Nevada Middle School

Good morning Educators:

I’ve had several inquiries regarding providing a photo of the ISU posters that are available. I have attached the photo for your reference. These are 22” x 22” and as you can see these are perfect for hanging, framing, book covers, art projects, gift wrap, gift bags, etc.

I can drop off larger quantities. If you are interested please let me know. Please forward to potentially interested parties.

Shelly

Shelene Codner

Financial and Business Assistance

IWE Area Resource Specialist

(319) 404-1942

Thanks to Mrs. O'Connor for sharing with us!

I thought I would share this link (https://accessiblechef.com/recipe-creator/) with you that allows you to make recipes for students that have trouble reading. It is completely free, and below is an example I am going to try out with students on Friday in Food's class.

Please find an attached flier with information on all of the programs that Blank Park Zoo offers for schools. Consider forwarding this along to any principles in your district to disseminate to their teachers and staff. We would love to be your go-to resource for any animal, environment, conservation or zoo related programs!

Thank you,

Amy Kopatich

Ambassador Animal and Community Engagement Director

North American Porcupine SSP Coordinator & Studbook Keeper

515-974-2558

amkopatich@blankparkzoo.org

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the Trees for Kids grants. This grant program awards up to $2,500 to schools, community groups, and other organizations for the purchase of trees and mulch to be planted on public property. The project must incorporate youth in some way, most commonly through tree planting. More information is provided in the application, which is attached. Completed applications need to be sent to me by Friday, March 6.

In addition, through a grant from the USDA Forest Service, the Iowa DNR is offering up to 200 free seedlings to communities, counties, schools, and residents. These seedlings are grown at the DNR nursery in Ames. The seedlings can be planted on public property, distributed at a community event, given to students at school to take home, or shared in other ways. The application for free seedlings is also attached. Applicants must reside in a county identified as being eligible on the list/map in the application.

Please let me know if you have questions about either of these programs.

Thank you,

Gabbi

Gabriele Edwards | Urban Forestry Program Specialist

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319

P 515-725-8456 | F 515-725-8202

I'll leave this link here in my newsletter each week and leave it up to you to remember to place your order each week by visiting my weekly newsletter.

Feb 3 - SBG PD - start in the library

Feb 3 - MTSS meeting after school

Feb 3 - National School Counselor Week!

Feb 10 - AIW Cross Curricular PD

Feb 10 - Process Champs meeting after school

Feb 12 - BILT meeting after school

Feb 13 - 7/8 Dance

Feb 17 - PD Cross Curricular

Feb 18 - Mid term grade check

Feb 18 and 20 - Conferences and early out

Feb 21 - No School