Fall Varsity Athletic Schedules for 2012

The 2012 Fall Varsity Athletic Schedules for Cross-Country, Football and Volleyball are located on the column to the right of this post. Please click on the appropriate page for detailed information. You may also visit the Bulldog Activities and Athletics blog and the St. Ignatius Website for Athletic Calendar information.

Back to School Reminders & Communication Channels

The District would like to invite all students who did not attended the St. Ignatius Schools last year to please register at the appropriate locations: All elementary students (grades kindergarten through five) need to register at the Elementary Office located at 300 Blaine Street. In coming kindergarten students must be five (5) years or older by September 1, 2012 to register. Middle school and high school students (grades six through twelve) need to register at the High School Office located at 76 3rd Avenue.

In addition to registration, here are a few items you may want to put on your calendar. The district will also be using the automated phone system and its Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/stignatiusschools)to provide additional notifications for individual events. I encourage you to also visit the Bulldog Activities and Athletics Blog for more information on the extra-curricular offerings at St. Ignatius. All of this information and more can be found at the St. Ignatius School District #28 Website. When you are not able to find the information you need, we encourage you to call the District at 406-745-3811. We will do everything possible to best serve the needs of our students and community.

CALENDAR REMINDERS

·      Aug. 13: Fall Sports Begin

·      Aug. 20: Substitute Training

·      Aug. 21-22: Optional PIR for Teachers

·      Aug. 23-24: District PIR (Teachers begin contractual year)

·      Aug. 27: First Day of School (8:20 AM)

·      Aug. 28: MAP Testing Begins

·      Sept. 3: Community Breakfast

·      Sept. 10: Top Dawg Assembly

·      Sept. 12: IEC Meeting (5:30 PM HS Commons)

·      Sept. 14: NO SCHOOL, Tribal PIR

·      Sept. 18: Board Meeting

Fall Activities Reminder

I want to remind all students and parents that on Monday, August 13, 2012 Fall Sports officially begin. There are Activity Meetings taking place this week on Monday and Thursday evenings. For more information on the requirements for participation and meeting dates and times, please go to the Bulldog Athletic and Activities Blog.

You may also visit the District Website for additional information. Or you may go directly to Activity Handbook and Physical Forms required for participation.

New Hires for 2012-2013

It is my pleasure to introduce the new hires for the 2012-2013 school year by the St. Ignatius School District #28. We are excited about the expertise and passion that they will bring in serving our students in the year to come.

• Activity Director: Mr. Richard Ferris
• Math/Instructional Facilitator: Mr. Richard Ferris
• Elementary Physical Education & Health/Instructional Facilitator: Mr. Marc Cutler
• Elementary Math & Literacy Support Specialist: Mrs. Kirstin Hawkaluk
• High School Head Cross-Country Coach: Mr. Marc Cutler
• Middle School Boys Basketball: Mr. Dan Durglo
• Middle School Girls Basketball: Ms. Leah Dahlin

 Please give these individuals a warm Mission welcome when the opportunity arises.

Bulldog Activities and Athletics Blog Site

The District has just created a blog for our Extra-Curricular Activities program. The blog will contain important information for both players and parents throughout the year. Coaches will post practice schedules, game departure times and game results. Summer camps and open gym opportunities will also be posted. Go to Bulldog Activities and Athletics to view current posts and activities.

STATE CHAMPION 3200 m

Congratulations to Paden Alexander for winning the 3200 m run at the Montana State Track & Field Meet at Bozeman High School's Van Winkle Stadium on May 25-26, 2012. Below are 24 pictures I took of the race in chronological order.

WELL DONE PADEN! Congratulations to you and your family!

CLICK "READ MORE" TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Germination In The 4th Grade

The Fourth Grade Class under the instruction of Mr. Tim Krantz shared a science project with me a little over a week ago. I took some photos and asked Mr. Krantz if any of his students would like to be a guest blogger and write about the experience that we could share on my blog. After talking to his class, Mr. Krantz came back and said a number of students were excited about the opportunity and submitted work to be considered. Therefore, without further explanation, I am proud to introduce my 4th Grade guest blogger: River Gonzalas.

First Nancy Schwietzer the governor's wife gave us planters and seeds. The second thing we had to do was study about the plants, the germination, the depth and how far away from each row you need to plant them.  Then we went outside and filled our planters with soil. Finally we put the seeds in it. I put carrots, radish, spinach and cilantro in my planter. Everyday for four days we took them outside and watered them. We put plastic wrap on them to keep the condensation in there like a green house. Then the weekend came, Mrs. Linda Snyder volunteered to let us keep the planters in her classroom. Mr. Krantz let the boys and girls take turns taking care of them. Finally Mr. Krantz arranged for Mr. Young and his students to help divide the planters so we could each have our own planter. I am glad I had this experience with my friends, classmates and teacher!  - River Gonzalez

Process Chart by 4th Grade Student Creedince Hammond.

CLICK "READ MORE" TO SEE STUDENT PHOTOS