February 2013 Mt. Horeb I.C. Newsletter I’m Somebody Somebody is thinking of you. Somebody is caring about you. Somebody misses you. Somebody wants to talk to you. Somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. Somebody wants to hold your hand. Somebody hopes everything turns out all right. Somebody wants you to be happy. Somebody wants you to find him/her. Somebody is celebrating your successes. Somebody wants to give you a gift. Somebody thinks that you ARE a gift. Somebody loves you. Somebody admires your strength. Somebody is thinking of you and smiling. author: anonymous
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February 2013
Mt. Horeb I.C.
Newsletter
I’m Somebody
Somebody is thinking of you.
Somebody is caring about you.
Somebody misses you.
Somebody wants to talk to you.
Somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble
Somebody is thankful for the support
you have provided.
Somebody wants to hold your hand.
Somebody hopes everything turns out all
right.
Somebody wants you to be happy.
Somebody wants you to find him/her.
Somebody is celebrating your successes.
Somebody wants to give you a gift.
Somebody thinks that you ARE a gift.
Somebody loves you.
Somebody admires your strength.
Somebody is thinking of you and
smiling.
author: anonymous
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This month we celebrate “National Random Acts of Kindness Week”. The IC staff appreciates the
consistent efforts of our students, parents, and individuals in our community to help others. Everyday
we witness genuine acts of kindness in the form of compliments, hugs, words of comfort, smiles,
sharing, working together, and written messages. We have so much to be thankful for in our school!
Reminder: Should your child need medicine in school, please send it to the office. ALL medicines need to be in the original container with a parent’s written permission on our medication form (available in the office or on our website at www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/IC). If a prescription medicine is to be given, we also need the doctor’s signature.
INFORMATION ON MHASD WELLNESS POLICY #458 A new wellness policy has been approved and adopted by the Board of Education.
What has changed?
MHASD is committed to a culture of wellness that creates an environment that encourages healthy behaviors in staff
and students. The Wellness Committee recommends that the availability of food and beverages of minimal
nutritional value in the classroom be limited and healthier choices should be encouraged. The United States
Department of Agriculture recommends that schools follow the Institute of Medicine’s Standards when food is
available during the school day. A link to the standards is available here: IOM Recommended Nutrition Standards.
To read the policy, please visit the Wellness Policy page on our website or click the link.
While we are not restricting what students can have in school, we encourage you to follow the IOM Recommended
Nutrition Standards when sending food to school for treats or parties to ensure healthier choices. We have created a
new resource to help, please refer to our Wellness Page on our Website for information and alternatives. We have
also created a new program with MHASD Food Service that offers a list of food available for purchase that fit into
these recommended guidelines: MHASD Catering Menu. You can use funds in your school lunch account to
purchase items off the catering menu and have them sent to your student’s class.
If you would like further information or want additional resources, please contact:
Michelle Denk, Food Service Director Theresa Daane, Student Services Director
It’s important that our children know report cards are their business. Make report card time a learning
time. You might want to ask your child some of the following questions:
What did you learn this grading period?
What was the most difficult?
What was easy for you this time?
What do you wish you had done differently?
What help do you need?
PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
This isn’t just any quiz…don’t bother getting a pen and paper…just read and notice whether you know many of the
answers…
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America
contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or
Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award
winners for Best Actor and Actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series
Winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They’re the
best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates
are buried with their owners.
Now here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. Name three teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
5. Name six people whose stories have inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life aren’t the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most
awards. They’re the ones who care.
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10 WAYS TO SAY “I LOVE YOU”
Hide love notes in your kid’s schoolbooks.
Bake giant cookies decorated with their names.
Send them funny cards in the mail.
Pin a paper heart to their pillows with a treat.
Give them a big hug when they least expect it.
Have “Our Kids Are the Greatest” night. Let them pick dinner and games to play.
Spend time alone with them, doing just what they want to do.
Let them find a tape with a special message from you on it.
Play their favorite game.
Whisper how much you love them before they fall asleep.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 1 Spirit Day – Wear Red
February 4 5th
Grade Field Trip, Overture Center
February 5 Student Council Meeting 3:30-4:00pm
February 8 PTO – Movie Night, IC Cafeteria, 6:30pm
February 8 Spirit Day – Wear Red
February 9 Market Day Orders Due
February 11 Early Release, 12:40
February 11-15 Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 12-14 Student Council Pencil Sales
February 13 Market Day Pick-Up 5:00-6:15, IC Cafeteria
February 14 Friendship Parties
February 15 Spirit Day – Wear Red
February 19 Progress Reports Go Home
February 22 NO SCHOOL-TEACHER CONVENTION
February 25 3rd
Grade Field Trip, Overture Center
February 26 K-5 PTO Meeting, IC Conf. Rm, 6:30pm
March 1-8 MAP Testing
MAP TESTING
Please avoid scheduling appointments for your child(ren) during the MAP testing week. We appreciate your help.
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Harvest of the Month – Popcorn
In February, all students will try locally grown popcorn as part of our Harvest of the Month program. The goal of Harvest of the Month is to excite students about eating locally grown foods and to inspire them to try new foods. The IC students planted popcorn in the spring and it was harvested this fall. The popcorn has been drying in various classrooms, the kernels have been shucked off the cob, and and the popcorn is now ready to be eaten on February 8 in the cafeteria during lunch! All students will have the opportunity to try the popcorn. It will be popped in a peanut/tree nut free popper in vegetable oil. The IC students will be eating their own popcorn while the other schools will be trying popcorn purchased from Tietz Family Farms in Watertown, WI. Please check out our Farm to School website (located under food service) or check out www.mounthorebfarmtoschool.org to see other local produce and producers that we have incorporated into our lunch menus. Also, like us on facebook to receive more regular updates on the Farm to School and Harvest of the Month Program. If you have questions on the Farm to School program or would like to get involved please contact Michelle Denk, Food Service Director, 608-437-2400 ext 1222, [email protected].
POPCORN Nutritional Information It's hard to believe a snack food that tastes so good can actually be good for you! With suggestions from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), there's no doubt popcorn is a perfectly sensible snack to fit into any meal/fitness plan.
Air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup; oil-popped popcorn has only 55 calories per
cup.
When lightly buttered, popcorn contains about 133 calories per cup.
Popcorn is a whole grain, making it a good-for-you food.
Popcorn contains fiber, providing roughage the body needs in the daily diet.
Popcorn is ideal for between meal snacking since it satisfies and doesn't spoil an appetite.
Popcorn: From Seed to Snack What is Popcorn? Popcorn is a whole grain maize product -- it's grown extensively in the corn belt states of the U.S., where the majority of popcorn sold worldwide is grown. It resembles corn-on-the-cob in appearance and cultivation, although only popcorn kernels have the ability to pop. Popcorn, like all six types of corn, is a cereal grain and originates from a wild grass. It is the only type of corn to actually pop. Most of the world's popcorn is grown in the United States corn belt of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio Popcorn seed will germinate in approximately seven days and emerges from the soil in 10 days. As the popcorn plant grows, the stalk will reach approximately eight feet in height and produce long, green leaves. As the plant grows, it begins to produce ears of corn, covered with a green husk. Feathery tassels form at the top of the plant and produce pollen, a yellowish powder. Popcorn is usually harvested with a combine. The combine shells the kernels from the cob and ejects the cob out of the back of the machine. The kernels are then loaded into a truck and transported to a storage bin where it is dried. Once the popcorn has dried to the optimum moisture level of 14%, it is then cleaned. Once the kernels have been cleaned, they are polished, eliminating any final plant material still clinging to the kernel. The kernels are now ready to be packaged for microwave, bag, jar or bulk distribution.
Popcorn needs heat to pop. Most popcorn will pop when the kernel's internal temperature reaches 400-460 degrees Fahrenheit. When the kernel is heated, the moisture turns to steam. Because the pericarp or hull is hard and flinty, pressure builds up within the kernel. The starch inside the kernel becomes soft like gelatin and the moisture vaporizes until the pressure in the kernel reaches 135 pounds per square inch. The pressure increases until the pericarp or hull ruptures and the gelatinized starch granules puff out. The kernel literally turns inside out. The starch or endosperm is the white part of the popped kernel and the pericarp or hull is the darker, flaky bit at the center of the kernel. Humans consume popcorn as a versatile and nutritious snack. It's enjoyed both sweet and savory by fans around the world. One factor, which makes it so popular, is its nutritional value. One cup of air-popped popcorn contains 31 calories, 1 gram of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of fiber and just a trace of fat. And, it's a favorite snack of consumers of all ages. Americans consume more than 18 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year, which equals approximately 56 quarts per man, woman and child. For more information please click on the link: How Does Popcorn Grow?
Preparing Perfect Popcorn
Not only is popcorn tasty and economical (for mere pennies you can enjoy a quart at home), it's also easy to prepare. Whether you choose to pop popcorn in an electric popper, on the stove or over an open fire, follow these tips for perfectly popped popcorn:
First, warm the popper, heavy pan or skillet. If oil popping
your corn, add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the pan. Allow the oil
to heat. The best popping temperature is between 400 and
460 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil burns at 500 degrees. If your oil
starts to smoke, it's too hot. Any cooking oil will work
provided it can retain the proper temperature. The less
saturated the fat in the oil (like corn or sunflower), the less
calories you add to your snack.
Don't pop popcorn in butter. Butter will burn.
Test the heat of the oil by dropping in one or two kernels.
When the kernel pops or spins in the oil, you're ready to add
the remaining popcorn. Pour just enough kernels to cover the
bottom of the pan. Shake the pan to be certain oil coats each
kernel.
Kernels that do not pop are known as "old maids." They do
not have sufficient water contained within the starch to create
the build up of pressure needed to pop the kernels.
If your popcorn does not pop into fluffy, crunchy kernels, it may have lost some of its moisture. Rejuvenate popcorn by filling a 1-quart jar 3/4 full with popcorn. Add one tablespoon of water. Cover and shake every five to 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed. In two to four days it should be perfect for popping.
