Prep Athlete of the Week

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Senior Steven Bravo carried the ball 16 times for 207 yards against Loyola Sacred Heart in a District 6-B victory. Bravo scored two touchdowns in the victory. He was selected at the Prep Athlete of the Week for October 16, 2014. Congratulations STEVEN! You make us MISSION PROUD!

Steven Bravo running for a touchdown!

The Great Montana Shake Out

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

On October 22, 2014 at 10:22 AM the entire school district participated in the Great Montana Shake Out. At that time, everyone in the district dropped to the ground, covered themselves with a table or desk and held on for one minute. This emergency drill is called "Drop, Cover and Hold."It is part of our school district's Emergency Crisis Procedures.

The entire state was urged by to participate in the drill. The purpose is to practice the proper procedures in case of an earthquake. Montana is one of the most seismically active states in the U.S. Knowing what to do in an earthquake is one of the best ways to prepare.

There were over 157,000 participants, throughout Montana, that pledged to participate.

To find out more about earthquake safety, take the QUAKE QUIZ. 

Mrs. Rhine participating in the Shake Out with her students.

Students following the directions for "Drop, Cover and Hold."

MISSION PLAYGROUND POSSIBLE: ALMOST THERE!

by Robert Lewandowski

The Mission Possible Playground Funding efforts have raised $21,372.21 from local support. Play & Park Structures are offering 100% matching grants up to $25,000. The matching grant offer ends November 7, 2014. The grant allows the school to purchase the Spiral Challenge, a $50,000 piece of equipment for $25,000. The Playground Possible Funds are short $4,000 for the identified playground equipment. It will also cost approximately $4,000 for shipping and handling. At the October Board Meeting, the Board approved to temporarily fund the difference and purchase the equipment in order to obtain the matching grant. Until the remaining cost of the project is raised, the district reimbursed, the equipment will be stored. We need to raise $13,128 dollars to make this action-packed play structure a reality.

The "Spiral Challenge" playground set

 In addition to the purchase of the equipment, there are other costs associated with the Spiral Challenge  implementation.

1. Spiral Challenge Purchase Price: $50,000; Purchase Cost: $25,000 ($21,372.21 in the Playground Fund)
2. Shipping & Handling: $4,000
3. Hard Plastic Boarder: $2,500 (see photo below)
4. Surface material & landscaping: $3,000
5. Equipment Assembly: $0 (Brandon Gilleard and Steve McCollum will provide direction to a 5 member team). Assembly cost if hired: $10,000
6. TOTAL COSTS: $34,500 - Remaining costs needed for total project completion: $13,128.00.

At this time, over 40 additional donors are being contacted by mail and phone. If you would like to help, visit with one of the Committee Members: Lynn Lapka, Amy Vaughan, Deb Lewandowski, Tammy Demien, Frank Delgado or Bob Lewandowski. 

The Committee believes that raising the difference in the cost of the equipment including the shipping and handling can be done is short order (next several months). The remaining cost will be raised before the equipment will be implemented.

 

The "Spiral Challenge" playground structure was implemented at Bridger's elementary school.