Monday, June 15, 2015

June at Belle Plaine

It's been quite some time since my last post to this Blog and a lot has occurred in this time!  Since my last posting at the end of March we've:

  • Ended the school year
  • Graduated the seniors
  • Won a SICL Girl's Golf Title
  • Won a 2nd straight Boy's SICL Track Title
  • Placed 11th at the Boy's State Track Meet
  • Placed 6th in State in the Girl's Shot Put
  • Held Service Learning Day
  • Iowa Assessment Reading Score- HS- 83.2%
As you can see there have been many positive things occurring at Belle Plaine this spring.  Each of these our students, teachers, and coaches should feel very proud of.

Now that June is here the softball and baseball teams are in full swing.  The baseball team had an exciting last at bat, 2 out, come from behind victory over East Buchannon at Kernels Stadium in Cedar Rapids and the softball team has shown good improvement.  Many athletes are working hard in the weight room and future drivers are fine tuning their driving skills and knowledge with Mr. Walton and Mr. Dodd.  

In the offices Mrs. Koch worked very hard in the days after school was out to complete the scheduling process.  It proved to be quite difficult this year, but I think we have everyone placed where they need to be for next year.  Dawn and Christie completed all the end of the year items and have now switched to summer duties at home.  Christie worked hard on one of the State Reports and I have been working on a few others as well.

Updating and revising changes to the student handbook is next on the list.  One area that I will spend more time is in the area of cell phones.  Cell phones did become somewhat of a distraction at times and there will most likely be some additional language in the handbook that gives teachers the authority to control cell phones within the classroom.

I hope you are all enjoying your summer thus far!  Check the school web-site for the baseball and softball games and try and come out and support our Belle Plaine athletes.