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The Rocket
School District News December 22, 2016 ~ Vol. 12, Issue 8
School Mission Statement: “Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District will provide a quality education in which students become lifelong collaborative learners and innovative problem solvers in a global society."
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From the Desk of . . .
Dr. Dean Cook, EBF Superintendent
The Christmas excitement, particularly in our youngest of children, brings a smile to my face even on the most challenging of December days. As our staff works with our students to bring to life holiday concerts, grandparents' dinners, food drives for the needy, and all the trimmings of the district holiday season, I have no doubt that EBF children are being guided to become positive contributors to society. I also find that during this time of year, the children have a way of guid-ing the adults by bringing to light what is right in a world which always seems to have quite a few issues. I hope that everyone is able to find the goodness in others, particularly our amazing EBF children, this holiday season.
2017 Schedule Change - Please Note there is a change in the February 2017 School Calendar:
We will be switching the scheduled February 17th Professional Development Day to Monday, February 13th.
February 13th will be a NO SCHOOL day. On February 17th school will be held as usual.
We wish every district family the very best Christmas wishes and a prosperous new year. I hope the joys of the holiday season fill your homes, and I am grateful for the privilege to work among such a dedicated staff, kindhearted children, and caring communities.
- Dr. Cook
PARENTS: Please pay attention to the forecast and be sure your student is dressed appropriately before leaving home. We strive to have the children go out for fresh air and exercise when the weather permits. As a general rule, recess will be outside unless the temperature + wind chill falls below 10 degrees. Winter coats, gloves, mittens, hats, and boots are essential cold weather wear. Snow pants are required to play in snow. To help make sure that your child's belongings return safely at the end of the day, remember to label each piece of clothing clearly.
Affordable holiday shopping was enjoyed at each of our elementary buildings this year - at left and below are photos of Fremont’s 2nd Annual Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by L.I.K.E. (Leaders in Kids’ Eduaction).
Photos courtesy of Lara Vandello
Photos courtesy of Sharon Lanphier
Eddyville Elementary decorated
their doors for
Christmas. Not only are we as unique as snowflakes (like above), apparently so
are the teachers’
imaginations.
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Notice to the Public
In order for emergency vehicles to have the best access to the JR/SR High School, there is no parking along the west entrance,
the north end of the building, and most of the circle drive. The curbs are painted red to show where parking is prohibited.
Please do not park where there is a red curb. Cars will be towed to keep the access to the building open.
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When to Keep a Sick Child Home: Reference Guide for Parents
Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school can be difficult. Please use the following guidelines to help you in your decision. Be sure to call your child’s school to let them know why your child is absent, and then send the appropriate note when your child returns to school. 1. Fever: student must be fever-free (<100.4 Fahrenheit) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin). 2. Vomiting or diarrhea, especially if the child acts or looks ill. Student must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning. 3. Persistent nasal congestion, reddened eyes, sore throat, cough, or headaches that disrupt the student’s learning or pose a risk of disease transmission to oth-ers. 4. Unexplained skin eruptions or rashes. When in doubt, consult your child’s doctor before sending your child to school. 5. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) appearing as redness of the conjunctiva (lining of eye/ eyelid) with or without pus drainage from eye and/ or swelling. Student should not return to school until they have been examined and treated. 6. Any other communicable illnesses in which you have been advised to remain out of school until cleared to return by the county health department or your child’s doctor (i.e. chicken pox, scabies, influenza, whooping cough, tuberculosis, measles, impetigo, etc.) 7. Any other health condition that in the school nurses judgment is of concern for the others health and well-being and that of the child.
Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD, District Nurse
Eddyville Childcare Call for open spaces 641-969-4343
Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday - Friday Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Available Services: Daycare, Before & After School Care,
Summer Day Camp CPR/First Aid-Certified Staff
The mission of Eddyville Child
Care Center is to provide quality child care and early education at a fair market rate that benefits the child, the family, the staff,
the school district, and the community.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM HAS STRONG SEASON! Submitted by Donna Bohlmann, TAG Coach
The Middle School Mock Trial team learned a lot about Extreme Obstacle Course Races this year in the 2016 case of Desifios VS Storm Lake LLC. Students in Mock Trial take the role of attorneys and witnesses, and defend and prosecute their cases against teams from across the state of Iowa. This year, the EBF Mock Trial team placed 1st overall at the regional competition in Burlington, Iowa with a score of 448.75 points, beating the second place team by more than 20 points. Allison Walker, Carson Stetter, and Katie Fairchild received All-District awards for their performances. The first place ranking qualified the team to compete at the state competition in Des Moines November 14-15. At the state competition, the top 34 teams out of 158 across the state competed in 3 rounds of competition. EBF did not receive a trophy for the top 10 teams this year, but Katie Fairchild received All-State recognition for her performance as Dr. Lindsey Rogers, MD. Only 10 such awards were handed out this year!!! The Middle School Mock Trial team this year included: 8th Graders Allison Walker, Raechel Sapp, Abby Hanson, and CJ Waldren. 7th Graders Katie Fairchild, Carson Stetter, Lauren Wells, and 6th Grader Maria Walker. Congratulations!!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST LEGO LEAGUE STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE!!! Submitted by Donna Bohlmann, TAG Coach
On December 3rd, 5 of the 7 members of the EBF First Lego League trav-eled to Council Bluffs to compete in regional competition. FIRST LEGO League introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus and research on.
The robotics part of the competition involves designing and program-ming LEGO Mindstorms robots to complete tasks. The students work out solutions to the various problems they are given and then meet for regional tournaments to share their knowledge, compare ideas, and display their ro-bots. The EBF team, known as Rocket Robotics, designed a robot with several arms in order to complete “missions” created in the challenge. In addition, the team researched a problem under this year’s theme of “Animal Antics”, to create a box that dogs can carry with Life Alert equipment to help elderly and disabled people. In addition, the team was scored on their robot con-struction and their ability to work together as a team to demonstrate the FIRST Lego League CORE values of: teamwork, gracious professionalism, and cooperation. This year, more than 255,000 students in 80 countries compet-ed on a FIRST Lego League Team. The Rocket Robotics team was 1 of 36 who competed at the Council Bluffs regional event. Based on their overall performance in all the areas, the team was selected to advance to the state level. The state com-petition will be held on January 14th and 15th at Iowa State Uni-versity. The top teams there will advance to the World com-petition, held this summer. The members of the EBF Rocket Robotics team are: Carson Stetter, Lauren Wells, CJ Waldren, Lute Judy, Cooper Laumeyer, Riley Fry, and Logan Van Hemert. Congratulations!!!
Left to right: Lauren Wells, Cooper Laumeyer, Carson Stetter, Lute Judy, and CJ Waldren; Not pictured - Riley Fry and Logan
VanHemert, who were unable to attend the competition.
From left- Raechel Sapp, Katie Fairchild, Carson Stetter, (Emma Haselhuhn-EBF alum), CJ Waldren, Maria Walker, Lauren Wells, Allison Walker, and Abby Hanson.
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Agri-Power Lends A Helping Hand Written By: Randie Richmond, Morgan Wells, and Adlynn Eveland
When an Agri- Power FFA member’s family is in need, the FFA chapter is there to help. Re-cently an FFA Alumni, Roger Lathen, was injured. A neighbor seeing that their wood supply was short for the winter, suggested that the chapter should help the family out. The chapter jumped on the opportunity by getting a group together to cut wood; little did we know that the turnout was going to be larger than expected. Several people from the community were there to help, along with the chapter kids, to cut wood. Over thirty people showed up at Tom Judy’s that afternoon and stayed until dark. They were able fill two dump trailers and five truck beds full of wood. After all the cutting was done, they delivered it to the Lathen’s house that night. The Agri-Power FFA Chapter would like to thank everyone who showed up to help; it just
goes to show how our community can come together and help a family in need.
The Auctioneer’s Son By Chapter Reporters A. Eveland, R. Richmond, and M. Wells
Many kids grow up with little guidance or role models to look up to. In the case of TJ Sinnif, he is fortunate to grow up in a household with both parents for guidance and a couple of pretty good teachers to boot. Ever since TJ can remember, he has either been on a horse or at an auction somewhere listening to the cry of the auctioneer; but in this case the auctioneer was his own father, JD. JD learned the trade the old fashion way, going to Auctioneering School in Mason City, Iowa right out of high school. He also spent a good portion of his life helping Donnie Zook with his weekly auctions in Fremont. Through the years, JD’s reputation grew, and his business prospered, all the while his family continued to grow. His only son, TJ, start-ed helping at a very young age. “TJ actually started out by helping in the ring holding items up. Then he started taking bids,” JD explained. As time marched on, TJ started to create his own “chant” and start-ed the art of being an auctioneer. “TJ started to sell when he was about eleven years old,” JD said. The Sinnif clan has all hands on deck during an auction, as JD’s wife Mindy clerks, and daughter Makia assists with taking tickets from the auction truck to the payment trailer. TJ has quickly grown into the role of consistently being a vital part of the auctions that JD lines up. Even before the auction takes place, several key components have to be put into motion. TJ assists with identifying inventory – the purpose of this is to see what the person has to sell. The paper flyer, newspaper ad, and the website all need to be updated and proof-read; TJ is a vital part of those processes as well. TJ indicated what he learned at a very early age, “When I first started out, I knew that as an auctioneer, I needed to be accurate – not only with my numbers, but accurate when describing what is being sold at the time,” young Sinnif explained. “When thousands of dollars are at stake, it is so important to get the bid correct, as well as the buyer number of that item,” TJ added. When asked about the most difficult challenge he has faced, TJ was quick to answer. “It was when Dad was in the hospital, and there was a large estate auction to do, which included selling a house. I got to admit, I was more nervous than I ever have been selling before. I knew that this item was going to bring a large amount of money, and I wanted to get the most I could for the seller,” TJ said. As a high school senior, TJ has been involved heavily in the Agri-Power FFA Chapter. As vice-president, he has been in charge of committee work that involves several differ-ent activities, both in the school and the community. “One of our biggest events for the chapter is the Agri-Power FFA Alumni Consignment Auction. Four different auctioneers are involved in one of the state’s largest con-signment auctions. We have people from a five-state area buy and sell items. The chapter members work side by side alumni to get this event completed,” Sinnif explained. It really takes a lot of participation from the chapter to pull this project off. “One old project that we do is collecting cans for the annual food drive. This year we have a different twist to how we encourage kids to bring non-perishable food items - we were able to get four teachers to agree to possibly get a pie thrown in their face. The person who gets the most food items will be the ‘winner’ and get the prize,” Sinnif said. Another activity near and dear to Sinnif’s heart is high school rodeo. TJ is one the best calf ropers in the State of Iowa. This is another habit that TJ learned from his parents. TJ men-tioned, “I really enjoy the competition. The friendships, as well, is what makes rodeo so appealing to me”. The future for TJ is laid out in front of him. “I plan on attending college near here and to get an education in the area of Ag Business.”
TJ Sinnif looks for potential buyers at a recent auction. Customer Relations are vital for an auctioneer's business.
TJ looks for bids as he calls out the price of an air compressor. Keeping the price in your mind, while looking for potential
bidders is nerve wracking.
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Clover Kids is a fun and exciting group for any child in grades K-3. Clover Kids learn through hands-on activities suited to their developmental age. The primary goal of the
Clover Kids program is to promote children’s healthy development– mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally. Clover Kids is for any child in Kindergarten-3rd Grade. Cost to join Clover Kids is $20 for the year and includes a t-shirt, monthly activities, and snacks.
Clover Kids Meets Trhough May: at Fremont Elementary on the 2nd Tuesday, after school-4:30
at Eddyville Elementary on the 2nd Thursday, after school-4:30 If you would like more information about Clover Kids, please contact Codi Voss at [email protected] or call 641-673-5841. Info for Current
6th/7th Graders and parents: For students interested in going on the
2018 Washington, D.C./ New York trip, please email Jessica Nollen at
[email protected]. We will be meeting soon to get
fundraising started!!
An account to benefit the Lathen family has been opened at Bank Iowa (Oskaloosa & Fremont). Roger Lathen was in an accident recently and is still recovering in Iowa City.
Please direct questions to Joan Heinle at 641-777-9602.
This article was written by Freshman Zach Edgren and is one of the Peer Education Projects that have been done. Peer Education is a platform in which FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members can inform their peers about information they feel is important.
About Family Family time is something that people don’t take to their full advantage. There will be an oppor-tunity to have family time, but you won’t. Time will pass, and you will soon want family time and it will be gone. So, take advantage when the time is there, instead of waiting too long, and the time will be gone. Things to help family relationships are eating a meal as a family and spending time together doing something you will all enjoy. Going on family vacations are a great way to have family bonding. Going to a movie as a family is good time to spend. There are more opportunities than you think there are. So, quit reading this
article and go spend time with your family.
EBF’s 3rd Annual FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Cake Decorating Contest was a success! Article By Raechel Sapp (8th grade) as a Peer Education Project to promote FCCLA
We made a total of $310 for the Blank Children’s Hospital. We held our contest at a home basket-ball game. We had our fans vote on 4 different categories. They were Best Decorated, Best Theme, Most Creative, and Most Likely to OD on Sugar. All of Mrs. Strausser’s classes baked and decorated cakes, in grades 7-12, and worked very hard on their creations. We would like to give a big thank you to Dee Alexander and Shelly Hoskins for donating cakes. The first place winners for Best Decorated are Emilee Howard and Dalaney Clark. The 2nd place winners are Morgan and Josalyn Reddy, The 3rd place winners are Brandt Hughes and Courteney Riley. The 1st place winners for the Best Theme are Allie Adams and Levi Strausser. The 2nd place win-
ners are Tray Tilley and Conner Reed. The 3rd place winners are Shayla Maize and Lily Hastings. The 1st place winners in Most Creative are Kacie Flaig, Macie Steem, and Tessa Puffinbarger. The 2nd place winners are Kacey Beinhar, Bree Fletcher, Raelee Simmons, and Tara Diephuis. The 3rd place winners are Sasha Garman, Shayla Vansteenwyk, and Macken-zie Dahlstorm. Finally in 1st place for the Most Likely to OD on Sugar are Gabby Strausser and Emma Mock. 2nd place winners are Shayla Veldhuizen and Sarah Davidson. The 3rd place winners are Cheyenne Barnett and Cara Beam. All of Mrs. Strausser’s students had a great time, and did a great job decorating all the cakes. We would like
to thank everyone who came out to the game and placed bids on the cakes, and supported FCCLA and the
Rocket basketball teams.
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Activity Passes 2016-2017: HS or MS Student $40 Elementary Student $30 Single Adult $90 Adult Couple $150 Gold cards FREE -persons 60 years or older
To get your activity pass, contact Jill in the high school office at 641-969-4288. You may also pay for and order your activity pass from the ticket takers when coming through for activities.
Students (and others) may purchase an ac-tivity ticket for admission to certain school district activities.
Without an activity ticket, attendees must pay regular prices to attend school district activ-ities.
Iowa High School Athletic Association Needing New Officials
If interested in participating in this workshop, please go to www.indianhills.edu to register
SPORTS OFFICIATING WORKSHOP Have you ever thought about becoming a referee? How hard can it be?
This workshop will focus on the requirements of becoming a sports official, the registration process, equipment resources, how to get games,
and basically everything a person might need to know when starting out as a new official. Mar 08 - Mar 15 Ottumwa Campus Wed, 06:00PM - 08:00PM
Advanced Technology Center Rm: 109 Cost: $49.00 Instructor: S. Allison
Congrats to Haegen Boyer and Torie Alexander,
who were selected to the SE All District
Volleyball for Class 3A!
Rocket B-ball
For up-to-date info/details - http://www.quikstatsiowa.com/
EBF Boys’ Basketball Scores:
Away 11/29/2016 @ Centerville- L 74-85 Home 12/02/2016 vs Albia- W 59-58
Home 12/03/2016 vs Lynnville-Sully- L 52-70 Away 12/05/2016 @ Montezuma- W 68-66
Home 12/06/2016 vs Davis County, Bloomfield- W 66-47 Away 12/09/2016 @ Clarke, Osceola- L 69-76
Home 12/13/2016 vs. Ankeny Christian Academy- W 93-81
EBF Girls’ Basketball Scores: Home 11/21/2016 vs Washington- L 54-60 Away 11/22/2016 @ Pleasantville- W 67-31 Away 11/29/2016 @ Centerville- W 52-23
Home 12/02/2016 vs Albia- W 55-41 Home 12/03/2016 vs Lynnville-Sully- L 31-41
Home 12/06/2016 vs Davis County, Bloomfield- W 56-43 Away 12/09/2016 @Clarke, Osceola- W 67-46 Away 12/12/2016 @Pella Christian- L 45-56
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CONDUCT COUNTS These behaviors are NOT acceptable at activities:
Disrespectful conduct, including profanity, obscene ges-tures or comments, offensive remarks of a sexual nature, or other actions that demean individuals or the event.
Penalty – EJECTION
Throwing articles onto the contest area. Penalty – EJECTION
Entering the contest area in protest or celebration. Penalty – EJECTION
Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants or spectators.
Penalty – EJECTION
Spectator interference with the event. Penalty – EJECTION
Jumping up and down on the bleachers. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Use of artificial noisemakers, signs, or banners. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Chants or cheers directed at opponents. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Rocket Wrestling Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont wrestled in the Jere-my Fulk Classic at New Lon-don on Saturday, December 3rd, and won the team champi-onship for the second year in a row. We had six individual champions, which included 4 freshmen. "It was a great overall team effort to win a tournament by that many points. It was a good team win. The boys are working hard in the room and pushing each other hard this year, and it really shows when we get on the mat to compete."
Results: 106 lbs - Alan Angle, Freshman 1st place; 113 lbs - Tyler Landgrebe 3rd place; 120 lbs - Sage Walker, Freshman 1st place; 126 lbs - Tayton Ricard, Freshman 1st place; 138 lbs - Alex Hanna, Junior 2nd place; 145 lbs - Dakota Boyer, Junior 1st Place; 152 lbs - Joey Boyer, Freshman 1st Place; 170 lbs - Dalton Griffiths, Senior 1st place; 182 lbs - Austin Angle, Senior 3rd place. ~Coach Brett Little
Junior Alex Hanna gets a win at 138 lbs.
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REMINDER OF BASIC CYBERSAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Children are exposed to the Internet at younger and younger ages. Cyberspace is at home, at school and friends’ homes. As a parent or guardian, it is important that you keep current with your children’s online activities and that you communicate with each other often. Learn all you can about the Internet and become familiar with social networking sites and terms. For younger children, find and mark sites for them to visit. These can include fun activity sites, library reference sites and search engines for help on school projects. Talk to your children about the Internet and the importance of being safe while online. Assure your children that that whatever rules you set are for their safety. Only operate computers in an open area of your home, such as the living room or kitchen. This will make it easier to monitor activity than if the computer is in your children’s rooms. Be familiar with parental control programs to filter/block inappropriate content for your children. Monitor your children’s Internet use, maintain access to their e-mail ac-counts and social networks they are on. If a child gets uneasy while on the computer as you enter the room, this might indicate that he or she is visiting an off-limits site. Have your children show you what they know how to do online, as well as their favorite sites. Get to know your children’s online friends. If your child informs you of an inappropriate site, report it to your ISP or the compa-ny that created the material. Set up and/or learn all of your children’s passwords and screen names/usernames (online identities). Make sure screen names don’t reveal infor-mation about your children’s real names, addresses, school or age. Spend time online together until you are assured that your children understand the potential dangers and how to handle difficult situations. “Google” your children’s names on the Internet. Look at profiles and any postings about them. If your children go to other homes, find out what rules they have in place for Internet usage. If you have chil-dren, the Internet has created new jobs for you to do. The Inter-net requires your in-volvement as a parent.
Note to Parents from the High School Office:
Please remember that students are not allowed to have their phones out during the daytime, unless it is their lunchtime - So please refrain from calling/texting their phones. They have a tendency to answer it and no one wants anyone to have their phone taken.
If you need to leave a message or it is urgent, please call the of-fice, and we will get the message to your student. All students have a student email that you can contact them via as well.
Thanks so much!
PPEL Renovation & Remodel Committee Meeting – November 28, 2016
On November 28, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont PPEL committee met to discuss renovation possibilities at the EBF Junior Senior High School. In attendance were Ed Glenn-Committee Chairman, Aaron Angle, Rick Crosson, Casey Johnson, Robin Leonard, Linda Taylor, Shelly Man-ternach, Kelly Ray, Jason Leffler, Mike Roe, and Phil Bon-nett and Heather Severson-Media Liaison. It was unanimously agreed upon that repair and renova-tion of the current facility is needed. Throughout the even-ing, the committee worked to further broaden their know-ledge of funding options, available monies, current budgets and projected student enrollment. The committee also dis-cussed potential regeneration of existing structures versus new construction, priority of projects, methods of reconstruc-tion, and duration of time for completion of renovation. In continuation of information-gathering efforts and com-prehensive broadening of knowledge, the committee will meet again in December with Dr. Dean Cook-Superintendent, Steve Noble-Junior Senior High School Principal, Curt John-ston-Activities Director and Dean of Students, Joe Overton-Band Director, and Chuck Seddon-Facility and Grounds Di-rector to further explore day-to-day physical plant challenges faced by administration and teachers. -Reported by Heather Severson
With the winter weather upon us, please keep in mind that EBF has several ways to stay in
touch with CLOSINGS & DELAYS. You can listen to all the local radio/ tv stations (shown above), download the School Way app (which is FREE!) on your smartphone, receive the school ALL CALL, or check on our FB page. The ALL CALL is sent first, followed by all other means of communication. The ALL CALL is an automated system that is attached to our Infinite Campus system. The ALL CALL goes out to the phone numbers that are associated with each family. In order for the call to work, you must either answer the phone or send it to voicemail so that it will get a live voice to log it into the system. ________________________________________________________________________________
INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL WAY APP FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE:
We are a weather-aware school and use SchoolWay as one way to notify our community of weather-related announcements. If you have not had a chance to download the free app
from the app store, do it today! You will receive instant push notifications from our school. See www.myschoolway.com/ebf for more information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 5, 2016 OTTUMWA --- Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who complet-ed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2016 Fall Term. From the local area: FREMONT -Letetia Kelderman (AAS), Melissa Neff (Diploma). This is a list of students who received an Associ-ate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Diploma or Certificate from IHCC. There is no graduation ceremony at the end of the Fall Term, but the students who received their de-
gree, diploma or certificate are invited to take part in the com-mencement ceremony at the
end of the Winter Term in February.
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Racine Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps The Racine Scouts from Racine, Wisconsin are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the Athletic Bands of William Penn University of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The administration visited the campus recently to meet with the Director of Athletic Bands, Terry DeJong to discuss details including community involvement and growth of both programs. Students of William Penn University interested in drum corps will have schol-arships available to them to participate with the corps as a marching members or intern on the instructional staff. High School students interested in an affordable quality college experience may be awarded scholarships for participation in WPU Athletic Bands. This partnership will allow for the drum corps to host winter camps and Spring train-ing at the Former Vennard Campus in University Park/Oskaloosa. The campus is equipped with dormitories, rehearsal and dining hall, practice field with tower and lights and ample indoor space. This arrangement offers an opportunity for the instructional staff and members to properly prepare for our six-week tour within Drum Corps International’s Summer Music Games. While the corps will move winter and spring rehearsals to Iowa, we will continue to operate, fundraise and expand on community relations in Racine, Wisconsin. For the up-coming season, the administration anticipates 60-75 marching members for the 2017 sea-son lead by the finest educators in the Midwest. Tentative Winter/Spring schedule: December 10-11 Open House (Full Corps); January 13-14 Camp (Brass and Percussion); February 4-5 Camp (Brass and Per-cussion); March 4-5 Camp (Brass and Percussion); April 8-9 (Brass and Percussion); May 13-14 (Full Corps); June 9 – Spring Training Students interested in membership in the 2017 Racine Scouts should visit RacineScouts.com to register for our upcoming Open House to receive audition ma-terials and details on our first rehearsal of the 2017 season. Band Directors are encouraged to visit us during the Open House to explore options for your students with both the Racine Scouts or WPU. We continually strive to provide a quality experience for your students that will help boost the quality of school programs. Founded in 1927 as a Boy Scouts of America drum and bugle corps, the Racine Scouts hold the distinction of the oldest continuously active operating corps in the county. It is also recognized as the oldest musical scouting unit. Known over many years by the affec-tionate nickname “Chrome Domes,” after their distinctive mirrored helmets, the Racine Scouts have a storied tradition in drum corps competition. The group was recognized as the Most Improved Open Class Corps in 2014. In 1938, a group of Madison businessmen were inspired to start a local Boy Scout corps, and they asked for Racine’s help with staff, music, and support for their start-up of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. In 1947, they were seen by Scoutmaster Don Warren of Chicago’s Troop 111, who then de-cided to start the drum and bugle corps that would become known as the Cavaliers. Comments from WPU Athletic Bands Director, Terry DeJong: “I am very pleased to see this partnership develop with the Racine Scouts to benefit both of our programs. They’ve got such a long history, now 89 years old and it’s our privilege to help them with changes to continue their future and become part of our community and with us becoming part of their history. With this partnership, they will also offer great benefits to WPU with our Athletic Bands and further educational opportunities for our Music Ed majors to bet-ter prepare the students for running their own programs in the preparation, business and travel areas. With the corps’ student involvement and internship/scholarship opportuni-ties, this adds another unique offering with our program that other universities in Iowa do not offer".
Interested Students visit RacineScouts.com for registration information.
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BASIC FIREARM RULES ARE IMPORTANT FOR A SAFE HUNT
The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons opened on Dec. 3, and while optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices. Basic firearm rules are pretty straight forward: treat every firearm as though it were loaded; always point the muzzle in a safe direction; be sure of your target and what’s beyond it; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. “Our deer hunting tradition is shared with our friends and our family,” said Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Practicing safe hunting techniques is important to make sure we all get home at the end of the day.” An estimated 125,000 hunters are expected to take to the timber during Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons, and Wisecup said self-inflicted injuries and property damage con-tinue to be prominent. “Those incidents could be avoided by simply following the basic rules of firearm safety and ensuring there is a safe backdrop prior to taking a shot. Hunt-ers need to remember that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 200 yards of a build-ing inhabited by people, or livestock, or a feedlot unless the owner or tenant has given their consent. It is also illegal to discharge a shotgun shooting slugs or a pistol or revolv-er on or over a public roadway,” she said. “Hunters tend to get fixated on their target and when a deer is running, they forget about their surroundings. Look beyond your target and clearly identify the target before taking the shot,” Wisecup said. “You must be certain you have a clear, safe shot. Never point your firearm at anything you do not want to shoot.” That advice can help to pre-vent self-inflicted wounds as well. Wisecup encouraged hunters to wear plenty of blaze orange and to discuss the hunt-ing plan with everyone in the group. “You want to be seen from all sides in the woods,” she said. “It is also important to discuss the hunting plan that will outline the role for each person and where they will be during the hunt. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan.
It is critical to communicate with your hunting partners to ensure everyone knows where each other is at all times.” In 2015, there were 6 deer hunting related incidents in Iowa during the two shotgun seasons: five personal injuries and one property damage. Hunting Safety Tips · Treat every firearm as if it were loaded · Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction · Be sure of the target and what is beyond it · Keep finger off the trigger until ready to fire · Keep the barrel clear and choose the proper ammunition. Winter Weather Factors · Unload the firearm and open the action when crossing obstacles – if snow and ice is on the ground, the risk of slipping or falling dramatically increases · Visibility – put the hunt on hold if visibility is poor due to fog and/or snowy con-ditions · Bundled up – keeping your finger off the trigger and muzzle control are both ex-tremely important as bulky coats and gloves increases chances of an accidental discharge Hunter Visibility · Wear plenty of blaze orange. Hunters want to be seen from all sides in the woods and fields · Discuss the hunting plan with everyone in the group. Outline the role for each person and where they will be throughout the hunt. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan. Com-munication is critical to ensure everyone knows where each other is at all times. Ultimate Goal: Everyone gets home safely
IOWA SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO ORDER
FREE SEEDLINGS NOW FOR SPRING
Iowa schools and communities are reminded that free seedlings will be available to them again this spring through the DNR’s Trees for Kids pro-gram. Each school building and community may order one free packet consisting of 200 bare-root seedlings, 50 each of four selected species. The seedlings are delivered in April or May and are generally used as part of Earth Day/Week celebrations. Many are distributed to students, family, staff and community residents. Others are planted on school grounds and in parks, or use as part of educational programs. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until 200 packets are requested. “Most people probably aren’t thinking about planting right now,” says Laura Wagner, DNR Trees for Kids Coordinator, “But because this program and our packets are so popular, we encourage folks to order early to get the best selections.” Interested schools and communities need to complete a simple application form and those receiving packets will be asked to email at least one photo of the trees being planted and a short paragraph indicating where and why they were planted. No other requirements are necessary to receive the free trees. The application deadline is April 1, 2017 and the application form, packet sheets with species photos and information, and instructions can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/urbanforestry by clicking on Trees For Kids Earth Month Celebration. Schools and communities may select from the following specialty packets: Fall Color –Trees and shrubs with vibrant fall color Fastest Forest – Great along streams and wet areas, these grow at least 3 feet per year Pollinator Packet – Provides vital host species for butterflies and other polli-nators Privacy Packet – Great to use as a visual barrier or along a fence line Spring Flowers – Create spring color with these flowering shrubs and small trees Storm Resistant Packet – These trees resist breakage from wind and ice storms Wild Edible Packet – Enjoy an edible landscape
Trees for Kids is a DNR program with funding by Alliant Energy, MidAmerican Energy, Black Hills Ener-gy, ITC, Trees Forever, Iowa Woodland Owners Asso-ciation and Iowa Tree Farm Committee, and adminis-tered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Bureau. For more information about ordering no-cost Trees for Kids seedlings, contact Laura Wagner, DNR Trees
for Kids Coordinator, 515-725-8456 or [email protected]
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The Rocket Bulletin Board
School Telephone Numbers Eddyville Elementary (Principal Bret Moews) 641-969-4281
Blakesburg Elementary (Principal Sarah Tobiason) 641-938-2202 Fremont Elementary (Superintendent Dean Cook) 641-933-4211 EBF Junior Senior High (Principal Steve Noble) 641-969-4288
EBF School Administration Office (Superintendent Dean Cook) 641-969-4226
Parents/Guardians across the district: Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call.
To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
Not Receiving The Rocket? If you live in the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District and
are not receiving The Rocket in the mail, you should be.
Please notify us so that we can make needed adjustments in delivery.
Attention Alumni:
Live outside of the mailing area and wish to receive a Rocket?
You may email your requests to [email protected]
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Thursday, December 22 ROCKET Submissions Due 6:00pm BBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars 6:00pm GBB-JV/V vs Twin Cedars Friday, December 23 No School Monday, December 26 No School Tuesday, December 27 No School Wednesday, December 28 No School Thursday, December 29 No School Friday, December 30 No School Monday, January 2, 2017 No School 9:30am WR-V EBF Duals (Eddyville) Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Classes Resume 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Chariton 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Chariton 6:00pm WR-JV/V @ English Valleys Wednesday, January 4, 2017 6:00pm After Prom Mtg @ E. Elem. Thursday, January 5, 2017 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Albia 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Albia(@ Blakesburg) 4:30pm WR-JH @ Oskaloosa 5:30pm WR-V @ Albia 6:00pm BBB-JV @ Pleasantville 6:00pm GBB-JV @ Pleasantville 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting Friday, January 6, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Centerville 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Centerville Saturday, January 7, 2017 SEIBA Honor Band Auditions @ Fairfield 9:30am WR-JV/V @Van Horne-BentonSch 10:00am GBB-9th Games Monday, January 9, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Albia 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Albia Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:30pm WR-JV/V @ EBF (Eddyville) 6:00pm WR-Parent & Senior Night 6:00pm WR-Youth Club Night Thursday, January 12, 2017 ROCKET Submissions Due 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Davis County(@ Bl. Friday, January 13, 2017 End 2nd Qtr/1st Semester 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Davis County 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Davis County
Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:30am WR-V @ Wayne (Corydon) Monday, January 16, 2017 Begin 3rd Qtr/2nd Semester 4:15pm WR-JH @ Chariton 4:45pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Fairfield 4:45pm GBB-JV/V @ Fairfield 6:00pm School Board Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Clarke 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Clarke Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3:45pm Blakesburg Elem PTO Mtg Thursday, January 19, 2017 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Clarke(@ Blakesburg) 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Clarke 4:15pm WR-JH @ BGM (Brooklyn) Saturday, January 21, 2017 3D & Block Archery Tourney @ HS Speech District Lrg Grp @ Ottumwa SEIBA Honor Band Concert @ Ia City W. 9:30am WR-V @ I-35 (Truro) Monday, January 23, 2017 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Centerville(@ Bl. 4:15pm GBB-JH @ Centerville 6:00pm BBB-JV/V vs North Mahaska 6:00pm BBB-Senior Night Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V vs Knoxville 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V vs Knoxville 5:30pm WR-JV/V @ Chariton Wednesday, January 25, 2017 All Conference Band @ Centerville Thursday, January 26, 2017 ROCKET Submissions Due 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Chariton 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Chariton(@ Bl. Friday, January 27, 2017 No School-Staff Development 5:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Chariton 5:00pm GBB-9/JV/V @ Chariton 5:30pm WR-JV @ Fairfield Saturday, January 28, 2017 State Jazz Band Contest @ Pella 10:00am WR-V @ Fairfield Monday, January 30, 2017 4:15pm BBB-8th vs Montezuma(@ Fremont) 4:15pm GBB-8th @ Montezuma 4:15pm WR-JH @ Ottumwa Thursday, February 2, 2017 Central Jazz Festival @ Pella 4:15pm BBB-JH vs Sigourney(@ Fremont) 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting Friday, February 3, 2017 5:00pm WR-Mini Rocket Tourn. @ HS Saturday, February 4, 2017 Speech State Lrg Grp @ CR Washington 12:00pm WR-Sectionals @ Keokuk 3:00pm BBB-9/JV/V @ Ankeny Christian
School Facebook pages
Look here for posted announcements and positive Rocket activity:
Jr/Sr High: http://www.facebook.rocketsk12 Elementary: https://www.facebook.com/rocketspk6
INFINITE CAMPUS
Jr High/Sr High School parents may check their child’s grades, transcripts or lunch
account on the school website at www.rocketsk12.org;
choose the “Infinite Campus” portal, and enter your user name and password. (If you need a user name and password,
please contact the school at 641-969-4288).
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu
-- Subject to change -- Milk Served Daily with Lunch
Monday, January 2
NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 3
Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Chicken Sandwich, Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Peaches, Br/Butter
Wednesday, January 4 Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Spaghetti, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Apricots Thursday, January 5
Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Tenderloin, Winter Blend, French Fries, Pineapple
Friday, January 6 Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Tacos w/lett&ch, Corn, Refried Beans, Mand. Oranges, Br/Butter Monday, January 9
Breakfast -- Pizza Boat, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Chips, Pears
Tuesday, January 10 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chicken Soup, Crackers, Carrots/Celery, Mixed Fruit, Br/Butter Wednesday, January 11
Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Bosco Stick, Corn, Sw. Potato Tots, Applesauce, Bread/Butter
Thursday, January 12 Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Baked Potato w/meat toppings, Broccoli, Peaches, Bread/Butter Friday, January 13
Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, California Blend, Apricots, Bread/Butter
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Eddyville Community Food Pantry 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month,
9-11 am, Eddyville United Methodist
Church Basement The only criterion to use the pantry is that you be a resident of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District. We don't ask financial questions. Your privacy is respected. Delivery is available to persons in the town of Eddyville. Call either 641-969-4660 or 641-660-3584 for this service. Please leave a message.
School District Information:
Equity Coordinator Principal Sarah Tobiason
641-938-2202 641-969-4226
Level 1 Investigator Principal Sarah Tobiason
Loving Shepherd Food Pantry
Blakesburg United Methodist
Church Basement
Sat., Dec. 31, 8-11am
Providing food to
Moravia, Moulton,
Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg
Contact person:
Vera Miller, 938-2918
Serving all people in need equally.
Eddyville Museum News
Check the Museum out on “Facebook”
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00-noon, or by appointment. Bingo is the first
Thursday of each month, 6:30, at the American Legion Hall.
Come and play for a fun time.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance re-lated to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Sarah Tobiason, Elementary Principal, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville, IA 52553, 641-938-2202, [email protected]
Your 2015-2016 EBF School Board Members:
Director District # 1: Mike Mayberry- [email protected]
641-777-2520 260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Director District # 2: Dan Hulbert- [email protected]
Or [email protected] 641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205
3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543
Director District # 3: Rena Shepherd- [email protected]
641-660-0634 504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn- 641-799-6433
1206 Hwy 137, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 5: Doug Brinegar- 641-777-1664
13422 225th Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 6: Bruce Severson - [email protected]
641-780-3717 17546 Rock Bluff Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 7: Dave Friedman- 641-938-2340
6668 Monroe Wapello Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536
Administration Office,
222 Walnut St. Eddyville, IA 52553
Phone: (641) 969-4226 Fax: (641) 969-4547
Eddyville
Elementary PTO
meets
monthly in the
library, Each 2nd
Wednesday at 3:30
Friends
of the
Eddyville
Library
…………………….
meet at the public library on the 3rd Wednesdays in
January, April, July & October at 5:30pm
Save these for the
elementary schools.
Blakesburg Public Library Hours
Monday – 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. Tuesday – 3:15 – 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday – Closed Thursday – 3:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday – Closed
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CRAVE BOSCO STICKS OR CRISPITOS???? Orders may be placed with any FCCLA member or spon-sor Mrs. Lisa Strausser - [email protected]
Or call 641-641-969-4288 (Your purchase helps them raise funds
for their projects and conferences)
You may mark your order below and return this slip with your money to school.
Orders placed on Thursdays and arrive on Mondays. Bosco Sticks (20 for $15) ___________________ (case of 108 for $65) ___________________ Crispitos (20 for $15) ___________________
(case of 72 for $45) ___________________ Your Name/Email Address/Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Blakesburg Garden Club Seeks New Members
Are you interested in beautify-ing the town of Blakesburg? You can be involved in plantings, horti-culture shows and the Corn Carni-
val, as well as plant sales. WHEN: Meetings 1st Mondays at 1:30pm WHERE: Community building or homes
Contact: Wanda Robinson at 641-895-6561
Eddyville Elementary Parents: WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Eddyville Elementary Yearbook Staff is in need of pictures that can be included
in our yearbook. Pictures can include: Sports, Field Trips, Concerts/Programs,
Events, and Classroom Parties.
Thanks for your help! Eddyville Elementary Yearbook Staff
High school
students in
BASIC
FASHION
are making
quilts. If any-
one has fabric scraps they
would like to donate to Mrs.
Strausser's class, please con-
tact her at 641-969-4288 or
Christmas Tree Removal
For residents of Fremont, Blakesburg, and Eddyville only!!
Call us to pick up your undecorated tree on Saturday December 31 or January 7th.
Have tree located outside your house without any decorations attached.
Service provided by
Agri-Power FFA, Eddyville
Call 969-4288 extension 2328 during school hours 8AM-3:25PM
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If your child is involved in other events outside of school, and you would like to have their accomplishments published, please email a statement and a photo as an attachment to
[email protected] The Rocket would be a great place to show off their efforts and talents.
The next two submission deadlines
for The Rocket are December 22 and
January 12.
Home of the Rockets Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community Schools
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Team Flip . . . Miley Kirkpatrick, Eddyville Elementary 2nd grader, won 1st place
overall at the Team Flip Winter Classic Gymnastics meet in Ottumwa on December 10.
PeeWee Wrestling
(At left, top) Kaden Kirkpatrick, 1st
grader at Eddyville Elementary, won
first place in the Pee Wee Division at the Centerville Youth Wrestling Tourna-ment on December 4th. (At left, bot-tom) Keller Little, Kindergartener at
Eddyville Elemen-tary, won first place
in the Super Pee Wee Division at the Centerville Youth Wrestling Tourna-ment on December
4th. Keller and Kaden both got first
place again at the Tri-County Youth
Tournament on December 9.
Eddyville Girl Scout Troop 315 spreading
a little joy to seniors in Eddyville.
5th/6th Grade Girls Volleyball
Team from Blakesburg Coaches- Jenny Klyn & Lori Orman
Back, left to right: Elizabeth Cremeens, Dally Orman, Lizzy VanUtrecht, Summer Akers; Front, left to right: Cassidy Long, Kathryn Maddy, Hailey Boyer, Whitney Klyn;
Not pictured: Aliya Myers.