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Cedar Mountain Middle School/High School
Monday, March 18th
Athletics:
Track practice in Sleepy Eye. The bus leaves at 3:25.
Softball practice in Redwood. The bus leaves at 3:25.
Baseball practice in Redwood. The bus leaves at 3:25.
Golf practice in Morgan. The bus leaves at 5:15.
Tennis
Middle School/High School:
Sessions with Lauren Hoffmann today are canceled.
Early dismissal on Friday, 3/22 at 12:10 pm. All students stay until 1210 pm. We’ll be running a Period 3-8
Schedule this day for early dismissal.
Summer Volleyball – currently only for 7th-11th graders. Forms are being distributed and there are some in the HS office as well. Forms are due back by Friday, March 22nd.
There are several students going out for spring sports who don’t have a MSHSL form on file for the 2023-2024 school year already for another sport. Please complete, sign and have a parent sign & return to the HS office, so this doesn’t impact when you can start practice.
It’s Music in Our Schools Month #MIOSM! Samara Joy took home 2 Grammy Awards for best new artist and best jazz album last year. One of the featured songs was called Nostalgia (positively remembering a time or place). Is there a song that makes you feel nostalgic? #MIOSM
Dress Up Days next week:
Monday 3/18: Blues Music Day – wear blue to signify the start of American Music
Tuesday 3/19: Rock & Roll Hair Day – channel your inner rock star
Wednesday 3/20: Music-Ties-Us-All-Together Day – wear tye dye or bow ties/neck ties
Thursday 3/21: Music Genre Day – dress as your favorite music genre
Friday 3/22: Favorite Music T-Shirt Day – wear a band or school related music tee
All Spring athletes: There’s a form for those who need to drive themselves to and from practice sites in the HS
Office as well as Mr. Robinson’s room. Please complete and return it if it applies to you.
Yearbooks can be purchased through buytheyearbook.com with MS/HS ID: 715300.
Middle School:
Save the date! SADD is sponsoring a Middle School Dance/Activity Night on Friday, April 5th for Grades 6, 7 and 8 to kick off Alcohol Prevention Month. The event will take place from 7:00-9:30 pm in the Morgan gym. More info to come!
Drama Club:
Murder at The Malt Shop-It’s the fabulous 50s and the little town of Shingleville is rife with suspicion and
speculation. Sprout’s Malt Shop is filled with quirky characters, and one of them is guilty of murder!
- Monday, 3/18: 6:00-9:00 pm Dress Rehearsal
- Tuesday, 3/19: 6:00-9:00 Practice
- Wednesday, 3/20: 3:30-5-30 pm Practice
- Thursday, 3/21: No practice
- Friday, 3/22: Play at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, 3/23: Play at 7:00 pm
FFA: Meeting on Thursday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm in the Ag Room.
General:
Firearm Safety Field Day 2024: Saturday, April 27, from 7:45 am to 2:00 pm. Field Day begins at the Morgan Public Library on Vernon Ave. To prepare for the field day, you must first complete the online classwork. This will take 12 hours or more! Work independently online. The course must be completed by Saturday, April 27th! Sign up at www.huntercourse.com. Select: MN. Enter date of birth (Minimum age is 11). You will pay at the beginning online. Complete the course and print & bring your field day voucher! Wear clothing appropriate for being outside all day on the field day. You do NOT need to bring lunch or firearms. It’s NOT required to bring a birth certificate or ID. Rain or shine class will be completed on April 27th. Any questions, contact Denise Kirschstein 507-430-8237 or Dan Kettner 507-430-1325 or morgansportsmen@gmail.com.
The Renville County ambassador team has planned a livestock learning opportunity they’d like to extend to families and students within our district and communities. Want to learn about pasture management, grazing techniques & show animal nutrition? The Beef, Sheep and Rabbit Learning Event is Saturday, March 23rd, from 9 am to 12 pm. Grade 3+ and parents are encouraged to attend. You do not need to be a 4H member to attend. $5.00 per family. To sign up, contact Renville County 4H Extension Office at (320)523-3713 or sign up at 4H online! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The Morgan Pool is hiring lifeguards for the upcoming pool season! All applicants must be 15-years-old to take the lifeguard training courses. Contact Taylor Frericks at the City of Morgan office for lifeguard training course dates. March 28th is the deadline for applications to be turned in to the city office. We have applications available upon request from the HS office.
Be extraordinary, Be you! An event about today’s high potency marijuana and THC’s impact on brain development. Speakers Heather and Randy Bacchus share their son’s very tragic and personal story. Learning objectives for parents and community members:
Know:
- Impact on brain development, age 0-25
- How today’s marijuana is different from what it used to be.
- Signs of use and causes of concern.
- Adolescent marijuana use increases anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and psychosis.
- Resources in the event they suspect a loved one is using.
Feel:
- Empowered to talk often and early with their kids about youth substance use.
- Knowledgeable about today’s high-potency marijuana products.
Free local events (no registration required & refreshments will be available):
- April 15th at 630 pm at the Kilowatt Center in Granite Falls, MN
- April 16th at 630 pm at the Renville County Government Center in Rooms 116/117 in Olivia, MN
- April 17th at 630 pm at the Brau Performing Arts Centers - Willmar High School in Willmar, MN
Growing Healthy Families: In honor of child abuse prevention & mental health awareness months, your family is invited to join in some free family fun. Plant a flower for your family to take home and grow; inflatables; games with law enforcement; free meal; prizes; and more. Encouraging positive experiences, bonding, and connections to build resilient families. April 20th from 1030 am to 130 pm in the large gym at BOLD High School, 701 9th St. S. Olivia, MN 56277.
Need help with utility bills? The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) administers Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds appropriated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. The Minnesota Department of Commerce administers EAP in Minnesota. Households (renters and homeowners) seeking EAP assistance should contact their local EAP service provider. Redwood County should contact Western Community Action at 320-235-0850 or 1-800-992-1710. Renville County should contact Western Community Action at 507-316-0610 or 1-800-277-8418. Find general EAP information at https://mn.gov/home.