Dragon Weekly

Posted by Dr. Atwell on May 4, 2023:

As most of you know our construction building plan approval has been delayed due to issues with building code and requirements for storm shelters adopted last summer and brought to attention in late November. We have been working diligently since this issue arose, and together, with the help of several advocates and legislators, it was possible to get revisions adopted into law that will allow us to proceed with our gym/activity center and band room. The tornados that hit the state and destroyed schools as this issue was being debated put added concerns for student safety on the front of everyone's minds.

We got word from the state fire marshal today that our current storm shelter will meet our needs. The project is in the approval and bidding stages and will move forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this issue. Be sure and thank Senators Petty and Caldwell, and Representatives Puryear, Fite, and Evans for advocating specifically for Mountainburg in this case.

The end-of-year banquets are starting to take place. Parents, we need to get a count on who plans to attend and with how many guests so that we can let the Dragons Athletic Booster Club know as they prepare the food.

9th grade athletes who played baseball, softball, or ran track on the senior high team, are invited to attend.

Please complete this form if you already haven't no later than Thursday, May 11.

This is a great opportunity to get your young athletes introduced to the fundamentals of basketball and at the same time supporting Dragons and Lady Dragons Basketball!

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Paige Jones: paige.jones@mountainburg.org.

Congratulations to Destiny and Robert for competing and placing in virtual career competitions! Destiny and Robert are pictured with Mrs. Cantu and Byron Lasiter with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

It was an exciting day for two MHS students and one MHS graduate. They had their official signing with companies at which they will be employed.

• Mason Pense was hired by ABB through attending WATC at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
• Wyatt Seratt was hired by SPF America following an interview at Draft Day in March.
• Chrissy Picard was hired by Mercy-Fort Smith as an RN after graduating from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
• Not pictured: Trenton Harrison. He interviewed with and was hired by Riggs-Cat through Draft Day in March.

Mrs. Cristee, Mrs. Daniel, and Mrs. Christian had the privilege of getting to attend the signing day luncheon and event hosted by the Fort Smith Area Chamber of Commerce.

Congratulations to these students and alumni as well as their families.

Students in Mr. Manus' Physical Science classes have been working on an end of the year "Paper Roller-Coaster" project created to enhance motion, acceleration and creative problem solving skills.

We hope you will consider giving toward Mrs. Dean's project,

"Watch It, Live It! Help me give my students character lessons with the TVs in my project."

Below is the link to DonorsChoose.

Choking happens when an object lodges in the throat or windpipe blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food is usually to blame. Young children often choke on small objects. Choking is life-threatening as it cuts off oxygen to the brain. Giving first aid quickly to someone who is choking is essential. If a person can't cough, talk, cry or laugh forcefully, give first aid to the person.

The American Red Cross recommends the following steps:

• Give five back blows.
• If this does not dislodge the object, give five abdominal thrusts aka the Heimlich maneuver.
• Continue alternating these steps until the choking object is dislodged.

If you're the only rescuer, give back blows and abdominal thrusts first. Then call 911 or your local emergency number for help. If another person is there, have that person call for help while you give first aid.

It was a great season for the Dragons and Lady Dragons Track Teams. Because of their successes throughout the season, the following track athletes were awarded with post season honors. Congratulations!

Senior High Boy Awards

Boys List All Conference

• High Jump- Garrett Jones
• Long Jump- Warren Watkins
• Triple Jump- Warren Watkins
• Shot Put- Ryan Allen, Robert Dean
• Discus- Warren Watkins
• 4x800- Dayton Pense, Ethan Becker, Kyle Reynolds, Jaxon Moore
• 100 Hurdles- Tarin Preston
• 1600- Shay Pixley
• 400- Warren Watkins
• 300 Hurdles- Tarin Preston
• 800- Shay Pixley
• 3200- Jaxon Moore, Shay Pixley
• 4x400- Warren Watkins, Garrett Jones, Tarin Preston, Shay Pixley

Boys List All State

• 4x800- Dayton Pense, Jaxon Moore, Warren Watkins, Shay Pixley
• 100 Hurdles- Tarin Preston
• 300 Hurdles- Tarin Preston
• 4x400- Warren Watkins, Garrett Jones, Tarin Preston, Shay Pixley

Senior High Girls Awards

All Conference

• Long Jump- Emily Henson
• 4x200- Emily Henson, Mallory Provence, Kaitlyn Beauford, Alisha Linder
• 4x100- Emily Henson, Joanne Bell, Camdalynn Mccaslin, Mallory Provence
• 4x400- Emily Henson, Kaitlyn Beauford, Camdalynn McCaslin, Alisha Linder

It is time to start thinking about physicals and your child's DragonFly for next season. Students who plan on participating in grades 7th - 12th athletics for the 2023-2024 school year will need an updated physical before he/she can participate. Physicals are good for one year from the date you receive it. For example, if your child's physical was in August 2022, his/her physical is good until August 2023. You can get a physical for your child a couple ways:

1. Receive a physical from your child's pediatrician. If you choose to go this route, please print both the following forms, parents fill out the Health History Form and take the Physical Form to . These are the physical papers the AAA would like for us to use.
2. The Mountainburg Family Clinic has agreed to do a physical for $25. This is very cheap compared to most. It may even be more economical than some co-pays to pay the $25. The clinic should have the form, so you will not need the above form for the clinic.

New athletes or incoming 7th grade athletes, you will need to create a DragonFly account and complete the required items. Please see the Parent Module video for help with creating and completing a DragonFly account.

Existing 8th - 12th athletes, you will need a physical and an update to your DragonFly account. Everyone has to sign off on the Sports Medicine and AAA Participation Agreement every year.

If you are interested in learning more about the health and safety of athletes, please view the following documents: Concussion, Heat Illness, Sports Medicine Fact Sheet.

We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 athletic seasons. Go Dragons!

For applications visit https://www.mountainburg.org/

Applications are available on the APPLICATIONS PAGE. Please save this application and then email it, along with the other supporting documents to: hrapplications@mountainburg.org

If email is not available, please send all documents to: Superintendent – Mountainburg Public Schools 129 Hwy 71 SW Mountainburg, AR 72946

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER—The Mountainburg School District does not discriminate in employment and education practices relative to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

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The Mountainburg Board of Education meets once a month unless a special meeting is needed. A study session will be held at 5:15 and the business session will be at 6:00 PM. Meetings are held downstairs in the Mountainburg Administration Building.

Any changes regarding meeting dates and/or times will be posted on Facebook and the LiveFeed on the district website.

Meeting Dates:

• July 18, 2022
• August 15
• September 19
• October 24
• November 14
• December 12
• January 16, 2023
• February 20
• March 13
• April 17
• May 15
• June 19

Email: communications@mountainburg.org
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Location: 129 U.S. 71, Mountainburg, AR, USA
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