STAR School December Newsletter
Rectangle Rex by Brian Tsinnijinnie
Ms. Richards’ Class
STAR School Gears Up for Wrestling
December marks the starting of wrestling season according to Coach Elmer Gambler. Parents who want their children to participate in wrestling should make sure they’ve sent their children’s permission slips in to the STAR School.
Basketball Season Continues
Mr. Gambler has asked for the assistance of the STAR School Parent Group in buying reversible jerseys for our team. The Parent Group is looking for ideas for a fundraiser for that purpose and would appreciate your input at the School’s Thanksgiving Dinner.
Let Us Gather Together in Thanks
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 11:30 a.m. (no, not p.m.!) on Wednesday, November 27th. School will be released after the festivities. Please remember to call the school and let us know whether you will be attending, and how many guests will be coming with you. The school will provide the main dish (turkey) and we need to know in advance how many we need to purchase and prepare. Each family is asked to bring a main dish. Please decide what dish you plan to bring as soon as possible, and call to let us know. We still need people to volunteer to cook turkeys. We will also be hosting a Community Christmas Dinner, and it’s not too early to begin plans for this event as well.
Lucas Johnson and Murphy Luther Receive Special Honors
STAR School basketball players Lucas Johnson, Miles Sorensen, Murphy Luther, Galvin Begody and Chalmer Gambler attended the Tolani Lake Basketball Invitational held Friday, November 22. Murphy Luther was honored with an All Tourney t-shirt. Lucas Johnson received a sweatshirt for good sportsmanship.
STAR School Staff and Parent Group Discusses Parent Responsibility
During the month of November, several issues falling under the area of parent responsibility have arisen here at the STAR School. These issues were addressed at both staff and Parent Group meetings.
Triangle Tim by Thomas Wilcox
Ms. Danielle’s Class
Santa, Don’t Forget Our Staff,Please!
Okay STAR School students, it’s time to think about Christmas gifts – you’ve already started working on your moms and dads and other family members. But just because we’ve grown up, doesn’t mean we don’t have Christmas wish lists as well. So here’s the list of dreams of STAR School staff members. (We don’t expect to actually receive any of this, but if someone out there has deep pockets…Alvin: Air compressor in a 2003 F-350
Dually Crew Cab and a road grader
Brian J: Heavy-duty mechanics tools
Brian T: Backhoe
Carl: Compact disc recorder (“c.d. burner)
or a BIG screen television.
Carla: A new American-made compact car
Danielle: Blender, dishes, kitchen goodies
Derrick: A job that suits my heart – flipping burgers is not for him
Elaine: A digital camera or new sewing machine.
Elmer: For the STAR School board to
award a sports budget with no ceiling
Kate: For all computers in good working
order and a lovely chair in my office so
people can feel good
Loren: Les Paul custom guitar or a
Marshall Cabinet
Louva: serger sewing machine
Mark: The new classrooms finished
Mary: Brand new sports equipment and
uniforms
Maxine: Colored threads for sewing
Ralph: 428 engine, 5-speed overload,
foot lift and ladder, scanner & radar
detector for his truck, “just like James
Bond”
Reuben: Cement mixer
Richard: A 2003 Ranger 4x4 King Cab
(and a hug)
Sam: White Buffalo (this is a cryptic
reference to a certain white 12-
passenger van – get him to tell you the
story)
Sandie: A real bed and a propane heater
Triangle Tim by Diatryche McCabe
Ms. Danielle’s Class
MORE GOOD NEWS
Ralph Drake, Brian Tsinnijinnie and Alvin Riggs have been working long after dark each night on the new classrooms, and much has been accomplished.
Most of the underground electrical and water work has been done, the septic is done, the floor has been replaced, and the wiring is all but finished. We’re waiting for the inspection of that work.
The sidewalk will be poured this weekend, and the outside walls are ready for stucco.
We are getting close, parents, and we want to thank you for your patience.DECEMBER CALENDAR
December 5 – Basketball game at Little Singer; Book Mobile visit for K – 2 @ 9 a.m.
December 7 – Wrestling: Tolani Lake Tournament
December 10 – Wrestling @ Leupp; Computer workshop: Get on the World Wide Web – sign up for e-mail! Parents and students work together!
December 12 – Basketball @ Little Singer (STAR v. Leupp)
December 17 – Wrestling @ Greasewood; Computer workshop – got any e-mail? Have a home business, need a brochure? Bring pictures of yourself and your work, and start your own brochure!
December 19 – Basketball @ Tolani Lake
Triangle Tim and friend by Illiana Draper
Ms. Danielle’s Class
A Big "Thank You" to Julie Sorg!
Julie Sorg, mother of STAR School students Elizabeth and Vergil, responded to our call for community volunteers in last month’s newsletter, and has been here several times to help Elaine with her filing! Thank you very much Julie!
Others who have been caught in the act of kindness outside the line of duty include Kate Sorensen, Maxine Tsinijinnie, Elaine and Alvin Riggs, Ralph Drake, and Sam Tso.
Rectangle Rex as a “mean cowboy” by Larry Luther, Ms. Danielle’s Class
The good news kids, is that after Friday the 20th, no more school for the rest of the year!
