ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER

December 1, 1999 Brashear, Missouri

FIRST MS. BHS CONTEST HELD

Over one-hundred persons attended the first annual Ms. BHS Contest that was held on November 19, 1999 as part of the first drug-free activity night for this school year. Six male contestants spoofed the world of female beauty pageants as they vied for the title in cheerleading outfits, casual wear, and evening gown. Each contestant was a winner:

Best Interview--Jason Taylor

Best Cheerleader--Alan Zentz

Best Smile--Shaun Crandall

Best Hair and Legs--Jesse Turner

Ms. Congeniality--Ben Bradley

Ms. BHS--Joey Missen

National Honor Society and Student Council, sponsors of the event, would like to extend a sincere thank you to district patrons who provided refreshments or who supported their efforts in some manner. The next drug-free activity night is scheduled for March 31, 2000.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

There will be a Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. I would especially encourage junior and senior parents to attend this meeting, however it is open to all parents. Melinda Woods or Kathy Elsea from the Financial Aid Office at Truman State University will present a program at 7:00 p.m. I will distribute financial aid packets that evening. At 6:30 the computer lab will be open and I would like to show parents resources that are available over the internet. If you are unable to attend but have internet access many resources are available at http://brashear.k12.mo.us/dept/guidance/.

Diane Bradley

Guidance Counselor

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

The Adair County R-II Music Department will be presenting their annual Christmas program "Wondrous Star" on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. This event is in conjunction with the December PTS meeting. All elementary general music classes, the elementary and high school bands, and the high school chorus will be participating. All are encouraged to attend.

STUDENT HONORS

Congratulations to Kelly Moore, clarinetist, for being selected to the NEMO All-District Honorable Mention Band. Kelly auditioned with other musicians from more than 40 schools to earn her place in the group on November 13. She will rehearse and perform in concert on Saturday, January 15, 2000 in Moberly.

Congratulations also to Brooke Crandall, tenor saxophonist; Jennifer Elsea, percussionist; Holly Hazen, trombonist; Kristin Osborn, bass clarinetist; and Katie Thudium, alto saxophonist for being selected to the NEMO Junior High All-District Honors Band. They will audition for seating on January 8, 2000 and perform in concert on Saturday, February 19, 2000 in Centralia.

BOARD ELECTION NEWS

There will be two seats open for the Board of Education election on April 4, 2000. The incumbents are Rex Sykes and Eddy Turner. Those elected will serve three-year terms. The first day for candidates to file is Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 8:00 a.m. The last day for candidates to file will be Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.

A candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the Adair County R-II School District, have resided in the state of Missouri for at least one year preceding the election, and be at least 24 years of age.

Candidates must file a campaign expenditure affidavit and agree to obtain 16 hours of credit in school boardmanship within 12 months of the election.

Interested candidates may pick up filing materials in the Superintendent's office beginning at 8:00 a.m. on December 21, 1999 until noon. The office will be closed on December 23 and 24. We will open on December 28, 29 and 30 from 8:00 a.m. to noon then we will again close on December 31. Regular office hours will resume on January 3, 2000. On January 18, the office will be open until 5:00 p.m. for filing purposes. Questions? Call the Superintendent's office at 323-5272 during regular business hours.

Citizens have until Wednesday, March 8, 2000 to register to vote in the April general election.

FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Our character word this month certainly fits in with the season. Our teachers have selected the word generosity. Demonstrating generosity involves an investment in other people or causes. The key is to make such an investment without any expectation of return benefits. A person must give without hidden motives or purposes. Generosity must be totally sincere.

Freely giving and sharing with others requires a dramatic change in thinking from the popular mentality of "me first!" It is a natural tendency to be concerned primarily for our own needs. A generous person, however, is concerned with the needs of others. Sometime, generosity requires sacrificing personal desires, preferences, or needs for the benefit and well being of others.

Educators and parents make enormous investments in the lives of children. Their birth, childhood, education, physical needs, emotional needs, love, attention, and discipline all require investments by everyone around them. A child who sees the generous giving of his or her parents and teachers will long remember and follow their examples.

What better time than at Christmas to demonstrate generosity to children by willingly giving up your time. Many times a teacher spends extra hours in preparation for class the next day. Generosity applies to much more than money. Time is a valuable resource that can be invested in others.

I would like to thank PTS, The Booster Club, and our many volunteers for their generosity to our school. Without these people sharing their time and talents, many productive things in our school district would be left unaccomplished.

Dr. Joyce Montgomery

MENU

Breakfast/Lunch

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

DECEMBER 1-3

Wednesday: Donut/Hamburger on bun*, potato wedges, carrots, fruit, cookie

Thursday: Egg & cheese omelet/Ham*, potatoes, green beans, fruit, jello

Friday: Sausage/Spaghetti*, meat sauce, slaw, beets, fruit, brownies

DECEMBER 6-10

Monday: Scrambled eggs/Chicken fingers*, corn, beets, fruit, rice krispie treat

Tuesday: Pancake/Mr. Ribb*, baked potato, green beans, fruit

Wednesday: Ham/Nachos*, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit, cookie

Thursday: Breakfast pizza/Pizza*, corn, spinach, fruit, cake

Friday: French toast/Beef stew*, white beans, corn bread, slaw, apple crisp

DECEMBER 13-17

Monday: Waffle/Juicy burger*, peas, chips, fruit, brownies

Tuesday: Breakfast bites/Turkey & noodles*, cottage cheese, carrots, fruit, jello

Wednesday: Muffin/Garlic cheese bread*, corn, beets, fruit, cookie

Thursday: Biscuit w/ jelly/Chicken patty*, green beans, hominy, fruit, cake

Friday: Sausage/Hot dog on bun*, potato salad, kraut, fruit, peanut butter square

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1-4Novinger Tournament TTBA
2High School Drug Assembly H1:00
3Sophomore Career Day
7Varsity Basketball w/ Wyaconda T6:00
9Financial Aid Meeting H7:00
10Varsity Basketball w/ Novinger T6:00
14Richard Green Assembly H9:30
14Varsity Basketball w/ LaPlata H6:00
16PTS Meeting/Christmas Program H7:00
17Varsity Basketball w/ Linn Co. T6:00
20Varsity Basketball w/ Schuyler Co. T6:00
20 - 31NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break Classes resume on January 3, 2000

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