Elementary SEL Newsletter, 11-12-21
November 11, 2021 is the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Author Jeff Gottesfeld read from his children’s book: Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which tells the story of how the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came into being. Mr. Gottesfeld was joined by a Tomb guard who explained the rigorous process of being selected as a Tomb guard and the 27-hour shifts of Tomb guard duty: an honor sought by many but for which few are selected. The third - sixth-graders watched this live on YouTube in the auditorium on Wednesday, November 10.
Fremont-Mills salutes our staff members who served our country in the Armed Forces. Mike Younts, Science Teacher, served four years in the Navy after graduation. He was stationed in the Persian Gulf and he spent three years stationed in Japan.
Kirsten Heard was in the Army Reserves for six years and served in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Fremont-Mills salutes you and thanks both of you for your service.
Kindergarten, first and second grade students have been going on Dragonland Adventures which is part of the Iowa STEM Scale-Up program. Students listen to a story and then code and operate Bee Bots using story elements. Mrs. Wake was assisted by AEA Tech Leader, Judy Griffin.
FM Veterans day assembly will take place tomorrow at 11 am in the Auditorium. If you wish to attend please enter the HS front doors.
High school football awards night will be next Tuesday, Nov. 16th at 6:45 pm in the Auditorium.
Our Fremont-Mills staff members are always ready to help out where they are needed. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Big or little - Everyone loves Gaga ball!
Over the last couple of weeks, the high school Public Speaking students have been giving demonstration speeches in class . Demonstrations have included preparing desserts, performing yoga poses, teaching football skills, showing how to change a tire, and folding origami. The students shared their diverse talents with their peers, and the entire class had the opportunity to learn about one another while also gaining some new skills in the process.
Look at the food our students have collected for the food bank so far. We are collecting food until November 22 and we want to collect enough food for every family who needs it. We are thankful for our caring students.
The fifth graders had a surprise “Diapers and Donuts” baby shower for their teacher Mrs. Victor and baby Brecklynn. Mrs. Victor will be back at school next week!
Fremont-Mills CSD has the following positions open:
Immediate Openings For the 21-22 School Year
(2) FT Elementary Special Education Para educator
To apply, please email Kirsten Heard at kheard@fmtabor.org
JH Girls Basketball Coach: To apply, please email Jeremy Christiansen at jchristiansen@fmtabor.org
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Picture Retake Day will be on Thursday, November 4, in the auditorium. Simply return your original package on that day and be ready to, “Smile”!
Wyatt L. (7th Grade Trumpet) was selected by audition to represent Fremont-Mills at the 32nd Annual SW Iowa Bandmasters Association Middle School Honor Band. Seventh and Eighth grade students from 29 Southwest Iowa schools will practice and perform together Friday, November 12 at Lewis Central Middle School in Council Bluffs. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Home from Indianapolis and that’s a wrap on National FFA Convention 2021. This crew has been fun. Everyone should be proud of how they represented themselves, Fremont-Mills and the State of Iowa. They are anxious to bring back all they learned.
Click on the link below for information on the upcoming district's PPEL vote on November 2.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CRPnEFsgXetn5k_w9YdvqnkzCbsJcNkR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103762864311158903970&rtpof=true&sd=true
Congratulations to Coach Christiansen and the football team on a fantastic season! Your perseverance when faced with adversity has been amazing to watch! Thank you to the seniors for all your hard work and dedication to the program over the years! As always - Go Knights!
Link for KMA’s livestream of tonight’s playoff football game at CAM:
https://www.kmaland.com/sports/football-fremont-mills-at-cam/video_b5b6d184-3439-11ec-b007-d3b16991dc12.html