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April
Newsletter
2013
Principal Notes
PAC
Any parents interested in being a member of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), should contact me at 456-
0020. The PAC meeting this month is on April 11th
in the Hagen Counselor’s Office at 12:00 p.m.
PAC Fundraiser
Thanks to all parents who participated in the three day fundraiser for outdoor benches. We raised $1,101 to
purchase benches, bringing our total to $2,601. I have requested estimates from two different companies on
benches and picnic tables. We should have them purchased and installed when the nice weather arrives.
Math Curriculum
Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the common core state standards. Standards area set of learning expectations
that are guaranteed at each grade level. These standards provide for lateral and vertical alignment of learning at
the district, state, and national level. The standards were developed by teachers, parents, and educational
experts. Currently there are common core standards for math and language arts.
Because the state of North Dakota has adopted the common core standards we have evaluated what is taught in
math and language arts at the junior high level. This process began two years ago and has continued until now.
Language arts went through a curriculum review process two years ago and have aligned a new curriculum with
the common core. Math is currently in year one of this process and have taken steps to ensure our students are
prepared for the common core.
One particular change I feel that needs to be communicated is the 8th
grade math curriculum. The common core
in 8th
grade math has evolved and has aspects of algebra and geometry infused within it. Because of this we
have eliminated the 8th
grade Algebra course. Students that would be enrolled in an 8th
grade algebra course
would not receive the required common core curriculum. This would create gaps in their education and they
would not be prepared for future classes at the High School level in mathematics.
This may be alarming to some parents as they feel their children need algebra at the 8th
grade level. Students
enrolled in 8th
grade math will still receive aspects of algebra and geometry. Additionally 8th
grade math will
have an advanced course. This advanced course will require higher order thinking skills and will go into more
depth than required by the common core. The current math curriculum (Connected Math Project:
http://connectedmath.msu.edu/ ) which we use, affords teachers the ability to differentiate instruction and
challenge learners at all levels. This curriculum will be used in all math courses next year at Hagen Junior High
School. I feel comfortable in this transition and feel that by making this decision we ensure that all our learners
are prepared for the next step in their education. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Marcus Lewton
Counselor’s Corner Jessica Friestad
Hello and welcome to April! Here at Hagen students have been busy taking the NWEA test. This state test is
designed to measure students’ knowledge of specific contents and their ability to apply their knowledge in
problem solving situations in the areas of Math, Reading, and Language. Parents can be a great help to students
in test preparation. Encourage study and review of subjects; show interest and ask questions about school
assignments. Spring is an eventful season for all of us. Track practice has started and other spring sports, such
as boys golf, girls tennis, and baseball, will be starting soon. Student’s who miss school for sports, or any other
reason, are responsible to find out what they missed and turn their makeup work in. I would like to inform
parents that I will be going on maternity leave during the months of April & May. We are fortunate to have a
counseling intern, Bobbi Jo Miller, who is currently working to obtain her Master’s degree in School
Counseling from NDSU, lined up to be at Hagen on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for the remainder of the
school year. Mrs. Miller has been interning at the high school and elementary schools in Dickinson throughout
the ’12-’13 school year and is excited to acquire experience working with the junior high level. I have sincerely
enjoyed my time spent at Hagen Junior High and hope that each student has the chance to recognize personal
accomplishments in their weeks to come.
Poster Contest Winners
Congratulations to Alexus Meduna (grade 7) and Parker Anderson (grade 8) who will be representing Hagen in
the ND Keep Clean poster contest!
Library News
The library is hosting a Buy One—Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair at this time. We will have this fair up
during Parent Teacher Conferences. So please have your student come in with an adult relative to get their
name in a special drawing for a book fair gift certificate. With everything basically half price, there should be
some really good deals; so stop in and stock up for summer reading!
Also, here are some new features to check out: 1. Do some window shopping on Scholastic Book Fairs Online
Shopping pages. However, you may want to see us for the better deal after you locate a book or other product
that you are interested in. 2. Check out Scholastic’s eBooks sold under the Storia division of Scholastic. These
books can be downloaded to Windows PC©, iPad©, Android® tablets, and Kindle Fire.
The public is invited to attend the Dickinson Public Schools Teacher/Staff Retirement and
Recognition program to be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 7:00 pm in the Dickinson
High School Risser Auditorium. A reception will follow in the DHS commons area.
Resignations and retirees with ten or more years of service to the district are: Kathy Bacon
(14 years of service), Gloria Ciavarella (33 years of service), Lana Dutchak (13 years of service),
Doreen Erickson (15 years of service), Linda Fridley (38 years of service), Terry Glasser (29 years of
service), Kelly Harrison (31 years of service), Randi Hochhalter (22 years of service), Darla Hoffmann
(19 years of service), Richard Jambor (25 years of service), Nancy Kienzle (18 years of service),
Beverly Kinnischtzke (18 years of service), Connie Klein (31 years of service), Rhonda Kraenzel (22
years of service), Elaine LaPlante-Jilek (21 years of service), Eleanor Sand (40 years of service),
Kathleen Schou (13 years of service), Debby Thompson (33 years of service), Erwin VanVeldhuizen (37
years of service), and Ione Weiler (19 years of service). Please join us in thanking and supporting the
DPS staff for their many years of service and dedication to the school district.
TSA Conference Winners!
Career Prep Challenging Tech
Issues
Dragster Flight Medical Tech
Issues
1st Skylar Dockter
1st Tyler Kostelecky
& Elizabeth Yoder
1st Christopher Dean
2nd
Kara Hibl
3rd
Tyler Kostelecky
1st JuliAnn Lukach
2nd
Taylor Beck
3rd
Tyler Kostelecky
1st Julian Knight &
Elizabeth Yoder
Prepared Speech Problem Solving Promotional
Design
Structural
Engineering
Technology Bowl
Written
1st Skylar Dockter
3rd
Elizabeth Yoder
1st Logan Jones &
Cory Zastoupil
2nd
Christopher Dean
& Casey Schwaderer
1st Logan Jones
1st Christopher Dean
& Tyler Kostelecky
3rd
Mike Berg & Josh
Jahner
1st Christopher Dean
2nd
Kirsta Renner
Technology Bowl
Oral
Video Game
Design
3rd
Julian Knight,
JuliAnn Lukach &
Kirsta Renner
3rd
Kace Crain, RJ
Dobbins, Brandon
Leger & Casey
Schwaderer
There is still time to purchase a 2012-2013 color yearbook! The cost is $30 and can be paid in our school office. The yearbooks will be handed out the morning of the last day of school, May 22.
Important Dates:
! NO SCHOOL, April 1
! Early Dismissal at 1:30, April 10
! PAC meeting at 12:00 p.m. at Hagen, April 11
! All City Band Concert at DHS, 7:00 p.m., April 15
! Q4 Midterm, April 19
! Student Council Convention in Bismarck, April 22 & 23
! Midterm grades sent home, April 26
! Hagen Dance, April 26, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Yoder was elected to the position of TSA
State Officer!
Notes from the Superintendent Notes from the Superintendent Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
April 2013
2013-2014 Enrollment and Facility Assignment At the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year the enrollment report indicated there were 2471 students enrolled in
grades K-12. The enrollment report for March of this school year indicates there are 2851 students enrolled in grades K-
12. The enrollment by grades is as follows:
May 2008-2009 March 2012-2013
K-6 1261 1709
7-8 372 417
9-12 838 725
2471 2851
As is readily apparent the enrollment increase has been exclusively in grades K-8 and K-6 enrollment has increased by
35.5% in four years. Needless to say this enrollment increase has created some interesting challenges during my short
tenure in the school district. Construction of the new elementary school is currently ahead of schedule and the facility
will open for students this fall. However, the enrollment increase is now impacting Hagen Junior High and will be
occurring at Dickinson High School starting next school year. The purpose of this article is to provide information about
how the school district is preparing for future enrollment in the short and long-term.
The new elementary school will provide the school district with classroom capacity for future growth next school year.
Prairie Rose Elementary is scheduled to open as a K-4 building for the first year. When the new elementary building
opens this fall, this will also create classroom capacity at Lincoln Elementary and Jefferson Elementary. Consequently,
the two 5th grade classrooms from Lincoln currently assigned to Berg Elementary will be reassigned back to Lincoln
Elementary.
Reassignment of the two 5th grade classrooms to Lincoln will allow us to address the increasing enrollment at Hagen
Junior High in the immediate future. To address this situation we will be assigning two 8th grade History classrooms and
one Spanish classroom to Berg Elementary. The History classrooms will be assigned to Berg all day and the Spanish
classroom will be only in the morning. This will require the students at Hagen to walk back and forth between the
buildings.
As presented above, the enrollment at Dickinson High School is currently 725 students. Given the size of the facility and
previous enrollment in the building we estimate it is possible to add 350-400 students to the building without any facility
additions. Given the new elementary school construction and the capacity available at Dickinson High we believe these
facilities are well positioned for the short-term. However, the long-term projections for school district enrollment and the
limited space at Hagen Junior High present challenges for the district to confront.
To address the facility challenges of the school district the school board recently approved the administration to hire a
long range facility planning consultant. This process will be initiated in July and the consultant will begin to work with
the school district and community in September of 2013 to assess the facility needs of the school district. The school
board has directed that the process needs to be broad in scope and include a significant opportunity for community
involvement and input. Once the consultant is hired the school board is hopeful the community will be engaged in the
process. It is crucial to the process to receive considerable community input so the consultant can accurately identify the
needs of the school district and the perspective of the community. Considerable community involvement will enable the
consultant and school district to more accurately align the school district with the concerns and priorities of the
community.
I hope this information clarifies the short and long-term plans of the school district to provide adequate facilities the
increasing student enrollment. If you have any questions about this or any other issue in the Dickinson School District,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 456-0002 or by email at [email protected].
Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendent
Dickinson Public Schools
701-456-0002
Noticías de Superintendente
Sitio Web: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
Abril de 2013
2013-2014 Inscripción y asignación de instalación
Al final del año escolar 2008-2009 que el informe de matrícula indica que hubo 2471 estudiantes matriculados en los grados K-
12. El informe de la inscripción para marzo de este año escolar indica hay 2851 alumnos matriculados en los grados K-12. La
matrícula por grados es como sigue: Mayo 2008-2009 Marzo 2012-2013
K-6 1261 1709 7-8 372 417 9-12 838 725
2471 2851 Como es evidente el aumento de la matrícula ha sido exclusivamente en los grados K-8 y K-6 inscripción ha aumentado por
35,5% en cuatro años. Ni que decir tiene este incremento de la matrícula ha creado algunos desafíos interesantes durante mi
corta permanencia en el distrito escolar. La construcción de la nueva escuela primaria está antes de lo previsto y la instalación
se abrirá para los estudiantes este otoño. Sin embargo, el aumento de la matrícula ahora está impactando Hagen Junior High y
va estar ocurriendo en Dickinson High School secundaria a partir el próximo año escolar. El propósito de este artículo es
proporcionar información acerca de cómo el distrito escolar está preparando para la futura inscripción a corto y a largo plazo. La nueva escuela primaria proporcionará el distrito escolar con capacidad de aula para el crecimiento futuro próximo año
escolar. Prairie Rose Elementary está programado para abrir como un edificio de K-4 para el primer año. Cuando el nuevo
edificio de la escuela primaria abre este otoño, esto también crea capacidad de aulas en escuelas elementales de Lincoln y
Jefferson. En consecuencia, los dos 5to
aulas de Lincoln actualmente asigna das al grado elemental de Berg se reasignarán a
Primaria Lincoln. Reasignación de las dos clases de 5
to grado a Lincoln nos permitirá atender el aumento de la matrícula en Hagen Junior High en
el futuro inmediato. Para hacer frente a esta situación le asignar dos 8th
grado historia aulas y un salón de clases español a la
escuela primaria de Berg. Las aulas de la historia, se asignarán a Berg, todo el día y la clase de español será solamente por la
mañana. Esto requerirá que los estudiantes de Hagen caminar hacia adelante y hacia atrás entre los edificios. Presentado anteriormente, la inscripción en la escuela secundaria de Dickinson es actualmente 725 estudiantes. Dado el tamaño
de la instalación y previa inscripción en el edificio estimamos que es posible añadir 350-400 estudiantes al edificio sin
adiciones de cualquier instalación. Dada la nueva construcción de escuela primaria y la capacidad disponible en Dickinson
High creemos que estas instalaciones están bien posicionadas para el corto plazo. Sin embargo, las proyecciones a largo plazo
para la inscripción escolar y el espacio limitado en Hagen secundaria presentan desafíos para el distrito enfrentar. Para abordar los desafíos de la instalación del distrito escolar la junta escolar aprobó recientemente la administración para
contratar a un Consultor en planificación instalación de largo alcance. Este proceso se iniciará en julio y la consultora
comenzará a trabajar con el distrito escolar y la comunidad en septiembre de 2013 para evaluar las necesidades de instalaciones
del distrito escolar. La junta escolar ha dirigido que el proceso debe tener un amplio alcance y son una gran oportunidad de
participación de la comunidad y la entrada. Una vez que el consultor es contratado el Consejo escolar es esperanzado que la
comunidad estará involucrada en el proceso. Es crucial para el proceso de recibir considerable comunidad de entrada por lo que
el consultor puede identificar con precisión las necesidades del distrito escolar y la perspectiva de la comunidad. Participación
de la comunidad considerable permitirá el consultor y el distrito escolar alinear con mayor precisión el distrito escolar con las
preocupaciones y prioridades de la comunidad. Espero que esta información aclara los planes cortos y largo plazo del distrito escolar para proveer instalaciones adecuadas la
creciente matriculación de alumnos. Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre este o cualquier otro tema en el distrito escolar de
Dickinson, no dude en contactarme en 456-0002 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendente
Escuelas públicas de Dickinson
701-456-0002
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April 2013
Your child may think that knowing how to do Google searches makes him a good researcher. But when he works on a report for school, there’s more involved than sim-ply choosing search terms. Share these strat-egies for better research.
Use trustworthy websites
Government and school websites are often more reliable than pages created by private groups or individuals. Your middle grader can find these sites by typing site:.gov or site:.edu before his search term. For any site, he should look to see when it was last updated to make sure the information is current. Also, he could check out the credentials of site authors by doing an online search for their names.
Ask a librarianSuggest that your child tell the librar-
ian about his research topic and ask where he can find the best information. She might steer him toward a particular section of the library or show him how to
Keep reviewingStudents sometimes stop reviewing for a test when
they think they have the information down pat. Encourage your tween to keep studying even after she feels that she knows the material. It’s natural to forget a certain amount, so extra studying can help her retain as much information as possible.
In the loop If you are separated or divorced, try to have both parents attend end-of-year activities. You’ll show your child that you can set aside differences to sup-port him. Agree upon the best way to stay in touch, and share details about concerts and banquets and to arrange your middle grader’s transportation.
Try, try again Does your youngster ever feel like quit-ting when she struggles with some-thing new? Suggest that she pinpoint the problem and look for ways to improve. For example, if she keeps striking out at softball and wants to quit the team, she could ask her coach for help on her stance and then prac-tice her swing.
Worth quoting“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Theodor Seuss Geisel
Just for fun
Jesse: “What does IDK mean?”
Mark: “I don’t know.”
Jesse: “No one else does, either!”
Steps to better research
Assert yourself
use a special database. For instance, she could direct him to an electronic index of magazine and newspaper articles or a col-lection of images from art museums.
Fact-check Encourage your tween to find at least
three sources to verify each fact he’s using for his paper. Help him see that a single sentence may contain several facts to confirm. In the statement “Most of the United States’ approximately 300 million people have one of eight common blood types,” among the things he’d need to double-check are the U.S. population and the number of blood types.
Being assertive can help your middle grader feel more confi-dent and communicate effectively with others. Encourage her to stand up for herself with these tips:
■ Explain. Point out that an assertive person says what she wants firmly but politely. Then, try to find an example. You might let her listen in while you call a customer service line to resolve an issue, for instance.
■ Practice. Role-playing can make her comfortable with being assertive. Ask her to imagine a situation—say, her younger brother going into her room without permission—and have her think of an assertive response. She might say, “Hi. I’d appreciate it if you would knock next time.”
ShortStops
A. L. Hagen Junior High SchoolDr. Marcus Lewton, Ed.D., Principal
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Then, discuss what would happen if people broke the laws (traffic accidents, a messy neighborhood).
Stay informed. Good citizens know what’s going on in their world. Read the news-paper as a family, perhaps at the breakfast table or in the living room after dinner. Share articles
that you think your tween can relate to. For instance, maybe the high school she’ll attend is getting a new athletic complex.
Pitch in. Encourage your middle schooler to help out in the community. She can start with a cause that interests her. If she feels strongly about animal rights, she might contact your local chapter of the Humane Society or a pet rescue group to see how she could help.What engineers do
When your child visits an amusement park, writes with a mechanical pencil, or listens to an MP3 player, he’s benefiting from the work of engineers. Maybe he would like to have a hand in future inven-tions that the world uses! Get him think-ing about the possibilities of engineering with these ideas:
■ Together, brainstorm examples of fun or useful inventions that your fam-ily uses (roller coasters, ice dispensers). Then, talk about versions that your tween could picture for the future. He might imagine an amusement park ride with cars that fly above the track or a refrigerator that dispenses milk and other drinks.
■ If something breaks or doesn’t work properly, suggest that your middle grader try to fix or improve it. He could find ways to keep his bicycle brakes from sticking or modify his pocket folders so they hold papers more securely.
Raising a good citizen
Before long, your tween will be old enough to get a job and drive a car. Here are ways to teach her about being a good citizen now so she will be prepared later.
Talk about laws. Your child might not realize how many laws affect her each day. Pick an aspect of daily life, such as going for a walk, and take turns naming related laws (obey walk signals, don’t litter). Try to introduce new ideas—for instance, adults pay taxes so sidewalks can be maintained.
My seventh grader, Tif-fany, recently mentioned
that her friend is “going out” with a boy. At first, I wasn’t sure what that meant, considering they are only 12 years old.
Tiffany said they don’t actually go out on dates. But they text and talk on the phone, eat lunch together in the cafeteria, and sometimes go to each other’s houses for family dinners.
I took the opportu-nity to share my feel-ings about middle
Learn to think critically Recently I read that children who can think
critically tend to be more motivated to learn. What is critical thinking, and how can I help my son work on this skill?
Critical thinking includes evaluating informa-tion and drawing conclusions. Your child can do both with activities at home.
For instance, ask him to share his reasoning for or against course requirements at school. How does he feel about having to take PE or a foreign language? Have him explain why someone else might feel differently. This will help him practice considering diverse viewpoints and looking at situations in more than one way.
Also, give him chances to make decisions based on information that he reads. Say you receive an offer in the mail to change cable providers. You could ask him to compare prices and features and tell you which one is the best deal.
Middle school datingschool dating. I told Tiffany I was happy that her friend’s parents had met the boy. I also said I’m glad they’re supervised when they spend time together—I don’t believe kids should go out on actual dates until they are older.
Then, I explained that I’m always here if Tiffany has questions about relation-ships or about growing up. I don’t think she’s inter-ested in dating yet, but sharing her friend’s experi-ence has opened the door
for future conversations.
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™Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students April 2013
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Keeping up an exercise habit can help your teen or tween be fit and healthy his whole life. Whether he already works out or is just starting, these tips may inspire him to stay motivated.
Pick the best timeIs your teen a morning per-
son or a night owl? Finding his best time for exercise can help him stick with it. Suggest that he look at his schedule and experiment with different time slots. He might find that early-morning exercise gets him energized for the day or that working out after school or dinner lets him unwind.
Get a buddyWorking out with friends can be a
real motivator, since tweens and teens naturally prefer being with other kids. Have your child think of a friend who would make a good exercise buddy (someone he enjoys hanging out with and who likes sports or exercise). They could set up a running plan together, meet at the community center gym regularly, or join a sports league.
Healthy fi nishTo prevent overeating,
let your teen know it’s okay not to fin-ish his meal. Instead, he can eat slowly so he recognizes when he feels full. Suggest that he put down his fork between bites—that will give him time to think about whether he’s still hungry before he takes the next bite.
Cross the streamThis fun drill will help your tween build up the leg muscles she needs for sports. Using chalk on a sidewalk or driveway, have her draw a winding “stream” (varying from 2 to 4 feet wide) and mark crossing points. Then, she can quickly move sideways along the stream, crossing at each point by jumping with both feet.
The average teen con-sumes 3,800 mg of
sodium a day, which is more than twice the recommended amount. Encourage your child to cut down on fast food (a major source of sodium) and to read food labels. Tip: Look for a sodium number that is lower than the calories per serving—if an item has 300 calories, sodium content should be less than 300 mg.
Just for funQ: Who jumps higher than a 10-story building?
A: Anyone. A building can’t jump!
Trigger foodsDoes your teen have certain foods that cause
her to eat too much? These are known as “trigger foods.” Try these strategies to handle the problem:
● Suggest that she list foods that she can’t resist once she starts eating them or that cause her to lose control and eat too much of other foods. These are often salty snacks like chips and French fries or sweets like chocolate and ice cream.
● Help her come up with substitutes. For instance, if she likes the crunch of a chip or pretzel, she might go for the crunch of an apple or a carrot. If she enjoys the creamy texture of ice cream, she could eat nonfat yogurt instead. Tip: To support her efforts, keep her alternatives on hand—and don’t buy the trigger foods.
Did You Know?
Excited about exerciseFASTTAKES
Mix it upDoing a variety of exercises can keep
workouts from getting dull. For example, your teen might alternate bike riding with swimming or yoga. Another idea is to have him add a twist to his favorite sport. If he likes basketball, he could do 10 sit-ups or push-ups each time he sinks 10 baskets.
Note: Your youngster should aim for 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise daily. The time can be broken up throughout the day—it doesn’t need to be all at once.
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Pasta is a great choice for a quick weeknight meal. Try these recipes that combine whole grains, protein, vegetables—and flavor.
Spinach & feta bowtiesCook 1 lb. bowtie (also called farfalle)
pasta according to package directions. In a colander, combine 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese (crumbled), 11–2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved), and 3 cups spinach. Drain the pasta directly over the mixture so the hot water slightly cooks it. Toss the pasta and vegetables in a large bowl, and serve.
Vegetable shrimp penneIn a large skillet, heat 11–2 tsp. olive
oil, and add 11–2 cups uncooked shrimp. Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it turns pink (about 3 minutes). Add 1–4 cup diced red bell peppers and 1–2 cup peas (fresh or frozen), and cook another minute. Serve over cooked whole-grain penne pasta.
Pasta, pronto!
2. At the vending machine, baked potato chips are healthier than a bag of peanuts.
False. Peanuts contain protein, which will satisfy hunger. The chips, even though they are baked, still don’t have much nutritional value. 3. Feeling thirsty after an afternoon outside? Then a sports drink is the way to go.
False. Sports drinks are usually full of calories, sugar, and salt. Water is the better choice, unless you’ve been exercising vigorously for 45 minutes or longer.4. If you haven’t eaten for three or fours hours, it’s a good idea to have a snack.
True. Eating nutritious snacks throughout the day keeps your energy levels up. Plus, when you get overly hungry, you tend to overeat at meals.
Test your snacking IQ
Snacks that are easy to grab and eat on the go can be appealing. But they can also be full of empty calories. Use this true-false quiz to remind your teens to choose snacks that will give them energy and nutrients.1. Packaged “fruit” treats aren’t much different from eating candy.
True. There’s little fruit and plenty of sugar in these bite-sized snacks. Eating fresh fruit is a much better bet. Real fruit contains healthy fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
Sometimes a vegetarian
My daughter, Maya, has been think-ing about becoming a vegetarian. When we talked about it, she said her real goal is to eat more fruits and vegetables. She figured that if she cut out meat, she’d automatically eat more of “the healthy stuff.”
I told her I was glad she wants to eat more fruits and vegetables, but maybe she should start by trying vegetarian meals a day or two a week. We looked up vegetarian recipes online to help her get started.
After doing meatless meals twice a week for a month, Maya hasn’t decided yet whether she wants to become a vege-tarian. But the experience has helped our family reconsider our own eating habits and add more vegetables to our meals. We’ve even come up with a name for Maya’s new food habit—she’s a “sometimes” vegetarian.
Time may be at a premium for your teen. But he can still help out around the house—and stay active in the process. Here are chores that will fit various blocks of time.
15 minutes. Vacuum several rooms; unload the dish-washer; empty all the trash cans in the house; dust bookshelves and air vents; polish dining room furniture
30 minutes. Scrub a shower, bathtub, and sink; wipe down kitchen counters and clean the appliances; walk the dog; rake leaves from under trees and around shrubs; mop the hallway and kitchen floors
45 minutes. Trim outside bushes; spread mulch around trees; remove weeds; wash windows; reorganize a closet, cabinet, or bookshelf; clean the refrigerator shelves and drawers; wash the car
Idea: Chores will go by faster if your teen is listening to music. Suggest that he create playlists to match his chore time.
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Chores to stay active
In theK tchen
ACTIVITYCORNER
Hagen Junior High
April Breakfast/Lunch
4/1/2013 4/2/2013 4/3/2013 4/4/2013 4/5/2013
Cereal/Yogurt
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Uncrustables
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
NO SCHOOL
Corn Dog
Baked Beans
Peaches
Chips
Milk
Chicken Pattie/Bun
Peas
Pears
Pudding
Milk
Chili with beans
Cinnamon Roll
Fruit Cocktail
Cheese
Crackers
Milk
Polish Sausage
Buttered Noodles
Green Beans
Pineapple
Bun
Milk
4/8/2013 4/9/2013 4/10/2013 4/11/2013 4/12/2013
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Muffin
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Egg Rollup
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Hamburger/Bun
French Fries
Applesauce
Pickles
Cheese
Milk
French Toast
Polish Sausage
Hash Browns
Orange
Milk
Chicken Soup
Turkey Sandwich
Fruit Cocktail
Crackers
Milk
Taco in a Bag
Lettuce
Cheese
Peaches
Milk
Ham
Scalloped Potatoes
Peas
Pineapple
Bun
Milk
4/15/2013 4/16/2013 4/17/2013 4/18/2013 4/19/2013
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/French Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Breakfast Pizza
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Corn
Garlic Bread
Kiwi
Milk
Crispitos
Lettuce
Cheese
Pears
Cookie
Milk
Sloppy Joe/Bun
French Fries
Orange
Pickles
Milk
Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich
Applesauce
Crackers
Milk
French Bread Pizza
Lettuce Salad
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
4/22/2013 4/23/2013 4/24/2013 4/25/2013 4/26/2013
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Fresh Fruit
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Caramel Roll
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Sub Sandwich
Turkey, Ham & Cheese
Fresh Veggies
Apple
Pickles
Milk
Chicken Nuggets
California Blend Veggies
Peaches
Bun
Milk
Hamburger Hotdish
Green Beans
Pears
Bun
Milk
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Mandarin Oranges
Bun
Milk
Chicken Fajitas
Lettuce & Cheese
Roasted Peppers &
Onions
Fresh Fruit
Milk
4/29/2013 4/30/2013
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Cereal/Scrambled Eggs
Juice/Milk
Hot Dog/Bun
Baked Beans
Chips
Orange
Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Corn
Peaches
Cookie
Milk
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
No
School
2 3 PT Conferences
4 PT Conferences
Girls Softball vs.
Century
5 Girls Softball vs.
Minot
6
7 8 9 Girls Track. @
Bismarck
10
Early
Out
11 Boys Track @
Bismarck
PAC Meeting
12:00– Hagen
12 Girls Softball
tourney away
TBD
13 Girls Softball
tourney away
TBD
14 15 All City Band–
H.S
Girls Softball @
Dawson County.
16 Boys & Girls
Track @ Bis-
marck
Girls Tennis @
Miles City
17 18
19 Q4 Midterm
Girls Softball @
Turtle Mtn.
20 Boys & Girls
Track @ Dickin-
son
Girls Softball @
Bishop Ryan
21 22 Student Council
Bismarck
23 Student Council
Bismarck
Girls Softball vs.
Bismarck High
24 25 Girls Track @
Mandan
Girls Softball
vs. Jamestown
26 Hagen Dance
27 Boys Track @
Mandan
Girls Softball
Away TBD
28 29 Girls Tennis vs
Williston
30 Girls Softball @
Bismarck High
31 May-2
Boys Track @
Minot
Boys Golf–
Home
May-3 Girls Track @
Minot
Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar
April 2013