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Notices

INSIDEDestination Imagination ..................................................................... 2MHS Cycling League ......................................................................... 3Esko Community Education ...........................................................4-5Cool Kids ........................................................................................... 6Winterquist Elementary News ........................................................... 7Robotics Team ................................................................................... 8School Readiness/Preschool ............................................................ 9Honor Roll ....................................................................................... 10From Our School Board .................................................................. 11Community News ............................................................................ 12Around Town .................................................................................... 13Rummage Sales .............................................................................. 14Community Church .......................................................................... 15School Lunch Calendar ................................................................... 16

Volume 22 Issue 7 April 2018

Congratulations to all of the participants in the 2017-18 Inventor’s Fair. Esko had 60 students in the 4th-6th grade program, and there were 150 Esko and Cloquet students total.

The Carlton County Inventor’s Fair began three years ago after the state-wide Inventor’s Fair program, sponsored by the Northeast Service Coop-erative, was cancelled. Cloquet, Esko and Moose Lake have par-ticipated in competitions over the past few years.

The participants followed a sci-entific method to define a prob-lem, create a solution and then present it to be judged by official judges, patrons of the Lumberjack Mall and their peers. Students spent over two months planning, prototyping, re-engineering, and preparing for this day.

There were 11 categories of inventions with first and second place for each, as well as Kids Choice awards, given across all the schools

Esko students who placed first or second are:

Foods: First place—Ainsley Rauner & Millie GroverGames & Toys: First place—Layla Hagelin & Aspen Berg; Second Place—Alexa Sykes & Alli CampanarioHandicapped Aids: First place—Ella McLeod & Izzy HaapalaHomework Helpers: First place—Samantha ShipleyKitchen Aids/Household Helpers: First place—Hannah Maunu and Kennedy Kurhajetz; Second place—Ella MattonenOutdoor Recreation: First place—Amara Liljegren & Emerson HarkerPets: First place—Liberty Clifford & Greta HardenSafety: First place—Anja Maki & Gwen LillyTechnology: Second place—Sophia Naud & Abigail NaudMiscellaneous: First place—Jack Graddy & Alec Halvorson; Second place—Mason Eng

The inventions ranged from a novel, mechanical way to clean a chicken coop, to a solution for not having frosting everywhere, to a surprisingly comfortable and soothing slime blanket, and a way for a disabled indi-vidual to turn pages in a book. Not only did each invention amaze all attendees, but we could see the hard work by the inventors and all those who helped them.

INVENTOR’S FAIR

Esko’s 2018 prom will be held on May 12, 2018 at the DECC. Grand March begins at 6:00 pm in the Gooseberry Falls Room. Students should arrive no later than 5:30 to check

in and line up. Parents are invited to attend Grand March. Dinner will follow at 7:00 pm in the Horizon Room. The dance

will go from 8:00 - 11:00 pm in the Horizon Room as well. The cost is $50 per person and includes dinner.

Tickets will go on sale at lunch from April 16 - 27, 2018. Checks should be made payable to Esko High School.

We look forward to seeing you at the Prom!

2 - Esko’s Corner - April 2018

Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination has had an

amazing year in Esko Schools. The pro-gram has doubled in size this past year from 5 teams to 10 teams. There is a new coordinator of the program, Gretchen Grover, who has worked hard learning all the intricate paperwork involved with the program and recruiting wonderful coach-es for the teams along with massive fun-draising efforts. DI had parent coaches, high school student coaches and even a coach from Cool Kids staff. During the 2018 Great Lakes Regional, the 5th grade team The Octoporpuses won and are headed to state! The 7th grade team, The Dragon Fruit Dominators won and are also going to state! The 6th grade team, The Happiness Destroyers won and are moving on to state competition as well. The 4th grade team, Powerful Penguins came in second place in their division. The 4th grade team, Champs got third place in their division and also won the DaVinci Award for most creative prop! Esko also had 2 rising star teams made up of students in first grade and second grade students who participate but don’t compete for place until they are part of a third grade team. Congratulations to all of our amazing students and the wonderful adults who guided them throughout the season.

Read All About It!Motherhood is hard, and lately, I’ve

been finding a lot of encouragement in reading parenting books. I think it’s nice to find validation in how I feel about and approach motherhood. Did you know that most of what you’re feeling as a parent is COMPLETELY NORMAL?!

My most recent read was “Mother-ing with Courage,” by Bonnie Comp-ton. “Mothering with Courage,” aims to help readers become a mom “who listens more, worries less and loves deeply.” I appreciate this book because each chapter ends with a series of guided journal questions for you to self-reflect on your own moth-ering journey. Many times, readers are asked to reflect on their own child-hoods, and I at least, have been able to make many connections between my past and how I parent today. The book is engaging and interactive, and gives so many practical tips and encouragement for healthy parenting. It has helped me to understand how my actions and reactions can shape my children, and has given me insight into what their little minds and bodies may be going through. Every parent needs a little help sometimes. I recommend this book everyone - I’m sure dads can find some tidbits in here too!


MHS Cycling League

The CEC Mountain Bike Team had their inaugural year in 2017 as part of the Minnesota High School Cycling League (MHSCL), which operates under the National In-terscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) guidelines. The MHSCL mission is to build strong bodies, strong minds and strong character through cycling, regardless of abil-ity level -- #morekidsonbikes! The team had a fun and successful first year with a co-ed team of 15 reg-istered riders from 6th-12th grade. They had 8 riders compete in 5 rac-es along with more than 1,300 other student athletes from over 100 Min-nesota schools at locations across the State.

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Mountain bike team welcomes any 6th-12th grade students who are in-terested in Cross-country Mountain biking, no experience necessary and rac-ing is not required. This co-ed team begins their prac-tice season in July where as a team they explore many of our amazing mountain bike trail systems. As the riders build skill, endurance, and confidence they will also learn trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and trail stewardship. The training peri-od leads up to the race season which

includes 5 races in September and Oc-tober ending with the State Championship Race in Mankato.

There will be an in-formational/registra-tion meeting held in the beginning of May – Watch the May is-

sue of the Esko Corner for details. For more information on the league, check out their website at www.minnesotamtb.org or www.nation-almtb.org. You can also reach out to CEC’s Head Coach Matt Hagelin 218-591-9611 or Ashley 218-591-9910 with questions.

Five Core Principles:• Inclusive – all team members

participate in scoring for the team. No racer is cut from a team

• Equality – both male and female racers are treated equally and race on the same courses

• Strong mind – students report a better sense of focus and purpose through racing

• Strong body – learning to ride and race mountain bikes creates fit-ness and increased strength

• Strong character – sportsman-ship and concern for fellow racers are top goals of the program

CEC’s Mountain Bike Team Ready to Roll-Out a Second Season

Last day For oPEn GyM is aPriL 15th.

We had amazing attendance this year!

Please remember in the future that students must be picked up

from open gym at 4:00 PM. no one is allowed to remain in the school once open Gym is

over. thanks for participating!

Mock CrashEsko High School will be con-

ducting a Mock Crash on Thurs-day, April 23, 2018 to raise aware-ness for students the dangers of distracted driving. We are working with the Esko Fire Department, Carlton County Sheriff’s Dept., and Essentia Health to put this on. Please do not be alarmed when you see a crashed car, ambulances, fire-trucks, a Lifelink helicopter, and Atkin’s Funeral Home all in front of the high school on that day. It is all part of the re-enactment of a crash caused by distracted driving. Between 8:30 and 11:00 the turn around in front of the high school will be closed to traffic, and the scene will be set. Roads surround-ing the school will not be closed. There will be emails sent to all stu-dents’ families and press releases sent as well. We just wanted to make the Esko Community aware of this event in advance.

Community EducationUpdated Refund/Discount/Schol-

arship policy: Refunds can be given on classes that have not begun with notice 24 hours prior to the start of class. Once class has started, re-funds can not be given. Discounts and scholarships are available for school readiness and ECFE classes with appropriate paperwork. Ask in the office for that information if needed.

hEaLth Cooking with Essential oils

Learn the advantages of cook-ing and baking with Essential Oils. This class will include recipes and snacks for you to try. We will share tips on using essential oils in foods, measurements, and all of the health benefits you will experience.

Time: 6:00 PMCost: $18.00Instructor: Noreen Peterson Registrater by 04/14/201804/17/2018 6:00PM - 8:00PMEsko Schools - S101

SmARt DRIveR CLassEs

smart driver ProgramThis is a four hour course for those

who have taken the class before.You must pre-register and bring your membership card with you to class. $15 for AARP members/$20 for non-members. Payment will be taken by the instructor the first night of class.

55 plusRoom S 10004/16/2018 5:00PM - 9:00PM

FitnEssFitness classes will always accept

new members. Register online any-time!

Boot Camp Summer is coming! Get healthy

and toned before it arrives. Boot-camp is a full hour of a mixture of conditioning with bodyweight exercises, plyometrics, agility, and some strength training and of course CORE! From flipping tires to doing burpees you will get a mix-ture of a variety of exercises to get you to your highest level of fitness. Come ready to workout and bring WAteR!

Age Req: 16 +Sessions: 7 Cost: $56.00Instructor: Sarah PetiteEsko Schools - Practice Gym Blue5:00PM - 6:00PM

03/07/2018 03/14/2018 03/21/2018 04/04/2018 04/11/2018 04/18/2018 04/25/2018** No Class March 28th due tospring break

Zumba Having trouble keeping up to

your kids and all of their activities? It’s time to get healthy! Zumba is a fitness cardio workout that com-bines 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 energizing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Join Melinda in a fun-filled workout. Zumba is rated as one of our favorite classes through our recent class participant survey!

Cost: $45.00Instructor: Melinda Vandervieren Esko Schools - Cafeteria5:30PM - 6:30PM 03/05/2018 03/12/2018 03/19/2018 04/09/2018 04/16/2018 04/23/2018 04/30/2018 05/07/2018 05/14/2018 ** No class March 26 and April 2 due to spring break

stroller strides Stroller Strides® is a functional,

total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, car-dio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally and physically. You’ll leave class feeling connected, successful and energized! No more mama guilt! This class is all about self care in a supportive and encouraging envi-ronment. Bring to Class: Stroller, resistance bands (included for new members), water.

Age Req: Moms with young childrenSessions: 8Cost: $100.00Instructor:Amanda Schmitz Esko Schools - Cafeteria5:45PM - 6:45PM04/04/2018 04/11/2018 04/18/2018 04/25/2018 05/02/2018 05/09/2018 05/16/2018 05/23/2018

Piyo define every inch of your bodySweat, 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. If you have trouble with knees or hips, this low impact high result work-out is perfect for you! Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and small towel.

Esko Schools - Cafeteria5:45 - 6:45PM 04/03/2018 04/10/2018 04/17/2018 04/24/2018 ** No Class the week of March 26-March 30 due to spring break

Piyo thursdayBring a yoga mat, water bottle

and small towelCost: $30.00Instructor: Betsy Norman Esko Schools - CafeteriaDates & Times:5:45PM - 6:45PM04/05/2018 04/12/2018 04/19/2018 04/26/2018

ADULt ARtSstamped Jewelry -

Come and create your personal-ized family key chain and a bar necklace using metal stamps. You’ve seen these all over Pinter-est! Time to check this one off your wish list. 2 creations for $15! Don’t miss out! Please bring a hammer to class.

Age Req: 18+Cost: $15.00Instructor: Steve Krueger Registration Cutoff

Date:04/10/201804/12/2018 6:00PM - 7:00PMEsko Schools - S101

Join the Craze! Create your own string art!

Please choose design when reg-istering. If choosing monogram, please specify letter.

Choose one of three designs and create the newest craze in the art world- string art! Julie will provide

all materials and you can choose your string color when you arrive at the class.

Cost: $30.0004/25/2018 6:00 - 9:00PMEsko Schools - S101Register by 04/20/2018

national scrapbook day Pull out your scrapbook supplies for a long day of fun and creating new pages for your scrapbook! Games and prizes will happen all day long. Have room to spread out all of your supplies & enjoy a guilt free day of crafting with friends! There will be a paper buffet for $5 to pick up miscellaneous papers and you can order a project recipe for $15. Touch base with Holly at [email protected].

$18.00Esko Cafeteria04/28/20189:00 AM- 7:00 PMRegister by 04/25/2018

yoUth driver’s Ed

This class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traf-fic Safety laws, and the complexi-ties of driving. It also gives par-ticipants information necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon successful completion 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. Stu-dents should reach their 15th birth-day by May 30th 2018.. 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 Program can reduce the numbers of logged hours to 40.



Community EducationInformation on the Parent Pro-

gram will be given by the instructor when class begins

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

Age Req: 15 years old by June 1Cost: $90.00Instructor: Matt Berger Esko Schools - S2316:00PM - 9:00PM05/07/2018 05/08/2018 05/09/2018 05/10/2018 05/11/2018 05/14/2018 05/15/2018 05/16/2018 05/17/2018 05/18/2018

aFtEr 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.**

Breakout EdU 1Can you break in? In this club, students will use

teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving to break into a mystery box. You will work to-gether to solve puzzles, mysteries and riddles hidden around the room to make your way into the box and

solve the mystery. Will your team be able to open the locks in time?

*EACH SESSION WILL FEA-TURE A DIFFERENT GAME!

Grades 3 & 4Cost: $5.0004/19/2018 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - E372

Breakout EdU 2Can you break in? In this club,

students will use teamwork, crit-ical thinking and problem solving to break into a mystery box. You will work together to solve puz-zles, mysteries and riddles hidden around the room to make your way into the box and solve the mystery. Will your team be able to open the locks in time?

*EACH SESSION WILL FEA-TURE A DIFFERENT GAME!

Grades 3 & 4Cost: $5.0004/26/2018 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - E372

savannah’s Pottery MoM’s DAY

Description: Show mom how spe-cial she is to you by making her a one-of-a-kind spoon rest that she’ll cherish forever!

Grades 1-6Cost: $13.0004/03/2018 3:15PM - 4:30PMEsko Schools - S101

savannah’s Pottery Kids ChoiCE

Children’s choice classes include a mixture of pottery pieces for the children to choose from!

Grades 1-6Cost: $14.0004/24/2018 3:15PM - 4:30PMEsko Schools - S101

ECFEBaby Buzz april 2018

Are you looking to connect with other families who have a new bundle of joy in their life? This is a great oppor-tunity to connect with other fami-lies, have your child meet their first friends and get information and support from a licensed Parent Edu-cator.

A Parent Educator will share in-formation with parents and give support as needed. The Parent Educator will be around at the be-ginning of each class, but the rest of class will be open for parents to connect and play freely. There is no sibling care for this class.

Birth - 10 monthsCost: $8.00Instructor: Shannon Matzdorf 6:00PM - 7:00PM04/05/201804/19/2018

‘Men’tor night Kids...bring your favorite guy and

join us for a night of fun! This is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together. PLEASE REGISTER!

Age Req: Ages 3 - KindergartenCost: First Child $6.00 each Each additional child in family $3.00 each 04/19/2018 6:00 - 7:00PMEsko Schools - ECFE/SchoolReadiness

sPorts CaMPsAny questions regarding Volley-

ball camp can be directed to Desi Deleon at [email protected].

If you have concerns with the fee, please contact Desi to ask for a waiver.

Volleyball skills Camp Build your volleyball skills with

high school volleyball players. Learn all of the basics to the game and have fun too.

Grades 3-5Time: 10:00 AMSessions: 3Cost: $40.00Instructor: Desiree DeLeon &High School Volleyball playersEsko Schools - Practice Gym10:00AM - 11:30AM06/12/2018 06/13/2018 06/14/2018

Grades 6-8Time: 11:30 AMSessions: 3Cost: $40.00Instructor: Desiree DeLeon & High School Volleyball players Esko Schools - Practice Gym11:30AM - 1:00PM06/12/2018 06/13/2018 06/14/2018

Volleyball skills Camp Grade 9-12

Bring your volleyball skills to the next level to prepare for play at the high school level.

Age Req: Grades 9-12Time: 10:00 AMCost: $50.00Instructor: Desiree DeLeon Esko Schools - Practice Gym10:00AM - 1:00PM 07/10/2018 07/11/2018 07/12/2018

rEGistration - CoMMUnity EdUCation

Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: ___________________________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________

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

Grade:______Teacher:__________________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

6 - Esko’s Corner - December/January 20186 - Esko’s Corner - April 2018

Cool KidsWe have had a fun couple of months with

our different activities we have offered such as dissecting owl pellets, making bubble gum and rock painting. Also February was I Love to Read Month and we had a lot of awesome visitors come and read to our children. We had Sheriff Rob and Sheriff Lisa, many Wilderness players, Josh Hendrickson from the fire station, Sarah Johnson from the US postal service, Carly Hawkinson and Kristin Hiller from Jay Cooke State Park, and a few high school students even joined in on the fun. We very much appreci-ate and thank those individuals for coming in to read. If anyone ever wants to come and read or craft with the children we would love to have you.

We are looking forward to our summer pro-gram not only for warmer weather but for the exciting new activities and field trips we plan to offer this year. We will continue to have field trips on Wednesdays, and are inviting some very interesting presenters to come to our program on other days of the week. The summer cool kids program will begin on Wednesday June 6th. Our last day of summer care is Friday, August 17th. REMINDER: Cool Kids does not have afternoon care on the last day of school.

nEW FEE sChEdULE For CooL Kids startinG 9/1/2018

Preschool wrap around care on days when child attends school $30.00 a day

Preschool full days (4 year old students only) $40.00 a day

School age care we have a flat rate tiered pric-ing schedule set up based on a 10 session a week before and after school. The 10 sessions would be broken out as follows:session 1 $7.00session 2 $7.00session 3 $6.00session 4 $6.00session 5 $5.00

For example, if your student attends Cool Kids 5 days a week before OR after school only, the cost would be $31.00.

If your student attends all five days before and after school, the cost is $50 per week per child.

If your child attends Wednesday after school only, the cost is $7.00

Sessions are not attached to days of the week, but are determined by each students’ use of the program.

SUmmeR EdU CaMP

For students finishing Kindergarten & Grade 1

June 25-27July 16-18

August 13-158:00- 11:00 AM

More information will be in the May Esko’s Corner!

SUmmeR KindErCaMP

For students entering Kindergarten in the

fall of 2018August 6, 7 & 88:30-11:00 AM

More information in the May

Esko’s Corner!

Early Childhood screeningFamilies with children ages

3 ½ to 5 years old.Early Childhood Screening is a requirement by the State of Minnesota prior to children

beginning Kindergarten and is recommended to be completed as early as

possible with children who are 3 ½. Esko Spring Early Childhood Screening will be held on Friday April 6th at the

Esko Apostolic Church.If your child has not had a screening,

please call Jill Liupakka at 879-4038 ext 4.

session 6 $5.00session 7 $4.00session 8 $4.00session 9 $3.00session 10 $3.00

FaLL CooL Kids rEGistration

registration will be online. once you have registered online, you may pick up your handbook

and emergency contact form in the Community Education office or Cool Kids room. all community education

balances must be paid in full or registration will be declined.

if you have questions regarding your account for community

education, please call 879-4038 during office hours, and we will

be happy to help you.Currently enrolled Cool Kid’s

families -april 16-18th at noon. students who are not enrolled in

Cool Kids in the 2017-2018 school year- april 23-25th at noon.


P.i.E. MinutesMarch 12th 6:00 PM Media Center

treasurer’s report:Starting Balance 02/01/2018

$33,073.31Deposits total $63.72Checks $0Interest (1 month) $1.27Ending Balance 2/22/2018$33,138.30Checks $0Deposits $28.00 club choice

refund $35.72 Amazon SmileTeachers request $ 7,500.00 start-

ing balance at beginning of school year + $500.00 for knowledge bowl

Current balance $ 4,744.16Requests awaiting payment (Approved in February)$150.00 recorders$100.000 recorder storage$505.00 I love to read month

trampoline park $38.10 Learning resource pattern

block manipulativeEstimated available balance

$3,912.96

Fall fundraiser- Clubs Choice was signed off by

Heidi Adkins (chair) Sale will begin 9-11-18Sale ends 9-26-18Delivery 10-16-18This fundraiser is a huge profit for

our school. It helps raise funds for teachers’ requests, school patrol, skate time, ELC, and other school needs. This year we are bringing the Minnesota Science Museum to our school.

start smiling! If you use shop on Amazon, set up Amazon Smile with Winterquist elementary and a percentage of your purchase goes to our school. In the month of March, we earned $35.72

Josh Michaud will have a date for our Texas Roadhouse Fund-raiser event at the April meeting. This fundraiser will be sometime in May. Keep your eyes open.

Emily Waldo and Janna Clifford made a motion to transfer $250.00 out of the teachers request fund to handle food requests from teachers.

February was I Love to Read month. The event was a huge suc-cess. We are proud of the kids for reaching their goals and thank families for encouraging reading at home.

This year our winners are:Kindergarten classes received

doughnuts.3rd Grade- Mrs. Dahl’s class won

a pizza party.4th Grade- Mrs. Hipp’s class won

the field trip to the planet 3D tram-poline park.

Mark your calendars for August 7th! National Night Out will be held in Northridge Park. P.I.E. will provide the bouncy houses.

Congratulations to Sarah John-son. She won the $15.00 dollar gift card for having the most parents at-tend the meeting.

Our next meeting will be held April 9th. We will have nomina-

tions for 2018/2019 officers at the April meeting. If we don’t have anyone interested in stepping into these positions, we will not be able to continue the P.I.E. group which would be a great loss to our ele-mentary programs. Please consider stepping up to help this group and the students in Esko.

Make sure to check out our Face-book page for updates about P.I.E.

Winterquist Elementary News

BY BRIAN HARKER

MCa testingDuring this month, MCA Testing will begin for our students in grades 3-6. The MCA Reading Test will be held on April 17 and 18. The MCA Math Test will be held on April 24 and April 25.It is very important that the stu-dents get a good night’s sleep each night and that they eat a healthy breakfast in the morning. Please help ensure that your child is rest-ed and prepared for each and every school day. Encourage them to do their best.

Elementary teacher requestsIt is already time to start thinking of next year…

There is a Teacher Request Form that will need to be filled out if you wish to request a teacher for your child for next year. This form can be picked up in the elementary office. One form will need to be completed for each teacher request

(one per student). This form must be completed and turned into the office by Friday, April 27. Please remember that we hold the final discretion when completing the class lists. Requests made after April 27 will not be granted.

CLiMB theaterCLIMB Theater joined Winterquist Elementary on Monday, Feb. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 27 to present classroom lessons on Diversity. In these lessons, students learn that differences make life richer. Even though someone might come from a background that is different from what is familiar, students will discover that they have more in common with their peers than they might think, and see that diversity is to be celebrated, not feared.

objectives:1. To introduce the concept of commonality.2. To identify the attributes, tastes, and activities that students have in common.3. To share scenarios in which prejudice is shown.4. To explore the consequences of prejudice.5. To encourage students to be accepting of others.

iMPortant datEs

Monday, April 2: Spring BreakTuesday, April 3: Kindergarten Round Up Parent Meeting –

5:30 – theaterFriday, April 6: Round UP - 2018-2019

Kindergarten Student Visiting Day No School for 2017-2018 Kindergarten students

Monday, April 9: PIE Meeting – 6:30 – libraryTuesday, April 17: MCA Reading- Grades 3-6Wednesday, April 18: MCA Reading- Grades 3-6Thursday, April 19: MCA Reading- Grades 3-6 make-up dayTuesday, April 24: MCA Math- Grades 3-6Wednesday, April 25: MCA Math- Grades 3-6Thursday, April 26: MCA Math make-up day

Kindercamp – 5:30 – 6:30


Robotics Team

This past weekend, our 5690 Subzero Robotics team competed at the Lake Superior Regional FIRST Robotics competition. Putting our innovative skills to the test we managed to make a name for ourselves on the field. Since kickoff six weeks ago we have come a long way in developing this year’s robot so that it may be a perfect fit for the theme: POWERUP; the game for the competi-tion motivated our hard work through the season as seeing it all pay off is most rewarding. Competition took place at the DECC in Duluth; starting

on Wednesday with pit set-up, the competition went from practice matches on Thursday to qualification rounds on Friday and final matches finish-ing off Saturday. There were sixty-three robotics teams represented at our Lake Superior Regional and we were able to climb efficiently to the front of the mix. We had many supporters cheer us while we competed, and us-ing her cheerleading skills to our advantage, Ava Busko donned Captain Cold and led our team spirit. In honor of our esteemed teacher Ms. Blake we decided to name our robot Blake25 so as to encompass the determined and impactful woman she was to bring that same energy to our team.

There are any aspects of robotics that allow us to be able to be where we are. Apart from building the actual robot planning and strategy have to reflect in the way we approach the competition. We are fortunate to have a great learned experience in this area so we are able to have an efficient effective strat-egy department that help make decisions in terms of

alliances and how to actually design the robot. We were pretty successful in creating a four scale elevator robot that allowed us to place the power cubes on the varying levels of the switch and scale components in the game. The scouting that our team did while we were in the stands cheer-ing on our team gave us information on what is working successfully and not so successfully, at the same time as checking out the competition. Our drive team, made up of seniors Logan Mills, Karl Habig, Hunter Messner, and Riggs Olson, as well as sophomore Skylar Wholing, were able to ma-neuver the obstacles of qualification matches and land us an alliance with the sixth ranked team from Appleton, Wisconsin NEW Apple Corps team 93. While we faltered in the quarterfinal match, losing by a mere 6 points, we are looking forward to using this experience to help us compete in Iowa. This year we also had the privilege to mentor the rookie team from Carlton, Doomsday Dogs Team 7041. Guiding them through the season and their first regional competition at LSR we were able to see them grow as a robotics team and be successful in their quest to do well at competi-tion. While their numbers may be small they didn’t let that stop them from making a name for themselves and winning the Rookie Inspiration Award.

As we enter into the next stages of the season we have an event on April 20th to raise funds to help maintain a competitive robot this season, and to continue our FIRST/STEM outreach activities. Making advances in the STEM field of study and giving kids the opportunity to explore this side of life is one of the goals we are attempting to achieve through this ex-perience. With this in mind all of the partnerships that support our 5690 Subzero Team help us achieve our goals and we are ever so grateful for this. We couldn’t do it without everyone’s support and appreciate all of the opportunities you are allowing our team on a whole.


NoticesSchool Readiness / PreschoolIn addition to Community Education’s School

Readiness program, Esko school district is for-tunate enough to have several other options for preschool.

The Little Barnyard preschool program accepts students from age 3 to 5 years old. They offer classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 9:00-1:00 for $309 per month. They also have Tuesday and Thursday classes from 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30 for $160 per month. Little Barn-yard preschool offers hands on learning experi-ences with nature on a hobby farm. Activities include painting and harvesting a garden, rais-ing baby animals, milking goats, nature play and hikes, and cooking projects. The development of the curriculum and environment for learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, which allows children to be constructivists in their own learning. Enrollment begins at the end of Janu-ary for the following summer and school-year session. If you would like to be notified when there is an opening, contact April Hepokoski to be added to the contact list at [email protected]. Check this program out online at www.thelittlebarnyardpreschool.com or on Facebook at The Little Barnyard Preschool.

Little Eskomo Preschool located in St Mat-thew’s church accepts students that turn 3 by September 1st. The Little Eskomos program is a Christian-based preschool licensed to serve up to 20 children at a time. The school accepts registration from potty-trained 3-5 years of age. Little Eskomo Preschool’s schedule allows time for teacher-directed activities as well as child- initiated activities, through the use of music, games, stories, dramatic play, small motor ma-nipulatives, large motor equipment. We also plan field trips. We help children increase their physi-cal, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. We assist families in bringing up their chil-dren tenderly in the training and discipline and counsel of the Lord. The 3 day per week class is $145.00 per month and the two day per week class is $95.00 per month. You can enroll in the program online or attend the open house on April 30th 6:00- 8:00. Call 218-879-3570 with any questions.

Mini Mo’s Child Care and Preschool

Mini Mo’s preschool program is open to chil-dren between 33 months and 5 years of age that encourages hands-on, minds-on playful learn-ing. Mini Mo’s uses Early Learning Success preschool curriculum as a guide in the daily structure, but also focus on connections, man-ners, respect, and other skills we find important for entry into Kindergarten along with academ-ics. Mini Mo’s will be Parent Aware rated by mid summer, and offers before and after school care through the fully licensed child care center. The cost of the program is $200 per week for full-time preschool and child care. Enroll or ask questions online at minimoschildcare.com.

Saturday, March 3, was an excit-ing day for 12 Esko students. For the past several months, they had been researching an historical topic of interest and producing a project to display their findings. March 3 was the date for the Northeast Re-gional History Day event held at UMD.

Esko students produced five ex-hibits and two documentaries. All of the projects needed to relate to the topic of Conflict and Compro-mise in History. The depth of their knowledge and the high quality of their workmanship was truly amaz-ing.

Gwen Lilly and Rachel Amireault completed an exhibit on Jesse Ow-ens, Madison Hurst and Anja Maki completed an exhibit on Duke El-

lington and the Jazz Age, Con-stance Pagan completed an exhibit on Jerusalem and the Crusades, and Dillon Rust completed an exhibit on the Korean War.

Aiden Lewis qualified for state with his exhibit on the Harlem Hellfighters, Alexandra Aker, Lilly Mae Rud and Elsa Mowers quali-fied with their documentary on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and Matthew Deltano and Jason Amireault qualified with their doc-umentary on the Antarctic Treaty.

Congratulations to all of our His-tory Day participants, and good luck to our state qualifiers who will compete at the University of Min-nesota on Saturday, April 28.

nationaL history day

saVE thE datE

spring Music programMay 8th at 6:30

featuring all 1st-6th graders in the Varsity Gym.


NoticesHonor Roll Quarter 2

Abrahamson, Kyle Abrahamson, Makayla Adkins, Annabelle Andler, Gerald Barstad, Alexzander Barstad, Kassandra Barta, Nathan Bentley, Alex Berg, Hunter Berger, Cade Berger, Camden Berglund, Cal Bergstedt, Chase Bertogliat, Tia Bisel, Julia Bistis, Caimon Blue, Elijah Bolgrean, Ashley Bolgrean, Joshua Bottila, Cassie Bourgeault, Lucas Boyat, Hannah Boyat, Ian Broman, Dawson Busch, Nolan Campanario, Owen Carlblom, Amber Conklin, Zachary Cosgriff, Kaden Dammann, Alora DeLeon, Dea

Deltano, Abigail Dupuis, Olivia Dusek, Azrael Erickson, Eli Erkkila, Zachariah Firn, Bryce Fischer, Quinn Fischer, Riley Foucault, Jeremiah Fuller, Samuel Gottschald, Olivia Graddy, Madeline Greniger, Amber Gunderson, Christian Haapanen, John Hanson, Sydney Harden, Michael Helberg, Isabelle Herman, Carter Hoffman, Dane Holty, Braden Horvath, Davriana Ion, Ava Johnson, Naomi Johnson, Olivia Juntunen, Ari Jurmu, Lucas Jurmu, Sarah Kauma, Corey Kilichowski, Carver Klatte, Dylan

Koskela, Tyler Koski, Noah Kubat, Karisa Landsverk, Jordyn Lanthier, Addison LaRoya, Jay Larson, Joseph Larson, Kade Lathrop, Alec Laundergan, Jonah LeGarde, James Leslie, Blake Liimatainen, Alexis Lowe, Preston Lund, Elise Majerle, Jacob Martenson, Gabrielle Matteen, Branden McIlvain, Riley Merrill, Alyssa Meysembourg, Benjamin Mills, Logan Mullen, Haley Myhrman, Jade Nadeau, Cody Nagorski, Jackson Nelson, Ryan Nygren, Chloe Olson, Tate Osborne, Wil Osterling, Cameron

Oveson, Ella Palmer, Ezekiel Pantsar, Lindsay Parask, Autumn Parendo, Madison Peterson, Alayna Peterson, Mason Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Samantha Peterson, Samantha Peterson, Tyler Pierre, Sarah Poppenberg, Keegan Prusi, Chase Pyrlik, Lucas Pyrlik, Thomas Randa, Jonah Rice, Natalie Rish, Eric Robertson, Johnathan Rossetti, Ian Rudnicki, Abby Rudnicki, Adam Ruemmele, Aleksander Russell Smith, Amelia Ruuska, Kyle Salmela, Tyler Salo, Carter Schmitz, Fletcher Schmitz, William Schramm, Drake

Schroeder, Gabriella Slattengren, Jayden Slattengren, Tyler Sonneman, Charley Sordelet, Gavin Spehar, Isaac Spindler, Trevor Stark, Hannah Stodola, Jonathan Stodola, Lora Stodola, Morgan Stoewer, Yiyuan Streu, Brooklyn Sturm, Jenna Sunde, Hunter Swenson, Tiffany Switzer, Skylar Thompson, Cassie Tusken, Kathryn VanWave, Jennifer Vinje, Dylan Vinje, Mason Wagemaker, Luke Wefel, Payton Wells, Noah Wickenheiser, Wyatt Wilson, Emilee Witt, Nolan Yellin, Bridget Zdebski, Jenna

Abbett, Cooper Adamu, Ayisha Adkins, Kaitlyn Adkins, Kaylor Aker, Alexandra Aker, Ashley Amireault, Jason Anderson, Claire Anderson, Karin Anderson, Keone Anderson, Samia Anderson, Siri Anich, Jedd Antonutti, Rachel Belich, Luke Belich, Mollie Berger, Cuinn Bergerson, Kaitlyn Berglund, Mirra Bourgeault, Alexander Brissett, Cadence Calverly, Emma Carlson, Owen Cekalla, Emma Chopskie, Jordan Chopskie, Megan Christensen, Ty Christenson, Jager Clifford, Talon Cloose, Isabelle Compo, Aubrey Compo, Avery Couture, Heather Day, Gavyn Deltano, Matthew DeMuth, Kristy Dunbar, Lilly

Durand, Brendan Durand, Derian Edland, Dylan Eickhoff, Hunter Emanuel, Maya Erickson, Drew Erickson, Jake Erickson, Tegan Erspamer, Evan Ferkul, Marisa Fetter, Karsten Fredrickson, Ethan Fuller, Edward Fuller, Thomas Furcht, Noah Gabel, Aila Gabel, Braden Gannucci, Paul Giancola, Dariano Glendenning, Ryan Gonsorowski, Hubert Gorski, Madeline Graddy, Eleanor Grayson, Caden Grayson, Logan Grayson, Sydney Greniger, Natalie Greniger, Zachary Haapala, Madelyn Haines, Parker Hanson, Emily Hart, Chad Hartlieb, Elizabeth Hartlieb, Jay Haugen, Cale Hendrickson, Colter Heren, Thomas

Hexum, Ingrid Hoffman, Dawson Houser, Katrien Hrabik, Grace Iallonardo, Sophia Johnson, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Meghan Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Zoie Jokinen, Michelle Jones, Camden Jones, Carsen Jordan, Morgan Kaldahl, Brody Karppinen, Jayden Kazel, Alex Kemp, Danielle Kesti, Paige Korby, Ava Korby, Ryan Kuklinski, Avery Lahti, Connor Lattner, Kaitlin Liljegren, Avery Lillo, Brett Litsey, Baylor Liupakka, Grace Lynch, Dylan Magnuson, Ava Magnuson, Ella Maki, Alicia Maki, Ava Maki, Isaac Maki, Jade

Marciulionis, Mikayli Martineau, Nikolas Marzolf, Andrew Mattinen, Allison McColley, Terryn Menor, Adriana Messner, Hunter Messner, Wyatt Metcalf, Ashleigh Mismash, Megan Mismash, Nicole Mock, Aidric Mock, Emlynn Moe, Kaitlyn Monnier, Addie Montminy, Mylee Moore, Aaron Moore, Zachery Moser, Rachelle Mowers, Elsa Mrozik, Merlea Mullen, Sydney Mumma, Sujata Munthe, Neysa Napper, Lexxy Nielsen, Annika Nooyen, Hanna Northey, Carter Northey, Tyler Ochis, Jaxton Olson, Jessica Olson, Raegen Olson, Riggs Olson, Sara Osborne, Mary Owens, Jordan Pagelkopf, Jessica

Pantsar, Rachel Pantsar, Ryan Perlinger, Ripley Peterson, Reese Phillips, Hope Pianalto, Emilia Piepho, Jaustin Pollema, Ashley Poppenberg, Sydney Prachar, Drew Propp, Emma Putzke, Kendra Pyrlik, Jacob Rambow, Madison Randall, Orie Rauner, Lucas Rengo, Emily Rengo, Nathaniel Rengo, Samuel Robnik, Alicia Rud, Abigail Rud, Elijah Rud, Isaac Rud, Lillian Mae Rust, Dillon Ruuska, Monica Rye, Kirsten Salmela, Kaitlyn Salo, Caden Sayovitz, Raeanna Schroeder, Alexis Schultz, Cameron Schultz, Katie Seboe, Ella Seboe, Jake Sertich, Addison Shingledecker, Ethan

Shingledecker, Faith Shingledecker, Grace Shovein, Ashley Simkaninova, Tamara Sinnott, Kieran South, Madison Stankiewicz, Wyatt Staples, Haley Stark, Brenna Stewart, Taylor Stewart, Tenley Stoyanoff, Dane Stueber, Samantha Stueber, Sarah Sundquist, Hannah Sunnarborg, Macy Swanson, Nicholas Tester, Alexis Tester, Jack Thompson, Corra Thompson, Evan Thornton, Allison True, Alyssa Urie, Michael Vosburg, Victoria Wagemaker, Sarah Warner, Makenzie Weber, Abigail Weber, Allison Wickenheiser, Adeline Wilson, Owen Wohling, Jordynne Wohling, Skylar Zahn, Isabelle Zezulka, Carter Zuck, Halle Zuck, Hannah

Merit Honor Roll Quarter 2


From Our School Board


Community News

The girls of Troop 4146 are put-ting together their first community project. They want to make a posi-tive impact with their surrounding communities and decided that they could do this by collecting dona-tions for two local groups that they feel passionately about.

Bin #1 will be donations for Beth-any Crisis Center. Items needed in-clude snow pants size 4T to 8, snow boots of all sizes and waterproof gloves and mittens (no knitted ones please).

Bin #2 will be donations for the Cloquet Animal Shelter. Donations needed are food and cleaning sup-plies, blankets and toys.

Donation bins will be located right outside the community educa-tion office from April 3rd to April 16th.

Each girl was asked to put into words why they wanted to do this type of community project:

Keira- I like to help to help peo-ple. I want people to have a good life and be dressed properly for winter. I also love animals and love taking care of them.

Mikayla- I like animals and like taking care of them. I like help-ing animals that are hurting. I like to help people out that don’t have enough money to have a house or clothes.

Briley- I want people and animals to have fun and have a great life!

alyssa & taylor- We want to do-nate to animals because we want to make them feel safe. We also want to donate to kids to help them and their families feel safe and happy.

ahna- The Bethany Crisis Shelter is a safe place for kids, from baby to 17 years old, to go to be safe. They always need donations and you can

help. If you think there is no prize in donating, well the prize is making a sad kid happy.

Please donate today!!

Troop 4146 making a positive impact

duluth area horse alliance is presenting the 4th Annual

horses in your neighborhood sunday, May 6, 1-1:30 p.m. Interested in learning about horses,

but don’t know who to ask?Come and get up-close and personal with

horses - pet a horse - brush a horse - learn about horse care from professionals.

DAHTA and local horse stables are hosting five “open barns” in the area - visit 1 or visit all 5. This is free and

open to all ages. Youth groups are welcome. Please wear sturdy mud

proof shoes. Visit www.duluthhorse-trails.org for more info.

PartiCiPatinG Barns:seeds of hope youth ranch

3974 West Pioneer Rd., Duluth 55803 Reaching out to youth and community

via horses. 428-3580West amity stables

315 Carroll St., Duluth 55804boarding, training, and teaching.

355-1611north Country r.i.d.E.

180 Hatinen Rd., Esko 55733 therapeutic riding. 879-7608.

serenity Farm 1885 Connors Rd., Cloquet 55720

mounted posse obstacle course. 391-2005

For questions contact:Anne Gullion391-2005 or

[email protected]


Around Town

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: 2-6 p.m.saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

MinUtEstoWn Board MEEtinGFEBrUary 1, 2018

Present: Ruth Janke, Terry Hill, Bill Gerard, Jason Paulson, Rhonda Peleski

Absent: Tony Compo, David Pritchett

Chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Paulson made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting with one correction. Second by Hill. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Hill with a second by Ge-rard to approve payment to Friends of Animals for services received in the 4th quarter of 2017 and the 1st quarter of 2018. Motion carried.

Paulson made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 32,465.08 (Check #’s 42861-42897) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 7,362.46. Second by Gerard. Motion carried.

Kids Plus coordinator, Steve Krueger, was present with students Chloe Hart, Erin Pettyjohn and Anja Maki to provide the Board with information on the group and their activities. Kids Plus is a Commu-nity Education afterschool program. In the pro-gram leadership skills are developed and team and community building activities are planned. They’ve visited Second Harvest food shelf, held fundrais-ing activities for We Scare Hunger, and assisted at the Fall Festival among other things. Part of their funding comes from the money received from the Town’s recreation fund.

The annual Inflow and Infiltration / Fats, Oils and Grease report for WLSSD is complete. A motion was made by Hill with a second by Paulson to ap-prove the report for submittal to WLSSD. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the proposed remodel of the Town Offices. A third quote should be received soon and will be provided to Board members for ac-tion at the next Board meeting.

Deputy Rob Lucas was present with his report of January activities.

Fire Chief Kyle Gustafson was present with an update of fire department activities. An application for a FEMA grant is being prepared. They’ll be requesting funding for turnout gear and SCBAs.

A motion to adjourn was made at 6:57 p.m. by

Paulson with a second by Hill. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/TreasurerRuth Janke, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

FEBrUary 15, 2018

Present: Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Jason Paulson, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett

Absent: Terry Hill

Chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Gerard made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with a correction. Second by Janke. Motion carried.

Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 51,422.38 (Check #’s 42909 –42939, Void 42898-42908) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 6,500.50. Second by Paulson. Motion carried.

January receipts in the amount of $ 57,341.79 and January fund balances were reviewed.

In the interest of public safety, a motion was made by Paulson with a second by Compo to donate $ 150 to the 2018 All Night Graduation Party. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Paulson with a second by Compo to approve the payment to Community Edu-cation in the amount of $ 4,000 for their Recreation Fund allocation. This covers the years 2016 and 2017. Motion carried.

Three quotes have been received for the town of-fice remodeling project. After discussion a motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to award the project to the low quote from Korby Con-struction in the amount of $41,350. Motion carried.

A letter was received from Esko School Super-intendent Aaron Fischer requesting permission to extend fire protection lines to the RAM building. In the event the school purchases the building, they would be required to install a fire suppression sys-tem, preferably a sprinkler system. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Paulson to send a letter to the City of Cloquet requesting permission for the waterline extension on behalf of the School.

Motion carried.Zoning Official Dan Stangle supplied the Board

with a list of fees currently charged by the Town-ship for things such as parcel split reviews, rezon-ing/zoning amendment requests, subdivisions and private snow removal among other things. Some have not been updated in several years. He also provided a summary of what other municipalities of similar size charge. Stangle and Pritchett will meet to further review the fee schedule and make sugges-tions for changes.

Deputy Clerk Leah Pykkonen has been working on revising the rental agreement for the community room. She is also creating a user agreement for Northridge Park. Drafts were provided to the Board for review and comment. This was also referred to legal for review.

Stangle presented his annual report of projects worked on. He has also been reviewing and dis-carding old Town records in accordance with the State records retention schedule.

Assistant Road Supervisor Logan Saline was pres-ent to update the Board on the activities of the Road and Bridge Department. They’ve been steaming culverts and cleaning ditches.

Paulson will work on having a contractor look into extending natural gas to the town garage.

Discussion was held on the radar sign on W. High-way 61. It hasn’t been registering speeds consis-tently. Paulson will contact the County Engineer to see if she has any suggestions.

Discussion was held on Esko Fun Day and the possibility of holding a street dance. This discus-sion will continue.

Peleski reported that the Town has recently submitted three insurance claims to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. The Town has a $1,000 deductible. A motion was made by Paulson with a second by Compo to approve the payment of $ 1,377.84 from Centurylink for damage done to phone cables on Juntunen Road in May of 2017. Motion carried. This insurance claim will be with-drawn.

A motion to adjourn was made at 7:35 pm by Compo with a second by Paulson. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/TreasurerRuth Janke, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

thoMson toWn oFFiCEThe Thomson Town Office is located at 25 E. Harney Road. The regular office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

toWn haLL rEntaLsRemember: The Town Hall is available for private rentals. Contact the Town Office at 879-9719 for details or visit our website: thomson.govoffice.net


Rummage Sales

Rummage foR a Cause!

april 27th & 28th 8:00 aM - 4:00 PM

hUGE rUMMaGE saLE at

northridge Park Pavillion.all proceeds go to Lori hanson

to help cover her medical expenses to treat breast cancer.

EsKo sPrinG rUMMaGE saLEsThe annual Esko area rummage sales, a community service

project of the Eager Eskomos Home Study Group, will be held on Friday and Saturday May 18 and 19. To rent a table(s) at the Thomson Township Hall (Friday only), or to have your address listed on the map, please fill out the registration form and mail by Friday, May 11. It is important for us all to sup-port this community effort by listing your sale on the map and by mailing this form in early. For those renting tables at the township hall, doors will be open at 6:30 AM for people to dis-play items (on rental table only please). Please remove your articles and boxes afterwards. Morning coffee and sweets will be served at Thomson Township Hall on Friday only by the

Eager Eskomo Home Study Group. If you have questions call Pauline at 879-4878 or Verna

879-6330. This community sale will be advertised in the 13 different including the Duluth New Tribune, The Budgeteer, The Superior Telegraph, The Northland Smart Shoppers 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 Township Hall. Friday tables sales at the Thomson Township Hall will close at 2:00 PM.

Name____________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number _________________________________________________________$5.00 for each table # of tables_____ X $5 each = ______$5.00 for address on map Please circle one Friday only Saturday only Both daysTotal enclosed ____________ (No refunds)

Make checks payable to: Eager Eskomos Home Study Group and mail it with the registration by Friday May 11th to: Eager Eskomos, 35 Martha rd Esko, Mn 55733

happy rummaging!!


Community Church

Do you love getting dirty in a garden?

We are always looking for volunteers to help out in Esko’s School Garden.

Weeding, watering, or planting - we need help with all of the above.

The vegetables get used in the school cafeteria in the fall. Please call the

community education office at 879-4038 if you would like to help out in the garden.

northwood United Methodist Church will be holding a rummage sale during the annual

Esko Community rummage sale onFriday, May 18 -

satUrday, May 19 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(parking in the back of the Church). Food concession stand will also be offered. All proceeds will go to the Northwood United

Methodist Church’s Hurricane Relief Mission Trip to Tampa Florida in June.


School Lunch Menu

April 2018

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

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

Daily ala carte options available for grades 9-12.

View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal www.esko.k12.mn.us

APRIL 2018 LUNCH MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 NO SCHOOL

3 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes Lunch: Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Tots, Baked Beans, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Burger

4 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Turkey Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Biscuit, Cranberry Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

5 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Chicken Alfredo

6 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Alt: Philly Sandwich 9

Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Turkey/Bacon Wrap

10 Breakfast: Pancake/Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Orange Chicken with Egg Roll

11 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Turkey Sandwich, WG Mini Crackers, Fresh Broccoli Cup, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Fresh Fruit Alt: Taco Salad Bar

12 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Lunch Brunch” French Toast, Sausage Links, Tri Taters, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Alt: Stuffed Crust Pizza

13 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Spinach/Lettuce Salad, California Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit Alt: Foot Long Hot Dog

16 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Tots, Baked Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Soup/Sandwich

17 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Chicken Patty/Bun, Waffle Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Garlic Cheese Bread

18 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chili, Cheesy Bosco Stick, WG Mini Crackers, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Fresh Fruit Alt: Salad Bar

19 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Taco in a Bag” Chips/Meat/Cheese Lettuce/Tomato/Fixings Spud Bites, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Ham & Cheese Sub

20 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Turkey or Fish Sub, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear, Fresh Fruit Alt: Lasagna Roll Up

23

Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Cheesy Hash Browns, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Burger Bar

24 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes Lunch: Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Strip Basket

25 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Spaghetti in Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Whole Kernel Corn, Baby Carrots/Dip, Frozen Fruit Cup Alt: Salad Bar

26 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Bread Stick, Steamed Winter Veggie Mix, Fruited Gelatin Alt: Cheese Pizza Crunchers

27 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Cheese or Mexican Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Fajita

30 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Sloppy Joe/Bun, Cheese Slice, Whole Kernel Corn, Cukes/Dip, Fruit Sauce Alt: Shrimp Poppers

*Alternate menu for Grades 7-‐12 only. *Subject to change. *Ala Carte (Smart Snack) Line available for Grades 9-‐12 daily.

*Low fat or fat free milk offered daily with breakfast and lunch. *Fruit and a juice cup offered daily with breakfast.

*WGR Cereal may be substituted for main breakfast item.

Bookmobile Schedule

Come and check out some books in the Northwood United Methodist Church

parking lot. 9:30-10:30 aM

april 9, 30 May 21June 11

July 2, 23 august 13

are you interested in helping out with EsKo FUn days?We are looking to add some activities to the week bridging from National Night Out to Saturday August 11th,

Esko Fun Day. Many people would like to have the parade on Thursday Night and fill Friday afternoon and evening with 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, corn hole tournaments, a possible street dance on Saturday night,

and of course, family games in the park on Saturday.Community Education will be coordinating the event starting with a meeting on April 23rd at 6:30 PM in the Family

Consumer Science room for any person or group that would like to help plan a successful community event. if you would like to help, but are unable to attend, please call the community education office at 879-4038.

SAVE THE DATE!national night out

is august 7thnorthridge Park

5:30-7:30 PM

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