Cougar Update
February Edition
Congress Cougars,
We have completed the first month of the new year, and despite a few challenges, we are proud of the fantastic start we have had. Our teachers are working hard to educate our students, and our students are learning with great enthusiasm. We are moving forward, looking forward to an even better future.
We want to remind parents that they play a crucial role in supporting their children's education. We are grateful for your ongoing support and encourage you to continue to inspire your children to be the best they can be. We are thrilled to announce that our students did an amazing job on the Winter NWEA Testing Session, with 51% of them meeting their math growth goals. We are proud of our students' hard work, and we encourage them to continue to do their best.
We have noticed that some students are struggling with issues that have occurred off-campus, resulting in disruptions to the academic environment. We want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and productive environment. We ask that you discuss with your child the importance of being on time for school, ready to learn, and maintaining positive behavior.
We are always here to support our students and provide them with a safe space to learn and grow. We are grateful for your trust and support. We also want to remind parents that they can access team information from our Congress web page by clicking on the About Us tab.
We are proud of our community and are cheering for our hometown Chiefs this weekend! We look forward to receiving more information on Monday regarding our Wednesday school day.
Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. Together, we can help our students achieve their dreams and become the best version of themselves.
Let's Go Chiefs!
We Want To Hear From You!
Members of the Park Hill School District's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Council will facilitate this community update and conversation in partnership with Sophic Solutions.
Join us!
Park Hill School District parents/guardians, staff, and community members are welcome to join us for these conversations. In these upcoming online forums, we will start with a presentation to all participants, overviewing the work our DEIB Council and DEIB Action Teams have accomplished since our 2023 community forums.
We'll also share how this aligns with the current 2023-2028 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). After our large group presentation, we will move into small groups where participants will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue about the work that is being done and provide input regarding how they would like to see this work carried out within the specific school(s) they are associated with.
We look forward to sharing the work of our council and action teams thus far. We also look forward to our next steps, in alignment with our DEIB drivers and narratives, and the individual council work at each building. Thank you for your connection to this critical work in Park Hill.
We are hosting two community forums. Please choose only one of the forum dates to register below.
The forum Zoom link will be sent on the day of your event.
Registration links:
2024 Incoming Freshman
Congress PTA
Parents and Guardians,
We understand that you have a lot on your plate with after-school activities, work and the daily routine of preparing meals and getting your kids ready for the next day. To make things more convenient for you, we will be holding our February PTA Meeting virtually. We appreciate all the support you have given us so far and there are several ways you can continue to support our school. Our staff at Congress Middle School is grateful for everything you do for our students and staff. Our PTA is amazing!
To join us for the virtual meeting, please use the link below.
Thank you!
CALLING ALL MINSKY'S LOVERS!
Spread the word!!!
Congress Middle School PTA invites all to support our Minsky's Fundraiser on February 15th by ordering a meal or two anytime of the day! To participate at the restaurant, tell the cashier of your participation is for Congress Middle School (before payment) or show the fundraiser flyer below to the cashier (before payment). We are in field trip season and funds raised will support our efforts of continued learning outside of the classroom.
Can't wait to see you!
HELP!!! It's Career Day
Parents, want to share your career with middle schoolers? We are still looking for volunteers for our Career Day on March 30th! If you or someone else would be interested in sharing their career with the students, please contact Mrs. Kahler to sign up. March 21st from 7:30-10:00am.
Contact Mrs. Kahler for more information! kahlera@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Because You Care
Our employees are the reason we are so successful here at Congress Middle School and the Park Hill School District, and the Park Hill School District would like to recognize us for all we do for our students.
The Park Hill Star award is awarded monthly to any staff member in the school district. Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the form below. In addition, please send a note of encouragement to our Congress Staff, letting them know you care.
Sometimes, negative comments are made directly to our staff members or posted on social media. We want to change that narrative! We want the positive vibes to outweigh the negative vibes. Please vote for one of our staff members or send a kind note to staff members for the entire month of December.
