Superintendent's News
by Steve Fink
December 10, 2010
Welcome to the Superintendent’s News article for December 2010.
First, congratulations and thank you to all of the pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students who were part of the school district Christmas programs that were presented recently. The pre-kindergarten through third grade program was held on Monday, December 6th in Kempton, the junior high school and high school band and chorus program was held on Wednesday, December 8th in Piper City, and the 4th/5th grade band and chorus program was held on Thursday, December 9th in Piper City. All of the music was wonderful and helped get everyone ready for the upcoming holiday season. Thank you also to Mrs. Elisa Saunders, the instrumental music teacher, and Mrs. Sally Perce, the vocal music teacher, for doing a great job preparing these programs.
Second, congratulations to Danny Olson. Danny, a senior on the Tri-Point High School boys' basketball team, scored the one thousandth point of his high school basketball career on Tuesday, December 7th during a game with Iroquois West High School in Gilman. This is a great accomplishment for Danny and is evidence of his ability as a basketball player. Also, thank you to all of Danny's teammates who helped him reach this milestone. Danny's achievement reflects positively on Danny and the Tri-Point High School boys' basketball team.
Third, the filing period for candidates for the April 2011 school board election is rapidly approaching. Candidates for the Tri-Point school board can file petitions between Monday, December 13th and Monday, December 20th. There are three school board seats open for election next April. Candidate packets are available at the school district central office in Kempton from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Fourth, the Tri-Point School Board is establishing the Tri-Point Community Committee. The purpose of this committee will be to obtain information from school district residents and provide input to the school board regarding academic, facility, and financial issues facing the school district now and in the future. The committee will be composed of a representative from each of the five towns in the school district, school board members, teachers, the school district guidance counselor, and school district administrators. It is the hope of the Tri-Point School Board that the Tri-Point Community Committee improves the level of communication between the school board and school district residents and creates a greater sense of unity within the school district. The first meeting for the Tri-Point Community Committee will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 beginning at 6:30 PM at the high school in Cullom. More information regarding the Tri-Point Community Committee will be available after all of the committee members have been identified.
Fifth, listed below are important dates for the months of December and January.
Friday, December 17th - 2:10 PM for Christmas Break, End of the 2nd quarter for high school students.
Monday, December 20, 2010 through Sunday, January 2, 2011 - Christmas Break
Monday, January 3, 2011 - Teacher Institute, No school for students.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - School Resumes
Friday, January 7th - 2:10 PM Dismissal, Parent/Teacher Conferences, End of the 2nd quarter for kindergarten through eighth grade students.
Friday, January 28th - 11:10 AM Dismissal, School Improvement Workshop for Faculty Members.
On behalf of everyone from the Tri-Point School District, I wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.
Steve Fink, Superintendent
