Anselmo Merna School Newsletter

Welcome to the Anselmo Merna School Update!

This online newsletter features helpful information, notable update, and more from Anselmo Merna School.

We had an amazing fall here at Anselmo Merna School!

With a few full months under our belt and a recent time change, our staff have been hard at work with our kids!

- We've spent time teaching and reviewing expectations.

- We've continued to encourage kids to get involved with events or activities at the school and support each other!

- We've celebrated red ribbon week!

- We've wrapped up fall activities

We are excited for the winter season and all of the different opportunities our kids will have in the coming weeks!

With colder weather and the potential for changes to our school day with snow please continue to monitor our website for school closure as well as our Facebook page. We will also send text notifications in the event we use a late start or cancel school.

As always, please reach out with any questions you might have or stop by!

Let's make November awesome!

#GoCoyotes!

Lloyd McIntyre

We want our kids in school!

If you need help getting kids to school - please let the main office know by calling 308.643.2224. The district runs routes throughout the district and has spaces on busses.

With flu season approaching, if your son or daughter is running a fever - please send them to school AFTER they have been fever free for 24 hours.

We will continue to go outside for recess unless it is unsafe to be outside.

Thank you for making sure kids are dressed appropriately. If you need a coat, gloves, or hat for your young person, please reach out to Mrs. Miller by calling the school 308.643.2224 or email Mrs. Miller at molli.miller@amcoyotes.org. Those requests are confidential!

Likewise - if you have school aged cold weather gear that is in good shape and needing a new home - feel free to bring it by the office and we will route it to someone in need!

Veterans Day is November 11th. Thank you to all who have served in our armed forces! Our school will be hosting a Veterans Day program on 11/13 in the main gym. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend. The event will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@A-M_Coyotes

We would like to invite parents and guardians to join their student(s) for our Holiday Meal on November 21st. If you are interested in joining your son or daughter, please fill out this brief questionnaire on or before 11/17 (this will help with planning!). Adult meals cost $5. Thank you to Lunch Time Solutions for putting this together!

Menu

Turkey

Mashed Potatoes / Gravy

Dinner Roll

Fruit and Veggie Bar

Frosted Pumpkin Dessert

Choice of Milk

... is up and running! If you have a student who is preparing for their next step beyond A-M or a student who is considering some dual credit offerings - you need to check this site out!

Getting ready for the next step can come with lots of questions and Mrs. Millers site aims to provide some resources and clarity to families who are navigating that next step. As always, please reach out to Mrs. Miller if you have any specific questions!

The site is linked below!

Mrs. Millers Career Counseling Site

*** All dates and times subject to change - please see https://www.a-mps.org/ for most current information.

**** Home Events will be live streamed at this link https://youtube.com/live/ANvt6dcno3I?feature=share

*****THANK YOU for supporting our kids and their activities!

Event Costs

AM Students - Free

Adults - $5

November 07, 2023

FFA Officer Meeting @ Lunch
3:40 pm–4:10 pm Elm Creek Early Bird One Act Competition
*Competition begins at 7:30am. A-M will perform at 3:40pm.

November 08, 2023

8:00 am–4:00 pm FFA District Livestock Judging @ Broken Bow

November 09, 2023

8:00 am–8:00 pm Cozad One-Act Play Contest
A-M will perform at 4:30pm.2:00 pm–6:00 pmSouth Loup JH WR Invite

November 10, 2023

1:00 pm–2:00 pm Dismissal (Professional Development)

November 13, 2023

All Day Start of Winter Practices
All Day Scholastic Book Fair
9:00 am–10:00 am Veteran's Day Program
7:00 pm–8:00 pm School Board Meeting (7:00)

November 14, 2023

FFA Meeting @ Lunch
All Day MNAC Play Production @ Sargent
Supervision: Goodman Performance will begin at 1:15pm.

All Day Scholastic Book Fair (elementary library)

November 15, 2023

All Day Scholastic Book Fair

November 16, 2023

All Day Scholastic Book Fair

November 17, 2023

All Day Scholastic Book Fair
12:00 pm–4:00 pm Mullen JH WR Invite

November 18, 2023

All Day Wrestling Hydration Testing

November 20, 2023

All Day NSAA FB State Championship Final

November 21, 2023

6:00 pm–9:00 pm HOME V Only Jamboree BB vs. Riverside

November 22, 2023

All Day No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2023

All Day No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2023

All Day No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2023

10:00 am–4:00 pm District One Act @ Ogallala

November 28, 2023

1:00 pm–5:00 pm Sandhills-Thedford JH WR Invite (@ Sandhills)

November 30, 2023

6:00 pm–9:00 pm V BB vs. Paxton @ NPCC

December 01, 2023

4:30 pm – 9:00 pm JV/V BB vs. Sandhills Valley @ Stapleton

December 02, 2023

11:30 am – 5:30 pm Mullen HS WR Invite December 04, 2023 11:00 am – 3:00 pm HOME A-M JH WR Invite

December 05, 2023

FFA Officer Meeting @ Lunch 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm HOME JV/V BB vs. Arcadia-Loup City

December 06, 2023 All Day NSAA Play Production State Championships in Norfolk

December 07, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm JH/HS Winter Concert

December 08, 2023 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Twin Loup HS WR Invite (@ Sargent) 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Girls Only JV/V BB @ Nebraska Lutheran (Waco)

December 09, 2023 10:00 am – 5:00 pm HOME A-M HS WR Invite 10:00 am – 11:00 am Girls Wrestling Invite @ Stapleton

December 11, 2023 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Broken Bow JH WR Invite 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Elementary Winter Concert

December 12, 2023 -- FFA Meeting @ Lunch 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm JV/V BB @ Overton December 13, 2023 7:00 am – 8:00 am FFA District Leadership Skills Events @ Ansley

December 14, 2023 All Day Senior Night for Wrestlers 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm JV/V BB @ Mullen 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm HOME WR TRI w/ Maxwell & Hi-Line

December 15, 2023 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sutherland HS WR Invite

December 16, 2023 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm JV/V BB @ Burwell

December 18, 2023 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm V BB @ Pleasanton Holiday Tournament

December 19, 2023 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm HS WR Tri w/ West Holt & Central Valley @ West Holt 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm V BB @ Pleasanton Holiday Tournament

December 21, 2023 All Day End of 2nd Quarter 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Dismissal

December 23, 2023 All Day NSAA Practice/Competition Moratorium

December 24, 2023 All Day NSAA Practice/Competition Moratorium

December 25, 2023 All Day NSAA Practice/Competition Moratorium All Day No School - Christmas Break

December 26, 2023 All Day NSAA Practice/Competition Moratorium All Day No School - Christmas Break

December 27, 2023 All Day No School - Christmas Break All Day NSAA Practice/Competition Moratorium

December 28, 2023 All Day No School - Christmas Break

December 29, 2023 All Day No School - Christmas Break 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Girls Wrestling Invite @ North Platte HS 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm V BB @ Brady Holiday Tournament

December 30, 2023 All Day No School - Christmas Break 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm V BB @ Brady Holiday Tournament December 31, 2023 All Day No School - Christmas Break

Email: lloyd.mcintyre@amcoyotes.org
Website: https://www.a-mps.org/
Phone: (308) 643-2224
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amcoyotes/
Twitter: @amcoyotes

Welcome to Anselmo Merna School Monthly Update!

This online monthly newsletter features helpful information, notable updates, and more from Anselmo Merna School.

August's edition provides information for the upcoming month!

Students are back and we are in the swing of things!

Activities and events will be starting tomorrow with our first home volleyball match. We would love to have as many of our community members as possible fill our gym!

As we get back in the swing of things, I encourage you to get in a routine of asking questions about your students school day!

Questions to consider could include:

- who did you help today?

- what did you enjoy most about your day?

- what was something that was hard?

- what did you learn?

Our building principal, Mr. McIntosh welcomed the chance to meet with students and review expectations for the upcoming school year and our three school rules at Anselmo Merna, to be safe, respectful, and responsible. Being clear with expectations and taking time to teach and reinforce those expectations allows us to build a shared understanding of what it means to be a Coyote!

Working together we will continue to shape bright futures for our children and for Anselmo Merna!!

Let's make August AWESOME!

#GoCoyotes!

Lloyd McIntyre

Anselmo Merna Superintendent

*** All dates and times subject to change - please see https://www.a-mps.org/ for most current information.

**** Home Events will be live streamed at this link https://youtube.com/live/ANvt6dcno3I?feature=share

August 21, 2023

6:30 pm–8:00 pm HOME Jamboree VB vs. SEM
Supervision: Mr. Goodman & Mr. McIntyre Supervising

August 24, 2023

School Picture Day!

August 25, 2023

7:00 pm–9:00 pm Varsity FB vs. Twin Loup @ Taylor - Live stream link https://www.youtube.com/@twinloupwolves4177

Supervison: Mr. McIntyre

August 26, 2023

10:00 am–5:00 pm Overton VB Tournament
Supervision: Mr. Goodman

August 29, 2023

5:30 pm–9:00 pm HOME JV/V VB Tri. vs. Mullen & South Loup
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre & Mr. McIntosh

August 31, 2023

8:00 am–12:00 pm Lions mobile screening unit (hearing & vision)

5:00 pm–8:00 pm JV/V VB Tri vs. Twin Loup & Ansley/Litchfield @ Ansley
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

Streaming link - https://bit.ly/SpartanLivestream

September 01, 2023

7:00 pm–9:00 pm Varsity FB vs. Ansley/Litchfield @ Ansley
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

Livestream link - https://bit.ly/SpartanLivestream

September 04, 2023

All Day No School!

September 05, 2023

5:00 pm–7:30 pm JV/V VB @ Pleasanton
Supervision: McIntyre

5:00 pm–6:00 pmJ V FB vs. Twin Loup @ Sargent

September 07, 2023

4:30 pm–5:30 pm JH VB vs. Arcadia/Loup City @ Arcadia

September 08, 2023

7:00 pm–9:00 pm HOME Varsity FB vs. Central Valley
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

September 11, 2023

2:30 pm–3:30 pm HOME JH VB vs. South Loup

4:30 pm–5:30 pm HOME JV VB vs. South Loup

4:30 pm–5:30 pm HOME JH FB vs. South Loup

6:00 pm–7:00 pm HOME JV FB vs. South Loup

Supervision - Mr. McIntyre, Mr. McIntosh, Mr. Goodman

September 12, 2023

7:00 pm–8:00 pm School Board Meeting (7:00)

September 13, 2023

All Day MNAC Autumn Art Workshop @ Mullen

September 14, 2023

5:00 pm–7:30 pm JV/V VB vs. Sandhills Valley @ Stapleton
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

September 15, 2023

1:00 pm–2:00 pm Dismissal (Professional Development)

2:00 pm–4:00 pm HOME Varsity FB vs. Leyton

3:30 pm–5:30 pm HOME JV/V VB vs. Leyton
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Goodman

September 16, 2023

9:00 am–12:00 pm HOME JH VB Tri. vs. Twin Loup & Ansley/Litchfield
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

September 18, 2023

1:30 pm–2:30 pm JH VB @ Brady
Supervision: Mr. McIntosh

3:30 pm–4:30 pm JH FB @ Brady

5:00 pm–6:00 pm HOME JV VB vs. Sandhills/Thedford
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Goodman

6:00 pm–7:00 pm HOME JV FB vs. Sandhills/Thedford
Supervision: Mr. McIntyre

September 19, 2023

5:00 pm–8:30 pm JV/V VB Tri vs. South Loup & Elm Creek @ Elm Creek
Supervision: Mr. McIntosh

Thank you to Tabbi Seevers for providing sweetcorn for our students this past week! Kids enjoyed corn shucking races and the corn for lunch!

As we get back in the swing of things, we are looking to grow and expand our beef program. Mr. McIntosh will be heading up those efforts! We are so appreciative of all who have donated beef to Anselmo Merna School in the past and are looking forward to feeding our kids locally raised beef in the future! Please contact Mr. McIntosh at chanc.mcintosh@amcoyotes.org if you're looking to participate!

Welcome to Anselmo Merna School Monthly Update!

This online monthly newsletter features helpful information, notable updates, and more from Anselmo Merna School.

July's edition provides back to school information for the 2023-24 school year.

As we all gear up for another school year it is my pleasure to share a welcome to the Anselmo Merna Coyote Family!

This district newsletter is intended to provide helpful information to our families and our community. We are excited to have your children back from summer break and learning with us! Our families are critical partners in ensuring great outcomes for our kids. Your support of, and commitment to our students and staff are greatly appreciated.

As we move towards the start of the school year I encourage you to:

-reach out to your child's teacher and share any information they should know as we maintain and build that partnership

-maintain or implement a routine that allows for appropriate amounts of sleep

-maintain or implement limits on screen time (suggestions linked here)

Working together we will continue to shape bright futures for our children and for Anselmo Merna!!

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

Lloyd McIntyre

Anselmo Merna Superintendent

Here is how the first week of school will look for students across the district:

JULY 31

• Athletic conditioning begins (Athletics calendar linked here)

AUGUST 1

• For anyone riding the bus - transportation form due (linked here)

AUGUST 7

• Athletic practices begin - please contact Coach Hoblyn katie.hoblyn@amcoyotes.org (Volleyball), Coach Gilligan troy.gilligan@amcoyotes.org (football) or Athletic Director Spencer Goodman at spencer.goodman@amcoyotes.org with questions

AUGUST 10

• PreSchool - Coyote Night 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Here is a link to the information you'll need!

AUGUST 14

• Teacher Professional Development / Workday
• Coyote Night (Open House / Business Night) - 5:00 - 7:00PM

AUGUST 15

• Teacher Professional Development / Workday

AUGUST 16

• First Full Day - K-12 (normal schedule)

AUGUTST 21

• First day for Junior K and Pre-School

Pre School and Junior K - Mrs. Schmidt

• 1 Pencil Box
• 2 Glue Sticks
• 1 Glue Bottle
• 3 Pencils
• 1 Pair of scissors
• 1 Paint shirt
• 1 water bottle with no spill lid
• PE shoes (please send velcro if your child is still learning to tie!)

Kindergarten Mrs. Evans

• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of immunizations / shots
• Completed physical exam
• Completed vision exam
• These must have been completed no more than 6 months before school started
• Small Plastic Pencil Box
• Child safe scissors
• Rug or mat for rest time
• 2 large boxes of Kleenex
• 12 Yellow #2 Sharpened pencils
• 24 count crayola crayons
• 4 large glue sticks
• Water Bottle and PE Shoes (left at school)

1st grade - Mrs. Thorton

• 1 Pencil Box or pencil bag
• 2 pink or white erasers
• 1 Pair of scissors
• 2 boxes of crayons (24-36 count)
• 12 Pencils
• 6 Glue Sticks
• 1 Box of Kleenex
• 1 pocket folder
• PE schoes
• 1 Water bottle

2nd grade - Mrs. Mason

• 12 #2 Pencils
• Washable Markers or colored pencils
• 8 dry erase markers
• 1 big eraser
• Scissors
• Pencil Box
• 2 boxes of Kleenex
• 12 inch and metric ruler
• Headphones
• 1 container of Clorox wipes
• Water bottle with lid
• PE Shoes
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

3rd grade - Mrs. Marshall

• Pencils
• Pens
• Pink eraser
• 2 notebooks
• Composition notebook
• 1 box of Kleenex
• Pencil bag or box
• Dry erase markers
• Ruler
• Crayons, Markers, or colored pencils
• PE Shoes
• Scissors
• Glue Sticks
• Wired headphones (no earbuds)
• Water bottle with lid

4th grade - Mr. Gilligan

• Pencils / erasers
• 2 highlighters
• 3 notebooks
• 6 black expo markers
• Scissors
• 2 large glue sticks
• Ruler
• 2 rolls of double stick tape
• Colored pencils (no markers or crayons)
• Pencil box or bag
• 3 boxes of kleenex
• 1 water bottle
• 2 sets of ear buds / headphones (wired - not wireless)
• 3 different colored folders
• 1 (2") 3 ring binder
• 1 black sharpie
• PE Shoes

5th grade - Mr. Gilligan

• Pencils / erasers
• 2 highlighters
• 3 notebooks
• 6 black expo markers
• Scissors
• 2 large glue sticks
• Ruler
• 2 rolls of double stick tape
• Colored pencils (no markers / crayons)
• Pencil box / bag
• 3 boxes of kleenex
• water bottle
• 2 sets of wired ear buds (no bluetooth / wireless)
• 3 different colored folders
• 1 (2') 3 ring binder
• 1 black sharpie
• PE shoes

6th grade - Mrs. McCaslin

• Pencils
• Colored Pencils
• Thin Markers
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Notebook
• Water Bottle
• Pencil Box
• Pencil Pouch
• 2 Rolls Double-sided Tape
• Large Glue Stick
• 3x3 Sticky Notes
• Highlighter
• 2 Boxes Kleenex
• PE Shoes
• Earbuds (Wireless are fine)

7th grade - Career Exploration, Mrs. Miller

• All students need 8 folders and 1 3" binder

7th / 8th grade grade Mr. Haake

• Pencils
• Loose leaf paper
• Black pens
• 3 hole folders
• 1" binder
• Book Covers
• Highlighters
• Scientific Calculator (graphing not required)
• 1 notebook for English
• 1 note book for Social Studies
• Folders for English and Social Studies

Middle School Science - Mrs. Hoblyn

• 1 2" or 3" binder

Due to Federal regulation, meals at Anselmo Merna are not free for all students for the 2023-24 school year.

If you have a student that you think may qualify for Free & Reduced Meals, please submit an application. Approved students may eat at no cost or a reduced cost for the 2023-24 school year if an application is approved due to income qualifications or if you have a foster child.

Income eligibly guidelines are linked here from NDE

Applications may be found on the website linked below:

• Free & Reduced Meal Applications
• Applications can be scanned and emailed to robin.christen@amcoyotes.org

FAQ's are linked here

If you would like assistance in filling out your application, you may reach out directly to the school.

Physical Examination Form

All students are required to have a physical examination completed by a healthcare provider for Preschool or Kindergarten and 7th grade. Any student who transfers to Anselmo Merna from out of the state or out of the country is required to have a physical examination by a healthcare provider before they attend school.
Sports physicals are required for any student grades 7-12 who wish to participate in activities during the school year.

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Please click on this link to view the most current athletic calendar. On the right hand side - please select the sports you would like to view. Contact Athletic Director Spencer Goodman at spencer.goodman@amcoyotes.org

Kindergarten Ready

We understand Kindergarten is new adventure. For most first-time Kindergarten parents, the last Kindergarten experience you had was when you yourself were in kindergarten a few years ago. A lot has changed since then! Kindergarten helps students transition and prepare for the rest of their elementary school experience. The foundation of Kindergarten is important for all students, whether or not they have had a high-quality early childhood education experience. The typical Kindergarten day includes learning, lunch and recess, as well as built-in time for play and discovery - two very important parts of early childhood education.

Students will progress throughout the year. Anselmo Merna follows the state standards for kindergarten curriculum and assesses students accordingly. Our teachers at Anselmo Merna are exceptional at integrating learning while caring and supporting each individual child in a safe, predictable, and inclusive environment.

Forms that need completed

Contact Medical Information (completed annually)

Athletic Forms 7-12 - contact Spencer Goodman with questions spencer.goodman@amcoyotes.org

Enrollment Form (new students only)

Technology (acceptable use policy)

Online Transportation Form Request (please complete before 8/1)

Please help us by welcoming our new staff for the 2023 - 2024 School Year!

Robin Christen - Administrative Assistant / Office Manager

Jenna Evans - Kindergarten

Gage Haake - Middle School

Kaitlin Hultquist - High School English

Marcia Keeney - Elementary Special Education

Michele Koubek.- Bus Driver

Chanc McIntosh - K-12 Principal

Mark Meyers - Bus Driver