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Announcements – January 11, 2023

Daily Announcements

January 11, 2023 – Day B/2

 

 Today’s lunch: Walking taco w/fixings, Refried beans, Pineapple

Tomorrow’s breakfast: Cereal OR Breakfast bagel, Fruit

Tomnorrow’s lunch: Hot dog/bun, Green beans, Mandarin oranges

 

This weeks birthdays

 

Andrew Atkinson – 1/7

Benjamin Staudt – 1/8

Mya Mathies – 1/9

Edison Maske – 1/10

Elliot Krumm – 1/10

Kiara O’Brien – 1/10

Brody Reich 1/11

Kaitlyn Burgi 1/12

Kaylie Lundt – 1/13

Claire Tauro – 1/13

Leah Weaver – 1/13

Carmine Bolland -1/14

  • Drive Wise Drivers Education Upcoming Classed Via Zoom
  •  January 10th – February 16th
  • When:  Tuesday and Thursday Nights
  • Time:  5 – 8 PM
  • February 28th – March 30th
  • Tuesday and Thursday Nights
  • Time:  5 – 8 PM
  • April 18th – May 18th
  • When:  Tuesday and Thursday Nights
  • Time:  5 – 8 PM

Please call or stop in the office for more information!

  • Upcoming Athletic Events:
  • Thursday, January 12, 2023 (dismiss at 2:55, leave at 3:05)
  • 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford – 7th grade only (dismiss at 3:00, leave at 3:10)
  • 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman
  • 5:00/6:15/7:30 = HS JJV/JV/V Boys Basketball vs Dike-New Hartford
  • Friday, January 13, 2023
  • 4:00 = HS Girls/Boys Basketball vs Rockford
  • Saturday, January 14, 2023
  • 10:00 = HS Girls Wrestling @ Oelwein
  • 10:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ AGWSR
  • 2/3:30 = HS Girls/Boys Basketball @ Saint Ansgar (Varsity Only)
  • Monday, January 16, 2023
  • 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood
  • 6:15/7:30 = HS JV/V Boys Basketball vs Dike-New Hartford
  • Tuesday, January 17, 20223
  • 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockwell
  • Thursday, January 19, 2023
  • 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockwell


  • Any junior girl interested in attending Girls State this summer, please see Mrs. Lillquist before Wednesday. Girls State will be held at Drake University June 18-23. 


  • Junior High Split Season
  • January and February
  • Girls BAsketball and Boys Wrestling
  • After Sport Shuttle Bus Schedule (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri):
  • 5:00pm – Leave Rockwell
  • 5:10pm – Sheffield
  • 5:30pm – Meservey
  • 5:37pm – Thornton
  • 5:45pm – Swaledale
  • 5:52pm – Rockwell


  • Students that took a NIACC class 1st semester, please return your NIACC books to Mrs. Lillquist ASAP. Thanks! 


  • MercyOne North Iowa School of Radiology is holding a program information session. The session will be on Wednesday, January 18th from 2:00 – 3:00. The session is virtual and will last approximately 1 hour. If you are interested in attending, please see Mrs. Lillquist for more information. 


  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. If you need assistance filing the FAFSA, we will have some opportunities coming up at school, otherwise the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) provides free virtual appointments. You can schedule a virtual appointment at https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/ICARUB. You can access the FAFSA application at www.studentaid.gov. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lillquist. 


  • MercyOne has reopened their job shadow opportunities. If you are interested in setting one up, please see Mrs Lillquist. There are a few requirements, including COVID vaccine, Flu Vaccine and at least 16 years of age.


  • Seniors please get your senior pictures to Mr. Burt as soon as possible. If you have any questions please refer to the email Mr. Burt sent out.  Pictures can be emailed to eric.burt@westforkschool.org 


  • Classification of Absences: All absences will be classified in one of two ways: 

#1 Excused Absence – Parent has notified the school and the school approves. No penalty. All work may be made up. These are limited to: personal illness, professional appointments, school activities, funerals, family vacations, emergency work at home with parents, or personal family issues – which must be shared with the principal or counselor. ● Doctor notes should be turned into the office to excuse the absence ● Oversleeping will not be excused. 

#2 Unexcused Absence/Truancy -Absence for all or part of a day without prior knowledge and permission of either the student’s parent or the principal. Credit for work may be withheld. Students may be required to make up missed time or be issued a detention A letter will be sent home after 5, 10, and 15 absences each quarter Meeting with the principal.

  • If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, patients in Sheffield and Hampton are seeking volunteer companions through Care Initiatives Hospice. For more information or to request an application, contact Christine Dornbusch at (319) 232-6148 or by email at cdornbush@careintiatives.org.


  •  Attention Juniors: Next year, as a senior, you are able to enroll in a program AT NIACC. Some of the programs offered include welding, automotive, diesel, building trades, industrial mechanics and maintenance, tool and die, information technology, industrial systems technology, heating and air conditioning technology, etc. Some of these programs fill up quickly, so don’t delay. Please see Mrs. Lillquist for more information or to get your name on the list.


  • Attention Sophomores: Next year, as a junior, you are able to participate in our Rockwell Industrial Academy. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Mrs. Lillquist. 


  • If you are interested in a part time job, the Wellness Center is hiring.


  • Just a reminder:  When students are entering or leaving the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office.  Anytime any student enters the building after 8:15am or exits the building before 3:00pm, it is VERY important that you check in or out at the office. 


  • If a student is absent, the parent is asked to notify the office. The school phone system is set up to take messages 

24 hours a day (for calls before and after the office is open). Upon returning to school after being absent from the building, the student is required to check in with the office. 

Before leaving for any reason during the school day, the student is required to check in with the office prior to leaving the building. If the school has not been notified and the student is absent the office will attempt to notify the parents or guardian. Either with an email from JMC or a phone call.  Please call 641-892-4461 or 641-450-5654 to leave a message with Mrs. Shreve – Building Secretary or email to denise.shreve@westforkschool.org

 

 

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