Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
2009-2010
Orono Schools Calendar
Superintendent’s Message
Dear Parents, schools achieved its instructional goal with the
help of ATPPS.
Each of us at some time in our lives has On an everyday basis, we’re blessed with
experienced the sense of participating in community members who devote thousands
something that is greater than ourselves. These and thousands of hours to enrich the learning
are the exciting and inspiring times when we can experience for our students. They volunteer
accomplish more than we dreamed and far more in classrooms, serve as mentors, support
than we could by ourselves. academic and athletic cocurricular activities, and
Whether a dramatic production, an athletic chaperone field trips, to list just a few of their
team, a major school or work project, or even a contributions.
neighborhood social event, these experiences Students also enjoy support from our faith
teach us the truth that we do, indeed, work community, local businesses, civic organizations
better together. When everyone is focused on a and, of course, the Orono Alliance for Education.
common goal, there are few limits on what can environments are important to the academic We’re fortunate to serve a school community
be accomplished. success of our students. Our community said that truly believes that these are our children and
History is filled with examples of how great it was time to become more energy efficient our schools. People here care and support our
accomplishments can be realized when people to save both money and natural resources. By efforts because they know that their investment
work together – from the great pyramids of working together, we are realizing our vision. now will pay dividends for everyone in the future.
Egypt to the carving of Mount Rushmore to the This fall, our students and all community A child in one of our classrooms could one
dramatic demise of totalitarian countries around members who enjoy the use of our buildings will day be the president of the United States or
the world. benefit from this collaboration. Major upgrades recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Whatever
Our school community also offers many have been completed in the classroom and office they decide to do, we want our young people to
examples of this truth. A small group of district areas of Orono High School, and in all of Orono be happy and well-positioned for success in the
residents with expertise in the building trades Education Link and Orono Intermediate School. future.
came together in June 2007 to examine the (Schumann Elementary and the remainder of the In order for that to happen, it is incumbent
condition of district facilities. The Blue Ribbon high school will be finished next summer.) upon us – educators, parents and community
Facilities Task Force recommended a bond Another example of how we’re “better members – to continue working together for our
referendum to the Board of Education as a way together” is the Alternative Teacher Pay children, our schools and our future.
to provide for critical facility needs. Performance System (also known as Q-Comp).
Then another small group of dedicated Working in small groups, teachers use test results Sincerely,
residents came together – Orono Kids Matter – and discuss the best instructional techniques to
and made it their mission to inform community improve academic achievement. As a result, we
members about the need for facility upgrades are seeing real improvement in both individual
and the prudence of doing it now. performance and grade-level performance. Karen A. Orcutt, Ed.D.
Our community said quality learning For the 2008-09 school year, each one of our Superintendent of Schools
National School Public Relations Association Award of Honorable Mention / 2007-08 Calendar
This Year’s Calendar
The 2009-10 school calendar was printed with the most recent Common abbreviations found in the calendar are:
information available. Because times and dates need to be changed DC Discovery Center
on occasion, please check your school newsletter(s) or web site(s) for DECA Distributive Education Clubs of America
updated information. DW Districtwide
You can also check all athletic schedules on the Wright County ECFE Early Childhood Family Education
Conference web site (www.wcconference.org). GRAD Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma
Days off for students can differ between grade levels. Please check HS Orono High School
carefully. Colored dates mean that there is no school for some or all IS Orono Intermediate School
students. MS Orono Middle School
In compiling this year’s schedules, every attempt has been made to NWEA Northwest Evaluation Association
avoid conflicts between various school activities, with religious holidays OAE Orono Alliance for Education
and other events. Due to the number of schools, the many activities OMSPA Orono Middle School Parent Association
at each school, extensive community use of district buildings and the PLC Professional Learning Communities
diversity of the communities we serve, this was not always possible. We PTO Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization
regret any inconvenience. SE Schumann Elementary School
Because Orono Schools strives to be environmentally responsible, SPA Orono High School Spartan Parent Association
please recycle this calendar when you are finished using it. WEB Welcome Every Body
Acknowledgments
Photography Credits ❙ Gary Kubat, Orono Schools
❙ Paul DeMarchi, DeMarchi Photography, Minnetonka Back cover
Front cover (graduate) December 2009
March 2010 July 2010
❙ Judy Griesedieck, Judy Griesedieck Photography, St. Paul ❙ Mike McCaw, Space-Crafting, Inc., Minnetonka
Front cover (pledge) School buildings
August 2009
September 2009 ❙ Jay Pomeroy, Anderson-Johnson Associates Inc., Minneapolis
October 2009 Front cover (field)
January 2010 November 2009
February 2010
April 2010 Editor
May 2010 ❙ Gary Kubat, director of communications
June 2010
August 2010
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Taking great pride in great teachers
A solid curriculum, attractive schools and the
latest technology mean nothing unless each
classroom has a caring and committed teacher.
Orono takes great pride in the quality of
its faculty. Kathy Recher was named 2009
Minnesota Middle School Teacher of the Year.
She’s an outstanding example of the 200
teachers serving our students and their families.
Participation in the state’s Alternative Teacher
Pay Performance System plus the district’s
commitment to professional development and
continuous improvement help our teachers
be successful so that our students can be
successful.
August 2009 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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JULY SEPTEMBER
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HS Band in Corn Days parade, DW Board of Education
12 noon HS Fall Sports Night, 7 p.m. HS Character Counts! training meeting, 8 a.m. (at MS)
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HS SPA Steering Committee
HS Fall sports practices begin meeting, 9:30 a.m.
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DW Board of Education meeting,
7 p.m.
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MS 6th grade/new student
MS 8th grade WEB leader orientation, 9-11 a.m.
HS Link Crew orientation, 7 p.m. training, 9-11 a.m. DW New staff orientation DW New staff orientation
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Personalizing instruction for success
It’s the rare exception when one size fits all,
and almost never the case when it comes to
instruction.
To start, students come to class with different
skill levels and different learning styles. A master
teacher is able to tailor instruction to nurture
students who need extra assistance while
challenging those students who easily grasp the
lesson. It’s called “differentiation” and you’ll be
hearing the term a lot throughout our schools.
This past summer, more than 70 teachers at all
grade levels worked with a nationally-recognized
expert. The goal is to better personalize
instruction to bolster academic achievement.
September 2009 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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HS 9th grade orientation,
7:10-11:30 a.m.
IS/SE PTO reception for new
families, 3-4 p.m.
DC Discovery Days ice cream IS/SE Open house for grades 1-5,
social, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
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Labor Day First day of school (1-12) First day of school (K)
MS Student pictures
MS 8th grade EXPLORE test
informational meeting for
parents, 6 p.m.
MS Curriculum Night, HS Back-to-school dance,
HS Student pictures 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. HS ACT test
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Grandparents’ Day Rosh Hashanah
HS Musical auditions
MS NWEA math test
(grades 6-7) HS Musical auditions
MS EXPLORE test (grade 8) MS NWEA reading test
MS Fall play meeting, 3:50 p.m. HS Musical auditions (grades 6-7)
IS/SE K-5 literacy assessment MS NWEA language usage test MS Fall play auditions, 3:50 p.m. HS SPA meeting, 8 a.m.
DW Board of Education meeting, (grades 6-7) IS/SE PTO fall welcome meeting, MS Fall play auditions, 3:50 p.m.
7 p.m. MS EXPLORE test (grade 8) 9:15-10:30 a.m. SE Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m.
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HS Senior parent meeting, 6 p.m.
HS Back-to-School Night, 7 p.m. MS Fall play auditions MS Fall play auditions MS NWEA science test
IS/SE NWEA testing (grades 2-5) MS OMSPA gift wrap sale begins IS/SE PTO gift wrap sale begins (grades 6-7)
(through October 9) (through October 7) (through October 7) IS Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m. DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. SE Kids Stuff Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Yom Kippur AUGUST OCTOBER
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HS Junior parent meeting, 7 p.m. HS National College Fair (at
DW Board of Education meeting, Convention Center)
7 p.m. MS NWEA math test (grade 8) MS NWEA reading test (grade 8)
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Building strong bodies, strong minds
On the surface it looks like fun, but keeping
students active and healthy is serious business.
Our students have a “leg up” on the competition
thanks to the efforts of many. There’s our
innovative physical education staff, plus the
private donors who funded new playground
equipment at both elementary schools.
Our nutritious school lunches fuel all that activity
plus academic excellence. A recent review of the
district’s school nutrition program brought praise
from state officials.
A staff wellness program helps protect our most
valuable asset, while also reducing costs of both
substitute teachers and insurance premiums.
October 2009 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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MS OMSPA 6th grade party,
IS/SE Student pictures 2:45-4 p.m.
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HS Student picture retakes
MS Midquarter / Quarter 1 HS Homecoming dance, 9 p.m.
IS/SE Vision and hearing screenings MS Student picture retakes
HS Homecoming coronation, for grades 1, 3 and 5 MS OMSPA meeting/new family DW Orono Alliance homecoming
DW Fire Prevention Week 7 p.m. (through October 8) welcome, 9:30 a.m. tailgate, 5 p.m. (at HS) HS SAT test
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Discoverers’ Day NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12
DW National School Lunch Week
DW Board of Education meeting, HS PSAT test (juniors)
7 p.m. HS PLAN test (sophomores)
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NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12
Professional Day Professional Day
(Teacher Academy) (Content PLC meetings)
DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. HS ACT test
DW Discovery Arts Council DC Costume party for early
DW National Character Counts! DW National School Bus Safety International Festival (at Otten childhood families,
Week Week Bros.), 6-8:30 p.m. 10-11:30 a.m.
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Halloween
IS/SE Student picture retakes
DW Board of Education meeting, HS Choir concert, 7:30 p.m. (at IS/SE PTO Family Game Night, MS OMSPA 8th grade party, DW Orono Alliance Trick-or-Treat
7 p.m. Wayzata Community Church) 5:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. (at DC) Trot, 11 a.m.
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Optimizing our learning environments
Our community said quality learning
environments are important to academic
success. Our community also said it was time
to become more energy efficient to save both
money and natural resources.
The renovation of Schumann Elementary, Orono
Intermediate School, Orono Education Link and
Orono High School began in 2008 and will be
completed by 2010.
The renovation of Pesonen Stadium – installation
of artificial turf and a new track – was completed
in 2008. The track had not been able to be used
by physical education classes or track teams for
many years.
November 2009 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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General Election Day
HS GRAD reading retest
IS/SE PTO fall meeting, HS Fall festival dance, 9 p.m. HS SAT test
HS Winter Sports Night, 7 p.m. HS GRAD writing retest 9:15-10:30 a.m. HS GRAD math retest MS Fall play, 7 p.m. MS Fall play, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Veterans Day
MS End of Quarter 1
IS PTO gift wrap pickup
IS/SE PTO book fair begins HS GRAD reading and math
(through November 13) retests HS Musical previews
DW Board of Education meeting, MS OMSPA gift wrap pickup DW Flu shots (staff only), 2-5 p.m. HS Musical, 7:30 p.m.
7 p.m. SE PTO gift wrap pickup (Assembly Room) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. HS Musical, 7:30 p.m.
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DW District Open House, 2-4 p.m. HS Musical, 7:30 p.m.
DW American Education Week IS/SE End of Trimester 1 HS Musical, 7:30 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-8 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12
Thanksgiving
Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences
HS 4-8 p.m. HS 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
MS 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MS 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
IS 8 a.m.-8 p.m. IS 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
HS Musical, 2 p.m. SE 8 a.m.-8 p.m. SE 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Providing exceptional opportunities
Beyond the classroom, Orono offers students
at all grade levels a wide variety of extracurricular
opportunities.
Students can explore their abilities and strengths
– and cultivate new interests and friendships – in
both the arts and athletics as they strengthen
their minds and bodies.
At Orono High School alone, there are 28
academic extracurricular activities and 24 athletic
activities under the auspices of the Minnesota
State High School League.
We are providing students the well-rounded
education that is so critical to succeeding in
today’s highly competitive world.
December 2009 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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HS DECA leadership central
region conference (through
DW Board of Education meeting, December 6)
7 p.m. (tentative) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. HS SAT test
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Hanukkah
MS Band concert, 6:45 p.m.
(at HS)
IS Band concert, 6:30 p.m.
(at HS)
MS 8th grade parent EXPLORE DW Board of Education meeting, HS Band concert, 6 p.m. and
test results meeting, 6 p.m. 5 p.m. (tentative) MS Band concert, 8-9:45 a.m. 8 p.m. HS ACT test
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HS PSAT night
DC Discovery Show Choir MS Midquarter / Quarter 2 HS Choir concert, 6 p.m. and HS Character Counts! dance,
concert, 7 p.m. MS Choir concert, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12
Christmas
HS PLAN test night
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NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NOVEMBER JANUARY
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Adding up student successes in math
In regional competition last spring, Math
Masters teams from Orono Intermediate School
dominated the competition. Eight students
earned multiple honors, plus the school placed
two teams among the top 10 teams.
With such mastery so young, it’s easy to see
why 100 percent of Orono High School students
taking the Advanced Placement test in calculus
passed in two of the past three years.
To supplement excellent classroom instruction,
the district is utilizing the technology-based
programs FASTT Math and Education 2020
to help students strengthen their skills and to
accelerate learning.
January 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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DECEMBER FEBRUARY
NO SCHOOL K-12
New Year’s Day
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Classes resume
IS/SE PTO Family Movie Night,
DW Youth In Government Model 6:30 p.m.
HS Financial Aid Night Assembly (through January 10) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m.
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HS National Honor Society
induction
HS DECA district conference DW Board of Education meeting,
(through January 11) 7 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-12
Martin Luther King Day
HS SPA meeting, 8 a.m.
MS OMSPA winter meeting, 7 p.m.
IS/SE PTO winter meeting, HS End of Semester 1
7-8:30 p.m. MS End of Quarter 2 HS SAT test
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NO SCHOOL K-12
Professional Day
(Building/Content PLC meetings)
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HS Winterfest coronation,
7:30 p.m.
DW Board of Education meeting,
7 p.m. HS Start of Semester 2 HS Winterfest dance, 9 p.m.
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Living the Six Pillars of Character
A comprehensive character education
program is bringing the district national
recognition.
In 2008, the Center for Academic Excellence
named Orono Schools as its first State School
of Character. In 2009, Schumann Elementary
received that honor. To date, Schumann, Orono
Middle School and Orono High School have
been recognized at the state and national levels
for promising practices in character education.
Watch for an expansion of the program beyond
the school campus into our community. We
began with sharing the Six Pillars of Character in
the Corn Days Parade.
February 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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IS IditaREAD begins (through
March 12) HS ACT test
DW I Love to Read Month HS Pops concert, 7:30 p.m.
DW National African American MS OMSPA and PTO Fun Fest,
History Month 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-12
Professional Day
(District/Content PLC meetings)
DW Board of Education meeting,
7 p.m. HS GRAD reading retest HS GRAD math retest
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St. Valentine’s Day NO SCHOOL K-12 Ash Wednesday
Presidents’ Day
MS Youth Frontiers (grade 8)
IS/SE PTO magazine sale begins MS 5th grade parent orientation HS Winter play, 7:30 p.m.
MS Spring play auditions (through March 3) night, 6:30 p.m. (parents only) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. HS Winter play, 7:30 p.m.
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HS 8th grade parent night, 7 p.m.
(at HS) MS Midquarter / Quarter 3
DW Board of Education meeting, IS Academy Awards of Literature, SE Incoming kindergarten parent DC Community Arts Festival,
HS Winter play, 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2:45 p.m. night, 7 p.m. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Inviting you to appreciate our talent
Whether it’s a musical performance, athletic
contest or dramatic production, Orono students
bring honor to themselves, their schools and our
community.
During 2008-09, the Orono High School Wind
Ensemble performed at Orchestra Hall prior
to a Minnesota Orchestra concert and at the
Minneapolis Convention Center for the Minnesota
Music Educators Association.
We invite you to take in a concert, game or play
to show your appreciation. Your applause lets
our students know how much they are valued. It
inspires future successes on more than just the
stage or playing field.
March 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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HS Large group band competition HS Choir concert, 6 p.m. and
(at Orono) IS/SE PTO meeting, 9:30-11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. IS/SE End of Trimester 2 HS SAT test
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HS Student Senate blood drive
HS Large group choir competition MS Choir concert, 7 p.m.
DC Book fair (through March 15), MS OMSPA book fair (through
9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily March 18)
HS DECA state conference DW Board of Education meeting, DW Empty Bowls fund-raiser, DC Cookies with Clifford,
(through March 9) 7 p.m. HS Spring sports night, 7 p.m. 5-7 p.m. (at MS) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. 10-11:30 a.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-8 NO SCHOOL K-8 NO SCHOOL K-12
St. Patrick’s Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences
HS 4-8 p.m. HS 3-7 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences
MS 4-8 p.m. MS 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MS 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
DW All-district band concert, IS 4-8 p.m. IS 8 a.m.-8 p.m. IS 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
7 p.m. (in HS gymnasium) SE 4-8 p.m. SE 8 a.m.-8 p.m. SE 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12 NO SCHOOL K-12
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Classes resume FEBRUARY APRIL
Passover
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IS 5th grade Wolf Ridge
Environmental Learning
Center trip (through April 1)
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Planting the seeds of a STEM program
With stellar results on the state science test –
third metrowide – plans are under way to further
enhance instruction of science and related
subjects.
The study and implementation of a
comprehensive STEM (Science Technology
Engineering Mathematics) program has been
identified as a district priority for 2009-10.
New this year is a pre-engineering program that
will be enjoyed by all students at Orono Middle
School. A new science lab was created at
Orono High School and a new specialized space
for inquiry-based science activities at Orono
Intermediate School.
April 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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MARCH MAY
NO SCHOOL K-12
Good Friday
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Easter NO SCHOOL K-12
Professional Day
(Building/Content PLC meetings)
HS Band and choir tours HS ACT test
HS GRAD reading retest HS GRAD math retest (through April 11) MS Spring play, 7 p.m. MS Spring play, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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HS Solo and ensemble contest
HS Children’s play (performed for
SE)
HS Faculty/senior basketball
HS State tests (grades 9-11) game, 7 p.m.
MS End of Quarter 3 MS State mathematics test HS State tests (grades 10-11) MS State reading test HS Mardi Gras dance, 9 p.m. HS Children’s play, 7 p.m.
DW Board of Education meeting, (grades 6-8) MS State mathematics test (grades 6-8) MS State science test (grades 6-8) DW Orono Alliance Gala (at
7 p.m. IS State reading test (grades 3-5) (grades 6-8) MS OMSPA plant sale begins DC FiftyFifty Event, 6:30-9 p.m. Medina Ballroom)
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Earth Day
HS DECA international HS National Honor Society
conference (through April 28) roadside cleanup
DW Severe Weather Awareness HS GRAD writing retest (seniors MS OMSPA 7th grade party, HS West Suburban solo and
Week only) DW Mathematics test for English 6-8 p.m. (at DC) ensemble festival
DW Prairie Fire Theater auditions, IS State mathematics test Language Learners (grades DW Prairie Fire Theater DW Prairie Fire Theater
DW Public School Volunteer Week 3:45 p.m. (at HS) (grades 3-5) 3-8, 11) performance, 7 p.m. (at HS) performance, 7 p.m. (at HS)
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MS State science test (grade 8)
IS/SE PTO spring meeting and
DW Board of Education meeting, volunteer appreciation,
7 p.m. 2:30 p.m. MS State science test (grade 8)
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Engaging learners with technology
Technology will never replace a good teacher,
but a good teacher can use technology to
transform instruction. By engaging learners and
appealing to a variety of learning styles, it can
boost comprehension and achievement levels.
Technology can also help students learn how to
think (as opposed to what to think) by stimulating
the “right brain” skills necessary for success in
the workplace of the 21st century.
With 90 percent of our graduates continuing
their education, we must ensure students are
proficient in a variety of technology applications.
Teachers updated or created new technology-
related curriculum during the summer of 2009.
May 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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APRIL JUNE
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HS SAT test
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HS Prom
MS OMSPA spring meeting, Grand March, 6 p.m.
HS AP testing begins 9:30 a.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m.
DW Teacher Appreciation Week (through May 14) IS State science test (grade 5) SE Imagination Fair (grade 2) IS State science test (grade 5) Dance, 9 p.m.
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Mother’s Day
IS/SE NWEA testing (grades 2-5)
and elementary assessments HS State science test (grade 10)
(through May 28) HS GRAD reading and math MS Band concert, 8-9:45 a.m.
DW Board of Education meeting, retakes MS/IS Band concert, 6:45 p.m. (at HS for 4th grade)
7 p.m. MS Midquarter / Quarter 4 HS State science test (grade 10) (at HS) DC FiftyFifty event, 6:30-9 p.m. MS OMSPA plant sale pickup
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Award Night, 7 p.m. Recital, 6 p.m.
MS NWEA math test (grades 6-7) Concert, 7:30 p.m.
DC Discovery Show Choir MS NWEA language usage test MS NWEA science test DC West Metro Dance recital,
concert, 7 p.m. (grades 6-7) MS NWEA reading test (grades 6-7) (grades 6-7) 4 p.m.
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Memorial Day
HS Scholarship breakfast HS Academic letter presentation
HS Band performs in Long Lake IS/SE Environmental fair, 5:30- DC Discovery School of Music SE Kindergarten dads’ play day,
and Maple Plain 7:30 p.m. recital, 7 p.m. MS Choir concert, 7 p.m. 9:15-11:30 a.m.
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Preparing students for future success
In order to be successful, students must
be prepared for the world in which they will
be living. This school year we are introducing
enhancements intended to develop the skills
graduates will need to thrive in a global economy.
As part of our Continuous Improvement
Process, these enhancements were studied with
insights from a variety of experts and a citizens’
committee.
The district will continue to study additional
enhancements. Contributions from a variety of
stakeholders will also be an important part of
the process to ensure thoughtful design and
implementation.
June 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
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(cafeteria) 6:30 p.m. Full-day classes, 6:45 p.m. HS Last chance dance, 9 p.m. HS SAT test
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HS Graduation rehearsal,
DW Board of Education meeting, 9:30 a.m. IS 5th grade graduation,
7 p.m. HS Graduation, 7:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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Nurturing the joy of life-long learning
Starting with infants, through its Early
Childhood Family Education program, Orono
Schools strives to nurture the joy of learning.
The journey of discovery continues throughout
a child’s school career here. Second-graders,
for example, embrace the opportunity to pursue
their interests in the annual Imagination Fair, while
high school students can investigate potential
careers through the Mentor Connection program.
Outside of the school day, all year long,
Community Education offers hundreds of
educational and enrichment classes for learners
of all ages. We also want adults to experience
learning as beneficial and unlimited.
July 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
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Preserving natural and fiscal resources
Orono was one of the first school districts in
the nation to participate in an organics recycling
program. Each day at lunch, students are
reminded of the importance of being a good
steward of our environment.
The example of conserving natural and fiscal
resources starts at the top with the Board of
Education and district administration, which are
both ever-mindful of the community’s investment
in their schools.
The major renovation of three schools was
designed to significantly enhance learning
environments, but will also dramatically reduce
energy costs.
August 2010 Our Children. Our Schools. Our Future.
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District Mission
Mission Statement The Orono School District exists to deliver exemplary education while promoting high expectations for all
learners.
Vision Statement All students will maximize their potential in life because of their experience in Orono Schools.
Strategic Goals Academic
We will expect and deliver a rigorous academic program for each individual child in Orono Schools.
Character
We will help every child develop the core ethical values that lead to good character.
Community
We will enhance student, staff, parent and community connections.
School & District Goals
Schumann Elementary Academic Goal
Schumann Elementary will provide an environment in which students develop a strong academic
School
foundation and an excitement for learning that enables all learners to reach their highest potential.
Character Goal
Nurturing primary-level We will strengthen the character of all students and staff through knowing, teaching and living the traits
scholars to build of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Community Goal
strong character
We will enhance community connections by creating and embracing partnerships with the greater
community.
Orono Intermediate Academic Goal
Orono Intermediate School will build a strong foundation of academic excellence to develop independent
School
learners who think critically, solve problems and engage in inquiry.
Character Goal
We will strengthen the character of all students and staff through knowing, teaching and living the traits
Building personal and of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
academic success Community Goal
We will enhance community connections by creating and embracing partnerships with the greater
community.
Orono Middle Academic Goal
Orono Middle School will strengthen the tradition of high academic standards. Students and staff will
School
develop the self-reflection and critical thinking skills to become a community of engaged learners.
Character Goal
We will understand and model the traits of good character that will be utilized in all settings throughout
Building a caring life.
community of future leaders Community Goal
We will maintain, through enhanced communication, a partnership with the Orono Schools community
built on trust, honesty and integrity.
Orono High Academic Goal
Orono High School will collaboratively develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that empower
School
students to apply their learning in a global and ethical framework.
Character Goal
Producing graduates We will examine and improve school culture and climate through an understanding of character
who lead the nation development theory and practice.
Community Goal
and compete globally
We will model, invite and honor personal responsibility and citizenship in and to the community.
Districtwide Academic Goal
Orono Public Schools will develop exemplary academic programs, teaching and learning standards, and
evaluation systems in support of a child-centered professional culture.
Character Goal
Working together to provide We will purposefully embed the principles of character in our daily work.
a future of possibilities Community Goal
We will live up to the public trust by being good stewards of public resources.
2009 All-State School Board Promising Practices Award What Parents Want Award 2009 Finance Award
Martha Van de Ven Orono Middle School SchoolMatch Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota School Boards Association Schumann Elementary Nationwide, independent consultants
National Character Education Partnership
Educational Support Services
Orono Schools is committed to helping all students achieve their with mild or severe cognitive disabilities are provided within each school
potential. To meet this goal, a number of educational support services and in cooperation with other districts. Students receive academic
are offered to augment our regular program of studies. programming through Special Education and in regular classrooms
depending upon the individual needs of the child.
Chemical Awareness Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) – ECSE serves children
Preventing and reducing chemical use among students are top from birth to age 7 who have specific, identified disabilities or significant
priorities. In addition to education through the health curriculum, the developmental delays.
district is also an active participant in many community-based efforts Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (E/BD) – Programs for students
to promote and maintain the optimal health and well-being of students, with emotional behavior disabilities are provided throughout the schools.
families, schools and community. Learning Disabilities (LD) – Students who have average or above
average intellectual potential with significant gaps between learning
English Language Learners potential, processing abilities and/or academic achievement are served
English Language Learners helps students in kindergarten through 12th with programming in each school.
grade whose primary language is not English. In addition to developing Other Health Disabilities (OHD) – Specialized instruction and
language and communication skills, instruction also helps students of programs are available in all schools for children with significant,
other cultures adapt to American culture. medically-diagnosed health conditions that interfere with the learning
process.
Gifted Education Psychological services – Diagnostic services are available for
The needs of both gifted students and high potential students are met children who display learning problems, as well as to support students
through a program coordinated across grades K-12. Developmentally with social, emotional or behavioral challenges.
appropriate programs are administered by gifted and talented teachers Physical Impaired (PI) – Students with physical disabilities that
at three levels (grades K-2, grades 3-5 and grades 6-12). interfere with the educational process have access to service in each
school.
Social Workers Speech and language – Clinicians diagnose and provide services
Social workers are available in all schools to assist with a variety of for students with speech, hearing and/or language disorders.
student and family needs. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Programs for students with mild to
severe medically-diagnosed brain injuries are available across all grades
Special Education within the district.
Special education services for children are available beginning in Vision and hearing – Specialists are available to assist in educational
infancy through our Special Education Department. These services programs for students with vision or hearing loss.
include:
Autism Spectrum Disorders – Within each school, students Title I
receive programming in communication, academic and/or social skill Students kindergarten through second grade who need additional
development depending upon the individual needs of the child. support in basic literacy skills are tutored through the Title I program.
Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education (D/APE) – Adaptive Title I is available to elementary students at schools that meet eligibility
physical education teachers assist Special Education teachers in requirements established by the federal government, which funds the
providing support services for students with physical limitations. program.
Developmental Cognitive Disability (DCD) – Programs for students
Food Services
Lunches are prepared in accordance with standards set by the purchase is deducted from the account balance. Students must have a
United States Department of Agriculture and reflect today’s emphasis positive balance in their account to make a purchase. The lunch cashier
on healthier menus. All meals offer fresh produce daily and feature can check a student’s balance.
whole-grain bakery products. In addition, ingredient labels are carefully Checks should be made payable to “Orono Schools Food Service”
being monitored to help reduce students’ consumption of foods with and deposited in the designated mailbox located at each school. (Please
high-fructose corn syrup and trans-fatty acids. include the student’s name and four-digit lunch identification number
Students in grades K-5 have a choice of two entrées daily, while on the check to expedite the process and ensure accuracy.)
secondary students have many options. Prices are: Parents can also enroll in Mealpay Plus (www.mealpayplus.com) to
❙ $2.15 for all-day kindergarten and grades 1-5 make prepayments, view balances online and receive e-mail notification
❙ $2.25 for grades 6-8 when balances are low. Your child’s student identification number (not
❙ $2.40 for grades 9-12 the four-digit lunch code) is necessary for enrollment.
❙ $3.15 for adults Orono Schools participates in the federally-funded free and reduced-
The Dollar + Deal (a second serving of the main entrée) costs $1.25 price school lunch program. Applications are mailed to all families or
and is available at the elementary, intermediate and middle schools. can be downloaded from the district web site (www.orono.k12.mn.us).
Additional milk is $.45. Bottled water is also available for an additional The form should be completed and forwarded to Food Services for
cost of $.50. processing. All requests are kept completely confidential.
To assist parents and guardians in managing food service account(s), For more information about the computerized payment system or
the district offers a computerized payment system. A personal account free and reduced price lunches, please call Susan Rae at 952/449-8438.
is established for each student. When a student makes a purchase, the
Health Services
Because healthy students make better learners, Orono Schools four doses of polio vaccine and two doses of vaccine for measles,
promotes healthy lifestyles and a healthy school environment with the mumps and rubella (MMR). Students in grades 7-12 must also have
following procedures: received a booster shot for tetanus and diphtheria (TD). In addition,
❙ School nurse Cyndi Olson, R.N., provides leadership for health services. new state law requires students entering kindergarten or the seventh
Each school is staffed with a health clerk during school hours. grade to have begun the series of immunizations for hepatitis B and
❙ Children should have complete physical and dental examinations chicken pox (unless a child has already had chicken pox).
before entering school. ❙ Parents are asked to notify the school when their child contracts a
❙ Doctor-prescribed medication may be administered according to communicable disease and they will be informed if such a disease
procedures developed in consultation with the nurse. If your child has occurs in their child’s classroom.
a medical condition that requires special monitoring, please notify ❙ If an extended absence is anticipated, please call your school principal.
the health office so a care plan can be developed with parent and It may be possible for a tutor to visit the home or hospital so the child
staff input. can keep up with schoolwork. This is done at district expense.
❙ To attend school in Minnesota, families must prove students have ❙ The Minnesota Department of Health requests that no home-prepared
received the following immunizations or file a legal exemption with items be brought into schools for parties.
the school: five doses each of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP),
Transportation Services
As part of its commitment to safety, Orono Schools offers to provide Drivers complete bus incident reports for students who behave
bus service for every resident student. inappropriately on the bus and forward them to school principals. The
The district contracts with First Student Transportation, which employs district reserves the right to deny transportation service to students with
only qualified, trained drivers who are continuously monitored. a history of behavior problems.
All vehicles used to transport students are inspected annually by the
Minnesota State Patrol and carry necessary safety equipment such as
fire extinguishers, first aid kits and flares.
Emergency Closings
Emergencies and severe weather conditions sometimes require that ❙ A special message will appear on the home page of the district web
starting times be delayed or schools be closed entirely. site (www.orono.k12.mn.us).
Here are the ways that Orono Schools communicates delays, closings ❙ Information is provided to WCCO Radio (830 AM) and KSTP Television
or other schedule changes: (Channel 5) so that announcements can be broadcast.
❙ Parents/guardians will automatically receive ❙ Voice mail greetings on the district’s main switchboard number and
a recorded message on their primary the main office numbers of each school will be changed to reflect
telephone number through Honeywell the change in schedule.
Instant Alert.
Student Records
Orono Schools complies with state and federal laws governing the For-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, the military and/or any
release of student record information. These laws permit us to release member of the public can request directory information for a fee. Parents
“directory information:” a student’s name, address and telephone number; and students of legal age can request that part or all of this information
gender; participation in officially-recognized activities and sports; weight not be disclosed without prior written consent, except to school officials
and height (for members of athletic teams); dates of attendance; degrees or as provided under federal law. Requests can also be made to correct
and awards received; the most recent previous educational agency or records that are deemed inaccurate, misleading or incomplete.
institution attended by the student; and similar information. All requests remain in effect until modified or rescinded in writing at
Directory information does not include individual grades, test results, the request of a parent or guardian, or by the student upon reaching the
race, religion, social position or other personal facts. age of 18.
Community Education
Orono Community Education strives to identify and develop programs Child Care / Preschool Program
to meet the real learning needs of people of all ages and abilities, as well O.K. KIDS provides before- and after-school child care for grades
as to facilitate cooperative relationships between the school district, cities K-5. Discovery Kids provides full-day child care for infants through
and community at large. Programs and services fall within these general preschoolers. Rainbow Connection (preschool) and kindergarten readiness
areas: programs are also available. For information, please call O.K. Kids at
952/449-8363, Discovery Kids at 763/479-1530 ext. 215 or Rainbow
Adult Basic Education Connection at 763/479-1530.
Classes are available, free of charge, to those 16 years old and older
in three areas: English Language Learners for those whose primary Early Childhood Family Education
language is not English; basic skills improvement for those whose skills Early Childhood Family Education includes a variety of educational
in mathematics, reading and/or writing are not at the high school level; programs designed to meet the needs of parents with children from
and General Educational Development (GED) preparation for those who newborns to age 5. Programs are planned for parents, children and
wish to take this high school equivalency test. For information, please families to grow, learn, discover and enjoy one another. For information,
call 763/745-5214. please call 763/479-1530.
Adult Enrichment Facility Use
Adults can select from hundreds of courses, including business skills We encourage maximum use of our buildings and recreational
and computers, career and personal development, fitness and sports, amenities by making them available to the community whenever possible.
home repair and decorating, legal and consumer issues, and music and For rental information and reservations, please call 952/449-8350.
creative arts. For information, please call 952/449-8350.
Youth Enrichment
Aquatics Educational enrichment courses, world languages, sports and
Swimming lessons, recreational swimming and training/certification recreation, and youth service opportunities are available, as well as
programs are offered at the pool throughout the year. For information, FiftyFifty Youth Center activities for grades 6-12. For information, please
please call 952/449-8354. call youth enrichment at 952/449-8350.
Orono Community Education Orono Kare for Kids (O.K. Kids) Discovery Center
705 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. 770 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. 5050 Independence St.
P.O. Box 36 P.O. Box 46 Maple Plain, MN 55359
Long Lake, MN 55356 Long Lake, MN 55356
Frequently called numbers: Frequently called numbers: Frequently called numbers:
Main _______________________ 952/449-8350 Main _______________________ 952/449-8363 Main _______________________ 763/479-1530
Fax ________________________ 952/449-8359 Fax ________________________ 952/449-8360 Fax ________________________ 763/479-3633
Involvement Opportunities
Parent and community involvement in the with students to improve academic skills. Needs ❙ Orono Middle School Parents Association:
educational process is strongly encouraged, include helping students from other countries President
and the opportunities are plentiful. practice their English, working with students Emil Moffa
Volunteers and business partners who to improve reading skills and helping students skylime@mchsi.com / 952/221-0573
donate their time and talents each year make learn how to successfully take standardized
our schools better places to learn and the tests. ❙ Spartan Parents Association:
communities we serve better places to live. Ideally, mentors are asked to volunteer once Co-Presidents
a week, but other arrangements can be made. Beth Bohl, copresident
Districtwide Committees For more information, please contact Maryanna bbohl2828@aol.com / 952/473-6851
The district benefits from the expertise Massey, outreach and mentoring coordinator,
of community members serving on standing at 952/449-8338, ext. 6001. Holly Pihl, copresident
committees, special purpose committees hmpihl@hotmail.com / 952/476-0053
and task forces. These groups make School Volunteers
recommendations to the Board of Education Schools have both formal volunteer The district conducts background checks on
and/or district departments in such areas as programs and informal opportunities, long-term all prospective employees (including coaches
curriculum, facilities, finances, special education and one-time commitments. and Community Education staff) ages 19 and
and technology. For more information on how you can help older and on volunteers who go on overnight
Watch the district web site and local promote student success, please contact your trips such as Wolf Ridge.
newspapers for opportunities to serve. principal or school parent organization leader: Searches are completed through Orange
Tree Employment Screening, and include the
Mentors ❙ Elementary Parent Teacher Organization: following components: Social Security number
Adults or high school students with 30 President (for past addresses and “also known as” search),
minutes to an hour of free time during the school Kimberly Mueller county criminal record and national criminal
day are needed to be mentors. Mentors work kimberlymueller@mchsi.com / 952/476-0358 record.
Orono Alliance for Education
The mission of the Orono Alliance for Education Fund, several memorial funds and
Education is to preserve and enhance the an endowment campaign. There is emphasis
quality of student education by significantly on growing the endowment fund to ensure
increasing the revenue and other resources continued excellence in Orono Schools.
available to Orono Schools. The Alliance also produces and sells
The Orono Alliance Annual Campaign the Orono Parent Directory. An excellent
raises money to support enhanced learning supplement to the school calendar, the
opportunities for students in grades K-12. directory lists contact information for each
Avenues of giving include the annual campaign, student along with valuable community Visit the Orono Alliance for Education web
special events, designated gifts, the Orono information. site at www.oronoalliance.org to learn more.
2009-10 Budget
The budget approved for the 2009-10 school year contains $39,466,869
in revenue and $57,904,288 in expenditures. The total budget consists 2009-10 Budget - All Funds
of 10 funds, each dedicated for a specific purpose: FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES
General $25,363,147 $25,369,170
❙ Food Service Fund maintains a lunch program for students and staff.
Food Service 1,345,350 1,335,102
Funding source: sale of meals; state and federal aid.
Community Education 2,928,392 2,940,156
❙ Community Education Fund services residents in the areas of youth
Capital Expenditure 1,812,598 1,642,626
programs, adult education, recreation and community activities.
Building 1,696,226 20,690,724
Funding source: user fees, state aid, federal grants and property
Debt Service 3,888,589 3,291,578
taxes.
OPEB Debt 418,467 437,589
❙ Capital Expenditure Fund represents resources available for
OPEB Bonds 163,000 346,243
approved expenditures for capital projects and deferred maintenance.
Internal Services 1,817,000 1,817,000
Funding source: property taxes.
Trust and Agency 34,100 34,100
❙ Building Fund uses the proceeds from authorized bond and capital
projects referenda to finance major construction, remodeling projects, TOTAL $39,466,869 $57,904,288
textbooks and technology. Funding source: bond issues approved
by district residents.
❙ Debt Service Fund provides for payment of outstanding bonded ❙ OPEB Bonds reports resources set aside and held in an irrevocable
debt incurred for constructing and remodeling buildings. Funding trust arrangement for OPEB.
source: property taxes. ❙ Internal Services Fund accounts for the district’s self-funded
❙ OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Debt Service provides for insurance program. Funding source: transfers from other funds.
payment of outstanding OPEB-bonded debt incurred for payment of ❙ Trust and Agency Fund escrows money for scholarships. Funding
OPEB liability. Funding source: property taxes. source: outside contributions.
❙ General Fund (main operating budget) finances all operations of the
district that are not accounted for in one of the special purpose funds.
Orono receives MDE 2009 Finance Award These expenditures include salaries, employee benefits, insurance,
instructional materials and textbooks, student transportation,
Orono Schools was honored by the Minnesota Department of Education with a equipment, utilities, cleaning and maintenance. Funding source: state
2009 Finance Award. aid, federal grants and property taxes.
The award is presented to school districts that “exhibited fiscal health and sound
fiscal management and accountability.” In 2009, 63 awards were presented to State law requires the Board of Education to certify a proposed tax
traditional K-12 school districts. This means just 18 percent of the 340 districts from levy by September 30 each year. In November, the Hennepin County
across the state were distinguished. auditor will mail notices to property owners indicating the levy proposed
MDE staff reviews local publications, audit reports and thousands of pieces of by each political jurisdiction.
fiscal data on reporting units to determine award winners. Information submitted by Financial records are audited annually by an independent certified
the district includes documentation of compliance with state statutes on selected public accounting firm. The most recent audit report is accessible on the
finance issues and demonstration of fiscal health in the local setting. district web site (www.orono.k12.mn.us). Copies of previous auditor’s
reports are available for review in the district’s Business Office.
District Staff
District Office Business Services Learning and Accountability
685 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. Jean Sayles, accountant Aaron Ruhland, Ed.S., director
P.O. Box 46 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8311 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8329
Long Lake, MN 55356 E-mail ____________ jsayles@orono.k12.mn.us E-mail __________ aruhland@orono.k12.mn.us
Main Switchboard ___________ 952/449-8300 Patricia King, accounts payable Personnel
Fax ________________________ 952/449-8399 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8312 Diane Turnbull, coordinator
E-mail _____________ pking@orono.k12.mn.us Telephone __________________ 952/449-8307
Connie Jenkins, district receptionist E-mail __________ dturnbull@orono.k12.mn.us
E-mail ___________cjenkins@orono.k12.mn.us Jacqueline Sater, payroll
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8310 Special Services
Superintendent of Schools E-mail _____________ jsater@orono.k12.mn.us Kristine Flesher, Ed.S., director
Karen Orcutt, Ed.D., superintendent Telephone __________________ 952/449-8370
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8305 Communications E-mail ___________ kflesher@orono.k12.mn.us
E-mail ____________korcutt@orono.k12.mn.us Gary Kubat, director
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8315 Technology
Linda von Buskirk, administrative assistant E-mail ____________ gkubat@orono.k12.mn.us Rick Watkins, coordinator
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8304 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8316
E-mail ________lvonbuskirk@orono.k12.mn.us Community Education E-mail __________ rwatkins@orono.k12.mn.us
Melanie DeLuca, director
Assistant Superintendent Telephone __________________ 952/449-8351 Arne Rogalla, computer technician
Neal Lawson, assistant superintendent E-mail __________ mdeluca@orono.k12.mn.us Telephone __________________ 952/449-8327
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8306 E-mail ___________ arogalla@orono.k12.mn.us
E-mail __________ nlawson@orono.k12.mn.us Food Services
Kristine Diller, supervisor Carol Sulander, software support specialist
Judy Micke, administrative assistant Telephone __________________ 952/449-8313 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8328
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8308 E-mail _____________kdiller@orono.k12.mn.us E-mail _________ csulander@orono.k12.mn.us
E-mail ____________ jmicke@orono.k12.mn.us
Kathryn Penney, administrative assistant Transportation
Buildings and Grounds Telephone __________________ 952/449-8386 First Student Transportation
John Ostlund, coordinator E-mail __________ kpenney@orono.k12.mn.us Telephone __________________ 952/475-0038
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8314 Fax ________________________ 952/475-0312
E-mail ___________ jostlund@orono.k12.mn.us Health Services
Cyndi Olson, R.N., district nurse Marcia Zajac, census and transportation
Justin McCoy, assistant coordinator Telephone __________________ 952/449-8317 Telephone __________________ 952/449-8309
Telephone __________________ 952/449-8345 E-mail ____________ colson@orono.k12.mn.us E-mail ____________mzajac@orono.k12.mn.us
E-mail ___________ jmccoy@orono.k12.mn.us
School Directory
Schumann Elementary Orono Intermediate Orono Middle School Orono High School
765 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. 685 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. 800 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N. 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N.
P.O. Box 6 P.O. Box 136 P.O. Box 16 P.O. Box 26
Long Lake, MN 55356 Long Lake, MN 55356 Long Lake, MN 55356 Long Lake, MN 55356
Grades served: K-2 Grades served: 3-5 Grades served: 6-8 Grades served: 9-12
Dr. Connie Fladeland, principal Scott Alger, principal Dr. Patricia Wroten, principal David Benson, principal
cfladeland@orono.k12.mn.us salger@orono.k12.mn.us pwroten@orono.k12.mn.us dbenson@orono.k12.mn.us
Melinda Hoskins, secretary Sarah Sparks, secretary Kim Harder, associate principal Caryn Boyd, associate principal
mhoskins@orono.k12.mn.us ssparks@orono.k12.mn.us kharder@orono.k12.mn.us cboyd@orono.k12.mn.us
Lisa Krebsbach, secretary Betty Mueller, secretary
lkrebsbach@orono.k12.mn.us bmueller@orono.k12.mn.us
Frequently called numbers: Frequently called numbers: Frequently called numbers: Frequently called numbers:
Main ____________ 952/449-8480 Main ____________ 952/449-8470 Main ____________ 952/449-8450 Main ____________ 952/449-8400
Attendance ______ 952/449-8481 Attendance ______ 952/449-8471 Attendance ______ 952/449-8451 Attendance ______ 952/449-8401
Events __________ 952/449-8482 Events __________ 952/449-8472 Events __________ 952/449-8452 Athletic office ____ 952/449-8409
Fax _____________ 952/449-8499 Fax _____________ 952/449-8479 Fax _____________ 952/449-8453 Events __________ 952/449-8402
Health office _____ 952/449-8487 Health office _____ 952/449-8473 Guidance office __ 952/449-8460 Fax _____________ 952/449-8449
O.K. Kids ________ 952/449-8363 O.K. Kids ________ 952/449-8363 Health office _____ 952/449-8461 Guidance office __ 952/449-8413
Health office _____ 952/449-8417
Attendance hours: Attendance hours: Attendance hours: Attendance hours:
9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. 9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Board of Education
The Board of Education governs Orono Schools. By voting, you have
a voice in the decision-making process. Elections are held on general
election day in November of odd years.
There are six directors, elected at large. Terms overlap to ensure
continuity of membership. Current members and their offices are:
Jack Veach, Chair
Sixteenth year of service / Term expires 2009
Contact: jack@arctic-fox.com / 763/479-3203
John Malone, Vice Chair
Tenth year of service / Term expires 2011
Contact: john@malatch.com / 952/404-1230
Michele Kunz, Clerk
Tenth year of service / Term expires 2009
Contact: mkunz@orono.k12.mn.us / 763/479-1990
Dick Lewis, Treasurer Members of the 2009-10 Orono School District 278 Board of Education
Fourteenth year of service / Term expires 2011 are, from left: John Malone, vice chair; Michele Kunz, clerk; Michael Bash,
Contact: dlewis8649@aol.com / 952/473-4691 director; Jack Veach, chair; Martha Van de Ven, director; and Dick Lewis,
treasurer.
Michael Bash, Director
Seventh year of service / Term expires 2011 2009-10 Board Meeting / Workshop Schedule
Contact: mikeb@connexusenergy.com / 952/473-7920
2009 2010
Martha Van de Ven, Director Friday, August 14 ________ 8 a.m. Monday, January 11 _____ 7 p.m.
Nineteenth year of service / Term expires 2009 Monday, August 24 ______ 7 p.m. Monday, January 25* _____ 7 p.m.
Contact: mvandeven@orono.k12.mn.us / 763/475-0787 Monday, September 14 __ 7 p.m. Monday, February 8______ 7 p.m.
Monday, September 28* __ 7 p.m. Monday, February 22* ____ 7 p.m.
All board meetings and workshops are open to the public. They are Monday, October 12 _____ 7 p.m. Monday, March 8 ________ 7 p.m.
held, with few exceptions, at 7 p.m. on Mondays in the District Office Monday, October 26* ____ 7 p.m. Monday, April 12 ________ 7 p.m.
Assembly Room. In accordance with state law, public notice is given if Monday, November 9 ____ 7 p.m. Monday, April 26* ________ 7 p.m.
the time, date and/or location changes, as well as if a special meeting Tuesday, December 1** __ 7 p.m. Monday, May 10_________ 7 p.m.
is called. Tuesday, December 8** __ 5 p.m. Monday, June 7 _________ 7 p.m.
Tentative meeting agendas are posted on the district’s web site and
available for review in the Superintendent’s Office by the Friday preceding * Workshop meeting (discussion of one or more topics; no action taken)
the meeting. ** Tentative; subject to change