ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 1, 2003 Brashear, MO
RESULTS OF ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
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.
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MAP Index Grade 3-5 |
Met |
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MAP Index Grade 6-8 |
Met |
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MAP Index Grade 9-11 |
Not Met |
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Reading Index Grade 3 |
Met |
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Reading Index Grade 7 |
Met |
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ACT |
Met |
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Advanced Courses |
Met |
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Vocational Courses |
Met |
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College Placement |
Met |
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Vocational Placement |
Met |
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Dropout Rate |
Met |
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Attendance Rate |
Met |
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 becomes very important to our district
this year, as we will be going through the Third-Cycle MSIP Review in
February. Through the points earned on
the APR, we have 91 of the 106 points required for accreditation. That means that we must earn 15 points out
of 49 possible points during the on-site review. Of course, we are hoping to earn most of those 49 points.
We currently are performing at an outstanding
level thanks to the dedication of parents, students, and staff. I look forward to continued success and
praise your combined efforts that led us to this truly remarkable
accomplishment.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
A blood drive will be held on Thursday,
January 16 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All donors will receive a T-shirt.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction is progressing on schedule and
the concrete floor slabs have been poured for all of the classrooms with the
exception of the multipurpose room.
Structural steel erection is continuing to proceed and we expect to be
ready to install bar joists and metal roof decking in the near future.
You can view the progress at:
http://brashear.k12.mo.us/newel/index.htm
MUSIC NEWS
Congratulations to Andrea Reeves - flute,
Amanda Mills - clarinet, Christina Scudder - clarinet, Amanda Powell - bass
clarinet, Bridget Clarkson - alto saxophone, and David Anderson - trumpet on
their selection to the Northeast Missouri District Junior High Honorable Mention
Band. They will audition for chair
placement and rehearse in sectionals on Saturday, January 11 in Centralia, and
then rehearse and perform in concert at Centralia High School on Saturday,
February 15 at 5:00 pm.
SPORTSMANSHIP/CITIZENSHIP
The following excerpt was taken from the article Sportsmanship - We All Have A Responsibility by George Blase, Missouri State High School Activities Association Assistant Executive Director.
What is sportsmanship?
1) Sportsmanship is a demonstration of generosity and genuine concern for
others. It is a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair
play, ethical behavior and integrity.
2) Sportsmanship is a blending of cheers for “your team” and applause for the
“opponents,” observing the letter and spirit of the rules, and showing
consideration for others.
3) Sportsmanship is the “golden rule” of athletics – treating others as you
wish to be treated.
4) Sportsmanship is respect. Respect for others and yourself.
Everyone associated with an athletic event – coaches, athletics, officials, cheerleaders, spectators and school administration – play an important role in seeing that standards of sportsmanship are upheld before, during, and after a contest is played.
What are some behavior guidelines?
Examples of
Acceptable Behavior:
1) Applause during introduction of athletes, coaches and officials.
2) Athletes shaking hands with opponent who fouls out while both sets of fans
recognized athlete’s performance with applause.
3) Accept all decisions of officials.
4) Cheerleaders lead fans in positive yells in positive manner.
5) Handshakes between participants and coaches at end of contest, regardless of outcome.
6) Treat competition as a game, not a war.
7) Coaches/athletes search out opposing participants to recognize them for
outstanding performance or coaching.
8) Applause at end of contest for performances of all participants.
9) Everyone showing concern for an injured athlete, regardless of team.
10) Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.
Examples of
Unacceptable Behavior:
1) Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures.
2) Turning backs or holding up newspapers while teams are being introduced, or
when teams, cheerleaders or drill teams are performing.
3) Booing or heckling an official’s decision.
4) Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s
call.
5) Yells that antagonize opponents.
6) Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances.
7) Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches or athletes.
8) Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent.
9) Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the
game.
10) Doing own yells instead of following lead of cheerleaders.
11) Wearing extreme or unusual clothing or excessive face or body painting
which detracts from the action on the playing court or field.
Interscholastic athletics are indeed an important part of our schools and each
school community. It is vital that the enthusiasm generated by these activities
be kept in proper perspective. MSHSAA By-Laws hold a school responsible for
the conduct of its players, students, coaches, and fans at all athletic
contests both at home and away.
“The late Vince Lombardi, former
great coach of the Green Bay Packers, was famous for his statement, ‘Winning
isn’t the most important thing; it’s the only thing!’ Shortly before he died,
he looked back at this quote and said, ‘I wish I’d never said it. I meant the
effort. I sure didn’t mean for people to crush human values and morality.’”
Allison Clark
Caruthersville Middle School
BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
Breakfast
each day includes milk and juice. The
following items are offered daily for students to choose from in lieu of the
main entrée: salad bar, yogurt or peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
January
6-10
Monday: Cereal
w/ toast/Mozzarella sticks w/ marinara sauce, green beans, applesauce, rocky
road cookie, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast
bites w/ syrup/Mr. Ribb, tater tots, slaw, strawberries, milk
Wednesday: Egg
mcmuffin/Beef and bean burrito, spanish rice, peaches, ice cream cup, milk
Thursday: Blueberry
muffin/Chicken patty, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, pears, chocolate brownie, milk
Friday: Breakfast
pizza/Pizza, corn, banana, rice krispie treat, milk
January
13-17
Monday: Cereal
w/ toast/Turkey & noodles, peas, fruit cocktail, pumpkin bars, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast
bites w/ syrup/Fish, macaroni & cheese, apple, peanut butter cookie, milk
Wednesday: Egg
mcmuffin/Hot dog on bun, potato salad, peaches, no bake cookie, milk
Thursday: Blueberry
muffin/Chicken chop suey, chow mein noodles, corn, apple crisp, milk
Friday: Breakfast
pizza/Chili or potato soup w/ crackers, cheese slice, broccoli &
cauliflower, banana, milk
January
20-24
Monday: Cereal
w/ toast/Nachos, green beans, oranges, chocolate chip cookie, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast
bites w/ syrup/Stir fry, rice, peaches, rice krispie treat, milk
Wednesday:
Egg mcmuffin/Pizza dipper w/ marinara sauce, corn, applesauce, pineapple upside
down cake, milk
Thursday: Blueberry
muffin/Hamburger, french fries, pears, ice cream sandwich, milk
Friday: Breakfast
pizza/Corn dog, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, fruit cocktail, pudding cup, milk
January
27-31
Monday: Cereal
w/ toast/Bologna & cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, pineapple, sugar
cookie, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast
bites w/ syrup/Taco, refried beans, lettuce & cheese, banana, milk
Wednesday: Egg
mcmuffin/Chicken nuggets, green beans, peaches, chocolate brownie, milk
Thursday: Blueberry
muffin/Beef stew, white beans, fruit salad, corn bread, milk
Friday: Breakfast
pizza/Baked potato, corn, applesauce, peanut butter cookie, milk
JANUARY
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1-3 |
Christmas Break—No School |
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2 |
Vo-tech Classes Resume |
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3 |
Varsity Basketball w/ Linn
County |
Here |
6:00 |
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6 |
Classes Resume |
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9 |
Second Quarter Ends |
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10 |
Clerical Job Shadow Day |
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10 |
Varsity Basketball w/
Schuyler R-I |
Here |
6:00 |
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11 |
NEMO Junior High Honorable
Mention Band Audition & Rehearsal at Centralia |
There |
9 to 4 |
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13 |
Varsity Basketball w/
Moulton-Udell |
There |
6:00 |
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16 |
American Red Cross Blood
Drive in Cafeteria |
Here |
2:30-5:30 |
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17 |
Varsity Basketball w/
Bevier |
There |
6:00 |
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20-25 |
North Shelby Varsity
Basketball Tournament |
There |
TBA |
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No School/Snow Day #1 |
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10th Grade ASVAB |
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28 |
Varsity Basketball w/
Green City |
Here |
6:00 |
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31 |
Varsity Basketball w/
Canton |
There |
6:00 |