SHS Student Wildcat Roar

Fundraiser:

Monday, October 26
8:00 am - F List/Attendance List/Tardy List runs
9:00 am - Admin Meeting
11:45 am - HS Girls Basketball @Mizzou
4:30/5:45 pm - JH Basketball @Cairo Tournament
6:30 pm - FBLA Activity

Tuesday, October 27
7:00 am - Class of 2027 meeting
8:30 am - Tornado Drill (weather permitting)
9:00 am - Mizzou Rep for Interested Jrs. & Srs.
11:30 am - Board of Education Meeting @Coaching Corner
TBD - JH Basketball @Cairo Tourney
6:30 pm - NHS Chapter Activity

Wednesday, October 28

8:15 am - PK-8 Halloween Costume Pageant
11:15 am - HS Student of the Month, Costume Contest
6:00 pm - HS Basketball Parent Meeting
7:00 pm - FFA Event @Gym

Thursday, October 29

9:00 am - NWMSU Rep for Interested Jrs. & Srs.
10:00 am - Elementary Student of the Month @Auditorium
12:08 pm - Early Out
1:00 - 6:00 pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences @Gym
TBA - JH Basketball @Cairo Tourney

Friday, October 30
NO SCHOOL
7:00 pm - HS Football: Details TBA

As Halloween approaches, it's the time of year our NHS members are trick-or-treating for the Slater Food Pantry! Add your address to the stop list using the QR code.

Thank you!

JOIN THE SLATER AFTER PROM COMMITTEE FOR OUR ANNUAL HAUNTED HAYRIDE!

Get ready for some spooky fun! Join the After Prom Committee for our annual Haunted Hayride on Thursday and Saturday!

Bring your friends, get ready for some scares, and enjoy a Halloween tradition you won’t want to miss!

What’s happening Friday evening? Stay tuned for more details about our Friday night plans!

We can’t wait to see you there!

* FCA is for 6-12 graders.

Shout Outs may be shared on district social media or printed and given only to the recipient—whichever they prefer.

Anyone—staff or student—can recognize any staff member or student for being awesome.

Let the Shout Outs flow!

Monday starts the Second Quarter of School (!).

Read on for some reminders and clarifications you'll notice throughout the Building:

• If you're in the Cafeteria for lunch, check in with a Supervising Adult before you leave for the bathroom, patio, etc. As a safety measure, we need to know where our people are.
• The Cell Phone restrictions are a STATE LAW. In compliance with the law, if a student is in the cafeteria and asks to go to the bathroom (the only destination at lunch), he/she will leave their phone with a Supervising Adult while they're gone, just like we do in the classrooms.
• CHECK YOUR EMAIL. Read your emails - once before lunch and once after lunch.
• No blankets in the Building. If you need a coat, talk to me or to Mrs. Crews.
• No squishies, fidgets, stress toys that aren't part of a 504 plan/IEP, or approved by administration.
• Read the reminders below. It's all still in play.

Let's revisit a few things that have gotten loose over the past few weeks:

Morning Wanderers
Before the 7:54 a.m. bell, you may go to your locker, breakfast, and your assigned first-hour classroom. Once you get where you need to be, stay there. Don’t wander or move back and forth through the hallways.

You should not be in another teacher’s classroom unless you’re there for tutoring or a sponsored meeting.

Breakfast Boundaries
HS students must finish breakfast by 8:00 a.m. After that, throw away any remaining food and any drinks without screw-on or spill-proof lids.

Bathroom Buddies
Use the restroom between classes whenever possible. If you need to leave class, ask permission and leave your phone with your teacher. Only one student may be out of the classroom at a time, so wait until that student returns before asking to leave.

If you need to see the nurse, your teacher must call first.

Mixed Company
JH and HS students need to stay in their respective areas before school, including at breakfast. Please don’t gather together in the hallways or visit each other’s classrooms.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our school day running smoothly. We expect each of you to follow these expectations and respond respectfully when staff redirect you.

Let’s make each day a good one!
Ms. Drummond and J Clem

Good morning, HS Wildcat Staff and Students!

Yesterday, I sent a reminder that breakfast service in the HS ends at 8:00 a.m.

Beginning today, the kitchen will stop serving breakfast to HS students at 8:00 a.m.

Staff: Please do not send students to breakfast after the 7:54 a.m. tardy bell.

Students: If you plan to eat school breakfast (which is FREE!), please arrive early enough to get your breakfast before the 7:54 a.m. bell. If you have PE first hour, please eat your breakfast in the cafeteria.

Thank you for helping us keep our mornings running smoothly!

Have a great day!
jc

The Circle Drive is for bus drop offs and pick ups only.

After school, students not riding the bus will be directed to doors that do not exit to the Circle Drive.

Thank you for helping us keep our Wildcats safe!

Please review the map above for this year’s student drop-off and pickup locations.

Families may use any of the three marked locations:

• Drop-Off/Pickup Site 1: Morgan Street/Breezeway

The Circle Drive is reserved for school buses only. Please do not enter or use the Circle Drive when dropping off or picking up students.

Thank you to our parents and students for your cooperation as we make this shift. These changes will help keep our students safe during arrival and dismissal.

Starting next week, Mrs. Campbell will open the weight room Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 for any HS students who would like to come in and work out.

You can contact Mrs. Campbell with any questions at ccampbell@slaterschools.net .

HS students received the following email on Monday:
Here's a reminder (from the SHS STUDENT WILDCAT ROAR) about the cell phone LAW and a quick clarification:

• Once a student has entered the building (even if it's before 7:30), they are not to be on their phone.
• Students should not access their phones at the end of the day until they have left the building following the final bell. This includes the hallways.

Wildcat Sideline Scoop #25 is here! This week, we recapped another busy week of Wildcat athletics, sat down for a Q&A with Lady Wildcat golfer Charlot Thorton, went More Than the Score with TRAP member Andrew Giger, and highlighted senior Maddy Gochenour in our Senior Spotlight!

https://youtu.be/b57HvgE67YU

We’re working to rehang the class composite photos in the hallways. You can also find them on the touchscreen across from Ms. Mindy’s window.

As you admire those who walked these halls before you, please do not touch the composites or frames.

The cameras are always watching… and some say they aren’t the only ones. 👻

Parents,

When you log in to your TeacherEase account, you can click on the 'Fees' tile to see your student's lunch balance and any fees on his/her account. To pay these fees, you can send cash or a check to the HS office OR you can pay online!

* Breakfast and lunch are free for students, but seconds and hot bar options are not.

You’ll now have the convenience of paying by card or mobile payment at the gate and concessions. And don’t worry—cash is still an option!

We’re excited to try out these new options and make things a little more convenient for our fans and families. As with any new adventure, there may be a few bumps along the way, so please bear with us as we learn and work through the process. We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and support!

Go Wildcats!

In compliance with Missouri Senate Bill 68 (1481), cell phone use for students is prohibited during regular school hours. Students violating the policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Electronic Devices (excluding calculators)
Students who are using electronic devices will be escorted to the office by a staff member.
1. Device may be picked up by the student at the end of the day in the office.
2. Parents will be required to pick up the device.
3. Parents will be required to pick up the device and a 60 minute student detention will be assigned.
4. Parents will be required to pick up the device and a 3 hour detention will be assigned.

*Any additional offenses may require confiscation of the device by administration.

* Please complete even if you're not a new driver. *

You may park in the gravel lot, or in a marked/paved parking spot off of Morgan Street. (You may have to park in front of - or even past the Early Childhood Building.)

** The parking in the gravel lot behind the Fitness Center and Maintenance building will be for LARGE /OVERSIZED TRUCKS ONLY. **

You may not park in the grass or block any other car or parking spots in the gravel.

A repeated offense will result in a referral and possible loss of parking privileges.

See me if you have questions.

Dear Slater FFA Students and Parents,

I hope everyone is having a good October. We have several activities coming up, along with an opportunity for our members to give back to the community. Please review the following announcements and reminders.

Freshmen Greenhand Ceremony and Ag Olympics – October 28th

The Freshmen Greenhand Ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym on Wednesday, October 28th. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend as we recognize our freshmen members receiving their Greenhand Degrees. This is an important milestone in their FFA experience, and we look forward to recognizing their accomplishments. The ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes, and refreshments will be provided.

At 7:30 p.m., we will begin the Ag Olympics, which is open to all FFA members. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities, work together, and enjoy some friendly competition. Parents are welcome to stay and watch the fun.

October Service Project – Cake Mix Donations

This month, our chapter is collecting boxes of cake mix for our monthly service project donation. Students are encouraged to bring in donations to help support this effort. Members can earn FFA points for bringing in up to five boxes. 5 points/box up to 25 points on our chapter points chart.

Cake mix is currently available at C&R for $0.89 per box. Donations can be brought to school anytime between now and October 31st. Thank you for helping our chapter give back to the community.

FFA Dues – Due November 1st

A reminder that annual FFA dues of $20 are due by November 1st. Please make arrangements to have dues paid by this deadline.

Freshmen FFA Jackets

Freshmen students have the option to purchase an official FFA jacket for $60. I also have used jackets available for $30 for families who would prefer a more affordable option. I will be placing the jacket order this week, so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to purchase a new or used jacket.

Thank you for your continued support of the Slater FFA program. I appreciate the involvement of our students and families and look forward to the opportunities we have ahead this school year.

If you have any questions about these announcements or upcoming activities, please contact me at (660) 202-9058 or call the school.

Sincerely,

Zach Crews
Slater FFA Advisor / Agricultural Instructor

The Handbook Highlight is a recap of a handbook policy or entry that our Students/Adults need to be aware of. If I'm taking the time to include it, it's something to pay attention to - either because I'm seeing that people aren't clear on it, people aren't complying with it, or I'm about to crack down on it.

Disruptive/Disrespectful Speech or Conduct
Language or behavior that is disruptive to the orderly educational procedure of school. (i.e. pushing, shoving, flicking, yelling)

1. 60-minute detention

ATTENDANCE MEASURES
The following measures may be utilized throughout the school year: reminder letters/emails, hotline call(s) may be placed, outside agencies (law enforcement, juvenile office) may be contacted.

1. Students whose cumulative attendance falls between 80-90% as of May 1st will be required to attend one week of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.

2. Students whose cumulative attendance falls below 80% as of May 1st will be required to attend two weeks of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all district graduation requirements per BOE policy IKF to graduate. Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability(ies) may be determined according to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must be in good standing and have no outstanding balance on school accounts to participate in graduation or promotion ceremonies.

If you know that you won't be at school on a certain day for an appointment, meeting, etc. - besides telling your teachers (which is great!) - please let Ms. Mindy know.

You can do so by emailing her at mwiseman@slaterschools.net.

Parents can call Ms. Mindy at 660-529-2278, ext. 107.

Please note the policy for Unsportsmanlike Actions at an extra-curricular activity:

1. Administrator Warning

2. Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular events

3. 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular activities

Due to liability concerns from our insurance company, pets are not permitted on school property, including the Sports Complex.

This excludes service animals and classroom/curricular animals, pre approved by a Building Principal.

Students must be in good standing to participate in extracurricular events/activities. (This includes attending those events as a spectator.)

Students must be in attendance at school for four consecutive hours on the day of the event to be able to play in or attend an extracurricular event/activity.

• The van leaves at 7:25 am
• If the temperature/weather results in a school cancelation or late start for Slater HS, SCCC students will NOT travel, even if Marshall is in session.
• If Slater is in session, but Marshall is not, SCCC students will report to Slater HS at or before 10:45 am.

Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal