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Inside this issue:

GMG School Board 2-3

GMG Staff Appreciation 4

Elementary Principal 5-6

Elementary News 7-8

GMGPA Minutes 9

Annual Spring Carnival 11

Secondary Principal 12

GMG Activity Schedules 17-19

GMG lunch Menu 20

School Nurse 5

Secondary News 9-11

Secondary Counselor 13-16

The GMG Community School District will develop high achieving learners who demonstrate responsibility, citizenship, and capacity for change so they will make a commitment and positive contribution to a global society.

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Volunteer school board members spend thousands of hours each year analyzing budgets, monitoring student achievement data, adopting effective policies and making key decisions to ensure that each Iowa student receives an excellent education.

The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) invites communities to celebrate and thank their local school board members during School Board Recognition Month in May, 2015.

This year’s theme, “School Boards Strengthen Public Education” recognizes that Iowa’s volunteer school board members are providing innovative leadership, through responsibilities ranging from strong financial stewardship to ensuring high-quality curriculum, to make sure all students are able to grow and prosper through their education.

This special month is an opportunity to highlight the excellent work being done on behalf of students and to thank the more than 2,000 men and women who govern Iowa’s public education system. Please take this opportunity to notice what your schools and board have offered your children this year, and to acknowledge your district leaders.

Thank your local school board members for the

time and effort they put in!

Serving on the GMG School Board are

Kevin Bovenmyer Darrel Burt

Patrick Cornwell Doug Dieleman

Jim Fleming Ann Jackson

Jackie Stonewall Deb Stahl - Board

Secretary

Accounting

Retirement Open House at GMG High School

For Connie Jackson &

Mark Gabriel

Sunday, May 24th 2:00 - 4:00 PM

The public is invited to come and congratulate Connie and Mark for their years of dedicated service to the students at Garwin/GMG School.

Any one who is unable to attend may share their remarks or congratulations by mail to

GMG School 306 Park Street

Garwin, IA 50632

or email [email protected]

Refreshments will be served in the school cafeteria.

GMG Community School Board Meeting, Monday, March 9, 2015 The GMG Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the ICN room at the GMG High School in Garwin. President Fleming called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM. Members present were Jim Fleming, Kevin Bovenmyer, Darrel Burt, Ann Jackson and Jackie Stonewall. Patrick Cornwell and Doug Dieleman joined the meeting later. Also present were Superintendent Ben Petty, Elementary Principal Chris Frimml, Secondary Principal Mark Polich, Board Secretary Deb Stahl, and patrons of the Gladbrook Reinbeck School District. Approve Minutes: Motion by Jackson, second by Burt to approve the minutes from the February 9, 2015, regular meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. Approve Agenda: Motion by Bovenmyer, second by Stonewall to approve the agenda with the additions to commendations. Motion carried with all ayes. Approval of Bills: Motion by Burt, second by Bovenmyer to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried with all ayes. Reports: � Mr. Samek and Mr. Teske gave a presentation on the 7-12 Science Curriculum program. � Elementary Principal Mr. Frimml updated the board on the events and activities for the month of March.

1. Currently there are fourteen students signed up for preschool next year. Seven are resident students and seven are out of district. Information has been published in the newspaper. Enrollment forms are available to parents at both the high school and elementary and online. Additionally, parents can request forms to be mailed to them.

2. Mr. Frimml informed the board that he has applied for DHS licensing. This will include our extended learning and before and after school care. The license fee will be $75.00 every two years. He also sent in an application for the Iowa QRS (Quality Rating System) preschool rating. The QRS is a voluntary program that offers providers a guided way to improve the quality of child care they provide. In this program, there is a scale of one star to five stars with five being the best. We applied for and it looks like we will get a four star rating. With this quality rating, we will also get a bonus check of around $1,500.

3. Fifth grade students began DARE in March. Deputy Hungerford from the Marshall County Sheriff Department will visit our fifth grade classes. Some of the topics covered include introduction to the program, the six keys to success, team building and positive communication, how to work together and value others in order to achieve success, self-esteem and motivation, discipline and responsibility, preparing to attempt a new challenge, review and self-assessment - (celebration of success). As a reward for the completion of the program, the students take a trip to Des Moines to visit the Capital Building.

4. On March 4, for the professional development half day, Heather Gould from the AEA visited the elementary to start the training on mentor texts. Mentor texts provide a model for students. It helps to guide students. This professional development will continue on April 7. The upcoming events at the elementary are K-6 parent/teacher conferences on March 17 and 19, and March 11 the Old Creamery Theatre at 2:00.

� High School Principal Mr. Polich updated the board on the events and activities at the secondary school for the month of March. 1. Mrs. Andersen has lined up Jeff Yalden to speak about suicide prevention on Wednesday, March 25th. Mr.

Yalden will talk to the 5-12 grade students in an afternoon assembly, GMG Jr./Sr. high staff at 3:45, and then an open assembly for parents and adults at 6:00 PM.

2. The junior/senior high staff in service on March 4th had a guest speaker from the Iowa Valley Continuing Education, Lizette Aguero. She works as a youth career coordinator and is working directly with Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. Strohbehn in their career classes. Alex Kozak visited with staff about Agile Scrum, a project management program that many are using to get students ready for working with people on the job. The staff also received civil rights training. The training focused on the importance in today's world that everyone's civil rights are projected, what to watch for, to whom and what to report about an incident were discussed. Mr. Polich also informed the board that the sports evaluations for girls and boys basketball have been completed.

3. Iowa assessments were completed on February 20. It was observed and reported by the staff that we had a very good effort given by our students.

4. The spring musical “Fiddler on the Roof” is fully staffed and practices have begun. Performances will be March 27 and 28.

5. GMG jazz band came in first at the COE Jazz Festival on February 27 and had a fourth place finish at the NEIBA jazz contest in Hudson on Saturday, March 7. They have received an invitation to participate at the state jazz championships in Des Moines on March 31 and will play at 8:30 AM.

� Business Manager Deb Stahl and Superintendent Ben Petty reported on the March 2015 financial spreadsheets.

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Commendations: Motion by Burt, second by Cornwell to approve the following commendations. Motion carried with all ayes.

1. High School Pops Concert - Mr. Dan Lastovka and instrumental music students 2. High School Pops Concert - Mrs. Sheryl Mullikin and vocal music students 3. GMG students tapped for induction into the Dorothy Heiberger Chapter of the National Honor Society - Josie

Claassen, Chandler Kendall, Madison Larson, Blaire Sonderleiter, Conner Stonewall, Amy Goettsch, Emily Goettsch, Shawna Hughes, Chelsea Hurd, Cole Langenbau. NHS Induction Ceremony is March 12th, 7:00 PM, high school cafeteria.

4. GMG Jazz Band, 1st place finish at the COE Jazz Festival, February 27 5. Boys' basketball honors - Bryce Newcomb First Team All Conference, Bridger Claassen Second Team All

Conference, Matt Carlon Honorable Mention All Conference. 6. Girls' basketball honors - Olivia Barritt Unanimous First Team All Conference, Elite All Conference, All

District Northeast Region, Blaire Sonderleiter Honorable Mention All Conference. 7. Boy's state championship bowling team - Kenan Hall.

Business � Personnel: Motion by Jackson, second by Bovenmyer to approve the resignation of Farren Johnson for .5 yearbook

advisor, and resignation of Darlene Koster for .5 yearbook advisor. Motion carried with all ayes. � Motion by Stonewall, second by Cornwell to approve the second reading of board policy code number 606 - school

district instructional organization, motion carried with all ayes. � Motion by Cornwell, second by Dieleman to approve the review of the following Board policies

Code No. 608 - Religion Based Exclusion from School Program Code No. 610 - Career Education Code No. 612 - Multicultural and Nonsexist Equity Education Opportunity Code No. 614 - Special Education Code No. 616 - Technology and Instructional Materials Code No. 618 - Global Education Code No. 620 - Talented and Gifted Program Code No. 622 - Program for Students at Risk Code No. 623 - Program for Education of the Limited English Proficient Student Motion carried with all ayes.

� Motion by Burt, second by Stonewall to approve to allocate up to $10,400 for Kienzle scholarship amounts for the 2014-2015 year. Motions were retracted after some discussion.

� Motion by Burt, second by Stonewall to approve up to $12,000 in the amount of Kienzle scholarships with the number of scholarships to be decided by the Foundation. Motion carried with all ayes.

� Motion by Bovenmyer, second by Jackson to approve the following Budget Guarantee Resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of GMG Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried with all ayes.

� Motion by Jackson, second by Dieleman to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee for special education administrative costs associated with River Hills Consortium program for the 2015-2016 school year. Motion carried with all ayes.

� Set 2015-2016 GMG tentative budget and set budget hearing date and time: Motion by Stonewall, second by Cornwell to authorize the Board Secretary to publish the 2015-2016 budget estimate of $8,245,428 for all funds, with $2,089,581 to be raised via property taxes through a total tax levy of $16.41991 per $1,000, and to hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2015, in the library of the elementary school regarding the budget, as required law. Motion carried with all ayes.

Superintendent Comments: Superintendent Ben Petty updated the board on the legislative action. Unfortunately if an agreement is not reached on the SSA rate (formerly known as allowable growth) the amount will default to zero. Mr. Petty informed the board normally the calendar for next year is approved at the March meeting. This year we hope to approve it at the April board meeting. GMG did apply for the early start waiver giving several reasons with the main academic point being aligning classes with the community college. Adjournment: Motion by Cornwell, second by Jackson to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. The board convened into exempt session regarding negotiations per Iowa Code 20.17(3). The next Board meeting will be April 9, 2015, GMG Elementary Library in Green Mountain at 6:00 PM.

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GMG Wolverines W GMG Recognizes Our Staff Teachers are the people who educate our children and give them the vital knowledge which they need to live their lives. They encourage, support, discipline and prepare our children for the road ahead and now it’s time for us to show them our appreciation. National Teacher Appreciation Week runs from the 3rd through the 9th of May 2015. This would be the perfect opportunity for us to show teachers how thankful we are for their support. It’s time for us to demonstrate how much our teachers mean to us. Let’s all say a big thank you to the people who work really hard so that students can have a better future. GMG Community School recognizes that our teachers and staff provide quality educational services to our children. Please take time to recognize the dedication and hard work of our entire staff by expressing appreciation for a “job well done.”

Teaching Staff Kindergarten - Amy Henze and Darlene Koster First Grade - Nancy Grabe and Jane Smith Second Grade - Stacey Busch and Tami McLean Third Grade - Diana Thorn and Kris Wurr Fourth Grade - Melissa Huey and Rajeen Tonner Fifth Grade - Larae Edens and Shelli Taylor Sixth Grade - Jay Beichley and Lauren Powell K-6 Music - Mindy Phomvisay K-6 Librarian, SOAR, and Technology - Deb Henningsen K-6 Special Education - Keith Krier and Wendy Lang K-6 Reading - Sue Ewoldt K-6 Physical Education - Nancy Lively K-6 Shared Counselor - Ali Hines K-12 Art - Farren Johnson 7-12 At Risk and Teacher - Susan Strohbehn 7-12 Special Education - Jennifer Boerm, Cindy Cutler, and Tyler Goings 7-12 Business Education, Activities Director, Drivers’ Education - Mark Gabriel 7-12 Spanish - Leslie Preston 7-12 Physical Education - Dan Kopriva 7-12 Instrumental Music and K-12 Technology Coordinator - Dan Lastovka 7-12 Family Consumer Science - Sandra Tracy 7-12 Math - Jill Roberts and Phyllis Rodgers 7-12 Guidance Counselor and 7th Grade Geography - Michael Pierson 7-12 Social Studies - Jon Reed 7-12 Science - Mark Samek and Jeff Teske 7-12 Industrial Arts - Mike Spurlin 7-12 English - Anne Barloon, Andrea Samek, Julie Upah 7-12 Vocal and 5-6 Instrumental Music - Sheryl Mullikin

Administration and Support Staff

Superintendent - Ben Petty Elementary Principal - Chris Frimml Secondary Principal - Mark Polich Business Manager/Board Secretary - Debra Stahl Shared Curriculum Director - Matt Switzer Secretary - Angie Claassen, Karen Jackson, Marcia Stamp Food Service - Patty Dillingham, Linda Gummert, Connie Jackson, Jennifer Purvis, Dot Sawyer, Shari Smith Custodian - Jerry Gilge, Jim Helten, Stan Miller Teachers’ Aide - Janet Arends, Tammy Burt, Joseph Doyen, Kim Drew, Andrea Duncan, Kerry Gill, Kari Hornberg, Lisa McElaney, Angela R eed, Kristen Rhodes, Kelly Smith, Julie Stahl, Linda Welton, Patty Wickam Bus - Curt Bacon, Matt Jackson, Chris Lewis, Greg Ochs, Kim Welch Child Care - Jennifer Gray Nurse - Tracy Andersen Other Coaching Staff - Dean Aldrich, Kyle Barloon, Kerry Gill, Melisa Diel eman, Traci Fraser, Justin Hornberg, Wyatt Kaiser, Mike Plett, Andre Roberts, Mark Rodgers, Margaret Thomsen, Scott Vaughn, Tammy Woodbury

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First of all I just want to let you know that I have had a fantastic first year here at GMG. What a great place to be! I have really enjoyed getting to know the students, staff, and parents. I AM, of course, still trying to get all the names and faces down! I do have a few things I want to address as the year is coming to an end. 1. If your child is currently taking medications at school for any reason, they will need to be picked up from school on

the last day by a PARENT or GARDIAN. They will not be released to students. If the medication is not picked up it will be thrown away THAT day. NO medication will be saved over until the next year. This includes inhalers, pills, creams, lotions, and injectables.

2. If you have any health care concerns about your child, please let me know and fill out the appropriate forms at registration next year. We will make appropriate accommodations for your student if it is needed.

3. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance you will need to note that on the appropriate registration form. There is a required form that needs to be filled out by your child(ren)’s doctor. It will then be kept on file in the health office in order to accommodate your child(ren)’s unique dietary needs. This form will be available at registration and needs to be turned into the school before or on the first day. There are state rules on this so please don't hesitate to ask questions, and I will try to answer them or get you to the appropriate resources regarding dietary issues.

4. Immunizations will need to be up to date by next school year as well. It is a state law. It is also audited by the state yearly. The summer is a good time to get your child caught up on routine check ups and exams including well child check ups, dentist visits and eye exams. Be sure that they have current immunization coverage. We also will need to have a copy of the immunizations and physicals on file at the school so please be sure to have your child(ren)'s physician send a copy to the school or give you an extra. This is true, too, for the eye and dental exams. We keep them on file here at school. You will be getting a letter reminding you if you have children going into Kindergarten or 7th grade as they will be due for the required booster shots. I will also be sending some other letters of new state requirements home so please take note of those if you do receive one.

5. I am going to try to be at registration to update health plans and answer and address any health concerns you may have. If your child has a current health plan or IEP please see me and be sure to let me know of any medication changes or modifications that need to be made.

I hope you all have a great and safe summer!!

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Elementary Principal’s News Mr. Chris Frimml

GMG Elementary Families, As we wrap up the year, I would like to thank all of you for making a commitment to your child’s education. Education is a continuous journey that requires the attention of teachers, parents, students and community working together. With this focus, our students at GMG will achieve their potential. The teachers and I would like to invite students to attend Camp Read S’More this summer. Continued reading throughout the summer is one way to help your students maintain their reading skills over the extended break. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s education. Thank you for being a partner and enjoy your summer! Sincerely, Chris Frimml

GMG Wolverines W Camp Read S’More A letter will be sent out in outlining details for Camp Read S’More. Below are the dates camp will be in session. The dates for Camp Read S’More are as follows: (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

� July 7, 8, 9 � July 14, 15, 16 � July 21, 22, 23

Preschool Graduation The preschool graduation ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30. Mrs. Rose will send additional information to families, as we get closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there!

Track and Field Day May 20th is the date planned for track and field day. The rain date is May 21st. If you are planning on eating with your child please let Mrs. Jackson know at the elementary. The cost for an adult ticket is $3.30 and a child’s ticket is $2.15. GMG students will have the amount deducted from their lunch account.

Preschool Registration Registration forms for 2015-2016 GMG Preschool are available. In order to be eligible for preschool, children must be four by September 15. Registration forms are available at the elementary and high school offices, as well as online. If you know of a family with a child that is eligible, please have them contact the office at 641-474-2251.

Classroom Assignments Each year I get requests for students to be assigned to a particular classroom teacher. I would like to share some of the criteria that are considered when assigning students to a class.

Special education needs Behavioral needs Gender Ethnicity Physical disabilities Literacy achievement level Peer relationships Cognitive ability level Current academic achievement level

My responsibility as principal is to work with faculty to create the finest learning environment for all children. Class lists will be mailed to families with the final report card. Upcoming Events

May 4 Kindergarten FAST Testing May 5 2nd Grade FAST Testing May 5 4-6 Special Music Concert May 6 Early Dismiss (1:30) May 8 3rd Grade FAST Testing May 12 1st Grade FAST Testing May 19 Preschool Graduation (5:30) May 20 Track and Field Day May 21 Rain Date Track and Field Day

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GMG Elementary News

Book Fair “Under the Sea” at the Library!

By Mrs. Henningsen

March 16-19 the elementary library was turned into a book store with hundreds of books and other items from Scholastic. Students and parents had fun visiting the book fair and purchasing items to take home. The book fair helped to get reading materials into the hands of students while raising money for the library. There were 525 books purchased at the fair. Parents and students donated many books to teachers’ classrooms. The profit from the fair totaled $1,285.00 in books and cash. The library will use the money to purchase books. Thanks to P.I.E. group members who graciously donated their time to help with the book fair!

Sixth Grade Math Bee, April 10, 2015

By Mrs. Henningsen

The GMG Math Magicians proudly represented GMG in the AEA 267 sixth grade Math Bee held in Marshalltown. GMG students qualified for the state competition to be held in Cedar Falls on May 12. The team met once a week from September-April to learn basic algebra, geometry, statistics, and other problem solving concepts and sharpen their math skills for the competition, which is held each year for area sixth graders. Pictured (left to right) are Joaquin Fitzsimmons, Frances Jackson, Conner Murty, and Angel Schewe.

Sean Witte and Tavin Coleman holding seeds planted in kindergarten.

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News from Kindergarten By Mrs. Koster

This spring the kindergarten and first graders were able to attend the play “Flat Stanley”. It was a wonderful experience to travel to Des Moines Civic Center. The students were amazed by the size of the auditorium and the number of other students attending the play. They also enjoyed seeing a familiar story being played out by actors and actresses. After seeing the play, kindergarteners talked and wrote about what they would do if they were flat. Kindergarteners have also been busy learning how to form a scientific hypothesis. They have learned to do this by doing simple science experiments. The students talked about what they have learned and then predict what they think will happen during the experiment. Our favorite experiments so far this year have been soaking marshmallows in different liquids, and starting seeds. The seeds are taking much longer to grow than the students expected. Kindergarteners are working hard to wrap up the year. In May we will learn about farming, and our home state of Iowa. We will continue to work hard on our sight words and reading our sight word books. We are excited about track and field day on May 20.

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� May 6 - Early Dismissal for In-Service, 1:30 � May 13 - Baccalaureate, 7:00 PM � May 15- Senior Awards Assembly, 8:30 AM � May 15 - Spring Carnival, Garwin, 5:00-8:30 PM � May 17 - Graduation, 2:00 PM � May 19- Preschool Graduation, 5:30 PM � May 20- Elementary Track and Field Day

(Rain Date-May 21st) � May 21- End of 4th Quarter-Last Day of

School, Early Dismissal, 1:30

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Kindergarten students walking from the bus to the play at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Cayden Slifer, Kennedy Olsen, and Landon Balmer waiting to see the performance

of the play Flat Stanley.

Violet Jackson, Blake Mathern, and Max Handorf holding seeds planted in kindergarten.

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GMG School Trip to Washington D.C. By Mr. Reed

It has been a few years since we took a school trip to Washington D.C. and we are in the midst of planning another one for the summer of 2016. We are planning to travel from July 27th-July 30th, 2016. This trip is a great chance to view the nation’s capital and historical sites around Washington D.C. The trip includes round-trip transportation, four days/three nights of accommodations, all

meals and 24/7 assistance. We will be traveling with WorldStrides, which offers easy payment plans and a couple of scholarship opportunities also. If you have not picked up information yet and are interested in going, see Mr. Reed as soon as possible to get registered for this great opportunity. You can email Mr. Reed at [email protected] if you have any questions or need any other information.

GMGPA MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2015

Present: Heidi Langenbau, Kim Sorem, Amy Bland, Becky Borota, Trisha Slifer, and Cindy Slinghuff. Minutes were reviewed and accepted with a motion from Cindy and seconded by Becky. Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted with a motion from Becky and seconded by Trisha. New Business: � Cindy did note she paid $50.00 toward Pack The Gym, as well as the donation that went to Anderson Funeral Home for Daniel

Soto. Kim motioned and Becky seconded to reimburse Heidi for concession expenses in the amount of $245.79. Cindy paid Penny Kriegel for apparel items.

� Awards Banquet date has not been determined yet; we will provide a drink and set tables. Heidi will get the candy, Kim will set up the tables. Cindy will get the thank yous and the chamber bucks.

� A dessert bar will be planned for the upcoming musical. Cindy will work on this with help from those bringing items needed. Old Business: � Kim will stop at the elementary and check the condition of a donated popcorn machine they said we could use. � Becky will do volleyball and cross country pages. � We will have a representative at the 7th grade orientation to discuss what GMGPA is all about and invite parents to join us. � We will give $500.00 to After Prom again this year. Kim motioned, Becky seconded. � Heidi was paid $400.00 as manager for the basketball concessions. Kim motioned, Becky seconded. We will need a new

manager for the next school year. Next GMGPA Meeting is Monday, March 9th at 6:00 PM with After Prom at 7:00 PM. Meeting Adjourned.

GMGPA MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2015

Present: Heidi Langenbau, Kim Sorem, Becky Borota, Trisha Slifer, Cindy Slinghuff, Kelly Newcomb, and Gail Hass Minutes were reviewed and accepted with a motion from Cindy and seconded by Becky. Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted with a motion from Kelly and seconded by Becky. New Business: � Coach Mike Plett made a request for a renewal on the HUDL of $400.00, and also requesting money for tournaments he’d like

to get the boys into throughout the summer. Total request is $700.00 but preferences leaned toward tournaments. � We will ask Mr. Spurlin if he plans to purchase the HUDL program. Becky motioned and Cindy seconded to approve $300.00

for the summer tournament program and the HUDL will be tabled for now. Will suggest Coach Plett come back in the fall to report on how the summer program went.

Old Business: � Going to check with Chanda about new possible enrollees for apparel. � Jackie Stonewall has agreed to manage the baseball/softball concession stand. Supplies should be ready to go. We are in need

of a new freezer, the current one will not last long. Also in need of a new popcorn machine as well as properly cleaning the current one at the football field. A new one would allow us not to have to carry the old one back and forth from football to softball/baseball fields.

� A dessert theater will be offered at the upcoming play. Cindy will be in charge of this. � Bills were presented and a motion by Becky and seconded by Trisha to pay all bills. Next GMGPA Meeting is Monday, April 6th at 6:00 PM with After Prom at 7:00 PM. Meeting Adjourned.

GMG Secondary News

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The GMG Music Department presented the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof”, on March 27 and 28.

The musical was directed by Mr. and Mrs. Mullikin. Accompanists were Mrs. Helen August and Mrs. Sheryl Mullikin. Sound assistant was Chuck Rosacker and Leah Slingluff provided choreography direction. Mrs. Eileen Marshall was in charge of the costumes.

Cast members pictured (in back) are Brian Kreigel, Isaiah Zielstorf, Chase Deam, Jeff Hughes, Matthew Lolwing, Jasmine Deal, Wes Steiner, and Oliver Spellman. Seated on stage is Shawna Hughes, Chelsea Hurd, Eve Gallentine, KaeLynne Meling, Megan Slingluff, Kenna Krier, Amy Goettsch, Emily Roberts and Brook Rosacker. In front are Chris Lothe, Jackson Edens, Megan Kohn, Hallie Claussen, Autumn Brown, Dalton Schmidt and Emily Goettsch. Not present for the photo were Logan O'Neal and Austin Strayer.

GMG’s 17th Annual Blood Drive

Pictured with the Blood Center mascot (Cole

Langenbau) are Mr. Mark Samek Anna Scheidel

Chris Lothe Olivia Barritt Elee Edwards

Kenan Hall and Chelsea Hurd. Not pictured Kenna Krier.

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To make the carnival a success, we need donations. Each participant involved in a GMG activity is asked to sell $10 worth of raffle tickets and donate a baked item. If you would like to help or donate (baked goods, craft items, or a raffle prize) to show support; or for more information, contact Mark Gabriel at the GMG High School, 499-2005. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any GMG High School or Junior High athlete or at the door. Please come and support your activity programs by attending this carnival.

Some highlights include:

Coaches Dunk Tank

Raffle Prizes

Cake Walk

Miniature Basketball Shoot

Spring CarnivalSpring CarnivalSpring Carnival The GMG Activities Department is sponsoring their Annual Spring Carnival. It will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The carnival will be held in and around the Garwin gym. The sophomore class will be serving a supper that evening. Proceeds from the meal will go to the Class of 2017 for Prom expenses in 2016. There will be games for all ages 2 to 92!

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Silver Sponsors Silver Sponsors Silver Sponsors Silver Sponsors ---- $100 $100 $100 $100 Animal Clinic, The Vet

Bob's Farm Center DeSelm’s Motor Company

Farmers Savings Bank Garwin Lions Club Lennox Industries

Parties to Go, DJ Service - Gary Nablo Premier Office Equipment

Pronto Market Quality Services Corp. To Honor Organ Donors Wayne’s Photography

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“Education is a matter of building bridges.” Ralph Ellison.

Dress Code

As warm weather approaches, we want to remind everyone that it is important to consider everyone’s feelings. Dress codes are established so that other people you have to work with feel comfortable. In school and business you have to dress in an appropriate manner so others who visit your business or classroom are not offended.

GMG’s dress code is fairly simple: undergarments should not be visible, at least two inches of material should cover the shoulder, shorts should have an inseam of 2 inches and the mid torso should be covered when your arms are at your sides.

Please notice what your children are wearing when they leave the house in the morning. Your help is appreciated.

Reading We continue to try to improve

our reading comprehension scores. GMG’s reading percentages lag behind our math and science scores. Please take time this summer to schedule reading

into your daily activities. Read a book or magazine with your child and discuss the plot, characters and author’s writing. Reading is the most important part of your child’s future success. The better he/she reads, the easier any new lessons will become.

Summer School We will be initiating an

intensified summer school program for students that need extra instruction in reading and mathematics. You will be notified by mail by May 20th if we feel your son/daughter would benefit from attending this program.

The summer school schedule will run from May 26—29, June 29—July 2, and July 6—9. Classes will be on from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. Contact the school if you feel your child would like to participate in this valuable summer education session.

Commencement Exercises

2:00 PM May 17th, 2015

Measure of Academic Progress (Map Testing)

GMG gave the spring MAP tests for reading, math, language and science to all students in grades 7-11 starting on April 22nd. The testing is scheduled to be completed by May 1st.

The computerized MAP testing battery is GMG’s second standard measure of assessment for our students and will be reported yearly on the District’s Annual Progress Report.

Professional Development Activities

The GMG staff continues to work hard at improving their teaching skills. They have focused on learning how to increase the use technology in their classrooms and building reading strategies that are proven to increase students’ reading comprehension. Over the past several years, they have been trained in using graphic organizers and have implemented “read and think alouds”. This year we have been working on incorporating the “common core” into our curriculum. Staff has been receiving training about analyzing the “depth of knowledge” required and expressed by our students in daily assignments.

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GMG AMC Scores By Mrs. Roberts

For many years, GMG has participated in an international mathematics exam entitled the American Mathematics Competition. Tens of thousands of students around the world take this exam, which is given at three levels. GMG winners get their names on a plaque outside the cafeteria in the high school. For the past several years the winners are as follows (followed by their score).

AMC12: 2012 Austin Groth 78 AMC10: 2012 Noah Scheidel 67.5 AMC8: 2012 Blayne Koster 13 2013 Chad Plaehn 46.5 2013 Kenna Krier 72 2013 Theron Gale 15 2013 Noah Scheidel 46.5 2014 Anna Scheidel 61.5 2014 Theron Gale 16 2014 Noah Scheidel 75 2015 Theron Gale 2015 Kamrin Chizek 13 2015 Jeff Hughes 54

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2015 Senior Awards Day: Senior Awards Day will be held on Friday, May 15th. Please inform me of any scholarships and awards that you receive as soon as possible. We want to recognize you at Senior Awards Day and Graduation Ceremonies.

Class of 2015: I will need to send your “final official high school transcript” to the college or university that you will attend in the fall 2015-2016.

Class of 2015: Many of you will receive scholarships from local families, individuals and organizations. Please remember to send them a THANK YOU as soon after graduation ceremonies as possible. Your thank you will be deeply appreciated.

SENIORS – PLEASE INFORM US OF YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Please let Mr. Polich or Mr. Pierson know what you plan to do after graduation – attend a 2-year or 4-year college, enlist in military, apprenticeship, or go to work fulltime. The Department of Education requires each Iowa high school to submit a report on the plans of all of its graduates.

ADVENTURELAND LETTER ABOUT ANNUAL SUBSTANCE FREE WE EKENDS: Dear Parent: The 27th Annual Substance Free Weekends at Adventureland will be held on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th as well as Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Special days are held at Adventureland to increase awareness of Drug Prevention Programs and provide a day of fun as a reward for those that participate in those programs. Special discount tickets are made available to us and we will be selling the tickets. The tickets may be used on any of the dates, April 25, April 26, May 2, or may 3 and the price is only $20.00 per ticket (a savings of $20.00 off of the regular price). We have sent in a request for 300 tickets. Once we receive these tickets, we will announce this. You may purchase these tickets for your entire family while supplies last. Admission will not be available at this price at the front gate of Adventureland during this event. The Substance Free event is a great way to spend a fun filled day with family and friends.

Upcoming ACT Test Dates for the Remainder of 2014-2015 The June test date is Saturday, June 13, 2015. The registration deadlines are; REGULAR – May 8 and LATE WINDOW – May 9 to

May 22. The Photo Upload Deadline is June 5. The basic testing fee for the ACT test without writing is $38.00. The basic testing fee for the ACT test with writing test is $54.50.

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The GMG High School Code is 161-720. Students must register online at www.actstudent.org/start. All ACT test dates and registration deadlines for 2014-2015 are on the school calendar.

REMEMBER, the best preparation for the ACT is taking the most challenging and rigorous curriculum while in high school. “EVERY TIME YOU GO TO CLASS, YOU ARE PREPARING FOR THE ACT.” The student who takes World Literature and Advanced Writing in English, Pre-Calculus and Calculus in Math, and Chemistry and Physics in Science increases his/her chances of earning a good composite score.

Free College Admission Test Prep through I Have a Plan Iowa ... Test Prep Tools include practice sessions, test taking tips, account management, vocabulary builder, and timed sample tests ... Students can begin preparing today at www.IHaveAPlanIowa.gov ... An information handout is available in the guidance office.

DES MOINES ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP : Do you like a hands-on learning? Would you like to earn while you learn? The Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship Program (DMEAP) may be for you. Information is available in the guidance office. Their apprentices earn in excess of $190,000 and benefits over a five year apprenticeship, prior to becoming a journeyman. DMEAP journeymen earn over $33.00 per hour plus benefits.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIO RS AND THEIR PARENTS � May 1, 2015: Notify all colleges you have applied to, been admitted to, and/or paid a deposit to of your final decision. You will need to inform each

that you plan to attend in the fall or that you decline their offer of admission. Do this in writing to each. � May 10, 2015: Robert D. Blue Scholarship Application deadline at www.rdblue.org. � July 1, 2015: FAFSA deadline for Iowa scholarships and grants. [Grants include the (1) Iowa Tuition Grant, (2) Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition

Grant, (3) Kibbie Grant, and (4) Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant. Anticipated fall application deadline for the Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Grant.

REVIEW STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR) / MAKE CORRECTONS : Following submission of your FAFSA you will receive your Student Aid Report, or SAR, which summarizes the information you submitted on the FAFSA. The SAR is generated by the U.S. Department of Education after your FAFSA has been processed and officially notifies you that your FAFSA was received. Check your SAR for mistakes. If it’s accurate, keep the form for your records. If there are errors, go to the FAFSA website, login using your PIN and make corrections. ‘Verification’ is a request to verify income and tax information before an official award letter can be given. If you receive a ‘verification’ request, don’t be alarmed. There are two options to complete ‘verification’. The first option is to request a tax transcript from the IRS at www.IRS.gov at least 3 weeks after filing your taxes. The second option is the use the IRS Data Retrieval tool through the FAFSA form by visiting www.FAFSA.gov and clicking on “Make Corrections.” Taxes are available 3 weeks after taxes have been submitted to the IRS.

COMPARE AWARD LETTERS: You will receive an award letter from each college you have been admitted to and that has received your FAFSA results. The letter is part of the school’s financial aid package, which may also include loan documents. Specific types of financial aid you are eligible for if you attend that college are outlined in the letter. � Each award letter is subject to changes, especially if you estimated numbers on your FAFSA. Read the letter thoroughly and make sure you

understand each type of financial aid offered to you. Enrolling less than full-time might reduce or eliminate some of the financial aid you are offered. Some awards have special criteria, such as residency or performance standards.

� Aid may be a combination of funds you will not need to repay along with loans that you do have to repay. � Read the instructions carefully. Some colleges will ask you to sign and return the letter by a certain date. This does not commit you to attend; it

merely reserves the funds. NOTE: Some colleges will complete this process online through your college e-mail account. � Interpreting your award letter can be confusing. The award letter details direct cost, indirect cost, and kinds of financial aid you are being offered.

Every award package is unique to the student and the school providing the package. You will want to compare different award packages to determine your real costs at each institution.

FINALIZING YOUR FINANCIAL AID: Once you have determined which school is the best fit for you, both academically and financially, you must finalize your financial aid.

Notify Each Institution � Sign the award letter of the school you have selected and return any required paperwork. � Notify other schools that you will not be attending,

Payment Plan � If you have unmet expenses talk to the financial aid office about setting up a payment plan.

Student Loan Documents � If you are taking out student loans you are required to complete additional documentation to secure your funding. This documentation may

be included within your award letter or may be accessed through the financial aid office or your online student account. You can also visit www.studentloan.gov.

� Acceptance on Award letter and amount verification � Signed Master Promissory Note (MPN) � Completion of Entrance Counseling

BORROW WISELY: Student loans are a form of financial aid that must be repaid. Loans can be a helpful – and sometimes necessary – source to help fund your education. You should consider borrowing only after you have exhausted other financial aid. � Before you borrow, add up all the loans you will need throughout college. Then determine if you can afford to repay them, plus

pay all other living expenses, on the starting salary for the career field that you have chosen. Check out the budget calculators at www.ICANsucceed.org/caculators or visit www.studentloan.org/gameplan for a simulated estimate based on your career.

� Find out if interest will accrue while you are in school and if your payments can be deferred until after you graduate. Visit www.ICANsucceed.org/payforcollege to compare loan types.

� Understand Your Limits. You should not borrow more than the starting salary for the career you intend to pursue after college. For example, if your expected starting salary is $25,000, you should only borrow an amount between $18,543 and $27, 814.


WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Beware of scholarship search and financial aid service organizations that charge a fee for service. Much of the information you may be seeking is available at no cost. Check with your high school counselor or search for free on the Iowa College Access Network’s (ICAN) web site (www.icansucceed.org). The staff at ICAN can assist you through the financial aid process for free.

UPDATED SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES : SENIORS are reminded to drop by the guidance once a week to see if information on any new scholarships has arrived. SENIORS are also reminded to check their e-mail as I forward or send out scholarship information via e-mail on a regular basis.

NEWEST SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION – JUST ARRIVED! 1. Children’s Cancer Connection’s Empowering Scholarships … Includes book reimbursement scholarships and tuition assistance scholarships in

values from $500 to $5,000 …Applicant must b e directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling) … Applicant must be within Children’s Connection’s service area (living, treated, or diagnosed in the state of Iowa) … Applicant must plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution … (trade school, college or university) .. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA … Applications for the Fall 2015 semester are due Friday, May 29, 2015 … Applications for the Spring 2016 semester are due Friday, May 29, 2015

2. Iowa Asian Foundation for Higher Education and Excellence (IAFHEE) Scholarships … Award will be given to the most qualified applicant … Qualifications include (1) Southeast Asian heritage, (2) Resident of Iowa, (3) December 2014 or May 2015 high school graduate, (4) 3.5 cumulative GPA or better and in good academic standing, (5) Accepted by an accredited college or university and will be enrolled as a full-time student … Selection criteria include (1) cumulative GPA, (2) involvement in extra-curricular activities, (3) Written and oral communication, (4) Community activities and service … Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2015 and received no later than May 22, 2015

3. Nile C. Kinnick Schoalrship to the University of Iowa [Sponsored by Phi Kappa Psi fraternity]… A total of $15,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants with individual awards ranging from $750 to $3,000 … For outstanding young men entering their freshman year at the University of Iowa … Awards based on passion for academics, service opportunities, and extra-curricular activities … Scholarship information and application at www.kinnickscholarship.org

4. Andy Triplett Memorial Scholarships to the University of Northern Iowa [Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity] … Awards totaling $1,500 – One $1,000 and five $100 scholarships to male freshmen enrolling at UNI … Scholarships offered to well-rounded freshmen who excel in academics, leadership, athletics, and community service … There is no obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity … Request an application at www.triplettscholars.com … Applications are due: May 8, 2015

5. Catherine McAuley Scholarships to Mount Mercy University … The scholarship provides free tuition to Iowa students whose family income is $45,000 or less annually … These scholarships are renewable for up to four years … Eligibility requirements include (1) be an Iowa resident and graduate from an Iowa high school, (2) be admitted as a new freshman to Mount Mercy, (3) reside all four years on Mount Mercy’s campus during the academic year, (4) File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to July 1(first year) and May 1 (subsequent years) that shows family income of $45,000 or less and Pell Grant eligibility … There is no absolute application deadline, but Mount Mercy encourages students to apply to Mount Mercy University no later than June 1 so they can assist the students will all aspects of transition to college.

PREVIOUSLY LISTED SCHOLARSHIPS 1. The Unity Point Health and Iowa High School Sports Scholar Athlete Scholarships … One senior female student athlete and one senior male

student athlete will be awarded a continuing education grant for up to $2,000 ($500 per academic year for up to four years … Applicants must demonstrate excellence in academics, participation in athletics and service to their school and communities … Log on to www.unitypointscholarathletes.com … Applications for senior class members are now being accepted for the 2014-2015 school year. Student applications must be submitted to your High School Principal no later than May 15, 2015.

2. Beta Sigma Phi Lutheran Fraternity Scholarships at Iowa State University … Three (3) $1,500 scholarships to incoming Christian men … Selection criteria include (a) involvement in church activities, (b) academic achievement, (c) involvement in and recognition for extra-curricular activities and (d) personal interview … This scholarship had three (3) application deadlines: The first two deadlines have passed … The third is July 1, 2015 to be eligible for third scholarship only

3. Iowa Professional Golfers Association Foundation’s Charlie Burkhart Scholarship … Winner will receive $1,000 each year of full-time attendance for 4 years at a college or university of their choice … Scholarship is open to any graduating senior within the Iowa PGA section boundaries and any graduating student of an Iowa high school … Winners are selected on the (1) basis of their interest and activity in golf (2) the potential for future contributions to the game (3) academic ability and (4) financial need …. Applications must be completed and mailed to the scholarship committee prior to June 12, 2015

4. The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship to the University of Iowa...$800 scholarships...Recipients must attend the University of Iowa, be of the Protestant faith, and be a resident of the State of Iowa...The postmark application deadline is May1, 2015

5. Indian Hills Community College “Rosenman Academic Awards” for 2015-2016 ... For student who have demonstrated high academic achievement … Awards will range from $1,200 to $3,200 … Interested students must completed the Indian Hills Community College Foundation’s scholarship application online … The online application will be available January 5 through June 4, 2015 at www.indianhills.edu/scholarshipapp … In addition to this scholarship, nearly 200 other scholarships are available through the IHCC Foundation … These additional scholarships range from $600 to coverage for tuition, books, fees, and supplies … By completing the online application, students may be considered for all scholarships offered through the IHCC Foundation

6. Marshalltown Community College Scholarships … Applications for all scholarships are available online or in MCC's Financial Aid Office. … All MCC Foundation scholarships require that a student must meet the following criteria: (a) Be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more per semester) unless otherwise noted in the individual scholarship requirements, (b) Must meet minimum GPA requirements for each individual scholarship an individual is eligible to apply for, (c) Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form each year [NOTE: Students without a Social Security number please complete the Federal EFC Forecaster and contact the FA Office for further instructions, (d) Must file an MCC Scholarship Application form [PLEASE NOTE: Some MCC scholarships have additional application forms … The first priority deadline for scholarship applications was March 1st … Scholarship applications can be submitted after March

1st … These applicants will be considered for any remaining scholarships they are eligible for that were not awarded earlier and for any scholarships that have become available because the original recipient has decided to attend another college or university … Last Spring (2014), MCC notified high school counselors that they had received far fewer scholarship applications than usual by March 1st so many scholarships were still available

7. Robert D. Blue Scholarship … Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000…Selection is based upon demonstration of literary and scholastic ability and displaying qualities of truth, courage, fellowship, and moral force of character…Apply using the Iowa Financial Aid Application at www.IowaCollegeAid.gov …May 10, 2015

Class of 2016 - ATTENTION JUNIOR ATHLETES: You can apply to be named GMG's male and female Wendy's High School Heisman representatives for 2015-2016. The application deadline will be in early October. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for full program details. Class of 2016 - ATTENTION JUNIORS - Iowa Private College Week: Iowa Private College Week will be held August 3 - 7, 2015. Go to www.thinkindependently.com, take a tour of Iowa's 28 Private Colleges to discover where you fit, and register to visit one or more Private Colleges during Iowa Private College Week. Students who participate could win $500 in books and other great prizes.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED BY MCC: GMG juniors and seniors can begin registering for regular college classes as well as Career Academy classes. Generally, the student planning to earn credit that will transfer to a 4-year college should enroll to take MCC’s AA transfer courses. Career Academy classes are designed to allow the student to get a head start in a vocational-technical area that will let them go to work in two years of less. Career Academies include Machine Trades, Welding, Computer Networking, Health Occupations to name a few. Contact MCC Admissions for a complete list. A listing of past Career Academies is available in the GMG guidance Office. Marshalltown Community College’s schedule for fall classes has been released. High school juniors and seniors who want to take college classes in 2015-2016 should go to www.iavalley.edu to find the classes that will be offered in the fall. 1. Click on “Class Schedule” in the upper right corner above the “Paw Pass”. 2. On the next screen that pops up, you will see a picture of a MCC Schedule on the left and an Ed Venture Schedule on the right with “CLASS

SCHEDULE” at the bottom. Scroll down this screen and click on “Marshalltown Community College/Iowa Valley Grinnell Schedule”. 3. You will get a new screen that says “Class schedules” in the upper left. In the second line that begins with “Online” click on “Class Schedules”. 4. This will take you to the “Course Search” screen. [a] For Term click on the up/down arrows and scroll to “Fall 2015-2016”. [b] For Department

click on the up/down arrows to find the “Department” in which you would like to take classes. Click on the “Department.” [c] For Campus click on the up/down arrows and select either “Internet” or “Marshalltown Campus”. [d] Click on the “Search” button at the bottom of the “Course Search” screen.

5. This will take you to a screen that will show all of the classes offered by this department in the fall 2015-2016. To be eligible to take college classes, the “Senior Year Plus” rule states that a student must have scores that meet or exceed the minimum score requirements in Reading, Math, and Science on the Iowa Assessments. Students should check with Mr. Pierson to see if they have met these requirements. In addition, to be eligible to take college classes, MCC requires that students have scores that meet or exceed the minimum score requirements in Reading, Math and Writing on one of the following tests: (1) COMPASS, (2) ACT, or (3) SAT test to be eligible to take college Students must pick up a “High School Student Application/Registration Form” from the guidance office. Once the form has been completed and signed by all, the guidance counselor will submit it to MCC. Registration will begin on April 1. We can submit registration forms any time before or after April 1. PLEASE NOTE: Registration for college classes at MCC is “first come-First serve. For most classes, there are a limited number of sections. And there are a limited number of seats in each section. Juniors and seniors who wait until school starts for 2015-2016 may not be able to get into classes they would like to take.

Class of 2016: Apply for Work Release in 2015-2016: Next year’s high school seniors can begin the process of setting up a work release for 2015-2016. Interested seniors should stop by the guidance office to review credits and to pick up a work release request form. Students must write a letter to the GMG Board of Education to request work release. Students must also provide a brief letter from his or her employer confirming that he/she will be working during a part of the day. Finally, students on work release are required to obtain evaluations from his/her employer at the middle and end of each quarter.

Opportunities for Students in High School: Information on various opportunities for high school students arrives in the guidance office mailbox each week. I forward e-mail with information about opportunities for students as much as possible. Please encourage your daughter or son to read my e-mails and to stop in regularly to inquire about these e-mailed opportunities and/or to express interest in specific kinds of opportunities. 1. Business Horizons is a week-long (June 28-July 2, 2015) residential experience held on the Central College Campus in Pella, Iowa. It is an

exciting program for all current high school students to learn about business, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, free enterprise system, marketing, communications, money management, and more. It is also about improving leadership skills, personal development, living on a college campus, and meeting new friends. To learn more go to www.businesshorizons.com.

2. MMSC Teen Volunteer Program … The central Iowa Healthcare Volunteer Department sponsors a “Teen Volunteer Program” for students 14 – 20 years of age … This competitive program allows up to 12 students to be selected for the upcoming summer … Applications to participate in the Teen Volunteer Program must be completed and mailed no later than May 27, 2015 … Orientation for the 12 students selected for the Teen Volunteer Program will be held on June 9th, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

3. 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science Round-Up, and CSI: Crops … June 30 to July 2, 2015 ..l. Conference is open to ALL youth and IS NOT limited to members of the 4-H program … Registrations are due June 1, 2015

2015 Substance Free Weekends at Adventureland: The 2015 Annual Substance Free Weekends are scheduled for Saturday, April 25; Sunday, April 26; Saturday, May 2; and Sunday, May 3, 2014. The weekends are hosted by Southeast Polk Schools. Southeast Polk Schools and Adventureland invite everyone to “Share The Fun” during their Substance Free Weekends.

GMG’s S.O.D.A. (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol) has requested 300 tickets on consignment at the special discount price of $20.00 per person (a savings of $20.00 off of the regular price). If you would like to purchase tickets for any one of these dates, please contact Mike Pierson, S.O.D.A. sponsor at GMG Secondary School. As in the past, S.O.D.A. will sponsor a trip to Adventureland on one of these Substance Free Weekend dates. Students in grades 7 through 12 will be eligible to go. Tentatively, the plan is to go on Saturday, May 2, 2015. A trip itinerary and permission slip will be available at a later date.

SODA Collects Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald Houses Please keep collecting the tabs from aluminum beverage cans. All tabs collected will be donated to a Ronald McDonald House Charities. Thank you for your support, Mike Pierson


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