Jacy Good and Steve Johnson were at Treynor High School on Monday, January 27, 2020 to talk to students about phone-free roads. Jacy was seriously injured and her parents killed in a car accident on the day of her college commencement in May 2008. After months of recovery and physical therapy, she was left asking 'what next" , as the future she and Steve had all planned out was forever changed. Northern Natural Gas sponsored the event.
Read more about their story and mission at www.hangupanddrive.com.
Seven groups received Division I ratings at District Large Group Speech held on Saturday, January 25th. The groups receiving I ratings will advance to state competition on February 8th in Waukee. See more pictures of the teams and their events on the Treynor Speech Team web page.
Congratulations to all the groups and good luck at state competition!
The featured article this week from Treynor Press is Quinn Navara's article about the girls and boys basketball teams. Check out Treynor Press for regular updates.
The TeamMates Program is in its first year at Treynor CSD and will begin with 3rd and 6th grade students. We are in need of mentors for this program. Please consider applying. Read more about the program below.
The mission of TeamMates is to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring.
Tom and Nancy Osborne founded the TeamMates Mentoring Program in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to school aged youth. The goal of the program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. To reach this goal, youth meet up to one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor. Mentors are volunteers from the community who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, purpose and vision.
A 2011 study TeamMates conducted with Gallup found that their mentors have the ability to have a statistically significant impact on the level of hope their mentee has. By simply showing up, week after week, mentors build on a sense of hope in their mentee. A 2019 annual survey found that 91% of mentees reported higher levels of hope as a result of their mentor. This hopefulness manifests itself in greater confidence, positive feelings about the future, and higher quality of living. One student put it this way, “A mentor can make you feel hopeful when all else seems to go wrong.” Another student noted, “My TeamMate teaches me that there is hope in my future and he believes in me.”
“A mentor can make you feel hopeful when all else seems to go wrong.”
“Without my mentor I don’t think I would have made it through high school without any trouble and may not have even passed my classes. My mentor really helped me put my life on track when I felt like giving up.”
Over time, engagement in the classroom naturally drops. Gallup’s school cliff shows engagement is highest in elementary school, dropping in middle school, and reaching its lowest point in high school. A mentor in a young person’s life motivates them to come to school and stay engaged in the learning process, consequently, working to combat the natural tendency of the school cliff. 85% of TeamMates mentees state that having a mentor makes them excited to go to school.
To become a mentor, visit the Mentor Application page to fill out an application For additional questions, email any of our local coordinators, Carrie Currin, Danie Floerchinger or Jennifer Nelson.
Volunteers who care about youth and are positive role models are encouraged to be mentors. Mentors must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school degree or GED equivalent.
Mentoring is making an investment in the future. By spending up to one hour each week with a student and showing your interest in their life, you can increase the likelihood they will graduate from high school and become a contributing member of society. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life.
TeamMates focuses on mentoring youth beginning as early as 3rd grade. Mentors are encouraged to continue in the mentoring relationship until the student graduates from high school. Treynor CSD will focus first on 3rd and 6th grade youth.
Students can either self-nominate or they are nominated for the program by a caring adult in their life. Typically, this is a teacher, guidance counselor, parent, or community member. This program is for all students, not just "at-risk" students.
Each mentoring relationship is unique. However, the sessions happen weekly for up to an hour and the focus ranges from helping with homework, to sharing a hobby or special interest, to simply sharing thoughts and ideas. Sessions happen within the school day time frame, and can be during, before or after school.
Visit the official Teammates.org website.
December 6, 2019: TeamMates Advisory Meeting
Pictured Back Row, L-R: Tom Lewis, Traci Dresher, Jen Nelson, Amy Bierbaum, Jen Tiarks, Danie Floerchinger, Natalie Suden, Sally Myers, Mark Hopkins
and Shelly Guttau; Front Row, L-R: Jordan Campbell, TeamMates Rep DeMoine Adams, Dan Kinsella, Jill Kay, Jenny Berens and Shelly's daughter.
Treynor Schools provides outstanding academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs for a K-12 population of over 850 students. Treynor is a growing school district located 12 miles east of Omaha/Council Bluffs. Consider joining our team of educators focused on student-centered learning.
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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. Mark Hopkins at mhopkins@treynorcardinals.org. Application materials may also be sent to 102 E Main, Box 369, Treynor, Iowa 51575.
Positions will remain open until filled.
AA/EOE
Cardinal Softball Pitching Clinic is coming up on Sundays, February 16th & 23rd and March 15th & 22nd. This is for 4th-7th grade students and will be led by high school coaches and athletes. Download and return the registration form with $40 fee by February 12th.
The Marching Band uniforms are over 10 years old and starting to show their wear. And, due to increasing enrollment in the band program, the band does not have enough uniforms to go around. The Music Boosters, in partnership with Treynor CSD, recently announced a Cardinal Band Uniform Fund Drive with the purpose of raising money for new band uniforms for the 2020-21 school year. Please considering making a tax-deductible year-end donation to TS Community Foundation. Read the full letter for more information and download the image rendition of the uniform here to see a sample.
Thank you to all the supporters of the music program!
