No Waubun Elementary Football practice tonight
Tuesday: JH Volleyball vs Fertile @ Mahnomen (4:30)
Thursday: JH Football @ LPA~ JH volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen ~ Volleyball @ Bagley
Friday: JV Football @ Ada~ Varsity Football @ Ada
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Clearbrook
Congrats to the Volleyball team who played one of their best matches of the season to pick up their 4th win of the season with a 3-1 win over Clearbrook Gonvick last night!
Congratulations to our 9th Grade Class Officers: President - Easton Bevins ~Vice President - Brynn McArthur ~Secretary - Jayla Bellanger ~Treasurer - Alexis Pazdernik
No Waubun Elementary Football practice tonight or Tuesday night. Stay healthy!
Sports/Activities:
Monday: JH volleyball @ NCE-UH ~ JV Football vs EGF @ Mahnomen ~ Volleyball vs Clearbrook @ Mahnomen
Tuesday: JH Volleyball vs Fertile @ Mahnomen (4:30)
Thursday: JH Football @ LPA~ JH volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen ~ Volleyball @ Bagley
Friday: JV Football @ Ada~ Varsity Football @ Ada
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Clearbrook
Dear students, staff, parents, and community members,
As you are aware we have had an increase of COVID cases and spread in our counties, reservation and school communities. Our number one concern is the safety of our students and keeping students in school. Our biggest challenge has been working through the large number of students that have been identified as first contacts through the rules of contact tracing. The other is that this strain of COVID seems to be much quicker to spread. During the week of September 13-17 (count taken at 2:15 pm). We had 26 positive student cases, 2 positive staff cases, 197 first contact cases, and 2 staff first contacts.
The School Board voted to implement a mask requirement to make a reduction in the number of students missing because they were identified as first contacts due to the rules around contact tracing. When people are properly wearing face coverings (over nose and mouth), the person who becomes the first contact does not have to quarantine unless they have symptoms. This will dramatically cut down the number of our “first contacts” missing school. Our primary goal is to keep learners in school. Of course, we will monitor for symptoms because safety is also a major concern. We will begin this on Monday, September 20, 2021. Students and staff on current quarantine still need to complete their quarantine as their exposure was prior to masking.
Wearing a mask, gator, face shield will increase student attendance and student engagement by:
Reducing the first contacts needing to quarantine
Helping to reduce the spread of all kinds of viruses, germs, colds and cases of flu
Helping our student-athletes avoid quarantines and stay eligible for their activities
Please know that we will work through this and get back to our next new normal as soon as possible. Data will be reviewed weekly and shared with the school board to be reviewed every two weeks. The need for this requirement will be reviewed at regular board meetings.
Lisa Weber, Superintendent Laurie Johnson, Pk-3 Principal
Tim Spaeth, 4-12 Principal Mina Spalla, School Nurse
Attention: Elementary Football Families:
We are down to 1 team for this weekend's elementary football game.
Also - We will still play at halftime tonight with only those that are not in quarantine.
Friday: JV Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen ~ Varsity Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen
Congrats to the Volleyball team last night for their outstanding victory!!!
Congrats to the 7th and 8th grade football teams on their pair of victories over Fertile last night!
If you want to help plan exciting activities in our school, join the student council! Our first mtg. will be Thursday, Sept. 23rd during lunch. Talk to our officers: Sunshine Englund, TysonMcArthur, Jordyn Zima, or Kendra Syverson if you are interested or have any questions OR come to the first meeting of the year and see what it is about. This is for 9-12 grade.
Please read.
Firearms Safety: Class is now full but if you still need to register please call to be put on the waiting list. contact Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 Students must be 12 years old by October 15th.
Sports/Activities:
Thursday: JH Football vs Fertile @ Waubun ~ JH volleyball vs Fosston @ Waubun ~ Volleyball vs Cass Lake @ Waubun
Friday: JV Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen ~ Varsity Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen
Girls Basketball Players: Reminder to please pick up your Free throw-a-thon pledge papers from Mr. Qual's room (Room 111) if you haven't done so already.
Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month: Sofia Bly
A message from your school.
Dear Waubun Thunderbird Students & Parents,
What does it mean to earn your varsity letter?
The Varsity Letter represents long hard days of practice, study, the challenging and exhilarating contest, sportsmanship, citizenship, and talent. It represents the unselfish faithfulness to the team while in pursuit of the goal to do your best. It symbolizes cherished memories of experiences with teammates, opponents, coaches, teachers, and parents. Those who earn our Varsity Letter are reflections of the ideals and spirit of our school. The letter is a perpetual reminder of the inspiration, leadership, and pride embedded in what it means to be a Varsity Letter Winner.
Now is your chance to order your official WAUBUN THUNDERBIRDS letterman's jacket. The jacket price begins at $218.95 and includes the school letter, graduation year, embroidered name and leather sleeves! Additional upgrades available when completing order form below.
GROUP ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 29
Here is how you order:
Complete your order form at the following link: WAUBUN THUNDERBIRDS Jacket Order Form Link
https://lpickle.typeform.com/to/NIqgYwcV?typeform-source=admin.typeform.com
Within 5 business days after completing the online form, our Jostens rep will reach out to you to finalize your order and assist you with making payment.
PLEASE NOTE: Orders received after the deadline above will pay individual shipping rates.
Sports/Activities:
Tuesday: JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac @ Waubun
Thursday: JH Football vs Fertile @ Waubun ~ JH volleyball vs Fosston @ Waubun ~ Volleyball vs Cass Lake @ Waubun
Friday: JV Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen ~ Varsity Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen
Girls Basketball Players: Reminder to please pick up your Free throw-a-thon pledge papers from Mr. Qual's room (Room 111) if you haven't done so already.
Monday: JV Volleyball tourney @ Fosston
Tuesday: JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac @ Waubun
Thursday: JH Football vs Fertile @ Waubun ~ JH volleyball vs Fosston @ Waubun ~ Volleyball vs Cass Lake @ Waubun
Friday: JV Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen ~ Varsity Football vs Warroad @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen
Strengthen My Nation - Challenge Programs
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in partnership with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), through the We R Native program is hosting two challenge competitions to recognize the inherent strengths and resiliencies of Indigenous people and culture that foster healthy communities and protect against substance use. The challenges ask youth with knowledge of American Indian and/or Alaska Native culture (ages 14 – 25) to share their ideas about resilience and how it can combat substance use.
https://www.drugabuse.gov/research/nida-research-programs-activities/nida-challenges-program/strengthen_my_nation
