Progress Reports & Fall Sports

We have been busy in the classroom, around the building, and even competing in sports! We have had some memorable learning activities this week! Thank you goes out to all the teachers for implementing great lessons for our students!

Cross Country has a great showing at Arcadia Valley this past Saturday! Great job goes out to our athletes. They travel to Bismark this Saturday to compete.

Volleyball was in action this week at Perryville and then at Crystal City. A great job was seen by the effort and communication between the players. Keep up the good work!

Our football team played their first game at Crystal City on Thursday night. The boys played well, and we hope to see continued growth as we continue through the season.

We are excited about our upcoming fall trivia night! Through the Decades Trivia! The trivia night is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th @ 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!

Most of 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.

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!

Progress reports are able to be viewed today (September 20th). If any students have two or more failing grades we will have family discussions, and/or communication will be send. 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 begin playing home games next week. (See sports schedules below)

Please view the Spectator/Fan Policy here.

Here is a link to the Grandview R2 Athletic Policy

.....Middle School Sports have gotten off quickly this week: Football/Volleyball/Cross Country/Cheer! All the necessary paperwork must be submitted prior to the athlete practicing. Thank you to the coaches, parents, and families who support our middle school athletes......we couldn't do it without you!

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 special treat were snow cones! Blue Razzberry and Cherry!

School Pictures were taken last week..........re-takes are scheduled for October 23rd.

The 5th grade field trip has been POSTPONED........A new date will be released soon. (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.)

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. (More info coming soon!)

5th grade field trip.......STL Zoo.......Date TBA due to the weather forecast on previous date

6th grade field trip........Meramec Caverns.......Monday, Oct 28th

7th grade field trip.......change of plans based on availability

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

The Grandview R-II Board of Education has established the following dress requirements:

1. Shorts and dresses may be worn if they are not short shorts or mini-dresses. As a guideline, dresses are to be no shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts should be fingertip length.

2. “Net" shirts with large openings around the arms are not to be worn unless it is over other suitable clothing.

3. No spaghetti straps, tank, tube, halter, or off the shoulder tops are to be worn. Tops must have a 2 inch wide strap to be worn.

4. Blouse-shirt length must be worn so that the bottom of the shirt or blouse comes to the top of the pants. Midriffs must be completely covered. No visible cleavage is allowed.

5. Hats and head coverings including hoodies are not to be worn inside the school building.

6. Any clothing/dress articles or appearance that disrupt the normal educational process will not be allowed.

7. Clothing which has alcohol or tobacco advertisement, inappropriate statements or offensive wording, unacceptable pictures or suggestions, are not to be worn.

8. No student on school property or at school functions shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell clothing, jewelry, large chains, emblems, bandages, symbols, signs or other things, which are evidence of membership of affiliation in any gang or cult.

9. Body piercing that becomes a safety issue is prohibited.

10. Any jewelry that makes distracting noises, espouses violence, suggests obscenity, or poses as a possible hazard to the wearer or other students shall be prohibited.

11. No see through clothing unless over other suitable clothing.

12. Leggings/Jeggings must have appropriate coverage

13. No pajamas, bath or pajama robes to worn except on designated days

14. No blankets are allowed at school

It is the responsibility of the staff and administration to set the tone for the educational progress of the students at Grandview School District. Extreme styles, fads, or circumstances not covered, or those that constitute a threat to health or safety, will be treated as inappropriate by the administration or staff. Student dress should lend itself to positive health and safety while meeting basic social expectations. Failure to comply with the guidelines set forth could subject the student to disciplinary action. The principal or his designated staff will make the final decision at the school level as to whether specific attire is disruptive and/or inappropriate. If a student or parent is in doubt about the appropriateness of an item, the best decision is to leave the item at home.

SEPTEMBER: POSITIVE ATTITUDE

With our attitudes and actions, we determine what our experiences will be like.

There are many things YOU can do to improve your attitude. Make a list of people

or things you are grateful for. Send a thank you note to a person who has made a

positive difference in your life. Exercise or take a walk to clear your mind. Try on

a smile and notice how good you feel. Recycle negative emotions into positive actions. Recycle

frustration into determination to do your best work. It’s hard to have a positive attitude if you

lack motivation!

September

21st: MS XC @ Bismark (9:00am)

23rd: 5th grade Field Trip (STL Zoo)

23rd: MS VB @Home vs. Crystal City (5:30)

24th: Smiles on the Go (On Campus)

25th: MS VB @Home vs. Woodridge (5:30)

26th: MS FB @Home vs. Senn-Thomas (5:30)

26th: MS VB @Northwest Valley (5:30)

30th: MS VB @Home vs. Sunrise (5:30)

October

1st: MS VB @ Senn Thomas (Herky) (5:30)

3rd: MS VB @ Jefferson R7 (5:30)

3rd: MS FB @ Jefferson R7 (5:30)

7th: MS VB @ Home vs. Senn Thomas (Herky) (5:30)

7th: MS NJHS (St. Vincent de Paul)

8th: MS VB @ Home vs. Jefferson R7 (5:30)

9th: MS VB @ Home vs. Richwoods (8th grade night) (5:30)

10th: MS FB @ Home vs. Crystal City (8th grade night) (5:30)

11th: Homecoming Parade (2:00)

12th: Grandview R2 Trivia Night @ Middle School (7:00)

14th: MS VB @ Sunrise (5:30)

17th: MS VB @ Desoto (5:30)

17th: MS FB @ Senn Thomas (Herky) (5:30)

18th: End of the 1st Quarter

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: MS FB @ Fredericktown (4:00)

25th: MS 1st Quarter Awards Assembly

25th: MS Halloween Dance (3:30-5pm)

26th: MS XC @ Herculaneum (9:00)

28th: 6th grade field trip to Meramec Caverns

31st: Halloween