October 21, 2024

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THANK YOU to the City of Iron Mountain Fire Department for visiting North Elementary students last week with the Iron Mountain Fire Safety House!

After students learned to crawl on their hands and knees through a mock house fire and how to escape safely, they received a tour of a fire engine and got to try on real equipment! Students were reminded to learn their address!

The Fire Safety House mimics a house fire with "smoke" so students learn how to avoid it while safely escaping. The traveling trailer makes its way across the UP to local school districts every year since 1994.

Thank you to all that attended last Tuesday's 18th Annual Volley for a Cure event at the Iron Mountain vs. Houghton volleyball game and those who donated to a great cause!

The Mountaineers put up a great fight tonight but were defeated by the Gremlins.

Thank you to all that came out and supported the Iron Mountain Public Schools elementary schools at McTeacher's Night on Wednesday!

Thank you to Killian Management and the Iron Mountain McDonald's for their support once again in this FUNdraiser!

If you are able, please consider donating gently used clothing for our Clothing Closet.

We are currently running very low on girls and boys sizes 5-10 pants.

Please send donations along with your student or drop them off at the North Elementary School Main Office.

Our Clothing Closet clothes children in the district who are in need, as well as children who may have accidents or messes at school throughout the day.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

Georgia Mundy, junior, is the daughter of Erin Recla, Craig Recla, and George Mundy. Georgia is a hard-working, intelligent young woman who always comes to class ready to learn and ready to encourage others. She is an excellent student and role model. Georgia is involved in Volleyball, Tri-Hi-Y, Environmental Club, Art Club, Band Council, Student Council, YAC, Jazz Band, Varsity Club, Science Olympiad, Mountaineer Mindset and National Honor Society. Georgia is a strong Mountaineer and we are extremely proud of her!

Dear Parents and Guardians:

If you have not already, please take a moment to complete the form below and return it to your student’s school. The

Education Benefits Form collects information needed to ensure the school receives state and

federal funding for education programs. Without this information, Iron Mountain Public

Schools could lose important funding for education programs that our students need. These

supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our

students including, but not limited to:

● Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic Behavior Aids)

● Teaching supplies and materials

● Counselors and Social Workers

● School Nurses

● Professional Learning for staff

● Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities

● Technology

5-12th Grade Photo Retake Day

October 21

Auditorium

North Elementary Photo Retake Day

October 22

Bay College Representative Visits

October 23

Seminar

Senior Parent Meeting

November 7

5:30 PM

Auditorium

Financial Aid Night for Seniors and Guardians

November 7

6 PM

Auditorium

Scholarship Information Night for Seniors and Guardians

December 4

6 PM

Auditorium

Tri-H-Y is sponsoring a UP Regional Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 23rd from 9:00-1:00 in the Izzo-Mariucci Center. We accept 16 year-old donors, with a signed parental permission form. Otherwise, you must be 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate. Please sign up with Mrs. Carey during seminar today and help save a life!

COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO “WALK-IN” AND DONATE!!!

Messaging and information for Pasty Sale:

• Sale runs from 10/18 through Halloween, 10/31

• Students must collect $ and bring full payment by the 10/31 Halloween due date - checks (made out to Iron Mountain Schools) or cash needs to be turned in to Mrs. Peddycord or Mrs. Towns in the main office on your way into school

• We encourage ALL middle school students to sell, even if it’s just one pasty

• Our profits will go directly to our Middle School Student Council to pay for our events and fun activities through the year

• Pick up is only ONE DAY/TIME, Monday, 11/25 2:30-4:30

• Extra order forms can be snagged from Mrs. Peddycord

• Any questions? See Mrs. Peddycord or Mrs. Nattiel

The varsity volleyball team and their parents were recognized and honored at Parent Night last Thursday Night before the game. Our Mountaineers are blessed with an amazing community of support!

In an effort to engage our young members in the community and provide a window into the world of manufacturing, Billerud will be hosting Introduce a Student to Manufacturing Day on November 6, 2024. This event will be hosted at all three of our North American facilities and will be open to High School age students and free for the participants. Due to the nature and personalized experience of the day, we will be limiting attendance to the first 20 students to sign up per facility.

Inquire by calling 906-779-2600 or stopping in the Superintendent's Office. Thank you!

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