ADAIR
COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 1,
2011 Brashear, Missouri
2010 RESULTS
OF APR
State education
officials have released final Annual Performance Reports (APR) for Missouri school
districts, providing an update on how districts are meeting state standards for
academic performance.
The APR
provides a five-year progress report on how each school district is doing as
measured by the 14 academic performance standards set by the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
“The APR is a
key element of Missouri’s accountability system for public schools,”
Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro said. “It is significant because it enables state and local school officials
to monitor trends and ensure their schools are on the right path.”
Unlike the
reports issued under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Missouri’s reporting
is based on multiple measures of performance over time. This provides a more comprehensive picture
of a school district’s overall performance, she said.
For the past
decade, the APR has been part of the Missouri School Improvement Program
(MSIP), which began 20 years ago and is the foundation of the state
accreditation process for schools. It
provides a practical tool for boards of education, school administrators and
staff to identify strengths and needs in their school districts and to focus
their efforts on improving instruction.
The report
measures the district in each of the following categories. Each of the Performance Measures for K-12
districts will be designated either “Met” or “Not Met” according to the
published Scoring Guide for that school year.
MAP Grade 3-5 Mathematics Met
MAP Grades 3-5 Communication Arts Met
MAP Grades 6-8 Mathematics
Met
MAP Grades 6-8 Communication Arts Met
EOC Algebra I Mathematics Met
EOC English II Communication Arts Met
ACT Met
Advanced Courses Met
Career Education Courses Met
College Placement Met
Career Education Placement Met
Graduation Rate Met
Attendance Rate Met
AYP Subgroup Achievement Met
14 out of 14
performance standards were met as criteria for the Missouri School Improvement
Program through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Based on the
final APR scores, our district qualified for the state’s “Distinction in
Performance” recognition. This recognition is reserved for K-12 school
districts that meet at least 13 out of 14 performance standards, including all
six MAP standards.
We are very
pleased to have achieved this high mark.
As pleased as we are with these results, we know that there is still
room for improvement and we plan to look closely at the results and make plans
to address areas of need.
Portions of
this article were taken from DESE’s news release found at http://www.dese.mo.gov/news/2010/finalapr.htm
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
MENU
Breakfast each day includes milk and juice. Students may also choose cereal or pop tarts
instead of the breakfast item offered.
The following items are offered daily for students to choose from in
lieu of the main entrée: yogurt or peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
January 3-7
Monday: Cereal,
toast/Nachos, lettuce, peas, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk
Tuesday: Biscuits
& gravy/Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, green beans, peaches, cake,
milk
Wednesday: Breakfast
pizza/Hot ham & cheese sandwich, chips, brown beans, pears, peanut butter
bar, milk
Thursday: Breakfast
bites, syrup/Mr. Ribb, mashed potatoes, baked beans, pineapple, apple crisp,
milk
Friday: Long
john, fruit/Taco casserole, lettuce, refried beans, applesauce, no bake cookie,
milk
January 10-14
Monday: Breakfast
pizza/Grilled cheese, soup, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk
Tuesday: Biscuit,
egg, sausage, cheese/Spaghetti, bread stick, cottage cheese, sweet potatoes,
pears, cheesecake, milk
Wednesday: Pancake,
syrup, sausage/Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, pineapple, cobbler,
milk
Thursday: Egg,
bacon, toast/Fish sandwich, fries, mixed vegetables w/ cheese, peaches,
brownie, milk
Friday: French
toast sticks, syrup/Pizza, corn, applesauce, jello, ice cream, milk
January 17-21
Monday: Long
john, fruit/Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, lima beans, pineapple, chocolate cake,
milk
Tuesday: Sausage,
toast/Ravioli, garlic bread, cottage cheese, peas, mandarin oranges, cookie,
milk
Wednesday: Cinnamon
roll/Chicken fajitas, rice, lettuce, pears, pumpkin bar, milk
Thursday: Biscuits
& gravy/Tenderloin, tater tots, green beans, peaches, brownie, milk
Friday: Donut,
fruit/Hot dog, chips, carrot sticks, applesauce, no bake cookie, milk
January 24-28
Monday: Omelet,
toast/Chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, peas, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday: Waffle,
syrup, sausage links/Hot pocket, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pineapple,
banana bread, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast
pizza/Sub sandwich, soup, carrot sticks, strawberries, white cake, milk
Thursday: Apple
& cherry strudel sticks/Corn dog, tater tots, lima beans, pears, peanut
butter bar, milk
Friday: Scrambled
eggs, bacon, toast/Pizza, corn, applesauce, jello, cookie, milk
January 31
Monday: Biscuit,
egg, sausage, cheese/Tacos, lettuce, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie,
milk
Yearbook sales will begin on January 1st, 2011. The price of the yearbooks will be the same as last year. Yearbooks bought between January 1st and January 31st will cost $45. During the month of February, the yearbooks will cost $55. All yearbooks purchased after February 28 will cost $60. Please buy them as soon as possible. You may purchase them from Renee in the superintendent’s office. Please remember to hold on to your receipt. Additionally, you may choose to purchase an individualized nametag for an extra $5.
Also, the yearbook class is offering the opportunity for family members to purchase space in the yearbook for $35 per 1/8 of a page in order to communicate a special message to their loved one. Attention senior parents: This would be a wonderful opportunity to specialize your child’s last BHS yearbook. You may design the space or you can have the yearbook staff create one for you.
If you would like to purchase an 1/8 page ($35), 1/2 page ($125), or full page ($250) ad for a business, please contact the yearbook staff at Brashear High School or matt_copeland@brashear.k12.mo.us for more information.
Lastly, if any students, faculty, staff, or community members have any quality pictures that might be worthy of being included in the yearbook, please bring them by the school or email them to me as a .jpeg or .gif file.
Thanks for your help and support in order to create a quality yearbook.
Matt Copeland, Yearbook Sponsor
Parents are reminded that children should not be sent to school if they have vomited and/or are running a fever. There must be a 24-hour rest period.
ADAIR COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
JAPANESE PAPER CRAFTS
The Adair County Public Library and the Kirksville R-III School District have partnered to bring Japan Initiative Outreach presenter, Kana Morishita to the library to share Japanese paper arts, chigirie and calligraphy. This program is for children in grades K-6 and will be held on Thursday, January 13 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided at no charge.
EYE SPY
Members of Truman State University’s Pre-Optometry Club will host an evening program on Tuesday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. for students in grades K-5. Students will learn about the eye. Selections from the Encyclopedia Brown series will also be read aloud.
MATS FOR
SALE
The district has 30 rubber stock mats available for sale. The mats are 4’ x 6’ and 3/4” thick. The cost is $20 per mat.
If you are interested, please contact the school at 323-5272. The mats will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. All mats sold AS IS WHERE IS.
DISTRICT
REPORT CARD AVAILABLE
State law (Section 160.522) requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to publish an annual “report card” about each school district, each school building and each charter school in the state. The reports are designed to satisfy state and federal reporting requirements for the disclosure of statistics about students, staff, finances, academic achievement, and other indicators. The information is compiled from data reported to the Department by local school districts.
The 2009-2010 district report card is now available at: http://dese.mo.gov/planning/profile/001092.html
If you would like a copy of this report card, contact the district office
at 323-5272.
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3 Classes Resume
3 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
4 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
4 Varsity Basketball w/ Atlanta—Here 6:00 p.m.
7 Varsity Basketball w/ Schuyler R-I—Here 6:00 p.m.
8 JH Honor Band Auditions at Macon—There 8:00 a.m.
10 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
10 Varsity Basketball w/ Scotland County—Here 6:00 p.m.
11 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
14 Early Dismissal—Teacher In-service—12:45 p.m.
14 Varsity Basketball w/ Bevier—There 6:00 p.m.
15 District JH Honor Band Performance at Moberly—There TBA
17-22 North Shelby Basketball Tournament—There TBA
17 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
18 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
18 Lunch w/ the Principal K-1 (Nov. Winners)
19 Lunch w/ the Principal 2-3 (Nov. Winners)
20 Lunch w/ the Principal 4-6 (Nov. Winners)
24 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
25 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
25 Lunch w/ the Principal K-1 (Dec. Winners)
25 Varsity Basketball w/ Green City—Here 6:00 p.m.
26 Lunch w/ the Principal 2-3 (Dec. Winners)
27 Lunch w/ the Principal 4-6 (Dec. Winners)
28 Elementary Awards Assembly—Here 2:45 p.m.
28 Varsity Basketball w/ Canton—There 6:00 p.m.
31 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.
31 Varsity Basketball w/ Knox County—Here 6:00 p.m.