Student & Family Training (Through Compass Health)
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. We will have Compass Health on site to answer any questions you may have during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 21st from 4-6pm. 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
Wrapping Up 1st Quarter, Fall Sports JCAA Tourneys
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 been focusing on Character Education, making up Missing Work, Grades, Exact Path, AR Goals, and other items to finish on a strong note.
Cross Country will be back in action Saturday (Oct 19th) @ JCAA Conf (West City Park) (9:00am)
Volleyball played very well this week! Keep up the good work ladies! The JCAA Conference Tourney bracket has been released. (See the bracket below)
Our middle school football season has came to an end. Thank you to the coaches, players, and parents for a good season!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 21st from 12:00-6:00pm. Please sign up for a meeting time. Our goal is 100% attendance. If you don't sign up we will reach out to you to schedule a meeting. (Click Here to Sign Up)
STUCO Meeting next Thursday, Oct 24th.........after school until 5:00pm to prepare the gym and haunted hallway for the dance! (with Mrs. Dugan)
The FALL Concert for Choir & Band is next Thursday, Oct 24th from 6:30-8:00pm. The concert will be held in the High School Gym.
We are excited about our upcoming fall trivia night! Through the Decades Trivia! The trivia night is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th @ the middle school. (See the flyer 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! Today's reward were bag tag Pop-Its!
School Pictures were taken..........re-takes are scheduled for October 23rd.
The 5th grade field trip is scheduled for Monday, October 14th (Since the field trip is scheduled on a Monday, parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation to school and transportation home from school after the field trip.) (See Flyer Below)
The 6th grade field trip is scheduled for Monday, October 28th (Since the field trip is scheduled on a Monday, parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation to school and transportation home from school after the field trip.) (See Flyer Below)
You can review policies/procedures in the Middle School Handbook.
School District Food Service..........link to website
What's going on at the middle school?
October
18th: Special Olympics (Bowling)
18th: End of the 1st Quarter
18th: Varsity Home FB vs. St Vincent (7:00)
19th: MS XC @ JCAA Conference (9:00)
21st: Parent/Teacher Conferences (12-6pm)
21st: MS 6th/7th VB Tournament (TBA)
22nd: MS 8th VB Tournament (TBA)
23rd: Picture ReTakes
24th: STUCO Meeting (after school until 5:00pm)
24th: Fall Concert (Choir & Band) (6:30-8:00pm @ HS Gym)
25th: MS 1st Quarter Awards Assembly
25th: MS Halloween Dance (3:30-5pm)
25th: HS Track Halloween Events (5:00)
25th: Trunk or Treat & Haunted Trail (6:00)
26th: MS XC @ Herculaneum (9:00)
28th: 6th grade field trip to Meramec Caverns
31st: Halloween