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November
Newsletter
2012
Principal Notes from Dr. Lewton
The first quarter is officially over and students will be bringing home report cards on Friday, November 2
nd. This year you
will notice a grade for behavior. This grade is based on the respect, responsibility, and cooperation your child has shown
in the classroom. Students will receive an (E) excellent, (S) satisfactory or (N) needs improvement grade. Please talk to
your child about these expectations and how they relate not only to school and home, but their future careers. On
November 6th and 7
th, parents will have the opportunity to attend parent teacher conferences. I hope you took the
opportunity to call in and schedule a block of time to meet with your child’s teachers. If not read the information below
please.
This year we will be offering two sets of parent/ teacher conference dates, the first two dates will be November 6th and 7
th
at the end of 1st quarter. The second set of dates will be April 3
rd and 4
th at the end of 3
rd quarter. Parents should call the
school to schedule a conference block that will be one hour long, during which parents will have the opportunity to visit
with individual teachers. We ask that parents limit their time with each teacher to 5 minutes.
November 6th
, 2012 November 7th
, 2012
Block 1, starts at 3:40 Block 1, starts at 3:40
Block 2, starts at 4:40 Block 2, starts at 4:40
Block 3, starts at 5:40 Block 3, starts at 5:40
Please call the Hagen Jr. High office at 456-0020 to schedule a parent /teacher conference.
Any parents interested in being a member of the parent Advisory Committee (PAC), should contact me at 456-0020. The
PAC meeting this month is on November 15th in the Berg Professional Development Room at 12:00 p.m.
Every five years, the Dickinson School District goes through an accreditation process to improve practices in the school
system. We value your opinion and ask that you take a few minutes to complete this survey before November 16th. The
survey can be found on the Hagen Junior High School’s Website at http://www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/hjh/
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Do you find yourself reminiscing about your years in junior high and then you break out the old yearbooks for a good
laugh? Treat your child to the same wonderful experience by purchasing an all-color yearbook for only $27! You may
send cash or check to school or for your convenience we have set up a link on the Hagen website so you can order by
credit card online. If you are not sure if you purchased a yearbook during registration please email Kristal Fields at
Counselor’s Corner from Jessica Friestad
We ended the month of October with a fun and successful first Junior High dance of the year; and now November, a
month for voting, conferences, giving thanks, and raking leaves, is bound to be just as enjoyable!
Each month I will be doing a Guidance Lesson with students in a designated classroom. September’s guidance lesson was
“Study Skills”, October’s lesson was “Cyberbullying/Bullying”, and November’s lesson will focus on “Tolerance”. The
population of North Dakota is steadily becoming more and more diverse. Students and staff members at Hagen Junior
High are fortunate to be able to share their educational experience with students from all over the country. In conjunction
with this excitement and enrichment, we are faced with the challenge to maintain a fair, objective, and permissive attitude
toward opinions and practices that differ from our own. I believe that tolerance should be taught and practiced at home as
well as in the classroom.
We are through the Reading and Language portion of the ND State Assessment and will resume testing on November 5th.
We will be testing Math from 9:13-11:14. Please make a conscious effort to have your student in school during that time.
This will conclude the testing portions for 7th graders. The 8
th graders will wrap up testing with the Science portion on
November 6th & 7
th. This portion of the test will be conducted during regularly scheduled science classes.
Library News It’s harvest time! It’s pumpkin time! Participate in the library’s pumpkin contest. Your entry may earn you a gift
certificate to our up-coming book fair! You just need to paint or carve a pumpkin to represent a favorite book or literary
character. Bring your pumpkin to the library by November 5th to enter this contest.
The public library is looking for teens interested in participating in their Teen Advisory Group. This group is open to all
who are interested. Get involved! Hang-out! Contribute! Be heard! Have fun! You can earn volunteer hours,
recommend books and movies for the library, help plan teen programs and events, and help out in other ways at the public
library. See Mrs. Fisher or Mrs. Olson for a brochure and more information on this program.
Don’t forget to stop in the library and visit our Scholastic Book Fair during the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November
6th and 7
th. We will be having a special drawing for students who bring a parent, grandparent or other adult relative to our
book fair during conference times. Browse for books and other fun items at this time or send money for your student to
make purchases. It’s not too early to Christmas shop and your purchases help us earn books for our library! (To learn
more about our Book Fair or order online please visit: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/hagen. You will only be
able to shop at this website from October 31st to November 20
th.) Another way to help us earn ‘book money’ is to
remember that whenever you shop Amazon.com, you can also earn money for our school; if you remember to enter the
Amazon website by going through the link on the Hagen homepage. This is an easy, painless way of helping our school,
so please remember this especially during the coming holiday shopping season.
Important Announcements:
! Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 6 & 7, 3:40 PM – 6:40 PM
! NO School, Veteran’s Day observation, November 12
! AMC 8 Math Test, November 13
! NO School, Thanksgiving break, November 22 & 23
Notes from the Superintendent Notes from the Superintendent Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
November 2012
EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
The Dickinson Public Schools has utilized an emergency call system to notify parents about
weather emergencies for the past two years. Thankfully, it was not necessary to utilize the
system last school year due to the mild and temperate weather we experienced. This system,
called Alert Now, is provided free of charge to all parents who provide contact information
during registration. Alert Now establishes the emergency calling system by extracting phone
numbers provided during registration that the district maintains in its database. The emergency
call system database maintained by Alert Now is updated on a nightly basis. When a phone
number is changed parents can have their emergency contact information updated by contacting
the appropriate building secretary where the children attend school.
When the Alert Now system is activated:
Caller ID will display the Central Office main phone number (701-456-0002)
when a general announcement is delivered.
Caller ID will display 411 if the message is a dire emergency.
Alert Now will leave a message on any answering machine or voice mail.
If the Alert Now message stops playing, press”1” and the message will replay
from the beginning.
It is the hope of the school district that parents will find the system to be convenient and useful
when it is necessary to make an emergency contact. It also our hope that the weather will
cooperate and it will not be necessary to utilize the Alert Now system. If it is necessary to
update your phone contact information please contact the appropriate building secretary to help
guarantee all contact information is current.
If you have any questions about this topic or any other issue in the Dickinson Public Schools, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 456-0002 or through email at [email protected].
Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendent
Dickinson Public Schools
701-456-0002
Dickinson Public Schools
FOUNDATION NEWS Education is the Foundation for the Future
Issue 60 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. November 2012
Foundation Awards Grant The Dickinson Public Schools Foundation recently
announced the 2012 scholarship awards which are
administered by the Dickinson Public Schools
Foundation.
Michael Callahan Hockey
Scholarship - Michael Porter
was awarded the Michael
Callahan Hockey Scholarship at
the 2012 Dickinson Hockey
Banquet. Michael is attending
the University of Minnesota College of Science
and Engineering.
Jack Carlson
Memorial Scholarship – Dallas Zastoupil was
awarded the Jack Carlson
Memorial Scholarship at
the Spring Sports Awards.
The scholarship was
developed to continue Mr.
Carlson’s legacy of “making a difference in the
lives of young kids.” This is the ninth year of the
$1,000 scholarship awarded by the Carlson family
to a Dickinson High School graduating senior.
Past recipients include: 2004-Jeremy Burgard,
2005-Josh Krieg, 2006-Brittney Uttech, 2007-Joan
Selle, 2008-Skylar Beaudoin, 2009-Challis
Williams, 2010-Megan Michaelson and 2011-
Kara Froelich. Dallas is attending Bismarck State.
He is pursuing a major in Process Plant
Technology.
Nancy Joy Sjursen
Music Scholarship – Luke Shields was awarded the
Nancy Joy Sjursen Music
Scholarship at the Spring
Music Concert. This is the
first year of the scholarship
which was created by Nancy’s
family and her classmates to continue Nancy’s
love of music. Luke is attending UND.
Cecil B. Risser Memorial
Scholarship - Amanda Stoltz
received the Cecil B. Risser
Memorial Scholarship. The
scholarship was developed in
honor of former DHS
Principal Risser for his
distinguished service and contribution to the field
of education. The scholarship was established in
1972 by the family and a scholarship was awarded
through 1983.
Past recipients include: Lili Stewart, Nancy
Sjursen, Dan Thornton, LeeAnn Schneider, Kelly
Hamers, Eddie Kadrmas, Ann Kloster, John
Wittmayer and Michelle Fleming.
In his memory, Patrick and Janice O’Neill, (both
DHS graduates) established the scholarship this
year for a deserving senior going into education.
Amanda is pursuing a degree in education at the
University of Mary.
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!
The Dickinson Public Schools Foundation
manages the scholarship funds. If you are
interested in establishing a scholarship or donating
to one of these scholarships, contact Karen Heidt,
Director of Development, at 590-0495.
Scholarship applications will be available from
DHS counselors in December.
DPS Employees Donate to Foundation Sixty-seven Dickinson Public Schools employees
have pledged $5,297 through the Foundation’s
payroll deduction program. Their donations will
help support the Foundation’s grant program.
Thank you for your support! Their support shows
their commitment to our students and “enhancing
education” for our students.
Contact Information - If you would like to make
a donation, establish a scholarship, give a
memorial gift or discuss planned giving
opportunities, contact Karen Heidt, Director of
Development at 590-0495.
Dickinson Public Schools
FOUNDATION NEWS Education is the Foundation for the Future
Issue 60 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. November 2012
Gifts to the Foundation Thank you for your gifts to the Foundation!
Scholarships – Nancy Joy Sjursen Music Scholarship - Ralph &
Harriet Sjursen $500
Cecil B. Risser Memorial Scholarship – Patrick &
Janice O’Neill $500
In Honor of Jay & Tina Pearson – By Frank &
Louise Pearson
Donations
Donations were received from the DHS Class of 1962
and Bobbi Miller
Oxy, Inc. - $2,000 donation
Kovash & Dasovick - $400 inkind donation
Memorials Gifts- In Memory of Charles & Margie Krahler (Karen Heidt’s mother
and father) – By Mary Massad & Mark Froehlich,
Nelda Krein, Jim & Gloria Ciavarella, Debby
Thompson, Deb & Gary Conlon, Jay Bleth, Ray &
MaryPat Bruels, Jan Fields, Jackson & Marisa
Armstrong, Jen Grosz, DPS Foundation Board
Members
Chris Carlson - By Debby Thompson, Christian &
Lisa Kostelecky, Dr. Al & Maria King, Chad &
Madawna Love, Jim & Gloria Ciavarella, Deb & Gary
Conlon, Dorothy Martinson
George Peters – By Hagen Jr. High staff
Marino Steinolfson – By Rhoda Hilden, Nelda Krein,
Hagen Jr. High Staff
Clarence Thompson – By Ray & MaryPat Bruels
Barbara Gutenkunst – By Hagen Jr. High Staff
Doug LaPlante – By Deborah Thompson, Carl &
Esther Larson, Del Quigley
Doris Zander (Bonnie Ficek’s mother) – By Cheryl &
Ken Grossman
Mike Herberholz (Carla Fettig’s father) –By Scott &
Tammy Meschke, Jim & Becky Meduna, Cheryl
Grossman
Jim & Carolyn Lisko – By Jan Fields & Jennifer
Garcia
Ernie Miller – By Jan Fields &Jennifer Garcia
Lee Leiss – By Debby Thompson
Bertha Schank- By Kirkwood Bank & Trust
Elizabeth Kleingartner (Leon Kleingartner’s mother)
– By Deb & Gary Conlon
Paula Skabo – By Leland & Joan Skabo
Bucky Thompson – By Jan &
Bill Fields & Jennifer Garcia,
Del Quigley & Families, Jim
& Rosie Perdaems, Jim &
Gloria Ciavarella, Terry &
Nancy Gerderer, Stan &
Diane Hausauer, Louise &
Elmer Dukart, Ron & Sandy
Ficek, Terry & Deb O’Brien,
Nelda Krein, Robbie Krieg
Duttenhefer, Matt & Kim
Glasoe, Albert & Donna Wolf,
Vince & Pam Reep, Fern
Pokorny, Tom & Darlene
Henning, Donovan & Mandy Slag, Jessica Billadeau,
Scott & Darla Hoffman, Ellen & Mike Getz, Mary &
Dan Herold, Lyle & Tammy Berndt, Bob & Alice
Karn, Hagen Cooks, Estrella Treude, Jim & Terry
Glasser, Jean Steiner, Bob & Raylene Hebert, Louie &
Jean Braun, Tim & Cheryl Lantz, Hagen Staff, Sherry
& Lewis Heaton, Jill & Ariana Wetzstein, Mick &
Gayle Homiston, Joan Walton, Blasé & Terri Deichert,
Justin & Chris Kruger, Terrence & Eileen Rohr,
Darrell & Linda Binek, Ann & Marilyn Meissner,
Helene Zelaya, John & Dot Martinson, Bruce & Sandy
Behm, Pat & Craig Dennis, Ken & Jean Delap, Gordon
& Sandy Schnell, Julie & Larry Langemo, Carolyn &
Pat Blake, Pat & Von Riddle, Al & Cindy Koppinger,
Scott & Naomi Obrigewitch, Gayle & Larry Selle, Curt
& Carol Glasoe, LeRoy & Carla Fettig, Barb & Vern
Nelson, Sam & Donna Pasicznyk, Al & Maria King,
Keith & Pat Kilber, Ken & Cheryl Grossman, Connie
Klein, Joan Allen, Steve & Nancy Keinzle, Jan
Biederstedt, Marilyn & Erv Kessel, Frank & Muriel
Lewis, TJ & Carol Herauf, Ken & Chris Zander, Laurie
& Anna Tescher, Bernice Mueller, Cary & Jolene
Gress, Roger & Paula Stone, Rhonda & Chad
Kraenzel, LeRoy & Jeanne Boespflug, Gordon &
Sandy Kadrmas, Fran & MaryAnn Reisenauer, Karen
& Roque Kadrmas, James & Mary Irsfeld, Anna Frank,
Laurie & Dave Summerfield, Bill & Shirley Andrus,
Kim & Calvin Kuhn, Arnie & Sue Kuhn, Ray &
MaryPat Bruels, Debby Thompson & Children, DHS
Caring Committee, Jon & Eve Stika, Jane Cornell,
Gary & Beth Selle, Karen Heidt & Family
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™Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students November 2012
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This winter, help your teen avoid the sniffles by reviewing these healthy habits. You might also mention that staying healthy means she won’t miss school—or hanging out with her friends!
Eat fruits, vegetables Seasonal fruits like oranges and
grapefruit are full of vitamin C, which can help fend off colds. To boost her whole immune system, have your child get plenty of vitamin A from dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale.
Be activeMake physical activity part of her
daily routine. Even 20 minutes of mod-erate to intense exercise like jogging or brisk walking can cut her chances of getting sick. Let her know that exercise builds up her body’s immunity-boosting cells to keep her healthy long after her workout ends.
Sleep on itGetting enough sleep—around 9
hours nightly for tweens and teens—is vital for fighting off illnesses. Have your
Easy chickpea snack For a crunchy, healthy
treat, try roasted chickpeas. Toss chick-peas from a 15 oz. can (drained, rinsed)
with 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1–2 tsp. each garlic powder and cumin, and a dash of chili powder.
Spread on a cookie sheet, and bake for 45 minutes at 350º.
Child health experts recommend that tweens
get a cholesterol test. The blood test allows your tween’s doctor to catch high cholesterol levels and recom-mend diet and lifestyle changes if necessary. Lowering high cholesterol now can keep youngsters from devel-oping heart disease and other chronic illnesses later in life.
Hula-hoop workout Has your teen put away her hula hoop now that she’s older? Suggest that she take it back out for a fun mini-workout. Along with toning the stomach muscles, 10 minutes of hula hooping burns 100 calories. Try tim-ing her to see how long she can go without the hula hoop falling from her hips. Then, give it a try yourself!
Just for funQ: What do you have if you have 8 cucumbers in one hand and 10 pota-toes in the other?
A: Really big hands!
Lactose intolerant? Does your youngster experience frequent stomachaches or
other digestive problems after he eats? He might be lactose intolerant, an uncomfortable but not life-threatening condi-tion. Here are ways to find out:
● Look for symptoms. When your child eats dairy products (milk, ice cream, cheese), have him watch how he feels 30 minutes to 2 hours later.
● Try going dairy-free. If there seems to be a link, suggest that he go without dairy products for 2 weeks. Does he feel better?
● See a doctor. Your pediatrician may recommend a simple test to determine if your youngster is lactose intolerant. If the test is positive, he can try substitutes like soy milk or use over-the-counter enzyme pills to help him digest milk products.
Did You Know?
Staying healthyFASTTAKES
teen keep a sleep journal for a week, noting the time she goes to bed and the time she wakes up. She might realize she’s not getting enough rest when she sees the numbers.
Guard against germsYour teen probably already knows the
importance of washing her hands after using the restroom and sneezing. But does she realize that everyday electronic devices like cell phones, TV remotes, and computer keyboards are breeding grounds for germs, especially during cold and flu season? Encourage her to clean off these devices regularly with an antibacterial wipe.
A. L. Hagen Junior High SchoolDr. Marcus Lewton, Ed.D., Principal
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Your family won’t mind eating left-overs with these tasty meal ideas!Quesadillas. Place a whole-wheat flour tortilla in a skillet (coated with cooking spray) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with 1–2 cup cut-up turkey and 1–4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese. Top with another tortilla, and cook on both sides until the cheese melts. Alfredo. Boil penne pasta, adding broccoli florets (fresh or fro-zen) during the final two minutes. Drain,
Turkey leftovers
Avoid hidden sugar. Have him review food labels to see if sugar is a main ingredient (one of the first ingredients listed). Explain that “high fructose corn syrup” and other ingredients ending in
“-ose” are really sugar. For exam-ple, he might be surprised to find
that ketchup and salad dressings are often high in sugar. Tip: Look for
sugar-free or low-sugar options in foods like cereals, granola bars, and sauces.
Handle cravings. Help your teen come up with alternatives to sugar when he wants something sweet. Together, brainstorm a list and post it on the refrigerator. A few ideas might be to reach for fresh fruit, chew sugarless gum, or have a cup of herbal tea. Or he could get busy with something else and wait 15 minutes to see if he is still craving a sweet.
Sugar smartsTaming a sweet tooth can be a chal-
lenge. Help your teen get started with changes like these.
Choose water. Soda and fruit drinks are the leading source of sugar in a teen’s diet. Encourage your child to drink water or fat-free milk instead. If he wants some-thing carbonated, suggest mixing fresh-squeezed lemon juice in club soda or drinking flavored seltzer water.
Helping picky eatersQ: I want to encourage my son to try new foods, especially vegeta-
bles. What can I do to get my picky eater to be, well, less picky?
A: It can take a dozen tries before your child decides that he likes a new food. To make trying new foods interesting rather than a chore, consider these ideas:
● Visit grocery stores that offer free food samples. Your teen might be more will-ing to try something new when he sees others doing the same.
● Order healthy appetizers and sides instead of an entrée when you eat out. That way, your son can sample several different kinds of foods.
● Have your teen make dinner once a week with the understanding that he’ll use one new ingredient each time. If he cooks the food, he’s more likely to eat it—and enjoy it!
No time to exercise? This routine can fit into the busiest of schedules. Encourage your child to work up to 15 repetitions per exercise.1. Burpees. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Squat down, and place your hands on the ground in front of you. Kick your legs back into a push-up position, and do one push-up. Bring your legs back to the squat position, and stand up. 2. Weighted sit-ups. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and a light weight (2–5 pounds) in each hand. Start a sit-up, and as your chest comes toward your knees, do bicep curls with the weights. Then, roll back to the original position.3. Jump squats. Stand with your legs apart and your arms down. Bend at the knees, and bring your fingers to the ground between your legs. Straighten your legs as you reach your arms up high, and jump.
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Whole-body moves
In theK tchen
and return the pasta and broccoli to the pot. Stir in 1 cup turkey pieces, 4 oz. nonfat cream cheese, 1–4 cup fat-free milk, and 1–4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Soup. In a stockpot, bring 2 tsp. olive oil to medium-high heat. Add 1–2 cup each chopped celery, carrots, and
onions. Cook until softened. Stir in 4 cups chicken broth,
a 14.5 oz. can diced toma-toes, 2 cups cubed turkey, and 1–2 cup cooked brown rice. Simmer until heated through.
ACTIVITYCORNER
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If your tween can be impulsive, blame it on science: the part of her brain that controls impulses won’t be fully developed until her early 20s. In the mean-time, here are some ways you can help her practice self-control.
Focus on the futureEncourage your child to
think things through ahead of time. For instance, remind her to consider her schedule before making plans (“I have jazz practice Thursday afternoon, so I can’t go to Andrea’s that day”). Also, try having discussions that help her visualize next week, next year, or even 10 years from now. You could ask about her weekend plans, her goals for summer vacation, or her ideal career.
Practice patienceLearning to wait for what she wants
will help your middle grader build self-discipline. Talk about how you avoid act-ing on impulse when it comes to things such as shopping or eating. You might say, “I would like to buy this outfit, but I’m going to save the money toward a
Election dayAlthough your tween is too young to vote in this
month’s elections, he can still get involved. Take him to the polls with you, and talk about your choices. Then, watch the election results together. It’s a great way for him to see citizens par-ticipating in government—and to pre-pare for voting when he’s older.
The “write” wordStudents sometimes think long, fancy words sound impressive. But short, simple words can have more impact if they make writing clearer. Suggest that your child replace complicated words with easier ones and then read both versions aloud (“She wore an undecorated frock” vs. “She wore a plain dress”). Which sounds better?
Thinking of othersBeing thoughtful can improve your middle grader’s relationships. Encour-age him to work on this at home. If he gets a glass of water, he could ask his sister if she wants one, too. Or he might offer the computer to another family member when he realizes he’s been on it for a while.
Worth quoting“It’s okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are our teachers—they help us to learn.” John Bradshaw
Just for fun
Teacher: Do you know the 20th president of the United States?
Student: No. We were never introduced!
Controlling impulses
Read for pleasure
new couch” or “Ice cream sounds so good right now, but let’s enjoy it after dinner.”
Encourage cooling downIf your youngster gets angry or upset,
she needs self-control to avoid saying or doing something she will regret. Help her recognize signs that her feelings are esca-lating, and brainstorm ways she can han-dle them before they spiral out of control. For example, if her face is flushed and she feels like screaming during a disagree-ment, she could say, “Let’s discuss this another time,” and then walk away.
How can you get your child to read more often? One way is to help him find books he enjoys. Try these suggestions:
■ Surround him with reading materials. When you see books you think he’d like, try leaving them on his night-stand or in the car. You can also scatter comic books, fact books, and joke books around the house. This may encourage him to read when he has a few minutes.
■ Help your middle grader find new favorites. He might ask a librarian what’s popular with kids his age. Or he could type titles he enjoyed into an online bookstore—the site will list other books by the same author and suggest similar titles by other writers.
ShortStops
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Use multiple references. Relying too heavily on one source can lead to presenting the information as original work. Instead, your young-ster should use facts and ideas from several places, summarize information, and draw his own conclusions.
Write from scratch. Remind him to craft his own sentences and paragraphs. Let him know that replacing a few words or moving sentences around is not enough.
Note: Facts that are common knowledge don’t need to be cited. When your child is in doubt, he can check with his teacher.
Discover the past Exploring your family’s heritage can
make history come alive for your child. These fun activities will let her investi-gate the past.
PlacesSuggest that your middle grader
research the countries or states that her relatives came from. She can look at a map to find the capital city or learn which mountain ranges are nearby. Then, have her look for more informa-tion in library books or on websites. For example, she might read a novel set in 1900s China to learn about life for her great-grandparents.
ArtifactsEncourage
your tween to explore arti-facts (objects that give us information about the past). She might ask relatives to share pictures, documents, and keep-sakes. Perhaps she’ll notice that some are related to what she’s studying in school (say, letters her grandfather received while serving in the Vietnam War).
Ways to prevent plagiarism
Your middle grader knows he’s not supposed to copy others’ work when he writes a paper. But he might not always be sure how to use information without passing it off as his own. Share these tips to help him avoid plagiarism.
Cite sources. Your child should list each book or website that he uses for a research paper. Depending on his teacher’s guidelines, sources might go in the body of the paper or in a footnote or bibliography. Quotation marks go around exact quotes.
My son Elias loves sports, and he really
admires his favorite players. When one was arrested recently, Elias shrugged and said, “He’s still a great player, and he’s not the only one to get in trouble.”
My first instinct was to lec-ture Elias, but instead I said he was right: the player is talented, and too many celebrities are getting in trouble. But I asked, “Why do you think that is?” Eventually, he said maybe they feel they’re
Ready for conferences I want to be prepared for my
upcoming parent-teacher confer-ences. What should I expect now
that my daughter is in middle school?
Try talking to your daughter ahead of time about the conference. Ask her what she wants her teachers to know, such as what she likes and dislikes about each class. During the conference, share her excitement (“Jenna really enjoys the science experi-ments”) and bring up concerns (“Jenna said she’s having trouble with the group project”).
Also, carry a pen and paper so you can take notes. Before you leave the confer-ence, go over what you and the teacher decided (“So I’ll sign off on her homework each night, and you’ll let me know if she doesn’t turn in Spanish assignments”). At home, follow up with your child so she knows what you discussed.
Someone to look up to above the law because they’re talented and famous.
Now I show Elias articles about peo-ple who are truly worth looking up to, like firefighters who save lives and folks who are cleaning up our town creek. And
when a teenage neighbor helped organize a canned-food drive, I introduced him to my son. I think it made an impact—Elias said he never realized how many local families don’t have enough to eat.
He still admires athletes for winning games and setting records, but he has discovered heroes off the field, too.
Parent to
Parent
Q&A
Hagen Junior High
November Breakfast/Lunch Menu
11/1/2012 11/2/2012Cereal/Pancakes
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Chili with beans
Corn
Fruit Cocktail
Cinnamon Roll
Milk
Hot Dog/Bun
Baked Beans
Pears
Milk
11/5/2012 11/6/2012 11/7/2012 11/8/2012 11/9/2012Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Caramel Rolls
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Muffins
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Hot Ham & Cheese
Sandwich
Green Beans
Pineapple
Milk
Breakfast for Lunch
Sausage
Hashbrowns
Orange
Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Corn
Fruit Cocktail
Cookie
Milk
Sub Sandwich
Turkey/Ham/Cheese
Lettuce
Baked Beans
Peaches
Milk
Taco's Soft/Hard Shell
Cheese/Lettuce/Salsa
Apples
Milk
11/12/2012 11/13/2012 11/14/2012 11/15/2012 11/16/2012Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Breakfast Pizza
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Yogurt
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
NO SCHOOL
Crispitos
Lettuce/Cheese
Pears
Milk
Corn Dog
Green Beans
Peaches
Milk
Turkey & Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Cranberries
Bun
Pumpkin Bar
Milk
Hamburger/Bun
Potato Rounds
Applesauce
Milk
11/19/2012 11/20/2012 11/21/2012 11/22/2012 11/23/2012Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Scrambled Eggs
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Chicken Nuggets
Rice
Carrots
Oranges
Milk
Macaroni & Cheese
Polish Sausage
Peas
Pineapple
Milk
Taco's Soft/Hard Shell
Cheese/Lettuce/Salsa
Apples
Milk NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
11/26/2012 11/27/2012 11/28/2012 11/29/2012 11/30/2012Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/BEC Biscuit
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Uncrustables
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Sloppy Joe/Bun
French Fries
Applesauce
Pickles
Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
Cookie
Milk
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Corn
Apples
Garlic Toast
Milk
Chicken Patty/Bun
Peas
Pears
Milk
Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
7 Girls BB (A)
St. Mary’s
8 Girls BB (A)
St. Mary’s
2 3
4 5 8 Girls BB (H)
Mandan
7 Girls BB (A)
Mandan
6 Parent
Teacher
Conferences
7 Parent
Teacher
Conferences
8 7 Girls BB (A)
Horizon
8 Girls BB (H)
Horizon
9 10
11
Veterans
Day
12
No
School
13 8 Girls BB (H)
Simle
7 Grils BB (A)
Simle
14
15 8 Girls BB (A)
Wachter
7 Girls BB (H)
Wachter
16 17 JH Dance
Team
Century
18 19 20 8 Grils BB (A)
Mandan
7 Girls BB (H)
Mandan
JH Wrestling
Lemmon inv.
21 22
No
School
Thanksgiving
23
No
School
24
25 26 27 8 Girls BB (A)
Horizon
7 Girls BB (H)
Horizon
28 29 30
Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar
November 2012