ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 1, 2014                                                        Brashear, Missouri


BOARD ELECTION NEWS

 

There will be two open seats for the Board of Education election on April 7, 2015.  The incumbents are Roger Thompson and Aaron Zentz.  Those elected will serve three-year terms.  The first day for candidates to file is Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.  The last day for candidates to file will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

 

A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a resident taxpayer of the Adair County R-II School District, have resided in the state of Missouri for at least one year preceding the election, and be at least 24 years of age.

 

Candidates may be required to file a financial interest statement and must agree to obtain 16 hours of credit in school boardmanship within 12 months of the election.

 

Interested candidates may pick up filing materials in the Superintendent’s office beginning on Tuesday, December 16 at 8:00 a.m.  The superintendent’s office will be closed December 22-January 2 and therefore will not be accepting candidates filing on those dates.  Regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 5.  On January 20, the office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. for filing purposes.  Questions?  Call the Superintendent’s office at 323-5272 during regular business hours.

 

Citizens have until Wednesday, March 11, 2015 to register to vote in the April general election.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

 

As the winter season approaches, we are reminding parents and students to listen to the local media stations to check on “early dismissals” and/or “no school” bulletins.  This information will be given to KTVO television, KHQA television, WGEM television, KIRX radio, KTUF radio, KRXL radio, KRES radio of Moberly, KMEM radio of Memphis, and KZBK radio of Brookfield.  These stations will present dismissal information as soon as decisions have been made.  Please do not call the school.

 

Snow/hard surface route information has been posted to our website.

 

MUSIC NEWS

 

The annual Christmas program will take place on Thursday, December 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium.  The bands from grades 5-12, all vocal groups K-12 and several soloists will perform.  We hope you will come and share this Christmas tradition with us.

 

Congratulations to Abby Hall on making 6th chair clarinet in the All-District Band.  The band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th at Moberly High School.

 

Congratulations to Zoe Blankenship and Tanna Garlock on being selected to the Northeast Missouri Music Educators Association All-District Junior High Honor Band.  This band is selected from over 40 middle and junior high schools across northeast and mid Missouri.  They will join other accomplished junior high musicians for a band concert at Macon High School on Saturday, February 21st at 5:00 p.m.

 

THANK YOU

 

Rex and Keetha Sykes

for their donation of a new U.S. Flag

in memory of Jeremy Sykes.

 

Larry and Sharon Childress

for their donation of Lunch Money

to the library.

 

Mike and Sara Erwin & family

and Vicki Collop

for their donation of

World War II Fighting for Freedom

and America the Beautiful

Together We Stand

in memory of Lloyde Primmer.

 

Cannon Erwin for his donation of

When Papa Comes Home Tonight

in memory of Frank Collop.

 

Cade Erwin for his donation of

Pete the Cat Old MacDonald had a Farm

in memory of Frank Collop.

 

Cole Erwin for his donation of

John Deere Big Book of Tractors

in memory of Frank Collop.

 

Carson Erwin for his donation of

When You Wish Upon a Star

in memory of Frank Collop.

 

Trinity United Methodist Ladies

for their monetary donation to serve

the needs of our students.

 

Books and scholarship donations make a lasting tribute to the memory of our loved ones.  If there is someone that you would like to memorialize in this way, please contact the school at 323-5272.

 

DVD’S FOR SALE

 

The Computer Class has been creating DVD’s of the Fall 2014 activities.  They have completed   videos for Softball, Baseball (fall season), Junior High Girls    Basketball, and Junior High Boys      Basketball.  The highlight videos will be available in time for Christmas.  They also have a variety of DVD’s available from previous years.  The cost is $2 per title.  If you are interested, please call the school at 323-5272.

 

WANTED

Second grade is in need of coffee

mugs for a service project/class

activity.  If you have any mugs that

you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

 

GLOWWORMS FAMILY STORY TIME

Tuesday, December 2          6:00-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 9          6:00-6:30 p.m.

 

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

Tuesday, December 9          3:30-5:30 p.m.

Children in grades K-8 can learn how to make origami star ornaments to decorate for the holidays.

 

ANNUAL CHILDRENS

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, December 13       1:00-3:00 p.m.

Children ages 2-12 can join KHS Honor Society members at a variety of craft     tables to make free gifts for family members.  This open house event is made possible by a gift from the Whitetails Unlimited Tall Tines Chapter.

 

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU

 

Breakfast each day includes milk and juice.  Students may choose cereal instead of the breakfast item offered.  The following items are offered daily for students to choose from in lieu of the lunch entrée: yogurt or a WOWBUTTER® (peanut butter replacement) and jelly sandwich.

 

December 1-5

Monday: Cereal, toast, breakfast bar/Spaghetti, cottage cheese, carrots, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Cheese omelet, toast/Ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears,  cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: Flat bread/Chicken wrap, chips & cheese, vegetable, peaches, brownie, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll, fruit/Grilled cheese, soup, vegetable, pineapple, banana bread, milk

Friday: French toast sticks, syrup/Hot pocket, tater tots, corn, applesauce, rice krispie treat, milk

December 8-12

Monday: Biscuit, egg, sausage & cheese/Tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Egg, bacon wrap/Walking taco, refried beans, lettuce, applesauce, pudding, milk

Wednesday: Breakfast pizza/Pulled pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, pineapple, pumpkin bar, milk

Thursday:  Donut, fruit/Corn dog, tater tots, vegetable, peaches, chocolate cake, milk

Friday:  Sausage, toast/Pizza, lettuce, corn, pears, ice cream, milk

 

December 15-19

Monday:  Biscuits & gravy/Chili cheese dog, fries, vegetable, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday:  Bagel, muffin/Sub sandwich, chips, broccoli, peaches, brownie, milk

Wednesday: Pancake, syrup, sausage/Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries, pudding, milk

Thursday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Chicken patty, macaroni & cheese, vegetable, pears, cake, milk

Friday: Long john, fruit/Nachos, lettuce, carrot sticks, applesauce, cookie, milk

 

ORANGE OUT

 

We will be partnering with LaPlata High School for an Orange Out Basketball Game on Tuesday,          December 16 at La Plata.  The Orange Out game is to show support for a local   student battling leukemia.  The cost for t-shirts is $12 for Youth Medium (10-12), Youth Large (14-16), and Adult S-XL.  Sizes 2XL and up, please add $1.00 per X.  All orders need to be placed by Monday, December 8.  Please call the school at 323-5272 if you are interested in supporting this wonderful cause.

 

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Schedule of Events

ü1-6 Novinger Tournament—There TBA

ü1 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü2 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü3 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü8 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü8 Lunch w/ the Principal K-2

ü8 Varsity Basketball w/    Higbee—There 6:00 p.m.

ü9 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü9 Lunch w/ the Principal 1-3

ü9 Varsity Basketball w/ Linn County—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü10 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü10 Lunch w/ the Principal   4-6

ü10 After Prom Meeting—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü11 Christmas Program—Here 7:00 p.m.

ü12 Varsity Basketball w/ Green City—There 6:00     p.m.

ü15 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü16 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü16 Varsity Basketball “Orange Out” Game w/ LaPlata—There 6:00 p.m.

ü17 Busy Bees Christmas Party—Here 8:15-11:15     a.m.

ü17 PAT/Busy Bees Santa’s Workshop—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü18 K-6 Christmas Parties—Here 2:00 p.m.

ü18 Varsity Basketball w/      Atlanta—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü19 Second Quarter Ends

ü19 Early Dismissal—1:15 p.m.

ü19 Varsity Basketball w/ Marion County—Here 6:00    p.m.

ü19 Christmas Dance—Here

ü22 Snow Day #1

ü22-January 2 NO SCHOOL—Christmas Vacation

ü23 North Central Holiday Hoops at Trenton

*Girls will play Newtown Harris

at 12:00 p.m.

  *Boys will play Newtown Harris at 1:30 p.m.

 

Classes will resume

on Monday,

January 5th, 2015.

 

 

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