A W RD WITH THE Wing Public School Newsletter October 2016

My question of the day, does anyone

know where August and September have

gone? I don’t know if everyone has the same feeling, but it sure seems to be flying by. I hope it

has been as good of start for all of you as it has been for me. The kids, parents, board members,

community, and staff have been great to work with.

One of the major projects the School Board has been working on is the gym room. I am not sure

how long the gym roof has been leaking, but I know the first summer I started it has been leaking.

When helping with the Candisc there was a rain storm and I remember searching the school for

buckets for the water to drip into. It is never an easy decision for anybody or board to spend mon-

ey. Thankfully, the board understands that we cannot just let our school go by the wayside. After

carefully exploring the options, the board has come to a conclusion to install a new roof.

One reason that the board had a hard time making this decision was also due to the fact that cur-

rently all state funding is looking at a 5-10% budget cut this next biennium with education currently

being the only exception. After talking with a few different lobbies that have been watching this

issue for education, it is sounding like education is going to soon follow the other stated funded

entities. The cost to continue K12 public education state aid at the levels of the 2015-2017 bienni-

um per Jerry Coleman’s (NDDPI) report to government finance committee will cost $164 million

more than the past biennium. I am not promoting nor am I demoting measure 2 – Foundation Aid

Stabilization Fund but I am asking that you look more into it before you vote. If you are interested

in a fact sheet I received, come see me and I will get you a copy of it.

The last thing is I would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone that has contributed to the school in some shape or form. The

latest was in the kitchen receiving a great donation of fresh vegetables and dish towels. I am not sure who all these individuals are, but I

would like to say thank you to everyone that donated. I know it had to take a lot of time to plant, pick, and clean all those vegetables. They

are very delicious and they are truly appreciated.

Table of Contents

Superintendent…….........1

Senior Spotlight.…………1

Elementary & 1st ….…….2

Kindergarten & Title I…..3

English & Books………….4

Music……………………...5

Menu & Calendar….........6

Student Council….……...7

School Board…………..8-9

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Name: Taylor Leno

Favorite food: Bacon

It's karaoke night, what is your song? Me and My

Gang, Rascal Flatts

Who is your hero? Tya Schiele

What is your greatest fear? Heights and snakes

What are your plans after graduation? Going to BSC for

generals until I figure out what I want to go into.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

October Greetings ~ Mr. Goetz

Hello October! Fall is my favorite time of year with all the beautiful colors of leaves and cool, crisp air. We are

all settling in to our classroom routines and procedures and it is evident there is a lot of learning going on. The

teachers are dedicated and passionate about enhancing your child’s learning experience at Wing School.

I have been co-teaching writing with Miss Kuhn in 3rd & 4th Grade. They students now have an office 365 email

account, which also provides free Microsoft Office programs. We have incorporated technology into our writing

pieces by using Storybird and Haiku Deck. Ask your child to present their fine masterpieces to you! I am work-

ing with Mrs. Fox in 5th & 6th grade math as well as Mrs. Witt in 2nd Grade Science & Social Studies. Look out

Mrs. Quale and Mrs. Schill, I’m on my way to your classroom next!

We will begin NWEA MAP testing to measure the progress of student achievement. Our elementary team will

be meeting to analyze the data results. We did a STAR Reading and Math assessment in the beginning of

September and the results are fantastic! We look forward to sharing all of your child’s growth at Parent-

Teacher Conferences on October 19th from 2:00-8:00.

Reminder…as the weather is getting cooler, please make sure your child has the necessary attire to stay warm.

It is better to have extra clothing, coats, gloves than to be without and be cold. Here’s to another great month!

1st Grade News ~ Mrs. Schill

I just love fall in the classroom! The air is crisp and students seem to be refreshed on their learning

from the year before. We will NWEA Map test this month and have a better picture of the learning

goals we need to set in the coming months.

Our students are rewarded monthly with a behavior party and the theme is cho-

sen by the student that has earned the most incentive stickers. This month Bri-

anna chose the tea party theme after hearing about the tea party the second

graders had last year. We invited a few of her family members, her sisters, the

principal, and a few staff members.

Fall art in the 1st grade classroom has varied from a sketch drawing using lines and

curves to oil pastels and paint. We even used real pepper to represent the seeds

on the sunflower paintings.

In science we grew our own version of the Chia Pet. We shower

them daily and cut their hair to our liking once a week.

1st graders have started to implement a school wide program called, The

Zones of Regulation. Each of the four zones represents emotions and stu-

dents identify the circumstances that influence our reactions or emotions.

The point is to make students aware that there are appropriate reactions to

various circumstances. A “little problem” may make us feel like we are in the yellow zone

while a “large problem” may send us reeling into the red zone. A restless night of sleep

may send us into the blue zone. While looking through magazines we found that

most pictures were taken of people while in the green zone.

Thanks to all of the parents and students who participated in the

Southern McLean Roughrider Homecoming activities!

The Elementary Element ~ Ms. Hoverson

TumbleBooks.Com TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a for-

mat they'll love.

TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and

narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

Tumblebooks maybe accessed at home and at school and simultaneously on multiple comput-

ers.

TumbleQuizzes for every book in the collection help test reading comprehension.

Along with Tumblebooks and TumbleQuizes, there are educational games that your child will

enjoy.

You will need to type tumblebooks.com into your URL, click on Tumble Library, then type in

wingpl to the login and libra as the password.

Greetings & Kindergarten Happenings ~ Mrs. Quale

Another few weeks have come and gone! We have been having a great time and

have been very busy. Here are a few things we have been up to.

We went to a tea party in the 1st grade this week. We talked about manners we use

at home when we are eating, and at school and were given the chance to practice putting those manners

to use.

The kids had a math test. The test consisted of them counting as high as they could. They did great!

They also had a test in social studies the unit was about communities.

Each child has brought home a few books this week the books were called “We Can”. They are doing

great reading the words. Please continue to practice reading these stories with them. At school once we

get to a story we first read it together, then they read the story to each other, and then they are allowed

to read the story to one other person in the building.

As always please feel free to contact me with any questions, or concerns you have with your child or

things at school.

We're already approaching the end of the first quarter of the school year. It's been going by fast! In early October, students will be finishing up on major projects relating to the book they have been reading in class and reading skills that they have been learning about. The 7th grade stu-dents are writing children's stories and letters to fictional characters, the 8th and 10th grade stu-dents have been working on reading logs, the 9th grade students are writing reviews, juniors and seniors are writing a critical analysis paper, and students in business English are finishing up on business proposals. These assignments are worth a substantial part of their quarter and semester grades, so it is important that students put extra effort into these projects. The end of the first quarter also means that students will need to wrap up the necessary reading points for these first few weeks. Students received an informational handout detailing the expec-tations for their independent reading points, and if parents or students have questions on the ex-pectations for this, please let Mr. Schock know as soon as possible. Reading points are an im-portant part of the English class grade, because the best way to become a better reader is to read more. Parents should be aware that half of the students' quarter grade is determined by complet-ed reading points and success with major projects. The class website continues to be updated regularly with due dates, important documents, and online resources. In addition to using a class planner, students should refer to the class website as necessary to plan ahead. Mr. Schock's email address is also located on the website. Please email any questions you might have! This year's drama club has decided to perform the one-act play "The Velocity of Sin." The one-act play revolves around a group of people who, for some unknown reason, are all moving at differ-ent speeds and face difficulty communicating with one another. We will be performing "The Ve-locity of Sin" for the Wing community at a to be determined date. Students participating in drama will begin morning practices in October. We're excited to get started! Drama is a team activity, so each individual member is vital. Parents should know that students in drama need to maintain good academic standing and should attend as many morning meetings as possible. Here's to a second great month of learning in English class! : ) I look forward to seeing you at par-

ent-teacher conferences, coming up in just a few weeks!

ENGLISH ~ Mr. Schock

schockenglish.weebly.com

Read every day ~ Read out loud with someone else.

Read about things that you like ~ Take a book with you wherever you go.

Read everything you can like: maps, menus, signs, newspapers, and magazines.

Talk about what you’ve read ~ Keep a log of what you’ve read.

Be proud of your reading accomplishments!

~8 Ways to Become a Great Reader~

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This school year is flying by. We’re already prepping for our first performance. I hope you can join us on Monday October 17

th at 7:30 pm for our Fall Band and Choir Concert. We have a

great program planned and have been working very hard to prepare.

I sent out an email about this, but I would also like to include it here as well. First, for elemen-tary students, we are using SeeSaw as a digital portfolio for student work. I will be able to post videos, pictures and other assignments to the page for you to see and download if you choose. A majority of the content posted will be private. You will only be able to see your own child's work. I sent some sheets home with instructions to join, but I will leave them below as well. I have to approve anyone who wishes to subscribe to a student profile, so please only sign up for your own child.

K-1 Music: https://app.seesaw.me/s/591-349-689 2nd Music: https://app.seesaw.me/s/766-701-720

3-4 Music: https://app.seesaw.me/s/991-384-497

5-6 Music: https://app.seesaw.me/s/427-573-509

5-6 Band: https://app.seesaw.me/s/803-733-161

Once you sign up, you can download the Seesaw Parent app for iPhone or Android, or access your child's journal on the web.

If you have more than one child using Seesaw, or want to add a new class/school year for your child, follow the link in this email, then click 'Sign in' tab at the top. You do not need to create a new account.

For all band/choir students grades 5-12 I will be using Remind 101 to keep students and par-ents informed on what is going on. Remind 101 is a free messenger app. If you follow the link below, you will find out how to join the parent group. You can choose to receive texts, down-load the free app, or get email reminders.

https://www.remind.com/join/wingmus

I hope to see many of you take advantage of these free communication services. The goal is to give you an inside look at what we do in class, as well as to keep you informed about up-coming events in the Music Department.

“Music is a piece of art that goes in the ears straight to the heart” - Anonymous

MUSICIALLY YOURS ~ MR. BARRY

October School Activities...

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SALAD BAR, BREAD, BUTTER OR PEANUT BUTTER, AND MILK EVERY DAY (Chocolate Milk on Friday only)

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We want to send a SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to all of you who participated in Spirit Week for Southern McLean Roughrider Homecoming Football! We hope you had a BLAST playing in the kickball tournament and enjoyed the prizes! Congratulations to all of the contest winners!

Monday-Pajama Day: Ericka in 7th Grade and Destiny in 5th Grade

Tuesday-Trump Tuesday USA Day: Riley in 8th Grade and Kennedy in 6th Grade

Wednesday-Redneck Day: Andrew in 8th Grade and Hunter in 6th Grade

Thursday-Class Letter Day: 7th Grade (Queens) and 5th Grade (Leprechauns)

Friday-Spirit Day: EVERYONE!

Guess Who Staff Baby Photo Contest: Jade in 11th Grade with a 12/12 match!

Kickball Tournament: 11th & 2nd Grade Team

***Remember, every Wednesday, we sell fresh baked doughnuts from our local Chat & Chew Café and Lollipops on Friday, all for $1.00!

We now have t-shirts for sale for $5.00, please see Ms. Hoverson for more details.

2016-2017 Members:

President: Brooklyn V., Vice President: Jade K., Secretary-Treasurer: Tara Binstock, Haley V., Abbie M., Lauren K., Alyson V., Hannah F, & Tya S.

3rd & 4th Grade JOKES…

What do you call a cow on the ground...ground beef

~ Hunter Wolff

What did the big fry say to the little fry...ketchup

~ Callie Vollmer

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MINUTES OF WING BOARD OF EDUCATION August 8, 2016 Regular meeting held at the Wing School at 8:00 p.m.

Present: Richard Koski, Sheri Fischer, Karen Kershaw, Greg Fischer , Lacey Schlafmann, David Goetz, Supt.

Becky Bernhardt, Bus. Mgr., Also Present: Jeff - ND United, Summer Hoverson, Julie Hein, Jeanette Fox

Meeting called to order by President.

GROUPS & GUESTS: Jeff from ND United introduced himself and stated that he was at the meeting for Summer Hoverson when she discusses her Principal contract.

AGENDA/MINUTES/BUS. MGR. REPORT: Motion made by Kershaw/Schlafmann to approve the agenda with additions. MC

July minutes were amended to include motions made during the annual meeting. Motion was made by

S. Fischer/G. Fischer to approve the July minutes as amended. MC

Business Manager's financial report was approved in motion by G. Fischer/Kershaw. MC

Accounts payable were approved in motion by Schlafmann/G. Fischer. MC

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Mr. Goetz received a proposal from Dakota Heating and Air for a non -duct AC system for the school.

We purchased 6 of Wilton's old lunchroom tables. We still have our old ones to use or sell.

ITV Room, Library and Math Room are completed.

Bus garage floor Is finished. The dirt still needs to be moved.

Close-Up is hosting a lock-in at the school on Friday, August 19, 2016.

Dave Weber will be giving a presentation at the community building in Steele on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 8:30-11:30. Steele school will be provided lunch afterwards. Everyone at the Wing School is expected to attend.

Julie Hein has accepted the AD position.

PRINCIPAL REPORT: There was no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Becky B. explained what the letters stand for behind the required policy numbers from the School Board Association.

Policies were reviewed. Motion was made by Schlafmann/Kershaw to approve the 2nd reading of the School Board Association Per-sonnel Records Policy. MC

Motion was made by S. Fischer/G. Fischer to rescind Wing's Open Enrollment policy. Motion was made by Kershaw/Schlafmann to approve the 1st reading of the School Board Association Open Enrollment Policy. MC

Motion was made by S. Fischer/Kershaw to approve the 1st reading of the School Board Association School Assignment & Choice Policy. MC

Motion was made by Schlafmann/G. Fischer to approve the 1st reading of the School Board Association Records Retention Policy. MC

Final test policy was discussed. Mr. Goetz will write a policy for the next meeting.

School Board Self-Evaluation was compiled by Richard Koski and reviewed by the Board. Richard would like members to pick 4-5 areas that they feel the Board should work on and bring to the next meeting.

Elementary Principal Salary was discussed. Summer Hoverson would like to keep her teaching contract of $39,300.00 and have the Elementary Principal contract of $10,950.00. At 9:15 motion was made by S. Fischer/Schlafmann to move into Executive Session pur-suant to NDCC #15.1-15-04. MC. At 9:40 motion was made by S. Fischer/Kershaw to adjourn the Executive Session. MC. A 5 minute break was taken by the board. 9:45 - Meeting called to order by President. Principal's contract was discussed. At 10:00, Summer and ND United Rep. left to discuss offer to reduce the Principal Salary by $3285.00 since Summer will not be doing the JH Principal posi-tion. 10:02 Summer and ND United Rep returned and Summer stated that she would not take a reduction. Board offered Summer a Principal Contract of $50,250.00 and no teaching contract. Summer stated that she still wanted the teaching contract. At 10:13, Sum-mer and ND United Rep. left the meeting to discuss this offer. 10:22 ND United Rep. returned to the meeting and stated that Summer was sick and went home. He stated that she would take the 14 days to consider the offer. Motion was made by S. Fischer/Schlafmann to offer Summer Hoverson a K-6 Principal contract of $50,250.00. MC Motion was made by S. Fischer/Schlafmann to amend the original motion and recind the teaching contract. MC

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NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by G. Fischer/Schlafmann to hire Brittany Quale for the Kindergarten teaching position. MC

Mr. Goetz stated that two people had been interviewed for the cook position and both turned down the position.

Preliminary budget was discussed.

Motion was made by Kershaw/S. Fischer to approve the consolidated Application. MC

Mr. Goetz received two bids to replace the roof on the gym. Capital Roofing Systems from Underwood came in with a bid of $68,817.00 and Jessen Roofing, Inc. from Minot came in with a bid of $89,976.00.

Motion was made by S. Fischer/Kershaw to table the roofing bids. MC

Business Manager job description was reviewed. The board would like to add under the Assisting School Board: "Tracks and Main-tains Official Record of the District Policy Manual". Motion was made by Koski/G. Fischer to approve the amendment. MC

Motion was made by G. Fischer/Schlafmann to approve the Business Manager job description. MC

Back to school night picnic was discussed. I was agreed that Wednesday night would work better than Thursday night. Board is allow-ing Mr. Goetz to purchase beans, hot dogs, chips, watermelon and Kool aid for the picnic. Motion was made by S. Fischer/Schlafmann to approve the gathering. MC

Hot lunch prices were discussed. Motion was made by Kershaw/Schlafmann to raise the hot lunch prices by $0.10. K-6 students would pay $2.20, 7-12 students would pay $2.30, and adults would pay $2.95. MC

Odysseyware Program was discussed. The cost would be $750.00/license and we would need two licenses. Motion was made by Schlafmann/Kershaw to purchase the program. MC

Motion was made by Kershaw/G. Fischer to approve Julie Hein as the new Activities Director. MC

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting will be Monday, September 12, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m. in motion by G. Fischer/Schlafmann. MC.

A list of the bills approved for payment Is available for your inspection at the school.

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Wing Science Club is looking for used ink cartridges, cell phones, laptops, and COKE rewards points! Please turn any items into Mrs. Hein. Thank you!

We are still using www.schoolstore.com to help raise money for our school and playground! Last year we raised over $2000 in funds and classroom gift cards!!! SchoolStore.com is an online shopping mall that helps you support your favorite school. Shop with companies like: DisneyStore.com, Walmart.com, Family Book Store, ITunes, Kohls, Netflix, Oriental Trading Company, and hundreds more!

MEDICAL FORMS: If your child needs prescription or over-the-counter medica-

tion during school hours, you must fill out the medical forms in the office. We cannot administer any medication to a student without these forms on file. f you have any ques-tions please call the school office.