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Upcoming Trips
By Jeana Doescher Winter camping trip: Set in Boundary Waters canoe area goes out on March 10th and returns on the 17th. 8 students can go. There will be snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and exploring and camping out. The Big Utah trip: Goes out on April 12th, 1999 and returns on the 28th. 16 days … [Read more…]
On the Job Training
By Jeff McGinn In Mini-School we have a great program to keep kids out of trouble, and also help them make money. Variety of kids in Mini-School all are given a great opportunity to earn credit by going to work after school. You can earn up to .50 credit per quarter. You have to work … [Read more…]
Sexual Violence
By Jamie Rasmussen On November 24th Mini-School had a sexual violence speaker come in to talk with students about inappropriate mannerisms of sexual conduct. Suzi Kim defined sexual violence as a weapon used against another to gain power and control. Consent is the same as permission which is what one needs to be given in … [Read more…]
Environmental Issues
By Jamie O’Day and Laura Huberty The government has decided to reroute Hwy. 55 to make traveling more convenient. The Hwy. would start at 46 St. and would travel to Hwy. 62, a 4 lane highway with shoulders, turn lanes, tunnels, and berms. It would be considered the best way for traveling from the downtown … [Read more…]
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Calendar Drive
By Craig Schrupp The Mini-School calendar drive is well under way and is doing very well. The students have been working hard for over a month. We have sold a total of 454 calendars. All of the profits made from sales go to help buy new equipment for the program, and it also goes to … [Read more…]
Recycling Update
By Jamie O’Day Attention: Mainstream, Mini-Schoolers, Staff, Parents and anyone else who wants to know: WE NOW RECYCLE!!! At the beginning of the school year we ceased to recycle because of many problems within the school, enough said. Thanks to all the efforts put in by Student Government and the Mini-School program we have convinced … [Read more…]
Old Traditional Recipes
By Cheryl Cermak and Audrey Lopez “Wheel of the Year”By Teresa Moorey and Jane BridesonBaked Alaska(seasonal)You will need:-1 round sponge cake-1 block ice cream, as deeply frozen as possible-120-180g (4-6oz) fresh or canned fruit-4-5 egg whites-25-60g (1-2oz) sugar per egg white, depending how sweet you like it Method:1- Place the sponge cake on an ovenproof … [Read more…]
Winter Solstice
By Audrey Lopez and Leah Shoberg It’s the holiday season again, and let’s hope that everyone’s prepared, because it’s coming if you’re ready or not. There are so many things to do this time of year, that most people don’t stop to remember what they’re celebrating in the first place and why. Sadly enough, the … [Read more…]