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Litchville-Marion

Elementary School

March 23, 2017 No. 24, Issue 30 L i tchv i l l e -mar ion .k12 .nd.us

liz.fick@k12.nd.us

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What’s Going Around? – Tummy problems yet. A few that “just don’t feel good.” A bug of some sort is going around. The usual coughs and respiratory, but no high fevers (watch…as soon as I send this out, we’ll come down with something!). GET YOUR REST, EAT GOOD AND WASH, WASH, WASH! Meeting Notifications – The LM Negotiations Committee will be tentatively meeting on Monday, April 3rd, 2017, 5 pm in Litchville Pre-Kindergarten Registration – Registrations have been mailed to those people on our list of pre-kindergarten census. Please get them back in to us ASAP. If you’re still unsure, please call us. We will stay in contact with you over the next coming months. If you did not receive a registration, please call the school office (762-4234) or email me and I’ll send it out – or – you can print one off our school website, listed above. Just a reminder, BC City-County Health Department does a childhood screening. You will be notified by them late spring to bring your child in for them to access.

Box Tops for Education – \DEADLINE TO TURN IN TO THE OFFICE is APRIL 28th. Winter vs Spring Outdoor Gear – Mr. Lee stated students need to continue wearing winter gear for the next week or two. Be patient, spring will be here soon. 5th/6th GBB Scores – The girls lost to Ellendale 37-24. Their next game is today at 4:30 at Edgeley/Kulm. Our sympathies – We express our sympathies to bus driver, Jean Miller, on the passing of sister, Joyce Bolme last week. 2016-17 Yearbook Orders – Orders for the 2016-17 yearbook is being taken now. Contact Kris Piehl at 669-2261 or email kris.piehl@k12.nd.us. Spring Casual Pictures – Spring casual pictures will be taken on TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH. Preschoolers may come beginning at 8 am. You may also go to the high school if you want pictures done, which may be around mid morning (10:30 or so). It depends on when they get done at the elementary building. ORDER FORMS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO EACH CHILD! If you miss this day, you can go

to their studio in Valley City the Week of April 3-7 from 3:30-7 pm. In-Town Bus Stops End – Friday, March 31 is the last day for in-town bus stops in town.

Donation Fund Drive – The local LM DFS recently sent out letters asking for donations for our students and alumni of LMHS, MHS and LHS. There are currently seven scholarships available to our graduating seniors as well as an alumni scholarship available to graduates who are continuing their education. For answers regarding your donation, please contact Robin Miedema at 701-762-4441 or mail to her: L-M Dollars for Scholars c/o Robin Miedema, Treasurer 703 4th Avenue Litchville, ND 58461 Online donations can be made at www.litchville-marion.dollarsforscholars.org or click and tap on the image above.

News for YOU! By Liz Fick, Newsletter Editor

Youth Council members, Gaven Christoferson and Elli Peddycord-Contreras are assisting with keeping up on the count for this month’s ON THE MOVE! This goes through the end of March. KEEP MOVING!

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Thurs, Mar 23 The second PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE from 4:30-8:00 PM. You will need to stop at the office to pick up your child’s report card. If you cannot find a sitter, there will be child care available.

5/6 GBB at Edgeley/Kulm (Edgeley) 4:30

Tues, Mar 28 Spring Casual Picture Session; Babies and preschoolers not in school yet, are welcome to come between 8:00-8:30 for pictures. Students in PK-6 will have their picture taken after the babies and others are finished. Order forms have been sent home.

5th & 6th GBB at BCN 4:30

Thurs, Mar 30 5th & 6th GBB at Montpelier 4:30p

Sat, April 1 DFS Scholarship Application due.

Sun, April 2 National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!

Tues, April 3 Bookmobile

Shrine Circus – 3rd graders field trip compliments of DuWayne Bott

Coming up this week!

What’s to eat? Monday Tuesday Weds Thurs Friday

English muffin, fruit

Waffles, fruit

Parfait, fruit

Eggs, fruit Pop Tarts, fruit

Chicken chow mein

Hamburgers Chili Turkey tetrazzini

Cheese pizza

Gaven Christoferson is taking advantage of

waiting for the afternoon bus by reading a

book. It is wonderful to see this!

SUMMER SWIMMING LESSON DATES: Litchville (10am-11am) June 5th-16th Marion (11am-12pm) June 19-30th

EASTER is COMING!

Clovers 4-H – Easter Egg Hunt, April 8th,

at the elementary gym 11:00-1:00 pm

Egg Hunt – April 9th, 10 AM for ages 12

and under – Because it’s fun!

Spring Creek Lodge, Hastings, ND - April

15th – 10 AM - $2.00

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Georgia Lettenmaier 1st in State! – 100 yard breaststroke; 2nd place, two 4ths, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 13th place in other events

Brady Lettenmaier 1st in State in 50yard breaststroke; two 2nds, third, two 4ths, 5th and two 6th places in other events

Henry Lettenmaier – 3rd in State! A 4th place, two 6th places, 7th, 8th and two 9th places.

This is Henry diving in the pool on the left. This is the beginning of the event where he placed 3rd.

AWANA GRAND PRIX!

Charlie Enger, left, entered in the AWANA Grand Prix Derby Contest and placed 1st in Design and 1st in Speed.

He said he and five other students received a block of wood and tires and had to design and build a derby car. Charlie won first place in both! He is pictured with his buddy, Andrian, holding his other trophy because that’s what best friends do—join in the celebration!

Congratulations Charlie!

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CONGRATULATIONS ELEMENTARY WRESTLERS!

Rylee Christoferson, 3rd place in Gavin Christoferson – 1st in Brady Lettenmaier – 1st in Henry Lettenmaier – 2nd in Kindred; had to wrestle his team- Lisbon and 1st in Kindred Wishek Wishek – (white lanyard medallion) mate, Jayden Paul, and beat him.

Wrestling isn’t over with yet! Some are going to state this weekend and I’m told the season can continue through the end of April! Keep it up guys!

“A” Honor Roll -

Andrian Danilov, Charlie Enger, Josephine Knudson, Jake Lausche, Grace Ritteman, Connor Johnson

A/B Honor Roll – Students who have A’s and

B’s on their report card.

Brooke Ballesteros, Jayven Bench, Gavin Christoferson, Sophia Henry, Lexie Lange, Amberly Beyer, Brayan Karlgaard, Georgia Lettenmaier, Autumn Pickard, Josie Lange, Izzy Miller, Brady Pfaff-Christiansen, Sage Gusaas, Brady Lettenmaier, Gaven Van Bruggen

Congratulations to all our students!