FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Paul Churchill
I would like to welcome all the students, teachers, and support staff back for another
school year. We have two new teachers on staff at the high school. Ms. Sara Palesh is
the 9-12th grade science teacher and junior varsity volleyball coach . Mr. Rick Stewart is
the 9-12th grade math teacher and track coach this coming spring. Both teachers are
recent graduates of UW-River Falls and look forward to working with our high school
students.
By looking at the at the senior class, the outlook for the school year is certainly a positive
one. My experience tells me the senior class has the leadership skills needed for
academic success as well as extra-curricular activities. When eighteen of the thirty-two
seniors were on the “A” honor roll last spring, the expectations are certainly high. Not
only has this group kept education a priority, they are off to a great start in volleyball and
football as well.
We continue to have all students participate in the silent reading program at the middle
and high school. Students are expected to read silently for 15-20 minutes each day. The
majority of students look forward to this time and appreciate the opportunity. Research
has proven that literacy is the foundation upon which academic learning and successful
student performance depends.
The school district has received generous donations from a few community members to
help support athletics in our school. Athletes, coaches, administration, and board
members appreciate the donations people have made to support our athletic programs in
Plum City. Recent donations have included, football goal posts, blocking dummies,
banners, weight equipment, wall mat in the gymnasium, and other miscellaneous
equipment. Thank you for your support.
Life Touch will be in the school district on September 24th for Picture Day. ParentTeacher conferences are scheduled for September 30th and October 23rd from 4:00 to 7:30
p.m. Please take an active role in your child’s education by attending one or both of the
conferences. The middle school fall music concert is scheduled for October 20th and the
high school concert is scheduled for October 27th. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Week is September 29 – October 3. The volleyball team hosts Glenwood
City on Tuesday night and the Football team hosts New Auburn on Friday night.
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to homecoming court: Casey
Dierks, Megan Grab, Phoebe Nyen, Cass Thomas, Bryna Whipple, Nick Anderson, Dana
Derricks, Kyle Gilles, Tyler Hanson, and Cody Myer.
PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCES
September 30, 2008
4:00-7:30 pm
Thursday, October 23, 2008
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Please come and visit your
child's (children) teachers.
Box Tops for Education
Please continue saving Box Tops for
Education, which can be found on General Mills
Cereals, bread bags, pop secret popcorn and many
other food products. Also continue to collect Pop
Can Tabs, all types of marked milk jug caps and the
Milk Moola labels. Please save your Campbell’s
Soup Labels that also support education. You can
drop them off at the elementary school or the soup
labels to Mr. Stewart’s room 119 in the high
school. All of these items collected earn money for
Plum City Schools. Thank you!
EMMA'S HOPE
WHAT:
A special walk for Children's Cancer Research Fund.
CCRF Mission Statement: CCRF is dedicated to finding a cure for
childhood cancer by
providing funds to the University of Minnesota where research and training forcuses on
the
prevention,
treatment, and cure of childhood cancers, and to improving the quality of the
pediatric childhood cancer patients and their families.
WHEN:
September 27, 2008
Rally will begin at 10:00 am
WHERE: Pepin Area Schools, Pepin, Wisconsin
Food Stops sponsored by: Plum City FFA, The Pickle Factory, Garden Pub and Grill
Registration:_____I wouldn't miss Emma's Hope for the world! Here is my $25
individual donation.
_____My family will be at Emma's Hope. Here is our $50 donation.
_____I have also included pledges from family and friends for walking in
Emma's Hope.
_____I won't be able to attend, but here is a donation to help CCRF and children
battling cancer.
Name:___________________________________
Address:_________________________________
_________________________________
Emma's Hope will once again have an incredible silent auction--gift certificates, hotel
packages, artwork and much, much more. Start planning for Christmas now! If you are
interested in donating items to the silent auction, please call Angie Laehn at 715-4425700 or email her at aliemma@hotmail.com. Thanks to the generous donations of our
sponsors, Emma's Hope will once again include a t-shirt for all walkers and volunteers,
prizes, and refreshments for everyone. All proceeds go directly to CCRF.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL CONCERT
Mike Bonn, Director
The Plum City Music Department would like to invite everyone to their Middle School
Fall Concert. The concert will be held on Monday October 27th at 7:30 p.m. in the high
school gym.
Three performing groups will be the center of attention. Starting the evening will be the
Middle School Choir. This 45 member group has been rehearsing S.A.B. (three part)
voicing already this year. They will be singing spirituals, as well as secular pieces of
music.
After the Middle School Choir, the Blue & Gold Band will take the stage. This band is
made up of 5th grade beginning instrumental students. They’re always eager to perform
with their progress measured in leaps and bounds.
The final group performing that evening will be the Middle School Band, grades 6, 7, &
8. These students have started the year off with a great sound and will perform selections
such as “Beauty And The Beast" and “The Olympic Spirit” in honor of this year's
Olympic games.
Mark Monday, October 27th on your calendar for the Middle School Fall Concert!
Friday, September 5
Tuesday, September 9
Friday, September 12
Thursday, September 18
Friday, September 19
Tuesday, September 23
Tuesday, September 30
Friday, October 3
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 14
Monday, October 20
Thursday, October 23
Thursday, November 20
Monday, October 27
Monday, December 8
Tuesday, September 9
Thursday, December 11
Monday, December 15
Tuesday, December 16
Thursday, December 18
Friday, January 9
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 21
Thursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
Saturday, January 24
2008-2009 MUSIC DEPARTMENT DATES
Football Pep Band
Volleyball Pep Band
Football Pep Band
Volleyball Pep Band
Football Pep Band - PARENTS' NIGHT
Volleyball Pep Band
Volleyball Pep Band
Football Pep Band - HOMECOMING
Volleyball Pep Band - PARENTS' NIGHT
Volleyball Pep Band
HIGH SCHOOL FALL CONCERT
Football Pep Band
Girls Basketball Pep Band
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL CONCERT
ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Make-Up Date for Christmas Performances
Boys Basketball Pep Band
Girls Basketball Pep Band
AL.CON. HONORS BAND & HONORS CHOIR REHEARSAL @ Pepin
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
ALL CON. HONORS REHEARSAL & CONCERT @ Pepin
Tuesday, January 27
Tuesday, January 27
Thursday, January 29
Thursday, February 5
Friday, February 6
Monday, February 9
Tuesday, February 10
Friday, February 13
Monday, February 16
Tuesday, February 17
Saturday, February 21
Friday, February 27
Tuesday, March 10
Thursday, March 26
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Saturday, May 2
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 23
Monday, May 25
ALL CON. HONORS TOUR @ Elmwood & Spring Valley
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Girls Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
Boys Basketball Pep Band
DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL @ Plum City
Boys Basketball Pep Band
JAZZ BAND & VOCAL JAZZ CHOIR FESTIVAL @ Plum City
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT
CONCERT BAND & CONCERT CHOIR FESTIVAL @ Spring Valley
HIGH SCHOOL POP CONCERT
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL @ UW-EC
ELEMENTARY VARIETY SHOW
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMS
PLUM CITY EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION, INC. NEWS
Connie Binkowski, President
The Foundation Board would like to acknowledge some very generous donations we
recently received from the following: Paul and Char Fetzer, Loren Kassera, and the
Kevin W. Walsh Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Walsh,
advisors for the fund, in memory of Pat Walsh.
We are so grateful for the support. Please keep in mind that all contributions are
welcome, and that you may establish a scholarship named in your honor or in memory of
a loved one with a contribution of $1000 or more. All contributions are deductible under
section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Your continued support is an invaluable asset that can make a difference in providing
learning opportunities for the students of the School District of Plum City, which may not
be possible otherwise. The Plum City Educational Foundation is supported solely by
gifts from individuals, community groups and businesses. Thank you!
Plum City Educational Foundation, Inc.
School District of Plum City
Annual Meeting – June 26, 2008 – Bylaws, Article IV (4.3) (a)
The meeting of the Plum City Educational Foundation, Inc., was held on June 26, 2008,
in the Plum City High School Family and Consumer Education Room. Members present
were Connie Binkowski, Dean Gilles, Debra Radle, Pat Martin, Todd Bjurquist, and Paul
Churchill. Absent was Jeff Heit. President Binkowski called the meeting to order at 7:04
P.M.
Dean Gilles is the Foundation’s new board member. Pat Martin moved for Mr. Gilles
to complete Kurt Henn’s term of office as Vice-President. Motion seconded by Todd
Bjurquist and carried on unanimous voice vote. Welcome, Dean!.
Minutes of the April 12, 2008 meeting were read by Secretary, Pat Martin.
Todd Bjurquist moved to approve the minutes of the meeting, seconded by Debra
Radle, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
Current financial report was given by Treasurer, Debra Radle. Checking account and
savings account balances, deposits for memorial donations, scholarship disbursements
and CDs and interest rates were noted. President Binkowski presented the Annual Report
for Fiscal Year Ending 4/30/08 noting detailed descriptions of income and expenses and
CD investments for scholarships. Discussion of various items followed. Pat Martin
moved to approve the current financial report and the 2007 – 2008 Fiscal Report .
Motion was seconded by Dean Gilles and carried on unanimous voice vote
Scholarship committee report was given by Secretary, Pat Martin. Foundation
members Debra Radle, Todd Bjurquist, Pat Martin, Kurt Henn, and Plum City High
School faculty member, Jodie Madison, reviewed student applications and chose
recipients on April 30, 2008 Twelve scholarships were presented by Todd Bjurquist at
the Senior Awards Banquet at Molly’s on Main on May 20, 2008.. Awards given were:
Adolph and Mayme Olson Scholarship - Ashley Bauer, Jenna Luebker, and Sam
Sweeney, Henry Ebensperger Memorial Scholarship - Bailey Duden, Henry Ebensperger
Family Scholarship - Emily Ryan, Vernon and Lester Clare Scholarship - Steven Waltz,
Adolph and Helen Gilles Memorial Scholarship - Hannan Iverson and Nathan Kearns,
Patrick Gilles Memorial Scholarship - Michael Butt and Lauren Morris, and Viking
Coca-Cola Scholarship - Kelsey Heit and Allison Langer.
Organization of board officers followed. Paul Churchill moved to cast a unanimous
ballot for Connie Binkowski for President. Todd Bjurquist moved to cast a unanimous
ballot for Dean Gilles for Vice-President. Dean Gilles moved to cast a unanimous ballot
for Pat Martin for Secretary. Paul Churchill moved to cast a unanimous ballot for Debra
Radle for Treasurer. All motions carried by unanimous voice vote.
Debra Radle moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Motion was seconded by
Todd Bjurquist and carried on unanimous voice vote. Next meeting will be held on
September 10, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Martin, Secretary
ADVANCED COMPOSITION CLASS
"Tumbles" by Kelsey Wieser
The colorful rays make the sun glisten,
And light paint streaks in the sky.
I stop to hear chirping and listen To songs that echo as birds fly.
Afternoon descends into the darkening air;
Floating rays of light ascend to the Earth.
Hues deepen slowly, leaving one to stare The night arises amidst its new birth.
Crimson, mauve, wisteria and gold set the sky
ablaze;
My eyes are filled with wonder.
I am so difficult to amaze,
So I lose all fears, troubles, as I ponder.
Above my eyes, the stars glisten amongst the
dark...
Shining, sparkling, appearing once at last,
Making up an appearance in days that they lack Lighten the sky as the moon moves its path.
A brilliant ball of light descends,
Flowing beneath the clouds of light,
Towers of rays into the sky ascend...
As the long day fades into night.
Day fades to dusk, as dusk becomes night;
A large crescent shines through with light,
Small sparkles glisten ever so bright;
Together these spectacles make quite a sight!
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
In case of inclement weather, either before school in the morning, or during the school
day, the
following radio and TV stations will be used:
WCCO Radio
WCCO
KARE TV
WEAU
KWNG Radio
AM 830
TV Ch 4
Ch 11
TV 13
FM105.9
Central Radio Group
Clear Channel Radio
Z100, Sportsradio 1400, Moose Country 106.7)
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Eau Claire
Red Wing
Eau Claire (WAXX 104, I94, Cool 92.9, CarP
99.9, ESPN AM1150, WAYY am790
Eau Claire (B-95, WMEQ am880, Rock 92.1,
REMINDER!
Participants coming to the football
games and all other sports are to watch
the games with enthusiasm and see our
students playing their best. Playing on
the sidelines or running in the school
will not be allowed.
High School Music
Concert
Monday, October 20,
2008
7:30 pm
Come one, come all!
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Annual Meeting
School District of Plum City
Monday, September 22, 2008
7:30 P.M.
Plum City Middle/High School Commons
Superintendent’s Welcome and Message
Budget Hearing
Budget hearing called to order by Board President
Explanation of proposed 2008-2009 budget
Motion to adjourn budget hearing
Annual Meeting
Annual meeting called to order by Board President
Report on meeting notification
Election of temporary Chairperson
Appoint ballot clerk, if necessary
Cast secret ballot
Clerk’s Report – Approval of minutes
Treasurer’s Report – Approval of treasurer’s report
Superintendent of School’s Report
Resolutions
Resolution 1: Set tax levy and mill rate
Resolution 2: Authorization for temporary borrowing
Resolution 3: Set Salaries for members of the Board of Education
Resolution 4: Authorization to enter into legal council and proceedings
Resolution 5: Set date and time for 2009 Annual Meeting
Resolution 6: Authorize Board to subsidize lunch and breakfast programs as
needed
Other Business properly brought from the floor
Adjourn
Mark Luebker
Superintendent
Also added in this newsletter were October and November lunch menus – after Mr.
Luebker’s letter regarding the annual meeting – there were 2 pages about the budget. I
took this newsletter from pagemaker and copied and pasted. You can do the front page –
I can’t seem to convert it from pagemaker to word. Advise if you have a suggestion.
Can’t see copying the August newsletter – I will try to continue in word from now on.
Thanks for your help.