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October 2006
Mrs. Hollenbeck’s Second Grade News by Martha Hollenbeck All second graders have been learning about sound. We made string telephones, played instruments and some students even made their own instruments at home. We were treated to the musical talents of Mr. Aldrich, who played his trumpet, Mr. Rajewski, who played his guitar, and Jim Schwede, a 10th grade student, who played his electric guitar. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Mark Rajewski, Kindergarten Teacher, shares his musical talent with the students.
2007
Ballot Proposal At-A-Glance For the Annual November 7, 2006 Election REASON FOR REQUEST
THE PROBLEM
THE PROPOSAL
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Art Students Can't Wait for Spring by Marsha LaFond Even though the Spring 2007 art shows are months away, advanced art students are gearing up for the chance to display their talents. The students are sharpening their art skills and experiencing new art mediums. They have set a goal of doing as well as Arenac Eastern has done in past years at the two area student art shows this spring. Those who participated in the art shows last spring are aiming to receive as many, if not more, ribbons in the 2007 shows. Art 3 students Heather Bell, Doug Hillman, and IlaAnn Caughel, who received a total of eight ribbons combined, feel they are up to the challenge again this year. Heather comments, “I really enjoyed entering and winning ribbons last spring. I think I can do as well in the next show.” Other high school art students will enter their work as well. Some participated as junior high students, and some will be new to the experience. Art 2 student, Laikin Berry, recalls her eighth grade art receiving a ribbon, “It was exciting and I couldn’t wait to enter again when I got in high school.” The two shows Arenac Eastern are invited to participate in are at the Northeast Arts Council in Standish and the Tawas Bay Artists’ Student Show. Last year, Arenac Eastern received the most ribbons at both shows, maintaining its top ribbon recipient status since first participating in 1998. Other area schools participating include Pinconning, Standish-Sterling, Tawas, AuGres-Sims, Hale, and Whittemore-Prescott.
Who Left The Tray? I remember my first day as an Assistant Principal. I wanted everything to go perfect and I was careful about every detail of my new job. I had lunchroom duty with the middle school students and at the end of lunch my principal came into the cafeteria to see how I was doing. The students had just exited and as I glanced over the tables I noticed someone had left a tray. I turned to Mr. Parrott and said disgustedly, “Look at that, someone left their tray on the table.” “Rocky” replied Mr. Parrott, “Do you not see the 354 trays that were not left?” An invaluable lesson was taught to me at that moment. Look for the positive and not dwell on the negative. I would like to remind all of us that numerous, exciting, positive things are being experienced every day at Arenac Eastern. There are successes in the classrooms and valuable moments with students that demand recognition and praise. At times, it is frustrating to witness complaining, negative people who attempt to destroy what we are successfully building at AE. So ask yourself, do I see the one empty tray that was left on the table? Or am I looking for and recognize the efforts and the diligence that is going into the task of educating our young people and sharing those accomplishments with others? Rocky Aldrich Superintendent
Need Used Instruments The Arenac Eastern Beginning Band is looking for used instruments! If you have any trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, flutes, etc. that you don’t need, the Arenac Eastern Band Program could gladly use those for our fifth grade band students who need an instrument. Please contact Mr. Clous at the school (989) 867-4232, ext. 1137 or at home (989) 876-7665.
Upcoming Events October 25 Sophomore Class Ring Sales w/Jostens October 27 MS Dance 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. October 30 Elementary Fun Night hosted by Junior Class November 6 Picture Retake Day November 3 End of Marking Period 1 November 8 Math Night November 15 No School – Safety Day November 23 – 24 No School – Thanksgiving Break December 8 No School – Teacher Inservice Day December 25-Jan 1 No School – Winter Break January 17, 18, 19 MS/HS Exams Early Dismissal January 19 End Marking Period 2 February 22 – 23 Parent Teacher Conferences February 26 – 27 No School March 23 End of Marking Period 3 April 2-6 No School – Spring Break May 28 No School June 4, 5, 6 MS/HS Exams Early Dismissal
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