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1 The Connection August 2008 Together everybody accomplishes more The newsletter for the residents of the Johnston Community School District District welcomes new staff Tim Salmon Tony Sparks Mike Volz In 2005, Tim Salmon was hired as a teacher and coach when he and his family moved back to Iowa from Texas. For the upcoming school year, Salmon will begin a new role as the principal for Horizon Elementary. Salmon said that the last three years in the district have helped him adjust and has given him an appreciation for the district. Salmon said, It s been great to work in the district the last three years and truly get an understanding of what an outstanding district we have. This makes the transition much easier. It s a great place to live and a wonderful place to raise our children. Salmon worked for 12 years at the Aldine school district in Houston, Texas; taught third to eighth grade students for 10 years and was the Assistant Director of Magnet Schools and Director of Federal/ State Programs for five years. A native of Iowa, Salmon grew up in Sumner, earned a Bachelor s degree at UNI in elementary education and also earned a Master s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Secondary Education with an Administrator s Endorsement. Salmon s wife, Stephanie, teaches Kindergarten at Lawson Elementary and their two daughters, Lizzy and Kate, attend Beaver Creek Elementary. He and his family live in Johnston and have a cocker spaniel named Muffin. Salmon enjoys sports, woodworking and restoring classic cars. Tony Sparks, a native of Ottumwa, is the new Director of Technology Services at the Johnston School District. Before joining the staff at JCSD he was the Technology Coordinator for Waterloo Community Schools for the last 10 years. He earned a degree at Indian Hills Community College in Computer Science and a Bachelor s degree in Business Management from Upper Iowa University. Sparks said that he looks forward to working with everyone. Sparks said, In the two weeks I have been on the job everyone is very welcoming. The staff is very dedicated and hard working. Sparks lives in Urbandale with his wife of 22 years, Raynee, and their 2 cats, Jinx and Jewell. This fall, their son, Mitch, is a sophomore at JHS and their daughter, Abbey, is a freshman at Central College. Golf and being a firefighter/emt for the last eight years are hobbies that Sparks enjoys. Mike Volz is the new Director of Transportation who has replaced interim director, Rick Huggins. Before joining the district, Volz worked for Quality Manufacturing. The Johnston school district has left a positive impression on him. Volz said, My first impression has been the positive atmosphere of the District and the high quality of people working in the district. Volz s hometown is Des Moines and he current lives with his wife, Janette, in Altoona. The Volz family consists of six children: Erin, Jeni, Brandon, Marissa, John and Sarah. He enjoys golf and is a former soccer parent. NEW ONLINE CALENDAR For the most up-to-date school events and sports schedules, please visit our new online calendar at: In this issue District News In Touch...2 R.O.S.E. Award...3 Foundation Donations...4 Infinite Campus...6 Celebrate Success...7 Service Anniversaries...9 New Staff...9 Johnston Community Education Programs Adult...10 Aquatics...12 KTC...16 Preschool/Early Childhood...17 Special Events...18 Teen...19 Youth...20 Registration information...23

2 2 The Connection August 2008 In Touch by Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent We continually hear that the Johnston Community School District is well respected throughout the Des Moines metro area and the state. Why? Because our students achieve and our staff works diligently to see that they do. Parents tell us that our staff members are very student focused. These dedicated professionals are always challenging themselves to enhance their teaching effectiveness in order to meet the diverse needs of the students they serve. We are proud of the tradition of excellence that we offer our students. We are also proud of the tremendous support we receive from our parents, district patrons and community. This summer, the district will begin the process of studying and developing a Long Range Facility Master Plan. When completed, this plan will create a blueprint for future facility expansion during the next ten years. This fall, the Johnston Community School District anticipates another year of increased student enrollment. This year s kindergarten class, estimated to be over 480 students, could be the largest class in Johnston s history. As with any growth, there are continuing challenges related to finances, facilities and personnel. It is anticipated that all new construction and renovations will be completed at Johnston High School this fall. In completing the final phases of the 2005 bond issue, our next projects will include additions and renovations to Lawson and Wallace elementary schools and the district s transportation facility. Our schools are focused on school improvement and the enhancement of dayto-day interaction between teachers and students. Through our improvement efforts, we expect to reduce gaps in achievement and increase performance for all students. The district is committed to allocating funds as necessary to support student performance. We hold high expectations for all students both academically and behaviorally. We will continue to insist that each school provide a climate that is safe, orderly and conducive to learning and one where there is an appreciation of diversity. I am honored to work with a school district that puts students first. With the continued support of our parents and community, our school district will continue to enjoy the great reputation we have come to know. It will also be a place where parents want to send their children to learn. We pledge to work hard at keeping you informed. We welcome any suggestions, ideas, concerns and opinions you have on how we might make the Johnston Community School District a better place for the students we serve. By everyone working and communicating together, we will continue to make a positive difference for our students. Our children deserve the best. We hope your school year will be a great success. Board of Education Ralph Young, President Dean Gillaspey, Vice-President Mike Farrell Jill Morrill Tracey Orman Christopher Sonner Jackie Heiser Administrative Resource Center (ARC) 5608 Merle Hay Road P.O. Box 10 Johnston, IA Clay Guthmiller, Superintendent Jim Casey, Associate Supt. of Human Services Bruce Amendt, Executive Director of Academic Services Janice Miller-Hook, Exec. Director of Financial Services Nancy Buryanek, Director of Community Education Tony Sparks, Director of Technology Mike Volz, Director of Transportation Gary Ross, Director of Activities and Athletics Vickie McCool, Associate Principal Y-Home & Director of Special Education School Principals Eric Toot, Beaver Creek Elementary Tim Salmon, Horizon Elementary Bruce Hukee, Johnston High School Brian Carico, Johnston Middle School Trisha Lenarz-Garmoe, Lawson Elementary Linda Hansen, Summit Middle School Cheryl Henkenius, Timber Ridge Elementary Suzie Pearson, Wallace Elementary Schools Beaver Creek Elementary, Horizon Elementary, Johnston High School, Johnston Middle School, Lawson Elementary, Summit Middle School, Timber Ridge Elementary, Wallace Elementary, MISSION The Johnston Community School District s mission is to prepare our community of learners for a changing world by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to be responsible, contributing citizens committed to excellence. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Johnston Community School District does not discriminate on providing equal educational opportunities for students and prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status or age. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with equal educational, harassment, employment opportunities and/or affirmative action shall be directed to the Associate Superintendent and Equity Coordinator, 5608 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) , to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines, the Director of the Region VII Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education in Kansas City, Missouri. The Johnston Community School District complaint procedure is located in the board of directors policies. Procedures for parents, students, staff and community members are referred to in board policy

3 August 2008 The Connection 3 R.O.S.E. Award Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education May Jane Courtright Special Education Secretary Jill Morrill (left), school board member, presents Jane Courtright with a R.O.S.E. Award. From the nominator(s): Jane is a very loyal & dedicated worker. She is very organized & efficient. She keeps the department running smoothly by taking care of teacher needs in a timely manner. She is always friendly & professional when dealing with the many demands the job brings. May Jenny Segebart Beaver Creek Fifth Grade Teacher The R.O.S.E. Award recognizes students, staff members or community members who go above and beyond in support of the educational process in the Johnston Community School District. Recipients encourage the success of Johnston children in academics, athletics, activities and/or community services. Community members are encouraged to nominate a student, employee or community member who has gone above and beyond. Nomination forms are available at any school office, the Johnston Administrative Resource Center, the Johnston Public Library or via the District s Web site. The form requires the nominee s name, school/ organization affiliation and a brief explanation of why he/she should be selected. The person nominating someone would also need to include his/her own name and phone number. The deadline for nominations is the 25th of each month. Each month at a school board meeting, a framed certificate will be presented to the selected nominee(s). If you have questions, please contact Nancy Buryanek at Tracey Orman (left), school board member, presents Jenny Segebart with a R.O.S.E. Award. From the nominator(s): Ms. Segebart goes above and beyond what is expected of most teachers. She takes the time to get to know her students strengths and weaknesses and teaches them in ways that they learn best. She is willing to take her own planning time to help students become better learners. She is not afraid to tell parents what they need to do to help their child succeed in school. Software discount The Iowa Educators Consortium, IEC, is pleased to announce that selected Microsoft software titles are available for purchase by Iowa K-12 faculty, staff and students at substantial discounts - over 75% off retail prices! The IEC has made this possible by partnering with Microsoft and participating in the Student Select K-12 agreement.

4 4 The Connection August 2008 Johnston Community School Foundation Donations Individual Donations Bob & Patricia Gagne Rachelle Johnson Maryjane McGovern Ross Peterson Keith and Jean Ann Schares Mary Twickler Donna Vorm Bradley & Tammy Lair Joseph & Arlene Shore Thank you to these donors. Corporate Donations Wells Fargo Foundation Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Pioneer Community Investment The Algonzin Family Ann Thoreson-Aller David & Donna Alley Bill & Nancy Ambrose Bruce & Janna Amendt Lonny & Nancy Amick Rich & Julie Andrews Tamara Andrews Vince & Maria Angeloni Roslyn Ansher Jeffrey & Marie Austin Greg & Jodi Baldner Sharon Bard Dr. Roberto Barreiro Judy & Lorenzo Battani Larry & Karen Beach Mike & Linda Beaman Beaver Creek Elementary Beaver Creek Social Committee Laura Beebe Bruce & Chris Beguhn Craig & Rhonda Bergstrom Robert & Nancy Betz Rahn & Maurine Bjornson Tom & Carol Bockhaus Mallony Boes Carrol & Patsy Bolen Kelli & Pam Bormann Leesa Boston Tracy Rood & Scott Bowman The Bradt Family Kim Bradwell Mary Bramer Brian & Jonette Brandsgard Randy, Bridget, Gaby & Brian Brass Laura Bridgeman Barbara Brown Griffin Brunk Donations in memory of Karen Coaldrake Morrie & Virginia Bryant Dennis & Wendy Bryon David & Denise Bubeck Peggy Buchholz Brian & Julie Buckallew Mark & Julie Bundy Mary Burpee Sheryl Burright Bryan & Linda Butler Wallace Elementary PTO John & Valerie Cain John & Beth Calhoun Steven & Gabrielle Callistein Dave & Anita Campbell Brian & Dawn Carico Anne & Greg Carlson George & Karen Carroll Charlie & Kathy Carter Mary Casper Jack & Marjorie Cavanah Centrec Business Center Centrec Consulting Group. LLC Dave & Mary Chase Renae & Eddie Chesnut City of Johnston Jay & Leslie Cleveland Peter Coaldrake family Gregg & Connie Compton Mark & Lisa Cooper The Cooper Family Kelly & Marci Cordaro Julie & Keith Craighton Jerry & Allene Cranston Laurie Cronin Rick & Lisa Crotts Steve & Mary Crowe Tom & Paula Davis Jeff & Annette DeFrancisco David & Jane Demanett Scott & Jana Dewhurst Kanwarpal & Anchulee Dhugga Gregory & Mary Ellen Dockum David & Marty Dolde Ginnie Dress Chris & Darci Duey Carol Hendrick & Jon Duvick Mary & Alan Dzubak Essex Meadows, Inc. John & Joyce Feddersen Alex & Janet Fink Kirk & Lisa Fischer Randy & Janet Forte Denise Francois Bill & Lynn Frank Sam & Martha Fullerton Mike & Nancy Gardner Kersten & Terry Gebard General Mills Foundation Mary & Timothy Gesiriech Mary & Dean Gillaspey DJ & Sue Golightly Dan & Jackie Gonner Sonya Goodrich Mark & Nancy Gordon Steven & Tracy Grasso Dianne Kim & Kendra Greenfield William & Donarene Grenell James & Lisa Grieve Michael & Julia Gumina Trish, Peter & Abby Gumina Jim & Patrice Gumpert Atul & Sherry Gupta Rick & Julie Gwennap Jerry & Mary Hall Kara Hanson Timothy & Laurisa Hart

5 August 2008 The Connection 5 Michael & Elizabeth Harwood Curt & Christine Hay Robert & Sallie Hedgepeth Mary Beth & Brad Henry Kent & Elaine Herink Steven & Jody Heverly Chris & Laura Holt Horizon Elementary PTO Horizon Elementary Staff Judie Horka Stan & Deannie Horning Bob & Diana Iwig Mark & Gaye Iwig Paul & Clarissa Jacobson Jerald & Janet Jensen Phillip & Tina Jensen Larry & Jody Johnson Melissa Keeney Johnson Jana Jones Linda & Brian Kading Gary & Sharon Keech Todd & Lori Keech Ray Keith John & Karen Keller Barbara Keltner Scott & Laura Kemble Dianne Kemp Bob & Dee-Dee Kennedy Kevin & Patti Kimle Roger & Linda Kleese Eric & Janelle Klein Tim & Olga Kline Kraig & Diane Klopfenstein Bill & Lori Kness Clayton & Anne Koth Stephen & Bev Krejsa Joan & Dean Kron Paul & Teresa Kruse Karl & Diane Kruse Bill & Joyce Kuhn Brian & Patricia Laurenzo Lawson Elementary School Judy Anderson & Tom Leffler The Lehman Family Cynthia Letizia Ming-Chung & Ho Huei Liu Carlos & Sue Loffler Ron & Karla Lower Roy & Sue Luedtke Francisco & Eugenia Lynch Tom & Nancy Macklin Sheila Maddock Chris & Joann Manning Teresa Stevens-Marth & Curtis Marth Kathryn Martin Jeffrey & Carey Mathesius Mark & Lori McAllister Richard & Deborah McConnell Thomas & Michelle McDonald Bob & Liz Meeley Dennis & Willa Meinecke Jeff & Renee Menz Robert & Barbara Merrill Deane & Jackie Mickle Mark & Annie Miller-Hook Tracy Hook & Janice Miller- Hook Bret & Robyn Mills Dan & Cathy Moellenbeck David Moeller Jerry & Sherri Moore Tom & Debbie Morgan Jim & Jill Morrill Martin & Lisa Mortens Peter & Lisa Mueller Bob & Candy Murphy Amar & Sandhya Nath Ricky & Audra Nelson Joe & Sue Neumann Mary, Jeff, Steven & Sally Newcomer Bill Nicholson Todd & Tamara Clark Nielsen Amy & Jeff Noble Sue Nystrom Dean & Joni Oestreich Katie Olson Samantha Onnen Mark, Linda, Megan & Kaitlyn O Toole Kendall & Joy Palmer Gayle & Karyl Palmer Lori Reams Parrish & Caley Parrish Kevin & Kathryn Paul Jeff & Doris Payne Mark & Steph Perington Janet Petersma Liz Petersen Peggy & Kirk Peterson John & Lyn Pieper Joe & Marty Pierce Kerry & Pam Pirie Dean & Heather Podlich Thomas & Joanne Powers Jon Edward Quinn, MD Deb Rainboldt Randall & Carol Ratekin Dr. Richard Reay Thomas & Heather Reis Patrick, Lynn, David & Kristina Rices Jon & Cherie Rissman Eric & Suzanne Ritchie Lori Robinson Andrew & Sarah Roby William & Kristin Rose Bob & Dee Rosenbrook Ellen Rynning Stephanie & Tim Salmon Michael Sandberg Russ Sanders The Sauber Family Court & April Saunders Michael & Nanette Sawyer Paul & Claudia Schickler Jeff & Kathryn Schussler Nancy Schwartz William & Janet Schwarz Paul & Waneta Scott Thornton & Nita Seelinger Dave & Vicky Selinger Dan & Jackie Siems Michael & Becky Simpson Stephen Simpson Jeff & Shellie Smaha John Stephen Charles Smith Frank & Alicia Soda Steven & Karilyn Sonka John & Sharyn Soper The Soyer Family Bill, Rachel & Staff at Spectrum Advisory Services Inc. Whitey & Lisa Stange David & Laura Stanley Bradley & Terri Sterk Leon & Kathy Streit Lyle & Monica Stutzman John & Linda Sullivan Dean & Julie Summa Dick & Joan Sundblad Beth & Dan Swift William Douglas & Anne Taylor John & Annie Temple Chere & David Tester Pierre & Mariella Theuma Kent & Wendi Thompson Steven & Clarcie Thornburg Gary & Helen Thull Adriana Tomas Bill & Kristi Tomlinson Eric & Stephanie Harris-Toot Michael & Ann Ulm Glen & Debe Umbaugh Elizabeth Van Blarcom Carla VanderLinden John & Susan Vendeland Hope Chaney-Vlach & Gerald Vlach Vocal Parents Association Brad & Sharon Walkup Wallace Elementary David & Julie Walter family Laura Higgins & David Walters Greg & Evelyn Wandery Bill & Carolyn Ware John (Jack) & Sylvia Watson Gary & Debbie Weber Xiaoping Guo & Jun Wei Mary Welter John & Susan Wengert Don & Anita Westerhaus David & Sharon Whitaker Robert & Ann Wiley Michael & Pamela Wilson Sam & Carol Wise Bob & Debbie Wych Robert & Carmen Yancey Ralph & Sue Young Connie & Gary Young, Jr. Richard & Cindi Zimmermann Christopher & Sharon Zinselmeier

6 6 The Connection August 2008 Online information system for parents, students, staff The Johnston Community School District uses Infinite Campus as our Student Information System. Infinite Campus is a webbased system that can be accessed by parents for their family information and also secondary students have access for their own individual information. Staff members use Infinite Campus for student demographic information and the online grade book. The student and parent portion of Infinite Campus is called the Portal. Students and parents have individual accounts to access the portal. Student accounts only allow the viewing of the individual student s information while the parent account may view all students in the household. Infinite Campus accounts used last school year continue this school year. Parent portal accounts remain valid until parents no longer have students enrolled in the district. So, once usernames and passwords have been set up, they are valid until enrollment ceases. Information about Infinite Campus and its features will be included in the summer mailings. For parents who have not set up an Infinite Campus account, account activation keys will be included in the informational letter. Secondary students will need to use Infinite Campus to view their grades, as most teachers do not post grade information in classrooms. During the school year, students in grades 9-11 will also use Infinite Campus to register for classes for the following school year. Secondary students will receive account information in their homeroom/seminar classes. Student accounts are valid until the student is not enrolled in the district. Student login information used last year continues this year. Elementary students do not use Infinite Campus like the secondary students; therefore, they will not receive account login information. Instead of the students receiving a login, the parents of elementary students will receive account login information. Viewable Portal information for elementary students includes: attendance, fees, and schedule. Infinite Campus fosters communication between our schools and students/parents. One of the communication tools in Infinite Campus includes Teacher Messenger, which is available for staff to use. Teacher Messenger provides staff with the ability to post messages to the portal and the option to send messages to registered addresses. To ensure that you receive an message, your address must be entered into the portal in the Change Contact Info settings. Please note that messages sent via the Teacher Messenger are sent from a generic account and replies to that account will not be answered. Parents are encouraged to be conscientious about sending messages to teachers because it is difficult to reply to large volumes of in a timely manner. If you have questions, please contact: Ann Wiley, Instructional Technology Coordinator ext. 114 or awiley@johnston.k12.ia.us or Tony Sparks, Director of Technology ext. 145 or tony.sparks@johnston.k12.ia.us To access Infinite Campus, visit and click the Infinite Campus icon on the right under Quick Links. A Direct link to the site is: Infinite Campus FAQs Q. What do I do if I forget or misplace my username and/or password? A. Please contact Ann Wiley at or awiley@johnston.k12.ia.us to receive assistance with usernames/passwords. Q. Can I change my username and/or password? A. Once accounts have been set up, usernames cannot be changed, but passwords can be changed from the Change Account Info link (left frame). Q. How can I change my address record? A. addresses can be changed from the Change Contact Info link (left frame). Q. What causes an account to get disabled? A. Accounts are disabled when there are three miskeyed attempts at logging into the account. This is for security reasons. Please contact Ann Wiley to have the account active again. Q. If I have some information that is not correct, how do I get it updated? A. Click on the Family Link (left frame) to see demographic information. This information can be updated at the school level; contact the building office staff. Q. If I have questions about grades, attendance or fees, whom do I contact? A. The course teacher should address grade questions. The school level office should address attendance and fee questions.

7 August 2008 The Connection 7 3rd in the middle school/junior high division. They received a I+ or Superior rating from each of the three judges for the event. The band performed Friday evening at Ankeny High School and then enjoyed a day at Adventureland Park. Five third grade students from Horizon wrote a non-fiction book titled The New 7 Wonders of the World for the Kids Are Authors program through Scholastic and were named as Honorable Mention recipients. The students are Afshan Chandani, Sara Siebrecht, Luke Safris, Tyler Gurney and Cole Kramersmeier. Our parent mentor, Shanyn Kramersmeier, assisted with the publishing aspect. The topic of the book was chosen after students researched and voted on the 7 Wonders last spring. The students will get to shop for books for the ELP classroom at Horizon with the $500 voucher they won. Johnston Middle School won a 3rd place school award at the State History Day Contest on April 28 held at the State Historical Building in downtown Des Moines. Sixteen students represented the middle school at the state level. Several groups received judges choice awards for their entries, which included: Chase Wallace, Grant McDonald, Andrew Tubbs, Elizabeth Mills, Emily McDowell, and Martha Carroll. Selected as state finalists in the Web site category were: Sam Sparland, Kaitlyn Aldrich and Caroline Pace. These students finished in the top five entries of the state out of 65 entries, the largest category. Advancing to the National Contest in College Park, Maryland, in June are the following: Chase Wallace and Grant McDonald with their group exhibits on the Berlin Wall and Helen Lagerblade and Taylor Mithelman with their group documentary on the Murder of Emmit Till and the Civil Rights Movement. The History Day coach is Kathy Paul. B A N D Sophomore Katie Upton was named Best in Center for her trumpet solo at state solo and ensemble contest hosted at Johnston High School. In addition, Johnston bands received 32 other superior ratings at the contest including eight perfect scores. The Johnston High School Jazz Ensemble placed 7th in the state at the Iowa Jazz Championships on April 15. This marks their second consecutive top eight finish at this event. The Johnston High School Symphonic Band is also completing a successful year with a unanimous Superior rating at the state Large Group contest on May 3. The band received almost perfect scores at this event. The Summit Middle School 7th grade band was awarded the runner up trophy for their performance at the Drake Adventureland Festival of Bands the weekend of May 2nd and F O R E I G N L A N G U A G E Seventeen students from the 8/9 building and from the high school participated in the French Quiz Bowl held at Simpson College in Indianola on April 3. Chris Dockum s team placed 3rd; Ariel Landwehr s team placed 2nd and Hannah Emmerson s team placed 1st in On se connaît. Gabbi Angeloni s team placed 2nd and Colleen Kinsey s team placed 1st in games overall. G O L F - G I R L S Congratulations to Coach Vickie Borich on being named Central Conference Girl s Golf Coach of the Year! Congratulations to Kate Dickey on finishing 4th at the regional girl s golf meet and advancing to the state meet in Marshalltown! M A T H On April 19, Kerrick Staley (10th grade) participated in the 53rd annual Merten Hasse Math Competition at the University of South Dakota. This event is hosted by the mathematics department at the University. Kerrick tied for second place in the Division V, Calculus exam which is open to students in grades 8-12 who are currently enrolled in or have previously taken a calculus course. S O C C E R - B O Y S Congratulations to the following all-conference boy s soccer players: Jenner White-1st team defender; Daniel Sutherland- 1st team defender; Aaron Schultz-2nd team mid-fielder; Pat Shockey-2nd team goalie; Ryan Lay-Honorable Mention; Dustin Pirie-Honorable Mention; Danny Sigmund-Honorable Mention; Josh Camos-Honorable Mention; Mark Anderson- Honorable Mention; Sam Reed-Honorable Mention; Derek Furrow-Honorable Mention. S O C C E R - G I R L S Congratulations to the soccer coaches and girl s team on qualifying for the state soccer tournament in Muscatine. Congratulations to the following all-conference girl s soccer players: Kate Nielsen-1st team forward; Madison Thompson- 1st team defender; Katie Lashier-1st team mid-field; Niki Feaster-2nd team defender; Colleen Shannon-2nd team forward; Leslie Ware-Honorable Mention; Jennifer Ross- Honorable Mention.

8 8 The Connection August 2008 T R A C K Congratulations to the athletes from the Johnston Track Club who participated in the USATF State track meet on June 21 & 22 at the Johnston High School track. The following athletes who participated were: Jennah Johnson, Anjali Dhawan, Jamie Hoss, Galaxie Pendleton, Maraena Black, Maeve Greising, Samantha Altman, Madison Nanke, Kristin Hart, Sophie Cordaro, Sophie Molano, Tiffany McGregor, Rachel Roshek, Allison Wignall, Josh Renken, Gary Tiffany, Jackson Marshall, Brayden George, Cameron Kreinbring, Zack Price, Austin Nanke, Ryan Geers, Colton Marshall, Lance McGregor, Marcus Coleman, Kyle Burgess, Noah Richards, Grant Gossling, Matt Dolde, Mitch Marek, Simon Pendleton, Travis Price, Sam Cordaro, Nicholas Altman Special congratulations to those athletes who were awarded medals at the meet: Kristin Hart, 6th place in the Bantam Girls 400 meter dash; Josh Renken, 5th place in the Sub-Bantam Boys 100 meter dash; Zack Price, 4th place in the Sub-Bantam Boys 200 meter dash, and 6th place in the Bantam Boys 1500 meter run; Travis Price, 3rd place in the Midget Boys 3000 meter run; Marcus Coleman, 2nd place in the Bantam Boys 400 meter dash, and 4th place in the Bantam Boys High Jump; Matt Dolde, 5th place in the Bantam Boys High Jump T R A C K - B O Y S Congratulations to the following state boy s track qualifiers: Grant Jacobson-4th place in 400 m, 3rd place in the 4 x 400 relay; Nathan Clock-8th place in 400 m; 3rd place in the 4 x 400 relay; Mike Schultz-7th place in 800 m (new school record); 3rd place in the 4 x 400 relay; Kyle Hanson-3rd place in the 4 x 400 relay; Tommy Larson-qualifier in the high jump. T R A C K - G I R L S Congratulations to Chris Siewert for being named CIML Central Conference girl s track coach of the year! Congratulations to Coach Chris Siewert and his coaching staff (Dave Beason, Pat Hennes, Brian Lutter, Lacey Grimes, Jerry Quick) on winning the CIML Central Conference girl s track meet, the Regional girl s track meet and placing 8th. Congratulations to the following girl s state track qualifiers: Obsie Birru-4th place-3000 m run (broke school record), 5th place-800 relay (new school record), 5th place-distance medley relay (set new school record), 5th-1500m (new school record); Brittany Trow-3000 m run state qualifier; 5th place-4 x 800 relay (set new school record); Kari Queck-100m state qualifier, 7th place-sprint Medley Relay; Alex Hawks-high jump & 400m hurdles state qualifier; Anna Belner-5th-4 x 800 relay (set new school record), 800m & 1500m state qualifier; Molli Kipp-5th place-4 x 800 relay (set new school record), 800m state qualifier; Felicia Coleman-200m state qualifier, 7th place-4 x 200 relay, 4 x 100 relay state qualifier (set new school record), 4th place-4 x 400 relay; Amber Clock-400m state qualifier; Leah Embrey- 2nd-Shuttle Hurdle Relay (broke school record in the pre-lims and in the finals); Cassie Curtis - finished 2nd in the Shuttle Hurdle Relay breaking the school record in the pre-lims and finals; 7th place-4 x 200 relay; 4 x 100 relay state qualifier (set new school record), 4th place-4 x 400 relay; Taylor Chestnut- 2nd-Shuttle Hurdle Relay (broke school record in the pre-lims and finals), 7th place-sprint Medley Relay; Kari Dockum-5th place-distance Medley Relay (set new school record), 4 x 100 state qualifier (set new school record); Ashley Quick-5th- Distance Medley Relay (set new school record), 7th place-4 x 200 relay, 4 x 100 state qualifier (set a new school record), 4th place-4 x 400 relay; Krista Shoeman-5th place-distance Medley Relay (set new school record), 7th place-4 x 200 relay, 7th place- Sprint Medley Relay, 4th place-4 x 400 relay; Taylor Erwinelong jump state qualifier, 7th place Sprint Medley Relay. V O C A L Congratulations to Johnston High School s vocal ensembles on their performances on May 3 at the Iowa High School Music Association s Large Group Festival at Valley High School in West Des Moines. The JHS Bass Clef Choir, Treble Clef Choir, and Mixed Choir all received ratings of II, and Concert Choir received a I -- the highest possible rating. Congratulations to the JHS ensembles and to directors Sarah Van Waardhuizen and Ted Brimeyer on a job well done!

9 August 2008 The Connection 9 Service Anniversaries New Staff 30 Years Tim Kline, Mary Moermond & Jacquelyn Sunde 25 Years Allene Cranston, Jeffrey Jayne, Dean Nebuda & Nancy Schwartz 20 Years Sharyl Barton, Dave Beason, Alana Beck, Kelly Brannon Snow, Susan Cline, Debbie Deskin, Pattie Friesen, Robert Friesen, Donna Groetsch, Cheryl Henkenius, Bev Heuton, Jyll Johnson-Miner, Joan Kielhorn, Mary Helen Krofta, Jeanine Lynch, Vickie McCool, Pat Murphy, Anita Kay Oberender, Deb Romey, Leslie Shipp, Clara Shumaker, Laura Stanley & Veronica Zenti 15 Years Richard Brooks, Peggy Bucholz, Shannon Carlson, James Casey, Steve Conlan, Jane Courtright, Lowell DeVries, Kelly Fenton Colemar, Jessica Heidbreder, Karen Keller, Linda Kohlhaas, Susan McCravy, Maribeth Miller, Amy Moore, Diane Mulholland, James Peters, Catherine Robison, Kathleen Ryan, Peggy Siefert, Amy Snyder, Kassie Spellman, Deb Spina, Jerald Stratton, Brigid Townsend, Kristi Troncin, Pauline Van Every & Denise White Bradt 10 Years Carol Amerson, Stephanie Anderson, Henry Batiste, Darcy Bisenius, Chris Bond, Timothy Brickley, Sarah Brown Wessling, Elizabeth Burkhardt, Kristin Busby, Travis Busby, David Butitta, Gailain Coenen, Ernest Dakan, Shannon DaRos Hall, Clint Davis, Jana Dewhurst, Theresa Earles, Steve Eckles, Brady Fleming, Russ Fortune, Katheryn Galloway, Deb Gilmore, MaryEllen Giusto, SueAnn Golightly, Richard Gradoville, Suzanne Gray, Joe Green, Mary Haden, Bruce Hukee, Debra Johnson, Tammy Joslin, Krystal Kron, Janet Lake, Roy Lane, Patricia Layland Rodda, Barbara Lekwa, Nancy McGill, Kathleen Menke, Tracy Mikles, Paul Miller, Richard Mott, Rebecca Nelson, Debra Nicholson, Tim Niswander, Candi Patras, Barbara Patten, Suzanne Pearson, Sheri Pender, Elizabeth Peterson, Donna Pierce, Randy Plym, Thomas Porter, Joyce Ranney, Cindy Rash, Diane Rosene, Jacqueline Sapp, Jeremy Schwanebeck, Gail Schweer, Jennifer Segebart, Debby Smith, Don Spaw, Cheryl Spring, Kristina Srsha, Mary Ruth Stone, Nancy Swalve, Laura Swanson, Mary Thacker, Brenda Thrasher, Lilian Jenny Tingley, Eric Toot, Edward Walker, Carolyn Ware, Roberta Wendelboe, Deborah Westergaard, Ann Wiley, Elizabeth Wych & Connie Young 5 Years Brian Aldrich, Jessica Asmus, Chanhom Baccam, Leah Beeman, Ronald Beinfang, Jan Bjurstrom, Leesa Boston, Brad Bowers, Pamela Brown, Ellen Bryant, Jodi Buchan, Brian Carico, Janine Carlson, Kelly Chalupa, Radene Coughlon, Katie Cowan, Sue Ann Crawford, Rhonda De Groot, Mary Dippold, LaRae Doll, Mary Dunn Hayward, Angela Fisher, Daniel Golbuff, Janene Goodenow, Shelia Graves, Ruth Hamilton, Virginia Harkin, Steven Harvey, Terry Hatfield, Shawna Heathcote, Stacey Heinicke, Therese Herold, Mitzi Hetherton, Matthew Hiatt, Judith Horka, Clint Ibeling, Stacey Irvine, Bradley Jacobson, Jason Jauron, Kelly Jeseritz, Susan Jorgenson, Hannah Keeling, Brandon Kleve, Wanda Konz, Heidi Kramer, Cheryl Labertew, Abbey Langner, Lori Langos, Korissa Lassen, Kathleen Leo, LeAnn Ludwig, Michelle McDonald, Maren McDougal, Lillian McFall, James McGrean, Eric Menke, Amanda Merema, Joan Meyer, Esad Mrkonjic, Mariette Nikolai, Anne Nixon Smith, Norah Olguin, Brenda Pitt, Bonnie Porter, Sharon Pruessner, Connie Pruitt, Ashley Quick, Radojka Radosevic, Jake Randall, Cirilo Relatorres, Adam Retzlaff, Katherine Rhodes, Catherine M Rhodes, Darin Robertson, Michelle Roquet, Pamela Schultz, Christopher Siewert, Shawn Sunvold, Mark Tegels, Brenda Terpstra, Jill Versteeg, DeeAnn Walker King, Rodney Wiebers, Marla Williams, Brittany Willman & Kelly Wylie Michael Kline, Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach Wesley Bresson, Network Server Specialist Anthony Sparks, Director of Technology Christina Ceraso, Special Education Associate Angela Dante, 4th Grade Teacher Jodi Graber, Severe/Profound Associate Sarah Harmeyer, Reading Teacher Jessie Johnson, 5th Grade Teacher Amy Ryan, 1st Grade Teacher Kristen Schroeder, 1st Grade Teacher Emily Kellenberger, Art Teacher Elizabeth Wilkins, Vocal Music Teacher Kristen Abbey, Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Cirkl, 4th Grade Teacher Megan Clausen, Special Education Kimberly Kelly, Special Education Teacher Joe Hildreth, Night Custodian Pat Asmussen, Social Studies Teacher James Cason, Special Education Teacher Deborah Hanauer, Nutrition Dept. Dustin Mead, Science Teacher Rachel Mullen, Language Arts Teacher Sabahudin Okic, Night Custodian Heath Pattschull, Voc./Work Exp. Coordinator Mark Rannells, Night Custodian Isaac Rodenberg, Math Teacher Kristine Volesky, Business Education Teacher Brad Hurst, Jr., Science Teacher Kelly Rohlfsen, 5th Grade Teacher Jessica Todd, ELP Teacher MacKenzie Fink, Special Education Teacher Derek Flack, PE Teacher Melissa Gay Mancini Jacobson, Exec. Secretary to Assoc. Principal Mitchell Gearhart, Industrial Tech. Teacher Joshua Kennedy, Juvenile Court Liaison Officer Jeffrey Kohl, Part-time Night Custodian Peggy Plate, Spanish Teacher Raeann Skeers, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher Valerie Thompson, Math Teacher Brad Buchan, Computer Applications Teacher Jonathon Gibbs, Teen Coordinator (SAS) Andrea Gray, Family & Consumer Science Teacher Christopher Harken, 7th Grade Math/Science Teacher Gail Harvey, 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher Aaron Knight, Special Education Teacher Aaron Tecklenburg, 7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher Nadine Woods, Special Education Teacher Amy Young, Kindergarten Teacher James Quam, PE Teacher John Morning, Regular Route Driver Kimmy Salazar, Regular Route Driver Michael Volz, Director of Transportation Mitzi Oberender, Special Education Associate Julie Olive, Special Education Teacher S. Whitney Overton, School Nurse Susan Steier, Kindergarten Teacher Rachelle Pals, Special Education Teacher Cheryl Lorenzen, Preschool Instructor

10 10 The Connection August 2008 Adult Weights and Bands Introduction to weight lifting for the entire body that is designed to increase endurance and strength using resistance bands and free weights. Please bring a towel or mat for additional work from the floor. Instructor: Gentry Gillespie SU 8/17-10/12 (no class 8/31) 8-8:40 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 8/20-10/8 8-8:40 p.m. SMS-gym $ SU 10/26-12/14 8-8:40 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 10/22-12/17 (no class 11/26) 8-8:40 p.m. SMS-gym $ Abs Intense core training to strengthen and elongate the abs using slow controlled movements. Please bring a mat or towel as we will be doing some work from the floor. Instructor: Gentry Gillespie SU 8/17-10/12 (no class 8/31) 7:35-8 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 8/20-10/8 7:35-8 p.m. SMS-gym $ SU 10/26-12/14 7:35-8 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 10/22-12/17 (no class 11/26) 7:35-8 p.m. SMS-gym $ Kickboxing Athletic designed - Martial Arts inspired high intensity class combining powerful jabs and punches for the upper body and various kicks and squats for the lower body. Instructor: Gentry Gillespie SU 8/17-10/12 (no class 8/31) 7-7:30 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 8/20-10/8 7-7:30 p.m. SMS-gym $ SU 10/26-12/14 7-7:30 p.m. SMS-gym $ W 10/22-12/17 (no class 11/26) 7-7:30 p.m. SMS-gym $ Yoga This spirit, mind, and body class is inspired by Hatha Yoga and involves a combination of stretching and strengthening the muscles, joints, and spine. It encourages dynamic breathing and flowing movements to improve overall wellness, relieve stress, and invigorate the mind and body. This class will help you challenge your body in various positions while teaching you to listen to your body and let go of competition with ourselves or others. Instructor: Cathy Nelson T 8/26-10/ p.m. HZE $ TH 8/28-10/ p.m. HZE $ T 10/28-12/ p.m. HZE $ TH 10/30-12/18 (no class 11/27) 7-8 p.m. HZE $ Circuit Training Re-motivate yourself with this calorie-burning, muscle-sculpt class. Move from station-to-station doing cardio and strength exercises to keep your body thinking while it is working. Avoid plateaus in your workout program as each class offers a different combination of exercises. Instructor: Cathy Nelson T 8/26-10/14 6-6:45 p.m. HZE $ T 10/28-12/16 6-6:45 p.m. HZE $ Iowa Wine Trail Come with us as we travel a part of the Iowa Wine trail. We will make stops at Jasper Winery, Sugar Grove Winery and Tassel Ridge Winery to hear how they got their start, their process of making Iowa grown wine and, of course, what would a wine tour be without wine tasting! Lunch will be included at the Sugar Grove Winery. We will leave from Crown Point Community Center (6300 Pioneer Parkway) at 9:30 a.m. and return home around 4 p.m. W 9/10 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Crown Point $ Couples Dances A basic beginner class that will teach you 5 different dances, This instructor teaches dance the way she learned, step by step, one move at time. Strong focus on lead, follow & frame. Everything is carefully explained & demonstrated for both men & women. You ll start with basics, then work up to combinations & moves that are easy to learn, but very impressive on the dance floor. Come join this class you ll have the opportunity to practice with music after each lesson. Dance at you re next special event & amaze your family & friends with everything you ve learned or just go out & have fun. *Fee per person. Instructor: Aimee Reynolds SU 9/14-10/ p.m. BCE-gym $ Intermediate Line Dances You can dance! This intermediate class is to get started with line dancing or just step it up a level. You will be taught several line dances in this six week period & will be able to practice your dances each week to help retain each dance. Come join this class have fun, meet other dancers & remember practice makes better. Instructor: Aimee Reynolds SU 9/14-10/ p.m. BCE-gym $

11 August 2008 The Connection 11 Freezer Friendly Cooking This hands-on culinary experience has been designed to get you back in the kitchen! We will focus on freezer friendly foods like Spicy Orange Beef and Vegetables, Savory Stuffed Potato Jackets, Chicken, Rice & Bean Burritos and Seasoned Pulled Pork. The instructor will show you how to customize any recipe for your individual tastes and share some of her favorite tips along the way. You and your family are sure to enjoy these new recipes that are not only delicious, but quick and easy too. Fee includes all supplies. Instructor: Pam Bartlett, owner of Meals Made Easy M 9/15-10/6 6:30-8:30 p.m. JMS-Home Ec $ TTH 10/14-10/23 6:30-8:30 p.m. JMS-Home Ec $ Mother/Daughter Make and Take Sewing Class This is a great class to help your child learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Each girl will get a pre-cut out costume/holiday dress and mothers will get the directions to help your child sew together a costume/holiday dress for your child s doll. This is a fun class, a great way for young girls to learn the skill of sewing and a terrific time for mother s and daughters to be together! Two sewing machines will be provided along with thread, an iron, ironing board and misc. sewing tools. If you want to bring your own sewing machine, that will be great also! Maximum 6 kids with their moms. For ages For any questions, instructor Karen Steggerda at ksteggerda@johnston.k12.ia.us. Make an American Girl Doll Halloween Costume! SA 10/4 9-11:30 a.m. BCE-Fox Pod $ Make an American Girl Doll Holiday Dress! SA 11/ :30 a.m. $ Riverside Casino This is not your typical Midwest casino! Inspired by the lavish casinos of Las Vegas, the gaming area at Riverside Casino sets a new standard of excitement, entertainment and fun. So lets go try our luck! With over 1, 200 slot machines plus poker, black jack, roulette tables and more, we should be able to win something! Riverside also has many options for lunch, so don t have so much fun you forget to eat! (lunch will be at your own expense). We will leave from Crown Point Community Center (6300 Pioneer Parkway) at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. W 10/22 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Crown Point $ Adult Open Gym Basketball This is an open gym for adults age 18 and older and out of high school. No registration required. Please sign-in and pay at the door. No Open Gym on 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 3/18. W 11/5-4/ p.m. JHS-gym $2/night Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League This is a recreation volleyball league for adults 18 and older and out of high school. Officials will be provided. Team captains will be mailed a roster sign up form and a copy of the league rules. Fee is $300 per team. Maximum of twelve players allowed on each team roster. League will begin November 5th and run through February 18th. No matches will be held on 11/26, 12/24, and 12/31. Play will be held at the Johnston 8/9 Middle School gym. Maximum of eight teams. Deadline to register is October 13. W 11/5-2/ p.m. JMS-gym $300/team Over 35 Basketball Open Gym If you are age 35 or older, you are invited to participate in this Sunday evening open gym. Pick up games will be held on two courts. Please sign-in and pay at the door. No Open Gym on 11/30, 12/28 & 4/12. SU 11/9-4/ p.m. JMS-large gym $2/night None Running Club This club is designed for beginner runners as well as those intermediate runners looking to run with a group of individuals. Enjoy the health benefits of running while learning how to begin a running program and/or improve your current running program. You will also lean proper warm-up, stretching, and cool down techniques. Instructor: Cathy Nelson T 8/26-10/28 6-6:45 a.m. SMS-track $ TH 8/28-10/30 6-6:45 a.m. SMS-track $ Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for lifethreatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. This lesson will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for adult victims of sudden cardiac arrest. It will also include first aid skills, such as determining unconsciousness, treating cuts, scrapes, and burns, controlling bleeding, treating injuries to bones, muscles, and joints, and preventing and caring for sudden illness, including heat and cold-related emergencies. *Must attend both nights. TTH 9/23, 9/25* 6-9 p.m. SMS-Rm 126 $ Private Learn to Swim Lessons These lessons are one-on-one with your own personal instructor for adults and children. Lessons include four 30 minute sessions. Please register by calling the Johnston Community Education office at to set-up your level and teacher. Registrations will begin at 8 a.m. on Jan. 15. No online registration will be available. If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list by calling the Johnston Community Education office at Space is limited. For questions, please call the pool at MW 2/9-2/18 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 2/9-2/18 7:05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 2/25-3/11 (no class 3/2) MW 2/25-3/11 (no class 3/2) 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $ :05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $

12 12 The Connection August 2008 Aquatics at the Summit Pool See the district Web site for possible closings, monthly schedules, class descriptions and more information. Call Deb Blanchard, CE Aquatics Coordinator, for more information at Admission Daily Admission, punch cards and season passes are good for open swim, lap swims and some special events. Season passes are good for one year from the date of purchase. 2 & under Youth (3-18) Adult Family Daily Admission Free $2 $3 --- Punch Cards --- $30 for 20 punches $50 for 20 punches Season Pass --- $150 $200 $250 Season Pass Descriptions Youth=For ages Adult=For people out of high school. Family=For children (ages 0-18) and parent(s) living in the same household. --- Pool Times The pool times are listed below unless otherwise posted at the pool. Punch card, season pass, or daily admission required for open swim and lap swim. The pool may be shared with other activities. M T W TH F SASU Open Swim :45-8 p.m :45-8 p.m. 2-5 p.m. Lap Swim 6:45-8 p.m :45-8 p.m :45-8 p.m. --- Aqua Aerobics Each class is centered on a minute aerobic workout and includes muscle toning for arms, stomach, hips and legs, along with flexibility and relaxation exercises. The program stresses going at your own pace. All exercises can be performed either high or low impact. You decide how hard you want to work. Ages: Instructor: Millie Knee. MW 8/11-9/15 (no class 9/1) 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 9/17-10/20 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 10/22-11/24 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW MW MW 12/1-12/17 (1/2 session) (no class 12/8) 1/7-2/9 (partial class) (no class 1/12, 1/26) 2/11-3/11 (partial class) (no class 2/23, 3/2) 8:15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ :15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ :15-9:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ Deep Water Aerobics Try this fun deep water class! Buoyancy belts (provided) comfortably suspend you at shoulder level, allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing skiing, climbing, and sprinting exercises. Your legs and joints will not get a pounding from the bottom of the pool. Styrofoam dumb bells will add water resistance. Minimum class size is 15. Instructor: Marsha Heldt. TTH 9/4-10/2 (no class 9/16) 7:30-8:15 p.m. SMS-Pool $ Early Out Swimming Have a fun afternoon of swimming with friends on Early Out dismissal days from school. W 2/4 12:15-2:45 p.m. SMS-Pool $3 None TH 10/30, 11/20 12:15-2:45 p.m. SMS-Pool $3 None Gold Rush Days Swimmers will enjoy picking up buried treasure from the bottom of the pool every 20 minutes. Come and try your luck! F 11/7 6:30-8 p.m. SMS-Pool $2 None

13 August 2008 The Connection 13 Halloween Fall Festival Special Join in our water activities of Creepy Crawler Hunt, Pumpkin Plunge, and Freaky Relays. Winner of these events will receive special prizes and there will be Halloween Surprises for all whoooooooo attend this event. F 10/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 None Jingle All the Way Special It s the Summit Pool Holiday Special. Find Rudolph s Nose, Silly Sleigh Races, and other fun activities will take place. Prizes will be given. F 12/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 None Movie Night Mark your calendars, NOW, and join us each month for Movie Night at the Summit pool. Bring your air mattresses, inner tubes, or anything that floats and enjoy the big screen, while floating! Day Date Time Location Cost Movie Code F 9/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 National Treasure None F 10/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 The Game Plan None F 11/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 Enchanted None F 1/9 7-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $4 Minutemen None F 2/ p.m. SMS-Pool $4 High School Musical 3 None F 3/6 7-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $4 Wall-E None * Please note: Swimmers MUST register in the fall for the whole season. Additional registrations will NOT be taken in January. The Johnston Swim Club is a member of the Two Rivers Conference. The swim club is open to students from ages 6-18 who can demonstrate Level III skills and swim the length of the pool without stopping. Practices may depend on other activities at the pool. Shelley Twigg is the head coach with Deb Blanchard, Matt Umphress, Kelsey Knight, Hannah Quandt and Allie Mackey as assistants. Payment plans are available and can be set-up through Johnston Community Education. Swimmers competing on high school teams will have a pro-rated cost. For more information, call the pool office at or check the Johnston CSD Web site. 10 & under - Practice Schedule - Registration deadline: 10/8 TTH 10/9-2/28 6:45-8 p.m. SMS-Pool $ and SA 10/9-2/28 9:45-11 a.m. 11 & over - Practice Schedule - Registration deadline: 10/8 TTH 10/9-2/28 7:45-9 p.m. SMS-Pool $ and SA 10/9-2/28 10:45-noon Blaze Swim Clinic Get a jump start on the Blaze season. Review and perfect the four competitive strokes, plus starts and turns. This stroke clinic will be conducted by Ramsey Van Horn, the former Iowa State University Women s Coach. SA 9/13 9 a.m.-noon SMS-Pool $

14 14 The Connection August 2008 Aquatics at the Summit Pool Fall Learn to Swim Classes $35 per class Courses consist of eight 30 minute lessons. Online registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on August 12 at www. johnston.k12.ia.us. Walk-in registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on August 12 at the Johnston Community Education office at the Administrative Resource Center (ARC), 5608 Merle Hay Road, Phone-in registration: Begins at 10 a.m. on August 12 at If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education office at Saturday/Sunday Fall Classes * Registrations for Saturday and Sunday classes in November and December will be taken on Nov. 6. Online registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6 at k12.ia.us. Walk-in registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6 at the Johnston Community Education office at the Administrative Resource Center (ARC), 5608 Merle Hay Road, Phone-in registration: Begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 6 at If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education office at Learn to swim class descriptions Parent/Tot This level starts to build for water exploration and basic skills. Bobbing, floating, gliding and locomotion with the assistance of a parent will be the focus. One parent or adult per child is required to be in the water. Participants must receive a certificate of completion before moving to the next level. Intro to Swim This class is designed for children who have never been swimming and/or have a fear of the water. The emphasis will be safety, comfort and fun as children learn basic water skills that will help with coordination and confidence in the water. Participants must receive a certificate of completion before moving to the next level. Level I To orient participants to the aquatic environment and teach them elementary skills that can be built on as they progress through the Learn-to-Swim Program. Students will learn to blow bubbles, open their eyes underwater, front and back float on their own and learn how to stand back up afterward, and explore treading in chest deep water. Level II To build on the fundamental aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in Level I. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level I certificate or demonstrated competency in Level I skills. Students in Level II will jump into chest deep water, blow bubble with a bobbing motion, jellyfish float, push off the side into a face float and a back float for at least 2 body lengths and 5 seconds. They will explore the fining and sculling movement with their arms. (Continued on next page) Class Day Dates Times No Class Code Parent/Tot MTH 9/8-10/2 7-7:30 p.m M 10/6-11/24 7-7:30 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 12:15-12:45 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA SU 11/22-12/21 1:25-1:55 p.m. 5:25-5:55 p.m. 11/29, 11/ Intro to Swim MTH 9/8-10/2 7-7:30 p.m M 10/6-11/24 7:35-8:05 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 12:50-1:20 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA 11/22-12/21 12:50-1:20 p.m. 11/29, 11/ SU 4:50-5:20 p.m. Level I MTH 9/8-10/2 7:35-8:05 p.m M 10/6-11/24 7-7:30 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 12:15-12:45 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA 9/6-11/15 1:25-1:55 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA 11/22-12/21 12:15-12:45 p.m. 11/29, 11/ SU 4:15-4:45 p.m. Level II MTH 9/8-10/2 7-7:30 p.m MTH 9/8-10/2 7:35-8:05 p.m M 10/6-11/24 7:35-8:05 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 12:50-1:20 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA 11/22-12/21 12:50-1:20 p.m. 11/29, 11/ SU 4:50-5:20 p.m. SA SU 11/22-12/21 1:25-1:55 p.m. 5:25-5:55 p.m. 11/29, 11/ Level III MTH 9/8-10/2 7:35-8:05 p.m M 10/6-11/24 7-7:30 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 1:25-1:55 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA SU 11/22-12/21 12:15-12:45 p.m. 4:15-4:45 p.m. 11/29, 11/ Level IV M 10/6-11/24 7:35-8:05 p.m SA 9/6-11/15 1:25-1:55 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA SU 11/22-12/21 1:25-1:55 p.m. 5:25-5:55 p.m. 11/29, 11/ Level V SA 9/6-11/15 12:15-12:45 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA SU 11/22-12/21 12:15-12:45 p.m. 4:15-4:45 p.m. 11/29, 11/ Level VI SA 9/6-11/15 12:50-1:20 p.m. 9/13, 10/11, 11/ SA SU 11/22-12/21 12:50-1:20 p.m. 4:50-5:20 p.m. 11/29, 11/

15 August 2008 The Connection 15 Private Learn to Swim Lessons These lessons are one-on-one with your own personal instructor for adults and children. Lessons include four 30 minute sessions. Please register by calling the Johnston Community Education office at to set-up your level and teacher. Registrations will begin at 8 a.m. on Jan. 15. No online registration will be available. If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list by calling the Johnston Community Education office at Space is limited. For questions, please call the pool at MW 2/9-2/18 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 2/9-2/18 7:05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $ MW 2/25-3/11 (no class 3/2) MW 2/25-3/11 (no class 3/2) 6:30-7 p.m. SMS-Pool $ :05-7:35 p.m. SMS-Pool $ Winter Learn to Swim Classes $35 per class Courses consist of eight 30 minute lessons. Online registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on Dec. 9 at k12.ia.us. Walk-in registration: Begins at 7 a.m. on Dec. 9 at the Johnston Community Education office at the Administrative Resource Center (ARC), 5608 Merle Hay Road, Phone-in registration: Begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 9 at If the course you want is full, you may put your name on a waiting list online or by calling the Johnston Community Education office at Class Day Dates Times No Class Code Parent/Tot Intro to Swim SA 1/10-3/7 1:25-1:55 p.m. 2/ MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/ SA 1/10-3/7 12:15-12:45 p.m. 2/ Learn to swim class descriptions (continued) Level III To build on the aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in Level II by providing participants with additional guided practice. New skills will include rotary breathing, sculling and backstroke. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim Level II certificate or demonstrated competency in Level II skills. Level III students have to be able to do the Front and Back crawl stroke for 15 yards. They will begin to learn the kick & body motion for the butterfly, be able to tread deep water for 30 sec., and work on their sitting and kneel dive from the side. Level IV To develop confidence and competency in the aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in the Learn-to-Swim Program thus far. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim Level III certificate or demonstrated competency in Level III skills. Level IV students will need to be able to swim the following distances in order to pass: Front Crawl-25 yards, Breaststroke-15 yards, Butterfly-15 yards, Back Crawl-25 yards, Elementary Backstroke-15 yards, and Sidestroke-15 yards. Level V To coordinate and refine the key strokes presented thus far in the Learnto-Swim Program and to introduce the butterfly, open turns, feet-first surface dive and spring-board diving. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim IV certificate or demonstrated competency in Level IV skills. Students in Level V will learn front and back flip turns, tuck and pike surface dives and tread water for 2 min. They are required to swim the following distances to pass: Front Crawl-50 yards, Breaststroke-25 yards, Butterfly- 25 yards, Back Crawl-50 yards, Elementary baskstroke-25 yards, and Side-stroke-25 yards. Level VI Level VI consists of four different parts: personal water safety, diving, lifeguard readiness, and fitness swimming. The swimming skills will be required for each section. Each of these is offered as a separate class. The school year lessons will be the fitness swimmer class. Swimming is a lifetime sport. The fitness swimmer will show students the correct way to prepare for getting into and staying in better shape. It will contain etiquette in fitness swimming, as well as how to use a pace clock, pull buoy, fins, and hand paddles. They will discuss various training techniques, how to calculate target heart rates, and the principles of setting up a fitness program. Prerequisite: A Learn-to-Swim Level V certificate or demonstrated competency in Level V skills. Level VI students will work on endurance skills. There will be a 500 yard swim using different strokes and turns. They will also be required to swim the following distances: Front Crawl 100 yards, Back Crawl 100 yards, Breaststroke 50 yards, Elementary backstroke 50 yards, Sidestroke 50 yards, and Butterfly 50 yards. Level I Level II Level III Level IV Level V Level VI SA 1/10-3/7 12:50-1:20 p.m. 2/ MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/ SA 1/10-3/7 12:15-12:45 p.m. 2/ MW 2/9-3/11 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2/23, 3/ SA 1/10-3/7 12:50-1:20 p.m. 2/ SA 1/10-3/7 1:25-1:55 p.m. 2/ SA 1/10-3/7 12:15-12:45 p.m. 2/ SA 1/10-3/7 1:25-1:55 p.m. 2/ SA 1/10-3/7 12:50-1:20 p.m. 2/

16 16 The Connection August 2008 KTC (Kids/Teen Connection) Before/After School Childcare Kids/Teen Connection (KTC) is the Johnston school district s school-age childcare program, which provides quality, caring staff to meet the individual needs of each child and fosters open communication. The focus of KTC is to provide enjoyable, motivating and stimulating structured activities for the students, along with offering enriching fieldtrips. KTC offers both a balanced breakfast and an afternoon snack daily. Call for more information. KTC offers childcare for: Available for: Current participants: New participants: School Year K-5 Students Registration packets are available at the KTC main office. Early Dismissal days (Available during 1st half of school year.) No School days (Available during 1st half of school year.) Winter Break (Held Dec. 22, 2008-Jan. 2, 2009) This program will provide field trips, activities and breakfast/snacks to the students. Watch for flyers in your child s classrooms about this program. * KTC is closed Dec. 25 & 26, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2009 Registration must be submitted to the Johnston Community Education Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. K-5 Students Make payments one week in advance at your KTC site or the KTC main office by completing a KTC payment form. K-7 Students Make payments one week in advance at your KTC site or the KTC main office by completing a KTC payment form. K-7 Students Make payments by Wednesday, December 2, 2008 at your KTC site or the main KTC office by completing a KTC payment form. Registrations must be submitted to the Johnston Community Education Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. Registration and payment must be submitted one week in advance to the Johnston Community Education Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. Registration and payment must be submitted one week in advance to the Johnston Community Education Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday- Friday. Register through flyer given in class or submit registration and payment to the Johnston Community Education Office at 5608 Merle Hay Road between the hours of 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday-Friday.

17 August 2008 The Connection 17 Preschool/Early Childhood * IMPORTANT NOTICE: Children will not be able to start attending preschool until they have turned in an Immunization Certificate signed by a physician, physician assistant, nurse or certified medical assistant on the Iowa Department of Public Health form. This form is available on the district Web site or call to request a form. Little Dragon Preschool - Fall 2008 At the time of this writing, there are openings for four-year-old children. A child must be at least four-years-old by September 15, The registration form is available on our Web site at under Community Education then click Preschool. Call Jana at for information about the openings and if there might be a class that would work for you and your preschooler. Little Dragon Preschool Registration - Fall 2009 Mark your calendar for preschool registration for fall 2009! It will be held January 22, 2009 for families currently in our early childhood programs and on January 29, 2009 for new families. Little Dragon Preschool is for children who will be three- or fouryears-old by September 15, Check out the January 2009 Connection newsletter for more details. Little Explorers Registration Fall 2009 Little Explorers is a learning program for two-year-old children. Children must be two by September 15, Registration for the fall 2009 class will begin February 5, 2009 for families currently in our early childhood programs and on February 12, 2009 for new families. Project Ready for School Project Ready for School is a scholarship program for preschoolers and their families. Families must live in the Johnston Community School District and qualify according to income guidelines. A family book club with free children s books is also included. Call Johnston Community Education at for more information or an application. Play and Learn Playgroup Program Play and Learn provides age appropriate school readiness activities for young children and their parent/grandparent or caregiver. Children learn through developmentally-appropriate play with their peers and their adult caregiver. Activities include a choice time, a circle time and a snack. A parent educator is available to meet with parents. Families must live in the city of Johnston and an adult must accompany the child. Priority is given to families who qualify for the free/reduced price lunch program. The program is for ages 2 ½ -5. No class November 28. F 9/5-12/ :30 a.m. LAE-P4 FREE None Music and Me - Baby & Toddler Music Classes A six-week music class for parent and child that encourages musical exploration including singing, dancing, finger plays and age-appropriate instruments for babies and toddlers. Three different themes with various musical styles will be introduced and parents will be given song sheets to encourage at-home musical interaction. The class is taught by Julie Hendrickson, Johnston Community Schools Elementary Music Teacher. Contact jhendrickson@johnston.k12.ia.us for questions. M 9/15-10/20 6-6:30 p.m. (10-18 mos) M 9/15-10/20 6:45-7:15 p.m. (19-30 mos) TRE-Music Rm A $ TRE-Music Rm A $ Creative Movement for Tots Creative Movement for Tots will teach your toddler to march, gallop, spin, go side to side, and up and down. Each class will provide movement with colors, shapes, numbers, or the alphabet and tie into the season. It s a class that we encourage parents to interact with their toddler. Parents are required to stay. Class taught by Amy s School of Dance. W 9/24-10/ :45 a.m. LAE-P4 $ Halloween Fun for Preschoolers Come to our party in costume and enjoy some fun! We will be reading some Halloween and pumpkin stories (nothing too scary!), doing finger plays, playing games, and making a snack! Parents are invited (but not required) to stay and join in the fun! For ages 3-5. TH 10/ p.m. WAE-West $

18 18 The Connection August 2008 Special Events Sundae in the Park *FREE* ice cream sundaes and music by Wade Krieg & Ron Kennebeck. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs. Sponsored by Johnston Community Education and the CE Resource Council. Sunday, August 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Green Meadows W. Gazebo Letters to Santa Santa is stationed at the North Pole getting ready for the busy Christmas season. He and Mrs. Claus are eagerly awaiting your Christmas Wish Lists. Sit down with mom or dad and let Santa know what you would like under your Christmas tree this year. Santa will, in turn, send you a letter from the North Pole. Please send your letters by Dec. 12 so Santa has enough time to reply to your letter. Send letters to: Letters to Santa c/o Johnston Community Education P.O. Box 10 Johnston, IA Fall Festival *FREE* festival for children up to third grade. Games, cookies, storytelling and special treats provided by area businesses. You may come in costume. Saturday, October 25 from 3-5 p.m. at Horizon Cafeteria/Gym Gingerbread House Decorating for the Whole Family Get your family ready for the holidays by using a group effort to design a beautiful gingerbread house. This project will require the expertise of the whole family. You will be supplied with the gingerbread and frosting. Families will be responsible for bringing their own candies/snacks, such as M&M s, gum drops, licorice, peppermints, skittles, candy canes, pretzels, red hots, anything you want. Be creative! Spend an enjoyable afternoon with the family! Also, a great way to practice for the competition in December! $10/family. Sunday, November 16 Session 1: 2-3:30 p.m Session 2: 3:30-5 p.m Ginger Bread House Competition Create your own gingerbread house and enter it in the annual Holidays in Johnston Gingerbread House Competition. Categories are Age 11 and under, Family and Adult. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each category. Entry forms and houses will be accepted at the Johnston Library on Dec. 4 & 5 and will be judged on Dec. 6 and displayed at the Holidays in Johnston event. First and second place houses will be displayed at the Johnston Public Library through Dec. 19. Call Johnston Community Education at for an entry form and rules.

19 August 2008 The Connection 19 Teen Teen Yoga A non-competitive & fun class for teens years old. This class promotes teens sense of well-being, improves their physical strength and flexibility, develops their focus and concentration, and teaches them stress management skills. It helps teens to experience a new healthy lifestyle. December 5 is a parent/teen yoga together day where we invite either mom or dad to join your teen in this class. Minimum of 8 students, maximum 18. F 9/5-12/12 (No class 11/14, 11/28) 4:45-5:45 p.m. SMS $ Action Jack s Paintball Ready, aim, SPLAT! Join us for another fun-filled trip to Action Jack s Paintball and be one of the first to play on their brand new field. Don t miss this chance to show off your marksman skills and have a great time with friends! Each student must bring his or her own sack lunch. Price includes field fee, rentals (gun/mask), CO2 and 500 paintballs. Maximum of 20 students. SA 9/13 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ Disc Golf Clinic Whether you re a beginner or veteran disc golfer don t miss this chance to sharpen your skills. Spend a day at Grandiew Disc Golf Course with experienced disc golf coaches and learn the rules, proper technique, and how to have fun with this increasingly popular sport. Be sure to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, tennis shoes, and a great attitude! Discs will be supplied for the day if you do not have your own. Maximum of 25 students. SA 9/27 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ Des Moines Playhouse The Hobbit Join Gandalf the Wizard, Bilbo Baggins and friends during one of the greatest adventures ever had! This is a story that reminds us all that the heart of a hero can often be found in the most unlikely of creatures. Don t miss your chance to see this classic production in your own Des Moines Playhouse! SA 10/11 Noon-4 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ Figurative Drawing Class Learn the essentials of figurative drawing from Grand View College Fine Arts graduate, Rob Wisniewski. Rob will teach basic rules and demonstrate proper technique as well as offer helpful hints to accommodate individual styles. Each student is welcome to bring their own pencils/paper, but supplies will otherwise be provided. Maximum of 15 students. SA 10/18 Noon-3 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ Movie Magic/Video Editing Whether you want to be a big-time Hollywood director or your very own Youtube star, this class will get you well on your way! Join Drake University Video Production graduate, Keri Thompson, as she teaches students how to create a plotline, write a script, shoot the movie, transfer it to a computer and edit the movie -- turning it into the product you hoped for! Each student will receive a DVD of the short movie they created in class. Maximum of 20 students. SA 11/1, 11/8 Noon-3 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ Elements of Fashion Want to be Iowa s next top model? Well, here s your chance to learn what it takes. Join Aveda Salon educators and a couple of Iowa s premier models as they cover the essential elements of makeup and modeling. Each student will have a chance to take part in a mini photo shoot at the conclusion of the class and the top photos will be selected and mailed to the participants. Students must supply there own clothing and accessories, and the more the better! Students are welcome to bring any of their own makeup as well (especially those with makeup specific allergies). Maximum of 25 students. SA 12/6 Noon-3 p.m. SMS-rm 126 $ S.A.S.- Summit After School 6th and 7th grade students ~ Need a place to hang out after school? Come to SAS! SAS is Summit s After School program where you can come until your parents can pick you up, or if you have practice, game or activity - you can stay until those events begin. No need to preregister for certain days. Just fill out an information sheet, buy a SAS punch card and show up. We have activities each day such as cooking, games, crafts, scavenger hunts and more. We are always here for early dismissal days. On early dismissal days we will go on a variety of field trips. For more information call Jon Gibbs, Teen Coordinator, at or send an at jon.gibbs@johnston.k12. ia.us

20 20 The Connection August 2008 Youth Fall Tennis Clinic This clinic will help boys and girls develop their tennis skills. Learn the proper fundamentals of tennis and game play. Instructors are the High School tennis coaches, Ben Knight and Mitzi Hetherton. Beginners, Intermediate and advanced players are welcome in each session. Participants will be divided in groups based on skill level. Participants should bring their own racket! Please call Johnston Community Education ( ) for weather-related class cancellations. Directors: Knight/ Hetherton. Grades 3-5 M-F 8/25-8/29 4:15-5:15 p.m. JHS-Tennis courts $ Grades 6-8 M-F 8/25-8/29 3:15-4:15 p.m. JHS-Tennis courts $ Dragon Fall Fitness Club Participants will run/walk a designated course during recess. Laps will be recorded and prizes will be given out for meeting designated goals. Parent volunteers are needed at each site from approximately 11:30-1:30 p.m. when available. If you are able to volunteer please contact Abbi Schutte (aschutte@johnston.k12. ia.us or ) at Johnston Community Education. Grades K-7 M-F 9/2-10/3 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All elementaries & SMS $ Punt, Pass & Kick Come out to the Johnston football stadium and compete in Pepsi s Punt, Pass & Kick. Be at the stadium no later than 9:15 a.m. to register as competition gets started at 9:30 a.m. Girls and boys in four separate age divisions (8-9, 10-11, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. For more information and rules check out: SA 9/6 9:30 a.m. JHS-stadium FREE None Little Dragon Volleyball Fall Clinic These three 2-hour clinics will reinforce the skills learned in summer camps for the 3rd-5th graders and will serve as a stepping stone to the winter club program for the interested 6th graders. The clinics will be directed by the High School coaching staff as well as current players. Students who missed the summer camps are still encouraged to attend. If you have any questions please Coach Brooks at rbrooks@johnston.k12.ia.us. Grades 3-6 SU 9/7, 9/21, 10/5 4-6 p.m. JHS-gym $ Little Dragon Fun Run The Little Dragon Fun Run is an excellent opportunity for ALL K-6 students to begin to develop healthy minds & bodies through the sport of running. The Fun Run will be approximately 1/2 mile through the woods and across a footbridge. No times or places will be recorded!!! Please arrive by 3:45pm to register and pick up your T-shirt. JHS Varsity Cross Country coaches & athletes will lead warm-up & stretching at 4pm. The Little Dragon Fun Run begins at 4:15pm. For more information contact Johnston Community Education ( ). All entrants receive a T-shirt, participation ribbon, & post-fun Run goodies. Grades K-6 TH 9/11 4:15 p.m. Walnut Ridge Recreation Area $ Little Dragon Flag Football Gr. 1-2 Participants will be placed on a team. Grades 1 and 2 will play together. Two evening practices will be held each week. Practices begin the week of 9/2. Games will be played at Beaver Creek Elementary on Saturday mornings beginning 9/20. Teams will play a 6-game season. Game schedules will be handed out at your first practice. Parent volunteers are needed to coach teams. Each player will receive a T-shirt and mouth guard. Deadline to register is August 8. Grades 1-2 Day Date Location Cost Code SA 9/20-10/25 BCE $ Johnston Flag Football Gr. 3-4 Participants will be placed on a team. Grades 3 and 4 will play together. Two evening practices will be held each week. Practices begin the week of 9/2. Games will be played at Beaver Creek Elementary on Saturday mornings beginning 9/20. Teams will play a 6-game season. Game schedules will be handed out at your first practice. Parent volunteers are needed to coach teams. Each player will receive a football jersey and mouth guard. Deadline to register is August 8. Grades 3-4 Day Date Location Cost Code SA 9/20-10/25 BCE $ Fit Kids Kids will learn the importance of being physically active and making healthy food choices. Each session will include a short discussion on physical activity and/or basic nutrition based on the food guide pyramid as well as some sort of movement game or exercise. Instructor: Cathy Nelson TH 9/25-10/30 (no session 9/18) 6-6:45 p.m. HZE $

21 August 2008 The Connection 21 Taekwondo This Korean art of self-defense is recognized as a beneficial method of improving health, balance, agility, and poise. TaeKwonDo is also a philosophy of mental alertness and moral ethics that can serve to enhance anyone s life, young or old. This program is held year around, so sessions may be taken on an individual basis or ongoing. Instructor, Phil Dickey, a Fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, Renshi Instructor with Ryukyu Kempo Alliance, and a three-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee. For ages 6 years and older. Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. TH 9/25-10/30 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 11/6-12/18 (no class 11/27) 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 1/8-2/12 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAE $ Little Ninjas This class is an early childhood program that will teach the basic fundamentals of Tae-Kwon-Do and Karate. This class will focus on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination of mind and body and self-discipline. (must be 4 or 5 yrs.) Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. TH 9/25-10/30 6:00-6:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 11/6-12/18 (no class 11/27) 6:00-6:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 1/8-2/12 6:00-6:30 p.m. WAE $ Cheer Camp Participate in this three-day camp and then perform during halftime of the Sophomore Football game on Friday, October 10th. The High School cheerleaders will be on hand to teach cheering techniques and cheers. A camp T-shirt will be provided, as well as a daily snack after school. Participants should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school each day (except on October 10th). Parents may pick up their children in the same location. Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and gym shoes. Practice will be held at each school on Tuesday (7th), Wednesday (8th), Thursday (9th) immediately after school until 4:30 p.m. On Friday, please have your child report to the softball fields on the north side of the High School at 4:15 p.m. (45 minute practice with all participants prior to their performance at approximately 5 p.m.). Parents who want to watch the cheer performance will be required to pay the admission fee to get inside the stadium. Registration deadline: October 1. Grades K-5 TWTHF 10/7-10/10 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE-gym $ TWTHF 10/7-10/10 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE-gym $ TWTHF 10/7-10/10 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE-gym $ TWTHF 10/7-10/10 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE-gym $ TWTHF 10/7-10/10 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE-gym $ Mother/Daughter Make and Take Sewing Class This is a great class to help your child learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Each girl will get a pre-cut out costume/holiday dress and mothers will get the directions to help your child sew together a costume/holiday dress for your child s doll. This is a fun class, a great way for young girls to learn the skill of sewing and a terrific time for mother s and daughters to be together! Two sewing machines will be provided along with thread, an iron, ironing board and misc. sewing tools. If you want to bring your own sewing machine, that will be great also! Maximum 6 kids with their moms. Ages For any questions, instructor Karen Steggerda at ksteggerda@johnston.k12.ia.us. Make an American Girl Doll Halloween Costume SA 10/4 9-11:30 a.m. BCE-Fox Pod $ Make an American Girl Doll Holiday Dress SA 11/ :30 a.m. BCE-Fox Pod $ Youth Basketball This is a youth basketball league for students living in or attending the Johnston School District. Participants will be placed on teams and play an eight-game season. All games will take place on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Teams will have practice one night each week. Practices are limited to one hour and will start the week of November 3. Games will begin on December 6. Season will end February 7. No games will be held on November 29, December 27 & Jan 3. Coaches will contact parents with practice/game schedules the first week of November. All players will receive a T-shirt. Grade 5 and 6 players should attend the league draft on Sunday, October 26. Girls 1-2 p.m. and boys 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Summit MS. Volunteer coaches are needed! Boys - Grade 3 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Boys - Grade 4 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Boys - Grade 5 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Boys - Grade 6 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Girls - Grade 3 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Girls - Grade 4 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Girls - Grade 5 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $ Girls - Grade 6 Day Date Cost Code SA 12/6-2/7 $

22 22 The Connection August 2008 Youth Winter Break Open Gym Students are invited to winter break open gym and parents are encouraged to come and play with their children. Pre-registration is not required and payment is due at the door. Grades K-8 MTW 12/29-12/ p.m. SMS $2 None Youth Open Gym Open Gym will be supervised on Sunday afternoons. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children for some family fun. Preregistration is not required and payment is due at the door. Grades K-8 SU 1/18-3/8 2-4 p.m. SMS $2 None Little Dragon Basketball Participants will be introduced to basketball fundamentals, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Little Dragon Basketball is conducted in a non-competitive atmosphere that stresses fun, sportsmanship and skill development. Grades 1-2 SU 1/18-2/ p.m. BCE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. BCE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. BCE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. HZE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. HZE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. HZE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. LAE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. LAE-gym $ SU 1/18-2/ p.m. LAE-gym $ Mad Science Mad Science of Central Iowa offers enrichment programs for your children right after school! This is a super fun way for your child to spark imaginative learning outside the traditional school day. Mad Science is hands-on, inquiry-based, interactive, and entertaining. We use trained, dynamic instructor-presenters with professional equipment and materials to deliver age-appropriate, enjoyable and enriching science activities. The children have so much fun they almost do not realize they are gaining a clear understanding of what science is, and how it affects the world around them! We communicate real world practical uses of the science principles. Each of the six sessions includes one of our popular Make & Takes so enjoyed by the children and appreciated by parents. Potpourri - Grades K-1 Topics include: Dinosaurs!, Tantalizing Tastes, Makes Sense, Atmosphere & Beyond, 3-a-Day Dairy and Dry Ice Capades! M 9/15-10/20 (10/6 double session) 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE $ T 9/16-10/21 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 9/18-10/23 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE $ M 11/3-12/15 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE $ T 11/4-12/16 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE $ Phabulous Physics - Grades 2-3 Topics include: Energy Burst!, Fun-damental Forces, Moving in Motion, Stunt Planes & Gliders, Super Structures and Under Pressure! M 9/15-10/20 (10/6 double session) 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE $ T 9/16-10/21 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 9/18-10/23 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE $ M 11/3-12/15 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE $ T 11/4-12/16 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE $ Super Mixed Up - Grades 4-5 Topics include: Detective Science!, Earthworks, Kitchen Chemistry, Let s Get Bugged, Movie Effects and Walloping Weather! M 9/15-10/20 (10/6 double session) 3:30-4:30 p.m. BCE $ T 9/16-10/21 3:30-4:30 p.m. WAE $ TH 9/18-10/23 3:30-4:30 p.m. TRE $ M 11/3-12/15 3:30-4:30 p.m. HZE $ T 11/4-12/16 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAE $