Focus on Goals & Winter Sports

In our focus to provide an overall education for our students & families we have developed a working relationship with Compass Health. We understand the importance of educating our students and families on many topics they may affect us on a daily basis. Below is an outline of the trainings that we have scheduled. Students will be bringing home more information about the program. Thank you, we look forward to working with Compass Health, our students, and our families to continue the educational process.

Parent In-service: October 21 from 4-6pm - Compass Health available for questions about program and sessions

5th Grade: Oct 30 and Nov 6

5th - Bullying/Self Esteem and Social Media

6th-8th grade: Oct 29-31

6th - Resolving Conflicts, Family Addictions & Diversity and Acceptance

7th – Cyberbullying and Online Safety

8th – Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Thank you to Mrs. Clark for setting this up for our students & their families,

Mr. M

We had two students that were accepted into the All District Middle School Honor Band. Congratulations to Caroline McGee and Elizabeth Grgurich.

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 have our annual Halloween Dance & Haunted Hallway after school today (3:30-5:00pm).

Our Winter Sports tryouts and practices kicked off this week (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

Thursday, October 31st: Halloween: No practices

Friday, November 1st: (Halloween Dance) No practices

Monday, November 4th: Girls & Boys Basketball will practice, No Cheer Practice

Tuesday, November 5th: (Election Day) Girls & Boys Basketball will practice, No Cheer Practice

Tuesday, November 5th: Boys Basketball Parent Meeting (after practice)

Wednesday, November 6th: Parent Meetings for Girls Basketball & Cheer (after practice)

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!

Our Trivia Night has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. (See the flyer below)

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)

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! This week's rewards were Halloween Stamps!

The 6th grade field trip was a success! We had a great time at Meramec Caverns! Thank you to all who attended and helped with the trip!

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: Water/Gatorade

6th grade: Candy

7th grade: Chips

8th grade: Soda

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

1st: MS 1st Quarter Awards Assembly

1st: MS Halloween Dance (3:30-5pm)

1st: (Halloween Dance) No practices (Basketball & Cheer)

4th: Teacher Professional Development Day

4th: Girls & Boys Basketball will practice (No Cheer Practice)

5th: Election Day (School is in session)

5th: (Election Day) Girls & Boys Basketball will practice (No Cheer Practice)

5th: Parent Meeting for Boys Basketball (after practice)

6th: Parent Meetings for Girls Basketball & Cheer (after practice)

9th: District Band Rehearsal & Concert

11th: Veterans Day

12th: Book Fair (12th-15th)

14th: Elementary Literacy Night (5:00pm)

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

20th: Send AMI Packets Home with Students

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)