Monday Message
October 21, 2024 (Student Edition)
The New Banner Is Up!
Thank You!
Thank you Pipestone for your continued partnership with the Slater School District!
Your donation of $1,000 will definitely help support our students!
The Book Fair Is Here!
PTO Delivery
Please plan to pick up your student's PTO orders on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 after school in the cafeteria. Orders must be picked up at this time.
Thank you to everyone that helped sell! This will help tremendously with field trips, track and field day, and lots of other fun events!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
We will hold parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, October 24 from 1:00-6:00 pm in the HS Gym. PK-5 teachers have scheduled specific times for you to meet with them. All other teachers may be visited at any time throughout the afternoon/evening.
We look forward to visiting with you and sharing all of the great things your student has accomplished so far this year!
No School
School will not be in session for students and staff on Friday, October 25, 2024.
School will also not be in session on Friday, November 1, 2024 for staff inservice.
CAC JH Tournament Brackets
JH Basketball Schedule
- October 21-- New Franklin (HOME)-- 5:00 pm
- October 24, 28, 29-- CAC Tournament @ Community
- October 30-- Sweet Springs (HOME)-- 5:00 pm
- November 4-- St. Joseph (HOME)-- 5:00 pm
- November 7-- Pilot Grove (AWAY)-- 6:00 pm (bus leaves at 4:30 pm)
- November 8-- Madison (AWAY)-- 6:00 pm (bus leaves at 3:45 pm)
- November 12-- Lafayette County (AWAY)-- 6:00 pm (bus leaves at 4:15 pm)
- November 14-- Glasgow (AWAY)-- 6:00 pm (bus leaves at 4:45 pm)
- November 18-22-- St. Joseph Tournament (AWAY)-- TBA
- November 25-- Salisbury (HOME)-- 5:00 pm
- November 26-- Fayette (AWAY)-- 6:00 pm (bus leaves at 4:45 pm)
Congratulations To Our Pumpkin Contest Winners!!
PK-Kamryn w/ The Little Blue Truck
K-Madilee w/Bingo
1st-Arabelle w/Hatching Dinosaur
2nd/3rd-Connor w/Pigeon
4th/5th-Brayden w/Fly Guy
Tricks, Treats & Tales
Winner, Winner!
Congratulations to our students who won free books and book cash to spend at the Book Fair!
Student of the Month
We will have our October Student of the Month assembly on October 31, 2024 at 2:15 pm in the auditorium. The character trait of the month is LOYAL.
Halloween Highlights
Halloween Dress-Up Policy
Students may wear costumes to school on Thursday, October 31. Costumes must be school appropriate.
All costumes must follow the dress code (this implies the image your costume projects)
Questions of costume appropriateness need prior approval from an administrator.
No masks that cover the face area.
No gore.
No weapons (fake or real).
No terrorism related costumes.
No vulgar attire.
Face paints and hair colors are allowed.
Costume Contest
Students in PK-8 are invited to participate in the "Parade of Costumes" on Tuesday, October 31.
PK-8th grade will come to the auditorium at 8:30 am to walk across the stage to be judged by our mystery judges!
Prizes will be awarded for several different categories at our Student of the Month assembly later in the day.
I can't wait to see what everyone dresses as this year!
Wildcat Sideline Scoop
JH Tutoring Events
Principal's 100 Club
Do you want to be a part of the "Principal's 100 Club"? Students that earn positive referrals from staff will have the chance to win prizes throughout the school year!
Here is how it works:
- Earn a positive referral from a staff member and bring it to Ms. Drummond in the office.
- The student earning the positive referral will draw a number from 1-100.
- The student's name will be placed on the number drawn on the "Principal's 100 Club" bulletin board.
- Once there are 10 squares in a row that are filled with student names, those 10 students and the teachers that referred them will win a prize!
The first prize will be a popsicle party for our 10 winners! Let's start earning those positive referrals!
Unsportsmanlike Policy
Administrator Warning
Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular events
365 day suspension from all District extracurricular activities
How To Watch An Event From Home
Our streaming services with Hudl will no longer be going to the Slater School Streaming account on YouTube. All events will now be found on: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/slater/organization/14160/slater-high-school
This link has been added to our YouTube account's bio in order to send our fans to the appropriate location for games. Fans will also be able to download the "Hudl Fan" app on their smartphones, search Slater High School, and watch the game that way.
Student Drop Off Procedures
Please remember that for the safety and organization of our school, parents are not allowed to enter the classroom/building when dropping off or picking up students. We ask that you to drop your students off at the door and staff members will assist students from there.
Please let anyone else that may be dropping off or picking up your student know what the procedure is.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Are cell phones allowed? (*NEW POLICY*)
Cell phone use for PreK-8th grade students is prohibited during regular school hours. (This includes watches, AirPods, etc.)
HS students may use their phones during lunch, but not between classes without permission.
Students violating the policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
What happens if I am tardy?
Tardies Grades 6-12
All students will be required to check in at the office upon arrival and obtain an admit slip prior to going to class. Tardies are cumulative for the semester and reports will be run on a bi-weekly basis.
4 tardies: 30-minute detention
5 tardies: 60-minute detention
6 tardies: 90 minute detention
7 tardies: 3 hour detention
8 tardies: 3 hour detention and closed lunch for one week
9 tardies: 3 hour detention and closed lunch for the rest of the semester
10 or more tardies: At administrator discretion, including but not limited to: Loss of good standing, assigned intervention, and possible OSS.
Keep in mind: Your tardies are CUMULATIVE FOR THE SEMESTER. This means that they keep building up, even after you’ve served the detention. They reset in August and January.
Attendance Policy
We are no longer taking doctors notes for absences. DESE expects students to be in attendance at least 90% of the time. In order to remain in good standing, Slater students must be in attendance at least 90% of the school year.
Students In Good Standing
To be considered a student in good standing, a student must not be in violation of the attendance policy, have outstanding discipline referrals OR appear on the current F list.
In order to participate in extracurricular events including (but not limited to): dances, field trips, school-sanctioned sports events; a student must be in good standing. Students must be in attendance at school for four consecutive hours on the day of the event to be able to play in or attend an extracurricular event/activity.
Students in grades 6-12 that are not in good standing will have closed lunch and be required to sign in daily in the cafeteria.
How Do I Know If I Am In Good Standing?
Eligibility checks are done every two weeks throughout the school year to determine whether or not a student is in good standing. To be in good standing, a student cannot have any Fs or have an attendance rate lower than 90%.
If you are not in good standing when the eligibility check is done, you are not allowed to participate in or attend extra-curricular activities.
The next check will be on Monday, October 21, 2024.
2024-2025 Character Traits
Do You Know Someone Under The Age Of Five?
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for all children under the age of 5 in Missouri! Please share this information with anyone that may have a child from 0-5 years. They will receive a FREE book every month mailed directly to their home until they are 5 years old!
Parents As Teachers
We are so happy to be partnering with Miami, Hardeman and Gilliam to provide Parents As Teachers this year! Paige Samson will be serving our community and is now accepting applications for participation. Please refer to the letter below for more information.
You may also call the school office to receive more information.
Bell Schedule 2024-2025
Box Tops For Education
All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs!
Great news! If you shop for groceries online or have digital receipts, you can submit your email receipts to earn Box Tops for your school! Visit the app or website for more details and to see a full list of participating retailers.
Casey's Cash For Schools
Students and teachers could use a boost now more than ever. Casey's Rewards members can get involved by donating their points to a school of their choice.
Not a Casey's Rewards member? Sign up for Casey's Rewards here.
Learn more HERE!
How Much Does Breakfast/Lunch Cost?
Food Pantry Box
There are also several others located in town at Gari's Diner and Life Church.
Community Resources Available
2024-2025 School Calendar
Monday, October 21
F/Attendance List Runs
Admin Meeting-- 9:00 am
JH Basketball vs. New Franklin-- 5:00 pm (Gate: Bailey/Admin: Drummond)
Tuesday, October 22
PTO Delivery/Pickup-- 3:00 pm (Cafeteria)
Board Meeting-- 6:00 pm (Library)
Wednesday, October 23
FFA National Convention
Kindergarten Field Trip to KC Zoo-- 7:00 am
CAC Honor Choir @ Glasgow-- 9:00 am
Thursday, October 24
FFA National Convention
Dismiss @ 12:10 pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences (HS Gym)-- 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
JH Girls Basketball @ Community-- 4:30 pm (bus leaves @ 1:50 pm/Admin: Drummond)
JH Boys @ Community-- 5:45 pm (Admin: Drummond)
Friday, October 25
NO SCHOOL
FFA National Convention
HS Football vs. Braymer (SENIOR RECOGNITION)-- 7:00 pm
(N. Gate: T. Falls/S. Gate: S. Gochenour/Admin: Clements)
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Excellence: Every Day. Every Way. Every One.
Contact Info
Email: bdrummond@slaterschools.net
Website: www.slaterschools.net
Location: 515 N Elm, Slater, MO 65349
Phone: 660-815-7751
Twitter: @beckydrummond73