facility issues that we face. Our schools are owned by you, the citizens of Mosinee. I know that you take pride in the quality educational opportunities that we provide for our children. Born and raised in this community, I know in my heart that every one of us will do whatever it takes to provide excellence for our children. I have asked you to review our facility issues and understand our challenges, so that you can make an informed decision when you head out to vote on April 5. If you would like to tour our facilities or have any questions concerning the referendum, please give me a call at 715-693-2530 or email me at aschultz@mosineeschools.org. I am open to hosting one-on-one tours on any day and invite you to join us for our final Informational Meeting and Tour on Monday, April 4, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 in the high school cafeteria. Thank you for helping to make the Mosinee School District a place of pride for the entire community. v

by Dr. Ann Schultz, Superintendent of SchoolsI want to extend a sincere thank you

to those of you who have stopped by our Referendum Information Tables held at community events; those of you who have attended our Community Facility Com-mittee Meetings and Informational Tours; and those of you who have checked out our website at www.mosineematters.org, followed us on facebook and twitter, and

watched the videos we have developed. You have chosen to become well-informed on the upcoming referendum. I truly ap-preciate your willingness to gather information and understand the issues that we face as a community. It has been my goal, since we began this process nearly two years ago, to share details with you and to help you understand the immediate and pressing

MOSINEE LINKA link between the district and its citizens.

Volume 31, Number 6April, 2016The

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Mosinee School District Referendum - Vote April 5, 2016

#MOSINEEMATTERS VOTE TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016

will design a pros-thetic they would like to see printed and explain their reasoning of why it is needed. v

MMS's Compassionate Solutions by Design group is continuing their mission of service to others by assembling prosthetic hands for children in third world countries. Sparked by a visit to Walkabout Orthotics, the group looked into pros-thetic projects for students and found e-NABLE, a web-based organization that is a global network of volunteers who use their 3D printers, design skills, and personal time, to create free 3D printed prosthetic hands for those in need. The district's 3D printer wasn't large enough to print prosthetics for the students, so e-NABLE provided the group with 15 hands. The students researched prosthetics, why they are needed, how they are used, and the costs to third world countries. Now each student

Middle School Students Assemble Prosthetic Hands

Seventh grade G/T student, Riley Sondelski, assembles a 3D printed prosthetic hand that will be distributed to a child in need in a third world country.

MES Students Learn about Organ TransplantsIn conjunction with their unit on the study of the human

body, Lee Belmas, (left) grandfather of Lauren and Blake Creske, visited MES second and third grade students to teach them about the importance of the liver, organ transplants, and to share his own personal story. Lee underwent a liver transplant nine years ago after battling liver cancer. His story gives hope to others as well as encourages people to become organ donors by signing up at: www.donatelifewisconsin.org v

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District Happenings . . .

MMS gifted and tal-ented students visited the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul to view the mummy exhibit and experience the many hands-on science activi-ties available. v

G/T Students Visit Science Museum of MN

(l to r) Dannica Shupe, Greta Kamke, and Bailey Sondelski experiment with antibacterial hand soap, hand sanitizer, and bleach to see which chemical kills bacteria most effectively.

ES Celebrates Read Across America Week

MES celebrated Read Across America Week with dress-up days, Seuss-themed menus, and a variety of activities that encour-aged reading and literacy. Over 200 4K-3 families participated in Family Literacy Night enjoying a pizza dinner, art show, guest readers, entertainment, and raffles. The kindergarten classes held "Seuss on the Loose" where each student brought in six coins to participate in six different activities related to Dr. Seuss. A total of $110 was collected and donated to a local homeless shelter, which will provide 11 nights of lodging for those in need. The second graders invited a guest to join them at school for Breakfast and Books to read, write, craft, play games, and enjoy breakfast together. It was truly a special week of learning! v

Second grade student, Katelyn Jo Kasat, and her grandmother, Barb Legner, work together during the Breakfast and Books gathering for Read Across America Week at Mosinee Elementary School.

MS Drama Presents "Who Me? Yes, You!"The Mosinee Middle School Drama Club performed, "Who Me? Yes, You!" a collection of sketches on social responsibility. In addition to performing, the students made their own costumes, designed the set and props, and were part of the technical crew. v

CTE Programs Host Chamber Breakfast

MHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs hosted the February Chamber Connection Breakfast to recognize community partnerships and to share presentations and displays highlighting career organizations and school-based enterprises available in the Mosinee School District. The breakfast provided an opportunity for students, staff, and local business leaders to have an open dialogue about today's business world and its expectations.

Skills to Pay the Bills Class OfferedThe Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is sponsoring a

six-week training class for MHS students (who qualify for DVR services) called Skills to Pay the Bills. The course takes place after school and focuses on job hunting, using social media to find employment information, and workplace soft skills. v

MS Students Recreate Ancient EgyptMosinee Middle School fourth through eighth grade gifted

and talented reading students spent time immersed in ancient Egyptian life seeking answers to inquiry questions. The students then recreated an Egyptian city and invited students, staff, and their families to walk through the Underworld and marketplace, and to experience the culture, games, and music of ancient Egypt. The city also included the Nile River, and of course, the Pyramids, complete with a mummy. v

Paddling the Nile River in ancient Egypt are: (front l to r) Tucker Kowalski, Ethan Cihlar, and Lauren Ladick. (Standing) Alex Lerch, Andrew Carlson, and Bryson Logterman.

Lindsey Receives Science AwardMatthew Lindsey, a science teacher at MHS, has been

chosen to receive the 2016 Excellence in Science Education Award. The purpose of the award is to foster excellence in science instruction and is given annually to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of science education in Wisconsin. In addition, Matt is District 2

director for the Wisconsin Society of Science teachers, a WISE curator for the Wisconsin Department of Instruction, and has seven published articles. Congratulations, Matt! v

Brandt Selected Teacher of MonthSuzanne Brandt, a special education

teacher at MHS, has been selected Teacher of the Month by radio station Hot 96.7 FM. In association with the Stainbrook Agency, Meemic Insurance, and First Impressions, 96.7 recognizes one teacher each month with a prize package for going above and beyond to make learning fun. Mrs. Brandt was nominated by a parent of one of her students. Congratulations, Sue! v

PTO CornerAt its March meeting the PTO:

• had a presentation by Club's Choice and selected them as the vendor for the fall fundraiser, product samples will be available again at the school open houses in August

• is seeking people to fill the positions of: Co-chair, Fundraising Co-chair, and Secretary -- please consider applying

• drew the March winners of the Support the Classroom pro-gram: Crystal Zastrow, Megan Pehler, Amanda Lang, and Tricia Splinter

The next PTO meeting is Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm, in Room C124 of the elementary school. v

Open Enrollment Dates - Feb. 1 - Apr. 29The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has

announced the dates for public school Open Enrollment for the 2016-17 school year. If you would like your child to attend a different public school next year, you must apply to the school district of choice between February 1 and April 29, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted. Parents may apply in one of two ways: online at http://dpi.wi.gov/oe or directly to the nonresident school district. For more information please contact: DPI, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841; toll free at 888-245-2732; email at: openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov; or visit their website at: http://dpi.wi.gov/oe. v

Mosinee Board of Education Notes At the March 15, 2016 regular Board of Education meet-ing, the Board approved the following:• minutes from the February 11, 2016 Expulsion Hearing and

the February 16, 2016 regular Board of Education meeting• monthly voucher list and treasurer's report• second readings of newly revised School Board Policies 133

- Unexpired Term Fulfillment, and 236.5 - Associate Elemen-tary School Principal, and elimination of School Board Policy 133-R - Procedures for Appointing Board Members

• third reading of newly revised School Board Policy 241 - Technology Director

• proposed changes to Appendix F in the Teacher Handbook - Compensation Schedule for Professional Educators

• Fall, 2016 Youth Options• CESA 9 Shared Services Contract for 2016-17 School Year• additional funding for project estimate costs to complete the

first softball field• fifth grade teacher and K-12 Technology Coach hires• extended contract for K-12 Technology Coach for 2015-16

School Year• temporary reduction of Reading Specialist from 1.0 FTE to

0.6 FTE for the 2016-17 school year• Technology Integration teacher position• additional Junior Varsity Baseball CoachIn other business, the Board:• heard a presentation on the middle school hot lunch program

survey• heard updates on the referendum, the hiring process, and

new extra-curricular hires• heard reports on student activities, WASB, and CESA 9• accepted the Statement of the Board of Canvassers from the

Primary Election and the Mid-Year Audit Report• tabled the Curriculum and Standards Committee March

meeting report until next monthThe next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016,

at 7:00 pm in the Mosinee High School IMC. The public is invited to attend. v

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District Shorts . . .

MHS Students to Travel to Costa RicaStudents from Mosinee High School will be traveling with

students from D.C. Everest High School to visit Costa Rica during spring break of 2017. The group will be traveling to the Central Pacific Coast to visit Carara Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park. They will take a tram ride through the rain forest canopy and visit a butterfly garden. In addition, they will be whitewater rafting, visiting the artisan town of Sarchi, visiting local schools, and participating in a folklore evening. v

Can't make it to the polls on election day? VOTE ABSENTEE#MOSINEEMATTERS • VOTE TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016

Use this link for Absentee Voting information: http://www.mosineematters.org/#!vote/q4qk9

MOSINEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11 PTO Meeting - ES Room C124 - 6:00 MOSINEE MIDDLE SCHOOL 22 Gr. 4 Art Show/Concert Audit. 1:30/2:00MOSINEE HIGH SCHOOL 5 Baseball - Weyauwega-Fremont (A) 4:30 Soccer - Merrill (H) 4:30 Track - Northland Pines Inv. (A) 4:30 Softball - Rhinelander (H) 5:00 7 Baseball - Marathon (A) 5:00 Softball - Tomahawk (A) 5:00 Soccer - Ashland (H) 5:00 8 Golf - Wautoma Inv. (A) 9:15 Softball - Stewartville (A) 3:45 (Tourn.) Baseball - DeLaSalle (A) 4:30 (Tourn.) 9 Baseball - Osecola (A) 9:00 (Tourn.) Softball - McFarland (A) 9:30 (Tourn.) Softball - Hayward (A) 11:15 (Tourn.) Baseball - Viroqua (A) 11:30 (Tourn.) HS Band - Evening of Jazz Audit. 7:00 11 Softball - Merrill (A) 4:30 12 Baseball - Antigo (A) 5:00 Softball - Northland Pines (H) 5:00 Soccer - Antigo (A) 5:00 14 Track - Medford Inv. (A) 4:30 Baseball - Rhinelander (H) 5:00 Softball - Lakeland (H) 5:00 Soccer - Rhinelander (A) 7:00 16 Junior Prom - "A Night Under the Stars" Rothschild Pavilion Grand March: 7:00 Dance: 8:30-11:30 18 Baseball - Marshfield (A) 4:30 Softball - Bloomer (H) 5:00 19 Track - Mosinee Inv. (H) 4:30 Baseball - Tomahawk (H) 5:00 Softball - Medford (A) 5:00 Soccer - Lakeland (H) 5:00 21 Baseball - Northland Pines (A) 5:00 Softball - Sheboygan Falls (A) 5:00 22 Baseball - Wisc. Rapids (H) 4:30 Soccer - Amherst (A) 6:00

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ReportersAdministrators, Staff, and StudentsAddress comments and inquires to:Superintendent of SchoolsMosinee School District591 W. State Highway 153Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-2530

The Mosinee School District shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law in the educational programs or activities which it operates or in employment practices. All inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination under Title II, Title IX, Section 504 or other state or federal law shall be directed to Richard Lind, Director of Instructional Programs, Mosinee School District, 591 West Highway 153, Mosinee, WI 54455 at 715-693-2530.

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AprilCalendar of Events

Community Outreach ClassesFor more info contact Michelle Pozorski at 693-2550 Ext. 3696.

Class Begins Day Sess. Time Loc.Pilates 4-4 M 6 6:00-7:00 MHSZumba Exercise 4-11 M 6/12 6:15-7:15 MESContainer Gardening 4-12 Tu 1 6:00-8:00 MHSAdult Golf Lessons 4-12 Tu 5 5:30-6:30 Indianhead

Cardio, Weights, Fun 4-12 Tu 6 6:15-7:15 MHSEstate Sale Advantage 4-12 Tu 1 6:00-7:00 MHSVinyasa Yoga 4-13 W 6 6:30-7:45 MHSZumba Exercise 4-13 W 6 6:15-7:15 MESTeen Golf Lessons 4-14 Th 5 5:30-6:30 Indianhead

Softball - DC Everest (A) 7:00 25 Softball - Wausau West (H) 5:00 26 Golf - GNC Meet - Tomahawk (A) 3:00 Track - Mosinee Quad (H) 4:30 Soccer - Northland Pines (H) 4:30 Baseball - Lakeland (A) 5:00 28 Soccer - Clintonville (H) 4:30 Baseball - Medford (H) 5:00 Softball - Rhinelander (A) 5:00 29 Baseball - Wittenberg-Birn. (A) 4:30 Softball - Marshfield (H) 4:30 Soccer - Ashland (A) 4:30 30 Track - LaCrosse Inv. (A) 10:00 Soccer - Hayward (A) 11:00

MHS Athletes/Team Advance to StateJosh Ehster, a junior, placed third in the

113 pound weight class at the Division II State Individual Wrestling Tournament. Josh com-piled a 32-7 record during the regular season.

Mallorie Barabas, a junior, competed in the State Gymnastics Meet placing 18th on the vault, 24th on the floor, and 25th in the all-around event.

The Central Wisconsin Storm posted an 18-4 season record and advanced to the Girls State Hockey Tournament, losing to University School of Milwaukee 4-2 in the state semi-final. The team includes MHS students Jamie Hen-rickson and Angie Stroik. v

Josh Ehster

Mallorie Barabas

MMS Students Design Game Apps

The eighth grade Technology Education program added computer coding and logic to its curriculum this year and what developed was a service learning class entitled GAME. Gaming Application Media Enterprise meets every other day throughout the year and is facilitated by Dr. Masterson. Students independently learned a game coding platform called Scratch, a product of MIT in Boston, and using design thinking methods, the students were challenged with creating games for special needs students in grades four through eight and at the high school. Each group held a meet and greet to select students they wanted to work with and then developed a bond to create a personalized game just for them. Their task was to design an educational game that would help the students to improve their math, reading, or language skills, in a fun and engaging way. The eighth grade students created a gaming company complete with a company name, logo, and hallway badges that allowed them passage to the classrooms of their benefactors when they needed to test their game for quality and engagement. The GAME creators officially presented their games to their students with a certificate of ownership, a ceremony, and a lot of pride and smiles from both the game developers and recipients. v

Miaja DeLaPena (center) accepts her certificate of game ownership from eighth grade designers Emily Korte (left) and Kyla Herman (right).