and out-of-school settings and access to high-quality af-terschool and summer programming.

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is desired. If interested in this full time position, please contact Brian Harker, Esko Elementary Prin-icpal, at [email protected] or 879-4673.

Thank you! Have you stopped by the school garden lately?

If not—you should! Thanks to Kim & Korbyn Danielson for their organizing efforts, gardening expertise and

care, the garden is looking beautiful!

Esko School Garden: 2012

Get Involved! We are still looking for volunteers to continue to make it a success.

Call 879-4038!

Public school districts and charter schools are required by Minnesota Statutes section 256.96 to annually notify their families about Minnesota Health Care Programs that are available based on household income. Schools may choose to include this notification in their annual packet with the Application for Educational Benefits.


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Health Reminders!!Attention parents of all Kindergarten and 7th graders!! Please be re-minded that all Kindergarten and 7th graders are due for Immuniza-tions boosters. This usually includes a TDAP and a second chicken pox booster. These are required by the State for attendance at school. Please bring all forms to open house or mail/ fax to the school. Open House is another opportunity to have families bring any allergy or medical concerns to the nurse’s office. We will have you fill out an action plan to have ready for the school year. Thanks and see you at school!!!

Esko juniors Jared Mattson and Ryan Holte were invited to the 2012 Ar-rowhead all-star high school baseball game. The game took place in Nash-wauk, MN on Sunday June 23rd. The Duluth area top players made up the South team while upper Minne-sota players made up the North team. It was a well played game with the North team edging out the South by a score of 6 to 5. Jared finished the season with a .462 batting average and an ERA of 1.79. Ryan had a .404 batting average and lead the polar league with 10 doubles. Congratula-tions to both boys for a great season.

Korbyn Danielson of Esko, Minne-sota earned her Gold Award for her community service project “Caps of Care” which was focused on the area’s homeless population.

Esko’s Korbyn Danielson recently completed requirements for Girl Scout’s top achievement, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Daniel-son’s project was to knit and donate warm hats for the homeless people in our area. She did this by holding classes and teaching people of all ages how to knit hats. She recruit-ed the help of Deb Holman; Chad Stoskopf; Kathy Skoog; Jessica Kramer; Christina Walther; Rachel Jacob; Gina Cole; the congregations of Good Shepherd, Family of God, and Grace Lutheran Church; and many more to complete her project. Those who gave time/ donated yarn and articles of clothing were also in-strumental in the completion of this project. “My project has been a huge step in my life; I’ve learned so much from it. I have gained skills in com-municating, teaching, planning, or-ganizing, and speaking. I developed my project based on my experiences with the Damiano center in Duluth, an economy class I took in the spring, and my love of hat making. I have learned and grown from this process and it will help me in the future. It

Korbyn Danielson EARNS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

will remind me that everyone has po-tential, working hard pays off, and it takes one idea to help change things for the better,” says Danielson.

A ceremony to recognize Danielson’s accomplishment was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Grand Ave in Duluth , Minnesota on July 24th.

The Girl Scout Gold Award – Girl Scouting’s highest honor – evolved from a long line of special Girl Scout Awards. This prestigious award recognizes the work of Girl Scouts who have achieved outstand-ing accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning, and personal devel-opment. Each girl working towards the Girl Scout Gold Award must complete five requirements related to these areas, including spending

a minimum of 65 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout service project that has a positive and lasting impact on the community.

Girl Scouts who are in grades 9-12 or are 14-18 years of age are eligible to earn the award. Approxi-mately 3,000 Girl Scouts earn the Girl

Scout Gold Award annually, and are acknowledged by many governmen-tal, national, and local organizations. A growing number of colleges and universities award scholarships and grants to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients’ projects and leadership skills.

A United Way funded agen-cy, Girl Scouts of Minnesota Wis-consin Lakes and Pines serves 39 counties in northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. For more informa-tion about joining, volunteering, or donating to Girl Scouts, visitwww.gslakesandpines.org or call(218) 726-4710.

Minnesota Health Care Programs

Does your child have health insurance? If not, help may be available. Minnesota Health Care Programs have free and low-cost health insurance for children and families who qualify. (Medical Assistance has no monthly premium. MinnesotaCare has a monthly premium based on household income.) Your child may qualify if your household income is below:

Income is one factor for qualifying. Other rules and limits apply. For more information, call your county office or visit www.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare. The income limits above are valid until June 30, 2013. To get a Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) application:

Print one from www.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare Call 877-KIDS-NOW toll free Call Carlton County Health and Human Services at 218-879-4583

All-Stars

Wednesday, October 17, at 8:30 a.m. (Make-up day will be October 26.)

ESKO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

It’s time again for the Esko High School Class of 2013 to do their annual volunteer service project. They will be performing community projects

such as raking leaves, picking up garbage, or any other fall cleaning services. If you are interested in having this done at your home, please fill out the information below, cut out this ad, and send it to or drop it off at the high school office by October 12. If you have any questions

related to the senior community project, please call.

Esko High School 2 East Highway 61, P.O. Box 10 Attn: Mrs. D. Ellefson Esko, MN 55733 or call 218-879-4673 ext. #144

If you’d like to be put on the list, please fill out the following information: Name:___________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone#:_______________________________________________________ Work Needed:

Esko School Receives Grant from Northland Duluth, MN – The Northland Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved 65 grants totaling $301,316 during the second quarter of 2012. Grants are awarded to benefit northeastern Minnesota nonprofit community organiza-tions whose programs align with the Northland Foundation’s mission and priority areas. This spring, Northland awarded special grants to help facilitate Pre-kindergarten-to-Grade 3 planning in 20 communities in the region. This grant opportunity was offered to school district and Reservation school teams that attended the Northland Foundation’s 2012 Early Childhood Summit. The Summit brought together 200 school superintendents, administrators, educa-tors, and school board and community members to explore PreK-Grade 3 strategies designed to better “connect the dots” from preschool through the early elementary years in order to improve student achievement. Since 2007, Northland has distributed 114 similar Early Childhood Summit grants total-ing $85,000 to help provide school teams with resources to meet, plan, and implement new practices to enhance their work with young children and their families.

Northeastern Minnesota School Districts, Northeast MinnesotaPreKindergarten to Grade 3 Planning Grants offered to Northeast Minnesota school districts and Indian Reservation teams that attended the Northland Foundation’s 2012 Early Childhood Summit held in April.

Esko Public Schools - ISD #099, Esko $1,000

School Board Election FactsDid you know…

• School Board members are elected to four-year terms• School Board elections occur every two years• The next School Board election will occur on November 6• The upcoming candidate filing period for the next election is July 31 –

August 14• Three (3) school board positions will be contested in the next election

Do You Care About the Education of Esko Children?

Have You Thought About Serving on the Esko School Board?

NOTICE FOR FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – STATE OF MINNESOTANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candi-dacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 99 shall begin on July 31, 2012 and shall close at 5:00 o’clock pm on August 14, 2012. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. At that election, (3) three members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the gen-eral election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock pm on August 14, 2012.BY THE ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARDJeff Salo, School District Clerk

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1st Annual ULTIMATE FRISBEE Tournament

Saturday, August 11, 2012

3:00 pm – Football Field

TOWN OF THOMSON NOTICEADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday, August 21, 2012The Adjourned Annual Meeting of the Town of Thomson will be held in the Town Board Room at the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney

Road, Esko at 6:30 p.m.The 2013 tax levy which was approved at the March 2012 Annual

Meeting will be reviewed.Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Town of Thomson

879-9719


Community Churches

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church “A family of believers grounded in, growing in and

reaching out in Christ.”

Pastors Jeffrey Walther and Tom Brinkley 4 Elizabeth Avenue, Esko, MN 879-3510 [email protected]

WORSHIP SCHEDULE! Sundays 8 & 10:30 am Worship

Mondays - 6:30 pm (through Labor Day)

Worship in the Family Life Center

Dates to Remember: 1. Worship Service at Northridge Park

Sunday, August 12 – 10:00 am Dave Horn, musical guest. Potluck following worship service. Bring your own lawn chair.

2. Monday Night Worship with Dave Horn Monday, August 13, 6:30 pm

3. Rally Day Sunday, September 9 8 am and 10:30 am Worship Services 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Fall Kickoff

4. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Parent Orientation Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Confirmation classes begin Wednesday, September 19 at 3:20 pm- 5 pm

5. Honor Your Aging Parents Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, September 4

at 6:30 p.m. 6. Coming in September

Christians in Recovery Thursday evenings

Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church Fall Worship Schedule

Sundays 8:00 am Worship Service – All Ages 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship* *(3rd Sunday - Holy Communion) 9:30 am Worship Service – All Ages 10:45 am Sunday School Sunday, September 9th – Sunday School Rally Day 8:00 am Worship Service – All Ages 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 am Worship Service – All Ages 10:45 am Sunday School – Registration, Music, Singing, Meet the teachers, Fellowship for all ages! 11:45 am Lunch following Sunday School Rally!

September 28th–30th... Fall Youth Rally In Esko, MN ….. 6th Grade and older are welcome! We would like to invite you and your friends to come and share in fellowship, praising & worshiping our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Wednesday, October 3rd – Family Night Begins! 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study 5:45 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Activities for all ages… Kids for Jesus (Pre-School-2nd Grade) Investigation Creation (3rd-5th Grade) Jr. Youth (6th-8th Grade) Sr. Youth (9th-12th Grade) Adult Bible Study begins!

† Check out our Church website at www.eskoapostolic.org.

Please Come and Join Us. Pastor Bruce Bergstedt

Apostolic Lutheran Church

25 Church Road, Esko, MN 55733 (218-879-3882)

The Esko Historical Society will reopen the museum’s “Palkie Grist Mill” with a celebration

Sunday, Sept. 23 from 1 to 4 pm Come and see the many improvements that enhance the

mill and exhibits. Enjoy refreshments and other activities.

Bring the Family!

Esko Museum Celebration

Activities Fee Schedule 2012-2013Category I Activities:Fee charged, MSHSL sponsored competition and eligibility. $140 Esko Hosted Activities: Baseball Softball Basketball X Country Running Track Soccer (Girls) Volleyball Football Cooperative Hosted Activites:

Esko is a member of a cooperative agreement to host various activi-ties. The host school (Cloquet) establishes the fee for the following cooperatively sponsored activi-ties. Hockey (Boys & Girls) Swimming (Boys & Girls) Slalom Skiing Golf (Boys & Girls)Wrestling Tennis X Country Skiing (Nordic) Soccer (Boys)

Category II Activities:Fee charged, MSHSL eligibility followed for participation. $70 Jr. High Sports One Act Play Knowledge Bowl Speech Math League

Category III Activities:Fee charged, MSHSL eligibility followed for participation: $70Cheerleading Jr. High Knowledge Bowl Dance Line Jr. High Math League Fall Play

No Fee Activities:MSHSL eligibility followed for participation. Concert Band Jazz Band Peer Helper Concert Choir Swing Choir Student Government Musician, stage crew, techs for fall/one act plays Sports Manager/StatisticiansStudents qualifying for free or reduced lunch will pay a reduced activity fee.

STUDENT MAXIMUM FEES: Sr. High Activities $280 Jr. High Activities $180(Cooperative fees paid to other schools will NOT count towards student maximums).1. Participation fees must be paid prior to participation in all activities.2. Participation fees are refunded only if the individual does not make

the team or quits before the first contest of the season. A refund form needs to be picked up in the Activities Office and signed by the coach. Refunds will be issued by the District Office and sent to the student’s home. No cash refunds will be given.

3. If a student qualifies for free lunch, the participation fee will be waived and if he/she qualifies for reduced lunch the fee will be 1/2 the amount.


Eskomo Sports

SPORTS PHYSICALS NEEDEDPlease schedule an appointment with your family physician to have a sports physical completed. Student athletes will not be allowed to participate in a sport until they have a completed, current physical on file. Physicals are

good for three years from the date of the physical exam.Please use the 2012-2013 MSHSL Physical Form when the examina-

tion is preformed (documents can be picked up at the Esko Athletic Office or downloaded via the Esko website). Completed and signed forms can be mailed to the high school athletic office or they can be turned in during the all sports meeting which will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in the school cafeteria. The meeting for grades 7-9 will be held at 6:00 pm. Grades

10-12 will meet at 7:00 pm.Please register online via Esko School Website prior to the meeting

in order to speed up the process of getting the paperwork submitted.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation! GO ESKOMOS!!!

2012-2013 ALL SPORTS PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING

The All Sports Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012

in the school cafeteria. This is a mandatory meeting for parents and athletes.

Grades 7-9 will be held at 6:00 pm Grades 10-12 will meet at 7:00 pm

Please register online via Esko School Website prior to the meeting in order to speed up the process of getting the paperwork submitted.

SEASON TICKETS2012-13

ALL SPORT SEASON – Includes football, volleyball, boys/girls basket-ball.Prices DO NOT include Esko Invitational Volleyball tournament, Coaches Classic or post season tournament play.

ADULT - 1 Adult: $120.00 2 Adults: $240.00

STUDENT - 1 Student: $ 80.00 2 Students: $110.00 3 Students: $166.00 4 Students: $222.00 5 Students: $258.00 (for each additional student add $35.00)BASKETBALL – Includes boys/girls regular season home games.Prices DO NOT include Coaches Classic or post season tournament play.

ADULT - 1 Adult: $ 90.00 2 Adults: $180.00STUDENT - 1 Student: $ 60.00 2 Students: $ 83.00 3 Students: $124.00 4 Students: $166.00 5 Students: $184.00 (for each additional student add $15.00)

SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES

Adult: $ 6.00 *Senior Citizen $ 6.00 (unless season pass is obtained) Student $ 4.00

*Persons wishing to purchase a senior citizen pass must be 65 years of age or older as verified by driver’s license or state issued identification. Senior Citizen passes are only available at the High School Office during regu-lar working hours and are non-transferrable. Senior Passes are available for $30.00 for the school year and are not usable at play-off games or non-home games.

BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE GRADES 7-12

Esko High School Field Friday, August 31, 2012 7:00 – 10:00 pm $5.00

Music by: Kenny B. Productions Sponsored By Esko KIDS PLUS


2012-2013 Elementary Class ListsKindergarten: Students will receive class and bus in-formation in the mail by the second week of August. If you have not received your information, please call Julie at 879-3361.

Mrs. Baird: 1.Anderson, Jorie 2. Anderson, Simone 3. Bertogliat, Gino 4. Campanario, Tyler 5. Dugger, Nicole 6. Harker, Emerson 7. Hart, Chloe 8. Hipp, Bryce 9. Kemptar, Emily 10. Kilichowski, Ethan 11. Lewis, Aiden 12. Lilly, Gwendolyn 13. Marciulionis, Dylan 14. Munthe, Greta 15. Niven, Leah 16. Ondrus, Trenton 17. Randa, Jacob 18. Randa, Jordyn 19. Ruuska, Nolan 20. Spindler, Dalton 21. Swanson, Hannah

Grade 1: Christi Cimermancic: 1. Abrahamson, Will 2. Antonutti, Joseph 3. Beare, Alena 4. Belland, Levi 5. Bergstedt, Ava 6. Christensen, Selassie 7. Forslund, Cooper 8. Iverson, Damien 9. Jones, Asher 10. Liimatainen, Cruize 11. Madill, Abrianna 12. Mattson, Talon 13. Osborne, Andrew 14. Perich, Makoi 15. Putzke, Dylan 16. Putzke, Ethan 17. Ruopp, Grace 18. Schmitz, Annastasia 19. Sinnott, Kallahan 20. Vlaminck, Christian 21. Wisted, Isaac 22. Zahn, Shelby

Ms. Dahl: 1. Adamu, Ayisha 2. Aker, Alexandra 3. Amireault, Jason 4. Berger, Cade 5. Bourgeault, Alex-ander 6. Brownie, Alexander 7.Butkiewicz, Darrin 8. Edland, Dylan 9. Firn, Riley 10. Fuller, Thomas 11. Haapala, Madelyn 12. Hanson, Lily 13. Hartlieb, JR 14. Kessey, Megan 15. Mosack, Madison 16. Munthe, Neysa 17. Napper, Lexxy 18. Raway, Blake 19. Rice, Lucas 20. Rodenwald, Kaydee 21. Rud, Lillian Mae 22. Swenson, Tiffany

Miss Uecker: 1. Belich, Mollie 2. Berg, Hunter 3. En-gen, Cole 4. Fredrickson, Ethan 5. Gabel, Aila 6. Hard-en, Michael 7. Henney, Daniel 8. Karppinen, Jayden 9. Kilichowski, Carver 10. Kubis, Carter 11. LaBorde, Dale 12. Lekander, Lacy 13. Mrozik, Wyatt 14. Nygren, Chloe 15. Perich, Mason 16. Peterson, Samantha L. 17. Regas, Ellie 18. Rengo, Nathaniel 19. Scheer, Emma 20. Sundquist, Hannah 21. Tusken, Kate 22. Wicken-heiser, Wyatt 23. Wohling, Jordynne 24. Zuck, Halle

Grade 2: Mrs. Gustafson: 1. Anderson, Caleb 2. Cekalla, Emma 3. Cosgriff, Kaden 4. Erspamer, Evan 5. Gundry, Jacob 6. Hartlieb, Elizabeth 7. Johnson, Kalliope 8. Johnson, Tyceson 9. Lanthier, Kassidy 10. Modeen, Ariel 11. Nagorski, Jackson 12. Nooyen, Hanna 13. Nygren, Caitlin 14. Peterson, Alayna 15. Peterson, Alec 16. Peterson, Matthew 17. Peterson, Reese 18. Seglem, Timothy 19. Seguin, Skylar 20. Tester, Jack 21. Warner, Makenzie

Grade 4: Mrs. Hipp: 1. Bubb, Jacob 2. Christensen, Elisha 3. Couture, Edward 4. Currier, Caitlyn 5. Cz-erwinski, Hope 6. Eckenberg, Rilea 7. Erickson, Mor-gan 8. Jones, Landin 9. Kiminski, Deegan 10. Lathrop, Devon 11. Liljegren, Avery 12. Marzolf, Andrew 13. Maunu, Mikalie 14. Nadeau, Cody 15. Olson, Sara 16. Ondrus, Cole 17. Osterling, Asia 18. Parask, Autumn 19. Schmitz, Fletcher 20. Staples, Haley 21. Stark, Brenna 22. Stueber, Sarah 23. Sunnarborg, Mallory 24. Thornton, Allison

Grade 5: Mrs. Schmidt: 1. Anderson, Noah 2. Andler, Gerald 3. Bottila, Michaela 4. Butkiewicz, Diah 5. Carlson, Owen 6. DeLeon, Dea 7. Erickson, Eli 8. Jansen, Miles 9. Jokinen, Michelle 10. Magnuson, Ella 11. Maki, Alicia 12. Messner, Wyatt 13. Mismash, Nicole 14. Peterson, Mason 15. Robnik, Alicia 16. Rudnicki, Abby 17. Spindler, Trevor 18. Stoewer, Yiyuan 19. Umpierre, Gabriel 20. Wiermaa, Julien 21. Williams, Shylee 22. Wohling, Skylar

Mrs. Harms: 1. Adkins, Kaylor 2. Anderson, Jaxson 3. Berger, Cuinn 4. Del Caro, Isabella 5. Erickson, Benjamin 6. Ion, Ava 7. Johnson, Meghan 8. Kazel, Alex 9. Korienek, Nate 10. Pagelkopf, Jessica 11. Roy, Dade 12. Rud, Isaac 13. Salmela, Tyler 14. Sjodin, Janae 15. Sorenson, Madalee 16. Swedberg, Lydia 17. Thompson, Evan 18. Wickenheiser, Adeline 19. Wilson, Owen 20. Zezulka, Carter

Mrs. Johnson: 1. Anderson, Lucas 2. Bertogliat, Tia 3. Blue, Elijah 4. Dupuis, Olivia 5. Eickhoff, Hunter 6. Einbu, Sophie 7. Erjavec, James 8. Forslund, Olivia 9. Gregg, Taiya 10. Hoffman, Dane 11. Johnson, Mark 12. Lanthier, Addison 13. Lanthier, Dylan 14. Liupak-ka, Grace 15. Mismash, Megan 16. Moder, Molly 17. Mowers, Elsa 18. Mrozik, Merlea 19. Porter, Alexander 20. Russell, Jazz 21. Schuman, Skylar 22. Sinnott, Ki-eran 23. Swedberg, Nicholas 24. Weber, Abigail

Mrs. Hallsten: 1. Bolling, Faith 2. Christensen, Hosanna 3. Christiansen, Lillian 4. Emanuel, Maya 5. Grover, Jayce 6. Hexum, Ingrid 7. Holt, Ben 8. Johnson, Olivia 9. Kubat, Karisa 10. Lillo, Brett 11. Majerle, Jacob 12. Marciulionis, Mikayli 13. McColley, Hunter 14. Miketin, Riley 15. Peterson, Aaron 16. Prusi, Naomi 17. Reiman, Matthew 18. Rengo, Emily 19. Rivera, Waylon 20. Rydberg, Maria 21. Salo, Carter 22. Shingledecker, Grace 23. Swanson, Nick 24. Wagemaker, Sarah

Mrs. Halverson: 1. Abbett, Cooper 2. Aker, Ashley 3. Berglund, Cal 4. Chopskie, Jordan 5. Chopskie, Megan 6. Christensen, Zuriah 7. Green, Sophia 8. Johnson, Erik 9. Jurmu, Lucas 10. Klatte, Dylan 11. Lawrey, Madyson 12. Leslie, Blake 13. Macartney, Nicholas 14. Meysembourg, Benjamin 15. Pyrlik, Thomas 16. Seboe, Ella 17. Sonneman, Charley 18. Stodola, Morgan 19. Streu, Brooklyn 20. Wehr, ZoeMrs. Harden: 1. Bechthold, Carter 2. Brissett, Ca-dence 3. Christensen, Ty 4. Erickson, Drew 5. Ferkul, Marisa 6. Glendenning, Ryan 7. Grayson, Caden 8. Greensky, Aubrianna 9. Greniger, Natalie 10. Haugen, Cale 11. Korby, Ava 12. Kuklinski, Avery 13. Lammi, Kaydence 14. Lattner, Kaitlin 15. Lindgren, Presten 16. Mock, Aidric 17. Napper, Ryan 18. Olson, Raegen 19. Prachar, Drew 20. Rudnicki, Adam 21. Tracy, Parker

Mrs. Foxx: 1. Bergstedt, James 2. Cloose, Isabelle 3. Felmlee, Autumn 4. Fetter, Karsten 5. Fischer, Riley 6. Gannucci, Paul 7. Geving, Tanner 8. Grayson, Sydney 9. Johnson, McKenzie 10. Johnson, Zoie 11. Koskela, Tyler 12. Mock, Emlynn 13. Ochis, Jaxton 14. Olesiak, John 15. Olson, Trevin 16. Poppenberg, Sydney 17. Randa, Jonah 18. Rich, Tristan 19. Salmela, Kaitlyn 20. Schramm, Drake 21. Thomas, Gracie 22. Urie, Michael 23. Workman, Cailin

Mrs. Durand: 1. Barta, Joel 2. Campbell, Wyatt 3. Carlson, Jazmyn 4. Demers, Rylee 5. Eickhoff, Olivia 6. Engen, Anabelle 7. Foxx, Kaelyn 8. Gabel, Zander 9. Garden, Harley 10. Hipp, Spencer 11. Hurst, Madison 12. Johnson, Kyra 13. Kauma, Brandon 14. Lanthier, Logan 15. Maki, Anja 16. Matuszak, Leo 17. Myers, Alexzander 18. Plante, Bailey 19. Sjodin, Judah 20. Staples, Kate 21. Sullivan, Declan

Grade 6: Mr. Nielsen: 1. Autio-Osberg, Sydney 2. Giancola, Luca 3. Halling, Justin 4. Hanson, Sydney 5. Hendrickson, Colter 6. Herren, Thomas 7. Imig, Alex 8. Lanthier, Curtis 9. Litsey, Baylor 10. Maki, Kaleigh 11. McColley, Terryn 12. McComb, Lydia 13. Mowers, Brita 14. Olson, Michaela 15. Quesinberry, Austin 16. Rengo, Sam 17. Robertson, Johnathan 18. Rye, Kirsten 19. Sordelet, Gavin 20. Stracek, Jonathan 21. Turner, Eve 22. Vinje, Mason 23. Weber, Kenzie 24. White, Connor 25. Wold, Annika

Mrs. Pfister: 1. Abrahamson, Kyle 2. Anderson, Claire 3. Anderson, Keone 4. Antonutti, Rachel 5. Barta, Nathan 6. Beckstrom, Hailey 7. Carlblom, Amber 8. Carlson, Ethen 9. DeMuth, Daniel 10. Erickson, Tegan 11. Foucault, Jeremiah 12. Goodreau, Avery 13. Hart, Chad 14. Johnson, Jack 15. Jurkic, Hailey 16. Landsverk, Jordyn 17. Maki, Eero 18. McIlvain, Riley 19. Moe, Kaiden 20. Niven, Drew 21. Pfister, Jackson 22. Phillips, Jillian 23. Powers, Jillian 24. Tester, Alexis

Mr. Smith: 1. Akervik, Keegan 2. Bechthold, Megan 3. Bolling, Sam 4. Calverly, Emma 5. Durand, Derian 6. Erickson, Rylie 7. Gannucci, Samuel 8. Johnson, Marcus 9. Koski, Troy 10. Laundergan, Jonah 11. Mor-row, Gabrielle 12. Osborne, Mary 13. Partika, Alexis 14. Peterson, Morgan 15. Putzke, Kendra 16. Radov-ich, Allie 17. Richards, Michael 18. Ruuska, Monica 19. Sorenson, Rowdy 20. Swartwoudt, Gracie 21. Zdebski, Jenna 22. Zuck, HannahMr. Lindquist: 1. Akervik, Mason 2. Anderson, Samia 3. Bolgrean, Joshua 4. Boyat, Ian 5. Burse, Tatijahna 6. Christenson, Jager 7. Compo, Aubrey 8. Day, Sydni 9. Enger, Felicity 10. Fuller, Edward 11. Gabel, Braden 12. Greniger, Amber 13. Johanson, Tyler 14. Kangas, Sophia 15. Korby, Ryan 16. Moore, Aaron 17. Pantsar, Rachel 18. Propp, Isabelle 19. Pyrlik, Lucas 20. Rich, Anthony 21. Rud, Elijah 22. Stodola, Lora 23. Vinje, DylanMrs. W. Smith: 1. Adkins, Annabelle 2. DeMuth, Kristy 3. Ferkul, Svetlana 4. Green, Hannah 5. Gunderson, Christian 6. Haines, Parker 7. Hietala, Ronda 8. Laroya, Jay 9. Maki, Jade 10. Moerke, Reid 11. Rice, Sophia 12. Seguin, Gage 13. Severson, Lincoln 14. Shingledecker, Faith 15. Smith, Kendall 16. Streu, Braeden 17. Sunde, Hunter 18. Tusken, Joseph 19. Vlaminck, Starla 20. Vosburg, Victoria 21. Weber, Allison 22. Wefel, Payton

Mrs. Thornton: 1. Abrahamson, Makayla 2. Berger, Camden 3. Blue, Chloe 4. Borchardt, Lia 5. Broman, Dawson 6. Butkiewicz, Deja 7. Cloose, Kelby 8. Coss, Hendrix 9. Folken, Connor 10. Follett, Jayla 11. Gorder, Brendan 12. Grayson, Logan 13. Haapanen, John 14. Haavisto, Jayden 15. Halling, Brianna 16. Halling, Emily 17. Holland, Riley 18. Kauma, Corey 19. Koskela, Peyton 20. Piepho, Jaustin 21. Pierre, Sarah 22. Poppenberg, Keegan 23. Rambow, Madison 24. Rydberg, Lauren 25. Stueber, Samantha

Grade 3: Mr. Anderson: 1.Adkins, Kaitlyn 2.An-derson, Russell 3.Barstad, Alexander 4.Boyat, Hannah 5.Campanario, Owen 6.Carlson, Jordan 7.Erickson, Aaron 8. Erkkila, Zachariah 9.Gonsorowski, Kade 10. Hanson, Emily 11. Helberg,Isabelle 12.Housey, Lily 13. Iallonardo, Sophia 14. Magnuson, Ava 15. Martin-eau, Nikolas 16. Mattinen, Allison 17. Menor, Adriana 18. Paczynski, Kaylee 19. Perlinger, Ripley 20. Peter-son, Samantha A. 21. Rambow, Parker 22. Randall, Orie 23. South, Madison 24. Umpierre, Dominic

Mrs. Pyrlik: 1. Amireault, Rachel 2. Bohlman, Emmeline 3. Davis, Aliyah 4. Ferkul, Katerina 5. Follett, Sawyer 6. Grayson, Logan 7. Johnson, Carson 8. Jones, Jayla 9. Kiminski, Tallon 10. Kopp, Samuel 11. Kubis, Caden 12. Laveau, Dawson 13. Miller, Belle 14. Munthe, Sofia 15. Napoli, Brandon 16. Perfetti, Dominick 17. Perlinger, Ainslie 18. Pettyjohn, Erin 19. Powers, McKenna 20. Reeves, Sophia 21. Taylor, Mason

Mr. Wickenheiser: 1. Abbett, Cassadie 2. Anderson, Jolene 3. Bolling, Autumn 4. Butkiewicz, Damon 5. Campbell, Christopher 6. Christensen, Josiah 7. Chris-tensen, Trinity 8. Dunkley, Nicholas 9. Johnson, Izaiah 10. Jubie, Brady 11. Jurmu, Sarah 12. Karkkainen, Ka-leb 13. Kreeger, Savannah 14. Lund, Elise 15. Moerke, Isabelle 16. Monnier, Addie 17. Montminy, Mylee 18. Partika, Ashley 19. Pera, Preston 20. Schmitz, William 21. Spehar, Isaac 22. Stoyanoff, Dane 23. Sunnarborg, Macy 24. Tracy, Meghan 25. Tranah, CullenMrs. Johnson (Gertsema): 1. Alaspa, Patricia 2. Bergerson, Kaitlyn 3. Berglund, Mirra 4. Bourgeault, Lucas 5. Broman, Dylan 6. Couture, Heather 7. Dusek, Azrael 8. Garden, Devon 9. Gonsorowski, Hubie 10. Gorder, Kendall 11. Hoffman, Dawson 12. Johnson, Tanner 13. Johnson, Tim 14. Kallberg, Makenzie 15. Korienek, Madison 16. Mainville, Charlotte 17. Ol-son, Tyler 18. Perich, Andrew 19. Prusi, Nathaniel 20. Rice, Natalie 21. Seboe, Jake 22. Stodola, Jonathan 23. Stracek, James 24. Sturm, Jenna 25. Wagemaker, Luke

Miss Battaglia: 1. Berger, Cadence 2. Erjavec, Bethany 3. Forrest, Gavin 4. Johnson, Jacob 5. Kalligher, Thea 6. Liljegren, Amara 7. Male, Braedyn 8. Mattonen, Ella 9. Parrott, Makayla 10. Pederson, Ava 11. Polecheck, Ivy 12. Regas, Emelia 13. South, Aiden 14. Stokes, Tanner 15. Sturm, Ryan 16. Sundquist, Elaina 17. Thelen, Araydia 18. Townsend, Ava 19. Weber, Wyatt 20. Wietman, Nicole 21. Wirtanen, Derrek 22. Workman, Trenton


School Supplies

KINDERGARTEN Grade 1Please label personal items 1 1 dozen #2 pencils plain yellow - sharpened

1 2 Boxes of crayons 2 2 large glue sticks2 Fiskar scissors 3 1 large bottle white glue3 Elmer's white glue 4 Sharp 5" Fiskar scissors4 Big Elmer's glue stick - 4 sticks 5 2 large boxes of Kleenex 5 Classic color markers 6 1 box of 16 crayons6 Backpack 7 2 Pink Pearl erasers7 Three ring binder 1" 8 Pencil box - 8x6 or smaller - (Not Baird's class)8 2 spiral notebooks - 8.5x11 9 Markers - washable - 8 pack only9 Folder - daily take home folder 10 2 Scotch tape - 1/2 x 450 (Not Baird's class)

10 Dry erase markers (kindergarten continued) 11 Plastic folder11 Highlighter 16 White board 8.5x11 12 Water bottle labeled with child's name12 Colored pencils 17 Quiet time activity book - All Day K only 13 Colored pencils13 Pencil box (9" x 5") 18 Gym shoes - non-marking soles - All Day K only 14 3 yellow highlighters14 Pink Pearl eraser 19 Headset for computer class - headband style 15 Clipboard (Not Cimermancic's class)15 Box of Band-Aids 16 1 wide-ruled notebook

Girls Boys 17 4 black dry erase markersSandwich Ziploc bags Gallon Ziploc bags 18 1 roll of paper towelsSmall paper plates Large paper plates 19 Boys: Ziploc bags - all sizesClorox wipes Plastic forks - only All Day KPlastic forks 20 Girls: Band-Aids - plainPaper towels Napkins 21 Gym shoes (no black soles)labeled with child's namePlastic spoons Paper towels (please send velcro shoes if your child cannnot tieKleenex Hand sanitizer & please no open back gym shoes)

Grade 2 Grade 3 22 Headset for computer class - headband style1 *2 dozen #2 pencils 1 3 dozen #2 pencils Label all items for Mrs. Pyrlik's classroom 2 *1 small bottle white glue 2 Glue (4 oz. White) In other classes items are shared3 *2 large glue sticks 3 Scissors - 5" sharp Fiskars4 *Scissors - sharp Fiskars 4 Large box of Kleenex (grade 3 continued)5 *Large box of Kleenex 5 3 wide-line spiral notebooks 20. 1 hand sanitizer w/ pump6 *Box of 16 crayons 6 Box of 16 crayons 21. 2 container disinfecting wipes7 *Erasers 7 Ruler (with centimeters) 22. 1 big glue stick8 *1 set of 8 thin markers (Crayola) don’t label 8 Supply of pencil top erasers 23. 1 yellow legal pad9 *1 set of 8 thick markers (Crayola)don't label 9 Markers - Crayola Classic Thick 24. Paint shirt10 *1 set of 8 colored pencils (Crayola) don’t label 10 3 plastic folders w/ two pockets & brad fasteners11 Roll of paper towels 11 Colored pencils - 7" 12 count12 1 pack thin tipped white board markers - black 12 1 package Scotch tape13 Gym shoes (non marking soles) 13 Gym shoes (no black soles)14 2 yellow highlighter markers 14 Post-its (3x3) - 1 pad15 3 folders with pockets 15 Index Cards16 2 wide-lined spiral notebooks 16 1 yellow highlighter17 Paint shirt 17 Ear buds or headset for computer class18 Headset for computer class - headband style 18 3 ring binder 1.5 inch*All starred items are shared amongst classmates. 19 1 set of thin dry erase markers

WINTERQUIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ESKOSchool supply list for the 2012/2013 school year

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 61 *5 dzn Yellow American Classic Papermate #2 pencils1 Supply of #2 pencils 1 24 #2 pencils or 8 - 10 mechanical pencils2 Medium glue bottle and glue stick 2 1 Bottle Glue - 8 oz. / glue stick 2 Small individual pencil sharpener (if needed)3 Scissors - 5" sharp Fiskars 3 Scissors - 5" sharp Fiskars 3 Glue sticks4 *Large box of Kleenex 4 Large box of Kleenex 4 Scissors5 *2 rolls of paper towels 5 7 wide-line spiral notebooks(same as folder colors) 5 7 wide-line spiral notebooks6 6 wide-lined spiral plain notebooks 6 Crayons 6 Ruler (with centimeters)

(no pictures - do not label) 7 Ruler (with centimeters) 7 Black fine point (Sharpie) marker7 1 composition notebook 8 Erasers 8 Markers (large)8 1 legal pad 9 Black Fine Point (Sharpie) Marker 9 Folders - plain 2 pocket - green, blue, 2 red &9 Crayons (Crayola) 10 Markers (large) 2 yellow10 Straight ruler (with centimeters) 11 6 plain folders with pockets (no pictures) 10 Electronic Dictionary (optional)11 Erasers red, yellow, green, purple & 2 blue 11 Red pens (package)12 Markers - thick and thin 12 Gym shoes (no black marks) 12 Colored pencils13 Colored pencils 13 Colored Pencils 13 8 black thin dry erase markers14 3 plain folders with pockets - (no pictures or labels)14 No binders 14 Pencil pouch (not hard box)15 3 plastic folders w/pockets & brad fasteners 15 Highlighters 15 No loose leaf binders

1 yellow, 1 blue & 1 your choice (no pictures or labels)16 3 packages of Index Cards 3x5 16 Paper towels16 *1 pack ruled 3x5 white index cards 17 Scotch tape 17 Large box of Kleenex17 *1 cube (400 sheets) unlined post its (2.875x2.875) 18 1 package of red pens 18 1 cube (400 sheets) unlined post-its (2.875x2.875)18 Scotch tape 19 1 dry erase marker 19 Gym shoes (no black marks)19 1 Package of red ballpoint pens 20 Paper towels (optional) 20 Index cards 3x520 *1 set of different colored thin style highlighter markers 21 Hand sanitizer (optional) 21 4 highlighters

(pink, purple, blue, orange, green, yellow) 22 Disinfecting wipes (optional) 22 Calculator (mandatory) can purchase at school21 *1 pkg (4-8 markers) different colored Sharpie markers23 Calculator (mandatory) can purchase at the school 23 Ear buds or headset for computer class22 6 thin dry erase markers (do not label) 24 Ear buds or headset for computer class 24 Flash Drive - recommended only if using23 1 navy blue plain 3 ring binder (1" size)Not Hipp's class a computer at home for school work. Can

(no designs or pictures - do not label) purchase at the school24 Gym shoes (without black soles)25 Flash drive - optional - can purchase at the school26 Ear buds or headset for computer class

Items with an * will be collected & put in a place for sharingamong the class & do not need to be labeled. All otheritems will be kept in student cubbies or desks and canbe labeled.

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS!Including gym shoes and jackets(unless otherwise noted on list)


ECFE CLASS FEES: Families pay what they can best afford. Those who are unable to pay are still welcome. Annual Income ECFE Fee/Semester $50,000 + Full Price $30,000 - $50,000 10% discount $10,000 - $30,000 25% discount under $10,000 50% discount

ECFE & School Readiness

Esko ECFE RegistrationEsko Community Education, P.O. Box, Esko, MN 55733

Class________________________________________________Cost______________________

Child’s Name_______________________________________________________________Birthdate___________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian’s Name(s)_______________________________________________Address_____________________________________City/Zip_______________________Home Phone__________________________ Work Phone_______________________Email__________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________Please list any special needs or allergies:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to Esko Community Education. Registrations can be dropped off in the Community Education office or mailed to the above address. You will need to register for each semester. Thank You!

Total Enclosed______________________ Check #___________To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.us

ECFE Schedule for Fall 2012Evening Adventures

(Mixed ages)When: MondaysOct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 12, 19, 26Dec. 3, 10Time: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per familyWhen: Tuesdays Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 13, 20, 27Dec. 4, 11Time: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per familyEnjoy playing and making fun crafts with your child(ren) while also meeting other families in your community. Come discuss positive and practical ways to handle the challenges of raising young children. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and get advice from other parents who may be experiencing similar situations. This is also a great opportunity to share any tips you may have from your own life experiences, with other parents. This class focuses on children ages Birth to five years. Older siblings are welcome. Fun for the whole family!

Tiny Tots (10 – 36 months)

When: Tuesdays Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 13, 20, 27Dec. 4, 11Time: 4:15 – 5:30pmCost: $45Enjoy one-on-one time with your toddler before attending a discussion about a variety of topics specific to a toddler’s social, emotional and physical development. Children enjoy socializing under the supervision of an early childhood teacher.

Leap – N – LearnFor ages 3 to 5 years

(Must be age 3 by Sept. 1st, 2012)When: (Mondays & Fridays) Sept. 24, 28Oct. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 26, 29Nov. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 26, 30Dec. 3, 7, 10Time: Mondays from 10:30am-Noon and Fridays from 10:00am – Noon (drop off day)Cost: $90

This is a great time for children to gain pre-Kindergarten knowledge while parents are learning more about how to guide their child through these early learning experiences. Children will explore arts and crafts, introduction to basic concepts, music and movement, and large muscle activities. Class will meet 2 days a week for 1 ½ hours on Mondays and 2 hours on Fridays. Mondays will include quality time between parent and child. Parents will also meet, with a licensed parent educator, to discuss parenting joys and concerns, as well as their child’s social, emotional, and physical development. Fridays will be a day for parents to drop their child off for a more child/teacher learning experience. Must be potty trained to attend. Please call and ask for Shannon if you have any questions about this or any other issues.

“Men”tor NightKids...bring your favorite guy and join us for a night of fun!

For ages 3 years through 1st GradeWhen: Oct. 4: Ooey Gooey Fun – a variety of messy activities are in store for you with this class! Come dressed for a mess!!! Nov. 1, and Dec. 6(Themes to be determined yet)Time: (Thursdays) 6:00 -7:00 pm Cost: $6.00 per class (1st child) $3.00 per additional childThis is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together.

Infant Classes(For parents and their infants ages birth – 10 months)

Dates and Topics to be determined yetWatch for more class info to come!

Esko School Readiness 2012-2013We are very excited to start the new school year with you and your child. The following are some FYI’s before classes start.

Open House: August 30th from 6-7:30

This will be a great time to meet staff and have a look around our room. We will have a scavenger hunt and a few crafts. Please bring your supplies (ex-cept folder and backpack), 3x5 or 4x6 family photo and all completed paper-work. If you are unable to attend please bring items with you when you drop off the first day of school or you can drop it off at the Community Education Office after September 4th.

SuppliesAll children will need the following items labeled with their first and last name:3 ring binder (2-inch or bigger)2-pocket folder (used for communication between home & school)BackpackSpiral Notebook (4’s Classes Only)

The following items will be shared by all and do NOT need to be labeled:3’s: Clorox Wipes

Pack of Washable MarkersPack of Baby Wipes

4’s AM: Clorox Wipes Pack of Dry Erase Markers

Box of KleenexRoll of Paper Towels

First Day of School ReadinessOn the first day of class there will NOT be any bussing provided to or from school. This will give us a chance to put names with faces. We will be talking about bus safety and going for a bus ride with the children. Please be sure to notify us of any allergies when dropping of your child!!!

We look forward to seeing you soon. Please call 879-4038 (ext. 4) with any questions or concerns.Sincerely,Mrs. Tina

School Readiness Start Dates3’s: September 28th 4’s: October 2nd

4’s PM: Clorox WipesGallon Size Ziploc BagsSandwich Size Ziploc Bags2 Big Glue Sticks


After School Club/Class Registration Form:Esko Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

Name: __________________________Birthdate:_____________

Address: _________________________City/Zip:_____________

Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _____________

Email:_______________________________________________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________Grade:_________

Parent/Guardian: ________________Cell Phone:_____________T-shirt/shoe size (if applicable)____________ _____________Any special needs?______________________________________ Total Enclosed: $_______________Payment Type: Check #____________ Cash Credit Card ___MasterCard ___VISA________-_______-_______-_______

Exp. Date:________ 3 Digit Code________

Authorized Signature:____________________________________To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.usYou will be contacted only if a class is filled. Otherwise, consider yourself regis-tered for the class. Make checks payable to Esko Cool Kids and mail to the above address or drop off at the office. Cancellation fee is $1.00.

After School Clubs

Archery – Grades 4-6 Dates: 09/17/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

09/19/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/24/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/26/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

Instructor: Cyndee Johnson Cost: $ 12.00 Description: Learn the basics while using compound bows! Students will learn

proper form and will pratice by shooting at targets. Archery equipment was provided by a grant through the MN DNR and a donation by Field Logic Superior, WI.

Club Invention – Grades 2-6

Dates: 09/25/2012 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Esko Schools - E368 10/02/2012 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Esko Schools - E368 10/09/2012 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Esko Schools - E368 10/16/2012 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Esko Schools - E368 10/23/2012 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Esko Schools - E368

Instructor: Stephanie Johnson Cost: $ 61.00 Description: Looking for Mad Science? Look no further as we are now offering

Club Invention! Students will learn with more hands-on activities and get more and longer sessions! We're excited to offer this program to Esko students and it's fun and creative approach to learning.

Craft Action! – Grades 1-6

Beginning Date:

09/27/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - S101 Art

Instructor: Michelle Roen Cost: $ 12.00 Description: Back by popular demand---Draw-String Bags! Create a great draw-

string bag and use it for school, home, or wherever! All materials provided.

Cross Country – Grades 1-6 Date: 09/12/2012 3:15PM - 4:00PM - Esko Schools - Trophy Hallway

09/19/2012 3:15PM - 4:00PM - Esko Schools - Trophy Hallway 09/26/2012 3:15PM - 4:00PM - Esko Schools - Trophy Hallway 10/03/2012 3:15PM - 4:00PM - Esko Schools - Trophy Hallway 10/10/2012 3:15PM - 4:00PM - Esko Schools - Trophy Hallway

Instructor : Tim Lindquist Cost: $ 5.00 Description: Students who join this great running "club" will have fun running

with Esko's Cross Country team! The group will meet in the lobby between the cafeteria and the varsity gym. Youth will be running various runs on the field by the playground. Promptly pick your child up at 4:00 at the east entrance by the playground, door #6. Please pre-register. Bring running shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.

Savannah's Pottery – Halloween – Grades 1-6 Date: 10/25/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - S101 Art

Instructor: Michelle Roen Cost: $ 15.00 Description: Savannah's Pottery is back---just in time for Halloween! Students will paint a

pumpkin figurine and then Savannah's Pottery will "fire" it and will be brought back to the school for your family to enjoy for Halloween!

Savannah's Pottery – Thanksgiving – Grades 1-6

Date: 11/08/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - S101 Art

Instructor: Michelle Roen Cost: $ 14.00 Description: Paint a leaf dish and use it during your Thanksgiving dinner! Get a little

creative and paint it with different colors of green, red, yellow, and orange! Plate measures 4.75" x 6".

Dear Parents: The best way to register for classes is to completely fill out the registration form from the paper or the after school club flier. Attach your fee and mail it to the Community Education Office at P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 or have your child give the envelope to their teacher. You can also register online at www.esko.k12.mn.us. Click on the Community Education/Class Registration tabs. Your child is registered if we do NOT call you to say it is full. Please plan on your child attending unless you hear from us.

Any changes in class dates and/or times will be communicated via e-mail. Please be sure we have all updated information. E-mail is our preferred method of communication as we are able to generate a message to several people quickly. Watch your e-mail for class updates. If we do not have an e-mail address on file, you will be contacted via phone, or a note sent home with your student. Your child’s teacher and Cool Kids staff will have a roster of all kids in each after school club. We ask you to send a note to the teacher stating that your child will be staying after school for the club. After school, the students will line up by the cafeteria, be checked in by a staff member, have a snack, and then be brought together to their class. If your child will not be at a scheduled club, please inform the teacher and call the Community Education Office at 879-4038. These multiple checks and balances are there to keep your child safe. Unless stated otherwise, pick your child up at the East Entrance (by playground #6) of the school. Thank you!

Beginning Volleyball – Girls Grades 5&6 Dates: 09/12/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

10/03/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/10/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/17/2012 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

Instructor(s): Vesel-Johnson, Bridget

Bring to Class:

P.E. shoes and clothes

Cost: $ 40.00 Description: Calling all 5th and 6th grade Girls!

Come learn and experience the fun of being part of a volleyball team. We will practice 2-3 days a week at Esko and have games against neighboring schools! This club focuses on the FUNdemental skills of volleyball such as passing, serving, setting, rotation, and game play but our main focus is on FUN! This club will start the second week of school, September 11th (specific dates and times will be given at a later date) and will run for five weeks. Girls still participating in soccer are encouraged to sign up and will be allowed to finish their soccer season. Come join the fun!

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE

TAKEN WITHOUT PAYMENT.


Esko Community Education Classes

55 Alive - first time class Dates: 10/08/2012 5:00PM - 9:00PM - Esko Schools - S144

10/09/2012 5:00PM - 9:00PM - Esko Schools - S144

Cost: $12 – AARP members/ $14 non-members payable to instructor Description: This is an eight hour course for those who have not taken the class

before.You must pre-register and bring your membership card with you to class.

55 Alive -refresher course Date: 09/24/2012 5:00PM - 9:00PM - Esko Schools - S144

Cost: $12 AARP members/$14 non-members payable to instructor Description: This is a four hour course for those who have taken the class

before. An insurance discount is usually given for those who have taken this class. You must pre-register by calling 879-4038. Payment can be made to AARP at the class.

Driver's Ed. Dates: 08/06/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater

08/07/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/08/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/09/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/10/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/13/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/14/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/15/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/16/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater 08/17/2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Esko Schools - Theater

Instructor: Bill Berglund Cost: $ 85.00 Description: This class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws,

and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon successful completion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certificate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by November 1. Priority will be given to current 15 year olds who attend Esko Public Schools. Students must attend all 30 hours of training (a make-up day will be available). You will need to sign up with a Driving School for behind the wheel leassons (at an additional cost) before the permit test. Parents need to attend an informational meeting on the first day of class, Monday, August 6. Students will meet for class at 5:00 pm and parents are invited to join the students at 7:00 pm.

Driver's Ed.

Dates: 10/22/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 10/23/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 10/25/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 10/26/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 10/27/2012 8:30AM -11:30AM - Esko Schools - S231 10/29/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 10/30/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 11/01/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 11/02/2012 3:15PM - 6:15PM - Esko Schools - S231 11/03/2012 8:30AM -11:30AM - Esko Schools - S231

Instructor: Bill Berglund Cost: $ 85.00 Description: This class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws,

and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon successful completion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certificate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by January 1. Priority will be given to current 15 year olds who attend Esko Public Schools. Students must attend all 30 hours of training (a make-up day will be available). You will need to sign up with a Driving School for behind the wheel leassons (at an additional cost) before the permit test. Parents need to attend an informational meeting on the first day of class, Monday, October 22. Students will meet for class at 3:15 pm and parents are invited to join the students at 5:15 pm.

Yoga Dates: 09/11/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music

09/18/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 09/25/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 10/02/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 10/09/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 10/16/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 10/23/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music 10/30/2012 5:00PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - E270 Elem Music

Instructor: Carolyn Ripp Cost: $ 50.00 Description: This 8 week class will integrate the basic yoga postures, breathing techniques, and

relaxation exercises, with an introduction to vinyasa (flow) yoga. Bring a Yoga mat.

Zumba

Dates: 09/10/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/17/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/24/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/01/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/08/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/15/2012 6:00PM - 7:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

Instructor(s): Vandervierer, Melinda Cost: $ 30.00

Description: The Zumba (one hour class) fitness cardio workout combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves that will make you forget you're even working out! Our goal is simple...we want you to be healthy, to love working out and to enjoy one exciting hour of calorie burning, body energizing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age!

Zumba Gold

Dates: 09/10/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/17/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 09/24/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/01/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/08/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria 10/15/2012 5:15PM - 6:00PM - Esko Schools - Cafeteria

Instructor(s): Vandervierer, Melinda

Cost: $ 30.00 Description: Zumba Gold (45 minutes) Enjoy the fun of Zumba with a class

designed for those wanting a modified version of the most popular dance cardio workout! Zumba Gold is done at a lower intensity but has the same great music and Latin dance styles. Zumba Gold is very easy to follow which will appeal to participants of all ages.

BALLET - For ages 4-adult, beginning-advanced. Pre-ballet, Classical Ballet, Pointe, Cecchetti method of Ballet taught to develop techniques for coordination, grace, self-esteem, and muscle tone taught to classical music. Students will be placed in classes by grade level and/or experience. An all adult class is also available. Class times will be determined after registration. Orders for proper wearing apparel will be available at first class. There will be a parent demonstration in February and a small recital in May. Classes begin the end of September.. When: 2012-2013 Season (September – May) Time/Place: Thursdays: September 20 – May 16 OR Fridays: September 21 – May 17 Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko (specific class times will be determined by instructor) Fee: $186.00 - First family member (for 31 weeks) $5.00 discount for additional students per family Instructor: Cynthia Hudspith Questions: Call instructor at 879-5377 or 343-6635 Register: Call Esko Community Education (after August 27)

879-4038.

BALLET - For ages 4-adult, beginning-advanced. Pre-ballet, Classical Ballet, Pointe, Cecchetti method of Ballet taught to develop techniques for coordination, grace, self-esteem, and muscle tone taught to classical music. Students will be placed in classes by grade level and/or experience. An all adult class is also available. Class times will be determined after registration. Orders for proper wearing apparel will be available at first class. There will be a parent demonstration in February and a small recital in May. Classes begin the end of September.. When: 2012-2013 Season (September – May) Time/Place: Thursdays: September 20 – May 16 OR Fridays: September 21 – May 17 Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko (specific class times will be determined by instructor) Fee: $186.00 - First family member (for 31 weeks) $5.00 discount for additional students per family Instructor: Cynthia Hudspith Questions: Call instructor at 879-5377 or 343-6635 Register: Call Esko Community Education (after August 27)

879-4038.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE

TAKEN WITHOUT PAYMENT.


Esko & Area Community Education Classes

WHERE TO REGISTER: Please note the location of the class you are registering for and send it to the appropriate place with a check made out to the correct program!

ESKO CLOQUET P.O. Box 10 509 Carlton Ave.Esko, MN 55733 Cloquet, MN 55720Phone#: 879-4038 Phone#: 879-1261

CARLTON WRENSHALL P.O. Box 310 207 Pioneer DriveCarlton, MN 55718 Wrenshall, MN 55797Phone#: 384-4464 Phone#: 384-4274 ext. 1410

State Fair Bus TripHop on a bus and enjoy a full day at the great Minnesota State Fair! No food stops due to everything on a stick that you want to enjoy there. Every-one will be on their own exploring animals, exhibits, free concerts and thrill rides! Board the bus at 7am in the Super One BACK Parking Lot and board at 7pm to return home. Sign up deadline is August 16.

Call 879-1261 (Cloquet Comm. Ed)Thursday, August 30, 7 am - 9 pm, $37 ($35, ages 65+)

Art in the ParkPreschool - Grade 3: Children and parents get ready for fun! Lots of art and activities. Dress for outdoor play and messy fun. Be sure to bring your parents.No registration required.Wed, August 15, 10:30 - 1 pm, Pinehurst Park, FREE

The Beach at PinehurstOpen daily 11am – 7pm(Reduced hours: August 13 – 31,11am – 5pm)Admission is $3 per person.Beach Olympic Water GamesWednesday, August 8at The Beach, in Pinehurst ParkAn Olympic Event with swim races, Volley Ball tournament, water polo, kickball and more! Novelty ice cream served w/a party pack item to eat and prizes! Olympic Celebration 12:30 -3:30pm

Payable to instructor

Payable to instructor

Payable to Comm Ed

REGISTRATION/PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________________________

Grade:________ Birthdate:_______________ Teacher:____________________________

Class/Club Registering for: ______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ Zip: _____________________________

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________ Cell Phone: ____________

Email:________________________________________________________________________

Method of Payment: __ Check __ Cash __ Credit Card: ___VISA or ___ MasterCard

Card #: _____________________________________________Expiration Date: ___________

Name on Card: ________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________________________________

Please return completed form to appropriate Community Education.

FIREARMS SAFETY CLASSES Must be 12 years old This is the annual Firearms Safety class. Parents must be with students when they sign up. Any questions call 428-3030.Date: September 10-14 Field Day, September 15Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm weeknightsLocation: Cloquet High SchoolFee: $10.00 Pay at Pine Tree PlazaRegister: With parent at Pine Tree Plaza on August 30 or September 6 from 6-8 pm

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity AgencyAdult Education and Adult Literacy

Brush up on your academic skills: Math,writing/reading and job seeking skills.

English as a Second Language classes by appointmentGED study and official practice testing.

College Prep and online classes in study skills and GED.

We are located in the lower level of the US Bank building.715 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet, Phone 879-5588

Call today to have your questions answered and receive a class schedule.

Esko Childcare Provider Thanks Community! I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest and sincere thanks to all of the wonderful families I’ve been blessed to have served in over 9 years of providing child care. In doing so, my family and I have gained even more family, friendships and memories, which are priceless. I have enjoyed working with, learning about, and watching the growth of more than 30 kids. Seeing their interac-tions, along with the relationships being built between the children, as well as the parents and I, has made my position so rewarding and worthwhile. I feel we have all grown and learned much more than expected over the years.

I started a new journey last year, with the encouragement and support of so many of you, my current and past families. This July was my final month of child care. I have been in school over the past year, which allowed for me to still provide care. This year, however, it does not and so my career as a child care provider comes to an end. As hard as it is to let it go, I know that looking ahead is exciting and I look forward to completing the school year to becoming a CMA.

For those of you in the community, without mention, you know who you are, I thank you. I am grateful for the trusted opportunity you bestowed upon me with your most valued treasure, your children. I am thankful for all of the love, respect, kindness, encouragement, excellent references and recommendations, as well as the outpouring of support you have all given me. It means so much more than you know.

With Sincere Thanks and Appreciation, Melissa Salmela

Help needed to recover from June flood damage.

The Hockey Shack in Esko sustained significant damage in the June flood. Since then, the Esko Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors has been working with inspectors, insurance adjusters, FEMA authorities and other of-ficials to determine the extent of damage and the best options moving forward.Due to mold and other issues caused by the flood, the building is not safe and must be gutted and rebuilt, or demolished and replaced. Without significant help, there will be no skating in Esko this win-ter. This is an issue not only for Esko youth hockey players, but for the entire community that enjoys free skating at the public rinks.After considering numerous options and the costs associated with each, the Hockey Association has decided to tear apart and re-store the existing building. To do this, we need donations and vol-unteers! Help us restore the hockey shack in time for winter.To volunteer: To donate:Contact Steve Lanthier Esko Youth Hockey218-428-8720 c/o Republic Bank 3 Thomson Road

Esko, MN 5573314 - Esko’s Corner - August/September 2012

Esko United

Dear Family and special friends, Thank you so much for all you did for us during and after the flooding. We have been so blessed by the food and all your time spent helping us clean up. We don’t know what we would have done without you. What a blessing you all are.

God bless, Rick and Mary Liljegren

THANK YOU - From 15 W Hwy 61As with many residences within our community, and the surrounding area, our house and lives were impacted by the June 20th, 2012 flood. During that day several individuals stopped to help save our home from the rising flood waters. A valiant effort was made, but ultimately the Midway River won. Although we didn’t know many of you, we are extremely thankful for all of your hard work and efforts during and after the flood. Your acts of kindness have had a tremendous impact on our lives. Not only are we thankful for your support, but we are also thankful for the many volunteers that provided help and aid to others within our community. It was amazing to see everyone come together that day, as well as after the flood, to help those of us in need. We are proud to be part of the Esko community, Thomson Township, and Carlton County. With All Our Thanks, The South Family (Lee, Stacy, Madison and Aiden)

Thank you to all the Esko community members who helped sandbag at my house during the June, 2012 floods. I sincerely appreciate all of the hard work and tireless effort you all put in to saving my house. I did not even know everyone who stopped to help, so all I can say is THANK YOU.Sincerely,Claudia Sunnarborg & Family

We want to express our sincere thanks to our family, neighbors, and friends who came to assist us during the recent flood: The Esko Fire Department, Thomson Township crew, sandbaggers, pump providers and those who re-moved household items with such speed (many were unknown to us!), and the aid from demolition haulers, Carlton County personnel, cleaning supplies from the Red Cross Salvation Army and Church of Christ, food providers, and all who helped in various ways. We live in a wonderful community. May God bless each of you for your kindness, encouragement, and prayers.

Frank & Jane Liupakka, Esko

Heartfelt Thanks

SISU is ... having the guts to stand up for what you believe in, or are striving for, regardless of the personal cost. It is a measure of integrity that surpasses the hardship and sees through to the end. To complete a task because failure is NOT acceptable - Not because someone else says so, But, because YOU yourself say so. “Special strength and stubborn determination to continue and overcome in the moment of adversity. It is a combination of stamina, cour-age, and purpose held in reserve for hard times.” It is not mo-mentary courage, but the ability to sustain an action against the odds.

THANK YOU!

strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity

adrenaline

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“willpower, tenacity, persistency”‘overcome all obstacles’stoic toughness


Flood 2012

The Esko Community came together on Wednesday, June 20th for a purpose and demonstrated the meaning of


Winterquist Elementary NewsElementary NewsBy Brian Harker

Elementary Picture Day

Friday, September 28

P.I.E. Meeting September 10

Esko Media Center6:30 pm

Watch for our Cookie Dough Fundraiser

coming soon!

SHOES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!Your child will participate in physical education class four times a week for thirty minutes (Grades 1-6). During this time we will try to get your child to be as active as possible (i.e. running, chasing, dodging, fleeing, jumping).

Parents/Guardians, WE NEED YOUR HELP! The elementary physical edu-cation department asks that you purchase indoor shoes for your child while keeping these guidelines in mind:

• Non-marking soles• Shoes that have a full heel (some slip-ons have only half a heel)• Shoes that have rubber soles (Please check the bottoms to make

sure it is rubber not felt (Common brands are Danskin, Sketchers etc). This causes them to slip and slide all over if they have felt)

• Shoes that will give your child good support during their active play (shock absorbing).

• Velcro shoes (especially if your child can not tie their shoes by the first day of school). Please check out the Velcro; if they only have one Velcro contact, they will not last the duration of the school year. Please look for shoes that have 2-3 Velcro contacts.

• Shoes with no laces (This is another option if your child struggles with shoe tying, but please be sure they are not too big. They will fall off when they begin to run fast).

Please know that we do not expect NOR want you to buy expensive shoes. We want your child to be as successful and active as possible in their physical education class! We have won the battle if we can get your child more time being active than tying their shoes!

Thank You in advance for your help!

The Elementary Physical Education StaffBridget Vesel-Johnson and Cynthia Johnson (CJ)

A Fresh Start

With the end of August fast approaching, the excitement of a new

school year begins to set in. Our teachers and custodial staff have been preparing the building and classrooms for the arrival of what hopes to be another terrific school year at Winterquist Elmentary School. As parents, please do your part to best prepare your children for the start of school. Together we can start the year in a positive direction and continue to create success along the way.

First Day The first day of school

always brings feelings of excitement

and nervousness to all that are entering the building. To help relieve any nervous feelings, we will follow the same morning procedures for students in grades 1-6. When the children get off the bus, they are to go to the playground (or cafeteria in case of inclement weather). From there, they will be met by staff and will be organized into their assigned rooms. Class lists have been provided in this issue of the Esko Corner to familiarize students with their classmates and their teacher. The Kindergarten students will attend classes on a half-day or all day/every day basis for the school year. We will offer three sections of all day/every day kindergarten. There will also be one section of half-day kindergarten. Parents of kindergarten students will receive a letter informing them of the details regarding the opening days of school.

New StaffThe 2012-2013 school year

will bring a few new faces to our staff. Ms. Michelle Voigts will be teaching Half Day Kindergarten. Ms. Samantha Battaglia will be teaching 1st grade. Mrs. Dawn Hallsten and Mr. Derek Anderson will be joining the 3rd grade team. Mrs. Nichole Schmidt will be teaching 5th grade. We are excited to have them on board and a part of the Winterquist staff and school community.

New Families Winterquist Elementary extends a warm welcome to all new families to our community. Parents play a large role in the educational opportunities offered throughout our school. If you need information or would like a tour of the school please feel free to call 879-3361.

Open House Open House at Winterquist Elementary will be held on the evening of August 30 from 6-7:30. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students and families to meet their teachers and locate their new classroom. We invite all families to attend and we hope to see you there.

Student Drop Off As we prepare for the beginning of school, please remember that the earliest time to drop off your child in the morning for school is 7:45 am. There is no supervision prior to 7:45 and we ask that you follow this set time during the morning drop off.

Esko Schools Open HouseThursday, August 30th

6:00 – 7:30 pm• Meet Teachers and See Classrooms (bring your

school supplies)

• Visit the Cafeteria and pre-pay for your child’s lunches/breakfasts

• Register for Community Education Classes and Meet the Community Education Staff

• Visit the School Readiness Preschool /Early Child-hood Area and Sign up for ECFE

• Check out the Eskomo P.I.E. booth (Partners in Education, Elementary Parent Group)

• Register for Cool Kids and Meet the Staff

• Sign up for Instant Alert

All pre-kindergarten – 12th grade students are welcome!


Lincoln High School NewsEsko High School NewsBy Greg Hexum

7th Grade Supply List• One notebook for each subject area• A “Trapper Keeper” or another folder system to organize 7 periods of

course work• Pens and Pencils• Scientific Calculator---TI 34 II (For sale during the first week in math

for $25)• Geometric Template (For sale during the first week in math for $5)• School planners are free and required—Replacements are $2• A change of clothes & shoes with non-marking soles for physical

education (locks are provided)• 3 x 5 note cards• One box of markers (for projects)• Art supply fee of $25 paid during the art exploration course

PARENTS of 7th Graders Although each Esko High School Teacher requires somewhat dif-ferent supplies for class (information will be distributed in course syllabi), below is a basic list of general 7th grade course supplies: Homecoming 2012

Friday, September 21 The senior class and advisors Deb Ellefson and Gavin Johnson

have planned a homecoming that will bring fun to the entire community.

Homecoming will be the week of September 17-21 with the game Friday, September 21.

Look to the school website for Homecoming events and activities.

The 2013 edition of the Happen-ings Books are on sale now. For over twenty-five years, the Happenings books have been the number one coupon book in Minnesota. Each book has hundreds of “2 for 1” and 50% off discounts at local and state restaurants, stores, and hotels.

Books are available in either Twin Port or Twin City editions. The pur-chase price is $30.00 for the Twin Port edition and $35.00 for the Twin City edition. To order a Happen-ings book, contact a member of the Esko National Honor Society, Mrs. M. Johnson (ext. 140), or the high school office today (879-4673).

THE SAVINGS NEVER STOP!

• BUY-ONE-GET-ONE FREE AND 50% DISCOUNTS

• ON-GOING DISCOUNTS ON DINING, SHOPPING ·

• ADDITIONAL COUPONS ON-LINE AT ENTERTAINMENT.COM

• TRAVEL SAVINGS ON AIR-FARE, HOTELS, CAR RENT-ALS

• DISCOUNTS FOR ONLINE RETAILERS

Happenings Books

2012 ST. JUDE RALLYNext school year’s Team Up For St. Jude Rally, planned for fall of 2012, has an exciting carnival theme. There will be prizes, games, and much fun to be had by all ages. Esko High School will continue to participate in letter writ-ing this year! Parents, please encourage your children, grades 7-12, to take part in the letter writing process and to attend the rally with enthusiasm! Start getting your addresses together to raise money to benefit the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More information to come.

August brings excitement and anticipation for the coming school year. Every September is a fresh start at school and each academic

year involves some new adjustments at EHS. Please review the following informational items Esko High School:New Entrance ReminderLast year, the main high school entrance was altered for building security purposes. As of September, on entering the main high school doors during school hours, all visitors will travel directly into the high school office to check in with an administrative assistant. The only exception will be fitness center members who will eventually be issued a swipe card to securely enter the building without entering the main high school office. This allows visitor traffic to be further monitored, improving security for our student body.Cell Phone PolicyCELL PHONES, DIGITAL IMAGINING DEVICES AND OTHER PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES—The purpose of this policy is to set forth expectations for appropriate use of existing and emerging technologies which students may possess, including, but not limited to cellular phones, digital picture/video cameras and/or camera phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), iPods, MP3s, pagers and other personal electronic devices capable of transmitting data or images. Standards for responsible use:• Cell phones and other

devices shall be turned off and be kept out of site during instructional time.• Students will not be permitted to leave class to use an electronic device.• Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used appropriately and respectfully before and after classes (including passing times) and during lunch in school commons areas. • With prior approval of principal, teachers may permit the purposeful use of electronic devices in support of learning objectives. • Students shall not photograph or record video of other individuals at school or school sponsored activities without their knowledge or consent, except for activities considered to be in the public arena such as sporting events or public performances. • Students shall not email, post to the internet, or otherwise electronically transmit images or information about individuals without their expressed written consent during school hours or at school sponsored activities.• Use of cell phones or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restrooms.• Students shall not use cell phones or other electronic devices in any manner that may cause a teacher to question whether the student may be cheating on tests or other academic work.Student DressStudents are expected to use good taste in their dress. Students will not be allowed to present themselves at school in any manner which causes a disturbance or distraction. Shirts that expose the waist or midriff, or muscle shirts, and tank tops are inappropriate as are clothing items that expose undergarments. Items

of clothing that promote alcohol, tobacco and drugs, or are sexually or are anti-socially suggestive will not be acceptable. Clothing that promotes ethnic, racial, sexual, or religious harassment is unacceptable. Students will not be allowed to wear caps, bandanas, hoods or head coverings during the school day. The only exception will be on specified dress up days, or an allowance for illness resulting in hair loss.Students are not permitted to carry backpacks to and from classes, nor into the cafeteria. Backpacks are to be left in student lockers between the hours of 8:15 and 3:15, with exceptions made for transporting clothing to and from physical education class or by special permission of the high school principal. • As fashion changes, so do EHS student dress concerns. For 2012-2013, two items of particular attention for staff, students and parents will be appropriate length for shorts in our academic setting and the requirement for students to remove their hats during school hours. Be aware that staff may discuss these matters with your student at school.

Some Dates to KnowAugust 2, 2012 --- 7 p.m. --- High School Sports Fall Meeting --- CafeteriaAugust 29, 2012 ---8:00-9:00 a.m. ---New Student Orientation --- TheaterAugust 29, 2012 ---9:00-11:00 a.m. ----7th Grade Orientation --- TheaterSeptember 4, 2012 --- First Day of School

Contact Principal Hexum at 879-4673 with questions about this or other high school policy matters.


Board of Education: Chair Julian Bertogliat Vice-Chair Rick LiljegrenTreasurer Lynn McComberClerk Jeff SaloDirector Margaret SunnarborgDirector Scott Powers

Support Staff: Superintendent Aaron FischerDirector of Business Services Janet HalonenSupt. Secretary/Bookeeper Dawn MattsonSupt. Office Assistant Karrin OlsonData Management Specialist Bernie OzanElem. Secretary Julie PelletierH.S. Secretary Kris KrockaActivities Office Secretary Julie AntonuttiDue Process Secretary Heidi DeVriesCopy Center Jodie Sundeen, Alice Juusola, Leann FetterSchool/Support Sandy DavisCareer Center/Volunteer Coordinator Joyce BergstedtMedia Generalist Bridget PetersonNurse Betsy StarkPsychologist Joshua RyeSpeech/Hearing Clinicians Jana Olson, Marilyn KellerTechnology Coordinator Lisa DonelsonParaprofessionals Sharon Bertogliat, Linda Burgess, Marylin Cass, Cathy Erola, Becky

Hanson, Mary Liljegren, Lori Tondryk, Mary Siptroth, Deb Holte, Shari Acker, Mary Lee, Eve Lehman, Yolanda Wold, Toni Jurmu

Food Service Irene Tout (Food Service Manager), Leann Fetter, Peggy Young, Jodi Mitchell, Wendy Borchardt, Gayle

Disch, Laura VigliaturoCustodians Bill Pera (Head Custodian), Sheila Juntunen, Paul Goodreau, Ron Lindgren, Kellie Semerau, Jill

Koski

High School Staff: Principal Greg HexumArt Adam KemptarBand Rich Mowers, Ryan Hanson Business Education Corey GrayCounselor Nicki PetersonEnglish Kristy Casper, Brenda Lilly, Michele Johnson, Deb Ellefson, Meryl Lucchesi-Freyberg Family and Consumer Science Paulette DitzlerFrench Jennifer HoffmannHealth Occupations Marilyn SlattengrenMath Scott Arntson, Jeremiah Weaver, Gary Beaudot, Benjamin Haugen, Andy RobertsPE/Health Chad Stoskopf, David Hack, Sue Northey Science Sarah Meyer, Chris Evavold, Patrick Bowman, Gavin Johnson, Social Studies Charlie Farrow, Scott Antonutti, Lisa Dupuis, Jessica Blake Spanish Cheryl DiedrichSpecial Education Mary Weets, Sarah Leischke, Michelle Sweeney Vocal Music Beth Anderson

Bus Drivers: Kathy Hammarlund (Head Bus Driver), Bill Compo, Ron Carlson, Laurie Groth, Steve Hanson, Gary Sather, Cindy Solberg, Jolene Denzler, Royce McLaughlin, Melanie Stolan

Elementary Staff: Principal Brian HarkerKindergarten Jennifer Boese, Kari Knutson, Kara Zywicki, Michell Voigts Grade 1 Christi Cimermancic, Angela Pyrlik, Kristine Baird, Mary Durand, Samantha BattagliaGrade 2 Melissa Halverson, Diane Gustafson, Kelly Harms, Jill HardenGrade 3 Brooke Pfister, Dawn Hallsten, Derek Anderson, Jessica UeckerGrade 4 Saara Hipp, Katrina Foxx, Kim Dahl, Stephanie JohnsonGrade 5 Wendy Smith, Nichole Schmidt, Brent Smith, Tim LindquistGrade 6 Andy Nielsen, Brian Wickenheiser, Tammy Thornton, Sara JohnsonL.D. Ann Erickson, Sarah LeischkeComputer Teacher Brenda Salo Physical Education Cynthia Johnson, Bridget Vesel- Johnson Music Beth Anderson, Kara Staples, Rich Mowers, Ryan Hanson EBD Angela GarbettTitle 1 Kim LinderSpecial Ed Julie Schramm COTA Leslee Nooyen Occ. Therapist Patti GerardEC Spec. Ed Judy Leveille

Community Education:Director Christina WaltherECFE Coordinator Shannon MatzdorfSR Coordinator Tina KaumaAdministrative Assistant Kelly EmanuelProof Editor Patti LockmanECFE Teachers Shannon Matzdorf, Tina Jankowski, Nichole Reed, Jackie KedrowskiCool Kids Coordinator Beth JohnsonAfter School Club Coordinator Brian WickenheiserOutreach Coordinator Jill LiupakkaProgram Assistants Alice Juusola, Paula Bergstedt,

Lisa Stauffenecker, Jodi Sundeen, Jill Jacobson, Tammy Fleischauer, Jill Liupakka, Alex Walkowiak

Meet Your 2011-2012 Esko School Personnel

Superintendent’s Office: 879-2969 Fax: 879-7490 Elementary Office: 879-3361 High School Office: 879-4673 Fax: 879-6248 Community Education: 879-4038 Cool Kids Cell: 522-0519 Bus Garage: 879-4302 Activities Office: 879-1909


Instant Alert for Schools is an essential tool for notification and communication. Within minutes of an emergency, school officials can use Instant Alert to deliver a single, clear message to the students’ parents or guardians by telephone, cell phone, e-mail, pager or PDA in any combination. Instant Alert can also be used to notify you of a school closing due to inclement weather. It’s an equally effective way to keep you informed of everyday activities, such as event times and locations as well as schedule changes.

If you have not yet created a profile for your family, please pick up an instruction sheet in the school office. If you already have a profile set up, you can log into your profile at any time to update your contact information. Maintaining the accuracy of your profile will increase the ability of the school to keep you informed. If you no longer require communication from the instant alert system, you may log into your profile and delete your contact information.

Your online profile will enable you to:

• Input your personal contact information

• Select which type of school information you would like to receive on each of your contact devices

• Add contact information of other caretakers of your children, such as a grandparent or neighbor.

The system is currently ready for you to use at https://instantalert.honeywell.com We encourage all of you to take advantage of this opportunity, as we will continue to utilize this system for urgent school-to-home communication.

If you need assistance with your profile, please go to https://instantalert.honeywell.com and click on the Help Request link on the lower right hand side of the page, or contact the school after September 1st 879-4673 Ext. #606 Bernie Ozan will be available to assist you. Be sure to set your e-mail spam filter to receive e-mail from Honeywell.com. If you do not have access to a computer, please feel free to come to the school to use our facilities. We hope you enjoy this service.

School Info

August21 Board Meeting27 New Teacher Inservice28 & 30 Teacher Inservice30 Open House

September3 Labor Day4 First Day for Students11 Board Meeting25 Board Meeting

October9 Board Meeting11 H.S. Conferences18 & 19 EM Convention – No School23 Board Meeting31 3-Hour Early Release

November2 End of Quarter8 Election Day11 Veteran’s Day13 & 15 H.S. and Elementary Conferences22 & 23 No School28 3-Hour Early Release

December11 Board Meeting21 3 Hour Early Release22-Jan 2 Winter Break

January1& 2 New Years Day Winter Break No School8 Board Meeting18 3 Hour Early Release End of Semester21 MLK Day Inservice No School22 Board Meeting

February12 & 21 Elementary Conferences15 & 18 No School26 Board Meeting

March6 3 Hour Early Release12 Board Meeting22 End of Quarter25-29 Spring Break

Esko School Calendar 2012-2013April4 H.S.Conferences7 Easter9 Board Meeting23 Board Meeting29 Inservice – No School

May14 Board Meeting27 Memorial Day28 Board Meeting30 Last Day for Seniors31 Graduation

June6 Last Day for Students7 Inservice11 Board Meeting


Student InformationHigh School/New Students Students are expected to be in the building and ready for class at 8:15 am and will be released at 3:15 pm in the afternoon. 7th grade and new student orientation will be held again prior to the first day of school, details will be mailed. A school rule, which has been in effect for a number of years, states that any students driving cars or motorcycles to school will park them in the parking lot when the stu-dent arrives in the morning and leave them there until the end of the school day. This same rule is in effect for the new school term. Esko offers a full range of athletic programs, according to Ac-tivities Director, Chad Stoskopf. These include football, cross coun-try, volleyball, soccer, basketball, hockey, skiing track, tennis, swim-ming, softball, baseball and golf. And students wishing to take part must have a complete physical ex-

amination within the past three years, a signed parental slip which shows that both the student athlete and the parents and/or guardian know the high school league rules regarding smoking, drinking, and chemical abuse as far as eligibility is concerned. Esko features an excellent music department and drama depart-ment as well as other activities such as yearbook, student council, nation-al honor society, math league and knowledge bowl competition, cheer-leaders. Students are encouraged to take part and to contribute to Esko’s tradition of excellence in these pro-grams. New junior and senior high school students should contact the high school principal’s office at 879-4673 for an appointment to register for classes. These students are re-minded to bring their report card and their records from their previous high school in order to expedite the process. Students cannot register for classes in Esko without their former school record.

High School SecurityResearch has shown that having the office at an entrance permits bet-ter security to the building and the monitoring of activities in the areas near the entrance. If you are coming to the school on school related busi-ness, we respectfully request that “all visitors to the school check into the high school office upon entering the building.” As in the past, we ap-preciate your cooperation.

Behavior Expectations• Be prompt and prepared• Respect authority • Respect the rights of others• Respect property • Display a concern for learning • Display appropriate social skills • Display a productive characterConsequences may range from warnings to out-of-school suspen-sion. Detention may be assigned for basic violations of school policy or policies established by the classroom instructor. Repeat offenders may fol-low a progression of 1 detention, 3 detentions, in school suspension, and out of school suspension. All detention are expected to be served by Thursday of the week they are assigned, with students losing study hall privileges until it is served. Fri-day detentions will be served in the principal’s office on Friday. Students who have been assigned detention by the principal but who do not comply will serve ISS or be suspended. The bulletin will list the weekly deten-tion supervising teacher and room.

High School Atten-dance ProceduresEsko schools will be participating in a “Truancy Prevention Program” for Carlton County. Parent(s)/guardians(s) will be notified in writ-ing when a student has compiled three (3) unexcused absences or a combination of eight (8) total ex-cused and/or unexcused absenses at any times during the semester. This first communication will come from the High School Office and will be to inform you of our concern for your student’s regular attendance. The second step in this pro-gram will begin if your child reaches five (5) unexcused or a combination of ten (10) excused and/or unex-cused absences. The student will be referred to the Carlton County Tru-ancy Prevention Programs Truancy Officer who may request a meeting with the student, parents and school officials. The third step: Please be ad-vised that if a student reaches seven (7) unexcused absences or fifteen (15) excused and/or unexcused ab-sences the Truancy Officer may refer the student to the County Attorney’s Office as a habitual truant to Minne-sota Statute 260.007, subdivision 19. Upon receipt of a referral from the Truancy Officer the County Attor-ney’s Office may elect to file a tru-ancy petition with the district court. The Carlton County Truan-cy Officer will be advised when we have concerns with any student that has excessive absences. Our goal is to get all students to improve their

attendance. We hope by involving the parents earlier, doing a better job of monitoring attendance and hav-ing better communication with our concerns, we can avoid having to go through the truancy petition process. Attendance is maintained in the high school office. Please note that unexcused absences and truan-cies lead rather quickly to removal from a class and the assignment of a failing grade. Students and par-ents should also be aware that all absences for trips must be requested in advance by parents and the request form signed by each of the student’s teachers and turned in to the atten-dance office prior to the trip. The state of MN requires that all children between 7-16 years of age shall receive instruction for at least 170 days each year. In grades 7-12 these instructional days must be at least 360 minutes in length, not in-cluding the noon intermission. Punc-tuality and regular school attendance are essential to success in school. Consistent school attendance is one means by which a student absence develops responsibility and self-dis-cipline. For these reasons, should be limited to those instances in which absence is genuinely unavoidable. Each student, his or her parent/guard-ian and the school share obligation to encourage and insure good student attendance. Student failing to meet the required number of instructional hours per class due to the fact that they have fourteen (14) or more ab-sences in class may lose credit in the class.

Student ParkingStudents who drive to school must register their vehicle and display an Esko Public Schools Permit to park in the school lot. Seniors and juniors will have the priority in the students section of the south parking lot. Sophomores will purchase permits for the west parking lot. The permits are to be displayed at all times the vehicle is parked in the school park-ing lot.

SchedulesMany students request class and schedule changes when they discov-er the whereabouts of their friends. Our registration process includes preliminary and final registration that includes parental consent. Our master schedule and student sched-ules are built to reflect these de-mands with about 99% of students receiving the classes requested. As a result, schedules received at the out-set of the school year for the fall.

Restrictive Procedures PlanIn accordance with Minnesota Statute 1125A.0942, Subd. 1, every school district is required to develop and make public a plan that discloses its use of restrictive procedures. The plan specifically outlines the list of restrictive procedures the school intends to use; how the school will monitor and review the use of restrictive procedures, including post use debriefings and conven-ing an overnight committee; and a written description and documentation of the training and staff that have completed the training.

Esko School District uses restrictive procedures only in response to behavior(s) that constitutes an emergency, even if written into a child’s Indi-vidual Education Plan (IEP) or Behavior Interventions Plan (BIP).The full plan may be referenced on our website at www.esko.k12.mn.us.


Annual Parental Notification of School District Policies

The purpose of this policy is to en-sure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the school district’s ability to maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with the educational process. The school district will take appropriate disciplinary action when students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct established by this policy.”PROTECTION AND PRIVACY OF PUPIL RECORDS (#515) “…The school district shall give parents of students currently in attendance and eligible students currently in attendance annual notice by such means as are reasonably likely to inform the parents and eligible stu-dents of the following: 1. That the parent or eligible student has a right to inspect and review the student’s education records and the procedure for inspecting and review-ing education records;2. That the parent or eligible student has a right to seek amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that those records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in viola-tion of the student’s privacy or other rights and the procedure for request-ing amendment of records;3. That the parent or eligible student has a right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable informa-tion contained in the student’s edu-cation records, except to the extent that federal and state law and the regulations promulgated thereunder authorize disclosure without con-sent;4. That the parent or eligible student has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding an alleged failure by the school district to comply with the re-quirements of 20 U.S.C. 1232g, and the rules promulgated thereunder; 5. The criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest for purposes of disclosing education records to other school of-ficials whom the school district has determined to have legitimate educa-tional interests; and6. That the school district forwards education records on request to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll including suspension and expulsion records pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind Act and, if applicable, a student’s history of violent behavior.BULLYING PROHIBITION (# 516) “ … to the extent such conduct affects the educational environment of the school district and the rights and welfare of its students and is within the control of the school dis-

trict in its normal operations, it is the school district’s intent to prevent bullying and to take action to inves-tigate, respond, remediate, and dis-cipline those acts of bullying which have not been successfully prevent-ed. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, and other similar disruptive behavior.”STUDENT SURVEYS (#520) “…Occasionally the school district uti-lizes surveys to obtain student opin-ions and information about students. The purpose of this policy is to es-tablish the parameters of informa-tion that may be sought in student surveys. Student surveys may be conducted as determined necessary by the school district. Surveys, anal-yses and evaluations conducted as part of any program funded through the U.S. Department of Educa-tion must comply with 20 U.S.C. 1232h.” Parents may opt out of the following activities by providing written notification to D. Mattson, c/o Esko Public Schools prior to Oc-tober 15 of each school year:(1) Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal infor-mation collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for sell-ing that information, or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose.(2) The administration of any third-party survey as defined in the policy(3) Any non-emergency invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of at-tendance, administered by the school and scheduled by the school in ad-vance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student or other students.Students and parents will be notified in advance of the activities/items listed above.STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION (#521) The purpose of this policy is to protect disabled students from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need special services, accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education.STUDENT SEX NONDISCRIMI-NATION (#522) Students are pro-tected from discrimination on the basis of sex pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The purpose of this policy is to provide equal educational opportu-nity for all students and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY (#524) “…The purpose of this policy is to

set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district com-puter system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet, including electronic communications.”WORLD WIDE WEB PUBLISH-ING OF STUDENT WORK: Stu-dent artwork, writing or projects may be published on the World Wide Web, a part of the Internet, by the School District. No home ad-dress or telephone number will ap-pear with such work. If parents do not want their child’s work to appear on the Internet, they must provide written notification to “D. Mattson c/o District Office” no later than October 15 of each school year. In lieu of written notification parents grant the School District copyrights and privileges to reproduce, adapt, publish, and display student work on the Internet. Such publication is intended to further the educational mission of the School District and display students’ works to a world-wide audience.CRISIS MANAGEMENT (#806) “… The purpose of the Crisis Man-agement Policy is to act as a guide for school district and building ad-ministrators, school employees, students, school board members, and community members as to how to address a wide range of poten-tial crisis situations in the school district. The step-by-step proce-dures suggested by this Policy will provide guidance to each school building in drafting crisis manage-ment plans to coordinate protective actions prior to, during, and after any type of emergency or potential crisis situation in the school dis-trict. Please note that, pursuant to this Policy, tailored crisis manage-ment plans will be developed for each school building in the school district and sections or procedures may be added or deleted in those crisis management plans based on building needs.THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT requires the following notices be given to parents: • MILITARY RECRUITERS -

Parents have a right to request that their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without their prior consent. Written requests should be submitted to D. Mattson in the District Office by October 15 of each year.

• TEACHER QUALIFICA-TIONS - Parents may request the following information:

• Whether the teacher has met Minnesota Department of Education requirements for licensure at the grade level and the subject area (s)he teaches • Whether the teacher has an emer-gency or provisional license

• What the teacher’s undergraduate major was, any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher includ-ing the field of discipline of the cer-tification or degree • Whether the child is being taught by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications

Complete versions of all school policies are available

online at:www.esko.k12.mn.us

or by contacting the District Office at 879-2969.

Annual Health and Safety Notifications

AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emer-gency Response Act) Federal leg-islation requires public schools to maintain a list of locations and types of asbestos found in the school building and a description for their proper management. The Asbestos Management Plan and related in-spection reports are available at the District Office. DRINKING WATER Esko Schools maintains and produces its own water, as there is no city system to draw from in Thomson Township. The school’s water system treats and filters all water prior to distri-bution in the building, and drinking water is again filtered at each water fountain.Bill Pera, Lead Custodian, has received ongoing training and is licensed by the MN Department of Health as a “water treatment tech-nician.” Water samples are taken weekly from both wells by the Dis-trict and are then are sent to the Min-nesota Department of Health for test-ing. To date, Esko Public Schools has met all requirements relating to the safety of our water supply sys-tem per MN Department of Health (MDH) and Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) guidelines. Our water is used for drinking and prepa-ration of meals daily. The testing log and results of the MDH & EPA tests are available at the District Office.RADON Building tests have indi-cated that radon levels do not exceed the acceptable levels as established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Test results are available at the District Office.INDOOR AIR QUALITY Through preventative measures and regular maintenance of our facility and its mechanical systems, Esko Schools monitors and works to improve In-door Air Quality (IAQ) for our stu-dents and staff using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and recommendations. Questions or concerns regarding IAQ should be directed to the District Office.

School Policies


Free and Reduced Lunch InformationDear Parent/Guardian:

Our school provides healthy meals each day. Breakfast costs $1.00; lunch costs K-6 $1.90 and 7-12 $2.00.

Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The reduced price for lunch is $ .40. “Reduced-price” breakfasts are served at no charge. To apply for free or reduced-price school meals, complete the en-closed Application for Educational Benefits following the instructions. A new application must be submit-ted each year. Your application also helps our school qualify for addi-tional education funds and discounts. Return your completed Application for Educational Benefits to: ISD No 99, ATTN District Office, PO Box 10, Esko, MN 55733.

Who can get free or reduced-price meals? Children in households par-ticipating in the Supplemental Nu-trition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Pro-gram (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and foster children can get free school meals without reporting household income. Also, children can get free or reduced-price meals if their household income is within the maximum income shown for the household size on the instructions. Approval for school meal benefits is good for the school year.Do foster children qualify for free meals? Yes, foster children who are the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals regardless of household income.I get WIC. Can my children get

free meals? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligi-ble for free or reduced-price meals. Please fill out an application. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens for your children to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.Who should I include as members of my household? Include your-self and all other people living in the household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). Include a household mem-ber who is temporarily away, such as a college student. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally get. If you normally get overtime, include it, but not if you

get it only sometimes.How will the information I pro-vide be kept? Information you pro-vide on the form, and your child’s approval for school meal benefits, will be protected as private data. See the back page of the application for more information about how the in-formation is used.Will the information I give be checked? Yes, and we may also ask you to send written proof.What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing.If you have other questions or need help, call 218-879-2969, option 3.Sincerely,Aaron FischerSuperintendent of Schools

Instructions for Completing the Application for Educational Benefits

Complete the Application for Educational Benefits for school year 2012-13 if any of the following apply: − Any household member currently participates in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or

− One or more children in the household are foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child), or

− Total household income (gross earnings, not take-home pay) is within these guidelines:

Maximum Total Income

Household Size

$ Per Year

$ Per Month

$ Twice Per Month

$ Per 2 Weeks

$ Per Week

1 20,665 1,723 862 795 398 2 27,991 2,333 1,167 1,077 539 3 35,317 2,944 1,472 1,359 680 4 42,643 3,554 1,777 1,641 821 5 49,969 4,165 2,083 1,922 961 6 57,295 4,775 2,388 2,204 1,102 7 64,621 5,386 2,693 2,486 1,243 8 71,947 5,996 2,998 2,768 1,384

Additional 7,326 611 306 282 141

Children and Foster Status List all children in the household in Section 2.

Indicate foster care status for a child by checking the box. Include any regular income, for example SSI, to children other than foster children (do not list occasional

earnings like babysitting).

Assistance Number Complete Section 3 if any household member currently participates in one of the programs listed in that section. If Section 3 is completed, skip Section 4 (adult names and incomes).

Adults / Household Incomes List all adult household members, whether related or not, in Section 4. Include any adults temporarily away, such as a student away at college.

List each adult household member’s gross incomes, not take-home pay, and how often each income is received. For example “W” for Weekly. List gross incomes before deductions. If an income varies, list the amount usually received. For farm/self-employment income only, list net income after subtracting business expenses. Examples of “other income” to include in the last column are farm/self-employment, Veterans benefits and

disability benefits. Check the “No Income” column after a person’s name if they have no income.

Do not include as income: foster care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments, combat pay, or value of assistance received from SNAP, WIC, FDPIR or Military Privatized Housing Initiative.

Signature The form must be signed by an adult household member.

Social Security Number The person signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number unless: A qualifying assistance number was provided in Section 3, or All children in the household who need school meal benefits are foster children, or

The person signing the application does not have a Social Security number and has indicated this in Section 6.


Free and Reduced Lunch InformationApplication for Educational Benefits

Free and Reduced-Price School Meals School Year 2012-13 State and Federally Funded Programs

1. Check here if this is the first application at this school district or nonpublic school for any child listed below.

2. Names of all Children in Household including Foster Children Attach additional page if necessary

Last Name First Name

Date of Birth

Month/Day/Year

G r a d e

School

If

Foster Child

*

Any Regular Income to

Child Example: SSI

3. Benefits (if applicable) If any household member receives benefits from a program listed below: write in name of person and case number, check the appropriate box, and skip section 4. __________________ ________________ Name Case Number Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

(FDPIR) - Medical Assistance and WIC do not qualify

___/___/___ $____ per____ ___/___/___ $____ per____ ___/___/___ $____ per____ ___/___/___ $____ per____ ___/___/___ $____ per____

* Child is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court. If all children applied for are foster children, skip Sections 3 and 4.

5. If your children are approved for school meal benefits, this information may be shared with Minnesota Health Care Food Programs to identify children who are eligible for Minnesota health insurance programs. Leave the box blank to allow sharing of information. See back page for more information. Do not share information with Minnesota Health Care Programs.

6. I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the school will get federal and state funds based on the information I give. I understand that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits and I may be prosecuted.

Signature of Adult Household Member (required) ____________________________ Print Name: ___________________________ Date: ________ Social Security number – last 4 digits (required if Section 4 is completed): ___ ___ ___ ___ OR I don’t have a Social Security number

4. Names of all Adults in Household (all household members not listed in Section 2) Include all adults living in your household, related or not. Attach additional page if necessary. Last Name First Name

Check if NO Income

Household Incomes: Write in each gross income and how often it is received: weekly (W), bi-weekly (every other week) (BW), twice per month (TM), monthly (M). Do not write in hourly pay. If income fluctuates, write in the amount normally received. Attach additional page if necessary. Gross Wages and Salaries - all jobs - before deductions -

Pension, SSI, Retirement, Social Security

Public Assistance, Child Support, Alimony

Unemployment, Worker’s Comp, Strike Benefits

Any Other Income, including net Farm/ Self-Employment

$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____ $_____ per ____

Address: ____________________________________ City _______________________ Zip_________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone:

___________

Total Household Size: _____ Total Incomes: $ __________ per ________

Approved (check all that apply): Case Number - Free Foster - Free Income – Free Income – Reduced-Price Office Use Only

Denied: Incomplete Income Too High Other:

Signature - Determining Official: _______________________________ Date: _______

Change Status To: ________ Reason: __________________ Withdrawn: _______

Signature – Confirming Official: ______________________ Date: ___________

Date Verification Sent: ________ Response Due: ________ 2nd Notice: ______

Result: No Change Free to Reduced-Price Free to Paid Office Use Only

Reduced-Price to Free Reduced-Price to Paid

Reason for Change: Income Case number not verified Foster not verified Refused Cooperation Other:

Signature – Verifying Official: ________________________ Date: ____________

Privacy Act Statement / How Information Is Used The National School Lunch Act requires that the household member signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number unless the application is for a foster child, or they do not have a Social Security number, or they provide an active assistance number from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Provision of a Social Security number is not mandatory, but if a Social Security number is required for a complete application and the number is not provided, the application cannot be approved.

We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.

At public school districts, each student's eligibility status is also recorded on a statewide computer system used to report student data to the Minnesota Department of Education as required by state law. The Minnesota Department of Education uses this information to: (1) administer state and federal programs, (2) calculate compensatory revenue for public schools, and (3) judge the quality of the state's educational program.

Children who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals may be eligible for Minnesota Health Care Programs. Your child’s eligibility status for school meals (qualified for free or reduced-price meals) may be shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs unless you tell us not to share your information by checking the box in section 5 of the application. You are not required to share information for this purpose and your decision will not affect approval for school meal benefits. Nondiscrimination Statement This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly: In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

May 2012

Children’s Ethnic and Racial Identities (Optional)

Please provide the following information, which is used to determine the school’s compliance with civil rights laws. If the information is left blank, a representative of the school is required to identify the ethnic and racial identities of participants for civil rights reporting.

1. Choose one ethnicity:

Hispanic/Latino

Not Hispanic/Latino

2. Choose one or more races (regardless of ethnicity):

Asian

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBecome a school volunteer…

Following is a brief description of activities needing volunteer help. Most tasks are short term. Please check any areas in which you may be willing to help, and return this form to your child’s classroom, the school office, or mail to Joyce Bergstedt, Volunteer Coordinator, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 or call 879-4673, Extension 230.

NAME _______________________________PHONE _______________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________GRADE __________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________GRADE___________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________ GRADE_________ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

_____ TRACK AND FIELD DAYS: in May_____ ELEMENTARY CHOIR CONCERTS: Set up and direct student traffic_____ HOBBIES: Hobby or skill: _______________________________________________________________________ Description of presentation: ___________________________________________________________________________ TRAVEL (history/geography) Country/region of Travel: _____________________Brief description of presentation: _____________________________________ NURSE’S OFFICE: recording and filing as needs arise_____ HEARING/VISION SCREENING: two days in January or February_____ SCOLIOSIS SCREENING: one day in March_____ BOOK FAIR: help students find books, collect money--held the week of fall conferences_____ CHAPERONE: Supervise students while on field trips_____ LIBRARY VOLUNTEER: Assist students in finding and checking out books_____ MISCELLANEOUS: Call me as needed for a couple hoursHIGH SCHOOL:____CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEER: help student locate resources regarding scholarships, careers, and job search. Help organize and maintain the resources in the center.____ OFFICE HELP:____ General filing ____Updating databases____ Assist with mailings____ Make calls for career speakers____ Inventory in May _____ CHAPERONES: juniors and seniors to the National College Fair in the fall, or other activities to include other age groups--half day up to full day_____ CAREER PRESENTATION: Talk about your occupa-tion-- 50 minute time period_____ CAREER TALKS-Occupation: _______________________ MISCELLANEOUS: Call me as needed for a couple hoursCOMMUNITY ED EVENTS_____ FALL FESTIVAL _____ Concessions ____ Ticket Sales ____ Running a Game ____ Preschool Pumpkin Patch____ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ____ SANTA STORE ____ ECFE EVENTS ____ AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS—teachers and helpers____ DANCE CHAPERONES For more information, contact Christina Walther at 879-4038.

Volunteer OpportunitiesENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Become an enrichment program leader!Get involved in the Enrichment Program! Following is a brief description of activities needing volunteer help. Most tasks are short term. Please check any areas in which you may be willing to help and return this form to your child’s classroom, the school office, or mail to: Joyce Bergstedt, Enrichment Coordinator, Esko Schools, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 or call 879-4673, Extension 230.

NAME _______________________________PHONE _______________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________GRADE __________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________GRADE___________

CHILD’S NAME____________________________ GRADE_________

______ Grade 1: Read aloud or one-on-one tutoring-30 minutes per week.

OMNIBUS: Take a field trip. Do hands-on projects. Present or assist leading a unit (6 wks/1 hr per week with training provided) with 12-13 eager students based on one of the following subjects:

___Weather-Grade 2___ Animal Behavior-Grade 2 or 3___Music-Grade 2 or 3___City Planning-Grade 2 or 3___ Economics-Grade 2 or 3___ Famous Cities-Grade 2 or 3___ Ancients-Grade 3 or 4 ___ Artists and Imagination-Grade 3 or 4___ Earth Science-Grade 4___ Law-Grades 4, 5, or 6___ Differences of Opinion-Grades 4-6___ Genetics-Grade 5___ Dissection-Grade 5

___ Destination Imagination coach. Work with a team of 5-7 students while they solve a creative problem. Training provided! Fun!

___ Junior Great Books leader (1 hour for 6 or more weeks). Love to read? Inquiring minds enjoy the students’ responses. Easy to do. 12 students. Training provided.

___ Math Enrichment coaches for grades 3 and 4. work with small groups of students on fun challenges, puzzles, and enrichment. Mate-rials available.

___ Math Masters coaches. Fifth and sixth grade teams prepare for spring competitions. Some of the mathematical areas included in the curriculum are: geometry, fractions, decimals, percents, and charts.

___ Grade 5 ___ Grade 6

___ Inventor’s Fair: Chaperone at the mall, present brainstorming, telephoning, or other skills pertinent to becoming a junior inventor. Set up display in Esko with students.

___ Spelling Bee for grades 5-8. Set up and judge for half a day.

___ Geography Bee for grades 5-8. Set up and judge for half a day.

___ Chess 2-4 students ½ hour a week to guide and encourage kids with the basics- Grade 3.

Orientation and training will be provided.


The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room.Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Lynn McComber, Scott Powers, Rick Liljegren, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg. Superintendent Fischer. Absent: None.

Call the Meeting to OrderChairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Approval of AgendaMoved by Rick Liljegren, second by Jeff Salo to approve the agenda as

amended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of Consent Agenda ItemsMoved by Rick Liljegren, second by Jeff Salo to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:Approve the minutes of the May 22, 2012 regular school board meeting.Approve the checks as follows:

ChecksDate Check #s Total

5/16/12 73234-73271 $41,355.475/17/12 73272-73294 $26,923.065/21/12 73295-73296 $1,531.395/25/12 73297 $189.425/31/12 VOID 73292 ($173.00)5/31/12 73298-73312 $3,414.116/1/12 73313-73348 $23,517.246/6/12 73349-73350 $1,506.846/7/12 * 73351-73355 $13,034.96*= pending Treasurer’s review

• Grant received from MN Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in the amount of $500 written by Cynthia Johnson for phy ed equipment.• Fundraiser request – St. Jude Rally Crew – St. Jude’s Fundraising Events.Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Contract with Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium for 2012/2013Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve a contract with Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium for 2012/13 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District ElectionMoved by Lynn McComber, second by Rick Liljegren to approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District Election. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of CandidacyMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the 2012/2013 BudgetMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the 2012/2013 budget. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Fund Revenues Expenditures General Fund (fund 1) $8,683,248 $8,599,852 Food Service Fund (fund 2) $368,635 $367,929 Transportation Fund (fund 3) $536,955 $459,927 Community Service Fund (fund 4) $425,515 $427,257 Capital Operating Fund (fund 5) $478,755 $453,994 Debt Service Fund (fund 7) $811,162 $985,625 Irrevocable OPEB Trust (fund 45) $22,000 $134,669 OPEB Bonds Debt Service (fund 47) $108,757 $116,490 Total Budget $11,435,027 $11,545,743

Approve the Health & Safety Budget for 2012/13 and 2013/14Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the Health and Safety Budget for 2012/13 and 2013/14 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Proposed Health and Safety ProjectsFY 2013 FY 2014

Finance Code Project Revised

ApplicationOriginal Application

347 Physical Hazards $14,100.00 $14,100.00 349 Other Hazards $2,950.00 $2,450.00 352 Environmental H & S Mgmt. $25,300.00 $26,300.00 358 Asbestos $6,500.00 $0.00 363 Fire Safety $3,700.00 $3,700.00

Grand Total of all H & S Projects $52,550.00 $46,550.00

Approve the Hire of Joshua Rye as School PsychologistMoved by Scott Powers, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Joshua Rye as school psychologist for 2012/13 at MA30 Step 1. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Hire of Samantha BattagliaMoved by Rick Liljegren, second by Jeff Salo to approve the hire of Samantha Battaglia as first grade teacher for 2012/13 at BA Step 3. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Hire of Nichole SchmidtMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the hire of Nichole Schmidt as fifth grade teacher for 2012/13 at BA Step 2. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Hire of Derek AndersonMoved by Rick Liljegren, second by Lynn McComber to approve the hire of Derek Anderson as third grade teacher for 2012/13 at BA Step 1. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Hire of Dawn HallstenMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the hire of Dawn Hallsten as third grade teacher for 2012/13 at MA Step 5. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Hire of Michelle VoigtsMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the hire of Michelle Voigts as .5 f.t.e. kindergarten teacher for 2012/13 at BA Step 1. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Accept Letter of Resignation from Shelly KorienekMoved by Scott Powers, second by Jeff Salo to accept a letter of resignation from Shelly Korienek as ECFE sibling care attendant effective June 6, 2012. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve New Math CurriculumMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Scott Powers to approve the new math curriculum K-6 with consumable workbooks at a cost of $115,193 over seven years. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Gymnasium PaintingMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the proposal from Chris Horton Painting to paint the gymnasium walls at a cost of $4,900.00. Motion carried by the following vote. Voting in favor were Lynn McComber, Margaret Sunnarborg, Rick Liljegren, Julian Bertogliat, Jeff Salo. Voting against same was Scott Powers.Administrative ReportsBoard Committee Reports• Lynn McComber – Non-certified negotiations with AFSCME,

Community Education Advisory Council, Esko Education Foundation, Graduation.

• Margaret Sunnarborg – Certified negotiations, Recognition Luncheon, Retirement gathering.

• Rick Liljegren – Certified negotiations.• Julian Bertogliat – Certified negotiations, math curriculum.• Jeff Salo – Non-certified negotiations with AFSCME, graduation.• Scott Powers – Non-certified negotiations with AFSCME, Esko Economic

Development Committee, graduation, retirement gathering.Superintendent’s ReportSuperintendent Aaron Fischer• Supt. Fischer is pleased with the 100% graduation rate again this year,

as well as the respectable behavior of the students and the support from the School Board.

• The district office has received word that Mr. Dean Krych will be retiring but no formal resignation letter has been received to date.

• Summer projects are underway. The window replacement project will begin July 1. The gym roof will be patched before the gym floor project begins.

• There was a smooth educational finish to the school year.Congratulations and Commendations• Katrina Foxx and the math curriculum committee for their work on the

new math curriculum.• Deb Ellefson, Gavin Johnson, Bill Pera and the custodial staff for all the

work and coordination for graduation.• All Night Grad Party Committee.• Gary Beaudot, Scott Antonutti, Tim Lindquist and the boys and girls

track teams.• All people involved in planning and helping with the Recognition

Luncheon, including Margaret Sunnarborg for corresponding with the retirees, Brooke Pfister for decorations, and Bridget Peterson.

CommunciationsThere will be a Board Work Session on June 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.Jeff Salo

From Our School Board


Around TownTOWN OF THOMSON FILING NOTICE

Candidates may file for the following Town offices beginning Tuesday, July 31, 2012 and closing Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Supervisor Position C 4 Year Term Supervisor Position D 4 Year TermAffidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Town Clerk at the Town of Thomson Office, 25 East Harney Road, Esko, Minnesota. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The filing fee is $ 2.00.The election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Town of ThomsonEsko, Minnesota 218-879-9719

TOWN BOARD MEETINGMAY 17, 2012Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, David Sunnarborg, Rhonda

Peleski, David Pritchett Absent: Tony Compo Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Janke made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $ 34,319.06 (Check #’s 37398-37430), to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,286.47. Second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried. Fund balances and April receipts in the amount of $ 36,005.73 were reviewed. Jennifer Smith from Eikill & Schilling was present to review the 2011 Annual Audit with the Board members. There were some calculations that were wrong so a corrected copy was provided. After discussion a motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to approve the 2011 Annual Audit as presented. Motion carried. Pat Oman from Carlton County Economic Development was present to update the Board on the status of the proposed natural gas line. Minnesota Energy is still working on responses from potential customers. There is a possibility of the Town applying for a USDA loan to help finance the project. The loan payments would be paid for by user franchise fees. Oman will schedule a meeting with a representative from the USDA to discuss this further. Discussion was held on the proposed railroad crossing improvements. Sunnarborg will discuss this further with the Road Foreman and complete the required railroad permit applications. Information was received regarding limits that are placed on townships for contributions to recreational groups. MSA, the Town’s engineering firm, contacted MNDOT regarding the possibility of installing casings under the freeway for future sewer and water lines. It was determined that there would be no real benefit to having that work done during this summer’s I-35 reconstruction. Discussion was held on the Canosia Road and No. Cloquet Road West improvements being done by Carlton County this summer. Sunnarborg will contact Carlton County to get an estimate for the cost of extending the township road aprons to 100”. A letter was received from WLSSD regarding the 2012 inflow and infiltration and fats, oils, and grease work plans and 2011 annual report. The Town was found to be compliant in each of these areas. A Birch Drive resident was present to discuss the time that contractors are allowed to begin work on construction projects. There is no enforced start time but it is normally no earlier than 7:00 a.m. The resident asked that the information be included with our building permit applications. Two complaints were received from Erkkila Road residents regarding the number of trucks using that road and the amount of dust. Dust control will be applied in June or July. Janke will contact the residents. The Firefighters Relief Association requested the Board’s support in having the Public Employees Retirement Association do a cost analysis. This analysis will help to determine if it would benefit the members to join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to approve the completion of the cost analysis. Motion carried. Oman updated the Board on area economic development projects. Janke reported on a recent Esko Lions meeting that she attended. Hill reported that while equipment is being moved from the old police vehicle to the new vehicle, Officer Foldesi will be using a squad car

on loan from the City of Cloquet. Sunnarborg updated the Board on Road and Bridge activities.A motion to adjourn was made at 8:00 p.m. by Sunnarborg with a second by

JUNE 7, 2012Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, David Sunnarborg, TonyCompo, Rhonda Peleski, David PritchettChairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Sunnarborg made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting with a correction. Second by Janke. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $ 33,702.83 (Check #’s 37431-37489, Void #’s 37439-37446), to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,326.29. Second by Compo. Motion carried. Dave Kult and Jeff Larson were present from Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. to update the Board on the status of bringing natural gas to the township. Approximately 148 residents have shown an interest in hooking into the line. All environmental permits have been approved. Financing for the project is still being discussed. Instead of rushing to have it operational this Fall, they will be waiting to construct the line in Spring 2013. Pritchett and Peleski updated the Board on the easements needed for the Anderson Road Bridge project. Agreements have been reached with both property owners. Carlton County is still working on getting permit approval from the DNR. Discussion was held on the road sign replacement program and the reflectivity policy. Money has been budgeted this year to begin replacing some of the worst signs. Sinnott Blacktop has submitted a proposal. County Commissioner Marv Bodie asked if Carlton County Transportation Department would be able to assist the Town at a lower cost. Peleski had previously checked with them but was told that the County did not have the time to assist the townships as they were working on their own sign replacement project. A motion was made by Compo to begin replacing the worst signs up to $ 5,000. Motion died for lack of a second. Bodie will inquire again with Carlton County before a decision is made. The question of who would get the old signs and posts being removed also was discussed. A proposal was received from KGM Contractors thru Carlton County Transportation for milling and blacktopping of the bridge decks of the E. Harney Road and Marks Road bridges. A second proposal was received for blacktopping 100” on the Township road approaches to Canosia Road and No. Cloquet Rd. W. After discussion a motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to approve the quote of $100 per ton for both projects. Motion carried. The estimate for the bridge projects is $ 24,624. The estimate for the extended approaches is $ 14,000. A letter was received from the MPCA regarding the application of biosolids on fields located in section 9. A letter was received from WLSSD regarding the Town’s level of service exceedances during the recent heavy rains. MSA will assist in writing a response. A letter was received from the Carlton County Auditor regarding the term of the local representative to the WLSSD Board of Directors. Ruth Janke is the current representative whose term expires on June 30, 2012. An election will be held on Thursday, June 14 at the courthouse. Dave Sunnarborg will represent the Town Board and cast the Town’s five allotted votes in favor of Janke retaining that position. Information was received from the Public Employees Retirement Association regarding the recent cost analysis to estimate the ongoing cost of joining the statewide volunteer firefighter retirement plan that is administered by PERA. This information will be given to the Relief Association members for their review. A letter was received from the Carlton County Assessor regarding the upcoming Board of Equalization training. Compo will attend the training in September. Janke will attend the Association of Town’s training on June 28. At 7:30 Hill excused himself from the meeting. Janke continued as Vice-chairperson. Two quotes were received for adding a flatbed to the old fire truck that’s being converted to a utility truck. No action was taken.The applications for upgrading two railroads crossings are still being worked on.Pat Oman from Carlton County Economic Development was present to request approval from the Board to begin work on a Minnesota Capital Project Grant application on the Town’s behalf. A motion was made by Gerard with second by Sunnarborg to approve the request. Motion carried. The replacement of the lights at the Town garage is complete.minutes cont. on page 27

Gerard reported that arrangements have been made with Hammarlund Nursery for the landscaping at the “Welcome” sign. They will also be replacing the shrubs at the business park sign. Compo reported on fire department business. The “no parking “signs on Lincoln Lane will be reinstalled. These were removed after blacktop repairs were made last year. The Town Office will be closed on Thursday, June 28 so staff can attend the MN Association of Towns summer training. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:00 p.m. by Sunnarborg with a second by Compo. Motion carried.Respectfully submitted,Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of ThomsonRuth Janke, Vice Chairperson

JUNE 21, 2012Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke,Bill Gerard, David Sunnarborg, TonyCompo, Peleski, David Pritchett Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Sunnarborg made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting with one correction. Second by Janke. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $ 32,480.84 (Check #’s 37490-37516), to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,100.07. Second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried. Fund balances and May receipts in the amount of $ 37,429.45 were reviewed. Due to the torrential rains and flooding, Governor Mark Dayton has called a state of emergency in northeast Minnesota which includes Carlton County. The Town Board thanked all involved for their efforts in dealing with this disaster. Special thanks were given to the community members that assisted their neighbors throughout the township. Fire Chief Jeff Juntunen updated the Board on the efforts of the fire department members. Pumps were ordered from the DNR to assist in pumping out residential basements. Juntunen along with Police Chief Tom Foldesi spent the night at the fire hall. Juntunen inquired if the Town would rent roll-off garbage containers for residents to dispose of water damaged items, sheetrock, carpeting, etc. Most residents do not have flood insurance and it is unknown if any aid will be received. Janke made a motion that due to the emergency, dumpsters will be ordered to assist residents with disposal of debris. Second by Compo. Motion carried. Juntunen will order two dumpsters but can order more as needed. Discussion was held on the condition of the town’s roads and bridges. The Town road crew has been working diligently to make the needed repairs. Temporary workers have been called in to assist. Scott Sinnott was present to offer assistance from Sinnott Blacktopping if needed. Road repairs need to be prioritized. Janke offered a resolution due to the state of emergency authorizing David Sunnarborg to act on behalf of the Town Board to take all actions necessary and expedient to address the emergency situation. This includes working with the Town’s public works and public safety departments and private contractors to prioritize, organize, and enter into contracts of behalf of the Township, along with all other things he deems necessary to address conditions in light of the public health, safety and welfare concerns. Second by Compo. Resolution passed. A meeting will be held on Friday at 7:00 am with the road foreman and those in attendance at this meeting. County Commissioner Marv Bodie updated the Board on funding. FEMA representatives will be in the area next week. Janke reported that Minnesota Energy Resources sent postcards to residents in the area where they are proposing a natural gas line. The postcards gave an update on the status of the project. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:45 p.m. by Janke with a second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried.

JULY 2, 2012Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke,Bill Gerard, David Sunnarborg, TonyCompo, Rhonda Peleski, DavidPritchett Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Sunnarborg made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Janke. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $ 52,731.95 (Check #’s 37517-37559, Void # 37533), to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 7,024.11. Second by Compo. Motion carried. Dave Kult and Jeff Larson were present from Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. to update the Board on the status of bringing natural gas to the township. Financing for the project is still being discussed. They are trying to determine if there is still enough interest for people to hookup to the line if the surcharges need to be increased. A new customer survey will be mailed out. Dick Duzan from the Esko Lions Club was present to discuss what is needed at Northridge Park. All major appliances need to be replaced. The cupboard in the main room and most small appliances need to be replaced. The Lions Club members took what could be washed such as plates and pots and pans. A motion was made by Gerard with a second by Sunnarborg to authorize the Clerk to purchase appliances as needed. Motion carried. This will include a refrigerator, stove, water heater, microwave, crock pots, coffee pots and a new counter. Jeff Juntunen reported on fire department activities. There is no road access to MN Power’s hydro station in Jay Cooke Park. They are working with the power company to stage equipment in case it’s needed. The fire department is finishing their work of assisting the residents of the City of Thomson. They provided drop tanks for water and also provided ice. Tom Foldesi reported on police department activities. He is continuing to assist in the City of Thomson. David Black reported on the condition of roads in the township. All roads are now open. The culvert that was needed for the Erickson Road repair was delivered today and the contractor is in the process of installing it. The Board expressed their thanks and appreciation for the work done by the road crew, fire department members and police department during this emergency situation. Discussion was held on applying calcium chloride to the roads for dust control. The road crew will continue to prepare the roads. Black will call to get this scheduled. There is still one temporary employee assisting with the road work that needs to be done. It was suggested that building permit fees be waived for any repairs from the flood being made that require a building permit. A motion was made by Gerard with a second by Sunnarborg to temporarily waive the Town’s portion of the building permit fees for flood related repairs. This will be thru Labor Day, 2012. Motion carried. The State surcharge will still need to be collected. Discussion continued on the proposed natural gas line. It was suggested that a meeting be setup with the Minnesota Energy Resources representatives to further discuss the project. Peleski will schedule a meeting to include Hill, Pritchett and the school superintendent. Discussion was held on the results of the fire hydrant testing that was done last year. The hydrants need to be tested annually. The fire hydrants in the business park will be shut off so they can’t be turned on or damaged. Discussion was held on where discharge water from sump pumps should be directed. Compo reported that the 4-H group has four birdhouses that they’d like to install in Northridge Park. Discussion was held on the fire department ordering t-shirts saying ‘I survived the flood”. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Sunnarborg to pay for the t-shirts for the fire department members and other employees from the General fund. Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made at 5:45 p.m. by Janke with a second by Compo. Motion carried.Respectfully submitted,Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

Around Townminutes cont. from page 26


School Lunch Menu


September 2012

View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal

www.esko.k12.mn.us

School Lunch/Breakfast Prices:see website for current prices

Lunch:Grades K-6 $1.90Grade 7-12 $2.00Adults $3.25Reduced Lunch $ .40Milk $ .30Breakfast:Grades K-12 $1.00Adult $1.55Reduced Breakfast $ .00Milk $ .30

Please send check in an envelope labeled with exactly what is being purchased. Lactose reduced milk will be provided to a student upon written request from a parent/guardian.

Breakfast is served from 7:50 - 8:10 amNo Charging Meals

Alternate menu for grades 7-12 only.

Subject to change. Daily ala carte options

available for grades 9-12.

Food Service SoftwareEsko School is now fully integrated with our student software, Infinite Cam-pus. The biggest benefit is that parents can see on a daily basis what their students are purchasing for lunch using Parent Portal.The account link gives real-time access to student meal selections and the cost incurred from the cafeteria. The Food Service section can be accessed by selecting the student account number when you are logged in to Parent Portal. All transactions for the selected month will be displayed in a table, including deposits, meal purchases and a la carte purchases. Below the table will be the student bal-ance at the end of the selected month. The software is integrated with our School Store from the web site. Parents are able to pay by credit card using the school store. Cash or checks will still be accepted at school for lunch pay-ments. If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, or a School Store account, and you need one, please contact the school.

Now is the Time…to deposit money in your child’s meal account. The Esko Food Service staff will be available in the cafeteria the night of the All School Open House, Thursday, August 30th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. You may deposit money into your child’s account to begin the school year.

Here are a few guidelines and reminders to help us be able to serve you efficiently as the year begins. Thank you for your attention to these procedures:

1. No charging of lunches. Please make sure your student has money in their account.

2. Please help your students to remember their Pin #.3. When sending cash or a check to deposit into a student’s account,

please put it in an envelope labeled with the student’s first and last name.

4. One check can be sent for all students in one family. Please label student’s first and last names and the amount to be put into each account.

5. Money will be picked up every Monday in each elementary room it can be dropped off in the office.

6. Junior and senior high students can drop off money in the office or bring it to kitchen preferably between 7:30 and 10:30 am.

September 2012

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday3 No SchoolLabor Day

4 ChickenNuggets, TwisterFries, Dinner Roll/PB & J, Fresh Fruit,Fresh Veggies,Milk. No alternatelunch

5 Hamburger/BunCheese Slice,Lettuce / Tomato,Oven Fries, DicedPears, Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

6 "Lunch Brunch"Pancakes/FrenchToast, SausageLinks, Tri Tater,Hard Boiled Egg,Fresh Veggie Cup,Applesauce, MilkAlt:Soup/Sandwich

7 Cheese orPepperoni Pizza,Romaine LettuceSalad, Carrots &Celery Sticks/Dip,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt: Chicken StripBasket

10 Mini CornDogs, Tater Tots,Baked Beans,Bread/PB & J,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt:Soup/Sandwich

11 Sloppy Joe/Bun,Cheese Slice, WholeKernal Corn, FreshVeggie Cup,Mandarin Oranges,Milk. Alt: Salad Bar

12 Chicken NoodleSoup, BolognaSandwich, BabyCarrots/Dip,Crackers, Orange,Milk. Alt: BurgerBar

13 Egg Rolls, FriedRice, Stir FryVeggies,Pineapple Tidbits,Fresh Veggie Cup,Fortune Cookie,Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

14 Cheese orMexican Pizza,Spring Salad Mix,Green Beans,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt: PhillySandwich

17 ChickenDrummies, SweetPotato Fries,Dinner Roll, SlicedCucumbers/Dip,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt:Soup/Sandwich

18 Hot Dog/Bun,Baked Beans, PotatoSalad, Chips, VeggieCup, Fruit Sauce,Milk. Alt: Taco in aBag

19 Spaghetti inMeat Sauce,Breadsticks,Golden Corn, BabyCarrots/Dip,Frozen Fruit Bar,Milk. Alt: MiniPizza

20 Breaded PorkChop, CheesyHashbrowns, Peas& Carrots,Cinnamon Roll,Applesauce, Milk.Alt:Soup/Sandwich

21 Turkey Sub,Cheese Slice,Lettuce/Tomato,Pickle Spear, ColeSlaw, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: ShrimpPoppers

24 Corn Dog,Potato Rounds,Baked Beans,Bread/PB & J,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt:Soup/Sandwich

25 ChickenPatty/Bun, CrinkleCut Fries, CheesyBroccoli, DicedPeaches, Milk. Alt:Salad Bar

26 Beef & BeanBurrito,Lettuce/Tomato,Spanish Rice,Refried Beans,Fresh Fruit,Cookie, Milk. Alt:Pork Sandwich

27 Hot Ham &Cheese/Bun,Potato Smiles,Green Beans,Fruited Jello, Milk.Alt:Soup/Sandwich

28 Cheese orSausage Pizza,Romaine LettuceSalad, FreshVeggie Cup, FreshFruit, Milk. Alt:Grilled ChickenBurger

Healthy Changes in Our School Cafeteria!This fall, school cafeterias are meeting tough new federal nutrition standards for school meals, en-suring that meals are healthy and well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. Now is a great time to encourage your kids to choose school lunch!

School meals offer students milk, fruits and vegetables, proteins and grains, and must meet strict limits on saturated fat and portion size. Starting this school year, school lunches will meet additional standards requiring: *Age-appropriate calorie limits *Larger servings of vegetables and fruits (students must take at least one serving of produce) *A wider variety of vegetables, including dark green and red/orange vegetables and legumes *Fat-free or 1% milk (flavored milk must be fat-free) *More whole grains *Less sodium

We’re always working to offer students healthier and tastier choices. School meals are a great value and a huge convenience for busy families!

We look forward to welcoming your children to the cafeteria this fall. To find out more about healthy school meals visit www.schoolnutrition.org.

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