Elks Hoop Shoot
Several students from Wendell Elementary School participated in the Gooding Elks Hoop Shoot. The students com-
peted here in Wendell for a chance to go to Gooding and compete against students from other schools. A little ove3r
300 students participated her in Wendell. The winners from W.E.S. were as follows:
8-9 year old girls: Sherlyn Juarez, 8-9 year old boys: Diego Torres, 10-11 year old girls: Maycie Wolford, 10-11 year old
boys—Nelson Frias. Diego was also the champion at the Gooding Hoop Shoot competition.
Congratulations students!!!
Wendell School District
Community Newsletter
February, March 2015
School District Office
150 E. Main Box 300
Wendell, ID 83355
Ph. 208-536-2418
Fax 208-536-2629
Board of Trustees
Zone 1 - Darlene Neal
Zone 2 - Gay Petersen
Zone 3 - Doyle Hope
Zone 4 - Dan Hansen
Zone 4 - Cole Prestwich
District Superintendent
Greg M. Lowe
Business Manager
Krissy Messick
District Clerk
Carol Case
Personnel Clerk
Laurie Lancaster
High School Principal
Jon Goss
Middle School Princi-
pal Luke Kelsey
Elementary Principal
Paula Chapman
Diego Sherlyn Nelson Maycie
ANY QUESTIONS WE CAN HELP YOU WITH?
Paul Sloane, successful author and speaker, states
“Questions are the best way to gain deeper insights
and develop more innovative solutions.” The district is
always in need of solutions to help make the district even
better, and many times those solutions come about through
meaningful questions. Sloanne goes on to explain that ques-
tion asking is the most effective way of learning and it
deepens our comprehension of the issue.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY SCHOOL BOARD
AND DISTRICT ISSUE! Questions bring about clarity and often times lead to
solutions to specific challenges.
Remember that it’s important to direct questions to the appropriate
source. That helps ensure that someone doesn’t make assumptions
when seeking answers. As superintendent, I am more than happy to take
questions or listen to ideas for our district. Our school board, district office staff,
and principals feel the same way.
So remember, your questions and feedback are always valued! Now, on our dis-
trict website, just click on How to Contact Us (Click for Information”. You
will then get email address and phone numbers.
Superintendent’s Message
Wendell Wrestlers have had a very busy season. Several upper classmen took part in the very tough Buhl Invitational
Tournament as well as several wrestlers in the Canyon
Ridge Invitational. Armando Jimenez finished 5th at
Buhl while pinning the #2 seed in the tourney.
At Canyon Ridge the team placed 4th overall out of 30
teams from Nevada and Idaho, from 2A to 4A classifica-
tion! Raphael Roque placed 2nd in the 98 lb. group,
Dale Schoth placed 3rd at 106 lbs., Austin Thompson
placed 4th at 126, Casey Clapp placed 1st at 160 lbs.,
and Rusch Vincent placed 1st at 170 lbs.
The annual Magic Valley Classic was held here in Wen-
dell January 16th and 17th.
Over 22 teams will be here
for some of the best wres-
tling the state has to offer.
2014-2015 Wrestling Team with Coaches Matthews, Schoth,
and Chandler
The Wendell FFA has been involved in quite a few activities of late. One of these activities was the Western National
Rangeland Career Development Event in Elko, Nevada. The students competed against other FFA Chapters from Ne-
vada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Our Wendell Chapter placed 6th.
In November freshman FFA members competed in the Greenhand CDE and creed Speaking at Bliss. Madison Craw-
ford placed 5th in Creed speaking and 2nd in Greenhand knowledge. Skott Hansen placed 3rd in Greenhand
knowledge.
Members of the Wendell FFA Chapter (Jessica Flich, Madison Crawford, and Skott Hansen) volunteer one Tuesday
every other month at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Soup Kitchen in Gooding.
Wendell Wrestlers
FFA Activities
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Greenhand
Winners
Western National Rangeland Ca-
reer Development participants
St. Elizabeth’s Soup Kitchen, Gooding
Get ready for some real fun!! Wendell FFA will be hosting a Donkey Basketball Tournament on March 2nd at the
WHS gym. Tickets will be available at the Wendell High School Office (750 E. Main St.) or District Office (150 E.
Main).
Make sure you get your tickets early for this fun-filled activity and help support our local FFA!!
Donkey Basketball Coming to Wendell!!!
On January 19, five students travelled to Boise with their BPA advisor, Shirley Montgomery, to compete against other
schools from around the state. Only the top three in each category will compete in the State Championship, and all
five students qualified for the state competition to be held at BSU March 12-14!!!
Levi Merrill took 3rd in Keyboarding Production and 1st in Advance Office Systems and Procedures.
In the team events, Edith Lugo, Gavino Nava, Ana Benitez, and Samantha Trejo took 2nd in Administrative Support.
Congratulations BPA team, and GOOD LUCK AT STATE!!
BPA Students Qualify for State!!
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The Dental Dental Community Outreach program, Going Beyond Benefits, visited Wen-
dell Middle School in January. This is a free service provided to schools in our area as a
great way to help the children of our community receive help/tips on good oral hygiene.
54% of the students returned their parental permission form, with 69% of those agreeing
to have their child treated. 60 students were seen and received oral hygiene instruction,
38 students received one or more sealants, and 58 students received fluoride varnish. If
they could not place a sealant on a student, 46 had existing sealants on one or more teeth
and 16 students had suspected decay on one or more teeth.
Delta Dental also worked with 1st and 2nd grade students at W.E.S. They had an 80%
participation rate, which is a much higher permission form return than usual!
Much thanks to Delta Dental for assisting the children of Wendell!!
Mobile Dental Sealant Clinic Visits Wendell
A Special Meal for W.E.S. Educators
On Wednesday, January 22, the teachers at Wendell Elementary School were treated to a
special meal, compliments of Schwans, prior to meeting with parents at Parent Teacher
Conferences.
Theresa Packard, a representative of Schwans, served chicken fajitas, Italian style meat-
balls, and ice cream treats to the staff and gave a presentation of quick, healthy meals for
busy educators.
Mustaches in Mrs. McCarty’s Second Grade
Mrs. McCarty’s second grade students are not only reading, but having
a lot of fun doing it!! When the class read the story, “Big Bushy Mus-
tache”, they got to wear a disguise, a bigote (Spanish word for mus-
tache) as they read the story.
Students in second grade are learning that not only is reading a good
thing to do, it can also be FUN!!!
Whitworth College Sends Interns
Students from Spokane, Washington’s Whitworth College have been working with Wendell students at the middle
school and the elementary school for the past three weeks. Anne Hagerman Wilcox is their teacher-education professor
and has been sending college students to Wendell for the past three years. These students are working as interns under
the direct supervision of the classroom teacher. This is a great experience for these teachers-to-be and the staff of the
Wendell School District. Megan Montzingo and Cathy Bronson have worked with elementary students, and /Sarah
DeLong and Taylor Dietz have worked with middle school students.
Both the interns and our students have gained quite a bit from working together and it is hoped that this program can
continue for years to come.
Cathy Bronson working with music students
at W.E.S.
Megan Monzingo working with students in the
ESL room at W.E.S.
Sarah DeLong working with 5th graders at W.M.S.
Taylor Dieta working with 6th graders at W.M.S.
Trojans of the Month - January
Wendell Elementary would like to recognize Jeanne Ruffing as our Trojan of the Month. Jeanne is a second grade
teacher with several years of experience knowing that teaching, learning, and fun can go together. Her students
grow academically because she knows the development of a second grader (needs busy
and engaging) is as important as getting to know them. Jeanne works hard to get to
know her students interests and thus she builds strong relationships with them.
Jeanne is a representative for the school to the
district’s Writing Committee and to the local Wen-
dell Teachers Association. She is also a good teach-
er-to-technology. Others know she is capable and
willing to help out. Her cheery demeanor and fun-
loving humor brighten even the toughest of school
days. The positive attitude and work ethics she
exemplifies are examples to all of us. Recently she
took a trip to Washington DC and had a great
time, ask her about it., she has a lot to share.
Thank you Jeanne for your commitment to educa-
tion and doing what is best for students. We are so glad you are on Team Trojan at Wendell Elementary.
Wendell Middle School has named Abbe Bothof as their Trojan of the Month. She has been a very valuable employ-
ee at Wendell Middle School since 2006. She began as a PSR worker, then in 2008 be-
came the Special Education teacher.
Abbe was raised in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School. She has a
BA in Social Work and a M.A. in Special Ed, K-6 Generalist and K-12 Special Ed.
Abbe’s three children are the light of her life; Mason is in 4th grade, Emme is in 1st
grade, and little Aubree just turned 4. She is a cat lover and also
has two dogs. Abbe rarely goes a day without running and working
out. She enjoys shopping and family time, including time spent
with her parents, to whom she is very close.
Thanks, Abbe,, for all your hard work! You truly put your heart
and soul into our students’ well being!!
Wendell High School has named Meagan Glorfield as their Trojan of the Month. She is
in her first year at Wendell School District and teaches Math.
Megan is an alumni of Wendell High School and gradu-
ated from Boise State University. Prior to coming to
Wendell Meagan taught at Pocatello School District in
the Gifted and Talented Program.
Meagan and her husband, Chase (who also teaches at
WHS) has two children, Sawyer and Kenlie. She enjoys
spending time with her family, playing with her kids,
reading, and movies.
Welcome, Meagan! You’re a great addition to our staff.