Mr. Qual's 4th grade honored Unity Day today by signing pledge cards and receiving Kindness bracelets. #unityday2020
Dear Families/Students/Staff,
We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of 2 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in 2 members of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools community with no exposure in our school community.
We have worked with the MDH to confirm that the individual was not present in the building while infectious. The risk of exposure for community members is no greater than the risk of contracting the virus in the general community.
Since you were not identified to have close contact with the positive case you should still monitor for symptoms of illness, but do not need to stay home unless symptoms develop. If symptoms develop, stay home and consult with your physician to determine if medical evaluation is needed.
We understand that this may create unease in our community. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the facility and are working closely with MDH to monitor the situation. We are asking all members of our community to minimize the spread of illness by taking the following actions:
• Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering when it is hard to stay 6 feet away from people; washing your hands often with soap and water; covering your cough and sneeze; and avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands.
• If you are sick, stay home from child care and other activities.
• Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home. Keep enough food, regular prescription drugs, and other necessities on hand in case you need to stay home and are not able to go out easily.
• Frequently clean all commonly touched surfaces (e.g., telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc.).
If symptoms develop, stay home and consult with your physician to determine if medical evaluation is needed. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, MDH recommends:
1. Stay at home for at least 10 days, and for 3 days with no fever and improvement of other symptoms (Your fever should be gone for 3 days without using fever-reducing medicine).
2. Use the CDC website on how to Care for yourself at Home with COVID-19.
3. If your household contacts were exposed to you while you had symptoms, they should try to stay home as much as possible for 14 days.
This is a challenging time and I know many of you may be feeling stress or anxiety. We will get through this together as a community, and will be stronger when we emerge.
Resources that you may find valuable are:
• MDH Coronavirus: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html
• MDH If You Are Sick: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/sick.html
• CDC Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Picture Retakes
Football game vs Pelican Rapids was moved to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 at 3pm and will be played at MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL. JV game has been cancelled.
Junior High Football practice has been cancelled for tonight
Sports/Activities
Thursday: Varsity Volleyball vs Bagley (@ Waubun) HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Friday: Varsity Football @ Pelican Rapids
The 2020 Girls Basketball Clothing order is available! We wanted to get folks their gear a tad earlier this year, so you can have it for the season. The store closes on November 5th.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MWGBB2020
Pictures have arrived!!
Pre K-6th Grade~ teachers will hand them out!
7-12 Graders~ 1st period teachers will have them available for you!
DISTANCE LEARNERS~ Please pick up at the corresponding office~
Hearing/ Vision Screening & Flu shots @ the Ogema School Gymnasium October 29th & November 4th 9-3:00pm!
Parents~ Please be sure to complete the Influenza Vaccine Form and return to school!
Junior High Football will not have practice tonight.
Junior High Football game at LPA today has been postponed. The game will be moved to Thursday, October 22
Livestream link for tonight's Junior High Football at LPA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4n--gBeuyaJ0hetrff9FPQ
Livestream for Friday's Football game at Pelican Rapids. Go to https://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us/ On the top of the page, there will be a link to "Viking Live Stream"
Livestream for Friday's Football game at Pelican Rapids. Go to https://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us/ On the top of the page, there will be a link to "Viking Live Stream"
JH Volleyball game will be on Facebook live tonight. Check the Mahnomen School Facebook page to watch
Day 2 of our Unity Week.
Seven Grandfathers: Many Anishinaabe view the Seven Grandfather Teachings as traditional knowledge that collectively represents what is needed for community survival. These also go hand in hand with our Unity Week of acceptance, unity and kindness. They symbolize much of what defines showing your THUNDERBIRD PRIDE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGh1BXrf_Os
Streaming/Radio information for tonight's Volleyball game at Fosston:
You can stream the games on: facebook.com/fosstongreyhounds
https://www.gvtel.com/video/livestream
Watch on Garden Valley TV on Channel 31 (don't think too many if any would have this service).
Radio: 96.7 FM
Streaming/Radio information for tonight's Volleyball game at Fosston:
You can stream the games on: facebook.com/fosstongreyhounds
https://www.gvtel.com/video/livestream
Watch on Garden Valley TV on Channel 31 (don't think too many if any would have this service).
Radio: 96.7 FM
The Varsity Volleyball game with Bagley, scheduled for 10/22 in Waubun, has been cancelled.
Middle and High School Students- Cyberbullying is using a form of technology to intentionally hurt or harm someone else. Use your Thunderbird PRIDE and be kind and accepting. Students- What you should know about COVID-19 and Cyberbullying. #Unityday2020
Support Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion for All Students.
PARENTS- information on what to do about Covid-19 and Cyberbullying
WOWE annual UNITY Week. Individuals in the WOWE community unite with a powerful message that bullying should never be a part of childhood. We are taking action to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion in our schools and online.
#UnityDay2020
"Weekly reminder for Girls Basketball players who participated in the Free Throw-a-thon. - Your collected pledge money is due to Coach Qual or Coach Skersick by the 30th. The sooner the better."
Tuesday: Varsity Volleyball @ Fosston (NO C TEAM ~ Bus will leave Waubun @ 4:40) ~ JH Football @ LPA (bus leaves @ 3:30) Last game of the season- make it memorable boys! ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen- 8th grade will play first)
Thursday: Varsity Volleyball vs Bagley (@ Waubun)
Friday: Varsity Football @ Pelican Rapids
Sports/Activities
Today: JH Volleyball vs Bagley has been cancelled. Practice will be in Mahnomen for Junior High Volleyball~ JH Football practice will be in Waubun today
Volleyball Information for today and tomorrow.
The Junior High Volleyball game vs Bagley is cancelled tonight, 10/19/20. Practice will be in Mahnomen for Junior High Volleyball tonight. Tomorrow's game with Fosston is still on. This game will be in Mahnomen. 8th grade will play first.
Varsity Volleyball at Fosston on Tuesday. THERE WILL BE NO C TEAM GAME. Bus will leave Waubun at 4:40.
Our Thunderbird volleyball and football teams have been working hard this fall after a late start to the season. They've been wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines while playing and practicing. We are asking that you follow their example and leadership. Please mask up. Keep your social gatherings small, respect social distancing , wash hands, and sanitize frequently. Our atheletes want to keep playing and we want to keep cheering them on! So lets keep their season going and put on a mask!
We are so proud of how well our students are adjusting to wearing masks., social distancing, and following safety procedures to keep one another safe. We are asking that you follow their example and leadership. Please mask up. Keep your social gatherings small, respect social distancing , wash hands, and sanitize frequently. Our students want to stay in school and we want them here as much as we possibly can. So lets keep our doors open, put a mask on!
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1876758359
Congratulations 2020 Waubun Homecoming Candidates:
Ozaawaa Burnette
Alayna Gary
Katelynn Keezer
Noah Schneck
Brandon Swedberg
Jayzee Vanpelt
Coronation will be held on Friday, October 30. Unfortunately, friends and family will not be allowed to attend. Look for information about streaming the event in the coming weeks.
Go T-Birds!
Homecoming Week at a Glance!
There may be changes and/or additions!
Please check back, more information will be added soon!!
Tonight we'll have Ada Borup West hosting Mahnomen Waubun in Football action on KRJB 106.5FM, rjbroadcasting.com and on the radiomax app (search KRJB) or you can watch and listen to the broadcast on yourliveevent.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGXC74lGxP0&feature=youtu.be
Congratulations to the junior high football team on their victory over Polk County West last night 28-6 capped off by Easton Bevin's 80 yard touchdown run. Excellent job last night gentlemen. Be sure to do some conditioning over the long weekend to stay in shape!
The staff in Waubun had some fun wearing College Gear this Week and showing off their college spirit!
Hello from Ada-Borup West
We are allowing 80 visiting fans at our home games this year. Fans that are on the list are required to produce an ID and their names will be highlighted at the gate. They will then pay their entrance fee of $6 for adult tickets or $4 dollars for student tickets.
Mahnomen/Waubun fans are asked to sit on the east side of the football field behind the visitors bench. There is a small bleacher, but we are encouraging fans to bring lawn chairs and practice social distancing.
For each fan who cannot attend the game it will be live streamed on our local radio station rjbroadcasting.com.
*1 coach and 1 videographer allowed in the press box.
*Concession stands will not be available
*Restrooms will be available
*Locker Rooms will be available for players/coaches.
*Anyone not playing in the game needs to wear a facemask.
Hello from Ada-Borup West
We are allowing 80 visiting fans at our home games this year. Fans that are on the list are required to produce an ID and their names will be highlighted at the gate. They will then pay their entrance fee of $6 for adult tickets or $4 dollars for student tickets.
Mahnomen/Waubun fans are asked to sit on the east side of the football field behind the visitors bench. There is a small bleacher, but we are encouraging fans to bring lawn chairs and practice social distancing.
For each fan who cannot attend the game it will be live streamed on our local radio station rjbroadcasting.com.
*1 coach and 1 videographer allowed in the press box.
*Concession stands will not be available
*Restrooms will be available
*Locker Rooms will be available for players/coaches.
*Anyone not playing in the game needs to wear a facemask.
10/13/20 MEAL DELIVERY NOTICE
Due to school not being in session October 15th and 16th for MEA break we are moving our Thursday meal delivery day to Wednesday this week. Therefore all White Earth meal pick ups will be done tomorrow, Wednesday October 14th. Thank you.
Thank you to all of the girls basketball players for their participation in the Free Throw-a-thon. Remember to collect your money and turn it into Coach Qual by October 30th. You do NOT have to wait to turn it in on the 30th. The sooner the better.
Jr High Volleyball practice in Mahnomen today
Jr High Volleyball game vs Ada on October 26 will be moved to Mahnomen due to home Varsity Volleyball game in Waubun
Anyone interested in joining the Mahnomen-Waubun Sparklers Dance Team should check out facebook or the school's live feed for information regarding an information zoom meeting on Monday, October 26th at 7pm. We are looking for dancers of all experience levels! Check it out!
Cade is an outstanding student. His work is always done well and on time, and he hasn't missed a day of school or a Google Meet so far this year! He loves to read and collect football cards. Cade is polite, respectful, and is always willing to lend a helping hand when asked. His classmates think he's "the bomb" and so does his teacher!
Thanks for being you, Cade!
See attachment for information on Dance
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Nakona was chosen as September Student of the Month. Nakona’s kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brininger says, “Nakona comes to her distance learning classes excited and ready to learn. She participates and is respectful of me and her classmates. She has completed all of her assignments to the best of her ability!”
Nakona is most proud of herself for being picked student of the month. She has been doing her homework and is nice to her friends.
Her favorite part of school is cutting papers. She loves to cut circles.
Fun facts about Kona- She can land a front flip on the trampoline. She has 3 dogs and 4 cats at home. Kona is the baby in the family and has 5 older sisters!!
Keep up the fantastic work, Kona!! We are all so proud of you at Ogema Elementary!
Zach is a terrific classmate and student. He is always supportive and respectful of his classmates and others. Zach is very conscientious and always does his best on every assignment. Likewise, his schoolwork is always completed and turned in on time.
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Landon was chosen as September Student of the Month. Landon’s teacher, Miss Ring says, “I chose Landon for Student of the Month because he always has a positive attitude, I often find him helping and encouraging others, and he does his very best on all of his school work! He is a wonderful leader in our classroom.”
Landon is most proud of himself because he is nice to everyone. He most enjoys helping his friends with their homework. Landon’s favorite thing about school is snack time so he can eat cookies!
Fun facts about Landon- He has a special mom and dad. Landon’s favorite football team is the Chiefs (...hopefully his family doesn’t disown him for that!). He can do a front flip on the trampoline and land it!!
Landon, you are an amazing and special person. Keep working so hard!!
David Harding
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
David was chosen as September Student of the Month. Mrs. Skersick, David’s 3rd grade teacher says, “I chose David as September's student of the month because he is well organized and very reliable. He joins google meets in a timely manner and participates in discussions. He stays behind to ask for help when needed and is there to support his friends from a distance. He has wonderful manners and a delight to have in my class this year. Congratulations David for keeping up the amazing work.”
David is most proud of himself because he gets all his homework done and goes to all the online class meetings. David’s favorite part of school is recess. He likes to run fast and play tag!
Fun facts about David- He can land on his back on the trampoline and then stand back up. His favorite food is pizza. David collects shiny rocks, too!!
Wow, David! You are a role model at Ogema Elementary. Thanks for all your hard work!!
Congratulations to our Thunderbird Volleyball and Football teams on their outstanding victories last week
JH Football practice is in Mahnomen tonight.
JH Volleyball vs NCE/Ulen (@ Waubun)8th Grade will play first at 4:30, 7th to follow. Livestream of the event will be https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live ~ No fans for this game. After this game, home fans will be allowed at all JH Volleyball matches. Each Thunderbird player will be allowed to invite 2 parents/guardians/adults.
Today: Varsity Volleyball @ Nevis: please excuse players at 2:10, bus leaves at 2:30. Players: remember to be dressed and ready, as locker room availability will be minimal. All girls going to the game tonight please get ahold of your coaches ASAP regarding tonight’s game
Firearms Safety: Class is now full but you can still sign up to be on the waiting list
Next Week is UNITY Week- Anti-Bullying.
We will be having another poster contest.
There will be one winner from each grade (4-12: 9 winners) Winners will receive a Thunderbird T-Shirt! Posters will be judged by staff. Posters need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by October 21st!! Poster paper and supplies available in the commons- Pick up supplies in the commons area or in the guidance office. You are allowed to team up with classmates to come up with ideas. grades 4-12
DISTANCE LEARNERS can also participate. Make your poster at home and turn in by Wednesday- pick up supplies (if needed) in the Guidance Office
Livestream link for tonight's JH Volleyball game vs NCEUH in Waubun listed below. 8th grade at 4:30, 7th to follow. No fans allowed tonight. After tonight, each Thunderbird player will be allowed to invite 2 parents/guardians/adults to the remaining games.
https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live
October is College Knowledge Month. Here is a great video Fond du Lac College Admissions sent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEBv83DiF3M&feature=youtu.be
Blaire Ingibritson is Mr. Barberg's student of the month.
Kind words from Mr.Barberg~
Blaire displays a continually positive attitude. Most of the time she helps without being asked. She consistently does things like putting up other people's chairs and picking up their garbage without being told. She always gives things a try even when things are difficult for her.
Mr. Goos Student of the Month!
Presley is a very outgoing and caring classmate. She always gets her work done on time and is always doing what she is supposed to do. She always has a smile on her face and is a joy to have in class.
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Hunter was chosen as September Student of the Month. Hunter’s teacher, Mrs. Peterson says, “I chose Hunter because he has been giving 100% during distance learning! He shows up to every google meets session and is always prepared! He has a positive and fun attitude and is always willing to share and participate.”
Hunter is most proud of himself when he helps his mom and dad with chores. One chore he does is to take out the trash. Hunter’s favorite part of school is studying math.
Fun facts about Hunter: He can do a flip on the trampoline. Hunter’s favorite animal is a dog because they are fast and cool!
Hunter, you make everyone at Ogema Elementary proud! Keep working hard!
Information regarding Volleyball spectators being allowed at games.
NO FANS WILL BE ALLOWED ON MONDAY'S GAMES. This includes the Varsity/JV/C games at Nevis and also the Jr High games at Waubun.
After Monday, for JR HIGH GAMES - each Thunderbird player will be allowed 2 adult guests. Away team fans will not be allowed. There will be a Live stream for Jr High home Volleyball games. Information on this will be given when it is finalized. The Live stream will not be on the same site as the Varsity home games.
Moving forward for VARSITY/JV/C games - all players, home and away, will be allowed 2 adult guests. The Live stream for these home games will be https://yourliveevent.com
Away games - We will update the policy of host school as we get the information
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Aurora was chosen as September Student of the Month. Her teacher, Mrs. Haugo says, “Aurora has such a positive attitude. She has embraced school this year, even if it looks differently. She is a great role model to her fellow 2nd graders. She has a great sense of humor and her smile is infectious! Aurora is a great classroom helper. No job is too big or small. Her favorite job is to help with answering the phone. She is very polite on the phone. She has great manners throughout the school. She is also very responsible. Her mom says she is quite proficient on the computer and doesn’t need coaxing to get her word done. Aurora loves to read. Her favorite book is “Nibbles.” She has read parts of it to her class. She delights the listeners with great expressions! In her free time, she loves to help on her farm to sell pumpkins!! Aurora is a well-rounded, enthusiastic 2nd grader that we are proud to call September’s student of the month”.
Aurora is most proud of herself because she wears her mask all day and she works hard at math. Aurora also feels proud of herself when she congratulates her friends when they do something they thought they couldn’t do.
Aurora’s favorite part of school is playing on the monkey bars with her friends and seeing her favorite teachers.
Fun facts about Aurora: She has 3 dogs and 3 horses. Her grandma also taught her to cross-stitch.
Aurora, you are a joy to have in school! Thanks for all your hard work and kindness!!
Rosters for tonight's football game vs Warroad
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p1xPIzPvZyybC_H0yy2p2gu8ubsCFU6KaKpuwtVFz4k/edit?usp=sharing
Live stream link for tonight's football. Live stream will include the Varsity game for sure for sure, trying to get as much of the JV as possible
https://yourliveevent.com
**This will be the Live stream site for every Varsity home game, Football and Volleyball
Radio information - 101.5 fm and rjbroadcasting.com
Student of the Month:
Jackson is such a joy to have in the classroom. He is extremely responsible both in and outside of the classroom. He has exceeded during hybrid learning. Jackson is also very kind and caring towards others.
Mrs. Goos
My STAR student for the Month of October is Macey Jasken. I recognize Macey for being very responsible, caring towards her fellow peers, and always using her Manners. I am so very lucky to have Macey in my classroom.
Ms. Ueke
4th grade
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Gunner was chosen as September Student of the Month. His kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Erickson says, “I chose Gunner as Student of the Month because he is a very respectful, kind person in my class. He is always participating in class activities, and trying his best throughout the day to show his Thunderbird PRIDE. Way to go, Gunner!”
Gunner is most proud of himself when he raises his hand in class and is nice to his friends. His favorite part about school is gym because he gets to run fast! He also likes playing magnatiles during play time in his classroom.
Fun fact about Gunner: His favorite animal is the zebra because it has stripes. Gunner likes riding the bus so he can look out the windows!
Gunner, you make us so proud at Ogema. Keep up the good work!!
Attendance at MSHSL activities is reduced due to COVID-19. Events are not open to the public. KRJM radio, Waubun, and Mahnomen schools are partnering to live stream the activities to try and keep the Thunderbird support going! So please see Following Football attendance information for Friday, October 9 - Football vs Warroad. Each Thunderbird football player is allowed 3 invites and each cheerleader is allowed 2 invites that need to be submitted to their coach/advisor by 6:00pm the night before the game. Coaches will get 1 pass each. Employees hired to work at the game such as workers to run the clock, chain gang, announcer, supervision, gate workers, etc will be on the list. ONLY THOSE ON THE INVITE LIST WILL BE ALLOWED IN. No exceptions. Gates open at 3:40pm. JV game will begin at 4:00. Once you are in the complex, we ask that you not leave. Restrooms will be limited. Concessions are not allowed. Those in attendance will be required to practice social distancing and wear a mask. Once again, KRJM 101.5 FM will be providing a Livestream of the game, complete with play by play and providing coverage on the radio also. https://yourliveevent.com/
Clearbrook-Gonvick School District has notified us that they are not allowing spectators for tonight's game. We will keep you up to date as soon as we can as schools make their decisions. Go Thunderbirds!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Rylie was chosen as September Student of the Month. Her teacher, Mrs. Jorud says, “Rylie is so great to have in class. She has a contagious smile! Rylie started off the year in distance learning, and switched to hybrid learning midway through September. She is always on top of her homework both in class and online! Rylie is a great example of Thunderbird Pride both inside and outside of the classroom. That's why i nominated her for September student of the month!”
Rylie is proud of herself when she does her school work on time. She also treats her friends nicely when they are playing together. Rylie says her mom tells her she is a good child for helping out at home!
Rylie’s favorite thing about school is reading. She says it is amazing how much you can learn from a book. Her favorite books are Owl Diaries, Magic Treehouse, and A to Z Mysteries.
Fun facts about Rylie: She has long hair and blue eyes. She can also wiggle her ears without touching them!! Rylie was to me a neonatologist when she grows up.
You are an amazing child Rylie! Our school wouldn’t be the same without you!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Sophia was chosen as September Student of the Month. Sophia’s teacher, Mrs. Bendson says, “Sophia is a wonderful girl! She is cheerful and clever and funny and smart and a friend to all. She is helpful and kind and respectful and ambitious. Sophia works hard and overachieves whenever possible. Sophia is deserving of Student of the Month because of her awesome attitude and work ethic! Congratulations, Sophia!”
Sophie is most proud of herself when she works hard at school. She likes looking at books and learning new words. Sophie’s favorite things abouts school are exercising and skipping in gym class and learning the letter ‘A’.
Fun facts about Sophie: She can do a front flip on the trampoline, except her mom won’t let her do them. Sophie collects shiny rocks at home. She also likes playing basketball and watching her brother, Tyson, play!
Sophie, you are a leader in our school. Keep being your wonderful self!!
Mr. Skaaland Student of the month!!
Reed Jirava has been an excellent student! He is always polite, and follows classroom rules. Reed is respectful to teachers and his classmates as is shown by his great, friendly smile. He works hard to do his best, even when things are difficult. He perseveres and never gives up. Reed is responsible, and he always logs in to Google Meet for classes. We are proud to have him in our classroom!
Congratulations Tristan on Student of the Month!
Tristan is a kind and hard working young man and it has been a joy to have him in my class. He is always on task and has shown Mr. Qual what patience and hard work should look like in 4th grade!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Lizzy was chosen as September Student of the Month. Her teacher, Mrs. Bendson says, “Lizzy Thompson is a wonderful girl! She is quiet and gentle but also a class leader. She is sweet and kind and a friend to all. Lizzy always does her best work and works hard to follow school and classroom rules. Elizabeth is deserving of Student of the Month because of her wonderful attitude and work ethic! Congratulations, Lizzy!”
Lizzy is most proud of being chosen student of the month because she is nice and helpful.
Her favorite thing about school is when she gets to pick her class job. Being the lights helper is her favorite because she gets to turn off and on the lights!
Fun fact about Lizzy: Lizzy likes shopping for toys and makeup with her auntie and uncle. She says that putting on makeup is her favorite thing to do at home!
Lizzy, you are an amazing child! Keep up the hard work!!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Zaelyn was chosen as September Student of the Month. Mrs. Bement, Zaelyn’s teacher says, “Zaelyn has a positive attitude and always puts forth her best effort in all that she does. She is caring, thoughtful, and respectful of others. She shows her Ogema PRIDE at all times and is an excellent example to others.”
Zaelyn is most proud of herself because she is the neighborhood pet babysitter. She takes care of the pets around her neighborhood. Her favorite pet is a cat.
Zaelyn’s favorite part of school is recess because she plays on the monkey bars with her friends.
Fun fact about Zae: She can do the splits and a cartwheel.
We are all so proud of you, Zaelyn! Your smile lights up our school!
The student of the month in Miss Hause’s classroom is Clementine Straw. She has shown PRIDE 15 in many ways in this short period of time. Clementine is someone who will go out of her way to help anyone who needs it, her kind spirit and smile is infectious to those around her. She is very respectful and celebrates all students' accomplishments no matter how small. She is a natural leader and students often look to her for example.
Congratulations to Alayna Gary On October Senior of the Month!!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Austin was chosen as September Student of the Month. Austin’s teacher, Mr. Lenzen says, “Austin is a great leader, both in the classroom and throughout the school. He leads by example, showing his classmates and fellow students positive choices. Austin always has a smile on his face (you can tell by his eyes) and an awesome attitude on his mind!”
Austin says he is most proud of himself when he helps his sister with homework, gets all his own homework done, and finishes a good book. His favorite thing about school is recess because he likes to play football and kickball with his friends.
Fun facts about Austin: He can land a front flip on the trampoline. Also, he can throw a football 20 yards (all the way across his yard)!!
Austin, you are an amazing kid!! Keep up the hard work!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Airalyn was chosen as September Student of the Month. Her teacher says, “She is very outgoing and always has a smile on her face! She always tries her hardest and she doesn't give up when she answers a question wrong to me over google meet. She has been getting all her work done and joins almost all of my google meets.”
Airalyn is most proud of herself when she gets her work done. Her favorite thing about school is recess because she gets to go outside and play with her friends. She likes to play “house” with her friends.
One fun fact about Airalyn is she can run really fast. She can also do a front flip and side flip on the trampoline!!
Way to go, Airalyn!! You make Ogema Elementary so proud!
Online eSports/Tech Club starting up this week. If you would like to join or have any questions, please email Miss Roggenkamp!"
Firearms Safety: If you would like to take firearms safety, contact Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 as soon as possible, as spots are limited. Students must be 12 years old by October 15th. The deadline to sign up is October 16th.
Due to transportation issues, JH Football will have their practices in Mahnomen all days except Monday, October 19. JH Football will be in Waubun on that day.
JH Volleyball will have their practices in Waubun all days except Tuesday, Oct 13. JH Volleyball practice will be in Mahnomen that day.
Varsity Volleyball game added at Nevis on Monday, Oct 12. The bus for Nevis will leave at 2:30 from Waubun. ***To avoid confusion, Nevis originally wanted to play on Saturday, but this morning changed it to Monday.
JH Volleyball game at Ulen TODAY Bus leaves Waubun at 3:45. Again, no fans allowed and come dressed and ready. 8th grade Volleyball team will play first tomorrow at Ulen, followed by the 7th grade. The game will be Livestreamed at the information below JH Volleyball @ Ulen -v- M/W- 8th grad 4:30, 7th to follow - Live Stream
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Khloe was chosen as September Student of the Month. Mrs. Erickson, her kindergarten teacher, says, “I chose Khloe as Student of the Month because of the effort that she puts in each and every day to do her best. Showing respect by having a listening body, raising her hand to talk, and looking at the speaker are just a few of the ways that she does her best. She is also a very caring person and friend towards others. Way to go, Khloe!”
Khloe says she feels most proud of herself when she walks nicely in the hallway, writes her name nice, and when she is learning how to read. Her favorite thing about school is when she goes home, singing songs, and reading.
One fun fact about Khloe is she makes teddy bear cookies with eyes, ears, arms, and whiskers. Yummy!!
Wonderful work, Khloe!! We love having you at Ogema Elementary!
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Shaun was chosen as September student of the month. Mrs. Oertwich, Shaun’s 2nd grade teacher, says, “Shaun goes above and beyond every single day. He always has a positive attitude and encouragement to share. He greets everyone with a smile and hello.”
Shaun says he is most proud of himself when he walks quietly in the hall, waits for other people, and studies hard. He likes gym the most about school because he can run and race his friends.
Fun fact about Shaun: He can almost do a front flip if he practices a little more! He also gets his school work done really fast.
Fantastic work, Shaun! You are a role model at Ogema Elementary!!
Mrs. Fabre along with Oriana and Olea Syverson have matching t-shirts on today! ( I'm Smiling under the mask and Hugging you in my Heart!)
Little Thunderbird Student Spotlight:
Abby was chosen as September student of the month. Mrs. Oertwich, Abby’s 2nd grade teacher, says “Abby displays compassion and kindness to all students and staff. Abby goes above and beyond in school and at home on her hybrid days. She also knows when to ask for help.”
Abby says she is most proud of herself when she helps others by cleaning up spills. Her favorite part of school is getting to see her friends and learning new things.
Fun fact about Abby: She can do a handstand and walk on her hands!!
Way to go, Abby! Everyone at Ogema Elementary is so proud of you!
Football in Waubun on Friday vs Warroad. Please note - only the people on the pass list will be allowed in. KRJM is in the process of setting up an online LiveStream of the game, complete with play-by-play, for those that do not get on the pass list. Stay tuned for more information.
Congratulations to the Junior High Football team on their wins over Ada-Borup West Thursday night. Excellent job boys!!!
Junior High Football practice is in MAHNOMEN today
JH Volleyball game at Ulen on Tuesday. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:45. Again, no fans allowed and come dressed and ready. 8th grade Volleyball team will play first tomorrow at Ulen, followed by the 7th grade. The game will be Livestreamed at the information below
JH Volleyball @ Ulen -v- M/W- 8th grad 4:30, 7th to follow - Live Stream
Info regarding the JH Volleyball game vs NCEUH tomorrow, 10/6. 8th grade Volleyball team will play first tomorrow at Ulen, followed by the 7th grade. The game will be Live Streamed at the information below
JH Volleyball @ Ulen -v- M/W- 8th grad 4:30, 7th to follow - No fans allowed, NCEUH is providing a Live Stream channel so that people can watch the game. The link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcXFjQh9HBqMzDOGsO6imA
Please see the following link provided!
We ask that you please read our letter. We believe we can achieve student success if we all work together.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gYP83-5hNswBazgHG5uW03sbA3pI3OQg/view?usp=sharing
Picture Day is Monday Oct 5th and Oct 6th!
If you are are distance learner and unsure what day you attend, please call the corresponding office
How to take a photo With a Chromebook & Turn in to Google Classroom
~ Please watch the following video!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11cbrlXLA1ezzbiAA0Jcgf4KLzcAWY-h8/view?usp=sharing
Dear Families/Students/Staff,
We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a lab confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a member of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School community with no exposure in our School community. Please read the following statement for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqUWmB2KoKizL75OTqVti8piqV0CiHoG0eF_RHY2j5c/edit?usp=sharing
Student's Remember to Follow your bell Schedule , Everyday, even on your off days when you are scheduled to be home!!
Thank you WOWE PTSO and Nicole Kent for your wonderful Donation!
Community Members: Indian Education is looking for donations to display Ojibwe items throughout Waubun School. If you would like to borrow any cultural items to be placed on display please drop off in the Guidance Office or contact Patti Degroat at 218-473-6183.... Miigwech
Sports/Activities A HUGE congratulations to the 2020 Thunderbird Football Cheer Squad consisting of returning members - Captain Carissa Kent, Co-Captain Makenzie Lee, Elayna Toczek, Justice Alvarado, Leah Olson, Abigail Baker, Leah Kent, Alicia VanPelt, Jada Nelson, Gaby Dinh, Lilly Dayton, and we welcome new Thunderbirds Hailie Swanson, Lyndsey Zornes, and Kiearra Keezer!
Picture Day will be October 5th (Monday) and October 6th (Tuesday)- pick up order forms in the office or with your 1st period teacher. Even if you don’t purchase pictures we still need you to take a picture for the yearbook.
Monday starting at 8:00am and Tuesday at 8:30am- If you are a distance learning family please call your school office to find out which day you are schedule to come.
Picture Day is October 5th/6th!
Please see the following picture for more information on JOM applications
Elementary Football will be moved to April-May for this year
Picture Day will be October 5th (Monday) and October 6th (Tuesday)- pick up order forms in the office or with your 1st period teacher. Even if you don’t purchase pictures we still need you to take a picture for the yearbook.
Attention Students : 7-12 Grade Should be checking in Everyday on their Hybrid learning days at home as they would do in School, Following the bell Schedule
Student Council members needed! If you are interested in being in student council please contact Ms. Bauck, Nindonnis "Sunshine" Englund (Pres.), Kendra Syverson (VP), Tyson McArthur (Treas.) or Alayna Gary (Sec.) We will have our first "virtual" meeting this Friday at 12:00. Let us know so we can get you added! We have some fun things in the plans for this year.
Picture Day is quickly Approaching!
October 5th 8:00~ Group A
October 6th 8:30~ Group B
Hybrid and Distance Learners are assigned a Day
Hybrid learners ~ you will attend Picture Day on the scheduled A/B day you attend regularly during the week.
Distance Learners~ Please call your corresponding School Office or touch base with your D.L teacher(s) for your assigned Picture Day
Picture packets are available for pick up in the Corresponding Office, or you can fill out the form the day of pictures
Hunger in America
Millions of children and families living in America face hunger and food insecurity every day.
Due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity in 2020, including a potential 18 million children.
According to the USDA's latest Household Food Insecurity in the United States report, more than 35 million people in the United States struggled with hunger in 2019.
In 2018, 14.3 million American households were food insecure with limited or uncertain access to enough food.
Households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 10 million children live in food-insecure households.
Every community in the country is home to families who struggle with food insecurity including rural and suburban communities.
Many households that experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and need to rely on their local food banks and other hunger relief organizations for support.
If you are anyone you know that has children in the WOWE school district you feel would benefit from the BACKPACK Program please fill out the form and return to your school office.
See below for information on Cheerleading
See below for information on Cheerleading
Reminder for girls basketball players who participated in the 10,000 shot club. Your forms are due and need to be turned in to Coach Qual by Oct. 1st. Contact him with any questions.
Message from the League of Women Voters
I got married over the weekend! My current class kept saying they wished they could be at my wedding, so I tried on my veil at school to show them. ♡ This is my 10th year teaching in Ogema. It is an enormous privilege for me to work and teach near where I grew up. If I ever taught your kids, please know that they have never left my heart and that they were on my mind on my wedding day. Miss Allen is now Mrs. Bendson! ♡
Today the MSHSL approved the moving forward with a fall football season, which means that yes, we will have cheer! Yahoo!
With that said there are some serious restrictions we will have to abide by.
First and foremost - no stunting. I know that this disappoints you as much as it does us.
Formations for cheer - six feet of separation in front of the stands and each other.
Transportation becomes the biggest issue. There will be no transportation provided by either school to and from practices. And, we will be VERY limited to how many we can take to away games.
With all of that said, we are excited to have this opportunity to cheer on our team and support our community.
If you are interested in cheer this season, please contact
Mrs. Pariso at michellep@waubun.k12.mn.us,or
Miss Haverkamp at vhaverkamp@mahnomen.k12.mn.us
Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month:
Noah Schneck
Click on the link below (or you may need to cut/paste) for Thunderbird Football Online Store
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MWFTBLL202
Dear Families, Students, and Staff,
We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a lab confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a member of the Waubun school community with exposure date(s) of September 8th and 9th , 2020. Please see the following document for further directions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k7uh7MP4rbgmwQnyiH4gk0xL559UzCpDnnT6FHcWo1U/edit?usp=sharing
Meal Pick Up Reminder
If you signed up for meals Friday afternoon or later your first pick up will be next week. We only get food delivered once a week, so numbers are needed in advance to be able to order enough food. Our wonderful cooks have been working extra hard to provide healthy delicious meals to our students both in school and out. Please have patience as we work through this new challenge. Thanks!
MEAL PROGRAM UPDATE 9/11/20
We will begin free meal service on Monday, September 14th, 2020. If you are a distance learner and now want to pick up meals, please complete the online Meal Pick Up Registration Google form https://forms.gle/aUuJozBLFQ138JB78 or contact Kelly Kent at kellykt@waubun.k12.mn.us or 218-473-6171. Meals must be ordered a week in advance in order for us to be able to order enough food for the week. Meal pick up time is 5:00-5:30pm, days is as follows:
Monday – Ogema School and Waubun School
Tuesday – Hilltop Supper Club, Berry’s Bar and Elbow Lake Catholic Church parking lots
Wednesday – White Earth Community Center parking lot for those signed up for 5 days of meals
Thursday - White Earth Community Center parking lot for those signed up for 3 days of meals
We ask that if you sign up for meals you pick them up. After 2 consecutive times of missing your meal pick up you will be removed from the list.
We are so excited to have our students back. We appreciate all that you are doing to help make this happen. It has been a challenging task for certain but well worth it. With that being stated, we are asking that there be no more changes to education plans after September 15th, 2020. If your student(s) is Hybrid Plan A, Hybrid Plan B or Distance Learning, we ask that they stay there until the end of the quarter (November 6th). The ongoing changes are having a negative impact on the education and services of other learners. There was a lot of coordination of efforts that occurred to make these plans happen. Thank you for working with us during these challenging times. We understand that there may be changes necessary due to COVID-19, we will deal with these individually.
Football practice information.
There will not be any bussing for practices. You are on your own to get to practice. We are able to have 12 practices (passing out pads and team meeting the first day does not count as a practice). If you really want to play football but absolutely cannot find a ride, contact coach Clark at jclark@mahnomen.k12.mn.us
Practices will start at 3:40 or as soon as "in school" learners can get here. All practices for fall session will be in Mahnomen.
WEEK 1 -- September 14th
Monday, September 14th - pass out pads - team meeting - speed and strength
Tuesday - Friday practice 3:40- 6:15
WEEK 2 -- September 21
practice Monday - Thursday -- No practice Friday
WEEK 3 -- September 28
No practice Monday, Practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday will be a scrimmage under the lights on the football field. 6:00.
Volleyball Practice Information
Varsity (Grades 9-12) will be Mondays - Thursday September 14 through October 1. Mondays and Thursdays in Mahnomen. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Waubun. 4:00pm start time
Jr High (Grades 7-8) will be slightly different - Waubun Players will practice in Waubun, Mahnomen Players in Mahnomen. Waubun girls will not start until Tuesday, Sept 15. Waubun Jr High will go Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday next week (Sept 15, 16, 17) and Monday - Thursday for the following two weeks. Start time for Jr High will be 3:30pm and done at 5:00pm.
Remember - Transportation will not be provided by the school for these practices.
A reminder that student drop off starts at 7:45 am at both Ogema and Waubun.
MEAL DELIVERY NOTICE
Due to the Labor Day holiday our meal delivery schedule has been moved back a day for this week.
Tues 9/8 - Ogema & Waubun School 5:00-5:30 pm
Wed 9/9 - Berry's, Hilltop & Elbow Lake Catholic church parking lot 5:00-5:30 pm
Thurs 9/10 - White Earth Community Center parking lot for those signed up for 5 meals a week 5:00-5:30 pm
Fri 9/11 - White Earth Community Center parking lot for those signed up for 3 meals a week 5:00-5:30
Please be aware if you sign up for meals this week you will be on the list for meal delivery starting next week.
We are so excited to have you back to school. Lunches will be served in the classrooms. Please respect the classrooms and keep them clean.
For senior high we will be letting them come through the kitchen but only allowing 3 students in the kitchen at a time. we have some floor makings down. will you have someone accompanying them to lunch and monitoring their distancing in line? Masks are required, CELL PHONES IN POCKETS, use hand sanitizer and 3 in the kitchen at a time. Pay attention/be ready, once you sanitizer at the door do not touch your phone until seated at the table.
Lunch:
Today: Hamburger on a bun, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Vegetable, fruit, milk
Thursday Meal: Crispito, corn, fruit, salsa/sour cream, milk
We will have Football practice for Grades 7-12 starting Monday, Sept 14. 7th and 8th graders interested please email Mr Kohler (dank@waubun.k12.mn.us) and those in grades 9-12 interested email Mr. Clark (paulc@waubun.k12.mn.us)
Attention Distance Learners Grades 7-12: We are in the process of emailing your schedule (we are no longer using Skyward and are getting ready for student logins for the new Synergy system). Please check your student emails starting today and tomorrow.
Hybrid learners will get their schedules the first day of in person class.
Thank you for your continued patience!
Back to School Information https://docs.google.com/document/d/14I75MtOOlVHWA6Wk2eXFpl2NZQDCk5KzS50sajGmhvw/edit?usp=sharing
FOOD SERVICE UPDATE 9/2/20
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tu_Bz9Z8INWoKOOjuuJBqEQpkKyp-UTBTlzS2qMMt74/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Senior High Teachers invite all of their students and families to preview our expectations for students, and to join us in Google Meets sessions (links provided on the teacher page) this afternoon if you have questions for individual instructors.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x9H4RWe8q8j7miQ3xyoGCkcWuAHYCml0QnZC0CWS6T8/edit?usp=sharing
This is the link to the 8th grade virtual orientation, which will be held today, from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/fkp-wuqf-gik
To attend the virtual meeting, click the link and ask to join the meeting.
This is the link to the 7th grade virtual orientation, which will be held today, from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/ocj-tjua-vec
To attend the virtual meeting, click the link and ask to join the meeting.
Open House Information
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will not have our traditional in-person Open House this year due to COVID.
Teachers will be contacting families on Wednesday, September 2nd from 3:00-6:00 pm to introduce themselves and welcome students/families to the new year. We look forward to talking with you!
Chromebook Pick Up for Distance Learners
Who: All KS-12th Grade Distance Learners who indicated a need for a school chromebook.
When: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
Where: At the Waubun School
Morning: 8:00-11:30: Students whose last names are A-L
Afternoon: 12:30-4:00: Students whose last names are M-Z
Use the main entrance on the north side of the building. Please follow social distance protocols and wear a mask
*Hybrid learners who indicated needing chromebooks, will get theirs on their first scheduled day in school.
Waubun Junior High core teachers will be holding a virtual orientation via Google Meets for 7th and 8th grade tomorrow evening - Wednesday, Sept. 2.
8th grade virtual orientation will be held from 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.
7th grade virtual orientation will be held from 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To attend the virtual meetings, Google Meet links will be posted to the Waubun Facebook on Wednesday at 8 a.m.
UPDATED Ogema Elementary Supply List for KS-3rd Grade
MEAL REGISTRY REMINDER
Completing the Meal Pick Up Registration is required in order to be signed up for meals. If you need meals please complete the attached survey if you haven't already. The link to it can also be found on the school's website or Facebook page. If you are unable to fill out the survey please call or email Kelly Kent at 218-473-6171, kellykt@waubun.k12.mn.us to get registered.
https://forms.gle/jeSdWevBGgE31rFn9
Here is an important update regarding the start of the school year (updated posting of the link).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XOIbKlvVLv-DfJsQNL3u1HdqM1pP9ZHGrTkKbeA3f7k/edit?usp=sharing
Please see the updated Safe Learning Plan. This plan has been created to be responsive to the safety and learning needs of our students, families, and staff in the midst of a pandemic. It is intended to be flexible and yet provides the structure and support needed for continued learning and growth. It will be updated and changed as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKkUh2Kp_q-WQM9fJxgthI0QRjVld7bgPketi7eDPP4/edit?usp=sharing
Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament Sept 11
REGISTER FOR MEAL PICK UP!
Our cooks are hard at work planning healthy delicious meals for students on and off site. Please help them out by signing up for meal delivery if needed by August 26th if possible. Thank you Thunderbird families!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezOUztfkcuXXFK74-XzyyuA9oe48ty5tVCTQyd7MxzZeZ46Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your Thunderbird mask!! Make sure you order one today for $10. https://simplefundraising.com/sf/tbirds?reseller=5605479 FullSizeRender.jpeg
Dear parents of school-age children form PK-age 12. If you believe you may qualify as a critical worker please see Tier 1 child care information and definitions attached. The registration should be completed and returned to the District Office to confirm eligibility as soon as possible. The site will be determined when we have an idea of numbers to be served. Thank you and Take care!
shorturl.at/gptP5
MEAL DELIVERY UPDATE
To ensure all of our students have access to meals regardless of instructional model, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District will be offering meals for remote learners. We will have site delivery locations and school site pick up is also an option. Site deliveries will be done by bus drivers after their regular routes, time and day to be determined. These meals will be charged in the same manner as in-school meals. To sign up for meal pick up please complete the following registration survey. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezOUztfkcuXXFK74-XzyyuA9oe48ty5tVCTQyd7MxzZeZ46Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thunderbird masks for $10.00! Youth and adult sizes. Order your mask now! Sale ends Sunday. To order follow the link below. Masks will be shipped directly to your house and should arrive the week of September 7th. https://simplefundraising.com/sf/tbirds?reseller=5605479
FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
Unlike last spring and into the summer, we will no longer be operating under the SFSP (Summer Food Service Program). USDA has mandated that we return to operating under the NSLP (National School Lunch Program)/SBP (School Breakfast Program) programs. These are the food distribution programs we would normally follow during a school year. The greatest change for our families in moving from SFSP to NSLP/SBP is meals are no longer free for every student. Only those families who fill out the “application for educational benefits” form and are income eligible, will receive free and/or reduced meals starting again this fall. We understand that many of our families continue to find themselves in precarious financial conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For this reason, we strongly encourage everyone to fill out the application for educational benefits. The more qualified recipients of free and/or reduced meals, the more federal and state monies become available to our district in other areas as well as in our food service department.
Meal prices as are as follows:
Full breakfast price- Elementary $1.15, Secondary (7-12) $1.30; Reduced breakfast price-$0.00 Full lunch price- Elementary $2.40, Secondary (7-12) $2.50; Reduced lunch price-$0.00
All kindergarten students eat breakfast for free in Minnesota!
You can fill out a paper application, or new this year is the online application option! If you are in need of a paper application they are available at both schools or you can call and request to have one mailed to you.
https://www.lunchapplication.com/
Early Childhood Screening to be held on August 27th and September 8th.
Back to School Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UHp7skTr5DPgxTZ4YQX-zwRxrQhcTXbSlAi0CpjLLLs/edit?usp=sharing
The Waubun School PBIS group is selling Thunderbird masks for $10.00. There are both youth and adult sizes. All proceeds from the masks will be used for student incentives. The mask sale will close at midnight on Sunday, August 23rd. The masks take two weeks to ship. So, if all goes all planned, you should have your mask by September 7th. Just in time for school! Go Thunderbirds! https://simplefundraising.com/sf/tbirds?reseller=5605479
Return to School Framework -updated 8-12-2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-3lC2ERsqFtEOHRc9_ur_k8oDdM7Kun/view?usp=sharing
Parent Registration Survey. Please complete by August 17th.
shorturl.at/iCDU9
Water Bottle donation for Ogema Elementary students! A huge thank you to Nicole Kent, Community Development Bank and local community members for their generous donations!
NEW! You can now apply online for your student to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure website directly to Waubun Ogema White Earth Public School, so you don’t need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
LunchApplication.com has been designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and to guide you through the process.
Once your application has been received, the district office will determine your eligibility and send you a letter with the results. Or, you can create an account on LunchApplication.com and you will receive your results via email.
LunchApplication.com is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced meals.
To apply, simply go to LunchApplication.com and click “Apply Now.”
https://www.lunchapplication.com/
Summer Food Service Program meals available at Ogema during summer school.
The two houses across the street from the front of the Waubun School are up for auction on KBid online auction site (both to be moved). The truck is also back up for auction. The highest bid form our last auction never paid for it or picked it up. Those that missed out, try again! Contact auctioneer Kelley Johnston of Johnston Trading Company if you want more information.
https://www.k-bid.com/auction/33736
Graduation Ceremony
Football Minicamp for grades 9-12
Monday (July27th), Tuesday (28th), Thursday (30th) from 6:30 to dark at the Mahnomen football field.
Official football practice starts August 10th. This is a week earlier due to us having a "zero" week again this year. Hopefully we will have a season.
Summer food Program
Seniors, please check your school email and fill out our survey for the graduation ceremony that we will be having on July 24th at 5:00 p.m. on the football field.
Dear students and families of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools,
I hope you are enjoying our great July weather. We are very busy making plans for the three different learning options for the start of school. We believe that the best option is to start the 20-21 school year with in person learning and social distancing with increased cleaning protocols in place. We need a healthy and safe community with approval from MDE and MDH before we would be allowed to do that. In the meantime, we have district staff and a committee representing parents, students, staff, and every department working on plans for all three delivery models. Thank you to all the parents that already filled out the survey. For those of you that have not, please do! We need your help and input to develop the best plan we possibly can for each model. Depending on the directives we are given, we may not have a choice, but to move from one plan to another during the school year. We need to have feedback from your family for adequate planning. We eagerly anticipate Governor Walz’s recommendation on July 27th on how we are going to start the school year and from the Minnesota Department of Education for guidance on requirements. See survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNk__U52vhpuERNRyxfO2v0-LshRzFQOvMDLxIHa1znElltQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2kV2_ZC2r9UXxGisn_ja_fLfpyqgAnT740m97hCD4PjwDJjRJ6ssfAwSQ
Criminal Justice Reform youth essay video and audio contest
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly. The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices, and if you are between the ages of 10 and 18, we want your students' best ideas about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these problems.
The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University, which provides resources and programming to support competitive academic debate in Twin Cities high schools and middle schools. Its mission is to empower students through competitive academic debate to become engaged learners, critical thinkers and active global citizens who are effective advocates for themselves and their communities.
The Contest
The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file that describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.
Top submissions, as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, will be published in the Star Tribune and on StarTribune.com and shared with leaders across our state and nation.
Your students' words could pass new laws, transform society, spark revolutions, change minds and hearts, or help heal our communities.
https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/
Members of the WHS Class of 1970.
We are in the process of planning a 50th year class reunion and would like your input. Please contact one of the following with your current email address and/or cell number.
Larry Morrison lmorrison52@msn.com 218-396-0309
Kathy Clark grammakat2424@yahoo.com 218-849-1044
Dan Giefer 218-850-7172
Dave Rassel 701-388-9458
Gary Hoban 218-849-7590
We hope to hear from everyone. No response may mean we will not be able to get information out to you.
Resolution Establishing Dates For Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
We are in the process of planning an online reading program for students in grades 1-8. Please fill out this survey to help us determine whether or not to host one, the scope of the program and how to best provide programming. Your answers will help us tremendously. https://forms.gle/PsTxyBkWAqXbAjvg9 (please copy and past this to your web browser). Thank you.
Need Assistance Purchasing Groceries this summer?
All Chromebooks need to be returned to the Waubun school site as soon as possible. They were due the last week of school. Please bring them to the offices at the main desk as soon as possible. Thank you.
Graduates: your cap and gown pictures are in along with your baskets and scholarship certificates. Stop by the High School to pick up Mon-Fri until 3:30pm.
Please check out our virtual graduation video on Facebook. Congratulations Class of 2020!!! https://www.facebook.com/WOWEStrong
They're almost gone, and tomorrow is your last chance to get one before the end of the year! Don't forget to stop into the high school media center and purchase a yearbook. Cost is $45 cash or check.
A few more pictures from Ogema today! Thank you to our staff, students and families for a successful event!
Our staff was very excited to have so many Ogema students and families come through this evening! We had 82 cars participate! There were lots of smiles and waves from everyone. We hope that all of our students and families have an amazing summer!
The Drive 'Bye' Parade is happening now until 6:00 in Ogema. Families are invited to drive slowly around the parent drop off loop and wave/honk as you drive by. We miss you all and hope you have a great summer!
Class of 2020 Awards
Last night over $64,000 was given out in local scholarships to the class of 2020. What a wonderful community we are a part of! Thank you all for your continued support to our students! We are forever and always thankful!
Congratulations to the WOWE Class of 2020
Don't forget to stop in to the media center today or tomorrow to pick up your yearbook!
There's also some left over for purchase. Cost is $45.
Reminder! Ogema has curbside drop off/pick up Wednesday and Thursday this week from 8:00-3:00. Follow the parent drop off to the front of the building and a staff member will meet you at your vehicle. Bring your chromebook, library books, & work to return and pick up personal supplies/items.
We look forward to seeing you!
WE Mental Health Awareness Week (grades 7-12) Trivia Winners:
Monday: Danielle Richey
Tuesday: Alex Sampson
Wednesday: Aden Hoban
Thursday: Deiland Bigbear-Engelke
Friday: Harlie James
*Winners - Prizes will be mailed out to your home address!
Thank you everyone for participating, we recorded 188 total responses!
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
If you would like to purchase a yearbook, you may come to the Waubun Media Center Tuesday - Thursday this week. Cost is $45 cash or check.
If you have already purchased and need to pick your yearbook up, you may do so at the same time and place.
Stay safe!
Dear Seniors:
Tomorrow, during the Diploma Walk, you may purchase a yearbook in the media center. The cost is $45 cash or check made out to Waubun High School.
Seniors who have already purchased their yearbook may pick theirs up at the same time and location.
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Attention Students and Families
We will be holding a LIVE virtual Scholarship/Awards night on Tuesday. Over $40,000 in local scholarships will be awarded to the Class of 2020. All community members are invited to join the presentation. Link and platform will be posted on Monday. Graduation ceremony video will be posted on Friday, May 22nd.
Curbside drop off/pick up will be May 18-21st at WOWE Schools. We look forward to seeing you!
Ogema Drive 'Bye' Parade information
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight: #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Attention Seniors and families: Caulfield Studio will be here Tuesday, May 19th from 10:30-11:30 to take cap and gown pictures of our seniors. Seniors can also pick up their cap and gowns that day. Please sign up for a time here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ozZY9sdSN7OzMkekVbAN2sESSFxxtGmjkt4EMjYHWTg/edit#gid=0
or call Dejah at 473-6144. Social Distancing guidelines apply. We want ALL SENIORS to have a picture taken regardless of ordering a picture package or not. #CLASSOF2020
Good Afternoon! The end of the school year is rapidly coming to a close. COVID-19 has created some very difficult situations for us all, and we are all working together to make the best of it. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment. Please read the COVID-19 update letter that has been posted on our COVID-19 tab at the top of our website. This post has information about the end of the year schedule, new distance learning grading, graduation, and programming information. The letter is also being mailed to every Pk-12 home. Congratulations to our 2020 seniors! We are so proud of you! Take care of yourselves and each other!
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
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Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Congratulations to our May Senior of the Month: Noah Paul
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Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
For the safety of staff, students, and families, the district has postponed our original plans for prom. We do not know when this event will take place, but we are looking at all options. There is a lot unknown about our current situation and we are committed to doing everything possible for our students. We are proud of every student amid this challenging situation. We hope to find a way to celebrate their accomplishments. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions or suggestions.
The 2019-2020 yearbooks are in! It's not too late to make a purchase with cash or check. Cost is $45. Email kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us if interested.
More information to come if you have already purchased a yearbook and are wondering how to pick it up.
Stay safe!
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
"Yay it's May" is postponed to tomorrow, May 6th, from 1:00-3:00 due to the weather. The ice cream sandwiches are waiting! Hope to see a lot of our staff and students swing by!
See picture for details. Staff and students come get ice cream tomorrow for teacher appreciation day.
Staff and Students - CELEBRATE teacher appreciation week with FREE Ice Cream Sandwiches from the Student Council on Tues., May 5th from 1-3! Drive by the East side of the school. In case of rain it will be May 6th from 1-3. Yay TEACHERS, STUDENTS, and Mr. Martinez' birthday!
Please complete the following short survey. Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you!
Lisa Weber, Superintendent The survey link can be found on our live-feed, distance learning site, and on Facebook. https://tinyurl.com/wowesurvey
Senior Spotlight- #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight- #WOWESTRONG #CLASSOF2020
Senior Spotlight: As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Senior Spotlight: As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Senior Spotlight: As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Senior Spotlight: As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Distance Learning update: April 28, 2020
May 1, 2020 and May 4, 2020 are designated for planning and professional development in regards to Continued Distance Learning. There will be no instruction on those two days. It is teacher professional development days required by Executive Order for Distance Learning with staff participating remotely. The difference is we will maintain meal service / delivery and instruction delivery and pickup / drop off schedules on the 1 st and meal services / delivery and pick-up on the 4th. Distance learning will continue on Tuesday, May 5th .
Also, the District is committed to a graduation celebration of some kind for our 2020 graduates. We need to solicit more information from our graduates and staff before committing to a plan. MDE is also providing guidance on what is allowable. We understand many people are trying to make plans. This is a priority. Please look for a short survey seeking your feedback. For more detailed information please read the following information at this link or on our website or facebook. shorturl.at/oDLNZ
Senior Spotlight:
As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Senior Spotlight:
As we count down to the end of the school year we want to honor all of our 2020 graduates! #WOWESTRONG
Attention students in grades 6-11. It's time to pick your classes for the 2020-2021 school year. Included in this week's packets is all your information to select your class schedule for next year. Please fill out the colored sheet and return in your packet. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the guidance office. Elective classes fill up fast so get them in right away!!! #WOWESTRONG
Huge Thunderbird Shout Out to Julie Wenschlag, Dejah Anderson, Jennifer Short, Kristi Bellefuille and Angie Lehrke on Administrative Professionals Day. Thank you for ALL that you do!
Public Meeting Notice
In Light of Governor Walz’s executive orders issued on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, MSBA strongly encourages school boards to meet by telephone conference call or other electronic means.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools
Public Hearing (Teleconference Meeting) Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 5:00pm
https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live
Public Hearing School Board Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC HEARING
A. School Board Policy review
3) Policy 612.2- Policies and Procedures Ensuring Tribal and Parental Involvement in Educational Program Planning
B. Review and answer questions about Programs Conducted by the School District to Address Special Needs all students and of Indian Students Title VI
1) Title I and Title II - Prevention/Intervention Programs for Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk Children/Youth and Supporting Effective Instruction
2) Title V- Rural Education Initiative
3) Title VI-American Indian Education Programming
a. Federal program
b. State Plan
c. Impact Aid
d. Johnson O'Malley (JOM)
C. General Overall Programs of the School District
*Teleconference materials can be found at: Waubun.k12.mn.us
(Please follow these steps)
• Menu
• Public Information
• School Board
publiccomment@waubun.k12.mn.us
Regular School Board Meeting (Teleconference Meeting) Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6:00pm
https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who is working to make distance learning a success for our students! Everyone is working hard to adjust to their new roles and all of life's many changes. Please make sure this past week’s assignments are completed and returned in the student labeled portfolio by tomorrow, Thursday April 9th. Please remember that this work counts for grades and proves a student’s attendance by work completion. It is critical that this work exchange between student and teacher is happening for students to be successful. If there are problems, let's continue to work together to solve them. I am convinced we can overcome incredible challenges when we work together. Busses delivery and pickup & drop off times are from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
There is no school, lunch, or childcare on Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th because they are school vacation days. Take care and enjoy your break! Superintendent Lisa Weber
Attention Mahnomen County Families - Mahnomen County 4-H in partnership White Earth 4-H and White Earth Tribal Community College Extension have an exciting opportunity for whole families to take part in it throughout the year all around food! There is room for 3 more families in the group. If interested contact Rebekah Donner at radonner@umn.edu and check out this article on the Mahnomen County 4-H website for more information about the program. https://local.extension.umn.edu/local/mahnomen/4-H/article/food-literacy-mahnomen-county
Congratulations to our April Senior of the Month: William Oshkinowe IV.
Seniors: Class of 2020.. SCHOLARSHIPS.
Most local scholarships are due in one week (April 15th). applications can be found on our website and they were emailed to the seniors. Please return to the Guidance Office by 4:00 on April 15th. You can email, drop off, or send back in your schoolwork packets. Any questions please call the guidance office at 473-6144
Public Hearing Notice
Happy World Autism Day!
Thank you for your patience as we implement the new distance learning plan. We will need to partner like never before to make this work! Please see the April schedule and plan below for returning portfolios.
Returning Work
Each student has been assigned portfolios that will be exchanged weekly. This work will be graded and count towards attendance credit. Make sure the right work gets into the correct student portfolio, please.
1. All weekly assignments must be completed by Thursday evening or Friday morning by 11:00 am and ready to be returned.
2. Complete all paperwork in their designated portfolio for each student. (Each has a label with their name on it).
3. Put it out for the bus pick up by 11:00 AM on the pick-up date.
4. Look for new assignments in the new portfolio.
5. If you are not ready with your portfolios for pick-ups, you are responsible to drop it off at the Waubun School site at the main entrance on the same day as the pick-up date. The school closes at 4:00 pm.
6. If you are not on a bus route delivery and have not signed up for one, or have not signed up for a grab and go lunch and lesson pick up, please use the same schedule as below to pick up and drop off portfolios at the Waubun Main entrance. You can also call the District office to get on scheduled delivery or pick up if you choose to at this time.
7. Missing work is failing work and counted as absent. Let’s work together to get it in!
8. If you need more time or help on an assignment please communicate with your teacher. Please call if you are having any problems so we can work it out together. Thank you!
Drop off, Pick-up Schedule
Friday, April 3rd 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, April 9th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, April 17th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, April 24th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distance Learning Starts on Monday! Our distance learning plan has required attendance which is measured by a daily contact requirement that is measured through a variety of distance communication methods. So be ready to start learning, instructional packets are being dropped off on the lunch delivery bus route on Monday, March 30th between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Packets are also being picked up at each school site if those prior arrangements were made between 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Students are accountable to the learning during this distance learning time period, so it is important we all understand the process. Please look for details in our Distance Learning Plan at our District website. We look forward to learning together as we journey through this new education process.
Superintendent Weber
Dear Families of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools,
As stated in the executive order, distance learning will start on March 30th, 2020. Please follow the enclosed links to our District letter, Distant Learning Plan, and Chromebook checkout procedures information. You can also go to our District website at any time to access information at the COVID-19 tab at the top of the page. Information will also be mailed out to each household. Please refer to the aforementioned link regarding our Distant Learning Plans, please inform the building secretary if you are choosing to pick up student’s materials. These links will also appear on the front of our website and on our Facebook page.
Link to Parent Letter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iNWK4rA61AJ2C8grsbuvfg6EyE0Yj2BsKjyO--AnSRg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Distance Learning Plan - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSgs70ABREbj2Opiw1_lLYPG1p2u6dUT0uEsr2vumhc/edit?usp=sharing
Link to checkout procedures - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stEmlcz56w3EP3_i0jIJb7m5142YADJH_8AL8HeUGng/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Distance Learning Page - https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/page/distance-learning--18
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Thunderbirds- we are gonna have some fun this week! Let's have a virtual spirit week! Message (Waubun school FB Page) or email dejaha@waubun.k12.mn.us your pics and we can post some to share on our FB page and website! #Waubunstrong #WOWEStrong
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Weekly School News Update-3-19-20
Greetings!
Greetings to the parents, students and community of WOWE. I hope you are all doing well! It has not even been a week and we already miss our students! But we sure do need the planning time. Trying to develop an effective Distance Learning plan to meet the needs of every learner at every grade level and every subject is a monumental task. I am confident in our staff to develop a great program and plan. Please know we are working hard for you. Superintendent Weber
Education Assistance Program (Internet Service)
Arvig announced they are offering an Education Assistance Program for families with a student in the K-12 system or for college students, to receive free internet service so their education can continue via e-learning methodologies in the event schools remain closed (or close again) as a result of COVID-19. People interested in learning more can contact the Arvig Customer Care team either online at arvig.com via online chat, or by calling 888.992.7844 and asking about the Arvig Education Assistance Program. The Customer Care Representative will walk them through the steps to determine if they qualify and if so, set them up for installation.
https://www.arvig.net/education-assistance-program
Lunch/Breakfast Program
If you are interested in being added to our lunch program please call any school office. We will get you added to the list. You can choose a Grab & Go option at either the Ogema or Waubun sites or choose to have it delivered. (If you choose delivery it may have to wait until the next day for us to make arrangements.) Same day lunch and next day breakfast are being delivered/picked from 11:00am -1:00 pm. This program is under the summer food program. All learners qualify for this lunch program and do not need to pay.
Talking with Children about the Coronavirus
As the news stories and public conversations about Coronavirus increases, so does our anxiety. It is only natural that our children would also worry about themselves, their families, the people they love and care about. Talking about what is happening in an open and honest manner decreases anxiety and fear. Make sure that what you are talking about is factual and not rumors or thoughts that are a result of your own fears and anxiety. Focus on what you can and will do to be safe as a family. Educate them about germs and personal care and hygiene. It is helpful to make sure that information you share is age appropriate. Young children need very different information than a teenager. Knowledgeable children are safer children. Please see the link, “Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children”, a resource created by the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
Consent form for Home meal delivery
Announcement for the Food Service Program during school Closure:
The food service program will start tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th, for parents who signed up for those services. The Grab and Go program is available at both the Waubun and Ogema sites from 11:00am-1:00pm. We will have meals available at the Kitchen doors in the entry way, so you will not have to enter the buildings. Parents who signed up for the bus delivery meals will have meals delivered between 11:00am-1:00 pm by our bus drivers. Since the bus drivers will not be transporting children on their meal deliveries, they may be driving their personal vehicles. They will call the phone numbers provided on your survey when they arrive at the delivery site. Then the student or adult can come to the vehicle to get the meal(s) for the household. If you have not completed a request for services, please check on Facebook or Live feed for the survey or call any of our school offices and we will collect the information over the phone. Superintendent Weber
Announcement for Emergency Staff and Health Worker Child Care
Child care for pre-registered emergency personnel will begin Wednesday, March 18th. Children can be dropped off between 7:30-8:00 am at the main entrance in Ogema. You will need to sign your child in and stay until a health check has been completed for your child. Students will need to follow the rules and expectations of the student handbook and students are expected to follow the directives of all staff. We are limiting access into the building so drop off and pick up will be at the main entrance only. You will need to sign out your child each day also. Please bring winter outdoor gear as we will be playing outside as the weather allows. If you have not completed a request for services, please check on Facebook or Live feed for the survey or call any of our school offices and we will collect the information over the phone and review for eligibility. Superintendent Weber
*Correction: Food Service/Nutrition Program Offered
We will provide Food Service for school-age children from students PK – age 18. This Food Service program begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Please complete the attached link to the survey to let us know if your students will be participating in the school sponsored food program. Food services / distance needs link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtQi5pWDt_lZj2iX8EbbsKQcRh8_tgvvEtjJxg-z7gWSmzxw/viewform
A copy will also be sent home. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached. Thank you for your help as we continue to develop plans and services for this situation.
Food Service/Nutrition Program Offered
We will provide Food Service for school-age children from students PK – age 12. This Food Service program begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Please complete the attached link to the survey to let us know if your students will be participating in the school sponsored food program. Food services / distance needs link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtQi5pWDt_lZj2iX8EbbsKQcRh8_tgvvEtjJxg-z7gWSmzxw/viewform
A copy will also be sent home. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached. Thank you for your help as we continue to develop plans and services for this situation.
Care for Children of Families of Health Care and Emergency Workers
We will provide child care for school-age studednts from PK – age 12 who are children of emergency workers critical to the State’s response to COVID-19. This childcare begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached.
First care Survey link -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-HczJG_I0KCfMmMrc6xUUUxqRm7k3QzGSZZT4Tnekcf36Ww/viewform
A letter from the employer or an employment badge will be required to verify employment status.
School Employees will also be provided child care for school-age students from PK – age 12 who need care to provide services to ISD #435 students and community.
A written version will be sent home also, but it must be returned ASAP. This is not being offered to everyone, only those who sign up and meet criteria as defined in the executive order. Thank you for your help with a quick response.
Announcements for Monday, March 16, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0OX1_uX0-crX4tX4yZjGIZ--5EsiYDXasKFrW1tgU0/edit?usp=sharing
March 15, 2020
Dear Families,
Today, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker announced that all Minnesota public schools will close to students starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 with the plan to resume instruction on Monday, March 30, 2020.
During the school closure for students, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools will be joining school districts and charter schools across the state to create plans to equitably distribute distance learning to our students should we need to close schools statewide for a longer period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Education is defining distance learning to mean that a student receives daily interaction with their licensed teacher(s) and appropriate educational materials. Starting March 30, 2020, per the instruction from the Minnesota Department of Education, student learning will continue for the rest of the school year.
Our educators will be giving thoughtful planning to our distance learning plan, offering careful consideration for students in a variety of areas, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness, and students who rely on meals served at school. Once our distance learning plan is finalized we will communicate the plan to families through our Apptegy communication system and mail.
As always, our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students. We also want to ensure every child has access to the education they need and deserve.
We will continue to keep you informed as we navigate COVID-19.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Due to guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health in response to the COVID 19 health issue, we are postponing our afterschool events and activities where large groups would be meeting. Consequently, next week's band/choir concert and speech night will be postponed. The Minnesota State High School League has also released an announcement stating that all sports and activities are limited to practice and tryouts until April 6, 2020.
We sent out this very important health information regarding COVID-19 yesterday, but not everyone was able to access it. So we will try again in a different format. Please follow the link to the information.( https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fQ62SA7rDSbMggfhab7r13HDfapwIhYK ) Information changes very quickly, so we will send updates when we have factual information that is beneficial to our learners and community. Superintendent Weber
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
announcements for Friday, March 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_xJ8i7EZXPSsN6NxbGb8Nn9_l2ICGJWoGs0BiNwHKc/edit?usp=sharing
Information on the COVID - 19
Band trip to Winnipeg - Meeting after the concert on the 17th. Don't forget your certified birth certificate and final payment (if needed) on that day as well
Upcoming Concerts: JH/SH Band/Choir concert at 7:00, Tuesday, March 17th; 5th/6th Choir/6th Band at 8:30 AM Friday, March 20th
There was a lock-down late this morning at 11:51 at the Waubun site due to a student medical emergency. Classes and lunch have resumed and the school day will continue as normal. Thank you to the staff and emergency personnel for their help and quick response. I also want to thank the students and staff for their cooperation and patience during the lock-down. Superintendent Weber
Announcements for Thursday, March 12, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqAfhDSH2T4OjRxte0ORuGhqHZGLiOj72WfI7--s_ls/edit?usp=sharing
5th & 6th grade choir concert is currently planned for Friday, March 20th at 8:30 in the Commons.
Announcements for Tuesday, March 10 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKpFOC5bpfycdJV3UycsyZ_jchKRTGP-7KcGsl7wRh8/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Syd Bly and Dennis Ashley for scoring a perfect score of 40 on their duet at ensemble contest yesterday.
Fan bus update - there was nobody signed up and no interest shown, so we have cancelled the fan bus
I loved cheering on the future Lady TBirds. Great job today!
Miss Allen is so proud of these smart little number writers! They all earned giant lollipops for exceeding the state standard of number writing (1-31) by writing 1-100, not once, but THREE times! The rest of their classmates are not far behind and will earn theirs next week. Congratulations Dorthea, Alexis, Taryn, Hannah, Aleecia, Landon, and Tavion! Way to be high achievers!
announcements for Monday-March 9th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4kPiNmuZe2yLt4lpNUB6UMsxzSq2YxZrcjkUgECGKU/edit?usp=sharing
Today: Boys Basketball playoff Section 6A semifinals game@ Concordia @ 6:00pm vs Henning (#1)~
No play practice today
Softball practice will start Tuesday
Fan Bus for tonight: $15 per person (this does not include admission cost)- parent/guardian must accompany for anyone under 9th grade. Bus leaves Waubun @ 4:20 and Mahnomen @4:00pm. MUST BE SIGNED UP AND PAID BY NOON TODAY- pay in the guidance office
School and buses will be dismissed early tomorrow, Monday, March 9, so students , families, and staff who wish to attend the boys’ basketball game will have time to travel to attend the game to support our team. School will be dismissed at 2:40 at Waubun and early buses at Ogema will release for early bus at 2:20, late bus at Ogema will pick up at 2:50. There will be no Get busy or Climber Club programs and no late bus. SACC will be offered , but parents will need to be sure to pick up children before 5:30. It is spirit day tomorrow for all students, staff, and fans so please wear your Thunderbird gear. Go Thunderbirds!
Thunderbirds Boys Basketball plays at Concordia Monday at 6pm. There will be a Fan bus available if enough people are interested and payed by noon tomorrow. Details:
$15 per person. Need 22 people minimum. PAYED by noon Monday. Parent/guardian needed for anyone under 9th grade. Pick up in Mahnomen at 4:00, Waubun 4:20. Leave Concordia at halftime of game following ours. Approximate return to Mahn/Waub schools 10:00.
Announcements for Friday, March 6th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlIPkqcZ_ps8bGCH_JlFgr6Y8sj9kokDAbozYO6o0iw/edit?usp=sharing
Lock in- Grades 7-9 tonight from 7-11pm at the Mahnomen HS- $5.00 (includes hotdog, chips & pop) DON'T MISS OUT!
Congrats to the Thunderbird Boys Basketball team for their playoff victory over Hillcrest last night!
Saturday: Boys Basketball playoff game in Perham @ 2:45 vs NCE/UH (#2)~ Speech @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 7:30am)
announcements for Thursday, March 5th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drLuUpNSzWvSB9FVi7YKu4DC_z6i0QieRb9WGuDwuOQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)- playoff game so passes will not be accepted
February Caught Being Good Winners!
Thunderbird Speech Night is coming soon! Join us March 19 at the Waubun High School Commons at 5:30 pm for a freewill donation baked potato bar, along with entertainment by the Thunderbird Speech Team. Silent Auction and Bake Sale also happening.
** If you're interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Tracy Dady.
Thunderbird Speech Night is coming soon! Join us March 19 at the Waubun High School Commons at 5:30 pm for a freewill donation baked potato bar, along with entertainment by the Thunderbird Speech Team. Silent Auction and Bake Sale also happening.
** If you're interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Tracy Dady.
Announcements for Wednesday, March 4th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16NiCknQnPYafRRblY4PlvKoxY9k7v1BMoeMCAWPjiDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)- playoff game so passes will not be accepted
Congratulations to Emily Olsen our March Senior of the Month
Saturday's elementary tournament information
announcements for Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16KWR8E7WDoIRy28er4ECt5F3Aai8SNce9M6oImct_Z4/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences tonight from 3:30-6:00pm
for grades 5-12 in Waubun. Light meal served, pick up report cards and honor roll certificates, 5th grade band concert @ 5:30pm.. BOOK FAIR!!!
Announcements for Monday, March 2nd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hWYerUtgbSaTQOS1cALGWhVD5FTb17fPkSpvbI3BFqA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the 8th graders for winning the Penny Wars with a positive $18.39 and a grand total of $27.39. The Juniors raised the 2nd most money with $26.15, but ended up Negative $10.15. Thanks to all who donated.
Attention, Juniors!
Mrs. Vickmark will again be hosting ACT/MCA Prep sessions this year for math. The ACT is quickly approaching, so now is the time to prepare! Come to as many as you wish, and stay for as long as you wish. These sessions will be offered as follows:
Thursday, March 5th (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Sunday, March 8th (from 8:00 am to noon)
Saturday, March 14th (from 8:00 am to noon)
Thursday, March 19th (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Any questions? Let Mrs. Vickmark know!
ENGLISH MCA PREP Sessions will happen on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30-5:30 and 6-8pm with Ms. Dady
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)
Saturday: Boys Basketball playoff game in Perham @ 2:45 (once they win on Thursday)~ Speech @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 7:30am)
Waubun grades 5-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3:30-6:00pm. Light Meal Served!
announcements for Friday, Fed. 28th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7GxyvDAqY_f0JtnQUr9RiKPenqWZW-QYDBpbj4ejsc/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Breckenridge (@ Waubun) C team and JV will both play at 6:00pm
Support the Waubun Senior High Band and go to Cedar Crest on Saturday. They are donating 10% of their sales to the band. Thank you to this area business for their support for the arts.
We, at Waubun School hope to see you at conferences, either this afternoon, February, 27, 2020 or on Tuesday, March 03. Due to the primary elections on Tuesday, March 03, conference times have been moved to 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thank you and Go Thunderbirds!
Announcements for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyIEqdorXA2nuUZZqZWnsONCxtWFXoHha0R1ko53hnY/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoff game @ Underwood (7pm)
Thunderbird Wrestler Garrett Eiynck made the State Wrestling Tournament again this year. Garrett will wrestle tomorrow a little after 9am
GOOD LUCK THUNDERBIRDS!
Announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 26th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dh0wz0EoFnsMZQKKVBS0s1nwLYH2MUZhJbn7NyTQVWk/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the Thunderbirds boys basketball team on their victory last night over Thief River Falls!!!
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Feb. 26, 2020, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Minnesota school bus drivers safely transport more than 760,000 students to and from school each day. Thank you school bus drivers for the positive contributions you make to our students’ education and safety!
The WOWE community wants to send a special thank you to all of our bus drivers!!!
Invited!
Announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 25th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14kPG65YSJLSvFu4htt6yVETKY2bOPrZbVAaCZqoNv4c/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @ TRF- C-team AND Varsity play at 4:00- no JV game (bus leaves Waubun @ 1:45pm- please excuse players at 1:35)
Announcements for Monday, Feb. 24th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYf3nTLYVJGGJXZhLb3SgOYhrMhztfZHAnOcUcIsNk4/edit?usp=sharing
Monday: Boys basketball vs C-G (@ Mahnomen) CTeam @5:00
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @ TRF- C-team AND Varsity play at 4:00- no JV game (bus leaves Waubun @ 1:45pm- please excuse players at 1:35)
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoff game @ Underwood (7pm)
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Breckenridge (@ Waubun)
Saturday: Wrestling State Tournament- Speech @ Walker ~ Girls Basketball Sub-Section Semi Finals @ Perham (after we win on Thursday) @ Perham (2:45pm)
Congratulations to all the wrestlers on their performance over the weekend. Garret Eiynck placed Second, and will be competing at the state wrestling tournament this weekend in St. Paul.
Last week Waubun honored and celebrated students who received Perfect and Outstanding Attendance (missing 3 days or less) for Semester 1. Congratulations to all of these amazing students! #everydaycounts
Announcements for Friday, Feb. 21st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eElVFmvEe2h2cgZ8wuOHVq4pWqj0mPKiuS-Vaa-S5gQ/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm in Waubun) **This is a playoff game and therefore no passes will be allowed. Price is $8/adult and $5/student
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds on their victory over Northern Freeze last night!
Volunteers are needed for a mass casualty training being held at Mahnomen High School Saturday 2/22 starting at 7AM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, this coincides with area emergency agencies. Questions contact Ed Snetsinger at 218-261-1466. All ages are welcome, all you need to do is show up and they will tell you what you need to do.
Reminder tomorrow's (Friday 2/21) Girls Basketball Game in Waubun at 7pm vs Hillcrest is a Playoff Game. Therefore no passes will be accepted.
Announcements for Thursday- Feb. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wF8WkuJmg3McOv0OwQwn4qiQwOvdeMnoIDTqpWr-JL4/edit?usp=sharing
White Earth Dental Services will be here (Waubun) Tuesday- this is a FREE service available to ALL students. Registration forms will be handed out this week- guardians must sign and return to the office
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity only Basketball DH @ Northern Freeze (Newfolden). Girls 6:00, boys to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. please excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm in Waubun) **This is a playoff game and therefore no passes will be allowed. Price is $8/adult and $5/student
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Girls Basketball Playoff information: Thunderbirds will play this Friday in WAUBUN at 7pm vs Hillcrest in the pigtail game. https://legacy.mshsl.org/Brackets/bracket.asp?TournamentId=365&bracketId=506
announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pp0E59x813O7KoHeW0djxuT3aDNlIe56eAXxUnopRm4/edit?usp=sharing
The JH Knowledge Bowl team is not going to Ada tomorrow (February 20). The next meet is Thursday, March 5 in Thief River Falls.
Jr High Basketball today - Red Lake has double booked their gyms, so they will be coming to Mahnomen for the game today. Also, they are a little low on numbers, so we will be playing a modified schedule. 7th grade will begin at 4:30, 8th grade will likely start earlier than normal - approximately 5pm is a good guess.
Announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 18th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBmXopN2BxHTr9BNsQZlQJmXjStiSJ2tyYRWYbzvGJs/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams for their great performance in Ada last Thursday! Special congratulations to the Waubun Black team for taking first place!
Thursday: Varsity only Basketball DH @ Northern Freeze (Newfolden). Girls 6:00, boys to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 1:30, please excuse Waubun players at 1:20.
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm)
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @Pelican Rapids. C Team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(Please excuse Waubun players @ 3:00) ~. Girls Basketball vs RLCC @ Waubun. 6:00 JV, Varsity to follow~JH Boys Basketball @ Red Lake. (4:30) Bus leaves Waubun @ 2:15, please excuse Waubun players at 2:05.
Girls Basketball on Monday, Feb 17 at Fergus Falls Hillcrest will include a C Team Game at 5:00. JV and Varsity to follow
Congratulations to this Knowledge Bowl team for their first place win in Ada!
Congratulations to this Knowledge Bowl team for their first place win in Ada!
The Waubun School Forest be open this Saturday through Monday, February 15-17 for the holiday weekend. The weather looks promising! Come out and enjoy it!
School and all after school activities are canceled today, February 12, 2020, due to strong winds causing ground blizzards, drifts, and hazardous driving conditions. Stay safe and warm! Superintendent Weber
School and buses will be two hours late in the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District due to drifting snow covered roads making travel difficult in some areas our District. Have a safe morning.
announcements for Monday, Feb. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_b3vMQ2jqYUWcd8OWmBhaIUrSKV1yH_5JGrthl4IOk/edit?usp=sharing
A reminder to all juniors, the M State Showcase in Detroit Lakes is this Thursday, Feb 13th. All juniors will be attending unless your parents have notified the guidance office otherwise. The bus will leave the north doors at 8:30 and return between 1:00 - 1:30. Lunch will be provided.
Monday:JV Boys Basketball @ COLA ~ JH Boys BBall @ LPA (Audubon)~ youth Dancecamp in Waubun
Miss Stalberger's class earned a sledding party and had a blast on Thursday!
Announcements for Friday, Feb. 7th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvPresrBwM1XKd1Q6ZDOxAU8UttO4bP7TwFqFR2GkOs/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood.(bus leaves @ 6am) ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Congratulations to our February Senior of the Month: Nicole Swedberg
A day spent in nature is SO good for the soul. Thank you Friends of Tamarac for a wonderful day! #HalversonThirdGrade #Nature
Congratulations to Waubun 8th grader Jacob Burkhart for advancing in the Regional Spelling Bee to the Multi Regional/State Spelling Bee in Fergus Falls on Feb. 18th. We are so proud! #Thunderbirdproud #weareproud
announcements for Thursday, Feb. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXxDL2tVlgs1zeCi7B3ahuLsxWd12djnmd2pllNq4GM/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JV GBB @ COLA 4:30. ~Wrestling Triangular @ Park Rapids. Bus leaves @ 2:15pm -please excuse Waubun wrestlers @ 2:05pm~
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood.(bus leaves @ 6am) ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Congratulations to Waubuns AAA recipients, Nathan Nelson and Sydney Bly
Announcements for Wednesday, Frb. 5th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoUGXt17UImRfHdgHmocokAWh166gfa7sxcftMwyY9U/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun Elementary Class Photos will be taken at 10:30 AM on February 13.
There will be show times in at Waubun High School and Mahnomen High School this spring. Stay tuned for more information!
announcements for Monday, Feb. 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T588j4-lw0nUUHd2pfXiMQrjymsVJ1tX1GGJ4deUe_o/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH BBB vs Circle of Nations (not COLA) 4:30 @Mahnomen. ~Basketball DH vs Cass Lake @ Waubun.
Thursday: JV GBB @ COLA 4:30. ~Wrestling Triangular @ Park Rapids. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood. ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys BBall vs RLC @ Mahnomen. 5:00 C team, JV and Varsity to follow.
JH BBB @ Ada. 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 2:30. Excuse Waubun players at 2:20.
Mrs. Haverkamp’s class earned a class sledding party for great behavior! Way to go 4th grade!
Announcements for Friday, Jan. 31st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wl0eAve8ziGj9Hcw0EwMChmJme7uOFr28mB-O1U5Evs/edit?usp=sharing
SCRUBS CAMP: Any students interested in going into a career in the medical field this camp is for you! Grades 8-11. June 17-19 @ Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College: Cost: FREE- If you are seriously interested in attending please see Patti or Dejah ASAP.
M State is hosting an upcoming showcase that is open to all juniors. It takes place Thursday Feb. 13 from 9:00 - 12:30 and lunch will be provided. Visit the M State campus and get hands-on experience in all programs they offer. A full list of these programs is available in the guidance office. Deadline for sign-up is Wednesday, Feb. 5th also in the guidance office
Congratulations to the boys basketball team on their win over Hillcrest last night!
Congratulations to the girls basketball team on their victory over NCE-UH last night! WAY TO GO THUNDERBIRDS!!
Congratulations to our 2020 SnoDaze King and Queen: Levi Mertens and Emily Olsen! Congratulations to all the candidates and prince and princesses.
The Reading Room was full this morning at Ogema! Thanks to our Library helpers for their assistance with the February bulletin board.
We wrote down our biggest fears, balled them up, and “KOBE”-ed them into a trash basket. Everything negative–pressure, challenges–is all an opportunity for us to succeed. #MambaMentality #ThirdGrade
Jr High Boys Basketball - Tomorrow, 1/31 vs NCEUH (in Mahn), the 8th grade will play first at 4:30. 7th Grade will follow. Monday, 2/3 at Ada, the 7th grade game will be at 4:00 and the 8th grade to follow.
Mrs. Haugo's class that went skiing
Announcements for Jan. 30th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lRIpL4-GLoqdnKwXb22nBmFhlD-Gb7U6eH0VYztslO8/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am ~ C team boys basketball tournament @ Fosston (bus leaves @ 7:45am)
DANCECAMP: Elementary students interested in the danceline dance camp on Feb 10th and 13th- Cost: $25… registration is due TOMORROW- forms can be picked up in the guidance office
Celebrating Paraprofessional Week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Thank you to our amazing paras for all of their support and dedication!
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 29th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cUzRvI3R11xb9FP6rsVDflpignxktsjLtjA4y5q71wc/edit?usp=sharing
The Sno-Daze dance is Friday, Jan. 31st in Mahnomen. It is from 9:00-12:00 and is for 7-12 grade. Cost is $5.
Summer Volleyball League: ages 12 and up… any students interested please sign up in the guidance office. There will be a meeting soon.
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds Basketball team on their 55-50 win over the Rothsay Tigers last night!
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 28th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6oNPFoCxUkDA6XPasetQN8LpRVMyQ2hzXyMZlU_eEw/edit?usp=sharing
Today: BB vs Fertile Beltrami @Mahnomen. ~Boys Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling @ Sebeka. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am
Congratulations to the lady Thunderbirds on their victory over Fertile-Beltrami last night… 55-53
Mrs Haugo's class having fun at the Waubun School Forest
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Dear Staff, Parents and Students,
Administration was notified yesterday, Sunday, January, 26, 2020 that a student had made threats against students, staff and the Waubun School. We were told that White Earth Police had responded quickly and there was no longer a threat to anyone. We want to thank the prompt reporting of the threat and the quick response from law enforcement. We will continue to provide programs and supports for our children while working with law enforcement to assure the safety and well-being of our children.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth
Announcements for Monday, Jan. 27th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQ0W06GNC6Tnuby4nOr6-gxkL5dPvUloJgjEgfeQwIM/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: GBB @ Rothsay. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.~JH BBB vs Fertile Beltrami @Mahnomen. ~Boys Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling @ Sebeka. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am
Sports/Activities-
Monday: JH BBB @ Winemac. (Bus leaves @ 3:15. Please excuse @players at 3:05) ~Girls Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @Waubun. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.
Students interested in taking the snowmobile safety class should check their email for the Google Doc sign-up sheet. The deadline to sign-up is February 7th. Students must be 12 years old or older by March 1st to be eligible. Please contact Franki Paul for more information.
Sledding was an adventure for Mrs. Halverson’s Class today! Check out these faces. #JOY #Exhaustion #FUN
Mrs. Oertwich’s class had a great day skiing at the school forest! It was beautiful out!
announcements for Thursday, Jan 23rd, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwyj5FcXADesKpkcA_Fu6GMoEuthuHjf2MPJkKD4bcM/edit?usp=sharing
HELP WANTED:
The Ogema SACC program currently has an opening for 1 student helper. The hours are Monday thru Friday (when school is in session) from 3:30p.m to 5:30p.m. Interested applications need to be 15 years old by September. Contact the District Office if interested.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
ATTENTION PARENTS! We are looking for a few good people to plan and implement Waubun's Post Prom. The success of this event depends on parent and community volunteers. It is a fun night for all the volunteers, as well as the kids. Please consider being a part of this event. Prom will be held on May 9 at the Waubun School. To volunteer, click here: https://forms.gle/7kzKZFgoaDBLBqDU7
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 22nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5_tQVOdmHjO0GhMkUK5BfxMz2wJXl2FMxR_Jiwput4/edit?usp=sharing
Mahnomen-Waubun Annual Theater Production of “THE HUMOR GAMES” tryouts for grades 7-12 on January 29th and 30th from 3:30-5:30pm at the Mahnomen School Elementary Auditorium. No experience needed.
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
Congrats to the boys basketball team on their victory 70-62 over Park Christian last night!!!
announcements for Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZBp2FITwOUD9Ruk7NRkhiVYivL3gsLvoGUhN8el6ey8/edit?usp=sharing
Next Week is Sno-Daze 2020 (Jan 27-31)
Monday: DECADE DAY (another decade) ~ Homeroom activity: Pie-in-the-Face
Tuesday: COLOR DAY (5th-orange~ 6th-red ~ 7th-green ~ 8th-purple~ 9th-camo ~ 10th-white ~ 11th-gray ~ 12th-blue~ staff-black) GUESS THE # OF CANDIES IN THE JAR
Wednesday: YEEHAW!!! DAY
Thursday: SPIRIT DAY
Friday: DRESS UP DAY (coronation @ 8:30am) (pepfest, Dance @ Mahnomen)
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
Tuesday: Boys Basketball vs Park Christian @ Waubun. C team starts 5:00. ~ JH Boys Basketball vs Park Christian@ Waubun. 7th grade starts 5:00- Wrestling and Girls Basketball will practice in Mahnomen
Boys Basketball vs Fertile/Beltrami on Friday 1/24 will be moved from Mahnomen to WAUBUN. Boys Basketball vs NCEUH on Tuesday 1/28 will be moved from Waubun to MAHNOMEN
Basketball Double Header with LPA will be moves to Monday, January 20
Dance competition at Pelican Rapids for tomorrow has been cancelled
Tonight’s Basketball Double Header with LPA will be postponed due to weather. Elementary Basketball Snowflake league is cancelled for tomorrow.
Due to the impeding weather and worsening road conditions, school is canceled for today Friday, January 17th, 2020.
Announcements for Thursday, Jan. 16 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TS_1I27V__doNnFBsjFTC4W2-wyF7f52ymLf3Wmx0PE/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun Boys and Girls Club will be CLOSED in FRIDAY
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
It's back! The 2nd annual lip sync contest will happen on Friday, Jan. 31st as part of our Sno-Daze week festivities. Get together with your friends and prepare your act. If lip sync-ing isn't your thing, we will also be including other talent acts and skits. They can be serious or silly. You will need to sign up with Ms. Bauck, Nicole Swedberg. or Gabby Bellanger by next Friday, the 24th, so we can figure out how much time we need for the show.
Wednesday was WOWE's annual Spelling Bee... It took 22 rounds to declare Jacob Burkhart the District Spelling Bee Champion. Jacob's final word was "equator". Runner-Up: Isaiah Schultz and 3rd place: Scarlette Boudreau. Jacob will now move on to the regional Spelling Bee held at Northland College in TRF on Feb. 5th. Good Luck Jacob!!
Special Congratulations to all of our participants! Everyone did an amazing job!!!
All classes after school at Trinity in Waubun are cancelled today, January 15, 2020.
All classes at St Ann's church in Waubun are cancelled today, January 15, 2020.
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rwl0vN5axAnuI_p6zT_S9IHb1K_ee25sJB655NVbrAg/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday: Wrestling & JH Boys BBall pictures in Mahnomen after school
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
Congrats to the boys basketball team on defeating Sacred Heart last night!
Waubun Boys and Girls Club will be CLOSED in FRIDAY
The Waubun School Forest, located at 2541 Highway 113, 9.2 miles east of Waubun, will host 3 Open House events this month,January 12, 19, and 26, 2020, 1-4:00PM! Come and enjoy snacks at The Hut, skiing, walking trails, sledding and more! There will be volunteers available to help get you started. There is no charge; everything is FREE!
*All school policies apply while on forest premises.
JH Boys Basketball Game will be played at the Bagley Elementary Gym (the old high school) today.
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVcmA-5MMed8vssdcPCg1bf8aEHs6MR72Hx1pV0sdYw/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JV Girls basketball vs COLA (Waubun)~ Wrestling Triangular @ Oklee (bus leaves @ 3:05/excuse @ 2:55)~ JH Boys BBall @ Bagley (4:30- bus leaves @3- excuse players @ 2:50)~ Boys Basketball @ Sacred Heart (bus leaves @ 2:25/ excuse players @ 2:15)
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team on their victory over Red Lake last night!!
School Play: any students in grades 7-12 interested in joining the school play with Mahnomen with a May performance please sign up by Wednesday in the guidance office. Even if you are just a little curious- sign up. More information on dates, which play and practice times will be coming out in the Spring.
Mrs. Haugo's class received their furry pets and their certificate of adoption today. Students signed the certificate promising to read to their pets and love them forever!
announcements for Monday, Jan. 13th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1czWkBsQ_Hg61zkzweU5fZwI8sUiSo04wvikRfz0Qg/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JV Girls basketball vs COLA (Waubun)~ Wrestling Triangular @ Oklee (bus leaves @ 3:05/excuse @ 2:55)~ JH Boys BBall @ Bagley (4:30- bus leaves @3- excuse players @ 2:50)~ Boys Basketball @ Sacred Heart (bus leaves @ 2:25/ excuse players @ 2:15)
Wednesday: Wrestling & JH Boys BBall pictures in Mahnomen after school
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader vs Red Lake (@ Mahnomen- 4:30)
Annual Spelling Bee will be Wednesday @1:30 in the Commons: Congratulations to the following students for making the Spelling Bee: Drayton Tibbetts, Karleo Bellcourt, Marcus Gary, Chloe Smith, Anthony Malmo, Scarlette Boudreau, Tanner Stech, Beau Somdahl, Cleighton Hoban, Raylyn Peterson, Isaiah Schultz, Tatianna Larson-Butcher, Jacob Burkhart, Wyatt Keezer, Connor Adams & Lylian Zornes
School Play: any students in grades 7-12 interested in joining the school play with Mahnomen with a May performance please sign up by Wednesday in the guidance office. Even if you are just a little curious- sign up. More information on dates, which play and practice times will be coming out in the Spring.
Everyone is welcome to the Waubun School Forest Open House during the remaining Sundays in January!!
Congratulations to Anne Champa, Ogema Elementary Music Teacher! She was the Ogema VFW’s nominee for the Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award and won at District 9! Thank you Mrs. Champa for your dedication, passion and hard work with the youth and the community!
announcements for Friday, January 10th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BisAnisM24b89pJ2gBcPuyv0euwBCOnBhWJpY7FAXpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker (bus leaves @ 12:45). ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
Congrats to the girls Thunderbird basketball team on their outstanding victory over Climax-Fisher last night!
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students, 01/09/20
Students at the Waubun School site were called into Lockdown following a terroristic threat today, Thursday, January, 9, 2020 at 2:10pm. The threat response by administration and law enforcement was very quick and the student was removed from the premise by law enforcement. An investigation is ongoing. So along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff Department, and Administrative Staff a search was completed and students were safely returned to their routine schedule at 3:06 pm.
A full investigation of the threat will continue. Threatening the safety of our learning community is a serious offense. Disrupting our learning environment is not acceptable. We will be working with law enforcement officials to find closure to this issue. I want to thank our staff, administration, students, parents, and law enforcement for their quick response, cooperation, and patience.
Sincerely,
Superintendent, Lisa Weber
Waubun- Ogema -White Earth Schools
Announcements for Thursday, Jan 9th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eT8nWZjXA--IlLLcRYoQyb-DQgqPGKZ-7U3Ruq4AUYw/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids( please excuse @ 2:45) ~Girls BB @ Climax. 6:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 4:00. ~JH BBB vs LPA in Waubun. (4:30) ~ Wrestling Dual vs Thief River Falls. 5:30 in Mahnomen ~JV and C Team Boys BB @ Moorhead 5:00. Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:10. Please excuse Waubun players at that time. ~ Elementary Wrestling vs TRF @ Mahnomen (5pm)
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker. ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uEIXndUWL7dlJwKdKw_scVoE2lGFP59uNsGerz_lZOw/edit?usp=sharing
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 7th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0GoX_OWIcnHQuX1BYn56JGzFoP1kBSvOT1MWBkUDPA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our January Senior of the Month:
Logan Stech
Tuesday: Girls Basketball @ Fosston. 5:00 (There is C team). Bus leaves Waubun 3:30. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:15.~JH BBB @ NCEUH (Twin Valley). 4:30. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:15. Please excuse Waubun players at that time~ Super JV boys basketball vs DGF @ Waubun (5pm)- C team will play DGF @6pm in Waubun (Last minute addition)
Announcements for Monday, Jan 6th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GvFhik-rxXdDo0xFiFCvlSrwIMh1I78o7L9k19R0dZg/edit?usp=sharing
Monday: Boys Basketball @ Fosston. 6:00 (No C team). Bus leaves Waubun at 4:30.
Tuesday: Girls Basketball @ Fosston. 5:00 (There is C team). Bus leaves Waubun 3:30. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:15.~JH BBB @ NCEUH (Twin Valley). 4:30. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:15. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Thursday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids( please excuse @ 2:45) ~Girls BB @ Climax. 6:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 4:00. ~JH BBB vs LPA in Waubun. (4:30) ~ Wrestling Dual vs Thief River Falls. 5:30 in Mahnomen ~JV and C Team Boys BB @ Moorhead 5:00. Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:10. Please excuse Waubun players at that time. ~ Elementary Wrestling vs TRF @ Mahnomen (5pm)
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker. ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
2nd Annual WOWE Powwow
Announcements for Friday, Jan. 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10d3N35XnWwOE4EdkJddcS_5TgJY8pgq_F3lpmvFaXKE/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Wrestling Dual Tourney @ Mahnomen (4pm start) (please excuse @ 2pm)
Saturday: Elementary Basketball @ East Grand Forks - Elementary Basketball bus will leave Waubun at 6:30am and Mahnomen at 6:45am for kids that need a ride on Saturday. Players are encouraged to ride with parents as the bus will get full and it will be a LONG day, with multiple teams playing at different times.
We have communicated with coaches to work with students and families who need to leave early or miss practice to attend the wake of Clayton Lehrke. Please notify the coaches of your plans and we will respect your wishes. Practices will be done in time for those that chose to attend after practice. Rich Zima is volunteering to drive a bus for athletes that want to go show support. Athletes will make a short appearance. Bus will be leaving Waubun Gym at 5:30 and back about 6:00. This is all voluntary for the kids that choose to go.
Announcements for Thursday, Jan 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gjcyw2huWX7mRjkd9SPBm75ww3qOfVX6BsE8oI8awEU/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH Boys Basketball vs Ada/West (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JV/9th grade BBall @ DL Middle School (6pm) bus leaves Mahnomen @ 4:25
Friday: Wrestling Dual Tourney @ Mahnomen (4pm start)
Saturday: Elementary Basketball @ East Grand Forks - details announced tomorrow
Happy New Year!
School resumes on Thursday, January 2nd.
There will not be any Climber Club after school at Ogema this week. Climber Club will start again on January 6th.
It is with deepest sorrow we share the news that Clayton Lehrke, son of Angie and Tim Lehrke, died on Friday, December 27, 2019. It has been confirmed that his passing was due to natural causes. While that brings no answers, it also helps us know there was nothing to be done to prevent the outcome. Clayton was a senior at Detroit Lakes High School. The loss of Clayton’s life has a tremendous impact on the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School, the Detroit Lakes School and surrounding communities. It is important that we support Clayton’s family, our students, staff, parents, and each other as we grieve this tragic loss. We will provide additional support staff and counseling services as students and staff return to classes on January 2nd. For additional support and services the Becker County and White Earth Reservation Mental Health 24 hour crisis and support hotline is available to parents, students, staff, and anyone needing support. Call 1-218-850-4357 or 1-877-380-3621
Wake and Funeral Arrangements: Most Holy Redeemer Church, Ogema
Wake: Friday, January, 3, 2020 Visitation- 4:00-7:00pm Prayer Service- 6:00pm
Funeral: Saturday, January, 4, 2020-11:00am
If you have questions or concerns you may contact the Superintendent’s Office 473-6171, the Waubun School Office 473-6173 or the Ogema School Office 473-6174.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
All activities and practices are cancelled tomorrow, Monday, December 30th. All school buildings and offices will be closed also. Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!
All practices are cancelled for tomorrow, Monday 12/30
Jr High Boys Basketball practice is cancelled for tomorrow, December 30. This practice was supposed to be in Mahnomen. The December 31 practice (10am-noon) in Waubun is still on for now.
The Waubun School Forest will be open every day during winter break. The ski trails are tracked. See the web site for more info.
Mr. Worner's shop class created Bean Bag Boards in class. They turned out amazing!
Wishing our students and families a warm and safe Holiday Season. We will see you on January 2nd. Have a great break!!!
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V7Qd2zYySuOgpd-NmiDZZt0ZtTEvaobvJ2nQduj5XpY/edit?usp=sharing
JH Boys Basketball will practice in Mahnomen on Dec 30 and in Waubun on Dec 31. Both practices will be from 10am-noon.
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:40)
Saturday: Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
District office Holiday Closing during the Holidays.
announcements for Thursday, Dec. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccRw-emX9BhsocIq9VISfSeK9Of3aB_K1nmGcnsRCN0/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th graders for only having 3 people absent today. That is 97% attendance! Great job getting here today!
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
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Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:30)
****Varsity, JV and C team boys basketball practice will be in Mahnomen today…...Boys JH practice will be in Waubun (multipurpose gym)
Academic Breakfast was held this morning for students who earn Academic Letters from the 2018-2019 Semester 2 grading period. This is a high honor as it included more than just a high GPA. Full Requirements are listed in the student handbook/calendar. A special thank you to the speaker today: Mr. Sam Mason.
Academic Breakfast was held this morning for students who earn Academic Letters from the 2018-2019 Semester 2 grading period. This is a high honor as it included more than just a high GPA. Full Requirements are listed in the student handbook/calendar. A special thank you to the speaker today: Mr. Sam Mason.
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 18
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13bWWhEBOzwWth6STaJX3gB9utyKK3SPmoyFqFZbYk8M/edit?usp=sharing
JH Girls Will not have practice tonight: JH boys are in Mahnomen for practice.
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 17th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A1HF5y5Iv7OHhpkZpzMm0N0XOpXELpJoeytiXRZhAKY/edit?usp=sharing
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Thursday: Jingle Bells: find the hidden Jingle Bells throughout the school to redeem for a prize (1 per person)
Friday: Deck the Halls: Wear your Holiday/Winter Sweater
Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA - 8th grade only
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:45)
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congrats the lady Thunderbirds on their victory over NCE/UH last night in another overtime win!
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Many changes this week for Sports. Please see the updated Monday Waubun High Announcements for the latest news. Biggest changes - Wrestling scrimmage at Crookston Monday. JH GBB will be 8th grade only at 4pm AT COLA. GBB at Winemac Thurs and BBB at Winemac Friday
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 16th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rCHk4kQfE-1PrZtvYg88ygzVN4RL24Mb68J_Db9B41o/edit?usp=sharing
Academic Breakfast for Semester 2 of 2018-2019 school year will be held Wednesday morning @ 8:30AM.
JH/SH Band/Choir Holiday Concert Tuesday @ 7pm~ Waubun Elementary program on Tuesday @ 8:30am
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys & Girls BBall doubleheader @ NCE/UH (Ulen) (boys B and C teams will play in Twin Valley- all other games @ Ulen)(boys bus leaves @ 3:10, excuse @ 2:50) (excuse girls @ 3:10)~ JH Girls BBall @ (bus leaves @ 3:00 please excuse players @ 2:50) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston(bus leaves @ 3:30, excuse players @ 3:20)
Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA - 8th grade only
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:45)
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Tuesday: Holiday socks/ties: wear your favorite holiday socks and/or tie
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Thursday: Jingle Bells: find the hidden Jingle Bells throughout the school to redeem for a prize (1 per person)
Mrs. Haugo's class getting ready for the Holiday Program
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lOxsMIyoN_1zYeDFPdxfCWFA8tNpu2xg7a-XLivTKWE/edit?usp=sharing
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Monday: Spirit Day: wear your Thunderbird gear
Tuesday: Holiday socks/ties: wear your favorite holiday socks and/or tie
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congrats to the Girls Basketball team on their overtime victory over Clearbrook-Gonvick last night!
Announcements for Thursday, Dec. 12th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imIDYALjFcCMN6CA_O4qhnPJDjvN7VKPUTXwi-4eA1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Ojibwe Quiz Bowl- any students (grades 7-12)interested in joining please meet in Patti Degroat’s room during advisory (check in with advisor first)- practices will start after break and he held during homeroom
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) **Jr High Girls Basketball - there will only be a 7th grade game tonight at 4:30 in Mahnomen. 8th grade game has been cancelled. 8th grade girls have the night off~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Jr High Girls Basketball - 8th grade game is cancelled for tonight. There will be a 7th grade game at 4:30 in Mahnomen. 8th grade girls have the night off.
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hymcEaNvAyROiIJ0JhYNhAx12fSosgNywfriiv3HjCY/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congratulations to the MW Boys Basketball team on their victory 84-44 over Climax Fisher last night! JV also pulled out a win 67-39
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pdWLucsQffoEGLFPcWsUViAI8932Fx8HmD40j0zfd3o/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Boys basketball @ Climax (bus leaves @ 2:50- excuse players @ 2:40) C Team starts @ 4:45
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Wednesday: Sports Day: wear your favorite jersey or shirt
Thursday: Throwback Thursday- wear Bomber gear or blue
Friday: Candy Cane Lane: wear white or red
Announcements for Monday-Dec. 9th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGCEEsywpgoKACYDGMQZAvwxNrsW9-NUlyTwzMOaQp8/edit?usp=sharing
The band will be having a bake sale and silent auction on Dec. 17th in conjunction with their concert. This is to help with transportation costs for their trip. If anyone would like to donate an item for either, we would really appreciate it! Items need to be here by Monday, Dec. 16th. Thank you!
ports/Activities-
Today: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA ~ JV/9th grade boys basketball vs Detroit Lakes (@ Waubun-6pm)
Tuesday: Boys basketball @ Climax (bus leaves @ 3:05- excuse players @ 2:55)
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Waubun's Caught Being Good Winners- Congratulations!!
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESVUoLspJ8zfOX58ZyRo6E78txVytONaekMt40S3wKI/edit?usp=sharing
The band will be having a bake sale and silent auction on Dec. 17th in conjunction with their concert. This is to help with transportation costs for their trip. If anyone would like to donate an item for either, we would really appreciate it! Items need to be here by Monday, Dec. 16th. Thank you!
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen @ 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay @Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney @ Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
Congrats to the boys basketball team on their victory over NYM last night.
Announcements for Thursday, Dec. 5th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12haQ-9G0CW8k2BVWFn5bz915Gqf7fFStr5VeMAjxNmw/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills @ Waubun. .~ Picture day for JH GBB, Varsity Basketball and Dance
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen @ 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay @Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney @ Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Friday: Mad about plaid/flannel: be cozy and wear flannel or plaid
Monday: Silent Night- Pajama or lounge wear
Tuesday: Baby It’s Cold Outside: Bundle up in your winter gear or favorite MN apparel
Congratulations to our Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 4th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QL5uwIUFja7ckozvdsbiws3akvPCnoGqcTF5K6hHnTg/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills in Waubun. C team 5:00, JV 6:00, Varsity to follow.~ Picture day for JH GBB, Varsity Basketball and Dance
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay in Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney at Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday the 7th. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM and Mahnomen at 6:30 AM. Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
Congratulations to the December Senior of the Month: Nathan Nelson
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Thursday: Spirit of the Season: wear red or green to start the countdown
Friday: Mad about plaid/flannel: be cozy and wear flannel or plaid
Monday: Silent Night- Pajama or lounge wear
announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 3rd 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Re2utLQa0iTlqen6-yhwtKSrD67ml_eo0aoO_3tjH3E/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH GBB vs Winemac in Mahnomen. 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow~ Varsity GBB @RLCC(Plummer). JV 6:00, Varsity to follow. (Bus leaves Waubun at 4:15)~ Wrestling Triangular vs BGMR and DGF at Waubun (5:00)
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTKM52vy_f5mOm-U80R_QCvceLVEf0-eShyUtbFSPaM/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH GBB vs Winemac in Mahnomen. 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow~ Varsity GBB @RLCC(Plummer). JV 6:00, Varsity to follow. (Bus leaves Waubun at 4:15)~ Wrestling Triangular vs BGMR and DGF at Waubun (5:00)
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills in Waubun. C team 5:00, JV 6:00, Varsity to follow.
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay in Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney at Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
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Today: JH GBB at Ada ******8th grade plays first at 4:30!!! 7th to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:00, please excuse Waubun players at 2:50. --Football Banquet 6:30 in Waubun Commons
Waubun Boys and Girls Club has returned and will be open this week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (closed on Tuesday) ~ hours are 3:30-5:30 for 5th and 6th graders and 5:30-8:00 for 7th-12th graders.
The Waubun Senior High band will be having a couple "extra" performances this holiday season (in addition to our regular concert). First, we will perform "Polar Express" at the academic breakfast on Dec.18th. On Dec. 20th, we will be performing in West Acres at 10:00 AM in front of the JCPenneys store. "Happy Holidays!" from the band!
HOLIDAY CONCERT DATES and TIMES:
Everyone is invited to the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools' Holiday Concerts: OGEMA Elementary - Friday, Dec. 13th at 9:30 and 1:30; WAUBUN Elementary - Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 8:30 AM; WAUBUN JH & SH - Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 7:00 PM.
Announcements for Monday, Nov. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Fa27dXnE997B7hcNeEsOEGuuW7GsTr2OmrWwpDgNig/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday,. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Football banquet will be Monday, Dec 2 at 6:30pm in Waubun Commons.
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Girls Basketball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen-4:30pm) ~
Tomorrow: JH Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (@ Waubun-4:30pm) ~ Varsity Girls Basketball @ Red Lake Falls (please excuse players at 3pm-bus leaves @ 3:10) (5pm-C team starts, JV & Varsity to follow)
All students should feel EMPOWERED! We are loving our new classroom stage. The stage gives us a platform to share our brilliant ideas. #RonClarkInspired
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oc9JE217lDOo5D1meqoBAdeqEE0TTgfzv7yxiOItTrY/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday, Nov. 27th. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH GBB vs Circle of Nations at 4:30 in Waubun.
Friday: JHGBB at LPA (Audubon) 4:30 start. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Girls Basketball Players Grades 7-12: Cards are due this Friday. Please return your money and all cards that are not sold to Mr. Skersick on or before Friday the 22nd
Post Season Awards Banquets are set. Volleyball will be Sunday, Nov 24 at 6pm in Mahnomen. Football will be Monday, Dec 2 at 6:30pm in Waubun.
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t46fXkmQyZNU86rKMwIainApHJ13WJt2_g6P_VLNwNA/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday, Nov. 27th. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH GBB vs Circle of Nations at 4:30 in Waubun.
Friday: JHGBB at LPA (Audubon) 4:30 start. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Girls Basketball Players Grades 7-12: Cards are due this Friday. Please return your money and all cards that are not sold to Mr. Skersick on or before Friday the 22nd
Last Week's Caught Being Good Winners. Showing respect, positive choices, and doing their best while encouraging others. #WOWESTRONG #WHSPRIDE
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yUmD5AjhRzXeP_yUSSY8JoXh6xAKbxTHY7pZAj9LRug/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences TONIGHT from 3:30-7pm in Waubun and Ogema
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Each of our 3rd grade students received dictionaries today from the DL Rotary. They learned about the longest word and had time to explore with friends. Thank you to the DL Rotary for the dictionaries!
Reminder that the pizza pickup for the elementary fundraiser is tomorrow!
When: Friday, November 15, 2019
Where: Ogema Elementary Cafeteria
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
*We do not have space available to store your pizzas, so please make appropriate arrangements to have your pizzas picked up on time!
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 13th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1blY-04dRz9Ol4xhCzjIfaLoPQB5bz9sPh-Y1f_Bp2Rc/edit?usp=sharing
ports/Activities
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Friday: JH GBB game at Fertile changed to Monday, November 18
Upcoming- Monday - Varsity BBB begins in Waubun. Practice site switch will be January 6
A reminder that Wrestling practice starts Monday November 18th in Mahnomen. Please dress for practice before we leave to limit the amount of practice time lost.
World Kindness Day! In honor of this wonderful day,- wear your favorite cardigan in spirit of Fred Rogers and Spread Kindness with others
#worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 12th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d94i3bUJmrwVujD1OF8xMx491zA6SnceTJJtV-MlH5Q/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences Thursday from 3:30-7pm. Meal served… FAFSA night for seniors.
Tuesday : JH GBB at Winemac (Erskine) 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:00.
Friday: JH GBB game at Fertile changed to Monday, November 18
Upcoming- Monday - Varsity BBB begins in Waubun. Practice site switch will be January 6
A reminder that Wrestling practice starts Monday November 18th in Mahnomen. Please dress for practice before we leave to limit the amount of practice time lost.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Tomorrow is World Kindness Day! In honor of this wonderful day, you are encouraged to wear a cardigan for Mr. Rogers- wear your favorite cardigan in spirit of Fred Rogers and Spread Kindness with others
Today, Miss Allen's Students of the Month for October and November, Alexis Reller and Hannah Pettit, planted pumpkin seeds and had a lunch date with Miss Allen. In the coming months, our class is hoping to observe the beginning of a pumpkin's life cycle. These two girls work hard and are kind, smart, and amazing in every way. Keep up the great work, Lexi and Hannah! ♡
Announcements for Friday, Nov. 8th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z7cosCo74A9Y_XTySGGdoYjoRYRwwWZ5FCNuiJXi1mQ/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder: No School on Monday, Nov. 11th.
Fall Conferences will be on Thursday, Nov. 14th and Tuesday, Nov. 19th for both Waubun and Ogema students in grades PS-12. 3:30-7:00pm.
We hope to see all of our families there!!!
Levi Mertens will be starting his Work Based Learning on site internship with the Becker County Sheriff's Office on November 18, 2019. Levi will be working with Ty Warren and he will be working in all areas of the sheriff's department. Levi will be working in the jail, dispatch, court bailiff as well as riding with the deputies on their shifts. Pictured is Deputy Ty Warren, Levi and Sheriff Todd Glander.
Nevaeh Williams, daughter of Julie Williams of Ogema has qualified for 16U Team MN Girls Basketball for the North American Indigenous Games. Nevaeh will be representing our region and play in June, 2020 in Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada. The North American Indigenous Games consists of 13 provinces and territories in Canada and 13 regions in the United States. Nevaeh competed against hundreds of girls from Minnesota and 16 of them made the final tryout and 12 of the 16 made the roster and Nevaeh was one of the 12. Let’s congratulate one of our own as she competes for our state as well as our reservation and as a Waubun Ogema White Earth Public School member of the Thunderbirds!!!
BEST OF LUCK NEVAEH!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 7th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UtnL0IKodpyBgpLOvlUb-LeLNuO1rQsfOXx7ZDDYr-8/edit?usp=sharing
Senior High Students who are letterwinners (athletics and/or academics) and are interested in a LetterJacket- pick up information in the Guidance Office
Congratulations to November’s Senior of the Month: Jordan Johnson
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnpUd4zN-EJGZoAkgV--pXILWjeEc9ZuHtVxVkBisIc/edit?usp=sharing
FAFSA NIGHT- ALL SENIORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Tu4noyQ-V5c9Yi9oOr0p0HoUuGwZzUewM8XF4b_xbE/edit?usp=sharing
10th graders: Reminder Jostens will be here for class ring orders on Wednesday- if you need a packet with information stop by the Guidance Office
Congratulations to the band solo contest participants. Justice Alvarado received a superior rating, Dennis Ashley received an Excellent Rating and Abigail Baker received an Excellent rating. There were no good or fair rating recipients. Great job and thanks for your extra practice.
*Thanks Annie Baker for the picture
Congratulations to the band solo contest participants. Justice Alvarado received a superior rating, Dennis Ashley received an Excellent Rating and Abigail Baker received an Excellent rating. There were no good or fair rating recipients. Great job and thanks for your extra practice.
Reminder that Girls Basketball Practice grades 9-12 begins on November 11th. No school that day but there is still practice. 3:30 in Waubun.
There will be a meeting in Mr. Short's room during homeroom on Wednesday for anyone interested in wrestling this year. Practice starts on November 18th.
Tuesday, November 5th
Today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and head to the Waubun District Office to vote on the referendum.
Monday, November 4th
Tomorrow is Election Day! All voting will take place at the Waubun District Office from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dedicated parking will be provided along 3rd Street. Enter through the District Office door E2
Announcements for Monday, Nov. 4th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KdJTkPDbkn64KjEOpE2JL-RLlx2Rdb8XLPabwPNwypk/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder that Girls Basketball Practice grades 9-12 begins on November 11th. No school that day but there is still practice. 3:30 in Waubun.
There are still a couple openings for blood donations!! Stop in, donate, and save a life!!! The openings are at 12:15 - but check any time and they will try to work you in.
10th graders: Reminder Jostens will be here for class ring orders on Wednesday- if you need a packet with information stop by the Guidance Office
grades 5-12
Starting today, any students who are passing all their classes, without any write ups, and have no unexcused absences are invited to have an end of the month celebration. We have decided to have the staff cook breakfast for students who meet all of these requirements. The breakfast will be on November 27th.
Just a reminder: The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools' Referendum Vote is tomorrow November 5th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Waubun District Office entrance (Door E2). Make sure your voice counts!
Support our Girls Basketball team and buy a coupon book from them!
Announcements for Friday, Nov. 1st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1usCVEpZ4sszcFzmQ_UPkBDLUfQ7BUgbC4gTPI7eqMKY/edit?usp=sharing
Mahnomen Pool is Offering lifeguard training classes Cost $100- November 24, December 7 & 8.. Must be at least 15 years old. If interested contact the Mahnomen Pool
For all voting, come to the Waubun District Office!
Vote Early (absentee): Available October 31, November 1st, and November 4th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Day of Voting: Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Please spread the message.
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 31
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7rOlmOQEOOanFf7-zdKCt4-bN52PNXyOYMvuGiOH00/edit?usp=sharing
The November 2019 referendum plan would benefit our district, students, staff and community in several ways. Read about the plan to learn more. https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 30th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/134kjV0TkbtvSy_vZN47W6bH8XHHO9fAFrgXZqwDCc0Y/edit?usp=sharing
Voting Information
Reading room provided for our students every Monday-Thursday from 7:30-8:05
Students were practicing their engineering skills in STEAM with Mrs. Fabre!
Have you read about our November referendum questions? Read our Fast Facts sheet here, or in the Referendum section of the district website -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 29th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gENSvNh6hXih0smhjofJ5WBWL9cL90nIJCWjAltXBHs/edit?usp=sharing
The spots are filling fast, but there is still time for you to sign up and save a life! The blood drive is Monday, Nov. 4th. See a student council member or Ms. Bauck if you would like to donate and make a difference!
FREE Band concert tonight at 7:00! There will be tunes from Woodstock, patriotic tunes, and music celebrating 50 years since man walked on the moon. Everyone is welcome!
Hip, hip, hooray! We had ice cream with the principal today!
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Caulfield Studios photo retakes will be Thursday, November 7th. Ogema will be at 9:00 and Waubun will be around 10:30.
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 28th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFhqnmHnlArd00TXU1tk2D1b_GUUvak3xAjAPSOQq0U/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy some great music in our school this week! All 5-12 band and choir students will be performing in their respective concerts. Tonight, the choir concert is at 7:00 and tomorrow night the band concert is at 7:00. These concerts are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Veteran's day Program in Ogema...
More Pictures on being the I in KIND
Please attend the upcoming Community Meeting to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Families having fun at the 2019 PTSO Halloween Dance!
Be the I in kind!
Scores from the Bemidji State University Math Contest are in!
Congratulations to the top Waubun students:
Upper Level (11th/12th)
1. Logan Stech
2. Noah Schneck
3. Katelynn Keezer
Lower Level (9th/10th)
1. Kendra Syverson
2. Tyson McArthur
3. Beau Hoban
The next math contest is in March!
Congratulations to the Unity Poster Winners: Elementary: Aniya St.Clair Jr High:Emma Lhotka Sr. High: Rafael Bellcourt, Ozaawaa Burnett, and Alayna Gary. Thank you everyone who participated, they were all marvelous.
We have had some great questions come up regarding our upcoming referendum on November 5th! Check out these questions to get more information on early voting and election day voting.
School is cool! Happy Friday :)
Announcements for Friday, Oct. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCwFXjFP4bQkzMym7okhGdvg8U4CiSIAExYS74gG4Gg/edit?usp=sharing
There will be a blood drive at our school on Monday, Nov. 4th from 9:30-2:00. See a student council member, Ms. Bauck, or go online to: bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment. Attention student council members. There is a meeting on Thursday during Homeroom to meet with the blood drive coordinator. All student council members should attend and Must attend if you want to work at the blood drive Nov. 4th.
Today: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs #1 Fosston ~ 7pm @ Fosston
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Volleyball team on their hard fought victory last night!!! Thunderbirds will take on Fosston tonight in Fosston @ 7pm. Good Luck!
On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will decide on a bond referendum supporting improvements throughout the district. Learn more by reading https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 24th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xlWmnx_sEVS2umh3nQ-rbppv3A614hJ_w7gCXp8idDo/edit?usp=sharing
There will be a blood drive at our school on Monday, Nov. 4th from 9:30-2:00. See a student council member, Ms. Bauck, or go online to: bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment. Attention student council members. There is a meeting on Thursday during Homeroom to meet with the blood drive coordinator. All student council members should attend and Must attend if you want to work at the blood drive Nov. 4th.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs Clearbrook-Gonvick @7pm in Waubun
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
● Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Some of Waubun High School’s best and brightest are at BSU today for the annual math competition!
Some of Waubun High School’s best and brightest are at BSU today for the annual math competition!
Please attend the upcoming Community Meeting to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs.
Have you read about the Ag2School tax credit? Find out more about changes to this state law. Find out your tax impact at https://www.ehlers-inc.com/microsite/wowe2019/
It is a busy week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Playoff games, referendum meetings, and Federal and Indian Education Programs review. Schedules are tight, but please attend where you can! Growing Stronger Together! Go Thunderbirds!
Monday: Congrats Thunderbird Volleyball!
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00 pm in Waubun
Wednesday: Federal Programs and Indian Education Public Hearing @ 5:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Waubun Media Center ( Programs are available for review at the District's Indian Education website)
Thursday: Community Meeting: Ogema Gym @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @ 7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Friday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7 pm place TBD (after they win on Thursday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2 pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Announcements for Tuesday- Oct. 22nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-ZBtdW_hQGtif2yFgx0JsJDS4KEACURYxQTSEnOYYw/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be today before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00pm in Waubun
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs Clearbrook-Gonvick @7pm in Waubun
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Attention Sophomores: Josten’s Class Ring/Jewelry meeting next Wednesday (Oct. 30th) during homeroom in the media center
Don't forget from now until Halloween you can get your yearbook for the "scary" good price of $40! After Halloween, the cost will increase to $45. Get your yearbook now but visiting Jostens.com and clicking the "Yearbooks" tab then clicking on "Buy Your Yearbook." If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, pick up an order form from Ms. Price in room 109 in the Junior High hall or in the Guidance Office…
PTSO Halloween Party- Sunday, Oct 27th 1-3pm, Waubun Commons. $3 or 3 canned goods- children must be accompanied by an adult
Self Defense Class, Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 1-5pm ~ $10 for girls in grades 7-12. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 25th (Friday).
It is a busy week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Playoff games, referendum meetings, and Federal and Indian Education Programs review. Schedules are tight, but please attend where you can! Growing Stronger Together! Go Thunderbirds!
Tonight: Community Meeting: White Earth Community Center @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun will host Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig in Mahnomen @ 7 pm
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00 pm in Waubun
Wednesday: Federal Programs and Indian Education Public Hearing @ 5:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Waubun School Board meeting ( Programs are available for review at the District's Indian Education website)
Thursday: Community Meeting: Ogema Gym @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Friday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7 pm place TBD (after they win on Thursday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 6 pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Announcements for Monday-Oct. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KpOQ8yRvq90k1vkEiEAqYQwsRpMLHbmJ6T-ApD_TR3I/edit?usp=sharing
The yearbook will be having a "scary" good flash sale starting today and ending on Halloween. For the next two weeks, students and staff can get their yearbook for $40. After Halloween the price will increase to $45. Students and staff can visit Jostens.com and click on the "Yearbooks" tab, then click on "Buy Your Yearbook" to start the purchasing process.
The Thunderbird Football and Cheer teams would like to send a huge shout out thank you to all who participated in our 'Tackle Cancer' fundraisers on Wednesday night! With your help we raised $259.00 to send to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund! Thank you!
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be tomorrow before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun will host Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig in Mahnomen @7pm
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00pm in Waubun
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 6pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
The Fall BAND Concert is Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7:00. This is for all 5-12 band students. Everyone is invited to this FREE event. Students performing should be here by 6:50.
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be tomorrow before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Please attend the upcoming Community Meetings to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Football playoff game Tuesday vs Red Lake will be in Waubun at 6:00pm
Enrollment in our district is projected to grow 18% over the next 10 years. Our district has already been impacted by enrollment growth from the past five years. See how our district proposes we meet current and future needs here -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Special Board Meeting
Independent School District No #435
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Waubun Media Center
5:00 PM
Federal Programs Public Hearing
announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 16
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_DjheUH6ebbfejbDIWVIXM4K3X673dA80YVaDcZnVQ/edit?usp=sharing
PTSO Halloween Party- Sunday, Oct 27th 1-3pm, Waubun Commons. $3 or 3 canned goods- children must be accompanied by an adult
We will be celebrating Unity Week next week for anti-bullying.
Monday: Everyone has a name- teachers/students will be encouraged to start the day creating name tags
Tuesday: Mix-n-Match Day- (we are all important, even if we don’t match)
Wednesday: Unity Day- Wear Thunderbird Gear (Pride Shirt)
Thursday: Favorite T-shirt day (wear a shirt that expresses a subject you are passionate about, hobby, jersey, music, ect. -MUST FOLLOW DRESS CODE
Friday: Spirit Day
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
The fall choir concert had to be rescheduled due to the volleyball team making the playoffs. The new date is Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the commons. We hope to see you there.
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YSVNY7F6ryoPHZmdmpPNyUF5Qu5CBqot2s13aQjE0r4/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday for MEA break. Enjoy the long weekend!
Today: Jh Volleyball @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:55- please excuse players @ 2:40)
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
The November 2019 referendum plan would benefit our district, students, staff and community in several ways. Read about the plan to learn more. https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 14
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JF1wQKzVSnXkPOm8tJXMclmpgh1yQ9ZAgq7UoBNtQ58/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH football vs Warroad (Mahnomen) ~ JV Football vs Warroad (Mahnomen)~ Volleyball vs Cass Lake (Waubun)
Tuesday: Jh Volleyball @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:55- please excuse players @ 2:40)
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
Self Defense Class, Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 1-5pm ~ $10 for girls in grades 7-12. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 25th (Friday).
Miss Allen's class had a super busy day! Mrs. Johnson visited our class and watched us read and write. We walked in the light snow(!) and toured the Ogema fire station. We celebrated our Thunderbird pride with a pinata party, and we celebrated Apple Crunch Day with apples and caramel dip! We are smart, creative, and fun. We love school and each other. Every day is an amazing adventure, and I am so proud to call this little group of people mine. ♡
Announcements for Friday, Oct. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bBhwY21Wjr-UE-3ElIb4JSmk9pZZKt6UoxbzQSD-U_c/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the 7th grade football team on their victory last night over Bagley 10-0.they got the 1st safety in Thunderbird JH FB history!!
Also a nice job by both 7th and 8th grade for embracing the weather conditions and playing in an absolute monsoon last night. Excellent job gents!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IGIk1W9iWnfLL4rTed50xKO6wlf89FtXsCUYDNi87cU/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the Football team on their victory over LPA last night!
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Have you read about our November referendum questions? Read our Fast Facts sheet here, or in the Referendum section of the district website -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Great messages from some third graders today during the Chalk Party! #BeKind #SeizetheDay
Great messages from some third graders today during the Chalk Party! #BeKind #SeizetheDay
Please attend tonight's meeting in Ogema at 6 p.m. about the upcoming referendum. The meeting will be at the Ogema school in the media center.
Mrs. Halverson’s class enjoyed a perfect day at Tamarac! Being in nature brought so much happiness to our souls!
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 8th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0thjXAV3HQwOlUulGo5yiBGf3WXYcWnFIXK0eW5uAA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Andrew Klemetsrud for beating Mr. Varriano and claiming the Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship for our school.
Anti-Bullying Poster Contest: There will be one winner from Elem, Jr High, and High School. Winners will receive Thunderbird T-Shirt! Posters will be judged by staff. Posters need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by October 21st!! Get your poster board in Mrs.Swoboda’s office.
Congratulations to our October Senior Of the Month: Jonah Steffl
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Volleyball vs Climax (@ Mahnomen)
Varsity Football: Officially moved to Wednesday (tomorrow) @ 7pm in Lake Park.
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Varsity Football has officially rescheduled the LPA game to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 at 7:00pm in Lake Park.
Please attend the meeting tomorrow at 6pm in the Ogema school gym.
JV Football is in Detroit Lakes today at 4:30, not Park Christian. PC was a late cancellation, so this is a change to the original schedule.
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 7th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aq5sdKHU9qoxekfcp6_5yv1FfxDzaagLqLwjNDxI_Ek/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Volleyball tourney @ Mahnomen(excuse players @ 2:40-bus leaves @ 2:55) ~ JH Football @ Fertile (dismiss players @ 2:40-bus leaves @ 2:55)~ JV Football @ Park Christian(excuse players @ 3:10)
Tuesday: Volleyball vs Climax (@ Mahnomen)
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football @ LPA
Anti-Bullying Poster Contest: There will be one winner from Elem, Jr High, and High School. Winners will receive Thunderbird T-Shirt! Posters will be judged by staff. Posters need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by October 21st!! Get your poster board in Mrs.Swoboda’s office.
5th and 6th grade Volleyball practice tomorrow after school. Schedule will be Monday’s in October 3:30-5:45pm.
Elementary football at Ulen today has been cancelled
Please check out the sample special election ballot and the sample absentee ballot - https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
announcements for Friday, Oct. 4th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10dc8IeQPYMi6pU-XJI9cmVLNrJN-WemsJ7ZsaXPIK8Y/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congratulations to our 2019 Homecoming King and Quess: Jonah Steffl and Sydney Bly.
Everyone looked amazing!!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 3rd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ITCbKP9nDZGxOClgITaPtA9U34-K64PWSB6fH6vzO8/edit?usp=sharing
The Homecoming Dance is tomorrow night in Mahnomen. They have a great DJ and cool set up for lights and dancing. Cost is $5 and concessions are available too! If you are in 7th or 8th grade don't forget to sign up by noon Friday to attend.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile has been moved to Oct. 7th (Monday)~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm)bus leaves at 3:50 ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)--JV Football players need their white jerseys and black pants for tonight. If you don't have them, see Waubun Coach Clark or text Mahnomen Coach Clark before noon today. Anything after noon, you are on your own.
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Please attend tonight's meeting in the Waubun Media Center at 6pm
Please attend the upcoming Community Meetings to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Please notice the updated schedule.
Celebrating our September Caught Being Good Winners at Ogema! Congratulations!
JH Football game tomorrow has been moved to MONDAY, OCT 7 at Fertile. No game tomorrow.
announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14TGLZZzhZZ5lr2pRACgaA8DKWUxTLTL3bzkgV43fhvs/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congratulations to Andrew Klemetsrud for being the Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion. He will take on Mr. Varriano on Friday between the Powder Puff FB and Stud VB games.
No 5th grade football practice today. 6th grade will have practice today. There will be practice for both on Thursday.
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 1st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OnxXIcfBLURoiSwQYh-zQiefxIxJKqVlTBspTrd-J0/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: JH Volleyball @ NCE/UH (Ulen) ~ JH Football vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ Volleyball @ LPA
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congrats to Brownson Brown, Isabella Bellanger, Keenan Goodwin, Lila Berry, Chris Bellanger, and Beau Somdahl on being the new Star Team members of 2019-2020 school year!!
On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will decide on a bond referendum supporting improvements throughout the district. Learn more by reading https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Monday, Sept. 30th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgz37LzCXvd8YdhIML1lIG97J4aPPkh5XPYlGVqKYgE/edit?usp=sharing
Homecoming
Tomorrow is Twinning Tuesday! "Twin Up" with someone OR wear your Twins attire and show your support for our Division Champions!
The Homecoming Dance on Friday is in Mahnomen from 9:00-12:00. Cost is $5. This dance is for 7th-12th graders. You will need your own transportation to and from the dance. If you are in 7th or 8th grade and plan to go, please sign up on the shared Google Doc emailed to JH students.
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day ~ Pep Fest during 8th period
Friday: Flannel Friday- Coronation @ 8:20am ~ Powder Puff Football @ 2:15 & Stud Volleyball @ 2:45
Thunderbird Homecoming buttons for Sale $2.00. Show your Thunderbird Spirit! See Mrs. Worms!
Monday: JV Football vs RLC (Waubun) @ 5:00 ~ Volleyball vs Laporte (Waubun)~
Tuesday: JH Volleyball @ NCE/UH (Ulen) ~ JH Football vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ Volleyball @ LPA
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
School Picture Day is Friday (Oct. 4th)
Please see the attached photo about upcoming community meetings on the school's referendum
Announcements for Friday, Sept. 27th, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15CsxkIZ5Q6_ZwReNfjwrX0w151D7fEfiY_Xf2QWh1kk/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 7:00
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Fosston- bus leaves at 7:30am
Congratulations to the Varsity, JV and C volleyball teams on their wins at Bagley last night! Great job girls!
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Thunderbird Homecoming buttons for Sale $2.00. Show your Thunderbird Spirit! See Mrs. Worms!
Announcements for Thursday, Sept. 26th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sbk-rzU8wrlF0JdVGN7CrI9MopQShV0Ps_R-zuwNNJA/edit?usp=sharing
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).~ JV Football in Mahnomen vs Park Rapids (5:00)
Due to scheduling conflicts the Women's Self Defense Class has changed to Saturday, Nov. 2nd. Price, time, location and registration are all the same. Please encourage all the women in your life to attend. This is a great skill to have and empowerment and knowledge!
JV Football game added tomorrow, 9/26/19, vs Park Rapids in Mahnomen at 5:00.
Boys and Girls Club
Ogema/White Earth will be opening Monday, October 7th, at the White Earth Community Center. This after school program is available to Kindergarten-4th grade students and will be held until 5:30 each day.
School Age Child Care (SACC)
The Ogema SACC program for Kick-Start -4th grade will start on Monday, September 30th and run Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 when school is in session. All children must be picked up by 5:30. The cost is $4 per day per child.
** Students must be registered each year to attend and have a $0 balance to start the year. You may check in the office for balance information. Registration forms and guidelines can be picked up in the elementary office.
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17U7TAP3VNdFhJ1yH1YcTVKLL-1L0DJW7JkETlmjnsW8/edit?usp=sharing
ecause the poll for the yearbook came back pretty closely tied between memes, Thunderbirds, and graffiti, the students decided to combine all three. The yearbook theme will be Thunderbirds in graffiti style, with a page spread for memes. Students and staff should watch for a call for meme submissions soon!
Because the theme is going to include all three, the students would like to have a contest for best meme, best photo, and best drawing.
Students can enter the "Meme-yourself " contest by taking a photo of themselves and adding a caption that turns them into a meme.
Students can submit to the school photo contest by sending in their best Thunderbirds-themed photo.
The yearbook students will also be accepting submissions for the best graffiti-inspired drawing.
The yearbook students will vote and decide the best meme, photo, and drawing, and the winners will be featured in this year's yearbook.
All meme, photo, and drawing submissions should be turned into Ms. Price no later than the end of the day Monday, Dec. 2. CONTEST WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE YEARBOOK!!!
Sports/Activities-
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 7:00
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Fosston *** town change
Homecoming is next week!
Dress Up days:
Monday: ‘Merican Day
Tuesday: Twinning Day
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day
Friday: Flannel Friday
Elementary Football has been moved to Fosston on Saturday. Field in Crookston is too wet.
Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 24th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGnbBeQsAKB-TAYaHNdfL0WLL5HiMs1uskE7VmKQ4lk/edit?usp=sharing
Homecoming is next week!
Dress Up days:
Monday: ‘Merican Day
Tuesday: Twinning Day
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day
Friday: Flannel Friday
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Tuesday JH Volleyball @ Ada/West (Bus leaves Waubun @ 3:00-Excuse Waubun players at 2:45) ~Varsity Volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. Excuse players at 2:40)
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Crookston (Bus leaves Waubun at 7:10)
Caulfield's Picture Day is October 4
Announcements for Monday, Sept. 23rd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKnvKaaOF1rbqrWNcAGwt_ejSbI9eIeCWiw_zZManD4/edit?usp=sharing
ADA LIONS TAILGATE PARTY: THE ADA LIONS WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, PRIOR TO THE ADA-BORUP WEST AND MAHNOMEN-WAUBUN FOOTBALL GAME. FIREMAN'S BURGER AND HOT DOG MEALS WILL BE SERVED FROM 5:30-7:00 AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD. IF THERE IS INCLIMATE WEATHER, THE PARTY WILL BE HELD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
Monday 9/23: JV Football @ Hawley 5:00 ~JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) - Make up game - Bus leaves Waubun at 2:50 (Excuse the players at 2:35) ~C Team Volleyball Tournament in Mahnomen 4:30
Tuesday JH Volleyball @ Ada/West (Bus leaves Waubun @ 3:00-Excuse Waubun players at 2:45) ~Varsity Volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. Excuse players at 2:40)
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Crookston (Bus leaves Waubun at 7:10)
Congratulations to the VB team on getting 1st place- Silver Division at the Staples Classic on Saturday!
Homecoming is next week!
Congratulations to this year’s candidates:
King Candidates: Jonah Steffl, Billy Oshkinowe, Noah Paul
Queen Candidates: Sydney Bly, Jasmine Vanderplatts, Brittany Lefebvre
*** Coronation will be Friday (Oct. 4th) at 8:20am
Please ensure that you are entering the building via the North entrance especially during non school hours. Using these doors with your fob ensures that the alarm system isn't activated while you are in the building. Thank you.
Elementary Football at Ulen Saturday has been CANCELLED due to weather.
Please see the attached "Fast Facts" (2 Pictures) about the upcoming Bond Referendum for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools on November 5, 2019. We are expecting an increase of 100 students to join our District over the next 10 years. Please take a few moments to learn how this referendum will help us address those needs and continue to grow stronger as a School District and Community. Superintendent Lisa Weber
Ogema 3rd and 4th graders are invited to sing The National Anthem before the football game tonight. Please arrive between 6:30-6:45. Students who sing get into the game for free, tell ticket takers your name upon entry. Look for Mrs. Champa inside the gate! *Parents are responsible for transportation and supervision*
THANK YOU!
Mrs.Champa
announcements for Friday, Sept. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Pf799mPr3Lv4WuwqWJtn6lnKfvUU68psy-utWrdMQE/edit?usp=sharing
Due to the overwhelming response to the Firearms Safety class being offered, there will be a second class offered for students who will be 12 years old by November 1. Any student interested may sign up on the Google Doc shared with all students and homeroom teachers. Please email Mrs. Short if you are interested and unable to access the document. You can also contact Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 if you have any questions.
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Ogema VFW Post & Auxiliary #9880
POW/MIA Memorial Run/Walk
19-20 September 2019
7:30pm – 7:30pm
Waubun High School Track
Please join us as we remember those military members who suffered as a Prisoner of War and those who never returned home. Sign up to carry the POW/MIA flag as we keep it in constant motion for 24-hours. Come by yourself, with a partner or a group! Walk, jog, or roll! Everyone is welcome!
This event will culminate with a special presentation by the Ogema VFW to Waubun, Ogema, and White Earth school representatives at halftime of the Thunderbirds Football game on Friday, September 20th.
Announcements for Thursday, Sept. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15K4qlQ3RJdzUAhd6NgU0m7q8aphSgKFokw2JMhpTZk4/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 18th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GxzxjP4UTxammhCFb9_SQjDnga82ke-hrtcmP6TU8eM/edit?usp=sharing
After School Activities: Get Busy Program/Tutoring
*** No Drum & Dance
Women’s Self Defense Class for adults and grades 7-12: Saturday, Oct. 12th from 1-5pm in the Gym. Instructor Mariah Prussia (boxer, fitness gym owner and MMA Fighter). Cost for students: $10…. Register with Dejah in the Guidance Office.
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Congrats to the 8th grade football team on their victory over Ada last night 16-6. Nice job gentlemen. Reminder JH FB practice is in Waubun for the rest of the year.
Kickstart Openings!
Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 17
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDiVvJ09h4QLdntYrbDeegEh2SmE6zIAJH1t4PT0HHY/edit?usp=sharing
After School Activities: Get Busy Program/Tutoring and Ojibwe Games
The firearms safety class is now full and you can no longer sign up. If you want to be added to a waiting list, students or parents are still welcome to call or text Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 to do so.
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: JH Football vs Ada (Mahnomen) ~JH Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun) ~
Varsity Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun)
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
We will have 5th and 6th Grade Volleyball practice on Mondays in October. More information to come..
Full announcements for Monday, Sept. 16th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQ4Hjij3zRHwQMsJh0T7pcpPP-wBk5BO44fgUqViqwk/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH Volleyball vs NCE/UH (Waubun) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Clearbrook (Mahomen)
JV Football vs EGF (Waubun) has been cancelled- practice will be intersquad game tonight
Tuesday: JH Football vs Ada (Mahnomen) ~JH Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun) ~
Varsity Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun)
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Volleyball team on winning the championship at the Warren Tournament on Saturday.
There will be a school forrest clean up day on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 am. We are looking for student and adult volunteers to help for a couple hours. We will be clearing trails and getting them ready for the winter season. If any group or individuals are willing and able to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions feel free to contact Al and Loree Hanson at 473-2575 or Ray Thorkildson at 734-2230. Thank you!
After School Activities START today: Get Busy Program/Tutoring and Drum & Dance
JV Game vs EGF has been cancelled. They do not have enough players. JV will have an inter-squad game tonight for practice in Mahnomen.
FYI
Announcements for Friday, Sept. 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7xDNMYYizOCxNsGOXg9UrkvP5T95VCemXysH4Fpiq8/edit?usp=sharing
Sports-
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
The field and area around it are extremely wet and sloppy. Spectators should wear boots of some kind or they will get wet feet most likely. Also, let your fans know to park over by the school and/or side streets by the school. There will be no parking at the field.
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Attention Thunderbird Football Fans:
Game tomorrow night: The field and area around it are extremely wet and sloppy. Spectators should wear boots of some kind or they will get wet feet most likely. Also, let your fans know to park over by the school and/or side streets by the school. There will be no parking at the field.
Elementary Football will be INSIDE today. Report to the big gym right after school.
Also FYI
Pictures for Elementary Football will be TUESDAY next week, not Thursday. This is about the 3rd change, so there will likely be confusion. notes and reminders will go home with the players. We apologize for any inconvenience.
JH Football Game for today has been postponed. Make up date will be Sept 23 -4:30 at plummer
Full announcements for 9/12/19
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zIeH3qyHKl2nfYKCaCZO8bX22faCHtNumb8pjtLLuOY/edit?usp=sharing
Student Substitute Position Opening: There is an opening for a student SACC helper substitute for our after school SACC Program in Ogema. Must be 15 and older. Applications can be picked up in the Superintendent's office.
Sports-
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer_ please excuse players at 2:35) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Sports-
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Afterschool Program starting on September 16th- grades 5-12: Drum & Dance, Ojibwa games, Get Busy Program (tutoring)- pick up permission slips in the guidance office- MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED TO ATTEND
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ix0eUtjnnb0o7fNDrHk10BaTKQwfKPG3Bic_vCguxno/edit?usp=sharing
Any student interested in hosting the weekly radio show, please see Mrs. Short as soon as possible. (looks good on your college application or job application)
We are changing our home games with NCE UH
Sept 16 will now be played in Waubun
Oct 1st will be at Ulen
Full announcements for Tuesday-Sept. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uONnJGaTdCKy6OvX5rE9xTjHIh8zad3dxxCU6mlYIW8/edit?usp=sharing
National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Sports-
Today: Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac ~ JH Football vs LPA (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JH Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month: Sydney Bly
Afterschool Program starting on September 16th- grades 5-12: Drum & Dance, Ojibwa games, Get Busy Program (tutoring)- pick up permission slips in the guidance office- MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED TO ATTEND
Students interested in gun safety classes should please check their email for the Google Doc sign-up sheet. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 27 and you must be 12 years old, or older, by October 1 to be eligible."
The Kindergarten class had an exciting day! We made a Gingerbread man cookie to eat for snack, but he ran away and went on vacation! If any of our families, near or far, can send us a letter from him, we would appreciate the magic you'll create for our kids. Please send letters or postcards to: Ogema Kindergartners, PO Box 68, Ogema, MN 56569
Thank you!!
JH Football Game today vs Warroad has been cancelled
National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Monday - self care day (PJ Day)
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Today: JV Volleyball tournament @ Fosston ~ JV Football vs RLC (@ Waubun @ 5:00) ~ JH Football vs Warroad (@ Mahnomen)
Tomorrow: Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac ~ JH Football vs LPA (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JH Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
2nd Annual T-BIRD Booster Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, Sept 14 1:00PM Shotgun Start
Where: 3 Bears Golf Course
Type: 9 Hole 4 Person Scramble – with some interesting twists!!
Cost: $100 per team (cart included)
To Register: paulc@waubun.k12.mn.us 218-242-2125 or 218-401-1683
Friday 9/6
NO JV Football vs Fosston
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
Next Week is National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening at the Waubun School (grades 5-12)
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Monday - self care day (PJ Day)
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Friday 9/6
JV Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 4:30pm. This is tentative due to Fosston player numbers
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
Welcome Back to School Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Thunderbirds! "Make everyday count"
FYI - Practice/Late Bus Schedule. Terminology: Practice Bus = before practice route. Late bus = post practice route
*****Practice Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:30 or before. Drop off/pick up in Waubun at 3:45 or before. Back to Mahnomen at 4:00.
****Late Bus picks up in Ogema (on rare Ogema practice days) at 5:10. Drop off/pick up in Waubun at 5:20, Mahnomen 5:40, and back to Waubun by 6pm for regular late bus departure
Sports-
Tuesday 9/3
JH Football at Fosston 4:30pm. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse players at 2:55
Varsity Volleyball at Mahnomen vs Blackduck. C team at 5pm, JV at 6 pm, Varsity to follow
JH Volleyball at Mahnomen vs Blackduck. 7th grade at 5pm, 8th grade to follow
Friday 9/6
JV Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 4:30pm. This is tentative due to Fosston player numbers
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
HELP WANTED: Ogema SACC Position.
The Ogema School Aged Child Care program is currently suspended due to its unfilled staff position. Interested parties can contact Laurie Johnson for more information at (218) 473-6174 or lauriej@waubun.k12.mn.us. Please spread the word!
IMPORTANT SACC UPDATE August 29, 2019!
Ogema SACC program is currently suspended due to its having an unfilled staff position so we will not have School Aged Child Care after school at this time. If this affects you, please call to make alternate after-school arrangements.
attention 7th grade football players and guardians: There will be a bus from football practice Mahnomen to Waubun at 4:40pm tonight so students can attend their orientation at 5:00pm in Waubun.
District Feast August 28
District Office Closed August 27th
Bus Routes/Times for JH and Elementary practices starting on Monday, August 19th.
JH Volleyball (in Waubun) and Football (in Mahnomen) starts at 6:30pm.
Pick up
Bones 5:00
WE Community Center 5:15
Ogema School 5:30
Waubun School 5:45
Mahnomen for JH practice at roughly 6:10
Return
Leave Mahnomen 8:20
Waubun 8:40
Ogema 8:50
WE Community Center 9:00
Bones 9:20
Here is the correct information for Elementary Tackle Football.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PkOnIY1wzRQARoLFQddEbxq6X1kBKrzaqGQijHlhi1s/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Football for grades 5 and 6 starts on Tuesday, August 20th.
Information and sign up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2beMScKDrsxVFNIUjhEMnVyS242OHBmQWw1MFhvY0htS2lB/view?usp=sharing
DNR hosts second round of area open houses for deer conversation
Public can meet local wildlife staff and learn about upcoming hunting season changes
Local wildlife managers across the state are again inviting the public to come to open house meetings to ask their deer-related questions and offer thoughts on deer issues.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is dedicating time from mid-August to early September to discuss deer-related topics including upcoming hunting regulation changes that will be released in early August. Specific time and location details are available on the deer plan webpage at mndnr.gov/deerplan.
These local, open house meetings are a way to encourage conversations about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication between the DNR and the public.
Attention Parents/Guardians of Thunderbird Athletes: Please take the time to watch this video brought to you by the MSHSL
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cbzxl7tpk2n0w9u/AABohBz5Fm_BHHeWet9RVGQ2a?dl=0&preview=MSHSL+Students+5_4.mp4
There will be a backpack giveway tonight for all district # 435 students at the Ogema Elementary school starting at 5:00 to 6:30pm. A light meal will be served. Hope to see you there.
Reminder back pack giveaway for all students attending district #435 tonight at Ogema Elementary school starting at 5pm untill 6:30pm. A light meal will be served.Hope to see you there.
Back to school giveaway for all students grades Kickstart through 12 grade. Tuesday August 6th @ 5-6:30pm. Light meal will be served.
In case you missed the Informational Community Meeting last night here is the link to the presentation.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2beMScKDrsxbTNaUnRyX0w1WVpGOXQ4Yzc2NXNlN3FGYkgw/view?usp=sharing
Save the date- August 6th will be our backpack and supplies giveaway for WOWE District 435 students. It will be held at the Ogema School from 5-6:30. Community partners will be attending and a light meal will be served. We hope to see you there!
2019-2020 Football information. Camps, Practice, early practice, meetings and more. Information for grades 5-12 interested in joining the Thunderbird Football team.
Go to our webpage at www.waubun.k12.mn.us for more information
Attention all THUNDERBIRD students joining Sports in the 19-20 school year: There will be a parent (or guardian) and student meeting on Monday, July 29th at the Mahnomen High School for grades 7-12. Also new this year are On-Site Physicals sponsored by Essentia Health and White Earth Indian Health Services.
Ogema Elementary Supply List
SACC - After School Program - Ogema Elementary
Junior High School Supply List
2019-2020 Elementary School Supply List
Summer Rec Baseball and Softball July tournaments in Hawley. All information is posted below. Bus leaves the softball fields at 7:45am on ALL days. Questions: contact Dan Kohler. 218-401-1683