It was a great first week of school!
It was great to the the staff and students back together this week! We got to share stories, and continue to develop relationships with our students. I was able to see many smiling faces, and great first week activities. Here is a link to the school district calendar for the year.
Students have been working on Exact Path diagnostic testing. They focus on English/Language Arts/Reading & Math. We are able to develop individual learning paths for students focusing on remediation and enrichment. Students will have goals to meet each quarter. Students who meet their goals are given a quarter reward.
We have had some great discussions about school policies/procedures/expectations this week! (Some are listed below)
We have many construction projects going on throughout the school district. The middle school has a new redesigned front entrance, and office. We are focusing on school safety and security. We also will implement the Raptor system as our check in/check out program. We are excited about the school improvements. (Construction continues into the second week of school.)
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.
All of the water fountains in the building are functional. The school handbook discussed the use of water bottles: Clear, sealable (non-squirting), plastic water bottles containing WATER ONLY may be permitted in some of the classrooms with prior teacher approval. Please be advised that metal bottles or cups should not be brought to school (HydroFlask, Stanley, Yeti......).
Our new staff have been working hard and collaborating with others to focus on doing what is best for our students! (See Below Pic)
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! Today, I will be making popcorn for the students at lunch. We need our students to attend school so we can give them the best educational experience.
Here is the Middle School School Supply List
Here is a link to the Grandview R2 Athletic Policy
.....Middle School Sports have gotten off quickly this week: Football/Volleyball/Cross Country/Cheer! All the necessary paperwork must be submitted prior to the athlete practicing. Thank you to the coaches, parents, and families who support our middle school athletes......we couldn't do it without you!
You can review policies/procedures in the Middle School Handbook.
School District Food Service..........link to website
Dress Code
The Grandview R-II Board of Education has established the following dress requirements:
Shorts and dresses may be worn if they are not short shorts or mini-dresses. As a guideline, dresses are to be no shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts should be fingertip length.
“Net" shirts with large openings around the arms are not to be worn unless it is over other suitable clothing.
No spaghetti straps, tank, tube, halter, or off the shoulder tops are to be worn. Tops must have a 2 inch wide strap to be worn.
Blouse-shirt length must be worn so that the bottom of the shirt or blouse comes to the top of the pants. Midriffs must be completely covered. No visible cleavage is allowed.
Hats and head coverings including hoodies are not to be worn inside the school building.
Any clothing/dress articles or appearance that disrupt the normal educational process will not be allowed.
Clothing which has alcohol or tobacco advertisement, inappropriate statements or offensive wording, unacceptable pictures or suggestions, are not to be worn.
No student on school property or at school functions shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell clothing, jewelry, large chains, emblems, bandages, symbols, signs or other things, which are evidence of membership of affiliation in any gang or cult.
Body piercing that becomes a safety issue is prohibited.
Any jewelry that makes distracting noises, espouses violence, suggests obscenity, or poses as a possible hazard to the wearer or other students shall be prohibited.
No see through clothing unless over other suitable clothing.
Leggings/Jeggings must have appropriate coverage
No pajamas, bath or pajama robes to worn except on designated days
No blankets are allowed at school
It is the responsibility of the staff and administration to set the tone for the educational progress of the students at Grandview School District. Extreme styles, fads, or circumstances not covered, or those that constitute a threat to health or safety, will be treated as inappropriate by the administration or staff. Student dress should lend itself to positive health and safety while meeting basic social expectations. Failure to comply with the guidelines set forth could subject the student to disciplinary action. The principal or his designated staff will make the final decision at the school level as to whether specific attire is disruptive and/or inappropriate. If a student or parent is in doubt about the appropriateness of an item, the best decision is to leave the item at home.
What's going on at the middle school?
August
23rd: Palen Band Instrument Rental Night (Bilin 6:00)
23rd: Varsity Football Jamboree (@Windsor HS 6:00)
30th: Varsity Home Football (7:00)
September
11th: MS Pictures
14th: MS XC @ Arcadia Valley (9:00am)
16th: Staff Professional Development Day
16th: MS VB @ Perryville (5:30)
19th: MS VB @ Crystal City (5:30)
19th: MS FB @ Crystal City (5:30)
21st: MS XC @ Bismark (9:00am)
23rd: MS Picture Retakes
23rd: 5th grade Field Trip (STL Zoo)
23rd: MS VB @Home vs. Crystal City (5:30)
25th: MS VB @Home vs. Woodridge (5:30)
26th: MS FB @Home vs. Senn-Thomas (5:30)
26th: MS VB @Northwest Valley (5:30)
30th: MS VB @Home vs. Sunrise (5:30)
