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The JOI (Junior Optimist International) Club of Treynor has been busy already this school year, living out their motto to serve others. In September, the students made tie blankets after their meeting, sending 29 blankets to Children's Hospital. The staff at Children's Hospital told the group on Wednesday that the tie blankets "are super popular among the young patients and go fast". Later this month, you'll find the group manning a trunk or two and helping with the activities at the Community Trunk or Treat.
JOI Club also has a sub-organization, KKAD25, that promotes safety events. The Treynor KKAD25 group partners with SAFE Iowa that provides funding and events for schools.
The Treynor Junior Optimist Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month to conduct official business. The planned projects for the remainder of this year will include cookies and thank-you bags for veterans, Community Christmas event help, New Visions Toy Drive, "Souper Bowl" food drive, Valentine's for Open Door Mission and our senior citizens, Teacher & Nurse Appreciation, helping with the Fifth grade tree mulching, and more.
This year's club is led by President Monica Osborn, Vice President Gretchen Swalwell, Secretary Andi White and Treasurer Molly Coffman. The KKAD25 Group is led by President Andyn White and Adult JOI Club Sponsor Shelly Bailey serves as Secretary/Treasurer. Read more about the KKAD25/SAFE Group here.
Click on the picture slideshows to view photos from our latest events.
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The scheduling window will be open Tuesday, October 15th through Tuesday, October 22nd. Refer to this document for step-by-step instructions to schedule conferences from the JMC Parent Portal.
The end of the quarter and parent-teacher conferences also bring some schedule changes.
Friday, October 25th: 2:00 Dismissal - End of 1st Quarter
Monday, October 28th: 2:00 Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29th: 2:00 Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30th: 2:00 Dismissal for Weekly Teacher In-Service
Thursday, October 31st: NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day
Friday, November 1st: NO SCHOOL - P/T Comp Day
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Treynor CSD schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14-18, 2024. The fun and creative campaign theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom.
Research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school. National School Lunch Week will highlight the nutritious foods available daily at Treynor CSD schools.
“School lunches offer students fruits and vegetables, whole grains and milk, and meet federal nutrition standards limiting fat, calories and sodium,” said Mandy Vincent, Director of Nutrition. “National School Lunch Week helps us educate parents and students about all the wonderful benefits of our lunch program.”
The federally funded National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been fueling students for success for 77 years. Students can enjoy the convenience of a healthy school lunch for just $2.60 at the elementary and $2.75 at the middle/high school. Some students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Contact the Supt. Office to learn more 712-487-3414 X4.
The “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure” campaign is made possible by the nonprofit School Nutrition Association. Parents and students can follow the fun on social media using the hashtags #NSLW24, #SchoolLunchPirates and #SchoolLunch.
For more information on National School Lunch Week, visit https://schoolnutrition.org/nslw/.
Red Ribbon Week 2024 will be celebrated throughout our district Monday, October 21st through Friday, October 25th. Elementary and Middle School students will have options to take part in the dress-up days. Other activities will take place throughout the week to educate students about the danger of drugs.
Check out the graphics below to plan your dress-up days at the Elementary or Middle School.
Treynor High School Dance Team is sponsoring a "Cereal Drive" during the month of October to help families in our community. Your donations of cereal will be directed to our local food pantry. They are in need of favorite kid cereals and pop-tarts. Collection boxes are located in each of the school's offices. See the flier for all the details.
Get into the holiday spirit with JTW’s Christmas Wreath Fundraiser! Deck the halls and support a great cause. Purchase one of these beautifully crafted wreaths, garland, or center pieces to add festive charm to your home and help us raise funds for Junior Treynor Women. Last day to order is November 3rd. These will be available the week before/of Thanksgiving or you can pick up at the Treynor Community Center Christmas party on December 1st. Order website located here.
Junior Treynor Women helps our school in many ways, including the Senior Scholarships, Fine Arts funding with Night of the Arts and specific classroom supplies (e.g. 3D printer and robotic equipment for HS computer science).
Treynor Schools provides outstanding academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs for a K-12 population of over 800 students. Treynor is a growing school district located 12 miles east of Omaha/Council Bluffs. Consider joining our team of educators or coaches focused on student-centered learning and enrichment.
Non-Teaching/Classified Positions:
Substitute Positions:
Coaching/Sponsor Positions:
Applicants should submit the following: 1) Treynor Community School job application; 2) letter of application; 3) resume; and 4) references and/or letters of recommendation. Additional information may be requested.
Send application materials to Superintendent Dr. Joel Beyenhof at jbeyenhof@treynorcardinals.org. Application materials may also be sent to 102 E Main, Box 369, Treynor, Iowa 51575.
Positions will remain open until filled.
Parents,
We have had another great week of school! Capped off by our 9th and 10th grade RESPECT RETREAT facilitated by Youth Frontiers. This inspiring experience focused on the important themes of respecting yourself, others, and the importance of standing up for others.
Throughout the day, students engaged in various games, activities, and discussions designed to strengthen their relationships with peers. Our 11th and 12th grade National Honor Society students played a crucial role as facilitators, guiding the younger students through meaningful conversations and team-building exercises.
The facilitators from Youth Frontiers shared personal stories and experiences, highlighting real-life examples of bullying and hurtful behaviors. These discussions opened up a dialogue about the impact of our choices and actions, particularly on our school culture. The emphasis was clear: we each play a part in shaping an environment where respect and kindness thrive.
As the day progressed, students had the opportunity to reflect on their own choices and the importance of standing up for themselves and their peers. By the end of the retreat, each student made a personalized commitment to respect themselves, others, and to actively support those who may need a voice.
We believe that experiences like the Respect Retreat are pivotal in fostering a positive school culture. We encourage you to discuss these themes at home and support your child in their commitment to respect and kindness. Together, we can create a community where every student feels valued and supported.
Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a welcoming place for all.
Roll Cards!
Dr. Joel Beyenhof
Superintendent
jbeyenhof@treynorcardinals.org
Click on picture slideshow to view a few pictures from the retreat.
SCHOOL NEWS National School Lunch Week will be celebrated next week, October 14th-18th. This year’s theme is “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure”. Check out the web article that explains more about the celebration. The Middle School Halloween Dance will be next Friday October 18th from 6-8 PM in the middle school commons hosted by the Treynor Leadership Academy. Treynor students in grades 6-8 are allowed. We will be selling snacks, pizza, drinks and have prizes, including a prize for best costume! The cost to attend is $3. If you have any questions please send an email to Mr. Nichols at lnichols@treynorcardinals.org . We hope to see you there! Treynor High School Dance Team is sponsoring a "Cereal Drive" during the month of October to help families in our community. Your donations of cereal will be directed to our local food pantry. They are in need of favorite kid cereals and pop-tarts. Collection boxes are located in each of the school's offices. See the . . .
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