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Notices

INSIDEEsko High School Play ...................................................................... 2Community Events ............................................................................ 3Esko Community Education ...........................................................4-6Community & School Events ............................................................. 7Welcome ............................................................................................ 8Early Childhood Screening ................................................................ 9Esko High School News .................................................................. 10Winterquist Elementary News ......................................................... 11Notices ............................................................................................. 12 From Our School Board .................................................................. 13Town Board Meeting Minutes .......................................................... 14Community Churches ...................................................................... 15School Lunch Calendar ................................................................... 16

Volume 22 Issue 3 November 2017

North Country Dental in Cloquet will buy your Halloween candy back on

Nov. 1st from 8 AM to 6 PM Children, please bring in your unopened Halloween Candy to North

Country Dental, 716 14th St. in Cloquet to receive a treat bag filled with delights from local businesses. North Country Dental will pay $1 per

pound of candy collected to the local food shelf. We will also collect food shelf donations during the month of October. Candy will be donated to

the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to send to our troops overseas.

Santa’s Workshop will be Saturday, December 2nd

at 1:00 p.m.This is a new activity for kids age

4 to grade 4. This is a drop off activity where kids will play games, have snacks, and create gifts for the family. Look for more details

on the Community Education website by mid November.New!

RePlACiNg PeNguiN PAtCH®

2 - Esko’s Corner - October 2017

Esko High School Play

Set in 15th century Europe, a fictional medieval kingdom is ruled over by a devious Queen and a mute King, who have a son, Dauntless the Drab. Although many Princesses have sought to marry Dauntless, all have been sent away after failing unfair tests devised by the Queen. Because Daunt-less has not married, no one else in the kingdom can marry! Enter an un-usual Princess, Winifred the Woebegone. Can Winifred pass the Queen’s test? Will Dauntless finally find his bride?

Thirty-seven students in grades 9-12 have been rehearsing for the past two months and look forward to performing this play for the community.

Performances are scheduled for:

wednesday, November 8, 2017

7:00 p.m.thursday,

November 9, 2017 7:00 p.m.Friday,

November 10, 2017 7:00 p.m.Saturday,

November 11, 2017 7:00 p.m.Sunday,

November 12, 2017 1:00 p.m. matinee

ticket prices are $10.00 for Adults ; $5.00 for Students

Ticket reservations can be made online at https://esko.ludus.com. If you have any questions, contact Joyce Bergstedt by phone at 879-4673, Extension 230 or email at [email protected].

esko High School Presents the musical:

Once Upon a

Mattress

Produced by special arrangement with R & H Theatricals

Music by Mary RodgersLyrics by Marshall BarerBooks by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller


Community Events

Santa’s Home for the Holidays Dinner, hosted by Queen of Peace School, 102 4th Street in Cloquet on Friday, December 1st from 5-7:00 PM. With your paid admission, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, photo with Santa, kids crafts, live holiday music, and Santa’s Workshop craft sale. Admission is $7.00 for adults $5.00 for kids ages 3-12 and 2 and under free!

Come join the fun as we kick of the holiday season! See all the events in Cloquet during the Home for the Holidays weekend at:

www.santashomefortheholidays.com.

SaNta’S HomE for tHE HolIdayS


Community EducationUpdated Refund/Discount/Scholarship policy:

Refunds can be given on classes that have not begun with notice 24 hours prior to the start of class. Once class has started, refunds can not be given. Discounts and scholarships are available for school readiness and ECFE classes with ap-propriate paperwork. Ask in the office for that information if needed.

ADult SPoRtS & ReCReAtioN

Stroller Strides Still accepting registrations!FIT4MOM Twin Ports is excited to offer Stroll-

er Strides fitness classes in Esko! Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their kids in the stroller or baby carrier (ages 6+ weeks). It includes running or power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exer-cises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides in-structors weave songs and activities into the rou-tine designed to entertain and engage kids, while moms are led through an interval based work-out. Kids of any age are welcome, however they must remain in the stroller or baby carrier during the entire class. A fitness band will be given to first time registrants.

For more information visit twinports.fit-4mom.com or facebook.com/fit4momtwin-ports. For questions, contact Lisa at lisafilzen@ fit4mom.com

Bring to Class: Stroller, resistance bands (included for new members), water.

Age Req: Moms with young childrenCost: $135.00Instructor: Randy Nyholm Esko Schools - Cafeteria 5:45PM - 6:45PM10/04/2017 10/11/2017 10/18/2017 10/25/2017 11/01/2017 11/08/2017 11/15/2017 11/29/2017 12/06/2017 12/13/2017 12/20/2017

Boot Camp Are you ready

to test your fitness level? Do you think you have what it takes to be boot camp fit? This is your opportunity to find out. Bootcamp is a full hour of a mixture of conditioning with body-weight exercises, plyometrics, agility, and some strength training and of course CORE! From flipping tires to doing burpees you will get a mix-ture of a variety of exercises to get you to your highest level of fitness. Come ready to workout and bring water!!

Cost: $48.00Instructor: Sarah Petite Class Size: 405:00PM - 6:00PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym Blue11/01/2017 11/08/2017 11/15/2017 11/22/2017 12/13/2017 12/20/2017

Zumba Don’t let those

7 holiday pounds stick to you! Work them off with this fitness cardio workout which 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 exciting calorie burning, body energizing move-ments meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Join Melinda in a fun-filled workout.

Cost: $35.00Instructor: Melinda Vandervieren Esko Schools - Cafeteria5:30PM - 6:30PM11/06/2017 11/13/2017 11/20/201711/27/2017 12/04/2017 12/11/201712/18/2017

open Volleyball for Adults Brenda and Todd VanDell will once again su-

pervise this open gym time for Esko adults to play volleyball. There is no need to bring a team, just come and play with whoever shows up. Please come early to help set up, or stay through the clean-up.

Bring to Class: Clean/dry tennis shoesInstructor: Brenda VandellEsko Schools - Practice Gym Blue4:00PM - 6:30PM11/05/2017 11/12/2017 11/19/2017 11/26/2017 12/03/2017 12/10/2017 12/17/2017

All that Jazz- Say Yes to Dance Have you always wanted to dance the night

away but found you have two left feet? It’s time to trade those feet in for dancing shoes! Learn Swing, Fox Trot (Two Step), Cha-Cha, Rumba are the most popular dances at any occasion and you can now learn them. This class is designed for beginners we will start with the basic steps and move slowly to your comfort level. Each session will review the former dances. No expe-rience needed. This class will prepare you for the music boosters Jazz Dance on Friday December 8th. Registration includes tickets for the Jazz dance.

Cost: $15.00 per coupleInstructor: Samantha Woller Esko Schools - Cafeteria7:30PM - 9:00PM11/01/2017 11/08/2017 11/15/2017

ADult ARt ClASSeS

Snowflake Stocking Holder Build this super cute pinterest worthy stocking

holder. Cheryl will bring pre- cut lumber, and you will assemble and paint the holder. All ma-terials and instruction and tools will be provided. Registration cut off is November 8th. Please let us know how many hooks you will need when registering for this class. $50.00

Cost: $50.00Instructor: Cheryl Wiseneski Registration Cutoff Date:11/08/201711/13/2017 6:30PM - 8:00PMEsko Schools - S101

Sneaky Santa Painting Create an adorable painting of Santa peeking

in the window on a vintage window! LeAnn will provide instruction and supplies to show Santa on your 3 or 4 paned window. Window sizes are approximately 3 feet wide. Window trim will all be painted black. Seats are limited. Don’t miss out on this wonderful class!

Age Req: AdultCost: $35.00Instructor: LeAnn Oman 11/27/2017 6:30PM - 8:00PM Esko Schools - S101

FoR PAReNtS

therapeutic Massage for parents & children In this 4 week class, parents and their children

(4-12 years) will learn a basic massage routine that has been shown to help children focus and sleep better, as well as strengthen the family bond. The class will also integrate touch and movement activities. Teresa is a local certified massage therapist, certified pediatric massage therapist, and recently completed training to be a Massage in Schools Program (MISP) Instructor. The MISP is a great tools for parents to learn to massage their children. The program focuses on nurturing touch and benefits children in a multi-tude of ways. Registration includes participation for a parent and child together.

Age 4-12 with parentCost: $40.00Instructor: Teresa ShipleyEsko Schools - S1016:00PM - 7:00PM11/07/2017 11/14/201711/21/2017 11/28/2017


Community Education

Community Education Office Hours:Monday 12:00- 4:00Tuesday 12:00- 4:00

Wednesday 8:00- 4:00Thursday 12:00- 4:00

Friday 8:00- 12:00

RegiStRAtioN - CoMMuNitY eDuCAtioN

Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: ___________________________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________

Email:________________________________________________For Esko Comm. Ed. classes-Esko students please include:

Grade:______Teacher:__________________Birthdate:_________

Class: ________________________________________________ Cost: ___________

Class: ________________________________________________ Cost: ___________ Total Enclosed: $__________

Please send this form, with payment to Community Education Office PO Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

OR register online www.esko.k12.mn.us

Look what you’ve been missing...

the Night of the Sinking of the edmund Fitzgerald

Have you ever wondered what it was like on Lake Superior the night the Ed-mund Fitzgerald went down? Hear all about it from Bruce, who was out on the lake that night and tell you in great detail his experience having sailed a very similar route to the ill fated ship. Bruce spent several years on the big lake and can answer questions about what life was like for the ship mates and how it felt to dock in Superior after hearing of the fate of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear all about the historic night!

Cost: $10.00Instructor: Bruce Wasbotten 11/20/2017 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - Theater

Find your inner artist at

Community Education

Our Scarecrow-Snowman class was a hit

Success at the Barn Quilt painting class


Community Education

Spirit is growing at Esko School. In October, the cheer squad held an elementary cheer clinic for the future cheerleaders of Esko High School. Fifty-six young girls attended and blew the roof off of the cafeteria prac-ticing cheers and showing their school spirit. The participants were then able to cheer at a football game which was fun for the crowd and the cheerleaders too.

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

Name: __________________________Birtdate:_____________

Address: _________________________City/Zip:_____________

Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _____________

Email:_______________________________________________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________Grade:_________

Additional Student:

Name: ___________________________Birthdate:____________

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 registered for the class. Make checks payable to Esko Community Education and mail to the above address or drop off at the office. Cancellation fee is $2.00.

AFteR SCHool CluBS

Breakout eDu i, ii & iiiCan you break in? In this club, students will use

teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving to break into a mystery box. You will work to-gether to solve puzzles, mysteries and riddles hidden around the room to make your way into the box and solve the mystery. Will your team be able to open the locks in time?

*EACH SESSION WILL FEATURE A DIFFERENT GAME, SO SIGN UP FOR ALL THREE!

Grades 3 & 4Cost: $12.00 each sessionInstructor: Katie Wood Room 3723:15PM - 4:30PM11/2/2017 11/09/2017 11/30/2017

Savannah’s Pottery – Snow Bowl Decorate a cute snowman bowl

perfect for serving holiday candy or giving as a gift!

Age Req: Grades 1-6Time: 3:15 PMCost: $13.00Instructor: Michelle Line 11/07/2017 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Savannah’s Pottery- ornamentCreate a cute Christmas tree orna-

ment shaped like a stocking! Grades 1-6Time: 3:15- 4:30 PMCost: $9.00Instructor: Michelle Line Esko Schools - S101

DRiVeR eDuCAtioN

Driver’s ed. This class provides

students with a basic understand-ing of MN Traffic Safety laws, and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information nec-essary 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 Cer-tified Birth Certificate which is es-sential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by December 8, 2017. 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 lessons (at an ad-ditional cost) before the permit test.

New class component:Students are required to Log 50

hours driving time and this must be turned in to the DMV prior to the road skills test. Attendance at the optional Parent Program can reduce the numbers of logged hours to 40.

We need 20 students to be able to run this class. Cancellation fee of $15.00 will be charged for any can-cellations out of this class.

Age Req: 15 years old by Dec 8Time: 3:20 PMCost: $85.00Instructor: Matt Berger 3:20PM - 6:20PM Esko Schools - S231Beginning Date: 11/20/2017 11/21/201711/22/2017 11/27/201711/28/2017 11/29/2017 12/04/2017 12/06/201712/08/2017

MuSiC BooSteRS Now HAS A FACeBook PAge

look for us & like us online to get all of the updates about music programs in esko!


Movie Day at Premiere Theaters in Cloquet

Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:00 am

Watch a movie currently playing and help support our

Destination Imagination program at Esko!

All tickets are $10 and include popcorn and soda.

Tickets are available at the door.Cash or check only.

Doors open at 9:30 am.

Community & School Events

Sports Alliance HOF Nomination

Below is an abbreviated nomination form for the Esko Sports Alliance Hall of Fame. This may be used instead of the longer form (available at the athletic director’s office) and must be accompanied by the nominator’s name, address, phone number and, if applicable, e-mail address.

Nominations should be submitted by Oct. 31 to the Esko Sports Alliance, P.O. Box 83, Esko, MN 55733. Inductees will be announced in December.

Please note that athletes become eligible 10 years after high school graduation while coaches and athletic directors become eligible five years after their service in Esko. Teams are eligible 10 years after their exceptional accomplishments. All nominees must be known to be of good moral character.

Name of Nominee: _______________________________________________________________

Year of graduation (for athletes), completion of service (for coaches or athletic directors), exceptional accomplishments (for teams): ____________________

Reasons for Nomination (use additional sheets as required, and include supporting documents, such as newspaper clippings, if possible): _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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Become a DESTINATION IMAGINATION

Coach!

What does a DI manager do?

Leads a team of up to seven students while they solve a creative problem.

Meets once per week (more as competition approaches).

Who does the work? The students do. You are the facilitator

who knows the challenge they are solving and helps them obtain the resources needed to accomplish the task.

Sets up Instant Challenges for practice. These challenges

teach students to take what life is handing them moment to moment.

The Regional Competition is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018. For more information, please contact Gretchen Grover at 879-4038, Extension 623, or fill out the following and send to: Destination Imagination, Esko Community Ed, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733. I am interested in becoming a Destination Imagination manager. Name: ____________________________ Phone: ____________ Address: ________________________ State: _____ Zip: ______

Boy’s Varsity Basketball Home Schedule Saturday, November 25 10:30 AM Scrimmage Saturday, December 2 4:15 PM Denfeld Thursday, December 21 7:15 PM Moose Lake Willow River Friday, December 29 6:00 PM Tournament Saturday, December 30 6:00 PM Tournament Friday, January 5 7:15 PM Barnum Saturday, January 20 7:15 PM Perham Monday, January 29 7:15 PM Cloquet Friday, February 9 6:30 PM Cook County Friday, February 23 7:15 PM SCCHS Tuesday, February 27 7:15 PM Crosby Ironton Thursday, March 1 7:15 PM Virginia Thursday, March 8 7:00 PM Sectional Tournament Girl’s Varsity Home Schedule Saturday, November 18 8:00 AM Scrimmage Tuesday November 28 7:15 PM Cloquet Saturday, December 2 5:45 PM Duluth Marshall Thursday, December 7 7:15 PM Superior Thursday December 28 2:45 PM Tournament Friday, December 29 11:30 AM Tournament Saturday, December 30 11:30 AM Tournament Monday, January 8 7:15 PM Proctor Thursday, January 18 7:15 PM Pequot Lakes Monday, January 22 7:15 PM Cromwell Thursday, January 25 7:15 PM McGregor Thursday, February 1 7:15 PM South Ridge Friday, February 9 4:45 PM Cook County Thursday, February 15 7:15 PM Two Harbors Wednesday, February 28 7:00 PM Sectional Tournament

Save the Date! CHoiR CoNCeRt

thursday, November 16th 6:30 PM in the varsity gym.

BAND CoNCeRt DAteS: thursday, November 21

7:00 PM in varsity gym

tuesday, May 22nd 7:00 PM in the varsity gym

JAZZ CoNCeRt & Big BAND DANCe Friday, December 8, 6:30 PM

Take the Community Ed class in November to practice your dance moves!

Next Jazz concert is May 11th

Welcome

Diana Munter started working in Cool Kids in September. She has en-joyed getting to know the students and engaging in their play.

Diana graduated from Goshen High School in Goshen, IN. She received her degree in elementary education from Bethel College. She retired from teaching in June of 2013. Diana is married to Ken who is a 1975 Esko graduate and together they have three children; Michael, Ciro, and Erika.

Diana and Ken just moved to Esko from Indiana and they are currently looking for a house in Esko or Clo-quet.

In her free time, she enjoys reading books (nonfiction), magazines, and spending time with family. Her favor-ite kind of food is Mexican and she loves all the shades of blue.

One thing not many people know about Diana is that she is Hispanic and bilingual speaking Spanish. Stop by and say hello or hola to Diana soon. She is a great addition to our Cool Kids staff!

welcome to Cool kids!


Pre-school screening caption

kids Plus is in full swing for the 2017-18 school year! These dedi-cated students have committed them-selves to becom-ing leaders and to making a positive impact in their local and global commu-nity.

So far this semes-ter, this group of 6th graders have worked to discover their own lead-ership styles, and have elected of-ficers based on their strengths and character. They have lent a hand at the school by harvesting the garden, and were able to bring nearly 30 pounds of produce to the kitchen. These students have also decided on 4 local and 1 global cause to pursue

this school year. These causes are: hunger, illiteracy, distracted driving, cyber bullying and global water short-ages.

Throughout the school year, Kids Plus will take on various fundrais-ers, drives, vol-unteer work, and

events to help raise awareness and to support the causes they feel pas-sionate about. We have begun the year with WE Scare Hunger, a drive to collect food and money dona-tions to fight hunger in our area.

Thank you to Esko for supporting Kids Plus so far. We look forward to working with our community to make Esko area the best it can be.

Cassie Apostolou has worked in Cool Kids since the end of September. She has enjoyed get-ting to know the kids and find-ing out about all of their hobbies and personalities. Cassie gradu-ated from Osseo High School and went on to UW Stevens Point to get her degree in Wildlife Ecol-ogy- Research and Management and minored in Biology.

Cassie is excited to be planning her wedding to an Esko native for June of 2018. She is currently living in Cloquet. She has lots of hobbies and loves to spend time hunting, golfing, and attending country concerts or building lego sets.

Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food is dill pickle soup- WOW! Despite the fact that Cassie doesn’t usually watch TV, not many people know, she is a fan of Dancing With The Stars and Survivor.

Andrea king has been a sub-stitute in Cool Kids for four years and has joined our team this year. She has also subbed in the school and the lunchroom. She loves Cool Kids because there is never a dull moment working with the kids. They can say the funniest things. She also loves all of her coworkers in the program!

Andrea is a 2000 Esko gradu-ate and still lives in Esko with her husband Jon and her silly boy, Alex. She loves spending time with her family especially camp-ing, fishing, 4-wheeling, and go-ing to concerts. Her favorite color is pink and she loves to eat tacos. One strange fact about Andrea that not many people know is that she loves owls!

We are thrilled to have Andrea as a part of the Cool Kids staff. Make sure to welcome her the next time you see her after school.

layla McDonald is brand new to Cool Kids. She is excited to find out what her favorite part of the program will be. She is hap-py to be working at Esko. Layla hopes to one day become an el-ementary teacher and has com-pleted some classes at UWS.

Layla is a 2013 graduate of Duluth Denfeld and has recently moved to Cloquet and lives with her two sons, Levi who is 3 and Dax who is 9 months old.

She loves to play with her kids, go shopping, 4-wheeling, hunt-ing and fishing with her family. She loves spaghetti and meatballs and her favorite color is pink. One thing not many people know about her is that her first pet was a pot belly pig!


Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening is a one time, free, quick and simple check of child health and devel-opment for all children ages 3-5 years old. Standardized assess-ments are utilized to identify the child’s strengths and skills. Each child is screened with assessments according to their specific age. The screening also identifies more subtle concerns, which may need a more comprehensive evaluation. The purpose of screening is to iden-tify concerns early and link families to further evaluation if needed. We often tell parents that screening is a snapshot, and if necessary, a more in-depth evaluation would give us a broader picture of their child’s de-velopment. Although Early Child-hood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all 3-5 year olds before kindergarten, it is ideal to complete the screening at age 3. The reason is, if further evalua-tion is needed, these interventions are most effective if done early. In fact, the earlier the better! Success-ful completion and follow-through

of Early Childhood Screening has been proven to better prepare chil-dren for kindergarten.

The areas of development as-sessed during the hour long screen-ing process are: Fine and gross motor –

How children move their bodies and use their handsCommunication and language –

How children understand and communicate with othersCognitive –

How children explore, learn, think and figure out how to solve problemsSocial and emotional –

How children feel, behave and re-late to others Health –

Vision and hearing screening, health history and immunization re-view

If your child is enrolled in Esko School Readiness, their Early Childhood screening will take place during class time. It is required by

the State of Minnesota that all Chil-dren who are enrolled in School Readiness have their Early Child-hood screening within six weeks of starting school. For all other 3-5 year olds, Esko’s Fall Early Child-hood Screening will take place on November 10 at the Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church basement. If you do not receive a letter in the mail inviting your child to screening by October 15, please call Jill Liupak-ka at 879-4038. Also please call if you have any questions. In addition, we have a spring screening date which will be in April.

Our Early Childhood staff strives to make the screening experience enjoyable and informative for chil-dren and families. It is important to reassure your child that screening is fun; in fact, we often call the assess-ments “games” which help us know how they are learning and growing.

The link below has information about frequently asked questions and a short video explaining Early Childhood Screening.

http:/ /www.esko.k12.mn.us/comm_education/early_childhood/preschool_screening/

what is early Childhood Screening?

Music Boosters is looking for volunteers to help create fundraiser ads for Esko’s Corner. They are also in need of new officers as the current officers have resigned their positions. Please contact Rachel Lofald or Rich Mowers for addi-tional information.


Notices


Esko High School News

BY GREG HExUM, EHS Principal

esko High School Parent-teacher Conferences

The end of the first marking period at Esko High School is Friday, November 3, 2017. Fol-lowing this date is the first round of parent-teacher conferences, scheduled for Thursday, Novem-ber 16. Conferences will be held in teacher classrooms from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Student assistants will be on campus guide parents from room to room.

Typically, parents move from teacher to teacher for a 5 min-ute check in about their student’s progress. For issues that require more than 5 minutes to discuss, parents are encouraged to set up a meeting with an individual teacher or group of teachers for another date and time.

Many parents appreciate and uti-lize Canvas and the EHS Campus Parent Portal to monitor student grades throughout the quarter, but this service is not designed to re-place the important face-to-face communication that parent-teach-er conferences offer. Conferences are essential for maximizing stu-dent success through parent-teach-er collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there.

Report cards are available for parent pick up at conferences. Stu-dents may pick up paper copies of report cards beginning on Friday morning, November 17. 1st mark-ing period grades will be posted for electronic view on the EHS Parent Portal by Tuesday morn-ing November 14. Paper copies of report cards are not mailed, un-less by special request to the high school office.

School Climate and Bullying Prohibition

Esko High School is known for its positive and safe learning en-vironment, but students do expe-rience a normal level of peer con-flicts for adolescents and young adults. Adults who work in our school take seriously the duty of supporting students in working through and learning from diffi-cult interactions with friends and classmates and in stopping un-acceptable behaviors. To assist students and staff in handling in-cidents that rise to the level of bul-lying, the Esko School District and Esko High School follow a policy that matches the requirement of the 2014 Minnesota Safe and Sup-portive Schools Act. That policy is included for your information below:

esko Public Schools Policy 514, meets the requirements of the Minnesota Safe and Supportive Schools Act. It expressly prohib-its bullying, and outlines the defi-nitions, procedures and regula-tions for bullying prevention and intervention.

Bullying is intimidating, threat-ening, abusive, or harming con-duct that is objectively offensive. It involves an actual or perceived imbalance of power between the student engaging in the conduct and the target of the behavior, and the conduct is repeated over time. The conduct materially and substantially interferes with the student educational opportuni-ties or performance or ability to participate in school functions or activities. Not all negative interac-tion between or amongst students constitutes bullying.

attENtIoN WINtEr SPort atHlEtES

If you haven’t already done so, please make sure to turn in all of your eligibility paperwork, as well as register online thru the school website for the sport you wish to participate in. The following are athletic activi-ties that are available for student athletes in the 2017-2018 Season. If you have any questions, please contact the coach or the Activities Direc-tor, Chad Stoskopf, at 879-1909 or via email [email protected]

Boys’ Basketball: Season starts Monday Nov. 20thHead Varsity Coach – Mike Devney (218)310-3968

girls’ Basketball: Season starts Monday Nov. 13th Head Varsity Coach – Scott Antonutti (218)879-4673

C-e-C Alpine (Boys & Girls) Ski: Coach – Ryan Zimney [email protected]

C-e-C wrestling: Coach – Al Denman [email protected]

C-e-C Nordic (Boys & Girls) Ski: Season starts Monday Nov. 13th Practice right after school at Pine Valley.Coach – Glen Sorenson [email protected]

C-e-C Boys’ Hockey: Coach - Kevin Smalley (218) 879 – 3393

C-e-C girls’ Hockey: Coach – Courtney Olin [email protected]

Cheerleading: Coaches- Kari Knutson [email protected] Stephanie Johnson [email protected]

*Prior to practice all athletes need to have the following completed: 1) online Sports Registration 2) Current Sports Physical signed by Physician (good for 3 years).

If unsure contact Tanya Pagelkopf at [email protected] and she can let you know if your child is in need of a current physical.

3) Pay Activity Fee

Junior High (7th grade) Girls Basketball information

Practice will start Monday Nov. 6th School basketball is a 12 week season Play approximately 15-20 games (depends on size of group) Practices are weekdays 3:30-5:00 Games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 or 5:30 Coaches: Mrs. Northey, Mrs. Sweeney and Mr. Purcell *There will be an informational meeting for all interested players on Monday October 30th at 3:15 in room 223

ESKO, MNLAETTNER FALL WEEKEND

November 10th-12th, 2017

POC – Nessa Gower [email protected]

Location – Esko High School2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733

Cost – $25.00 per participant$50.00 per coach (for Coaches Clinic)

Laettner Basketball Camp

Kaitlyn Bergerson Chase Bergstedt

Hubert Gonsorowski Maddie Graddy Logan Grayson Thomas Heron

Dawson Hoffman Timothy Johnson

Sarah Jurku

Peyton Koskela Elise Lund

Addie Monnier Jaustin Piepho Samuel Rengo

Kirsten Rye Jake Seboe

Dane Stoyanoff Macy Sunnarborg

NAtioNAl HoNoR SoCietY iNDuCteeS


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Winterquist Elementary News

BY BRIAN HARKER

uPCoMiNg eVeNtSThursday, Nov. 9: Conferences – 3:30 – 7:00Tuesday, Nov. 14: Conferences – 3:30 – 7:00Wednesday, Nov. 15: Grade 5 – ELCThursday, Nov. 16: Grade 5 – ELCFriday, Nov. 17: Grade 5 – ELCThursday, Nov. 23: No SchoolFriday, Nov. 24: No School

* Conference Night Change *Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held

on Thursday, November 9 and Tuesday, Novem-ber 14 from 3:30-7:00 pm. This is a change from the school calendar so please make note. Please be sure to look for information regarding indi-vidual conference times coming home with your child soon.

FASt AssessmentDuring the month of September, your child

was assessed using FAST Assessments.FAST is an adaptive measure of broad reading

and math that is individualized for each student, but may be individually or group administered in about 30 minutes. Reading items tap a variety of skills including concepts of print, phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, and vo-

cabulary. The reading assessment aligns closely with the Common Core Standards. Math items include a variety of skills including counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic think-ing, number and operations in base ten, numbers and opera-tions, measurement and data, and ge-ometry.

Look for information about FAST the the Fall Conferences.

warm ClothesWith temperatures dropping as winter quickly

approaches, students need to be prepared for any type of weather. Please ensure that your child is dress appropriately for the colder weather. We are outside for morning recess and after lunch. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

elementary testing DatesLate Fall FAST Testing Oct 23- Nov 3, 2017 (In Class)

Winter FAST Testing Jan 8 thru Jan 19 2018 (In Class)

MCA READING Grade 3 April 17, 18 2018 (8:15-11am)




MCA READING MAKE-UP Grade 3-6 April 19 2018 (8:15-11:45am)

MCA MATH Grade 3 April 24, 25 2018 (8:15-11am)




MCA MATH/READING MAKE-UP Grade 3-6 April 26, May 2 2018 (8:15-11:45am)

MCA SCIENCE Grade 5 May 1 2018 (8:15-11:30am)

MCA SCIENCE MAKE-UP Grade 5 May 2, 8 2018 (8:15-11:30am)

Spring FAST Testing May 7 thru May 18 2018 (In Class)

High School testing DatesPSAT Grade 11 October 11, 2017 (8:15am-12:15 Theater)

ACT Writing Study Grade 11 October 16, 17 2017 (In Class)

PRE-ACT Grade 10 November 21, 2017 (8:15-12:00)

ACT Grade 11 April 3 2018 (8:15-12:15)

ACCUPLACER Grade 10 some 11 April 10 2018 (8:15 or 10:10- Theater)

MCA READING Grade 7 & 8 April 17, 18 2018 (8:15-10)

MCA READING Grade 7 & 8 MAKE-UP April 19 2018 (11:30:1-30)

MCA MATH Grade 7, 8 & 11 April 24, 25 2018 (8:15-10)

MCA READ 10 April 24, 25 2018 (8:15-10)

MCA MATH/READING MAKE-UP April 26, May 3 2018 (8:15-1:30)

MCA SCIENCE GRADE 8 MAY 1 2018 (8:15-10)

MCA SCIENCE GRADE 10 MAY 1, 2 2018 (8:15-10)

MCA SCIENCE MAKE-UP May 3, 4, 8 2018 (8:15-1:30)

AP CALCULUS May 15 2018


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Noticesoctober Pie

meeting minutesWe are happy to say our group is growing, and

we continue to see new faces that help bring di-rection and ideas to help support our school staff. We always welcome new people to our group and look forward to hearing new ideas from vol-unteers.

Nadine Miller treasure report:Starting balance 09/01/2017 $32,925.53Checks for $100.00 for Wal-Mart gift cards for4 months to teachers for pie attendanceInterest (1 Month) $1.35Ending Balance 09/30/2017 $32,826.88

The fall fundraiser was a great success due to the hard work of our students! Projected profits are $9,175.80 (not including online sales) No in-voices have been received yet, so the projected number is an estimate.

Teacher conferences will be held on Novem-ber 9th and 14th The pie group will be provid-ing pizza and subway dinners for staff on these nights. If you would like to provide a dessert

on one of these nights, please email pie at [email protected]

Jana Clifford and Landa Zimmer will be orga-nizing these meals. Thank you to Landa & Jana!

Mr. Wick updated the pie group about the sci-ence museum experience that will take place May 14th through the 18th. The week will include an assembly for the kids, and each classroom will receive a one hour activity about engineering and science investigations. The pie group will be covering all the cost, as our wonderful board wanted to bring this opportunity to our school.

Teachers have emailed our group about getting more stylus’ for classroom use with Ipads. Em-ily Waldo will be looking into this, and getting feedback from teachers on how many would be needed and potential cost. Purchasing additional stylus’ will be discussed at our November meet-ing.

Mandy Dewey will be moving forward on FAMILY Military pictures for the Christmas Program. The Christmas program is scheduled for December 12. Letters will be sent home to all Elementary kids asking for pictures to use in the program.

The PIE group will not be having a booth at the Fall festival but we encourage families to attend this fundraiser that helps support Destination Imagination, Sub Zero Robotics, Esko Hoops Club, Boy Scouts, St Matthew’s youth group, and many more. Fall Fest is Saturday October 28th from 4pm -7pm at Esko School. The event will have bouncy houses, games, a bake sale, prizes, and a costume contest. A ZOMBIE Fun Run will also take place Friday October 27th with registration starting at 6:00 at Esko Athletic Complex.

Did you know that you can order Online Esko

apparel? More information coming soon!

Teachers Request:Mrs. Vessel Skate time $1168.00- passed2nd Grade Scholastic News $122.76-passedUecker 2 NeoRok Wobble stools $120.00-

passed1st Grade Starfall renewal $270.00- passed1st Grade 16 phones for ipads $207.84-passedMellissa Rauner Robotics $439.00-passedMr. Nielson Math Video App $150.00-passed

Next Meeting: November 13th 2017 at 6:30

The Frederickson Family hard at work with the new electronic sign

Anticipation for the installation of this sign has been tremendous. Community Education is filled with excitement to run the first messages across the board and would like to thank everyone who took part in the fundraising process along with a special thank you to the Fred-erickson family who spent many hours working on the installation of the sign. Community members can request items be put on the sign

through the community education office. Forms are available on the rack outside the door of the office. Please keep in mind that the sign is intended for community events so there are guidelines as to what can be posted on the sign. Please allow a ten day lead time for any message to be posted. There will be no ad-vertising or personal events posted. Please see the community educa-tion website for full details.

the electronic sign is almost ready to go!


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from our School BoardClerk’s Minutes

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the theater. Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Jerry Frederick, Mark Nyholm, Todd Rengo, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Members absent: None. Call the Meeting to Order Chairperson Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Approval of Agenda Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Jeff Salo to approve the Consent Agenda items:

• Approve the minutes of the July 18, 2017 regular School Board meeting. • Approve the checks as follows:

Date Check #s Total 7/20/17 83758-83764 $16,675.95 7/20/17 83765-83770 $22,303.92 7/27/17 83771 $200.00 8/1/17 83772-83808 $24,844.31 8/8/17 83809-83840 $20,842.55 8/15/17 83841-83881 $63,002.74 8/17/17 83882.83895 $412,801.43

• Treasurer’s Report – June 2017 before end-of-year adjustments. Date

Payroll Type

Checks

Direct Deposits

Electronic Payments

Grand Total

6/15/17 Regular #105598-105650 for $89,029.12 $189,581.28 $133,600.96 $412,211.36 6/30/17 Regular #105651-105701 VOID

105738-105788 for $102,454.48

$196,592.14

$144,407.16

$443,453.78 June 2017 Electronic Transfer Report

Date Acct. Transferred From Acct. Transferred Into Amount 6/27/17 Republic Bank Flex Acct Republic Bank $4,001.32

• Donation received from Mark Staniger – outdoor basketball nets for the playground area. • Fundraiser Request – Elementary PIE Group – sell Clubs Choice items.

Motion carried by unanimous vote. Presentation: Perkins Funding James Schwarzbauer was present to discuss Perkins funding and also some summer camps offered by Lake Superior College and funded by Perkins as well as other opportunities funded by Perkins. He provided printed materials relating to this information. Brad Vieths, Vocational Program for Duluth Schools and Perkins Secondary Coordinator, described some of the programs being offered throughout the consortium. Approve Small Volume Interruptible Natural Gas Sales Agreement Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve a Small Volume Interruptible Natural Gas Sales Agreement as presented. (Copy on file in the office of the Superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve Additional iPad Purchase Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Todd Rengo to authorize the purchase of additional iPads to meet the needs of additional students. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Purchase of a Vehicle for Handicapped Accessible Transportation Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Todd Rengo to approve the purchase of a vehicle for handicapped accessible transportation. Superintendent Fischer and Transportation Director Laurie Groth will work out the details of the purchase. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Set Truth-In-Taxation Meeting Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to set the Truth-In-Taxation meeting date. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room. The regular Board meeting will be held at 6:30 that evening. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the 2017/2018 Adult Meal Prices Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the 2017/2018 Adult Lunch price at $3.65 and Adult Breakfast price at $1.75. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Working Agreement between ISD #99 and Early Childhood and School Readiness Teachers for July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to approve the Working Agreement between ISD #99 and Early Childhood and School Readiness Teachers for July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Food Service Employee Handbook – June 2017 Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Food Service Employee Handbook as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Transportation Handbook Revised August 2017 Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the Transportation Handbook August 2017 revision. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Tabled – Community Education Handbook This item was tabled for action at a future meeting, pending Community Advisory Council review. Approve the Milk Provider for 2017/2018 Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Jack’s Hometown Dairy as 2017/2018 milk provider per quote dated August 15, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve Bread Provider for 2017/2018 Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Pan-O-Gold as the provider for the purchase and delivery of bread products for the 2017/2018 school year per their quote dated July 21, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Transportation Fuel Provider for 2017/2018 Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve Como Oil & Propane as the provider for the purchase and delivery of transportation fuel products for the 2017/2018 school year per their quote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the 2017/2018 Extra Curricular Faculty Assignments Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the 2017/2018 Extra Curricular Faculty Assignments as presented. (Copy on file in the office of the superintendent.) Motion carried by unanimous vote. Accept Letter of Resignation from Ronald Lindgren Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to accept a letter of resignation by retirement from Ronald Lindgren, custodian, effective August 21, 2017 with thanks for his service to the District. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Genie Turner Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to accept a letter of resignation effective August 15, 2017, from Genie Turner, paraprofessional with thanks for her service to the District, and approval to post for the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve Change in Job Classification of Cindy Salo Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve a change in job classification for Cindy Salo from housekeeper to the full-time position of custodian effective August 23, 2017. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Todd Rengo, Margaret Sunnarborg, Jerry Frederick, Julian Bertogliat, and Mark Nyholm. Abstain: Jeff Salo. Approve the Increase in FTE for Morgan Pera Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the increase in FTE for Morgan Pera from .5 f.t.e. housekeeper to 1.0 f.t.e housekeeper effective August 23, 2017, with approval to post for the resulting .5 f.t.e. housekeeper position. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Tanya Pagelkopf Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Tanya Pagelkopf to the 10-hour-per week position of Activities Director Assistant effective August 23, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Todd Garson Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Todd Garson to the position of two-trip bus driver effective August 23, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Emily Davey Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Emily Davey to the 10-hour-per week position of After School Club Coordinator effective August 23, 2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Gretchen Grover Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Gretchen Grover to the position of Community Education Administrative Assistant effective August 23, 2017 for up to 21 hours per week plus occasional additional hours for Community Education events. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Melissa Martineau Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Melissa Martineau to the position of School Readiness teacher effective August 23, 2017 for approximately 22 hours per week plus occasional hours for Community Education events. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approval of Additional Cool Kids Positions/Hours Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to approve additional Cool Kids Assistant part-time positions/hours of up to 65 hours per week to cover programming needs due to enrollment and current staffing shortage, and authorize posting for the additions. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Administrative Reports Principals’ Reports: Elementary School - Principal Brian Harker reported that reported that he and Administrative Assistant Julie Pelletier are both back working but are temporarily located in the high school right now. He reported that the elementary school is up 48 students in grades 1 through 6 which puts enrollment at over 700 students. Due to the increase in students, the purchase of new desks and chairs, etc. will be necessary. They are trying to communicate with new families but currently are unable to do tours due to the construction project. He reported that the inservice days will be more of a welcome back for teachers this year. High School – Principal Greg Hexum reported that high school enrollment is up a net of 22 students thus far. The high school has been able to give partial tours to the new students. He reported that fall sports and activities are in progress. He reported that the teacher inservice days are being planned and will include mandatory reporting, etc. Board Committee Reports: Margaret Sunnarborg – Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative meeting, Esko Educational Foundation meeting. Julian Bertogliat – meeting with Boldt Construction. Superintendent’s Report: Supt. Aaron Fischer reported:

• RAM Mutual Building – the superintendent has found a firm to examine the RAM building and assess the building and costs associated to meet possible District needs.

• The Superintendent expressed his thanks to the supervisors and principals for the disruptions this summer, to Laurie Groth for updating the Transportation Manual, to Irene Tout for creating a Food Service Manual and to Irene and the Food Service staff for their work at the church convention this summer, to Tony Compo and the custodial staff for all their work this summer, to Michele Carlson and the Cool Kids and Community Education workers for all the disruption and turnover this summer, and to the clerical staff for their relocations and upheaval.

• The Level 4 program is moving forward with the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative.

Adjournment There being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Jerry Frederick to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote. Todd Rengo Clerk

Plan for a great party in 2018!All Night Grad Party Upcoming Meetings:

Monday, October 30th • November 27th • January 29th 6:00 PM in room 223

Questions callHolly Compo at218-390-7852


town Board meeting minutes

All dogs and cats within thomson town-ship must be licensed. this includes both residential and rural areas.

Licenses can be obtained at the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko or Friends of Animals, Cloquet.

Fees are: $ 5.50 for a spayed or neutered animal

$ 10.50 for an animal not spayed or neu-tered.

These licenses are good for 2 years. Proof of current rabies shot must be provided. Please call the Town Office at 879-9719 if you have any questions.

the town does have a leash - running at large ordinance. Again – this applies to all areas of the township. All animals must be under their owner’s control at all times and not on neighboring properties.

And as a reminder: Please pick up after your pet. Your neighbors appreciate it.

Animal control is provided by Friends of Animals in Cloquet.

They can be reached at 879-1655.

Dog AND CAt liCeNSeS ARe ReQuiReD

towN BoARD MeetiNg SePteMBeR 7, 2017

Present: Ruth Janke, Terry Hill, Tony Compo, Jason Paulson, Bill Gerard, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett

Chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Gerard made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Compo. Motion carried.

Paulson made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $64,624.82 (Check #’s 42434-42482) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 6,639.32. Second by Hill. Motion carried.

An invitation to MNDOT’s District One Bicycle Plan input session on Sept 18 was received. Paulson will at-tend the session on behalf of the Town.

Work needs to begin on the Town’s MS4 ordinance regulating stormwater. Committee members will be Stangle, Pritchett, Joe Jurewicz, Peleski and Paulson.

Interviews were recently held for the recycling shed operator position. The recommendation from the hiring committee is to hire Cynthia Campbell. A motion was made by Gerard with a second by Hill to approve the hir-ing of Cynthia Campbell. Motion carried.

Brian Belich from Carlton County Sheriff’s Depart-ment was present to discuss replacing Deputy Tony Bas-tien as the Town’s designated patrol deputy. Deputy Bas-tien has accepted another position within the department. The position has been posted internally. Interviews will be held to fill the position. Discussion was held regard-ing amending the contract to include the stipulation that the deputy assigned be required to stay in the position for a minimum length of time.

A motion was made by Compo with a second by Ge-rard to set the time and date for the assessment hearing for the Rolling Acres Green Paving project for Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried.

Paulson reported that the LED lighting for the Town owned streetlights and at the business park will be com-pleted this year.

A pre-construction meeting for the E. Stark road project will be held on Sept. 18. Weather permitting; the work should be done the week of Sept. 25.

Fire Chief Kyle Gustafson reported that the fire depart-ment will need to hire additional members.

Paulson reported that the leak in the roof at the Town Hall has been fixed.

Pritchett updated the Board on the recent work session held to discuss ATV use on Town roads. It was decided that the Town would wait to see what is done with the issue on the State level.

A motion to adjourn was made at 7:05 p.m. by Paulson with a second by Hill. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Ruth Janke, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

towN BoARD MeetiNgSePteMBeR 21, 2017

Present: Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Jason Paulson, Rhonda Peleski

Absent: Terry Hill, David Pritchett

Chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Paulson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried.

August receipts in the amount of $ 40,020.77 and Au-gust fund balances were reviewed.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednes-day, Oct 4for the completion of Highway 210 thru Jay Cooke State Park.

Correspondence was received from the Cloquet Area Fire District regarding their 2018 budget and tax levy. The levy for members that receive ambulance service only, such as Thomson Township, will not change.

Esko High school will be holding a mock crash at the school in the spring. Efforts will be coordinated between the school, fire department, law enforcement, CAFD and Essentia Health.

The East Stark Road paving project should be com-pleted by mid-October. There will be an adjustment to the bid so the portion from the Midway River Bridge to the County Line is included. Also a portion of Erickson Road that is in need of repair will be included.

After discussion and an explanation regarding the invoice for Rick’s Tree Service, Gerard made a mo-

tion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 36,318.09 (Check #’s 42483-42506) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,668.27. Second Compo. Motion carried.

A quote in the amount of $ 5,495 was received from Superior Construction for the repair of a culvert on Maple Drive. A motion was made by Paulson with a second by Compo to award the project to the low quote submitter, Superior Construction. Motion carried.

Paulson updated the Board on the street light upgrade. MN Power will upgrade 13 of the lights at no cost to the Town. The other 10 that are less than 10 years old will be a cost of $ 3,634.63. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to approve upgrading all street lights. Motion carried.

Michelle Carlson, Esko Community Education Direc-tor, was present to introduce herself to the Board.

Peleski requested that a service be hired for the dispos-al of old Town records in accordance with the Minnesota Historical Society Records Retention schedule. Approval was given to contact Pinewood in Cloquet.

Paulson will be meeting with someone from Carlton County Soil and Water Conservation District regarding the ditching on Helberg Road. He’ll also have them look at the culvert on Maple Drive that is need of repair.

Deputy Bastien was present with his August report.

Gerard asked that grass seed be placed on the repaired ruts at Northridge Park. It was also noted that the build-ing inspector will need to review the plans for the musi-cian’s stage being built there.

Discussion was held on the future extension of a bike trail/walking path within the Township. Included in the discussion were funding opportunities and locations.

The fire department annual pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7.

A free township legal seminar will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Cotton.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 7:21 p.m. by Compo with a second by Paulson. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Ruth Janke, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING!


Community Church

ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH And Little Eskomo Lutheran Preschool

A family of believers grounded in, growing in and reaching out in Christ 4 Elizabeth Avenue - Esko, MN 55733

218.879.3510 - www.stmatthewsesko.org

Pastor Jeffrey Walther & Pastor Tom Brinkley Sundays: Worship: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (preschool – 6th grade) and Christian Ed Hour - Multiple Bible Studies for teens (grades 7-12) and adults: 9:15 a.m.

Tuesdays: Totally Terrific Tuesdays “T3” - For grades 7-12 Tuesdays after school 3 – 5 p.m. Wednesdays: 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation: 2:45-4:30 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Group - For grades 7-12 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship – Wednesday, November 22nd – 6:30 p.m.

Our website www.stmatthewsesko.org has additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, December 2 Christmas Cookie Sale and Craft Sale. 8 am to Noon.

Added new this year: CRAFT VENDORS. Come check it out!

Sunday, December 10 Children's Christmas Program at 5:00 pm. Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6:00 pm. Sunday, January 7 Epiphany Party with South of the Border

Potluck at 10:30 am.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Ladies Lunch Bunch get togethers — dates TBD.

Find us on FACEBOOK at Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko, MN

(include ESKO MN in the address). And

Check out our website for pictures, weekly bulletins and weekly newsletters.

www.northwoodesko.com

NORTHWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The little church with a BIG heart. 62 W. Hwy. 61 ~ Esko, MN 55733

608.495.3147 ~ www.northwoodesko.com

Pastor Cheryl Fleckenstein~ [email protected]

Sunday Worship: 9:00 - 10:00 am First Sunday is Communion Sunday

Fellowship 10:00 - 10:30 am

Toddler Sunday School Class 10:15 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 - 11:30 am

Adult Bible Study Sunday: 10:30 - 11:30 am

Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

BookMoBile DAteS:Monday, November 13Monday, December 4

9:30-10:30 AM Northwood United Methodist Church

parking lot


School lunch menu

Anyone interested in subbing in Food Service may contact, or apply to,

the District office. Normal subbing hours

are 10:30 am to 1:00 pm

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.

View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal www.esko.k12.mn.us

Blood driveThe National Honor

Society blood drive is October 31st 7:45

AM- 2:30 PMPlease see

Mrs. Johnson or any NHS member

to sign up. Call 879-4673 ext 140

to leave a message All blood types are needed.

November 2017NOVEMBER 2017 LUNCH MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY *Alternate menu for Grades 7-‐12 only. *Subject to change. *Ala Carte (Smart Snack) Line available for Grades 9-‐12 only.

*Low fat or fat free milk offered daily with breakfast & lunch. *Fruit & a juice cup offered daily with breakfast. *WGR cereal may be substituted for main breakfast item.

1 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Sloppy Joe/Bun, Cheese Slice, Whole Kernel Corn, Cukes/Dip, Fresh Fruit Alt: Taco Salad Bar

2 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Corn on the Cob, Fruited Gelatin Alt: Chicken Alfredo

3 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Cheese or Mexican Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Winter Blend Veggies, Fresh Fruit Alt: Meat & Potato Burrito

6 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Twister Fries, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Turkey Bacon Wrap

7 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Philly Sandwich

8 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Bologna Sandwich, WG Goldfish Crackers, Fresh Broccoli Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Salad Bar

9 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Lunch Brunch” Pancakes, Sausage Links, Tri Tater, HB Egg, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Alt: Mini Pizza

10 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Spinach/Lettuce Salad, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Fresh Fruit Alternate: Hot Dog Bar

13 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Tots, Baked Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Burger Bar

14 Breakfast: Pancake/Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Breaded Pork Chop, Cheesy Hash Browns, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Fruit Alt: Soup/Sandwich

15 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chili, Cheesy Bosco Stick, Carrots/Celery Sticks, WG Mini Crackers, Fresh Fruit Alt: Salad Bar

16 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Taco in a Bag” Chips/Meat/Cheese Lettuce/Tomato/Fixings, Tater Tots, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Ham & Cheese Sub

17 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Turkey Sub, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Green Beans, Pickle Spear, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit Alt: Lasagna Roll-‐Up

20 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Chicken Burger

21 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Garlic Cheese Bread

22 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Bread Stick, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Fruit Alt: Salad Bar

23 NO SCHOOL

24 NO SCHOOL

27 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Stuffed Crust Pizza

28 Breakfast: Pancake/Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Chicken Patty/Bun, Waffle Fries, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Alt: Shrimp Poppers

29 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Spaghetti in Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Veggie Cup, Frozen Fruit Cup Alt: Salad Bar

30 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Steamed Broccoli, Fruited Gelatin Alt: Pulled Pork Sandwich

the Science of Spin is Coming to Winterquist!on wednesday, November 15th, “DAZZliNg DAVe”

Schulte, National Yo-Yo Master, will present two programs.

The first program will be on yo-yo’s, a demonstration performance and safety when yo-yoing. Yo-yo-ing develops hand-eye coordina-tion, builds self-esteem, enhances motor skills and teaches the ben-efits of practice. It is also a lot of

fun! The second program is for stu-dents in Grades 4-6 call the “Sci-ence of Spin.” Dave teaches science through the use of toys and sport-ing equipment. This helps children understand how physics plays a part of their everyday life.

As part of his program Dave will teach the sport of yo-yo in the el-ementary PE classes on November 16th and 17th.. Yo-yos will be pro-vided for PE classes, so buying a yo-yo is not mandatory. Yo-yos and equipment will be available to buy.

A flyer will go home the week of November 13th.

To learn more about Dazzling Dave and his yo-yos, visit: daz-zlingdave.com.

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