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Week of September 20, 2021
The Amazing Chemistry Show!
Kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed a field trip on Wednesday, September 15th to the CRC in Osage for an amazing presentation. The students experienced a 32-foot stage production which was set to music and full of fire, foam, and explosions. The audience was involved in STEM experiments along with laughter and fun.
The Big Bad Musical
On November 12, 2021, at 7:00 pm the Riceville High School Drama and Music Departments will be presenting the musical The Big Bad Musical. In this production, the Big Bad Wolf will be put on trial for his wrongdoings, and you, the audience, are the jury! Listen and enjoy as The Fairy Godmother tries to win financial compensation for Little Red Ridinghood, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Three Little Pigs, and their families. The Wolf and his lawyer, The Evil Stepmother, try to explain what really happened in the forest. The audience will determine who is telling the truth!
Cast members:
The Fairy Godmother - Morgan Fair
The Judge - Trenton Swensen
The Evil Stepmother - Saige Sullivan
The Three Little Pigs - Lily Retterath, Claire Biwer, Hattie Miller
Shepard - Lelan Kelley
The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Wyatt Kaski
Grandmother of Red - Josie Kobliska
Red Ridinghood - Taylor McElroy
Woodcutter - Matthew Praska
Little Miss Muffet - Cassidy Bowen
Reporter Grimm - Abri Nicolazzi
Wolfettes - Ruby Lohuis, Marley Drilling
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The Big Bad Wolf - Gavin Mueller
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Childhood obesity affects about 1 in 5 (19%) children in the United States, and some
groups of children are more affected than others. Children with obesity are at higher risk
for having chronic health conditions and diseases, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone, and joint problems, and Type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. In addition, they are at higher risk for heart disease than their peers
who may be at a lower weight.
Children with obesity are also more likely to experience bullying, social isolation,
depression, and lower self-esteem. While there is no simple solution, there are many
ways parents and caregivers can help children reach a healthy weight.
Below are a few tips from the CDC to help children maintain a healthy weight:
● Help children develop healthy eating habits
● Limit calorie-rich “temptations”
● Help children stay active
● Reduce sedentary time
● Ensure adequate sleep
● Teach by example
Principal Squared
Associate Principal Marcia Grimm and PK-12 Principal Heather Suckow
