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ALL EVENING ACTIVITIES CANCELLED TONIGHT

Mrs. Engh and Mrs. Hansen's classes are studying community helpers. For small groups they wrote letters to a family member, wrote their name on the envelope, as well as their own name, put a stamp on, and walked to the post office! It was so much fun!

Huge thank you to these three elementary students, Irelynn, Grayson, & Reva for helping Mrs. O and Mrs. Chelsey with the Elementary Concession Stand during the Jr. High girls basketball games last night!

Daily Announcements February 5, 2025 - Day 5/104 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Josi Janssen - 2/3 Jaxxen Hitzhusen - 2/3 Tessa Despenas - 2/6 Maesy Mayland - 2/7 Buster Rinnels - 2/8 Brandon Rinnels - 2/8 Holdyn Bamrick - 2/8 Oliver Orozco - 2/9 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu There will be a meeting in regards to Individual Speech during Warhawk Time on Friday, February 7th in the big gym. Coach Pralle and Coach Nuehring will be discussing various activities that will be for contest to be held either at Britt-West Hancock High School or Janesville High School. Come learn about the following activities: Poetry, Prose, Lit Program, Original Oratory, Spontaneous Speaking, Expository Address, Reviewing, and After Dinner Speaking! Hope to see you there! There will be a short softball meeting for any 8th-12th graders going out for softball this summer on Wednesday, February 19th at 2:30 in the Wellness Center. You will need to get in contact with Coach Winfrey if you are not able to attend. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This small event has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering. Topics include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics, and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. Signups for Individual Speech Contest for the 2025 Spring Season! Open to all students 9th - 12th grade -- it's fun, a great opportunity to express yourself, and has flexible rehearsals with a lower time commitment than sports! Signup Here: https://forms.gle/jy5463Z6U1TfoAyR9 Information session will be held in the Large Gym on Friday, February 7th, during Warhawk time! Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:00 = HS girls wrestling state tournament in Coralville. Good Luck Fernanda!!!!! 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at St. Ansgar (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm)

Mrs. Hansen’s 4s mixing colors on hearts.

Daily Announcements February 4, 2025 - Day 4/103 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Josi Janssen - 2/3 Jaxxen Hitzhusen - 2/3 Tessa Despenas - 2/6 Maesy Mayland - 2/7 Buster Rinnels - 2/8 Brandon Rinnels - 2/8 Holdyn Bamrick - 2/8 Oliver Orozco - 2/9 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This small event has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering. Topics include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics, and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. Signups for Individual Speech Contest for the 2025 Spring Season! Open to all students 9th - 12th grade -- it's fun, a great opportunity to express yourself, and has flexible rehearsals with a lower time commitment than sports! Signup Here: https://forms.gle/jy5463Z6U1TfoAyR9 Information session will be held in the Large Gym on Friday, February 7th, during Warhawk time! Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:30 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at St. Ansgar (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm)

West Fork vs North Butler Girls Game Day Graphic!

Senior Night at home Vs North Butler

School Counselor Appreciation Week WE HAVE THE BEST AT WEST FORK!!!!

5th Grade Students finished up their January Number Corner over quadrilaterals by making trading cards!

The fourth graders are learning about Colonel Gail Halvorsen, U.S. Army, and his acts of kindness today in library. They are making their own candy parachutes and are encouraged to always share acts of kindness with everyone!

Daily Announcements February 3, 2025 - Day 3/102 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Josi Janssen - 2/3 Jaxxen Hitzhusen - 2/3 Tessa Despenas - 2/6 Maesy Mayland - 2/7 Buster Rinnels - 2/8 Brandon Rinnels - 2/8 Holdyn Bamrick - 2/8 Oliver Orozco - 2/9 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This small event has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering. Topics include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics, and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. Signups for Individual Speech Contest for the 2025 Spring Season! Open to all students 9th - 12th grade -- it's fun, a great opportunity to express yourself, and has flexible rehearsals with a lower time commitment than sports! Signup Here: https://forms.gle/jy5463Z6U1TfoAyR9 Information session will be held in the Large Gym on Friday, February 7th, during Warhawk time! Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at St. Ansgar (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm)

Used wrestling mat for sale! The mat comes in 3 sections that are 13 by 13 ft. The competition side is black and silver (shown in the photo). The bottom side has 9 silver circles total. $4500 for the whole mat, we are not interested in selling this in sections at this time. Used for High School and Junior High events.

Purchase your Girls State Wrestling Tickets before they are gone! https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/ighsau-girls-state-wrestling?RSRC=PRM_WEB&RDAT=GSW24&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ACz7DR3xruUQtl9oBVKvdGwlgZ7AELHjF-CWC6ZbhN6tNi2OV7hyGntU_aem_vONTxeMIxGHe0tHDDzooJQ

Congratulations to Fernanda Ramirez! Fernanda qualified for the state wrestling tournament!!

The 6th graders had fun learning about the movement of plate tectonics with a delicious lab!

The 7th grade STEM class got to use the engineering design process to create several different bouncy balls. Their challenge was to make the highest bouncing and most cost efficient design!

Mrs. Sturges' Little Warhawk of the Week was Isaac. He likes the colors blue and black. His interests are Transformers, tractors, race cars, watching TV, and playing with friends. When Isaac grows up, he wants to be a farmer. One fun fact about Isaac is he likes to help his Daddy with cattle chores.

Congratulations to SOAR patch students and staff!! 9th- Connor Swenson 10th - Evie Hitzhusen 11th - Addison Wentz (not pictured) 12th - Brylie Hubka Staff - Mr. Huber