MOGUL NEWS Edgemont School District

September 2017

by Superintendent Dave Cortney and Amy Ferley, Principal

The beginning of every school year is always so full of promise and hope and change. The building

itself feels as though it has been waiting all summer for the learners to come back and fill the halls and

classrooms with the noise and dirt that is involved in learning.

This year, there seems to be a little extra charge in the air. We have so many exciting changes happen-

ing, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share what they are.

Football field: Probably the most obvious change is that the football field does not look the

same. The old field was torn out, rotated about 45°, and an eight-lane track was built around it.

The most exciting part of this project is that it is community-driven. It takes an enormous commit-

ment of time and money for a project this size, and community members and alumni have donat-

ed their time, equipment, expertise, and funds to make it happen. It has happened so quickly

that we are hoping to play the homecoming game on our field in October.

Combining grade levels: In the elementary wing, we have combined grades into two large

groups, K-2 and 3-5. By combining these age levels, the teachers are able to better group stu-

dents according to their learning needs. Despite their age, students are able to receive lessons

based on the skills they are working on. Teachers are able to better tailor lessons to individual

student needs.

Title Program: In the past our Title program has been a Targeted Assistance Program. This

meant that students identified to be at risk in the classroom would be pulled out for extra help

from our Title teacher. We have since changed to a Schoolwide Program. This program allows

our intervention specialists to go into the classroom to support any students in need of help with

math and reading. With an extra teacher in those core classrooms, students are able to work in

smaller groups or one-on-one with a teacher and receive instruction tailored to their specific

needs.

Mogul Minutes: Another scheduling change we have made in order to better support learning

is that we have added “Mogul Minutes.” For 20 minutes in the morning and for 30 minutes in the

afternoon, every teacher and aide is available for students in grades 6-12 who need tutoring or

extra support in their learning. Students have the freedom and responsibility to choose the class-

room that best fits their learning needs to complete their homework at these times.

Computers: We have finally taken the plunge to become 1:1 with our technology. Every stu-

dent in grades 6-12 will be responsible for a laptop that is theirs to use for the school year. This

technology will enable students to seamlessly continue their learning, even after they have left

the school campus. Along with the laptops, we have several programs to better support learning

beyond the classroom.

New Staff: Though we miss our retired staff, we are excited to welcome our new faces, Mr.

Christensen, Ms. Osborne, and Mrs. Christensen.

On September 21, we are going to host an informational meeting to discuss all of these changes.

During conferences, please join us in the multi-purpose room at 6:00, or feel free to call the school if

you have any questions.

Box Tops for Education Pam Lauritsen

It’s that time of year again—time to start collecting Box Tops! Edgemont School

is saving Box Tops again, and I will be sending them out to the company before November

1st and March 1

st. Please continue to save for our school. Each Box Top is worth 10

cents, and the money will go toward playground equipment and school supplies. Over the

years, we’ve earned over $2,000!

You can help by clipping Box Tops from participating products and sending them to

school. (Be sure each Box Top has an expiration date.) There’s even a free app you can

download to turn your everyday receipts into cash for our school. For more information,

including a list of participating products and our school’s progress, visit www.BTFE.com.

Thank you for your support!!

New Beginning for 2017-2018

This year our middle school language arts has a new look.

We have traditional seating and alternative seat-ing. A couch, high stools with higher desks, a tall table with 4 tall stools around it, and bean bag chairs are all new additions to the classroom.

Not only does the classroom look different, we have different teachers and aides. Mrs. Ostenson and Mrs. Harding are the core teachers for the class. Mrs. Christensen, Mrs. Sedlacek, and Ms. Osborne al-so spend time in our classroom. We will be incorporat-ing both social studies (Mr. Sylte) and technology (Mrs. Tonkin) in our curriculum. Our school purchased a K-12 Learning Management System (Canvas) and the Ex-act Path program. We will be utilizing these programs for customized learning for each student, as they all have an individual laptop for their use. We look for-

Notes from the Music Room…. Suzanne Hollenbeck

12 drummers drumming.. 33 in the HS choir, 26 in the HS band, 40 in JH choir, 25 in JH band, 11 in

beginning band, 55 in elementary and a partridge in a pear tree. Whew…That is a lot of kids. This is my 29th

year teaching music at the Edgemont Public School and I have the largest number of students involved in the

music program that I ever have had. Obviously our community and families are very encouraging towards

the study of music.

Did you know…. That schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2% graduation rate and 93.9%

attendance rate compared to schools without music education, which average 72.9% graduation and 84.9%

attendance. Schools that have music programs have an attendance rate of 93.3% compared to 84.9% in

schools without music programs.

Some other vital music education statistics to share include: *Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. ~ Lewis

Thomas, Case for Music in the Schools, Phi Delta Kappa *Students who participate in school band or orchestra have the lowest levels of current and lifelong

use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs among any group in our society. ~ H. Con. Res. 266, United States Sen-ate

*High school music students have been shown to hold higher grade point averages (GPA) than non-musicians in the same school. ~ National Educational Longitudinal Study

*Nine out of ten adults and teenagers who play instruments agree that music making brings the family closer together. ~ Music Making and Our Schools, American Music Conference

*A study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math. ~ The Case for Music in the Schools, Phi Delta Kappa

*Students who were exposed to music-based lessons scored a full 100% higher on fractions tests than those who learned in the conventional manner. ~ Neurological Research and Music Education Statistics

*The schools that produced the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spend-ing 20% to 30% of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music. ~ International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement

*Music enhances the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include our integrated sen-sory, attention, cognitive, emotional and motor capacities, are shown to be the driving forces behind all other learning. ~ Konrad, R.R., Empathy, Arts and Social Studies

*95% of Americans in a Gallup Poll believe that music is a key component in a child’s well-rounded ed-ucation; three quarters of those surveyed feel that schools should mandate music education. ~ Gallup Poll, “American Attitudes Toward Music

*With music instruction in schools, teachers found that students were less aggressive. ~ Konrad, R.R., Empathy, Arts and Social Studies

*The College Entrance Examination Board found that students in music appreciation scored 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math than students with no arts participation. ~ College-Bound Sen-iors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers. Princeton, NJ: The College Entrance Examination Board

Continued from previous page *The world’s top academic countries place a high value on music education. Hungary, Netherlands and Ja-

pan have required music training at the elementary and middle school levels, both instrumental and vocal, for sev-eral decades. ~ International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IAEEA) Test

*Music training helps under-achievers. Students lagging behind in scholastic performance caught up to their fellow students in reading and surpassed their classmates in math by 22% when given music instruction over seven months. ~ Nature (music education statistics article)

*College-age musicians are emotionally healthier than their non-musician counterparts for performance anxiety, emotional concerns and alcohol-related problems. ~ Houston Chronicle

*The arts are one of the six subject areas in which the College Board recognizes as essential in order to thrive in college. ~ Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do

*The arts produce jobs, generating an estimate $37 billion with a return of $3.4 billion in federal income taxes.~ American Arts Alliance Fact Sheet

*Students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation scored higher in the SAT than stu-dents with no arts participation. Music performance students scored 53 points higher on the verbal and 39 points higher on the math. Music appreciation students scored 61 points higher on the verbal and 42 points higher on the math. ~ College-Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers, The College Entrance Examina-tion Board, Princeton, New Jersey

*Research made between music and intelligence concluded that music training is far greater than computer instruction in improving children’s abstract reasoning skills. ~ Neurological Research, Vol. 19

*“A grounding in the arts will help our children to see; to bring a uniquely human perspective to science and technology. In short, it will help them as they grow smarter to also grow wiser. ~ Robert E. Allen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Corporation, in “America’s Culture Begins with Education”

*Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence. ~ Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Corporate Communications, Xerox. Corporation

There are many more statistics on the study of music and the fine arts. I am so lucky to be in this community. One that values our students music education. The music department has many plans for the students. Performances for HS athletic competitions, marching band, Swing Choir, Festival for Men’s Voices in Chadron, Northern Hills Honor Band in Spearfish, Music Contests and many concerts. This is going to be an exciting year with a lot of performances. The HS Band is also having a fundraiser so they can buy uniforms. Contact me or any HS Band member if you are interested in buying any Mogul “Swag”.

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Healthy weeknight buffets at home

Make dinners easier—and more fun—by creating

healthy do-it-yourself buffets ahead of time. Follow these

steps.

1. Brainstorm. On the weekend, ask your child to help think

of ideas for the week like a pizza buffet, a taco bar, or an Asian

wrap station.

2. Shop. Have your youngster write or draw a grocery list

for each buffet. For pizza, her list might include whole-wheat

dough, turkey pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and mushrooms.

2 3. Prep. On Sunday, work together to prep ingredients.

Your child could roll out individual pizza crusts to pre-bake.

Or you can cook lean ground beef for tacos while she drains

and rinses canned black beans.

4. Store. Let your youngster put items for each buffet

into individual containers. For Asian wraps, she might place

diced grilled chicken, cooked brown rice, mandarin oranges,

and peanut dressing into a separate bowls.

5. Enjoy. At dinnertime, set out the ingredients for that

night's buffet, along with anything else you need (tortillas, lettuce

leaves, dressing). Reheat items if necessary. Then, family

members can make their way through the line and customize their

dinners!*

Creative catches Throwing and catching build your

youngster's arm strength and improve

her hand-eye coordination. Try these

games for a catch-y twist.

Play hot potato

Don't be caught holding the ball when

the music stops! Players toss a ball back

and forth while one person stops the

music every few throws. Whoever is

holding the ball is the new DJ.

Count it out

Have your child throw a ball high in

the air and count how many times she

can clap her hands before catching the

ball. Or take turns, and see who claps the

most times.

Go for variety

Vary the "balls"

you throw. Consider

small pillows, bean

bags, or socks filled

with rice. Idea: Go

outside and play catch with water

balloons.*

Citrus. Mix + cup orange juice with

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp.

olive oil. Sprinkle over a salad of

spinach, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.

Note: Toss dressings with salad

just before serving, or refrigerate for

3-4 days.

Get excited about PE Q: My son doesn't like to participate in PE class because he says he's "not athletic." How can I help him get comfortable so he enjoys PE?

A: PE is a great opportunity for your

son to run and play with classmates

while he learns and stays active.

You could start by mentioning his

hesitation to his PE teacher. She might

suggest activities you can do at home or pair him up in class with a student who

seems more confident about PE. Then, send the teacher occasional notes to check

on his progress. Also, visit a playground, and encourage your son to teach you skills he is learning or

games he plays in class. As he shows you how he can do a chin-up or cross the balance

beam, or explains the rules for kickball, he'll build confidence in his athletic ability *

Think outside the bottle

O U R P U R P O S E

To provide busy parents with practical ways to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for their children.

Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated

128 N. Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630 800-394-5052 • rfecustometOwolterskluwercom

www.rfeonline.com

Nutrition Nuggets", is reviewed by a registered dietitian. Consult a

physician before beginning any major change in diet or exercise.

ISSN 1935-4630

0 2017 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH incorporated

Salads can pack a lot of nutrition into one bowl. But store bought dressing may

add unwanted ingredients like preservatives, saturated fat, or MSG. With your

youngster, whip up these good- for -you dressings.

Pico de gallo. Combine 2 diced

tomoates, 1 diced onion, and 1 minced

garlic clove in a bowl. Stir in 2-3 tbsp.

lime juice and ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Toss with romaine lettuce, diced

pepper, and avocado chuncks

N u t r i t i o n N u g g e t s '

Healthy weeknight buffets at home

Make dinners easier—and more fun—by creating

healthy do-it-yourself buffets ahead of time. Follow these

steps.

1. Brainstorm. On the weekend, ask your child to help think

of ideas for the week like a pizza buffet, a taco bar, or an Asian

wrap station.

2. Shop. Have your youngster write or draw a grocery list

for each buffet. For pizza, her list might include whole-wheat

dough, turkey pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and mushrooms.

2 3. Prep. On Sunday, work together to prep ingredients.

Your child could roll out individual pizza crusts to pre-bake.

Or you can cook lean ground beef for tacos while she drains

and rinses canned black beans.

4. Store. Let your youngster put items for each buffet

into individual containers. For Asian wraps, she might place

diced grilled chicken, cooked brown rice, mandarin oranges,

and peanut dressing into a separate bowls.

5. Enjoy. At dinnertime, set out the ingredients for that

night's buffet, along with anything else you need (tortillas, lettuce

leaves, dressing). Reheat items if necessary. Then, family

members can make their way through the line and customize their

dinners!*

Creative catches Throwing and catching build your

youngster's arm strength and improve

her hand-eye coordination. Try these

games for a catch-y twist.

Play hot potato

Don't be caught holding the ball when

the music stops! Players toss a ball back

and forth while one person stops the

music every few throws. Whoever is

holding the ball is the new DJ.

Count it out

Have your child throw a ball high in

the air and count how many times she

can clap her hands before catching the

ball. Or take turns, and see who claps the

most times.

Go for variety

Vary the "balls"

you throw. Consider

small pillows, bean

bags, or socks filled

with rice. Idea: Go

outside and play catch with water

balloons.*

Citrus. Mix + cup orange juice with

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp.

olive oil. Sprinkle over a salad of

spinach, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.

Note: Toss dressings with salad

just before serving, or refrigerate for

3-4 days.

Get excited about PE Q: My son doesn't like to participate in PE class because he says he's "not athletic." How can I help him get comfortable so he enjoys PE?

A: PE is a great opportunity for your

son to run and play with classmates

while he learns and stays active.

You could start by mentioning his

hesitation to his PE teacher. She might

suggest activities you can do at home or pair him up in class with a student who

seems more confident about PE. Then, send the teacher occasional notes to check

on his progress. Also, visit a playground, and encourage your son to teach you skills he is learning or

games he plays in class. As he shows you how he can do a chin-up or cross the balance

beam, or explains the rules for kickball, he'll build confidence in his athletic ability *

Think outside the bottle

O U R P U R P O S E

To provide busy parents with practical ways to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for their children.

Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated

128 N. Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630 800-394-5052 • rfecustometOwolterskluwercom

www.rfeonline.com

Nutrition Nuggets", is reviewed by a registered dietitian. Consult a

physician before beginning any major change in diet or exercise.

ISSN 1935-4630

0 2017 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH incorporated

Salads can pack a lot of nutrition into one bowl. But store bought dressing may

add unwanted ingredients like preservatives, saturated fat, or MSG. With your

youngster, whip up these good- for -you dressings.

Pico de gallo. Combine 2 diced

tomoates, 1 diced onion, and 1 minced

garlic clove in a bowl. Stir in 2-3 tbsp.

lime juice and ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Toss with romaine lettuce, diced

pepper, and avocado chuncks

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