Ramsey Resident - 1977 - December

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CLOSING SCHOOLS We are approaching the season when the possibility of closing school due to inclement weather becomes a distinct possibility. To assist parents, students, 'and staff members, the following information should be known: 1. The most important criterion considered in making , the decision to close school is the safety and welfare of students. 2. A decision to close schools will include all public and non-public schools in District No. II. 3. Information derived from the U;S. Weather Bureau, law enforcement agencies, highway departments, and District No. 11 personnel is used in making the , decision.' ' 4. In the event a decision is made by the Superintendent to close schools, two radio stations (WeCO-AM and KANO-1470AM/ KTWN-108FM) will be notified by 6: 00 am. 5. Buses will travel only on streets and roads which, in the opinion of the driver, are passable. , ,6. Parents always have the option of keeping their child at home hut must provide a written excuse for such absences. ' ' , 7. During inclement weather, iUs quite probable that : . buses will arrive at stops Jater thanusU'aLlf the District No.l1 TransportatlonDepartment is aware of significant changes in the schedule ofhuses, it will be announced over radio station KANO/KTWN (Note: . KTWN.108FM on your dial can be received everywhere in the Anoka-Hennepin School District). , ,8. With the th~eat of inclement weather, parents should , . moriitor these radio stations .thrOughout the day in the event it becomes .pecessary to dismiss l>chool early.' , " ' 9. Parents: Please instruct your children about what to do if they return home during the day and no adult is present. This often occurs when both parents are working outside the home. ' ' SANTA BRUNCH 450 residents turned out on a cold December morning to participate in Ramsey Community School's second annual Santa Brunch. Orange Juice, fresh baked rolls and hot chocolate were served while the kids brought toys to Santa to be donated to 'the Anoka County Brotherhood Council. A skate and ski exchange was also held fuat morning in 'the school. A special 'thank you to all those who participated and especially to those volunteers who helped plan, prepare and , conduct a successful brunch. HELP WANTED The Ramsey Community School Program needs your talents. If you would like to pursue any of the following part time job opportunities .or have another talent or interest give us a call (427-9350) or stop in the Community School office. POSITIONS A VAl LABLE Youth Program Instructors Warminghouse Attendants I nstructors Aids Coaches-Basketball Skating Instructor Referees-Basketball Warming House Schedule The warming house will open sometime in December. The hours are as follows: Weekdays ...................... .3:3D-9:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday. . . . . . . . . . .. 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Warming House will be CLOSED when the temperature falls below --5 F. Fall turnout good The turnout for this Fall's Community School program was tremendous!! Over 400 youth and nearly' 200 adults participated in a variety of activities and, classes at Ramsey. The soccer program was themost popular single activity of the session with over 90 young boys and girls involved. Other highlights of the youth program were the pre-school cut and color and story hour activities which drew ne'lrly 60 pre-schoolers. Much of the credit for that success is owed to the hard 'working and enthusiastic instructional staff and the parents and students who participated. A special Thank You to all of those people who participated. See you in January at the beginning of the Winter schedule. Safety Clinic Officer Tom Anderson of the Ramsey City Police will again be holding a First Aid Fam il iarizati on ,Safety CI inic at Ramsey Community School this Winter Session. In addition to this a special Clinic on Drug and Alcohol Awareness will be conducted, you may register through the C.S. office 427-9350. First Aid Familiarization begins January 24th. Drug and Alcohol Awareness will be held March 9th. The RAMSEY REPORTER is published through the Communication Department of School District No. 11. RAMSEY CITY COUNCIL Gary Reimann David Mickelson Tom Gamec Robert Muller SCHOOL BOARD James LiaBraaten Wendell Ankeny Carl Anderson John Weaver Susan Anderson Joanne Popl in RAMSEY MAYOR Arnol d Cox . SUPERINTENDENT RAMSEY CITY ADMINISTRATOR Dr. Lewis Finch Ph il Nereson COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIRECTOR Marc Hadley