9-R NEWS BRIEFS November 13, 2009

Posted on Nov 17, 2009

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9-R NEWS BRIEFS November 13, 2009

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Welcome to 9-R’s newly seated Board Members — Andy Burns (District C), Julia Levy (District D), Joe Colgan (District E), and Jeff Schell (District F)!  The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 5:30 p.m.

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The committee for the Strategic Plan Strategy #1 is in need of four or five individuals to help create protocols for communication throughout the 9-R district.  The meetings will be held on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m., for approximately 6 weeks.  Please contact Kristine Lawson in the Human Resources Department if you are interested in joining the Strategic Plan Strategy #1 Committee.

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The Districtâ€TMs insurance customer service representative Jim Hermann, with CEBT, will be available to answer questions at the District Office on Tuesday, November 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is for the medical, dental and vision coverage.  Free feel to drop by or you may contact Jim through Steve Miller in the Finance Office at 247-5411 x1432.

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ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY

Huskies of the Week (for Perseverance and Never Giving Up!!!)

 

  • Kindergarten — Emily Gregory
  • Third Grade — Seth Kane, Ryan Farrell, Lindsey Welton
  • Fourth Grade — Adin Dorf

 

DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL

On Monday, November 16th, there will be a mandatory meeting for all winter athletes, parents, and coaches in the main gym.  The general session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the specific sports sessions will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the following locations:  Boys Basketball – Gym 1, Girls Basketball – Gym 2, Wrestling – Wrestling Room and Girls Swimming in the Cafeteria.

If you attended the Fall Sports Meeting you DO NOT have to attend the General session, but MUST attend the specific sport session beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the above locations.

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Ms. Curmano’s Sophomore English Ironman Triathlon was a success, thanks to the following volunteers:

  • Sarah Cole
  • Pat Root
  • Tedde Cnossen
  • Heidi Perry
  • Donna Bowles
  • Ken and Marta Ouellette
  • Angela Lokken
  • Janet Park

A special thanks to Carrie Whitley who got fantastic prize bags donated by the following generous people and businesses: 

  • John Cohen at Durango Area Tourism Office
  • Ed Dudley at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
  • Rita Simon at Chamber of Commerce
  • Kirk Komick at the Rochester Hotel
  • Bonita Rich at DHS

A special thanks to Virginia Martin who helped organize the triathlon

Thanks to Anne Kramer and the Durango Recreation Center staff.

Thanks, too, to all who loaned us clipboards and swim goggles:

  • Dave McKeever
  • Sara Wright
  • Teri Kopack
  • Jessica Reeve
  • Lisa Breed

Below are the results of our first annual Sophomore English Ironman Triathlon

Ironman Mini Triathlon Results

Individuals:

Girls:

  1. Stephanie Bowles 42
  2. Alyssa Spencer41.3
  3. Amber Thompson40.8

Boys:

  1. James Ouelette 50.5
  2. Zach Lokken46.5
  3. Paul Bikis45.1

Teams:

1.Trace Whitley, Tim Hubertus, Casey Franklin50.8

2.Daniel Campbell, Justin Ngo, Joshua Ritter47.3

3.Taylor Perry, Jessie Wymore45.7

Honorable Mentions:

Brandon RasoRode like the wind–8 miles on the bike in 15 minutes!

Jessie Wymore ran barefooted and with the boys—27 laps on the track in 15 minutes!

Maggie Cnossen swam her brains out flip turns and all—16 laps in 15 minutes!

Kendra Gaskins & Joshua Ritter who surprised both themselves and me!

Best Helper:Ashley Hitchell

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our first annual Ironman Triathlon!Way to go!Hopefully you have a better understanding of what Bo Brewster, the main character in Ironman, puts himself through, and why his training is somewhat spiritual!Good job to you all who took the risk!

ESCALANTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

On Thursday, November 19th, at 8:30am the School Advisory Committee will be meeting at Escalante Middle School.  All interested parents and community members are invited to attend.  This month we will be reviewing NWEA assessments.

The H1N1 vaccination clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 from 8:00-12:00 at Escalante Middle School.  Parents must complete written permission for the vaccination.

MILLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Miller Middle School would like to give a big THANK YOU to its students, parents and the Durango community for another successful fund raiser.The school raised over $33,000.  Thanks also to Durango Mountain Resort, D&SNGRR, The Fish Connection, Four Corners Whitewater, The Boarding Haus, The Seikman Family, Fuzziwig’s and Gardenswartz for donating prizes for students and teachers.  And thanks to Darsi Olson, CMT, for rewarding teachers with massages for their hard work.

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Miller’s 6th, 7th & 8th grade choirs will perform November 18 at 7:00 pm in the Miller Auditorium.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Under the direction of Kim Farrell, the choirs will perform pieces focusing on the subjects of peace and winter.

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Miller Parent Action Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 8:15 am in room 172 on Thursday November 19.  Coffee and donuts will be provided.

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Miller Parents are invited to join their students for a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 19, during lunch.  Regular lunch periods will be modified as follows to accommodate the meal. 

7th Grade: 11:35

8th Grade: 12:10

6th Grade: 12:40

NEEDHAM ELEMENTARY

The Colorado School Counselor Association has announced that Needham Elementary School Counselor, Carla Mulkey, has been recognized as the “Colorado Elementary School Counselor of the Year.”  This award will be presented at the Associationâ€TMs annual conference in Denver on Nov. 19, 2009.Carla was nominated and supported in this recognition by a number of colleagues at Needham, from around the Durango 9-R School, and from the wider southwest Colorado region.Congratulations, Carla!  For more information, please read the full story in the upcoming District Newsletter.

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Thanksgiving Day lunch will be served on Thursday, Nov. 19th.Families are invited to join their student for this special occasion.Contact the office for adjusted lunch period times at 247-4791.

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The fifth grade music program “Look Behind As Well As Before,” will be performed on Thursday, November 19th, at 6:30 p.m.It will be held in the Needham Multi-purpose room.Family and friends are invited.Contact Ms. Tallarico with questions at 247-4791.

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OTHER NEWS

There will be a  “Chili Chompin’ Cancer Stompin’ Fundraiser” for Tammy Osborn, who used to be a 9-R special education teacher at Miller Middle School, on Sunday, November 15, 2009, from noon – 3:00p.m. at the Three Springs Information Center.  $10/adults; $5/children 6-12; FREE/children 5 and under.  Silent Auction.  Fun for the family, including bouncy castle, face painitng and games.

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