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Community News .....................................2Read All About It .......................................3Community Education ...........................4-6Early Childhood Family Education ...........7Winterquist Elementary .........................8-9

Merit Roll ................................................10Honor Roll .............................................. 11High School News .............................12-13From Our School Board .........................14

Sports News ...........................................15Around Town .....................................16-17Church News ....................................18-19 School Menu ..........................................20

Esko’s CornerEsko Public School District #99 Connecting School and Community

Volume 23 Issue 6 March 2019

Non-profit Org.U.S. Postage PAIDEsko MN 55733Permit No. 11

CAR-RT SORTPOSTAL CUSTOMERESKO, MN 55733

Esko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733

April 8-10 2019 – currently enrolled in Cool Kids Program

April 15-17 2019 – Open to all 4 year olds to students in 5th grade for the 2018-2019 school year.

Currently enrolled families will receive an email with the link for registration on Monday, April 8th at 12:00 PM. Please make sure your email is correct in the registration system so you receive the email. For new students, please watch our school website under Com-munity Ed, Cool Kids registration as the link will be set up there on Monday, April 15th at 12:00 PM.

If you have any questions please email [email protected] or call (218)879-4038.

February was I Love To Read month and our School Readiness and Cool Kids were able to hear from several different readers from the community. We appreciate those that volunteered their time to read to our kids. The love of reading is learned from those that model their own love for reading!

Cool Kids Summer Registration

Current Students (2018/2019 SR Families and Leap-n-Learn Families)

March 1st – March 8thESKO RESIDENTS:

March 11th at 8 AM through March 15th at 3 PM (Registrations will be pulled lottery style at 3pm on Friday, March 15th)

GENERAL PUBLIC: Opens at 8 AM Monday, March 18th. *Registration Forms can be picked up in the Community Education Office*

School Readiness is a program for children ages three through five years of age. We are a 4-Star Rated Parent Aware program and are staffed by qualified teachers who are licensed in Early Childhood Education. Through use of age appropriate curriculum, we run a hands-on and enjoyable learning environment. We focus on the individual child’s needs to promote a healthy love for learning.

All children must be potty trained by the start of class.3’s Class offered: Mondays & Friday

(Children must be 3 by 9/1/19)AM class only: 8:30 – 11am

4’s Classes offered: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (Children must be 4 by 9/1/19)

AM class: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 – 1:00 AM

PM class: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 – 3:00 PMWednesdays 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Please note: Busing will no longer be available to School Readiness students, due to overcrowding on our Esko busses. Cool Cubs wrap

around care is a great route to go if transportation is an issue before or after our programming. Registration forms for Cool Cubs will be

attached to the School Readiness registration forms.

Registration for 2019/2020 School Readiness Preschool

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

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Community News

Publication Title - Esko’s Corner Statement of Frequency- monthly (9 months)

Authorized Organization: Esko Community Education,P.O. Box 10 2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733

Issue Number- On front cover Articles and submissions may be sent to the Esko Community Education office or e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 15th of each month for the next month’s issue. The publication schedule can be found on the website. Articles may be edited for space and content. If you have questions, please call the community education office at 879-4038. Visit the school website: www.esko.k12.mn.us

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is Tuesday, August 6th

ESKO FUN DAYS is August 7-10, 2019

We will be holding a planning meeting Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 PM in the community education building.

Please consider attending to find out how you can help grow this great community event! Call Michele with questions at 879-4038.

Email [email protected]

The annual ESKO AREA RUMMAGE SALES, a community service project of the Esko Eskomos Home Study Group, will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 17 & 18.

If you have questions call Pauline at 879-4878 or Verna 879-3630. This community sale will be advertised in the 13 different papers including the Duluth News Tribune,

The Budgeteer, The Superior Telegram, The Northland Smart Shopper and the Pine Journal, as well as on the radio & TV. Profits from registration and food sales will be donated to local service projects.

FREE MAPS will be available at 8:00 AM the day of the sale at the Esko Minit Mart and the Thomson Town Hall. Friday table sales at the Thomson Town Hall will close at 2PM.

By now, you’ve probably heard of the new hit Netflix original, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about, so I decided to start with her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” All I’ll say is this: while I found many helpful tips and tricks to creating a more orderly and tidy home, I have no intentions of fully committing to the KonMari method.

The KonMari method is really about getting rid of the “stuff ” and keep-ing only what brings you ultimate joy. She asks you to literally handle all objects and decide if they spark joy in your heart. If not, you are to thank them for their service and toss them. This sounds ideal, but I had some questions...There are many things in a home that are necessary that do not bring me joy-like socks. According to Marie Kondo, am I supposed to then get rid of all of my socks?

Marie suggests a one-time tidying event that will ensure you do not revert back to your old untidy ways. She gives you a precise outline on the categories to work through, and it must be done in this order: clothes, books, papers, miscellany and me-mentos. While I didn’t attempt my ti-dy-event yet, I did put some thought into how I’d go about it.

Usually, I do not find getting rid of clothes to be too difficult. Check.

Although Marie says you most likely won’t reread your books, I

have a hard time getting rid of them. I cannot even fathom the idea of parting with my “Harry Potter Collection.” Next.

Papers are something I’ve been needlessly holding onto apparently. Old bill statements, manuals to my electronics and appliances, old cards from random events...certainly I can get rid of those. And those I need to keep - tax documents, contracts, mortgage papers - I’ll simply file away. Got it.

Miscellany. This is the cat-egory I’d most like to work through in my home. I have so much stuff; so many knick knacks and things I don’t necessarily need that are clogging up my peace-ful space. Here, Marie also gives you permission to get rid of things which were gifted to you with-

out guilt. She says these items have served their purpose by the initial joy of the giver when they gave it to you. This one, I think I can do.

Mementos is the category I have the most trouble with when it comes to Marie’s suggestions. I don’t be-lieve I’ll ever pick up an old picture or letter and think it does not bring me joy. Marie shuns the ideas of boxes filled with old photographs “serving no purpose,” but I’ve quite enjoyed going through them from time to time to remember things of the past. I’m not sold on this one yet.

Overall, I found the KonMari Method a bit too extreme for me. However, I will share some of the helpful tips that I do plan to put into

practice. Re-folding my clothes! Apparently,

if you fold your clothes, in thirds, into nice tight rectangles and store them vertically, you can fit twice as much in a drawer!

Going through my bill folder and discarding all of the unimportant papers. I guess I don’t need to keep all of my already-paid bill statements in a folder in the desk. Who knew?

When I decide to tidy, it will be without my husband and kids around to make me feel guilty about things I’ve decided no longer bring

me joy. Designate a spot for every thing.

This way, every object has its own place to live and it’s easier to put it away when you’re done with it.

The book does give you a grand picture of a simplified and joyful life, and I was slightly motivated to try out some of Marie’s techniques. I also do believe that someone who is really ready for an overhaul in life-style might find her tips “magical”. However, I’m just not ready for that quite yet.

~ Submitted by Emily Davey


Read All About It


Community EducationADULT

ArtCrazy About Chalk Paint- Basketball Welcome sign

Create your own BASKETBALL Welcome sign with chalk paint. These signs are all the rage. Join the craze to make your own. All materials and instruction will be provided. Cheryl Wisneski from Hoppin Wren furni-ture will teach this class. Don’t miss out!

Age Req: 16 Cost: $35.00Instructor: Cheryl Wiseneski 03/4/2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Rustic Welcome Sign -April Create this adorable rustic welcome sign for

your home. Pallet wood backgrounds will be provided along with instruction for painting a beautiful spring flower to welcome spring and your visitors. Join LeAnn for a fun night of creat-ing this great project for your home!

All supplies will be provided.Cost: $35.00Instructor: LeAnn Oman 04/15/2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Parent EducationParenting the Social Media Generation

Parent ALERT: You don’t want to miss this!Cell phone Education; Come to this course to

learn about ways you can help your child to be safe in the cyber world. Gain control so you can sleep at night knowing your child is safe. Learn what apps your child has on their phone and whether or not they are age appropriate. Par-ent discussion regarding usage, obstacles, and warnings. (This course is Iphone/Ipad friendly. Android users are welcome knowledgeable on Androids apps/usage is limited).

Bring to class: phone (with email address and all passwords to apple ID, or accounts to be able to download apps) Optional: Bring your child’s phone (with all necessary passwords).

Time: 6:30 PMCost: $10.00Instructor: Bridget Vesel-Johnson 03/11/2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - Theater

Special EventsSign up for College Financing Class!How to pay for College

Learn how to help your child pay for college without sacrificing your ability to retire! This workshop is designed for parents to attend with their sophomore, junior, or senior in high school to learn strategies to save money on college costs. This workshop is led by Michael Coughlin, FIC, MBA, RICP, Thrivent Financial, Eden Prairie, MN

Register Early. Space is limited to 40 families. One registration per family. Questions? Call the community education office at 879-4038.

Age Req: Grade 10- adultTime: 6:30 PMCost: $0.00Instructor: Todd Rengo 03/13/2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - Theater

Sports & FitnessBoot Camp Mar/Apr

Summer is coming! Time to get rid of your hibernation body! Bootcamp is a full hour of a mixture of conditioning with bodyweight ex-ercises, plyometrics, agility, and some strength training and of course CORE! You will get a mixture of a variety of exercises to get you to your highest level of fitness including everyone’s favorite- BURPEES. Come ready to workout and bring water!!

Bring to Class: WaterCost: $56.00Instructor: Sarah Petite Esko Schools - Practice Gym Blue5:00PM - 6:00PM03/06/2019 03/13/2019 03/20/2019 04/03/2019 04/10/2019 04/17/201904/24/2019

PIYO Thursday – March Have you ever wanted to try PIYO? This is

your chance! DEFINE EVERY INCH OF YOUR BODY – Sweat, stretch, and strengthen in one low-impact, body-sculpting workout. PiYo LIVE cranks up the intensity and speed of traditional Pilates and yoga to help you shape sleek arms, flat abs, and a lifted butt—no equipment needed. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and small towel

Cost: $24.00Instructor: Betsy Norman Esko Schools - Cool Kids6:00PM - 7:00PM03/07/2019 03/14/2019 03/21/2019

Zumba March/AprilLAST SESSION FOR THE 2018/2019 school

year! Use up those punch cards! The Zumba fit-ness cardio workout 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 energiz-ing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Join our new instructor Heidi Pederson for this fun-filled workout.

Bring to Class: Water BottleTime: 5:45 PMSessions: 8Cost: $45.00Instructor: Heidi Pederson Esko Schools - Cafeteria5:45PM - 6:45PM03/04/2019 03/11/2019 03/18/2019 04/01/2019 04/08/2019 04/15/2019 04/22/2019 04/29/2019

YOUTHDriver’s Ed. Spring 19

This class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws, and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants infor-mation necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon successful com-pletion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certificate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by April 15th 2019. 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 additional 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 Pro-gram can reduce the numbers of logged hours to 40. Information on the Parent Program will be handed out at class.

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

Age Req: 15 years old by April 15Cost: $90.00Instructor: Matt Berger Esko Schools - S2313:30PM - 6:30PM04/01/2019 04/02/2019 04/03/2019 04/04/2019 04/05/2019 04/08/201904/09/2019 04/10/2019 04/12/2019 04/15/2019


Community EducationAFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

**Directly after school, students will meet for a snack and check-in in the cafeteria, then report to their club’s meeting spot. You may pick up your child at the East entrance (door #6). If your child will not be attending a scheduled club, please inform their teacher AND call the Community Education office at 879-4038. Due to communications with teachers, we are not able to take registrations for after school clubs on the same day the club is offered. Please register early!**Savannah’s Pottery EGG BASKET

Decorate an Easter Egg basket to share treats with family and friends!

Grades 1-6Cost: $14.00Instructor: Michelle Line 03/14/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Savannah’s Pottery KIDS CHOICE

You choose what you’d like to paint this week, with Kids’ Choice!

Grades 1-6Cost: $13.00Instructor: Michelle Line 04/04/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Snack Attack! 1 Learn to make two yummy

snacks - pizza monkey bread and apple turnover bites! Enjoy your snacks in class and bring the reci-pes home to treat your family later!

3rd-6th gradeTime: 3:15 PMCost: $10.00Instructors: Andrea King

Cassie Janke 03/14/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S100 Family Consumer Science

Snack Attack! 2 Learn to make two yummy

snacks - Cheesy taco sticks and “dirt” cups! Enjoy your snacks in class and bring the recipes home to treat your family later!

3rd-6th gradeCost: $10.00Instructors: Andrea King Cassie Janke 03/18/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S100 Family

Consumer ScienceSurvival Tool - Paracord Bracelet

Learn how to make a 5-in-one survival paracord band equipped with 8 ft. of 550 lb. tested para-cord rope, compass, whistle, flint and steel. Many colors available to customize your craft! This is a great took for any outdoor enthusiast to have or a crafter wanting to learn a new weave knot!

3rd-6th gradeCost: $12.00Instructor: Cassie Janke 03/07/2019 3:00PM - 4:45PMEsko Schools - S101

Cribbage Club Come and join us for Cribbage

Club! Whether you are a begin-ner, or would like to improve your Cribbage skills, join us for this exciting club. We will even have a small tournament the last day of class! Instructor will provide Cribbage boards and cards. Register early, there are a limited number of spots.

Grade 3-6

Cost: $16.00Instructor: Jessica Uecher Esko Schools - E2693:15PM - 4:30PM03/07/2019 03/14/201903/21/2019 04/04/2019

Sports & FitnessJump n Jive – March

Jump n Jive is for kids age 4-10 to find fun in fitness! This class is scheduled at the exact same time as our Zumba class to allow parents to attend that class while kids are getting fit too! Don’t want to take Zumba? Then spend an hour in the fitness center guilt free- knowing your kids are having fun & burning off some energy! Kids will have an opportunity to try different kinds of exercise.

Ages 4-10Time: 5:45 PMSessions: 3Cost: $12.00Instructor: Becca Hansen Esko Schools - Cool Kids5:45PM - 6:45PM03/04/2019 03/11/2019 03/18/2019

See page 6 for registration form


Community Education

REGISTRATION - COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: ___________________________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________

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

Grade:______T eacher:__________________ 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

After School Club: Baton Twirling Clinic participants performed during halftime at a Girl’s Varsity basketball game in February!

A new music class for kids is coming to Cloquet. It’s called Music Together of Cloquet and it’s designed for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the grown- ups who accompany them.

Each 45 minute session includes singing, dancing, playing and laughing while promoting music learning and over all development. The classes will meet in the Pine room at Community Memorial Hospital.

Music classes start on April 8.

For more information, go to: musictogethercloquet.com or call 218-830-2227.

CMH provides new music group for kids

Would you be interested in teach-ing a class to share your knowledge of bridge or pinochle to members of the community? This could be a great way to meet people! Once many peo-ple have learned to game, we could

offer a once a month card night in the Community Education building. Please contact the office at 879-4038 or email Michele at [email protected] if you are interested!

Are you a card shark?

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Early Childhood Family Education


ECFE Schedule for Winter/Spring 2019

“Men”tor Night Boys and Girls...bring your favorite guy and

join us for a night of fun! For ages 3 years through Kindergarten

When: March 11th

Theme: Green Clovers and Pots of Gold – some St. Patrick’s Day themed activities. Time: (Monday) 6:00 -7:00 pm Cost: $6.00 per class (1st child) $3.00 per additional child

This is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together.

aby Buzz (For parents and their infants ages birth – 10 months)

When: (Thursdays) February 28th, March 21st and April 25th Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm Cost: $12

Are you looking to connect with other families who have a new bundle of joy in their life? Would you like some practical guidance and support as you are beginning this new relationship with your little one. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, have your child meet their first friends and get information and support from a licensed Parent Educator. Sibling care is provided, free, for this class. If you need sibling care please note this on your registration. Please contact Shannon at 879-4038, or email at [email protected] with any questions.

Kindercamp An introduction for students eligible to start

Kindergarten in the fall of 2019

Please join us for Magic of Math

Thursday, March 14th 5:30—6:30 pm

Please enter through door #3 or #4

Call 879-3361 if you haven’t registered

Please join us for Spring into Reading

Thursday, April 25th 5:30—6:30 pm

Please enter through door #3 or #4 Call 879-3361 if you haven’t registered

Spring Early Childhood Screening

ATTENTION FAMILIES OF

CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD

Early Childhood Screening is a state mandated requirement for Kindergarten.

Screening should ideally be completed at ages 3 to 4 years old.

Early Childhood Screening will take place on Monday, April 8th.

If you have not received infor-mation in the mail by March 8,

Please contact Jill Liupakka in Esko Community Education at 879-4038.

School Readiness “I Love to Read” month

offer a once a month card night in the Community Education building. Please contact the office at 879-4038 or email Michele at [email protected] if you are interested!


Winterquist Elementary News

BY BRIAN HARKER

Important Dates• Monday, March 11:

PIE Meeting – 6:30 – library• Tuesday, March 19: Kindergar-

ten Round Up Parent Meeting – 5:30 – theater

• Friday, March 22: End of Quarter 3 No School for Kindergarten Students Visiting Day for 19/20 Kinder-garten Students

• March 25 – March 29: Spring Break

ConferencesWe wrapped up Parent/Teacher

Conferences on February 4. We enjoy conference week as a time to meet, share and grow together as a school community. Our rela-tionships with our families helps us create an environment that is student centered and focussed on meeting the needs of each child here. Although formal conferences are over for the year, please know that you can contact us at any time throughout the year with concerns or questions. Future Kindergarteners and Parents

It is time to get ready for school!If you have a child who will be

five years old on or before Sep-tember 1, 2014, please join us on

Tuesday, March 19. Kindergarten Round-up will take place in the High School Theater at 5:30 pm. Please join us and meet the ele-mentary staff and learn about the wonderful learning opportunities offered at Winterquist Elementary School. If you know of any out of district families that may be inter-ested in attending kindergarten in Esko, please let them know they are welcome to join us. Interested fami-lies can reach us at 879-3361. March’s Habit of the Month- Seek to Understand, Then be Understood

Habit #5 is about listening before you talk. Did you know that only 10 percent of our communication is represented by words we say, another 30 percent is by our sounds and 60 percent is by our body language? We need to make sure we are listening to other people’s ideas and feelings to gain understanding. We will share with our students the importance of seeing things from others viewpoints. We will discuss the importance of being a good listener and the factors that make someone a good listener. Home connection

• Try to go one hour without talking even once. Instead, just watch the people around you and listen to what they are saying.

• Think of someone in your life who you think is a good listener. Your grandma? Your dad? Your best friend? What is it that makes them a good listener? Try to do some of the things that this person does when someone is talking with you.

On Friday, February 8, 42 Win-terquist 4th-6th graders participat-ed in an Inventor’s Fair at the Pine Tree Plaza in Cloquet. Students could work by themselves or with

a partner to identify a problem, determine possible solutions to that problem, and through an exper-imentation process, develop an invention or prototype to display at

the Inventor’s Fair. Student in-ventors recorded their process in a log, which was included in the judging process. Stu-dents also created a backboard with pictures and pertinent information related to their invention. Each invention was examined by two judges and student inventors were asked to explain their invention and inventing process to the judges.

Esko students created games, household helpers, kitchen help gadgets, products that pets can use and a variety of other products.

Esko students did very well—receiving not only Kids’ Choice awards, but Honorable Men-tion and First Place honors.

Congratulations to all of our inventors!

INVENTOR’S FAIR


Winterquist Elementary News

Date: January 14, 2019Time: 6:30pmLocation: Winterquist LibraryBoard members in attendance: Mandy Dewey,

Josh Michaud, Jessie Oveson, Crysta Reeves Minutes ApprovalApproved

Treasure ReportStarting Balance (1/01/2019): $18,602.24 Deposits (total): $0 Checks (total): $1,342.10 Interest: $0.78Ending Balance (1/31/2019): $17,260.92Teachers Request Available Balance: $4,896.05

Thank YouThank you to the following for your donations

and help with the teacher’s conference meals and your flexibility!

• Landa Zimmer • Lacie Farmer•Katie Nelson •Amy Hallbach•Jessie Graddy •Melissa Salmela•Courtney Greiner •Leslie Nooyes

•Patty Michaud •Josh Michaud•Heather Nord •Mandy Dewey•Jessi Oveson •Anna Ryan•Jana Clifford •Heather East•Mrs Ringat

Community FeedbackAt the community goal setting meeting, one of

the concerns that came up was too much screen time for students along with use of PIE funds for technology related requests. If you have concerns regarding these issues, please come join us at our monthly meetings to add your feedback to the discussion.Teacher Requests

• Vocabulary Specialty app: $69.95. Used by 1st grade daily/weekly for spelling and challenge words. Reimburse $69.95 since app is already renewed for this year. Motion made to reimburse, approved.

• Author William Durbin visit: $300. Author would come to visit 6th grade about historical fiction. He did a presentation last year and the teachers would like him back this year. Motion made to fund this, approved.

PIE T-ShirtsGroup decided to do gray shirts with blue logo.

$8. Any parent that wants one can order one. T-shirts were ordered through Big Frog.

Treasurer Position open for 2019/2020The Works 3rd Grade Event Summary

The experience was good, the teacher did a good job and the experience was worth the cost.Texas RoadHouse Fundraiser - Sunday, March 3rd. Sign up needed for volunteers to sit at a table to get donations and possibly sell candy to attract more donations. Time slots are most likely 11am to 4pm, at least 1 person per hour needed.Volunteer Opportunities

Traffic Duty M-F 7:45 - 8:30; 3:00 - 3:30Breakfast Duty M-F 7:45 - 8:30Lunch Room M-F 11:00 - 12:00Recess Duty M-F 11:15 - 12:30

Questions/IdeasThere is no yearbook yet.Classroom Teachers Win/Parents WinTeacher drawing winner - Mr. Lindquist Parent drawing winner - Anna Ryan (box of

chocolates)

Next Meeting March 11th, 6:30 p.m.. Location: Board Room (northwest corner closest to intersection).

Winterquist PIE Meeting Minutes


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High School News

Esko's One Act produc-tion of 'A Thousand Cranes' by Kathryn Schultz Miller took home third place at the Sub-Sectional 7A competition on January 26th. Students Ab-igail Weber, Jager Christenson, Michelle Jokinen, Leighton Helmer, Allison Weber, Azrael Dusek, Ava Magnuson, Haley Mullen and Ben Meysembourg did a phenomenal job of bring-ing the story of Sadako and her struggle with leukemia to life. Directed by Anna Kemptar and Heather Olson, the cast and crew competed in Two Harbors for the competition on Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this perfor-mance a success and your continued support of the theater program at Esko

High School!

One Act play takes third place

Attention, parents of college-bound 10th, 11th and 12th graders

Wondering if you’ll be able to help your student finish college and still retire someday? With guidance from a college planning expert, you can.

You’re invited to a complimentary col-lege planning strategies workshop, pre-sented by Michael Coughlin, FIC, MBA, RICP, Thrivent Financial, Eden Prairie,

MN. You will leave knowing how aca-demics, admissions, and financial strat-egies can work together to help save you and your student money on college.

Space is limited to 40 families (both parents and your student should attend, if possible). No products will be sold at this event.


High School News

BY GREG HEXUM

Like all high school students in Minnesota, EHS 7-12 graders are extensively tested and as-sessed during the spring of each year. These tests include an array of nationally and state mandated assessments across subject areas and grade levels. It is essential that students participate in the-ses exams. Please review the following dates to determine which tests impact your student(s) and make every effort to have your students in school on these days.

If you have additional questions about any of the listed assessments, please contact Esko High School Assessment Coordinator, Chad Stoskopf at 879-4673 x 609.

High School Testing DatesNAEP (National Assessment of Educational

Progress) Grade 8 - March 6, 2019ACT - April 2, 2019MCA READING Grade 7, 8 - April 16, 17, 2019MCA READING Grade 10 - April 23, 2019MCA MATH Grade 7, 8 - April 23, 24, 2019MCA MATH Grade 11 - April 23, 2019MCA MATH/READING MAKE-UP -

April 25, 30, 2019MCA SCIENCE GRADE 8 - May 7, 2019MCA SCIENCE GRADE 10 - May 7, 2019MCA SCIENCE MAKE-UP - May 8, 9, 2019ACCUPLACER (2 year college placement in-

cluding potential college in the schools students) - May 10, 2019

AP CALCULUS - May 14, 2019MCA testing will take place in the AM on the

dates above starting sometime after 8:15am and ending at approximately 10am. MCA reading tests take 2-3.5 hours, MCA math tests take 1.5-3 hours, and MCA science takes 1.5-2.5 hours to

complete. We have set aside two days for math and reading but MCA tests are not timed so stu-dents will be allowed additional time if necessary.

ACT testing will start 1st hour and be complet-ed some time 4th hour.

The purpose of these assessments is to measure each student’s achievement level for the specified subject, to guide instruction, to measure progress over time, and in some cases provide information related to career and college readiness.

Test results will be made available as soon as possible after closing the test or test window. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the website at http://education.state.mn.us includes information for parents including testing calendars, user guides, test specifications, and technical reports.

For a comprehensive K-12 assessment calendar, see the Esko Public Schools website: http://www.esko.k12.mn.us/calendars/_2018-2019_testing_ calendar

Would you like to know what’s happening in Esko School District?

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE http://www.esko.k12.mn.us

FACEBOOK - @EskoSchoolsTWITTER - @EskoSchool

INSTAGRAM - @EskoSchoolsYOUTUBE - Esko Public Schools

Esko High School Theater

Wednesday, March 13th6:30-7:30pmRegister online

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From Our School BoardApprove Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to approve a Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.Administrative Reports

Principals’ Reports:Elementary – Principal Brian Harker reported

that the Holiday Program was very successful and well attended last week. The Kindergarten 12 Bells Program was held today. He reported that he attended the TIES Conference this year, and he reported that Esko is not behind any longer as far as technology. The Coins for Christmas Drive was held last week. It was very successful and raised over $1,600.

High School – Principal Greg Hexum reported that there are a lot of service projects being held in December: Caroling by the music department, vol-unteer hours put in Camp Heartland, Spirit of Giving and more. He reported that there are upcoming Minnesota student surveys for various age groups, as well as a federally mandated test for 8th grade stu-dents (NAEP).

Board Committee Reports:Margaret Sunnarborg – Esko Educational

Foundation meeting. Jeff Salo – Facilities committee meeting.Julian Bertogliat – ARCC meeting.Todd Rengo – Safety committee meeting.Superintendent’s Report:Supt. Aaron Fischer reported on:•The land purchase has been completed.• Carlton County superintendents met and will

meet again and will include the high school prin-cipals to discuss blended learning opportunities between the districts.

• Various protocols and procedures for Board meet-ings and public participation.

• Staff training on January 9, 2019 on the CrisisGo app.Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jeff Salo to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Todd Rengo, Clerk

Clerk’s Minutes

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the board conference room. Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Jerry Frederick, Mark Nyholm, Todd Rengo, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Member absent: None. Call the Meeting to Order Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Approval of Agenda Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the Consent Agenda:

• Approve the minutes of the November 27, 2018 regular school board meeting.• Approve the checks as follows:

• Treasurer’s Report – November 2018.

• Grants Received:o MN State High School League Foundation in the amount of $410.00.

• Fundraiser Requests:o Student Council – Hat Day for donation to Best Christmas Ever.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Update: RAM Building Justin Maaninga of ICS presented an update regarding the RAM remodeling project as well as a cost summary for the RAM building and answered Board questions. Approve the Final Levy Certification 2018 Payable 2019 Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the final levy 2018 payable 2019 in the amount of $2,226,767.98. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Anissa Oveson, Rachel Pantsar, Braden Holty, and Jade Maki Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jeff Salo to approve the hire of Anissa Oveson, Rachel Pantsar, Braden Holty, and Jade Maki as Cool Kids program assistants at a rate of $12.50 per hour for between 4 and 10 hours per week each. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve the Hire of Shelby Metzer Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the hire of Shelby Metzer as Cool Kids program assistant at a rate of $12.50 per hour for between 10 and 14 hours per week. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to approve a Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Date Check #s Total

11/27/18 Void #86505 ($194.71)

11/30/18 86603-86637 $16,968.66

12/7/18 86638 $60,560.13

12/11/18 85589-86706 $239,163.21

DatePayrollType November 2018 Checks

Direct Deposits

ElectronicPayments Grand Total

11/15/18 Regular # 106853-106901 For$37,457.3

5 $237,305.79 $239,049.47 $513,812.61

11/30/18 Adjust. # 106902 For $4.29 ($9.24) ($4.95)

11/30/18 Regular # 106903-106926 For$23,010.2

4 $198,473.42 $210,974.84 $432,458.50

Date Acct. Transferred From Acct. Transferred Into Amount

11/29/18 Assoc. Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $380,000.00

Approve Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election

Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to approve a Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts & Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Same Day of a Statewide Election.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.Administrative Reports

Principals’ Reports:Elementary – Principal Brian Harker reported

that the Holiday Program was very successful and well attended last week. The Kindergarten 12 Bells Program was held today. He reported that he attended the TIES Conference this year, and he reported that Esko is not behind any longer as far as technology. The Coins for Christmas Drive was held last week. It was very successful and raised over $1,600.

High School – Principal Greg Hexum reported that there are a lot of service projects being held in December: Caroling by the music department, vol-unteer hours put in Camp Heartland, Spirit of Giving and more. He reported that there are upcoming Minnesota student surveys for various age groups, as well as a federally mandated test for 8th grade stu-dents (NAEP).

Board Committee Reports:Margaret Sunnarborg – Esko Educational

Foundation meeting. Jeff Salo – Facilities committee meeting.Julian Bertogliat – ARCC meeting.Todd Rengo – Safety committee meeting.Superintendent’s Report:Supt. Aaron Fischer reported on:•The land purchase has been completed.• Carlton County superintendents met and will

meet again and will include the high school prin-cipals to discuss blended learning opportunities between the districts.

• Various protocols and procedures for Board meet-ings and public participation.

• Staff training on January 9, 2019 on the CrisisGo app.Adjournment

There being no further business, moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jeff Salo to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Todd Rengo, Clerk


Sports News

SUMMER Baseball

& Softball

Registration for SUMMER baseball, softball and t-ball

will be

March 1st - March 31st.

All registration will be online on our website at

www.eskoyouthsports.org. Like our Facebook page at

Esko Youth Baseball/Softball Association.

For any questions email [email protected].

ATTENTION SPRING SPORT ATHLETESIf 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 activities that are available for student athletes in the 2018-2019 Season. If you have any questions, please contact the coach or the Activities Director, Chad Stoskopf, at 879-1909 or via email [email protected]

Baseball: Head Coach – Ben Haugen email: [email protected] Cell: 218-428-0249 Practice start date for grades 8th – 12th is March 11th.

Softball: Head Coach – Jeff Emanuel email: [email protected] Cell: 218-393-1599 Practice start date for grades 7th – 12th is March 4th.

Girls Track and Field: Head Coach – Jessica Reckinger Email: [email protected] Cell: 218-391-9237 Practice start date for grades 7th – 12th is March 11th.

Boys Track and Field: Head Coach – Gary Beaudot email: [email protected] Cell: 391-1994 Practice start date for grades 7th – 12th is March 11th.

Clay Target: Head Coach – Curt Tranah email: [email protected]. Cell: 218-590-8737

*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

Attention 7th grade baseball players:

Esko Schools does not offer spring baseball for 7th graders! Next year, as an 8th grader, your player will have the opportunity of playing spring baseball for Esko school. The 8th grade year is the first year playing on a regulation sized field.

Your summer season game schedule will be-

gin May 13th. Prior to that our youth baseball board will open up registrations, there will be an evaluation camp, coaches will draft teams, and your coach will contact you regarding practices and other details. Your practices will more than likely begin at the end of April/beginning of May. Essentially, baseball will be the same for you as it has always been.

The difference is you will be playing Interme-diate Baseball (on a slightly bigger field). The

league is comprised of 12 and 13 year olds (6th and 7th graders) and is a part of the North-land Big League (very similar to the Quad City League). Games are played on Mondays and Wednesdays and will go from May 13 - July 31. There are no Sunday games and nothing during the week of the 4th of July. Metal cleats are NOT allowed. Keep your eyes and ears open on Facebook and/or the Esko Corner for details on registration.


Around TownMINUTESTOWN BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2019Present: Terry Hill, Tony Compo, Bill Gerard, Jason

Paulson, Rhonda Peleski, David PritchettAbsent: Ruth JankeVice Chairperson Gerard called the meeting to order at

6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.Nominations were requested for the position of Board

Chairperson. Paulson nominated Hill for the position. Second by Compo. There being no further nominations, Hill was elected unanimously as Chairperson.

Paulson nominated Gerard as Board Vice-chairperson. Second by Compo. There being no further nominations, Gerard was elected unanimously as Vice-chairperson.

The list of Board appointments was reviewed. Discussion was held on the list of Board appointments.

A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to request legal counsel to verify whether the Cloquet Pine Knot can be named a legal newspaper. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Paulson with a second by Compo to approve the following list of office and commit-tee appointments:

Clerk/Treasurer Rhonda PeleskiDeputy Clerk/Treasurer Leah PykkonenAssistant Weed Inspector Logan SalineLegal Counsel Rudy, Gassert, Yetka,

Pritchett, and Helwig PAEngineer MSA Professional ServicesOfficial Newspaper Cloquet Pine Knot (pending

legal review) Cloquet Pine Journal

Insurance Agent Arrowhead Insurance Agency – Don Waller

Depositories Republic Bank Wells Fargo North Shore Bank of

CommerceHealth Officer Carlton County Health OfficerRoad Foreman David BlackZoning Official Daniel StangleLiaison Positions:School Board Jason PaulsonCommunity Education Ruth Janke Joint Sports & Recreation Tony Compo Parks and Trees Bill Gerard Town Hall Jason PaulsonPublic Safety Animal Control Terry Hill Carlton County Sheriff ’s Dept. Terry Hill Fire Tony Compo Fire Chief Kyle GustafsonSewer and Water Jason Paulson

Planning and Zoning Ruth JankeEconomic Development Terry HillEnvironmental and Recycling Bill GerardPersonnel Committee Rhonda Peleski Terry Hill Ruth Janke Department Head as needed Legal Counsel as neededBank Statement Reviewer Tony CompoAdministrative Terry HillCounty Board Bill Gerard – Terry Hill. AlternateDuluth Urban Watershed Advisory Council Bill GerardMotion carried.Compo made a motion to accept the minutes of the pre-

vious meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried.Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers

in the amount of $ 78,662.11 (Check #’s 43835-43879) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 31,591.57. Second by Paulson. Motion car-ried.

Deputy Rob Lucas was present with his report.Fire Chief Kyle Gustafson was present with his report.

A donation was recently received from Sappi.Paulson reported that he’s found a better cell phone

booster for the Town Hall that will reach a larger area of the building. There will be a slight increase to the cost. Approval was given for the change.

A motion to adjourn was made at 6:56 p.m. by Paulson with a second by Compo. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

JANUARY 17, 2019Present: Bill Gerard, Ruth Janke, Tony Compo, Jason

Paulson, Leah PykkonenAbsent: Rhonda Peleski, Terry Hill, Dave PritchettVice-Chairperson Gerard called the meeting to order at

6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.Compo made a motion to approve the minutes of the

previous regular meeting. Second by Paulson. Motion carried.

Compo made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 188,545.85 (Check #’s 43880 – 43912) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 7,887.28. Second by Paulson. Motion carried.

December receipts in the amount of $ 732,516.89 and December fund balances were reviewed.

A thank you note was received from Bob Stokes for the new road signs and stop sign at Martha Road and Harmony Drive.

Paulson has purchased a cell phone booster and will install it before the next board meeting.

Paulson made a motion to approve the 2019 Pay Equity Report. Second by Janke. Motion carried.

The Town Board budget meeting date has been set for Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Janke was in contact with a contractor who may have an interest in the Park Pavilion restroom remodel. She will have the contractor contact either Gerard or the Town Office to view the area of remodel.

Janke reported that Camping World has purchased the Coates RV business and their lots in the Business Park. They did not purchase the Scanlon building where Coates RV is currently located.

Janke presented a list of goals/projects for 2019. Gerard asked to add Chip / Fog Sealing to the list.

Zoning Official Dan Stangle gave the Town Board his monthly activity report.

Logan Saline updated the Board on road crew activity. They are currently battling ice on gravel roads with cutting blades on equipment. They are also getting pricing for a new steamer unit.

John Bergman was present to request a meeting regard-ing a possible communications project. Paulson stated he would like to aim for the end of February pending sched-ules.

Janke reported on a meeting for Esko Fun Days and National Night Out that she attended.

Discussion was held regarding planting trees in the Business Park. Gerard will be ordering trees in the next 2 weeks and will meet with Stangle to review right of way setbacks for possible tree placement.

Paulson reported on the recent purchase by the School District of land from Ken Hammarlund for a future bus garage.

Paulson also attended the most recent ARDC Commission Meeting and the Cloquet Area Fire District Meeting. He is now a member of the CAFD building committee.

Gerard expressed a thank you to the road crew for the recent ditch mowing.

Reminders were given for the Ordinance Public Hearings on Thursday, January 24th for Inflow/Infiltration and the Stormwater Ordinances. The Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The Special Election Primary, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 and Special Election, Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

A motion to adjourn was made at 7:12 pm by Paulson with a second by Janke. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Leah Pykkonen, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Bill Gerard, Vice-ChairpersonTown of Thomson


Around Town

SAVE THE DATE

~ Esko Class of 1979 40th reunion August 9th & 10th More info and inquiries please e-mail Patrick at

[email protected]

RECYCLING SHED HOURSThe recycling center is located at the Town

Hall at 25 E. Harney Road. Year-round hours of operation are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The staffed facility in Esko is for residential recycling only.

With the increase in on-line shopping there has been an increase in cardboard being recy-cled. If you have a large amount of cardboard, please bring it directly to the Carlton County Transfer station at 1950 Highway 210, Carlton. All boxes must be broken down before putting them in the dumpster.

Please do not leave items at the facility when it is unattended.TOWN BOARD MEETINGS

The Town of Thomson Board of Supervisors holds their regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road.TOWN HALL RENTALS

Remember: The Town Hall is available for private rentals. Contact the Town Office at 879-9719 for details or visit our website: thomson.govoffice.netTHOMSON TOWN OFFICE

The Thomson Town Office is located at 25 E. Harney Road.

The regular office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGTuesday, March 12, 2019The Annual Meeting of the Town of Thomson will be held

on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in the Town Board Room at the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko at 7:00 p.m.

Residents attending this meeting will approve the 2020 tax levy to be certified on the 2020 property taxes.

Incase of inclement weather, the Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/TreasurerTown of Thomson879-9719

On behalf of Esko Community Education, I would like to thank the Thomson Town Board for its’ continued support of youth and recreation programs in the community.

In the past year, your contribution has supported activities such as:

National Night OutEsko Fun Days

Saturday games in the parkFamily Movie Night

Street DanceSanta’s Workshop

Kids Plus Leadership groupOpen gym for all Esko residentsOpen volleyball for Esko adults

In sum, your contribution has helped support nearly $10,000 in opportunities for the community.

Thank you for placing value on the health and well-being of the community by subsidizing the activities that build community spirit in Esko.

Michele CarlsonDirector, Esko Community Education


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Church NewsApostolic Lutheran Church

25 Church Road, Esko, MN 55733 (Ph:879-3882)Pastor Bruce Bergstedt / Pastor Nathan Juntunen

Worship Schedule -March 2019Sundays:

8:00 am Worship Service – All Ages 9-9:45 am Sunday School / Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 am Worship Service – All Ages *(3rd Sunday - Holy Communion)

Wednesdays – Family Night 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study 5:45 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Lenten Services

† Check out our Church website at www.eskoapostolic.org. There are pictures, upcoming events, bulletins, church calendar,

cemetery information and more.

The BOOK MOBILE is open 10:00-10:30 AM in the Northwood United MethodisChurch in Esko.

For questions about the Bookmobile or other ALS services, contact the Arrowhead Library System at 218-741-3840

or visit the website at www.alslib.info

UPCOMING EVENTS ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 pm

Sewing for Mission! Wednesday, March 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Lenten Sunday Morning Worship Join us each Sunday beginning March 10 for a series of messages on the book “Flood Gates Holy Momentum for a Fearless Church” by Sue Nilson Kibbey.

Maundy Thursday, April 18 — 5:30 pm Judeo Christian Seder Meal — RSVP to Ann, 218-590-6288

Sunday, April 21 — 8:00 am Easter morning breakfast! Delicious breakfast of egg bakes, fruit salad and baked goods followed by the Easter service at 9:00 am.

SPECIAL EVENTS Lenten Study with Pastor Cheryl Thursdays in Lent at noon starting March 14. We will be studying “On the Anvil” by Max Lucado. We are all somewhere in the Blacksmith’s shop — either on the scrap pile, in the Master’s hands on the anvil, or in the tool chest. (Some of us have been in all three.) In this collection of writings, best-selling author Max Lucado takes us on a tour of the “shop.” Please contact Ann to participate, 218-590-6288.

Find us on FACEBOOK at

Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko, MN (include ESKO MN in the address).

Newsletters, bulletins, photos, news at

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

Fellowship 10:00 - 10:30 am First Sunday is Communion Sunday

Sunday School 10:15 - 11:15 am (September through May)

LOOKING FOR

VENDORS!Do you have

hoards of crafting supplies in your

home? Would you like to replace them with some cash in your

pocket? You need to sign

up for the Crafters Overstock Supply

Sale.April 13, 2019 at Our Savior’s Lu-

theran Church, 615 12th St Cloquet MN

Sign up form are available in the

Community Educa-tion Office.

Spaces are $20 and include a table and

chair.If you have addi-tional questions, please call Lyn at 349-1803 or Kim

at 348-5104


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Lent Midweek Worship Services at St. MatthewsSermon on the Mount

Wednesdays beginning March 6th Soup Supper Starting at 5:30 p.m.

Mid-Week Lent Worship at 6:30 p.m.

Mid-week Lent services begin on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.

The Ash Wednesday service on March 6 will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.

This series for Lent will take you through some of the most familiar teachings of Jesus from his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 and relates them to the events surrounding Christ’s life, death and resurrection. The services will powerfully reveal that the cross itself is the ultimate sermon on the mount for our journey of faith in this sacred season.

Ash Wednesday, March 6: Blessed Are You Matthew 5: 1-11

March 13: Salt and Light Matthew 5: 13-16

March 20: Prayer and Fasting Matthew 6: 5-18

March 27: Do Not Worry Matthew 6: 25-34

April 3: Judge Not Matthew 7:1-5April 10: Build on Rock

Matthew 7: 24-27Enjoy fellowship and Soup Supper. Stay

for Lent Midweek Worship.www.stmatthewsesko.org


Church NewsST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCHAnd Little Eskomo Lutheran Preschool

A family of believers grounded in, growing in and reaching out in Christ4 Elizabeth Avenue - Esko, MN 55733

218.879.3510 - www.stmatthewsesko.orgPastor Jeffrey Walther & Pastor Tom BrinkleySundays: 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: 6:30 p.m. Lent Worship/ 5:30 p.m. Soup Suppers 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation 2:45 – 4:30 pm Thursdays: Youth Group - For grades 7-12 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Experience Recovery 6:00 p.m.

UPCOMING:• Wednesdays beginning Ash Wednesday, March 6 – 6:30p.m.

Lent Worship, 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper• Sunday, March 17 – 11:45 a.m. Chili Cook-Off • Wednesday, March 27 – 6:00 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace For Preschool, Youth, Events and Additional Information, Check Our

Website.www.stmatthewsesko.org


School Lunch Menu

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

*Lowfatorfatfreemilkoffereddailywithbreakfast&lunch.*Fruit&ajuicecupoffereddailywithbreakfast.*WGRcerealmaybesubs@tutedformainbreakfastitem.

*Alternatemenuforgrades7-12only.

*Subjecttochange.

*AlaCarte(SmartSnack)lineavailableforgrades9-12daily.

1Breakfast:FrenchToastLunch:CheeseorPepperoniPizza,RomaineLe7uceSalad,SteamedWinterVeggieMix,FreshFruitAlt:PhillySandwich

4Breakfast:BagelChoice,CreamCheeseLunch:SloppyJoe/Bun,CheeseSlice,WholeKernelCorn,FreshVeggieCup,FruitSauceAlt:BreadedChickenBurger

5Breakfast:MiniBlueberryWafflesLunch:HamburgerGravy,MashedPotatoes,SteamedMixedVegetables,Biscuit,FreshFruitAlt:CheesePizzaCrunchers

6Breakfast:CinnamonRollorSuperDonut,HBEggLunch:FishSScks,CheesyHashBrowns,Peas&Carrots,DinnerRoll,FrozenFruitCupAlt:SaladBar

7Breakfast:SausageBreakfastPizzaLunch:“LunchBrunch”Pancakes,SausageLinks,HBEgg,TriTater,BabyCarrots,ApplesauceAlt:HotDogBar

8Breakfast:ColbyCheeseOmelet,MiniBagelLunch:FrenchBreadPizza,Spinach/Le7uceSalad,GreenBeans,FreshFruitAlt:ChickenFajita

11Breakfast:MuffinChoice,YogurtCupLunch:CornDog,TaterTots,BakedBeans,SteamedBroccoli,FruitSauceAlt:BakedPotatoBar

12Breakfast:MiniBlueberryPancakesLunch:Hamburger/Bun,CheeseSlice,Le7uce/Tomato,CrinkleCutFries,FreshFruitAlt:QuesadillaPizza

13Breakfast:CinnamonRollorSuperDonut,HBEggLunch:SpaghebinMeatSauce,GarlicToast,GoldenCorn,FreshVeggieCup,FruitSauceAlt:TacoSaladBar

14Breakfast:SausageBreakfastPizzaLunch:ShamrockChickenShapes,TwisterFries,SteamedBroccoli,ShamrockSuperPretzel,FreshFruitAlt:Turkey/BaconWrap

15Breakfast:FrenchToastLunch:CheeseorMexicanPizza,Le7uceSalad,SteamedMixedVegetables,FreshFruitAlt:MeatballSub

18Breakfast:BagelChoice,CreamCheeseLunch:ShrimpPoppter,AuGraSnPotatoes,Peas&Carrots,DinnerRoll,FruitSauceAlt:StuffedCrustPizza

19Breakfast:MiniBlueberryWafflesLunch:HotDog/Bun,BakedBeans,PotatoSalad,Chips,FreshVeggieCup,FreshFruitAlt:Sausage,Egg&CheeseBreakfastSandwich

20Breakfast:CinnamonRollorSuperDonut,HBEggLunch:Chili,CheesyBoscoSSck,Carrots/CelerySScks,WGMiniCrackers,FreshFruitAlt:SaladBar

21Breakfast:SausageBreakfastPizzaLunch:Ribbe7e/Bun,OvenFries,WholeKernelCorn,GardenSalad,FruitedGelaSnAlt:Soup/Sandwich

22Breakfast:ColbyCheeseOmelet,MiniBagelLunch:TurkeyorFishSub,CheeseSlice,Le7uce/Tomato,GreenBeans,ColeSlaw,PickleSpear,FreshFruitAlt:LasagnaRoll-Up

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Breakfast is served from 7:50 - 8:10 amNo Charging Meals

View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal

www.esko.k12.mn.us

March 2019

School Lunch/Breakfast Prices:Lunch:Grades 1-6 $2.30Grades 7-12 $2.40Adults $3.75Reduced Lunch $.00Milk $.35

Breakfast:Kindergarten $.00Grades K-12 $1.10Adults $1.80Reduced Breakfast $.00Milk $.35

Please send check in an envelope labeled with exactly what is being purchased. Lactose reduced milk will be provided to a student upon written request from a parent/guardian.

Alternate menu for grades 7-12 only. Subject to change.

Daily ala carte options available for grades 9-12.

REMINDER! March 25-29 is spring break.

Enjoy your time off!

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