Tip #5: Physical Activity
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax#:~:text=Exercise%20reduces%20levels%20of%20the,natural%20painkillers%20and%20mood%20elevators.
NEWS BULLETIN
MAY 5, 2021
There are quite a few overdue books, please return or renew. The library will be closed after May 21 for checking out books.
MS students who are interested in the Summer Musical please get your permission slips in.
Baseball players: Please stop in the office to pay for your hat. The cost is $15.00.
Tip #4: Laughter
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456
https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/healing-through-humor
As the number of days we have with the class of 2021 dwindle, we want to take a moment to recognize each student and highlight their future plans. We have no doubt this group will go on to do great things. It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you for the past 12+ years.
SUMMER COURSE OPTIONS:
Our current 10th and 11th grade students are able to take summer courses through Southwest Technical College. They can earn both high school and college credit for these courses. Courses will run from June 1st through July 30th and will be entirely online. Students need to register by May 14th. All info regarding these courses and how to register are on the attached handout. Students have also been given specific course descriptions. If a student is interested in applying they need to see Mrs. Hesseling as soon as possible to get registered.
Tip #3: Creative Expression
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/07/25/heres-how-creativity-actually-improves-your-health/?sh=1bc4f51113a6
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320947
As the number of days we have with the class of 2021 dwindle, we want to take a moment to recognize each student and highlight their future plans. We have no doubt this group will go on to do great things. It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you for the past 12+ years.
Attention Softball Fans: The game scheduled for this evening (5-3-21) has been postponed. Reschedule date is TBD.
Tip #2: Affection
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323143#Benefits-for-health
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hugging-for-20-seconds-a-day-may-reduce-your-stress-2zck2d7h6
As the number of days we have with the class of 2021 dwindle, we want to take a moment to recognize each student and highlight their future plans. We have no doubt this group will go on to do great things. It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you for the past 12+ years.
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? In an effort to help shed a light on the importance of mental health we are going to be sharing some tips and tricks from the #breakyourstresscycle campaign each day this week, as well as resources we hope you find helpful!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/decrease-stress-by-using-your-breath/art-20267197
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255
As the number of days we have with the class of 2021 dwindle, we want to take a moment to recognize each student and highlight their future plans. We have no doubt this group will go on to do great things. It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you for the past 12+ years.
NEWS BULLETIN
APRIL 29 2021
The bus for the softball game against Blackhawk leaves at 2:50, please dismiss at 2:40. Good luck girls!
The bus for the baseball game against Mineral Point leaves at 3:00. Please dismiss at 2:50. Good luck guys!
MS & HS students, if you would like to work on your scrapbook this summer from June 7th –June 25th, stop in the office for a form.
The FFA Banquet is scheduled for next Monday evening May 3rd. The doors open at 6:45 and we would like all FFA members and their families to attend.
Please see Mr. McCauley this week so that we can plan for the meal.
Girls Basketball: You have concessions for the games on Friday night.
Reminder that tomorrow is a virtual day.
For Lyndsey’s senior project, she conducted ten interviews with a variety of different farmers. Some of these farmers have been farming for over thirty years, others have just gotten started. She also did interviews with farmers who recently stopped dairy farming and who stopped farming over twenty years ago. She made this video to show the changes that have been occurring in the dairy industry and to spread a positive light on what these farmers dedicate every day of their lives and why they continue doing it.
Interviews with Farmers: https://youtu.be/uLALA4lVIMQ
ATTENTION BASEBALL FANS:
Please read the following message from the desk of the Mineral Point athletic director:
Spectators should arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.
Spectators should socially distance from non-family members.
Spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair as bleacher space is limited.
Spectators must wear masks when moving around or unable to socially distance.
Concessions will have limited items. If possible please have exact change.
Spectators should leave immediately following the event.
Thank you for your cooperation! Go Cards!
As the number of days we have with the class of 2021 dwindle, we want to take a moment to recognize each student and highlight their future plans. We have no doubt this group will go on to do great things. It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you for the past 12+ years.
ACT aspire testing will be Wednesday and Thursday for 9th and 10th graders. Please plan on being in school on those days. Bring a pencil, a charged chrome book and a calculator. See Mrs. Jackson with any questions.
It's that time of year to think about completing your scrapbook pages for the past year. Mrs. Rusch will be offering summer scrapbooking for all middle and high school students. There is a sign-up sheet in the office. You can work as long as you want from 9:30-12:00 each day from June 7-June 25! Get those pictures out and let your creativeness shine through in your own scrapbook!!
The Team Baseball picture will be taken right after school today. Also, all orders, softball or baseball, are due to Joni on Wednesday. See your coach for an order form.
Girls’ basketball-You have concessions Tuesday for the baseball and softball games.
Each year elementary students participate in an area poppy poster contest. The winners advance onto a regional competition. This years local winners are:
1st-Levi Wagner
2nd-Sofie Ramel
3rd-John McGuire
Honorable Mention-Jordy Snyder
Congrats to all of the artists who took time to enter the contest!
Our prom is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, April 24. Although we are not able to invite the general public to attend, we will be live streaming Grand March on our district YouTube channel. This will be the first even we have streamed in low light; your patience is appreciated while we work to find the best viewing experience for at home viewers.
The Senior Grand March will begin at 8:00pm, and the Junior Grand March will follow at approximately 8:30pm. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuQkMyhWeR-vmIecuafKcQ
Happy Earth Day!
Mrs. Bowen's second grade students were busy cleaning up the school grounds this week as they learned about the importance of taking care of and respecting our planet. They certainly aren't afraid to get their hands dirty!
