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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED850 Maple St.Glenwood City, W I 54013H ILLTOPPERIGHLIGHTSNon-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE PAIDAuth. #29631, Permit #19GLENWOOD CITYBOXHOLDERSchool District of Glenwood City December - January, 2011-12Glenwood City HilltoppersUW-EC INDIANHEAD HONORS BANDSELECTIONSThe UW-Eau Claire Music & Theatre ArtsDepartment hosted the 2011 IndianheadHonors Band on Saturday, November12th. Students from throughout Wisconsinwere selected to participate in thisband based on solo & ensembleexperience, honors activities, anddirector’s recommendation. Thestudents practiced allday with UW-ECDirector of Band Dr.Peter Habermanand performedan eveningconcert inconjunctionwith theU W - E a uClaire WindSymphony,also underthe direction of Haberman. Picturedare Jenna Magsam (trumpet), MeganSteinberger (horn), Olivia Weidling (horn),and Mackenzie Wink (clarinet) who wereselected for membership in this year’s honorsband. Both bands will be featured withguest clarinet soloist,and UW-Eau ClaireAssistant Professorof Music, Dr.M e l i s s aKowproski.SHELL ARTS CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOLHONORS BAND SELECTIONSThe Shell Lake Arts Center sponsoreda Middle School Honors Band festivalon November 3rd. The festival includedstudents from throughout Western andNorthern Wisconsin. Pictured are theGlenwood Citiy Midle School Bandstudents who were selected (left to right)front row: Maya Peterson (alto saxophone),Gabby Peterson (clarinet), Nathan HillPeter Habermanis ana s s i s t a n tprofessorof musicand servesas the directorofCont. on p. 2(trombone), Morgan Kadinger (tenorsaxophone), Marne Lewis (bass clarinet),and Ellen Lindquist (French horn); backrow: Kaylie Scalze (clarinet), TaylorDrinkman (clarinet), Nick Jensen (Frenchhorn), Jim Buttles (tuba), Bradley Kessler(trombone), Nick Schone (trumpet), andTaylor Mortel (trombone). The studentsworked with the guest conductorsCont. on p. 2Students AttendFall LeadershipConferenceOn November 14th and 15th the GlenwoodCity DECA students along withDECA Advisor Carrie Hentz, traveled tothe Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dellsto attend the annual leadership conference.Students participated in a varietyof leadership training sessions relatingto networking skills, team building,public speaking, entrepreneurship, communitybuilding, and creating championsfor DECA competitions. This yearthe theme was “Aspire Higher” andEthan Brandt, McKenzee Hennessy, and LaurenaSchug with the 1st place “Chapter Pride Sheet”.the primary focus was on working as ateam and creating a “Chapter Fact/PrideSheet.”Glenwood City is in its second year as aDECA chapter. DECA is a student ledorganization for students interested inbusiness, marketing, and entrepreneurship.The challenge at the conferencewas to create a “Chapter Pride Sheet”that highlighted the achievements of theDECA chapter. In just one year, GlenwoodCity DECA has grown to 20% ofthe high school population; of the memberswho competed in Districts, nearly70% received medals; 50% of memberscompeting at State received medals;Continued on p. 5

FFA NATIONAL CONVENTIONOur trip to National Convention began on October19th until the 22nd. We woke up early tobe at Baldwin Kwik Trip by 6:00 A.M. We thenpicked up more FFA members in Mauston, WI.We stopped for lunch down by Milwaukee.When we got to Racine, WI, we toured the CaseIH Tractor Plant. The people were nice and welearned a lot of interesting things about how tractorsare built. We ate supper and then settled intobed and went to sleep. Early morning we arrivedin Indiannapolis and the convention and went tothe opening session to learn about the national officers,hear the band and choir preform, and listento an keynote speaker Dave Roever. Everythingwe learned and were told really inspired us as achapter. After the session we all went to the careershow and FFA shop. There were a lot of things atthe career show about ag business and colleges.We then had supper and got on the bus and wentto the Blake Shelton concert. The concert wasamazing--something we wish we could experienceagain. The night was done and we all wentto bed.We woke up and went to session 5 and listenedto Landan Schafferet, retiring people and newadvisors as well, and the national officer candidates.We also went to two workshops. One wascalled “A Change Worth Making” and the otherwas called “Are You Living With Purpose?”. As achapter, we learned a lot of good things from theseworkshops.we’ve had two 3rd place National winners, and a Wisconsin 1stplace National Virtual Business-Personal Finance team. In additionto the impressive awards earned, the students participatein leadership activities, business-related field trips, communityservice events, and fundraising campaigns. With over 26 WisconsinDECA chapters and 600+ students in attendance at theFall Leadership Conference, Glenwood City DECA took 1stplace with the “Chapter Pride Sheet” competition.“We were interactively taught how to improveour communication skills in formal and informalenvironments, learn about the importanceof using our own unique talents to ourhighest abilities, and receive many helpfulpoints that can be brought back to improveinterest in our chapter.”~Laurena Schug(Glenwood City DECA president)Photo: Ethan Brandt, Ryan Curtis, Josh Doyle, McKenzee Hennessy,Jacob Hierlmeier, Matthew Hurtgen, Emily Lewis, Elizabeth Nyhus,Taylor Obitz, Laurena Schug, Ashley Weidling, Olivia Weidling.Pictured left to right: Nicole Ringstad, FFA Alumnus Kevin Bonte, _______ Kaylin Spaeth, Mackenzie Wink, MaddieErickson, and Crysta Lovgren.That night we went out to eat again and then enjoyeda wonderful rodeo. After the rodeo we headedhome.DECA Conference (cont.)It was a great experience for all of us that went.We all had a lot of fun and great times down inIndianapolis.TURKEY FEATHERS!Preschoolers assembled turkeys asa group using a feather from eachchild who took the feather homeand decorated it with a familymember. They made some beautifullycreative feathers!Mrs. Kern’s class is on the left, andMrs. Wannemacher’s class is in thephoto on the right.

WANTED: Old School PhotosThe School District of Glenwood City isseeking photos of old schoolhouses in theDistrict to add to our archive collection.Whether they be large buildings in town,or small one-room schoolhouses in thesurrounding rural areas, these buildings ofyesteryear played an important role in theeducation of many in our district. Maybeyou or your parents or grandparents havefond memories of attending one of these oldschools.If you have photos of any of the District’sold school buildings, please consider eitherdonating them, or bringing them to the DistrictOffice for scanning/copying.We would appreciate your help in this endeavor. And, it’s a great opportunity to clean outthose closets and reminisce!A GHOULISH HALLOWEEN IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSACCELERATED READERPOINT WINNERS1 st QUARTER 2011-20121st GradeElek Anderson.......................7.6 pointsHalle Bignell..........................4.2 pointsArianna Barnes......................2.3 pointsOwen Bauman.......................2.3 points2 nd GradeDrew Olson..........................29.8 pointsCarter Clemens....................18.2 pointsOwen Nerby.........................17.9 points3 rd GradeAnnika Bauman...................52.5 pointsLogan Bazille.......................35.8 pointsYasmin Leandro-Mendez.....34.9 points4 th GradeJacob Heimer.......................58.0 pointsNyah Anderson....................32.6 pointsGavan Strehlo......................31.6 points5 th GradeTressa Peskar.......................75.6 pointsOlivia Janson.......................65.2 pointsRiley Berends......................34.0 points6 th GradeSpencer Oehlke....................40.9 pointsDaimen Shaleen...................37.0 pointsShelby Curvello...................24.5 points7 th GradeBrittany Clemens...............117.1 pointsNicole Peabody....................91.3 pointsJacob Wittmer......................77.8 points8 th GradeJames Buttles.......................54.4 pointsAleja Landrian...................116.5 pointsKathryn Vang.......................98.3 pointsHappyHolidays!

DECEMBER BREAKFAST MENUMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayBreakfast mealincludes entréeof the day,milk, toast,juice or fruitBreakfast mealqualifies asa free or reducedmeal“This institutionis an equalopportunityprovider”1Combo BarK-2Mini Waffle2Bakery DonutK-2Cake Donut5MuffinK-2Muffin6Breakfast PizzaK-2Cereal7Pancake/StickK-2Yogurt & Grahams8BreakfastWrapK-2Wrap9Bagel, cerealor cereal barK-2Jump Start Kit12Bagel-fulK-2Bagel-ful13BreakfastPocketK-2Cereal14Cinnamon RollK-2Mini Cinnis15Mini PancakeK-2Mini Pancake16Bagel, cerealor cereal barK-2Jump Start Kit19Krispy Bar &CheeseK-2Krispy bar &Cheese20Lil BitesK-2Cereal21Bagel PizzaK-2Fruit Frudel22Breakfast BurritoK-2Jump Start Kit23No SchoolMerry Christmas2627282930NoSchool HappyNewYear!JANUARY BREAKFAST MENUMondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayNo School3UBRK-2UBR4BreakfastPizzaK-2Mini pancakes5Combo barK-2Cereal6Bakery DonutK-2Cake donut9Bagel-fulK-2Bagel-ful10Pancake/stickK-2Cereal11Cinnamon rollK-2Mini Cinnis12Tac-goK-2Tac-go13Bagel, cerealor cereal barK-2Jump Start kit16MuffinK-2Muffin17BreakfastPocketK-2Cereal18Bagel PizzaK-2Mini Waffle19Mini PancakesK-2Mini Pancakes20No School23Krispy bar &CheeseK-2Krispy bar/cheese24Lil BitesK-2Cereal25BurritoK-2UBR26Fruit FrudelK-2Fruit Frudel27Bagel, cerealOr cereal barK-2Jump Start kit30Choc. Chip barK-2Choc. Chip bar31Scrambledeggs/hamK-2Cereal“This institutionis anequal opportunityprovider”Breakfastmeal includesEntrée of theday, milk,toast, juice orfruitBreakfastmeal qualifiesas a free or reducedmeal

DECEMBER LUNCH MENUMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFree and reducedapplications are availablein the District Office orElementary/High SchoolOffices.9.Santa Fe Bean Wrap/fixing(lettuce and salsa)Carrot CoinsVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipPear SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Cheese QuesadillaBacon Turkey Wrap/fixings3.Baked Chicken NuggetsMacaroni & CheeseFresh Green PeasVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitRosy ApplesauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:WG Cheese PizzaToasted Ham & Cheese10. Early ReleaseWG Pepperoni PizzaFresh Kernel CornGarden Salad/fixingsWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitMixed Fruit SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:California Burger/bunBBQ Pork Rib/bun4.Long Spaghetti withHomemade Meat SauceBaked SquashGarden Salad/fixingsFresh FruitPeach SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Cheeseburger/bunBBQ Pork Rib on Roll11.Homemade Chili withFrito Chips/cheeseGarden Salad/fixingsGarlic Bread StickFresh FruitMelon WedgeMilk ChoiceAlternate:Toasted Ham & CheeseTaco Boat/fixings5.Sliced HamScalloped PotatoesFresh Green BeansWhole-wheat RollFresh FruitPear SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Santa Fe Bean WrapCheese Calzone12.Pancakes/maple syrupScrambled EggsOrHam PattyBaked Potato TrianglesFresh Orange/ApplesauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:WG Pepperoni PizzaSloppy Joes on Roll6.California Burger on bunSweet Potato FriesBBQ Baked BeansVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitChocolate PuddingMilk ChoiceAlternate:WG Mozzarella Sticks/sauceChili Hot Dog/bun13.Deli Sub Sandwich/fixingsBaked Chips/salsaVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitFresh Red GrapesMilk ChoiceAlternate:Cheeseburger/bunBaked Chicken Nuggets16.Chicken AlfredoGarlic BreadsticksFresh Kernel CornGarden Salad/fixingsFresh FruitMixed Fruit SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:BBQ Pork Rib on RollChili Hot Dog/bun17.Hamburger Pizza BakeFresh Green BeansBroccoli/cauliflower floretsCheesy BiscuitFresh FruitPeach SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Pizza CalzoneSoft-shelled Taco/fixings18.Chicken Ala King overBaking Powder BiscuitBaked SquashGarden Salad/fixingsFresh FruitPineapple SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Toasted Ham & CheeseSanta Fe Bean Wrap/fixings19.Stuffed Crust PizzaFresh Kernel CornGarden Salad/fixingsWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitPear SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Chili Hot Dog/bunHam Deli Wrap/fixings20.No School23.Sloppy Joes on rollMedley RiceGlazed Sweet PotatoesVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitFresh OrangeAlternate:Baked Chicken NuggetsCheeseburger/bun30.Hot Dog/whole-grain bunBaked Sweet Potato FriesCarrot CoinsVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh Fruit/BananaMilk ChoiceAlternate:Cheese QuesadillaBacon Turkey Deli Wrap24.Mexican Tacos with fixingsBaked Tortilla Chips(lettuce, tomato, salsa)Refried Beans, VeggieSticksFresh FruitCinnamon ApplesauceAlternate:Baked Chicken Patty/bunBBQ Pork Rib on Roll31.Rotini Beef Hot DishFresh Green BeansGarden Salad/fixingsCorn Bread SquaresFresh Fruit/Pineapple SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:Corn DogsSloppy Joes/bun25.Grilled Cheese SandwichVegetable Soup/crackersBroccoli/cauliflower floretsFresh FruitWatermelon WedgeMilk ChoiceAlternate:Bacon Turkey Wrap/fixingsTaco Boat/fixings26.Hamburger Gravy overMashed PotatoesFresh Kernel CornWhole-grain BreadFresh Fruit/Orange SherbetMilk ChoiceAlternate:Pizza CalzoneSoft-shelled Taco/fixingsDaily milk choices are 1%, white skim, or skim chocolate.Whole-grain white and 100% wheat bread are served daily.Menu subject to change.27.Hot Ham& Cheese on RollBaked Potato RoundsFresh Green PeasFresh Green PeasFresh Fruit/Pear SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:WG Pepperoni PizzaBacon Cheeseburger/bunThis institution is an equal opportunity providerJANUARY LUNCH MENUMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFree and reducedapplications are availablein the District Office and /or Elementary/HighSchoolOffices.5.Taco Boat/fixingsFresh Kernel CornVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipCorn Bread SquareFresh FruitPineapple SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Baked Chicken NuggetsChili Hot Dog on bun12.Hot Dog/whole-grain BunBaked Potato RoundsBBQ Baked BeansGarden Salad/fixingsFresh FruitMixed Fruit SauceMilk ChoiceBaked Chicken Patty/bunWG Cheese Quesadilla19.Baked Chicken Patty/bunSpanish RiceGarden Salad/fixingsFresh FruitPineapple SauceMilk ChoiceAlternate:California Burger/bunToasted Ham & Cheese6.Baked Potato with ChiliBroccoli-CauliflowerGarden Salad/fixingsWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitMixed Fruit SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Cheeseburger/bunToasted Ham & Cheese13.Chicken Ala King overMashed PotatoesFresh Green BeansWhole-grain BreadFresh Fruit/Peach SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Taco Boat/fixingsPizza Calzone20.Beef StroganoffWhole-grain NoodlesGlazed Sweet PotatoesOatmeal Apple SquaresFresh FruitPeach SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:WG Pepperoni PizzaHard-shelled Taco/fixing7.Homemade LasagnaFresh Green BeansGarden Salad/fixingsGarlic BreadsticksFresh FruitPear SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Turkey Deli Wrap/fixingsBaked Chicken Patty/bun14.Grilled Cheese SandwichTomato Soup/crackersVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitMandarin OrangesMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Cheeseburger/bunSloppy Joes on Roll21.Sliced Turkey or HamMashed Potatoes/GravyFresh Kernel CornWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitDecorated Sugar CookieMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Baked Chicken NuggetsPizza Calzone1.Chicken Chow MeinBrown Rice/NoodlesHerbed BroccoliWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitPineapple SauceMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Breadsticks/meatsauceBBQ Pork Rib on Roll8.Stuffed Pita SandwichCorn Chips/salsaVeggie Sticks/low-fatdipFresh FruitPeach SauceMilk ChoiceAlt Carte:Sloppy Joes on RollSanta Fe Bean Wrap15.Long Spaghetti withHomemade MeatSauceFresh Kernel CornGarden Salad/fixingsGarlic BreadsticksFresh Fruit/PineappleMilk ChoiceAla Carte:BBQ Pork Rib on RollWG Pepperoni Pizza22.WG Pepperoni PizzaGarden Salad/fixingsFresh Green BeansWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitPeach SauceMilk Choice2.Nacho with ground beefFresh Kernel CornWhole-grain BreadVeggie Sticks/low/fat dipFresh FruitOrange SherbetMilk ChoiceAla Carte:WG Cheese PizzaWG Mozzarella Sticks/sauce9.WG Cheese PizzaKernel CornGarden Salad/fixingsWhole-grain BreadFresh FruitChocolate PuddingMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Corn DogsBBQ Pork Rib on Roll16.Baked Fish/Cheese onRollBrown Rice PilafFresh Green BeansVeggie Sticks/low-fat dipFresh FruitStrawberry CupMilk ChoiceAla Carte:Mozzarella Sticks/sauceTex-Mex Taco Wrap23.No SchoolHOLIDAY BREAK“This institution is an equal opportunity provider”MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE• Food Service will offer daily whole-grained white and 100% wheat bread.•Daily milk choices are 1%, 2%, white skim, and skim chocolate.

STUDENTSOF THEMONTHIsabel Davis is in Ms. Kern's class.Her parents are Steve and BethDavis. Isabel likes to play withfriends, computers, recess time anddance to music. Ms. Kern says thatIsabel is a sweet girl with a smilethat is always bubbling with laughter.Elijah Nerby is in Ms. Webb's class.His parents are Randy and MollyNerby. Elijah likes to play with hisdad's laser, being outside and playingwith Lego's. Ms. Webb saysthat Eli is a kind and friendly kindergartner.He loves to write anddraw and always cleans up his .Elek Anderson is in Mrs. Olson'sclass. His parents are Craig and JulieAnderson. Elek likes Reading,Math and playing with cars. Mrs.Olson says that he is an excellentstudent! He gets his work done andis very helpful to his peers.Samantha Peterson is in Mrs. Branigan'sclass. Her parents are Kenand Karen Peterson. At schoolSam's favorite subject is Sciencebecause she likes learning aboutanimals. She also enjoys running.Mrs. Branigan says that Sam isa great helper to all of her classmates.Aiden Howard is in Mrs. Utphall'sclass. His parents are Aaron andLaura Howard. Aiden enjoys drawing,painting. playing outside andriding bike. He hopes to be an artistsomeday. Mrs. Utphall says thatAiden works hard and takes pridein all he does and he is an awesomestudent.Jordan Klatt is in Mrs. Tiberg'sclass. His parents are Dan andBridgette Klatt. Jordan likes toplay football, basketball, kickballand baseball. His favorite subjectis Social Studies. He would like tobe a builder some day. Mrs. Tibergsays that Jordan is a very politeyoung man. He adds a lot to classroomdiscussions and she enjoyshaving him in her class.Nicole Blomberg is in Mrs. Thorson'sclass. Her parents are Andrewand Kathy Blomberg. Nicole likesgymnastics, Phy. Ed, swinging andplaying with her dog. Mrs. Thorsonsays that she is a kind studentwho enjoys helping her friends.Camden Schultz is in Mrs. Thorson'sclass. His parents are Ericand Roberta Schultz. Camden enjoysplaying Wii and Lego's. Hisfavorite subject is Phy. Ed. Mrs.Thorson says that Camden is a verypolite student. He always workshard and helps others.Jatelyn Johnson is in Mrs. Logghe'sclass. Her parents are Timand Tammy Johnson. At homeJatelyn's favorite things to do areread, play with her sister and jumpon the trampoline. In school sheenjoys Technology, Math and Science.Mrs. Logghe says that sheis a good student, works hard, hasgreat ideas and is kind to others.Jatelyn is a very nice girl.Mikayla Dunbar is in Mrs. Logghe'sclass. She is the daughter ofHeather Dunbar. Mikayla enjoysReading, Science, Social Studiesand Math. She enjoys being outsideand playing games. Mrs. Logghesays that Mikayla is a friendlygirl and is great to have in class.Tanner Davis is in Mr. Kittilson'sclass. His parents are Steve andBeth Davis. Tanner likes football,the Packers, Math and friends. Mr.Kittilson says that he is very kind,fun and hardworking student whois fun to have in class.