BACK TO SCHOOLSIDNEY HERALD WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 1B

BY DANIEL FARRSIDNEY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Welcome back!As summer vacations come

to an end, parents and stu-dents begin thinking andplanning for the upcomingschool year. For many stu-dents, they will resumewhere they left off last May.For others, it may be a totallynew experience coupled withexcitement for some and forothers, feelings of anxious-ness as they enter a newschool. The transition to an-other school year can bemade easier when parentsparticipate fully in back-to-school events including regis-tration and back-to-schoolparent nights.

Regardless of the age ofyour student, your interest inschool is essential to helpease the transition. The fol-lowing information will pro-vide you and your studentwith a preview of some of thechanges that took place dur-ing the summer break.

REMODEL PROJECT UPDATESThe district is currently

working with three remodel-ing projects.

Phase I of a $1.3 million re-modeling project began atWest Side Elementary thissummer with updates to 12classrooms housed in the1963 portion of the building.Phase I also includes updatesto the mechanical systemsthat will be completed in thesummer of 2012. The WestSide project that will grab theattention of students is theinstallation of the new play-ground equipment. This proj-ect is the result of the entireschool community and willtruly complement learningand instruction.

The middle school is inphase II of a $1.2 million yearproject to upgrade the heat-ing and cooling systems andcomplete a remodel of secondfloor classrooms.

Trustees approved the $1.7

million 100wing remod-eling projectthis pastschool year atthe highschool andthis project,which also be-gan in May, isscheduled for

completion prior to the startof the new school year. Dur-ing the past six years, thetrustees have approved morethan $21 million in upgradescompleted at all four schoolcampuses using oil and gasrevenue with no new taxes.Many of the projects werenoted issues in the district’saccreditation reports formore than 30 years, reportsthat cited life-safety issues,mechanical and electrical is-sues, and other general re-modeling and compliance is-sues.The school communityshould be very proud of thefact that trustees have invest-ed in the future of the schoolcommunity through these fa-cility upgrades that willserve several generations ofstudents.

POLICIESThere are very few policy

changes for students thisyear and most changes arevery minor. Policy areas thatneed parental attention everyyear include the district’s at-tendance policies, technologypolicies and bullying/harass-ment policies. In this age ofcomputers and cell phones,misuse has caused schools toadopt policies that outline ac-cess, acceptable uses, eti-quette, and other guidelinesfor the responsible use oftechnology on school cam-puses.

Students and staff are re-quired to have a signed Inter-net access conduct agree-ment form on file. Unfortu-nately, most cyber-bullying orharassment takes place dur-ing non-school hours, and thecourts have ruled that

schools can not intervene un-less the behavior creates asubstantial disruption inschool. Because this is anarea of common concern, wedo ask parents to work close-ly with school administrationand staff to stop behavior inthis area. Parents will receivehandbooks early in theschool year to review and ifquestions arise, please stop inand speak to the building ad-ministrators.

REGISTRATIONSIn preparing for the new

school year, the district is ex-periencing an increase in K-8enrollment and parents thathave not contacted the schoolare asked to register for thenew school as soon as possi-ble. New students (K-12) canbegin the process by contact-ing Alicia Clayton at CentralSchool, 200 Third Ave. S.E. orby calling 433-4080 for addi-tional information.Registra-tion dates for all school cam-puses are:

• Central ElementarySchool (kindergarten): Aug.15-19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. dai-ly.

• West Side ElementarySchool (grades 1-5): Aug. 15-19from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

• Sidney Middle School(grades 6-8): Aug. 15-grade 8,Aug. 16-grade 7 and Aug. 17-grade 6 with registrationfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. respec-tively.

Sidney High School(Grades 9-12): Aug. 15-grade9, Aug. 16-grade 12, Aug. 17-grade 11, Aug. 18-grade 10,and Aug. 10-new studentswith registration from 7 a.m.to 3 p.m. respectively.

Again, parents and stu-dents are encouraged to pre-register prior to August forthe new school year at Cen-tral administration. This willhelp with the full registrationprocess in August.

We encourage parents andmembers of the communityto attend open houses or tosimply come in and ask for a

tour. In the weeks ahead,building principals will beannouncing scheduled datesfor all open houses and par-ent/student orientations.Students entering the middleor high school for the firsttime will have a full “Orienta-tion Day” on the first day ofschool, Aug. 24. Orientationshelp new students make thetransition to a new learningenvironment. Planned orien-tations at both grade levelswill provide students withstudy skills, organizationalskills, understanding of thevarious policy and handbookrules, opportunity to learnthe building and walkthrough their class sched-ules, develop computer/Inter-net safety guidelines, andwork with staff and student

leaders on other daily rou-tines that allow for success.Students in grades 7-8 and 10-12 will not report for classeson the first day.

In closing, the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics offersthe following hints to parentsand students that will con-tribute to a good start andgreat school year. These hintsare being provided again aswe have students beginningschool for the first time,changing to a new school,driving on their own toschool for the first time, andbecause we want students toarrive safely and ready tolearn each day.

MAKING THEFIRST DAY EASIER

•Remind your child that

she/he is not the only studentwho is a bit uneasy about thefirst day of school. Teachersknow students are anxiousand will make an extra effortto make sure everyone feelsas comfortable as possible.

• Point out the positive as-pects of starting school: Itwill be fun. Getting to see oldfriends and meet new ones.Refresh his/her positivememories about previousyears, when she/he may havereturned home after the firstday with high spirits becauseshe/he had a good time.

• Find another child in theneighborhood with whomyour youngster can walk to

Superintendent welcomes students back for new school year

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BILL VANDER WEELE | SIDNEY HERALDSome of the new playground equipment at West Side Elementary School.

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BY KELLY JOHNSONSIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

It’s no secret that bullying has been andcontinues to be a serious issue for children inall areas of their lives. The impact of technol-ogy (cell phones and computers) has madethis issue even more difficult for teachers andparents alike.

During the last several years, Sidney PublicSchools has implemented many componentsof a comprehensive bullying prevention pro-gram. We remain committed to taking seri-ous, proactive steps to curb a problem that isfound in schools everywhere. At the begin-ning of the 2010 school year, these efforts in-cluded providing the Year 1 Rachel’s Chal-lenge Assembly, a bullying and violenceabatement program, for all Sidney Schoolsstudents, as well as an additional evening as-sembly for parents and the community.

“Rachel Scott was the first person killed atColumbine High School on April 20, 1999.Rachel’s acts of kindness and compassioncoupled with the contents of her six diarieshave become the foundation for the most lifechanging school program in America. Herbrother, Craig, was in the library that day andlost two close friends and narrowly escapeddeath himself. He was the only student atColumbine who was in the library, the worstof the killing zones, and also lost a sibling.”

At the conclusion of these assemblies inAugust, students at Sidney Middle School andSidney High School wanted to show theirsupport for the message of kindness andcompassion shown by Rachel. Throughoutthe school year, Friends of Rachel (FOR)groups/clubs worked on improving the at-mospheres of their schools. Erin Fontanaserved as advisor for the high school group.Loretta Thiel, Bridget Tighe and I workedwith students from the middle school. Someof the activities these clubs have undertakeninclude sponsoring an assembly to recognizecustodial and kitchen staff at the high school,and conducting a fundraiser at the middleschool selling chain links of kindness atChristmas time. The profits from thefundraiser were around $1,800. At this time,the middle school FOR club has made 13 $100donations to families in need. FOR club mem-bers at the middle school are assigned as tourguides and lunch buddies to new students tohelp them become familiar and comfortablehere at the middle school.

Thanks to the generous support of commu-nity businesses, organizations, parents andstudents we have raised funds to bring backRachel’s Challenge for the Year 2 assemblythis year at the beginning of this school year.We especially want to thank our largest fi-nancial supporter – the Foundation for Com-

munity Care for the $6,000 grant received thisspring.

YEAR 2 Rachel’s Legacy is the next step for schools

who have accepted Rachel’s Challenge. Thisfollow-up program encourages students torecognize their full potential and significancein life along with how to create their ownlegacy. With a whole new set of challengesand stories, this program will continue to notonly impact the climate of your school, butthe long-term culture as well.

This August, students at each school will at-tend a one-hour assembly on Aug. 29, whichinspired to motivate them to positive changesin the way they treat others. Separate assem-blies will be held for elementary, middle andhigh school students. This is followed by a 45-minute training session on Aug. 30, involvingboth adult and student leaders from the mid-dle and high school. This is an interactive ses-sion that shows how to sustain the momen-tum created by the assembly.

On the evening of Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. theRachel’s Challenge presenter will conduct apowerful session with parents and communi-ty leaders. It is our sincere hope that everyparent and community member in Sidney at-tends this event.

This event provides an opportunity for par-ents and community members to join withthe school in a partnership that provides asafe, orderly school and community for ourchildren. We are seeking businesses or indi-viduals to help financially sponsor this valu-able program. Volunteers are needed forsmall jobs the day of the event, and to serveas sponsors for the Friends of Rachel pro-gram, the follow-up component of this event.If you are willing to help volunteer duringthis event or if your business/communitygroup would be willing to help sponsor thisevent please contact Kelly Johnson, SidneyMiddle School principal, at 433-4050 or atkjohnson@sidney.k12.mt.us.

Rachel’s Challenge comes againto Sidney Public Schools Aug. 29

BILL VANDER WEELE | SIDNEY HERALD

New office staffSidney High School’s new office staff features, from left, Teresa Stedman as attendance clerk, LindaStevens as office manager and Maria Peters as administrative secretary.

REGISTRATION – July 27-28, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

CLASSES BEGIN – Aug. 24MEAL PRICES – $1.30, breakfast;$1.75 lunch

RAU STAFF: Patty PetrikCarolyn Koch Susan Irwin Jayne Miller Julie Hill

Tara HartjeCindy Hecker – clerk

* Rau School has purchased suppliesfor each student.

Rau School

Tara Hartje is changingpositions at Rau Elemen-tary School in Sidney. Hart-je will be the fifth- andsixth-grade teacher for the2011-2012 school year.

Hartje graduated in De-cember 2011 with an ele-mentary education degreeand has worked at Rau forthe past three years as theresources aide/Title Iteacher.

Tara’s fam-ily, includinghusband,Scott, andtheir threedaughters,Madison, 11,Taryn, 9,and Faith, 8,have lived inSidney since

2008.Scott works at Lower Yel-

lowstone Rural Electric Co-operative as the IT manag-er.

Tara’s hobbies outside ofclass are to spend timewith family, camp, read andgarden.

“ I am so excited to teachat Rau, the close-knit fami-ly atmosphere provides agreat learning experiencefor children and teachersalike,” Tara said.

Hartje

Former aide now Rau elementary teacher

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school or ride with on the bus.• If you feel it is appropriate,

drive your child (or walk withhim/her) to school and pickhim/her up on the first day.

BACKPACK SAFETY(Continental Resources is

again donating backpacksand school supplies for stu-dents enrolled in grades K-5this year. A special note ofthanks to all of the employeesat Continental Resources formaking a difference in ourschool community and espe-cially for our students.)

• Pack light. Organize thebackpack to use all of its com-partments. Pack heavieritems closest to the center ofthe back. The backpackshould never weigh morethan 10 to 20 percent of theyour child’s body weight.

• Always use both shoulderstraps. Slinging a backpackover one shoulder can strainmuscles.

• Consider a rolling back-pack. This type of backpackmay be a good choice for stu-dents who must tote a heavyload. Remember that rollingbackpacks still must be car-ried up stairs, and they maybe difficult to roll in snow.

TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

Review the basic rules withyour youngster:

School bus • Wait for the bus to stop be-

fore approaching it from thecurb.

• Do not move around on thebus.

• Check to see that no other

traffic is coming before cross-ing.

• Make sure to always re-main in clear view of the busdriver.

• Children should alwaysboard and exit the bus at loca-tions that provide safe accessto the bus or to the schoolbuilding.

Car • All passengers should

wear a seat belt and/or an ageand size-appropriate car safe-ty seat or booster seat.

• Your child should ride in acar safety seat with a harnessas long as possible and thenride in a belt-positioningbooster seat. Your child isready for a booster seat whenshe/he has reached the topweight or height allowed forthe car seat, his/her shoul-ders are above the top harnessslots, or his/her ears havereached the top of the seat.

• Your child should ride in abelt-positioning booster seatuntil the vehicle’s seat belt fitsproperly (usually when thechild reaches about 4’ 9” inheight and is between 8 to 12years of age). This means thatthe child is tall enough to sitagainst the vehicle seat backwith his/her legs bent at theknees and feet hanging downand the shoulder belt liesacross the middle of the chestand shoulder, not the neck orthroat; the lap belt is low andsnug across the thighs, andnot the stomach.

• All children under 13 yearsof age should ride in the rearseat of vehicles. If you mustdrive more children than canfit in the rear seat (when car-pooling, for example), move

the front-seat passenger’s seatas far back as possible andhave the child ride in a boost-er seat if the seat belts do notfit properly without it.

• Remember that manycrashes occur while noviceteen drivers are going to andfrom school. You should re-quire seat belt use, limit thenumber of teen passengers,do not allow eating, drinking,cell phone conversations ortexting to prevent driver dis-traction; and limit nighttimedriving and driving in in-clement weather. Familiarizeyourself with your state’sgraduated driver license lawand consider the use of a par-ent-teen driver agreement tofacilitate the early drivinglearning process.

Bike • Always wear a bicycle hel-

met, no matter how short orlong the ride.

• Ride on the right, in thesame direction as auto traffic.

• Use appropriate hand sig-nals.

• Respect traffic lights andstop signs.

• Wear bright color clothingto increase visibility.

• Know the “rules of theroad.”

Walking to school • Make sure your child’s

walk to a school is a saferoute.

• Be realistic about yourchild’s pedestrian skills. Be-cause small children are im-pulsive and less cautiousaround traffic, carefully con-sider whether or not yourchild is ready to walk toschool without adult supervi-sion.

• If your child is young or iswalking to a new school, walkwith them the first week tomake sure they know the

route and can do it safely.• Bright colored clothing

will make your child morevisible to drivers.

• In neighborhoods withhigher levels of traffic, con-sider starting a “walkingschool bus,” in which an adultaccompanies a group ofneighborhood children walk-ing to school.

EATING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

• Menus will be posted on-line and are generally in thelocal papers. With this ad-vance information, you canplan on packing lunch on thedays when the main course isone your child prefers not toeat.

• Pack your child’s schoollunch with healthy choicessuch as fresh fruit, low-fatdairy products, water or 100percent fruit juice.

• Each 12-ounce soft drinkcontains approximately 10teaspoons of sugar and 150calories. Drinking just onecan of soda a day increases achild’s risk of obesity by 60percent. Restrict your child’ssoft drink consumption.

BULLYING Bullying is when one child

picks on another child repeat-edly. Bullying can be physical,verbal or social. It can happenat school, on the playground,on the school bus, in theneighborhood, or over the In-ternet.

When your child is bullied • Help your child learn how

to respond by teaching yourchild how to:

1. Look the bully in the eye.2. Stand tall and stay calm

in a difficult situation.3. Walk away.

• Teach your child how tosay in a firm voice.

1. “I don’t like what you aredoing.”

2. “Please do NOT talk to melike that.”

3. “Why would you saythat?”

• Teach your child when andhow to ask for help.

• Encourage your child tomake friends with other chil-dren.

• Support activities that in-terest your child.

• Alert school officials to theproblems and work with themon solutions.

• Make sure an adult whoknows about the bullying canwatch out for your child’ssafety and well-being whenyou cannot be there.

When your child is the bully • Be sure your child knows

that bullying is never OK.• Set firm and consistent

limits on your child’s aggres-sive behavior.

• Be a positive role mode.Show children they can getwhat they want without teas-ing, threatening or hurtingsomeone.

• Use effective, non-physicaldiscipline, such as loss ofprivileges.

• Develop practical solu-tions with the school princi-pal, teachers, counselors andparents of the children yourchild has bullied.

When your child is a bystander • Tell your child not to cheer

on or even quietly watch bul-lying.

• Encourage your child totell a trusted adult about thebullying.

• Help your child supportother children who may bebullied. Encourage your child

to include these children inactivities.

• Encourage your child tojoin with others in telling bul-lies to stop.

DEVELOPING GOODHOMEWORK , STUDY HABITS

• Create an environmentthat is conducive to doinghomework. Youngsters need apermanent work space intheir bedroom or another partof the home that offers priva-cy.

• Set aside ample time forhomework.

• Establish a household rulethat the TV set stays off dur-ing homework time.

• Supervise computer andInternet use.

• Be available to answerquestions and offer assis-tance, but never do a child’shomework for her.

• Take steps to help alleviateeye fatigue, neck fatigue andbrain fatigue while studying.It may be helpful to close thebooks for a few minutes,stretch, and take a break peri-odically when it will not betoo disruptive.

• If your child is strugglingwith a particular subject andyou aren’t able to help, a tutorcan be a good solution. Talk itover with your child’s teacherfirst.

As we prepare to begin the2011-2012 school year, SidneyPublic Schools is looking for-ward to “Serving Parents andStudents.” Our common goalis the same, providing yourstudent with the best possibleeducation, and through opendoors and open communica-tions we can achieve success.Welcome back and enjoy theremaining days of summervacation!

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Back to school4B WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 SIDNEY HERALD

Sidney Schools announcefive teachers new to theschool district for the 2011-2012 school year.

The teachers include:Melissa Hearn – After re-

locating from Great Falls,Melissa Hearn will teach spe-cial education at Sidney High

School. Shehas threeyears in thefield of educa-tion includingworking in aresourceroom for K-8and emotion-ally disturbedself-contained

for 7-12 grades. Her family in-cludes her husband, CamronDeBruycker, and chocolatelabs Bailey and Ruger. Herhobbies are camping, hiking,golfing, traveling, scrapbook-ing, gardening, and beingwith family and friends. Shesays she joined the field to en-rich the lives of young chil-dren.

Craig Bowen – CraigBowen is going to teach 9-12grade physicaleducation/wellness andweights as well as serve ashead coach of the girls bas-

ketball pro-gram. TheManchester,N.D., native isentering histhird year ofteaching. “Ihave broughtjust myselfand love ofeducation and

basketball to Sidney,” thebachelor said. His hobbies in-clude all sports with basket-ball being his passion, out-doors, hiking, bicycling,kayaking, camping, travel-ing, cooking and grilling.Both his father and grandfa-ther were teachers. “I justlove working with individu-als in a subject that I love andwant to share PE/health. Al-so it allows me to coach andbe around my studentsmore.”

Tanya Lauckner – TanyaLauckner will serve as thenew first-grade teacher atWest Side ElementarySchool. She earned her mas-ters degree in elementarycurriculum from Pacific Uni-versity in Oregon. She taughtkindergarten for three yearsand first grade for threeyears in Oregon. For oneyear, she was a Title I readinginstructor. “I grew up in Sid-ney, and I am very excited tobe back where I grew up and

went toschool.” Fam-ily includeshusband,Randy, and 3-year-old sonWesley. “Ihave alwaysenjoyed edu-cation since Iwas young. Iwould ‘play

school’ with my siblings, andI also had a wonderful sec-ond-grade teacher nameArveda Fischer (now retired)that was an inspiration forme to go into teaching. I hadknowledgeable and motivat-ing professors at U of MWestern where I started mydegree, and I just love work-ing with young children inthe field of education.” Sheenjoys new challenges, fami-ly outings, traveling, fishing,gardening and reading. Shelooks forward to meeting thefamilies and working withfirst-graders.

Terry Bolen – Relocatingfrom Dutton/Brady, TerryBolen is the new guidancecounselor at Sidney MiddleSchool. He’s been in educa-tion for 15 years – five as aguidance counselor, five as aphysical education/healthteacher and five in adminis-

tration. Asfar as family,he was mar-ried and hasa stepsonJessy, who is30. Otherfamily mem-bers are Brit-tanySpaniels

Reggie, 13, and Max, 6months. Hobbies includehunting, fishing and hiking.“I want to be in the field ofeducation to make a positivedifference in children’slives.”

Sara Romo – Sara Romohas taught at Culbertson Ele-mentary School for the pastsix years. She has taught var-

ious subjectsranging frommath and key-boarding toenrichmentactivities togradeskindergartenthrougheighth grade.For the past

three years, she has taught ina sixth-grade classroom. Sheand her husband, Jaymie,made Sidney their homeabout six years ago. Theyhave two children – son

Dyson and daughter Brook-lyn. Hobbies include scrap-booking, being with familyand reading. “I choose to bein the field of education be-cause I want to nurtureyoung people toward theirfull potential. I teach becauseit is part of who I am. I amvery excited to be the newsecond-grade teacher at WestSide Elementary. I am privi-leged to work in such an out-standing school system.”

Rhea Christensen – RheaChristensen is a new elemen-tary teacher for the SidneySchool District.

“This yearwill be myfirst yearteaching,” theSidney nativesaid. “I am ex-cited to beginmy teachingcareer whereI began myown educa-

tion as part of Sidney PublicSchools.”

She earned her bachelorsdegree from Concordia Col-lege, Moorhead, Minn., andgraduated in May.

She recently married herchildhood sweetheart, WesChristensen. “We both havealways wanted to make Sid-ney our home, and now wehave.”

“I was greatly influencedby my second-grade teacher.Her kindness, wisdom andcreativity along with her con-tinuous support led me on apath toward becoming ateacher,” Christensen said.“Also, my family, particularlymy grandmother, ElsieRedlin, who was a teacherherself, have been a tremen-dous source of support, loveand encouragement. Finally,I enjoy helping children of allages grow and learn. Teach-ing is such a rewarding pro-fession, and I could not imag-ine doing anything else.”

Jeff Mead – Jeff Mead isthe school district’s new ac-tivities director. He has 32

years of expe-rience in theeducationfield. His hob-bies includetravel andmodel rail-roading.When askedwhy he wentinto educa-

tion, the former physical edu-cation teacher said, “Eighthours of play time a day (PE)seemed good.”

Sidney introduces new teachers

Hearn

Bowen

Lauckner

Bolen

Romo

Christensen

BY SARA “SEB” BERNDTPROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Boys & Girls Club ofRichland County is an afterschool organization commit-ted to providing a safe andpositive place for the youthof Richland County. Theclub is open to school-agedyouth in kindergartenthrough 12th grade. Thoseafter school hours are themost pivotal in the lives ofyouth because that is whenyouth are most likely to beunsupervised. The Boys &Girls Club recognizes thisand offers a safe, positiveplace to inspire and enableour county’s youth to realizetheir full potential as pro-ductive, responsible and car-ing citizens.

The club is approachingits eighth year of operation,and since its inception hasserved more than 700 youth.These opportunities to posi-tively impact the lives ofkids across Richland Coun-ty will continue again thisschool year. The club is cur-rently located on the secondfloor of Central School, withthe club office located inroom 210.

The Boys & Girls Club pri-marily provides programsto students between kinder-garten and sixth grade. Dueto the lack of a teen center,Club space and funding it isdifficult to provide qualityprogramming for olderyouth, but high school andjunior high school studentsare welcome to volunteer.Youth as young as fifthgrade have the opportunityto be involved in the club asa junior volunteer. Volun-teering in this capacity canbenefit these older studentsby providing them with avaluable life experience bybeing a positive role modeland mentor for younger stu-dents.

The club offers daily activ-ities in arts and crafts forthe creative mind; a game

room with pool, air hockey,foosball, basketball and awide selection of otherboard and card games; pow-er hour where youth can gethelp with their homeworkand learn valuable comput-er skills in the computer lab;high yield learning activi-ties that teach, as well as letthe kids exhibit their ownpersonal knowledge andskills; gym and outside ac-tivities to keep youth activeand encourage healthy com-petition; and a wide varietyof special classes and pro-grams that change fromyear to year.

Some of the classes andprograms we are lookingforward to this year areSMART (Skills Mastery andResistance Training) Moves,Character Counts!, TriplePlay (a game-plan for themind, body and soul),sewing, pottery, nutritionclasses, our annual staffversus kids dodgeball tour-nament and a spectacularend of the year talent showextravaganza. Those inter-ested in sharing a specialskill or talent with RichlandCounty’s youth are encour-aged to contact SEB by call-ing the club or by emailingbgcrcpd@gmail.com.

The hours of operation atthe club are 3-7 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, wheneverschool is open. Cost is $30per youth per year, withscholarships available tothose who are unable to pay.The Sidney Public Schoolsystem provides busingfrom West Side and SidneyMiddle School to Central.Any family wanting to usethis service needs to makearrangements with SidneySchools. This can be doneby contacting the adminis-tration office at 433-4080.

Club registration for the2011-2012 school year is Aug.16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug.17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. and Aug. 19 from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. in the club of-fice located in CentralSchool, 200 Third Ave. S.E,Rm. 210. There will also bean open house for all newclub members on Aug. 23from 4-6 p.m.

All those who are interest-ed in volunteering thisschool year are encouragedto attend the required volun-teer orientation on Aug. 20from 1-3 p.m. Please RSVPby calling 433-6763.

As the club approaches itseighth year, we would like tothank all of those in thecommunity who have givento the club. Whether it be fi-nancially, through suppliesand snacks, or volunteertime – your support is moreimportant than ever to keep-ing the club open. Thankyou to all who have support-ed the club in the past, andto those who will continueto support our youth in thefuture.

Remember the club is inthe running for a $25,000grant and you can help byvoting for our club onlineeveryday until Oct. 8 atwww.countonemc.com or onour facebook page, Boys &Girls Club of RichlandCounty, MT or our websitewww.richlandbgc.org for aneasy one click link.

Boys & Girls Club prepares for eighth year

LIBBY BERNDT | SIDNEY HERALDBoys & Girls Club of Richland County member Brooke Tiesen takes time out from her artwork projectto smile for the camera. The club will have registration for the 2011-2012 school year Aug. 16 from7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 19 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the club office located in Central School, 200 Third Ave. S.E, Rm. 210.

‘Whether it befinancially, through

supplies and snacks, orvolunteer time – your

support is moreimportant than ever tokeeping the club open.’

Sara BerndtProgram director

Mead

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The School Board reserves the right to alter this calendar without notice to the public, students and staff.

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August8 . . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees22 . . . .School Opens (Teachers . . . . . .Start) PIR

23 . . . .PIR Day24 . . . .1st Quarter Begins

September5 . . . . .Labor Day12 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees19 . . . .No School PIR Workday

October10 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees19 . . . .Early release - Noon20 . . . .PIR Day21 . . . .PIR Day28 . . . .1st Quarter Ends31 . . . .2nd Quarter Begins

November4 . . . . .PIR Day14 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees23 . . . .Early release - Noon24 . . . .Thanksgiving Break25 . . . .Thanksgiving Break

December12 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees . . . . . .No School PIR Workday

23 . . . .Winter Break through1/2/2012

January3 . . . . .School Resumes9 . . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees13 . . . .2nd Quarter Ends16 . . . .3rd Quarter Begins18 . . . .PIR Day

February13 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees23 . . . . No School PIR Workday24 . . . .Flex Day

March12 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees16 . . . .3rd Quarter Ends19 . . . .4th Quarter Begins23 . . . .PIR Day

April6 . . . . .Spring Break9 . . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees . . . . . .Spring Break

27 . . . .No School PIR Workday

May14 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees25 . . . .4th Quarter Ends28 . . . .Memorial Day

June11 . . . .7 p.m. Board of Trustees

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• Food Program• Registered & Licensed

State of Montana Star 2 Program

Drop-ins welcomeOpen Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Flexible hours, call Connie at 488-7337 for more information.

SSmmaallll WWoorrlldd PPrreesscchhooooll4- to 5-year-old classes start Tues., Sept. 6

Mon.-Fri. • Mornings 8:30 -11:30 a.m.

3-year-old classes start Tues., Sept. 6Mon.-Fri. • Mornings 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Teachers Connie Sturgis and Joanne Schipmen

Call topre-register,

488-7337

all teachers have

Early Childhood

Educationdegrees.

Fairview schoolsClasses begin Aug. 24 for students,

8:15 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.Registration will be available August

18 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Fall sports practice: High school

football will begin Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.with gear check-out and practicebeginning Aug. 12 at 8 a.m.; Highschool volleyball will begin August15 at 8 a.m. All high school studentswill be receiving letters in the mailfrom their respective coaches withmore detailed information.

Lunch prices are as follows: Breakfastis $1.00 for adults and students and$.30 reduced; lunch is $1.75 foradults, $1.25 for students and $.40reduced.

Athletic fees are as follows: Grade 9-12 participation fee $30, grade 6-8participation fee $20. Family ActivityTicket is $100, adult individual activi-ty ticket is $50 and student individualactivity ticket is $25. Prices at thedoor will be $5 for adults and $3 forstudents.

Supply listsKindergarten (Mrs. Holst)

pencil/crayon box (to storecrayons,glue,pencils)

pencils and erasers1 large pink erasercrayons (box of 24)scissors (small fiskars)1 box snack crackers1 box of kleenexbackpack (big enough to hold a folder)4 large glue sticks1 container clorox wipes1 box ziploc bags (2 gallon size)small blanket or towel and small pillow

(rest time)First grade (Mrs. Danielson)

12 pencilscrayons (box of 24)1 bottle elmer's gluelarge eraserpencil box or bag3 large glue sticks

1 container clorox wipes2 file folders1 box kleenex1 pair scissorslast name A-M: 1 box quart size bag-

gieslast name N-Z: 1 box gallon size bag-

giesSecond grade (Mr. Wiltzen)

liquid gluecrayons (box of 8 or 16 only)pencils -#2 leadglue stickssmall sponge2 folders w/pocketslarge box kleenexold paint shirtspiral notebook (8 1/2 x 11; wide

ruled)ruler (must be clear w/centimeters &

inches)index cards (3 x 5)large eraserscissors

Third grade (Mrs. Benson)bottle of gluecrayonspencilslarge eraserscissorsspiral notebook (8 1/2 x 11)pocket folderlarge box kleenexFourth grade (Mrs. Shelmerdine)pencil box (or shoe box)crayonslined paper/notebooklarge box kleenexeraserruler (w/centimeters & inches)pocket folderpencils & correcting pencilscissorsglue & glue stick

Fourth grade musicrecorder (in February)

Fifth grade (Mr. Taylor)2-3 pencils w/good eraser1-2 penslined paper/notebook

items below are optional but recom-mended for 5th grade

scissorsrulererasergluemarkers/crayonsassignment notebook

P.E. (Mrs. Selvig)gym shoes (not previously worn on the

street) ABSOLUTELY no black soles/must be

non-marking solesMr. Thompson

notebook or lined paperruler - metric and standardprotractor - small sizecompasspencilspens

Mrs. Garsjonotebook or lined paperpencilseraserpensscissors (a must)glue sticks

Mrs. Weberfabric for a simple sewing project or

money for a kitMrs. Selvig (P.E.)

T-shirt (blue -NO pictures or writing)(Fairview School logo or mascot isOK)

regulation gym trunks (blue)sweat socks (white)towelgym shoes (not previously worn on the

street) (ABSOLUTELY no blacksoles/must be non- marking)

Mrs. Woodward (art)1 12 inch ruler1 dozen pencils (#2 yellow)1 box (12 or more) colored pencils1 pencil box (5 x 8 rigid plastic)* Please keep in mind that these sup-

plies are needed all year. Pleasehave them available for your childthroughout the school year.

Classes beginSept. 6 at 8:45 a.m.

StaffPastor Michael Backhaus, adminis-

trator/principalMichael Roiger, head supervisorMarlys Binder, goal check monitorCheryl Roiger, reading/arts/craft

monitorJune Backhaus, kindergartenLaure Watson, first grade

Supply listsGeneral supplies for all grades:Personal King James Version of the

BibleEraserRulerPencils, #2Small box to hold suppliesTwo or three push pins

Kleenex

KindergartenScissorsCrayonsGlue stick

First-sixth gradeCrayonsScissors

Glue or glue stickSpiral notebooks, x2Pen

Seventh-12th gradePenProtractor, CompassSpiral notebooks, x2

Liberty Christian School

Brorson SchoolClasses beginAug. 24

MEALSNo hot lunch program

Staff Lacy NevinsKaren Pollari

* No supply list, BrorsonSchool has purchasedsupplies

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433-2295 • 724 S. Central Ave., Sidney

Open at 7 a.m. daily for breakfast,10:30 a.m. for lunch

EZ Combosincludes a small potato ole & drink

2 Crispy Tacos $530 or 2 Softshells

$575Beef

$605Chicken

School startsAug. 23

Sport practice beginsFootball and Volleyball Aug. 15.Letters will be sent out by coaches prior

to the first day of practice with moreinformation on times and location.Students in grades 5-12 participat-ing in sports must have a physicalprior to the first day of practice, orthey will not be allowed to practice.

Meal feesHot lunch will be as follows: Milk pur-

chased without meals 25 cents percarton; Grades K-6, $1 per meal;and grades 7-12, $1.10 per meal;adults $1.50 per meal. Prices on allmeals are subject to board action.

Participation feesNo activity or participation fees at thistime

PreschoolLambert School will offer preschool to

4-5 year olds. Preschool will beTuesday-Thursday from 8-11 a.m.

If you have a child interested in attend-ing, please contact the

Lambert office for more information.

New staff• Mrs. Ruth Reneau – Music, Montana State UniversityBachelor of Arts in music education• Miss Tarah Brauer – Grade 1,

University of Montana, Bachelor ofArts in elementary education withconcentration in math

• Mrs. Valerie Frisbie – SpecialEducation, Eastern Montana College

Bachelor of Arts in elementary euc/spe-cial education

StaffBill Colter – superintendentKara Watson – principal/AD/12th

grade English and speech/dramaSammie Nelson – clerkJill Thiessen – secretaryTrish Verschoot – ag educationTina Rehbein – art/gudianceIra Lake – 7-12 scienceSheri Moore – kindergarten/ librarianJessi Lewis – 7-12 social studiesBecky Carda – 7-12 business/school

tech coordinatorJoe Byrne – 5th-6th gradeRory Carda – 2nd gradeVickie Schields – 3rd-4th gradeTarah Brauer – 1st gradeLarry Sommerfeld – PE/healthHeather Speziale – 7-11 EnglishStephanie Berg-Tossoun – Spanish/pre-

school

Ruth Reneau- K-12 musicAnita Mullin - head cookLeanne Evenson - asst. cookBernie Flammond - head maintenanceJackie Hay – custodial support

Supply ListsInformation will appear on the school

website: http://lps.schoolwires.net

Kindergarten(Please mark your child’s name on sup-

plies and clothing.)Back PackCrayons (24)EraserGlue Stick (About 1/mo.)Markers (Washable 8 or 12)Pencil Box#2 Pencils (24)Pocket FolderScissorsSpiral Notebook, wide ruleGym Shoes

First gradePencil box24 pack Crayola crayonsSiskar scissorsElmers glue (bottle, not colored)2 glue sticks (not colored)Box #2 pencilsBox thin Crayola markersWatercolor paint set2 – 2 pocket folders2 spiral bound, wide ruled notebooks2 pink erasersBox of Ziploc bagsBackpack with your child’s name on it

Second gradePencilsLarge eraser

CrayonsColored pencils or markersPencil top erasersScissorsRuler (with metric and standard meas-

urements)2 glue sticksPencil box or pouchP.E. shoes

Third/fourth grade2 Wide-lined Notebooks4 Pencils1 Eraser1 Box of TissuesCrayons or MarkersPE Shoes

Fifth/sixth gradePencil box or zippered pouch20 - #2 PencilsHand held pencil sharpener with shav-

ing catcher2 erasersPens (1 black, 1 red, 1 blue)Children’s markers (8 or 10 count)12 in. rulerScissorsBlack Sharpie Marker2 Post It Notes5 pocket folders2 – 3 ringed binders (different colors

preferred)4 packs 3 holed loose leaf paper4 book covers (paper bags work great)1 tabbed dividers2 boxes of tissuesHighlighterGlue stickPackage of 3X5 index cards7 in. scissorsCalculator

Lambert SchoolsSchool starts

Aug. 24

Kindergarten (Mrs. Williams)12 #2 Pencils1 Box of 8 Crayola Crayons2 Erasers- Large pink or green1 Box of 24 Crayola Crayons4 Glue sticks1 Box of 8 Crayola Classic washable

markers1 Bottle Elmer’s glue1 Backpack1 School Box1 Box of Tissues1 Small Fiskars Scissors1 Paint shirt/old t-shirt1 Sturdy folder1 Pair of tennis shoes for PE use only1 Box of Non-Perishable snacks

First, second grade (Mrs. Cayko)

School bag2 Large erasersPocket folder110 Pencils3 Large glue sticks1 Box crayonsMarkers/colored pencils (optional)Liquid glueHighlighterScissors (Fiskar brand)Pencil boxP.E. shoes (that stay at school)3 Boxes of Kleenex

Third and fourth grade (Mrs. Danielson)

Markers (Optional)Highlighters (Green, Yellow and pink)Glue stickCrayonsErasersGlue liquidColored pencilsRuler3 ring binder 1 inch or bigger1 Box Kleenex

1 Paint shirtPE shoes to be left at school1 box sandwich bagsNotebooks or loose leaf paperPencilsPencil box or bagscissors

Fifth grade (Mrs. Bieber)Clean or new tennis shoes for PE- to

be left at school and used only forPE

Colored pencilsMarkersGlue-liquid and stickCrayonsPaint shirt6 pocket foldersAssignment notebookLoose leaf paper6 NotebooksPencils and erasersBox of tissuesBlue or Black penRuler HighlighterScissors

Sixth grade (Mrs. Bieber)Loose leaf paperPencils and erasersColored pencilsAssignment notebookCrayons6 Pocket folders6 NotebooksMarkers

Glue- stick and liquidBox of KleenexGym shorts and T shirtBlue and black penPen- not blue or blackHighlighterRulerScissorsPaint shirt optionalClean or new tennis shoes for PE- to

be left at school, used only for PE

Seventh gradeClean or new tennis shoes for PE- to

be left at school and used only forPE

Loose leaf paperHighlighterKleenex box for home roomPencilsProtractorGym shorts and T shirtBlue or black penCompassPencilsRuler (metric and standard)Calculator2 Folders5 NotebooksPen (not blue or black)Crayons or colored pencilsAsst. Markers

Eighth gradeClean or new tennis shoes for PE- to

be left at school and used only forPE Gym shorts and T shirt

Loose leaf paper5 NotebooksBlue or black penHighlighterCompassProtractorCalculatorPencilsRuler (metric and standard)Asst markersCrayons or colored pencilsKleenex for homeroom

East Fairview School

Supply listsKindergarten

1 LARGE backpack (donated by Continental Resources)6 large glue sticks2 boxes 8 count crayons/1 box 16

count crayons Sealed box of crackers or cookies (enough for 20 students)

First gradeSchool box – cigar box size 2 large pink erasers1 box of 24 crayons4 large glue sticks (no liquid glue,

please, we just don’t use it.)1 large box of Kleenex 24 # 2 pencils (NO FANCY ONES) 20 non-perishable snacks

Second gradePlease make sure to place your

child’s initials on all items: at thetop of all of the pencils, erasers,notebooks, etc.

8-24 crayons (twistable crayons aregreat)

Colored pencilsPencil erasers and a large eraserScissors Pencil box (no larger than 5x8

because of desk size)Backpack70 page wide ruled spiral note-

bookLarge glue stick12 inch ruler with cm and inches

(not bendable)One pocket folderLarge box of KleenexElmer’s Glue12-24 sharpened pencils, make

sure they are a good quality pen-cil, otherwise they continuallybreak as the kids try to sharpenthem.

Last name begins with the following

letter bring:A-G quart sized baggiesH-N gallon sized baggiesO-S large paper plates T-Z styrofoam cups

Third grade1 Box of 24 Crayons3 Pocket Folders1 Box of Colored Pencils12” Ruler with Standard & Metric1 Large eraser1 Bottle of Liquid glue 3 Large Glue Sticks2 Wide rule spiral notebooks2 zippered pencil bag1 box quart Freezer bags1 Box Kleenex12 - #2 Pencils(Dixon brand are

good)1 Pk Pencil top erasers Pencil Sharpener (no battery oper-

ated)1 Small pointed fabric sissors

Fourth gradeIF IT’S NOT ON THE LIST, PLEASE

DON’T SEND IT1 Pencil box (NO BAGS WITH ZIP-

PERS)Glue stick1 multiplication & division flash-

cards1 small Elmer’s glue1 spiral bound notebooks2 pack loose leaf paper2 boxes of KleenexScissors6 mechanical & 12 regular pencils2 highlighters-thick2 red pens2 dry erase markersA big pink eraser or pencil top

erasersClean gym shoes to leave at school

for PEBox color crayons or Crayola

Twisters (NO COLORED PENCILS)

Fifth grade3 pocket folders3 spiral notebooks1 pkg widerRuled loose leaf paper1 Bottle of GlueGlue stick1 pair scissors1 ruler – standard &m metrica couple of colored ink pensCrayons or colored pencils1 box of markers2lLarge boxes of Kleenexpencils – mechanical or standard1 pink eraser

Middle school2 packages loose leaf paper erasers3-5 spiral notebooks 5 folders with pockets Pencils Pens (black and red) Ruler, protractor and compass for

most math classes Colored Pencils Glue Water bottles while weather is

warm. Backpack (lockers are quite

small…DO NOT BUY backpackswith wheels. They won’t fit.)

Flash drive (optional but recom-mended for Grade 8 languagearts students)

All PE Classes: PLAIN white or grayT-shirt, athletic shorts (any color),clean gym shoes that tie tightly,deodorant, and sack pack tostore these items in.

Band Students in Grades 7-8: Blackpants, Black shoes, Black socks

Other supplies may be required forspecific classes. Students will beinformed by their teachers

regarding these supplies.

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We appreciate the support we receive from area schools.CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:

We can help with your fundraiser!• Candy • Snacks • Paper Products

• Popcorn, cotton candy and snowcone machine rental

608 E. Main St. Sidney, MT 59270Phone: 433-2910 • Fax: 433-2917 • Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

203 2nd Ave. SW, Sidney • 433-SMILE (7645) • www.drthiessen.com

• Cosmetic & Family Dentistry • Complete Orthodontics • Neuromuscular TMJ Therapy

Services Provided by Neuromuscular General DentistAnthony Thiessen D.M.D.

Healthy Smiles Dentaland Orthodontics

Classes begin Aug. 24 for K-5, 6, 9, all new stu-dents

Aug. 24 for 7, 8, 10, 11, 12

RegistrationsCentral School – Aug. 15-19,

Kindergarten from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.West Side – Aug. 15-19, grades 1-5

from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.Middle school – Aug. 15, grade 8;

Aug. 16, grade 7; Aug. 17, grade6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sidney High – Aug. 15, freshmen;Aug. 16, seniors; Aug. 17, juniors,Aug. 18, sophomores, Aug. 19 newstudents, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fall sports practicesFootball practice begins Aug. 12 Volleyball practice begins (Varsity/JV)

Aug. 15Girls Cross Country practice begins

Aug. 15Golf practice begins Aug. 11

Lunch prices K-5 $2.50; 6-12 $2.80; adult$3.80

Other fees Bus fees, regular $25 month/family,

reduced $10 month/familyDriver’s ed $230Ticket prices/local FB, BB, etc.

$5/adult, $4/student

Activity feesK-12 $35, all season tickets $95

Participation feesK-5 $30, 6-12 $45 (no family rates)PLATO $175 per 1/2 credit

Sidney Schools

In August, Academic Yearin America (AYA) is lookingfor Sidney families to hosthigh school exchange stu-dents from all over theworld.

This year, AYA is bringinghundreds of high schoolstudents to the UnitedStates to learn about Ameri-can culture while livingwith volunteer host familiesand studying at high schoolsacross the nation. Americanfamilies have the unique op-portunity to learn about thestudent’s culture duringthis mutually rewarding ex-change.

AYA can help families findthe ideal student for theirhome. The result is an en-riching, lifelong relation-ship with a young personfrom abroad. In addition, forfamilies looking to learnmore about a specific cul-ture or language, hosting astudent is a fantastic way toexperience the world with-

out leaving home.Students are ages 15 to 18

and arrive with full medicalinsurance, spending money,and the hopes of experienc-ing life in America through

the eyes of a caring hostfamily. The students staywith their host for five or 10months and attend the localhigh school.

Who can host a studentthrough AYA? According toAYA Director MelanieFrench, an important aspectof the AYA program is thatthere are many types of peo-ple who can host.

“Just as there is no typicalAmerican family, there is notypical host family,” Frenchsaid. “Retirees, single par-ents and young couples areall able to give an interna-tional student a good home.Some host families may noteven have children of theirown. Bringing a student in-to your home can mean giv-ing the gift of culture toyourself, your family, yourcommunity – whomeverwould benefit from expo-sure to a new culture.”

To learn more about host-ing an exchange studentwith AYA, call Stella at 800-322-4678, ext. 5164, or emailaya.info@aifs.org. Visit AYAon the web at www.academi-cyear.org.

Host families needed in Sidney

‘Retirees, single parentsand young couples are all

able to give aninternational student a

good home.’

Melanie FrenchAYA director

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Andrea Cook is joining the FairviewSchool’s teaching staff for the 2011-2012school year.

She is from Lapeer, Mich., and graduatedwith a bachelors degree in music education

from Central Michigan University. She willteach high school and junior high band andchoir along with jazz band, swing choir andfifth-grade band.

Fairview announces new music teacher

AdministrationDaniel T. Farr – SuperintendentNicole Beyer – District ClerkAlicia Clayton – Administrative

AssistantLeigh Merritt – Payroll/Personel ClerkNancy Vaira – Assistant Clerk

Central schoolGeri A. Allmaras-Willer –

Speech/Language PathologistGary P. Arnold – Federal

Programs/Testing CoordinatorLynette Farr – Kindergarten TeacherDarci Haraldson – Special Needs

Pre-School TeacherTracy Kessel – Kindergarten TeacherJessica Mathern-Netzer –

Kindergarten TeacherDuane W. Pust – PsychologistSusan A. Satra – Kindergarten

TeacherMolly Cook-Fine – CustodianTammy Haase – Pre-School AideBobbi Jo Hackmann – Pre-School

AideMary Lake – Food ServiceElizabeth Mix – Special Education

AideSandy J. Rehbein – Pre-School Aide

West SideJill Albertson – Special EducationSue D. Andersen – PrincipalMarnee Averett – Grade 3Nikki Berube – Grade 2Tammara L. Beyer – Grade 1Janet E. Brannan – Grade 5Lisa J. Christensen –

Speech/Language PathologistLinda J. Clark – Guidance CounselorJennifer Difonzo – Grade 4Barbara J. Dornfeld – Grade 1Dawn D. Greenwood – LibrarianKim L. Hermanson – Grade 2Tammy L. Hermanson – Grade 2Sandra L. Jepsen – Grade 3Lori A. Keenan – Grade 3Tanya Lauckner – Grade 1Mary K. Leibach – Physical EducationTamara R. Linder – Grade 4Jennifer H. Lovegren – Grade 5Synneva S. Meldahl – Music

Lynn Obermeyer – Title IKathi Roberts – Special EducationSara – Romo – Grade 2Nicole Simonsen – Grade 1Beth Thompson – Grade 4Katrina Werner-Johnson – Special

Education/Physical EducationPatricia G. Wheeling – Grade 5Cathy Wieferich – Grade 1Janet L. Spracklin – MusicShelly L. Averett – Special Education

AideCharles H. Buxbaum – CustodianKatelyn Eskridge – Special Education

AideCathy Fischer – Special Education

AideKelsey Jensen – Special Education

AideSteven Lowrey – TechnologyCheryl Mastvelten – Special

Education AideKaren Moerman – CustodianAnna M. Nagle – Title I TutorBarbara M. Nelson – Food ServiceBonnie Osborne – Title I TutorTerry Panasuk – CustodianMyrna Paulson – Title I TutorCindy Perez – Special Education

AideAmanda Reynolds – OT/PT AideWanda Tofte – Speech/Language

AideCarla S. Verhasselt – Administrative

SecretaryJenifer Verhasselt – Food ServiceJudy M. Wood – Food Service

Middle schoolDawn Anderson-Biebl – Language

Arts/Reading Grade 6Terry Bolen – Guidance CounselorMark D. Halvorson – ScienceMegg Hermanson – Special

EducationKelly L. Johnson – PrincipalJanice R. Kallevig – History Rae Ann Klose – Math Jessie Lofthus – Language ArtsCara Lokken-Frandsen – Special

EducationSherry L. Mcmorris – ComputersMichelle A. Monsen – Special

Education DirectorJodi Mueller – Social StudiesMalcolm Cain – Instrumental MusicWilliam Clark – ArtMichael C. Gear – ScienceRobyn Heck – Vocal MusicDebra A. Prevost – Physical

EducationJanet F. Safty-Macdonald –

Health/ScienceGregory S. Schell – MathMarvin Schulz – Industrial ArtsJonathan Skinner – MathJanet L. Spracklin – MusicSandra J. Sullivan – Language ArtsCynthia A. Wagner –

Librarian/Family & ConsumerScience

Dennis Anderson – CustodianPetra Candee – Administrative

SecretarySusan Iversen – Special Education

AideMaria Jensen – Title I TutorNicole Johnson – Speech/Language

AideLeonard Larson – CustodianMarilyn Lorenz – Special Education

AideNanette Ruffatto – Library AideDel Rae Steinbeisser – Special

Education AideKen Stennes – TechnologyKenny A. Vannatta – Custodian

High SchoolSherry Arnold – MathThomas W. Barnhart – Guidance

CounselorCraig Bowen – Physical EducationBernette M. Braden – Communication

ArtsMalcolm Cain – Instrumental MusicWilliam Clark – ArtStacey Collins – Guidance CounselorCorrine Crowe – Alternative

EducationLynn A. Donvan – LibrarianVirginia H. Dschaak – Physical

EducationBrad Faulhaber –

Government/Psychology/LawCaryn L. Fehilly –

Accounting/Computer ApplicationsErin Fontana – Government/HistoryNicole Franklin – FrenchMichael C. Gear – ScienceYvonne A. Gebhardt – MathRoberta M. Hall – SpanishMelissa Hearn – Special Education Carol D. Hearron – Communication

ArtsRobyn Heck – Vocal MusicJeanne F. Lang – Family & Consumer

SciencesStaci Lange-Rice – MathTamra N. Leland – Special EducationDavid W. Mcdonald – ScienceJoy-Lynn Mcdonald – ScienceGuy S. Melby – Industrial ArtsRoger L. Merritt – Industrial ArtsRuben Moreno – HistoryCindy K. Osland – Communication

ArtsSteve A. O'toole – ScienceDaniel S. Peters – PrincipalMary A. Pfau – Communication ArtsHolly Redman – Math

Gary Schaff – Vocational AgricultureElaine M. Stedman –

Business/ComputerApplications/Annual

Loretta K. Thiel – Assistant PrincipalCharles Couture – Food ServiceRose Couture – Food ServiceJami Fink – Special Education AideJon Getchell – CustodianCheryl Hansen – Special Education

AideLynette Hoon – Special Education

AideRhonda Hunter – Study Hall AideSheila Iszler – CustodianBrenda Kiamas – CustodianJeff Mead – Athletic/Activities

DirectorLynette Mitchell – Food ServiceRichard D. Munoz – CustodianMaria Peters – Administrative

SecretaryEmily Peterson – Special Education

AidePamela Radke – Food Service

SupervisorTara Skaar – Language ModelTeresa Stedman – Student Attendance

ClerkLinda Stevens – Office ManagerKeith Walla – CustodianLouise Wraith – Language ModelSteve Yockim – Technology

Supervisor

Bus barnTeri Anvik – Route 4 Bus DriverCarla Berg – Special Needs Bus

DriverJerry Buske – Transportation AssistantCharles Cummings – Route 8 Bus

DriverTami Edinger – Route 11 Bus DriverLouise M. Iversen – Route 5 Bus

DriverShelley F. Moran – Route 3 Bus DriverRhonda K. Peterson – Route 2 Bus

DriverRichard L. Verhasselt – Transportation

Supervisor

Sidney Schools staff

Fairview Schools staffCheryl Benson – Third GradeShauna Bergenheier – Elementary

MusicLeslie Bieber – JH/HS SpanishKevin Clausen – HS HistoryAndrea Cook – JH/HS

BAND/CHOIRJanine Danielson – First GradeMelissa Gackle – HS Math Tonya Garsjo – Elem/JH Title Jim Hardy – JH/HS Vocational Ed.Trina Holst – Kindergarten

Arlene Karst – Elem/JH/HSCounselor

Louis Kimbrell – HS Business/Gov.Ken Newhall – JH/ HS MathStan Provenza – HS EnglishTracy Savage – HS Special

EducationDawn Selvig– Elem/JH/HS Physical

EducationLynn Shelmerdine – Fourth GradeTracey Sunwall – Elem/JH Special

Education

AnnDee Taylor – LibraryRobby Taylor – Fifth GradeRon Taylor – HS ScienceMark Thompson – JH Math/HistoryBrandy Tjelde – JH ScienceLindsay Wagner – Elementary

TeacherRosemary Weber – JH/HS Family

and Cons. ScienceEd Wiltzen – Second GradeJorjan Woodward – Elem/JH/HS Art

Bowen heads Sidney girls bball teamBY HARRY LIPSIEASIDNEY HERALD

A native of New Hampshire, Craig Bowenhas always pictured himself in the TreasureState. With a resume including stints in hishome state, Utah and Idaho, the newly hiredphysical education teacher and girls basket-ball coach at Sidney High School arrived inRichland County last week.

The 2009 graduate of the University of Mon-tana Western is already looking forward to be-coming plugged into the community.

“I have been here for a week and have ab-solutely loved it so far,” he said. “This is exact-ly where I want to be.”

Bowen, a third-generation coach, has bas-ketball in his blood. As a player, he was activein AAU competition throughout the nationcompeting against athletes like NBA starCarmello Anthony. He also took his game tothe collegiate level as a member of the RivierCollege and University of Montana Westernsquads.

His basketball resume doesn’t stop as a play-er. During his final two years in college, he of-ficiated games throughout Montana.

“I have experience in all three parts of thegame,” Bowen said. “I know what it’s like toplay, referee and now coach. So I can relate toeveryone on the court.”

As a coach, he has been an assistant boysbasketball coach at Darby and PinnacleCanyon Academy in Utah. Bowen comes toSidney after being a physical education andhead boys basketball coach at Mallad HighSchool in Idaho.

After several coaching stops in the past fiveyears, he is now excited to build a program ofhis own.

“This isn’t a stepping stone,” Bowen said. “Iwant to be here for years to come. I don’t wantto be anywhere else.”

The teacher and coach fell in love with the

area during the interview process.“It was just such a beautiful drive up,” he

said. “I love the outdoors so the scenery on theway really drew me to the area.”

As he entered the community and theschool, Bowen realized it wasn’t just thescenery to like about the area. After his inter-view, he knew that the position was a perfectfit for him.

“The school system here is just fantastic,”he said. “The facilities, staff and students arejust great, and I knew right away that wassomething I wanted to be around.”

He is also excited about his position as ateacher and coach. Bowen is very seriousabout each role.

“Teaching and coaching are my two pas-sions in life,” he said. “I am first and foremosta teacher. I love to teach students, and it’ssomething I look forward to doing for a longtime.”

SUBMITTEDCraig Bowen is excited for his first year as Sid-ney’s girls basketball coach.

Back to schoolSIDNEY HERALD WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 9B

Savage SchoolsClasses begin

Aug. 23 at 8:10 a.m.

Meal pricesK-12, $1.50, lunch; 80 cents break-

fastAdults $2 lunch; $1 breakfast

Fall sports practiceVarsity football and volleyball prac-

tice begins Aug. 15 (times to be announced).Sport physical forms are available at

the school office.

StaffDan Lantis – SuperintendentDiana Miller – ClerkMichelle Smith – SecretaryVicky (Nelson) Prevost –

Kindergarten (new teacher, former-ly of Savage)

Holly Sunwall – Grade 1New teacher – Grades 2-3Audrey Gear – Grades 4-5Angella Nelson – Title 1/Special EdBecky Schwartz – K-12 MusicJoann Ler – Business classes,

Elementary Keyboarding Charlene Jonsson – Government,

Computers, Librarian, TechnologyJean Hagler – 6-12 Science,

Annual/Coach Audrey Quale – Grades 6-8 Bart Haflich – Grades 8-12 History,

K -12 PE/Head Coach Keith Quale – Grades 8-12 Math Joe Clapsaddle – Grades 9-12

English/K-12 Counselor Vicky Ler – Grades 4-5

Aide/Spanish ITV Melissa Sharbono – Grades 2-3

Aide/Grade 6 Aide Shane Stender – Vo-Ag (New teacher

from Whitehall)

Other StaffWayne Eschenbacher – Head

CustodianMelanie Oliver – Assistant

CustodianTammy Bock – Bus route driver for

route north of SavageMike Stanford – Bus route drive for

route south of SavageCless Karren – Contractor.

Supply ListsKindergarten

Easy opening pencil box16 count crayonsPencils1 large glue stickWhite gluePink eraserChildren's Fiskar-type scissorsBox of Kleenex

Large backpackGym shoes

First gradePencilsPencil box, about 5.5x8 – sizeEraserWhite glue1 large glue stick16 or 24 count crayons (at least two

boxes) Fiskar brand scissorsLarge box of KleenexLarge book bag/pack

Second, third grade#2 pencils1 box crayonsRed correcting pen1 ruler (easy read inch and centime-

ter markings)1 8-ounce bottle school glue1 glue stickLarge erasersPencil top erasersSmall pencil box or bag1 wide-line paper notebookSharp scissorsBox of tissueCough drops for personal use when

need arisesOptional:MarkersColored pencilsCompassNO LARGE NOTEBOOKS

Fourth, fifth gradeEraser#2 pencilsColored pencils (12/16)CrayonsRed pen4-ounce glueFiskar scissorsPencil sharpenerErasable pen2 large boxes of Kleenex1 dry eraser

3 dry eraser markers2 highlightersNo trapper keepers, 3-ring binders,

large pencil boxes or large note-books

Sixth, seventh gradeLoose-leaf paper1 medium binderPencilsPensColored pencilsRulerErasers

History – Eighth gradeColored pencilsNotebook

Science – Grade 6-12Large 3-ring binderHighlightersLoose-leaf paperColored pencils

HS historyNotebook

Band studentsWoodwind players – good supply of

reedsBrass players – valve and slide oil

PE studentsStudents should have two pair of

gym shoes for PE – one pair ofnon – marking shoes that can beused in the gym and one pair thatcan be used outside.

Students in grades 6-10 should alsoremember to bring PE clothesincluding sweats.

*Continental Resources will be pro-viding back packs with someschool supplies included for gradesK-6th grade, if parents wish to pickthem up. School will notify publicwhen they are available.

(StatePoint) – Reading isthe most important skill thatchildren need to master to besuccessful in school and life.However, kids increasinglyare struggling with this mostbasic of academic abilities.

The United States current-ly has one of the lowest liter-acy rates in the developedworld. According to the Na-tional Report Card, the coun-try is experiencing a literacycrisis, with 68 percent offourth graders and 69 per-cent of eighth graders test-ing below grade level in read-ing.

When children have diffi-culty reading, they quicklycan fall behind their peers.Luckily, there are ways to im-prove almost any child’sreading proficiency.

“Telling children to tryharder is not the key to devel-oping better readers. Rather,students need to be taughtthe building blocks of words:phonograms and spellingrules,” says Denise Eide, ateacher and author of thenew book, “Uncovering theLogic of English.”

There are many things par-ents can do to help:

• Explain writing is code.Many students guess wildlywhile reading because theyhave never realized wordsare made of individualsounds blended together.Show them how letters andgroups of letters representsounds. Then practice blend-ing the sounds to formwords.

• Teach all the sounds.Many letters say more thanone sound. For example, theletter “S” sounds different inthe word “sad” than the word“is.” Many students misreadsimple words, because theydon’t know all the sounds.

• Make it fun. Learning thebasics doesn’t need to be bor-ing. Engage young childrenthrough play. Practice thephonograms with games,large motor activities and artprojects.

• Cover pictures. Manyyoung students struggle withthe left to right eye move-ment of reading. Allow stu-

dents to look at the picturesthen cover them with a blanksheet of paper while reading.Covering pictures makes iteasier to focus on text.

• Teach all nine “Silent E”rules. Many students knowonly one reason for a silentfinal “E” – the vowel says itsname because of the “E.”This explains words like“game” and “ripe,” butleaves many kids strugglingto read “have” and “give.”Learning the nine reasons,including that English wordsdo not end in “V,” preventsstudents from needing tomemorize thousands of ex-ceptions.

• Find answers. Too oftenwe answer questions aboutreading with “that is an ex-ception.” This frustrates

many bright students anddiscourages them from read-ing. Rather than dismissingwords as exceptions, look foranswers and explanations.English is more logical thanmost Americans think.

Answers to questionsabout English reading andspelling can be found in “Un-covering the Logic of Eng-lish” and by visitingwww.logicofenglish.com.

“Many students complainEnglish spelling appears in-consistent, especially highlylogical children who maygrow up to be scientists ormathematicians,” says Eide.“By teaching students howEnglish works you will im-prove their reading abilitiesand encourage them toread!”

Tips to turn your child into a better reader

SUBMITTEDParents can follow these tips in helping their children become bet-ter readers.

BOZEMAN – A websitethat tracks budget data forMontana’s K-12 schools hasnow been updated with themost current informationavailable on public spend-ing.

Earlier this year theMontana Policy Institutelaunched www.Open-GovMT.org that allowspeople to view public infor-mation on state employeesalaries and school finan-cial data. The website hasnow been updated to in-clude 2010 school spending.

“This is a great resourcefor all citizens concernedwith how their money isspent, and keeping the datacurrent is crucial,” saidMPI President Carl Gra-ham. “Ultimately, we hopegovernment will take thesteps to routinely achieve

this kind of transparency.Until that happens, MPI isproud to bridge the infor-mation gap to provide thisdata to the public.”

The updated schoolspending information fol-lows a request this year bythe news organizationMontana Watchdog forcopies of the current su-

perintendent contractsfrom all the school dis-tricts in the state. Twentypercent of school districtscontacted did not provide acopy of the public docu-ment.

“This clearly highlightsongoing issues with trans-parency in the state ofMontana that need to beaddressed,” Graham said.“Public information is amisnomer if the publiccan’t actually get theirhands on the information.”

Montana Watchdog is anindependently operatednews organization that wasstarted as a project of MPI.

The latest data on schoolspending and more infor-mation on governmenttransparency can beviewed at www.Open-GovMT.org.

New school spending data posted on OpenGovMT website

‘This is a great resourcefor all citizens concernedwith how their money is

spent...’

Carl GrahamMPI president

Always UseCaution

Use extremecaution

when schoolbuses

are present.

Be Alert!Watch what’s going on

around you. Crossing StreetsLook both ways before

crossing the street.

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DoorsDon’t answer the door when you’re home alone.

Electrical SafetyNever go near a downed power line.

Let a parent know so they can call for help.

Find A GoodBackpack

Choose a backpack thatfits close to your body.

Guard BelongingsTake care of yourbooks, lunch and

other items.Hands & Arms

Keep hands, arms andhead inside vehicles.

Just Say NO!Stay away from

drugs and cigarettes.

Loose-HangingClothing

Be careful with drawstrings, belts

or clothes that dragthe ground.

Keep AwayFrom Buses

Don’t play near school

buses.

Ken’s Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.An independent Lennox dealer.

615 E. Main, Sidney, MT 59270Shop 482-3327 • Dennis 482-5281

Back to school10B WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011 SIDNEY HERALD

Never Cross

Don’t cross the street between

parked cars.

Fairview 406-742-5549

Obey Teachers & Parents

Listen to what these adults say for your safety.

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Plan A RouteWith your parents,plan the safest and

quickest route toschool.

433-1301 • Sidney

Quiet TimeWhen on the bus,

talk quietly with friends.

Riding To/From SchoolListen to your car

or bus driver.

Save The EnvironmentLearn to recycle.

216 14 Ave. S.W. • 488-2100 • www.sidneyhealth.org

10 StepsTake 10 steps away fromthe front of a stopped bus

before crossing.

Valuable Friends

Walking to school issafer and more fun

with friends.

Walk AwayIf someone triesto start a fight,

walk away.

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“X” Marks The SpotStand in the right place

when waiting for the bus.

Yell Out!If a stranger bothers

you, yell for help!

Zero In On SafetyFollow thesetips to a saferschool year!

Roger A. Anderson, O.D.1405 4th St. S.W. Ste 2 • 488-2705

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Mitchell’s is a great place to work!www.mofsoil.com

Drilling and ProductionSidney • 406-482-4000

433-5380South Central Ave., Sidney

Understand Traffic SignalsKnow what traffic signs, lights and signals mean.

Lano Surveying & Engineering Services406-433-9650 • Cell: 406-480-0906

223 N. Central Ave, Sidney (Old Path Building)

H2O WELL REPAIR & Backhoe Service

798-3363489-3626 cell

Jesse WilliamsSidney

Yellowstone Kennels, LLC

488-3838

www.yellowstonekennels.com • 35001 Country Rd. 122

Sidney, MT 59270

Lower YellowstoneRural Electric Assoc., Inc.

“Owned by those we serve.”Sidney • 488-1602

Lander Painting, Inc.433-4527 • 1206 9th Ave SW, Sidney

489-0915 Service433-7586 Office

433-7596 FaxSidney, MT

Portables & Septic Service, LLC

If You GetLost...Find a

policeman or go to a store

nearby.

Sidney433-5617

www.interstateeng.com

MemorizeLearn your phone number

and address before you start school.

ONE NATION UNDER GOD!