Weekly Covid Numbers
Less than 6 positive.
Less than 6 quarantined.
Spring Activities are starting up, Go Roadrunners!
Can you say Four Day Weekend?
Reminder:
Friday, April 2 No School, No remote learning due to staff P.D.
Monday, April 5 No School, No remote learning due to staff flex day
7th graders learning about the cycle of cell respiration & photosynthesis, and comparing two plant production methods; aquaponics vs hydroponics. By using a pH indicator we can see a chemical change in the indicator color that proves if photosynthesis or cell respiration occurs.
The FFA chapter is having its annual banquet on April 25th to celebrate the exciting year and accomplishments of its members. This year is a little different since Mr. Meggers is retiring. He has been the Agriculture Science Instructor and FFA advisor at the Interstate 35 school district for 33 of his 39 years of teaching. We are doing our meal, starting @ 5 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony. The FFA has asked that you sign up for a spot at the website below so that they can get a rough figure of how many people are going to be attending.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ffa-banquet-tickets-144040664505
Past Interstate 35 FFA members and Agriculture supporters have taken the steps to starting an FFA Alumni chapter to help support the active FFA chapter and school Agriculture program. The membership is open to anyone who would like to support Agriculture at Interstate 35. Prior FFA membership is not a requirement to be involved. If you have any questions about joining the alumni chapter; please send an inquiry to: I35FFAalumni@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar! Come see the spring play Complaint Department and Lemonade in the Interstate 35 Auditorium.
Show times are April 2nd and 3rd, at 6:00PM Tickets sold at the door, Adult $5, Student $3. Masks & Social distancing required
Enjoy an evening of great entertainment this Friday as it is the I-35 Intensity Dance Team Show. Performance will begin at 7:00pm in the High School Gym. Tickets $5 for adults and $3 for students. Masks & social distancing required.
Less than 6 positive
9 quarantined
We appreciate staff & students being diligent with the mask wearing & safety precautions to help keep our numbers low.
Helping Hand in Indianola has been able to secure 100 food boxes for free to any I-35 community members. The food box contains dairy products such as a gallon of milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, block of cheddar cheese and butter, 2 packages of meat, and 3 pounds of apples, oranges, potatoes, and onions. The boxes can be picked up on Wednesday, March 24, from 3pm-4pm (or until boxes are gone) at the west end of the CTE building. Please come grab a box! Questions or concerns please contact Rose Dickinson at 641-765-4818.
Interested in becoming a Roadrunner? We have the following positions open..
Elementary/Middle School associate
MS assistant VB coach
MS assistant baseball coach
Apply at
https://www.educateiowa.gov/teach-iowa
All families with students in I-35 Schools received an email survey on March 11. Please complete by March 23. The survey only needs to be completed once per household. If you did not received the survey, please contact the school. Thank you to all that have completed the survey!
Roadrunner Robotics had a virtual competition today. Tomorrow they will have the presentation portion of the competition. Best of luck to them!
Information from Amanda Finley: The Book Spring fair was very successful and ranks as one of the better spring fairs we have had!
I want to thank all the staff members and volunteers that worked with me during this time and showed their support
Take a deep breath and relax! Our staff, students, & families have gone above & beyond this year being successful in what has been some very trying times. Enjoy your time off and we will see you back next week.
Save the date for the I-35 Intensity Dance Show Friday, March 26 at 7:00pm. Read more about their upcoming performance and awards they have received on the website or the app under the news section.
https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/o/athletics/article/419575
All families with students in I-35 Schools should have received an email survey yesterday, March 11. Please complete by March 23. The survey only needs to be completed once per household. If you did not received the survey, please contact the school.
The National Honor Society hosted a blood drive Wednesday afternoon. They had 44 whole blood donors and 10 double red donors. They appreciated everyone who came out to give the gift of life.
Due to the pandemic, the state is looking into the issuance of a second round of P-EBT cards. If you did not apply for benefits this school year or think your family may qualify, you can complete an application to see if you are eligible. More information can be found https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/417728
Less than 6 positive
28 students quarantined
Helping Hand in Indianola has been able to secure 100 food boxes for free to any I-35 community members. The food box contains dairy products such as a gallon of milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, block of cheddar cheese and butter, 2 packages of meat, and 3 pounds of apples, oranges, potatoes, and onions. The boxes can be picked up on Wednesday, March 10, from 3pm-4pm (or until boxes are gone) at the west end of the CTE building. Please come grab a box! Questions or concerns please contact Rose Dickinson at 641-765-4818.
