Elks Hoop Shoot

Several students from Wendell Elementary School participated in the Gooding Elks Hoop Shoot. The students com-

peted here in Wendell for a chance to go to Gooding and compete against students from other schools. A little ove3r

300 students participated her in Wendell. The winners from W.E.S. were as follows:

8-9 year old girls: Sherlyn Juarez, 8-9 year old boys: Diego Torres, 10-11 year old girls: Maycie Wolford, 10-11 year old

boys—Nelson Frias. Diego was also the champion at the Gooding Hoop Shoot competition.

Congratulations students!!!

Wendell School District

Community Newsletter

February, March 2015

School District Office

150 E. Main Box 300

Wendell, ID 83355

Ph. 208-536-2418

Fax 208-536-2629

Board of Trustees

Zone 1 - Darlene Neal

Zone 2 - Gay Petersen

Zone 3 - Doyle Hope

Zone 4 - Dan Hansen

Zone 4 - Cole Prestwich

District Superintendent

Greg M. Lowe

Business Manager

Krissy Messick

District Clerk

Carol Case

Personnel Clerk

Laurie Lancaster

High School Principal

Jon Goss

Middle School Princi-

pal Luke Kelsey

Elementary Principal

Paula Chapman

Diego Sherlyn Nelson Maycie

ANY QUESTIONS WE CAN HELP YOU WITH?

Paul Sloane, successful author and speaker, states

“Questions are the best way to gain deeper insights

and develop more innovative solutions.” The district is

always in need of solutions to help make the district even

better, and many times those solutions come about through

meaningful questions. Sloanne goes on to explain that ques-

tion asking is the most effective way of learning and it

deepens our comprehension of the issue.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY SCHOOL BOARD

AND DISTRICT ISSUE! Questions bring about clarity and often times lead to

solutions to specific challenges.

Remember that it’s important to direct questions to the appropriate

source. That helps ensure that someone doesn’t make assumptions

when seeking answers. As superintendent, I am more than happy to take

questions or listen to ideas for our district. Our school board, district office staff,

and principals feel the same way.

So remember, your questions and feedback are always valued! Now, on our dis-

trict website, just click on How to Contact Us (Click for Information”. You

will then get email address and phone numbers.

Superintendent’s Message

Wendell Wrestlers have had a very busy season. Several upper classmen took part in the very tough Buhl Invitational

Tournament as well as several wrestlers in the Canyon

Ridge Invitational. Armando Jimenez finished 5th at

Buhl while pinning the #2 seed in the tourney.

At Canyon Ridge the team placed 4th overall out of 30

teams from Nevada and Idaho, from 2A to 4A classifica-

tion! Raphael Roque placed 2nd in the 98 lb. group,

Dale Schoth placed 3rd at 106 lbs., Austin Thompson

placed 4th at 126, Casey Clapp placed 1st at 160 lbs.,

and Rusch Vincent placed 1st at 170 lbs.

The annual Magic Valley Classic was held here in Wen-

dell January 16th and 17th.

Over 22 teams will be here

for some of the best wres-

tling the state has to offer.

2014-2015 Wrestling Team with Coaches Matthews, Schoth,

and Chandler

The Wendell FFA has been involved in quite a few activities of late. One of these activities was the Western National

Rangeland Career Development Event in Elko, Nevada. The students competed against other FFA Chapters from Ne-

vada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Our Wendell Chapter placed 6th.

In November freshman FFA members competed in the Greenhand CDE and creed Speaking at Bliss. Madison Craw-

ford placed 5th in Creed speaking and 2nd in Greenhand knowledge. Skott Hansen placed 3rd in Greenhand

knowledge.

Members of the Wendell FFA Chapter (Jessica Flich, Madison Crawford, and Skott Hansen) volunteer one Tuesday

every other month at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Soup Kitchen in Gooding.

Wendell Wrestlers

FFA Activities

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Greenhand

Winners

Western National Rangeland Ca-

reer Development participants

St. Elizabeth’s Soup Kitchen, Gooding

Get ready for some real fun!! Wendell FFA will be hosting a Donkey Basketball Tournament on March 2nd at the

WHS gym. Tickets will be available at the Wendell High School Office (750 E. Main St.) or District Office (150 E.

Main).

Make sure you get your tickets early for this fun-filled activity and help support our local FFA!!

Donkey Basketball Coming to Wendell!!!

On January 19, five students travelled to Boise with their BPA advisor, Shirley Montgomery, to compete against other

schools from around the state. Only the top three in each category will compete in the State Championship, and all

five students qualified for the state competition to be held at BSU March 12-14!!!

Levi Merrill took 3rd in Keyboarding Production and 1st in Advance Office Systems and Procedures.

In the team events, Edith Lugo, Gavino Nava, Ana Benitez, and Samantha Trejo took 2nd in Administrative Support.

Congratulations BPA team, and GOOD LUCK AT STATE!!

BPA Students Qualify for State!!

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The Dental Dental Community Outreach program, Going Beyond Benefits, visited Wen-

dell Middle School in January. This is a free service provided to schools in our area as a

great way to help the children of our community receive help/tips on good oral hygiene.

54% of the students returned their parental permission form, with 69% of those agreeing

to have their child treated. 60 students were seen and received oral hygiene instruction,

38 students received one or more sealants, and 58 students received fluoride varnish. If

they could not place a sealant on a student, 46 had existing sealants on one or more teeth

and 16 students had suspected decay on one or more teeth.

Delta Dental also worked with 1st and 2nd grade students at W.E.S. They had an 80%

participation rate, which is a much higher permission form return than usual!

Much thanks to Delta Dental for assisting the children of Wendell!!

Mobile Dental Sealant Clinic Visits Wendell

A Special Meal for W.E.S. Educators

On Wednesday, January 22, the teachers at Wendell Elementary School were treated to a

special meal, compliments of Schwans, prior to meeting with parents at Parent Teacher

Conferences.

Theresa Packard, a representative of Schwans, served chicken fajitas, Italian style meat-

balls, and ice cream treats to the staff and gave a presentation of quick, healthy meals for

busy educators.

Mustaches in Mrs. McCarty’s Second Grade

Mrs. McCarty’s second grade students are not only reading, but having

a lot of fun doing it!! When the class read the story, “Big Bushy Mus-

tache”, they got to wear a disguise, a bigote (Spanish word for mus-

tache) as they read the story.

Students in second grade are learning that not only is reading a good

thing to do, it can also be FUN!!!

Whitworth College Sends Interns

Students from Spokane, Washington’s Whitworth College have been working with Wendell students at the middle

school and the elementary school for the past three weeks. Anne Hagerman Wilcox is their teacher-education professor

and has been sending college students to Wendell for the past three years. These students are working as interns under

the direct supervision of the classroom teacher. This is a great experience for these teachers-to-be and the staff of the

Wendell School District. Megan Montzingo and Cathy Bronson have worked with elementary students, and /Sarah

DeLong and Taylor Dietz have worked with middle school students.

Both the interns and our students have gained quite a bit from working together and it is hoped that this program can

continue for years to come.

Cathy Bronson working with music students

at W.E.S.

Megan Monzingo working with students in the

ESL room at W.E.S.

Sarah DeLong working with 5th graders at W.M.S.

Taylor Dieta working with 6th graders at W.M.S.

Trojans of the Month - January

Wendell Elementary would like to recognize Jeanne Ruffing as our Trojan of the Month. Jeanne is a second grade

teacher with several years of experience knowing that teaching, learning, and fun can go together. Her students

grow academically because she knows the development of a second grader (needs busy

and engaging) is as important as getting to know them. Jeanne works hard to get to

know her students interests and thus she builds strong relationships with them.

Jeanne is a representative for the school to the

district’s Writing Committee and to the local Wen-

dell Teachers Association. She is also a good teach-

er-to-technology. Others know she is capable and

willing to help out. Her cheery demeanor and fun-

loving humor brighten even the toughest of school

days. The positive attitude and work ethics she

exemplifies are examples to all of us. Recently she

took a trip to Washington DC and had a great

time, ask her about it., she has a lot to share.

Thank you Jeanne for your commitment to educa-

tion and doing what is best for students. We are so glad you are on Team Trojan at Wendell Elementary.

Wendell Middle School has named Abbe Bothof as their Trojan of the Month. She has been a very valuable employ-

ee at Wendell Middle School since 2006. She began as a PSR worker, then in 2008 be-

came the Special Education teacher.

Abbe was raised in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School. She has a

BA in Social Work and a M.A. in Special Ed, K-6 Generalist and K-12 Special Ed.

Abbe’s three children are the light of her life; Mason is in 4th grade, Emme is in 1st

grade, and little Aubree just turned 4. She is a cat lover and also

has two dogs. Abbe rarely goes a day without running and working

out. She enjoys shopping and family time, including time spent

with her parents, to whom she is very close.

Thanks, Abbe,, for all your hard work! You truly put your heart

and soul into our students’ well being!!

Wendell High School has named Meagan Glorfield as their Trojan of the Month. She is

in her first year at Wendell School District and teaches Math.

Megan is an alumni of Wendell High School and gradu-

ated from Boise State University. Prior to coming to

Wendell Meagan taught at Pocatello School District in

the Gifted and Talented Program.

Meagan and her husband, Chase (who also teaches at

WHS) has two children, Sawyer and Kenlie. She enjoys

spending time with her family, playing with her kids,

reading, and movies.

Welcome, Meagan! You’re a great addition to our staff.