Finally Fall & Canned Food Drive

This week we had some great lessons and learning activities! There are some great things going on in our classrooms! Ask your students about them!

We will make our missed school day on Monday, December 16th. Please add it to your calendars.

Our Winter Sports practices are in full swing (Cheer, Girls Basketball, & Boys Basketball).

Our coaches for the winter sports are listed below:

Cheer: Kelly Clark

Girls Basketball: Kirstin Sparks, Kaylyn Sparks, & Brian Johnson

Boys Basketball: Andy Arbeitman & Josh Holland

AMI Work! In the event that we cannot have school due to weather events (like flooding this week, or snow during the winter months), teachers have given the students assignments to bring home in an envelope. These assignments will be the focus if/when we have AMI Days (alternative methods of instruction). We can use 5 days of AMI a school year.

We held a 1st Quarter Awards assembly to recognize our students who excelled in the classroom, had great school attendance, completed Exact Path, met their AR Goals, and displayed great character! We recognized 111 students who made the Honor Roll for 1st Quarter (GPA of 3.00-4.00) Congratulations to our students for all that they accomplished over the course of the 1st Quarter!

The Elks Hoop Shoot is coming up (Nov 18th in the Middle School Gym @ 6:00pm). The hoop shoot is for children ages 8-13. Their age is determined by their age on April 1st, 2025. (See Flyer below for more info)

Our school district laundry fundraiser is LIVE! The goal is to have the forms back by November 19th! We are hoping to have the order pick up before Christmas! Thank you to the PTO for organizing this fundraiser! We appreciate you! You can find the order form here.

Dashing Through December! The month of December we will be celebrating the Holidays! (See the calendar below)

Here is a link to the school district calendar for the year. We have many fall activities coming up!

Our students have completed Exact Path diagnostic testing. They assessed on English/Language Arts/Reading & Math. They now focus on individual learning paths based on their own levels of mastery. The Exact Path program assigns them lessons and activities based on their individual levels on mastery. Each students should complete 14 competencies in English/Reading & Math over the course of the 1st semester. Have your students login at home and show you where they are on their grade level lessons and activities. (Edmentum Exact Path)

RTI teachers run missing assignment reports for their students. This process is a focus weekly. The students receive a weekly reward for NO missing assignments! Parents/Guardians can login at any time to see grades & assignments.

If any students have two or more failing grades we will have family discussions, and/or communication. Coaches are also running reports and keep track of their athletes. If any student-athletes have two or more failing grades they are not eligible to participate in contests. (See Student Handbook/MSHSSA regulations)

We were able to have our gym floor refinished this summer. Please be advised that we have developed policy around using our new gym floor. No food or drink is allowed in the gym. Students should wear non-marking sole tennis shoes on the floor. This policy is posted in the gym, and will be discussed with our students. Clothes worn in PE need to follow the school dress code. You can find the dress code policy in the handbook.

Middle School sports have begun. (See sports schedules below)

Please view the Spectator/Fan Policy here.

Here is a link to the Grandview R2 Athletic Policy

One of our focuses this year is on Student Attendance. We are aiming for 95% or higher. We will be giving out attendance rewards over the course of the school year!

You can review policies/procedures in the Middle School Handbook.

School District Food Service..........link to website

The school district has received MAP scores from DESE. MAP scores will be distributed at our fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 21st from 12pm-6pm. (MAP Score were sent home this week for anyone who was not able to attend conferences.)

5th grade field trip.......STL Zoo.......Monday, Oct 14th (Great Trip!)

6th grade field trip........Meramec Caverns.......Monday, Oct 28th (Great Trip!)

7th grade field trip.......Missouri Kids Unplugged (Spring 2025 TBA)

8th grade field trip..........Busch Stadium.......Monday, March 3rd

November: Citizenship

We are all citizens – citizens of our country, our community, and our schools. However, what does it mean to be a good citizen? How can you show others you devote yourself to the development of these different areas? You can be a good neighbor. Take care of where you live and be proud of what you have. Obey rules – both in school and out of school! Find opportunities to take part in to make your community better. Protect the environment. Clean up and recycle. Demonstrate good sportsmanship and make others feel valued for their accomplishments. Stay positive. Everywhere we go, we have the opportunity to make a difference.

Are you doing things that make others think about how you are making a positive difference?

November

18th: Hoop Shoot (Ages 8-13)(Middle School Gym)(6:00-7:00pm) (see flyer)

21st: School Board Meeting (7:00pm)

25th: School is in Session (Monday School)

25th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (7th grade @ Herky)

25th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (8th grade @ Crystal City)

26th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (7th grade @ Herky)

26th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (8th grade @ Crystal City)

27th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

29th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December

2nd: Middle School Girls Basketball (HOME) vs. Northwest Valley (5:30pm)

2nd: Middle School Boys Basketball @ Northwest Valley (5:30pm)

5th: Middle School Boys Basketball (HOME) vs. Crystal City (5:30pm)

5th: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Crystal City (5:30pm)

6th: Middle School Movie Night (MS Gym 3:30-5:30pm)(Frosty & Elf)

9th: Teacher Professional Development Day

10th: Middle School Girls Basketball (HOME) vs. Senn-Thomas (Herky) (5:30pm)

10th: Middle School Boys Basketball @ Senn-Thomas (Herky) (5:30pm)

12th: Christmas Band Concert (HS Gym @ 6pm)

13th: Elementary School Grinch Night (6pm)

16th: School is in Session (Monday School....makeup flood day)

17th: Week of the Jingle Bell Shop

17th: Middle School Boys Basketball (HOME) vs. Jefferson R7 (5:30pm)

17th: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Jefferson R7 (5:30pm)

18th: Winter Concert (HS Gym @ 6pm)

19th: Middle School Basketball (HOME) vs. Sunrise (7G/8G(2Q)/7B/8B)(5pm)

19th: School Board Meeting (7pm)

20th: End of 2nd Quarter

January

6th: Teacher Professional Development Day

7th: Start of 3rd Quarter (Back to School)

7th: Middle School Girls Basketball (HOME) vs. Crystal City (5:30pm)

7th: Middle School Boys Basketball @ Crystal City (5:30pm)

9th: Middle School Boys Basketball (HOME) vs. Senn-Thomas (Herky) (5:30pm)

9th: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Senn-Thomas (Herky) (5:30pm)

13th: Middle School Girls Basketball (HOME) vs. Jefferson R7 (5:30pm)

13th: Middle School Boys Basketball @ Jefferson R7 (5:30pm)

15th: Middle School Basketball (HOME) vs. Richwoods (8th Grade Parent Night)(8G/8B)(5pm)

16th: Middle School Basketball @ Sunrise (7G/8G(2Q)/7B/8B)(5pm)

16th: School Board Meeting (7pm)

23rd: Middle School Boys Basketball (HOME) vs. Woodridge (5:30pm)

23rd: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Woodridge (5:30pm)

27th: MS NJHS (@ St. Vincent de Paul)(9am)

27th: Middle School Basketball (JCAA Tourney @ HOME)

28th: Middle School Basketball (JCAA Tourney @ HOME)

29th: Middle School Basketball (JCAA Tourney @ HOME)