Archive - May 2012

Date

May 7th

New Lakeview arrival/dismissal

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

Please follow these new procedures
Arrival
All buses will begin to drop off students in the new area on west side of the building. No buses will be entering the front (east) parking lot area.
Staff only will park on the west side of the building in the new parking lots.
No parent drop offs, walkers or bikers can enter the bus area or staff parking lots. Parents and visitors need to use the front (east) parking lots only.


Dance team coupon collection

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

Thank you. The high school dance team is almost to their goal of sending $5,000 in coupons to a U.S. Naval base in Atsugi, Japan. To date, $4,924 in valuable coupons have been sent. One last mailing will go out before the end of the school year and then the team is taking a short break this summer. Please send your coupons to Marjorie Lane at the high school by May 25.


Senior awards night

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

The community is cordially invited to celebrate with the class of 2012 at the annual senior awards night. The program will be held in the Solon Middle School auditorium on Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. This is the night that numerous scholarships and award recognitions are presented to the members of the senior class. A reception sponsored by Solon Dollars for Scholars will give the community a chance to congratulate the seniors.


HS counselor alternative hours

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

In an attempt to meet the needs of parents outside the normal school day hours, Mr. Thompson will be at school from noon until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. If you wish to schedule an appointment, he can be contacted either by phone 319-624-3401, ext. 1117, or e-mail mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us.


Upcoming Dates

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

Thursday, May 17: Early dismissal, 1 p.m. for district in-service.
Friday, May 18: Seniors’ last day.
Sunday, May 20: Commencement exercises, HS gymnasium, 2 p.m.
Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Holiday.
Tuesday, May 29: Last student day, 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
Wednesday, May 30: Teacher work day.
Please check out the school’s online calendar for many other upcoming events and schedules.


Solon teachers get 4% increase with new contract

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Teachers have unanimously ratified a 3.9 percent raise in their new contracts with the Solon Community School District. The two sides reached an agreement that will also bump pay for coaches and activity staff for extra duty days.
Solon’s union representative, high school teacher Karry Putzy, said the agreement was good for students as well as teachers because it allows teachers to be more engaged and not worried about insurance and job security.
She said collective bargaining was important for Iowa and helps to create a better environment in the schools.


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

Wednesday, May 9:
Sponsored meal: Baked ham, oven browned potatoes, steamed spinach, ice cream cup, birthday cake.

Thursday, May 10:
 Loose meat burger on whole wheat bun, O’Brien potatoes, creamy coleslaw, Mandarin oranges, apple delights cookie. BINGO/BP Foot Clinic.

Friday, May 11:
LS roast pork, crispy cube potatoes, baked beans, broccoli, strawberries and bananas. Cards.

Monday, May 14:
 Cook’s Choice. Dietician.

Tuesday, May 15:


Solon American Legion Riders poker run May 12

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– The Solon American Legion Riders have scheduled their annual poker run for May 12. The route travels to Marshalltown, Newton, Knoxville, Oskaloosa and Riverside and returns to Solon. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with last bike out by 9:30 a.m. Last bike in by 6 p.m. for the poker draw. Cost is $10 per bike and $5 per passenger.


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

“Abduction” (2011, PG13, Action/Mystery) A thriller centered on a young man (Taylor Lautner) who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.
“Contraband” (2012, R, Action/Crime/Drama) To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi and Kate Beckinsale.


Storytime themes

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:00pm

On May 15, the theme will be the letter “P” and on May, the theme will be “Favorites.” There will be no Storytime on May 29.
Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in the meeting room of the library for preschoolers ages two through five, their parents, caregivers and siblings.

Last early out activity