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March 24th, 2017.

Boone High School Launches Pre-Apprenticeship Program

It was announced earlier in March that the Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council awarded Boone Community School District and three other Iowa schools portions of a $200,000 grant. The grant money was awarded to these schools due to their grant proposals that highlighted their current partnerships with local companies. These partnerships with local companies are the key in starting a quality pre-apprenticeship program focused on high-demand, STEM related jobs. Boone High School will be focusing on semester length, project based opportunities initially in the plumbing and electrical fields. This week, principal Kris Byam and Jake Gourley, junior at BHS, had the opportunity to kick off the Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds at the State Capital.

Both Byam and Gourley spoke about their excitement for the program. Gourley, who will be taking after his father, is ready to take on the plumbing pre-apprentice program with Kruck Plumbing and Heating Company.

Byam is excited for all the opportunities this program is giving Boone students. This program is opening doors to the future of learning. Giving students these pre-apprenticeship opportunities before they graduate is going to put them in a position for great success after high school.

Attached is the link to the full Governor’s Press Conference with both Mr. Byam and Jake Gourley speaking. While the press conference is 30 minutes, Mr. Byam and Jake speak during the first 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MI36xL1-CM

WHERE IS THE TOREADOR?? April 25th

Business After 5pm Boone High School... Be there!

TRANSITION (OPTIONAL) KINDERGARTEN MEETING: The Boone Community School District will be offering Transitions (or Optional) Kindergarten in 2017-18 for students of kindergarten age. Transitional Kindergarten is an option for families who may feel their child is not quite developmentally ready for traditional kindergarten. As we finalizing these plans, if you are interested in learning more about Transitional Kindergarten, we invite you to a meeting on April 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a (typically) two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. It provides a bridge between preschool and traditional kindergarten moving beyond the preschool curriculum and focusing on literacy and socially developmental skills. Transitional Kindergarten will provides Boone students with a “kindergarten readiness” year, giving them a stronger foundation for school success. Interested parents should attend the Transitional Kindergarten Meeting on April 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. Daycare will be provided for children.

 PARENTS AND PASTRIES: Meet 2017-18 Page/Lincoln Principal Autumn Seiler at the Parents and Pastries event taking place at both Page and Lincoln in April. Join us in each building’s libraries in welcoming Principal Seiler to the district and enjoy a delicious pastry while you are at it! Parents and Pastries at Lincoln - April 12th @ 7:30am Parents and Pastries at Page - April 18th @ 7:30am

Principal Autumn Seiler Mrs. Seiler has a strong Early Childhood back- ground having been a kindergarten teacher for six years and 4th grade teacher one year, all in Ames. For the past six years, Mrs. Seiler has served as an Instructional Coach for K-5 in the Ames Schools.

INDIVIDUAL SPEECH SUCCESS: There were six of eleven BHS individual speech participants who earned “1” rating from judges. Those individuals were Alaney Parker, Brian Bingaman, Grayson Boggess, Spencer Toms, Kyle Peter, and Kierra McFadden. All individual speech participants are pictured below.

DIGITAL BACKPACK

https://boone.k12.ia.us/new/index.php/district/notices/digital

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The BCSD utilizes a Digital Backpack online to inform

and distribute information to parents on school

sponsored activities, non-profit organizations and

community events throughout the year! Please

be sure to visit the Digital Backpack often as new

items are added regularly.

➢ ASPIRE Flyer 4/4/2017 ➢ Boone Baseball Apparel ➢ Ames Fly-In

UPPER MIDWEST EMMY AWARDS: BooneTV submitted four entries for the Upper Midwest Emmy Student Recognition Production Awards. All four entries were named finalists in their respective category. These entries are Justin Elsner for Sports Compilation, Corbin Wafful for Arts/Entertainment Story, Zach Chopard for Serious News Story, and the entire staff for the News Show category. The winners of the Student Production Awards will be announced on Friday, March 31, at the awards ceremony in Minneapolis. Just by being named a finalist, these students are top five in their field in a six state radius.

BCSD EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FOR March 24th - April 1st

March 24th STEM Day @ Lincoln Elementary JV/Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree - 5:00pm @ Fort Dodge Glow Stick Dance Party - 6:00pm @ Franklin Gym Orchestra “Practice Recital” - 6:30pm @ HS Auditorium March 25th State Solo/Ensemble Contest - 8:00am @ Greene County HS March 26th FCCLA State Leadership Conference - All Day @ Des Moines March 27th FCCLA State Leadership Conference - All Day @ Des Moines All State Speech Festival - All Day @ UNI Peer Helper Basketball Benefit - HS Gym @ 6:00pm March 28th FCCLA State Leadership Conference - All Day @ Des Moines Franklin Kids of Character - 11:25am @ Boone Hy-Vee JV/Varsity Boys Track - 4:30pm @ Nevada HS March 29th 45 Minute Early Dismissal STEM Day @ Page Elementary March 30th JV/Varsity Boys Track - 4:00pm @ Waukee HS JV/Varsity Girls Track - 4:30pm @ Boone HS March 31st Lincoln Elementary Carnival - 5:30pm @ Lincoln Elementary TSA - MS - 5:30pm @ Johnston MS HS Spring Play - 7:00pm @ HS Auditorium April 1st JV/Varsity Boys Soccer - 1:00pm @ Ames HS HS Spring Play - 7:00pm @ HS Auditorium BCSD BOARD MEETING: The next BCSD Board Meeting will be taking place at 5:00pm on April 3rd in the HS Board Room.

For a complete listing of all upcoming Athletic and Activities scheduled please visit:

http://www.raccoonriverconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=1

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Board Policy 102 states: The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.

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HOOPS FOR HEART SUCCESS: Hoops for Heart was put on by 5th and 6th grade students before spring break. The students raised the most money they have ever raised at the fundraiser this year! A total of $7,958.50 was raised. Way to go Toreadors!

MOTTO WANTED - Video by BooneTV.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Board Policy 102 states: The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.

ATTENTION ALL BCSD STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES: Do you have BCSD pictures or a note of congratulations to share? If so, please send your photos and your congratulations notes to lelliott@boone.k12.ia.us. We would love to use this information for Toreador Times. TOREADOR THEATRE PRESENTS: Next weekend, March 31st and April 1st, the Toreador Theatre will be performing the play I DON’T HAVE A CLUE at 7:00pm in the BHS Auditorium.

Mrs. Reimers preschool class learned about the letter W this week. The also started clapping syllables in words. Keep up the good work!

These students learned about how the earth’s surface is covered in land and water this week. They made models of the earth to show the difference between water and land on our planet. Great job!

Mrs. Zierke’s Kindergarten class practiced their math with buttons this week. Way to go!

Franklin Library STEM Days have been a huge success. The students have had the opportunity to transform and tinker on different activities. Here is a glimpse of some of the activities in action.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Board Policy 102 states: The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Board Policy 102 states: The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.