ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER

March 1, 2002 Brashear, Missouri

                            


EDISON SUMMER SCHOOL

 

This summer, free of charge, your child can experience The Summer Adventure, an exciting program at our school beginning May 28, 2002 and running through June 28, 2002.  A whole new approach to summer school, the program is intended for all students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade in the fall of 2002.  Transportation will be available and a school lunch will be served.

 

The Summer Adventure has extra-ordinary educational goals: to ensure that participating students, not only realize, but also, maximize their potential for learning, through challenging and fun courses.  The core academic instruction includes hands-on instruction in reading, language arts, science, and math, which should serve to dramatically multiply student awareness of these subjects.  Other important fields of study will be explored as well.  To understand the basic principles of flight for instance, students will construct and fly real rockets.  Through the proposed TV/Media class, students will apply their knowledge of language to produce authentic television and multimedia presentations.

 

While all of the ambitious core academic courses will be relaxed in format and focused on fun, the Summer Adventure program will also offer elective classes for pure enjoyment and discovery.  Courses like Outdoor Bound and Lifetime Sports will be offered to develop the body.  Arts and Crafts and Project Art classes will address and encourage our students’ artistic abilities. 

 

To make the program even more enticing to students, an extensive incentives program will be offered.  Attendance, attitude, and achievement will be rewarded each day as students earn points that can be used to “purchase” valuable prizes.  From go-karts to radios to stereo equipment, Summer Adventure students will be richly rewarded for their extra effort.

 

Who should attend The Summer Adventure? Everyone.  Representatives from the Edison Corporation will meet with students on Thursday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m.  Grades 4-7 will meet in the cafeteria.  Grades Pre-K –3 will meet in the elementary gym.  Parents are welcome to attend.

 

DISTRICT EARNS NEW “DISTINCTION IN PERFORMANCE” AWARD

 

The Adair County R-II School is on of 181 school districts selected by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from Missouri’s 524 public school districts to receive its new "Distinction in Performance" award, which will be given annually to all districts that demonstrate consistent gains in academic performance. The list in its entirety can be seen at http://www.dese.state.mo.us/news/2002/distinction.htm.

The State Board of Education and top officials of the Department will formally recognize the school districts in a series of regional banquets across the state during March and April.

The new award is based on the districts’ Annual Performance Reports, which are tabulated each year by the Department.  The Annual Performance Report is based on the same criteria used in the accreditation standards for school districts.  These include MAP test scores, ACT test scores, attendance and dropout rates, and other academic performance measures.

To qualify for Distinction in Performance, K-12 school districts had to meet 11 of 12 performance indicators during the last school year.  K-8 school districts were recognized if they met 5 out of 6 possible performance indicators.

Although the new award is based on the state’s accreditation standards, it does not affect a district’s overall accreditation status.  Districts are reviewed and accredited once every five years; the new Distinction in Performance designation will be awarded annually.

"The Distinction in Performance award is designed to recognize students and teachers each year for their efforts in improving overall academic achievement. We hope this honor will serve as a way for school districts and communities to celebrate their role in meeting Missouri’s high educational standards," said Commissioner of Education D. Kent King.

The Adair County R-II School will be honored at Truman State University on Monday, March 25, 2002.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

The parents of students attending the Adair County R-II Schools are of major importance to the Board of Education and Administration of the District.  Our chief goal is to provide the best education we can for your children with the resources and funds available in order to better prepare them for future education and work success.  Your input helps establish the priorities and your support is essential to the successful passage of the proposed general obligation bond issue. 

 

The next building project steering committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 in the school library.  The public is welcome to attend and volunteers to serve on the steering committee are needed.

 

Information about the building project and general obligation bond issue will be available at the PTS meeting on March 7.  We are also planning two Public Forum meetings to provide more information.  The first Public Forum meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in the high school gymnasium.  Tours of the current elementary building will be available and refreshments will be served.  The second Public Forum will be held Thursday, March 27, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  A free complimentary soup supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria in conjunction with the informational meeting.  The public is encouraged to attend.

 

If you are not able to attend either of the Public Forums and would like information, representatives from the school are scheduled to speak on KIRX Area Scene on Monday, March 25, 2002 at 9:35 a.m.

 

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE!!

 

                We’re going back in time!  You are invited to join us on Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. (during the regular PTS meeting).  A group of Brashear friends will share memories of their experiences here in years past during an informal panel discussion.

 

            Our distinguished guests will tell stories and answer questions from students who are participating in this oral history project to research the history of Brashear School. Please come for an evening of sentimental fun, entertainment and a few laughs together…a good walk down Memory Lane.  Join us!

 

DISNEY’S AMERICAN

TEACHER AWARDS

 

The Walt Disney Company is searching for amazing, dynamic, creative teachers who lead their students to the heights of learning.  When we find these outstanding teachers, we’re going to honor them with monetary awards totaling over half a million dollars and recognition at a nationally televised awards gala.

 

Please give us a hand in making sure we locate each and every deserving teacher.  Students, parents, other teachers—anyone who knows a great teacher—please contact us between February 1 and March 31, 2002.  Giving them a hand like this is the most powerful way you can thank a teacher.  Call toll-free 1-877-ATA-TEACH (1-877-282-8322) or log on to www.disneylearning.org.

 

LIBRARY DONATIONS

 

Again this month we have books that have been donated to the library in the memory of loved ones who have passed on.  These include:  Read to Me Grandma donated in memory of Mary Elsea, Ken Griffey Jr. donated in memory of Beata Patterson, Fathers & Sons donated in memory of Helen Erwin, Fathers & Sons donated in memory of Willard Bowers, Our Century in Pictures donated in memory of James Montgomery, and Family Kid’s Almanac for the 21st Century in memory of Betty Baker.

 

Several donations have been made to the library this school year and we would like to take the time to recognize and thank these people.  Our benefactors include Ivan and Martha Cole, Mrs. Opal Cupp, the Harry Fisher family, the Larry Platz Family and Adair Foods.  We offer our thanks to all of our contributors.

 

Books 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 Denise Brown, Library Media Specialist at 323-5272.

 

THANKS TO AREA BUSINESSES

 

We would like to express our sincere thanks to several businesses that made donations to our 73rd Annual Brashear Invitational Tournament.  We truly appreciate the generosity of these businesses and their support of our school.  We extend our thanks to Domino’s Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, LaPlata C&R, Pizza Hut, Wal- Mart, and Western’s Meat Market.

 

 

 

 

SPELLING BEE

 

                The annual Spelling Bee will be held March 20, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

 

Fifth grade contestants are Anthony Chambers, Caroline Slavin, Jacob Sweet, Kiley Watson and alternate Justin Hazen.

 

Sixth grade contestants are Christina Scudder, David Anderson, Ashley Schneiderheinze, Jeremy Clay, and alternate Jacob Shipman.

 

Seventh grade contestants are Bridget Clarkson, Andrea Reeves, Tyler Killen, Seth Wheeler, and alternate Tyler Blake.

 

Eighth grade contestants are Cody Baringer, Brandon Maggart, Kellie Primmer, ChaRae Cole, and alternate Nathan Osborn.

 

PTS will donate $15 for 1st place, $10 for 2nd place and $5 for 3rd place.  The school will honor students with medals.  The public is welcome to attend.

 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

 

            The Adair County R-II School will conduct its annual kindergarten registration on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 and 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Brashear Elementary School building.

 

            All district children who will be five years old before August 1, 2002 are eligible to register for kindergarten.

 

            Parents of kindergarten age children must bring the following:  (1) the child’s official state-issued birth certificate—the hospital or county issued birth certificate is not acceptable; (2) the child’s up-to-date immunization records; and (3) the child’s social security card.  The above mentioned records must be on file before the child may attend kindergarten in the fall.

 

            We will begin scheduling appointments immediately.  Please call the school at 323-5272 and ask for the elementary office.  Karla Hettinger or Shelly Shipman can set up an appointment.

 

PRESCHOOL SCREENING

 

                The Adair County R-II School will conduct its annual preschool screening on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 and 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Elementary School building.  We recommend that all district children ages birth to kindergarten age be developmentally screened.  This screening includes hearing and vision (if old enough), height, weight, and a general health assessment.

 

            Please call the school at 323-5272 and ask for the elementary office.  Karla Hettinger or Shelly Shipman can set up an appointment.

 

TIGER PRIDE

 

            Congratulations to the following Brashear Band students for their successful Conference Band auditions.

 

Kate Slavin-3rd chair flute

Andrea Reeves-8th chair flute

ChaRae Cole-9th chair flute

Bridget Clarkson-6th chair alto sax

Kellie Primmer-4th chair tenor sax

Stefanie McKim-3rd chair trumpet

 

            They will rehearse Sunday afternoon and participate in the Conference Band Tour Monday, March 4.  The tour will visit Macon County, Bucklin and Linn County Schools at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. respectively.

 

            Congratulations to the varsity basketball teams for their 1st place finishes in the 73rd Annual Brashear Invitational Tournament.  The girls are currently 20-4 on the season while the boys are 18-6.  We wish both teams well throughout the district tournament!

 

NHS INDUCTS NEW MBEMBERS

 

On February 13, 2002 the National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremony in the high school gymnasium.  Five new members were inducted into the society.  Congratulations to Jared Osborn, Katie Thudium, Jenny Elsea, Alicia Longano and Samantha Lowe.

 

MENU

Breakfast/Lunch

            Breakfast each day includes cereal, milk, juice or fruit.  New regulations mandate the main entrée for the day must be placed on each tray (designated by * in daily menu).

 

MARCH 1

Friday:  Sausage & biscuits/Yogurt or Hot dog on bun*, kraut, potato salad, fruit

 

MARCH 4-8

Monday:  Biscuits & gravy/Yogurt or Chicken nuggets*, green beans, fruit, cookie

Tuesday:  Breakfast bites/Yogurt or Tacos*, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, fruit

Wednesday:  Yogurt, toast/Yogurt or Toasted cheese*, green beans, fruit, pudding

Thursday:  Pancake/Yogurt or Turkey & noodles*, hot rolls, cottage cheese, peas, fruit

Friday:  Cinnamon glaze toast/Yogurt or Pizza*, corn, fruit, cake

 

MARCH 11-15

Monday:  Waffle/Yogurt or Tenderloin on bun*, baked beans, vegetable sticks & dip, fruit

Tuesday:  Breakfast pizza/Yogurt or Spaghetti*, meat sauce, lettuce, fruit, jello

Wednesday:  Egg & cheese burrito/Yogurt or Turkey*, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit

Thursday:   French toast/Yogurt or Stir fry chicken*, corn, fruit, cookie

Friday:  No School

 

MARCH 18-22

Monday:  No School

Tuesday:  Muffin/Yogurt or Juicy burger on bun*, potato rounds, carrots, fruit

Wednesday:  Sausage & biscuit/Yogurt or Ham*, potatoes, peas, fruit

Thursday:  Ham/Yogurt or Chicken patty*, green beans, fruit, rice krispie treat

Friday:  Donut/Yogurt or Chili or vegetable soup*, crackers, cheese, vegetable sticks, fruit

 

MARCH 25-28

Monday:  French toast/Yogurt or Mr. Ribb*, baked potato, peas, fruit

Tuesday:  Scrambled eggs/Yogurt or Lasagna*, lettuce, fruit, jello

Wednesday:  Sausage & biscuit/Yogurt or Turkey*, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit

Thursday:  Yogurt, toast/Yogurt or Nachos*, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, fruit

Friday:  No School

 

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Tri-County Conference Band Rehearsal at Macon County

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1-5:00

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Tri-County Conference Band Tour at Macon County (8:00 a.m.), Bucklin (10:00 a.m.), and Linn County (1:00 p.m.)

 

 

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Academic Bowl w/ Bucklin

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5:00

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Academic Bowl w/ Linn County

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5:00

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Business Class Field Trip to Jefferson City

 

TBA

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Academic Bowl w/ Bevier

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4:00

7

PTS Meeting

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7:00

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NHS Field Trip

 

TBA

11

Academic Bowl w/ Novinger

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5:00

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Academic Bowl w/ Green City

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5:00

14

Math & Science Club to MU

 

TBA

14

Academic Bowl w/ LaPlata

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5:00

15

NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

 

 

18

NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

 

 

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Third Quarter Ends

 

 

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Academic Bowl w/ Macon County

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5:00

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Spelling Bee

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2:00

20

Academic Bowl w/ Atlanta

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5:00

21-22

District Music Festival at Truman State University

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TBA

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Spring Dance

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9-11:00

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Conference Academic Bowl Meet

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9:00

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Academic Bowl w/ Linn County

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5:00

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Early Dismissal – Easter Break

 

12:45

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Kirksville Varsity Relays

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4:00

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NO SCHOOL – Easter Break

 

 

 

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