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September
Newsletter
2011
Principal Notes From Perry Braunagel
I would like to welcome you to Hagen Jr. High and the start of the 2011-2012 school year. Parents and students are
reminded to monitor student grades using your online access. If your login information has been misplaced from last
year, a copy of the information can be obtained by calling the school office. Hagen first quarter midterm grade reports
will be sent home with students on September 30th.
Following the completion of the first quarter we will be conducting parent teacher conferences. More information about
conferences will be included in the October newsletter.
I would like to invite any interested parent to become a member of the Hagen/Berg PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).
The first meeting of the Hagen/Berg PAC is scheduled for 12:00 on Thursday September 15th at Berg. Please contact the
office at 456-0020 if you are interested in being a member.
Counselor’s Corner From Sharon Hansen
Welcome back to another school year at Hagen Jr. High!! I am excited for the start of the school year. The first week was
a flurry of activity-seeing old friends, making new ones, and settling into the routine of classes. We have quite a number
of new students this year from across the country. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all new families to
Hagen Junior High. With the increase in enrollment we find ourselves with some very full classrooms. There has been
very little “wiggle room” for schedule changes. I appreciate the patience and understanding of both students and parents
in regards to this issue. Larger class sizes means less opportunity for one to one contact between students and teachers. It
is imperative that parents stay up to date on the academic progress of their child. Please make it a habit to check Power
School on a regular basis and contact teachers if you have concerns about your child’s grades. Mrs. Klein and Mrs.
Muckle are in the process of identifying those students who qualify for the Title I program. Additional academic
assistance is available from Mrs. Gerbig in the Academic Learning Center. Contact any of these staff members for
information about their programs or to enroll. If you find that your child is having trouble adjusting to Jr. High please
contact me or one of their teachers. We realize that adequate housing is an issue in Dickinson and many of our students
are not living in the traditional home environment. If your child needs assistance with school supplies or a place to do
homework please contact me. Our goal is that everyone has a great year at Hagen Jr. High!!!
Important Announcements:
! If you have not ordered the all-color yearbook for the 2011-2012 school year you still have time. The cost of the
book is $27.00 and will be handed out the last day of school. Please make checks payable to Hagen Junior High
and turn them into the office. The cost of the yearbook is $27.00 through November 30, 2011. After December 1,
2011 the yearbook will cost $30.00. If you have any questions please contact Kristal Fields at:
! Early Release at 1:30, September 21, 2011
Welcome to Hagen Jr. High Library In our Hagen Jr. High Library Media Center, we have a fine collection of resources for our students to use for academics and for pleasure reading. This includes over 12,700 books with access to many more books around the district and also computer based resources. We encourage all students to make good use of these resources and the expertise of the librarians. As librarians, we continually look for “teachable moments” when we can help increase each student’s knowledge of how to best locate and sift through information. Some important facts for parents to be aware of are as follows:
1) Students are able to check out books for 3 weeks and may renew them as many times as
necessary. To renew a book, however, the students need to bring the book with them to the
library to complete this process.
2) Our library does not charge for overdue books. However, the students are required to keep all
books on their record current. If they have an overdue item, we send a notice to their home
base and they are given a week to return or renew the item. If the overdue is not taken care of
by then, the student is “grounded from the library” until the overdue is taken care of. With each
week that passes with an overdue remaining on the student’s record, there will be increasing
penalties until the item is taken care of.
3) If a student is “grounded from the library” or “grounded in their planner”, they still may have
access to any items that they may need for assignments, etc. In this case, they need to make
an appointment with Mrs. Fisher and she will see that they get whatever they need.
4) Students are required to pay for any item that is lost or severely damaged. If a student is not
able to locate a book or other item that is overdue, we encourage the student to pay for the
item just to “get it off their record” and avoid overdue penalties. Our computer system (plus a
written back-up) lets us know when that item has been found and returned and we give the
students a complete refund at that time.
On the fun side, we will be having 2 Book Fairs during the year. The first fair is held during conferences in the fall. The one in the spring is a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Book Fair. We also hope to hold a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for all students in October and we have a Christmas Party and other fun activities for our student library helpers throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Fisher, Library Media Specialist for Hagen and Berg. My home school is Hagen and the phone number is 456-0020 ext. 2007.
Information contained in the Hagen Junior High school’s monthly newsletter is available on our website:
www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/hjh. Anyone not having access to internet service may receive a hard copy by
indicating “yes” below.
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™Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students September 2011
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to remind your teen or tween about healthy eating. Here are a few ideas.
Practice portion control
Point out the serving size information on food labels. Your teen might be surprised by the amounts. For example, a serving of cereal is usually ½–1 cup. A serving size of your child’s favorite crackers is much less than a bowlful. Idea: Offer small servings at meals. You might cut half a steak into pieces rather than putting the whole steak on the plate.
Munch more vegetables and fruits
Teens need 4–5 servings of vegetables and 3–4 servings of fruit a day to get their fill of nutrients. Talk with your child about easy ways to fit in vegeta-bles, like having two servings at dinner and lunch instead of just one. Every week for a month, bring home a new
TV-free dining Televisions are becom-
ing more common in restaurants. Yet watching TV while you eat may lead to overeating—and it can keep your family from chatting while you eat. Consider choosing restaurants without televisions, or ask the host-ess to seat your family as far away from a TV as possible.
Lighten the loadHeavy back-packs can cause neck, shoulder, and back pain. To distribute weight
evenly, your child should use both shoulder straps (wider straps are bet-ter). Encourage her to leave books in her locker or at home when she can.
Greek yogurt contains more protein and less
sugar than regular varieties. This added protein not only provides nutrients that will keep your teen’s body strong, it will help him feel fuller, too. Pick up the nonfat plain variety, and stir in fresh berries to add flavor but no extra sugar.
Just for funQ: How can you tell the difference between a can of chicken soup and a can of tomato soup?
A: Read the label!
The power of the plate Getting a healthy diet can be easy. How? Suggest that your
child think about food choices based on how much room they take up on her plate. Share these new guidelines from the USDA:
●● Half of the plate should be vegetables and fruits.
●● Grains should account for a little more than one-fourth of the plate. And whole-grain options, like brown rice and whole-wheat pasta, are recommended.
●● Proteins such as chicken and beef are kept to a little less than one-fourth of the plate.
●● Add fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, or other dairy product.
Note: See www.choosemyplate.gov for more information.
Did You Know?
Healthy habits FASTTAKES
fruit (star fruit, kumquats) for him to taste. Tip: He may need to try one sev-eral times before he likes it.
Choose the cafeteria Eating breakfast at school is a good
way to avoid the morning rush at home and enjoy extra time with friends. Suggest that your teen select cold cereal with fat-free milk and fruit or a hot entrée like whole-wheat pancakes. Also, look over lunch menus together, and pick out the healthiest items (baked chicken, green vegetables, brown rice). Or he can visit the salad bar (and take just a little low-fat dressing) or have a turkey sandwich.
A. L. Hagen Junior High SchoolMr. Perry Braunnagel, Principal
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Q: Now that school is back in session, I’m won-dering how I can make sure that having din-ner together stays a priority. Any ideas?
A: It can be difficult to fit family meals into everyone’s busy schedules. To help keep up this habit, schedule dinner as you would other activi-ties. Having it a little later—say, at 7:00 instead of 6:00—may work better for your family. Also, try writ-ing down meal choices a week in advance so you can pick up what you need with one trip to the grocery store. If planning for a week sounds overwhelming, plan and shop for three meals at a time.
Finally, involve the whole family. Your teen could be in charge of making dinner once a week. A younger child can help make a salad and set the table.
Idea: Consider eating “out” on certain days by taking a picnic to the park.
Family dinner
playing her best. Encourage her to budget her time care-fully so she can fit in practices and games around schoolwork,
other activities, a job, and family time.
Perseverance. Your youngster won’t start
off running a six-mile race—she’ll work up to it. And there will be times when her team loses or she doesn’t perform as well as she’d like. These are opportunities for your child to practice working hard and keeping at it. Suggest that she track her progress or put in extra time on drills, for example.
Respect for her body. It’s important for your teen to take care of her body. She’ll find that getting enough sleep and eat-ing right will help keep her strong on and off the field.
Life lessons of sports
Sports can teach your child so much more than how to throw a ball or make a basket. They can build character traits that will spill over into all parts of her life. Whether she’s on a team or competes indi-vidually, she’ll be learning…
Responsibility. Sports help your teenager learn to keep commitments to coaches and teammates—and herself. Other players count on her to do her part by showing up and
Add muscle
Strength training builds muscle, speeds up metabolism, and improves overall health. And your child doesn’t need a lot of fancy equipment or a gym membership to get started. Share these suggestions:
●● Sit-ups and push-ups are a great way to start working muscles. Begin by doing 8–10 repetitions of two or three sets, resting in between. Try to do these every other day.
●● Pick up 3- or 5-pound weights at a sports store or garage sale. Start with simple exercises such as biceps curls to increase muscle defini-tion in the arms. Gradually use heavier weights (10-pound) and increase the number of repetitions. You might talk to your gym teacher for pointers and exer-cises to do at home.
●● Getting the technique right is critical when strength training. Check out exer-cise videos. They can guide you through performing muscle-building exercises the right way.
ACTIVITYCORNER
For an inexpensive—and conve-nient—source of protein, try these egg entrées. Scrambled egg pocket. Heat 1 tsp. olive or canola oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Whisk 2 eggs and add to pan. Stir until set. Tuck the eggs and diced green pepper into a whole-wheat pita half.Easy egg quiche. Pre-heat the oven to 350º. Whisk 4 eggs, ½ cup flour, and 1½ cups nonfat milk, and pour into a lightly greased 9-inch pie
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Egg-cellent ideas In theK tchen
pan. Add 1 cup chopped vegetables (mushrooms, onions, spinach), and top with ½ cup low-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 40 minutes.Sunny egg sandwich. Melt 1 tsp. butter in a skillet on medium heat. Crack 1 egg over the sizzling butter.
Cook until the white and yolk are both solid. With a spatula, place the egg on a piece of toasted whole-wheat bread. Top with a tomato slice and another slice of bread.
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September 2011
It’s a big jump from elementary to middle school. Not only will your child have multiple classes and teachers, he’ll probably have more homework, papers, and books. Being organized can help him cope with these changes like a pro.
Share these sugges-tions with your middle grader.Do a “run through.” Have him think through his day. What will he need for each class? Help him decide what to carry and to plan times to trade books and notebooks at his locker. At the end of each day, he should check his assign-ments so he knows what to take home. Avoid clutter. Encourage your middle schooler to weed out what he doesn’t need by sorting papers and supplies every Friday, so he’s ready for the week ahead. Then, he can group old assign-ments, quizzes, and tests together for safekeeping.
Character challenge Make family members aware of good character
by challenging them to be “character scouts.” Ask everyone to be on the lookout for traits like gratitude and courage (saying “thank you” for a small act: facing fears to try new activities), and point them out. Idea: Choose a trait to find each week.
Foreign-language tipIs your middle schooler studying a for-eign language? Encourage him to watch movies in the language he’s learning (he can find them at the library or on movie channels). He can also play games online. For example, at www.languagegames.org, he can play Hang-man and do crossword puzzles and word searches in another language.
Shifting moodsTweens often go through ups and downs because of changing hormones. When your child seems out of sorts, that’s when she most needs you to remain calm. Showing you have con-trol will comfort her and make her feel secure, even if she doesn’t realize it at the time.
Worth quoting“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” Hada Bejar
Just for fun
Q: Why are bull-dogs so wrinkled?
A: It’s too difficult to iron them.
Organized for success
Be involved
Have a daily plan. Using a dry-erase board or an agenda book can help your child stay on top of how he spends his time. Suggest that he plan each day of the week with slots for school, studying, and other commitments (debate team, sports practice). If he doesn’t have some time to relax, he may need to cut back on something.
Note: Let your middle grader know that it’s okay to change his strategies until he finds the one that works best for him.
You can help your child improve her grades and have a better attitude toward school sim-ply by staying involved. Here are some ideas.At home:
●● Provide transportation when necessary. For instance, your middle grader may need to go to the library to do research or to a friend’s house to work on a project.
●● Talk about what you’re learning (a new computer system at work, vegetarian cooking). You’ll show her that learning is a lifelong process. At school:
●● Check the office for ways to volunteer. You might chaperone a field trip, help stock a parent-resource center, or set up or clean up after club events.
●● Attend activities. Even if your child isn’t involved in the winter musical, for example, show your support by going as a family.
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Create your own shorthand
It will be easier to keep up with what a teacher says if you use abbrevia-tions and symbols. You might leave out the vowels in words (“btwn” for “between”) and use
abbreviations such as “b/c” for “because” or symbols
like “&” for “and.” Find sug-gestions online by Googling “note-taking shorthand.” One helpful site is www.english-zone.com/study/symbols.html.
Fill in what’s missingIf you don’t hear a key word or point, ask the teacher to
repeat it. You can do this during the lecture, since other stu-dents may also need it repeated, or after class. Or you could compare notes with a classmate.The rundown
on rumorsYour middle schooler has probably
overheard people telling a rumor about someone. Tell her that this is wrong—and that she can help stop the rumor mill.
Start by explaining that rumors are often untrue or greatly exaggerated. What starts out as a fairly insignificant comment can quickly get blown out of proportion as it spreads from one person to another.
When your child hears a rumor, she should ask herself if it could damage someone’s reputation. Would she want people saying similar things about her? If not, she shouldn’t repeat it.
Instead, suggest that she find a reason to excuse herself (“I have to get to class”) or change the subject (“What did you think of the science quiz?”).
Simply noted Taking good notes lays a founda-
tion for learning. Writing the infor-mation down helps your child process what she hears. Reviewing it will help her remember it later. Share these ideas.
Pick out what’s importantRather than writing down every
word in a lecture, identify what mat-ters most. If a teacher emphasizes a point by writing it on the board, repeating it, or raising his voice, chances are it could show up on a test. Lists (causes of the recession), dates (the year your state was founded), and time lines (history of the U.S. space program) are usually important.
I work full-time, and my kids are busy with schoolwork and
activities at night. How can we find ways to spend time together?
Staying connected to your children can be difficult, especially for today’s busy families. But it’s impor-tant. Spending time together helps you stay informed about what’s going on in their lives and keeps the lines of commu-nication open so they’re comfortable talking to you.
Showing up for school Last year my son asked
to stay home from school when he felt he needed a day off. I wanted him to know that I wouldn’t allow him to stay home “just because.”
I explained how important atten-dance is. Being in class where he can learn every day will help him keep up with his work and be better prepared for tests. If he misses class, it could take him a few days to catch up.
Then, I told him I expected him to attend school every day unless he was sick or there was a family emergency. Just like in a real job, he needs an acceptable reason to be absent, and learning this now will benefit him when he starts working later in life.
Time for family Make the most of small moments
whenever possible. For instance, you might invite your youngsters to ride with you to the post office or join you while
you walk the dog. If your family has a favorite TV show, record it and
watch it together over the weekend.
Also, make family time a priority by scheduling it in advance. Let your children help choose an activity,
such as playing Frisbee or minia-ture golf.
Parent to
Parent
Q&A
Hagen Junior High
August/September Breakfast/Lunch
8/25/2011 8/26/2011
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Pizza
Corn
Mixed Fruit Salad
Cookie
Milk
Chicken Nuggets
Bun
Rice
Peas
Pears
Milk
8/29/2011 8/30/2011 8/31/2011 9/1/2011 9/2/2011
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Yogurt
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Breakfast Pizza
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Hamburger/Bun
French Fries
Pickles
Peaches
Milk
Hot Ham & Cheese
Sandwich
Green Beans
Pineapple
Milk
Taco's Soft/Hard Shell
Cheese
Lettuce/Salsa
Apples
Milk
Baloney Sandwich
Chips
Carrots
Oranges
Milk
Chicken Patty/Bun
Peas
Pears
Milk
9/5/2011 9/6/2011 9/7/2011 9/8/2011 9/9/2011
Cereal/BEC Biscuit
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Muffins
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
NO School
Corn Dog
Green Beans
Peaches
Pudding
Milk
Pancakes
Sausage
Tri-tators
Oranges
Milk
Chicken Strips
Bun
Rice
Peas
Pineapple
Milk
Hot Dog Wraps
Baked Beans
Watermelon
Milk
9/12/2011 9/13/2011 9/14/2011 9/15/2011 9/16/2011
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Breakfast Wrap
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Scrambled Eggs
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Garlic Bread
Corn
Apples
Milk
Sub Sandwich
Turkey/Ham/Cheese
Lettuce
Pickles
Peaches
Milk
Hamburger Hot Dish
Bun
Green Beans
Pears
Milk
Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mixed Fruit
Milk
Nacho's/Beef
Tortilla Chips
Fresh Veggies
Pineapple
Milk
9/19/2011 9/20/2011 9/21/2011 9/22/2011 9/23/2011
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Uncrustables
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Danish Roll
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Crisptos
Lettuce/Cheese
Peaches
Cookie
Milk
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Bun
Pears
Milk
Chicken Nuggets
Buttered Noodles
Corn
Oranges
Milk
Hamburger/Bun
Potato Rounds
Applesauce
Pickles
Milk
Macaroni & Cheese
Polish Sausage
Green Beans
Pineapple
Bun
Milk
9/26/2011 9/27/2011 9/28/2011 9/29/2011 9/30/2011
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Caramel Rolls
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Breakfast Pizza
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Sloppy Joe/Bun
French Fries
Applesauce
Pickles
Milk
Corn Dog
Green Beans
Pineapple
Cookie
Milk
Chicken Noodle Soup
Meat Sandwich
Carrots
Pears
Milk
Chicken Fajita
Soft Shell
Lettuce/Cheese
Peppers/Onions
Peaches
Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Fresh Veggies
Grapes
Chocolate Cake
Milk
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 No School
6 XC @ Glendive
7 8 7th Football (H) Williston 8th Football (A) Williston 7th Volleyball (A) Horizon 8th Volleyball (H) Horizon
9 10 7th Volleyball (A) Hazen 8th Volleyball (A) Hazen XC @ Mandan
11 12
13 7th Football (H) St. Mary’s 7th Volleyball (H) Simle 8th Volleyball (A) Simle
14 15 PAC 12:00 Berg 8th Football (A) St. Mary’s 7th Volleyball (A) Wachter 8th Volleyball (H) Wachter
16 17 XC @ Bismarck
18 19 20 7th Football (A) Mandan 7th Volleyball (H) Mandan 8th Volleyball (A) Mandan
21 1:30 Early Release Day
22 8th Football (H) Mandan 7th Volleyball (A) St Mary’s 8th Volleyball (H) St. Mary’s
23 XC @ Rapid City
24
25 26 27 7th Football (H) Simle 8th Football (A) Simle 7th Volleyball (H) Horizon 8th Volleyball (A) Horizon
28 29 XC @ Williston Mid-Term
30 7th Volleyball (A) Simle 8th Volleyball (H) Simle
Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar September 2011