ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 1, 2012                                                  Brashear, Missouri


NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

 

The elementary school will be celebrating National School Lunch week October 8-12.  Plan on eating with your favorite Brashear Elementary student(s) during this week.  An adult lunch costs $2.85.

 

Please let us know the day before you are eating by sending a note with your child or giving us a call.  The schedule is as follows:

 

  Monday        Kindergarten  12:08-12:33

                        4th Grade       11:05-11:30

  Tuesday       1st Grade       12:10-12:35

                        5th Grade       11:00-11:25

  Wednesday 2nd Grade      12:11-12:36

  Thursday      3rd Grade      12:09-12:34

  Friday                       6th Grade       10:55-11:20

 

We are asking that you do not bring younger siblings, as they will have a hard time with the lunch schedule and procedures.  We are also asking that only one guest accompany your child  for that day.

 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

 

School will be dismissed at 1:03 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th for parent teacher conferences.  Conferences are scheduled from 1:15    p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  If you have not already done so, please contact the appropriate office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren).  You will be able to pick up first quarter grade cards at the time of your conference.

 

Please note that we will not have school on Friday, October 19, 2012.

 

The Brashear Elementary Student Council will be collecting Box Tops again this year.  Last October, we sent in a collection of Box Tops worth $762.  In February, we sent in another collection worth $480.  This year we would like to set our goal at $1,400.  With your help, we will be able to reach that goal.  Every Box Top you collect is worth $.10.  Thank you for taking the time to clip Box Tops, the money we receive really does help the school.

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT SURROGATE PARENT PROGRAM

 

Pursuant to the requirements of state law 162.997-999-RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent as such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education.  For purposes of surrogate parent appointment, “parent” is defined as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to, a grandparent, a step parent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives.  The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State.  The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

 

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the District is without a parent.  The District must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent.  Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

 

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent, more information can be obtained from the Districts’ surrogate parent contact person - the person responsible for the District’s special education program.

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

 

Community Education classes are available at the

Kirksville Area Technical Center. 

 

Computers/Business

10/3        MS Excel I

10/8        MS Word I

10/10      MS Excel II

10/17      MS Excel III

10/22      MS Word II

10/29      MS Word III

11/26      MS PowerPoint I

11/28      MS PowerPoint II

12/10      MS Publisher

12/12      Basics of Facebook

 

Personal/Career

10/4        Couples Country Dancing for Beginners (Also meets 10/11, 10/18, 11/2, 11/9,11/16)

10/9        Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 

                (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

10/9-12/20            Pharmacy Tech

                                (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

10/10 & 10/11       ACT Preparation Seminar

                                Enroll at www.zaps.com

11/8        Estate Planning

12/19      Playing with Pictures

               

Food Safety

10/3        ServSafe (Also meets 10/10, 10/17 & 10/23)

10/11      Basic Food Sanitation

11/14      Basic Food Sanitation

12/12      Basic Food Sanitation

 

Online Classes

The following classes will be available through Boston Reed.  Boston Reed provides affordable training to busy adults seeking a new career in the healthcare industry.

10/10      Billing and Coding Specialist (online course)

10/15-2/13            Clinical Medical Assistant Program

10/17-1/30            Dental Assistant Program

10/20-11/17          Veterinary Assistant Program

10/23-1/15            EKG Technician Program

Go to www.Bostonreed.com/begin or call 865.585.0009 to enroll.  Financial assistance is available.

                               

For class descriptions and/or enroll visit www.kirksville.k12.mo.us or call 660.665.2865.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

 

As the winter season approaches, we are reminding parents and students to listen to the local media stations to check on “early dismissals” and/or “no school” bulletins.  This information will be given to KTVO television, KHQA television, WGEM television, KIRX radio, KTUF radio, KRXL radio, KLTE radio, KRES radio of Moberly, KMEM radio of Memphis, and KZBK radio of Brookfield.  These stations will present dismissal information as soon as decisions have been made.  Please do not call the school.

 

PTC NEWS

 

The Parent Teacher Club met September 17 in the cafeteria with 10 members present to discuss the year's goals, playground, birthday pantry, fundraisers, and the possibility of merging with PTS.  The Club discussed purchasing a large piece of equipment suitable for our available space and the students using the playground.  With the grant discount, the goal is within reach, but must be ordered by October 31 with payment in full.  Currently the Club has $9,990.27.  The Club received approval to send out another Fun Pasta order in October with students and patrons.  It was a big success in the Spring and hopefully it will be again this Fall. 

 

The next meeting is October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  All are invited and encouraged to  attend.

 

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

 

Summoning all ghosts, goblins and witches

of our town…You are invited to stroll along the streets of Eerie Alley where the “residents” are hosting a   Halloween Carnival with games and

food for the “honored guests”.

Saturday, October 13

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Brashear Elementary Gym

Games and food/drink can be purchased with tickets.  Games can be played using 1 to 5 tickets and prizes will be given.  Tickets can be purchased in advance

80 tickets for $20 or 60 tickets for $15

or on the streets of Eerie Alley 45 tickets for $15,

30 tickets for $10 or 3 tickets for $1. 

 

Your child should not come dressed in costume for the evening.  Come prepared to play the games and enjoy our menu at the Monster Munchkin Diner.

 

For more information, please contact the school.

 

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS

 

FBLA will once again be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts.  If you are interested in purchasing, please contact an FBLA member or Mrs. Reese.  The cost is $6 a dozen.  The fundraiser will run until October 5 with delivery on October 16.

 

ADAIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

 

Wednesday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Phi Sigma Pi presents Would You Like to be an Illustrator? This program is for Preschool-5th grade students.  Create a book with your original artwork.

 

Thursday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Award winning storyteller Brian Ellis will present Adventures in Nature.  This hour long program is for the entire family and funded by the Truman State University School of Science and Mathematics.

 

Saturday, October 27

Super Smash for Middle Schoolers will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

 

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU

 

Breakfast each day includes milk and juice.  Students may also choose cereal instead of the breakfast item offered.  The following items are offered daily for students to choose from in lieu of the main lunch entrée: yogurt or a WOWBUTTER® (peanut butter replacement) and jelly sandwich.

 

October 1-5

Monday: Cereal, toast or Pop tarts/Tacos, lettuce, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Muffin or Breakfast bar/Garlic cheese bread, ravioli, vegetable, pears, pudding, milk

Wednesday: Biscuit, egg, sausage, cheese/Hot pockets,  tater tots, vegetable, peaches, chocolate cake, milk

Thursday: French toast sticks, syrup/Hot ham & cheese, chips, baked beans, pineapple, pumpkin bar, milk

Friday: Long john, fruit/Pizza, corn, applesauce, jello, ice cream, milk

 

October 8-12

National School Lunch Week

Monday: Biscuits & gravy/Hamburger, fries, peas, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Breakfast pizza/Sub sandwich, chips, cooked carrots, apple slices, cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: Pancake, syrup, sausage/Lasagna bake, garlic toast, cottage cheese, strawberries, white cake, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll, fruit/Turkey, mashed potatoes,  green beans, peaches, brownie, milk

Friday: Bagel or Muffin/Corn dog, tater tots, corn, applesauce, pumpkin bar, milk

 

October  15-19

Monday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Walking taco, lettuce, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Biscuit, egg, sausage, cheese/Tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, pears, pumpkin bar, milk

Wednesday: Breakfast wrap/Chicken fajitas, lettuce, rice, mixed vegetables, pineapple, banana bread, milk

Thursday: Donut, fruit/Hot dog, tater tots, carrots, applesauce, pudding, milk

Friday: No School

 

October 22-26

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Biscuits & gravy/Nachos, lettuce, lima beans, pineapple, cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: Waffle, syrup, sausage links/Spaghetti, bread stick, cottage cheese, peaches, chocolate cake, milk

Thursday: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast/Grilled cheese, soup, carrot sticks, pears, no bake cookie, milk

Friday: Sausage, toast/Tater tot casserole, corn, lettuce, applesauce, apple crisp, milk

 

October 29-31

Monday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, peas, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Biscuit, egg, sausage, cheese/Hot ham & cheese, chips, vegetable, pineapple, pumpkin bar, milk

Wednesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Mr. Ribb, mashed potatoes, baked beans, peaches, chocolate cake, milk

 

McDONALD’S NEIGHBORS PROGRAM

 

Continue saving your McDonald’s receipts.  Each receipt is worth points that can be       redeemed for art supplies,     P.E. equipment, classroom supplies, etc.  Collection boxes are located in both the High School and Elementary offices as well as Willowbend and the Brashear Post Office.  Please help us take advantage of this program and help out our school and students.

 

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Schedule of Events

 

ü  1 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15    a.m.

ü  2 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15    a.m.

ü  3-6 District Softball Tournament at Knox County—There TBA

ü  4 Junior Magazine Sales Begin

ü  6 Central Methodist Band Day—There 9:00 a.m.

ü  8-12 National School Lunch Week

ü  8 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15    a.m.

ü  9 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15    a.m.

ü  11-12 Green City Junior High Basketball Tournament—There TBA

ü  12 First Quarter Ends

ü12 Early Dismissal—Teacher Inservice—1:03 p.m.

ü  13 After Prom Slow Pitch Softball Tournament—Here TBA

ü  13 FBLA Halloween Carnival—Here 5:00-8:00 p.m.

ü  14 Tri-County Conference Choir Practice at New Cambria—There 1:00-5:00 p.m.

ü  15 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü  15 Tri-County Conference Choir Tour—New Cambria 9:00 a.m.; Bucklin 10:30 a.m.; Linn County 1:30 p.m.

ü  15 Lunch w/ the Principal K-1

ü  15 JH Basketball w/ Atlanta—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü  16 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15  a.m.

ü  16 Lunch w/ the Principal 2-3

ü  16 JH Basketball w/ LaPlata—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü17 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT (Optional)

ü  17 Lunch w/ the Principal 4-6

ü  18 Missouri Day

ü  18 Early Dismissal—Parent/Teacher Conferences—1:03     p.m.

ü  19 No School

ü  19 JH Basketball w/ Green City—There 5:15 p.m.

    Two quarters of B girls will be played.

ü  20 Truman State University Homecoming Parade—There 9:00 a.m.

ü  22-26 Red Ribbon Week

ü  22 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15  a.m.

ü  22 Red Ribbon Week Kick-off—Here 5:30 p.m.

ü  22 7th & 8th Grade Basketball w/ Mary Immaculate—Here 6:00    p.m.

ü  23 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15  a.m.

ü  23 Art Club Pumpkin Painting Party—Here 3:20-5:00 p.m.

ü  23 JH Basketball w/ Bevier—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü  24 10th Grade PLAN Test

ü  25 Careers on Wheels—Here 12:30-3:00 p.m.

ü  26 Elementary Awards Assembly—Here 2:45 p.m.

ü  26 JH Basketball w/ Bucklin—There 6:00 p.m.

ü  29 Busy Bees—Here 8:15-11:15  a.m.

ü  30 Busy Bees Halloween Party—Here 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ü  30 JH Basketball w/ Novinger—Here 6:00 p.m.

ü31 K-6 Halloween Parade at 2:00 p.m. and Parties from 2:15-2:55   p.m.

 

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