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WHAT: The Esko High School summer training program will focus on developing:

• Joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination.• Jumping ability and explosiveness through plyo-metric exercises• Speed, agility, quickness, acceleration, and deceleration• Strength and power via an individualized strength development

program

WHEN:• 9th -12th grade sessions are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 –

10:00, Starting June 9th • 7th -8th grade sessions are Monday, Wednesday, from 10:00 – 11:00,

and Friday 8:00-9:00 Starting June 9th

WHERE:• Fitness Center. Athletes should meet in the Fitness Center to begin

each session

COST:• 9th – 12th for 12 week training program is $80.00• 7th – 8th for 12 week training program is $50.00• Fees go to use of the Esko Fitness Center and T-shirt.

WHY: (Students that participate in the program)• Increased vertical jump by an average of 2”• Decreased 40 yard dash time by an average 0.2 seconds• Increased Bench Press by 40%• Increased Squat by 135%• Are significantly less likely to suffer an athletic injury during the

season.

CONTACT:Scott Arntson: [email protected], or 218-879-2969 x 240

Registrations Due by 6/1/2014 to: Esko Athletics, PO Box 10, Esko, MN 55733, Attention: Scott Arntson

Name:_______________________________________________

Grade:___________Gender:__________ Contact Number:

Esko’s CornerConnecting School and Community

Esko Public School District #99

Non-profit Org.U.S. Permit PAIDPermit No. 11Esko, MN 55733

CAR-RT SORTPOSTAL CUSTOMERESKO, MN 55733

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDEsko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733 Volume 18 Issue 8 May 2014

Hey Parents! It’s time to continue planning the All Night Grad Party! Join us…WE NEED MANY HELPERS! We need all parents available to help in any way. Particular help is needed with:

Cooking/working the B&B Wagon on May 16 (Esko Rummage Sales) Decorating the night of Graduation, May 30 beginning at 9:00 pm Security Room – May 30 before graduation through the entire night Clean-up crew – June 1 beginning at 6:00 am

To volunteer or get more information contact Sandy Rengo, 390-2976 or Christina Walther, 878-1246

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 6:45 – 9 pm Cafeteria

Come and enjoy lunch and support the

All Night Grad Party

B&B Wagon will be set up at the Spur to serve lunch during the

Spring Rummage Sales on

Friday, May 16

May 31st, 2014

Location: 2 East Hwy 61, Esko, MN 8:00 a.m. Registration - Esko High School Clock Lobby

9:00 a.m. Race Start - Elementary Playground Register before May 30: 12 and under $10 • 13 and over $20 Race Day Registration: 12 and under $15 • 13 and over $25

**Registrations received before 05/15/2014 will be guaranteed a Tshirt**

Mail completed form and registration fee to: P.I.E., P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733, Make checks payable to Winterquist Parent Group

All profit will go towards the learning enrichment of Winterquist Elementary students. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Awards will not be given. Official race time will be kept.

Questions can be directed to Ashley @ 218-213-8350 or [email protected] Strollers are welcome!

—————————————————————————————————————————————— Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone:__________________________E‐mail: __________________________________________

Shirt Size: Child S Child M Child L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult XXXL Waiver:I, the undersigned, know that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I am properly trained medically and physically to walk or run this event. I assume all risks, responsibility for my own safety, and waive all claims that I or my heirs may have against all sponsors, race directors, race officials, and persons and their families associated with this race, including Thompson Township, Esko Public Schools ISD 99, Carlton County, and the State of Minnesota for any injuries or problems I may sus-tain, regardless of any negligence. If however, as a result of my participation in the Pound the Pavement 5k, I require medical attention, I hereby give my consent to authorized medical personnel of this walk/run to provide such medical care as deemed necessary by such authorized personnel. I will be responsible for payment of any medical expenses needed as a result of injury from this event. I grant permission for use of photographs of this event for legitimate purposes. ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Participant Signature Signature of Parent of Guardian Under 18

5k Fun Walk/Run

Sponsored by Winterquist Elementary Partners in Education

Registration Form on back page

mailto:[email protected]

2 - Esko’s Corner - May 2014

Events & Notices

Publication Title - Esko’s Corner; Statement of Frequency - Monthly (10 months)Authorized Organization: Esko Community Education,

P.O. Box 10, 2 East Highway 61, Esko, MN 55733Issue Number - One Front Cover

Articles and submissions may be sent to the Esko Community Ed. office or e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 8th of every month for the next month’s issue. Articles may be edited for space and content. If you have questions, please call the Esko Community Education office at 879-4038. Visit the School Website: www.esko.k12.mn.us

♦BookmobileMondays, May 12; June 2, 23Think-N-Play - 9:30 - 10:30 amTuesdays, May 6, 27; June 17Esko School - 5:45 - 6:30 pm

♦CensusPlease help us keep our school census accurate. If you are new in the area or have recently had a child - please contact 879-4038 to have your children be put on our age 0-4 census.

SPRING RUMMAGE SALES MAY 16 & 17The Annual Esko Area Rummage Sales, a community service project of the Eager Eskomos Home Study Group, will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. To rent a table(s) at the Thomson Township Hall (Fridayonly), or to have your address listed on the map, please fill out the registrationform (below) and mail it by Friday, May 9. It is important for us all to sup-port this community effort by listing your sale on the map and by mailing this form in early. For those renting tables at the Thomson Township Hall, doors will be open at 6:30 am for people to display items (on rental tables only, please); please remove boxes and unsold articles afterwards. Morning cof-fee, soda, bars, sloppy joes, hot dogs and coneys will be served (Friday only) by the Eager Eskomos Home Study Group at the Thomson Township Hall. If you have questions call Pauline 879-4878 or Verna 879-3630. Thiscommunity sale will be advertised in the 13 different publications includ-ing the Duluth New Tribune, The Budgeteer, The Superior Telegraph, The Northland Smart Shoppers and the Pine Journal, as well as on the radio & TV. Profits from registration and food sales will be donated to local service projects.REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT PARK WITHIN 10 FEET OF MAILBOXES. CARRIERS ARE ATTEMPTING MAIL DELIVERY.

THANK YOU, THE ESKO POST OFFICE FREE MAPS will be available at 8:00 am the day of the sales at the Esko Little Store and the Thomson Township Hall. Friday tables sales at the Thomson Township Hall will close at 2 pm.

Name _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________ $5.00 for each Table(s) in building: # of tables ____ @ $5.00 = ____ $5.00 for address on map; Please circle one: Friday only Saturday only Both days Total Enclosed ____________________ (NO REFUNDS) Make check payable to Eager Eskomos Home Study Group and mail it with the registration by Friday, May 9th, (so we receive it by May 12th) to: Eager Eskomos 35 Martha Road Esko MN 55733

THANK YOU & HAPPY RUMMAGING

Race applications available at Esko Fitness Center, Eskomo Pies or Esko Self Serveor online at esko.k12.mn.us, northlandrunner.com or minnesotarunner.com

218-590-6751

August 9, 2014Esko High School Football Field

Kids’ Race 8:45am5K 9:00am

$20/individual$50/family

Race day registration & After August 5thIndividual $25

Family $60

18th Annual Memorial

4-H Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Saturday, May 10 4:30-6:30 pm

Fireside Room of Atkins Northland Funeral Home

801 14th St, Cloquet MNAdults $8, Kids (5-12) $5, and

under 5 free. Take out available

Call 879-7184. Proceeds go the

Esko Cloverleaf 4-H Club

Thomson Township Community Garden Raised 4ft. by 12 ft. Community garden beds can be rented at the community garden located behind the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko. Beds, Tools & Water are available to renters. The fee will be $20 per bed / $ 10 if you’ve previously rented a bed. Contact the Town Office at 879-9719 to put your name on the list to secure a bed(s).

Prom this year is Saturday, May 10,2014. Pictures begin at 4:00 pm in the Esko theater and go until about 6:00. Grand March is in the cafeteria and begins at 5:30. After, students attending Prom should head straight to the DECC’s Horizon Room. Dinner starts at 7:00, and the dance goes from 8:00-11:00 pm. If your student missed buying a ticket, have him or her see Ms. Diedrich. Tickets are $45 a piece and include dinner. This year’s theme is The Great Gatsby, and should be a lot of fun!

Prom 2014


Featuring...

The Allies. From left to right: Sawyer Forslund, Rose Jasken, Team Man-ager Michael Jasken, Madison Marzolf, Paige McCoy, Jodi Claflin and Na-than Sunde.

National History Day-Minnesota

DESTINATION IMAGINATIONThe state Destination Imagination tournament was held on Saturday, April 12, at Jackson Middle School in Champlin. Three teams represented Esko at the tournament. The Creative Critters tied for 13th in the Scientific Challenge, “Going to Extremes”, elementary level. The Doodleskeez placed 12th in the Structure Challenge, “The Tension Builds”, elementary level. The Allies placed first in the Scientific Challenge, “Going to Extremes”, secondary level. They also received a Renaissance Award for outstanding design, engineering or performance. The judges said, “Overall, this team had an extraordinary performance that excelled in all areas of the technical design, engineering and entertaining performance.” They specifically noted the team’s “particle collider”, the use of a rewired fan to bear weight and perform at speed to depict the black hole, and the integration of their research within the script.Congratulations to our state qualifiers!

On Saturday, March 29, six Esko students participated in the regional competition of History Day. Eli Rud competed at the Junior Level with an exhibit about Medics in World War 2. His exhibit included authentic World War 2 items and his great-grandfather’s letters. Samia Anderson and Annabelle Adkins competed at the Junior Level with a website on the Salem Witch Trials; and Haley Sonneman, Abigail Rud and Hannah Stark competed at the Senior Level with an exhibit on The Little Rock 9. Two projects were selected to move on to the state competition at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to be held on Saturday, May 3--The Salem Witch Trials website and The Little Rock 9 exhibit.Congratulations to all of our History Day participants!


Community ChurchesSt. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

“A family of believers grounded in, growing in and reaching out in Christ.”

Pastors Jeffrey Walther and Tom Brinkley 4 Elizabeth Avenue, Esko, MN 879-3510 [email protected]

Sundays 8:00 am 9:15 am

10:30 am

Worship Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Worship

Mondays 8:30 – 11 am Little Eskomos Preschool Tuesdays 7:00 am

8:30 – 11:00 am (3rd Tues.) 8:00 am

8:30 – 11:00 am 6:00 pm

Men’s Bible Study Little Eskomos Preschool Grief Support Group Little Eskomos Preschool LWML

Wednesdays 8:30 – 11:00 am

3:15 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm

Little Eskomos Preschool Confirmation Girlfriend’s Bible Study Choir Christians in Recovery Youth Group (Grades 7-12)

Thursdays 8:30 – 11:00 am

(1st Thursday) 10 am (3rd Thurs.) 12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Little Eskomos Preschool LWML Clyde Iron Men’s Bible Study Experience Recovery

Fridays 8:30 – 11:00 am

Little Eskomos Preschool

Dates to Remember: 1. BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, May 3, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Contact Lois Featherly 879-5490

2. CONFIRMATION SUNDAY May 4, 10:30 service

3. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE St. Matthew’s Cemetery – 10:30 am

4. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 11-14

ESKO APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH

25 CHURCH ROAD, ESKO, MN 55733218-879-3882

Pastor Bruce BergstedtPastor Nathan Juntunen

e-mail: [email protected]: www.eskoapostolic.org

SUNDAY SCHEDULE(May 4, 11, 18) TIMESunday Worship (All Ages Welcome) 8:00 amCoffee & Fellowship 9:00 amSunday Worship (All Ages Welcome) 9:30 amSunday School (Youth & Adult Classes) 10:45 am (Communion every third Sunday)(May 21) (Summer Schedule begins) TIMESunday Worship-(One service only) No Sunday School 9:30 am WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE(May 7, 14)Wednesday Supper 5:45 pmAdult/Youth Activities (Ages 3+) 6:30 pmChoir Practice 7:30 pm

Schedule of Upcoming Events May 1: National Day of PrayerMay 2-4: Youth Rally in Negaunee, MI. Grades 6 and above welcome to attend.May 21, 6:30 pm: Night of Music Fundraiser - last night of Wednesday activities until October.May 28, 6:30 pm: Church Semi-Annual Meeting_June 8-13: Confirmation Camp

“You are the God who works

wonders.” Psalm 77:14a

Northwood United Methodist Church would like to invite you to…

Vacation Bible School 2014! Sunday June 8 - Wednesday June 11

Dinner 5:30, program from 6-8

Free to all ages! - Join us for crafts, singing, Bible stories, snacks and

much more!

Call Holly at 879-9673 with questions or to register!

(We are located at 62 W. Hwy 61- across from Widdes)

HEART TO HEART

A Gathering of Women . . . Meeting in Friendship & Fellowship Through Christ

Saturday, May 10, 2014

10:00—11:30 AM

zion Lutheran Church ~ Cloquet, MN

~Guest Speakers~ Jo Angell: “I Press On” (How God carried this mom

through the grief of losing her son to suicide.)

Meghann Levitt: Carlton Cty. Public Health Educator, speaking on suicide awareness and prevention.

~Music~

Becky Rud and daughters

This is a newly formed friendship ministry in our area bringing women together for a time of coffee, fun and fellowship.

The goal is to offer women opportunities to impact their communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed.

Please RSVP for this event by contacting Zion Lutheran Church

at 879-4647 or email: [email protected]

Childcare available upon request A $2.00 donation for this event is appreciated


Our Youth

4-H SUMMER CAMPHave your child experience new adventures at summer camp! All youth com-pleting grades fourth through eighth are invited to attend camp sponsored by the University of Minnesota 4-H program. Camp will be held June 23-25, 2014 in the beautiful St. Croix State Park at the Norway Point group camp grounds (located east of Hinckley).Youth will have a great time during outdoor fun, crafts, swimming, campfire, games and much more. Campers sleep in cabins with trained teen counselors supported by screened adults and University of Minnesota Staff.The price of camp is $85/child. Receive a free camp t-shirt if registration is received by May 15. All campers receive a photo memory CD filled with pictures from camp, which is included in the price of camp. Families can also select to send their child to camp by bus for a small additional fee. The bus will be picking up and dropping off youth in Milaca, Mora, Rock Creek, and Lake Elmo. For more information or to receive the registration materials contact one of University of Minnesota Extension Camp Directors Lorelei Finley (800)657-3813 or Amanda Swenson (800)621-7973. Find the camp registration ma-terials online athttp://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/pine/4-h/article/re-gional -summer-camp-picckmw.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIESSTUDENTS: Information available in the Esko School Elementary office on:• Duluth Playhouse Summer Classes• Duluth Parks & Recs Flag Football League – for

boys & girls going into grades 2-5 next year• Hartley Nature Center Summer Camps• YMCA Summer Camp information• Duluth Heritage Center Sports Camp Information• Spirit Mountain Bike Camps

SUMMER YOUTH SPORTSEsko Youth Soccer Association Contacts

Lower Division: Michelle Kuklinski 218-310-7838 [email protected] Carrie Preiner 218-428-0537 [email protected]

Upper Division: Eric Thompson 218-878-4834

Esko Youth Baseball/Softball Association Contactswww.eskolittleleague.comFacebook: “Esko Youth Baseball/Softball Association”

ESKO SUMMER FUN & GAMES

For Boys and Girls Grades 4-6 June 10 – August 14 Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays 12:30 – 2:00 pm $60 Esko Playground field (Practice gym if raining)

Must Register online or in the Community Ed office. Activities will be led by the Esko Football Players

Come and participate in all sorts of games, contests and learning:

Tug of War Kickball Touch Football

Slip & Slide Frisbee And MORE!

VB SUMMER SKILLS CAMP

2014WHEN: 4 Tuesdays June 24, & July 8, 15, 22

WHO: all girls entering grades 3 – 8

Time: 6th, 7th, 8th grade 9:00-10:30 am 3th, 4th 5th grade 10:30-12:00 pm

WHERE ~ Practice gymCOST ~ $35.00 with t-shirt

Name __________________________________________________

Grade entering in fall ________

Parents names and emergency contact_________________________

Medical concerns: ________________________________________

T-Shirt size: YM YL AS AM AL AXL

All camps will be directed by high school coaching staff & players.

Registration deadline ~ Friday, May 16th

(If not registered by then, no T-shirt will be given.)

Any question email: [email protected] Checks payable to: Esko VB

If there is a financial hardship please contact me.Mail to: Desiree DeLeon, 4 N. 1st St, Esko MN 55733, 522-0367

*** IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER ***

Parents and Guardians: Please mark your calendars for Wednes-day, August 6, 2014. This is an important meeting that all student-athletes grades 7-12 and their parents need to attend. During the meeting, we will be discussing school and athletic policies, collecting eligibility paperwork and conducting break-

out sessions with coaches.

Wednesday, August 6, 20146:00pm – 7: 00 pm – Grades 7-9

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Grades 10-12

The meeting will be held at the school cafeteria. All athletes need to attend as part of their eligibility requirement.

All required forms can be picked up and turned in that night.

*** PHYSICALS DUE ***All student athletes are required to have a current physical on file in the EHS Activities Office. Physicals are good for three years from the date of completion. Please utilize the coming months to schedule a complete physical with your family doctor. Physician signatures are required on the completed physical form. Blank physical forms can be picked up in the Activities Office or printed offline from the Esko school website under the Athletics tab. Please be aware that current physicals are required for all athletes in order for them to be eligible. This is especially important for 7th graders entering the high school system and 10th graders who may have a physical expiring. Please call Julie at 879-4673, ext. 629 if you have any questions or

would like to check on the status of your students physical.

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After School Club/Class Registration Form:Esko Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

Name: __________________________Birthdate:_____________

Address: _________________________City/Zip:_____________

Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _____________

Email:_______________________________________________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________Grade:_________

Additional Student:

Name: ___________________________Birthdate:____________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________ Grade:________

Parent/Guardian: ________________Cell Phone:_____________T-shirt/shoe size (if applicable)____________ _____________Any special needs?______________________________________ Total Enclosed: $_______________Payment Type: Check #____________ Cash Credit Card ___MasterCard ___VISA________-_______-_______-_______

Exp. Date:________ 3 Digit Code________

Authorized Signature:____________________________________

To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.usYou will be contacted only if a class is filled. Otherwise, consider yourself regis-tered for the class. Make checks payable to Esko Community Education and mail to the above address or drop off at the office. Cancellation fee is $2.00.

Youth EnrichmentSAVANNAH’S POTTERY – FOOTBALL COASTER FOR DAD!Grades 1-6

05/19/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Room: S101 ArtCost: $ 12.00Instructor: Michelle Roen

Make a great Father’s Day Football Drink Coaster!! Your dad will love it!

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – FATHER’S DAY PLAQUEGrades 1-6

05/05/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PM - Room: S101 ArtCost: $ 14.00Instructor: Michelle Roen

Your dad deserves a personalized plaque with your family’s last name for all he does!

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – MOTHER’S DAY MUGONE SPOT LEFT!Grades 1-6

04/28/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PM - S101 Art$ 13.00Michelle RoenMake a great mug for your special mom on Mother’s Day!

TENNIS CLUBGrades 3-6

04/28/2014, 04/30/2014, 05/05/2014, 05/07/2014 3:30PM - 4:30PM Room: CafeteriaCost: $ 12.00Instructor: Cynthia Johnson

Grades 3-6, join us for tennis! Stu-dents will learn the fundamentals of tennis, get to practice, and have a blast! Rackets are provided, but you can bring your own rackets if you wish!

Workshops: Begin after Wizard of Oz rehearsal at 2:30—3:30pm. Cost: $5 each Tuesday: Creative Dramatics—explores the wondrous world of the senses through dramatic exercises & games. Wednesday: Acting—Improve your performance through a series of basic acting techniques. Thursday: Mime—Learn a fun way to use nonverbal communication and body language to express yourself. *A minimum number of students is required to hold these workshops. You do not need to be in the cast to participate

Prairie Fire Theatre Registration Form: The Wizard of Oz - August 18—23 Address: __________________________________________________Phone:__________________ Cell:________________

Email address:______________________________________________________ Student’s Name:__________________________________________________ Age: __________ 2013-14 Grade: _______

Cost: Wizard of Oz $35_____ Creative Dramatics $5__________ Acting $5__________ Mime $5_________

Student's Name:________________________________________________ Age: ____________ 2013-14 Grade: _______

Cost: Wizard of Oz $35_____ Creative Dramatics $5__________ Acting $5__________ Mime $5_________

Amount enclosed: _________ Participants enter Community Education classes at their own risk and assume all responsibility for injuries they may incur as a direct or indirect result of partici-pation in these classes. Employees, representatives, or officials of Cloquet Community Education/Cloquet Public Schools are not responsible for any claim. I grant Cloquet Community Education permission to use this student’s photos in projects and advertising and reporting: Parent /Guardian Signature:________________________________________________________

all actors will rehearse during this time frame although specific times will vary depending on casting group and will be announced on Monday

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre will produce The Wizard of OZ! Up to 75 students are needed to play the roles of: Dorothy, Toto, the munchkins, Glinda the Good Witch, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Green Guard, the Wizard, the Emerald City Traders, the flying monkeys, the winkies, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and the Yellow Brick Road. Two professional actor/directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s will direct the production and play the roles of The Scarecrow and The Wicked Witch of the West Participation cost: $35/student Registration: Register online : CloquetCommunityEd.com Phone: Cloquet 879-1261 Mail, drop off: Cloquet Middle School, 509 Carlton Ave. Cloquet, enter door #2 Auditions are open to ALL area residents age 7-17. The cast is open to the first 75 students who pre-register. All students registered will have a role in the play. Days and Times: Enter door #4 on 6th Street *Children should bring a cold lunch and drink daily. Monday: 10 am - 12 pm (all actors), 10 am - 2:15 pm (selected roles) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Fri: 10 am - 2:15 pm } Friday: 3 pm rehearsal, 7 pm performance at CMS auditorium Saturday: 9:30 am rehearsal 11am performance at CMS auditorium Tickets to the performance are $3 and available starting Thursday at 10am and at the door. Children age 4 and under admitted for free to the performances.

at the Cloquet Middle School

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre August 18 - 23

Registration Begins April 1st Calling all actors!

The Beach opens Sat. June 7, 2014 Open daily 11am - 7pm (closed for inclement weather) Reduced hours: 11am - 5pm, August 11 - 29, 2014 The Beach will close for the season on August 29, 2014. Daily admission is $3 per person

Buy your season pass now! On sale until June 6, 2014. SAVE $10! No credit cards will be accepted at The Beach this year. If using a credit card, buy your pass online or at the Community Ed office. Regular Beach pass prices: $49 for an individual pass, $79 for a family pass, and $119 for the licensed childcare pass.


REGISTRATION - COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: ___________________________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________

Email:________________________________________________For Esko Comm. Ed. classes-Esko students please include:

Grade:______Teacher:__________________Birthdate:_________

Class: ________________________________________________ Cost: ___________

Class: ________________________________________________ Cost: ___________ Total Enclosed: $__________

Please send this form, with payment to the appropriateCommunity Education Office as listed above.

Esko & Area Community Education Classes

WHERE TO REGISTER: Please note the location of the class you are registering for and send it to the appropriate place with a check made out to the correct program!

ESKO CLOQUET P.O. Box 10 509 Carlton Ave.Esko, MN 55733 Cloquet, MN 55720Phone#: 879-4038 Phone#: 879-1261

CARLTON WRENSHALL P.O. Box 310 207 Pioneer DriveCarlton, MN 55718 Wrenshall, MN 55797Phone#: 384-4464 Phone#: 384-4274 ext. 1410

DRIVER’S EDUCATION - ESKO08/11/2014, 08/12/2014, 08/13/2014, 08/14/2014 08/15/2014, 08/18/2014, 08/19/2014, 08/20/2014, 08/21/2014, 08/22/2014 5:00PM - 8:00PM - Room S231$ 85.00This class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws, and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon successful completion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certificate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by November 1, 2014. Priority will be given to current 15 year olds who attend Esko Public Schools. Students must attend all 30 hours of training (a make-up day will be available). You will need to sign up with a Driving School for behind the wheel lessons (at an additional cost) before the permit test.

We need 14 students to be able to run this class. Parents need to attend an informational meeting on the first day of class. Students will meet for class at 5:00 pm and parents are invited to join the students at 7:00 pm.Berger, Matt

SOCIAL SECURITY: STRATEGIzE TO MINIMIzE - ESKO05/06/2014 6:00PM-7:30 pm Esko Schools - S132FREE

Mistakes involving Social Security can be costly, but we can provide the guidance you need. This workshop will help you sort through your questions and help ensure the choices you make are tailored to your needs.Hallgren, Nathan Terrio-Johnson, Kyle

ZUMBA - ESKO05/05/2014, 05/12/2014, 05/19/2014 5:45PM - 6:45PM - Cafeteria$ 15.00The Zumba (one hour class) fitness cardio workout combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves that will make you forget you’re even working out! Our goal is simple...we want you to be healthy, to love working out and to enjoy one exciting hour of calorie burning, body energizing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Melinda Vandvierer

When: Thursday, May 15, 2014 Where: Carlton County Transp. Bldg. (1630 County Road 61)Time: 7:00-8:30 pmCost: $5.00 at the door

Making wine with new cold-hardy grapes - Carlton

Presented by: University of Minnesota Enologist, Katie Cook

Katie Cook attended an international culinary academy in southern France and has worked in wineries in California and Argentina. She has an M.S. in Enology from the Universite de Bourgogne in France and now works for the University of Minnesota’s Horticulture Research Center.

Register by Calling the Buffalo House! New state of art volleyball courts with lights, nice sand, & extended outside deck with easy access to the courts from the Buffalo House!

Entry fee is $100 per adult team with a minimum of two ladies per team. League starts Monday night, May 12th

• New high school volleyball league on Sundays. Teams consist of 6 players with a minimum of 3 girls. Entry fee is $60 plus a $6 ref fee per game. Game times will range between 4pm-9pm

Buffalo House Volleyball League

Red Cross Swimming Lessons - CloquetLook online for dates and times at cloquet.k12.mn.us/communityedSponsored by Northland Chapter of The American Red Cross, Cloquet Community Ed, and the City of Cloquet.

Lessons are $36 eachLessons held at Herb Drew Pool in the Cloquet Middle School, located at 509 Carlton Ave. Girls enter door #6, Boys enter door #7 ►Smaller class sizes! WW - Level 3 have 8 students each, L 4 has 10 students and L 5/6 has 12 students.

Water Babies (WB) Ages 6 months to 4 years. Water Whales (WW) Ages 4 - 6 yrs Level 1: Ages 6+. No pre-requisite for this course. Level 2: Begin locomotion skillsLevel 3: Must have Level 2 card or ability to swim front and back crawlLevel 4: Emphasis on endurance & strength. Level 5: Must have a Level 4 card, or swim 100 yards front/back crawl, 25 yards elementary backstroke, and know scissor kick.*Level 6: Personal Water Safety. Works on previously learned skills. Em-phasis on efficiency, power, and endurance. Students work on swimming 500 continuous yards.

Summer Session 2: Mon - Thurs, Jun 9 - 198 am WW Level 1 Level 2 Level 49 am WW Level 1 Level 2 Level 310 am Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 5/611 am WW Level 1 Level 2 Level 4

Summer Session 1: Mon - Thurs, Jun 2 – 123:15 - 3:45 pm Water Babies (No other lessons going on in the pool at this time)4 pm WW Level 1 Level 2 Level 45 pm Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5/66 pm WW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Levels 4 and 5/6 at Pinehurst BeachMon - Thu, Jul 14 - 24 | 10 - 10:50 amThe Beach at Pinehurst Park | Fee: $36 each


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On March 17th and 18th students in the Esko Senior High Band and Jazz Ensemble One competed in the Minnesota State High School League Music Contest on the University Minnesota Duluth campus. Each year the many groups, both large and small prepare for weeks learning first the notes, rhythms, articulations, and then concentrate on the finer points of music, ul-timately presenting an accurate and moving musical experience to their best ability.The AdjudicatorsThe large group adjudicators were Fred Nyline, retired band director from Luther College, Dr. Mark Whitlock, Band Director from UMD, and Dr. Pam Bustos, Band Director from UWS.Dr. Greg Moore from UWS was the Jazz adjudicator.Bill Lavato, retired band director was the Solo/Ensemble Brass adjudicator and Jeff Campbell, Music Dept. Chair from UMD was the Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Woodwind adjudicator.The ProcessAll were evaluated on a 40 point scale which critiqued the musical perfor-mance in pitch, tone quality, rhythm, articulation, interpretation and musi-cianship, percussion precision, balance and blend, intonation, music selec-tion, and even appearance and posture. Performances that received 35-40 points result in a SUPERIOR rating, 28-34 were deemed EXCELLENT, 22-27 were GOOD, and lower were FAIR.Solo and small ensembles that earned a SUPERIOR rating also received a medal.The Musical CompositionsThe Senior High Band performed two selections this year. Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre and The Hounds Of Spring by Alfred Reed.Lux Aurumque began its life as an a cappella choral work in 2000 and then adapted for band in 2005. The tempo is very slow and dynamically diverse which puts a premium on tone quality, intonation, balance and blend. The Hounds of SpringWhen the hounds of spring are on winter’s traces,The mother of months in meadow or plainFills the shadows and windy placesWith lisp of leaves and ripple of rainAnd soft as lips that laugh and hideThe laughing leaves of the trees divide,And screen from seeing and leave in sightThe god pursuing, the maiden hid.“When the hounds of spring are on winter’s traces, is the first line from a poem, a recreation in modern English verse by Algernon Charles Swinburne, of an ancient Greek tragedy, appeared in print in 1865. The poem forms the basis for the present purely musical setting, in traditional three-part overture form, attempts to capture the twin elements of the poem, exuberant youthful gaiety and the sweetness of tender love, in an appropriate musical texture.

The first performance of The Hound of Spring took place in Windsor, Ontario on May 8th, 1980, under the direction of the composer.Jazz Ensemble One performed Zifflemeyer Blues (shuffle) with a solo from Seth Bergstedt, Back In Time (ballad) which was a feature for Emily Os-borne, Blue Rondo a la Turk (latin) with a solos from Jace Brademan and Gabe Graves, and a trumpet section feature Brass Machine (rock) with a solo from Will Omberg. The programming was perhaps the most challenging ever encountered for any Esko trumpet section.The ResultsThe following groups earned a Superior rating:Senior Band 39,36,36 (Category 1)Jazz Ensemble One 35Trumpet Quartet 39(Will Omberg, Josh Liupakka, Jacob Laundergan, Emily Osborne)Sax Quintet 38(Jace Brademan, David Pyrlik, Isaiah Salinas, Zach Liupakka, Matt Sunde)Brass Quartet 38(Will Omberg, Jacob Laundergan, Emily Osborne, Seth Bergstedt)Trombone Solo 38(Seth Bergstedt)Horn Duet 37(Josephine Stracek, Madaline Pass)Flute Solo 37(Hannah Erickson)Trumpet Duet 36(Austin Imig, Makayla Huffman-Swanson)Percussion Ensemble 36(Gabe Graves, Nick Barrett, Jonah Bockbrader, Matthew Lyden, Sarah Severson,Teddy Webster)Trumpet Quartet 36(Austin Imig, Makayla Huffman-Swanson, Courtney Mainville, Mitchell Borchardt)Woodwind Quartet 35(Eileen Obrien, Kathleen Rydberg, Emily Barrett, Katlyn Weber)Flute Quartet 35(Chloe Fredrickson, Emily Saphner, Kelsey Rye, Taylor Erola) Clarinet Duet 34(Whitney Carlson, Katie Boettcher)Flute Trio 34(Kelsey Rye, Chloe Fredrickson, Emily Saphner)Congratulations to all of the students for meeting the challenges of perform-ing these musical selections to a high standard. The students would like to thank Jennifer Osborne for volunteering her time to coach several of these groups. Because of her expertise and guidance, many groups were able to elevate their performance to a higher level.

MSHSL Instrumental Music Contest 2014


Esko Fine Arts

2014 Head of the Lakes Jazz Fest at the University Minnesota Duluth The Esko Jazz Bands have been long-time participants in the Head of the Lakes Jazz Fest at UMD and this year marked the 41st year of the event for UMD. Participants from EHS Jazz One; Saxophone: Jace Brademan, Adam Graves, Zach Liupakka, Zach Kangas, Matt SundeTrumpet: Emily Osborne, Will Om-berg, Jacob Laundergan, Josh Li-upakka, Trombone: Seth Bergstedt, Dylan Carlson, Eric Meysembourg, Connor Rudd, Rhythm Section: Josie Stracek, Jonah Bockbrader, David Pyrlik, Gabe Graves Participants from EHS Jazz Two; Saxophone: Riggs Olson, Zach Greniger, Braden Senarighi, Ben Newman, Cole White, Chase Bergst-edtTrumpet: Makayla Huffman- Swan-son, Courtney Mainville, Austin Imig, Jacob Pyrlik, Quinton Watsick, Hunter SenarighiTrombone: Taylor Jablonski, Wil Osborne, Eric Newman, Johnathan Robertson, Luca GiancolaRhythm Section: Colter Hendrick-son, David Pyrlik, Declan Sinnott-James, Teddy Webster The festival is non-com-petitive in nature, offering positive, learning based experiences for young jazz ensembles and many outstand-ing performances. Each group re-ceived 40 minutes of individualized time for the ensemble. Each group performed for about twenty minutes and then critiqued by two clinicians

for another twenty minutes. During the day, students had an opportunity to listen to other jazz bands from Austin, Marquette, Washburn, Redwing, Maple Lake, Duluth Denfeld, and UMD Jazz 2. They also attended a jazz clinic on their instrument where they picked up some tips on style, improvising solos, tone production, and support-ing others within the jazz ensemble. To wrap up the day, there was a 5pm concert given by UMD Jazz 1, guest artists Bob Sheppard, Jean Lois Al-mosnino, and the Head of the Lakes All Stars. This year Esko Jazz Ensem-ble One performed Zifflemeyer Blues with a solo from Seth Bergstedt, Back In Time which was a feature for Emily Osborne, Blue Rondo a la Turk with a solos from Jace Brade-man and Gabe Graves, and a trumpet section feature Brass Machine with a solo from Will Omberg. Esko Jazz Ensemble Two performed Second Line with solos from Makayla Huffman- Swanson, Chase Bergstedt, Taylor Jablonski, Pretty Eyes which was a feature for Austin Imig, San Juan by Night with solos from Colter Hendrickson, Will Osborne, Zach Greniger, and Hit the Bricks with solos from Riggs Olson and Austin Imig. Individual achievement awards were presented to students who offered outstanding perfor-mances. Award winners from EHS Jazz One were Seth Bergstedt, Emily Osborne, Will Omberg, David Pyr-lik, and the entire Trumpet section.

Award winners from EHS Jazz Two were Riggs Olson, Austin Imig, and Colter Hendrickson. Although the Jazz Fest is not competitive, the clinicians are al-lowed to select one outstanding band from the festival if they feel that such an honor is earned. The band award-ed the 2014 “outstanding band” dis-tinction was our own Esko Jazz One.Along with the award, a hand-held Yamaha digital recorder will be pre-sented to Mr. Mowers from UMD Jazz music department for use in re-hearsals. The UMD Jazz Fest remains as the most important event for the Esko Jazz band program. It prepares them for the upcoming MSHSL State Band contest held later in the month, provides a high-stakes moments in a quality performing space, facilitates students to listen to groups from out-side our area, and encourages the students to keep striving to become better musicians of jazz.Student comments… David said that it’s always fun to hear other bands and have other bands listen to us. Eric and Taylor report that they learned valuable ideas from the cli-nicians both during the performance and in the clinic session. Riggs said that he likes it because he can solo without the pressure from judges. Will, Josh, and Jacob L. said that it’s nice to experience the results from their hard work during those early morning hours. Emily said that the Head of the Lakes Jazz Fest is one of her favorite events of the year be-cause it’s fun to hear all of the great things the “big shot” musicians have to say about our little schools’ jazz

band. She goes on to say, and the other trumpet players from jazz one agree that she loves the camaraderie with the other kids in their jazz band family. The following has been tak-en from a follow up letter from Ryan Frane: Dear Jazz Festival Participants,Congratulations on your many fine performances at this year’s Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival at UMD!! I am happy to report that the festi-val was a success from our vantage point and hope that it was a learn-ing and enjoyable experience for you and your students. I tried to hear as many of the performances as I could during the day, and was very im-pressed with the caliber of jazz from the daytime performances, as well as with the professionalism of the stu-dents who were guests on our cam-pus. Thank You!Sincerely,Ryan Frane, Director of Jazz StudiesUniversity of Minnesota Duluth

Esko Band Hits A High Note

Esko Art Success!

From left: David Belden, Matt Ebel, Kole Larson, Chloe Fredrickson, Megan Boy-at, Gianna Jubie, Kenzie Karkkainen, Michaela Rossetti, Brittany Thibert, Megan Solem, Hailey Johnson

Esko High Schoolers recently at-tended the Section 7A Visual Art Competition on April 9th at South Ridge School in Culver and had a wonderful showing. Many students walked away with Superior and Ex-cellent Awards and Medals. Duluth artist Chris Monroe gave a fantastic presentation on her career as an illus-trator and led the students in a draw-ing workshop. Everyone received a lot of great feedback on their work from professional artists who judged the competition. The following stu-dents were in attendance listed with their artwork(s) and the medium.

Kole Larson - Ari (graphite)Kenzie Karkkainen - Proper Dave

(ceramic sculpture)Brittany Thibert - Sugar Skull

(stained glass)Brittney Hilinski - Gus (ceramic sculpture) & Pegasus (ceramic

sculpture)Michaela Rossetti - Mufasa (stained

glass)Chloe Fredrickson - Innocent Youth

(graphite)

Gianna Jubie - Daniel (graphite) & Pippa (graphite)

Megan Boyat - Hannah (graphite) Hailey Johnson - Mukwa (acrylic

and watercolor)Megan Solem - Field of Flowers

(watercolor) & Barn at Sunset (wa-tercolor)

David Belden - Buck (stained glass) Matt Ebel - Mounted Trout (stained

glass).

Mr. Kemptar would like to thank the community for their con-tinued support of students in the arts.

Fine Arts Night AwardsJoin us for our annual celebration of the Fine Arts of Esko Senior High on Sunday, May 18, 2014 starting at 6:00 pm in the school audito-rium. This is a spectacular evening featuring performances by vocal-ists and instrumentalists, as well as viewing of exceptional art work. An award ceremony for the fall play, one act play, and the art and music departments will round out this eve-ning. As always your ticket will in-clude the most dedicate desserts and gourmet coffee our community has come to enjoy. Tickets will be sold at the door.

“The strength of the pack is in its numbers!”

YOU are invited to join the Cub Scout of Pack 152 for

Bring a friend night!

Who: K, 1st, 2nd , or 3rd grade boy and an adultWhere: Apostolic Lutheran Church, 25 Church Road, EskoWhen: Monday, May 5th, May 12th, and/or May 19th6:30-7:30 (Come for one or MORE! Different activities each night)Why: See and talk about how your son could benefit from be-ing a part of the Pack.

Questions: Call Brent Hipp, the den leader, at 218.269.1774


Esko Fine Arts

ESKO MUSIC BOOSTERS

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 2/3/2014

A meeting of the Esko Music Boosters was held in the choir room on Mon-day, February 3rd, 2014. The meeting was called to order by President Jim Erickson at 6:32 p.m.In attendance were: Beth Anderson, Rich Mowers, Jim Erickson, Lisa Rob-inson, Eric Brademan, Jeff Laundergan, Jeanette Laundergan, AnnaMarie Jokinen, Lisa Stracek, Sara Omberg, Buzz Acker, Shari Acker, and Patti An-derson.The minutes from the meeting of November, 2013 were distributed by email. They were accepted as written.Treasurer’s Update – Lisa RobinsonPrevious Balance in checking: $ 27802.85Deposits: $ 2955.52Checks Written: $ 4364.00Current Balance: $ 26394.37Committed Funds: $21934.97 Uncommitted Funds: $4459.40Student Accounts Band: $8553.73Student Accounts Choir: $10128.00Timpani Fund: $2065.17 ($500 held by the school district)Sound System: $197.00Fine Arts: $-135.03Band Anonymous Donation: $200.00Instrument Rental: $1807.73Jazz Band: $1183.54Deposits11/30/2013 Interest $1.3412/20/2013 T-shirts, Choir trip $, Spaghetti Dinner $313.0012/20/2013 $453.3512/31/2013 Interest $1.231/15/2014 Choir trip $, T-shirts $2186.60Checks written 12/16/2013 Candy Sale startup $100.00#1491 1/12/2014 Great American (fundraiser) $683.60#1492 1/12/2014 Kittelson Marketing (fundraiser) $1742.40#1493 1/12/2014 Fund U, LLC (fundraiser) $688.00#1494 1/12/2014 Kelly Staufenecker $1050.00#1495 1/19/2014 EHS (Cabaret startup) $100.00 Choir Report – Beth:A lot has happened since we last met. We had a fantastic choir concert. The students exceeded expectations. The madrigals taped and aired on Channel 6, and were entertainment at the Channel 10 Christmas party. The Cabaret fundraiser went well. The school closings for weather have resulted in us not having a full schedule of practices. This week will be our first full 5 day stretch in a while.Contest will be March 17th and 18th at UMD.The Orlando trip will be March 22nd.

Band Report – Rich:Pep band is done. Four students will be at UMD this week for Honor Band. Jazz 2 will play at 4:30 pm for EEF and Jazz 1 will play at 5:45 pm. The band is working on their concert band mentality.

Feb 11th 7pm – 7-12 Band concert. March 8th – Head of the Lakes Jazz Fest at UMD. March 17th and 18th – MSHSL Music Contest. May 16th 7pm– Jazz 1 and 2 concert. May 20th 7pm – 7-12 Band concert. May 30th – Graduation.Old Business:Jeff Laundergan – lighting – Lighting provided by Channel 10 does not fit. There will be more follow up on this later.

New Business:Fruit Sales- Forms have gone out with the kids. They will sell until the 10th with delivery on the 20th. There is a sign-up sheet for helping with the fruit sale with Ms. Anderson.

Big Band Dance – Still looking for a date that will work. This will not be as big a production this year.

Musical – Will there be a musical this year?There was a motion made by Eric Brademan to provide funds for a pizza din-ner for the Choir trip. This was seconded by Jim Erickson. A vote was held and all approved.

There was discussion held on the .52 music position. President Jim Erickson talked with the administration and the following is provided as information:

Following are the notes from my discussions with the administration. From our discussion at the December School Board meeting and a follow up phone call with Aaron I understand the following: -Ryan was acknowledged publicly and privately for his ser-vice at Esko Schools by the School Board and Administration. -Ryan’s departure was very late in the summer and it would have been difficult to find a suitable replacement once the school year was start-ed as any experienced teachers were committed at other schools. -It is common to review staffing levels when changes occur and the ad-ministration considers scheduling, finances and needs of each department among other things before making a recommendation to replace a teacher. -The administration is very committed to fine arts and the reputation of excellence in the Arts at Esko Schools. It is important to grow and sup-port the staff, facility and programs to meet the needs of the students. -The 5 year planning process that was completed this year had input from the School Board, Administration, Staff and the Community. Each of the areas that were brought forward from the study was weighted by the board and a list was published of what the priorities would be going for-ward. Most of these have been completed or are on track. Items that the community brought forth regarding improvements to the performance facil-ity and other items did not make it onto the priority list at that time but will be considered in this next round of planning just started in January 2014. -Any questions or concerns regarding the operation of the school should be brought to the attention of the Principal(s) and/or Superintendent. School Board meetings provide an open comment period to voice concerns or ask questions but the board typically doesn’t respond during the meeting. This input is welcomed by the board members but typically most regular business is itemized and part of the agenda developed by the administration.

Current Officers: President: Jim Erickson Vice President: Lisa Stracek Treasurer: Lisa Robinson Secretary: Eric BrademanNext meeting will be March 3rd, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the band room.Future Meetings:2014 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted,Eric BrademanSecretary, Esko Music Boosters

GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS!

BOTH of our school Geography Bee winners have qualified for the State Geography Bee! If you see Karl Habig and/or Hunter Eickhoff, please congratu-late them!


ECFE CLASS FEES: Families pay what they can best afford. Those who are unable to pay are still welcome. Annual Income ECFE Fee/Semester $50,000 + Full Price $30,000 - $50,000 10% discount $10,000 - $30,000 25% discount under $10,000 50% discount

ECFE & School Readiness

Esko ECFEEsko Community Education, P.O.Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

Class________________________________________________Cost______________________

Child’s Name_______________________________________________________________Birthdate___________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian’s Name(s)_______________________________________________Address_____________________________________City/ip________________________Home Phone__________________________ Work Phone_______________________Email__________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________Please list any special needs or allergies:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to Esko Community Education. Registrations can be dropped off in the Community Education office or mailed to the above address. You will need to register for each semester. Thank You!

Total Enclosed______________________ Check #___________To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.us

Thanks to our wonderful Parent Ad-visory Board for all of their hard work: Kelli Perrault, Katie Nelson, Mandy Dewey, Zada Dunaiski, Jessi Oveson, Kari Ritchie, Emily Waldo and Heather Ostern. Thank you to Adam Kemp-tar and the wonderful art students who did face painting; and to Joe and Cynthia Hudspith for sharing their wonderful lamb and bunny with us. We had a great turn out for a wonder-ful event!

“Men”tor NightKids...bring your favorite guy and join us for a night of fun!

For ages 3 years through 1st Grade

“May Day Baskets”When: (Thursday) May 1st Time: 6:15 -7:15 pm Cost: $6.00 per class (1st child) $3.00 per additional child*Must preregister for this class by noon on day of class. This is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together.

ECFE Schedule for Fall 2014Leap – N – Learn

For ages 3 to 5 years(Must be age 3 by Sept. 30th, 2014)

When: (Mondays & Fridays) September 29October 3, 6, 10, 13, 20, 24, 27, 31November 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21December 1, 5, 8, 12, 15Time: Mondays from 8:45 – 10:15am or 10:30am - noonand Fridays from 9:45 – 11:45am

Cost: $95 for first child; $75 for additional children in classSibling Care: $2 per child / per visit

This is a great time for children to gain pre-Kindergarten knowledge while parents are learning more about how to guide their child through these early learning experiences. Children will explore arts and crafts, introduction to basic concepts, music and movement, and large muscle activities. Class will meet 2 days a week for 1 ½ hours on Mondays (time varies) and 2 hours on Fridays (both Monday groups combine). Mondays will include quality time between parent and child. Parents will also meet, with a licensed parent educator, to discuss parenting joys and concerns, as well as their child’s social, emotional, and physical development. Fridays will be a day for parents to drop their child off for a more child/teacher learning experience. Must be potty trained to attend Friday class. Please call and ask for Shannon if you have any questions about this or any other issues.

Young Parents(For teens and those in their early 20’s and their children)Time: Call to get current dates and timesCost: FREE OF CHARGE – MEAL INCLUDEDLocation: Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeTo register or for more information contact:Barnum Community Education at 389-0108Classes meet weekly and are co-facilitated by a public health nurse and ECFE teachers. Parent talk time includes interesting guest speakers, topics of interest to parents, a supportive environment, and fun projects and activities. Class is free and a nutritional meal is provided.

Fall 2014 classes to watch for:New Day with Baby

(For parents and their infants ages birth – 10 months)

Evening Adventures(Mixed ages)

Tiny Tots(10 – 36 months)

“Men”tor NightKids...bring your favorite guy and join us for a night of fun!

For ages 3 years through 1st Grade

School Readiness Reminders

Spring Pictures3s: Friday, May 24s: Tuesday, May 6

Spring Program4s: Thursday, May 83s: Friday, May 9

Last Day of School4s: Thursday, May 153s: Friday, May 16


Winterquist Elementary NewsElementary NewsBy Brian Harker

Important DatesApril 28-May 2 MCA Reading Testing (Grades 3-6)

May 5-May 9 MCA Math Testing (Grade 3-6)

May 14, 15 MCA Science Testing (Grade 5)

PIE Meeting- 6:30 pm in the Media Center

May 22 Spring Program- Grades 1-6- 6:30 pm

May 26 Memorial Day - No School- Students and staff

May 31 5K Walk/Run- FundraiserMCA TestingMake sure you stress to your child that these tests are important. Ask them to do their best. Encourage

them to answer all the questions to the best of their ability. Remind them not to become discouraged if they come to a question that they don’t know.Make sure your child is well rested. Getting enough sleep is essential for the child to do their best. Having a good breakfast each morning is very important for each student. KindergartenKindergarten Round-Up was held last month for our incoming Kindergarten students and their families. Once again we will be welcoming a wonderful group of students to our Winterquist family next fall. If you weren’t able to attend, or if you know of a family that has not yet registered, please contact the Elementary Office at 879-3361.Flip Flops/SandalsDue to the number of foot related injuries on the playground, we are asking that all students wear tennis shoes or footwear that covers the entire foot while on the playground for recess.

Save the Date Elementary Spring

Program! Featuring all

1st-6th graders onThursday, May 22nd

at 6:30 pmVarsity Gym

Registrations and schedules will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register soon for Fall Cool Kids! Registration packets will be available online, in the Cool

Kids room and in the Community Education Office beginning May 2.

May 2, 2014

Fall 2014 Registration Cool Kids School Age Child Care

(218) 879-4038

Esko’s Heart is Extraordinary! Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart are an annual event that our Elementary Physical Education Specialist, Mrs. Bridget Vesel-Johnson (Mrs. Vesel) and Mrs. Cynthia Johnson (CJ), put on every Spring. These two events, held at the same time, help raise money to support the American Heart Association’s research and education initiatives that save lives in our community. Congenital heart defects are the most common cause of infant death from birth defects. Many children are alive today because of treatments not available even 10 years ago. Funded research and advancements have changed and saved their lives and Esko has made an amazing difference! On April 10th we hosted our annual event with over 260 participants signed up! This is a new record! What is even more remarkable is that last year we raised $13,128 dollars. This year the “unofficial” total is $3,000 higher than last year! Did you know, for every $50 raised, a life can be saved? In the past 5 years our school has come together to raise over $39,500 dollars; that’s 790 lives saved! Thank You Esko! YOU ARE TRULY A HEART HERO! Special Thank You goes out to all of you that volunteered and donated your time to help put on this special event, Jessica Uecker, Brooke Pfister, Tammy Thornton, Samantha Battaglia, Kristi Shultz, Sarah Tillman, Jody Greniger, AnnaMarie Jokinen, Nadine Miller, and Kerrick Johnson. Without you, this event would not have run as smooth!

“Get Ready for Kindergarten”

To register call Julie at 879-3361option 3—NO CHARGE!

Come experience

“The Magic of Math”

Tuesday, May 6 6:00—7:00 pm

We will meet in Kari Knutson’s room #203—Free sibling Care

Positive Energy Outdoors 2014 Day Camps Positive Energy Outdoors offers a high quality outdoor education progression for children and youth from preschool through 12th grade. Day camps for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and children and youth who have completed grades K-8 introduce young people to the world of outdoor education--a blend of physical skill building, positive social interactions and time in nature. Our Paddle, Climb and Camp week for middle school aged youth includes an overnight camping experience. In 2014, we are excited to offer an expanded Outdoor Leadership for Teens program (for youth in grades 8-12), which combines leadership training and volunteerism with outdoor skill buiding and a teen-designed, overnight adventure camp (5 days, 4 nights).

REGISTER ONLINE at campscui.active.com/orgs/PositiveEnergyforYouth CONTACT US: 218-391-0147 OR 218-428-5990 [email protected]

Camps Available: *NEW for 2014* Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Camp for Teens: June 9-13 AND August 11-15, 2014 ($650) Horses and More Day Camp: June 16-20, 2014 ($265) For grades K-4 Try-It-All: Introductory Outdoor Adventure Experience: June 23-27, 2014 ($265) *NEW for 2014* For Ages 4 and 5 (preschool, have not yet gone to Kindergarden): Introductory Outdoor

Adventure Experience Half Day: June 23-27, 2014 ($160, morning or afternoon: 8:30-12:30 or 12:30-4:30) Climb and Swim Camp: July 7-11, 2014 ($280) For grades 6-8, Paddle, Climb and Camp: Outdoor Adventure Skill Builder: August 4-8, 2014 ($315) Girls' Outdoor Adventure Experience: July 21-25, 2014 ($265) Swim, Kayak, Paddleboard Camp: July 14-18, 2014 ($265)

Esko Community Education has partnered with Positive Energy Outdoors for leadership training and outdoor experiences through our KIDS PLUS Program.

Check out these exciting Summer opportunities available!


Lincoln High School NewsEsko High School NewsBy Greg Hexum

Alvillar, JadeAnderson, CarissaAnderson, JoleneAndrews, AlexisAnich, JeddBailey, CassidyBarrett, EmilyBarrett, NicholasBeaudot, CalvinBelich, LukeBergerson, AshleyBergerson, KaitlynBerglund, MirraBergstedt, SethBisel, JuliaBlue, ChloeBoettcher, KatherineBohren, SarahBolgrean, AshleyBorchardt, ReidBottila, BrookeBrademan, JaceBrownie, TaylorBuhr, KaileyBusch, KathrineCarey, KieferCarlson, DylanCarlson, WhitneyChambers, AlexisClaflin, JodiCollier, RachaelCompo, AveryConklin, ZacharyCossalter, JordanDavidson, ReidDeadrick, KoryDincau, MandiDurand, BrendanEmanuel, ElleEmanuel, NicholasErickson, HannahErickson, JakeErickson, RossErola, TaylorFarley, AlexandriaFetter, Jordan

Fischer, BenjaminFrederick, ScottFredrickson, ChloeGarson, KaylaGibson, BryanGonsorowski, AvaGonsorowski, HubertGottschald, HannahGottschald, KendraGottschald, MeganGraves, GabrielGregg, TurnerGreniger, ZacharyGuthrie, EmilyHabig, KarlHansen, JamiHarms, JoannaHendrickson, ColterHilinski, BrittneyHoffman, DawsonHolland, MackenzieHorvath, DavrianaHouser, KarinneHouser, MaraisHuffman-Swanson, MakaylaImig, AlexJasken, ZacharyJohnson, AshlieJohnson, CharlesJohnson, IzabelJohnson, IzaiahJohnson, MatthewJohnson, NicholasJohnson, RandiJohnson, RickJohnson, TimothyJubie, GiannaJurmu, HannahJurmu, SarahKaldahl, BrodyKatt, KaileeKauma, CoreyKetola, CourtneyKeuhn, AndreaKiminski, KaileeKlaphake, AiyannaKlaphake, Sophia

Koskela, PeytonKrause, CeceliaKuhlman, JackKulas, DeAhnaKulas, KarlieKulaszewicz, KyleLarson, KoleLaundergan, JacobLaurie, MykaylaLee, AlexaLilliberg, LindseyLitsey, ColeLiupakka, ZacharyLuing, AdamLund, EliseLyden, MatthewLynch, DylanMagnuson, NeenaMainville, CourtneyMarquis, AmeliaMatteen, BrandenMattinen, ElijahMattson, JaceMcComb, LydiaMcCoy, PaigeMcCoy, TaylorMenor, TrentonMessner, HunterMetcalf, AshleighModer, JasonMoe, KaitlynMoerke, IsabelleMonnier, AddieMoore, ZacheryMoores, MargretMoser, TheresaMowers, BritaMudek, BaileyMurto, AriannaNelson, RyanNeve, NicholasNewman, EricNorthey, CarterNorthey, TylerObrien, EileenOsborne, EmilyOsborne, WilliamOsterling, CooperPantsar, RyanPass, MadelinePaulson, MitchellPelletier, MaryPetersen, CoryPeterson, MarcPeterson, SaraPhillips, HopePiepho, JaustinPirila, LilyPollema, AshleyPoppenberg, KeeganPrusi, NathanielPutzke, NataliePyrlik, DavidRadovich, MatthewRasmussen, LexusRengo, SamuelRish, EmilyRossetti, IanRud, AbigailRudeck, MacaelaRust, MichaelaRydberg, KathleenRydberg, LaurenRye, KelseyRye, Kirsten

Honor Roll

Abbett, CassadieAili, AnikaAlaspa, PatriciaAnderson, KathrynAnderson, PeterArntson , AshleighArntson , DevanBakken, ReedBarstad,KassandraBenedict, AprilBentley , AbigailBerg, AshleyBerger, CamdenBergstedt, ChaseBesser, LaurenBisel, SarahBlue, IsaakBockbrader, JonahBodie, RyanBolgrean, MatthewBorchardt, LiaBorchardt, MitchellBottila, BryceBourgeault, LucasBourgeault, RyanBroman , DawsonBrunfelt, HannahBryant, BaileyBryant, EmilyButkiewicz, DamonButkiewicz, DejaCarman, AnthonyCarr, DominicCarr, John

Merit Roll

McComber, MadalynMenor, WesleyMeyer, TaylorMeysembourg, EricMiller, KaitlynMills, IanMills, LoganModer, NathanMontminy, MyleeNinneman, KaileeOlson, AaronOlson, EmilyOlson, JessicaOlson, RiggsOmberg, DavidOmberg, WilliamOsterling, CameronPantsar, BaileyPantsar , DerekPantsar , TravisPass, DanielPera, MorganPerry, AnnalisePerry, LaurenPeterson, DerekPierre, SarahPirila, MaxwellPollema, RachelPotswald, PaigePratt, MaggiePropp, EmmaPrusi, ChasePyrlik, JacobRambow, MadisonRengo, MatthewRengo, OliviaRice, NatalieRidenour, DarianRisberg, NickolasRish, EricRobinson, MeganRossetti , MichaelaRuhl, KatherineRuuska, KyleSaeland , MakaylaSalo, HaileySaphner, EmilySaralampi, AbbeySchmitz, WilliamSeverson, AnthonyShady, SelenaSinnott, SamuelSinnott-James, DeclanSmalley, AlexisSmalley, KayleeSmith, StephanieSolem, MeganSonneman, HaleySordelet, GavinSpehar, SuntinaStark, HannahStauffenecker, KarenStocke, MakennaStodola , JonathanStoewer, Lai XinStracek, JamesStracek, JonathanSullivan, MichaelSwartwoudt, LexieTenpas, SidneyThibert, BrittanyThiede, ColtonThompson, KeelyTranah, Cullen

Upcoming are the following very important dates to know for you and your students---especially seniors:May 3---National Honor Society Breakfast at Northland Country ClubMay 10---Prom at the DECCMay 11---EEF Scholarship Awards Night in the Esko Theater

May 12 & 13---MCA Math and Science Testing for Grades 8 and 10.May 16---Caps and Gowns distributed to seniors by Ms. Ellefson and Mr. JohnsonMay 18---Fine Arts Awards Night in the Esko TheaterMay 21---Baccalaureate Service in the Esko TheaterMay 22 and 23---Final exams for seniors (final exams for other students are in June)May 23---EHS Variety Show in the Esko Cafetorium (periods 5-7).May 30---EHS Commencement in the Varsity Gym (7:00 with post-grad party to follow)Add to this, as extensive volume of extracurricular activities, and you can see that May is a whirlwind at Esko High School!

Salinas, IsaiahSalo, CadenSayovitz, RaeannaSchramm, RyanSchultz, CameronSeboe, JakeSeguin, BrandonSelin, JordynShady, ErikaShingledecker, EthanShingledecker, SethSiptroth, JakeSlattengren, JaydenSmith, CiaraSpehar, IsaacStauffenecker, KellyStowe, AriannaStoyanoff, CydneeStoyanoff, DaneStracek, JosephineStueber, SamanthaSunde, MatthewSunde, NathanSunnarborg, MacySwartwoudt, BaileyTerwey, JosephThompson, CorraTrapp, AdamTusken, MatthewWagemaker, JudyWagemaker, LukeWalther, HannahWebster, TheodoreWefel, BryannaWilcox, JoshuaWold, AnnikaWold, MakaylaYorkell, AubreyZahn, Isabelle

Firn, BryceFischer, DaltonFischer, QuinnForslund, SawyerFuller, BennettFuller, JacquelineFuller, WilliamGannucci, MariahGiancola, DarianoGiancola, LucanzoGottschald, OliviaGranholm, AlyssaGrayson, LoganHaapanen, JohnHakes, BrendenHalling, BriannaHalling, JustinHammann, JeannaHarrison, ZacharyHeikkinen, KadeHeikkinen, KirbyHelberg, CarleHeren, ThomasHey, JakobHill, PaigeHolland, RileyHyde, HannahImig, AustinJablonski, KianaJablonski, TaylorJarvis, AmyJasken, RoseJohansen, ArianahJohnson, HaileyJohnson, KaylaJohnson, KurtJohnson, NathanialJohnson, ShawnaKaldahl, BaileyKangas, HaileyKangas, SeanKarkkainen, KadeeKarkkainen, KenzieKnepper, TylerKoski, ErikaKrause, LoganLaBorde, DanielLanthier, CurtisLarson, KadeLeGarde, NicholasLiimatainen, AlexisLiimatainen, LoganLinder, EthanLindstrom, TylerLitsey, BaylorLiupakka, JoshuaMainville, CharlotteMaki, KaleighMatteen, KadenMattson, TylerMcColley, Terryn

Chicos, EllieChicos, TylerCossalter, CamdenCossalter, DawsenCouture, HeatherDanielson, HalenDavidson, DarinDay, GavynDeLeon, StoneDeRocher, AlexDoyle, JordanEbel, MatthewErickson, JacobErkkila, Quinn

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From Our School BoardClerk’s Minutes

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a work session on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the board conference room. Principals Hexum and Harker, Technology Director Angie Orvedahl, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer presented information to the Board and answered questions regarding a 1-to-1 initiative and the infrastructure needed to support it. The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room. Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Rick Liljegren, Lynn McComber, Scott Powers, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Members absent: None.Call the Meeting to OrderChairperson Rick Liljegren called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Approval of AgendaMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Jeff Salo to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of Consent Agenda ItemsMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve the Consent Agenda items:• Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2014 school board meeting.• Approve the checks as follows:

Date Check #s Total10/31/13 76155-76199 $59,387.8111/4/13 76200 $119.3511/12/13 76201-76272 $104,032.4811/13/13 Void 75679 ($250.00)11/13/13 Void 76153 ($100.00)11/14/13 76273-76277 $183,077.3711/27/13 76278-76350 $118,956.1612/5/13 76351-76352 $1,843.2212/9/13 76353-76399 $64,458.7112/10/13 76400 $1,648.5012/13/13 76401-76402 $671.4012/19/13 76403-76479 $65,233.901/2/14 76480-76481 $12,343.501/7/14 76482-76514 $46,393.871/16/14* 76515-76570 $142,355.481/21/14* 76571-76605 $39,134.131/23/14* 76606-76640 $32,733.401/30/14* 76641-76664 $17,892.712/7/14* 76665-76667 $1,349.00

*=PENDING TREAS. APPROVAL• Approval of Treasurer’s Report – December 2013.

Date Direct Deposits

Electronic Payments

Grand Total

12/13/13 $159,966.09 $81,558.23 $342,613.4612/31/1312/31/13 $162,673.74 $81,667.57 $343,008.80

• Approve FY14 contract with Essentia Health to provide professional sports services to our student athletes.• Approve Fundraiser Request from Kids Plus – “Pennies for Patients”.• Accept Donation of two Esko History Books from Esko Historical Society.• Approve Petition for Salary Lane Change from Christina Cimermancic from BA 15 to BA 30 effective Semester II 2013/14.Motion carried by unanimous vote.Presentation: Community Education Annual Summary 2012/13Christina Walther presented a summary of the Community Education programming for fiscal year 2012/2013. She also highlighted some of the current year areas.Accept Letter of Resignation – Meryl Lucchesi-FreybergMoved Julian Bertogliat, second by Jeff Salo to accept a letter of resignation from Meryl Lucchesi-Freyberg, English teacher, effective 2014/2015 school year, with thanks for her years of service to the District, and approve administration to post for the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Enrollment UpdateSupt. Aaron Fischer presented updated enrollment information.Approval of Revised Fiscal Year 2014 BudgetMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Revised FY2014 Budget as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.2013-2014 Revised Budget – February 2014

Fund Revenues ExpendituresGeneral Fund (fund 1) $9,527,357 $9,554,643Food Service Fund (fund 2) $375,280 $396,599Transportation Fund (fund 3) $542,634 $491,625Community Service Fund (fund 4) $493,488 $480,327Capital Operating Fund (fund 5) $474,150 $428,714Building Construction Fund (fund 6) $1,300 $2,376,947Debt Service Fund (fund 7) $1,079,347 $1,084,550Irrevocable OPEB Trust (fund 45) $58,432 $149,123OPEB Bonds Debt Service (fund 47) $113,052 $114,240Total Budget $12,665,040 $15,076,768

Approve the 2014/2015 School CalendarMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve the 2014/2015

school calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve 2013/2014 Revised School CalendarMoved by Lynn McComber, second by Scott Powers to approve a revised 2013/2014 school calendar as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval to Purchase a SteamerMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Scott Powers to approve the purchase of a steamer from Northern Star Food Equipment in the amount of $5,367.00. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve District Goals and Vision StatementMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve District Goals and Vision Statement. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Esko Public Schools ISD #99Goals and Vision StatementFebruary 10, 20141) The Esko School Board will demonstrate fiscal responsibility by maintaining appropriate cash flow amounts, prioritizing expenditures and utilizing all funding options while complying with the District’s fund balance policy. 2) The Esko staff and students will implement a 1:1 computing initiative. This initiative will provide an electronic devise for each student in grades 4-12. The District will provide appropriate staff with a matching devise and training to increase student achievement. 3) The Esko School Administration will review fine arts and co-curricular offerings to look for additional opportunities to build on current academic classes, increasing collaboration between the academic departments at the school and the community at large. 4) The District will continue to manage class sizes to provide personalized learning experience for all Esko students, fostering continued academic excellence. Other Areas of Emphasis1) Upgrade the District technology infrastructure to support 21st century learning opportunities.2) Meet the diverse needs of all learners.3) Administration will recommend staffing patterns and programs that will best meet the needs of a 21st century workforce. 4) The District will hire and retain staff who contribute to District excellence in academics, arts and athletics.VisionThe Esko School District will provide a personalized learning environment that incorporates best teaching and learning practices, enhanced technology, to maximize every students’ preparation for lifelong success. Approve Facility Rental PricingMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve Facility Rental Pricing (addendum to Facility Policy #902) as revised. (Copy of Addendum on file in the office of the superintendent.) Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Upgrade of Infrastructure for Internal NetworkMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve an upgrade of infrastructure for internal network per a proposal from Arrowhead Radio and Security, Inc. in the amount of $20,772,42. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval to Join the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative CurriculumMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Jeff Salo to approve joining the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve a Bus PurchaseMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to approve the purchase of a bus in the amount of $92,600 from United Truck Body. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of ResolutionMoved by Scott Powers, second by Lynn McComber to approve the following resolution:In the event of a resignation from an employee, the Superintendent is granted the ability to post a position to be filled without Board approval in situations where the resignation and consequent filling of the position would cause a hardship if not filled in a timely manner. The Board would regain full authority in authorizing both the filling of the position and the hire of the prospective candidate. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Administrative ReportsBoard Committee Reports:• Margaret Sunnarborg – MN School Board Assn conference, Wellness Committee meeting, Community meeting, Vision Planning..• Julian Bertogliat – Technology Committee meeting, Community meeting, Vision Planning, Curriculum Advisory Committee meeting.• Jeff Salo – Work session.minutes continued on back page


Around TownTOWN BOARD MEETINGMARCH 6, 2014Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett Absent: David Sunnarborg Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Janke made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Compo made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $25,968.95 (Check #’s 39198-39229), to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 8,812.50. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Derek Wolf and Tracey Hartung were present from the Carlton Ambulance and the City of Carlton to discuss the services they provide and the formula they use for determining annual fees. They are proposing to revise the formula used to include total number of calls responded to along with market values. This new formula will reduce the Thomson Township fee by approximately $500. The proposed levy for 2015 was reviewed by the Board. A 2 % increase is being proposed over the 2014 levy. Increases will be made to Road Improvement Fund, Road & Bridge, Town Hall, Animal Control, Fire Department Relief Association, and Debt Service. The total proposed levy amount to be presented at the annual meeting on March 11 will be $ 1,391,771.00. The revised 5-year capital improvement plan was also reviewed. Gerard reported on the Safe Routes to Schools project and his conversation with County Commissioner Marv Board. Bodie will be invited to the next meeting. Discussion was held on the DNR outdoor recreation grant that was being considered for making improvements to Northridge Park. The application requires more detail than we currently have available. The application won’t be completed this year but will possibly be looked at again in the future. Compo reported that he has received the financial statements for North Country RIDE. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Janke to approve a payment in the amount of $750 to North Country RIDE for their Recreation Fund allocation. Motion carried. At 7:07 p.m. a motion was made by Gerard with a second by Compo to recess the regular meeting and convene the Board of Audit. Motion carried. Peleski presented the 2013 Annual Statement for review and approval. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to approve the 2013 Annual Statement as presented by the Clerk. Motion carried. The 2013 audited financial statement will be approved when it is completed. At 7:12 p.m. a motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard Janke to adjourn the Board of Audit and reconvene the regular meeting. Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:13 p.m. by Gerard with a second by Janke. Motion carried.

APRIL 3, 2014Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett Absent: David Sunnarborg Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Janke made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $51,475.46 (Check #’s 39257-39300, Void 39257, 39272) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 6,291.68. Second by Compo. Motion carried. County Commissioner Marv Bodie was present to discuss the Safe Routes to Schools agreement with Carlton County. Discussion was held on the differences between the previous agreement and the current agreement. Since the Town has not yet heard whether the grant was awarded or not, no action was taken. Hill, Janke and Peleski updated the Board on a recent meeting they attended to discuss a proposal that was presented for the purchase of lots in the business park. No action will be taken at this time. Peleski updated the Board on the progress being made with the GIS mapping of the sewer system. A meeting was held with MSA representatives to give the office staff a demonstration on the new system so far. MSA will now add the waterlines and fire hydrants to the system. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:50 p.m. by Janke with a second by Compo. Motion carried.Respectfully Submitted,Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

MARCH 20, 2014Present: Ruth Janke, David Sunnarborg, Bill Gerard, Rhonda Peleski, Da-vid Pritchett Absent: Terry Hill, Tony Compo Vice-chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Gerard made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Janke. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $30,786.21 (Check #’s 39230-39256) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 4.996.72. Second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried. February receipts in the amount of $59,410.77 and February fund balances were reviewed. Discussion was held on increasing the fee charged for plowing and blading private driveways. No action was taken. Fire Chief Jeff Juntunen was present with a list of candidates for membership on the fire department. A motion was made by Sunnarborg with a second by Gerard to approve the hiring of Paige Robinson, Bryan Liljegren, Matt Wilder, and Bill Mulek. Motion carried. The bylaws for the Fire Department Relief Association have been reviewed by legal counsel. There are some changes that should be made. Pritchett will have the changes made for approval by the Board at the next meeting. County Commission Marv Bodie was present to discuss the Safe

Routes to Schools grant. A copy of the previous agreement with Carlton County and the new agreement will be forwarded to him for review. A proposal has been received from a party interested in purchasing four lots in the business park over the next 6 years. Hill, Janke, Peleski, and Pritchett will meet to review the details. Connie Christenson from Carlton County Economic Development will also be asked to attend. Bodie reported on efforts in the State legislature to increase funding for the SCORE grants which are used for the local recycling facilities.A motion to adjourn was made at 7:13 p.m. by Sunnarborg with a second by Gerard. Motion carried.

Esko School Garden! Plans for this year's garden beds are underway! To help us get this started we are going to do a planning meeting to take about sustainability for our School Garden.

Planning Meeting Tuesday, May 20 4:00 pm Esko School Board Room

Who can come? EVERYONE!

Who can help? If you would like to get more involved, come to our meeting, call the Community Education Office at 879-4038 or just show up at the garden this summer. Most vegetables we will be planting are late harvest and will be used this fall in the school cafeteria, but if you are at the garden and something is ripe, pick it and enjoy it! How do I know what to do? If you arrive at the garden and no one is there, head on over to the shed and read the information available. There will be instructions on who to call to get the code for the lock and you can use any of the supplies/equipment available. A hose will be hooked up and instructions on what to water/weed. There will also be a garden log in the shed for you to tell others when you were there and what work you did in the garden. Bring your family and learn about the garden, help water,

pull a few weeds, and have some fun!

School Lunch Menu


May 2014 View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal www.esko.k12.mn.usSchool Lunch/Breakfast Prices:

Lunch:Grades 1-6 $2.00Grade 7-12 $2.10Adults $3.25Reduced Lunch $.40Milk $.30

Breakfast:Grades K-12 $1.00Adult $1.55Reduced Breakfast $.00Milk $.30

Please send check in an envelope labeled with exactly what is being purchased. Lactose reduced milk will be provided to a student upon written request from a parent/guardian.

Breakfast is served from 7:50 - 8:10 amNo Charging Meals

Alternate menu for grades 7-12 only. Subject to change.Daily ala carte options available for grades 9-12.

MAY 2014MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYApr. 28 Mini CornDogs, SweetPotato Tots, BakedBeans, DinnerRoll, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

Apr. 29 PizzaBurger/Bun,Crinkle Cut Fries,Steamed Carrots,Fresh Veggie Cup,Fruit Sauce, Milk.Alt: Salad Bar

Apr. 30 ChickenNoodle Soup,BolognaSandwich,Goldfish Crackers,Fresh Veg/Dip,Fresh Fruit, Milk.Alt: Burger Bar

1 "Lunch Brunch"Pancakes,Sausage Links,Hashbrown Patty,Hard Boiled Egg,Juice Cup, Milk.Alt: Roast BeefSandwich

2 Pepperoni PizzaSticks, RomaineLettuce Salad,California VeggieMix, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: ChickenAlfredo

5 ChickenNuggets, TwisterFries, Peas &Carrots, DinnerRoll, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

6 Hamburger/Bun,Cheese Slice,Lettuce/Tomato,Oven Fries, GreenBeans, FruitSauce, Milk. Alt:Salad Bar

7 Spaghetti inMeat Sauce,Bread Stick,Cottage Cheese,Corn, Veg/Dip,Frozen Fruit Bar,Milk. Alt: PulledPork

8 Breaded PorkChop, CheesyPotatoes, MixedVegetables,Cinnamon Roll,Fruited Jello, Milk.Alt: "LunchBrunch" Pancakeon a Stick

9 Ham Sub,Cheese Slice,Lettuce/Tomato,Pickle Spear, ColeSlaw, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: StuffedCrust Pizza

12 ShrimpPoppers, AuGratinPotatoes, SteamedBroccoli, Bread/SB& J, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

13 Hot Dog/Bun,Baked Beans,Potato Salad,Chips, FreshVeggie Cup, FruitSauce, Milk. Alt:Salad Bar

14 Chili, GarlicToast,Carrots/CelerySticks, Crackers,Orange, Milk. Alt:Philly Sandwich

15 Nachos withCheeseSauce/Salsa,Ravioli, GardenSalad, BabyCarrots, FruitSauce, Milk. Alt:Chicken Burger

16 Cheese orPepperoni Pizza,Romaine LettuceSalad, GreenBeans, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: ChickenDinner

19 Corn Dog,Sweet Potato Tots,Baked Beans,Dinner Roll, FreshFruit, Milk. Alt:Soup/Sandwich

20 ChickenPatty/Bun, CrinkleFries, MixedVeggies, FruitSauce, Milk. Alt:Taco Salad Bar

21 CheeseburgerMacaroni, BreadStick, CottageCheese, Corn,Veg/Dip, FreshFruit, Milk. Alt:Club Sub

22 Hot Ham &Cheese/Bun,Potato Smiles,California VeggieMix, Lettuce Salad,Fruited Jello, Milk.Alt: Chicken Fajita

23 Pizza Bread,Cole Slaw, CheesyBroccoli, FreshFruit, Milk. Alt:Eggroll/Sweet &Sour Chicken

26 NO SCHOOLMEMORIAL DAY

27 ChickenDrummies, TwisterFries, GreenBeans, Bread/SB& J, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: BoscoSticks

28 Chicken WildRice Soup, TurkeySandwich,Crackers, FreshVeg/Dip, FrozenFruit Bar, Milk. Alt:Salad Bar

29 Polish/Bun,Mac & Cheese,Steamed Carrots,Fresh Veggies,Fruit Sauce, Milk.Alt: ChickenEnchilada

Cheese orPepperoni Pizza,Spring Salad Mix,Whole KernalCorn, Fresh Fruit,Milk. Alt: LasagnaRoll Up

• Scott Powers – MN School Board Assn. conference, Community meeting, Vision Planning, Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative meeting.• Rick Liljegren – Technology Committee meeting, MN School Board Assn. conference, Community meeting, Vision Planning, Community Education meeting, Esko Educational Foundation meetings February 11, 2014.Superintendent’s Report: • Supt. Fischer discussed how curriculum is chosen and used and accountability with curriculum.Congratulations and Commendations• High School choir – Disney Cabaret.• Pastor Brinkley, secretary and staff at St. Matthews Church for the use of the facility during the recent emergency.• Kindergarten staff for students singing the National Anthem at two recent events.• One-Act Play students and Ms. Lilly for the successful One-Act performance.AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.Jeff Salo, Clerk

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May 31st, 2014

Location: 2 East Hwy 61, Esko, MN 8:00 a.m. Registration - Esko High School Clock Lobby

9:00 a.m. Race Start - Elementary Playground Register before May 30: 12 and under $10 • 13 and over $20 Race Day Registration: 12 and under $15 • 13 and over $25

**Registrations received before 05/15/2014 will be guaranteed a Tshirt**

Mail completed form and registration fee to: P.I.E., P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733, Make checks payable to Winterquist Parent Group

All profit will go towards the learning enrichment of Winterquist Elementary students. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Awards will not be given. Official race time will be kept.

Questions can be directed to Ashley @ 218-213-8350 or [email protected] Strollers are welcome!

—————————————————————————————————————————————— Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone:__________________________E‐mail: __________________________________________

Shirt Size: Child S Child M Child L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult XXXL Waiver:I, the undersigned, know that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I am properly trained medically and physically to walk or run this event. I assume all risks, responsibility for my own safety, and waive all claims that I or my heirs may have against all sponsors, race directors, race officials, and persons and their families associated with this race, including Thompson Township, Esko Public Schools ISD 99, Carlton County, and the State of Minnesota for any injuries or problems I may sus-tain, regardless of any negligence. If however, as a result of my participation in the Pound the Pavement 5k, I require medical attention, I hereby give my consent to authorized medical personnel of this walk/run to provide such medical care as deemed necessary by such authorized personnel. I will be responsible for payment of any medical expenses needed as a result of injury from this event. I grant permission for use of photographs of this event for legitimate purposes. ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Participant Signature Signature of Parent of Guardian Under 18

5k Fun Walk/Run

Sponsored by Winterquist Elementary Partners in Education

Pound The Pavement Registration

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