Smoke Signal Vol. XXII, No. 34 - 5/9/2008
SMOKE SIGNAL
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
Senior Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm in the high school old gym. All seniors, parents and friends are invited to attend.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Build family memories at the Annual Elementary Family Fun Night! This year's event will be held on Friday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the elementary school. Go back "Through the Years of Auburndale Elementary"�play games reminiscent of your grandparents' and parents' school years (musical chairs and hopscotch, hula hoops and Twister) as well as showing off your moves with Dance Dance Revolution. There will also be a huge bounce house. Check out pictures of your school from throughout its history, test your knowledge at Auburndale Elementary trivia, and make a cool craft to take home. You might even get to hear a story or two about your parent's school years.
The event is open to all pre-K through 6th grade students and their families. Concessions will be available. There is no cost to attend, although we are asking each person attending to bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to our local food pantries. We are still in need of volunteers to help run the activities and bakers to make cupcakes, cookies or bars for the event. Please call Karen at 387-3470 if you are able to give an hour or two to help us pull off this huge event for your school.
MARSHFIELD MATH LEAGUE
On April 16th, UW-Wood County hosted a math league competition for area high school students. Auburndale entered two teams in the event. On the first team, Kayla Leibl and Brianna Novotny were the high scorers. The other team members were Kelli Isaacson, Jenessa Kundinger, Lisa Hafenbredl, Alex Totten, Emily Schwabe, Brittany Novotny, Melissa Hoffman, Sandra Pumper, Katie Willfahrt and Rebecca Smazal. On the second team, Jon Havron and Alex Gronemeyer tied for second place in the PreCalculus category. Other high scores were made by Jacob Dorshorst, Casey O'Reilly, Alan David, Jarett Weiler, Clinton Moscinski and Cody Kundinger. Other team members were Bryan Federwitz, Adam Bauer, T.J. Linzmeier and Mitch Nigh. This team placed 3rd in the event. The team is coached by Mr. Tom Stoffel and Mrs. Pat Johnson.
AUBURNDALE STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Community involvement brings learning to life. This is the opportunity to reach out and thank the staff of the School District of Auburndale for their involvement in our children's lives. The Store in Auburndale offered a special this week to all school district employees for their hard work and dedication to the community. Thanks for the donation! Also, thanks to those who donated to this event.
2008 PTO SUMMER ACTIVITY
Would you like to learn a new skill while your children attend summer school? Save gas, reduce trips to school and help with a good cause. The PTO will be utilizing the summer school time to make a quilt for a fall fundraiser. This will help the PTO purchase more playground equipment, which is desperately needed. If you are interested in learning to quilt, please join us. If you have material you would like to donate, please email Carrie Kundinger at ckundinger@aubschools.com.
FESTIVAL FOOD RECEIPTS FUND RAISER
The Auburndale PTO will be collecting Festival Food receipts throughout the summer. You can drop off the receipt at the Pioneer Bank in Auburndale. This money will be utilized to purchase more playground equipment. We need to address some safety issues on the old equipment. Please drop off your Festival Food receipts at the bank and help support your school.
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
Any boys entering grades 4-9 interested in the Auburndale Boys Basketball Camp on June 16th through June 20th can pick up a registration form in the high school or elementary school offices. To guarantee a shirt and ball, please have your registration slip and payment in by May 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Weinfurter @ 652-2812, ext. 345 or email cweinfurter@aubschools.com.
SHERRY ANDERTON PARK CLEANUP
You are invited to Sherry Anderton Park in Sherry for a community workday on Sat., May 10, 2008 from 9:00 to noon at the Sherry Park. Please bring rakes, shovels, perennials, annuals, wheelbarrows, gardening tools, and/or donations. Activities will involve maintenance of existing perennial & annual flowerbeds, etc. Join your family, friends and neighbors for a fun filled morning. This is organized by Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers & the Sherry Community. Contact Sandy Lobner, 569-4177 for more info.
AUBURNDALE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Village of Auburndale has formed a new organization called the A.I.A. (Auburndale Improvement Association). We are here to beautify the downtown area of Auburndale. Our goal is to attract more businesses and residents to the area and to continue to make Auburndale one of the best small towns. We have a great school system and a beautiful park, and now it's time to improve other areas. Phase I will consist of a Community Clean-up Day. This is scheduled for this Sat. May 10th at 8:00 am. The rain date will be Sat. May 17th. We will meet at the Pioneer Bank. Please bring rakes, shovels, gloves, etc and help us out. If you need to contact someone with questions, please call Bill Kieffer, 652-2303 or Deb Stoflet @ 652-3386
SUMMER HELP
The Village of Auburndale is looking for summer help. Must be available 30-40 hours per week depending on weather conditions. The help would work mainly in the Auburndale Village Park performing various duties assigned by our village maintenance. The person should enjoy working outdoors. Duties include the following: Mowing, weed trimming, cleaning of park facilities, running errands, mowing of cemeteries (does not include St. Mary's), and other duties assigned. Wage is $8.00 per hour. Send a short resume to the Village of Auburndale, P.O. Box 36, Auburndale, WI 54412. Interviews will begin the middle of May.
3 X 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Auburndale Youth Baseball & Softball Association will be hosting a 3 x 3 basketball tournament for boys and girls (grades 3 thru 10) on Sat. June 28th at the Auburndale HS Gyms. We are also looking for anyone who would be interested in helping out with refereeing some games, whenever possible throughout the day. For more info or to get an entry form, call Bob or Jenise Oertel @ 652-6469 or Tom or Tammy Bienick @ 652-6762.
VOLLEYBALL
The sr. high volleyball meeting will be held on Sun., May 18th at 3:30 pm in the high school library. All girls currently in grades 8-11 who are interested in being a part of the volleyball program are asked to sign up at the meeting. Camp information, summer workouts, and important information about the fall season will be handed out. Parents are welcome to attend. Following the meeting, there will be an open gym from 4:00 - 6:00 pm . All girls in junior & senior high are strongly encouraged to attend. Open gyms will be held on Sun. nights throughout the summer. An open gym schedule will be handed out. Please call Mrs. Empey @ 652-6887 if any questions.
FRIDAY - 5/9/08
8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Green House Sale
10:51 am - Representative From UW Marshfield/Wood County in Guidance Office
4:30 pm - Varsity Baseball & Softball - Marathon @ Auburndale
6:00 pm - 5th Through 8th Grade Band Lock In - Elementary School
SATURDAY - 5/10/08
9:30 am - Varsity Track & Field Marawood Conference Meet - Auburndale @ Wausau West
10:00 am - Varsity Softball - Auburndale @ New Lisbon Tournament
10:00 am - Varsity Baseball - Auburndale @ Pittsville - Double Header
SUNDAY - 5/11/08
MONDAY - 5/12/08
4:30 pm - Varsity Baseball & Softball - Auburndale @ W.R. Assumption, Double Header
4:30 pm - Jr. High Track - Auburndale @ Stratford
TUESDAY - 5/13/08
1:00 pm & 6:30 pm - Elementary Spring Concert
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Jr. High Study Club
4:00 pm - Varsity Softball - Northland Lutheran @ Auburndale, Double Header
4:30 pm - Varsity Track & Field - Auburndale @ Athens
4:30 pm - JV Baseball - Stratford @ Auburndale
WEDNESDAY - 5/14/08
7:00 pm - Sr. Awards Night - HS Gym
THURSDAY - 5/15/08
Jr. High Progress Reports Sent Home With Students
Jr. High End of Year Trip Money Due
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Jr. High Study Club
TBA - Softball Regionals - Auburndale @ Pittsville
4:30 pm - Varsity Track & Field @ Auburndale Quad Meet
4:30 pm - Varsity Baseball - Auburndale @ Colby
After Varsity - JV Baseball - Auburndale @ Colby
FRIDAY - 5/16/08
4:00 pm - Varsity Baseball - Auburndale @ Northland Lutheran, Double Header
5:30 pm - PTO Elementary School Family Fun Night
SATURDAY - 5/17/08
10:00 am - 1:30 pm - Market Sale Youth Education Meeting - Fairgrounds
SUNDAY - 5/18/08
3:30 pm - Sr. High Volleyball Meeting - HS Library
MONDAY
Mini corn dogs, buttered noodles, cottage cheese, lettuce salad, fruit cocktail, corn, milk
TUESDAY
Cheeseburger on bun, potato wedges, lettuce salad, sliced cheese, pickles, peaches, milk
WEDNESDAY
Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, shredded cheese, lettuce salad, green beans, Pineapple, milk
THURSDAY
Cheese fries, breadsticks, winter mix w/cheese, lettuce salad, applesauce, milk
FRIDAY
Brats on a bun, cheetos, lettuce salad, corn, fruit, dessert, milk