Twelve students were inducted into the Brashear Chapter of National Honor Society on February 2nd. The new members are David Anderson, son of Mark and Virginia Anderson; Josiah Belzer, son of Joe and Jennifer Belzer; Tyler Blake, son of Lisa Blake; Jeremy Clay, son of Darrin and Marilyn Mihalovich and Tom Clay; Jessi Hill, daughter of Todd and Traci Hill; Hailee Kelsey, daughter of Robert and Brenda Kelsey; Andrew Linhart, son of Rob and Billie Linhart; Christina Scudder, daughter of James and Elaine Scudder; Julie Shahan, daughter of John and Marsha Shahan; Jacob Shipman, son of Joel and Shelly Shipman; Kale Watson, son of Jerry and Martha Reese and Kirk Watson; and Cassie Wood, daughter of guardians Tony and Paula Fast.

Brashear Band Students Christina Scudder, Clarinetist and Jacob Shipman, Trumpeter performed in the 2006 Truman State University Honor Band made up of outstanding high school musicians from Missouri and surrounding states on February 11, 2006. The Honor Band was under the direction of guest conductor and Truman graduate, Dr. Jeffrey Fuchs, Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Christina and Jacob arrived at Truman that morning and auditioned for chair placement before rehearsing all day and performing in concert along with the Truman State University Wind Symphony that evening. They were nominated by their band director and invited by the university to participate. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Brashear High School Pep Band for their invitation to perform at the 2006 Show-Me Showdown State Basketball Tournament! They will perform for the first session of the Class 1-2 Tournament on Thursday, March 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The band was selected to perform through an application and taped audition process submitted in January by their director, Mrs. Rhonda Harrison. Way to Go!

Thank you to all those who provided desserts and man-power for the basketball games for which Tiger-Pride managed the kitchen and concessions! We earned approximately $345.00 which will go toward future program needs.

It is tax time! If you would like a receipt showing your before and after-school expenses, please contact Renee, Mrs. Bradley or Mrs. Kerby.

Please keep your eyes open for upcoming workshops for Tiger Pride families. We will be learning more about improving our children's vocabulary and comprehension as well as learning more about how our children develop physically and the related challenges.

This summer your child(ren) can experience an exciting program at our school beginning May 22, 2006 and running through June 21, 2006. The program is intended for all students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade in the fall of 2006.

Afternoon transportation will be available and breakfast and lunch will be served. The before and after school program will be available to extend the school day.

Watch for more information to be sent home with your child(ren).

Academic Bowl season begins on Monday, March 6. Be sure to check the calendar for dates and times. The conference meet will be on Saturday, April 1. We will again be hosting the District Meet on Saturday, April 8. Volunteers—timers, official scorekeepers, and readers—are needed to help make this event a success.

Varsity team members this year include Josiah Belzer, Bridget Clarkson, Jeremy Clay, Tyler Killen, Kale Moore, and Christina Scudder.

Junior High members this year are Brandon Gordon, Tabitha Killen, Adriene Mountain, Jay Scudder, Caroline Slavin, and Daniel Smith.

Dear Patron,

In order to ensure that we are providing our community with comprehensive education services, we are asking you to complete this survey and return it to the school. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to respond to this survey. Your input is valuable to the improvement of our school system. You may drop this off at the school or mail it to Adair County R-II School, 205 West Dewey Street, Brashear, MO 63533.

Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement by marking an "X" in the appropriate box.

Wednesday: Bagel, fruit/BBQ pork, french fries, vegetable, fruit, pumpkin bar, milk
Thursday: Twist, fruit/Grilled cheese sandwich, soup, vegetable, fruit, cookie, milk
Friday: Biscuit & gravy/Pizza, corn, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Cereal, toast/Walking taco, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, fruit tart, milk
Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Chicken nuggets, green beans, cake w/ strawberries, milk
Wednesday: Cheese omelet, toast/Mr. Ribb, tater tots, fruit, pudding, milk
Thursday: Muffin, fruit/Hot dog on bun, macaroni & cheese, fruit, cookie, milk
Friday: Donut, fruit/Pizza, corn, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Tenderloin on bun, macaroni & cheese, vegetable, fruit, tart, milk
Tuesday: Scrambled eggs, bacon/Sub sandwich, corn chips, vegetable, fruit, rice krispie treat, milk
Wednesday: Cinnamon roll/Pizza pocket, chips & cheese, corn, fruit, cookie, milk
Thursday: No School
Friday: No School

Monday: Twist, fruit/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, fruit, apple crisp, milk
Tuesday: Sausage, toast/Hamburger on bun, cheesy fries, vegetable, fruit, no bake cookie, milk
Wednesday: Biscuit & gravy/Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, vegetable, fruit, cake, milk
Thursday: Long john, fruit/Hot ham & cheese, tater tots, vegetable, fruit, brownie, milk
Friday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Walking taco, lettuce, vegetable, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Scrambled eggs, sausage/Baked potato bar, peas, mandarin oranges, cheesecake, milk
Tuesday: Pancake, syrup/Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, roll, green beans, pumpkin bar, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast casserole/Crispito, spanish rice, carrots & dip, peaches, pudding, milk
Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Spaghetti, breadstick, broccoli, cottage cheese, apple crisp, milk

Friday: Muffin, fruit/Pizza rolls, corn, carrots & dip, pears, ice cream, milk

James & Elaine Scudder for their donation to the school’s library and scholarship fund in memory of Max Laird

Kristen Love for her donation of Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Black Beauty

Dennis & Diane Bradley for their donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Carl & Darlene Keller

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.