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Jerry Sparby #1 * A TRIBUTE TO A ROCORI ICON

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In this story you’ll hear from Jerry Sparby (Mr.Hugs), the principal of Cold Spring Elementary for the past 37 years. Upon the announcement of his retirement, DigElog ROCORI sat down with Mr. Sparby and asked him about his legacy in Cold Spring, his teaching philosophy, and some of the highlights of his career.  In part one of his story, Jerry discusses his philosophy on children’s needs. He illustrates the importance of giving children choices as well as their need to feel connected to others. Stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for part two of this powerful interview. 

*  If you are a parent, grandparent or concerned adult who has to work with or raise kids, this is a 6 minute interview you won't want to miss.  Jerry Sparby hits the mark here by providing concise recommendations that he spent 37 years wrapping his arms around every day.

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CHAINSAW STRATEGIC PLANNING by Bruce Miles

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In this story you’ll meet former professor-turned business consultant Bruce Miles. In his line of work, Miles emphasizes certain aspects of a business owner’s planning methods and how the speed of their planning can create success. Miles works with many clients each year no matter what size the business is, and one of his most intriguing concepts is “chainsaw planning.” This concept is centered on the idea that business owners should make their business decisions very quickly. Lastly, Miles also believes that focusing on the positive aspects of business will lead to positive results and in turn, generate more revenue.

If you would like a copy of Bruce's handouts distributed during the morning workshop in Cold Spring, just email us at:  insight@uslink.net

Reaching Out To Our Kids (Part 2)

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In the second part of this story you’ll again hear from Jerry Sparby, Cold Spring Elementary Principal, who strongly encourages parents to get directly involved in their children’s lives. His message supports the idea of playing with your children.  From throwing a baseball back and forth, to playing a favorite board or card game.  The key is playful experiences where parents socially interact with their children.

Sparby recommends 3 outstanding books for interested parents:

• Connection Parenting by Pam Leo
• Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen
• Hold On to Your Kids by Neufeld & Mate

In addition, Sparby illustrates the importance of monitoring your children’s activity on the Internet because as we all know, children are always curious. Finally, Jerry provides support to the new technology student interaction system being used in Greg Spanier's 5th grade class.  DigElog ROCORI would like to thank Principal Jerry Sparby for his years of dedication and commitment to working with the kids and parents of this community.

This story has been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

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Reaching Out To Your Kids (Part 1)

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In this story you’ll hear from Jerry Sparby, Cold Spring Elementary Principal, strongly encourages parents to get directly involved in their children’s lives. His message illustrates the difference between just being “with” your child and being “involved with” your child.

In addition, Sparby points out that just because your child may seem happy with his/her friends outside of the home, does not mean that they don’t need parental attention, care, guidance, etc. DigElog ROCORI would like to thank Principal Jerry Sparby for his years of dedication and commitment to working with the kids and parents of this community.

This story has been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

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5th Graders Get Immediate Technology Feedback PART 2

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In part two of this story, you’ll hear from Cold Spring Elementary teacher Greg Spanier as he tells us more about the latest technological gadget that his students are using in the classroom. He shares his thoughts on how this tool will help change the way teachers reach their students. Most importantly, this tool can provide the teachers instant feedback from every child in the classroom! Thanks again to Super America for donating the funds for this fantastic tool.

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5th Graders Use Technology To Get Immediate Feedback.

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In this story the parents of the fifth grade students at Cold Spring elementary are given a presentation on the latest technological gadget to enhance student learning and student-teacher communication. This gadget involves a classroom set of cell phone like devices that each student uses to respond to questions displayed on a electronic blackboard.  The system allows the teacher to get instant feedback from all of his or her students in the classroom with the simple click of the button.

To see more on this innovative learning tool, watch the rest of this story and stay tuned in to DigElog ROCORI for part two of this story. Also, a special thanks goes out to Super America for donating the funds to make this project come together.

ROCORI Danceline Performance

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At last weeks ROCORI Boys Basketball game the ROCORI Danceline performed at half-time.  The Danceline is a new sport at ROCORI and the program is already showing great signs of future success.  This sport requires a great deal of flexibility, stamina and controlled body movement.  You may end up watching this video more than once, some of it is simply amazing.

Local Teacher Wins Outstanding Educator Award

Jeanne Burtzel - 2007 Outstanding Educator Award

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On January 15th, 2008, Jeanne Burtzel, 6th Grade Teacher at John Clark Elementary School in Rockville was presented the 2007 Outstanding Educator award.  Jeanne was chosen by the Center for Academic Excellence in the category of Ethics IN Education.  She was recognized for her creation and implementation of a program called "Family Groups."

Jeanne's "Family Groups" program brings together students for grades 1-5  who meet with 6th grade student leaders.  Once a month the students meet to complete an activity together that helps them in focusing on a personal character trait.   This group process has helped students grow in leadership, problem solving, organization and a sense of security.

DigElogROCORI congratulates Jeanne Burtzel and her Outstanding Educator Award.  Thank you for your dedicated and extraordinary service to the "Land Of Rocori"

ROCORI Entrepreneurship Presentation Part Two

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This is the second piece to the story about the ROCORI High School Entrepreneurship Class. The second part of this story highlights the specific businesses that these students are involved with and also features their potential future plans. Giving presentations at this event were Kyle Ratke, Abby Hiltner, Brianna Haus, and Mike Hagstrom.




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ROCORI Entrepreneurship Presentation Part One

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This story features a presentation by the ROCORI Entrepreneurship Class of 2007-2008 at the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce meeting. Giving presentations at this event were Kyle Ratke, Abby Hiltner, Brianna Haus, and Mike Hagstrom.

Entrepreneurship was started in 1996 at ROCORI High School. An Industrial Tech teacher by the name of Jerry Larson came up with the idea. Twenty–eight students were part of the first year of the class. Those twenty–eight students created thirteen businesses ranging from scrunchies to candles to folding tables.

During the first ten years of entrepreneurship, the class ran a class business, or in other words a thirty person partnership. The class businesses ranged from creating tables, futons, lawn swings, to their most successful product, sling back rockers.

Since 2004 the class has run just four terms during the year. There is no longer a class business, just the student created businesses. Until this year entrepreneurship ran the Spart N' Mart before and during school. Now the Spart N' Mart is only open after school. Spart N' Mart funds are going back in for the form of scholarships to the entrepreneurship students.

These stories have been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.


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River Lakes Varsity Girls Hockey vs Brainerd

FIRST PERIOD

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In the first game of the new year the River Lakes Stars Varsity girls hockey team takes on the Brainerd Warriors. They fall behind by two goals early in the game and would have another tough battle on their hands. Abbie Rhoda would lead the charge and bring the Stars back.

SECOND PERIOD

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In the 2nd period the River Lakes Stars came out to tie the game with a quick goal. Stars Goalie Tracy Skluzacek tightened up and really made the Warrior girls take tough shots. It was a good period and the girls would try and take down the Warriors.

THIRD PERIOD

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In the final period the Stars would find themselves down by 2 late in the 3rd. They would get a number of great chances and good looks and even had a questionable no goal call. Watch this final chapter of the story to find out if they pulled it out in the end.