The Annual Performance Report (APR) shows the district's status on the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) Performance Standards. For all districts, the APR is intended to serve as an annual status report on the MSIP Performance Standards and as a planning tool for improvement efforts. The report is intended to further assist districts as they refine improvement plans for all students.

The APR allows us to know where we are in the "eyes" of the state department and it provides us with insight on the direction we need to take for the future. The report measures the district in each of the following twelve categories. Each of the 12 Performance Measures for K-12 districts will be designated either "Met" or "Not Met" according to the published Scoring Guide for that school year.

11 out of 12 categories were met with 91 points out of 100 possible points scored. Accreditation standards, through the state department, require a minimum of 66 points out of 100 possible points. This is certainly an acceptable level, but we have room for improvement. In an effort to speak to the deficiency in the 3rd Grade Reading Index, we have implemented the Reading First model in grades K-3.

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is another gauge by which a school district can measure progress. The Annual Proficiency Target, a tool used by the Federal Government to determine if a school is meeting the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act, increases each year until in the year 2014, 100% of all students will be proficient in Communication Arts and Math.This year the Annual Proficiency Target for Communication Arts was 26.6%. 40.6% of our high school students and 45.5% of our elementary students tested proficient. The Proficiency Target for Mathematics was 17.5%. 32.5% of our high school students and 62.5% of our elementary students tested proficient. Although we are currently performing at an outstanding level thanks to the dedication of parents, students, and staff, there is always room for improvement. I look forward to continued success and praise your combined efforts that led us to this truly remarkable accomplishment.

The Family Advocacy Project will be offering Positive Parenting Classes during the months of January and February 2006. These classes are made possible with a grant from the Children's Trust Fund of Missouri. They are free to anyone who wishes to attend. The classes will be held at 1400 S. Boundary in Kirksville.

Topics of discussion will be: Sensitive Parenting, Communication, Boundaries, Discipline, Self-Esteem and Healthy & Happy Children.

These classes will be held January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Tabitha Killen, Alexis Harrelson, Jay Scudder, Katie Stewart and Sydney Slavin for their selection to the Northeast Missouri District Junior-High Honors Band. They will audition and rehearse on January 7 and perform in concert on February 18 at Centralia High School.

Breakfast each day includes milk and juice. The following items are offered daily for students to choose from in lieu of the main entrée: yogurt, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or salad bar (students in grades 7-12 only).

Tuesday: Oatmeal, toast/Tenderloin on bun, cheesy fries, baked beans, fruit, cake, milk
Wednesday: Biscuit & gravy/Chicken patty, macaroni & cheese, vegetable, fruit, cookie, milk
Thursday: Donut, fruit/Hamburger on bun, potato wedges, vegetable, fruit, cherry crisp, milk
Friday: Cereal, toast/Pizza, corn, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Bacon, hash brown, toast/Garlic cheese bread, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, fruit, cookie, milk
Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, pudding tart, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast pizza/Ham & cheese rollup, dill pickle, lettuce, tater tots, fruit, cheesecake, milk
Thursday: Cinnamon roll, fruit/Chicken nuggets, chips & cheese, cottage cheese, peaches, brownie, milk
Friday: Breakfast bites/Taco pie, refried beans, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Pancake, fruit/Grilled cheese, soup, vegetable, fruit, pudding, milk
Tuesday: Scrambled eggs & sausage, toast/Sub sandwich, chips, cottage cheese, peaches, pumpkin bar, milk
Wednesday: Bagel, fruit/Nachos, lettuce, vegetable, fruit, cookie, milk
Thursday: Long john, fruit/Turkey & noodles, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, fruit, cake, milk
Friday: Cheese omelet, toast/Pizza, corn, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Corn dog, chips & cheese, vegetable, fruit, cookie, milk
Tuesday: Biscuit & gravy/Chicken patty, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, strawberries, cake, milk
Wednesday: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit/Spaghetti, bread sticks, veggies & dip, fruit, cherry tart, milk
Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, chocolate cake, milk
Friday: Sausage & egg biscuit/Taco pie, refried beans, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Donut, fruit/Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, fruit, apple crisp, milk
Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Tacos, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, fruit, cookie, milk

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