We are moving into the 4th Quarter
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).
Thank you to all who attended Parent-Teacher conferences, and the 8th grade Parent Meeting to discuss the ICAP's. We want to set goals for the 4th quarter, and a smooth transition into the high school for our current 8th graders.
We have ended the 3rd Quarter. Teachers have finalized grades for the quarter, and grades can be viewed. You can view your students grades 24/7 by logging into School Insight (Teacher Ease).
We held our 3rd Quarter Reward and 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly today. Students were rewarded for their grades, no missing work, attendance, completion of their AR Goals, and Exact Path Goals, and good behavior. At the awards assembly we recognized honor roll, high honor roll, attendance, students of the month, and teacher class awards.
The 5th & 6th grade Spring Dance is April 4th (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.
We have used up all of our AMI Days for the school year (Days 1-5). We have one more Monday to make-up, on March 31st.
Coach Josh Holland (Varsity Track Coach) held a meeting for any middle school students who are interested in middle school track. Our Middle School Track Coaches are Macy Hahn & Emily Zysk. Forms/paperwork were handed out and need to be returned. All students who wish to participate must have a current physical on file with the school. Our first track meet is March 25th @ Herky.
Our 7th grade field trip is scheduled for Monday, April 7th. 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. Permission slips were sent home today with the students. (See the flyer below)
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. Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, March 17th. 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
March (Perseverance)
MARCH: PERSEVERANCE
Isn’t it an awesome feeling when you go to work on something and it comes so easily that you get it done right away? It always feels good to accomplish something. However, have you ever started working on a project that is difficult and really challenges you? Sometimes when you are working on tasks like this, you may even find yourself becoming frustrated, annoyed, or maybe you think about giving up. However, if you stick to it and you keep working at it, often times, you will be able to complete the task and it feels even better when you finish. This is what perseverance looks like. It’s not giving up when the going gets tough…having true GRIT!
You will experience many situations in life where you are going to be really awesome at something. Still, there are definitely times where you will also find yourself feeling challenged. The difference lies in your reaction. Will you give up and walk away, never knowing if you could do it? Or do you stick with it, struggle through and become a victor in the end when you persevere to accomplish something you didn’t know you were capable of?
I challenge you this month to stay the path, work hard and don’t give in on something that seems too difficult. Can you do it? Can you persevere? Of course you can – just don’t forget to push through to the end!
What's going on at the middle school?
March:
21st: Middle School 3rd Quarter Awards
25th: Middle School Track Meet (@Herky)
27th: Middle School Track (@Festus)
31st: School Make-Up Day
31st: Middle School Track (@Jefferson R7)
April:
3rd: Middle School Track (@Desoto)
3rd: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
4th: School Librarians Appreciation Day
4th: Middle School Spring Dance (5th & 6th grade dance) (3:30-5:00) (RESCHEDULED)
5th: Easter Egg Hunt (10:00am)
7th: 7th grade field trip (MKU)
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
5th: Middle School Track JCAA Conference (@Desoto)
5th: Begins Teacher Appreciation Week
6th: Middle School NJHS Induction Ceremony
7th: School Nurse Appreciation Day
10th: Middle School Band to Six Flags
11th: Mother's Day
14th: High School Graduation
15th: Elementary & Middle School Promotion Ceremonies
16th: Middle School End of Year Awards (12:00)
16th: Last Day (Early Release 1:00pm)
