Hats for Haiti - Thank You Students

3rd Grade Applied Skills ISTEP + Test Schedule

Tuesday: Mathematics Test 8:30-9:30

Wednesday: English/Language Arts Test 1 (Writing Prompt) 8:30-9:30

Thursday: English/Language Arts Test 2 8:30-9:30

Friday: Make-Up Testing TBD

6th Grade Applied Skills ISTEP+ Test Schedule

Monday: no test

Tuesday: Mathematics Session 1: Total 40 minutes 8:25-9:20…prep and settled time included
Special class
Period 1: 10:15-11:10
Period 2: 11:10-12:05
Lunch/recess until 12:55
Period 3: 12:58-1:55
Period 4: 1:55-2:58

Wednesday: English/Language Arts Session 2: Total 60 minutes
Period 5: 8:25-9:20
Special class
Testing 10:15-11:20
Period 1: 11:20-12:05 (shorter…sorry)
Lunch/recess until 12:55
Period 2: 12:58-1:55
Period 3: 1:55-2:58

Thursday: English/Language Arts Session 3: Total 60 minutes
Period 4: 8:25-9:20
Special class
Testing 10:15-11:20
Period 5: 11:20-12:05
Lunch/recess until 12:55
Period 1: 12:58-1:55
Period 2: 1:55-2:58

Friday: Science Session 4: Total 30 minutes
Testing: 8:15-8:50
Period 3: 8:50-9:20
Special class
Period 4: 10:15-11:10 or give a little more time to period 3?
Period 5: 11:10-12:05
Lunch/recess until 12:55
Movie of the Month in the afternoon?

4th Grade Applied Skills ISTEP Test Schedule

March 1st: No testing; normal Language Arts 8:30 – 10:30

Tuesday 2nd: 8:30 – 9:30 Give Math Session 1
35 min. 4 questions

Language Arts 9:30 – 10:55

Give Language Arts Session 2
*Timed Writing 55 min.


Wednesday 3rd: Language Arts 8:30 – 10:30

Give Language Arts Session 3
• 55 minutes – 4 questions

Thursday 4th: Language Arts 8:30 – 10
Switch back @ 10

Give Science Session 4 from 10 – 11 in home room
* 25 minutes – 4 questions

Friday 5th: No testing; Normal Language Arts 8:30 – 10:30
Make up tests

Additional Make up days – Mon. 8th – Wed. 10th

5th Grade ISTEP Schedule March 1st - 5th

Monday = no testing, normal schedule

Tuesday
Istep 8:30 - 9:10 Session 1 Math (40 minutes)
9:10 - 10:00 Science/Social Studies
special/lunch/recess
12-1 math
1-2:30 switch for language arts classes

Wednesday
Istep 8:30 - 9:30 Session 2 English Writing Prompt (60 minutes)
9:30 - 10 Social studies/science
special/lunch/recess
12-1 math
1-2:30 Switch for language arts

Thursday
Istep 8:30 -9:30 session 3 English (60 minutes)
9:30 - 10 science/social studies
special/lunch/recess
12-1 math
1-2:30 switch for language arts

Friday
Istep 8:30 - 9:00 session 4 Social Studies (30 minutes)
9-10 switch for language arts
special/lunch/recess
12-1 math
1-2:30 social studies/science

March 8th - 12th
Normal 5th grade schedule
ISTEP+ Make-up test if needed

ISTEP + Information - March 1st - 10th

ISTEP is NEXT WEEK! The ISTEP begins March 1 and ends on March 10. Some tips to help your child do their best are:
1. Make sure they go to bed on time.
2. Have them eat breakfast.
3. Encourage them to do their best.
4. Be positive about the test.
5. If your child is on medication, make sure they are taking it regularly.

Remember, ISTEP + has changed the format from previous years. Next week they will be taking the applied skills portion of the test. This portion will have open ended questions in math, reading, and language arts. Students will be asked to write a response to a prompt. The multiple choice section on the test will be given on April 26th through May 5th.

2nd Grade Math Hall Contest Winners

Congratulations to Ian Budd the winner of this weeks 2nd Grade Math Hall Contest and to Kailyn Cooksey for being the runner-up. Next Thursday, the second grade students will compete again to see who the next winner will be.

Congratulations and keep working on those math facts.

5th and 6th Grade Boys Sweep Worthington Tournament

2nd Grade Math Hall Contest Winners

Congratulations to Isabel Meek the winner of this weeks 2nd Grade Math Hall Contest and to Ian Budd for being the runner-up. Next Thursday, the second grade students will compete again to see who the next winner will be.

Congratulations and keep working on those math facts.

The Student Council is sponsoring hats for Haiti tomorrow and next Friday (2-26-10). Students can wear a hat for 50 cents. The proceeds will go to help Haiti.

February 15 - 20 Basketball Schedule

2-17-10 Linton White Girls Vs. North Knox

The Linton White 5th grade girls basketball team lost to North Knox 27-11, to put their record at 1-2. Scorers were:

Maddie Robbins - 2
Hannah Bradbury - 2
Whitney Carpenter - 2
Jaelyn Walker - 2
Harli Roberts - 3

The Linton 6th grade girls basketball team defeated North Knox 24-16 to put their record at 6-2. Scorers were:

Shelsea Muerer - 16
Carli Williams - 2
Averee Dunn - 3
Jackie Nash - 2
Allie Foglesong - 1

2-18-10 Linton Red Girls at Farmersburg

The Linton Red 5th grade girls basketball team defeated Farmersburg 32-10, to put their record at 2-3. Scorers were:

Taylor Thuis - 10
Taylor Moore - 3
Brooklyn Smith - 8
Kaitlyn Clothier - 2
Emily Sullivan - 4
Drew Moronez - 3
Hannah Camden - 2



The Linton 6th grade girls basketball team defeated Farmersburg 49-47 in OT to put their record at 7-2. Scorers were:

Shelsea Muerer - 30
Carli Williams - 4
Averee Dunn - 3
Jackie Nash - 4
Allie Foglesong - 6
Makayla Ketchum - 2

2-20-10 Linton Boys at Worthington Tournament

The Linton Miners 5th grade boys basketball team won the Worthington Tournament this weekend by beating Dugger 32 -23 and then beating Shakamak in the championship game 39-34. The 1st game the Miners were led in scoring by Austin Allen with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Avery Gentry led the team in rebounds with 5 and added 4 points. Josh Dieball scored 6 points and pulled down 4 rebounds while Justin Rippy had 6 points and 1 rebound.Tyler Meurer scored 4 points and 1 rebound while Trey Passen had 2 points . Kendall Williams and Cody Corbin pulled down 2 rebounds each while Cody Nelson had 1 rebound. The Championship game the Miners were led in Rebounding by Tyler Meurer with 5 rebounds and scored 10 points. Josh Dieball Scored 10 points and had 3 rebounds. Trey Passen had 8 points and 2 rebounds while Kendall Williams scored 6 points and pulled down 3 rebounds. Austin Allen added 3 points and 1 rebound while Avery Gentry had 2 points and 4 rebounds.

Linton Boys 6th grade won the first game at White River Valley-Worthington Tournament against Union-Dugger 52 to 25 on Saturday. They were paced in scoring by Joe Diball (12 points), Pierce Jackson (10 points), Mitchell Eberhardt (8 points), Nick Wisniewski (7 points), Janzen Franklin (5 points), Jacob Gregory (4 points), Jacob Clothier, Devin Collenbaugh and Riley Cobble (2 points each).


Linton Boys 6th grade won the championship game at White River Valley-Worthington Tournament against White River Valley-Worthington 47 to 17 on Saturday. They were paced in scoring by Mitchell Eberhardt (17 points), Joe Diball (11 points), Nick Wisniewski (6 points), Pierce Jackson (4 points), Jacob Clothier, Devin Collenbaugh, Damian Turpin, Evan Phipps (2 points each) and Tietje Sachtjen (1 point).



2-22-10 Linton Girls White at Worthington

The Linton White 5th grade girls basketball team lost to WRV-Worthington 20-9, to put their record at 1-3. Scorers were:

Maddie Bridges - 4
Whitney Carpenter - 2
Camryn Huffman - 2
Maggie Ramsey - 1


The Linton 6th grade girls basketball team lost to WRV-Worthington 26-11 to put their record at 7-3. Scorers were:

Shelsea Muerer - 5
Averee Dunn - 2
Jackie Nash - 2
Maddie Robison - 2

2-27-10 Linton Girls 6th grade at St. Patricks Tournament

6th Grade Tournament Champions

Linton Boys 6th grade won the first game at Owen Valley High School in the Patricksburg Community Youth Basketball League Tournament against Cloverdale 43 to 24 on Saturday morning. They were paced in scoring by Nick Wisniewski (18 points), Pierce Jackson and Joe Diball (6 points each), Jacob Clothier, Jacob Gregory, Andrew Woods, Ian Fonceca, Evan Phipps, and Braxton Lannan (2 points each) and Michael Thompson (1 point).


Linton Boys 6th grade won the championship game at Owen Valley High School in the Patricksburg Community Youth Basketball League Tournament against Clay City 32 to 22 on Saturday afternoon. They were paced in scoring by Joe Diball (16 points), Pierce Jackson (7 points), Nick Wisniewski (5 points), Jacob Gregory and Zack Phegley (2 points each).

Front Row (Left to Right): Jaden Ramsey, Josh Graber, Damian Turpin, Michael Thompson, Janzen Franklin, Ian Fonceca, Agustin Covarrubias and Riley Cobble
Middle Row (Left to Right): Pierce Jackson, Jacob Gregory, Matt Stefancik, Jacob Clothier, Devin Collenbaugh, Tietje Sachtjen, and Trey Hall
Back Row (Left to Right): Coach Jeff Franklin, Evan Phipps, Andrew Woods, Kalen Lawson, Nick Wisniewski, Zack Phegley, Joe Diball, Braxton Lannan, and Coach Duane Collenbaugh

2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - Trivia Questions

Here are the three mascots for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Miga, Quatchi and Sumi are all inspired by Pacific Coast Indian legends.

Quatchi represents a __________________?

A. Brown Bear
B. Sasquatch
C. Wolverine
D. Mr. Brewer

Check out what other animals are used to create Miga and Sumi at http://www.chiff.com/a/winter-olympics-trivia.htm .

Congratulations to Jimi Eddings for having the correct answer and being our lucky drawing winner!

2. Including the 2010 Winter Olympics, how many times has Canada hosted the Winter Olympics?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Congratulations to Jimi Eddings for having the correct answer and being our lucky drawing winner!

What does mogul mean?

A. agile
B. small hill
C. awesome
D. disappointing

Congratulations to Emma Helrigel for having the correct answer and being our lucky drawing winner!

Which of the following Winter Olympic sports do you use a broom when participating?

A. Luge
B. Curling
C. Nordic Combined
D. Skeleton

What U.S. Winter Olympian has accumulated the most Olympic medals?

A. Bart Wade
B. Bonnie Blair
C. Apolo Anton Ohno
D. Michael Phelps

Congratulations to Silas Robbins for having the correct answer and being our lucky drawing winner!


What event during the 2010 Vancouver games did the U. S. Olympic team win their first gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics?

A. Curling
B. Speed Skating
C. Nordic Combined
D. Women’s Figure Skating

Our L.S.E. Habitat House From Beginning to End

February 8 - 11 Basketball Schedule

2-8-10 Linton Boys vs. Clay City

The Linton 5th grade boys basketball team improved there record to 9-1 with a 35 to 18 win over Clay City. The Miners were led in scoring by Josh Dieball with 12 points and 3 rebounds. Tyler Meurer led the team with rebounds with 6 while adding 11 points. Kendall Williams had 8 points and 4 rebounds while Trey Passen had 4 points and 3 rebounds.Avery Gentry pulled down 3 rebounds while Justin Rippy, Jayden Myers, Kody Nelson and Joshua Hoffman had 1 rebound each.


Linton Boys 6th grade won at home against Clay City 21 to 24 on Monday night. They were paced in scoring by Mitchell Eberhardt (14 points), Pierce Jackson (6 points) and Nick Wisniewski (4 points). The Miners will be back in action at WRV-Worthington Thursday night.

2-9-10 Linton Girls White vs. Dugger
Game cancelled due to weather.
2-11-10 Lonton Boys Blue at Worthington

Linton Boys 6th grade won at WRV-Wortington 34 to 20 on Thursday night. They were paced in scoring by Joe Diball (9 points), Nick Wisniewski (6 points), Pierce Jackson and Janzen Franklin (4 points each), Jacob Clothier, Jacob Gregory, Devin Collenbaugh, Zack Phegley and Michael Thompson (2 points each) and Kalen Lawson (1 point). The Miners will be back in action at Owen Valley Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m..

Who Can Build the Tallest Tower?

Students in Mrs. Lannan's class were challenged to work together in cooperative teams and see who could build the tallest tower with the same amount of materials. This was a great opportunity for students to problem solve, communicate, and cooperate with each other.

100th Day Celebration

Students celebrated their 100th day of school with many neat activities using the number 100.

2nd Grade Math Hall Contest Winners

Congratulations to Kaylee Orman the winner of this weeks 2nd Grade Math Hall Contest and to Isabel Meek for being the runner-up. Next Thursday, the second grade students will compete again to see who the next winner will be. We would also like to congratulate Kyle Anderson for winning the 2nd Grade Math Hall Contest two weeks ago.

Congratulations and keep working on those math facts.