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Volume 13 Issue 5

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January 2017 Non-profit Org.US Permit PaidPermit No. 2Wrenshall, MN 55797

Boxholder or Resident Wrenshall, MN 55797-9999

February Deadline: January 15th

Early Release: December 22nd(Students will attend school in the morning and will eat lunch at school. Bus fleet will depart school at 12:20 p.m. Parents can expect their children to be dropped off 3 hours earlier than their usual drop off time.)

No School: Dec. 23rd — Jan. 2ndSchool Resumes: January 3rd

Early Release: January 13th (Students will attend school in the morning and will eat lunch at school. Bus fleet will depart school at 12:20 p.m. Parents can expect their children to be dropped off 3 hours earlier than their usual drop off time.)

No School (county-wide teacher inservice at Cloquet HS): January 16th

Wrenshall food service

operates on a pre-pay basisLunch accounts are to maintain a positive balance at all times.

Payments can be delivered to the main office or mailed to the school.

Please monitor your student’s lunch account via Parent Portal/Infinite

Campus. Log on to Infinite Campus, select “food service” from the

left menu. Balances appear by account number. You can make further

selections to view transaction details by month or by a date range.

Contact Rosy at 218-384-4274 x1105 with any questions about your

child’s lunch account.

Announcing:Build the paper, build your portfolio.The St. John’s Wrenshall images internship program

images has recently received a very generous donation from the former St. John’s Lutheran Church of Wrenshall. Sadly, St. John’s closed its doors last December after more than 118 years as an active church body. With a portion of the special donation funds, images wishes to offer a paid internship to one or more Wrenshall students (juniors and seniors are eligible to apply). Build the paper, build your portfolio will be a resume and portfolio building opportunity for qualifying student(s).

This paid internship program is being designed to carry forward the spirit in which the donation was given. images can “pay it forward” with the donation by giving real world publishing experience to Wrenshall student(s) who will become part of our future workforce.

The student(s) awarded the internship will work with the images publisher to create issues of our school and community newspaper.

Please see Mr. Erik Holter for an application. Completed applications are due to Mr. Holter no later than Wednesday, January 10, 2017.

Thank you to the former members of St. John’s Lutheran Church for making this program possible.

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Wrenshall School Builds a New Blackhoof Recycling Center and Improves School Recycling

Carlton County’s Unstaffed Recycling Centers have been in use for over 20 years. The Recycling Centers are places where Carlton County residents can easily bring their recyclable materials, which is very helpful for those who choose to skip the bill of curbside garbage service and haul their own.

This fall, the Blackhoof Unstaffed Recycling Center was given a much needed upgrade. Blackhoof had two old, worn down, and undersized recycling centers; a 10’ by 14’ shed and a 12’ by 20’ shed. These are being replaced by a single 20’ by 26’ garage with good lighting, a 42-inch service door for patrons, and an overhead door for the recycling contractor to utilize. This project was accomplished through collaboration between Carlton County, Blackhoof Township, and Wrenshall’s Industrial Arts class, taught by Chris Gustafson. The County provided the necessary materials and equipment, Blackhoof Township provided the concrete slab, and Wrenshall’s Industrial Arts class provided the builders. Mr. Gustafson said, “You can only do so many things in the classroom, so being able to work on a real building project, like this one, is such a great experience for these students.”

Charles Eckdahl, Christian Skutevik, David Zinter, and Kadin Kotiranta are the students who were tasked with building the recycling shed. These students are also apart of Wrenshall’s YES! (Youth Energy Summit) team, which is also run by Mr. Gustafson. YES! is a program in

which students work on a variety of projects related to the environment, energy opportunities and issues in rural

“You can only do so many things in the classroom, so being able to work on a real building project, like this one, is such a great experience for these students.”

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WRENSHALL SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrationKimberly K. Belcastro, SuperintendentLuke Wargin, Dean of StudentsErik Holter, K-12 Guidance Counselor

School Board MembersMatthew Laveau, Board Chairperson, 384-4001 Renae House, Vice Chairperson, 384-3030Janaki Fisher-Merritt, Treasurer, 384-4421Tony Sheda, Clerk, 384-9925Michelle Blanchard, Member, 384-9357Warren Weiderman, Member, 590-1425

HAPPY nEW YEAR to all! I personally feel that 2016 was a productive year for

all areas of the school organization. The district continues to focus on improving student achievement in the entire PK-12 organization. The teaching staff is in the fourth year of the Quality Compensation Program, which has

proven to be effective. The teachers meet in their Professional learning Communities (PlCs) for 45 minutes one day each week. The focus of the PlCs is to study data to understand how students are doing academically and how teachers can support the students to continue to improve achievement. The PlCs are also an avenue for positive professional development to take place for the teaching staff. I personally want to thank the School Board and the Education Minnesota Wrenshall teacher’s union for supporting this initiative. The Quality Compensation Program would not be possible without the support of these two entities and administration working well together.

The district has been challenged with an infl ux of new students this school year. There have been many program adjustments made as a result. In addition, two December retirements will require new hires. After many years of service to the district, fourth grade

By: Kimberly K. Belcastro, Ed.D.

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Grow Wrens.Plant.

Pride.Preserve.

Plant a seed | Show your pride | Preserve for the future growwrens.orgwww.facebook.com/growwrens

Preserve.

Join us at our next meetings as we plan for the April facility referendum: January 11th and 25th(Library at 6:00)— Grow Wrens Volunteers

2017 MCA Schedule

monday, April 10 gr. 3 & 4 Readingtuesday, April 11 gr. 5&6 ReadingWednesday, April 12 gr. 3 & 4 Readingthursday, April 13 gr. 5&6 Readingtuesday, April 18 gr. 6 mathWednesday, April 19 gr. 7&8 Readingthursday, April 20 gr. 7&8 ReadingFriday, April 21 make-upmonday April 24 make-uptuesday, April 25 gr. 10 Rdg./11 mathWednesday, April 26 gr. 3&4 maththursday, April 27 gr. 5&7 mathFriday, April 28 gr. 8 mathmonday, may 1 make-uptuesday, may 2 gr. 10 ScienceWednesday, may 3 gr. 5 Sciencethursday, may 4 gr. 8 ScienceFriday, may 5 make-upmonday, may 8 — Friday, may 12 make-up as needed

Thank you to Sharon Dahl & Ellie Hall

for your dedication to Wrenshall Schools and congratulations on your retirements!

Be Informed. Be Involved. Attend the monthly School Board Meetings.

Annual Organizational & Committ ee of the Whole Meetings Time LocationJanuary 4, 2017 Annual Organizational Meeting with 6:00 p.m. Library the January Committ ee of the Whole meeting immediately following

teacher Ms. Ellie Hall’s retirement is effective the end of December and Ms. Sharon Dahl, special education paraprofessional, retired mid-December. The new year will bring a new grade four teacher, a new fi fth grade teacher (a result of splitting the large class), a new elementary special education paraprofessional, and a new secondary special education paraprofessional in Mr. Everett’s program. The new staff members will be introduced in the February issue of images. Special thanks to Ms. Hall and Ms. Dahl for their years of service to the Wrenshall School District. They will certainly be missed by the staff and students.

As many of you are aware, the district has been busy preparing for the April 18, 2017 Facility Referendum. I have been working with the school board closely on this and information is becoming available to the community as it is appropriate. The “Grow Wrens” community committee is also working very hard getting information out to the community. You are encouraged to come to meetings, to contact School Board members, or to contact me with any questions or concerns that you have regarding the referendum. Please mark your calendars for the following important referendum related meetings:• Monday, January 23, 2017 — Regular

Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Library) — Ehlers Financial will be at the meeting

• Monday, February 6, 2017 — Community Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Commons)

• Tuesday, March 28, 2017 — Community Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Commons)

There will be representatives from the following organizations at the Community Meetings on February 6 and March 28: Ehlers Financial, Boldt Construction, Krech Ojard Architects

and Engineers, Community Memorial Hospital and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.• Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Facility

Referendum Vote (at the school district)

Specifi c voting directions will be published in the March and April issues of images.I am personally looking forward to the coming year and all of the possibilities for the Wrenshall School District and surrounding communities. As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns regarding the school district. I can be reached at 384-4274, ext. 1948 or kbelcastro@isd100.org

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Publication Title - images - Volume 13 Issue 5. Statement of Frequency - Monthly (10 months/September-June). Authorized Organization: Wrenshall ISD #100, 207 Pioneer Drive, Wrenshall, MN 55797. Articles and submissions may be emailed to Erin Riley at images@isd100.org. The deadline is generally the 15th of every month for the next month’s issue. Issues with early print dates will require earlier deadlines. Articles may be edited for space and content. Please call the images desk at 384-4274, Ext. 1403 with questions.

Is your child in need of a back pack of food on the weekends?If so, please contact Mr. Mike Schmidt, LSW, Wrenshall’s family School Support Worker at 218-428-2313, or mschmidt@isd100.org for a referral.

the mission of the BackPack Program is to meet the needs of hungry children by providing them with nutriti ous and easy-to-prepare food to take home on weekends and school vacati ons when other resources are not available. Food items include easy-to-open, easy-to-prepare, individual or small serving size foods. Items oft en include cereal, shelf-stable milk, entrees or soup, fruits, vegetables, and snack items like granola bars, etc. Since discreti on of this program is required, simple non-descript plasti c bags are used to pack the products. the goal of the program is to have a pack of no more than six pounds which a child can easily carry home from school.

BACKPACK PROGRAM PLEDGE FORM The BackPack Program feeds Wrenshall area children in need on weekends and during the summer when school isn’t in session. Children receive a nutritious supply of food at the end of the week thanks to you and a partnership between Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, the United Way of Carlton County, and Wrenshall Public School. Will you help us feed Wrenshall area children in need?

Feed a child for: One Month $15 ½ the School Year $75 Two Months $30 Entire School Year $145 Three Months $45 Feed Two Children for a Year $300 ($25 a month for one year) Feed Four Children for a Year $600 ($50 a month for one year) Feed Six Children for a Year $900 ($75 a month for one year) Feed Eight children for a Year $1,200 ($100 a month for one year)

Giving Options: _____ I/we have enclosed a gift in the amount of: Name__________________________________

$_____________________ Address________________________________

_____ Please draft my/our bank account monthly City_______________ State_____ Zip_______ starting _____________, 18, 2013. (My/our voided check is attached) Phone__________________________________ _____ I/we would like to discuss a gift of securities/stock. Email__________________________________

Please contact me/us about this gift. Signature_______________________________

_____ I/we will be making our credit card donation(s) on your secure website: northernlakesfoodbank.org. This pledge form is for the benefit of the BackPack Program in Wrenshall and may not be _____ My/our company will match my gift. sold, assigned or transferred to any other party. (My/our company’s matching gift form is enclosed). My/our gift is in honor/memory of: Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank 4503 Airpark Boulevard, Duluth, MN 55811 _______________________________________ Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 727-5653 info@northernlakesfoodbank.org northernlakesfoodbank.org

Feed a Wrenshall area child in need today!

By: Mike Schmidt, lSWFamily School Support Worker

HEllo WREnSHAll CoMMUnITY! I hope this issue of images fi nds you doing well and

ready for the new Year. The days are short and the sunshine is limited. The light of being around ones we care about can make up for the absence of daylight during this illumination challenged season. As we slowly get back to normal from the holiday season, things tend to

get pretty monotonous in the dead of January and February. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is very prevalent in northern Minnesota. Some of us may refer to this as “the winter blues” — but it can be much more serious for others. The mayo clinic explains SAD: “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer.”

If you or anyone you know is experiencing these symptoms and it seems to happen like clock work every year please contact your family physician or mental health care provider to discuss the risks and options for treatment. Ignoring these symptoms will not help it go away, but learning more about this disorder and arming yourself with knowledge and insight can help you feel empowered. light therapy and medication are common ways to treat SAD, but getting out and getting active can also help limit the symptoms. Getting out and active is important for everyone this season. Don’t let the season defi ne your activity level, but rather let your activities defi ne the season.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with anything from household fi nances to possible mental health barriers, please feel free to contact me at the information listed below and I would be happy to support you in making a plan. Remember, you’re not being weak by addressing mental health issues, but it does take strength to do so! Enjoy the rest of winter the best you can!Mike Schmidt, lSW 218-428-2313 Mike.schmidt@co.carlton.mn.us

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h o m e l e s se d u c at i o nIn compliance with The McKinney-Vento Act of 2001, Wrenshall School is committed to providing a free, appropriate public education to any children or youth in the school district who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is defi ned as a lack of a fi xed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Anyone aware of local school-age children experiencing homelessness, please contact Wrenshall School’s homeless liaison, Kimberly Belcastro. Further information on McKinney-Vento and rights of homeless children can be found at http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/SchSup/ESEA/HomelessMcKinneyVento/index.html or call the NCHE Helpline at 800-308-2145 or e-mail homeless@serve.org

GREETInGS FRoM the Guidance Offi ce! As we take longer strides into quarter two, it is

important for students to remember to stay focused during this time as there are lengthy school breaks and kids are often surprised at how quickly the end of the fi rst semester arrives. organization and prioritizing are of utmost importance to reach expected success. NOTE TO SENIORS:

This is a very exciting, yet stressful time for seniors. Much is expected in the next couple months, aside from the usual coursework, athletics and activities. I have been meeting with seniors to double check graduation credits and help sketch out expectations with respect to their postsecondary plans. I would like to extend an invitation to any and all parents/guardians who would like to schedule a meeting to discuss such plans as well.IMPORTANT THINGS FOR SENIORS TO KEEP IN MIND MOVING FORWARD:• Begin to fi nalize postsecondary choices.• Take fi nal tours of colleges or other

postsecondary schools. If no tour is available, please speak with Mr. Holter about arranging a visit from that school’s representative.

• next available ACT test is February 11th. Come to the guidance offi ce or go to www.actstudent.org to register and for registration deadlines.

• Contact anybody who might need to write you a letter of recommendation for college or scholarship applications. Remember to give them written information about yourself that they might not already know regarding employment, volunteer work, academics, athletics, honors, awards, special talents — anything that will aid in the advocating process.

By: Erik Holter, MSE

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corner• Finalize college essays.• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) UPDATE: There are two exciting changes that came to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this year. You can fi le your 2017-18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as october 1 every year. Also, you’ll use earlier income and tax information. Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, you’ll be required to report income and tax info from an earlier tax year (prior-prior year). For example, on the 2017-18 FAFSA, you – and your parent(s), as appropriate – will report your 2015 income and tax info, rather than your 2016 income and tax info.

• Get postsecondary applications to Mr. Holter at least a week before the deadlines so they can be completed and sent on time.

• Meet with Mr. Holter to fi ne-tune personal timelines.

• Most importantly — stay focused on current courses and grades! AlSo, TAKE CARE oF YoURSElF by getting enough sleep, eating regular, balanced meals, and exercising on a daily basis.

IMPORTANT THINGS FOR JUNIORS TO KEEP IN MIND MOVING FORWARD:• ASVAB testing session: All Juniors will be

participating in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery in March (specifi c date TBD). The ASVAB is an aptitude test consisting of eight short sections that help you identify your skills in the following areas: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension. An interest inventory is included that will give results used to fi nd careers that match interests. This is being administered to aid students in exploring occupations, which will help in discovering typical tasks, work environments, entrance requirements, and employment opportunities to assist in deciding on career fi elds or occupations that suit interests and abilities.

• ACT testing session: Mn state law requires districts to offer a nationally recognized college entrance exam during the school day to grade 11 students. February 28, 2017 is the established testing date on which all Juniors will be given the opportunity to participate at no charge. Further details will be made available closer to the testing date.

As always, I encourage all students and their parents/guardians to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have at any point. I can be reached by phone: (218) 384-4274 x1110, or email: eholter@isd100.org. I am also available for meetings by request.

Blood DriveWednesday, January 18, 20179:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.Hosted by Wrenshall Peer Challenge

Aft er many units of blood and over a year of chemotherapy, Jackie is cancer free and grateful to blood donors who saved her life.

Contact mr. Holter if you would like to donate: Call 384-4274 x1110 or email eholter@isd100.org

Reminder: If we collect at least 50 units of blood throughout the year, we receive $10 in scholarship funds for every unit of blood we collect. the more units, the more money for our Wrenshall students!

Let’s do our part to save some lives!

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SEConD GRADER MAKEnZIE lARUE is the daughter of

Megan oja and Dane laRue. She was nominated by Mrs. George who said, “Makenzie is always on task, takes pride in her work and always has it done on time and very neatly. She always wants to do her best and strives to keep getting better!” Makenzie said earning this award is important to her because, “It means I’m learning.”Favorite class: libraryHobby: ReadingFuture plans: Makenzie would like to be a veterinarian.

FoURTH GRADER EMMA lYnn MEAGHER is the daughter of

Stephanie Meagher and Jason Berg. She was nominated by Mrs. Hall who said, “Emma works hard, and does a wonderful job following our school rules. She is always willing to help others, and is a very sweet, kind person.” Emma said earning this award is important to her, “Because I have done a good job.”Favorite class: Phy. Ed.Hobbies: Riding bike, reading and drawingFuture plans: Emma would like to be a doctor when she grows up.

Academicstar of the month

Exemplarystar of the month

Congratulations to all of the honorable mention elementary nominees for this round of Star of the Month: Exemplary (in no particular order): natalya Kacer, Mia laveau, Jeffrey Economos, Judah Sjodin, Vienna Ward and Andrew SchlaferAcademic (in no particular order): lexi Swanson, Melanie Tiffany, Alex Murray, Teagen Tessier, Carson laveau and ozy Brown

N e w s f r o m t h elibrary media centerDear Parents and Families:A special Thank You for shopping at our Fall Scholastic Book Fair. With the profit from your purchases we were able to purchase over 125 awesome new books for our school library! Many of our elementary teachers also received free donated books through our “Classroom Wish list” program. We held a special coloring contest for the elementary. Pictured below are the winners with their entries: Jaela Sjodin, Vienna Ward, Maddi Williams, Isabel Riley, Shane Lavamaki, Daylen Schmidt, and Francesca Klimek. They each received a free fair poster for being chosen. I would also like to extend a big Thank You to all the student volunteers, library club members and adults who make our fair run smoothly. I appreciate all of their help immensely! I also send my appreciation to Jeanna Aldridge and Tracey Mattson. Thank you for your much needed help, setting up, running and taking down the fair.our book fairs are an exciting opportunity for children to explore the wonders of books. Please continue to support reading at home with your children and I hope to see you at our Spring Book Fair in February!

Mandie Resberg — ChairpersonWrenshall School library Media Center

Minnesota. This recycling center project is one such project. Carlton County Zoning would like to thank the Carlton County Commissioners, County Maintenance, Blackhoof Township, and Wrenshall School for making this project possible.

Wrenshall School is also participating in the Green Schools Project, Carlton County’s school recycling and waste reduction grant program. The Green Schools Project, which was created in 2015, is focused on increasing school recycling rates and decreasing the amount of waste schools produce. Each school who applies can get up to $2,000 in funding. This money comes from SCoRE (Select Committee

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on Recycling and the Environment) funds. SCoRE is funded through taxes on our waste.

Carlton County received additional SCoRE funds in 2014. Heather Cunningham, Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator, comments on how the funds are being spent: “Starting in 2014, additional SCoRE funds were allocated annually to every county to improve recycling rates throughout the state. In Carlton County, these additional funds are used for three programs. The funds are used to increase the annual operating grant to each of the five staffed recycling centers. This resulted in an increase in the hours each of the sheds are open for recycling. The additional funds are also allocated to the new Green Schools Project. The program was developed and implemented by Minnesota GreenCorps members. lastly, the additional funds are being used to replace aging and undersized unstaffed recycling sheds located in the county.”

During the first year of the Green Schools Project, Wrenshall used the grant to purchase 37 recycling bin kits for each classroom in order to create a more consistent recycling program. Each bin kit is clearly labeled. Before Wrenshall participated in the Green Schools Project, they worked to change their waste management and collection practices, resulting in an increase of 60% in recyclable material collected!

The staff and students at Wrenshall are doing a great job tackling a variety of environmental issues in the community. Participating in the Green Schools Project, funded through SCoRE, has increased Wrenshall’s recycling numbers, and their knowledge on recycling and waste reduction in the school. Their YES! team is also doing great things in the environmental realm. Whether it’s building a recycling center for the town or designing an electric car, they are working hard and having fun helping the school, town, and environment.

— Karola Dalen, Carlton County Resource & Recycling CoordinatorThe mission of the Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Department is to protect and enhance Carlton County’s quality of life, environment, and growth by providing the citizens of Carlton County with comprehensive planning, efficient ordinance enforcement, and courteous technical assistance. The Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services department manages the county’s solid waste and recycling programs, including outreach and education, and management of the Carlton County Transfer Station. The office can be reached at 218-384-9176 or visit carltoncounty.com for more information.

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JUnIoR KYlE DESPoT is the son of Angela and Brad Despot.

He has two brothers, Cody and Corey. About earning this award, Kyle said, “I was not expecting this.”Favorite class: World Cuisine, because, he says, “We make and eat food every week.”At Wrenshall, Kyle plays basketball. outside of school, he works part time at a Carlton gas station.Hobbies and favorites: “I enjoy hunting and fishing. I just like being outside.”Future plans: Kyle plans on being a carpenter.

Exemplarystudent of the month

SoPHoMoRE JASon BERGMAn is the son of Connie

and Pete Bergman. About earning this award, Jason said, “It was very unexpected.”

Favorite class: Biology

At Wrenshall, Jason is active in Knowledge Bowl. outside of school, he is involved at his church.

Hobby: Playing video games

Future plans: Jason plans to attend college to pursue a career in computer engineering.

Academicstudent of the month

Congratulations to all of the honorable mention high school nominees for this round of Student of the Month: Exemplary (in no particular order): April lattu, Maggie Sowada, Anne Mattson, Sara Tyson, Randy Wimmer, Kaya Stark, Hannah Sebring, Taylor Bryce and Caleb ReinoltAcademic (in no particular order): Alex Devall, Chase Duncan, Angelina Kuehnow, Jacob Murray, lillian Eckdahl, Maggie Sowada, Alana Maki, Alana Hill, Randy Wimmer, nick Mattson, Jazmyn Biddle, Sage Fernquist, Kiera Irish, Joey Mills, Joel lembke, Kaya Stark and Abbie Resberg

Wrenshall High School Boys Basketball Schedule Through JanuaryDec 16, 2016 Cromwell Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmDec 20, 2016 Hill City Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmDec 29, 2016 @ Chisholm Tournament 6:00 pmDec 30, 2016 @ Chisholm Tournament 6:00 pmJan 6, 2017 Carlton Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 10, 2017 McGregor Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 13, 2017 Barnum Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 17, 2017 Silver Bay Home 4:45 / 6:15 pmJan 20, 2017 ML/WR Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 24, 2017 Cromwell Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 26, 2017 Two Harbors Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 31, 2017 MIB Home 5:45 / 7:15 pm

Wrenshall High School Girls Basketball Schedule Through JanuaryDec 15, 2016 Cromwell Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmDec 20, 2016 Hill City Away 5:45 V / 7:15 JV Dec 22, 2016 Hinckley Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmDec 27, 2016 @ Ely - Holiday Tourney Time TBDDec 28, 2016 @ Ely - Holiday Tourney Time TBDJan 2, 2017 North Woods Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 5, 2016 Carlton Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 9, 2017 McGregor Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 12, 2017 Barnum Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 16, 2017 East Central Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 17, 2017 Silver Bay Home 4:45 V / 6:15 JVJan 19, 2017 ML/WR Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 23, 2017 Cromwell Home 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 26, 2017 Two Harbors Away 5:45 / 7:15 pmJan 30, 2017 Ogilvie Away 5:45 / 7:15 pm

Playground AttireOur playground catches the northwest wind and is cold most fall and winter school days. Please have your child dress appropriately for morning arrival and noon recess. In the winter we require that students in grades K-5 wear hats, mittens or gloves, coats, snow pants, and boots. We want them to be warm and dry as they enjoy the outdoors, and as comfortable as possible once they are back indoors.

Athletic Event Reminder:All elementary students attending athletic

events must be accompanied by theirparent/guardian for supervision.

BOOSTER CLUB. Join Today! New members are needed.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 6 p.m. LOCATION: Brickyard Restaurant

Questions? Please contact Rhonda Jacobson by emailing rhonjake@gmail.com or calling 218-384-4298. All funds raised by the Wrenshall Booster Club support our students.

WrenshallYearbook

oRdeR todAY!FINAL deadline to order High

School and elementary Yearbooks:

FebruarY 24thHIgH SCHooL YeARBookS:

$50eLemeNtARY YeARBookS:

$15Pick up an order form from the

main office or outside theart room or order online at

www.jostensyearbooks.com

extra Books will Not be ordered.

TECHreminderElectronics & Ink RecyclingAs a fundraiser, Wrenshall is participating in an eRecycling program to help keep our community clean and raise money for the school. Turn in, at the main entrance of the school, your used ink & toner cartridges and your old unused electronics at the school. At this time, the recycler only accepts small electronics such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, eReaders, and gaming consoles (Xbox, Playstation, etc.) Please do NOT turn in electronics not listed here because we will potentially have to pay to recycle items not listed.

SAVE MONEY. Buy a PuNCh CARd at the next game you attend. 10 punches for drastically reduced rates: $15 for student, senior, or veteran card. $35 for adult card.

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No School Egg Wrap, Fruit Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Fruit Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits Cold Cereal, Muffin, FruitMilk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice

Quesadillas Build Your Own Burger Scalloped Potatoes and Ham PizzaRefried Beans Potato Smiles Seasoned Carrots, WG Bread Corn and Broccoli

Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk9 10 11 12 13

Cold Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit Cheese Omelet, WG Toast Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Fruit Pancakes, Fruit Cold Cereal, Muffin, FruitMilk, Juice Fruit, Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice

Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese BBQ Pork on WG Bun Salisbury Steak, Mashed Sweet Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Super Nachos, Lettuce, CheeseCarrot Sticks Sweet Potato Puffs Potatoes, Broccoli Normandy Broccoli & Carrots, Brown Tomatoes, Taco Beans

Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk WG Bread, Fruit, Milk Rice, Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk16 17 18 19 20

No School Breakfast on a Stick Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Fruit Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits Cold Cereal, Muffin, FruitFruit, Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice

Chicken Patty on WG Bun Chili with Kidney Bean Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce, Onions PizzaSweet Potatoes Bread Sticks, Corn Chips Peppers, Cheese, Salsa, Corn Brussels Sprouts

Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk23 24 25 26 27

Cold Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit Scrambled Eggs, WG Toast Cold Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Fruit Breakfast Pizza, Fruit Cold Cereal, Muffin, FruitMilk, Juice Fruit, Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice Milk, Juice

Calzone Turkey Hotdog on WG Bun Chicken, Mashed Potatoes Fish Fillet on WG Bun Tater Tot Hot Dish, MixedCorn Baked Beans California Blend Steamed Broccoli Veggies, WG Bread

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Cold Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit French Toast, FruitMilk, Juice Milk, Juice

Chicken Nuggets Hot Ham and Cheese on BunSteamed Carrots Broccoli

Fruit, Milk Fruit, Milk

January Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Salad bar option for grades 6-12: Students may choose either line for their meal.

Please check your student’s lunch account balance on Parent Portal. Please call Rosy at 384-4274 x1105 with any questions.

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BREAKFAST BREAKFAST LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH BREAKFAST BREAKFAST& LUNCH & LUNCH

Grades 1-12 Grade K & Elementary High School Reduced Grades 1-6 High SchoolFull Price Reduced Rate Full Price Full Price Rate Full Price Full Price

MONTH $1.25 FREE $2.40 $2.55 FREE $3.65 PER DAY $3.80 PER DAY 45¢

January 20 $25.00 $48.00 $51.00 $73.00 $76.00 $9.00

February 19 $23.75 $45.60 $48.45 $69.35 $72.20 $8.55

March 20 $25.00 $48.00 $51.00 $73.00 $76.00 $9.00

April 18 $22.50 $43.20 $45.90 $65.70 $68.40 $8.10

May 22 $27.50 $52.80 $56.10 $80.30 $83.60 $9.90

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2016-2017 MEAL PRICESReduced Breakfast FREEKindergarten Breakfast FREEGrade 1-6 Breakfast $1.25Secondary Breakfast $1.25 Adult Breakfast $1.85Reduced Lunch (all grades) FREEElementary Lunch $2.40Secondary Lunch $2.55Adult Lunch $3.60Extra Milk/Juice (all grades) $ .45Fees Board approved July 18, 2016.

PEER CHALLENGE IS HOSTING A SHOE DRIVE!

WE NEED YOUR SHOES!

PEER CHALLENGE SHOE DRIVE 2016 ONE STEP AT A TIME!

Your closet’s home to multiple pairs of shoes you no longer wear. Here’s your chance to put them to good use. Drop off your gently worn shoes at the location below and you’ll be helping Wrenshall School to raise funds while diverting waste!

SHOES WE WANT Women’s shoes Kid’s shoes Men’s shoes Athletic shoes Casual shoes Dress shoes Dress boots Sandals

SHOES WE ACCEPT Wearable shoes including leather and leather look-alike athletic shoes, casual shoes and dress shoes.

WE DON’T ACCEPT Canvas shoes (Keds), winter boots, or any shoe with metal cleats. Shoes with major stains, holes or overly worn. Shoes that are not in wearable condition.

DROP OFF ZONE Guidance Office of Wrenshall School. Contact Mr. Holter for further info.

DURATION

START: DECEMBER 1ST

END: FEBRUARY 28TH

PLEASE HELP MAKE A FOOTPRINT BY ALLOWING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME!

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST PEOPLE…

PARTICIPATION FEES:academic and Extra Curricular:Band $30.00 per studentMath League $30.00 per studentKnowledge Bowl $30.00 per studentOne Act Play $30.00 per studentSpeech $30.00 per studentBPA $30.00 per student

athletics:Grades 9-12 $85.00 per sport/studentGrades 7-8 $55.00 per sport/studentCheerleading $50.00 per season/student

Th ere is a family cap of $320. Th is includes all activities and athletics. Participation in an event will not be allowed until the activity fee is paid. Each student participating in athletics may utilize a “pay for 2 get the 3rd free” in any given school year. Junior High students participating in a sport are admitted at no charge to home games of the same sport.

it’s not too late to apply for free and Reduced-price school Meals. Applications can be found on the school website under the Food Service page or pick one up in the district office.

ONGOING fuNdRAISER: Recycle Your Glossy and White Copy PaperPlease continue to deliver your old magazines, white copy paper, Sunday ads and other glossy paper directly to the recycling shed. The shed is located across from the bus garage (between the two driveways). The Wrenshall Parent Board and NewPage Duluth will RECYCLE them for cash. Proceeds directly benefi t Wrenshall students and staff (like the school t-shirts).

Please RememberLibrary Books are due on the day your child

visits the Library:

kindergarten – thursday

First grade – tuesday

Second grade – tuesday

third grade – thursday

Fourth grade – monday

Fift h grade – Wednesday

Sixth grade – Wednesday

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION CONTACT INFORMATION Director: Julie JacobsonE-mail: commedu@isd100.org • Phone: (218)384-4274 x1410 • Office Hours: Part Time — Wednesdays 11:45-3:15, Thursdays 8:15-11:45, and Fridays 8:15-11:45*The best way to get a hold of me if I’m out of the office is by e-mail. All e-mails will be answered within 24 hours and all phone messages will be returned on my posted office days.*Community Education Advisory Council: Nick Shanda, Cindy Washenesky, Amy Sheda, Terri Thell, Debbie Nyberg and Board Representative Tony Sheda

WRENSHALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS REGISTRATION207 Pioneer Drive • Wrenshall, MN 55797 • 218-384-4274 ext. 1410

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Please Circle: pre-k grades k-5 grades 6-12 age 19-54 age 55+

If participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian signature is required.

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WREnshAll school fAcility usE policy ImPoRtANt: Any time anyone would like to use any part of the school facility for any reason, scheduling muSt go through Julie Jacobson, Community education director. the full facility use policy can be found at www.wrenshall.k12.mn.us — to schedule facility use email commedu@isd100.org.

Wrenshall Community EducationPool Fees & Description

2016/2017SWiMNaStiCS:CanceledaM adult Swim:Adult Open/Lap Swim$2 per sessionTuesday & Thursday 7:30-8:30 AMPM adult Swim:Adult Open/Lap Swim$2 per sessionMonday & Wednesday 6-7 PMREC/Open Swim:$3 per sessionTuesdays 3:20-5 PM*REC Swim is for grades 3 and older. It ends promptly at 5 PM. Children must be picked up no later than 5:15 PM. Please use the pool doors for drop off and pick up. REMINDER: If your child will be staying for REC Swim, send a note for the teacher.Family Swim:$2 per person or $50 Season Family Swim Pass (for immediate family)*Parents with children 3rd grade and under must be in the pool with their child. Sunday 2-4 PMSwim cards are available for purchase in the Community Education office or may be purchased in the pool office. For your convenience, swim cards will be kept in a box in the pool office.The pool is available to rent. The fee is $40/hour, which includes a lifeguard for 1-25 participants. Call 384-4274 ext. 1410 for more information.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons Registration Deadline – January 4th *Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Payable: Wrenshall Community Education - Questions? Call Julie at 384-4274 ext. 1410 or email (commedu@isd100.org) Instructor: Shirley VanGuilder

PRESCHOOL LESSONS - Saturdays: January 14-February 18 (6 classes total) WATER BABIES (6 MONTHS-2 YEARS) – 8:30-9:00am - $35.00 per child This class is designed for parents and their 6-month to 2 year old. This class will include activities to help children feel comfortable in the water and to teach them some basic water skills. Parents must be in the water with their children. Class Size: 12 TADPOLES (2-4 YEARS)- 9:00-9:30am - $35.00 per child This class is set up the same as water babies but is designed for 2 & 3 year olds. This class will include activities to help children feel comfortable in the water and to teach them some basic water skills. Parents must be in the water with their children. Class Size: 12 WATER WHALES (5-6 YEARS)- 9:30-10:15am - $35.00 per child This class is set up the same as water babies but is designed for 4 & 5 year olds. Parents must be in the water with their children. Class Size: 12

LEVELS 1-2 LESSONS - Tuesdays: January 10-February 28 (8 classes total) LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills – 5-6 pm - $40.00 per child There is no pre-requisite for this course. The objective of Level 1 is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, students are taught elementary aquatic skills which students build on as they progress through the six “Learn to Swim” levels. Class Size: 10 LEVEL 2 - Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills – 6-7 pm - $40.00 per child Students entering this course must have a Level 1 certification or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements for Level 1. The objective for Level 2 is to give students success with fundamental skills and introduce them to true locomotion skills. Examples: Floating w/out support and recover to a vertical position; exploring simultaneous and alternating arm and leg action on the front and back; self-help and basic rescue skills. Class Size: 12

LEVELS 3-4 LESSONS - Thursdays: January 12-March 2 (8 classes total)

LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development – 5-6 pm - $40.00 per child Students entering this course must have a Level 2 certification or must be able demonstrate all the completion requirements for Level 2. The objective for level 3 is to build on the skills from Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. Students will be taught: Coordination of the front crawl & back crawl; introductory elements of the butterfly; fundamentals of treading water, rules of head-first entries and begin to learn to enter the water head-first from the side of the pool at a depth of 9 feet; a continuum of personal rescue skills. Class Size: 12 LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement – 6-7 pm - $40.00 per child Student’s entering this course must have a Level 3 certification, or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements for Level 3. The objective for Level 4 is to develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. At this level, students will be focusing on improving their skills and increasing their endurance by swimming familiar strokes (front crawl, back crawl); improving their proficiency with the butterfly; introduction to elementary backstroke, breaststroke and elements of the sidestroke; basics of turns. Class Size: 12

HOW TO REGISTER: MAIL COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: WRENSHALL COMMUNITY ED - 207 Pioneer Drive - Wrenshall, MN 55797

Name: ___________________________ Class/Level #: _______Class Fee: ________Class Time:_______ Name: ___________________________ Class/Level #: _______Class Fee: ________Class Time:_______ Name: ___________________________ Class/Level #: _______Class Fee: ________Class Time:_______ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Home Phone Number: ______________________ Cell Number: _________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to Wrenshall Community Education

Registration Deadline: January 4th, 2017

After School Art Enrichment (Grades K-2)Does your child love to paint, draw, and create? If so, then the after school art club is for your child! Join Mrs. Gilbertson for 4 fun filled weeks of art fun!Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13

Time: 3:30-4:30

Cost: 15.00 per child

Location: Kindergarten Room

Class size is limited to 12

Registration Deadline: January 11th

Register with Community Ed (checks payable to Wrenshall School)

Please send a note for your child to stay after school

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Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance AvailableCarlton County Public Health & Human Services has Basic Sliding fee Child Care Assistance funds available for working parents or parents attending school/college.If you are a Carlton County resident and have income that is at or below 47% of the State Median Income, we could assist you in paying a portion of your monthly child care costs.

Please contact Nance, Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance worker at 878-2518 if your income is below the following 47% entrance level:

Family of Two = $28,708Family of Three = $35,462Family of Four = $42,217Family of Five = $48,972Family of Six = $55,727

PLEASE DON’T TEXT AND DRIVEIn the fi ve seconds it takes for you to look at your phone, you could have driven the length of a football fi eld if driving at 55 mph.

GYMNASIUMSIGNS AVAILABLEAdVeRtISe YouR BuSINeSS!

Wrenshall Booster Club is

off ering ad space in the gym.

Any businesses interested

in an adverti sing sign in

the Wrenshall gymnasium

please contact Rhonda

Jacobson 384-4298

images is on the web!See it in full color at w w w.wrensha l l . k12 .mn.us

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for exciting career opportunities in fire suppression technology and/or medical crisis intervention. No eXPeRIeNCe ReQuIRed • FLeXIBLe HouRS • eXCeLLeNt BeNeFItS The Wrenshall Volunteer Fire Department is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

REMEMBER! If you need to contact the Wrenshall Volunteer Fire department FOR AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1.

Rent the pool for yournext birthday party!Pool rental is availableDecember 9 — May 7

Time slots available:Fridays: 3:30 pmSaturdays: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pmSundays: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm

Cost:$40/hr for 1-25 swimmers$50/hr for 26+ swimmers$10/hr optional cafeteria rental (cake, ice cream, gift s before/aft er your time in the pool)

To schedule your party, contact Julie at (218) 384-4274 x1410 or e-mail

commedu@isd100.orgParties must be booked, with payment,

at least 3 weeks in advance.

Wrenshall school is still collectingBox tops for Educationto keep your Box tops more organized, you can go to the Box tops for educati on website, download, and print off fun (even seasonal) pages on which to adhere the box tops you have clipped. turn your box tops collecti ng into a fun family acti vity! When your page is full you can send it to school with the Wrenshall student in your life.

Shown below are examples of some fun printables from the Box tops for educati on website. to print your own full-size sheets, go to www.boxtops4educati on.com. From the “earn Box tops” tab select “Collecti on Sheets”. You will be directed to some download opti ons.

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school.

Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately.

To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com.©General Mills

Harvest all your Box Tops

and send them to school!

Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit

them separately. To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school,

including a complete list of participating products, go to BTFE.com.

© General Mills.

™ CLIP IT, EARN IT! Earn cash for your school with Box Tops.

BUYBuy Box Tops products. You can find pink Box Tops on hundreds of items. Each Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for your child’s school.

EARNEarn cash for your school: Your school’s Box Tops Coordinator will submit the Box Tops and your school will receive a check to use for whatever it needs.

CLIPClip the Box Tops from the packages. Make sure they’re not expired!

SENDSend the Box Tops to school on collection sheets like this one.

©General Mills

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school. Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately. To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com. See more collection sheets at BTFE.com/collectionsheets.

Get cOzy wIth bOx topS

©General Mills

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school. Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately. To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com.

SCORE BIG FOR YOUR CHILD'SSCHOOL WITH BOX TOPS!

Wrenshall2017

Yearbook Sponsors

THANK YOUORANGE LEVELAardvark Septic Pumping

Brickyard Restaurant

Community Printing

Dave Evan’s Transports, Inc.

Del Zotto Products ofMinnesota, Inc.

Laveau Excavating andTrucking, LLC

The Medicine Shoppe

Troy M. Powers, O.D.and Associates

Valley Printing

Vine Body Shop

Wrenshall Volunteer Firefi ghters

BLACK LEVELUnited Truck Body Co., Inc.

WHITE LEVELCornerstone State Bank

Crow-Goebel Veterinary Clinic

Junction Tire

Locally Laid Egg Company

L & M Fleet Supply

Northwoods Credit Union

The Dominium ManagementServices – Missy Hill

USG Interiors, LLC

Wrenshall School

Custodial Subs Needed

Please call 384-4274 ext. 1440

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Wrenshall Early ChildhoodA Parent Aware 4 Star Rated Program

Early Childhood Family Education • Hatchlings • Little WrensAnna Baciak, Early Childhood Coordinator, 384-4274 Ext. 1412

Shana Anderson, Early Childhood Aide

December brought cold temperatures, but exciting new activities and learning opportunities for us here in early childhood. We started the month with lessons on large, medium, and small. Students ordered objects from smallest to largest, grouped things by size, and looked at short and long. Of course, if we are talking about big things, we have to learn about dinosaurs! The children absolutely loved digging for dinos in the sensory tub, making fossil crayon rubbings, and marching around the room to their favorite prehistoric song! Our Hatchlings and

Little Wrens then moved on to super sports! We practiced our athletic skills in the gym and our sportsmanship skills in the classroom. Patterns were created with sports images and listening ears were put to the test with a coloring game. Students also brought sports to life at the art center, making basketball paintings with bubble wrap

and their own jerseys. The month fi nished with some seasonal and holiday fun — snowfl akes and Christmas trees turned our classroom into a winter wonderland!

We are thankful for fun times and good friends in early childhood!

Coming Up:Be sure to check the next issue of images for informati on on our upcoming ECfE fun night!

A special thanks to Animal Allies for a fantastic visit and lesson on furry friends!

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City MinutesWRENSHALL CITY COUNCIL

November 10, 2016, 7:00 p.m.Regular Meeting/Board of Canvass Meeting

Attendance: Donna Mae Weiderman, Jeff Kimmes, Gary Butala, Duane Ziebarth, Melvin Martindale, Alieca Johnson, Guy Wait, Randy Wolf, Harvey Korby, Mike Gravelle, Dolores Dennie and six city residents.

Motion by Ziebarth; seconded by Kimmes to approve the Agenda with the addition of New Business (f) Planning Commission: Open Seat. Motion carried.

Motion by Weiderman; seconded by Ziebarth to approve the Consent Agenda including checks as follows:Pre-paids: #27160-#27173=$7,952.87; Payroll: #27174-#27191=$5,681.85; November bills: #27192–#2727216 and 11/10/16-1 thru -3=$16,878.56; and Electronic Transfers: DC10/16-1 thru -4; ETFR16-04; and 10/12/16-1 & -2=$2,299.77. Motion carried. November payments include the fi nal payment of $7,421.79 to Visu-Sewer from the water fund. No general fund monies were needed for the project.

Welcome was given to the Wrenshall General Store which opened Saturday, November 5, 2016. All residents are encouraged to support our local businesses.

Fire Chief: Th ere were 9 calls in October; 5 fi re/4 medical. Getting a vehicle from the DNR is on hold. Th e department tried to burn the tall grass in the Pleasant View addition, but with the unusual weather conditions the underlying grass was too wet. A school evacuation drill was held and everything went well. T-shirts are being sold to raise scholarship funds for students entering the fi elds of criminal justice, law enforcement, EMT/medical. Please see the fi re department’s Facebook page for additional information.

Water Operator: Th e snow pusher has been delivered. Sam’s Well Drilling has inspected Well #1 and a new pump has been ordered. Minnesota Rural Water has a tool that may fi x the hydrant at the west end of Pleasant View Drive. Th e repair will be scheduled for next

spring unless the tool becomes available and the repair can be made without having to dig.

Clerk: US/Solar has indicated that, because of the easement issues with CenturyLink, construction of the solar garden is now on hold until 2017. During fall maintenance inspections, it was discovered that the furnace in the water building was in need of replacement. Tollerud Heating provided an estimate ($3,450.16) and will be replacing the furnace tomorrow. Th ere has been another delay in the improvement of street lights due to the condition of existing light poles. Th e replacement plan was modifi ed and an additional light will be added one pole north of the football fi eld entrance at no additional cost. Motion by Butala; seconded by Martindale to set a work session to review the fi nal 2017 budget on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.

Planning Commission 2017 meeting dates have been set as follows: February 16, April 27, July 27, and October 26, at 6:30 p.m. to coincide with comprehensive planning meetings. Ron Moen’s resignation was accepted and Lisa Jurek was appointed to the fi ll the vacant seat.

Motion by Kimmes; seconded by Martindale to send a letter to all city residents informing them of current ordinance requirements pertaining to chickens and requesting that anyone currently raising chickens take the necessary steps to get rid of them. Motion carried.

Motion by Martindale; seconded by Weiderman to request removal of a fence currently on city right-of-way. Th e City will take care of snow removal on this right-of-way going forward. Motion carried.

Th e results of the election held on November 6, 2012, were reviewed. A summary of the votes cast was read as follow:

MAYOR: Gary Butala, 183 votes Write Ins, 20 votesCOUNCIL: Melvin Martindale, 116 votesDonna Mae Weiderman, 160 votesWrite Ins, 76 votes

Motion by Ziebarth; seconded by Kimmes to approve Resolution 16-02 Certifying the

HOLYOKE tOWN BOaRDTown Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of

every month at the Town Hall.George Haynes • Supervisor • 496-5725

Dave Roper • Supervisor • 496-0667Judy Duncan • Supervisor • 496-5727

Holyoke Township has a new area of its cemetery available for gravesites. Interested individuals should contact a township supervisor for more information.

SILVER BROOK TOWNSHIPJaNUaRY REGULaR/REORGaNiZatiON MEEtiNG:

tUESDaY, JaNUaRY 17, 2017, at 7:00 PMvisit www.silverbrooktownship.org

Board Members:Duane Laveau, Chairman/Road Supervisor: 384-3493Brian Johnson, Vice-Chairman/Building Supervisor: 591-6428Steve Conley, Supervisor/Cemetery Supervisor: 384-3824Deb Nyberg, Treasurer: 384-3284Alieca Johnson, Clerk: 384-9881

WRENSHALL TOWNSHIPNOtiCE OF REGULaR MEEtiNGS:

January 10, 2017 (reorganizational and regular meeting)

All regular meetings are called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Area Worship ServicesBethesda Lutheran Church of Carlton204 5th Street, Carlton Website - www.bethesdacarlton.orgEmail - bethesda55718@msn.com(218)384-4501Interim Pastor - Cheryl FleckensteinSundays: Worship at 9:00 a.m.Coff ee and Fellowship at 10:15 a.m.Faith Formation for children age 3 to

2nd grade: 9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.Wednesdays - Word & Worship:

Faith Formation for all ages, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Community Meal, Family Devotional and Worship

Elim Lutheran Church2077 County Road 6, Barnum(218)389-3129Pastor Becky WagnerSunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.Education Hour: 10:30 a.m. (All Ages)

First Presbyterian Church119 Broadway, P.O. Box 128, Wrenshall(218)384-9415Email: fi rstpcw@gmail.comSunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.Coff ee Fellowship: 10:00 a.m.

Fond du Lac Community Church521 131st Avenue West, Duluth626-33096:00 p.m. Saturday Contemporary

Worship Service9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ServiceKids 4 Christ, Wednesdays, 6:30pmYouth Group, Wednesdays, 6:30pm

J.M. Paine Presbyterian Church506 Chestnut Carlton (218)384-4434Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.Faith Explorers: Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.

St. Francis Catholic Church509 Sunrise Drive, CarltonPastor: David Tushar/384-4563Mass: Saturday: 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Sts. Mary & Joseph Church1225 Mission Road, SawyerChurch 878-1146Pastor: David Tushar/384-4563Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

Sonlife Community Church417 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall(218)384-4760 Pastor Paul DevallWorship: 10:00 a.m.Kid Connection (K-4th) and Nursery (0-5yr) during worship services.Youth Group: Meeting each Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.www.sonlifechurch.comFind us on Facebook

PlEASE InFoRM US oF PHonE nUMBER

CHAnGES:If you have canceled your land line phone and only use a cell phone, or if you use prepaid cell phones and your contact numbers change frequently please email Trish at tswanson@isd100.org with your updated contact information. Trish needs the correct phone number(s) attached to your household so you will receive the Honeywell Instant Alerts. Thank you!

SaVE tHE DatETh ere will be a Comprehensive Plan Work Session on Th ursday, February 16, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. Come help us develop a vision for the future of Wrenshall. Bring your ideas and join us!

Minnesota State High School League Tips for Parents

Listen to your child, but stay rational.

Always support and listen to your child but remember to stay rational until you have investigated the situation.

Please save MILK MOOLA lids and bag tops from Kwik Trip.

The 6th grade class is collecting them to earn

funds for their trip to Laurentian.

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Sue Frank at sfrank@isd100.org

THANK YOU!

Results of the 2016 Election. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Ziebarth; seconded by Martindale to approve sending four (4) delinquent water/sewer accounts to Carlton County for certifi cation to property taxes for a total of $2,614.93. Th e total certifi cation will be fi nalized in late December. Motion carried.

Motion by Weiderman; seconded by Martindale to hire Grover’s Tree Service to remove a tree in the public right-of-way on Pioneer. Motion carried.

Motion by Ziebarth; seconded by Kimmes to accept the renewal of liquor license application submitted by Brick’s Pub & Grub and to set 2017 fees as follows: On-Sale=$700; Off -Sale=$150; Sunday=$50. Motion carried.

Motion by Weiderman; seconded by Martindale to accept the terms and conditions of the proposed street maintenance agreement with Carlton County. Motion carried.

Motion by Weiderman; seconded by Butala to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried.

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WRENSHALL ISD 100 SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The Wrenshall Board of Education’s Committee of the Whole meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Library Media Center.

Members present: Matthew Laveau, Janaki Fisher-Merritt, Renae House, Michelle Blanchard and Troy Powers. Absent: Tony Sheda.

Enrollment is at 343 (182 in elementary and 161 in high school).

2016-2017 winter and spring athletics were discussed. A student athlete presented a list of 21 students interested in playing softball in spring 2017.

AFSCME staffing changes in the food service and maintenance departments were discussed.

Policy 902, Use of School District Facilities and Equipment, was discussed.

Superintendent Belcastro presented a Grow Wrens update. The Grow Wrens Kick Off fundraising event will be held Friday, October 14th before the football game.

Superintendent Belcastro reviewed with the board a special election draft timeline from Ehlers and the district-level April facility referendum timeline.

Next community meeting regarding the April facility referendum: October 24, 2016 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Minutes approved at the November 21, 2016 regular meeting.

WRENSHALL ISD 100SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

OCTOBER 17, 2016

The Wrenshall Board of Education, Independent School District No. 100, Wrenshall, Minnesota held its regular board meeting in the Wrenshall Library Media Center on Monday, October 17, 2016. Vice Chairperson House called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Members present: Renae House, Janaki Fisher-Merritt, Tony Sheda, Troy Powers and Michelle Blanchard. Chairperson Matthew Laveau arrived after roll call.

School Board Meeting Minutes

PLEASE NOTE: This issue of images was printed prior to the approval of the November school board minutes at the December school board meeting. Please watch this space next issue for the November school board minutes.

Thank You S p o N S o r SPlease support those who support images:

Wrenshall School District

Silver Brook Township

Wrenshall Township

City of Wrenshall

Holyoke Township

Wrenshall Volunteer Firefighters

Brickyard RestaurantByron and Caroline Johnson111 Broadway • Wrenshall

384-3569

Cloquet SanitaryNorth Country Waste

Randy Crestik • 879-3723

DelZotto Productsof Minnesota • 384-3066

Garden Terrace Assisted LivingKelly Laveau • 426 Mason Drive

Wrenshall • 384-4623

Haunted Shack and HayRideBuffalo House Complexwww.hauntedshack.com

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2015-2020 District Wide Goals:

1. Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment for all grade and ability levels.

2. Increase student achievement to meet or exceed high academic standards.

3. Strategically manage district finances to continue to develop and sustain the financial status of the school district.

4. Promote and encourage active participation in academic and extra-curricular programs.

5. Enhance internal and external collaboration for progressive staff development opportunities.

6. Maintain a welcoming environment that encourages community involvement aimed at improving and promoting the school district.

7. Appropriately integrate technology best practices as effective teaching tools for optimal student achievement.

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MOTION by Fisher-Merritt seconded by Powers to approve the amended agenda, adding action items m. and n. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Sheda seconded by Blanchard to approve the consent agenda including checks #46437-46568. Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Belcastro recognized the Grow Wrens parent volunteer committee for their efforts in supporting the school district with the April 2017 facility referendum.

Vice Chairperson House recognized the following:• Jonah LaFave for his work with the Junior

High football team. She has heard many positive comments about his coaching.

• Julie Ketchum for decorating around the announcement sign.

Report of Superintendent:• Draft of special election timeline was

reviewed• District referendum timeline was

reviewed

Report of Community Education Director: • Wrens Club will be taking a field trip in

November• Box Tops funds will now go towards

Wrens Club programming• The pool opens December 5th• Thank you to the Wrenshall Fire

Department for their visit with Wrenshall Early Childhood classes

Jen Smith, WIPFLi CPAs and Consultants, presented the Fiscal Year 2016 Audit. WIPFLi was onsite August 22nd and 23rd for the audit of ISD #100. WIPFLi has issued an unmodified opinion on the basic financial statements of ISD #100. This means the district’s audit was “clean”.

MOTION by Powers seconded by Fisher-Merritt to accept the Fiscal Year 2016 Audit. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Fisher-Merritt seconded by Powers to accept Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Amendment showing an amended budget deficit of -56,730 (which is a net budget amendment of -10,895). Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Powers seconded by House to adopt Policy 902 – Use of School District Facilities and Equipment. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by House seconded by Blanchard to accept Contracted Services Agreement between Tim Dowell, Chief B

Engineer, and Wrenshall ISD #100. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Blanchard seconded by House to accept Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative 2016-2017 Contract for Family School Support Worker. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Sheda seconded by Blanchard to approve hire of Daniel Stevens as Custodian, AFSCME Grade 4 Year 1, effective 10-17-16. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Fisher-Merritt seconded by Laveau to approve hire of Naomi Connolly as Assistant Cook, AFSCME Grade 3, effective 10-17-16. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Blanchard seconded by Powers to approve coaching recommendation of Justice Bauer as 2016-2017 Junior High Girls Basketball Coach per Ed MN-Wrenshall Teacher’s Master Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Laveau seconded by Sheda to approve coaching recommendation of Nicholas Moran as 2016-2017 Track Co-Coach per Ed MN-Wrenshall Teacher’s Master Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Powers seconded by House to approve posting for Softball Coach for 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Fisher-Merritt seconded by House to accept resignation of Erin Riley, District Office Clerk, effective November 16, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by House seconded by Powers to accept retirement notice of Sharon L. Dahl, with thanks for her many years of service, effective December 15, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Laveau seconded by Sheda to approve hire of Rosy Bradley as District Office Clerk, ESP Class 3, effective 11-7-2016. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by House seconded by Blanchard to approve hire of Alex Johnson as Custodian, AFSCME Grade 4, effective 10-31-2016. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION by Powers seconded by Fisher-Merritt to adjourn at 6:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes approved at the November 21, 2016 regular meeting.

Be Informed. Be Involved. Attend the monthly School Board Meetings.

Annual Organizational & Committee of the Whole Meetings Time LocationJanuary 4, 2017 Annual Organizational Meeting with 6:00 p.m. Library the January Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following

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Individuals with a 4-year degree are eligible for a short call substitute license. Call for details.

Please contact Josie at 384-4274 ext. 1100 to be added to our substitute call list.