Who really enjoys the Break the most? Parents, Teachers or Students?

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Fall Break

Great fun in an ELA class combining Battleship with Vocabulary!

Collaboration

Teachers collaborate and talk to each other about teaching strategies, methods, classroom management, and routines.  At the Middle School, one routine is called a HOT Sheet (Homework On Time). Students with unfinished  or missing assignments may be pulled out of gym or an elective class to finish their work. If they still need time, , they may have a “working” lunch or extra tutoring  after school. This helps students learn responsibility, accountability and how to make good use of their time. When we determine that interventions are needed in a student’s life, supporting that student’s organizational skills and motivation are always at the forefront of our thoughts.

Kudos

Special shout out to Mr. Ross and Mrs. Gracey for their “mentions” at the High School Honor Society meeting. Teachers routinely work long hours. Although they never expect or require it, shout outs of appreciation and remembrances of positive influences often times sustain them through the stretch. Here, two teachers have obviously measured success through the success found in those served. Success, measured when others around us reach their goals, is the sweetest. Deeper goals in teams extend the reach of individuals acting alone. Well done!

Fundraiser

Great job supporting the students during their fundraising efforts. We have already raised more money than last year and orders are still arriving. Students have done well at management, solicitations and have developed some new organization skills while asking for orders, collecting information, and bringing all their sales back to school. Our schedule for pick up is NOVEMBER 10 at 2:45 - 4:00. Delivery reminders will be repeated, however, as that day draws nearer. Thanks.

New APP for math help:  This cell phone app is great as a learning aid and also for homework assignments. Please note, though, it is NOT a test taking tool. This app gives step by step solutions to problems, even showing work.  Photo-math. Try it, but not on the test.

PBiS

The PBiS Warrior Way store is gathering inventory and should be up soon. Students are enjoying earning Pink and Purple Tickets. As the tickets are spent in the Warrior Way store, students may also cast a vote to decide whether Mix has to dye her hair Purple or McCracken has to dye his hair Pink! Our Warrior Way Store is filling up with useful, as well as entertaining items of student interest. Stay tuned for more details!

Friday - No School - Beginning of FALL BREAK

Saturday

8th Grade Volleyball Tournament at Hannibal at 8:30

Monday- No School

Tuesday- No School

Board Meeting at 6:30 - Recommendations presented

Wednesday - October 21

No Early Release Day until Nov 4th

Basketball practices resume; the boys’ team and the girls’ team will sharing resources

CRIDER in Mr. Davis’ Room this week with 7th graders

Thursday - October 22

Fall Choir Concert at the High School Gym starting at 7:00. Both the Middle and the High School will be presenting.

Friday - October 23

Upcoming Events

8th Grade Crider Presentations -  October 26, 27 and 28 in Social Studies (Mr Ross’ Class)

Red Ribbon Week – October 26th – 30th

Social/Dance after school on OCTOBER 30th

Next Early Release Day is not until November 4th

DART 6th Grade Survey - TBD

Preferred Family Health Conference bringing area agencies together at one time, in one location to inform our community of potential resources

Who really enjoys the Break the most? Parents, Teachers or Students?
It seems everyone enjoys the distractions but getting back into the routine is healthy for all of us.  
Thanks community for supporting teacher Professional Development!