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November
Newsletter
2012
Principal Notes
from Dr. Lewton
The first quarter is officially over and students will be bringing home report cards on Friday, November 2 nd . This year you
will notice a grade for behavior. This grade is based on the respect, responsibility, and cooperation your child has shown
in the classroom. Students will receive an (E) excellent, (S) satisfactory or (N) needs improvement grade. Please talk to
your child about these expectations and how they relate not only to school and home, but their future careers. On
November 6 th and 7 th , parents will have the opportunity to attend parent teacher conferences. I hope you took the
opportunity to call in and schedule a block of time to meet with your child’s teachers. If not read the information below
please.
This year we will be offering two sets of parent/ teacher conference dates, the first two dates will be November 6 th and 7 th
at the end of 1 st quarter. The second set of dates will be April 3 rd and 4 th at the end of 3 rd quarter. Parents should call the
school to schedule a conference block that will be one hour long, during which parents will have the opportunity to visit
with individual teachers. We ask that parents limit their time with each teacher to 5 minutes.
November 6 th , 2012 November 7 th , 2012
Block 1, starts at 3:40 Block 1, starts at 3:40
Block 2, starts at 4:40 Block 2, starts at 4:40
Block 3, starts at 5:40 Block 3, starts at 5:40
Please call the Hagen Jr. High office at 456-0020 to schedule a parent /teacher conference.
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 November 15 th in the Berg Professional Development Room at 12:00 p.m.
Every five years, the Dickinson School District goes through an accreditation process to improve practices in the school
system. We value your opinion and ask that you take a few minutes to complete this survey before November 16th. The
survey can be found on the Hagen Junior High School’s Website at http://www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/hjh/
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Do you find yourself reminiscing about your years in junior high and then you break out the old yearbooks for a good
laugh Treat your child to the same wonderful experience by purchasing an all-color yearbook for only $27! You may
send cash or check to school or for your convenience we have set up a link on the Hagen website so you can order by
credit card online. If you are not sure if you purchased a yearbook during registration please email Kristal Fields at
kristal.fields@dickinson.k12.nd.us.

Counselor’s Corner
from Jessica Friestad
We ended the month of October with a fun and successful first Junior High dance of the year; and now November, a
month for voting, conferences, giving thanks, and raking leaves, is bound to be just as enjoyable!
Each month I will be doing a Guidance Lesson with students in a designated classroom. September’s guidance lesson was
“Study Skills”, October’s lesson was “Cyberbullying/Bullying”, and November’s lesson will focus on “Tolerance”. The
population of North Dakota is steadily becoming more and more diverse. Students and staff members at Hagen Junior
High are fortunate to be able to share their educational experience with students from all over the country. In conjunction
with this excitement and enrichment, we are faced with the challenge to maintain a fair, objective, and permissive attitude
toward opinions and practices that differ from our own. I believe that tolerance should be taught and practiced at home as
well as in the classroom.
We are through the Reading and Language portion of the ND State Assessment and will resume testing on November 5 th .
We will be testing Math from 9:13-11:14. Please make a conscious effort to have your student in school during that time.
This will conclude the testing portions for 7 th graders. The 8 th graders will wrap up testing with the Science portion on
November 6 th & 7 th . This portion of the test will be conducted during regularly scheduled science classes.
Library News
It’s harvest time! It’s pumpkin time! Participate in the library’s pumpkin contest. Your entry may earn you a gift
certificate to our up-coming book fair! You just need to paint or carve a pumpkin to represent a favorite book or literary
character. Bring your pumpkin to the library by November 5 th to enter this contest.
The public library is looking for teens interested in participating in their Teen Advisory Group. This group is open to all
who are interested. Get involved! Hang-out! Contribute! Be heard! Have fun! You can earn volunteer hours,
recommend books and movies for the library, help plan teen programs and events, and help out in other ways at the public
library. See Mrs. Fisher or Mrs. Olson for a brochure and more information on this program.
Don’t forget to stop in the library and visit our Scholastic Book Fair during the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November
6 th and 7 th . We will be having a special drawing for students who bring a parent, grandparent or other adult relative to our
book fair during conference times. Browse for books and other fun items at this time or send money for your student to
make purchases. It’s not too early to Christmas shop and your purchases help us earn books for our library! (To learn
more about our Book Fair or order online please visit: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/hagen. You will only be
able to shop at this website from October 31 st to November 20 th .) Another way to help us earn ‘book money’ is to
remember that whenever you shop Amazon.com, you can also earn money for our school; if you remember to enter the
Amazon website by going through the link on the Hagen homepage. This is an easy, painless way of helping our school,
so please remember this especially during the coming holiday shopping season.
Important Announcements:
! Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 6 & 7, 3:40 PM – 6:40 PM
! NO School, Veteran’s Day observation, November 12
! AMC 8 Math Test, November 13
! NO School, Thanksgiving break, November 22 & 23

Notes from the Superintendent
Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
November 2012
EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
The Dickinson Public Schools has utilized an emergency call system to notify parents about
weather emergencies for the past two years. Thankfully, it was not necessary to utilize the
system last school year due to the mild and temperate weather we experienced. This system,
called Alert Now, is provided free of charge to all parents who provide contact information
during registration. Alert Now establishes the emergency calling system by extracting phone
numbers provided during registration that the district maintains in its database. The emergency
call system database maintained by Alert Now is updated on a nightly basis. When a phone
number is changed parents can have their emergency contact information updated by contacting
the appropriate building secretary where the children attend school.
When the Alert Now system is activated:
Caller ID will display the Central Office main phone number (701-456-0002)
when a general announcement is delivered.
Caller ID will display 411 if the message is a dire emergency.
Alert Now will leave a message on any answering machine or voice mail.
If the Alert Now message stops playing, press”1” and the message will replay
from the beginning.
It is the hope of the school district that parents will find the system to be convenient and useful
when it is necessary to make an emergency contact. It also our hope that the weather will
cooperate and it will not be necessary to utilize the Alert Now system. If it is necessary to
update your phone contact information please contact the appropriate building secretary to help
guarantee all contact information is current.
If you have any questions about this topic or any other issue in the Dickinson Public Schools, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 456-0002 or through email at douglas.sullivan@dickinson.k12.nd.us.
Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendent
Dickinson Public Schools
701-456-0002
douglas.sullivan@dickinson.k12.nd.us

Dickinson Public Schools
FOUNDATION NEWS
Education is the Foundation for the Future
Issue 60 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. November 2012
Foundation Awards Grant
The Dickinson Public Schools Foundation recently
announced the 2012 scholarship awards which are
administered by the Dickinson Public Schools
Foundation.
Michael Callahan Hockey
Scholarship - Michael Porter
was awarded the Michael
Callahan Hockey Scholarship at
the 2012 Dickinson Hockey
Banquet. Michael is attending
the University of Minnesota College of Science
and Engineering.
Jack Carlson
Memorial Scholarship –
Dallas Zastoupil was
awarded the Jack Carlson
Memorial Scholarship at
the Spring Sports Awards.
The scholarship was
developed to continue Mr.
Carlson’s legacy of “making a difference in the
lives of young kids.” This is the ninth year of the
$1,000 scholarship awarded by the Carlson family
to a Dickinson High School graduating senior.
Past recipients include: 2004-Jeremy Burgard,
2005-Josh Krieg, 2006-Brittney Uttech, 2007-Joan
Selle, 2008-Skylar Beaudoin, 2009-Challis
Williams, 2010-Megan Michaelson and 2011-
Kara Froelich. Dallas is attending Bismarck State.
He is pursuing a major in Process Plant
Technology.
Nancy Joy Sjursen
Music Scholarship –
Luke Shields was awarded the
Nancy Joy Sjursen Music
Scholarship at the Spring
Music Concert. This is the
first year of the scholarship
which was created by Nancy’s
family and her classmates to continue Nancy’s
love of music. Luke is attending UND.
Cecil B. Risser Memorial
Scholarship - Amanda Stoltz
received the Cecil B. Risser
Memorial Scholarship. The
scholarship was developed in
honor of former DHS
Principal Risser for his
distinguished service and contribution to the field
of education. The scholarship was established in
1972 by the family and a scholarship was awarded
through 1983.
Past recipients include: Lili Stewart, Nancy
Sjursen, Dan Thornton, LeeAnn Schneider, Kelly
Hamers, Eddie Kadrmas, Ann Kloster, John
Wittmayer and Michelle Fleming.
In his memory, Patrick and Janice O’Neill, (both
DHS graduates) established the scholarship this
year for a deserving senior going into education.
Amanda is pursuing a degree in education at the
University of Mary.
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!
The Dickinson Public Schools Foundation
manages the scholarship funds. If you are
interested in establishing a scholarship or donating
to one of these scholarships, contact Karen Heidt,
Director of Development, at 590-0495.
Scholarship applications will be available from
DHS counselors in December.
DPS Employees Donate to Foundation
Sixty-seven Dickinson Public Schools employees
have pledged $5,297 through the Foundation’s
payroll deduction program. Their donations will
help support the Foundation’s grant program.
Thank you for your support! Their support shows
their commitment to our students and “enhancing
education” for our students.
Contact Information - If you would like to make
a donation, establish a scholarship, give a
memorial gift or discuss planned giving
opportunities, contact Karen Heidt, Director of
Development at 590-0495.

Dickinson Public Schools
FOUNDATION NEWS
Education is the Foundation for the Future
Issue 60 For information, call Karen Heidt at 590-0495. November 2012
Gifts to the Foundation
Thank you for your gifts to the Foundation!
Scholarships –
Nancy Joy Sjursen Music Scholarship - Ralph &
Harriet Sjursen $500
Cecil B. Risser Memorial Scholarship – Patrick &
Janice O’Neill $500
In Honor of Jay & Tina Pearson – By Frank &
Louise Pearson
Donations
Donations were received from the DHS Class of 1962
and Bobbi Miller
Oxy, Inc. - $2,000 donation
Kovash & Dasovick - $400 inkind donation
Memorials Gifts- In Memory of
Charles & Margie Krahler (Karen Heidt’s mother
and father) – By Mary Massad & Mark Froehlich,
Nelda Krein, Jim & Gloria Ciavarella, Debby
Thompson, Deb & Gary Conlon, Jay Bleth, Ray &
MaryPat Bruels, Jan Fields, Jackson & Marisa
Armstrong, Jen Grosz, DPS Foundation Board
Members
Chris Carlson - By Debby Thompson, Christian &
Lisa Kostelecky, Dr. Al & Maria King, Chad &
Madawna Love, Jim & Gloria Ciavarella, Deb & Gary
Conlon, Dorothy Martinson
George Peters – By Hagen Jr. High staff
Marino Steinolfson – By Rhoda Hilden, Nelda Krein,
Hagen Jr. High Staff
Clarence Thompson – By Ray & MaryPat Bruels
Barbara Gutenkunst – By Hagen Jr. High Staff
Doug LaPlante – By Deborah Thompson, Carl &
Esther Larson, Del Quigley
Doris Zander (Bonnie Ficek’s mother) – By Cheryl &
Ken Grossman
Mike Herberholz (Carla Fettig’s father) –By Scott &
Tammy Meschke, Jim & Becky Meduna, Cheryl
Grossman
Jim & Carolyn Lisko – By Jan Fields & Jennifer
Garcia
Ernie Miller – By Jan Fields &Jennifer Garcia
Lee Leiss – By Debby Thompson
Bertha Schank- By Kirkwood Bank & Trust
Elizabeth Kleingartner (Leon Kleingartner’s mother)
– By Deb & Gary Conlon
Paula Skabo – By Leland & Joan Skabo
Bucky Thompson – By Jan &
Bill Fields & Jennifer Garcia,
Del Quigley & Families, Jim
& Rosie Perdaems, Jim &
Gloria Ciavarella, Terry &
Nancy Gerderer, Stan &
Diane Hausauer, Louise &
Elmer Dukart, Ron & Sandy
Ficek, Terry & Deb O’Brien,
Nelda Krein, Robbie Krieg
Duttenhefer, Matt & Kim
Glasoe, Albert & Donna Wolf,
Vince & Pam Reep, Fern
Pokorny, Tom & Darlene
Henning, Donovan & Mandy Slag, Jessica Billadeau,
Scott & Darla Hoffman, Ellen & Mike Getz, Mary &
Dan Herold, Lyle & Tammy Berndt, Bob & Alice
Karn, Hagen Cooks, Estrella Treude, Jim & Terry
Glasser, Jean Steiner, Bob & Raylene Hebert, Louie &
Jean Braun, Tim & Cheryl Lantz, Hagen Staff, Sherry
& Lewis Heaton, Jill & Ariana Wetzstein, Mick &
Gayle Homiston, Joan Walton, Blasé & Terri Deichert,
Justin & Chris Kruger, Terrence & Eileen Rohr,
Darrell & Linda Binek, Ann & Marilyn Meissner,
Helene Zelaya, John & Dot Martinson, Bruce & Sandy
Behm, Pat & Craig Dennis, Ken & Jean Delap, Gordon
& Sandy Schnell, Julie & Larry Langemo, Carolyn &
Pat Blake, Pat & Von Riddle, Al & Cindy Koppinger,
Scott & Naomi Obrigewitch, Gayle & Larry Selle, Curt
& Carol Glasoe, LeRoy & Carla Fettig, Barb & Vern
Nelson, Sam & Donna Pasicznyk, Al & Maria King,
Keith & Pat Kilber, Ken & Cheryl Grossman, Connie
Klein, Joan Allen, Steve & Nancy Keinzle, Jan
Biederstedt, Marilyn & Erv Kessel, Frank & Muriel
Lewis, TJ & Carol Herauf, Ken & Chris Zander, Laurie
& Anna Tescher, Bernice Mueller, Cary & Jolene
Gress, Roger & Paula Stone, Rhonda & Chad
Kraenzel, LeRoy & Jeanne Boespflug, Gordon &
Sandy Kadrmas, Fran & MaryAnn Reisenauer, Karen
& Roque Kadrmas, James & Mary Irsfeld, Anna Frank,
Laurie & Dave Summerfield, Bill & Shirley Andrus,
Kim & Calvin Kuhn, Arnie & Sue Kuhn, Ray &
MaryPat Bruels, Debby Thompson & Children, DHS
Caring Committee, Jon & Eve Stika, Jane Cornell,
Gary & Beth Selle, Karen Heidt & Family

Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students November 2012
FAST
Easy chickpea snack
For a crunchy, healthy
treat, try roasted chickpeas. Toss chickpeas
from a 15 oz. can (drained, rinsed)
with 1 tbsp. olive
oil, 1 – 2 tsp. each
garlic powder and
cumin, and a dash
of chili powder.
Spread on a cookie sheet, and bake
for 45 minutes at 350º.
TAKES
Did You
Know
Child health experts
recommend that tweens
get a cholesterol test. The blood test
allows your tween’s doctor to catch
high cholesterol levels and recommend
diet and lifestyle changes if
necessary. Lowering high cholesterol
now can keep youngsters from developing
heart disease and other chronic
illnesses later in life.
Hula-hoop workout
Has your teen put away her hula
hoop now that she’s older Suggest
that she take it back out for a fun
mini-workout. Along with toning the
stomach muscles, 10 minutes of hula
hooping burns 100 calories. Try timing
her to see how long she can go
without the hula hoop falling from
her hips. Then, give it a try yourself!
Just for fun
Q: What do you have if you have 8
cucumbers in one hand and 10 potatoes
in the other
A: Really big
hands!
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Staying healthy
This winter, help your teen avoid
the sniffles by reviewing these healthy
habits. You might also mention that
staying healthy means she won’t
miss school—or hanging out with
her friends!
Eat fruits, vegetables
Seasonal fruits like oranges and
grapefruit are full of vitamin C, which
can help fend off colds. To boost her
whole immune system, have your child
get plenty of vitamin A from dark, leafy
greens like spinach and kale.
Be active
Make physical activity part of her
daily routine. Even 20 minutes of moderate
to intense exercise like jogging or
brisk walking can cut her chances of
getting sick. Let her know that exercise
builds up her body’s immunity-boosting
cells to keep her healthy long after her
workout ends.
Sleep on it
Getting enough sleep—around 9
hours nightly for tweens and teens—is
vital for fighting off illnesses. Have your
Lactose intolerant
A. L. Hagen Junior High School
Dr. Marcus Lewton, Ed.D., Principal
Does your youngster experience frequent stomachaches or
other digestive problems after he eats He might be lactose
intolerant, an uncomfortable but not life-threatening condition.
Here are ways to find out:
● Look for symptoms. When your child eats dairy products
(milk, ice cream, cheese), have him watch how he feels 30
minutes to 2 hours later.
● Try going dairy-free. If there seems to be a link, suggest that
he go without dairy products for 2 weeks. Does he feel better
teen keep a sleep journal for a week,
noting the time she goes to bed and the
time she wakes up. She might realize
she’s not getting enough rest when she
sees the numbers.
Guard against germs
Your teen probably already knows the
importance of washing her hands after
using the restroom and sneezing. But
does she realize that everyday electronic
devices like cell phones, TV remotes,
and computer keyboards are breeding
grounds for germs, especially during
cold and flu season Encourage her to
clean off these devices regularly with
an antibacterial wipe.
● See a doctor. Your pediatrician may recommend a simple test to determine if your
youngster is lactose intolerant. If the test is positive, he can try substitutes like soy
milk or use over-the-counter enzyme pills to help him digest milk products.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Teen Food & Fitness
Sugar smarts
Taming a sweet tooth can be a challenge.
Help your teen get started with
changes like these.
Choose water. Soda and fruit drinks are
the leading source of sugar in a teen’s
diet. Encourage your child to drink water
or fat-free milk instead. If he wants something
carbonated, suggest mixing freshsqueezed
lemon juice in club soda or
drinking flavored seltzer water.
Q
&A
Helping picky
eaters
Q: I want to encourage my son to
try new foods, especially vegetables.
What can I do to get my picky eater
to be, well, less picky
A: It can take a dozen tries before your
child decides that he likes a new food. To
make trying new foods interesting rather
than a chore, consider these ideas:
● Visit grocery stores that offer free food
samples. Your teen might be more willing
to try something new when he sees
others doing the same.
● Order healthy appetizers and sides
instead of an entrée when you eat out.
That way, your son can sample several
different kinds of foods.
● Have your teen make dinner once a
week with the understanding that he’ll
use one new ingredient each time. If he
cooks the food, he’s more likely to eat
it—and enjoy it!
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ACTIVITY
CORNER
Turkey leftovers
Your family won’t mind eating leftovers
with these tasty meal ideas!
Quesadillas. Place a whole-wheat flour
tortilla in a skillet (coated with cooking
spray) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle
with 1 – 2 cup cut-up turkey and 1 – 4 cup
low-fat mozzarella cheese. Top with
another tortilla, and cook on
both sides until the
cheese melts.
Alfredo. Boil penne
pasta, adding broccoli
florets (fresh or frozen)
during the final
two minutes. Drain,
November 2012 • Page 2
Avoid hidden sugar. Have him
review food labels to see if sugar
is a main ingredient (one of the
first ingredients listed). Explain
that “high fructose corn syrup”
and other ingredients ending in
“-ose” are really sugar. For example,
he might be surprised to find
that ketchup and salad dressings
are often high in sugar. Tip: Look for
sugar-free or low-sugar options in foods
like cereals, granola bars, and sauces.
Handle cravings. Help your teen come up with alternatives to
sugar when he wants something sweet. Together, brainstorm a
list and post it on the refrigerator. A few ideas might be to reach
for fresh fruit, chew sugarless gum, or have a cup of herbal tea.
Or he could get busy with something else and wait 15 minutes
to see if he is still craving a sweet.
Whole-body moves
No time to exercise This routine
can fit into the busiest of schedules. Encourage your child
to work up to 15 repetitions per exercise.
1. Burpees. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Squat
down, and place your hands on the ground in front of
you. Kick your legs back into a push-up position, and do
one push-up. Bring your legs back to the squat position,
and stand up.
2. Weighted sit-ups. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and a light weight
(2–5 pounds) in each hand. Start a sit-up, and as your chest comes toward your
knees, do bicep curls with the weights. Then, roll back to the original position.
3. Jump squats. Stand with your legs apart and your arms down. Bend at the knees,
and bring your fingers to the ground between your legs. Straighten your legs as you
reach your arms up high, and jump.
In the
K tchen
and return the pasta and broccoli to
the pot. Stir in 1 cup turkey pieces,
4 oz. nonfat cream cheese, 1 – 4 cup fatfree
milk, and 1 – 4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese.
Soup. In a stockpot, bring 2 tsp. olive
oil to medium-high heat. Add 1 – 2 cup
each chopped celery, carrots, and
onions. Cook until softened.
Stir in 4 cups chicken broth,
a 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes,
2 cups cubed turkey,
and 1 – 2 cup cooked brown
rice. Simmer until heated
through.

November 2012
A. L. Hagen Junior High School
Dr. Marcus Lewton, Ed.D., Principal
Short
Stops
Election day
Although your tween is
too young to vote in this
month’s elections, he can still get
involved. Take him to the polls with
you, and talk about your choices. Then,
watch the election results together. It’s
a great way for him to see citizens participating
in government—and to prepare
for voting when he’s older.
The “write” word
Students sometimes think long, fancy
words sound impressive. But short,
simple words can have more impact
if they make writing clearer. Suggest
that your child replace complicated
words with easier ones and then read
both versions aloud (“She wore an
undecorated frock” vs. “She wore a
plain dress”). Which sounds better
Thinking of others
Being thoughtful can improve your
middle grader’s relationships. Encourage
him to work on this at home. If
he gets a glass of water, he could ask
his sister if she wants one, too. Or he
might offer the computer to another
family member when he realizes he’s
been on it for a while.
Worth quoting
“It’s okay to make mistakes. Mistakes
are our teachers—they help us to
learn.” John Bradshaw
Just for fun
Teacher: Do you
know the 20th
president of the
United States
Student: No.
We were never
introduced!
Controlling impulses
If your tween can be impulsive,
blame it on science: the part of
her brain that controls impulses
won’t be fully developed until
her early 20s. In the meantime,
here are some ways
you can help her practice
self-control.
Focus on the future
Encourage your child to
think things through ahead
of time. For instance, remind her
to consider her schedule before
making plans (“I have jazz practice
Thursday afternoon, so I can’t go to
Andrea’s that day”). Also, try having
discussions that help her visualize next
week, next year, or even 10 years from
now. You could ask about her weekend
plans, her goals for summer vacation, or
her ideal career.
Practice patience
Learning to wait for what she wants
will help your middle grader build selfdiscipline.
Talk about how you avoid acting
on impulse when it comes to things
such as shopping or eating. You might
say, “I would like to buy this outfit, but
I’m going to save the money toward a
Read for pleasure
How can you get your child to read more often One way
is to help him find books he enjoys. Try these suggestions:
■ Surround him with reading materials. When you see
books you think he’d like, try leaving them on his nightstand
or in the car. You can also scatter comic books,
fact books, and joke books around the house. This may
encourage him to read when he has a few minutes.
new couch” or “Ice cream sounds so
good right now, but let’s enjoy it after
dinner.”
Encourage cooling down
If your youngster gets angry or upset,
she needs self-control to avoid saying or
doing something she will regret. Help her
recognize signs that her feelings are escalating,
and brainstorm ways she can handle
them before they spiral out of control.
For example, if her face is flushed and she
feels like screaming during a disagreement,
she could say, “Let’s discuss this
another time,” and then walk away.
■ Help your middle grader find new favorites. He might
ask a librarian what’s popular with kids his age. Or he could type titles he enjoyed
into an online bookstore—the site will list other books by the same author and
suggest similar titles by other writers.
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Middle Years November 2012 • Page 2
Ways to prevent
plagiarism
Your middle grader knows he’s not
supposed to copy others’ work when he
writes a paper. But he might not always
be sure how to use information without
passing it off as his own. Share these
tips to help him avoid plagiarism.
Cite sources. Your child should
list each book or website that he
uses for a research paper. Depending
on his teacher’s guidelines, sources might go in the body of
the paper or in a footnote or bibliography. Quotation marks
go around exact quotes.
Use multiple references. Relying
too heavily on one source can lead
to presenting the information as
original work. Instead, your youngster
should use facts and ideas
from several places, summarize
information, and draw his own
conclusions.
Write from scratch. Remind
him to craft his own sentences
and paragraphs. Let him know that
replacing a few words or moving
sentences around is not enough.
Note: Facts that are common knowledge don’t need to be
cited. When your child is in doubt, he can check with his
teacher.
Discover the past
Exploring your family’s heritage can
make history come alive for your child.
These fun activities will let her investigate
the past.
Places
Suggest that your middle grader
research the countries or states that
her relatives came from. She can look
at a map to find the capital city or learn
which mountain ranges are nearby.
Then, have her look for more information
in library books or on websites. For
example, she might read a novel set in
1900s China to learn about life for her
great-grandparents.
Artifacts
Encourage
your tween to
explore artifacts
(objects
that give us
information
about the past). She might ask relatives
to share pictures, documents, and keepsakes.
Perhaps she’ll notice that some are
related to what she’s studying in school
(say, letters her grandfather received
while serving in the Vietnam War).
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Q
&A
Ready for conferences
I want to be prepared for my
upcoming parent-teacher conferences.
What should I expect now
that my daughter is in middle school
Try talking to your daughter ahead of
time about the conference. Ask her what
she wants her teachers to know, such as
what she likes and dislikes about each class.
During the conference, share her excitement (“Jenna really enjoys the science experiments”)
and bring up concerns (“Jenna said she’s having trouble with the group
project”).
Also, carry a pen and paper so you can take notes. Before you leave the conference,
go over what you and the teacher decided (“So I’ll sign off on her homework
each night, and you’ll let me know if she doesn’t turn in Spanish assignments”). At
home, follow up with your child so she knows what you discussed.
Parent
Parent
to
Someone to look up to
My son Elias loves
sports, and he really
admires his favorite players. When one
was arrested recently, Elias shrugged and
said, “He’s still a great player, and he’s
not the only one to get in
trouble.”
My first instinct was to lecture
Elias, but instead I said
he was right: the player
is talented, and too
many celebrities are
getting in trouble.
But I asked, “Why
do you think that
is” Eventually, he said
maybe they feel they’re
above the law because they’re talented
and famous.
Now I show Elias articles about people
who are truly worth looking up to,
like firefighters who save lives and folks
who are cleaning up our town creek. And
when a teenage neighbor helped
organize a canned-food drive,
I introduced him to my son.
I think it made an impact—
Elias said he never realized
how many local families
don’t have enough to eat.
He still admires athletes
for winning games and setting
records, but he has discovered
heroes off the field, too.

Hagen Junior High
November Breakfast/Lunch Menu
11/1/2012 11/2/2012
Cereal/Pancakes
Juice/Milk
Chili with beans
Corn
Fruit Cocktail
Cinnamon Roll
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Hot Dog/Bun
Baked Beans
Pears
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
11/5/2012 11/6/2012 11/7/2012 11/8/2012 11/9/2012
Hot Ham & Cheese
Sandwich
Green Beans
Pineapple
Milk
Cereal/Caramel Rolls
Juice/Milk
Breakfast for Lunch
Sausage
Hashbrowns
Orange
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Corn
Fruit Cocktail
Cookie
Milk
Cereal/Muffins
Juice/Milk
Sub Sandwich
Turkey/Ham/Cheese
Lettuce
Baked Beans
Peaches
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Taco's Soft/Hard Shell
Cheese/Lettuce/Salsa
Apples
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
11/12/2012 11/13/2012 11/14/2012 11/15/2012 11/16/2012
NO SCHOOL
Cereal/Breakfast Pizza
Juice/Milk
Crispitos
Lettuce/Cheese
Pears
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Corn Dog
Green Beans
Peaches
Milk
Cereal/Yogurt
Juice/Milk
Turkey & Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Cranberries
Bun
Pumpkin Bar
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Hamburger/Bun
Potato Rounds
Applesauce
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
11/19/2012 11/20/2012 11/21/2012 11/22/2012 11/23/2012
Chicken Nuggets
Rice
Carrots
Oranges
Milk
Cereal/Scrambled Eggs
Juice/Milk
Macaroni & Cheese
Polish Sausage
Peas
Pineapple
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Taco's Soft/Hard Shell
Cheese/Lettuce/Salsa
Apples
Milk NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
11/26/2012 11/27/2012 11/28/2012 11/29/2012 11/30/2012
Sloppy Joe/Bun
French Fries
Applesauce
Pickles
Milk
Cereal/BEC Biscuit
Juice/Milk
Pepperoni Pizza
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
Cookie
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Corn
Apples
Garlic Toast
Milk
Cereal/Uncrustables
Juice/Milk
Chicken Patty/Bun
Peas
Pears
Milk
Cereal/Toast
Juice/Milk
Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mandarin Oranges
Milk

Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar
November 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
7 Girls BB (A)
St. Mary’s
8 Girls BB (A)
St. Mary’s
2 3
4 5
8 Girls BB (H)
Mandan
7 Girls BB (A)
Mandan
6
Parent
Teacher
Conferences
7
Parent
Teacher
Conferences
8
7 Girls BB (A)
Horizon
8 Girls BB (H)
Horizon
9 10
11
Veterans
Day
12
No
School
13
8 Girls BB (H)
Simle
7 Grils BB (A)
Simle
14 15
8 Girls BB (A)
Wachter
7 Girls BB (H)
Wachter
16 17
JH Dance
Team
Century
18 19 20
8 Grils BB (A)
Mandan
7 Girls BB (H)
Mandan
21 22
No
School
23
No
School
24
JH Wrestling
Lemmon inv.
25 26 27
8 Girls BB (A)
Horizon
Thanksgiving
28 29 30
7 Girls BB (H)
Horizon