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Esko’s CornerConnecting School and Community

Esko Public School District #99

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

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDEsko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733 Volume 20 Issue 7 April 2016

Kindercamp An introduction for students starting

Kindergarten in the fall of 2016

Come experience

I Love to Read!

Thursday, April 28 6:00—7:00 pm Please enter through door #3 or #4

If you haven’t registered yet call 879-4038—free child care for siblings

for 2016-2017 Kindergartners

April 56:00 - 7:30 pm

Parent Information MeetingTheater

April 82016-2017 Kindergartener

Visitation Day

Sunday, April 102:00 - 4:00 pm

Esko Cafeteria

For Grades 7 - AdultConcessions will be available

Brings your friends and neighbors and have some fun!Sponsored by the Esko Community Education Advisory Council

2 - Esko’s Corner - April 2016

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

Grad Party MeetingApril 19 6:30 pmCafeteria

All Parents welcome to attend and help with this year’s party!

SPRING RUMMAGE SALES MAY 20 & 21The Annual Esko Area Rummage Sales, a community service project of the Eager Eskomos Home Study Group, will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21. 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 13. 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 News 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. FREE MAPS will be available at 8:00 am the day of the sales at the Esko Minit Mart 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 13th: Eager Eskomos, 35 Martha Road, Esko MN 55733

THANK YOU & HAPPY RUMMAGING

♦ BookmobileMondays, April 4,25; May 16Northwood United Methodist Church - 9:30 - 10:30 am

♦ 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. Thank you!

Crafters Overstock Supply Sale April 9, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 615 12th Street/Doddridge, Cloquet Vendors will sell a variety of extra fabrics, yarn, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, and other craft supplies.

VENDORS WANTED! (limited space available) Call Lyn Jutila (218) 879-5533

9th Annual Save our Hooterz Fun Run

This is a non-competitive fun run/walk, to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Saturday May 7th, 20169:00am

*Registration begins at 8:00am*Cloquet High School, Football Field

(22nd St. parking lot)Cloquet, MN 55720

Questions? Please email Becky Masessa at: [email protected]

………….…………………………………………………………Registration form

Name:______________________________ Age:_______ Phone:______________________

Address:_______________________________________ Email: __________________ Fee: $20.00 Pre –registration (Ends April 30th) *Long Sleeve T-shirt size: __________ OR $25.00 Day of race Short Sleeve T-shirt size: __ (choose one)

*Long sleeves are only available during Pre-registration,Shirts not Guaranteed day of race.

Return registration to; Pam Zezulka (Make checks payable to: Hooterz Run ) 5442 Bear Trap Rd.

Saginaw, MN 55779 Are you a Breast Cancer Survivor? Y / N 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 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 the city of Cloquet and Cloquet High School ISD 94, Carlton County and the State of Minnesota for any injuries or problems I may sustain, regardless of any negligence. If however, as a result of my participation in the Save Our Hooterz 5k run I require medical attentions, I hereby give my consent to authorized medical personnel of the Save our Hooterz 5k run to provide such medical care as deemed necessary by such authorized personnel of the run walk.

Participant signature:___________________________________________________

Signature of parent or Guardian:___________________________________________

Every run/walk participant must have a signed registration form in order to participate. Thank you.

Costumes Encouraged

Packet Pick-up Friday May 6th @ Lost Tavern 6 – 8 pm 602 22nd St. Cloquet

SAVE THE DATE!National Night Out -

Tuesday, August 2

Esko Fun Day - Saturday, August 6

“CHILL” OUT WITH

AT THEIR CHILI FEED FUNDRAISER!

THURSDAY, APRIL 7th

5:00 pm 7:00 pm IN THE ESKO SCHOOL CAFETERIA

$5 per bowl

$20 per family (up to 6) $10 takeout bowls

FREE STEM Activities!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS ESKO SUBZERO ROBOTICS’ TRIP TO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ST. LOUIS

IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND, DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO:

ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUBZERO ROBOTICS

P.O BOX 10 2 HWY 61 EAST ESKO, MN 55733

State Boys Basketball

T-shirts $12 and

sweatshirts $30 available in the athletic office?


Featuring...Esko Historical Society ...Remember When?

Current Kindergartners Join us for an open house to experience a typical pack meeting

and consider joining Pack 152, starting in the fall.

Monday, May 2nd 6:30-7:30 pm and/or

Monday, May 9th 6:30-7:30 pm Apostolic Lutheran Church 25 Church Road, Esko

Contact Cub Master Brent Hipp at 218.269.1774 with questions and/or to RSVP.

Current Kindergartners Join us for an open house to experience a typical pack meeting

and consider joining Pack 152, starting in the fall.

Monday, May 2nd 6:30-7:30 pm and/or

Monday, May 9th 6:30-7:30 pm Apostolic Lutheran Church 25 Church Road, Esko

Contact Cub Master Brent Hipp at 218.269.1774 with questions and/or to RSVP.

E-Parenting: Online SafetyThey connect to it. They download from it. They watch on it. They listen to it. They play on it. They surf on it. They converse with it. Do you know how to monitor it? It can be hard to keep up when today’s inventions are tomor-row’s antiques, but we want our kids to be safe online, and with the amount of time kids spend online, it’s crucial that you do what you can to keep them safe.

Did You Know?

* Kids who are educated in the importance of online safety are more likely to take steps to keep themselves safe online than kids who aren’t educated.* One out of five teenagers use their cell phones to go online. Of those who do, one out of five say their parents don’t know that they do this.* One half of all teenagers post their real age on social networking sites. Two out of five post the name of the city where they live.* While 25 percent of 13- to 15-year-olds think it’s unsafe to post personal stuff online, only 14 percent of 16- to 18-year-olds feel the same way.* Two out of five teenagers are exposed to pornography online* Two out of three teenagers say that cyberbullying is a serious problem.* One out of three say that online bullying is worse than being bullied in person.

A Search Institute Resource for Families

Esko Historical Society is looking for familiy histories, artifacts, etc. of the township’s growth. Please contact one of the

following if you could share.

Maija 218-879-8900 Julie 505-506-8097 Pauline 218-879-4878 Eva 218-879-9450

Sunday, April 17th, 2016 11:45 AM

St. Matthews Lutheran Church Family Life Center

ENTER YOUR FAMOUS

HOTDISH RECIPE! $25 registration fee

Join us for hotdish and vote for your favorite with your donations! To register call the church office at 879-3510 Proceeds to benefit the youth attending


Community Churches

LITTLE ESKOMO LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE When: Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pmWhere: St Matthews Church

Families are invited to attend an open house to learn more about our preschool, tour the classroom and meet with the teachers.

Please call St. Matthews Church at 879-3510 for registration information.

St. Matthews Salad Hotdish Luncheon

Friday, April 8 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tickets: adults $7.00

children: donation

Enjoy a variety of food prepared by some of the best cooks around.

ESKO APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH25 CHURCH ROAD, ESKO, MN 55733

218-879-3882Pastor Bruce Bergstedt

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

SUNDAY SCHEDULE(April 3, 10, 17, 24) 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) WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE(April 6, 13, 20, 27)Wednesday Supper 5:45 pmAdult/Youth Activities (Ages 3+) 6:30 pmChoir Practice 7:30 pm

SCHEDULE May 13-15, Spring Youth Rally at Camp Lahti in Rabbit Bay, MI. Hosted by Zion Lutheran Church, Hancock, MI. Ages 6th Grade and above welcome to attend.

ONGOING EVENTS: Tuesdays—7:00 pm—Theirer Home, Proctor Sundays—10:30 am—Fireside Room Church-wide study of The Story. This curriculum lets you discover that God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. SPECIAL EVENTS: Monthly Youth Group outings on Wednesday evenings. April 17—10:30 am—Spring Auction following Fellowship.

Find us on FACEBOOK at Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko, MN

(include ESKO MN in the address) for current information and event albums

and Check out our website for pictures,

weekly bulletins and weekly newsletters. www.northwoodesko.com

NORTHWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The little church with a BIG heart. 62 W. Hwy. 61 ~ Esko, MN 55733

218.464.1636 ~ www.northwoodesko.com

Pastor Gary Gottfried~ [email protected]

Sunday Worship: 9:00 - 10:00 am First Sunday is Communion Sunday

Fellowship 10:00 - 10:30 am

Sunday School for all ages 10:30 - 11:30 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 - 11:30 am


Our Youth

For the first time in over 35 years, the Cloquet Bantam AA team qualified for both the Minnesota and VFW State Tournaments. The team qualified by taking 1st place in the Minnesota North Regional Tournament and 1st place in the District 8 VFW Tournament. The Minnesota State Tournament was held the weekend of March 11th-13th in Stillwater. Cloquet Beat #2 ranked Blaine in their 1st game 6-5 in OT and lost their 2nd game to #1 ranked Min-netonka 4-3 in triple OT. They went on to beat #3 ranked Wayzata 8-4 to claim 3rd place. The team will play in the VFW State Tournament in Moor-head the weekend of March 18th-20th.

Cloquet Bantam AAs Take 3rd Place at State!

Esko Players: Dane Stoyanoff, Lucas Bourgault, Owen Carlson, Aaron Moore and Derian Durand; Coaches are Brian Durand, Jamie Langenbrun-ner, Drew Rasmussen and Scott Stoyanoff

DESTINATION IMAGINATIONThe Proctor Regional competition for Destination Imagination was held on Saturday, March 12. The tournament had a total of 56 teams from five area school districts participating. Esko Schools had six teams competing. All of our teams chose the “Get a Clue” Fine Arts challenge. To successfully complete this challenge, teams were required to present a mystery story set in a time period before 1990, develop three possible suspect characters and discover live, on stage which of the three is the guilty person, and include a TechniClue to help solve the mystery. Four Esko teams will move on to the state competition to be held at Champlin Park Middle School on Saturday, April 9.

“Wait For It” team members include Rose Jasken, Sawyer Forslund, Ashley Berg, Jodi Claflin, Paige McCoy and Nathan Sunde. Team Manager is Michael Jasken.

“The Case Chasers” team was made up of Ashley Aker, Kaitlin Lattner, Ava Korby, Ella Seboe, Natalie Greniger, Hanna Nooyen and Abby Deltano. Team managers are Jennifer Aker and Jody Greniger.

“The London Lemonators” team is made up of Jonah Laundergan, Mi-chelle Jokinen, Kirstin Wietman, Addison Lanthier, Eleanor Graddy, and Mikayli Marciulionis. The team is managed by AnnaMarie Jokinen.

“The Evil Pop Tarts” team members include Daniel Jokinen, Maddy Graddy, Michaela Olson, Chris Campbell, Dawson Broman, Jenna Sturm and Dylan Broman. Team managers are Jessie Graddy and Kim Broman.

Congratulations to all of our Destination Imagination teams and Good Luck to our state qualifiers!

One of our 6th grade Math Masters teams took second place at the regional meet. The team members were Ethan Fredrickson, Ke-one Anderson, Emily Hanson, Lexi Tester and Jack Johnson. Ethan Fredrickson took 6th out of 61 students in the Fact Drill. He also took

7th place out of 61 in the Individual Rounds. Chad Hart placed 5th and Ke-one Anderson 4th in the Individual Rounds.

Please congratulate these students on their success. Go Esko!!!

STATE GEOGRAPHY BEEHunter Eickhoff has qualified for the state Ge-ography Bee to be held at St. Cloud State Uni-versity on Friday, April 1. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competi-tion, which is in its 28th year. Hunter was the Lincoln High School champion for 2016. He completed an online qualifying test and be-cause he placed in the top 100 of the top-scor-ing students in Minnesota, he has been invited to participate in the state bee. Good luck, Hunter!

Math Superstars

Congratulations to the Esko Girl’s Basketball team on great season. They placed 2nd in the Section - way to go girls!

Girl’s Basketball

Boys Basketball - Section Champs and State Tournament Participants!

Congratulations to the Esko Boy’s Basketball Team for making it to the State tournament for the 4th consecutive year!


Eskomo Activities

Please mark your calendar for the Esko High School ALL SPORTS MEETING on Thursday, August 4, 2016

at 7pm in the school cafeteria.

The meeting is required for parents and athletes in grades 7-9 and optional for returning athletes in grades 10-12.

During the meeting, we will be discussing school and athletic policies and conducting break-out sessions with coaches.

Parents with their son or daughter must register at https://esko-ar.rschooltoday.com/ prior to the meeting.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARStudent athletes will not be allowed to participate in a sport until they have a completed, current physical on file in the athletic office. Please utilize the summer months to schedule an appointment with your family physician to have a physical completed. Physicals are good for three years from the date of the physical exam. Blank physical forms can be picked up in the high school office, athletic office or online www.esko.k12.mn.us under the “Ath-letics” tab. Keeping a copy of the physical for your records is a good idea before you hand in the completed original to the school. Please note, that if the sport is combined with Cloquet (boys soccer, swimming, boys and girls hockey, nordic and alpine skiing, wrestling, golf, tennis) then CHS needs a copy of all paperwork as well.

Esko Wrestler Qualifies For State!Congratulations to Esko High School Sophomore, Tate Olson, who qualified for MSHSL State Wrestling meet. Tate, a qualifier at 120 pounds, wrestled his first State match at Excel Energy Center in March.

Pictured are Esko members of the Cloquet-Esko wrestling team: (L to R) Mitch Borchardt (12), Tate Olson (10), Braden Senarighi (11), Casey Kulas (12), Jon Stracek (9), and Devan Arntson (11).

Esko Mathletes - State Competitors!

The Esko Mathletes headed to the State tournament for the 4th year in a row! The Eskomos have been represented in the state tourna-ment 10 of the last 11 years. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Summer Tennis Opportunities for Youth!Register through Cloquet Community Education - 879-1261

Quick Start Tennis - This camp offers elementary aged players a great place to start or brush up on the basics. Improve hand-eye coordination and agility, perform racquet-handling skills, and become familiar with the tennis court. Instructors zero in on building the foundation and cultivating a love of the game through basic strokes and fun games. Bring a racquet if you have one, tennis shoes and a water bottle. (There will be extra racquets if your child does not have one) Receive a t-shirt. Rain date TBD. Instructor: UMD Head Women's Tennis Coach Jessica Rich and other Bulldog Players. Ques-tions please contact Jessica Rich 218-213-7777, [email protected] Park Tennis Courts. Mon – Thu | 9 – 10 am. Section 1: Jun 13 - 30, Section 2: Jul 11 - 28; $72/section Intermediate Tennis - For students (grades 6 – 8) who have some play-ing experience. Focuses on learning match play and perfecting strokes. Students should be able to drop feed a ball into play. Incorporation of many point based activities and games during these lessons. Bring a rac-quet if you have one, tennis shoes and a water bottle. (There will be ex-tra racquets if you do not have one.) Receive a t-shirt. Rain date TBD.Instructor: UMD Head Women's Tennis Coach Jessi-ca Rich and other Bulldog players. Questions please con-tact Jessica Rich 218-213-7777, [email protected] Park Tennis Courts. Mon - Thu | 10 – 11 am; Section 1: Jun 13 – 30; Section 2: Jul 11 - 28; $72/section Advanced Tennis - For players in grades 9 – 12 who have had pre-vious match playing experience. Focus on match strategy and build-ing mental toughness. We will schedule matches against local teams as well as other camp participants. Come with a good attitude and willing-ness to work hard. Bring a racquets if you have one, tennis shoes and a water bottle. (There will be extra racquets if you do not have one). Par-ticipants will receive a t-shirt. Rain date TBD. Instructor: UMD Head Women's Tennis Coach Jessica Rich and other Bulldog Players. Questions please contact Jessica Rich 218-213-7777, [email protected] Park Tennis Courts. Mon - Thu | 11 am – 12 noon; Section 1: Jun 13 - 30; Section 2: Jul 11 - 28; $85/section Tennis Lessons - Youth will learn groundstrokes, volleys, and serv-ing while having fun playing games/drills. Balls provided. Bring tennis racket, water and sunscreen. if raining class is held in CHS small gym. Instruction provided by: CEC tennis team, Saman-tha Erkkila, and Derek Johnson, Head Coach Lumberjack Tennis.CHS - Tennis Courts. Mon & Wed | 11 am – 12 noon; Section 1: Jun 6 - 29; Section 2: Jul 6 - 29; $50/section

https://esko-ar.rschooltoday.com/

http://www.esko.k12.mn.us


SubZero Robotics Team 5690“Second Year Sensation”

Top to Bottom, Left to RightKim Habig, Jonah Bockbrader, Todd Lyden, Darlene Rossetti, Tom Osborne, Tom Fuller, Ian Rossetti, Ben New-man, Laura Zimny, Todd Messner, Jerry Frederick, Justin Scheider, Al Rudeck, Justin Omdalen, Kelby Cloose, Jim Stracek, Logan Mills, Dylan Carlson, Ian Mills, Wil Osborne, Hunter Messner, Sam Fuller, Devan Arntson, Karl Habig, Mirra Berglund, Matt Lyden, Tyler Knepper, Dominic Carr, Jakob Hey, Damon Bjonskaas, Mia Rudeck, Han-nah Brunfelt, Kevin Frederick, David Pyrlik; not pictured: Anika Aili, Brianna Halling, Kenzie Karkkainen, Tevin Liimatainen, Wes Menor, Tyler Northey, Emma Propp,Skylar Wohling; Mentors not pictured: Alec Habig and Julie Frederick Photos taken by Tyler Northey

Sir B.A.R.D. (Breaching And Recon Device) The drive team (Left to Right: David Pyrlik, Dominic Carr, Matt Lyden, and Karl Habig) concentrating hard during a match.

Our team accepting the Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors.

SubZero Robotics- Team 5690 walked out of the Duluth Entertain-ment Convention Center on Satur-day, March 5th with grins upon our faces because of what we accom-plished during our three day compe-tition. All of the troubles from build season finally came together and we came out as finalists and an award winner. To get to this point, our drive team had to undergo eight qualifica-tion matches. During these matches, we had randomly selected alliance members working with us. After the matches, SubZero came out ranked third and we were given the opportu-nity to select our alliance of two other teams with us for the playoff rounds. We selected Team 2052- Knight-Krawler and Team 2227- Tigers to be our alliance partners. From up in the stands our fan section cheered on the drive team as we made it through the quarterfinals, semifinals, and we then found ourselves competing in the final rounds. We were up against DNA Robotics- Team 4009, Hawai-ian Kids- Team 359, and Mystery Machine- Team 6175 to win the whole regional. DNA Robotics and Hawaiian Kids are both experienced teams and we were happy to even have competed against them. We

sadly lost to them in the finals and we came out at second place. How-ever, we did not know until after that was done that we still had the oppor-tunity to go to St. Louis, Missouri for the FIRST Championship happening April 27th- 30th. Luckily, this is be-cause DNA Robotics and Hawaiian Kids both won awards that automati-cally got them into the competition at St. Louis. So, wild cards were then offered to the captain of the second place alliance, SubZero, and the first chosen alliance member, Team 2052- KnightKrawler. We were ecstatic to find this out and following this great news we received more than the news of attending St. Louis. SubZero was then awarded the Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors that celebrates form and function in an efficiently designed machine that effectively addresses the game chal-lenge. We are honored by this award and we could not be more grateful for the experience we are going to have at the FIRST Championship. There will be more than six hundred teams in attendance at this event and as a second year team we would never have seen this coming. In the world of FIRST, we have improved dramatically when compared to last

year as rookies because of the team growth we have expressed. During the competition, we worked along-side Team 2512- Duluth East Dare-devils in a collaboration on the Blue Devil Press. This press covers the entire Double DECCer that includes two regionals. SubZero covered the Lake Superior Regional, the one we were competing in. While, on the other hand, the Daredevils covered the Northern Lights Regional which they competed in. We wrote blog sto-ries and submitted multiple articles to the Duluth News Tribune. In re-sult, we not only improved in the as-pect of the robot, but we improved in marketing and media as well. We are thankful for the opportunity that the Daredevils presented to us to help with the BlueDevil Press and it even widened our horizons more during the competition. With St. Louis in mind, SubZero will be working hard to raise money to pay for the finan-cial need as the FIRST Champion-ship event will require busing, hotel stays, and food expenses. We will be hosting fundraising events and activities over the next few weeks, and we ask for your support as we endeavor to St. Louis to compete. If you would like to donate to Sub-Zero, please contact [email protected]. We also have a GoFundMe account set up at https://

www.gofundme.com/subzerorobot-ics. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated - your support truly means everything to SubZero! SubZero is hosting a chili feed on April 7th in the school cafeteria from 5:00-7:00 pm. The money raised will go directly to our trip for the FIRST Championship. There will be STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, robot displays, and also displayed infor-mation about our team. We will also be accompanied by (not associated in this campaign) two other North-land teams in St. Louis: Duluth Denfeld DNA Robotics- Team 4009 and the Hermantown Talon Robot-ics- Team 5232. Congratulations to these teams! SubZero would like to thank Rockwell Automation, Minne-sota Power Foundation, Alan R. and Eleanor A. Syverson Scholarship Foundation, discoverpc.net - Com-puter Solutions Center, Lake Supe-rior Carl Perkins Consortium, and Lakehead Constructors Inc. for being our sponsors and the reason why we were able to compete in the regional. We could not be more proud and ex-cited for this achievement of going to St. Louis and could not thank the community enough for the immense support that has been given. Thank you, our success has been hugely be-cause of all of you.

Donations can be sent to:Esko Public SchoolsSubZero Robotics

PO Box 102 East Highway 61Esko, MN 55733


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.

After School Clubs

UW-SUPERIOR

Summer Theatre Camppresents

June 13-24, 201612:30-5:00 p.m.

Are you a 6th – 12th grade student with a passion for theatre? Register for the most comprehensive theatre camp

experience in the Twin Ports!

UW-Superior’s Summer Theatre Camp immerses young theatre enthusiasts in a wide range of experiences, including a full range of classes and workshops taught by university faculty, local professionals and current UW-Superior theatre

students. Participants also complete a video project.

Registration for the two-week camp is $175. For more information and an application, contact Cathy Fank at

[email protected] or 715-394-8388.

uwsuper.edu/theatrecamp

You will get hands-on experience, both on- and off-stage, in our multiple theatre spaces, scene shop, costume shop, video

labs and more! Camp will conclude with theatrical presentation conceived and created during the camp

experience.

ARCHERY

Learn the basics while using com-pound bows and targets!

Age Req: Grades 4-6

Cost: $10.00

04/11/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria


04/20/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools – Cafeteria

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – FLOWER POCKET

This Flower Wall Pocket will bring spring into your home!

Age Req: Grades 1-6

Cost: $13.00

04/12/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – VASE

Want to give Mom something extra special for Mother’s Day? Make a great looking vase for some pretty flowers! Mom will love it!

Age Req: Grades 1-6

Cost: $14.00


SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – KEY HOLDER

Give Dad a place to hang his keys by making him a Key Holder for Fa-ther’s Day!

Age Req: Grades 1-6

Cost: $14.00


SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – COASTER

Make Dad a great Football Coaster for Father’s Day! He will love it!

Age Req: Grades 1-6

Cost: $12.00


TENNIS CLUB

Age Req: Grades 3-6

Join us for tennis! Students will learn the fundamentals of tennis, get to practice, and have a blast! Rack-ets are provided, but you can bring your own rackets if you wish!

Cost: $12.00




05/04/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools – Cafeteria


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 Adult 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

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Good nutrition is one of the best ways to support healthy brain development for the children in your care. Infancy through age five are some of the most important years for proper nutrition and brain growth. Through this work-shop, you will:

Learn the importance of dietary fat in brain development, and how good nu-trition can maximize brain function

Discover how foods high in fat and sugar can influence the brain’s reward center

Discuss techniques and strategies to encourage positive eating habits that promote brain development and overall healthy nutrition

Age Req: Child Care Providers

Cost: $0.00 – Please pre-register


GENTLE HATHA YOGA In this gentle hatha style class you will synchronize breath with movement. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a mindful yoga practice. Students will work to build strength, energy and flexibility while calming and relaxing the body and mind. All levels welcome.

Bring to Class: Bring a yoga mat and blanket.

Cost: $56.00

04/19/2016 6:00PM - 7:15PM Esko Schools - E270 Elementary Music








PARENT EXCLUSIVE IPAD BOOT CAMP

Cost: FREEDate: April 26th & April 28th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (both nights will cover the same content so only one night of attendance is necessary) Location: Theater

In this Boot Camp, parents will learn how to; create a Canvas account and learn how to maximize all of the features within Canvas and ask any ques-tions they have about the iPad and its features.

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).


Esko Music BoostersESKO MUSIC BOOSTERS MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 3/7/2016.

A meeting of the Esko Music Boosters was held in the band room on Monday, March 7, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Lisa Stracek at 6:35 p.m.

In attendance were: Lisa Stracek, AnnaMarie Jokinen, Lisa Robinson, Matt Wade, Shari & Buzz Acker, Jeff Laundergan, DeeAnne Hoffman, Sara Omberg & Rich Mowers.The minutes from the meeting of February 1, 2016 were distributed. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Shari Acker. 2nd by Lisa Robinson. Motion carried.Choir Report – Matt Wade:

• Broadway Caberet was Sunday, March 13 at 3pm in the caf-eteria. The students are working hard and are excited. Matt will try not to schedule future events in March due to conflicts. Conflicts March 13 include traveling basketball teams, among others. Students that will miss the concert can make it up with assignments: 1) sing the concert with Mr. Wade, or 2) a special project.

• Music Contest took place on March 7 & 8. Concert Choir re-ceived a Superior Rating by all three (3) judges. Mr. Mowers was in attendance and was impressed with the choir. As was a judge Mr. Mowers spoke with.

• Tuesday, May 10 is the spring concert.Band Report – Rich Mowers:

• Jazz Sweetheart Dance was Monday, February 15. Rich was sick and couldn’t really hear or enjoy the performance. Those in attendance said it sounded good. Professional clinicians coaching the students during the performance is a good learn-ing opportunity, and a good environment to learn in. That’s the spirit of the event. One downside was the lack of dancers. That changed the atmosphere and affected the energy. For future concerts, we need to have a dance component. The students showed a lot of improvement from Holiday Concert. Maybe look at using a singer again. Another downside was (some) parent backlash on social media about the use of clinicians during the performance. Does this need to be addressed?

• The pep band has been busy, as they are every year. The stu-dents are troopers. Even the younger students have stepped up. Chad Stoskoph (AD) would like the pep band for the boys’ basketball state send-off on Tuesday (3/8) at 6:30pm. Hoops Club may make a donation for that performance. Any pep band donation could be used for end of the year/season party. Boys Basketball State – Wednesday, Friday (possible) & Saturday (possible). Girls Basketball Section – Thursday & Saturday (possible).

• Music Contest took place March 7 & 8. Jazz took on some challenging music and scored 39 out of 40. Rich Mowers felt good about the performance. The Esko choir was in the audi-

ence. Saxophone group scored 39 out of 40. Other performers include: bassoon solo, clarinet solo, woodwind trio and horn section. Seth Bergstedt was a star at the contest. Both choir & band had an outside accompanist join them for the contest. Senior High Band performed at 10am on 3/8. Jazz II is not ready for contest, but are working on other projects & items.

• Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival changed their dates this year to the weekend band leaves on their spring trip. The cost for the Jazz Festival has been going up. Rich is entertaining the idea of hiring a (professional) guest to come into school, rather than going back to the Jazz Festival. In past years, Jazz Festi-val was a good prep for the Jazz Band for contests.

• The band trip is all paid, except for 1 student. Music Boosters will need to refund money to some students who sold fruit, even though their trip was already paid in full. 41 students. 3 chaperones. The Broadway Show tickets were hand delivered. Rich has been meeting with the students. They have forms they need to read & sign, including: medical, code of conduct and things to bring/not to bring.

Old Business:• Final numbers aren’t yet available on the fruit fundraiser. 3

orders weren’t picked-up. We ordered too much grapefruit (9 boxes). Looking at options to sell the extra, or donate it. It’s the Music Boosters opinion that parents (students) are just willing to pay for the trip and are less interested in fundraising. One suggestion is marketing ahead of time (Esko Corner) for those residents that don’t have a student connection at the school, but would still like fruit. We also need more volunteer help with pick-up. Maybe make an incentive by putting money in their child’s account. Notification via e-mail & Canvas. Music Boost-ers will create a volunteer list at the 1st meeting of each school year.

• We received a $275 estimate/quote from Tracy Bockbrader for the ongoing & updatable plaque/trophy to go in our trophy case. Now we need to request an estimate/quote for the elec-tricity & wiring.

• Fine Arts Awards Night is Sunday, May 15. Music Boosters need to get the committee going.

New Business:• The Esko Community Education Advisory Council, along with

the Community Education Director, Elementary Principal and Elementary Parent Group (PIE) are asking Music Boosters to partner with them to replace the Esko School community sign. We are still seeking more information and clarification. Tabled until April meeting.

There being no further business, Lisa Robinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Sara Omberg. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.Next meeting will be Monday, April 4, 2016.Respectfully submitted,Jeff LaunderganSecretary, Esko Music Boosters

STARTING TIME CHANGES FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

School board meetings now take place at 6:00 pm. Meetings are held in the Board Room located next to the district office. All scheduled meeting dates have been set for the remainder of the school year and dates can be found on the website calendar. Your Esko School Board welcomes you to attend.

Upcoming Meetings:April 26, 6:00 pmMay 24, 6:00 pm

Esko Kids Plus • April 7 - After school meeting 3:15 – 5:30 pm

• April 21 – After school meeting 3:15 – 5:30 pm

School Readiness Preschool Spring Programs

4’s AM: May 4 at 9:304’s PM: May 4 at 1:30

3’s: May 6 at 1:30


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

School Readiness Preschool Registration

2016-2017

NEW DATES!April 4-15

Current School Readiness Students

April 19-29Esko Residents

May 2General Public

Spring Early Childhood Screening

ATTENTION FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AGES

3 TO 5 YEARS OLDEarly Childhood Screening is a state mandated requirement for Kinder-garten.Screening should ideally be complet-ed at ages 3 to 4 years old. Early Childhood Screening will take place this spring on April 15. If you have not received information in the mail please contact Esko Commu-nity Education at 879-4038.

Thanks to the Parks family for bringing their bunny “BB” in for a visit to the Leap-n-Learn class!!

Fun Times at Leap-N-Learn

“BB” Visits ECFE

Leap-N-Learn registration for Fall 2016 begins in May.

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

For ages 3 years through 1st GradeWhen: May 5 – Cinco De Mayo – Come for some fun festive celebrating. Time: (Thursdays) 6:00 -7:00 pm Cost: $6.00 per class (1st child) $3.00 per additional childThis is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together.

Esko’s Baby Buzz on Facebook!!

Baby Buzz is a group to bring families with new little ones together. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, from the comfort of your own home. A great opportunity to ask questions you may have about parent-ing, and get support from both a licensed Parent Educator and other families who may be going through similar situations. We will chat on an on-going basis through our Facebook group. We will also try to meet about once a month to get a more personal connection with each other. We look forward to getting to know you and your new bundle of joy!

NEW!


Winterquist Elementary NewsElementary NewsBy Brian Harker

Pound the Pavement 5k Fun Walk/Run

Sponsored by Winterquist Elementary Partners in Education (P.I.E.)

June 4, 2016 Location: 2 East Hwy 61

Esko, MN 8:00 a.m. Registration

Esko High School Clock Lobby 9:00 a.m. Race Start

Winterquist Elementary Playground Register before May 14: 12 and under $10 13 and over $20 Race Day Registration: 12 and under $15 13 and over $25

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 learning enrichment for 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 [email protected] or

Karen (218) 428-6537.

Name:

Address:

Telephone: E-mail:

Shirt Size: Child S Child M Child L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL

Waiver:

Participant Signature Signature of Parent or Guardian if Participant Under 18

Register Early!

Pre-register and guarantee a t-shirt on race day! Send this

completed form and race entry fee to school with your child by

Friday, May 13!

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 sustain, regardless of any negligence. If however, as a result of my participation in the Pound the Pavement for the Playground 5k, I require medical attention, I hereby give my consent to autho-rized 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.

Important DatesTuesday, April 5: Kindergarten Round Up for Parents – 6:00 – theaterFriday, April 8: No

School for 15/16 Kindergarten Stu-dents -Visiting Day for 16/17 Kin-dergarten StudentsMonday, April 11: PIE Meeting – 6:30 – libraryThursday, April 14: Grade 3 – Family Math Night – 5:30 – 7:30 – Computer LabMonday, April 18: No School for Students -In-service Day

• Monday, April 25-May 6: Grades 3-6- MCA Reading• Monday, April 25-May 6: Grades 3-6- MCA Math • Tuesday, May 10, 11: Grade 5- MCA Science

MCA TestingThe MCA testing season is among us for grades 3-6. Our students in grades 3-6 will take the MCA Read-ing and Math Tests on April 25-May 6. The MCA Science Test will be on May 10 and 11 for 5th graders only. The classroom teachers will give you more specific information on testing dates as they get closer.It is very important that the students get a good night’s sleep each night and that they eat a healthy breakfast in the morning. Please help ensure that your child is rested and prepared for each and every school day. Also avoid appointments or family trips on these testing dates. It’s imperative that the students are here on these days.

Elementary Teacher RequestsWe will follow the same process as we did last year for Teacher Re-quests. There is a Teacher Request

Form that will need to be filled out if you wish to request a teacher for your child for next year. This form can be picked up in the elementary office. One form will need to be completed for each teacher request (one per stu-dent). This form must be completed in full and turned into the office by Friday, April 29th. Please be sure to write down two teacher options for your child. There are some cases in which a teacher request cannot be accommodated. Requests made after May 1st will not be granted.

Morning Drop-offPolicy under School Hours in the El-ementary Student Handbook states:Students are not to be in the school buildings before 7:45 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher or coach. Students are not to be in the hallways or school commons area after 3:30 without

staff supervision. Student rides should be arranged accordingly. The buildings are closed to students on weekends and vacations unless a teacher or coach is present and has scheduled the use of the building through the Community Education Office.

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

these dates.

Register soon for

2016-2017 Cool Kids! Registration packets will be available

online, in the Cool Kids room and in the Community Education Office.

Current Families &

Esko Residents:

May 16-20, 6:30 am

Out of District /New Families:

May 23, 8:00 am

Cool Kids Registration (Ages 4-Grade 6 in Fall of 2016)

(218) 879-4038

Fall 2016 Registration

Summer Registration Register soon for

Summer Cool Kids!

Registration packets will be available online, in the Cool Kids room

and in the Community Education Office .

April 11, 2016

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


More School News

Blankets have finally arrived! The French Club is selling blankets to earn money to travel to France in 2017! You can order your blanket from them or contact Ms. Hoffmann. We have a limited supply but planning on doing a reorder for next fall delivery if there is enough interest. Cost is $60.00. Make checks payable to Esko French Club. FCFS.

French Club Fundraiser

HISTORY DAYOn Saturday, March 5, sixteen Esko students participated in the History Day Regional competition at UMD. Esko students designed exhibits, developed websites and prepared performances to share what they had learned about their chosen history topic related to this year’s theme of “Exploration, En-counter and Exchange in History”. National History Day creates opportunities for teachers and students to engage in real historical research. Students choose their topics and con-duct primary and secondary research. They then analyze and interpret what they have learned from their sources and present their work in original pa-pers, exhibits, performances, websites and documentaries. The program is geared to 6-12 graders. Esko had three groups of students qualify for the state competition to be held at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities on Sunday, May 1.Abigail Rud, Sophia Klaphake, Lilly Mae Rud and Maiya Klaphake quali-fied with their Senior Division performance on Jim Elliot.Samia Anderson, Ed Fuller and Eli Rud qualified with their Junior Division website on the Black Death: Sanitation. Andrea Keuhn, Mykayla Laurie and Aiyanna Klaphake qualified with their Senior Division performance on Nellie Bly.Congratulations to all of our History Day students and good luck to our state qualifiers!

Read Across America Day

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd and our annual "Read Across America" Day, Miss Uecker's 3rd graders and Mr. Haugen's high school math students teamed up to celebrate reading! What a great experience for all of the students!

Thursday April 7

3:00 - 7:00 pmVarsity Gym

Saturday, May 14

Grand March - 5:30 pmDinner - 7:00 pmDance - 8:00 pm


From Our School BoardClerk’s MinutesThe Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room. Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Rick Liljegren, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, Todd Rengo, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Member absent: None.Call the Meeting to OrderActing Chairperson Rick Liljegren called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.Approval of AgendaMoved by Lynn McComber, second by Todd Rengo to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Election of OfficersChairperson Rick Liljegren called for nominations for Board officers.

• Call for nominations for Board Chair.Julian Bertogliat nominated Rick Liljegren for the position of Board Chair. As no other nominations were received, Rick Liljegren was elected Chairperson by acclamation.

• Call for nominations for Vice-Chair.Todd Rengo nominated Julian Bertogliat for the position of Vice-Chairperson. As no other nominations were received, Julian Bertogliat was elected Vice-Chair person by acclamation.

• Call for nominations for Clerk.Margaret Sunnarborg nominated Jeff Salo for the position of Clerk. As no other nominations were received, Jeff Salo was elected Clerk by acclamation.

• Call for nominations for Treasurer.Todd Rengo nominated Lynn McComber for the position of Treasurer. As no other nominations were received, Lynn McComber was elected Treasurer by acclamation.

Approval of Consent Agenda ItemsMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:

• Approve the minutes of the December 15, 2015 school board meeting.

• Approve the checks as follows, all pending Treasurer’s review:Date Check #s Total

11/20/15 80299-80394 $122,452.0712/2/15 80395-80404 $13,436.0612/10/15 80405-80500 $106,215.2112/15/15 80501-80537 $41,993.1912/21/15 80538-80550 $9,379.5612/22/15 80551-80580 $22,320.3312/23/15 80581-80584 $4,898.58

• Approve Semester II lane change for Christopher Evavold from BA 30 Step 8 to MA Step 9.

• Accept a donation from Winterquist Partners in Education (PIE) in the amount of $500 for Elementary Knowledge Bowl..

• Approve fundraiser request from Esko Basketball Cheerleaders – Elementary Cheer Clinic.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.Update Signature PlateNo changes necessary to signature plate.Approve Designation of Authorized Personnel and Statement RecipientMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve Janet Halonen, Business Manager, Aaron Fischer, Superintendent, and Dawn Mattson, Administrative Assistant as Authorized Personnel and Janet Halonen as the Statement Recipient for the MN School District Liquid Asset Fund+ account. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Act on Setting Salary of School Board MembersMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to set the meeting rate at $60 for each meeting with a six-month cap of $1,680 per six-month period which is the current rate. BE IT RESOLVED, that all members of the Board of Education of Esko, Independent School District No. 99, are compensated at a rate of $60 for each meeting and/or workshop attended with a cap of $1,680 per six-month period. Members shall be paid semi-annually in June and December 2016. Motion carried by unanimous vote.School Board Meeting DatesMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to set 2016 School Board meeting dates as follows: One regular board meeting per month at 6:00 p.m. as follows: (no meeting January 26, 2016) February 9, 2016, February 23, 2016, March 29, 2016, April 26, 2016, May 24, 2016, June 14, 2016, July 26, 2016, August 23, 2016, September 27, 2016, October 25, 2016, November 22, 2016, and December 13, 2016. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of Depositories for School District Funds for 2016Moved by Lynn McComber second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve depositories for district funds for 2016 as follows: MSDLAF/US Bank, Lake

State/Members Cooperative Credit Union, Northwood Credit Union, PMA/MN Trust/Associated Bank. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of School Newspaper for 2016Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the Cloquet Pine Journal as the official school newspaper for 2016. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of District Attorneys for 2016Moved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Lynn McComber to approve Rudy & Associates and Ratwik, Rozak, and Maloney, and Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, PA. as district attorneys of record for 2016. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Committee Assignments for 2016Committee assignments will be as follows:

• Finance Committee of the whole• Certified Negotiators R Liljegren, J Bertogliat, M

Sunnarborg • Non-certified Negotiators J Salo, L McComber, T Rengo• Community Education L McComber, R Liljegren/Alternate • Special Education M Sunnarborg, A Fischer/Alternate• MSHSL Governing Board J Bertogliat• Town Board Liaison Chair/Vice Chair/Alternate• Township Recreation Board J Bertogliat, L McComber/

Alternate• Economic Development R Liljegren• Staff Development J Salo, T Rengo/Alternate• Safety B Bertogliat, T Rengo• Technology R Liljegren, J Bertogliat• Facilities J Bertogliat, J Salo, T Rengo• Policy M Sunnarborg, J Salo, T Rengo• Wellness L McComber, M Sunnarborg• Curriculum Advisory R Liljegren, J Bertogliat• Health Insurance Committee J Salo, R Liljegren, J Bertogliat/

Alternate & Committee of the Whole • North Field Site Committee J Bertogliat, R Liljegren, J Salo• Meet & Confer R Liljegren (Chair), J Bertogliat

(Vice-Chair)Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Authorization to Perform EFTMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Lynn McComber to authorize business manager and district administrative assistant to perform electronic fund transfers. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of Resolution Limiting the Enrollment of Nonresident Pupils in its Schools or ProgramsMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve a resolution limiting the enrollment of nonresident pupils (Copy of Resolution on file in the office of the Superintendent). Motion carried by unanimous vote.According to a number not less than the lesser of:

1. One percent (1%) of the total enrollment at each grade level in the district; or

2. The number of district residents at that grade level enrolled in a nonresident district.

Approve Assistant Robotics Coaching Position for 2015/2016 School YearMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Lynn McComber to approve a one-year assistant robotics coaching position for 2015/2016 school year at the 3% rate of Group A of Schedule B as part of the Teachers Master Agreement. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Hire of Cindy SaloMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Todd Rengo to approve the hire of Cindy Salo to full-time cleaner position effective February 1, 2016. Motion carried by the following vote: aye votes by Lynn McComber, Margaret Sunnarborg, Rick Liljegren, Julian Bertogliat and Todd Rengo. Jeff Salo abstained from voting.Approve the Master Agreement between ISD #99 and the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2015/16-2016/17Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to approve Master Agreement between ISD #99 and the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2015/16-2016/17 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Master Agreement between ISD #99 and the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2017/18-2018/19Moved by Lynn McComber, second by Todd Rengo to approve Master Agreement between ISD #99 and the Esko Paraprofessional Association for 2017/18-2018/19 as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

School Board minutes cont. on back page


Around TownMINUTESTOWN BOARD MEETINGFEBRUARY 4, 2016Present: Terry Hill, Tony Compo, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, 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 approve the minutes of the January 21, 2016 meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2016 special meeting. Second by Compo. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 51,211.48 (Check #’s 41020-41057) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,416.79. Second by Compo. Motion carried. In the interest of public safety, a motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to donate $ 100 to the 2016 All Night Graduation Party. Motion carried. Marianne Bohren from WLSSD was present to tell the Board about their Combined Heat and Power Energy Project. The project would allow them to use biogas to create electricity and heat for their facilities. They’re requesting the project be included in the State bonding funds and would like letters of support from their member communities. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to support the project and provide a letter. Motion carried. A request was received from the Minnesota Extension Office to have a representative from the Thomson Township Community Garden attend a meeting. They’d like to get input on what works for the area community gardens and what areas need improvement. Peleski or Janke will attend the meeting and see if there are ideas for getting more community involvement. Discussion was held on the walking trails on W. Highway 61 and Canosia Road. There have been snowmobiles using the trails which are posted with “No motorized vehicles” signs. This is somewhat addressed in the Town’s Park and Recreation ordinance and provides for a penalty not to exceed $ 500 for violations. This will be referred to legal to review the ordinance and update it as needed. Discussion was held on upgrading some of the software used by office staff. One computer will need to be replaced soon. Staff will get prices and provide it at a future meeting. A proposal was received from Black Goose Chimney and Duct for the cleaning of the ductwork at the Town Hall. This was tabled until more information can be obtained. Joe Jurewicz from MSA was present with plans for the sewer extension on E. Highway 61. It’s hoped that the project can be advertised for bids in March. The application for the DNR coastal grant was submitted in January. If received, this will help with the costs of updating the comprehensive land use plan. The Inflow and Infiltration /FOG report will be ready for submittal to WLSSD soon. The Police Committee will meet on February 25. The Town will continue to contract for extra patrol until a decision is made regarding the Town’s police department. The Esko Historical Society provided a plan for the display cases they would like to have in the front entry at the Town Hall. It will be requested that they downsize the cases and move them closer to the entry door. A UV film can be placed on the doors with that cost split between the Town and the history group. The purchase agreement with Lohse Transfer is still being worked on and will be ready for signatures soon. Compo sent letters to both Senator Tony Lourey and Representative Mike Sundin regarding the Board’s non-support of the legislative changes being proposed by the Cloquet Area Fire District..A motion to adjourn was made at 7:26 p.m. by Janke with a second by Gerard. Motion carried.

TOWN BOARD MEETINGFEBRUARY 18, 2016Present: Ruth Janke, Tony Compo, Bill Gerard, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett Absent: Terry Hill, David Sunnarborg 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 approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Compo. Motion carried. Compo made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 29,024.16 (Check #’s 41058 –41089) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 6,223.71. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. January receipts in the amount of $ 71,205.40 and January fund balances were reviewed. Janke was able to find another company that does duct cleaning so a second quote can be obtained for the work at the town hall.

Janke inquired if the Town would be able to make a donation towards the replacement of the electronic sign at the school. Peleski will check to see if it’s an allowed expense. Discussion was held on why the electronic speed sign in the eastbound lane of Highway 61 doesn’t always register vehicles as they go by. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:52 p.m. by Gerard with a second by Compo. Motion carried.

TOWN BOARD MEETINGMARCH 3, 2016Present: Terry Hill, Tony Compo, Ruth Janke, David Sunnarborg, Bill Gerard, Rhonda Peleski, Sara Jankofsky Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Compo made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 34,822.42 (Check #’s 41090-41127) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,411.65. Second by Sunnarborg. Motion carried. Correspondence was received from the Town of Princeton asking for support of proposed changes to legislation dealing with annexation. The proposed changes would give townships more of a say in the annexation process. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Janke to write a letter of support. Motion carried.Peleski presented the proposed 2017 levy which was developed at the recent budget meeting. It will be presented for approval at the Annual Town Meeting on March 8. The Five Year Capital Improvement plan was reviewed and updated. Two quotes were received for the cleaning and televising of sewer lines. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to award the project to the submitter of the low quote, Rapid Rooter. Motion carried. Members of the Esko Historical Society have submitted a revised proposal for a display case in the entry of the Town Hall. The case has been downsized and now meets the approval of the Town Board and staff. They will be told they can now construct the case. The chassis for the new pumper truck will soon be ready for delivery to Custom Fab and Body in Marion Wisconsin to be completed. Members of the truck committee will do a factory visit to tour the facility and confirm construction specifications for the body, water tank and apparatus. A second quote was received for cleaning the airducts at the Town Hall. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Sunnarborg to award the project to the submitter of the low quote, Airduct Cleaning Experts. Motion carried. Gerard received a letter from a W. Riverside Road resident with concerns about the excessive amount of salt and sand being put on the roads. After discussion the consensus of the Board was that more complaints would be received if we put less salt and sand on the roads than what’s being done now. Sunnarborg will follow up with the road crew regarding some of the things observed by the letter writer. Gerard met with the road foreman to discuss the possibility of extending the walking trail on Canosia Road to E. Harney. He then got prices for culverts that would be needed. Hill reported on the recent police committee meeting that was held. Questions were asked at that meeting that will need to be answered by the Sheriff’s office. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled. At 7:00 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 2016 Annual Statement of Receipts and Expenses for the Board to review. All financial records were made available for inspection. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Sunnarborg to approve the 2015 Annual Statement of Receipts and Expenses as presented. Motion carried. The financial report will also be reviewed once the annual outside financial audit is completed. A motion was made at 7:10 p.m. by Janke with a second by Compo to adjourn the Board of Audit and reopen the regular meeting. Motion carried.Sunnarborg and Janke will visit Lohse Transport and Brown - Wilbert soon to tell them about the Town’s fats, oils, and grease ordinance and do a compliance check.Jankofsky reported that she will be meeting with Hill and Peleski to work on an ordinance to address issues with the walking trails and unauthorized uses. Jankofsky will also put together a brief report outlining the differences and benefits of town and city status. The plans are now compete for the proposed E. Highway 61 sewer extension. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to authorize MSA to proceed with the bidding process. Motion carried.A motion to adjourn was made at 7:26 p.m. by Sunnarborg with a second by Janke. Motion carried.

School Lunch Menu


April 2016 View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal www.esko.k12.mn.us

School Lunch/Breakfast Prices:

Lunch:Grades 1-6 $2.10Grade 7-12 $2.20Adults $3.50Reduced Lunch $.00Milk $.35

Breakfast:Kindergarten $.00Grades K-12 $1.10Adult $1.70Reduced Breakfast $.00Milk $.35

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.

Administrative ReportsBoard Committee Reports:

• Lynn McComber – Community Education meeting – they would like to get another electronic sign – perhaps at a new location.

• Julian Bertogliat – meeting with Boldt Construction to review the HVAC plan; Health & Safety Committee meeting.

• Todd Rengo – Health & Safety Committee meeting.

Superintendent’s Report• Supt. Fischer reported that work

has begun on the 2016/2017 school calendar and he hopes to have a recommendation at the next Board meeting.

• Supt. Fischer updated the timelines for the HVAC project. He suggested postponement of the project until the summer of 2017 in order to place the bids in the fall of 2016.

• The bus garage project could be moved up to this summer.

• Christina Walther visited the Think-n-Play facility to see if it fits into District needs.

AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.Jeff Salo, Clerk

School Board minutes cont. from page 14

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ALTERNATE MENU FOR GRADES 7 – 12 ONLY.

LOW FAT OR FAT FREE MILK CHOICE OFFERED DAILY WITH BREAKFAST & LUNCH.

FRUIT & A JUICE CUP OFFERED DAILY WITH BREAKFAST.

WHOLE GRAIN CE-REAL MAY BE SUB-STITUTED FOR MAIN BREAKFAST ITEM.

1

Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel

Lunch: Cheese or Pep-peroni Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit

ALT: Tater Tot Hot Dish4

Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese

Lunch: Chicken Nug-gets, Twister Fries, Din-ner Roll, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit

ALT: Shrimp Poppers

5

Breakfast: Mini Pancake/Sausage Wraps

Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Cucumbers & Dip, Fruit Sauce

ALT: Salad Bar

6

Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Super Donut, HB Egg

Lunch: Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Turkey Sand-wich, Crackers, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Lasagna Roll Up

7

Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza

Lunch: “Lunch Brunch” French Toast, Sausage Links, Tri Tater, Baby Carrots, Applesauce

ALT: Mini Pizza

8

Breakfast: French Toast Sticks

Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Spinach/Lettuce Salad, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Chicken Fajita

11

Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup

Lunch: Sloppy Joe/Bun, Cheese Slice, Peas & Carrots, Veggies/Dip, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Soup/Sandwich

12

Breakfast: Pancake/

Sausage on a Stick

Lunch: Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Steamed Broccoli, Chips, Fruit Sauce

ALT: Salad Bar

13


Lunch: Spaghetti in Meat Sauce, Bread Stick, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Veggies, Frozen Fruit Cup

ALT: Stuffed Crust Pizza

14


Lunch: Breaded Pork Chop, Cheesy Hash Browns, Green Beans, Cinnamon Roll, Apple-sauce

Alt: Chicken Enchilada

15


Lunch: Cheese or Mexi-can Pizza, Garden Salad, Steamed Winter Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Hot Dog Bar18

NO SCHOOL

19

Breakfast: Mini Pancake/Sausage Wraps

Lunch: Pizza Burger/Bun, Crinkle Cut Fries, Lettuce Salad, Fresh Broccoli/Dip, Fresh Fruit

ALT: Salad Bar

20


Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Bread Stick, Green Beans, Fruit Sauce

Alt: Soft Shell Taco

21


Lunch: Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Mixed Vegeta-bles, Biscuit, Cranberry Sauce

Alt: Chicken Alfredo

22

Breakfast: French Toast Sticks

Lunch: Turkey Sub, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Pickle Spear, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Burger Bar

25

Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese

Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Garlic Cheese Bread

26

Breakfast: Pancake/ Sau-sage on a Stick

Lunch: Chicken Patty/Bun, Waffle Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Sauce

Alt: Salad Bar

27


Lunch: Fish Sticks, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, Frozen Fruit Cup

Alt: Soup/Sandwich

28


Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Green Beans, Fruited Gelatin

Alt: Baked Chicken Dinner

29


Lunch: Cheese or Pep-peroni Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Steamed Mixed Veggies, Fresh Fruit

Alt: Pulled Pork Sand-wich

RECYCLING SHED HOURSThe recycling center is located at the Town Hall at 25 E. Harney Road. Year-round hours of operation are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Please do not leave items at the facility when it is unattended.DOG AND CAT LICENSES ARE REQUIREDAll dogs and cats within Thomson Township must be licensed. Licenses can be obtained at the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko or Friends of Animals, 1418 Highway 33 South, Cloquet.

Fees are: $ 5.50 for a spayed or neutered animal $ 10.50 for an animal not spayed or neutered.These licenses are good for 2 years. Proof of current rabies shot must be provided. Please call the Town Office at 879-9719 if you have any questions.The Town does have a leash - running at large ordinance. All animals must be under their owner’s control at all times and not on neighboring properties. Animal control is provided by Friends of Animals in Cloquet. They can be reached at 879-1655.

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