1. The wrestling meet @ English Valleys on Thursday, January 26, 2012 will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

2. The Jr. High Girls Basketball game that was postponed @ BGM will be on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

Top Left to Right: Rachel Blink, Jamie Rich, Jessie Simpson (In far right corner), Bottom Left to Right: Alexandria Brown, Katie Rich, Mitch Brehm, HLV

On November 15 at 7 p.m. I attended the SICL Conference Honor Choir Festival at BGM.  The guest conductor was Noel Fulkerson from Independence, Missouri.  All six pieces performed by the Honor Choir were beautifully done. Mr. Fulkerson had the students clapping and swaying to the music in the last two  pieces.  I left the concert feeling light and happy.  Though the concert was short, only about 1/2 hour in length, it was certainly worth the effort to attend.   Belle Plaine High School sent 14 students to participate in the Festival.  Sopranos:  Emily Coover and Melissa Stull.  Altos:  Kameo Pope, Sadie Andersen, Alexandria Brown, Jessie Simpson, Jamie Rich, Katie Rich, Rachel Blink, Miranda Pope, and Molly O’Brien.  Tenors:  Matt O’Brien and RJ Northup.  Bass:  Josh Hotz. Other schools in attendance where HLV, Keota, Sigourney, North Mahaska, Montezuma, English Valleys, Iowa Valley, Tri County, Lynnville Sully, and BGM.

Left to Right: Jon Dentel, HLV, Matt O'Brien, Josh Hotz

Top center: Emily Coover, Bottom center: Melissa Stull, Bottom right: Molly O'Brien

Benefits of Arts Education Experience by Janet E. Rubin, PhD

The arts engage students in ways that other subjects may not, providing ways into learning that complement learning styles and encourage creative risk-taking.  The arts are process-oriented, facilitate inquiry and promote self-expression.  Through the arts, children can see themselves as creators who value their own ideas and respect the ideas of others.  This gateway to learning helps them to understand that there is not always a right answer to a question or that there may be multile ways to address a problem.

The arts allow students to learn both from their successes and from their mistakes.  The positive results are tangible–both in terms of arts content learning and in the ability to understand and communicate meaning across discip0lines.  In addition, the arts can make positive social changes and open doors to knowledge.  Their talents are nurtured as their potential is realized.

TEN ARTS EDUCATION BENEFITS:

• Improves academic performance
• Results in better attendance and lowers dropout rates
• Levels the playing field for students from disadvantaged socioeconomic background
• Builds self-esteem
• Fosters self-confidence and self-expression
• Improves academic and performance skills for children with learning disabilities
• Improves literacy skills
• Fosters motivation
• Creates empathy for and understanding of others
• Improves oral and written communication skills

Howard, Bruce and John Gills, High School Today-The Voice of Education-Based Athletic and Arts Activities, Volume 4, Number 5, 2011: A Publication of  NFSHSA.

DID YOU KNOW…you can go to www.iwc.edu/scholarships and calculate the scholarship you’re eligible for from Iowa Wesleyan College? Awards range from $2000-$14,000! Go online and see what your GPA is worth!!!

On October 27^th the High School Band and Choir will be having a fall concert in the High School Gym at 7:00pm

Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High

Daily Bulletin

Thursday April 28, 2011

Day 161

1. Any girl interested in going out for volleyball next fall, there will be a meeting Friday morning at 7:40 in Mrs. Stull’s room.
2. Any JH boy interested in going out for baseball this year can sign up in the office.  Deadline is Wed. May 4^th.
3. All students attending the After Prom Party must be in the HS gym by 12:45.  We will transport you to the bowling alley from there.  We MUST have your permission slip in order to bowl.
4. Attention Art Students: If you wish to enter any art work in this years 2011 SICL ART SHOW your work must be taken to the art room no LATER than Monday May 2^nd .  We again will be hosting the art show in our gym on Thursday May 5^th and Friday May 6^th.  The art work must be original, see Mr. Walton with any questions.
5. Attention Seniors:  The McKinney-Walton Art Scholarship Committee will be awarding its annual Art Scholarship this year.  In order to apply for the scholarship you must be entering either a 2 or 4 year school next fall with intentions of continuing on into an Art related field.  Scholarship applications are available from Mr. Walton and he can also answer your questions as to whether or not your selected area of education is considered Art related.  Deadline for the scholarship application is Monday, May 9^th
6. Any High School student who would be interested in attending a planning meeting with the BP Community Development Corp. for a planning session for Belle Plaine’s 150^th Sesquicentennial please stop in the office.  Meeting will be held May 4^th at the Community Center.
7. ATTENTION SENIORS:  We’d like to recognize ALL scholarships and awards you are receiving at the Red Carpet Awards Night.  Please provide Miss Daily with copies of any scholarships/awards you’re receiving from your future college and/or other organizations.
8. Those sophomores wanting to clean up after prom this year should arrive at the Legion at 3:00 SHARP and be ready to work on Sunday May 1^st. You must stay the entire time to get the day off to help decorate next year.