The Southview Scoop
October 2023
First Quarter PBIS Focus
When asked about Respect, 4th grade student, Jason Nesselhauf, stated that respect was kindness to others and respecting their personal space if needed. Jason's classmate Chris Giles added that respect is for EVERYONE!
Responsibility means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions. A responsible citizen looks out for the well-being of others and understands we all have a part to play in making the world a better place.
Click the PBIS Paw to watch a short character education video on responsibility!
Learning the States on the Rail Trail
What better way to learn about the upper half of the United States than by hoping on the Rail Trail! Students in Ms. Schmitz, Ms. Lehmann, Ms. Stiffler, and Ms. Seger spent a sunny afternoon outside experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of these States. The sensory experience helped students learn important symbols and interesting facts about States on the nearly 25,000 miles of Trail. Immersive experiences such as the Rail Trail are becoming a weekly part of the curriculum says Rebecca Schmitz.
Red Ribbon Week October 23rd - October 31st
What is Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Southview participates in this annual event with a week of spirit days and activities put on by the counseling and social work departments. Click the picture to learn more about how you can celebrate with your family and community.
Red Ribbon's Beginnings
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.
Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. "I'm only one person", he told her, "but I want to make a difference."
In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the red ribbon.
Attention Parents!
Starting April 1, 2023, the Family Support Division (FSD) is required to resume checking the eligibility of all MO HealthNet ( aka Medicaid) participants. This is called an annual renewal. More than 1.5 million Missourians currently have health care coverage through MO HealthNet and will be impacted by this change. Annual renewals are required each year and typically take place around the anniversary of when a participant's coverage began. Missouri will start with individuals due for a yearly renewal in June 2023. FSD will use their contact information to contact participants with details about their annual renewal. If a participant’s address has changed, they should notify FSD immediately!! They can update their address and any other important information online or by visiting their local resource center, or call 1-800- 466-2313 or, visit the FSD website: mydss.mo.gov/renew, or visit CoverMissouri.org/help to find a trained expert nearby to assist.
FSD will determine if a participant is eligible or not. The parent will get one of the following decision letters:
1. We have determined they are still eligible for MO HealthNet coverage. Nothing will change, and there is nothing more they need to do.
2. Change in Coverage: The participant is still eligible, but a different type of coverage is a better fit. This letter will let them know their new MO HealthNet coverage category and will provide instructions if there is anything they need to do
3. Adverse Action: The participant is no longer eligible for MO HealthNet coverage. If the parent disagrees with this decision, they must take action by the date listed in the letter.
One resource from FSD may be helpful: State Plan: Resuming Medicaid Renewals | mydss.mo.gov.
October is more than just Halloween! Check out these other celebrations!
- Oct. 1st is National Black Dog Day
- Oct. 5th is National Do Something Nice Day
- Oct. 14th National Dessert Day
- Oct. 20th National Youth Confidence Day
- Oct. 26th National Pumpkin Day
- Oct. 30th National Candy Corn Day
Check Out the Library's featured Resource: Sora!
Students in the districts have access to Sora, which is an online platform for ebooks and audio books. It can be accessed from home as well as school! Here are the directions:
Download the Sora app from the App store or the Play Store
On a computer go to https://soraapp.com/library/morenetmo
You will click on “Morenet”
When prompted to "Search within" type in Special School District of St. Louis County
When you click this to log in you will use the student’s “google credentials”. The teacher will be able to help if you don’t know the google credentials.
Once you are in you can search and borrow titles. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at lcschnurbusch@ssdmo.org
Visit October's Virtual Library features by clicking on the picture!
Connect with the SSD Board of Education
The SSD Board of Education strives for transparency, accountability, and accessibility. We welcome family, staff, and community members to share comments, concerns, and ideas with SSD Board of Education members. To find the Board member representing your subdistrict, visit the Board of Education page on the SSD website.
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