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News
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October
2004
Volume V Issue l
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Wood Intermediate School |
Published Quarterly |
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“Nothing
in the world can take the place of persistence.” |
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Late
Edition Apology!! Due to unforeseen technology complications, I apologize for the late
edition of this year’s first newsletter.
Some articles may reference events (conferences) already completed,
please disregard. Welcome
All! Jim Caparula and I
would like to welcome you to the 2004-05 school year.
As new administrators to the building, we will work hard to get to
know you and your children and to provide a quality education for all.
Wood Intermediate will again participate in an all-school fundraiser.
Our goal this year is $30,000 to assist in
additional technology purposes and activities/athletic equipment.
Thanks for all your support. |
The staff and administration at Wood Intermediate would like to thank you for the smooth beginning to the 2004-05 school year! Your attendance at Open House was appreciated; as are the many comments you have provided us. You will be receiving these newsletters each quarter and if you have a topic you would like include, please contact Rick Herrig, Principal or Jim Caparula, Associate Principal at 391-6350. The first few weeks of school Mr. Caparula
met with every student to review procedures, rules, and changes in the
District Proactive |
Discipline Policy.
Please be aware that canine
sweeps will be conducted during the school year as part of the Davenport
Schools’ Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
We encourage you to take the time to sit down with
your student and review information found in the student planner. Please remember if you
have concerns in regard to your student’s “Life At Wood” call
his/her teacher advisor, counselor, or administrator.
Working together, we can provide a positive experience for all
students. Parent/Teacher Conferences were held Monday and Wednesday, October 4 and 6,
from 4-8 PM, and Thursday, October 7, from 8-Noon.
If
you need to arrange a conference time, please |
contact your student’s counselor or
team. New
this year are the Parent-Principal Partnership meetings held monthly throughout the district.
These meetings will be held at various locations and are intended
for parents to meet with building administrators to discuss issues and
provide solutions to help all students achieve success.
Upcoming meeting dates and locations: Gospel Mission
Temple, 5074 N. Pine Street, October 21, 6:30-7:30 PM Harrison
Elementary, 1032 W. 53rd Street, November 22nd, 6:30-7:30 PM Note:
A new sidewalk and drop-off area was completed the first week of October,
please observe the new lane markings. |
Green Geckos' News
September 2004
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Geography Poetry Submitted by Mrs. Johnson By:
Jacob Beck
By:
Kyle Williams By:
Diann Herington By:
Jaque Dinnes |
The Green Team
Left to right: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Dembosky, Miss Ogden, Mrs. Deschinckel, and Mrs. Johnson Reminders
1. Conference week is
the week of October 4th. Reminders
will be sent home to parents who signed up for conferences at Open House. 2.
Your child’s team of teachers meets daily from 2pm – 2:45pm.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress,
please phone during that time. 3.
Please keep checking your child’s planner.
That is our best method of communication.
It is also recommended that you sign the planner daily.
Thank you! 4. Students are more successful in school when they have received a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast. |
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6th Grade Golden Cobras (Ms. Moss-Farnan, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Sinksen, Ms. Maynard, Mrs. Rapsilber, Mrs. Johannsen, and Mr. Scott) |
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Ms. Moss-Farnan, Social Studies Teacher. I am a graduate of St. Ambrose University with a masters degree in Special Education and an undergrad degree in History. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening and walking. I have two sons who are both graduates of Davenport Schools.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Duncan. I teach science to your eager children.
We will be learning exciting science this year. Some of the areas that we will be learning are the formation of a star, constellations, DNA, adaptations, fossils, and many others. We will be going to Nahant Marsh for a field trip on September 29th to learn about water testing, how compost facilities work, and about the animals of the marsh.
Hello. My name is Mrs. Sinksen. This is my sixth year at Wood Intermediate, and my second year teaching 6th grade language arts and reading. I received my B.A. from University of Iowa and will graduate in May from St. Ambrose with a master’s degree in Special Education. In my spare time I enjoy scrap booking, camping, and bowling. I really look forward to spending time with my husband, Mr. Sinksen, puppy, Deogie, and my twin daughters, due in December.
My name is Ms. Maynard and last year I took a leave of absence because I was deployed to Iraq with the 389th ENBN.
This year I’m teaching with the Golden Cobras as a 6th grade resource teacher. I’ve taught for five years at Wood Intermediate School as a special education teacher.
My son, Justin, is a sophomore at Central High School. Some activities my son and I enjoy together include biking, movies, and basketball.
My name is Mrs. Rapsilber and I teach algebraic foundations for the 6th grade gold team. This is my third year at Wood and I enjoy the staff and kids very much. My husband's name is Scott and my three children are Tim, 15, Matt, 13, and Caleb, 4. They keep me really busy but they are a lot of fun. I look forward to working with you to support the 6th graders throughout the year.
Hi! I'm Mrs. Johannsen and I teach reading to the Cobra's ! I have 2 children, a dog, a cat and last but not least a husband. I enjoy gardening, making jewelry and reading (imagine that!). Remember to read at home and look for monthly book orders!!
Hello. I’m Mr. Scott and have been teaching Physical Education for the last 14 years. I graduated from University of Iowa and I am a former Wood student (79-81). In my spare time I enjoy watching the Green Bay Packers.
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Back Row: Front Row: |
Parent-Teacher Conferences Mark your calendars- 10/4 &10/6 4-8 and 10/7 8-12 More information will follow |
Nahant Marsh Wednesday, September 29 we are taking a fieldtrip to Nahant Marsh. Make sure to turn in your permission slip and $4 to your first period teacher. |
P.A.S.S. Awards The following students earned recognition in demonstrating the life skill of effort. Congrats! Josh Curenton, Brieanna French, Jacob Richards, and Leigh Windschitl |
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7th Grade |
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Welcome
to the 2004-2005 School Year
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MID-QUARTER REPORT We’ve had a great start to the year
and are looking forward to continued success with our students.
Mid-quarter ends on September 29th so be sure to look for a copy of your
child’s mid-quarter report. Please discuss these grades with your child
and return the report signed to their AP teacher. |
Miss Ehrecke, Mrs. Reeder, Mr. Sinksen, Mrs.
Bull, |
CONFERENCES Conferences are being held
October 4th and
October 6th from
4:00-8:00 PM and October 7th from 8
AM to Noon. If you have
not already set up a conference time, and are interested in scheduling a
conference please contact our team. Our team meets regularly
Monday—Friday 10:15-10:45 AM. Please call us at 391-6350, or e-mail us
at the addresses provided below.
Please check with your child to make
sure they have their basic supplies: planner, pencils, pens, paper,
notebooks, and folders. By now
they should have given their AP teacher 2 boxes of tissues.
If not, please do so as soon as possible. |
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MEET THE TEACHERS
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7th
Grade Golden Galaxies
October 2004
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Meet
the Team Hello. We
are the Seven Grade Golden Galaxies Teachers.
Every day between the times of
Mrs. McGrath, Mr. DeBaene, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Swaggard, Mr. McDermott, Mrs. Mickelson, Mrs. Frajman |
Golden Galaxies Hard at Work
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| OUTSTANDING VIKINGS
(top row, left to
right) Arnisha J, Champain N, Tyler M, |
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We still have
openings for conferences on Call Mrs. McGrath to
arrange a conference. |
Guidance Corner
The 2004-2005 school year had a great start at Wood. New students are becoming more acclimated to our school and all students are enjoying the Wood experience! Enrollment has grown to over 800 students. We welcomed several new teachers to our dedicated staff. Open House was a great success on September 7th. It was fun to talk with parents and share information.
Mid-Quarter grades will be determined on September 29th and sent home the first full week of October. Remember, the mid-quarter mark is not a final grade. It simply informs students and parents where each student stands grade-wise midway through the grading period. Students have the opportunity to improve each grade before the first quarter grade is given on November first.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given the first week of February. We are preparing students for this test by implementing many different strategies including the research based eight-step process. This process involves formatting our instruction to resemble the types of materials and questions used on the ITBS. The staff believes this will enhance the abilities of our students and enable them to do their very best.
The Degrees of Reading Power Test will be given during the month of March. This test is given to all sixth graders and to those 7th and 8th graders who have not met the reading benchmark determined by the DCSD.
The counselors will be visiting the sixth grade classrooms to give students a better understanding of who we are and what we do. All students have the opportunity to visit with their counselor. We meet with students on an individual basis as well as in groups to work out concerns. The counselors also work closely with parents who have questions and concerns about their children
Stepping Stones will begin on September 27th. This is a wonderful program to supplement your child’s learning. Adults are available to assist students with their homework. Stepping Stones will also be offering other exciting opportunities for our students. Parents must have their authorization forms filled out and signed prior to September 27th in order to begin on the first day. Please call Tasha Thames at 391-6350 for more information.
Judy
Kendall
Ann McNamara
Wood
Library Media Center
http://webopac.davenportschools.org/webopac/main?siteid=wooIMC
Hours:
8:00 AM-3:45 PM
Mission
Statement: The
Mission of the Davenport Schools Library Media Program is to enable students and
staff to use information efficiently, develop ideas effectively, and enjoy
lifelong learning through diverse media.
Resources: A certified Library Media Specialist is available to help students with research, plan and co-teach with teachers, and provide technological support. The LMS also puts together materials and locates web sites for students and teachers. A para educator is available for general and technological assistance. More than 13,000 non-fiction and fiction books are available. There are also magazines available for educational and recreational purposes. We have ten online databases and several websites that are available to patrons, both at school and at home. Addresses are included below.
Library
Policies:
Official LMC Hours:
8:00 –3:45.
Students
will checkout books using their student ID number and we stamp the planners
also. A Maximum of three (3) books
may be checked out at any time.
Books
will be checked out on a two week borrowing basis.
Fines will accrue at $.05 per day with a
maximum of $5.00, with a 5 day grace period before fines start adding up.
Overdue
notices will be sent to the AP teachers during the first and third weeks of each
month.
Library Rules:
The Library belongs to everyone who visits it.
The Library is a quiet place in the school.
Students should return Library chairs to
their proper places before leaving.
All patrons should be able to come to the
Library and use the services provided.
All patrons in the Library will be polite.
No candy, gum, or pop will be allowed in the Library.
Any teacher or class may sign-up to use the Library even for activities
other than reading and checking out books.
The notebook is open for your convenience.
A reminder to all staff and students, no food, candy, or beverages
is allowed in the Library during the school day.
Websites:
Online
Resources that
are provided by the DCSD & AEA 9 & the QCA
AccuNet/AP
Multimedia Archive: This
online database includes over 750,000 Associated Press photos,, 500,000+ audio
clips, charts, tables and maps from the Associated Press archives that can be
used to enhance curriculum and/or support multimedia productions. This gives
users access to the world’s largest collection of current and historical
pictures from the Associated Press. Photos are added to the archive by the
minute, so the most recent events and pictures are accessible to the user. Each
photo includes an informative caption with photo details. Joining the text, the
AP Multimedia Archive also features PDF graphics, tables, and diagrams. To begin
exploring the AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive and follow the directions below.
Directions:
1.
Point your
browser to http://ap.accuweather.com
2.
Click on “User’s
Guides” and print the General User Guide. This will be most helpful in
understanding the search fields.
3.
Click on the Back
button of your browser.
4.
Click on “Enter
the Archive”.
5.
Login and
password script are: Login = 1611605 ; Password
= aea09
Keep this
login and password handy for re-entry at a later date or at a remote site, and
bookmark.
AccuWeather
Premium: Customized
and accurate weather information for every location on earth with access to
current conditions, 15 day forecast, satellite, real-time local Doppler radar,
and more. http://premium.accuweather.com
Login = aea09;
Password = aea09
Atomic
Learning: An
electronic help desk and training system for your favorite software programs. http://www.atomiclearning.com
Login = 1611605;
Password = aea09
Bettendorf
Public Library: http://www.rbls.lib.il.us/bpl
Bettendorf Public Library--see their online catalog, research
books and magazines, and see their calendar of events.
ClipArt.com:
2.5 million searchable clip art, photos, images, fonts and
sounds. http://schools.clipart.com
Login = 1611605;
Password = aea09
Davenport
Public Library:
http://www.rbls.lib.il.us/dpl/
Davenport Public Library-- see their online catalog, research
books and magazines, and see their calendar of events.
EBSCO Publishing: The State of Iowa has teamed up with EBSCO Publishing
to provide a suite of products that include: high school, middle school, primary
magazines, professional journals, health sources, reference books, newspapers,
maps, images, and more. Unique content also extends to key, children’s
magazines in accordance with Lexiles (reading level indicators). The EBSCO
online database package includes over 700 popular K-12 magazines, 96,000
biographies, 76,000 primary source documents, 200 newspapers, 500 educational
journals, and more
To access EBSCO
suite point your browser to http://search.epnet.com
Login = 1611605; Password = aea09
eLibrary: Electric Library includes 1500 full-text magazines,
newspapers, books and TV/radio transcripts, plus maps, pictures, web links,
audio/video files.
To use the web-based version, point your browser to: http://www.elibrary.bigchalk.com
Login
= 1611605;
Password = aea09
TeachingBooks.net:
General enthusiasm for books and readings!
Easy access to authors, illustrators and exceptional book resources that
include multimedia author programs, book guides for P-12 titles, readings,
awards, etc. All users click
on “Sign In”. http://www.teachingbooks.net
Teachers
type in you school email and password of choice.
Students enter the following password:
aea09
UnitedStreaming:
Standard-based video
library with teacher and student learning resources. http://www.unitedstreaming.com
Teachers
enter passcode (passcode: 6F18-753F)and set-up individual profile.
Students
enter building user and password: Username:
aea9student81 Password:
aea9
Website
for Lesson Plans: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp
a great teacher resource for teachers wanting lesson plans and computer
assistance.
The
folder called Teacher Tools also has great lesson plan ideas.
This folder can be found on your desktop or in My Documents.
WebOPAC: http://webopac.davenportschools.org/webopac/main?siteid=wooimc WebOPAC is our Wood IMC Card Catalog. You will be able to see all the items we have in the IMC, as well as its location and whether it is available.
World Book Encylopedia: All
articles from the 22 volume print set, plus thousands of additional articles,
pictures, videos, and sounds. http://worldbookonline.com
Login
= 1611605;
Password = aea09
Library Books and Magazines:
The
library is busy with students and classes reading, studying, and checking out
books. The Library Holdings are over
10,000 books, with an additional 25 magazines and two newspapers.
eLockers: Again
this school year, all students in the Davenport Middle and High Schools will be
given a computer user name and password. Students in grades 7th and 8th
grades received their computer user name and password last year, while 6th
graders will receive them from their Language Arts teacher on the Media
Specialist. This will enable them to
logon to any school computer and save their work in a personal folder.
