Week of January 23 - 29
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Congratulations Samantha!
Congratulations to Samantha Lee for being named the Sub-Section 30 Triple "A" winner.
Samantha Lee was chosen to represent Win-E-Mac at the Sub-Section 30 Triple "A" competition. A total of 9 schools were represented at the Sub-Section level. Nominations are limited to two qualifying students per school, one male and one female. From these nominees 2 students were selected to go on to the Region 8A Competition. Samantha was selected from Win-E-Mac and Austin Ganje was selected from the Ada-Borup nominees.
The purpose of the Triple "A" program is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the fine arts. To be eligible for the Academic, Arts, and Athletics Award a student must:
• be a high school senior
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• participate in League sponsored athletics and fine arts activities
• comply with the MSHSL's Student Code of Conduct
Samantha has been a member of the Win-E-Mac volleyball, basketball and softball teams since 7th grade. She participated in the One Act Play her junior and senior years and is also a member of the Win-E-Mac band and choir. She has excelled in both solo and ensemble contests receiving excellent and superior ratings. Samantha has participated in Knowledge Bowl since 7th grade and has also excelled in academics while taking AP, PSEO and College in the High School courses.
The Minnesota State High School League has been sponsoring the Triple "A" Award contest since 1988. Samantha is the first Win-E-Mac student to be nominated to represent our Sub-Section! Samantha will now represent Sub-Section 30 in the Region 8A Competition. Congratulations Samantha!
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Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement
NOTICE OF WIN-E-MAC SCHOOL DISTRICT 2609
ANNUAL REPORT ON CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION
AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
The 2010 - 2011 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement for Win-E-Mac School District 2609 is available on the school web site at http://win-e-mac.k12.mn.us.
Select District and from the drop down menu then select District Reports. From District Reports select Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement.
Copies of the Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement are available at the District Office. Requests for copies of this report can be made by calling 218-563-2900 or 218-687-2236.
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Superintendent Notes by Randy Bruer
Viral Bullying
We are all becoming more aware of the way in which the bullying of children has increased because of the access to technology. In the past, schools have done their best to contain physical bullying and verbal bullying when it occurred on school grounds. We stopped the fights and to the best of our abilities stopped the teasing. We accepted this responsibility and have been reasonably successful in countering this type of behavior that we see in children and adolescents.
Earlier this year we introduced Rachel's Challenge to our students. With the advent of technology: texting, email, Face Book and YouTube, it has now become possible for young people to bully each other electronically - not only in school but from everywhere. We call this viral bullying. This is a serious problem and has led to children taking drastic actions against themselves and others. This can also involve parents trying to intercept, causing a bigger problem. Of course society is looking to the schools to try to tackle this issue.
The Win-E-Mac School District is arranging to have Karina Berzins, who is the Training and Education Coordinator from the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Internet Crimes against Children come from St. Paul, MN, to speak to our students, staff and parents about this issue. She is highly qualified and will surprise everyone by how harmful this can be to others. The District will send out information about this opportunity so parents and patrons can arrange to attend.
The problem does exist and it exists with our children and adolescents and can be engaged from anywhere. This is a societal problem and it may not be possible for schools to get full control of this problem. It is unfair to blame schools when important adults exhibit these same behaviors. However, we will roll up our sleeves and do our best to help our young people to grow up safely and to be kind to each other.
Safety in our Schools
Each year as part of the crisis policy, Win-E-Mac Schools randomly conducts five fire drills, five lockdown drills, and one severe weather drill as required by state statute. We have done these at random moments of the month, sometimes with law enforcement involved. If you should hear your child come home and tell you that the school had a lockdown, this may be the reason. The school district is locked during the day with a door bell at the front door for access. All hallways facing doors are secured by video. We ask everyone to use the front door of the schools and stop by the office to sign in and receive a visitor pass before entering the school. Parents must do the same.
Win-E-Mac Schools
The School is important to our communities and we need to acknowledge this to all patrons and visitors in our District. Our enrollment is an essential piece for our district funding, so we need to talk positively about our school to others in an effort to attract new families and students to our school and community. I encourage patrons to speak with your neighbors or people contemplating change and invite them to visit our school. Our teachers and staff pride themselves on creating expectations for each student to succeed. If students choose to return to their home district or want to apply to a new district, they should apply for open enrollment by January 15, 2012. This gives the districts time to plan for the student needs.
Student Wellness
The school district has a wellness policy and has made many changes throughout the system to help the childhood obesity and diabetes problem. We wonder why there are high health insurance bills and how to pay for this fringe benefit. Parents need to assist by helping their children understand proper eating and exercise routines for better living. We need to watch what we eat as well as becoming more aware of the food that has been standard school lunches for most students. Building nations of leaders who are at risk of obesity-related illnesses, low on energy, and lacking fundamental knowledge of where our food comes from and how it can affect us is a problem. We need parents to help students understand the seriousness of this problem and help them make good decisions where exercise and eating are concerned.
Happy Holidays from Win-E-Mac Schools
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Early Childhood Education Classes
Upcoming Family Fun Nights!
Tuesdays 6-7pm ECFE Room
1/31 Music Moves Me! Make your own noisemakers, explore music instruments, listen and sing along to your favorite songs!
2/7 Grandparents Playdate! Bring along grandma or grandpa and explore our fun learning centers together!
2/14 Valentine's Party! Wear your party best for extra special supper, bingo and dancing!
2/21 Open Gym Night! Bring out the little ones for some running, scooting and jumping fun in our school gym!
2/28 Little Chefs! Make your own homemade pizzas together!
Early Childhood Family Education Classes are for children 0-5 yrs old and parents. A fee of $3 per class/per family is suggested-however no one is turned away for inability to pay. For more information or questions, contact Shannon Svalen at 218-687-2236 or
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Early Childhood Screening
Ready, Set,...GROW!
Win-E-Mac Early Childhood Screening
February 23rd & 24th 2012
Polk County Public Health Building, McIntosh
What is Early Childhood Screening?
Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is growing and developing between the ages of 3 and 4 years old.
What happens at screening? At screening we will check: Vision, hearing, height and weight, shot records, large and fine motor skills, language and communication, social and emotional development, and dental and nutrition history.
Can I wait until my child enters Kindergarten? No, earlier is better! Waiting until a child is in school may be waiting too long. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 4, make sure you call the school ASAP to be sure your child is added to our mailing list for screening.
Is Early Childhood Screening required? In order for your child to start preschool and kindergarten
in any Minnesota public school, you will need to provide your child's Early Childhood Screening Form and Immunization Record. All of the information from your child's screening is very important to his/her future school success.
Is there a charge? Early Childhood Screening is FREE!
What will I need to bring? You will need your child's shot records, information about their health care provider or pediatrician, hospital, and dentist.
What else can I expect? Children who will turn 4 years old by Sept. 1st can register for Win-E-Mac School Readiness and Headstart center programs. Home-based Headstart classes for children who are 3 years old as well as upcoming Early Childhood Family Education Class information will also be available.
Who can parents contact for more information or questions? If you child will turn 3 or 4 yrs old by Sept. 1st 2012, contact Shannon Svalen at Win-E-Mac School, 218-687-2236 or to make sure your child is on our screening schedule.
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Patriot Clothing Available for On-Line Ordering
By clicking on the Patriot Logo you will be able to view and order Patriot clothing.
On the left side of the screen scroll down until you see Win-E-Mac. By clicking on Win-E-Mac you will be able to view the 36 items that are available with the Patriot Logo. Click on the item for a larger view.
Follow the on-line instructions for ordering and shipping information.
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