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On January 17th, a great amount of money was raised by ourcommunity/school district for a great cause-our annual Coaches vsCancer basketball game. Much of the leg-work is done by our athletic

booster club headed up by the club president, Trish McCarty. Thanks to all whodonated and helped to made this event such a huge success.

I want to personally invite everyone to attend a meeting on February 1st at2:00 in my office to help update/analyze our school wellness plan. Topics thatwill be addressed range from school lunch to the physical activity of our stu-dents. Please call me and let me know if you are interested in attending.

Coaches vs Cancer

AHUGE Thank you goes out to everyone who helped make our Coaches Vs.Cancer event a success. We couldn’t have done this without the support ofall these businesses and community members for their donations.

Casey’s Helen Kay WaresWilson’s Corner Deana VanderSluisKnoxville Raceway Trish McCartyDenise McNally Carson KeldermanMr. C’s (Knoxville) Jana CrozierChristy Hoksbergen Shannon Utterback

McDonald’s Megan AndersonTwin Cedars PTO Rylee DunkinTwin Cedars Athletic Boosters Brandy DunkinMane Attractions (Knoxville) Anonymous donorsHackett Pet Grooming (Knoxville) Mark BacusKrazy Metal Art (Albia) Theresa DavisRamaeker’s Alice NaceArc ’N Sparx Jodi SwayneSubway (Knoxville) Tom FayLipsense (Stephanie Vickroy) Louise PhillipsOnce Upon A Barn (Albia) Kim RobyQuality Car Wash Michael HochTwin Cedars Varsity & Jr. High Basketball teams Micah SmithTwin Cedars Football Kellie Stevenson

February 2017

In this Issue

Mr. Roby........................ 1

Coaches vs Cancer........1

FFA................................ 2

Student of the Month......3

Iowa Assessments......... 3

Reading Buddies............3

Music..............................4

Athletic Booster Minutes 4

Board Minutes................4

Other Misc. Information

.........................At the end

From the Desk of Mr. Roby

It is the policy of the Twin Cedars Community School District not to illegally discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), maritalstatus (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs)in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure forprocessing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policyplease contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Brian VanderSluis, Superintendent, 2204 HwyG71, Bussey, IA 50044, 641-944-5249, [email protected]

Twin Cedars Community School Newsletter

February 2017

Thanks to all of our athletes, parents, and coaches for bringing in thedonations for the meal. Another Thank you goes out to all of you whoattended and supported this event. We had another successful event andlook to send in a donation to the American Cancer Society in the amountof $3700.

FFA

Our first “Trees for Tots” auction got changed due to the cancella-tion of the basketball game. We were able to put all of the decorat-ed trees on our Facebook page and ran a silent auction! We believe

it brought more money than during a basketball game because everyonewas able to bid on trees not just those that could attend the basketballgame. We raised lots of money for the Ronald McDonald House in DesMoines, over $400.00. The high school, elementary school and communi-ty donated pop tabs, toys, and things needed for the house. We took agroup of 7 members up to deliver the items and they were very thankful.We'd like to thank everyone who made it possible and donated pop tabs!We are beginning to collect pop tabs again, please save your pop tabs andsend them to school! We want to double what we raised last time!

We had our annual Ugly Sweater Day on December 21. There weremany kids who participated and had a great time. We also had ourChristmas party for officers that day and the Christmas snack day. Therewas a gift exchange and some sweet treats. Everything was calorie free I’msure of, and the officers left with some great gifts!

It’s crazy busy in the agricultural building right now. We have manymembers who are getting ready for contest this year. While most studentswill enjoy President’s Day off, many FFA members will be competing atsub-district contests that will be held at Vermeer Pavilion on February20th. We will have an Experience the Action team, a team for Conduct ofMeeting, a member doing Job Interview, a Creed Speaker, Ag Sales, two AgMechanics students competing, a group competing in Program ofActivities, a member doing the extemporaneous speaking event andmembers taking the Greenhand and Chapter Quiz. We also have mem-bers working on their science fair projects. Science Fair will be held inAmes this year on March 30th. Right now we have over 5 projects com-peting this day.

Our very own Vice-President, Jordyn Sanders,has taken on the responsibility of being a page at thecapital during this years legislature symposium.Jordyn is working on the senate side, what a wonder-ful opportunity this is for her, all because of FFA!

The annual FFA Blood Drive is scheduled forThursday January 26th! We still need donors, pleasehelp us reach our goal! Contact the school or Mrs.Johnson today to donate! We will also be attendingthe swine expo on the same day where seven of ourmembers will be competing in the swine judgingcompetition and then heading to the expo itself.


February 2017

That following day on the 27th we will be attending the Farm and Home Show in Ottumwa at Bridgeview Center. Duringthis day many FFA students will be helping vendors set up and also attend valuable workshops on agriculture. On the 31stof this month seven of our FFA officers will be attending the FFA legislature symposium at the capital. This is a day for allFFA chapters to advocate to their legislatures the importance of agriculture in high school. We will also get to see theGovernor sign the FFA Week Proclamation.

During the month of February many events are planned for FFA Week, including District contests and helping outCrystal Heights with a Valentine’s meal for the elderly. So many events planned and so little time to do it in, but somehowour FFA Chapter makes it work!

We'd all like to congratulate Mrs. Johnson on winning the Golden Apple Award! This award was very deserved and shegives these members things that will stick with them forever.

December Studentof the MonthWinners at TwinCedars Junior-Senior High Schoolwere: Grace Bailey (7th), Josiah Smith (8th), Athena Bruns (9th), Anna Lopez (10th), Nick Haselhuhn (11th), and Kelli Spaur (12th).

Student of the monthwinners are nominatedand voted by the facultyand staff based on schol-arship, citizenship andeffort.

Iowa Assessments

Iowa Assessments will be taken the week of February 6 in grades 3-11. Seniors do not need to report until after 10:00for their first class. A schedule will be posted in the cafeteria and will be in announcements. Students in grades 3-6will be provided breakfast by the district. Students in grades 7-11 will be provided a snack by our PTO. Please encour-

age your child to do their best. There will be incentives based on student performance.

Reading Buddies

Iowa Public Television has provided Twin Cedars Elementary with IPTV's new Reading Buddies program whichincludes multiple copies of interesting picture books. Martha Speaks Reading accompanies the Martha Speaks tele-vision series and is an innovative way for first grade and fifth grade elementary students to increase their vocabulary,

develop their self-esteem and social skills, and enhance their love of books and reading. First and fifth grade students willmeet weekly to read and enjoy games together. We look forward to this experience.


February 2017

Hello Parents and Guardians of Twin Cedars!

My name is Kala Keller and I am a Music Education major at William Penn University. I’m from Eagle Grove Iowa,and I graduated from the small high school of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows. I attended Iowa Central where I got myAA in Music before transferring to William Penn.

I have gotten the chance to do the first half of my student teaching here at Twin Cedars, and I am so excited to get thisopportunity as I have heard great things about this school and the community. I’m so glad that I get to student teach in asmall school, not only because it is similar to my high school, but because small schools have the best communities sup-porting them. I am excited to get to know and work with all the students and faculty here at TC!

Kala Keller

January Athletic Booster Meeting MinutesJanuary 4, 20176:00 p.m.

Those in attendance: Kim Roby, Deb Haselhuhn, Trish McCarty, Heather Dunkin, Danisha Durian, Andrea Moore,and Kristen McCombs

Treasurer’s Report: $24,126.22

Old Business: Blush Boutique items are in and extras are in the concession stand for sale. Treadmill is now in the weight room. Coaches Vs. Cancer tshirts were ordered. Trish talked to Mr. Haar about the boys’ junior high team bringing $3 instead of donating items.

New Business:Donations for Coaches vs. Cancer to date were discussed. Heather said she would contact Crazy Metal Art and Once Upon a Barn to ask about donations.

Heather motioned to adjourn and Deb seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:44. Next meeting is February 1, 2017

Minutes of MeetingTwin Cedars Board of Directors

January 9, 20175:00 PM

The regular meeting of the Twin Cedars Board of Directors was held on the above date.

President Steve Gilkerson called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Directors Kelly Carlson, Ashley Carlson and PaulHaselhuhn were in attendance. Director Brian Moore was absent.

There was a public hearing to review plans of proposed parking lot project. The plans were the same as what hadbeen reviewed by the board at the prior meeting. There was no new discussion.

A motion was made by Director A.Carlson and supported by Director Haselhuhn to approve the agenda with theaddition of the early graduation request action item. The motion carried unanimously.


February 2017

A motion was made by Director Haselhuhn and supported by Director K Carlson to approve the December 15, 2016,regular meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Financial reports were reviewed and filed for audit.

A motion was made by Director A. Carlson and supported by Director K.Carlson to approve the bills as presented.The motion carried unanimously.

Communications

There were no citizens in attendance or communication through board members.

Administration Reports

Mr. Roby will be attending the school law conference on February 10th. He reported that the Salvation Army wasgrateful for all of our school groups who rang bells last month. He also reported that Mrs. Johnson received the GoldenApple Award from WHO TV.

Mr. VanderSluis shared that the budget planning has started. Mr.VanderSluis and Deb Haselhuhn will be attendinga budget workshop in February so we will have a preliminary budget at the March meeting. There will be no negotiationsthis year. Last year a 2 year settlement was made. Property Valuations were up $3,011,688.

Action Items

A motion was made by Haselhuhn and supported by A. Carlson to approve the Parking Lot Plans as presented. Themotion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by K. Carlson and supported by Haselhuhn to approve the early graduation requests as presentedproviding all requirements are met. Ayes – Haselhuhn, K.Carlson Nays- A. Carlson. Motion carried.

Announcements

The next board meeting will be Monday, February 13thh at 5:00.

Adjourn

A motion was made by Director A Carlson and supported by Director Haselhuhn to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 PM.The motion carried unanimously.

Twin Cedars Music Department’s Annual

Carnival

Saturday, March 25th

4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Supper starts at 5:00 pm

Parents, we need your help to make our school healthier! Children spend most of their day at school. So, it’s important that they have

healthy foods and drinks while they are there. Good nutrition also helps kids learn better at school. Our school wellness policy tells how our school is making the healthy choice, the easy choice for kids. Parents can help update the school

wellness policy and to put it into action.

4 ways parents can help:

What is in our school wellness policy?

The full school wellness policy is online at:www.twincedarscsd.org

Join the school wellness committee. Our next meeting is February 1st from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the High School. The wellness committee meets on a regular basis and works on projects to help make our school healthier. You do not need any special training to be on the committee, just an interest in keeping our school healthy!

Read the school wellness policy at www.twincedarscsd.org.

Support classroom and school events to have healthy foods and get kids physically active. Keep the wellness policy in mind when planning what foods and beverages to have at events and celebrations.

Come join our team!

• Nutrition education and promotion

• Physical activity • Nutrition standards for

all foods and drinks sold to kids at school

• Foods and drinks that may be given to students (such as at classroom celebrations or foods given as rewards for behavior)

• Food and beverage marketing

We are looking forward to working with you to ensure our school continues to be a healthy place that supports growth and learning.

http://www.twincedarscsd.org




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FebruaryLunchMenu~2017MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY

1Chicken/bacon/ranchsubKidneybeansFreshcarrotsw/ranchApplesFruit(9-12)

2Turkey&gravyMashedpotatoesSaladHotrollMixedfruitFruit(9-12)

3Elem:CerealbowlHS:BECbiscuitLittlesmokiesCauliflowerHasbrownJuiceFruit(9-12)

6Bbqporkw/bunPork&beansColeslawPearsApplesauce(9-12)

7BeefveggiesoupBoscostickFreshcauliflowerMandarinorangesFruit(9-12)Crackers(9-12)

8ChickenalfredoBroccoliw/cheeseSaladBananaMixedfruit(9-12)Breadstick

9HotdogCornPeachesGrapes(9-12)Tortillachipsw/salsa(9-12)Fries

10Breadedporkpattyw/gravySteamedgreenbeansFreshcarrotsw/ranchPowerjell-oFruit(9-12)Grahamcrackers

13Bbqribw/bunSteamedcarrotsGrapesPineapple(9-12)SaladGrahamcracker(9-12)

14ChickennuggetsBrownriceFreshorangesMixedfruit(9-12)SteamedcornFreshbroccoliw/ranchGrahamcrackers

15SoftshelltacoCheese,lettuce&tomatoBlackbeansApplesauceGrahamcrackersFruit(9-12)

16Elem:BeachDay-Turkeysubw/cheese&lettuceTomatoesStrawberries&bananasBakedCheetosPears(9-12)

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21ChickenpattysandwichFreshcarrotsCeleryw/pbcupApplesPears(9-12)

22Sloppyjoew/bunBlackbeansCornPeachesFruit(9-12)

23Chicken&noodlesMashedpotatoesHotrollSteamedgreenbeansOrangesFruit(9-12)StringCheese

24HomemadehamburgerpizzaSteamedcornSaladPearsFruit(9-12)Icecreambar

27Hamburgerw/bunBroccoliw/cheesePearsFruit(9-12)Bakedbeans

28PopcornchickenCheesypotatoesGreenbeansApples,MandarinorangesGrahamcracker(9-12)

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314:30 PM JV B BB vs Grand-view Christian6:00 PM V G/B BB vs Grandview Christian

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2Groundhog Day

3Sing fest 10-12

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6:00 PM JV B BB @ Sigour-ney

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21 222:15 PM Early Dismissal

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24 258:00 AM Saturday School

26 27 289:00 AM Honor Choir 7-8th ICDA


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9Bluegrass Honor Band

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12Daylight Saving Time

13 142:00 PM End of 3rd Quarter

15NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

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19 20 21 222:15 PM Early Dismissal

23 24 258:00 AM Saturday School4:00 PM Music Carnival

26 274:30 PM V B TR @ Pekin

284:00 PM V G TR @ Center-ville4:45 PM V B TR @ Pella Christian


304:30 PM V B TR @ Belle Plaine

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