Tuesday morning, Gov. Terry Branstad toured what many involved in third-grade reading initiative have called the cornerstone of the program -Rogers University.
During his visit, Branstad visited several classrooms, witnessing the program in action as he spoke with students and representatives from the Marshalltown Community School District, Mid-Iowa Community Action and the steering committee for grade level reading.
Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Monday marks five years since Marvin Wade arrived from Colorado to lead the Marshalltown Community School District as superintendent.
Wade, 56, said in some ways it has felt like it’s been five years and in other ways it has moved faster than that. He said he knows they have challenges ahead but he feels the district is headed in the right direction.
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The Marshalltown School District and the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse Renovation Committee have very exciting news to share! The public is invited to hear the news first-hand and join in a celebration which will take place in the Marshalltown High School Auditorium Foyer on Tuesday, July 9.
To date, administrators are sharing little information as to what the news might be.
“We want to share this exciting information with a public announcement, so that students, teachers, coaches, alumni and Marshalltown residents can rally together,” said Gary Schaudt, co-chair of the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse Renovation committee.
Aiddy Phomvisay, Marshalltown High School Principal, will be the master of ceremonies for this spirited event. It will include an update on the MHS Roundhouse renovation by Schaudt. And the highlight will be an exciting announcement from a special guest.
Many high school students will also be involved in the festivities–including the Marshalltown High School pep band.
Following the presentation, tours of the existing MHS Roundhouse will also be offered.
“This gives the community the opportunity to see first-hand how much the MHS Roundhouse is in need of these updates—for functionality, safety and more enjoyment!” Schaudt said.
The doors to the Marshalltown High School Auditorium will open at 5:15 p.m. with the anticipated announcement to be made about 5:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
Contact: Gary Schaudt (641) 691-1262
Gov. Terry Branstad is scheduled to visit Rogers University at Rogers Elementary School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, July 2. Now in its third year, Rogers University is an innovative, six-week, extended learning program for Rogers Elementary School students entering Kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall.
During the visit, Branstad will tour Rogers Elementary School to see the program’s activities firsthand, speak to the children and their parents, and meet with representatives from the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD), Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA), and the steering committee of Marshalltown’s All-America Grade Level Reading Plan, which is using the Rogers University model as the cornerstone of its efforts to improve educational outcomes for children in Marshalltown.
“Gov. Branstad is a strong proponent of innovation in education and great outcomes for all students,” MICA Executive Director Arlene McAtee said. “We are honored to share one of our community’s efforts that mirror his commitment.”
Rogers University combines small-group educational instruction and individualized learning plans with enrichment activities including Red Cross Swim lessons, nutrition education, self management skills development, service learning, reading and library time, art, drama, and technology programs. New to the program this year, is the addition of 4th-6th grade students and a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program for the 4th-6th graders led by Iowa State University students.
Rogers University is offered through a partnership of the MCSD and MICA. Rogers University is funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant from the Iowa Department of Education, a Promise Neighborhood Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, funding from MCSD, and two-weeks of pre-K programming have been funded by the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation.
A thunderous rumble could be heard on the east side of Marshalltown Thursday morning.
It was the result of a successful rocket launch by a Marshalltown High School physics teacher, two MHS graduates and one current student.
Read more in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Marshalltown High School’s baseball program will pay tribute to long-time concessions stand director Bev Ingledue Monday, July 1, during the home doubleheader against Ames.
Ingledue retires June 30 after more than 40 years managing concessions for MHS. She began in 1967 working at the cafeteria snack bar and took over concessions stand duties in 1972. Even after retiring from the cafeteria in 1996 Ingledue continued to manage concessions.
The first pitch is at 5pm, with a planned recognition of Ingledue at 7pm. Weather permitting, she also plans to be on hand during the first game to meet and greet well wishers.
Anel Garza de Sandoval will be the next principal at Woodbury Elementary beginning July 1, 2013.
Before becoming associate principal at Perry Elementary in Perry, Iowa, in 2012, Garza was a classroom teacher at Woodbury Elementary for 10 years, teaching second grade (2002-2011) and kindergarten (2011-2012).
“I’m very happy that I’m coming back to Marshalltown, especially to Woodbury,” she said. “It’s my first home, my first love.”
Garza received her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education with endorsement in English Language Learning from the University of Northern Iowa, where she also earned her Master of Arts degree in educational leadership.
The third grade reading initiative kicked off its Munch and More program at Anson Elementary this week. The program is spearheaded by the summer learning loss task force – one of three tasks forces that also includes school readiness and attendance – of the Spread the Words-Read by Third campaign that earned Marshalltown All-America City designation.
Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Lenihan ELP students present MHS principal Aiddy Phomvisay with a check for $780 toward the Roundhouse renovation.
A group of Lenihan sixth graders turned a project running a concession stand into a fundraiser for the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation.
The students, part of the Extended Learning Program, raised $780 through their school concession stand. They presented a check to MHS principal Aiddy Phomvisay on the last day of school, May 31.
Students chose the items to sell, developed a marketing plan, set a budget, and handled the operations. The concession stand was open after school during second semester.
“I was so proud and grateful to these students and their teacher,” Phomvisay said. “It demonstrates the school and community spirit that’s evident in all of our students.”
The career of Scott Ketchum took an unusual twist in recent years, but it is paying off.
The 1989 Marshalltown High School graduate had a successful career in graphic design and decided to use those skills as part of new pasta manufacturing company called Sfoglini. He started the New York City-based company with chef and business partner Steve Gonzalez.
Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.
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