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Mrs. Wyrick's Science Research students have had a successful few days! They attended the MJAS state competition in St. Joseph, where they all brought home ribbons. Mrs. Wyrick was honored with the Middle School Science Teacher of the Year and she received a $300 award for the program. On Wednesday, they presented their projects at the capital and were visited by Rep. Don Mayhew and Sen. Mike Bernskoetter. We are so proud of all of these students!

If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher and you do not have the required 36 college hours, you can do an online course that will allow you to get a substitute certificate. Here is the link to that course, and here is the link to the DESE web page that gives you more information about what you need to do to get a substitute certification. Our daily rate for subs for the 2024-25 school year will be $100/day!

At the April board meeting, we honored Debra Rogers for her 9 years of dedicated service to our students and community serving on our Board of Education. We also swore in new board member Joshua McGowin and returning board member Wendy Rains. Nathanial Boggs was elected as President, Wendy Rains as Vice President, and Gayla Luttrell as Secretary/Treasurer. We sincerely appreciate our board for the work they do for our district!

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I can’t believe it, but we are down to 15 school days left in the school year! I’m sure students have been counting down for a while, but the end of the school year is right around the corner.

Next week we begin MAP testing for students in grades 3-8, and we want to ensure that your child feels confident and prepared for this assessment. To support your child in achieving their best results, we have compiled some helpful tips for you to implement at home:

1. Emphasize the Importance of Sleep and Nutrition:

• Ensure your child gets enough sleep leading up to the test. A well-rested mind performs better academically.

• Provide nutritious meals and snacks to fuel their brain
  
  

2. Foster a Positive Attitude:

• Emphasize the importance of a positive mindset. Encourage your child to believe in their abilities and remain confident throughout the test.

• Remind them that mistakes are a natural part of learning and growth, and encourage them to approach challenges with resilience.
  
  

3. Provide Encouragement and Support:

• Offer words of encouragement and support to alleviate any test-related anxiety your child may experience.

• Celebrate their efforts and progress, regardless of the outcome, to instill a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

By implementing these strategies and providing ongoing support, you can help your child feel prepared and confident as they approach the MAP test. Together, we can ensure that they have the tools and mindset needed to excel academically.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out. My door is always open and I am always willing to help however I can.

Sincerely,

Kyla Kirtley

State law and health regulations require students to be properly immunized and provide verification to attend school, unless they have an appropriate exemption card on file.

Students entering 8th grade for the 2024-25 school year are required to have a Tdap and MCV vaccine before starting school.

Students entering 12th grade for the 2024-25 school year are required to have an MCV booster before starting school.

When your student has had the immunization(s), please provide us with a record from a medical provider no later than May 10, 2024.

Call Nurse Cathy Polly with any questions at (573) 369-2375 Ext. 1032.

There are numerous scholarship deadlines coming up in the next few weeks and a couple of new scholarships have been added to the list as well. If you haven't applied for them yet, please do so as soon as possible, especially the locally provided ones. A list of scholarships can be found on the Counselor's Corner website.

• Saturday, 4/20: HS track at Eugene
• Monday, 4/22: Baseball at Linn, 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, 4/23: HS field trip; FFA Banquet, 6:00 p.m., gym
• Wednesday, 4/24: Baseball vs Climax Springs, 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 4/25: Show-Me Conference Track, South Callaway, 3:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Round Up, 3:30-6:00 p.m.
• Friday, 4/26: Senior BBQ; Baseball vs Richland, 5:00 p.m.

The mission of the Miller County R-III School District, in partnership with our students, parents, staff, and community, is to promote PRIDE and provide a quality education that inspires our students to be lifelong learners.

The Miller County R-III School District has the following openings available:

• 9-12 Math Teacher, 2024-25 school year
  

• Substitute Teachers, as needed, $90/day, must have substitute certificate and pass a background check.
• Substitute Bus Drivers, as needed, $31.60 per route (a.m. or p.m.) and $12/hour for trip drivers, including wait time. If you do not have a CDL, we have an on-site trainer who will train you if you commit to substituting for our district.
• Coaching: HS Softball Head Coach (Fall); Girls Basketball Assistant Coach;

Interested parties should contact Dr. Spencer at tspencer@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us, or come by central office during working hours for an application.

It's always a great day to be a Lion! Come join our Pride!

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