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FEBRUARY 2014
VOTE FOR WHAT’S IN THE BEST INTEREST
OF LOLO’S CHILDREN
In a little over three weeks, Lolo voters will have the
opportunity to address critical issues faced by its school and its
children via a bond election request for a new K-4 elementary
school. The mail ballot election for the $10.5 million bond request
begins on February 20th and ends March 12th. Voters may mail their
ballots back to the Missoula County election office, drop them off at
the election office, or drop them off on March 12th at the school’s
election box in the lower gym area. If not yet registered to vote, a
person may still do so through February 10th. Voter registration
forms are available on-line with Missoula County (website), at any of
the Lolo School offices, and at the Missoula County Elections office
in Missoula.
The critical issues are clearly defined: the safety and security
of Lolo’s children, inadequate and extremely worn out facilities, and
overcrowding that is expected to get much worse in the upcoming
years. Representatives throughout the community kept in mind the
best interests of children and the most financially responsible
approach for Lolo’s citizens when they analyzed options and
recommended this final proposal. The proposal for the new K-4
elementary school is the most practical, fiscally prudent, long term
solution that addresses the challenging aspects of the aforementioned
critical issues.
Bond interest rates are at all time lows. Further, the value of
the community’s tax base has continued to rise for the past 20 years,
making for an excellent opportunity for building a new school at a
lower than normal cost. The proposed project has been analyzed and
designed by community members and parents, educational experts,
and design/construction professionals highly respected throughout the
state and located in Lolo’s own backyard. The construction costs per
square foot are lower than average for school construction thanks to
their design and planning efforts. The end product is a practicallybuilt elementary school with the flexibility for future expansion, if so
desired by the Lolo Community.
Two final community question and answer session
opportunities are up-coming at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 11th
and Tuesday, February 25th in the old lower school. You can also
call the school at 273-0451 or check the school’s website at
www.lolo.k12.mt.us for further details regarding the general proposal
and design, the costs, related issues and answers to other questions
asked by community members. Personal tours of the facility are also
available by contacting 273-0451.
For over 120 years, the Lolo School District has always
greatly appreciated the Lolo community’s support in trying to provide
an outstanding educational program within a safe environment. As a
team, the Lolo Community and School District can and will endeavor
to look after the best interests of its children. Please make sure you
take time to vote on this extremely important issue!
LOLO SCHOOL HOSTS
COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI FEED/STUDENT
WORK SHOWCASE
Thursday, February 6
Mark your calendars, everyone! As a thanks to the Lolo
Community Lolo School invites all Lolo Community members to a
Lolo School Spaghetti Feed and Student Work Showcase on
Thursday, February 6th .
The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria with
student work displayed in the upper gym. Cost per plate of spaghetti
and “fixings” is only $1.
Please come join us for a little taste of Italy!
Architectural Rendering of
Proposed K-4 School
CONTRARY TO MISLEADING INFORMATION ON
THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL, THE FACTS ARE...
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The new school doesn’t duplicate services, taxes, staff, supplies,
cafeteria and vehicles.
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According to community members and educators, the new school
DOES address overcrowding issues by providing safer, increased
space to educate and feed children.
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A warehouse style building doesn’t meet safety and educational needs
of students.
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According to community members, educators and school building
experts, the new school plan DOES meet the safety and
educational needs of students.
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According to real estate market and school construction experts, even
with the sale of the current school, there are not sufficient funds
to place both schools on the 20 acres.
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According to finance and construction experts, waiting until later
risks bond interest rates increasing and thus increasing the cost
of the project.
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Taking this first step positions the Lolo community nicely for a
possible future move of the middle school, when the funds could be
available, but only if the community chooses to do so.
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Failing to act now means prolonging safety issues and the
increasing overcrowding problems.
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN SESSION
FEBRUARY 6, 6pm– 7pm
Soon, your child will be entering the doors of Lolo Elementary to
start their educational journey. We are already excited to greet them!
Their first year of school is a significant one. Are they ready? Please
join us for a dynamic and informative session presented by Dr. Molly
Blakely, National Educational Consultant, on fun, simple and enjoyable
ways you can ensure that your child is academically ready for
Kindergarten. February 6th from 6pm – 7pm in the Lolo School/
Community Library. Child care will be available! Additionally, you’ll
likely see the elementary principal, kindergarten teachers and other Lolo
School staff members who will be serving upcoming kindergarten
students.
Molly has been collaborating this past year with Lolo School’s
teachers, support staff and administration on further improving Lolo
School’s educational support program. Having put her suggestions to
use, we are seeing full well the differences they can make in helping
students learn. We’d like to share her insight and ideas with you as well.
Please share this information to those who may benefit from it
and feel free to give us a call with any questions! We look forward to
seeing you there and to furthering our early childhood education
partnership with you!
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More About the New School!
By Cameron Jones & Mackenzie Wright
Pictured is Cameron Jones, Mackenzie Wright, Superintendent Mike Magone
and Meggie (school dog).
We interviewed Mr. Magone, the school’s superintendent, about our new Lolo School
bond issue. We asked him why the new school would be built where it is planned, he
responded with “it is a safer place and there’s more room.” The second question we
asked was explain why the Lolo School board wants to run another bond issue. He
responded with “the board wants to run another bond issue because the first was so
close and people wanted to try and vote again.” The third question we asked was to
describe why you think people voted “NO”. He responded with “the people of Lolo
didn’t want higher taxes.” After the next attempt, if the bond issue passes, the new
school will break new ground around Spring 2015. The old school will be either be
used for storage or it will be torn down. As for favorites, Mr. Magone says his favorite
part of the new school would be the new school cafeteria because it would be way
bigger than our old school’s. He likes this part because the library is right next to the
lunch room. There is also a garage door and stage so that we can do plays on it and the
audience can sit in the lunch room. Our interview went well. Our interview gave us
good vibes about the new school. If you aren’t already registered, please get registered
PENTOMINOES by Natalie Buchman
Fifth graders in Mrs. Buchman’s reading class have been reading Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Balliett. In order to help the lead characters, Petra and Calder,
solve the centuries old crime, students have been working closely with a mathematical tool called pentominoes. Each piece is made up of five squares that
share one or more sides and are named after letters in our alphabet. Each student was challenged to properly flip, rotate and slide each piece to fit into a 6
x 10 rectangular array.
~ CONTRATULATIONS ~
The following students correctly solved the puzzle:
Gennessa Morris, Katie Moon, Miya Nash, Kale Marcum
Way to be persistent and stick it out! We challenge our
at home readers to give it a shot!
Lolo Elementary and Middle School received a $500.00
grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program
to support the school’s Math & Science programs. The
grants are made possible by funding from the
ExxonMobile Corporation to Town Pump. Pictured: Patti
Tottenhoff, Manager Lolo Town Pump, Shawna Kientz,
LS Middle School Principal, Dale Olinger, LS Elementary
Principal, Tiffany McKinstry, Manager Lolo Town Pump.
Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries
Even in our society of instant digital information, dictionaries are still important. Rotary Club
International is out to show kids why. Kathy Schulte and Betty Robinson from the Rotary
Club of Missoula visited each third grade classroom at Lolo Elementary on December 12,
2013. They presented the gift of a brand new dictionary to each third grader. The students
were elated! The dictionaries are theirs to keep forever and most students wrote their names on
the bookplate with great enthusiasm. Just and importantly, Schulte and Robinson took the time
to show students how to use the books. They practiced using the table of contents, finding
facts, and reading the definitions of words. Lolo Elementary School is grateful for this partnership with Rotary Club and their commitment to serving children. Surely the
students will put their new dictionaries to
good use for years to come.
(Rotarians are pictured in Ms. Yuahs’
classroom.)
Middle School - Keyboarding & Computer Applications
News! By Mary Thompson
Mrs. Thompson’s seventh and eighth grade Keyboarding &
Computer Applications classes have been in a competition with each other
for what period has the most growth. The three seventh grade periods have
been in a competition, and the three eighth grade periods in a competition
with one another. We used the class average words per minute from their
initial test and compared this to the class average of their final test using
the online Keyboarding curriculum, Typing Pal.
In seventh grade, Mrs. Thompson’s first period class was the
winner with an overall growth rate of 70%! This class period went from an
average of 12.3 wpm on the initial test to 20.9 wpm on the final test. The
other two class periods of seventh grade students made amazing growth as
well, with 60% growth in one period and 64% growth in the other period.
VERY IMPRESSIVE growth in your keyboarding skills, seventh graders!
Eighth grade Keyboarding statistics are yet to come!
If you have not already made some New Year resolutions, how about making some healthy ones? By Jill Blomgren, Lolo School Nurse
Here are some “super foods” that can help lower blood pressure, fight infection, and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer.
1. Apples, berries and citrus-have fiber and vitamin C. Helps prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, and boost heart health.
2. Beans-have fiber, iron, and zinc. Helps lower cholesterol.
3. Dairy products-high in calcium and vitamin D. Helps prevent high blood pressure, stroke and cancer. Eat low-fat and maintain a healthy weight.
4. Fish-have omega-3 fatty acids. Helps your heart and your brain. Salmon, sardines, and herring are the best source.
5. Nuts-good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin. E iron, zinc, potassium, fiber, and protein. Helps your heart, brain and digestive system.
6. Onions and garlic-reduce inflammation, help prevent stomach and colon cancer. Great for your heart
7. Olive oil-helps protect your heart, and lowers levels of LDL (bad cholesterol).
8. Soy-protects your heart, lowers risk of cancer, good source of protein.
9. Veggies-Eat some of every color. Good for your eyes, brain and heart. Contain beta carotene, fiber, vitamin B-6 and C, folate, and potassium.
10. Whole grains-protects against cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
11. WHAT?? No chocolate cake with chocolate frosting? Only if it is dark chocolate and no added sugar!!
Five Foods to Avoid
1. Saturated fats- are bad fats that are not good for your heart or your weight.
2. Added sugars-they add calories but no nutrition.
3. Excess Salt-raises your risk of high blood pressure.
4. Refined grains-white flour and white rice are low in fiber and nutrients.
5. Alcohol-too much is bad for your weight, liver and your mood.( Maybe a glass of wine occasionally?)
I hope you all have a healthy new year!!
From Nurse Jill
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L o l o S c ho o l
LOLO SCHOOL
ART PROJECT
CHILD FIND - FEBRUARY 20
Child Find, a preschool screening clinic for children ages 0-5, will be held at
the Lolo Elementary School Thursday, February 20th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the
FCS Room This free screening will include gross-motor, fine motor, language
concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL KATHY AT 273-0451
Please note this is not a kindergarten screening. The screening is for those children whose
parents have concerns regarding their child’s progress in any of the above areas and to
determine if they have any needs in a specific area.
Zachary Jacobson displaying
his art project with the Lolo
School Dog—Meggie.
Mr. Joe Black’s second grade class getting the
opportunity to make cookies with the kitchen
crew.
FUN WAS HAD BY ALL!
In February Mrs. Christensen’s class will
making Valentine cookies and Mrs. Sears and
Mrs. Lucas’s class will be making gingerbread
cookies. YUMMY...
Pictured to the right is Mrs. Lucas’s
fourth grade class enjoying the pizza
party for being the top sellers of the
Booster Club Cookie Dough contest
- the reward a PIZZA PARTY!
Lolo Middle School V.I.P. Award
A Lolo Middle School Very Important Person (V.I.P.) Award is a special award that is earned by students for consistently demonstrating
characteristics that exemplify the Lolo School District Vision and Mission Statement and Essential Skills. Students are nominated and chosen
by staff at the school. Congratulations to the following students for earning V.I.P. status pictured left to right: Chris Crawford (not pictured),
Maddie Wessel, Lily Hickok, Alaina Cruson, Damien Daw,(not pictured), Peyton Riska, Emmilee Worthey, Cannon Kay, Tori Foster and
Maddison Lightfield.
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
Happy New Year!
Lolo Elementary Students look ahead to 2014 with
New Year’s Resolutions
“Get more Lego STAR WARS” - Crayton, Kindergarten
“Spend more time with my mom and Mrs. Manniello” - Makenzie,
Kindergarten
“Learn multiplication” - Maddy, Second Grade
“Be better in soccer” - Kayden, Second Grade
“Help mom clean the house” - Nicholas, Third Grade
“Do better at handwriting” - Drew, Third Grade
“I’m going to cut down on watching TV” - Austin, Fourth Grade
“I’ve decided to quit being mean to my sister” - Aryana, Fourth Grade
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!
History of Lolo School
by Shari Alick and Judy Lange
Lolo School is actually 129 years old. The original log
school house, burned in 1908. The current structure, in the
middle of the tower building, was constructed some time later.
In 1939 there were 45 students in grades one-eight
jammed into what is now called “the old schoolhouse”. Francis
Middlemist taught half of the students in grades one through four
and Albert Petty taught grades five through eight. Petty was also
the headman and cub scout leader. He took the boys on camping
trips, fishing trips and other outdoor activities. He also started the
“Loloan”, (now called the Highlights), in 1938.
Beginning of the day routine for teachers included starting
a fire in the old wood/coal stove, doing janitorial work and
hauling drinking water.
*This piece of history is taken from an article written for the
“Loloan” in 1979 by several school employees.
Lolo Highlights is a publication of Lolo
School District #7,
11395 Highway 93 South,
Lolo, MT 59847
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Students in Mrs. Olinger’s class learned about theme by
studying poems. Students used the poem Beauty by
E-Yeh-Shure as inspiration and created a new poem
with a different theme.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY THURSDAY 2:00 DISMISSALS - 6, 20, 27
February 5 - PTSA Meeting 7:00 PM Upper Building
February 6 - Community Spaghetti Feed 5:30-7:30 PM
February 6 - Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten - 6:00-7:00 PM School Library
February 11 - Regular Board Meeting 5:30 PM
February 11 - Bond Issue Question & Answer Session- 6:30 PM Lower Building
February 12 & 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 13 - 11:30 Dismissal
February 14 - NO SCHOOL
February 17 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day
February 20 - Child Find (Information page 2)
February 20 - Bond Ballots Mailed Out
February 25 - Bond Issue Question & Answer Session - 6:30 PM Lower Building
February 24-28 - Jump Rope For Heart
The Lolo branch of the Missoula County Public Library is open, Mondays-Thursdays,
4:00-8:15 p.m.
Beauty
By E-Yeh-Shure
Beauty is seen
In the sunlight,
The trees, the birds,
Corn growing and people working
Or dancing for their harvest.
Beauty is heard
In the night,
Wind sighing, rain falling,
Or singer chanting
Anything in earnest
Beauty is in yourself.
Good deeds, happy thoughts
That repeat themselves
In your dreams,
In your work,
And even in your rest.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12 and
Thursday, February 13.
Conferences will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 1:00-9:00
p.m. on Thursday. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30 on Thursday and
will not eat lunch at school that day.
Title I parents, please stop by the Title I room before or after your student’s classroom
conference time to review your child’s progress in Title I. Parents, please be sure to check the lost and
found in both the elementary and middle school offices for anything your child may be missing.
No School Friday, February 14
No School Monday, February 17 (Presidents’ Day)
DROP THE REMOTE!
The Lolo School Library will be hosting the Drop the Remote reading incentive program February 10th-21st. During this time, students are encouraged to read, read and read! Students will fill out a record sheet offered to
them in their library class. Students are to fill out the record sheet and turn it
into the library no later than February 25th. Prizes will be given, but most
importantly Lolo students will better appreciate the joys of reading! If you
have any further questions, please contact Liesel Loveridge by dialing
406.273.6686.
VISITOR’S PASS REQUIRED
As part of the Lolo School Emergency Procedure Plan, one of the important aspects is
knowing who is in our buildings and for what purpose. There is certainly nothing more important than
student and staff safety and we, like other school districts, are attempting to do our very best to ensure
the safety of your children and our students.
We recognize this is possibly an inconvenience, but we know that in order to ensure the safety
of our students, visitors to our school will be willing to cooperate.
Visitors and guests are always welcome, and we only ask that you report to the building office
to secure a visitor’s pass. Even if you are simply picking up your student from class early, please
report to the office instead of going directly to the classroom. You need to sign your child out at
the office and let the office personnel know that you are here.
Judgment
By Kara Welling
Judgment is seen
In the bullies,
Negative energy, darkness
Wilting flowers and people
fighting
Or an argument in their life
Judgment is heard
In the night,
Wind screaming, rain falling,
Or singer missing notes
Anything in negative power
Judgment is in yourself
Horrible deeds, bad thoughts
That repeat themselves
In your head,
In your sleep,
And even in your rest.
Death
By Emmilee Worthey
Death is seen
In many ways
In front of you, far away
People falling, closing their eyes
Or breathlessly saying goodbye
Death is heard
In day or night
People screaming, gun shoots
fast
People say, “Help!” lying on
The ground
Death is in yourself
It will come when you’re old
Or when your hurt very, very bad
It repeats itself in the family,
In your friends
Evil
By Cameron Wills
Evil is seen
In the war,
The dark, the movies
Corn dying and people crying
Or dancing for their death
Evil is heard
In the night,
Wind howling, rain falling,
Or singer chanting evil words
Anything in death
Evil is in yourself.
Bad deeds, evil thoughts
That repeat themselves
In your dreams,
In your thoughts,
And even in your rest.
LOLO SCHOOL’S ESSENTIAL SKILL FOR
FEBRUARY
Honesty is a solid foundation.
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Tell the truth
Establish common ground
Understand prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination
Get involved in your community!
PTSA NEWS by Korrie Butler
PTSA would like to thank Avorie Lohman (chair) and all the wonderful volunteers that helped out at the SOCK HOP!! We are so glad that Avorie took on this
project because otherwise, we would not have had it this year so THANK YOU SO MUCH AVORIE!!
WHAT’S COMING
SILVERWOOD READING PROGRAM IS COMING!! Please keep a look out for those reading packets coming home very soon!!! Please encourage your child to read
and participate- it is a wonderful program with a GREAT prize, a FREE Silverwood theme park ticket. Details will be coming home soon. If you should have any questions
after the packet arrives, please call Korrie Butler @ 240-6364.
Jump Rope For Heart is February 26,27,28 --- if you haven’t signed up to help or donate snacks and would like to, please call Korrie Butler @ 240-6364. We would love
the help!!
Teacher Dinner will be February 13 @ 5 pm. This is a great opportunity for volunteers/parents to donate food (theme to be announced) for the teachers/staff to enjoy a
delicious cooked meal while they are staying late with conferences. It gives the teachers/staff a chance to unwind, visit and catch up with fellow co-workers during this very
busy time!!! If you haven’t signed up for a food/drink donation and you would like to, please contact Kristine Asanovich @ 273-2113.
We would like to thank Ashley Fuchs and Christina Bremer for their continued hard work on BOX TOPS and most importantly, the parent and student!! Because of their
dedication to this project and all the clipping from the parents and students, the school most recently received a check for over $1000 !!! YAY!!! Thank you to ALL of
YOU!!!! Keep those BOX TOPS coming !!
OUR MEETING THIS MONTH IS : February 5, 2014 @ 7 pm in the upstairs conference room behind the cafeteria!! We would love to see new faces there, make new
friends and get fresh ideas and thoughts so please try to make it if you can. We will also have daycare there for your kiddos if you would like to bring them. If you would like
an email reminder of PTSA news, meetings and events please contact Korrie Butler 240-6364. I will get you on the mailing list.
THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF PTSA!! The students, teachers, staff, PTSA and parents THANK YOU!!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
Korrie Butler (president) 240-6364, Kristine Asanovich (vice president) 273-2113, Lori Hart (treasurer) & Melanie Williams (secretary)