Tag Archives: Battle of the Books

Franklin wins Elementary Battle of the Books

Posted on April 7, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary won the third annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books held Thursday, April 3, at Marshalltown Public Library. Teams of 5-6 students squared off in three rounds (plus a tie-breaker round) answering reading comprehension questions. Students competed in … Continue reading →

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Lenihan holds 8th annual Battle of the Books

Posted on March 11, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown Public Library hosted nearly 100 fifth and sixth graders yesterday for the 8th annual Lenihan Battle of the Books Bash. Teams comprised of 4-5 students from Lenihan Intermediate and St. Francis gathered at the library, each earning a spot … Continue reading →

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Elementary Battle of the Books held at Public Library

Posted on April 24, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Woodbury Elementary came out on top of the annual Elementary Battle of the Books held Tuesday, April 23, at Marshalltown Public Library. More than 100 students participated in the battle, with students squaring off in three rounds. In the end, … Continue reading →

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MHS team qualifies for state Iowa High School Battle of the Books

Posted on March 19, 2013 by marshalltownschools

A team from Marshalltown High School will compete in the statewide Iowa High School Battle of the Books held Tuesday, April 16, in the MHS Library. The team, named the Flaimin’ Mustaches, is coached by Susan Fritzell and placed 10th … Continue reading →

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Lenihan holds 7th annual Battle of the Books Bash

Posted on February 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown Public Library hosted nearly 100 fifth and sixth graders yesterday for the 7th annual Lenihan Battle of the Books Bash. Twenty-two teams (20 from Lenihan, two from MACS) of 4-5 students each gathered at MPL, each earning a spot … Continue reading →

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Franklin wins first annual Elementary Battle of the Books

Posted on April 26, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Franklin Elementary took home the traveling trophy at the first annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books, held Thursday, April 26, at Marshalltown Public Library. Each of the six elementary schools held preliminary rounds to qualify one team of fourth … Continue reading →

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Miller team takes Central Iowa Battle of the Books championship

Posted on March 30, 2012 by marshalltownschools

The Miller 8th Grade ELP Battle of the Books team earned first place at the Central Iowa Battle of the Books competition at Simpson College on Tuesday, March 27. Over 80 teams entered the competition last fall.  To prepare for … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Battle of the Books held Monday

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Twenty teams participated in the Sixth Annual Battle of the Books Bash Monday, March 12, at the Marshalltown Public Library. The BOB season started with 42 teams of five students from Lenihan Intermediate School and St. Mary’s. Each team was … Continue reading →

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E-readers donated to MHS Library

Posted on January 11, 2012 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School students can now check out Nook e-readers from the MHS library, thanks to a generous donation in memory of Linda Matkovich, Matkovich spent 36 years teaching government and social studies in Marshalltown Schools before retiring in 2004. … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual Battle of the Books Bash held March 7

Posted on March 10, 2011 by marshalltownschools

Twenty teams participated in the Fifth Annual Battle of the Books Bash Monday, March 7, at the Marshalltown Public Library. The BOB season started with 36 teams of five students from Lenihan Intermediate School and St. Mary’s. Each team was … Continue reading →

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