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News
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Office Corner:
Fees: Both semester service fees are now due. Service fees are $27 each semester ($54 per year). For those of you that have reduced fees, the cost is $17.40 per semester. In order to waive fees, you must have a new signed waiver on file every year. If you have any questions regarding fees, please call and ask for Vivian.
Also various fines from all previous years and this year need to be taken care of at this time.
Student absences: It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to call our office to report their student’s absence by 10:00 a.m. or they will be recorded as truant. You will be asked to provide their name, grade, symptoms or reason for absence and which parent is calling. Please read your child’s handbook located in the front of the planner to see the definition of an excused absence, Dr. notes are needed. You may address any questions regarding absences to Judy.
Lost & Found: Student’s will be called to the office to pickup labeled items, after attempting to get students to do this twice, items will be displayed on a table next to the main office for one week. Items will be donated to Goodwill on Tuesdays. Please take only items that belong to you.
Student Info: It is imperative that we have correct address and telephone numbers for each student at all times. The school district will be mailing information to parents at various times of the year and must have correct mailing addresses listed in their system. We are only as accurate as the information we receive from parents.
Secretary Office hours are 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and phone
calls will be answered during these times. Please be aware that we do not have
voice mail or an answering machine so there will not be anyone available to take
messages after 4:30p.m.
Students are reminded to make arrangements ahead of time for after school rides or plans. The office telephone may be used for emergencies only. Students should leave the building immediately after school unless they are supervised by a staff member and have parental permission given directly to the teacher or adult involved with a program. During inclement weather they may wait quietly in the Pit for their ride. We have had several students hanging around the building at night after school with no supervision.
Vivian, Judy and Jane
Office Staff
The
Green Gladiators Celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at the Putnam – Enjoy the
Pictures!
Golden Geckos
(Mrs. DeBaene, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Johannsen, Mrs. Ruth, Mrs. Sinksen, Mrs. Moss)
Congratulations to the Students of the Month!!
The following students were awarded with a certificate and a treat from the cafeteria for their outstanding behavior. Keep if up!
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Malcom O, Dehlakeio O, Andrew P, Sky P, Cedrick P, Michael P, Nicole P, Mario R, Mark R, Cooper R, Tyler R, Adam S, Marissa S |
Social Studies -- Mrs. Moss
Students have been collecting data for the Olympics, in conjunction with our study of Greece. They are in the process of constructing their own graphic to share the results of the Olympics for their particular country. The object of the lesson is for students to learn various ways of displaying information in a clear, concise manner. In March, we will be moving on to the Middle Ages and expect your student to bring home a sheet with choices for a project. More information will follow regarding the expectations and rubric for the assignment. Thanks to all of you for your continued support.
Language Arts and Reading
Mrs. (Hera) Sinksen and Mrs. (Athena) Johannsen
The DRP reading test is coming in March.... ask your student how the test went. This reading test helps to determine reading class placement for 7th grade. Classes are currently studying Greek mythology to enhance social studies focus on the Olympics. Which god or goddess do you resemble? Don't forget that students are required to be independently reading a novel. Encourage your student to read at home. When the book is complete, they must finish a book report for a grade. KEEP READING!!!
Science- Mrs. DuncanIn Science, we have been working on our fossils unit. We have been learning about what fossils are, how they form, and how to tell the age of fossils. We will be making our own fossils during this unit and become researchers on fossils found in Antarctica using a WebQuest. This is an exciting unit for us to explore! Just a reminder to the parents, please ask your child about grades every Monday in Science. They are updated and the students know what they are missing and their percentage in the class!
Algebra Preparatory – Mrs. DeBaene
We just finished up a unit on ratios and proportions. Now the students should be able to predict how many hotdogs they would be able to eat in a contest or how long it will take them to get to Chicago. We are looking forward to learning more about all the fun things we can do with fractions and decimals! An additional GOOD LUCK to Tiffany Nguyen, Erik Middleton, Derek Charles, Brittany Grosskopf, and Jessica Lovejoy at the 6th grade Math Bee on March 9!!
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Golden Geckos in action!
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7th Grade green giants
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7th Grade Golden Spartans
Spring 2006
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We’ve
Completed the I.T.B.S. We have completed the 2006 I.T.B.S.
testing for Student
celebrate the completion of I.T.B.S. 
OUTSTANDING VIKINGS
(top row, left to right) Dorothy A, Cassie J, Jacob W, Kaitlyn P
We are pleased to announce that we are having a student teacher in English starting in mid-March. Her name is Ms. Ehrecke and is from the University of Northern Iowa. Ms. Ehrecke has had several opportunities to work with students before her student teaching. Her first part of student teaching was at West High School, and she had a wonderful time. Now she is looking forward to being at Wood Intermediate.
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A Crime Has Been Committed!
Using information to solve the crime
Tracking the suspect’s footsteps
The scene of the crime |
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8th Grade Nebulas |
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In
American Studies, we are learning about the Mexican-American War.
I think the students will have a better appreciation of the different
perspectives on both sides of that conflict.
As a matter of fact, we are learning about the different perspectives of
the American experience when pertaining to the different ethnic groups and
genders as well.
Please feel free to ask your students what they have been learning.
As a result of this country compromising with the issue of equality for
all, we are now heading towards the Civil War.
The students will be learning about the events that led up to a war
between the North and the South.
They will also learn about the reasons both sides claim for fighting it.
Finally, they will learn about individual people and the significant
battles that were fought.
We will have a major project associated with the experience of most
African-Americans during this time period so please look out for it.
Hello
All! The
year is almost 75% complete!
The students in Science class have just finished working on the periodic
table, atoms, and elements.
They all created some wonderful ‘atom models’ and very colorful
brochures for their assigned element.
Please
remember that if any student is missing just 1 assignment for me, their grade
will remain an ‘I’ until it is turned in.
This counts for their projects, assignments in class, and labwork.
They also need to remember to write in their planner to keep them
organized and allow their parents to observe what we are doing in my class.
Feel free to call me to enquire about any questions you may have for me.
391-6350.
It’s getting close to the
end of the year and so much to do. Finance
Park is this month. The students
should all be able to tell you about it. It
gives each student a budgets that they have to live on - as it relates
to the real world. Some
outstanding students this last nine weeks are:
Andrew Hoggard, Brad Frick, Eric Villalpando, Eric Meeks, Ryan Kelly,
Jacob Ringsdorf, Tiffany Waterman, Brittany Staack, Shanicka Davis-Sims, Triet
Bui, Jessica Logsdon, Eric Schmidt, Arielle Followwill, Sara Hafner, and Cassie
Schulz. I
hope that the next few weeks show improvement in everyone’s grades.
Please check with you son/daughter to see if they are current with the
class. If you have any questions -
please call me. Think fishing.
We
just finished writing persuasive papers.
Because we are integrating the history and language arts curriculum this
year, we will be using biographical research conducted in history class for our
compare and contrast papers.
These "papers" may take several different forms, including
Powerpoint presentations, chess sets, posters, comic books, dialogues, etc.
Students will also learn how to properly cite sources in MLA format.
8th Grade Super Novas
helping all students find the star within themselves
L.Bowrey, Bunch, Dunn-Schulz, Maynard,Mishra, Pratt, Sheets, & Scott
Back Row: Steven W,
Kelsey O, Kimberly
H, Emma Y, Ashley B |
The students pictured have been Students
were selected based on their outstanding citizenship, both in and out of the
classroom. We
appreciate their great behavior and efforts during 2nd quarter. |
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JA
Our
team of students was involved in JA Finance Park, an economic education
program at the intermediate school level.
Students prepared for a real life simulation during the month of
February in their classes. Lessons
included budgeting, finance, taxes, stocks, jobs, etc…
As a culminating activity, we traveled to the Upcoming Dates: May 19th
: 8th Grade Trip to Great The cost of the trip is $58.
This covers the bus ride and admission into the park.
Permission slips will be sent home in April. June 2nd
: 8th Grade End-of-the-Year
Recognition Assembly Invitations for those being honored will
be sent home in May.
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Second
Quarter Honor Students
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TAG at Wood Intermediate
Invent Iowa!
Invent Iowa finished up last week at the regional with participants, Becca Meumann, Ashley Jones and Chelsea Hamerlinck from 6th grade at Wood. Ashley Jones and her invention will go on to the state competition in April at the University of Iowa. Congratulations to the girls for a great effort!
Standing Up In History: People, Ideas and Events
National History Day Showcase at Wood was held Thursday, March 2nd for the 19 participants in this year’s program. Students involved are: Diann Herington, Chelsea Braun, Brock Cavett, Mickaela Curry, Jake Fetterer, Brittany Grosskopf, Christine Hesse, BreyAnna Houck, Abby Huisinga, Ashley Jones, Taylor Kinley, Benjamin Knapper, James Lovejoy, Chloe Marshall, Nick Moellers, Megan Schmidt, Nathan Thiessen, Erin Toohey. Parents have provided great support for these students while they take on this challenging activity. We visited the Hoover Library for research earlier this year. The students have been working since November to research their topics and complete a paper, an exhibit or a presentation
The regional competition will be held on Monday, March 20th, at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Selected students will then advance to the state competition in Des Moines in April.
Small 6th grade groups will be starting soon in critical thinking, problem solving and self-development, all aimed at making them responsible students in the community.
7th & 8th grade students has decided to work on Japanese Math Challenges, Writers’ Workshop and Animation Development.
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Marci Davis/TAG Facilitator
Counselor’s Corner
The counselors will be visiting the elementary buildings the week of March 13th. Our schedules take us to Harrison and Fillmore on Tuesday, March 14th and Truman, Buchanan on Wednesday, March 15th and Adams and Lincoln on March 17th. We are looking forward to meeting with our in-coming sixth graders and answering their questions about Wood. Mr. Herrig is planning a parent information night for in-coming sixth grade parents in May. More details will be forthcoming.
Registration for our current students was completed the week of February 21st. Several changes will be happening in the fall at Wood Intermediate School. The core classes, Reading, Math, Social Studies, English and Science, will be sixty minutes in length instead of the current 44 minutes.
Students may not register for both Band and Orchestra. Only eighth graders will be given the opportunity to take Spanish I or French I. The school day for students will be extended at least ten minutes.
The Degrees of Reading Power Test will be given the week of March 13th to sixth graders and those seventh graders who did not meet the benchmark of 56 as sixth graders. The test will be given in Reading classes. Please encourage your child to do their very best.
Spring break will begin on Saturday, March 25th and end on Sunday, April 2nd. School will resume on April 3rd. There will be no school for students on Good Friday, April 14th and Easter Monday, April 17th.
Course information for each student will be inputted into the computer during the month of April. This will lead to the schedules that will be given to students at registration. Students have the opportunity to change their fall schedules anytime until the end of this school year by visiting with their counselors.
Have a wonderful spring break.
Judy Kendall
Ann McNamara
Music Department
Mr. Tadlock, Vocal Music
Vocal Music Notes:
Select Choir newly added to 7th Grade Next Year
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n addition to the current 8th grade select choir (aka – 8th grade Concert Choir), we will be adding a choral performing ensemble to next year’s seventh grade curriculum. This select choir will be chosen through an audition similar to the 8th grade select choir during the spring. While musicianship is a key component towards selection, other equally important factors will be considered during audition. These factors will be reading skills, maturity, ability to follow directions, GPA and district reading scores.Auditions for 7th and 8th Grade Choirs set for March
The auditions for 7th and 8th graders will be completed by March 17. The process will last only a few minutes with the student singing scales as well as choosing a song to sing concluding with a short sight-reading passage 4 measure long. The skills necessary for the course are: accurate intonation (singing on pitch), a positive attitude, necessary district reading scores, a desire to become a better singer, and the ability of demonstrating self-control.
Show Choir Show Off March 20
Mr. Tadlock’s concert Choir will be attending the DCSD annual Show Off show choir performance held Monday, March 20 from Noon-3 pm. at the RiverCenter. The students will be seeing both varsity and prep show choirs from each of Davenport’s three high schools.
DCSD 8th Grade Honor Choir March 21
The district will be hosting an honor choir festival held at the West High auditorium on the night of March 21 beginning at 7 pm. Participating in the District Honor Choir from Wood are: Kristen Adams, Kate Brown, Suzie Brownell, Aaron Dosart, Toria Duffey, Jacob Fetterer, Dakota Frederick, Heather Gajeski, Megan Grim, Andrew Hoggard, Arnisha Joseph, Keith Kelley, Jessica Logsdon, Kurt Meyer, Justin Millage, Ngoc Pham, Kelsie Poole, Tommy Price, Alex Ramirez, Cassie Schulz, Issak Sund, Tiffany Waterman, Emma York, and Whitney Young.
Wood Spring Vocal Concert slated for March 22
The Spring Vocal Concert will be held on Wednesday, March 22 beginning at 7 pm in the Wood gym. Scheduled to perform are the 3rd quarter sixth graders performing a variety of songs, the 2nd semester 8th grade Mixed Chorus trying out their newly learned choral repertoire, and the 8th grade Concert Choir performing a wide array of 9th grade choral literature. The concert is free and will last approximately 45 minutes. We hope to see you there.
Instrumental Music Notes
Kennedy Cedar Rapids Honors Orchestra
The following orchestra students were selected to participate in the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Honors Orchestra on Saturday, March 4th. This is a select group of string players chosen from the state of Iowa. Students rehearse with a guest conductor during the day and present a performance in the evening.
| Alyssa Kendell Zach Hendershott Nicholas Kendell Aaron Dostart Isaak Sund Luke Duley Ben Knapper Steven Walsh |
Nathan Thiessen Jessica Yackley Ashley Blackwell Kelci Toliver Michelle Harris Emily Doll Alex Scott Melanie Huettman |
Wood Symphony/Wood Orchestra Tour/Orchestra Festivals
Two groups will be performing on Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m.; the Wood Symphony Orchestra and the Wood combined 6/7/8 String Orchestra. The Wood Symphony meets on Tuesdays after school and is open to all string players and select wind/percussion students. The Wood Symphony and the Wood 7th/8th Grade String Orchestra will also perform at the Davenport Intermediate Large Group Festival on Saturday, March 18th and in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, April 22nd at the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Invitational Contest.
The Wood String Orchestras will combine to present a series of concerts at Fillmore, Truman, and Harrison Schools on Thursday, March 23rd. Any parent interested in chaperoning, please contact Mr. Henry or Mrs. Kendell. This year’s Tour will be "The Intergalactic Adventures of String Man!".
Instrumental Fundraiser
Information regarding orders will come home soon with your student.
Congratulations St. Ambrose Honor Band Students
The following students were selected to play in the St. Ambrose honor band on March 2. Students rehearse with a guest conductor all day and give a performance in the evening.
| Scott Bosco Nick Moellers Shelby Perkins Megan Seidel Jordan Setser Kaitlyn Stinson Jacob Wentworth Leigh Windschitl |
clarinet trumpet French horn flute/piccolo euphonium alto saxophone trombone clarinet |
Upcoming Instrumental Events:
| Mar 4 | CR Kennedy Honors Orchestra (select strings) |
| Mar 9 |
5th/6th Band Concert 7:00 Wood |
| Mar 16 |
Gr 6-8 Orch Tour Parent Night andWood Symphony 7:00 Wood |
| Mar 18 |
Large Group Festival (7/8 O, 7/8 B, & Wood Symphony) at North Wood 7/8 Band 11:55 Wood 6/7/8 Orch/Symph 1:00 |
| Mar 23 |
Gr 6-8 String Orch Elem Tour |
| April 22 |
CR Jefferson Orch Competition |
