4th Quarter Focus (Assignments, Grades, & MAP Testing)
This week we had some great lessons and learning activities! There are some great things going on in our classrooms! We have seen many great activities, and student engagement is at a high level! Some classes are reviewing for the upcoming MAP test, and the students have been learning about MIT's (Missouri Instructional Testlets). The testlets give us insight on how the students understand the grade level standards.
You can view your students grades 24/7 by logging into School Insight (Teacher Ease).
The 5th & 6th grade Spring Dance has been rescheduled for May 2nd (3:30pm-5:00pm) in the middle school gym (see the flyer below). $5.00 entry fee. 5th graders bring drinks, and 6th graders bring chips or candy.
The 7th and 8th grade dance is April 11th (6:00pm-8:00pm) in the middle school gym (see the flyer below). $5.00 entry fee. 7th graders bring drinks, and 8th graders bring chips or candy.
This week our track team was in action @ Jefferson R7. Desoto has been rescheduled for next week (4/9). Our student-athletes have been focused and practicing to improve their skills. We are proud of them. Thank you goes out to our track coaches, Ms. Emily Zysk & Mrs. Macy Hahn.
Our 7th grade field trip is scheduled for TBA.....we are trying May 5th or May 12th. They are heading to the Missouri Kids Unplugged (MKU) farm. The students will be learning about recycling materials, being educated on furbearers in Missouri, and fishing! All the supplies are provided free of charge. 7th grade students should arrive at the middle school at 8:30am. The bus will leave school at 8:45am. We will arrive at the farm at 9:00am. We will depart from the farm and return to school by 1:30pm. Students will contact parents if we are returning to school early.
Here is a link to the school district calendar for the year. We have many fall activities coming up!
Our students have completed Exact Path diagnostic testing for 2nd semester. They assessed over English/Language Arts/Reading & Math. They are now focused 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. Each students should complete 14 competencies in English/Reading & Math over the course of the 2nd semester (standards in their current grade level). Have your students login at home and show you where they are on their grade level lessons and activities. (Edmentum Exact Path)
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! Parents/Guardians can login at any time to see grades & assignments.
Grades.........D & F lists are looked at every week and the students receive a hard copy to bring home, have signed, and return to school. This procedure has been in place each week of the school year. You can see your students grades 24/7 by logging into (School Insight) Teacher Ease. If your son or daughter has a D and/or F in one of their classes they will have a form to return to school. For one reason or another sometimes these forms don't make it home. Please check on your students grade periodically, or as often as needed. Please do not wait until then to focus on your students in danger of failing grades. Our teachers can always be contacted, and want what's best for our students.
If any students have two or more failing grades we will have family discussions, and/or communication. 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 will have on-site summer school this year! Specific Information to be released soon! Email Mrs. Lori Howerton for more information.
Middle School spring sports have begun. (See sports schedules below)
Please view the Spectator/Fan Policy here.
Here is a link to the Grandview R2 Athletic Policy
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!
You can review policies/procedures in the Middle School Handbook.
School District Food Service..........link to website
April (Courage)
APRIL: COURAGE
We all encounter times when we are faced with scary circumstances but we
do what is right, despite our fear. There are also moments when we are up
against a difficult challenge, but we try it anyway. This is what we call COURAGE. Courage is
standing up and doing something we think is right, even if it is hard to do.
Courage can be seen in many different situations. It could be standing up for a friend
who was getting bullied, helping someone in need, making a difficult decision, sticking up for
what you believe or facing a personal fear. Being courageous and standing up for what is right is
an important quality to have! It makes you a better person, a better student and a better
citizen.
This month, see if you can find a time to be courageous. Take a leap and face your fears
to do what you know is right!
“All our dreams can come true...if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
What's going on at the middle school?
April:
4th: School Librarians Appreciation Day
5th: Easter Egg Hunt (10:00am)(cancelled)
7th: 7th grade field trip (MKU)(cancelled………TBA on makeup)
9th: Middle School Track (@Desoto)
10th: Spring Band Concert (6:30 pm)
11th: Middle School Spring Dance (6:00-8:00)(7th/8th grades only)
14th: School is in session
16th: MAP Testing (8th grade ELA)
16th: Map Awards Assembly
17th: Middle School Track (@North County)
18th: No School (Good Friday)
20th: Easter Sunday
22nd: Middle School MAP Testing Begins
23rd: Bus Driver Appreciation Day
24th: Administrative Professionals Day
24th: Middle School Track (@Potosi)
25th: Wagner Spring Sports Pictures (MS/HS)
26th: Color Run (10:00)
28th: History Club Field Trip (Faust Park)
29th: Middle School Track (@Hillsboro)
May:
2nd: School Cafeteria Workers Appreciation Day
2nd: Middle School Spring Dance (5th & 6th grade dance) (3:30-5:00)
5th: Middle School Track JCAA Conference (@Desoto)
5th: Begins Teacher Appreciation Week (6th-9th)
6th: Middle School NJHS Induction Ceremony
7th: School Nurse Appreciation Day
9th: NJHS Field Trip (Austin)
9th: 4th grade to Middle School (1:00pm)
10th: Middle School Band to Six Flags
11th: Mother's Day
13th: Normal Schedule (all classes….final assignments/assessments)
14th: Day 1 Survivor Games/Work Rooms
14th: High School Graduation
15th: Day 2: Survivor Games (morning)
15th: 8th grade BBQ
15th: Elementary & Middle School Promotion Ceremonies
16th: Middle School End of Year Awards (12:00)
16th: Last Day (Early Release 1:00pm)