Important Items for the Beginning of the School Year

Preparations for 2014-15

Just because the calendar says the start of school is here does not mean that sum-

mer was wasted for the Oldham-Ramona staff and students. Oldham-Ramona stu-

dents and teachers alike spent the summer preparing to maximize the potential

learning and success for the next school year. Many of our Raider athletes took

part in camps and evening weight training to hone their performance on the court, on

the field and running courses.

Several of our teachers took part in the South Dakota teacher training to build

skills for writing Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s) and the related assessments

to maximize student learning. Also, some of our teachers took summer workshops

and college courses to perfect their skills and make their classes more engaging.

Attendance:

School has started and we are off to a smooth start. The students are getting use

to the school routine and the changes that have occurred here at Oldham-Ramona,

especially the new staff. I like to start out the school year with a reminder to par-

ents about your student’s attendance. I will give you another reminder about at-

tendance in January, because school attendance is so vital to school and academic

success. South Dakota law now required all students to attend school until they are

18. Regular attendance at school is extremely important to academic success. The

two most important things that impedes a students learning is being absent from

school too much and being late to school or classes. Being 10 minutes late to school

every day adds up to 30 hours of instruction missed in a year. Parents have tremen-

dous influence on their student’s attendance.

Breakfast and Lunch:

The school offers both breakfast and lunch for reasonable prices. A reminder to

parents to please make sure that you keep a positive balance in your child’s break-

fast/lunch account for the school year.

Free & Reduced Meal Application

If you think that your family would qualify for “free or reduced” meals, please com-

plete the free and reduced application as soon as possible. There are income guide-

lines for this program that would qualify families to get either free or reduced

meals.

Asbestos Notice

In 1987, the U.S. Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Asbestos is a fiber, which in the past had been used in building construction materi-

als, and has been identified as being a disease-causing agent, including a cause of

cancer. The purpose of the legislation was to insure that school students and pa-

trons are provided with a safe environment in which to learn. The school is required

to notify patrons that we do have some asbestos-containing materials. The only as-

bestos-containing materials that remain in the district are the asbestos vinyl floor

tiles located in some of the district’s buildings. The district staff or contractors

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Raider News September 2014

Volume 2014; Issue 1

Oldham-Ramona School

District 39-5

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SIDEBAR

HUMOR Johnny: Teacher,

would you punish me

for something I

didn’t do?

Teacher: Of

course not.

Johnny:

Good,

because I

didn’t do my

homework.

Page 2 Raider News

Faculty -- Staff -- School Board

Albertson, Brooke Junior High BB

Berg, Paul Assistant FB

Beyer, Lisa School Board President

Bickett, Marie Assistant Track

Bowers, Meg English (1-2-14)

DeRungs, Deanne Preschool / Special Education

DeRungs, Logan Head BB

Eide, Katie 2nd Grade

Fischer, Mike Computer / Technology Coordinator

Foster, Chelsie Assistant VB

Grove, Gary Industrial Arts / AD

Hageman, Lance School Board Member

Hagemann, GayLynn Business Manager

Hansen, Crystal Head VB

Hanson, Brian School Board Member

Hanson, Jason Head FB / Assistant Track / AD

Hanson, Rebecca Kindergarten

Hegdahl, Wayne Assistant FB / Assistant Track

Hildebrandt, Deann E-Mentor / Assistant Cook

Zach Hildebrandt Bus Driver

Hoek, Chris Custodian

Hojer, Jay School Board Vice President

Holmberg, Sara Head GB

Ihler, Lon Social Studies / Physical Education

Jensen, Shar Secretary

Johnson, Danya After School Program

Kattke, Jane Elementary Lead Teacher / 3rd Grade

Koster, Dean Science / Drivers Ed

Larsen, Nikki 4th Grade

Lembcke, Dee Newsletter

Ludens, Tom Superintendent

Matson, Mike School Board Member

Miller, Peggy Business Education / Computers

Misar, Beth Assistant Cook / Aide

Mosser, Anna Lisa Credit Recovery Program

O'Connell, Lucinda Speech Therapy Assistant

Pederson, Kim 1st Grade

Perry, Christie Band / Music

Pitts, Brendon Assistant FB / Junior High FB

Pitts, Shelly Special Education Aide

Powell, Austin Bus Driver / Custodian / Preschool Driver

Riedel, Marilyn Head Cook

Salmonson, Victoria Math

Spier, Janie Junior High VB

Sullivan, Kelly Special Education

Swier, Carol 7th Grade

Swier, Ron Bus Driver / Counselor

Thurow, Mary Jo 5th & 6th Grades

Tieman, Kristi Cheer Advisor

Trigg, Chad

Colony Grades K-3 / Assistant

GB / XC / Head Track

Waikel, Chandra Custodian (Oldham)

Waikel, Shane Custodian (Oldham)

Westby, David Assistant BB

Wicks, Travis Colony Grades 4-8

will deal with the floor tile as the need arises. Should any parent/patron have questions regarding the federal law or its

application to our district, those persons are invited to direct their inquiries to Tom Ludens, Superintendent (482-

8244).

Fall Athletic Events

Our fall activities calendar begins on Sept. 2nd when the O-R-R Cross Country team travels to the McCook Invite in Sa-

lem for a meet. The football team begins their season on Sept. 5th when they take on Elkton/Lake Benton at Ramona

(7:00 PM start). The volleyball team begins their season on Sept. 6th when they travel to the Flandreau Tournament in

Flandreau (9:00 AM start).

New Staff at O-R

Our new Business Education/Computer teacher this year is Mrs. Peggy Miller. The is Mrs. Miller’s first teaching posi-

tion. She has worked for many years in the business industry but decided several years ago to get her teaching degree.

Mrs. Miller graduated from Dakota State University with a degree in Business Education and Computer Technology

“Working Together—Great Things Happen”

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Volume 2014; Issue 1

Mr. Luden’s Important Items for the Beginning of the School Year

Page 3

The following Oldham-Ramona students re-

ceived perfect attend-ance awards for the

2013-2014 school year: Eli Dachtler, William Matson, Kailey Pear-

son, Noah Pearson, and Collin Riedel.

Congratulations!

Page 4 Raider News

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

NO SCHOOL

2

*XC @ Salem TBA

3

*ASVAB Test

(Juniors)

4

*ASP Meet and Greet Open House

3:30—6:00pm

5

SCHOOL IS IN

SESSION TODAY

*FB Elkton/Lake

Benton @ Ramona

6

*VB Tourn @ Flan-

dreau

7 8

*School Board

Meeting 7:00pm

9

*VB James Valley Christian @ Rut-

land

10 11

*SCHOOL PIC-

TURES

*XC @ DeSmet

4:00pm

*VB Deubrook @

Rutland

12

*Teacher Work Day

& Friday School

*FB Estelline @

Rutland

13

*ACT Test

*VB Free-man Acade-my @

Rutland

14

3rd An-nual Raider

Ramble

15

MORE Meeting 6PM@ O-R Multi-

purpose Room

16

*XC @ Arlington

4:00pm

*VB @ Iroquois

17

*MIDTERM

18

*VB Lake Preston

@ Rutland

19

*Teacher Work Day

& Friday School

*October Newsletter Articles due to Dee.Lembcke@gmail.com

*Registration Dead-line for Oct 25 ACT

Test

*FB @

DeSmet/Iroquois

20

*JH FB Jamboree

TBD

*XC @ Flan-dreau Indi-an School

12:00pm

21 22

*VB @ Flandreau

Indian School

*Seniors to College

Fair @ SDSU

23

*VB Howard @ Rut-

land

*Health Assess-

ments

24

*XC @ Dell Rapids

2:30pm

25

*VB @ Arlington

26

*Teacher Work Day

& Friday School

*FB Colman-Egan @ Ramona — Par-

ents’ Night

27

28 29

*Coronation 7:00pm

Oldham Gym

30

*XC @ Volga

4:30pm

*VB @ Centerville

Oct 1

Oldham Legion Auxiliary Blood Drive in Oldham

Gym/Kitchen

Oct 2

*VB @ DeSmet

Oct 3

SCHOOL IS IN

SESSION TODAY

*Homecoming

*FB Lake Preston

@ Rutland

Oct 4

September 2014

Volume 2014; Issue 1 Page 5

In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any USDA related activity, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture,

Washington, DC 20250. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

1

NO SCHOOL

2

Spaghetti W/Sauce, Car-

rots, Bread, Peaches, Milk

3

Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green

Beans, Pineapple, Milk

4

Subs, Fresh Baked Beans, Mandarin Orang-

es, Milk

5

Tater-Tot Hotdish, Peas,

Fresh Fruit, Milk

8

Quesadillas, Corn, Peach-

es, Milk

9

Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Fresh Fruit, Bread, Milk

10

Chicken Patty/Bun, Baked Beans, Fries, Applesauce,

Milk

11

Goulash, Carrots, Bread,

Pears, Milk

12

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

15

Biscuits W/Gravy, Sau-

sage, Corn, Apricots, Milk

16

Cheese Burgers/Bun, Baked Beans, Tater Tots,

Pears Milk

17

Chicken Alfredo, Peas,

Applesauce, Bread, Milk

18

Baked Potato Bar, Bread,

Fresh Fruit, Milk

19

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

22

Beef Stroganoff, Corn,

Bread, Applesauce, Milk

23

Chicken Nuggets, Baked

Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk

24

BBQs/Bun, Tater Tris, Green Beans, Peaches,

Milk

25

Frito Pie, Fresh Vegeta-

bles, Pears, Milk

26

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

29

Pizza, Side Salad, Car-

rots, Peaches, Milk

30

Chicken Hotdish, Corn,

Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk

SEPTEMBER 2014 MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

NO SCHOOL

2

Cereal & Toast

Fruit, Juice, Milk

3

Breakfast Pizza or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

4

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Juice, Fruit,

Milk

5

French Toast, Sausage or Cereal & Toast, Juice, Fruit,

Milk

8

Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice,

Milk

9

Pancake on a Stick or Cereal

& Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

10

Cinnamon Rolls or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

11

Yogurt Cups, or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

12

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

15

Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice,

Milk

16

Pancakes & Sausage or Cereal & Toast, Juice, Fruit,

Milk

17

Scrambled Eggs & Sausage or Cereal & Toast, Juice,

Fruit, Milk

18

Breakfast Pizza or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

19

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

22

Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice,

Milk

23

French Toast, Sausage or Cereal & Toast, Juice, Fruit,

Milk

24

Cinnamon Rolls or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

25

Pancake on a Stick or Cereal

& Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

26

No School Day / Teacher

Work Day

29

Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice,

Milk

30

Yogurt Cups, or Cereal &

Toast, Juice, Fruit, Milk

Bre

akfa

st

Lu

nch

In order to stay within the state guidelines, breakfast can be either cereal and toast or the entrée of the day. It cannot be both and stay within

the caloric guidelines the children should adhere to. Either choice does include the fruit and milk.

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O-R AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

WELCOMES NEW COORDINATOR

DANYA JOHNSON

Danya Johnson is thrilled to be the Oldham-Ramona After-School Program Coordinator! She is excited for the opportunity to provide a fun, safe, and edu-

cational place for our children this school year!

Currently, Danya is a senior at Dakota State University working on a degree in Elementary Education with minors in technology and reading. She is originally from Baltic, SD, where she grew up on a farm raising cattle and crops. In her spare time, Danya enjoys playing sports and running, baking, reading, and

spending time with her friends and family.

There will be a “Meet and Greet” open house for parents and children on Thursday, September 4th from 3:30 to 6pm. This will be opportunity to get to know each other better, and give you a better sense of her goals and expecta-

tions for the year.

Danya is excited to get to know each of you as the school year progresses, and is ready to work to make ASP a better program

for everyone! She looks forward to meeting you at the open house.

PO BOX 8

RAMONA, SD 57054

Oldham-Ramona School District 39-5

We’re on the Web!!!!

http://www.oldhamramona.k12.sd.us/

Calling all 8 to 18 year-olds! Join us as we begin a new Oldham-Ramona 4-H club.

First meeting and open-enrollment is in October!

Join us on Sunday, October 5 at 3:30 in the Oldham-Ramona School Multi-purpose room. Help us choose a club name, elect officers and plan the program year.

For more information, or to be included on meeting information emails, contact Stephanie Terwilliger at Stephanie.terwilliger@dsu.edu or call/text 480-0024.

4-H is young people … having fun learning about their favorite things exploring new

ideas and topics preparing to be future leaders caring about their communities