Five groups advance to State Speech

Posted on January 21, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Five groups from Marshalltown High School are advancing to the State Large Group Speech Contest Feb. 2, 2013, at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School.

The groups participated in the Iowa High School Speech Association District Large Group Contest Saturday, Jan. 19, at Pella High School, where they earned their bids to the state competition. A total of eight groups from MHS competed at districts in the areas of Readers Theatre, Group Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Ensemble Acting, and Radio News Broadcasting.

The groups advancing to state include: Ensemble Acting Group, “Sorry Dude,” includes Analisa Iole and Emily Murtha; Musical Theatre, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” which features Ilene Finn, Micheala Huey, Abby Snyder, Wynn Tan, Analisa Iole and Emily Murtha; Group Improv with Austin Safely and Olivia Hawkins; Radio News, “KLAF,” with announcers Zakary Herink, Olivia Hawkins, and Chandler Fisher; and Musical Theatre, “Annie,” with Jessica Fisher and Mikela Jones.

One group receiving a Division II rating was The Readers Theatre, “Newcomers’ Class,” with Emily Nordstrom, Hser Paw, Naw Gay, Talia Fosness, Aye Nu Win, Dulce Garcia, Lah Say Wah, Wah K Oo, Alex Herink, Chu Htoo, and Lah Wah Shee. The other groups performing were Emily Nordstrom and Megan Rachuy in the Ensemble Acting event, “Marvin’s Room,” and Improv Group with Ilene Finn, Abby Snyder, and Wynn Tan.

Coaches Craig Luttrell and Julie Bousum, in addition to working with the State-bound groups, will also be finding material for students who plan to participate in District Individual Speech Contest on Feb. 16. Interested MHS students should contact Coach Bousum at the High School.

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MHS Math Team second at Iowa Falls

Posted on January 17, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School Math Team placed second at a contest held Saturday, Jan. 12, at Iowa Falls-Alden High School. 

MHS beat out Johnston, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Cedar Rapids Washington to place second. Iowa City West took the top spot.

The team took numerous team and individual honors throughout the contest. Ben Anzis, Aaron Schwandt and Mitchell Schwandt placed first in the relay round and first in the team round along with Nicole Lacina, Joe Metzger and James Talbert.

Anzis also placed first overall among juniors and first among juniors in the sprint and target rounds.

Lacina placed first overall among sophomores, as well as first in the target round and third in the sprint round.

The “Sprint Round” consists of 30 problems that must be completed in 60 minutes. The problems are difficult and completing just half of them is considered exceptional.

The “Target Round” is comprised of sets of two problems to be completed in 10 minutes, followed by three more sets of two problems, each to be completed in 10 minutes.

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Busy student likes to get involved: Lenihan sixth grader part of several groups

Posted on January 14, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Between school and extra academic group activities, Carissa King is pretty busy.

That’s just the way she likes it.

Read Carissa’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Anson class takes on reading challenge

Posted on January 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A total of 22 third graders at Anson Elementary School might be hard to get ahold of in the next few weeks – they have some reading to do.

The class of Heather Pals has accepted the 2013 Times-Republican Super Goals challenge. The class has decided to have a reading goal.

Read the full story in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Disney on foot: Anson kids log 1,350 miles on journey to healthy living

Posted on January 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Walt Disney World is 1,350 miles from Anson Elementary, or 5,400 laps around the playground. In just over two months Anson students walked that far and today they celebrated.

Students and staff at Anson have been focused on healthy living this year, participating in the Healthier US Schools Challenge and receiving a grant from the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

On Oct. 4, 2012, the school kicked off an project to “Walk to Disney World” – or walk the laps on the playground equal to the distance to the Florida park. Students could volunteer to walk during lunch and recess time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For every five miles (20 laps around the playground) the students received a foot charm. By Dec. 11, 2012, the school had completed their goal.

On Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, each student at Anson received a necklace with a Mickey Mouse charm and students who had helped walk to Disney World received a certificate of recognition during breakfast. Other activities and recognitions were planned throughout the day, including honoring the top distance walkers.

The next destination is the Statue of Liberty.

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A kind heart for others: Woodbury student helps classmates

Posted on January 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Nicole Rodriguez has been winning hearts in her third grade class at Woodbury Elementary School, especially with her teacher, Tanda Stanton.

Stanton said the student’s kindness makes her stick out.

Read more of Nicole’s Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Rogers collects 350 items for Emergency Food Box

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students and staff at Rogers collected 350 items for the Emergency Food Box during their December CARING celebration.

Students were asked to bring canned or boxed items to school during the month of December. At the school’s December Character Assembly, the items were presented to a representative from the Emergency Food Box. Students also heard a presentation on how their donations would be used to help those in need.

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DON’T MISS IT: A Roundhouse Reunion: Friday, Feb. 1, 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Roundhouse reunion

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MHS holds semester tests study sessions

Posted on January 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students have access to free study sessions next week before semester tests.

Sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 4-7pm, at Marshalltown High School. Monday and Wednesday will be in the MHS Library and Tuesday will be in the Academic Success Center.

Pizza and beverages will also be provided 5:30-6pm each night for all students.

During the study sessions, students can use computers, study for exams, or finish assignments. MHS faculty will also be on hand for any students who want assistance.

The study sessions are modeled after the Breakfast and Books program, which means students can come to as many sessions as they want and stay for as long as they want.

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Hoglan red kettles, toy drive support Salvation Army

Posted on January 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary students, families and staff collected toys and coins for the Salvation Army Toy Drive in December.

This was the fourth year Hoglan students and staff rang bells and held red kettles outside of the school at arrival and dismissal time. The drive resulted in $420.92 collected and 50 new toys donated. The money was used to purchase toys for children age 9 to 12.

The toys were on display at an all-school assembly where holiday songs were shared as the students and staff celebrated the spirit of giving.

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