2009-2010 School Year
2009-2010 School Year
Dates to remember: registration and open house
Parents and students can pick up class schedules, deposit money into lunch accounts, pay various fees, register for athletic activity passes, ask questions regarding buss transportation, and ask health-related quesions.
Students who are new to the district should call their
respective school office - elementary (K-5) at 243-3725 or secondary (6-12) at 243-3761 - to make an appointment to register when staff has more time.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at all Paynesville School District buildings.
Parents and students are encouraged to visit your schools on this evening to become familiar with the facilities and staff.
Parents - this will give you an excellent opportunity to have your children check their desks, find their lockers, locate their classroom(s), and meet their teachers.
The Paynesville Area School District has a website - www.paynesvilleschools.com - with information for students, parents, and the public.
Athletic admissions:
Athletic & Fine Arts activity pass for year (nontransferable):
Athletic participation fees:
Nonathletic participation fees:
Lunch tickets:
Middle and high school (6 to 12):
Adults:
Breakfast fees:
Middle and high school (6 to 12):
Adults:
Applications for reduced meals can be obtained at the district office.
Student Parking:
Extended Day Kindergarten Program Fees:
Band Instrument Rental Free:
Recommended supplies:
Teachers:
Connie Ludwig, Becki Quade, Open
First Grade
Recommended supplies:
Teachers:Colleen Pelton, Rebecca Hecht, Diane Schultz
Multi-Age (K-1)
Recommended supplies:
Teachers: Rachel Nelson, Leah Pfeifer
Second Grade
Recommended supplies:
Teachers: Bill Hesse, Karlin Jacoby, Robyn Spaeth, Colin Wolf
Third Grade
Recommended supplies:
Teachers: Rita Brossard, Marlys Sorenson, Diane Schultz
Fourth Grade
Recommended supplies:
Teachers: Connie Backes, Jane Ruprecht, AnnMarie Stevens
Fifth Grade
Recommended supplies:
Teachers: Brooke Leikvoll, Mary Stock, Barb Werlinger
Music
Donation of boxes of tissues or pencils would be greatly appreciated from students in any grade level.
Elementary music: Cheryl Bungum, Charlene Strand, Jeanne Virant
Physical Education
No sandals or open back shoes.
Teachers: Diane Dutcher, Bill Virant
Sixth Grade
Recommended supplies:
Seventh & Eighth Grades
Recommended supplies for grade 7:
Teachers: Michelle Anderson, Cheryl Bungum, Cheryl Colbert, Diane Dutcher, Mike Eveslage, Amy Flanders, Ron Fuchs, Amy Jo Gaebe, Kim Gulbranson, Gregg Kapsner, Dawn Knoll, Jane Leitzman, Brad Nepsund, Tracey Piepenburg, Jenica Rindahl, Todd Spanier, Natalie Todnem, Jeanne Virant, Ken Vork, Dave Wilke, Kelli Woehler, Tim Woehler
High School
Some classes, though, need specialized supplies.
High School Teachers: Michelle Andersen, Jennifer Andrist, Bill Brinkman, Cheryl Bungum, Philip Carlson, Cheryl Colbert, Amy Flanders, Ron Fuchs, Amy Jo Gaebe, Mike Guenther, Gary Haglund, Cora hohnstadt, Gregg Kapsner, Dawn Knoll, Todd Knudsvig, Jane Leitzman, Mary Leyendecker, Joan Nevitt, Michell Nietfeld, Tracey Piepenburg, Brad Skoglund, Jay Thompson, Natalie Todnem, Ken Vork, Dave Wilke, Kelli Woehler, Tim Woehler, Jeff Youngs
Emergency Closing Procedures
Community Education
Director: Matt Dickhausen
Early Childhood Family Education:Open, Randi Ampe
District-wide Staff
Elementary School Staff
Elementary media specialist: Chad Campbell
Paraprofessionals: Joan Blonigen, Lori Carbajal, Terry Davidson, Rita Garding, Diane Gilk, Jeanne Haag, Faye Hartert, Mary Heinen, Mary Kottke, Jill Lahr, Kris Lang, Michelle Moser, Tammy Neu, Jeanne Olmscheid, Denise Rien, Bernie Roeser, Lori Schmidt, Julie Smith, Sue Teicher
Athletic coordinator: Kyle Nehowig
Registration for all students for the 2009-10 school year will be held on Tuesday, ??, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, ??, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Paynesville Area High School cafeteria.
School participation fees for 2008-09
What will it cost to attend athletic events at the Paynesville High School this year or participate in sporting events or eat at the school?
Adult: $6
Students, grades K to 12: $4
Preschool students: free with adult
Students: grades K to 5, $25; grades 6 to 12, $40
Adults: single, $70; couples, $115; family $175
Golden Age Pass (65 or older; must be district resident): free
Employee pass: free to employee only, does not include spouse
All passes will be used for only regular season games, not allowed for tournaments or fundraising events.
Grades K to 6: fees determined by Community Education program
Grades 7-8: $55/particpant/sport
Grades 9 to 12: $75/participant/sport
Maximum per family: $400/year
All fees must be paid prior to any practice.
Refunds: refunds will be made in full within the first two weeks of the season. After two weeks, a prorated amount will be refunded to those who are unable to continue due to a verified athletic injury (coach verification).
Programs include: speech, play productions, Pops Choir, and Jazz Band
Grades 6 to 8: $40/participant/activity
Grades 9 to 12: $45/participant/activity
Elementary (K to 5):
• $1.60 per meal (type A lunch)
• .40 per additional milk
• .40 per meal (reduced lunch price)
•$1.70 per meal (type A lunch)
• .40 per additional milk
• .40 per meal (reduced price)
• $2.90 per lunch
• .40 per additional milk
Elementary (K to 5):
• $1.10 per meal
• .40 per additional milk
• $1.35 per meal a la carte
• .40 per additional milk
• $1.50 per meal
• .40 per additional milk
Per Semester, $30
Per Year, $50
(Based on free and reduced lunch eligibility)
Regular price meals: $600 per year
Reduced price meals: $300 per year
Free meals: $100 per year
$50/instrument/year
$40/instrument/year
Getting accustomed to and enjoying school is a big part of a child's first year of schooling. Kindergarten will continue to offer an all-day, everyday program. Everyone has to learn the rules (how to get in line for lunch, etc.) and how to deal with independence (being away from mom and dad). Socialization - in work and play - and learning how to listen and how to follow directions in a classroom builds the foundation for the rest of the school years.
First graders' days are filled with a lot more than the three "Rs." Along with reading (including phonics), writing and math (adding and subtracting to 18, money, and time) first graders study language, spelling, social studies, art, science, health, music, and phy. ed.
The multi-age kindergarten-first grade classroom will build a sense of a community of learners while fulfilling the curriculum requirement for kindergarten and first grade.
Second graders work to improve their reading comprehension and listening skills; their memorizing of the basic math facts (adding and subtracting to 18); their skills to help them become a responsible, independent worker; their writing of complete sentences; and their learning and understanding of good habits for a healthy lifestyle.
Students in third grade are urged to gain more self-awareness. They should become more independent.
Students in fourth grade learn independence and self-discipline. Completing assigned work on time is heavily stressed.
Fifth grade is departmentalized, meaning students rotate to each subject as a class. This helps the transition to the middle/high school.
Only the second grade students need to bring a two-pocket folder. This folder will then remain in the elementary school for the rest of the years at PAES.
Children are required to have gym shoes for phy. ed. class (a good running tennis shoe that has a soft gym bottom).
Paynesville Area Secondary School
All middle schoool students - grades 6-8 - need to wear a gym outfit for physical education. Theese can be purchased at Twice's Nice. In addition, good arch-support tennis shoes are recommended.
Students work on building a solid foundation for their teen years. Activities include working to earn money for and going to a winter environmental camp at Long Lake Conservation Center in northern Minnesota; using computer word processing in communications; getting involved in student government; participating in sixth-grade activities like sports, drama, speech, parties, and book club.
In addition to advanced subject matter and more individual responsibility, seventh and eighth graders are offered additional opportunities in athletics, music, drama, speech, and social activities.
English 7:
Recommended supplies for grade 8:
High school students should come to school with basic supplies such as loose-leaf paper, pens, pencils, three-ring notebooks, folders and miscellaneous things.
High school teachers will supply a complete list to their individual classes on the first day of school
In the event of an emergency which forces school to close, announcements will be made over radio, television, and the Internet.
Radio:
Television:
Internet:
School and District Staff
District Office Staff
Superintendent: Todd Burlingame
Admin. assistant: Linda Mayer
Bookkeeper: Joan Brogaard
Payroll specialist: Theresa Geers
The Community Education office has moved to the former middle school office. Its new address is 801 West Highway 23, Paynesville, 56362. Its phone number is still 320-243-7570. The new phone number for the athletic department (which is still located in the high school) is 320-243-3715.
Administrative assistant: Lisa Mead
Coordinator: Jennifer Mrozek
Bulldog Kids Club: Kim Thompson
Building and Grounds Supervisor: Donnie Mayer
Custodians: Ron Weinke, Open
School nurse: Leah Neu
Nurse's assistant: Nandra Looman
Duplictor: Patricia Fenske
Special Education drivers: Cal Anderson, Lew Storkamp, Tami Zwiefel
Principal (K-5): Deb Gillman
Secretary: Polly Jaeger
Special Education: Lori Asche, Michelle Hesse-Cremers, Diane Dutcher, Amy Eisenbraun, Sarah Hadtrath, Jane Hjelle, Diane Miller-Gertken, Karen Mumm, Michele Nelson, Gwynne Nichols, Pam Pfeifer, Kristen Woelfel
Title 1: Cheryl Colbert
Social worker: Dave Mutschelknaus
Psychologist: Mike Young
Food Service: Deb Bennett, Marilyn Blonigen, Deb Bengtson, Michaela Mattson-Koppel
Custodians: Marlin Pauly, Karen Hecimovich, Sandy Leyendecker
Seconday School Staff
Principal (6-12): Lorie Floura
Secretaries: Connie Keller, Brenda Whitcomb
Counselor: Jackie Campbell
Chemical health: Heather Anderson
Social worker: Dave Mutschelknaus
Special education teachers: Sue Currens, Diane Miller-Gertken, Alycia Long, Cortney Miller, Pat Nelson, Ted Nett, Kristen Woelfel
Paraprofessionals: Nicole Humbert, Brenda Klein, Kim Johnson, Ann Mehr, Michele Moser, Sandy Spanier, Diane Utsch
Food service: Betty Sieben, Donna Bauer, Marilyn Blonigen, Marilyn Herzberg, Judy Larsen, Laurie Nepsund, Eileen Reiter
Custodians: Mary Hedtke, Rhonda Larson, and Sandy Sheets
Pickups at the Middle School
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