Archive - 2011

December 5th

Follow Solon schools on Twitter

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

The Solon Community School District is now on Twitter. Receive additional communication about district happenings at www.twitter.com/SolonCSD


SIAC meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

The next SIAC meeting is being held on Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Central Office Conference Room, 6 p.m. Agenda items to include:
Iowa Core/Professional learning update
Calendar committee update
District study: standards-based grading


Upcoming Dates

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

Dec. 15: Early out at 1 p.m.
Dec. 22: Early out at 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2012: Winter break.
Jan. 3: Classes resume.
Please visit the school’s website at www.solon.k12.ia.us under the Calendars tab for the online calendar listing all activities, times and locations. Events may be changed so this calendar is updated as changes


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

“Tucker and Dale Versus Evil” (2010, R, Comedy/Horror) Tucker and Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are attacked by a group of preppy college kids.
“30 Minutes or Less” (2011, R, Action/Comedy) Two fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and inform him that he has mere hours to rob a bank or else.


New books to check-out

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

While you are browsing through the decorations at the library, be sure and check out the new book shelf. Among those added this week were “The Drop” by Michael Connelly, “The Forgotten Affairs of Youth” by Alexander McCall Smith, and “The Vegan Slow Cooker” by Kathy Hester.


Poster kick-off

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

If you enjoy Toni’s display windows, why not pick up a poster as a memento of some of her previous works? Framed posters, “Of Time and Place” are currently on display at the library, Solon State Bank and Bridge Community Bank. Cost is $10 for unframed posters with discounts for multiple orders or $25 for framed posters. Orders may be placed by emailing SolonLibrFriends @aol.com or call Sue at 319-624-2632.


Library holiday decorations

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

Over 100 teddy bears are adorning the “beary” special Christmas tree in the children’s section of the library. Be sure and stop and take a look. Toni Russo’s “Candy Land” display window features two wonderful gingerbread houses baked and decorated especially for the window by Mark Mueller. See the feature story for all the details on her latest creation (page 2). Stained glass Santa Clauses from around the world are hanging gaily in the windows behind the circulation desk. These Santa Clauses were all crafted by Charles Whetstine and are on loan to the library for the holiday season.


Last chance to see trees

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

Only a few days remain in the Habitat for Humanity tree decorating contest. If you haven’t stopped at the library to see the beautiful trees, be sure to get there before the end of the week. Over 20 decorated Christmas trees are in place in the reading area at the west end of the library. A silent auction, now in progress, will continue through noon, Dec. 10 when trees will be awarded to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go toward the Habitat house that will be built on Dubuque Street in Solon.


New magazines added

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

Two new magazines have been added to the collection. “Wired” is a monthly magazine that reports on how new and developing technology affects culture, the economy and politics. It was acquired with My Coke Rewards points donated by patrons. We also now have “The New Yorker” a weekly magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons and poetry. This is available through a patron donation. Remember the current issue is available to read in library, but past issues of any magazine can always be checked out.


Special Old Gold Diner events Dec. 16 and Dec. 21

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:00am

SOLON– The Solon Community School preschool will be entertaining during lunch at the Old Gold Diner Friday, Dec. 16. Please call 319-624-2251 for lunch reservation to enjoy their visit.
A class of fourth graders will be sharing a meal with the seniors Wednesday, Dec. 21. Please sign up by calling 319-624-2251. The goal is to have a senior for every fourth grader.