HERALD NEWSLETTER

November, 2009

Web Page: http://showcase.netins.net/web/herald/                                                                     608 South Washington Street

Office Phone: 641-664-2200 Ext. 8                                                                                                       Bloomfield, Iowa 52537

 

Animal Winter Preparation

Thursday, November 12

Recommended Grades K-6

Ottumwa GPAEA ICN classroom

12:30 P.M. – 1:20 P.M.

Where do animals go in the winter? How do they survive cold winter nights? Students learn different strategies animals use to prepare themselves for the long winter ahead. Find out which animals are true hibernators and discover that birds aren't the only animals that migrate. The program allows time for student questions, so come prepared.

 

Get That Job! Course

Resume – November 12

GPAEA Technology Room

12:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

This four session course will teach students about how to get a job. In the first session, we will learn how to complete an application, and how to create a resume. During the second session, homeschooling dad, Mike Pollmann, a former instructor at IHCC, will share from his knowledge tips on writing effective resumes and cover letters. In addition, he has graciously offered to critique student resumes. For the third session, an instructor from IHCC, Ms. Shirley Reid, will give us expert insight and advice on interviewing. The finale will be a mock interview, where each student will apply for a job, utilizing all the information and skills acquired in this course. Local business people will be the interviewers and will give the students feedback on their interviews.

Cover Letters – December 10 

Interviewing – March 18

Mock Interviews – March 25

 

The Nutcracker Ballet

Des Moines Civic Center

Friday, December 11

12:30 P.M.

We are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the show.

The Iowa Dance Theatre will be presenting a special school performance on Friday, December 11. The cast will present a shortened version of this holiday ballet, which will include narration of the story, and should last just under an hour. The tickets are $3.00 per person. Money is due by Thursday, November 12.

 

Quarterly Contacts

Iowa Administration Code Chapter 31.3a states, “…the teacher practitioner shall have contact with the child and the child’s parents, guardian, or legal custodian at least four times per quarter during the period of instruction. One of every two contacts shall be face-to-face with the student under competent private instruction.” Please be sure to make your contacts, and let us know how your student is progressing academically. 

 

Salute to our Veterans

Thursday, November 12

 Practice at GPAEA  

1:25 P.M. – 1:40 P.M.

Thursday, November 19

Mutchler Center

1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

In recognition of Veterans Day, we would like to honor our military veterans by singing a few patriotic songs for the elderly. We will practice at the GPAEA Thursday, November 12 and then on Thursday, November 19, we will meet at the Mutchler Center for our final practice before going to the Bloomfield Care Center at 2:00 PM. If any student would like to share a special reading or music piece, please tell Mrs. Watson. After our presentation, the students will have an opportunity to talk to the residents about their WWII experiences.

 

Anatomy Labs

Tuesday, November 17

10:00 A.M.  – 3:00 P.M.

McGowen Headquarters

Students will be dissecting a preserved mink. We will be identifying, labeling and memorizing the major muscles.

 

KIDSYMPHONY

Bridge View Center

Saturday, November 14

11:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.

   Music director, Robert McConnell and the SEISO will take a light-hearted approach to introducing parents and children to the symphony orchestra.  Each concert lasts about 45 minutes – not too long for little ones to enjoy from beginning to end.  They’re funny, fast-paced and very entertaining.  Tickets for Kidsymphony concerts are sold at the door ($3 for adults and $2 for kids).

 

Davis County Community School Policy Statement:

It is the policy of the Davis County Community School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the1964 Civil Right Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, and Section 5004 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

It is also the policy of this district that the curriculum content and instructional materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles, and life styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion and disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity and in our country and an awareness of such individual as a member of a pluralistic society.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI, or Section 504 may be directed to Linda Perry, 500 East North Street, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537, Telephone 641-664-2200, to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa, or to the Director of the Region II Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.