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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
childs 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. Theyre 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. |