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The Rocket
School Mission Statement: “Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District will provide a quality education, in which students become lifelong collaborative learners and innovative problem solvers in a global society."
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School District News January 25, 2018 ~ Vol. 13, Issue 10
The next two submission deadlines for The Rocket are January 25 and February 8.
Home of the Rockets Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community Schools
NOW ENROLLING! We Care! We play! We Learn!
WHAT: 2018-2019 EBF Preschool
WHO: Any child who will be 4 years old, on or before
September 15, 2018, is welcome to join us!
Please call and reserve placement as space is limited.
Eddyville Elementary (641) 969-4281
Blakesburg Elementary (641) 938-2202
Fremont Elementary (641) 933-4211
A Message from Dr. Cook: On Monday, January 8th, the EBF Board of Education met. After
studying and discussion, board members made the decision to leave
Eddyville and Fremont Attendance Center boundaries as they are
currently drawn. There will be no changes to these boundary lines.
Julie A. Drije Memorial Fund The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
Community School District would like
to express our sincere thanks to Gregg
Drije for donating $8,000 to establish a
memorial fund to honor his late wife,
Julie A. Drije, who passed away on
October 30, 2017.
Julie was a very warm and caring
teacher with a wonderful sense of hu-
mor. She taught at the Eddyville and
Blakesburg Elementary buildings from 1992 through 2005 in the Title I
Reading and TAG (Talented and Gifted) programs. She had a positive influ-
ence in the lives of many students and staff members who were privileged to
work with her.
An amount of $300 will alternate yearly between the Title I and TAG
programs, at both Eddyville and Blakesburg Elementary buildings. A com-
mittee of teachers from both buildings will meet yearly to determine how the
funds will be spent. If anyone is interested in making an additional contribu-
tion to this fund, please contact the EBF Administration Office, 222 Walnut
St., Eddyville, IA 52553 (Phone: 641-969-4226).
EBF Alumni Basketball for a Cause The EBF Rockets took a break from the hardwood over Christmas break, but EBF Alumni found time to have a fun evening and played three games. The purpose of the evening was to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Monies raised will be donated in the memory of Brad Lobberecht. The players fee and admission will be sent as well as the three officials donating their fee to the cause. Outcome for the evening was: Black 70 vs. Gold 50; Black 64 vs. Gray 60; and Gray 61 vs. Gold 52. ~Photos/Info Courtesy of Ann Ohms
Gray Team, L to R: Jason Patterson, Michael Cobler, John Fynaardt, Nick Batterson,
Ryan Jackson, Scott Eissens, Sean Fowler, Jevin Jensen, Peyton Walker, Chris Benge.
Black Team, L to R: Front - Dustin Hinton, Jacob Batterson, Jason Leffler; Back - Ben Roberts, Logan Alexander, Scott Veldhuizen, Brent Reck, Ryan Antolik, Blake Glenn.
Gold Team, L to R: Front- Trevor Swartz, Brady Davis, T.J. Siniff, A.J. Richards; Back- Jacob Lane, Craig Larkin, Jake Taylor, Jordan Hawk, Anthony Hynick.
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The Rocket
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Iowa Website and Hotline ~ these bullying and suicide prevention resources offer counseling help to young
people as well as tools and answers for adults.
http://yourlifeiowa.org
Need Help? Call 1-855-581-8111
(24 hours day/7 days a week)
DISTRICT VACANCIES Please visit our website at www.rocketsk12.org to find current vacancies within the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Communi-
ty School District. Choose the tab on the left side under District Personnel Information: *Job Postings* This link will direct you to teachiowa.gov where you can view and apply.
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Eddyville Childcare Call for open spaces 641-969-4343
Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday - Friday Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Available Services: Daycare, Before & After School Care, Summer Day Camp
The mission of Eddyville Child Care Center is to pro-vide quality child care and early education at a fair market rate that benefits the child, family, staff,
school district, & community. CPR/First Aid-Certified Staff
Blakesburg and Fremont Before or After-School Care
Who: Any child in Preschool - 6th Grade
When: 6-8am and 3:05-6pm
Where: Elementary Buildings
Care provided by licensed program.
To enroll at Blakesburg, 641-938-2202 (Heather) To enroll at Fremont, 641-933-4211 (Molly)
Physical
Fitness
Awards
at Fremont All students at Fremont grades 3-6 par-ticipated in the President's Chal-lenge. Testing is done twice a year. The Physi-cal Fitness Test
includes five activities that measure muscular strength/endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility: Sit-ups; Shuttle run; Endurance run/walk; Right angle push-ups; Sit and reach. (Above, left) Winners of the National Fitness Award (50% or higher in all five testing areas): Front-Bryton McIntosh, Tanner Sines, Treyton Cavin, Landen Blad; Back row-Lydia Judy, Nevaya Vandello, Cael Lenox. (Above, right) Winners of the Presi-dential Fitness Award (85% or above in all five testing areas): Miah Bowen, Mackinzie Vannoy, Jack Bunnell, Kayden Sines Congratulations to all students grades 3-6 that participated in our President's Fitness Challenge. Keep moving and improving!! ~Mrs. Kathleen Rempe, PE Teacher
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FALL GRADS
More than 2,286 graduates receive degrees at Iowa State
University fall commencement
AMES, Iowa (January 10, 2018) - At Iowa State Univer-sity's fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 15-16, 2017, 2,286 graduates received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,887 undergraduate degrees, 276 master's degrees, and 123 doctor of philosophy degrees. Following are students from the EBF District. Albia, IA: Garett Gardner, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology; Eddyville, IA: Shunyl Busch, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies; Oskaloosa, IA: Ty Ja-ger, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies; Ottum-wa, IA: Dana Armstrong, Bachelor of Science, Animal Ecology, Biology (AGLS).
Iowa State University announces fall 2017 Dean's List
AMES, Iowa (January 12, 2018) - Ap-proximately 9,575 Iowa State University students have been recognized for out-
standing academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2017 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. The following students listed are from the EBF area: Eddyville, IA - Brianna Elizabeth Hardy, 3, Criminal Justice Studies; Teri J. Lane , 1, Elementary Education; Fremont, IA - Katrina R. Van-Ringelestein, 4, Horticulture; Oskaloosa, IA - Briana Ver Steegh , 1, Animal Science; Ottumwa, IA - Dana Marie Armstrong, 4, Animal Ecology; Dallas Andrew Dickerson, 3, Forestry; Courtney Sue Ashten Durst, 4, Communication Studies; Hunter Thomas Kelder-man, 4, Mechanical Engineering.
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SOAR Winners - Safety, Ownership, Attitude, Respect
(At Left) Fremont Elementary SOAR Winners from 1/5 – Back: 3rd-Brayden Fincher, 4th-Silas Shotten, 6th-Mackinzie Vannoy, 5th-Miah Bowen; Front: K-Brayden Brink, PS-Meghan Murphy, 2nd-Adam Nab.
(Below, Left) Fremont
Elementary SOAR Win-
ners from 1/12 – Back:
3rd-Jolene Fransico, 4th-
Colton Caves, 6th-Nevaya
Vandello, 5th-Kayden
Sines; Front: PK-Max
Johnston, K-Avery
Fowler, 2nd-Chanan
Snakenberg.
(Above, Right)
Blakesburg Elementary
SOAR Winners from
12/14 – Back: Dominic
Allan, Keith Beinhard, and
Jazmyne Barquest; Front:
Matthew Simario, Logan
McSparen, Jagger Hudnut,
Laynee Sapp.
(Above) Blakesburg Elementary SOAR Winners -also from Decem-
ber - Back: Koy Collett, Nicholas Hare, Hollie Roberts, Kadence Heald;
Front: Jobe Christopher, Reegan Houk, Jackson Hopkins, Harley Ann
Roach.
Way to Go Eddyville Elementary Students! Over Winter Break, students in K-6 were challenged to read 10-20 minutes a day! Mrs. Nelson offered to serve hot cocoa and cookies to those students who completed the reading log. We are happy to report
that 165 students out of 300 made their goal. On Friday, January 5, Mrs. Lanphier and Mrs. Nelson served hot cocoa and cookies to all 165 kiddos. Great job reading! We are proud of all our students as
we continue to work toward creating a great habit of nightly reading. Well done! Blakesburg Preschoolers
are working on the letter “Q”.
“Q” is for “Quilt”, and Mrs. Merrilee Hinshaw
of Blakesburg came in to share her love
for quilt-making. She helped the preschoolers
connect the letter to the letter sound. ~Courtesy Barb Scott
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Basic Kneads
The Nutrition 3 & 4 students of Mrs. Lisa Strausser are once again working on prepar-ing foods this semester for their “take and bake” business. Their website is: http://www.basickneadsebf.weebly.com/ This semester they will be busy in their class-room kitchens making Ravioli, Noodles, Pas-ta, Pretzel Rolls, and Fruit Pastries. The students involved in these classes are pictured at right - Front: Sarah Davidson, Shayla Maize, Shayla Velhuizen, Malia Wil-liams; Middle: Raelee Simmons, Gabby Strausser, Macie Steen, Cheyenne Cook, CiCi Castineiro; Standing: Zack Edgren, Levi Strausser, Austin Johnson, Bryan Car-roll, Sonny Golden, Dakota Barnett, Co-rey Hotchkiss, and Theo Campe.
Gratitude for Teachers Several educators were recently honored at Teacher Appreciation Night. This was the first year for this event at Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, but was something that Guid-ance Counselor Laura Goemaat had seen done elsewhere. Mrs. Goemaat shared, “It is a tradition I have seen at other schools, and I really wanted to get it started here! Seniors involved with basketball (athletes, managers, and cheerleaders) picked one teacher who made a difference in their life as a student at EBF. The students wrote up why this teacher was picked, and then between the varsity girls and varsity boys game on Friday, January 5th, the nominations were read aloud and seniors escorted their nominated teacher onto the basketball court. Teachers received a plaque.” The following individuals were recognized. Tony Kurimski nominated by Torie Al-exander, who stated, “I chose Tony Kurimski for teacher appreciation night, even though he was never my teacher, because he was always really good at motivating our junior high basketball team and he helped us win many games. He is also a very kind and caring person who deserves recognition.”; Kristen Birchard nominated by Emma Bunnell, who stated, “I have really enjoyed having Mrs. Birchard as a teacher. She always pushes me to do my best and believes in me! I will never forget the impact she has made on me!”; Rachel Hadden nominated by Gracie DeLaCruz and Kennedy Landgrebe. Gracie stated, “She is always there for me on my bad days (which is like every day). She always knows how to make me smile. We get each other and she came to our school at the perfect time to make my high school career sooo much better.” Kennedy stated, “I picked Mrs. Hadden as a teacher who has made a difference in my life. She has shown me to be positive no matter what the situation and has taught me many life lessons.”; Gladys Genskow nominated by Alexis Taylor, who stated, “I picked Mrs. Genskow as a teacher who has made a difference in my life. While I have never had her as a ‘teacher’, she has coached me in volleyball and track throughout high school. She has taught me that if you want success, you have to be willing to try new things, work hard every day, and push through the pain. Because of Coach Genskow, I have earned several accomplishments in sports that I never even dreamed of achieving.”; Maura Young nominated by Randie Richmond and Jace Glosser. Randie stated, “I picked Ms. Young as a teacher who has impacted my life. In 5th and 6th grade, she would push us to get good grades and would stress the importance of that in high school. She was extremely tough, but she showed us how to enjoy learning also. Ms. Young helped shape our Blakesburg class into the mature, young adults we are today.” Jace stated, “Ms.Young has always been a role model to me. She taught me the importance of hard work and dedication in the classroom. Thank you for all the valuable lessons you've taught me.”; Brian Koehler nominated by KJ McCrea and Larry McKee. KJ stated, “Coach Koehler has helped me, and many other students, throughout the school become stronger. It has helped increase the success in our athletic programs. This helps bring our community and students together. Thank you for all the work you have put in Coach Koehler.” Larry stated, “He pushes me to get better. He tells me to believe in my-
self.”; Lisa Strausser nominated by Noah Strausser, who stated, “She always makes sure I have my work done and will make sure I understand the material in other classes. Lisa also works hard to give me a good life at school and at home.”; Tammy Walker nominated by Jake Sutton, who stated, “I think Tammy is a very good influence to younger kids she teaches. She is a very fun person to be around and talk with. She's not only my aunt, she can also be someone I can go to if I need anything.”; John Thompson nominat-ed by Joey Voyles, who stated, “Mr. Thompson has always been very involved in sports and other school activities. He's a great supporter for all the teams, and he always keeps the classroom fun with his sense of humor.”; Mindy Sinnif nominated by Derek Walker, who stated, “I chose Mindy because she cares a lot about her students and their futures. She was my 3rd grade teacher and taught me a lot about life and manners at that young age.”; Jessica Nollen nominated by Delaney Menuis, who stated, “Mrs. Nollen encourages so many students to do their best. Ever since 6th grade, she has been awesome!”
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School Board Meeting When to Keep a Sick Child Home: Reference Guide for Parents
Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school can be dif-ficult. Please use the following guidelines to help you in your decision. Be sure to call your child’s school to let them know why your child is absent, and then send the appropri-ate note when your child returns to school. 1. Fever: student must be fever-free (<100.4 Fahrenheit) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin). 2. Vomiting or diarrhea, especially if the child acts or looks ill. Student must be symptom-free for 24 hours before re-turning. 3. Persistent nasal congestion, reddened eyes, sore throat, cough, or headaches that disrupt the student’s learning or pose a risk of disease transmission to others. 4. Unexplained skin eruptions or rashes. When in doubt, consult your child’s doctor before sending your child to school. 5. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) appearing as redness of the conjunctiva (lining of eye/ eyelid) with or without pus drain-age from eye and/ or swelling. Student should not return to school until they have been examined and treated. 6. Any other communicable illnesses in which you have been advised to remain out of school until cleared to return by the county health department or your child’s doctor (i.e. chicken pox, scabies, influenza, whooping cough, tuberculo-sis, measles, impetigo, etc.) 7. Any other health condition that in the school nurses judg-ment is of concern for the others health and well-being and that of the child. Erin Hynick, BSN, RN Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont CSD, District Nurse
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the district office on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for a work session and special board meeting. Board members present: Doug Brinegar, Mike Mayberry, Dave Friedman, Rena Shepherd, Patrick Powers, Levi Roach, and Mark Haselhuhn. Others present: Max Ohms, Ann Ohms, and Kathy Street. Work Session: The work session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. The Board discussed the proposal to adjust the elementary attendance center boundaries between Eddyville and Fremont. After much discussion, a directive was established to leave the attendance center boundary lines the same. New open enrollment application procedures for elementary students were reviewed. Other items discussed: district unity, equal education, technology upgrade, semester testing schedule, and quarterly work ses-sions. The meeting was adjourned 7:46 p.m. 5 minute recess Call to Order- Establish Quorum: President Brinegar called the special board meeting to order at 7:51 p.m., quorum was established. All present. Approve Agenda: Mayberry moved and Friedman seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Friedman moved and Mayberry seconded to approve the 9-12 choir trip to Chicago. Motion carried unanimously. Personnel: Shepherd moved and Mayberry seconded to approve Andy Heinle, Director of Mainte-nance. Board discussed briefly. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: Haselhuhn moved and Mayberry seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Doug Brinegar, Board President Susan Bayer, Board Secretary
Here is a message from Choir Director Christopher Ellerston about an exciting new way
to support the music programs at our school. Dear Parents/Students, I want to quickly invite you to join me in supporting the EBF Music Boosters simply through purchasing gift cards through the Scrip Pro-gram. How does this work you ask? It's simple! You purchase a gift card to a place like Starbucks, Amazon, Target, Walmart. You pay the face value of the card and you get the same value. A percentage of that goes back to the EBF Music Boosters! It's awesome because simply by buying a gift card, you can support the work that the boosters do for our students. The turn around for the cards is very quick when the orders are placed. If you know you go someplace like Walmart on a regular basis, purchase a gift card monthly for the amount close to what you spend and you will also be supporting our music program. Go to https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/GetStarted and register your family and create orders. Our enrollment code is: 1D76D46758516 I will working soon to get Casey's in our list of businesses! If you have any questions, let me know! Please join me in supporting the musical education of our stu-dents through the purchase of cards we use on an almost day to day basis. Christopher Ellerston EBF Music Boosters Scrip Coordinator
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(At Left) EBF 7th Basketball Boys Front - Sam Seddon, Marcus Corcoran, Noah Walker, Jackson Taylor, Bryce Roquet, Manager Emily Lynch; Back - Coach Tom Hallgren Carsen Wade, Grant LaRue, Nathan Roberts, Kyle Davis, Manager Alexis Fletcher. (At Left, 2nd Photo Down) EBF 8th Basketball Boys (Left to Right) Adam Greiner, Tanner Ray, Grant Adams, Kee-gan Dudley, Coach Brian Koeh-ler, Lute Judy, Will Simmons, Ethan Davis, Chase Atchison, Eli Fisher, Colton Howard, Trenton Collett, Danielle VanAlst, Joce-lyn VandeWall. (At Left, 3rd Photo Down) EBF JH Wrestling Front - Cayne Hall, Tyler Schutt, Clayton Young, Dayton Menuis; Middle - Coach Tyler Foubert, Hunter McFadden, Kyler Ricard, Conner Reed, Skylar Young, Braxton George, Wiatt McGachey, Blair Francis, Man-ager Bre Behymer, Coach Brett Little; Back - Coach Derek Fye, Coach TJ Stuart.
~ Photos by Kathy Street
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Home of the Rockets!
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(Above, Left) EBF Wrestling Cheerleaders Front - Taylor Rea; Back - Allison Bommers, Maddie Keegel, Faith Berryman. (Above, Right) EBF Basketball Cheerleaders Front - Gabby Strausser, Raelee Simmons; Back - Raechel Sapp, Emma Mock, Delaney Menuis, Josalyn Reddy, Coach Lisa Strausser, Felicity Reddy, Nevaeh Cavin, Selena Wil-liams. (At Left) EBF 7th Basketball Girls Front - Whitney Klyn, Nicole Edgren; Back - Coach Jarrah Jensen, Vanessa Blad, Lizzy VanUtrecht, Bella Noble, Kylee Reed, Cassidy Long, Aliya Myers, Cooper Champoux. (Bottom, Left) EBF 8th Basketball Girls Coach Tony Kurimski, Makia Sinnif, Sevanna Hol, RyLee German, Ruth E. Gutch, Rileigh Brink, Alyse Shotten, Manager Alleah Wyers.
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REMINDER OF BASIC CYBERSAFETY TIPS FOR
PARENTS/GUARDIANS Children are exposed to the Internet at younger and younger ages. Cyberspace is at home, at school and friends’ homes. As a parent or guardian, it is important that you keep current with your children’s online activities and that you communicate with each other often. Learn all you can about the Internet and become famil-iar with social networking sites and terms. For younger children, find and mark sites for them to visit. These can include fun activity sites, library reference sites and search engines for help on school projects. Talk to your children about the Internet and the im-portance of being safe while online. Assure your children that that whatever rules you set are for their safety. Only operate computers in an open area of your home, such as the living room or kitchen. This will make it easier to monitor activity than if the computer is in your children’s rooms. Be familiar with parental control programs to filter/block inappropriate content for your children. Monitor your children’s Internet use, maintain access to their e-mail accounts and social networks they are on. If a child gets uneasy while on the computer as you enter the room, this might indicate that he or she is visiting an off-limits site. Have your children show you what they know how to do online, as well as their favorite sites. Get to know your children’s online friends. If your child informs you of an inappropriate site, report it to your ISP or the company that created the material. Set up and/or learn all of your children’s passwords and screen names/usernames (online identities). Make sure screen names don’t reveal information about your children’s real names, addresses, school or age. Spend time online to-gether until you are assured that your children understand the potential dangers and how to handle difficult situations. “Google” your children’s names on the Internet. Look at profiles and any postings about them. If your children go to other homes, find out what rules they have in place for Internet usage.
If you have children, the Internet creates jobs for you to do. The In-ternet requires your involvement as a parent - From preschool through high school.
Senior Alex Hanna and his mother, Leona, are recognized for Parent Night.
Pictured is the junior high wrestling
team wearing their new singlets.
This year’s Rocket Wrestling Team has the backing of three seniors. Pictured below are (Front) Coach TJ Stuart, Dakota Boyer, Manager Malia Williams, Alex Hanna; (Back) Ed Glenn, Activities Director Curt Johnston, Coach Tyler Foubert, Coach Derek Fye, and Head Coach Brett Little. ~all wrestling photos/info submitted by Brett Little
On January 4th the Rocket Wrestling Team hosted their last home dual of the season. We also honored our parents, seniors and youth wrestlers. As a surprise and in support of wrestler Nolan Stetter, the whole team wore "Wendy's Warriors" t-shirts to honor his mother Wendy who couldn't attend Parent Night with him, because she is hospitalized and recovering from a stroke she suffered on Dec. 12th.
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CONDUCT COUNTS These behaviors are NOT acceptable at activities:
Disrespectful conduct, including profanity, obscene gestures or com-ments, offensive remarks of a sexual nature, or other actions that de-mean individuals or the event.
Penalty – EJECTION
Throwing articles onto the contest area. Penalty – EJECTION
Entering the contest area in protest or celebration. Penalty – EJECTION
Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants or spectators.
Penalty – EJECTION
Spectator interference with the event. Penalty – EJECTION
Jumping up and down on the bleachers. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Use of artificial noisemakers, signs, or banners. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Chants or cheers directed at opponents. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
Ticket Prices for Sports and Activities: Varsity-$5 Adults Varsity-$3 Students 9th -JV-$4 Adults/$2 Students 9th Grade Only-$3 Adults/$2 Students JH- $3 Adults/$2 Students HS Band/Choir- $3 Adults/$2 Students, JH $2 Adults/$1 Students
Activity Pass
2017-2018:
HS or MS Student $40 Elementary Student $30 (50% Discount on 4th child) Single Adult $90 Adult Couple $150 Gold cards FREE -persons 60 years or older
Contact Jill in the high school office at 641-969-4288. You may also pay for and order your pass from the ticket takers when com-ing through for activities.
You may purchase an activity ticket for admission to certain school district activities.
Without an activity ticket, attendees must pay regular prices for admittance to school district activities.
Boys’ Basketball Schedule
Girls’ Basketball Schedule
Wrestling Schedule
For up-to-date info/details -
http://www.quikstatsiowa.com/
EBF Boys’ Basketball Scores: Home 01/05/2018 Centerville W 61-48 Away 01/08/2018 @Twin Cedars, Bussey W 74-25 Home 01/09/2018 Albia W 66-52
EBF Girls’ Basketball Scores:
Home 01/02/2018 Eddyville Pella Christian L 30-42 Home 01/05/2018 Eddyville Centerville W 56-33 Home 01/09/2018 Eddyville Albia L 61-63 Away 01/12/2018 Bloomfield @Davis County W 50-38
As Posted on the School Facebook Page: EBF Boys Basketball - January 9 at 10:29pm ·
PINK OUT ended with a victory! Thanks to everyone who came out to support tonight. Varsity pulled out a nice win over Albia. JV won by 3 with a buzzer beater. Freshman
fought hard, but fell short. We play at Davis County Friday night. 10-2... undefeated in conference.
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School Telephone Numbers Eddyville Elementary (Principal Jil Nelson) 641-969-4281
Blakesburg Elementary (Dean of Students Sheryl Friedman) 641-938-2202 Fremont Elementary (Dean of Students Lindy Hammes) 641-933-4211
EBF Junior Senior High (Principal Steve Noble) 641-969-4288 EBF School Administration Office (Superintendent Dean Cook) 641-969-4226
Parents/Guardians across the district: Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville
are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call. To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
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You may email your requests to [email protected]
Thursday, January 25 Simpson Jazz Festival ROCKET Submissions Due 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Chariton 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Chariton(@Blakesburg) Friday, January 26 No School Staff Development 5:00pm G/B BB-9/JV/V vs Chariton 5:30pm WR-JV @ Fairfield Saturday, January 27 Archery @ Cardinal (Eldon) State Jazz Contest at Pella 9:00am BB-Youth @ EE & BE 10:00am WR-V @ Fairfield 4:00pm BBB-JV/V vs Baxter Monday, January 29 4:15pm BBB-8 @ Montezuma(2 games) 4:15pm GBB-8 vs Montezuma(@Fremont) 4:30pm WR-JH @ Ottumwa Tuesday, January 30 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Davis County 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Davis County(@Blakesburg) Wednesday, January 31 Early Dismissal (2pm) SD 9am 34th Army Band Performance @ HS Thursday, February 1 4:15pm BBB-JH @ Sigourney 4:15pm GBB-JH vs Centerville(@ Blakesburg) 6:00pm BBB-9/JV vs Keota 6:00pm GBB-JV/V @ Sigourney 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting @ HS Friday, February 2 6:00pm WR-Mini Rocket Tourn @ HS 6:00pm G/B BB-JV/V @ Lynnville-Sully Saturday, February 3 Pop Can Drive-Wash DC Trip 12:00pm WR-Sectionals @ Williamsburg 3:00pm G/B BB-V & B-9th vs Ankeny Christian Sunday, February 4 5:00pm Super Bowl Monday, February 5 6:00pm G/B BB-JV/V @ North Mahaska Tuesday, February 6 6:00pm WR-Regional Duals @ TBD Wednesday, February 7 Early Dismissal (2pm) SD Thursday, February 8 10-12th Singfest Honor Choir @ Pella ROCKET Submissions Due Friday, February 9 5:00pm Lions Meal @ Fremont Elem 7:00pm Play @ Fremont Elem Saturday, February 10 8:00am Archery @ Ottumwa 9:00am SEP Jazz Festival 12:00pm WR-Districts @ Knoxville
5:00pm Lions Meal @ Fremont Elem 7:00pm Play @ Fremont Elem 7:00pm GBB-Regional Tournament Sunday, February 11 11:30am Lions Meal @ Fremont Elem 2:00pm Play @ Fremont Elem Monday, February 12 6:00pm BBB-2A District Tournament 6:00pm School Board Meeting (moved from 2/19) Wednesday, February 14 Valentine's Day WR-State Duals @ Des Moines 6:00pm BBB-2A District Tournament 7:00pm GBB-Regional Tournament Thursday, February 15 WR-State Tournament @ Des Moines Friday, February 16 No School Staff Development WR-State Tournament @ Des Moines Saturday, February 17 Archery @ Valley (W. Des Moines) WR-State Tournament @ Des Moines 7:00pm GBB-Regional Tournament 7:30pm Concert @ Bridge View Center Monday, February 19 No School - Presidents Day 6:00pm BBB-2A District Tournament Wednesday, February 21 4:00pm PTO @ Blakesburg Elem Thursday, February 22 ROCKET Submissions Due 9:00am Science Fair-7th @ HS Friday, February 23 6:00pm BBB-2A District Tournament Saturday, February 24 Archery @ Mt. Vernon Indian Hills Jazz Festival Monday, February 26 JH SCC Festival Choir 9:00am GBB-State Tournament 1:00pm Missouri Southern Jazz Combo Tuesday, February 27 9:00am GBB-State Tournament Wednesday, February 28 Early Dismissal (2pm) SD 9:00am GBB-State Tournament Thursday, March 1 9:00am GBB-State Tournament 6:00pm Music Booster Meeting @ HS Friday, March 2 9:00am GBB-State Tournament 5:00pm Basketball Fun Night @ HS Saturday, March 3 District Jazz at Iowa City West 9:00am GBB-State Tournament 1:00pm Bowling (BSB Fundraiser) @ Oskaloosa
SCHOOL CALENDAR
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School Facebook Pages
Look here for posted announcements and positive Rocket activity:
Jr/Sr High: http://www.facebook.rocketsk12
Elementary:
https://www.facebook.com/rocketspk6
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu Milk Served Daily with Lunch Vegetable/Fruit Bar Offered
-- Subject to change --
Friday, January 26
NO SCHOOL Monday, January 29
Breakfast -- Egg Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Cheesy Breadsticks/Marina, Carrots, Applesauce
Tuesday, January 30 Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Popcorn Chicken, Potatoes/Gravy, CheeseCorn, Peaches, Br/Butter Wednesday, January 31
Breakfast -- Rocket McMuffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Crispitos/Cheese Sauce, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, February 1 Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Cheesy Lasagna Rollup, Garlic Br., Cal. Blend Veg., Mixed Fruit Friday, February 2
Breakfast -- Long John, Toast, Fruit, Juice Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, Refried Beans, Pears
Monday, February 5 Breakfast -- Egg Patty, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- TaterTot Cassserole, Peas, Applesauce, Bread/Butter Tuesday, February 6
Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Turkey Bacon Flatbread, Chips, Cal. Blend Veg,. Peaches
Wednesday, February 7 Breakfast -- Rocket McMuffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chili, Crackers, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Cinnamon Roll Thursday, February 8
Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch -- Org. Chick., Fried Rice, Ft. Cook., Broccoli, Mand. Org., Br/Butter
Friday, February 9 Breakfast -- Long John, Toast, Fruit, Juice
Lunch -- Pizza (Buffalo Chicken, 4-Meat or Cheese), Corn, Pears
INFINITE CAMPUS
Jr High/Sr High School parents may check their child’s grades, transcripts or lunch
account on the school website at www.rocketsk12.org;
choose the “Infinite Campus” portal, and enter your user name and password. (If you need a user name and password,
please contact the school at 641-969-4288).
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Eddyville Community Food Pantry 2nd and 4th Saturdays
of each month, 9-11 am, Eddyville United Methodist
Church Basement Must be a resident of EBF School District. No financial questions. Your privacy is respected. Delivery is available to persons in the town of Eddyville. Call either 641-969-4660 or 641-660-3584 for this service. Please leave a message.
School District Information:
Equity Coordinator Natalie Probst
641-969-4226, Ext. 2100
Level 1 Investigator Dean Cook
Loving Shepherd Food Pantry Blakesburg United Methodist
Church Basement
Providing food to: Moravia, Moulton,
Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg
Contact person:
Vera Miller, 938-2918 Serving all people in need equally.
Eddyville Museum News Check the Museum out on “Facebook”
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00-noon, or by appointment.
Bingo is the first Thursday of each month, 6:30, at the American Legion Hall.
Come and play for a fun time.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, col-or, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employ-ment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender iden-tity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational pro-grams and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Natalie Probst, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville, IA 52553, 641-969-4226, Ext. 2100, or [email protected]
Your 2017-2018 EBF School Board Members:
Director District # 1: Mike Mayberry- [email protected]
641-777-2520 260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Director District # 2: Pat Powers- [email protected]
641-660-7764 3307 Plymouth Ave, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 3: Rena Shepherd- [email protected]
641-660-0634 504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn- 641-799-6433
1206 Hwy 137, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 5: Doug Brinegar- 641-777-1664
13422 225th Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 6: Levi Roach - [email protected]
641-638-0757 12274 210th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 7: Dave Friedman- 641-938-2340
6668 Monroe Wapello Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536
Administration Office, 222 Walnut St.
Eddyville, IA 52553 Phone: (641) 969-4226 Fax: (641) 969-4547
Eddyville Elementary
PTO meets
monthly in the
library, Each 2nd
Wednesday at 3:30
Fremont Lions’ Breakfast The Fremont Lions host breakfast at the Fremont Community Center on Main Street, every 1st Saturday of the month. It is a free-will donation. Whether they are serving up Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs and Hashbrowns or Pancakes and Whole-Hog Sausage - take the opportunity to come socialize with your neighbors.
The Fremont Lions’ Club keeps a helpful
eye on our students . . . For years, the Fremont Lions have provided scholarships to graduat-ing seniors. They have been very generous over the years with many other needs that have arisen in the area.
Come out and help support the Lions - assist the community.
Eddyville Public Library
641-969-4815 (Call for Hours)
Friends of the Eddyville Library meet at the public
library on the 3rd Wednesdays in January, April, July &
October at 5:30pm
Save these for the
elementary schools.
Blakesburg Public Library Hours
Monday 3:15 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 3:15 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday 5:30 – 8:30 p.m
Friday – Closed Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Blakesburg Lions' Breakfast
The Blakesburg Lions are busy preparing breakfast on the 1st Saturday of every month from 7 to 10 am at the Blakesburg Community Center. Come in and enjoy Biscuits and Gravy, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patties, Grits, and Oatmeal. A free-will offer-ing is accepted.
Blakesburg Elementary is thankful for the Lions in their community, having been a recipient of their generosity in the past with needs such as making sure all stu-dents were warm - providing winter coats, hats and gloves.
Blakesburg Lions - Serving their Community
BLAKESBURG PTO
3:45 - Library
February 21
March 7 April 18 May 16
Fremont Elementary
L.I.K.E. (Leaders in Kids’
Education)
Next Meeting Date To be
decided
Home-Cooked Meals - Take and Bake EBF Nutrition 3 Take & Bake Service,
BASIC KNEADS had an Order Date of January 15 and Pick-Up of February 21.
May do one more order to be delivered in March. Check back for updates.
www.basickneadsebf.weebly.com Please direct questions to Mrs. Lisa Strausser, Instructor
Attention Eddyville Elementary Parents:
Please email any pictures of sporting events
you may have to the Elementary Yearbook Staff,
in care of Shelly Jager, at [email protected]
Mark Your Calendars for the
Fremont Community Play - February 9-11
“How the Other Half Dies”
Tickets can be purchased at the door ($6 Adults /$4 Kids 12 and under).
Advance tickets for the production are available from cast members ($5 Adults/$3 Kids 12 and under) or by calling
Bill Ward (641-295-6060) or Jeanene Calhoun (641-660-7282). Friday and Saturday’s performances start at 7pm,
and Sunday’s performance is at 2pm.
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Home of the Rockets!
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Winter Blast! While you may feel like the cold air
has knocked you over, some have
been having a great time! Pictured
are Brystol and Bode Druckenmiller,
grandsons of Shelly Hoskins (retired
high school secretary). While at
grandma’s house, these boys made a
"snow fort" in a big pile of snow
across the
street.
Oh the joys of
winter,
as a KID!
It’s all in the
perspective! ~Submitted
4-Hers Serving the District In December, members of the Boots and
Blue Jeans 4-H group generously shopped
for and donated enough household supplies
and food items to fill eight totes for EBF
families. Two totes were given to each building, for fami-
lies who might appreciate some extra supplies. Members
of the club were very happy they could help members of
their community throughout the EBF district.
Pictured (at left) are, left to right, Lis Glosser, Paige Har-
ter, Tanner Ray, Brayden Black, Whitney Klyn, Ian Rob-
erts, Mason Roberts, and Wyatt Klyn. ~Submitted
Eddyville Girl Scout Troop 315
This local troop recently celebrated
bridging from Seniors to Ambassa-
dors, while also welcoming new
Girl Scout Corinne Anzelini from
Switzerland.
Pictured (at left) are Jenny Faybik,
Lauren Heinle, Alison Blommers, Julia Fairchild,
Hannah Koellner and Corinne Anzelini.
~Submitted
STEM Students Work with NWS 6th grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer-ing, and Mathematics) students are pictured with a radiosonde and balloon that was found in a farm field of STEM student, Blake, on December 3rd. It was released from Omaha, Nebraska, on November 1. The students examined and researched it, and then brainstormed a list of questions. There were direc-tions on the radiosonde to re-turn it to the National Weather Service, so they included a letter with their questions. They are excited to hear back from NWS! Pictured: Back row, left to right - Thomas McCrea, Nathan Calhoun, John Burger, Russell McCrea, Lillian Fairchild. Front row, left to right - Brooklyn Bettis, Abby Jager, Blake Jager. ~Submitted