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March 2012 Volume 1, Issue 7
Colstrip Public Schools
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Challenge
Science Carnival 2
Students of the
Month
Classifieds &
Help Wanted
Mini Bank Information
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3
3
4-5
Mustang Voice 6-9
Calendar &
Events
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�� Principal’s Challenge
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�� Iportant Mini-Bank Information
�� Science Club News
�� Classifieds & Help
Wanted
�� FBMS Mustang Basketball
A Word From the Principal...
It’s hard to believe that
spring is nearly here there
are only a few months of
school remaining. Spring
time always seems to get
crazy busy and this spring
will be no exception.
This March brings us our
spring music concert which
will begin at 7 PM with the
choir first in the gym followed
by the band in the
auditorium. We will follow a
similar format to our winter
concert. Academic Olympics
are also this month on Tuesday,
March 6th. Our middle
school play titled, After
Store Hours, will be held in
the FBMS auditorium on
March 20th at 7 PM. This
fun filled play is about manikins
who come to life after
the store closes! It looks to
be very entertaining. If you
would like to check out our
student’s art work swing on
by the Schoolhouse History
Follow on
Twitter!
@Mr_Helvik
& Art Center (SHAC) anytime
from March 1st
through the 28th. Student’s
art work from last semester
and this semester will be on
display. On March 28th
there will be a reception
from 6-7 PM to recognize
our student’s artwork. Our
science Club Carnival is
March 22nd from 5-8 PM.
The following week our science
fair will be running
Monday, the 26th and Tuesday,
the 27th. Track also
begins at the end of this
month on March 26th.
I would like to thank every
parent/guardian that participated
in our survey that
went out towards the end of
February. We are looking
forward to going through
the results and most definitely
value your input. We
are hoping that we can make
a few changes in the future
that will help you and most
importantly help our students.
Be sure to check out the
latest on the Principals challenge
on page two. Many of
our students are taking on
the challenge and excelling!
We are forming a new group
at FBMS called S.W.A.G.S.
The acronym stands for
Students Wanting A
Greater School. The idea
for this group came from a
group of students who
wanted to help make a positive
difference in our
school. Any student is welcome
to join our team. We
will be addressing important
issues such as bullying. The
team will be making headway
beginning this month. Stay
tuned for more information
to come.
Thanks for reading!
~Mr. Helvik
In next month’s issue you will see many more photos and stories that include
the following: our ski trip, boys basketball, spelling bee champs, Speech participants,
band, and choir! Be sure to check it out next month...
You can find current and previous editions
of our newsletter online at:
http://colstrip.schoolwires.net/page/235

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As I train for this marathon I
am finding out the in order to
complete this task it requires
not only a fit body but perhaps
more importantly it also requires
a strong mind. The Japanese
shoe/clothing company,
ASICS, is actually an acronym
that stands for Anima Sana in
Corpore Sano. In Latin this
means “a sound mind in a sound
body”. This philosophy runs
true in so many different aspects
of our lives.
Our students at FBMS and
every student in the country
for that matter are faced with
the most difficult challenges
every day. Middle school in par-
The Principal’s
Challenge! UPDATE!
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
ticular can be an extremely
challenging time for these children
turning into young adults.
Despite the challenges they
face everyday I am continually
amazed by their resiliency. I
presented these students with
another (what I believe to be
fun) challenge and their response
has truly been inspiring
in many cases. Mrs. Wilson’s
PE/Health class this semester
has logged well over 500+ miles.
One student, Thomas Mathews,
has already completed the
reading marathon in Library! He
read 4238 pages earning himself
a gift certificate to Subway.
He plans on completing
another “Reading Marathon” or
perhaps even more.
The staff at FBMS continues
to come up with new and fun
challenges for our students to
take part. Student’s in speech
are also getting involved in the
challenge. Speech students will
be attempting to learn 100 new
vocabulary words before I run
my marathon at the end of May.
I heard they are already up to
20 words which is pretty awesome!
Be sure to stay tuned for more
updates on the Principal’s Challenge.
~ Mr. Helvik
The FBMS Middle School Science Club is seeking donated items to be sold in a silent auction at its annual community carnival.
Proceeds from the auction will go to the FBMS Science Club, which funds the end of the year trips for 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th graders.
The annual community carnival will begin at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Frank Brattin Middle School gym.
The silent auction will take place during the carnival from 5 - 7.
Donated items can be dropped off at the FBMS office. Some donation ideas could be new, unused items, or services to be offered
later (gift certificates) or a theme basket. We would like to have all the items by March 19 but will take them up until
March 22!!
The event is open to the public. Science Club members will be selling game tickets in advance 5/$1 or they can be purchased
the night of the carnival for $0.25 each.
Thank you very much for your generosity!!
Any questions can be sent to
Cindy Hatten
COMMUNITY SCIENCE CLUB CARNIVAL
406.748.4699 ext. 3106/3107 cindy.hatten@colstrip.k12.mt.us
Kathy LaDuke kathyladuke@yahoo.com
MARCH 22 2012

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY
Each month teachers at FBMS
select a student from each
grade level to bestow upon
them the honorary title of
“Student of the Month”.
Teachers look at more than
just grade reports and attendance
reports. They also
evaluate student’s behavior
such as manners and being
kind to others. Students who
are selected receive gift certificates
to local businesses
from Montana Moose, Rosebud
Foods, and Subway. We would
like to thank these businesses
for their generous sponsorship.
February’s students of the
month are the following:
�� 6th Grade—Ruth Knobloch
�� 7th Grade—Madison Judge
�� 8th Grade—Bailey Soiseth
Congratulations to these students
for not only being great
students but excellent role
models as well!
Students of the Month from Left to Right: Ruth
Knobloch, Madison Judge, and Bailey Soiseth
Classifieds-Help Wanted
If you or anyone else has something school related that you would like to have
posted in our newsletter email me at justin.helvik@colstrip.k12.mt.us
Any student who will be in high school next school year (including this year’s 8th graders) that is
interested in attending the Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears Volleyball Camp on June 4-5-6
should talk to Coach John Poole and get their order forms filled out. We will have a few order
forms available at the FBMS office for eighth grade girls who are interested.
Description of Camp:
This camp is designed for elite athletes grade 9-12 with some competitive experience.
Emphasis will be placed on individual training combined with team concepts.
The camp is focused on all aspects of the game. Skills will be reinforced
through repetition and performed in competition Times: Monday 1:30-4:00,
5:30-7:00, Tuesday 9:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00, 5:30-7:00, Wednesday 9:00-12:00
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The Mustang Voice… Our Student Column Section
Fun Facts by Frank Bement & Cameron Spang
1. A cockroach can live several weeks with its head cut off.
2. A company in Taiwan makes dinnerware out of wheat, so you can eat your plate.
3. A cow produces 200 times more gas a day than a person.
4. A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
5. A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.
6. A fully loaded supertanker travelling at normal speed takes at least twenty minutes to stop.
7. A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21-inch tongue.
8. A giraffe can go without water longer than a camel can.
9. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
10. A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day. Most of the sweat evaporates before a person realizes it's there.
11. A hedgehog's heart beats 300 times a minute on average.
12. A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a 4 foot tall child inside.
13. A hummingbird weighs less than a penny.
14. A jellyfish is 95 percent water.
15. A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
16. A jumbo jet uses 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
17. A male emperor moth can smell a female emperor moth up to 7 miles away.
18. A man named Charles Osborne had the hiccups for 6 years. Wow.
Movie Quotes by Phillip Drake
XXX:
“Stop thinking cop start thinking ps2 bazooka it up”
Harry Potter:
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends."
The Empire Strikes Back:
“Do or do not there is no ‘try”
The Lion King:
"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run from it or, learn from it."

Problem: Forgot to turn in work.
Solution: Turn it in anyways even if it is late so you can have a grade and then next time
you can turn it in on time and get a better grade.
Problem: Hungry at school.
Solution: Start bringing food to school like Pretzels and Cheese-it’s and stock them in
your locker just in case you get hungry again.
Problem: Exhausted and always tired at school.
Solution: Drink lots of water. Bring water to school. It will help you stay awake so you
can be ready and focused for school.
Yes 8 th Graders No
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We recently changed schedules after Christmas break. The biggest change is that
we have 4 minutes between each class period. Each class starts and ends at a slightly different
time. The majority of students like the change! Survey by Anthony Silvis, Vallen
Spang & Brandon Engellant
Random Quotes by Taleah Haugen & Taylor Broadus
Life is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts.
It is easy to stand with the crowd; it takes courage to stand alone.
Quitting doesn’t always mean weak, it can also mean you’re just strong enough to let go.
Do not go where the path may lead, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Life isn’t about finding yourself live is about creating you self.
Excellence is not a singular act but a habit; you are what you repeatedly do.
To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fall.
You never lose a game, you just run out of time.
Never regret anything because sometime you will realize, it is exactly what you wanted.
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Page 8 The
Mustang Voice…
Similes of Life
By Bailey Soiseth and Chalon Bilbro
Bad decisions are like bad hair cuts. You have to live with your hair for a while, but eventually it grows
back. Even though you still have the pictures of what once was, you learned not to go back to that salon.
Teachers are like jelly beans. Sometimes you get the colors and flavors you want, but other times you
don’t.
Friendship is like a teeter-totter. You have your ups, and you have your downs.
Friends are like glue. When you fall apart they are always there to put you back together.
A relationship is like a bottle floating down the river. Sometimes it is floating along perfectly, and other
times it gets stuck on a rock.
Question: Do you participate
in exercise
daily?
Female
student
Male
student
11
5
FBMS Student Survey by Megan Green
Are you
taking a music
class/
lesson?
7
1
Do you plan
on graduating
from
college?
11
7
Do you plan
on graduating
from
high school?
12
7
Participate
in extracurricularactivities.
I took a survey of 20 students. The results shocked me. Even though it was just a few, as you can see, not all 20 students even
cared about graduating high school. This worries me. If 3 students out of 20 students don’t care about High School, picture
how many in our school feel the same. It is a horrible thing to see in Colstrip. We might be a small town but we need to step it
up. Our school needs to push us students into doing the right thing and pursuing graduation. I feel our school needs a strong
exercise program also because that was even more drastic as compared to the graduation question. Come on Colstrip! Step it
up! Be the person you want to be! ~ Megan Green
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Will Pepper’s & Sean Palmer’s Music Review
On January 1 st 2012 Chris Webby’s new album leaked online. It’s
titled ‘There goes the neighborhood” produced by Dave Zarrow, Slaine and
E-rod are the special guests. On this record, Webby really stepped up his
writing. He has punch lines that are genius. Our favorite songs are “Church”
and “Take me home”. This album has not been officially released, so it is not
available in stores yet. But is available online for downloadable contents.
For this album we give it 3 out of 4 stars!
Kaylee Kerzmann’ and Tyra Limpy review some of today’s modern hit songs!
“We found love” by Rihanna is great song! Kaylee: The beat makes you want to dance but the message reminds
me of a slow love song. I also like the message that love is also in hopeless situations.INFO: This
song is from the album Talk That Talk, and is featuring the Scottish producer/singer Calvin Harris. The
song is a set at a groove of 120 beats per minute.
“Mr. Know It All” by Kelly Clarkson is awesome! The message is really self explanatory. It’s about a guy
who treats his girlfriend bad so she sings this song to let him know she’s not gonna take this anymore. It
really makes girls have a second look on what they look for in a guy. Info: The song was written by Brian
Kennedy, Ester Deam, Brett James, and Dante Jones. I think it’s weird that guys wrote this song. During
live performances she uses a little auto-tune processing. Kelly Clarkson says that the song is about ignorant
people who think they know everything about someone.
“It Girl” By Jason Durulo Is a very cute song! The beat is good and the message is cute. It’s about a guy
who basically finds his dream girl and he sings this song to express his feeling s for her. Info: The song
received positive reviews from music critics. The song was written by Jason Derulo, E. Kidd Bogart, Lindy
Robbins, and Emanuel Kiriakou.
Haiku By Jaycee Lyon
A tiger stalks in
The night a small scared rabbit
The rabbit trembles
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Upcoming events in March
March 2012
Check us out on the web:
http://colstrip.schoolwires.net/page/229
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March 1st—28th ··············· All Student Art Show @ SHAC
March 5 ···························· Spring Concert, 7 PM
March 6 ···························· Academic Olympics @ Miles City
March 16 ··························· No School
March 20 ··························· Play, “After Store Hours”, 7 PM
March 22 ··························· Science Club Carnival, 5-8 PM
March 26 ··························· Track Begins
March 26-27 ······················ Science Fair
March 27 ··························· Lifetouch Spring Pictures, 8:30 AM
March 28 ··························· Art Show Reception @ SHAC, 6-7 PM
Thank you for reading our monthly newsletter.
Please come out and support your FBMS Mustangs!
PO Box 159 ▪ 216 Olive Drive ▪ Colstrip, MT 59323 ▪ Phone: 406-748-4699 x3300 ▪ Fax: 406-748-3143 ▪ justin.helvik@colstrip.k12.mt.us