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November 2019 Volume 1

In This Issue FBLA page 2 CHS Career Fair page 3 ES Counselor page 4 FCCLA page 5 MS Dance page 6 Elem. GBB. page 7 SOM pages 8-10 Speaker page 11 Public Health page 12

Upcoming Events

Nov 27 FFA Blood Drive Nov 28-29 No School Dec 5 HS Concert Dec 10 ES Concert Jan 2 School Resumes Jan 10 End of Semester Feb 3-8 Snoball Week

Carrington Public Schools

District Newsletter

Earlier this month, two Carrington High School teachers earned the highest honor given by the U.S. government in recognition of outstanding teaching in the math and science areas. Andy Braaten and Pat Boehmer traveled to Washington, DC to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The Award was established by Congress in 1983. Each year, the award recognizes two teachers from each state or U.S. territory who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. If there are no deserving candidates, the awards are not given. Elementary teachers are recognized one year, and high school teachers are recognized the next. Mr. Braaten and Mr. Boehmer received awards they technically earned in 2017. Each Presidential Awardee receives a certificate signed by the President of the United States and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Awardees were honored at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. on October 17.

Carrington Teachers Receive National Award Press Release with additions by Kristen Hewitt

Microsoft Press Release

To win this award, a teacher must be nominated, provide letters of recommendation, and fill out extensive paperwork including a 5-part paper. An important part of that paper deals with how the teacher has been of service to education and helped other teachers improve, but also includes information about his or her teaching practices and teaching philosophies. Additionally, nominees film themselves teaching a class. Continued on page 7 Continued on page

Mr. Boehmer and Mr. Braaten at the banquet in Washington, D.C.

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FBLA News

By Addison Hoornaert, FBLA President

Carrington High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter has begun another year of leading members to excel in their business pursuits in high school and later in life. FBLA’s mission is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experience. This year’s theme “A World of Opportunity” reflects the mission and goals that Carrington FBLA members strive to achieve. Under the direction of chapter adviser and business teacher, Josey Skytland, Carrington FBLA currently has a total of 46 members. The Carrington FBLA officer team is comprised of Addison Hoornaert, President; Alayna Martinez, Vice President; Carmen Entzminger, Secretary; Emma Wolsky, Treasurer; Lauren Skadberg, Historian; and Rori Richter, WebMaster. Currently, our members are participating in activities such as wearing professional dress clothes to school, hosting fundraisers, and planning their competitive events for the State Leadership Conference in March, where each member will have a chance to qualify for the National Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah this summer. The 2019 – 2020 FBLA year began with the officer team attending the North Dakota FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck on October 6 and 7. Over 500 FBLA members and advisers from across the state participated in this conference where the emphasis was on developing the leadership skills of local chapter members. Our local officers had the opportunity to participate in sessions that focused on

developiong leadership skills, having a positive attitude, and becoming HEROs. In addition, chapters had an opportunity to learn about state and national FBLA membership and recognition programs from State FBLA Officers, including Emma Wolsky, Region IV Vice President. As the year continues, Carrington FBLA plans to host many more community service projects. At the Elementary Christmas concert, members will host a fundraising bake sale for our national partner, The March of Dimes. Other activities include Chuck-A-Duck and candy sales at home sporting events. These events help offset the cost for members attending the State Leadership Conference. continued on page 6

FBLA Leadership Team at Fall Conference in Bismarck: L-R. Lauren Skadberg, Alayna Martinez, Addison Hoornaert, Rori Ricter, Emma Wolsky, and Carmen Entzminger.

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Career Fair Held at CHS by Joan Copenhaver

The CHS Career Fair for grades 8-12 was held on Monday, October 21, 2019. Fifty-four presenters met with students via booths, Facetime sessions, or classroom information presentations. The types of presentations represented numerous career clusters including art, finance, information technology, health sciences, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, business, construction, law, hospitality and entertainment. The ND Job Service presented information on High Wage/High Growth Careers. The military branches of the US Air Force, ND Air National Guard, ND National Guard and US Army participated with representatives available for students to ask questions. The majority of ND public and private colleges/universities, along with some South Dakota and Minnesota schools, were represented. The Bank of North Dakota had

presentations regarding money management. Michael Chambers, Aldevron's CEO and CoFounder, was the main speaker. Aldevron is a world-class service organization specializing in nucleic acid and protein production, antibody development, and custom services. In the afternoon, CHS participated in the state-wide College Application Event. During this event, 19 seniors met with college representatives to apply for college or housing. The Bank of North Dakota covers the $35 college application fee during this event, allowing students to apply to ND schools for free.

At left: Carrie Hovdenes, Nicole Lee, and Kennedy Wendel visit with a representative from the North Dakota Dental Foundation regarding careers in dentistry.

At right: Lucas Hendrickson, Tate Larsen, Beau Retzlaff, Carter Larsen (in VR goggles), Hudson Topp, Jack Paulson (in VR goggles), James McGuire, and McCoy Beckley in- Teract with Jason Ehlert from the North Dakota Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Social-Emotional Learning

by April Foth, elementary counselor

It’s been a great start to a new year, and it’s so hard to believe that we are already beginning quarter 2. Time really is flying! As the Elementary School Counselor, one of my jobs it to provide social-emotional learning for students. I go into each classroom one to two times per month and cover a variety of topics that assist our students in being a good friend, student and citizen. Here is a quick look at what’s been happening in the classrooms so far this year! Kindergarten is learning about Whole Body Listening through a curriculum called The Incredible Flexible You. We’ve talked about our thought maker (mind) and our feelings keeper (heart) and what it means to follow a Group Plan. 1st Grade is learning about kindness and are using a Kindness Catcher to recognize their peers for acts of kindness. Our next unit will be on fairness. 2nd Grade is learning all about respect. What it is, what it looks and sounds like and ways we can show respect by treating others the way we want to be treated. Our next unit will be on responsibility. 3rd Grade focuses on mindset. We’ve learned what mindset is and the importance of having a positive, can-do, mindset in order to help us succeed at school, sports, and life. We will be discussing goal setting and effort in our upcoming lessons. 4th Grade has been discussing attitude, thoughts, feelings and perseverance in the face of mistakes and failures. We will be moving onto ways to make connections

with others and how to maintain friendships in our next few lessons. 5th Grade has been focusing on important concepts in interpersonal relationships like not judging others, the importance of trust and how to “not take the bait” when others are trying to irritate them. We will be moving into peer pressure and self-concept in the coming weeks. 6th Grade is focused on transitioning from elementary to middle school using a curriculum called Gearing Up for Middle School. We have discussed things like choices, consequences, independence, trust and how our interests can lead us in the direction of possible career choices. We will be looking at body image, healthy lifestyles, and peer & adult relationships in the upcoming weeks. I truly enjoy getting into the classrooms and working with ALL students! It’s always a joy to watch them as they grow and learn from week to week and it’s fun to hear their ideas and see their enthusiasm for life and learning. I look forward to the remainder of the year and all it will bring.

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FCCLA Update by Jessica Skadberg

FCCLA president Tessa Page, and Secretary Kambree Kvamme, kicked off the year by attending the District 5 planning meeting in Ellendale. During this meeting, officers from each chapter in the district collaborated to make an agenda for the district meeting set for October 30th at the Gladstone in Jamestown. The meeting will provide members with CPR training, Stop the Bleed training, and information on vaping in North Dakota. All members will also be involved in a community service

project. Thirteen Carrington FCCLA members will be attending the meeting. The chapter is also hosting its annual feminine product drive to donate to Carrington's Daily Bread. Feminine products are some of the most needed items at Daily Bread, but they are the least donated. Any donations can be dropped off to Mrs. Skadberg in room 13 of the high school.

Boxtops for Education Has Gotten Even Easier!

by Jo Pollert Box Tops for Education has gotten even easier. For over 20 years, the program has given families an easy way to earn cash for their school with products that they already buy. To take advantage of this time-saving route, just download the free app from the App Store and put your information in, which takes less than one minute. Then just scan any receipts that you get from the grocery store. If it is a long receipt, just scan it in 2 or 3 pieces. Make sure the date shows on the scanned pic and submit. You will immediately know how much your

boxtops are worth to our school. It is that easy. For a limited time, any boxtops that are scanned are worth double points! If you prefer to continue to cut out boxtops, we will also be taking them in that form. Thank you in advance for donating in this way to our school!

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Middle School Dance by Joan Copenhaver

The Carrington Middle School held a dance/game party for seventh and eighth grade students on Friday, Oct. 25. The event was planned by the Middle School Student Council committee including Morgan Sherman, Jozey Retzlaff, Kylie Skadberg, Sage Patzer, Tesslin Lura, Kenadie Pazdernik, Joe Lindberg, Dylan Bachmeier, Zoey Kollman, Elise Wilde, and Trey Morley. Games such as musical chairs and the

limbo were played. Students danced and had snacks. The committee brought snacks including cookies and water. It was held in the nicely decorated West Commons Area from 7-9 PM. Chaperones were Jane VanRay and Dawn Kollman. The disc jockey was Zander Angelbrandt from the high school musicology class.

______________________________________________________________________________ FBLA continued from page 2 We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations, which helped send FBLA members to compete at the FBLA National Conference in San Antonio this past summer. Diamond Level: Dakota Growers Past Co., Carrington Lions Club, Sykeston Community Club. Gold Level: Family Vision Center, Carrington Drug, Golden Acres Manor, Wholesale Ag Products. Silver Level: Carrington Kiwanis, Erickson Implement, Foster County Independent, Roger & Linda Schroeder, Carrington Rose Garden, The Looks for You,

Bremer Insurance, Tom Erdmann, Professional Eye Care, Bank Forward, Insure Forward, Carrington Dental Care, Hagel Construction, Arrowwood Prairie Co-op, Bremer Bank, Central City H2O, Community Credit Union, Dakota Central, Garr Dental, Hi-Way Drive Inn, Hooey Insurance Agency, Schroeder Construction, Leading Edge Equipment. Bronze Level: Carrington Inn & Suites, Central Insurance Agency, Chieftain, Northern Plains Electric, Central Dakota Physical Therapy, Larsen Plumbing, Heating, & AC, Central Pharmacy.

Alex VanRay, Josey Retzlaff, Tyler Walker, and Isabella Neuman enjoy the refreshments.

Dru Carr, Josh Bickett, Hayden Somsen, and Ethan Roller help decorate for the dance.

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Elementary Girls Finish Basketball Season

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Sixth Grade Girls Basketball Players: Front, L-R: Rowan Jess, Aubrey Neis, Lauren Hendrickson, Reese Schaefer, Kaydence Speldrich, Bailey Ness. Back, L-R: Lauren Alinder, Ashley Lindberg, Jaedyn Lura, Molly Hansen, Kaitlyn Solwey, Ariana Alinder, Kelsi Neuman

Fifth Grade Girls Basketball Players: Front, L-R: Carli De Wet, Berkley Somson, Kaylee Kollman, Molly Fiebiger. Back, L-R: Journey Peltier, Calleigh Hewitt, Sophie Spitzer, Audrey Hahne.

Continued from page 1 State finalists are selected from these steps and the top winners are sent to the national level to be evaluated. With a combined 73 years of teaching experience, Mr. Braaten with 35 and Mr. Boehmer with 38, they have influenced many lives, both students and colleagues. When asked what this award means to him, Mr. Braaten responded, “The Presidential Award is a highlight of teaching mathematics and science to multiple generations of the same community for thirty- five years. It has been a joy to see students succeed during and after they pass through the hallways of our school. To have a small part in this success is truly a daily reward. This Presidential Award is a great honor to be shared with my family, this community, fellow staff, and our awesome students.” Mr. Boehmer was equally humbled and acknowledged the constant need to improve: “The quote on my door, ‘Success is never earned, it is rented, and the rent is due every day’ really says it all. It reminds us that as teachers we cannot coast. We must strive to improve continually, and in science that includes staying current, which is challenging given all the changes that occur so rapidly.” Congratulations and thank you to both Mr. Boehmer and Mr. Braaten for their continued dedication to our students and to excellence.

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September Students of the MonthKendall Kovar—Grade 7

Parents: Jozie and Kip Kovar Family Members: Kael, Kullen Hobbies and Interests: Piano, guitar, musical theater, volleyball, playing with my dog Favorites: Steak, Queen, blue, blush, mustard yellow Favorite Class: Band People Most Admired: My friends Future Career: Work for NASA, actress on Broadway, vet

Kylie Skadberg—Grade 8

Parents: Tara and Jason Skadberg Family Member: Lauren Hobbies and Interests: Basketball, volleyball, track, 4H, baking Favorites: Bagels, yellow, track Favorite Class: Gym Person Most Admired: Sister Future Career: Vet or dentist

Baylee Lura—Grade 9 Parents: Traci and Jason Lura Family Member: Jaedyn Hobbies and Interests: Cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, horseback riding Favorites: Pizza, teal Favorite Class: Intro to Ag Person Most Admired: Mom Future Career: Horse trainer

Dawsyn Anderson—Grade 10 Parents: Robin and Glenn Anderson Family Members: Bridger, Cedar Hobbies and Interests: Golf, Netflix, hanging out with friends Favorites: Spaghetti, The Bachelor, Grey’s Anatomy, dogs Favorite Class: Accounting Person Most Admired: Dad Future Career: Undecided

Tessa Page—Grade 11 Parents: Nikole and Culley Hoggarth, Mitch Page Family Members: Tyler, Tate, Trevor, Lexus, Trace, Jacob, Bryar Hobbies and Interests: Sports, hanging out with friends, Netflix, going to the lake, working at the daycare Favorites: Watermelon, country music, One Tree Hill, red, shakes, teas Favorite Class: Physiology Person Most Admired: Lexi Future Career: Pediatric nurse

Cassidy Neuman—Grade 12 Parents: Julie and Lyle Neuman Family Members: Isabella, Kelsi Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with friends, watching movies, bonfires, sleeping Favorites: Pasta, blue, Grey’s Anatomy Favorite class: Elementary tutoring People Most Admired: Parents Future Career: Business

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October Students of the Month Kenadie Pazdernik—Grade 7

Parents: Jen Smith and Mark Pazdernik Hobbies and Interests: Volleyball, basketball, playing with my dogs, hanging out with friends Favorites: Crab legs, Breakthrough FavoriteClass: Geography Person Most Admired: Grandma Future Career: Nurse

Sydney Friedt—Grade 8

Parents: Myrna and Alex Friedt Family Members: Sage, Savanna, Sierra Hobbies and Interests: Volleyball, cross country, FBLA, yearbook, one-act, reading, hanging out with friends Favorites: Mac-n- cheese, Sandra Bullock, Mamma Mia, dark turquoise Favorite Class: Gym Person Most Admired: Ellen DeGeneres Future Career: Midwife

Evan Cates—Grade 9 Parents: Glenda and Mathew Cates Family Members: Justin, Aurora Hobbies and Interests: Football, basketball, gaming, reading, hanging out with friends Favorites: Imagine Dragon, red, Avengers End Game Favorite Class: English 9 Future Career: Exotic animal farmer, carpenter, or power plant

Emma Rindy—Grade 10 Parents: Lanette and Bill Rindy Family Members: Mattea, Mackenzie, Easton, Grace Hobbies and Interests: Playing sports, hanging out with friends, listening to music, practicing basketball Favorites: Chicken alfredo, lasagna, basketball, Vampire Diaries, blue, Kelsi Ballerini Favorite Class: Spanish II Person Most Admired: Grace Future Career: Nurse anesthetist

Tim Klein—Grade 11 Parents: Brenda and Kris Klein Family Members: Amber, Krystal Hobbies and Interests: PUGB, driving, music Favorites: Cyan, Mountain Dew, German Shepherds Favorite Class: U.S. History Person Most Admired: Dad Future Career: Undecided

Addison Hoornaert—Grade 12

Parents: Jennifer and Chad Hoornaert Family Members: Emerson, Edyn, Aniston Hobbies and Interests: Sports, hanging out with friends and family, watching Netflix, rollerblading Favorites: Red, fruit, pasta, Friends Favorite Class: Elementary tutoring Person Most Admired: Emerson Future Career: Nurse practitioner

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November Students of the Month

Brynn Smith—Grade 7 Parents: Layne and Kyle Smith Family Members: Brady, Payton Hobbies and Interests: Basketball, volleyball, cross country Favorites: Fruit, spaghetti, blue, Wonder Favorite Class: Geography Person Most Admired: Dad Future Career: Teacher

Sophie Garr—Grade 8

Parent: Sonali and Ben Garr Family Members: Bella, Sam Hobbies and Interests: Basketball, volleyball, one- act, hanging out with friends Favorites: Pasta, fruit, blue, Five Feet Apart Favorite Class: Algebra Person Most Admired: Mom Future Career: Pediatric oncology

McCoy Beckley—Grade 9 Parents: Brooke and Tyler Beckley Family Members: Layne, Kaitlyn Hobbies and Interests: Playing football, basketball, golf Favorites: Pizza, Ryan Reynolds, Happy Gilmore, red Favorite class: Intro to Ag Person Most Admired: Dad Future Career: Farming

Emma Wolsky—Grade 10

Parents: Jennifer and Kevin Wolsky Family Members: Kaden, Grace, Haley, Reagan, Kallen, Krew, Aleah, four foster siblings Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with friends and family, time at my lake cabin, FBLA Favorites: Blue, pizza, pop or country music Favorite Class: Sociology Person Most Admired: Mom Future Career: Pediatrician or psychologist

Anna Irion—Grade 11 Parents: Laura and Ed Irion Family Member: Christian Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with friends, going to the lake, wakesurfing, traveling, thrifting, Tik Tok Favorites: Pasta, country music, orange, Jumanji, Hawaii Five- O, sushi Favorite Class: Physiology Person Most Admired: Christian Future Career: Sports medicine

Tanner Guthmiller—Grade 12 Parents: Merdyna and Kevin Guthmiller Family Member: Alli Hobbies and Interests: Cycling, video games, working Favorites: Cheeseburgers, blue, World War II Favorite Class: Government Person Most Admired: Mom Future Career: Business management

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Schedule of Events Nov. 18 GBB begins Nov. 27 FFA Blood Drive, CHS Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Break, No School Dec. 2 BBB begins Dec. 5 High School Christmas Concert., 7:00 Dec. 6 1:30 Dismissal, Professional Dev. Dec. 8-10 State Student Council Convention Dec. 10 Elem. Christmas Concert, 2:00 and 7:00 Dec. 12 School Board Meeting, 4:00 Dec. 20 Christmas Break Begins, 3:15 Jan. 2 School Resumes Jan. 4-5 FFA Winter Leadership Conference Jan. 10 End of First Semester Jan. 17 1:30 Dismissal, Professional Dev. Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL, Professional Dev. Jan. 24-25 State Dance, Grand Forks Feb. 8 Snoball Dance, 9:00 P.M. Feb. 11 School Board Meeting, 4:00 Feb. 14,15,17 GBB Districts, Jamestown Feb. 20-21 NO SCHOOL