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May-June-July 2006

 

Volume 12, Issue 9

BLackhawk

Special points of

interest:

 

· School “Happenings” Page 1

· Vocal Music Students Do Well At Solo/Small Group Contest Page 2

· Thank you Page 2

· Congratulations To The Sixth Grade Math Bee Team!Page 3

· Donations Page 3

· School Physicals Page 3

· School Board Recognition Week Page 4

· Help Fight Cancer Page 4

· Class of 2006 Graduates Page 4

· Focus on Faculty Page 5

·  May Lunch Menu  Page 6

· May Activities Calendar  Page 7

· June Activities Calendar  Page 8

· July Activities Calendar  Page 9

315 West Grand

Hinton, IA 51024

Phone: 712-947-4329

Fax: 712-947-4427

Hinton Community School

School “Happenings”

By Mr. Al Steen

When you work within an organization it is so easy to forget to tell the “Good News” and assume everyone knows what positive things are happening within the organization. There is no way we could list every positive “happening” in this brief article, however, here are a few of the positive “happenings” in Hinton Community School:

*Our elementary has incorporated a new anti-bullying program called “Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.” We have always worked hard to teach our students proper socialization skills and how to get along with others. This program just gives us a “formal” program as we work with our children to develop their social skills.

*We provide many non-traditional educational services for our parents and our community. Two examples of these services are our Before/After school program called SOAR and our Preschool/Daycare program called “Little Hawks.” Iowa leads the nation in having both parents working outside the home. Due to this situation, many parents need quality supervision for their children. These two programs provide quality supervision, meeting the needs of many of our parents within our community.

*The proposed school budget for the 2006-07 school decreases our property tax asking from last year by 6%. Not many public institutions, funded by property tax dollars, are able to reduce the tax burden on their patrons as we will this year.

*Our Music Department is outstanding with numerous students earning “I” ratings in small and large group competition. Most recently our Show Choir, called the “Soundwaves,” completed another fantastic season garnering many awards at their competitions. The following is a quote from one of the best Show Choir Directors of a 4A school in Iowa regarding our show choir:

“Your kids sing like a 4A school...sure it is a small school, but I be darned if they don't do some great, great things. You are achieving at a level that is pretty comparable to some REALLY big schools. Your kids are advanced...”

There are many, many other great things happening within our school district. Look for future articles, as we try to keep you informed about the great “happenings” at the Hinton Community School. We are very fortunate to have a caring and supportive community. This support allows us to be a quality school, meeting the needs of our students, parents, and community. As our mission statement says, we are A Community Dedicated To Developing Responsible Life Long Learners Prepared For Future Challenges.