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FALL Coun VOLUME 100 ISSUE 35 En fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 BAKER, MONTANA 59313 $1.00 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016 School's In Session Two new administrators at Baker High School From Kindergarten to College Mom is always there Photos by Sherry Vogel TAKE NOTE... O'Fallon Community Choir rehearsals The OTallon Community Choir will start preparing for their Christmas Concert September 5. at 7 p.m, in the Longfellow music room. If you like to sing, come join the choir Monday, September 5. Practices are short and the fellowship is good. Contact Debbi Varner al 406-778-3542 or Don Nygaard at 406-778-2608 for more information. Boy Scout Sign-up Boy Scout sign-up will be held Wednesday, August 31 during Back to School Night at the Lincoln School 6 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. and I.ongfellow School 6:40 p.m. - 7 p.m. By Sherry Vogel Jon Wrzesinski selected from twelve applicants Jon Wrzesinski, has taken the helm as the new Superin- tendent at Baker High School for the 2016-2017 school year. Wrzesinski, a native of Stanford, MT, received his Bach- elors of Science, Education, Physical Education, at the Uni- versity of North Dakota at Grand Forks in 1989. He later went on to earn his Masters of Education, Secondary School Administration, at the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND in 2005. USND offered Jon the position of Graduate Teaching As- sistant after earning his bachelor's degree. He taught in the P.E. department and coached track, football and cross-coun- try while working toward his master's degree in Education Administration. He moved back to Montana accepting his first teaching position in Harlowton. His father, a career educator and ad- ministrator, and his mother had retired in Harlowton a few years before. For the next ten years he was involved in teaching History, English, PE, and Jr. High Science and Math. He coached the Harlowton Engineers football and track teams, later be- coming the athletic director of the school. Jon had met his wife, Michele, while in college. They later taught together in Harlowton. \We came to a point where we felt we had accomplished all we could there in Harlow.\ They decided to take their two children and expand their family's horizons. The family made a move to Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2004. They both were employed at the Inter- national School of Islamabad, which is on the International Teaching Circuit. The School hosted students from 15-20 different nations. The common language spoken was Eng- lish. Jon served as the Athletic Director and was in charge of PE and Health. The family stayed in Pakistan for two years before moving to Pudong, Shanghai. the Peoples Re- public of China in 2006. They taught for eight years at the Shanghai American School. Jon served as the High School Health/Physical Ed- ucation teacher and K- 12 Health/Education chair. The family made the decision to come back to Montana because they wanted their two children. Cleet and Wrenzi to experience the Big Sky Country, where both their parents were born and raised. They also wanted to offer their chil- dren an opportunity to participate in school athletics on the competitive level that their athletic parents had experienced as students. In 2014, the family moved back to Montana. Wrzesinski accepted the position of principal in the beautiful small mountain town of Ennis, located in the southwestern part of the state. In 2015 he was made Superintendent. When learning that Don Schillinger was retiring, he de- cided to apply for the position of superintendent in Baker. He was familiar with Baker High School because he has known quite a few Baker people. Among them was Pete Stanton whom he played football with in the Shrine Games. Gion new vice principal at BHS Baker High School welcomed a new vice principal %shell school convened on August 24. Jacob Gion comes to Baker from Ashland, MT. Ile stated. \I am excited to be in Baker. The community has been so welcoming. I look forward to being a part of a community that values its school district as much as Baker does.\ He added, \Baker has a great reputation 1)1 providing a great education.\ He has gotten to know a number of Baker residents throughout the years. Ile played conference basketball against the Wades. Schillingers, and the Stevensons, adding, \All of them were such great people.\ Gion graduated from St. Labre High School in 2000 His father was the principal there and his mom taught math and science. After graduation, Gion attended Montana State University - Bozeman. Ile earned his Bachelors of Science Secondary Education Degree with an endorsement in history in 2005. He continued on to receive his Master's Degree in Educa- tion with an emphasis in educational leadership. This is Mr. Gion's ninth year in education. He taught five years while also being the career counselor at St. Labre School in Ashland, MT. In the past five years he has served as the vice principal of the middle sch000l at St. Labre. Although not involved with any extra curricular activities at BHS this year, he has coached basketball and football in the past. The Times asked Mr. Gion to tell us about his most re- warding teaching experience. Ile shared a story of when he started at the middle school at St. Lake. He said, \The math department was in trouble. The students weren't performing Russell's Clothing Baker, Montana 406-778-2427 1; ,c3(00 (t.4.0 0?/) Backpacks •Tops • Bottoms • Skits Now through August 31 Summer Clearance Sale Continties 50% Off R a ck He also was ac- quainted with Donnie Schillinger and Dave Breitbach from Montana High School As- sociation meet- ings. The Times of- fered Wrzesinski a few written questions and then gave him ad- equate time to for- mulate his answers. The first question was: What things will he essential tor yt,ii to do in your first 90 days at BUS? lie ans‘‘ ered. \The in st few months will be a sit back and observe proposition to see how the school and community operate. I'm a very good listener that has high expectations, not only for the students, but the staff as well. My biggest job is to facilitate our staff in making cer- tain that the Baker School District is top notch.\ The next question focused on the students. The Times asked, What are the three most critical things you would do in our schools to accelerate school growth and ensure that every child is learning? Wrzesinski replied, \Emphasize to your staff that you are either improving or you're falling be- hind. Stay positive and optimistic and continue to look for ways to provide the best learning environment you possi- bility can. Eliminate the negatives you can control and move past the issues you cannot control.\ Earlier in the conversation. Wrzesinski described his duties as the new superintendent of Baker Public Schools as the CEO of the school district. He added, \The role of the su- perintendent has changed over the years. The superintendent is now dealing with the business end of the school and in more of a public relations position.\ When asked. What experience he had in managing a school budget? He answered, \Being an athletic director, principal, department head and superintendent gives a person a lot of practical experience in school budgeting, which is an ever evolving proposition.\ The most difficult budget decision that Wrzesinski has had to make revolved around cutting personnel. I le stated. \Staff cuts are always difficult.\ lie continued, \Budget decisions need to be made with the best interest of the educating of the students and if that is always the driving force behind those types of decisions, things generally work out for the best.\ In his spare time the new superintendent enjoys hunting. fishing and boating. lie said, \I plan to take up golfing again. It seems a good way to get acquainted with people here in town.\ The Wrzesitiski's have two children Cleet, IN. who will be a senior this fall and Wrenzi Race, IS. who still he it sophomore. Mrs. Wrzesinski will be leaching the situ grade at the Longfellow school. VICE PRINCIPAL JACOB GION SUPERINTENDENT JON WFIZENSINSKI where they should he to be successful. sing a multi -tier system of support (MISS), the school was able to acceler- ate their learning. The students in- creased their math scores across the board. This prepared them to be success- ful in their high school math courses.\ Gion said. \Educa- tion is rum %% here the medical profession was I(X) years ago. Education has become calibrated, due to all the research that is out there. It's an exciting time. Educators have data to dis- cover what has been tried and proven to be effective in the classroom.\ He encourages educators and parents to read Formative Assessment, a book written by Dylan William. Gion believes that every student can be successful with the proper supports. \However.\ he stated, \It takes not only the school, but the parents and the community to ‘sork to- gether to support each child.\ Jon's wife Shanny is the Water Resource Administrator for the Northern Cheyenne Tribes. They have two children, son Carter. who will be a fifth grader, Jessa who is going into the third grade and a dog -named Ethan. Gion enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports with his chil- dren and reading. CLOSE . t iOIL. 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