Collins-Maxwell Community School District

Welcome to Collins-Maxwell Community School District!

The mission of the Collins Maxwell School District is to prepare responsible individuals for the future through academic and social experiences.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, Governor Branstad announced his blueprint for transforming Iowa's education system. To read the blueprint in its entirety, click here for the blueprint to download.

2011-2012 Yearbook Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Farmer’s Coop. – Collins, IA - http://www.fccoop.com/

Midwest Insurance Corp. – Maxwell & Collins, IA - www.midwestins.com

Lotus Moments – Des Moines, IA - http://www.lotusmoments.com/

LawnPro L.L.C. – Colo, IA

City of Collins – Collins, IA

Maxwell State Bank – Maxwell, IA - http://maxwellstatebank.com/

Logsdon’s Grocery – Maxwell, IA

Exchange State Bank – Collins, IA - http://www.esb1.com/

Story Medical Clinic - Maxwell, IA - www.storymedical.org

Gold Sponsors

Olberding Law Office – Nevada, IA - http://www.olberdinglaw.com/

State Bank & Trust – Nevada, IA - https://www.banksbt.com/home/home

Student Learning Goals

Core Knowledge

• Acquires and integrates basic skills and knowledge in core curriculum areas: math, science, language arts, social studies and technology
• Demonstrates real-life applications of basic skills and knowledge

Communication Skills

• Skilled in reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Communicates in a clear, precise manner
• Uses a variety of methods to communicate (verbal, nonverbal, electronic, musical and artistic) for a variety of purposes
• Adapts techniques to meet needs of diverse audiences
• Gather, processes, and responds to information for a variety of purposes

Collaborative Worker
• Uses effective leadership and teamwork skills
• Develops and manages interpersonal relationships
• Performs well in culturally and organizationally diverse settings
• Knows and uses conflict resolution techniques
• Identifies whether a situation, task, or problem needs an individual or collaborative plan of action

Personal Growth & Well-Being
• Demonstrates personal wellness practices
• Develops personal creativity and character traits: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
• Demonstrates lifelong learning
• Makes responsible life-style decisions and assumes responsibility for his/her actions
• Explores career opportunities and maintains professionalism in the workplace
• Explores and responds to the arts

Thinking, Reasoning, & Problem Solving
• Uses a variety of researching techniques, including technology, as a means to: identify, access, integrate and process information
• Solves complex problems in a variety of contexts
• Recognizes and connects to prior knowledge
• Organizes information

Citizenship & Social Responsibility
• Analyzes and understands economic, social and political systems
• Demonstrates respect for self and for the diversity of others
• Sets priorities and achieves goals
• Examines options, monitors and evaluates his/her progress

Announcements

School Office Hours 8:00 - 4:00 p.m

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Day #102

TODAY'S ACTIVITIES/INFO:

1 Seniors---please remind your parents to attend the Financial Aid Night tonight at 6pm in the Band Room.

2. JH wrestling at North Polk at 4:15.

3. JH basketball at 4:30; girls at Maxwell and boys at Madrid.

4. 9th/JV basketball at 6:00; girls at Baxter; boys at Nevada

IMPORTANT INFO:

1. All 6th – 8th graders interested in participating in the Spring Show this year may pick up forms in the office.

2. All HS males interested in participating in the All-Male Dance Routine for the Spring Show may sign up in the office. Please sign up by February 10th.

3. Don’t forget to order your valentine cookies! Orders due February 8th.

4. A representative from Indian Hills Community College will be here Monday at 1pm. Please see Mrs. Allen for a pass.

5. Varsity BB at Maxwell vs. South Hamilton at 6:00 tomorrow night. Attn. High School band students-- a reminder that we have pep band tomorrow (Friday) night. You'll need to be here by 5:30.

6. HS wrestling tournament at Colfax on Saturday.

7. Thanks to the boys who have already signed up for varsity track in the principal’s office. The list will be taken down at 3:00 today and numbers and sizes of equipment will be determined. If you are planning on being out for varsity boys track and haven’t yet done so, please stop in and sign up before the end of the day. Any questions, please see Coach Stover or contact Coach Seales.

8. Congratulations to the 8th grade girls’ basketball team in their 21-18 victory over South Hamilton on Tuesday. Leading the way for the Raiders was Toni Spencer who had 10 points, Carter Larson with 6, and Bre Botterbrodt added 5 points. Others contributors were; Jacquelyn Staudt , Chasity Moody and Emily Curler.

9. Attn Seniors: you have been offered an opportunity to raise money for your after prom party. Please sign up in the office by 12:40 today if you are willing to help clean up the Maxwell gyms this Saturday after the Booster Ball Tournament is over. Clean-up will start approximately 8:30.

Calendar

Jan 24 Early Dismissal 1:30, JH WR at Roland 4:30, JH BB Girls at Maxwell Boys at S-H 4:30, V BB at PCM 6:00

Jan 26 JH WR @ N-P 4:15, JH BB 4:30 Girls at Maxwell Boys at Madrid, 9/JV BB 6:00 Girls at Baxter Boys at Nevada

Jan 27 NO SCHOOL, V BB @ Maxwell 6:00

Jan 28 CMB Booster Club Tournament- All Gyms, WR Tournament at Colfax

Jan 30 FR/JV BB Girls At PCM boys at Baxter 6:00,

Jan 31 JH BB girls at Maxwell boys at PCM 4:30, V BB at Baxter vs GVPB 6:00

Feb 2 FR/JV BB girls at Baxter east boys at Baxter west 6:00

Feb 3 V BB at C-M 6:00

Feb 4 Sectional WR TBA, Robotics Team FTC Regional Competition

Lunch Menu

Jan 20th: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Waffles, sausage, hash browns, cinn. apples

Jan 23rd: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Chilli/ Crackers, veggies/dip, cheese stick, pear, gooey roll

Jan 24th: Breakfast: Cheese Omelet Lunch: Mrs. Lee's class menu- Pizza, Salad, Corn, Ice Cream

Jan 25th: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza Lunch: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Fruit, Brownie

Jan 26th: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Baked Potato Bar, Pears, Bread stick, Cookie

Jan 27th: NO SCHOOL

Jan 30th: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Chilli/Crackers, veggies/dip, cheese stick, pear, gooey roll

Jan 31st: Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, roll

Feb 1st: Breakfast: French toast Lunch: Ham sandwich, scalloped potatoes, carrots, fruit, cookie

Feb 2nd: Breakfast: Cheese omelet Lunch: Mrs. Bane's Class- Corn dog, corn, strawberries, ice cream

Feb 3rd: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Tenderloin sandwich, baked potatoes, baked beans, tator tots, apple w/ carmel