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Middle School Spring Sing |
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Written by Nichole Onnen
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 07:34 |
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Even on a beautiful day the community takes time to watch Grundy Center’s Middle schoolers sing at the Spring Sing directed by Ms. Emily Boquet. The performance, Monday, May 5, was a success. It featured the 6th through 8th grade chorus and many solos. Some of the songs that were sung at the concert “God Bless the Broken Road,” “Hey Good Lookin’!”, and “You’re the One That I Want.” Andrea Sager performs her solo during the middle school spring concert, Monday, May 5. She performed “God Bless the Broken Road.” Sager was one of three seventh and eighth graders who sang their hearts out while singing their solos. The 6th graders sang four songs all together, the 7th grade boys sang a song, and the 7th grade girls sang a song. The 7th and 8th grade chorus was combined and they sang four songs. Then it was split by the 7th and 8th grade girls who sang a song, and the 7th and 8th grade boys who sang one song. Three songs were sang solo, including “Remeber Me This Way” sang by Emily Crosley, “Gotta Go My Own Way” sang by Johna Ash, and “God Bless the Broken Road”, sang by Andrea Sager. The middle school puts on two concerts and the high school puts on two concerts throughout the whole year. The students work very hard to put on such good performances. They work on their music and vocals throughout the school year, and all of the concerts turned out very successful. The seventh and eighth grade girls perform during the concert Monday, May 5. “All of the groups did wonderfully,” commented Ms. Boquet. The concert was well attended by family and friends of the singers. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 May 2008 14:25 )
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Paraeducator of the Year 2008 |
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Written by Lisa Miller
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 15:02 |
Pictured (left) is Linda Vann, Professional Development Trainer for AEA 267 and GC paraeducator Mary Lee Kersten-Day. Ms. Vann presented a “Paraeducator of the Year” plaque to Mary Lee on April 30. Nominated by teachers at Grundy Center Elementary, Mary Lee has been a paraeducator for the Grundy Center Community School for two years and prior to that worked as a substitute. CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY LEE, and thank you for all you do for the staff and students at Grundy Center Elementary! |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 May 2008 15:03 )
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Rotary Club Honors Program |
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Written by Amy Rekward
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 07:39 |
The Grundy Center Rotary Club presented an outstanding honors program for Grundy Center High School students who have achieved a 3.25 GPA for the first two trimesters of the 2007-2008 school year. This year a total of 83 high school students were recognized for their achievement. Rotary Club President Erika Allen was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Rotarian Jerry Hoffman led the audience in the singing of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” and the invocation was given by Rotarian Pastor Dan Graham.
Rotarian Superintendent of Schools John Stevens introduced the guest speakers, Kent and Jenn Venenga, both of whom are alumni of Grundy Center High School. The main focus of the Venenga’s speech was to congratulate the honor students and to encourage them to keep making the right choices throughout their lives. One comment that stood out from all the rest was, “The choices you make when no one is looking show your true character.” This statement gave all who attended much to think about.
Following the Venenga’s inspirational speech, Mrs. Allen made the introductions and recognized the honor students. Each student was called to the front of the auditorium and was presented with a certificate. Eleven seniors had the distinction of being on the honor roll for all four years. In addition to their certificate, they received a special trophy from their Rotarian sponsor.
The program was well attended by many parents and relatives of the honor students. Following the presentation, dessert was served in the Commons. The Rotarians share their time and timeless efforts in making the evening special for all that attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Venenga spoke at the ceremony commenting on showing quality character. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 07:42 )
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Written by Lisa Miller
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 11:59 |
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4th and 5th grade students will take part in Field Day on Wednesday, May 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the high school track. The rain date is Thursday, May 22. The bleachers and press box will have been removed for stadium renovation, so parents planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs and to sit on the outside of the track. Elementary students will sit inside the track. We hope that you can join us that morning and watch our 4th and 5th graders take part in some fun track and field events! Contact Rick Schupbach if you have questions. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 May 2008 14:23 )
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Written by Nichole Onnen
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 14:39 |
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Four students from Grundy Center are taking place in the Battle of the Books event, Thursday May 1st. The students involved include, Jasmine Pratt, Amanda Jensen, Chris Sents, and Alexandria Cordray. The Battle of the Books event has been very popular among the Elementary student’s. The students are given a list of books to read amongst 3 or 4 kids. They are expected to read the same amount of books no matter how many student’s are involved in the group. Not every student has to read 32 books, they divie up the books according to what books they would like to read and think they would enjoy. The students then take place in an event where they are quizzed on the books that they have read. An example of a question they were asked would be “Who was the author?” The students had to know the author’s to every book they read.
The same concept is applied to the high schools, except the books are a little more challenging and more books are required to be read. Two teachers, Sue Inhelder and Susan Fritzen, from Marshalltown decided it would be a good opportunity for high schoolers to try. Marshalltown will be sponsoring the first Battle of the Books event for high school students.
The high school students were responsible for reading 32 books in about seven months. Some of the books they were required to read were “Cat’s Cradle”, “Farenheit 451”, and “Mermaid Chair.” The Battle involves two rounds, the first round is a multiple choice test where the competitors are asked one question about each of the books. The tests are corrected and based on the written test the top schools participate in the second round, the oral round. In the oral round, the students are asked questions based on the books they read, the teams are eliminated after each question they get wrong until they get down to the last team, that team is the winner of the Battle of the Books contest. “If it works I hope they continue it throughout the years.” Mr. Osterhaus commented.
Grundy Center’s team placed 13th out of 16 teams, and every student that participated in the event got a prize. Walden books donated classic hard cover books to the function and those were given out at the end to everyone. Although Grundy Center did not win, all of the participates had a good time. “It was a very fun experience, I just didn’t like having to remember all of the authors.” Jasmine Pratt commented. |
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