Student & Family Training (Through Compass Health)
In our focus to provide an overall education for our students & families we have developed a working relationship with Compass Health. We understand the importance of educating our students and families on many topics they may affect us on a daily basis. Below is an outline of the trainings that we have scheduled. Students will be bringing home more information about the program. Thank you, we look forward to working with Compass Health, our students, and our families to continue the educational process.
Parent In-service: October 21 from 4-6pm - Compass Health available for questions about program and sessions
5th Grade: Oct 30 and Nov 6
5th - Bullying/Self Esteem and Social Media
6th-8th grade: Oct 29-31
6th - Resolving Conflicts, Family Addictions & Diversity and Acceptance
7th – Cyberbullying and Online Safety
8th – Cyberbullying and Online Safety
Thank you to Mrs. Clark for setting this up for our students & their families,
Mr. M
Flooding & Focus in Class, Winter Sports Practices & Parent Meetings
This week we had some great lessons and learning activities! There are some great things going on in our classrooms! Ask your students about them! We had a short week due to flooding. We will make our missed school day on Monday, December 16th. Please add it to your calendars.
Our Winter Sports tryouts and practices kicked off this week (Cheer, Girls Basketball, & Boys Basketball). Our coaches for the winter sports are listed below.
Cheer: Kelly Clark
Girls Basketball: Kirstin Sparks, Kaylyn Sparks, & Brian Johnson
Boys Basketball: Andy Arbeitman & Josh Holland
AMI Work to be sent home today! In the event that we cannot have school due to weather events (like flooding this week, or snow during the winter months), teachers have given the students assignments to bring home in an envelope. These assignments will be the focus if/when we have AMI (alternative methods of instruction) Days. We can use 5 days of AMI a school year.
We held a 1st Quarter Awards assembly to recognize our students who excelled in the classroom, had great school attendance, completed Exact Path, met their AR Goals, and displayed great character! We recognized 111 students who made the Honor Roll for 1st Quarter (GPA of 3.00-4.00) Congratulations to our students for all that they accomplished over the course of the 1st Quarter!
Our Trivia Night has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. (See the flyer below)
The Elks Hoop Shoot is coming up (Nov 18th in the Middle School Gym @ 6:00pm). The hoop shoot is for children ages 8-13. Their age is determined by their age on April 1st, 2025. (See Flyer below for more info)
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. They assessed on English/Language Arts/Reading & Math. They now focus 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 1st semester. 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.
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 were able to have our gym floor refinished this summer. Please be advised that we have developed policy around using our new gym floor. No food or drink is allowed in the gym. Students should wear non-marking sole tennis shoes on the floor. This policy is posted in the gym, and will be discussed with our students. Clothes worn in PE need to follow the school dress code. You can find the dress code policy in the handbook.
Middle School 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!
The 6th grade field trip was a success! We had a great time at Meramec Caverns! Thank you to all who attended and helped with the trip!
You can review policies/procedures in the Middle School Handbook.
School District Food Service..........link to website
MAP Scores are Here!
The school district has received MAP scores from DESE. MAP scores will be distributed at our fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 21st from 12pm-6pm. (MAP Score were sent home this week for anyone who was not able to attend conferences.)
What's going on at the middle school?
November
8th: AMI work send home with students
9th: District Band Rehearsal & Concert
11th: Veterans Day (Thank you)
12th: Book Fair (12th-15th)
14th: Elementary Literacy Night (5:00pm)
18th: Hoop Shoot (Ages 8-13)(Middle School Gym)(6:00-7:00pm) (see flyer)
21st: School Board Meeting (7:00pm)
25th: School is in Session (Monday School)
25th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (7th grade @ Herky)
25th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (8th grade @ Crystal City)
26th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (7th grade @ Herky)
26th: Middle School Basketball Tourney (8th grade @ Crystal City)
27th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
29th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)