SCHOOL and SPC RTS
i Official Publication for the Norwalk Community School District I
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Lady Warriors Tackle Two Rated
Teams in Busy Week
Norwalk started a tough week facing three opponents
in a week beginning with Knoxville at home. The War-
riors began jumping out to an 11-4 first quarter lead and
cruised to a 41-20 conference win. Jen Vilfegas led
Norwalk with 12 points, Ha]i VanVelzen 11, Tori
VanVelzen and Sydney Logan four each. Calyn Thomp-
son, Paige Lammers, Dana Billings!ey, Elyse Rice and
Jaycie Owens all chipped in two each.
The Warriors then traveled to Pella to take on confer-
ence leading 11th-ranked Pella Christian and took the
Eagles for the second time this year, 40-36. The game
was close from beginning to end as the Warriors had a
lead at the end of each quarter, with multiple lead
changes during the contest. H. VanVelzen led the effort
with 14, Rice and Larnmers had six each. Thompson and
llegas i'nished with four points. Devin Brown three,
Hannah Poppens two and T. VanVelzen one. The War-
riors are now 7-3 in conference play.
The Warriors traveled to 6th-rated Bondurant and fell
42-33. H. VanVelzen led Norwalk with seven, Brown,
Thompson, Lammers and Villegas all had six points.
Rice finished with-two.
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Norwalk Eastview 8/9 is participating in Recycle For-
ward! Recycle Forward is a unique fundraising cam-
paign that recycles used technology to raise money for
new technology for schools and we need your help!
Bring in your old ink chrtridges, cell phones, laptops,
iPods, DVDs, digital cameras and other electronics (see
complete list of acceptable items at http://
www.cartridgesforkids.com/complete_product
prices.html) and help us raise vital funds for our school!
Include all power cords and accessories when possible.
By donating these used items, you can assist Norwalk
Eastview 8/9 with earning funds to provide our students
with the technical education needed to thrive in
i
tomorrow s workforce.
Our School will be collecting donations at any of the
following locations:
• Eastview 8/9
• St. John's Catholic Church
• Norwalk Easter Library
Be aware that all information stored on the electronic
equipment is safely and securely removed to ensure no
private information is left on any items. We will con-
tinue to update you on the progress of the Recycle For-
ward campaign throughout the year. If you have any
questions, contact Eastview 8/9 at 515-981-9655 or email
jirlmeier@norwalk.k12.ia.us.
Thanks,
Norwalk Eastview 8/9
8th Grade Team
About Recycle Forward: Recycle Forward is an inno-
vative recycling program that raises money for technol-
ogy for schools. This program is a collaborative effort
between Cartridges for Kids (www.cfktoday.com), a
program that pays cash to schools for recycling, and
Digital Wish (www.digitalwish.org), a non-profit that
works to bring technology into the hands of educators.
To learn more about Recycle Forward, visit
@ww.recycleforwardnow.org.
Norwalk Warriors
Thursday, February 14, 2013
I Norwalk Student
Education Foundation
Activities and Events i
By Lori Miller, President fl
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Photo submitted.
The Norwalk Student Education Foundation awarded Joni Rench and the entire 5th grade a check for $700 to
be used for a field trip to the Science Center. The funding was offered through the Target Corporation and funded
through NSEF. Pictured is Rench and her class. Congratulations 5th graders!I!
NSEF's annual Tastes for Education Event will be Friday, April 5 this year at The Wright Place from 6-8 p.m.
Come join us to celebrate our successes and the successes of our students. Complimentary wine and beer tasting
as well as cheeses and chocolates will be provided. Tickets are $20 at the door or can be purchased from an NSE
board member or on the NSEF website (www.norwalkstudentfoundation.org). All proceeds will go directly back
to the Foundation's scholarships and grants- ie: back to our students. Mark your calendars now!
lDid You Know?
(NAPS)--Here's an idea
for a new holiday tradition:
Unplug the electronics and
enjoy the outdoors. For gift
ideas that can help and addi-
tional information on how to
get your family outdoors, visit
www.llbean.eom.
If you are caring for a sib-
ling with a disability or
expect to be someday, you
can visit www.MassMutual.
corn for financial planning
resources for earegivers or
find a nearby support group
through Easter Seals at
www.easterseals.com.
***
With every qualifying
rental, Enterprise Rent-A-
Car's Enterprise Plus loyalty
program members earn
points that can be redeemed
for free rental days. To enroll,
visit www.enterpriseplus.
com,eall (866) 507-6222 or
stop by any rental location.
***
Wednesday is typically the
least expensive day for
domestic travel by plane, fol-
lowed by Tuesday and Satur-
day. Flying on the actual hol-
iday can often help you save
and get the seat you want.
To learn more, visit the web-
site at FlightCenter.eom.
NHS SENIORS VISIT 6TH GRADERS
Seniors Kenny Floyd, Kolby Greenslade, Tyler Van Gorder, Melanie Riordan and
Calyn Thompson visited the 6th graders as part of their IPBS rewards for plan-
ners. Each senior shared the various activities they have been involved in and
where they are planning to attend college. The seniors encouraged the students to
get involved with everything, whether it was sports, music, drama, or other classes
they are interested in. Photo submitted.
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