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Midland Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 2187 February 2018

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

2 News From The Nest

3 Eaglet’s Elementary View

4 MMHS S1 Honor Rolls / Nurse Notes

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Feb. Menu / Booster of the Year

MHS Teams Making A Difference

Administrator’s Message ~ by Superintendent Doug Tuetken

A New Year

As I sat down to write this for our February Newsletter, we have just begun a new year. The older I get, the

more I seem to reflect on the past to determine what type of changes I should make for the future. As I began this

process, my thoughts turned to a story that I had read again earlier in the year. I am sure that many of you had heard

this story, but I feel that the underlying message it is very appropriate for a new year. It goes something like this:

A professor stood before his philosophy class with a few items in front of him. When the class began, silently,

he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill the jar with golf balls. The professor then

asked the class if the jar was full. The class agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and

poured these into the jar. He shook the jar slightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He asked the students if the jar was full. The students agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of

sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled everything else. The professor asked once more if the jar

was full. The students responded with a unanimous, “yes.” The professor then pulled two cups of coffee from

under his table and poured both cups into the jar, filling the empty spaces between the sand. The students all

laughed. “Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your

life. The golf balls are the important things: family, God, children, health, friends, and favorite passions, things that

if everything else was lost, and only these remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things

that matter such as your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.” The professor continued,

“if you put the sand in first, there is no room for the golf balls or the pebbles. This holds true for life. If you spend

all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are most important to you.”

So..., the moral of this story is, as you reflect on the past and plan for the upcoming year, pay attention to things

that are critical to your happiness. Play and spend time with your children. Take time to get medical checkups.

Take your partner out to dinner and go ahead and play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house or

fix the disposal. Take care of those golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities as you prepare

for the New Year. The rest is just sand.

You may have asked yourself, “What about those cups of coffee.” A student did inquire what the coffee

represented. The professor responded, “I am glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how busy and

hectic your life is, there is always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”

Have a great year and remember to take some time for those “important things”,… and that cup of coffee!!

Wyoming Bus Depot

Parents for safety please talk to your child about loading and

unloading at bus depot. If your child is walking in town please

walk east of buses to sidewalk at crosswalk. If going to the

daycare please walk to the front doors of the school and wait

for daycare staff. We do not want any students OR parents

crossing between buses. This is extremely dangerous and we

want to keep all of our students safe. We appreciate your help

with this. If you have any questions please call either building

or the transportation director. Thank You

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NEWS FROM THE NEST

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SPEECH TEAM STATE BOUND Congratulations to the Midland Large Group speech team on their performances at Districts on Saturday, Jan. 20th. The Reader's Theatre team will be moving on to the State competition with their piece: Note To Self. The State competition is at Linn Mar High School in Marion, on Saturday, February 3rd. Team members include: Morgan Strait, Lauryn Eganhouse, Kilee Stropes, Leah House, Lili Gailbreath, Lillian Strait, and Hannah Chase.

THANK YOU!

The Midland industrial education program thanks

Jeremy Shoaff and Electric Motors of Iowa City for

their recent donation of a new band saw motor! What

awesome support of our program!

VARIETY SHOW TALENT NEEDED

Variety Show will be held March 24 at 7PM in the gym.

Any students/staff with talents to share should sign up

for acts with Mrs. Wright, sign up for practice times are

posted on her office door.

SENIOR PHOTOS: Please get all senior and baby

photos turned in to Miss Kelck ASAP for yearbook and

graduation slideshow purposes ASAP. A head and

shoulders senior photo is preferred. Thanks!

PROM TICKETS

Tickets to the prom dance are available now in the

office at $20 each, after March 1 they will cost $25 per

person. You will need one for yourself and any date

you bring.

UKULELE CLUB

Mr. Wilson is sponsoring a new ukulele club at MMHS.

The first informational meeting will be held Thursday,

January 25th, during seminar. "It seemed to be a

perfect time to form a ukulele club at Midland. Interest

is high, and numerous students and staff received ukes

for Christmas," responded Mr. Wilson, "Even if a

student or staff member does not currently have a

ukulele, they are welcome to join. I have a few extras,

and I'm currently working on raising donations of ukes

so they can be checked-out by students."

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

SENIORS ~ Scholarship season is kicking

into high gear! Be sure to check the scholarship

binder in the office, check the scholarship webpage

and watch your email for all potential scholarships that we

are informed on. Be sure to give your references plenty of

time to write good letters of recommendation for you and

give them plenty of information about yourself including

all activities you are involved in, any work experience, all

volunteer info, most importantly WATCH THOSE

DEADLINES!!! Show the HS office any letters or emails

you receive showing you’ve been awarded a scholarship so

you can be acknowledged at graduation!

~ FAFSA financial aid form should already be submitted!

~ Remember, 2nd semester grades are important and

can affect your scholarship eligibility, finish STRONG!

JUNIORS:

~ Make sure your senior year includes the credits you

need to meet the college entrance requirements.

~ Put together a resume listing your activities, volunteer

experiences, academic achievements and employment.

~ Register if planning to take the April ACT test. April

is a good time as you can retake it in fall if needed.

ALL STUDENTS:

~ Investigate colleges or post-high school options – talk

to your parents, counselor, relatives, friends!

~ Investigate careers. There is a link to various careers at

www.icansucceed.org.

~ Finish your year strong, make S2 2018 your best

academic semester yet!

~ Discuss your future plans and dreams with your

parents, counselor, teacher when we start the 18-19 course

registration process so you sign up for the right courses to

set yourself up for future success.

MUSIC NOTES

Branson Trip Reminders for HS Band and Choir:

FINAL payment is due by Feb. 2nd.

ALL medical paperwork, copy of insurance card and copy of

insurance holders drivers license are also due by Feb. 2nd.

**If something changes in your insurance, please notify Mrs. Wright as soon as possible.

**If insurance changes, please update information with

Mrs. Wright.

An informational letter will be getting sent home next

month.

Any questions prior to the trip, please contact Mrs. Wright at ewright@midland.k12.ia.us

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Eaglet’s Elementary View

Music Concert Superstars!

5th

grade Conducts Mock Trial

Fifth grade students recently learned about many aspects of the American Revolution. They learned about the causes of the war, where many of the battles took place, and who had an influence on the war and the new Americans. As a culminating project, two different groups wrote scripts for a mock trial. Mrs. Lehrman's class tried to prosecute a Patriot who may or may not have had a part in the Boston Tea Party. Mr. Becker's class wrote a case to prosecute a British soldier who was part of the Boston Massacre. The students really enjoyed acting like lawyers, defendants, plaintiffs, and witnesses. Some students researched famous individuals from the war and prepared a presentation, while others created artifacts that could be included in a museum featuring Revolutionary displays.

Midland Preschool & Kindergarten Round-Up

Preschool and Kindergarten Round-up will be held

Friday, February 16th at the OJ center.

The meetings are mandatory for parents of children who

plan on attending next year. Only 40 preschool students

can be accepted!

Preschool 10AM or 1PM

Kindergarten 11AM

Please RSVP @ 563-488-2292 x 3270 or email:

dlarkey@midland.k12.ia.us

Please pass this info on to other parents.

Due to Kindergarten Round-

up being held February 16th

– the current kindergarten

students will not have school

on Friday, February 16th.

This is just for the current

kindergarten students.

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The New Year is a perfect opportunity to determine areas of improvement and a time to

set goals. Resolutions do not have to only be for adults, but children as well.

Here are sample kid-friendly goals:

1. Eat a Healthy Breakfast Everyday 3. Limit Electronics 5. Drink More Water

2. Wash My Hands Before Eating 4. Go to Bed Earlier

Reminder during cold/influenza season these are the guidelines the school requests of parents:

WHEN SHOULD I KEEP MY CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL? The following information can also be found in your child’s student handbook.

temperature of 100˚ or higher

severe sore throat

vomiting

diarrhea

It is asked by the school district that your child be free of any of the above symptoms for 24 hours before they come back to school. If your child has a 99.0 or higher temp in the am, PLEASE DO NOT give them fever reducing medication and send them to school. A low grade temp like that is actually a good thing when a child is on the mend from a virus. If your child has one or more of the above symptoms, your child most likely has a communicable infection.

For state attendance records it is vital we receive a written note or phone call from you to define your child’s absence. If your child has been ill it would be so appreciated if you could also include a phone number that I might reach you at during that day.

Common sense should rule. You know your child best. When not themselves, if overly tired/crabby, suffering from a cold or a bad cough, a day resting at home will help their body fight an infection and get them back to normal quicker. This also helps from spreading their illness to others. I hope this helps, if you have any questions I am always available at 563-488-2292 ext.1180.

NURSE NOTES BY CHRISTINE GENT

Midland Middle/High School – Semester 1 Honor Rolls 2017-18

Congrats to all who worked hard to make the honor roll first semester!

Superior Honor Roll (GPA = 3.85 or higher): 12th: Callie Feuss, Calli Markmann, Anna Roseland-Hayes, Emma

Vacek; 11th: Charlie Bell, Griffin Gravel, Nicole Guenther, Sebastian Kreel, Ethan Orr, Brett Schoenherr; 10th: Taylor

Bahnsen, Shianne Rockwell; 9th: Jensen Orr, Hope Saroka, Alyssa Streets; 8th: Chiara Dusanek; 7th: Sophia Coates,

Jared Crock, Hannah Fishwild, Gracie Franzen, Zain Sauer, Karley Schaefer, Amaya Terrell; 6th: Jaicie Krutzfeld, Coy

Petersen, Shyanne Staggs

Honor Roll (GPA = 3.75-3.849): 12th: Emma Paulsen; 11th: Elizabeth Block, Emma Dusanek, Lauryn Eganhouse,

Emily Hainstock, Carter Mohr, Peyton Rupp; 10th: Kristina Agnitsch, Briana Stoll; 9th: Carson Hunter, Koree Miller,

Callie Petersen; 8th: Allison Paulen, Trent Rickels; 7th: None; 6th: Cale Crist, Natilie Folken, Sophia Raubs

HS Improvement Honor Roll (Students who had a higher GPA than S2 last year): 12th

: Cree Carpenter-Crist,

Callie Feuss, Kasper Heiken, Goyathlay Jacobs, Calli Markmann, Layne Martens, Rachel Nierling, Mason

Petersen, Anna Roseland-Hayes, Hunter Rushford, Austin Smith, Dalton Sprau; 11th

: Charlie Bell, Elizabeth

Block, Hunter Brown, Mikayla Dosland, Lauryn Eganhouse, Sara Flores, Kayla FolkersNicole Guenther, Sebastian

Kreel, Carter Mohr, Ethan Orr, Brenden Ricketts, Peyton Rupp, Brett Schoenherr; 10th

: Taylor Bahnsen, Lincoln

Brandenburg, Destiny Crowley, Jensen Dodge, Trevor Fitzpatrick, Damon Hainstock, Brennan Hall, Sawyer

Hansen, Haley Hilmer, Britan Martens, Caleb Nierling, Brennah Ricketts, Shianne Rockwell, Hunter Shoaff, Briana

Stoll, Katie Taylor-Mere, Katelyn Walls

High School Academic Awards (3.75 GPA or higher; bold = 1st Academic Award): 12th

: Callie Feuss, Calli

Markmann, Emma Paulsen, Anna Roseland-Hayes, Emma Vacek; 11th

: Charlie Bell, Elizabeth Block, Emma

Dusanek, Lauryn Eganhouse, Griffin Gravel, Nicole Guenther, Emily Hainstock, Sebastian Kreel, Carter Mohr,

Ethan Orr, Peyton Rupp, Brett Schoenherr; 10th

: Kristina Agnitsch, Taylor Bahnsen, Shianne Rockwell, Briana

Stoll; 9th

: Carson Hunter, Koree Miller, Jensen Orr, Callie Petersen, Hope Saroka, Alyssa Streets

undiagnosed body rash

inflammation of the eyes

significant fatigue/tiredness

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

"USDA is an equal

opportunity provider

and employer"

1

Chili Soup

Crackers

Cheese sandwich

Peaches

2 OJ: French toast sticks

Sausage links,Hashbrowns

WY:Crispito, Lettuce,

Tomatoes, Cheese

Pineapple

5

Chicken Patty/Bun

Coleslaw

Peaches

6 Applesauce

OJ: Roast turkey,

Mashed potatoes/gravy

WY: Tacos, Tomatoes,

Lettuce, Cheese,Salsa,

Refried beans

7 Banana OJ: Hamburger/ Veggie Soup, Cheese

Sandwich, Crackers,

WY: Beef stew, Cooked

carrots

Dinner roll

8.

Chicken & noodles

Peas

Dinner roll

Mandarin oranges

9 Pears

OJ: Mac & cheese

Little smokies

Broccoli WY: Chicken

Quesadilla, Tomatoes,

Salsa

12

Sloppy Joe/bun

Cooked carrots

Mixed fruit

13

Chicken Strips

Mashed potatoes

Gravy

Pears

14 Strawberries, Green beans OJ: Spaghetti w/meatless

sauce, Cheesy bread sticks,

WY: Shrimp, Dinner Roll,

AuGratin potatoes

15

Hot Dog /bun

Baked beans

Applesauce

16

Cheese pizza

Cottage cheese

Shredded lettuce

Peaches

19

NO SCHOOL

20

Hamburger /bun

Green beans

Applesauce

21 Pineapple OJ: Beef & Noodles

Broccoli, Dinner roll WY: Hot ham sandwich

Hash browns

22 Chicken Fajita:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Cheese, Salsa

Refried beans

Peaches

23

Fish Sticks

Tator tots

Peas

Pears

26

Tenderloin/bun

Buttered potato

Mixed fruit

27 Peaches OJ: Chicken Alfredo

Broccoli, cheesy bread stix

WY: Cheese Sandwich,

Chicken noodle soup,

Crackers

28

Deli turkey sandwich

Cheese slice

French fries

Hot Apple slices

OJ Daily Veggie bar: Lettuce- iceberg and/or romaine, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower Occasionally:

Peppers – red & green, cucumbers, celery, diced meat/ egg WY Daily Veggie bar: Lettuce- iceberg and/or romaine, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, celery

Breakfast Menu at the OJ Center

Juice and fruit

Alternating weeks:

Cereal or oatmeal

Cheese stick

Juice and Fruit

Mini pancakes

Juice and fruit

Alternating weeks:

Scrambled eggs, Ham,

Toast OR Cheese omelet,

hash browns, toast

Juice, Fruit

Breakfast pizza

Alternating weeks

Yogurt or Smoothie

Juice and fruit

Egg patty, Sausage ,

Muffin

Breakfast Menu for Wyoming Center

French toast, sausage

link, fruit & juice

Pancake/sausage wrap,

Fruit & juice

Sausage gravy over biscuit;

Fruit; Juice

Breakfast pizza

Fruit & juice

Eagle biscuits

Fruit & juice

February

All items listed at the top are offered at each center. Any changes between buildings are indicated OJ for

Oxford Jct. & WY for Wyoming. All meals include milk. Salad bar at both centers every day.

Whole grain rich bread & buns are served.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR

2018 ATHLETIC BOOSTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Please submit nominations for this award to any Athletic Booster officer or

send to either school office by February 1, 2018.

You can find a list of past winners at:

http://www.midland.k12.ia.us/default.asp?NewsCategory=Athletics_Athlet

icBoosters

Thanks to ALL who volunteer their time and talents to help our athletes

and athletic teams every single season! Your help is greatly appreciated!

February 19 is a NO SCHOOL day

Feb 16 – NO KINDERGARTEN ONLY – due to round-up (11AM / PS 10 & 1)

February early dismissals include Feb 7, Feb 14 and Feb 28

February 5-9 is National

School Counseling Week

Thanks to Mrs. Hein,

Mrs. Brokaw & Ms. Hollinrake

for all they do

for our Midland students!

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Midland Community Schools

MIDLAND SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

A Tradition of Excellence

Midland Community School 109 Green Street PO Box 109 Wyoming, IA 52362

TEAMS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Both of the Midland HS basketball teams held events that benefitted the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City

earlier this season.

The boys’ team collected items to donate to the Ronald McDonald House as part of their responsibility for the

Hall of Pride game on November 25th

. Coach Marshall was glad they could help others through this project.

On December 22nd, the girls’ basketball team sold ice cream sundaes at their game to raise money. They raised

over $750! Some of that money was used to buy baking supplies to bake cookies at the Ronald McDonald

House. They also donated a huge box of toys, five $25.00 Wal-Mart gift cards, and around $527 cash. Coach

Becker and the girls want to extend “A huge thank you to all who volunteered their time, resources or purchased

the sundaes to help make our fundraiser a success for a great cause!”

Thanks to all who donated! As always, we appreciate the support of our community!