The Badger BarkerMarch 2012 Badger School District #676 Volume XVII Issue 6

Back Row: Kassie Kompelien, Engineer/Narrator; Nick Rodriguez, Marshall; Jacquan Rhen,Trainer; Ryan Modahl, Ringmaster; Julia Erickson, Muddy TownspersonMiddle Row: Sarah Rhen, Ballet Girl; Madison Truscinski, Clown; Cassie Peterson, HungryTownsperson; Alex Nieman, Stage Manager Front Row: Alex Burkel, Young Townsperson

Elephant’s GraveyardBy: TyAnn Banta

Have you ever wanted to be an actor or actress? Well, nine students earned an acting role in the Badger One Act PlayElephant’s Graveyard by George Brant. The well-deserved students and their roles were Julia Erickson, Muddy Townsperson; KassieKompelien, Engineer/Narrator; Madison Truscinski, Clown; Ryan Modahl, Ringmaster; Nick Rodriguez, Marshall; Jacquan Rhen,Trainer; Cassie Peterson, Hungry Townsperson; Sarah Rhen, Ballet Girl; Alex Burkel, Young Townsperson; and Alex Nieman, StageManager. The man who put it all together is Director Rick Anderson, who has been touring on Broadway for 20 years. He has acted inRent, The Producers, Stomp, Legally Blonde: The Musical and Mamma Mia!

Elephant’s Graveyard is set in Erwin, Tennessee, in September of 1916. This play combines historical facts about exploringAmerica for spectacular events, violence, and revenge. The Badger actors had their audience both laughing and crying during theperformance. This first year team advanced to the Section 8A meet in East Grand Forks by placing second at the subsection meet,which was held in Roseau. They should be proud of themselves for their performance of an amazing play.

“I would do the One Act Play again in a heartbeat. I really enjoyed it,” said Ryan Modahl. So for all the students who want toact next year, start practicing.

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March Gator SportsBy: Catherine Restuchi

Boys Basketball5 Pig Tail Game @ NCTC/UMC8 Play-In Game @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF10 Sub Section Finals @ Ralph

Engelstad Arena, TRF13 Section 1/2 Finals @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF16 Section Finals @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF21-24 State

Girls Basketball1 Play-In Game @ NCTC/UMC3 Sub Section Final @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF6 Section 1/2 Finals @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF9 Section Finals @ Ralph Engelstad

Arena, TRF14 - 17 State

Wrestling1-3 State

March Dates to RememberBy: TyAnn Banta

3 Elementary Basketball Practice 8:30-11:30 am5-9 Jump Rope For Heart6 ECFE “Birthday Celebration” 6:30 pm8 Accuplacer Exam Grade 10 @ Thief River Falls9 Large Band Contest @ Badger10 Elementary Basketball Practice 8:30-11:30 am11 Daylight Savings Time Begins12 Parent and Child Preschool Event 5:30 pm13 ECFE “St. Patrick’s Day Fun” 6:30 pm14 Knowledge Bowl @ Thief River Falls15 Winter Sports Banquet17 St. Patrick’s Day19-23 Grade 7 Wolf Ridge Trip23 End of Quarter 320 ECFE “Bowling” 4:30-6:30 pm26 No School - Staff Workshop27 ECFE “Growing, Growing, Growing” 6:30 pm

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,Blue FishBy: Jacquan Rhen

Dr. Seuss’s first book was And to Think that I Saw it onMulberry Street and was published in 1937. He continued to writemany more books in his long career. He would go on to write 44children books. He uses rhymes and riddles to interest his readerswho are mostly children. He did a lot more than write short storiesfor kids. He also wrote poems and was an artist and cartoonist.

What is Dr. Seuss Day? Dr. Seuss Day is when peopleacross the world make a special effort to read to children. Dr.Seuss epitomized his love for children and their learning. “You arenever too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to achild.” Hopefully you have all read The Cat in The Hat or GreenEggs and Ham. If not, you should check them out.

March 2 at the Badger School, the National HonorSociety students are sponsoring activities for Dr. Seuss Day.There is a Penny War to raise funds for the Badger School Library.If you like green eggs and ham, they will be served for breakfastthat day. You would be surprised to know that most of thestudents like green eggs and ham! We will also have cake at theend of the day to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. It should be a funday! “Be awesome! Be a book nut!”-Dr. Seuss

Give Me Some 3.14!By: Torie Frericks

Bring on the pie! Whoops, I mean pi as in 3.14. March 14 is theday when math is celebrated! The number 3.14 is the longest runningdecimal in the world, having infinite digits and never repeating. Thisnumber is well-known, but Pi Day is not known by a lot of people. Comeon, people, who doesn’t love some pi?

Why do we celebrate Pi Day anyway? Pi is such an amazingnumber that it deserves its own day. It is celebrated on March 14

because the calendar reads 3/14. Pi Day started in1988 when Larry Shaw created the holiday. It was firstcelebrated at the San Francisco Exploratorium, whichcontinues to hold Pi Day celebrations today. On PiDay, you can eat Eskimo pie ice cream, eat pie, playmath games, make a beaded necklace with a differentcolored bead representing a different number, and so

much more! At 1:59:26 on this day, special Pi Day events are held acrossthe country. This is because if you put the date with this specific time, itreads 3.1415926, which is pi to the seventh decimal place.

On March 14, invite some friends over, eat some pie, and seewhich person has pi memorized to the most decimal places. Pi Day iscertainly a day to celebrate because pi is the most incredible number inhistory. 3.1415926!

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Back Row: Robby Davy, Codi Rasmusson, Megan Coltom, Cassie Peterson, Kaitlyn Emery, Tiana WatsonFront Row: Kellie Parnow, Logan Klegstad, Madison Truscinski, Kelsey Emery, Amy Brousseau

Student STARsBy: Heidi Mitchell

What are the STAR Events? Minnesota STAR Events are discoveries! STAR stands for Students Taking Action withRecognition. The experience of a STAR Event introduces teens to new knowledge and opportunities. The presentations involveweeks of research and lots of incredible information. STAR Events help Badger FCCLA members grow in experience, understanding,and sharing of knowledge. Each event is designed to help members develop lifelong skills of character development, creative andcritical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and vocational preparation.

Students compete at regional, state, and even national events. But no matter how they do, everyone is a winner! The beliefthat everyone can be successful is the foundation of these events. Cooperation and competition are stressed in positive, constructiveways. Following are the students that competed along with the rating earned:Robby Davy ~ Alternative Energy ~silverAmy Brousseau & Kelsey Emery ~Balancing Family & Friends ~ goldMadison Truscinski ~ Self Esteem ~ goldMadison Truscinski ~ Recycle & Redesign ~ goldTiana Watson & Kaitlyn Emery ~ Suicide ~ silverLogan Klegstad & Kellie Parnow ~ Cash Control ~ bronzeCodi Rasmusson & Cassie Peterson ~ How to Prevent Teenage Obesity ~ goldMegan Coltom ~ Children’s Growth and Development, Cerebral Palsy ~ silver

Congratulations to all of the students that participated. Students earning a gold or silver rating will be competing at the statecompetition in April. Make us proud!

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Senior Spotlight

Kelsey Ann Emery

Parents: Kim and Kimberly EmerySibling: KaitlynNickname: KelsFavorite:

Sport: FootballSong: Timing is EverythingFood: Chicken stir-fryWord: Yee-Haw!Color: BlueQuote: Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Hobbies: Playing guitar, flute, and piano, singing, hunting, fishing, and hanging withmy buddies.If you had one wish, what would you wish for? I would wish for good health.If you could have one person travel with you to anywhere in the world, who would it beand where would it be? I would take Jerome Berger in the largest suitcase I got andtravel to Hawaii to enjoy the ocean or Australia to try out a new hunt.If you could be a color crayon, what color would you be and why? The red, blue, oryellow crayons because no other colors exist without those three primary colors.What one word best describes your personality? RespectfulWould you rather be the loudest in the class or the quietest? You need a little of bothsome: excitement and some relaxation.What is your favorite thing to do with your free time? Catch up with family andfriends.

Senior Spotlight

Hannah Joy Erickson

Parents: Joel and Lisa EricksonSibling: My three-legged dog CookieNickname: NannaFavorite:

Sport: VolleyballSong: You Shook Me All Night LongFood: PastaWord: Oh My God, BrendonColor: BlueQuote: “Some say the glass is half empty, some say the glass is half full. I just

simply ask, Are you going to drink that?”Hobbies: Writing poetry, photography, wheelin, hanging with pals.If you had one wish, what would you wish for? A year long trip to Australia.If you could have one person travel with you to anywhere in the world who would it beand where would it be? A hot-delicious Australian man. We would go to Jamaica man!If you could be a color crayon, what color would you be and why? I would be theyellow color crayon because it’s a very bright vibrant color and reminds me ofsummer!What one word best describes your personality? OutgoingWould you rather be the loudest in the class or the quietest? QuietestWhat is your favorite thing to do with your free time? Go to the movies.What is the funniest thing that has happened to you in high school? When I fell outof the back of the bus at pep band.

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Campus CommentBy: Kasey Pries

What do you like to do on the weekends?

Dayton Bishop (Grade 7): Hang out with friends or whatever I feel like doing.

Jacob Berger (Grade 8): To hang with friends and stay up all night.

Davis Forst (Grade 9): I like to head up to the lake on a Friday night and stay upthere all weekend and fish all day.

Haley Hamilton (Grade 10): Hang out with Brendon, my friends, and family.

Dillon Westman (Grade 11): On the weekends I like to ride bulls, ice fish, go tothe cabin, hang with friends. My favorite things to do is go to rodeos and huntfoxes and coyotes with Adrianna.

Torie Frericks (Grade 12): On the weekends, I like to listen to music, watch TVshows and movies, go on Facebook and Twitter, spend time with my family, andgo shopping.

Mrs. Shannon Dostal (Science Teacher): Spend time with my family.

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Back Row: Hannah Erickson, Kassie Kompelien, Ryan Modal, Kelsey Emery, Nick Dostal Front Row: JuliaErickson, Shanyce Bishop, Vanessa Burkel, Andrea Burkel

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Tech with TorieBy: Torie Frericks

It’s back! Tech with Torie has made its return to the Barker! As this will be my last year here at Badger High School, I promiseto tell you about the latest and greatest technology out there! So without further ado, here’s the technology for March:

~ Beats by Dr. Dre - Do your headphones always quit working because the quality isn’t the greatest? Do you want to be ableto truly experience your music in the best way possible? Then you need Beats by Dr. Dre, the latest and greatest headphones out there!The Beats headphones are comfortable, stylish, and have amazing noise-cancelling features. The package includes headphones, amonster cable (compatible with your iPhone or Blackberry), a carrying case, a cleaning cloth, and a one-year limited warranty. If you arereally into music, you definitely want to get Beats by Dr. Dre. Go to http://www.skymall.com, click on Electronics & Gadgets, then clickAudio to get Beats for $299.99.

~ KuKu Brain Teaser Puzzle - This little spherical metal puzzle is sure to be the next Rubik’s Cube. The key to this puzzle is toseparate the 3 different-colored pieces in order to get to the KuKu token inside. The token has a 10-digit code on it that unlocks thechance to win more prizes online. At first glance, it looks absolutely impossible to separate the metal pieces, but it is in fact possible.This puzzle will keep you, your family, and your friends entertained for hours. Driving you all “cuckoo!” If you go to http://www.seriouspuzzles.com and search KuKu Brain Teaser, you can get the KuKu Brain Teaser Puzzle for the sale price of $64.95. Theregular price is $75.95.

~ Water Pebble - Are you one of those people who loves to take long, hot showers? Do you feel like you waste water with allthose showers? If you said yes, then the Water Pebble is just the thing for you! The eco-friendly Water Pebble keeps track of howmuch water goes down the drain. It lights up green to tell you when to start the water, amber when you should be halfway done, andred when you should stop the water. The Water Pebble is easy and effective. By using it, you’ll save money and hot water, too! Go tohttp://www.uncommongoods.com click home & garden, select bed & bath then bath accessories, and go to page 3 to get the WaterPebble for $10.

~ Windproof Umbrella - For those snowy, rainy, and windy days, everyone should have a Windproof Umbrella! Averageumbrellas are built to be rainproof but not windproof. The Windproof Umbrella is an upgrade of the average umbrella. The WindproofUmbrella has double layers with pressure holes, so air pressure is balanced above and below the umbrella. This prevents the umbrellafrom being turned upward or being dragged down by strong winds. Thinking size might be a problem? No worries because the umbrellahas a 68 inch canopy so it’s big enough to accommodate two people. This umbrella is tough. You can use it season after season. Go tohttp://www.amazon.com and search Windproof Umbrella Lynx to get the Windproof Umbrella for only $29.99.

For this issue of Tech with Torie, I included gadgets that were electronic, entertaining, eco-friendly, and essential. Enjoy thistechnology! Buying these gadgets will be worth your time and money. All gadgets for Tech with Torie were found throughwww.gadgetfind.com.

What Day is This?By: Catherine Restuchi

The leprechauns are back! That’s rights it’s St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. Have you ever wonderedwho St. Patrick was, why we celebrate him, or why we wear green that day?

St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in A.D. 387. When he was sixteen, he was captured and taken toIreland. During his six years in Ireland as a captive, he became deeply religious. When he returned to England, hebecame a priest. He claimed he had a vision in which the people of Ireland appealed to him to come and walkamong them, so he returned to Ireland. The reason we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is because it is said to be theday he died.

Did you know Ireland’s national color is actually royal blue? Green is the color of Irish Catholics. Supposedly, St. Patrick usedthe shamrock to teach the Irish about the Holy Trinity. This is why the color green and the shamrock shape came to symbolize IrishChristianity, although St. Patrick himself is traditionally associated with the color blue.

In the city of Chicago, they dye the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This tradition began when the parade organizerSteve Bailey, head of a plumbers’ union, noticed how dye used to trace possible sources of river pollution had stained a colleaguesoveralls a brilliant green. Bailey then thought why not use the dye to turn the whole river green.

In Nebraska, the world’s largest shamrock is painted on the road in the town of O’Neill, which is the Irish capital of Nebraska.Every year they install a huge blarney stone at the corner of the shamrock and hold many festivities, including a public reading of“Green Eggs and Ham.” So go out, have some fun, and share in the luck of the Irish!

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Read Across America WeekFebruary 27-March 2

A celebration of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

Wednesday, Feb. 29 - Bedtime Stories DayWear PJ’s to school; bring your favorite bedtime story to

read for SSR

Thursday, Mar. 1 – Thinking Cap DayCreate your own “thinking cap” at home and wear it to

schoolon Thursday. Homemade hats only!

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday - Friday, March 2, 2011 8:00-8:20 “Green eggs and ham” breakfast for grades 7-12

*Parents are welcome(expect an appearance from Cat in the Hat)

8:25-8:50 “Green eggs and ham” breakfast for grades K-6*Parents are welcome

(expect an appearance from Cat in the Hat)*Parents who would like to have breakfast with theirchildren must call the school prior to the date at 528-3201. The cost is $1.50per adult.2:30-2:40 Surprise guest author will read to the elementarystudents in the cafeteria2:40 Cake served to K-62:50 Surprise guest author will read to the high schoolstudents in the cafeteria3:00 Cake served to 7-12

Knights of ColumbusFree Throw Contest

Badger Students Advanced to Warren Shoot Off: Tyrah Greengirls 11 year old winner, Ethan Gorsuch boys 11 year old winner,Kaeden Hietala boys 10 year old winner, Aaron Dostal boys 14year old winner, and Mariah Modahl girls 14 year old winner.

Mariah also advanced to the next level of competition in Adawhere she placed 2nd (one shot away from going to the statecompetition). Congratulations Mariah.

March for Womenby: Kasey Pries

Women’s time to shine! March is NationalWomen’s History Month. It’s a celebration of women whohave contributed to our history, culture, and society. The2012 theme is “Women’s Education – Women’sEmpowerment.” Education is important for everyone,especially girls and women. Investing in a girl’s education isone of the most effective ways to reduce poverty. Educationhelps girls and women know their rights and gain theconfidence to claim them. The 1994 InternationalConference on Population of Development Programme ofAction quoted, “Education is one of the most importantmeans of empowering women with the knowledge, skills andself-confidence necessary to participate fully in thedevelopment process.”

Last year was the International Women’s Day 100th

anniversary. It was first celebrated on March 8, 1911, inEurope. In 1980 it became “Women’s History Week.” Ofcourse it didn’t stay as a week for long. Congress declaredMarch as National Women’s History Month in 1987 and isnow being celebrated nation wide.

One of the most influential women has beenEleanor Roosevelt, former first lady and humanitarian.Susan B. Anthony fought for the right to vote and alsofought in the war. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat ona Montgomery bus, better known as the Montgomery BusBoycott. Helen Keller was both blind and deaf but with thehelp of her teacher Anne Sullivan she learned tocommunicate and even wrote books and starred in a silentfilm. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to receive the U.S.Distinguished Flying Cross for being the first women to flysolo across the Atlantic Ocean. Oprah Winfrey, an Americanmedia proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer andphilanthropist, has influenced people all over the world.

Women have changed our country. Whetherwomen have fought for the right to vote, the right to fight inthe war, the right to fly an airplane, all women contribute tohistory. Take a moment and really thank all the women inyour life and what they have done for you. One day youcould make a difference in our history, culture, or society.

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Row 3: Ethan Praska, Austin Maurstad, Devan Olson Row 2:Michaela Dahlen, Alex Ylitalo, Colby Wooten, Gavin Davy, MorganPraska Row 1: Tessa Blumer, Kiana Jacobson, DeannaRybakowski, Kennedy Truscinski

Row 3: Jack Peppel, Tessa Sanden, Jada Watson Row 2: JoannaErickson, Megan Doneth, Dillon Nieman, Kaeden Hietala, EmmaVonEnde Row 1: Tyler Isane, Brandon Pries, Brutus Grindahl,Justin Marciniak

Row 3: Riley Sovde, Emily Hamann, Logan Klegstad, MadisonTruscinski, Kellie Parnow Row 2: Megan Kompelien, LeahErickson, Amy Svir, Mariah Modahl Row 1: Robby Davy, AlexBurkel, Alex Truscinski, Devin Pries

Row 3: Isaak Isane, Evan Peppel, Austin Gorsuch, Aaron Dostal,Tyler Klegstad, Cody Madoll Row 2: Katrina Smith, CaityGarten, Matt Howell, Kasey Pries, Heidi Mitchell Row 1: JaredDavy, Seth Dostal, Isaac Dostal, Isabella Grafstrom, OliviaMonsrud

Row 3: Vanessa Burkel, Kaitlyn Emery, Amy Brousseau, SethChristenson, Kassie Kompelien, Sarah Rhen Row 2: AndreaBurkel, Shanyce Bishop, Kate Howell, Sarah Erickson, Katie RhenRow 1: Nick Dostal, Matheus Almeida, Ryan Modahl

Row 3: Matthieu Sibilleau, Cole Hamann, Jacob Anderson,Tanner Creviston Row 2: Brendon Dostal, Hayley Hendrickson,Cassie Peterson, Micaela Whitchurch, Catelyn Sovde Row 1:Torie Frericks, Julia Erickson

Elementary A Honor Roll Elementary B Honor Roll

Grades 7 - 9 A Honor Roll Grades 7 - 9 B Honor Roll

Grades 10 - 12 A Honor Roll Grades 10 - 12 B Honor Roll

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Band Musician of the MonthLeah Erickson

Grade: 8Siblings: Micah, Julia, Sarah, JoannaWhat instrument do you play? Clarinet and bass clarinet.What do you like most about band? I love the music and playing the contest pieces.Why did you choose to play this instrument? The clarinet has many fingerings and I wanted toplay a more complex instrument.How long have you been in band? Four years.What advice would you give to younger musicians? Love what you do and don’t give up.What’s your favorite pep band song? Immigrant!What’s playing on your I-pod right now? Pretty much everything. I just love music!What’s your most memorable band moment? When we were playing a quiet song (forgot thename), I all of the sudden let out an ear killing squeak from my clarinet. Then we all burst outlaughing and they nicknamed me “Squeaky.”

Choir Musician of the MonthAlex Burkel

Grade: 8Siblings: Vanessa, Andrea, Jack, EmilyWhat section are you in? Do you enjoy it and why. Tenor, I do enjoy it. Tenor is a fun part tosing and most of my friends are in the tenor section too.How many years have you been in choir? Almost two years.What is the hardest part about being in choir? Well, the hardest part would probably beputting up risers.What advice would you give other vocalists? I would say sing or Mrs. Carpenter will make yousing a solo.What’s your most embarrassing moment in choir? The most embarrassing moment so far forme was when I dropped a riser on my foot.What is your favorite part about choir? Singing, definitely.What is your favorite song to sing in choir? There’s a River in Judea.

3. “I’ll be back” was the signature line from what movie?A. The TerminatorB. Back to the FutureC. The Other GuysD. Lethal Weapon

4. In what movie does Mike Myers claim “Led Zeppelindidn’t write songs everyone liked. They left that tothe Bee Gees.”?A. Austin PowersB. Wayne’s WorldC. Saturday Night LiveD. Shrek

TriviaBy: Matthieu Sibilleau.

1. What is Skrillex’s, a famous electronic music producer,real name?A. Danny ClearB. Sonny MooreC. Mike MyersD. Fred Fred Burger

2. What Canadian alternative rock band uses violins intheir song “Untitled?”A. Theory of a DeadmanB. Three Days GraceC. Simple PlanD. Deja Voodoo

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Badger SchoolSuperintendent’s News

Greetings from the Badger School District. It has been an amazing and busy school year filled withmany successes and reasons to celebrate! Badger students continue to represent our school andcommunity proudly. The end of the third quarter is approaching and it is hard to believe we are just afew short weeks away from beginning the fourth and final quarter of the academic year!

Badger Enrollment Continues to Increase Throughout the School Year

At the beginning of the school year, anticipated enrollment was 213 students. As of February 27, current enrollment is 248! Theadditional 35 students equates to an approximate 17% increase. The increased enrollment is a direct result of the quality of educationprovided within our school combined with an overall staff commitment to serve our students and community. At a time when schoolenrollment generally is declining in rural settings, the Badger School District continues to increase!

Badger Greenbush Middle River Wrestling Team Captures Section 8A Championship

Congratulations to the Badger Greenbush Middle River wrestling team for capturing the team Section 8A Championship! CoachBergeron and the Gator wrestling team defeated Frazee for the Section Championship and will now advance to the State Tournamenton March 1 in St. Paul. The wrestling team consists of individuals from Badger, Greenbush, and Middle River. In addition to the teamcompeting at the State Tournament, several Gator individuals will compete at the State Individual Tournament as well. Congratulationsand good luck to the Gator wrestling team!

Badger School District Awarded the Flint Hills Resources Grant

Badger fourth and fifth grade students will travel to St. Paul on March 8 and tour the State Capitol as well as spend a night at theMinnesota Science Museum. In addition to the Capitol tour, our students will engage in many hands-on learning activities at theScience Museum. While visiting the museum, Badger students and chaperones will also view an Omni theater presentation entitled“Under the Sea” and experience the National Geographic exhibit entitled “Real Pirates.” The students will travel comfortably as theyare transported to St. Paul and returned to Badger on a charter bus. This unforgettable trip is made possible due to the Flint HillsResources Grant and the Minnesota Science Museum!

Badger Students Prepare for Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Trip

For the second straight year, the Badger seventh grade students will take part in the Wolf Ridge Learning Experience. Wolf Ridge isan accredited environmental learning center located on 2,000 acres along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Badger seventh gradestudents will attend Wolf Ridge March 19-23. While at Wolf Ridge our students will spend a minimum of 6 hours a day outsideengaged in learning activities. Thank you to Mrs. Shannon Dostal for serving as the Wolf Ridge Advisor and fellow faculty memberMr. Craig Lachowitzer who will serve as a chaperone. The Wolf Ridge experience is funded entirely through grants.

Badger School District Serves Students and CommunityThe Badger School District is a wonderful place to learn and work. Every student and district employee is fortunate to be a part of thisgreat school and community. Working together on behalf of our students is the number one priority of our school. Thank you to allwho help to make our school special and the place where “every student belongs!”

As always, if you have any questions or would like to visit in person, please stop by any time.

Sincerely,

Tom JeromeSuperintendent, Badger School District

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Kindergarten Korner

Berlyn Burkel

Parents: Brittany & Brian BurkelDo you like school so far? Yeah because it’s fun.What is the best part of the school day for you? Play time.Are you a good friend to others? Yes because I like them.Who is your best friend and why? Macy and Amelia because I alwayshave play dates with them.Do you want to be famous when you’re older? Yes.What pets do you have? Two dogs and one cat.What sports do you like to play? I like to play football.What would you do if you could be invisible for a day? Play soccer ball.What is your favorite...

place to visit? My grandma’s house.toy? My monster truck because it’s big.kind of juice? Fruit punch because it’s yummy.cartoon character? SpongeBob because I like SpongeBob.

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Jordan Lee

Parents: Gretchen & John LeeDo you like school so far? Yeah because math is really fun.What is the best part of the school day for you? Playing outside forrecess.Are you a good friend to others? Yes because they’re really nice to me.Who is your best friend and why? Tanisha in my class, because she isreally funny and she is inviting me to her birthday.Do you want to be famous when you’re older? Yes like a rock star.What pets do you have? One cat and one dog. I had two cats but one died.What sports do you like to play? I like to play basketball.What would you do if you could be invisible for a day? Play with my toys.What is your favorite...

place to visit? The zoo because we get to see animals and sometimes we get to pet them.

toy? My karaoke machine that my mom and dad bought me for Christmas.

kind of juice? Strawberry because it taste really good and it almost tastes like real strawberries.

cartoon character? iCarly because Sam is really funny because she’s mean and eats meat all the time.

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March Word SearchBy: Jacquan Rhen

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