February

Newsletter

2014

Principal Notes from Dr. Lewton

Midterm

We are close to the half-way point of the 3rd

quarter with midterms being on February 12th. Midterm reports will be

printed and sent home on February 18th. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Lewton or Mrs. Benson at 456-0020.

Registration

Eight Grade Registration (for students currently in the 7th grade)

March 3rd

: Students will bring home a registration document for the 2014-2015 school year for parents to review and sign.

Students will register during the school day on March 5th. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Lewton or Mrs.

Benson.

Ninth Grade Registration (for students currently in the 8th grade)

Information on 9th grade registration was sent home last week. Students (current 8

th grade) will register on January 31

st at

Hagen in their math classes. An open house for all future 9th grade students will occur on January 30

th at 7:00 p.m. in the

DHS gymnasium.

Attendance

Good attendance and success at school go hand and hand. Please make sure your student has good attendance by

scheduling appointments after school or on days off. Attempt to take vacations when school is not in session. Make sure

your child stays healthy by reminding them to practicing good hygiene, eat well, and get regular exercise. When our

students are not in school it is difficult for them to learn. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for teachers to keep all students

on track when they have to spend valuable time catching students up that are regularly absent.

PAC

Any parents interested in being a member of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), should contact me at 456-0020. The

PAC meeting this month is on February 6th in the Hagen Counselor’s Office at 12:00 p.m.

Next Year

Please attend the district facility planning forum on Monday February 3rd

at 7:00 p.m. in the Hagen gymnasium. Your

opinion is important as we develop a plan for the future of Dickinson Public Schools.

Over the past six months staff at Hagen Junior High School have been developing a plan to improve students’ learning

experience at Hagen. We understand that many of our needs have outgrown our existing facility, but we continue to strive

for improvement in all aspects of education. The influx of students and the changing face of education continue to provide

adversity for all of us. By working together through communication, however, we will continue to improve. In my letter

home last week I mentioned a few items about safety. Below you will find additional improvements to the current

schedule.

7 period Day with Opportunity Time & Homebase at the end of the day.

This change will mean fewer transitions for our students and time at the end of the day to finish work. An

end of the day homebase means less time lost for sports and activities. It also provides a time at the end of

the day to help students.

All non-core classes (except Band) move to trimester.

This change will allow students to have more exploratory options.

Principal Notes continued….

Everyday P.E.

This change will create more physical activity for our students.

Special Education, Title I, and Academic Learning Center students will have study hall.

This change will help students that need a little more time & assistance for learning.

Some students have lunch at Berg

This change will free up space in our cafeteria and provide more time for eating. With a full cafeteria this

year sending some students to Berg will free up some space and time.

Technology implemented into curriculum

This change will help students engage the curriculum at higher levels. We are making a concerted effort

to implement more technology instructional strategies into our curriculum next year.

Add Math/Social Studies/ and Science Teachers

This addition will create smaller class sizes and fewer numbers of students a teacher sees in a day. This

change will also create more options for electives.

In two weeks your child will bring home a web-link to an online survey. Please take the time to respond and provide us

with valuable feedback. This link is currently on our Hagen Junior High School webpage, if you would like to take the

survey earlier.

Counselor’s Corner By: Mrs. Benson

It’s National School Counseling Week in February!

National School Counseling Week 2014 will be celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2014, to focus public attention on the

unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling

Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students

achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first

full week in February.

Here at Hagen Jr. High we are going to celebrate in a unique way. My favorite part about being a

school counselor is watching students discover how unique, intelligent and creative they are. We

are going to be doing an activity in Home Base on February 7th to celebrate this.

Be sure to ask your student about what they did!!! Your student should be bringing home something

to show you.

The Hagen Hi-Lite's student newspaper for the second quarter

can be found on the Hagen website. You can also view archived

issues.

Library News

The library will be hosting a Buy One—Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences

in February. Please have your student come in with an adult relative to get their name in a special raffle

drawing. With everything basically half price, there should be some really good deals! You may even want to

stock up for summer reading as this is our last book fair of the year and the prices are the best ever!

The subscriptions for our magazines have recently been renewed and we will be getting a few new ones. These

are the magazines we will be receiving: Sports Illustrated, Slam, Snowboarder, Transworld Skateboarding,

Time Magazine, Popular Science, Horse Illustrated, Horse & Rider, Seventeen, Girl’s Life, Justine, Field and

Stream, and Outdoor Life. Remember that the new issues check out for use in the library or overnight only.

Older magazines may be checked out for a week.

Music Notes

Hagen students Zoe Bleth, Kyra Petersen, Michaela Herring, Shaylyn Lefor, Hillary Moberg, Makenzie

Theurer, and Sarah Corradi participated in the ND Junior High/Middle School All-State Choir in Grand Forks

from January 30th

– February 1st.

Important Announcements:

! Community Forum at Hagen, February 3, 7:00 pm

! Early Dismissal at 1:30, February 5

! Regional MathCounts at DSU, February 6

! Spring Pictures, February 11

! No School, February 17

! Midterms go home, February 18

! Parent Teacher Conferences, February 19 & 20, 3:40-6:40 pm

! Hagen Dance, February 28, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Notes from the Superintendent Notes from the Superintendent Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us

February 2014

FACILITIES FOR THE FUTURE II The second semester of the school year has begun. It is difficult to believe the 2013-2014 school year is

over half way complete. The school district continues to welcome new students on a weekly basis from

all parts of our nation and other countries. Thankfully we are well positioned at this time to accommodate

the continued enrollments to the school district.

As previously reported, the school district is conducting a long-range facility planning process intended to

position the school district for the future. The first public forum was conducted on a cold and blustery

day in December. The uncooperative weather undoubtedly deterred many people from attending the

opportunity to provide input into the future of the Dickinson Public Schools. Thankfully there are two

more public forums scheduled this year.

The next public forum regarding the future facilities of the Dickinson Public Schools is scheduled for

February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Hagen Junior High School. Hagen Junior High School is located at 402 4th

Street West. The DLR Group will once again be conducting the discussion during this public forum. As

previously stated, this process is designed to engage the community in the discussion and seek input into

the future of the school district. It is vital for the community to help decide how the school district will

address the continued growth in student enrollment. This community forum is an excellent process for

constituents to contribute to the discussion. It is the hope of the school board that community members

will attend this meeting and be actively engaged in the discussion. Please place this important meeting on

your agenda and plan to attend and participate in this discussion.

If you have any questions about this topic or any other issue in the Dickinson Public Schools, please do

not hesitate to contact me at 456-0002 or through email at dsullivan@dpsnd.org.

Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendent

Dickinson Public Schools

701-456-0002

dsullivan@dpsnd.org

Notas del Superintendente Notes from the Superintendent Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us

Febrero de 2014

INSTALACIONES PARA EL FUTURO II

El segundo semestre del año escolar ha comenzado. Es difícil creer que el año escolar 2013-2014 es

excedente a medio camino completo. El districto de la escuela continúa dando la bienvenida a nuevos

estudiantes sobre una base semanal de todas las partes de nuestra nación y de otros países. Nos colocan

agradecidamente bien en esta hora de acomodar las inscripciones continuadas al districto de la escuela.

Según lo divulgado previamente, el districto de la escuela está conduciendo un proceso de largo alcance

del planeamiento de la facilidad previsto para colocar el districto de la escuela para el futuro. El primer

foro público fue conducido en un día del frío y del blustery en diciembre. El tiempo incooperativo

disuadió indudablemente a mucha gente atender a la oportunidad de proporcionar la entrada en el futuro

de las escuelas públicas de Dickinson. Hay agradecidamente dos foros más públicos programar este año.

El foro público siguiente con respecto a las instalaciones futuras de las escuelas públicas de Dickinson

programar para 3 de febrero en 7:00 P.M. en la Hagen Junior High School. La High School

secundaria menor de Hagen está situada en la 4ta calle 402 al oeste. El grupo de DLR conducirá de

nuevo la discusión durante este foro público. Según lo indicado previamente, este proceso se diseña para

contratar a la comunidad a la discusión y para buscar la entrada en el futuro del districto de la escuela. Es

vital que la comunidad ayude a decidir a cómo el districto de la escuela tratará el crecimiento continuado

en la inscripción del estudiante. Este foro de la comunidad es un proceso excelente para que los

componentes contribuyan a la discusión. Es la esperanza del tablero de la escuela que los miembros de la

Comunidad assistirán a esta reunión y serán enganchados activamente a la discusión. Ponga por favor

esta reunión importante en su agenda y plan para atender y para participar en esta discusión.

Si usted tiene cualesquiera preguntas sobre este asunto o cualquier otra edición en las escuelas públicas de

Dickinson, no vacile por favor entrarme en contacto con en 456-0002 o a través del email en

dsullivan@dpsnd.org.

Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendente Escuelas públicas de Dickinson 701-456-0002 dsullivan@dpsnd.org

Dickinson Public Schools

FOUNDATION NEWS Education is the Foundation for the Future

Issue 62 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. February 2014

Foundation Awards $38,565 in Grants

The Foundation recently awarded $38,565 in grant

awards that “enhance and enrich” education.

The following grants were funded:

Vernier Earth Science Lab Stations - Hagen

Junior High 8th Grade Science (Jenifer Leslie &

Liane Filkowski) - Their grant includes 11

LabQuest 2 Earth Science labs and sensors. This

project will help strengthen student’s

understanding of Earth science concepts such as

earth’s magnetism, wind pressure, water quality,

geology, meteorology, and more and introduce

them to new technology.

Bringing Learning to the Surface – Lincoln

Elementary (Kelly Jahn, Nancy Mack, Kandace

King, Trina Kudrna, John Tuchscherer, Brooke

Milne, Nicole Kittelson, Tylene Walters) - This

grant includes 45 Surface RT computers with

covers. Students in the older grades will use the

Surface tablets to meet the Common Core

Standards in technology education: Creativity and

Innovation, Communication and Collaboration,

Research and Information Fluency and Critical

Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Leader in Me Symposium – Prairie Rose

Elementary (Michelle Kovash & Michelle

Bechtold) & Jefferson Elementary (Jennifer Jung

& JoLyn Tessier) - These four teachers will be

attending a “Leader in Me” symposium in Denver,

Colorado. The Leader in Me is a program

designed to teach students about Stephen Covey’s

7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The

symposium will help them incorporate the 7 Habits

into their daily teaching and learn how to

incorporate it school-wide. They will also learn

how to involve parents.

iLearn with iPads in 1st Grade – Lincoln

Elementary (Ruth McCabe) – This project includes

an iPad Mini Tech Learning Station with 11 iPad

Minis and supporting materials for Mrs. McCabe’s

1st grade classroom. It also includes appropriate

apps and licenses for language arts, math, science,

social studies and writing skills, headphones with

microphones for speaking and listening skills, a

small Bluetooth speaker, a Reflector program and

VGA adapter to display iPad screens through the

classroom projector. The new technology will be

embedded into the curriculum.

The Dickinson Public Schools Foundation has

awarded $286,626 in grants since the Foundation

was formed in 1989.

Lincoln Elementary students & Bringing Learning to

the Surface teachers with Mrs. Praus, Principal.

Hagen 8th grade science teachers, Liane Filkowski &

Jenifer Leslie (left to right).

Dickinson Public Schools

FOUNDATION NEWS Education is the Foundation for the Future

Issue 62 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. February 2014

Mystery Dinner Theater Tickets

Go on Sale February 1

This year’s mystery dinner show is called “Murder

at the Bingo Hall.” It was a typical night at the St.

Augustine of Hippo Church Hall. The regulars

were all in attendance, hoping the night would be

lucky. With cards and daubers in hands, they

staked out their territories for a fun-filled night of

Bingo and fellowship. But as the caller starts the

game, something goes terribly wrong. Intrigue is

in the air.

Tickets are $40 and go on sale Saturday, February

1 starting at 10 am – 4 pm (or until they last).

Performances will be held on Saturday, February

15 at 6:30 pm and two performances are scheduled

on Sunday, February 16, one at 12:30 pm and the

last performance at 5:30 pm. Performances will be

held at the Elks Lodge.

This year’s cast includes some of the finest local

talent: Margaret & Pat Barnhardt, Susan Biesiot,

Rob Eilts, Scott Hanson, Rachel Hellman, Jackie

Hope, Tim Thiel, Patrick Hope, Troy Kuntz, Steph

Wilder, Josh Nichols, Suzanne Phillips, Jamie

Prellwitz, Laura Ray, Todd Selle and Anita Weiler.

Josh Nichols, a DHS 2003 graduate, is directing

the show again this year.

Our gourmet menu includes: tossed salad, chef cut

rib eye, baby bakers, glazed carrots, garlic toast,

baby bruele’ and hazelnut coffee for the evening

performances. The Sunday afternoon show menu

includes: fruit medley, chef cut rib eye, baby

bakers, quiche, berry bruele,’ orange juice and

hazelnut coffee. Cont.

Anyone interested in sponsoring the mystery

dinner theater should contact Karen Heidt at 590-

0495.

Note: This play contains some spicy situations that may not be

recommended for younger audiences.

$75,000 Gift Received from Engel

Kesting Foundation The Engel Kesting Foundation recently surprised

the Foundation with a $75,000 gift. The

Foundation was established by Laurine Engel

Kesting to help area nonprofits. The money will be

added to the Foundation’s endowment fund. The

profits earned from the endowment fund are used to

help fund our annual grant program.

We are grateful for their support of the Dickinson

Public Schools Foundation.

Gifts to the Foundation Donations to the Foundation were received from:

Jim Peters, Sr., Dale & Glenice Hansen, Dick Silkey,

Engel Kesting Foundation

Memorials Gifts- In Memory of

Ron Steiner – By Jean Steiner

Dave Dauwen – By Karen Heidt Randi Parke (Class of 1972) – By Karen Heidt

Les Olheiser – By Karen Heidt

Thank you for your gifts to the Foundation!

Contact Information - If you would like to

make a donation, establish a scholarship, give a

memorial gift or discuss planned giving

opportunities, contact Karen Heidt, Director of

Development at 590-0495.

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February 2014

As your child gets older, she’ll need to take responsibil-ity for more areas of her life. Managing her own schedule, schoolwork, and activities now will help her feel capable and give her practice for the future. Try these strategies.

Hand over tasksPick routine jobs that your

tween can take full responsi-bility for. She could pack her lunch, change and wash her sheets and towels, and replace light bulbs when they burn out, for instance. You might need to remind her of new duties at first, but gradually she should be able to do them without being asked. Tip: For more ideas, talk to parents of older children about tasks they gave out at different ages.

Encourage planning Thinking ahead will help your tween

stay on top of her responsibilities. Talk about how she can do this. For example, if she’s going to a sleepover on Saturday, she’ll need to pack her overnight bag, return her library books that are due

Energy investigator Learning about your family’s energy use can

introduce your tween to science con-cepts—and give him a chance to help take care of the planet. Have him search online for top energy-wasters and then look for examples at home, like a fully charged laptop that’s plugged in or a printer in “sleep” mode.

Learning never endsLet your middle grader see that edu-cation is a lifelong process by sharing things that you learn. For example, you might tell her what you’re learn-ing in your English class or show her a new yoga pose you’re practicing.

Asking for help When your child struggles with a les-son or concept in school, encourage him to go to his teacher or a class-mate for help. Reassure him that it’s okay to admit he doesn’t understand, and it’s important to get assistance before he falls behind.

Worth quoting“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” Og Mandino

Just for fun

Q: What falls but never gets hurt?

A: Snow!

Become more responsible

Let’s brainstorm!

that day, and arrange to come home in time on Sunday to finish homework.

Avoid rescuingLet your middle grader experience the

consequences of being irresponsible. If she forgets her project and sends you a text on the way to school, don’t deliver the assign-ment to her. Or if she can’t find her sports equipment because she didn’t put it away, she will have to tell her coach. Receiving a zero or sitting out from practice may help her remember next time.

How can your middle grader come up with fresh ideas? Let him work on the art of brain-storming with these activities.

■ Give prompts. Ask him to make a top 10 list, like “Top 10 ways to eat potatoes” or “Top 10 reasons to wear a hat.” You could also give him a fill-in-the-blank sentence (“I never _____ to _____”), and see how many ways he comes up with to complete it.

■ Think as a family. Have everyone suggest things to do during spring break or ways to share the bathroom. Allow family members to say what comes to mind, and write down all the suggestions without judging any of them. Explain that even if one idea won’t work, it may lead to others that will. Together, review the list to find the best options.

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Shopping trips. If your child needs new clothes, give him a set amount, and let him decide how to spend it. Encourage him to think about needs (jeans, if his

are too short) vs. wants (shoes, if his fit

and are in good condi-tion). Then, suggest that

he shop around for the best deals—he may be able to save on items he needs and have money left for something he wants.

Games. Play Monopoly or Life to teach your tween about credit. Add a rule that a player who runs out of money can borrow from the bank but has to pay interest. Your middle schooler will see that interest quickly adds up and that the longer it takes to repay a loan, the more he’ll pay out.

Build sibling bonds Doing activities together can bring

siblings closer. Here are three ways to promote good feelings and strengthen your children’s bond.

1. Designate a “sibling night.” Sug-gest that they set aside a night once or twice a month for activities they both enjoy. Sisters might watch a movie, play with their dog, or paint one another’s nails, for example.

2. Attend siblings’ games, performances, or ceremonies. Encourage them to cheer each other on, offer praise, and say a kind word if things don’t go well.

3. Team up for projects. Have your children plan a party or paint a room together. Or challenge them to complete a task faster than you, such as cleaning up half of the basement while you do the other half.

Raise a money-smart tween

Research shows that parents are children’s number one source for learning about money. But you don’t have to be a financial expert to help your tween learn to handle finances. Consider these ideas.

Conversations. Talk to your middle grader about spending and saving. For example, you might mention that your rent is due monthly and that you set aside money every month for your quarterly car insurance bill. Also, explain that people try to save for emergencies (broken furnace, flat tire) and for the future (college, retirement).

Last year, my son Daniel picked out elec-

tives based on what he thought would be easy. One class was harder than he expected, and the other didn’t really interest him.

This year, his older brother showed him his high school cata-log. Daniel saw several computer science courses that he’d like to take when he’s older, so he decided to sign up for an introductory computer class now.

“Am I normal?” My daughter isn’t developing as quickly as

her friends are. How can I help her feel better about herself?

It’s common for kids this age to compare themselves to their peers, especially if they are developing slower or faster than average. To reassure your daughter, you might get her a library book that addresses her concerns.

Also, let her know that children grow at different rates and that there’s a wide range of “normal.” Girls typically begin puberty between 8 and 13 and boys between 9 and 14. Then, it usually takes a few years to finish developing.

In the meantime, help your daughter focus on taking care of her body to boost her self-confidence. Eating healthy foods, staying physically active, and having proper hygiene can help her feel good about herself and her appearance.

Choosing classes When he met with his school coun-

selor, she said that looking at his brother’s catalog was a great idea. She helped him choose an elective for next year that will

put him on track for the com-puter courses he wants

to take in high school.And she recom-

mended that he start a foreign language. Now, Daniel just has to decide between Spanish and French!

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™Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students February 2014

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As kids get older, they tend to eat fewer meals with their families. But there are plenty of good reasons to try to keep them at the table. Fam-ily meals lead to better grades, healthier eat-ing, and less chance of risky behavior.

Consider ideas like these to make dinnertime something your tween or teen looks forward to.

● Set a goal. With your whole family, decide on a goal, such as three meals together a week. Those days don’t have to be the same week to week, nor does dinner have to be at the same time each day. Work with everyone’s schedules to meet your goal.

● Appoint a chef. Once a week (or more), have your teen cook the meal. She’ll certainly want to eat a meal she worked hard to prepare! Also, meal planning can be a great bonding experi-ence. Go online with her to find recipes, and shop together for the ingredients.

Fresh produce Some fruits and vegeta-

bles, such as bananas, pears, potatoes, and apples, give off a gas as they ripen. This gas can cause other produce (ber-ries, broccoli, carrots, lettuce) to spoil faster. To keep the foods at their fresh-est, store them separately.

Shoveling snow Clearing the driveway and sidewalks of snow is a great workout—and a good way to pitch in. Help your teen

avoid back inju-ries with this advice: Have her bend her knees and keep her back straight.

For lighter snowfalls, she should push the snow instead of scooping it.

Your children can get sunburned even on cold

winter days. Encourage them to pro-tect their skin year round by putting on sunscreen every day. They should apply sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) on their faces, ears, hands, necks, and any other spots not covered by clothing.

Just for fun

Q: What’s black, white, black, white, black, white, black, white?

A: A penguin rolling down a hill!

Finding your target heart rate How will your child know if he’s exercising his heart hard

enough to help it stay healthy? By checking his heart rate. Share these steps.1. Subtract your age from 220 to estimate your maximum heart rate (the most your heart should beat per minute). Example: For a 16-year-old, 220 −16 = 204 maximum heart rate.2. Compute 50 to 85 percent of that maximum to get your target range (102–173 for the 16-year-old). A newly active teen might aim for 50 percent, while an athlete can shoot for the higher side. 3. During exercise, check your rate by placing two fingers (palm-side down) on your wrist. Count the heartbeats for 15 seconds, and multiply by 4 for the total per minute.

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Dinnertime! FASTTAKES

● Create a mood. Let your tween put together a soundtrack for your meal. Or take turns letting family members pick out background music for each meal. Every now and then, make meals special by lighting candles or using the “com-pany” napkins or plates.

● Keep dinners pleasant. Use dinner-time to catch up on everyone’s day or to share amusing stories. Save conversations about low grades or missed curfews for another time. Tip: Leave cell phones and handheld video games in another room so you can focus on each other.

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Instead of buying granola bars at the store, make these homemade versions with your child. She can choose extra mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, and seeds to make them her own.

Cinnamon-peanut butterCombine 4 cups oats, 1–2 cup

chopped unsalted peanuts, 1–2 tsp. cinnamon, and 1–2 cup honey. Stir in 3–4 cup melted peanut butter. (Note: Melt peanut butter

Homemade granola bars

Try something soothingMaybe your teenager

is eating as a way to relax before bedtime. He might have Greek yogurt or a cup of hot (low-sodium) soup. Or a warm drink like decaf herbal tea may be enough to satisfy him.

Pack snack bagsFor those times when

your teen really is hungry before bed, keep healthy options handy. Ahead of time, he could make snack bags with small containers of salsa and cut-up cauliflower, or turkey slices rolled around light string cheese, for example.

Curb late-night snacking

Eating an occasional late-night snack is fine. But constantly reaching for food until bedtime can become a bad habit. Here are suggestions to keep that from happening.

Eat in the kitchen Your child may have more snacks because

he’s on the computer, watching TV, or play-ing video games—and eating “mindlessly.” Consider allowing food only in the kitchen. Then, if he’s truly hungry, he’ll have to go there to eat.

Play Olympic games

Celebrate the Winter Olympics with these fun games for family or friends.

Sock speed-skating. Wearing a thick pair of socks, each player takes turns going in circles on a smooth surface, like your kitchen floor. The winner is the player who completes the most laps in two minutes.

Sport charades. On separate index cards, write the names of Winter Olym-pics sports (go to olympic.org/sports for a list). Then, draw a card and act out the sport—no talking allowed. The first to guess it correctly goes next.

Idea: Encourage your tween or teen to try a real Winter Olympics sport, too. She might ice skate at a local rink, go skiing, or sled down a hill and pretend she’s on a bobsled.

Healthier celebrations Q: My son’s drama club has a tradition of going out for ice cream sundaes after every performance—and there are sev-

eral shows a weekend! Is there a way to celebrate without so many sweets?

A: Getting together after the show gives your son and his friends a chance to unwind and enjoy their success. The trick is to think of other places they would be happy going to. You could tell your son it might be fun to switch things up and save the ice cream party for the final performance.

For instance, after a matinee show, they could meet at a park. For evening perfor-mances, they might find a coffeehouse with live music and get hot chocolate or skim decaf lattes.

Or consider inviting them to your house for board games or a karaoke sing-along—and healthy snacks like popcorn and cut-up fruit. You might even coordinate with the other parents and take turns hosting the get-togethers.

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ACTIVITYCORNER

over low heat or in a microwave.) Press dough into a greased 9ʺ x 13ʺ pan. Bake 20–25 minutes at 350º. Cool, and slice into bars.

No-bake cereal barsOver medium-high heat, bring 1–2 cup

brown sugar and 1–2 cup honey to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 1–2 cup almond

butter. Mix in 2 cups each oats and whole-grain cereal. Transfer batter to a 9ʺ x 13ʺ pan (coated lightly with nonfat spray). Cut into bars when cool.

FEBRUARY 2014 MENUMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 7BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Breakfast Pizza BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Muffin BKFST: Cereal, ToastHot Dog Hamburger Hotdish Tacos, Hard or Soft Shell Chicken Sandwich Chicken StripsBun Dinner Roll Cheese Bun Mac and CheeseBaked Beans Broccoli & Cauliflower Fresh Fruit Choice Fresh Fruit Choice BroccoliCorn Fresh Fruit Choice Romaine Lettuce Baked Beans CarrotsFresh Fruit Choice Yogurt Tomatoes Carrots Fresh Fruit ChoiceMilk Ranch Dressing Black Beans, Salsa Milk Ranch Dressing

Milk Milk Milk10 11 12 13 14

BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Fresh Fruit BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: French Toast BKFST: Cereal, ToastChicken Ranch Wrap Sloppy Joe Corndog Tomato Soup Pepperoni PizzaBlack Beans Bun Baked Beans Grilled Cheese Sandwich Breadstick Romaine Lettuce Potato Wedges Potato Wedges Fresh Fruit Choice Fresh Fruit ChoiceSalsa Carrots Fresh Fruit Choice Green Beans Romaine SaladRanch Dresssing Ranch Dressing Broccoli Milk CarrotsFresh Fruit Choice Fresh Fruit Choice Ranch Dressing Ranch DressingMilk Milk Milk Milk

17 18 19 20 21BKFST: Scrambled Eggs BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Danish BKFST: Cereal, ToastChili Chicken Nuggets Hamburger or Cheeseburger Pizza Casserole

NO SCHOOL Breadstick Baked Beans Tator Tots Dinner RollCheese Rice Fresh Fruit Choice Fresh Fruit ChoiceCold Peas Fresh Fruit Choice Romaine Lettuce CornFresh Fruit Choice Broccoli Pickles MilkRanch Dressing Yogurt Ranch DressingMilk Milk Milk

24 25 26 27 28BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Uncrustable BKFST: Cereal, Toast BKFST: Twists BKFST: Cereal, ToastTacos in a Bag Deli Turkey Sandwich Cheese Pizza Crispitos with Gravy Spaghetti with MeatsauceCheese Romaine Lettuce Breadstick Cheese Garlic ToastFresh Fruit Choice Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit Choice Romaine Lettuce Cold PeasRomaine Lettuce Fresh Fruit Choice Cauliflower Corn Baked ApplesTomatoes French Fries Ranch Dressing Black Beans Romaine Lettuce SaladBlack Beans, Salsa Milk Milk Strawberry Cup MilkMilk Oatmeal Cookie Milk

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Jan 31

All State

Choir

1 All State

Choir

2 3 7th Boys BB @

Mandan

8th Boys BB vs.

Mandan

Community

Forum/ Hagen

J.H. 7:00 p.m.

4 5

Early Out

1:30

6 MathCounts @

DSU

7 8 7th Boys BB @

Simle

8th Boys BB vs.

Simle

9 Special

Olympics

Basketball @

DHS

10 11

Spring

Pictures

12 13 7th Boys BB vs.

Horizon

8th Boys BB @

Horizon

14 7th Boys BB

@ Wachter

8th Boys BB

vs. Wachter

15

16 17

No

School Presidents

Day

18 7th Boys BB vs.

St. Mary’s

8th Boys BB vs.

St. Mary’s

Midterms go

home

19 PT

Conferences

3:40-6:40

20 PT

Conferences

3:40-6:40

21 22 Boys J.H.

Tournament @

Bismarck

23

24 Boys J.H.

Tournament @

Bismarck

Mustang

Baseball

Registration 6-8

Hagen

25 Boys J.H.

Tournament @

Bismarck

26 27 28 Hagen

Dance

7:00-9:30

Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar

February 2014

Reminder to Parents:

Call 456-0020 to sign up for conferences!