Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of the Root River Program, spoke to the Fillmore Central School Board at their regular meeting on Feb. 26. She stated they had been receiving Occupational Therapy services from Southland for five days a month, but th
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New schedule next year for Fillmore Central High School
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Education
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By Jade Sexton
As of the 2013-2014 school year, students at Fillmore Central High School will be following an eight-period day instead of the four-period block schedule that has been in place for several years. This decision by the school board comes after much discussion, planning, and the desire to offer math and English courses to students year-round.
Principal Heath Olstad stated they had looked at many different options, one of which was to keep the four-period schedule but have classes be every other day all year long instead of a semester at a time. Currently, the seventh and eighth graders do that with English and math so they can get the instruction all year.
With an eight-period day, there will be six courses a day. Olstad explained they are still going to offer both band and choir daily for students, and make sure they have the option to be involved in both. He also mentioned the options of having some double-period classes, such as two sciences or two social studies classes. He referred to it as a “blended approach.”
For an eight-period day they will need to purchase about $8,000 in textbooks. The FTE for teachers will be almost the same, but they will need a half-time or less science teacher.
Community Ed. Report
Community Education Director Holly Kanengieter gave her annual report to the school board. She discussed ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) and the events they have had over the year, including the Father-Daughter Dance, the Mother-Son Sports Camp, and the Jack Pearson concert. There are currently 12 families in Preston and 10 families in Harmony that are involved in ECFE, and according to Kanengieter, the program continues to grow.
The SAC program (School Age Childcare) has grown also. Seven years ago when Kanengieter began working at Fillmore Central, there were 20 kids, and there are now 73 registered. Registration for the School Readiness Program, was sent out in February, and the 3/4 class is already full. The only openings left are in the afternoon 4/5 class.
The daycare is full as of right now.
The Summer Recreation program has also been very popular, and this is the second year with Preston and Harmony combined. Registrations are coming in for this summer.
Kanengieter also spoke about adult and youth enrichment programs, upcoming summer classes, and grants received for book .....
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As of the 2013-2014 school year, students at Fillmore Central High School will be following an eight-period day instead of the four-period block schedule that has been in place for several years. This decision by the school board comes after much discussion, planning, and the desire to offer math and English courses to students year-round.
Principal Heath Olstad stated they had looked at many different options, one of which was to keep the four-period schedule but have classes be every other day all year long instead of a semester at a time. Currently, the seventh and eighth graders do that with English and math so they can get the instruction all year.
With an eight-period day, there will be six courses a day. Olstad explained they are still going to offer both band and choir daily for students, and make sure they have the option to be involved in both. He also mentioned the options of having some double-period classes, such as two sciences or two social studies classes. He referred to it as a “blended approach.”
For an eight-period day they will need to purchase about $8,000 in textbooks. The FTE for teachers will be almost the same, but they will need a half-time or less science teacher.
Community Ed. Report
Community Education Director Holly Kanengieter gave her annual report to the school board. She discussed ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) and the events they have had over the year, including the Father-Daughter Dance, the Mother-Son Sports Camp, and the Jack Pearson concert. There are currently 12 families in Preston and 10 families in Harmony that are involved in ECFE, and according to Kanengieter, the program continues to grow.
The SAC program (School Age Childcare) has grown also. Seven years ago when Kanengieter began working at Fillmore Central, there were 20 kids, and there are now 73 registered. Registration for the School Readiness Program, was sent out in February, and the 3/4 class is already full. The only openings left are in the afternoon 4/5 class.
The daycare is full as of right now.
The Summer Recreation program has also been very popular, and this is the second year with Preston and Harmony combined. Registrations are coming in for this summer.
Kanengieter also spoke about adult and youth enrichment programs, upcoming summer classes, and grants received for book .....
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Root River program to get new Occupational Therapy services
Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
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Posted in Harmony Education
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Fillmore Central School Board discusses student safety
Fri, Dec 21st, 2012
Posted in Harmony Education
Posted in Harmony Education
The Fillmore Central School Board discussed concerns people had brought to them about the safety of the school in light of the recent school shooting in Connecticut. Superintendent Richard Keith said he had received a few phone calls about the subje
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Fillmore Central High School Scholar Club
Fri, Nov 9th, 2012
Posted in Harmony Education
Posted in Harmony Education
The Falcon Scholar Club was formed to recognize academic excellence. The criteria to become a club member are to maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher with an all grades being a “C” or better for the previous school year. Therefore, only
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Fillmore Central School Board approves winter coaches
Fri, Sep 28th, 2012
Posted in Harmony Education
Posted in Harmony Education
Coaches for winter sports were approved at the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on September 25, 2012. Athletic Director Chris Mensink informed the board of the choices and the numbers for each sport.
According to Mensink, there are 53 boys
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Fillmore Central School Board approves staffing changes
Fri, Aug 31st, 2012
Posted in Harmony Education
Posted in Harmony Education
The new school year is off to a great start for Fillmore Central students, who started school early this year due to a project being done at the high school next summer. Principal Heath Olstad said everything is running smoothly.
At their regular
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