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.

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

MAP Grades 9-11 Mathematics Met

MAP Grades 9-11 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.

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.

The American Red Cross and the Adair County R-II National Honor Society are sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, January 10. The drive will be held at the Keller Building in Brashear from 1:30-5:30 p.m.

All presenting donors will receive a complimentary t-shirt.

"WHAT’S INSIDE OF U COUNTS"

Thursday: Cereal, toast/Corn dog, tater tots, baked beans, mandarin oranges, no bake cookie, milk

Friday: Biscuit & gravy/Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, green beans, peaches, cake, milk

Monday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Tenderloin on bun, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, applesauce, peanut butter square, milk

Tuesday: Cinnamon roll/Sub sandwich, chips, pickle, broccoli w/ cheese, orange slices, cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: Pancake, syrup, sausage/Mr. Ribb, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, peaches, cookie, milk

Thursday: Egg omelet, toast/Chicken patty, macaroni & cheese, corn, pears, fruit tart, milk

Friday: Donut, fruit/Tacos, refried beans, lettuce, mandarin oranges, rice krispie treat, milk

Monday: Sausage, egg & cheese biscuit/Nachos, lettuce, peas, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk

Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Hot ham & cheese, chips, carrot sticks, applesauce, brownie, milk

Wednesday: Biscuit & gravy/Ravioli, bread stick, broccoli & cheese, strawberries, white cake, milk

Thursday: Breakfast casserole/Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, peaches, pumpkin bar, milk

Friday: Pop tart/Garlic cheese bread, corn, cottage cheese, pears, pudding, milk

Monday: Egg omelet, toast/Hot dog on bun, chips, sauerkraut or baked beans, apple slices, chocolate cake, milk

Tuesday: Breakfast bites, syrup/Chicken fajita, rice, carrot sticks, pears, cookie, milk

Wednesday: Muffin/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, peaches, peanut butter square, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Grilled cheese, soup, lima beans, pineapple chunks, cheesecake, milk

Friday: Sausage, toast/Pizza, corn, mandarin oranges, jello, ice cream, milk

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Hamburger on bun, fries, peas, applesauce, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Long john, fruit/Baked potato bar, broccoli & cheese, cottage cheese, pineapple chunks, rice krispie treat, milk

Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast/Walking taco, refried beans, lettuce, mandarin oranges, pumpkin bar, milk

Thursday: French toast sticks, syrup/Spaghetti, bread stick, corn, jello, strawberries, white cake, milk

REMINDER: Yearbooks are available at a reduced cost of $45 through

January 31.

Effective February 1,

yearbooks will cost $55.

All yearbooks purchased after February 29

will cost $60.

Purchase your copy today!

State education officials announced that nearly 300 Missouri school districts have earned the state’s prestigious "Distinction in Performance" award for academic progress and achievement during the last school year (2006-07).

A total of 294 school districts qualified for the annual recognition, which is determined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Of this year’s recipients, 247 are K-12 districts; 47 are K-8 districts.  Last year, 235 districts qualified for the award.

"Education is the most important, critical and significant investment we can make in our future," Gov. Matt Blunt said.  "I pledged to the people of Missouri that my administration would renew our state’s commitment to education, and I have kept that pledge.  Education funding has been, and will continue to be, my highest budget priority." 

"I commend Missouri educators and students for their hard work and progress.  By maintaining a strong focus on achievement and accountability in all schools, we can help all students have a brighter future," he said.   

The Distinction in Performance award is based on the 14 academic performance standards that are now used in the accreditation of all public school districts.  K-8 school districts are covered by a portion of these standards.  The standards are based on scores from the state-mandated MAP tests, graduation rate, attendance, ACT scores, and other indicators. 

To qualify for the award this year, K-8 districts had to meet 6 of 7 performance standards, including all of those based on the results of MAP tests.   K-12 districts had to meet 13 out of 14 standards, including all of the MAP-based measures. 

Under the state’s accreditation process, known as the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP), each school district is evaluated at least once every five years.  The Distinction in Performance award is based on the same criteria used in the accreditation process, but it provides an annual confirmation and recognition of a district’s consistent performance.

Article found on DESE website at http://www.dese.mo.gov/news/2007/distinction.htm

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. The reports include all of the data required by state law, plus information required by federal law (No Child Left Behind). The information is compiled from data reported to the Department by local school districts.

The 2006-2007 district report card is now available at: http://dese.mo.gov/planning/profile/rc001092.html

If you would like a copy of this report card, contact the district office at 323-5272.

Judge Garry Lewis for his donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Connie Lewis.

John Gerhold for his donation of The Castle in the Attic to the library.

Dennis & Diane Bradley for their donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Annalu Ambrosia and Hazel Shahan.

Kelley & Jackie Church for their donation to serve the needs of students in our district.

Matt & Cheryl Reeves for their donation to serve the needs of students in our district.

A donation has been made to the Scholarship Fund honoring the School Board for their service to the community. Thank you, Doug Clarkson, Curtis Gordon, Brent Hettinger, Traci Hill, Matt Reeves, Brad Smith, and Roger Thompson.

This year the Adair County R-II School District has invested in an online student information system that will allow us to improve communication between school and home. This system includes a Parent Portal that allows you to access your child’s information with regard to attendance, lunch accounts, nurse visits, grades, etc.

Starting second semester (on or around January 9), parents will be able to access this information on the Internet. Portal access will be available only to those parents who have signed the Parent Portal Technology Usage Agreement.

One fundamental need for acceptable parent/guardian use of District electronic resources is respect for, and protection of, password/account code security, as well as restricted databases, files, and information banks.

Parents with multiple children enrolled at Adair County R-II only need to fill out one Parent Portal Technology Usage Agreement. If you would like this access, please contact the school to complete a Parent Portal Technology Usage Agreement. If you have already signed a Parent Portal Technology Usage Agreement and have not received an email with a password by January 14, please let us know.

Jeff McHenry

High School Principal

Parents, do you expect to qualify for the Earned Income tax Credit (EITC) this year?  It can reduce the tax you pay when you file your federal income tax return.

But you may not have to wait till tax time.  If you qualify for Advance EITC, your employer can add advance payments to your take-home pay, every payday.  That could help ease the burden of meeting day-to-day expenses.

Find out if you qualify for Advance EITC.  Ask your employer for Form W-5, Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate.  If you qualify, return the completed form to your employer.  Any questions?  Call 1-800-829-3676 for free IRS Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.  Or visit the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov.

Winners in the Brashear School’s Big Buck Contest were:

Biggest Buck - Brandon Gordon

Biggest Doe - Tony Raine

Longest Turkey Beard - Justin Rigdon

Best Hunting Story - Richard Coy

Best of Show (deer) - Ryan Ferdig

Best of Show (deer) - Hayden Coin

Best of Show (turkey) - Justin Mihalevich

Winners received hunting knives donated by Mark Peavler of Just a Hair Better in Edina, a book, and pizza certificates. All entries received a participation certificate.

Thanks to all who brought in a picture, mount, beard or story!

3 Classes Resume

4 2nd Quarter Ends

4 Varsity Basketball w/ Schuyler R-I—There 6:00 p.m.

5 NEMO Junior High District Honors Band at Macon—There 9:00 a.m.

7 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.

7 Varsity Basketball w/ LaPlata—Here 6:00 p.m.

11 Varsity Basketball w/ Bevier—Here 6:00 p.m.

14 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.

14-19 North Shelby Tournament—There TBA

15 Early Dismissal—Teacher In-service 12:45 p.m.

16 Lunch w/ the Principal K-1

17 Lunch w/ the Principal 2-3

18 Lunch w/ the Principal 4-6

21 Busy Bees—Here 8:30-11:00 a.m.

22 Varsity Basketball w/ Green City—There 6:00 p.m.

25 Elementary Awards Assembly—Here 2:45 p.m.

25 Varsity Basketball w/ Canton—Here 6:00 p.m.

28 Varsity Basketball w/ Knox County—There 6:00 p.m.

29 High School Health Screening

31 Elementary Health Screening

Thank you for attending the Christmas Program! I hope everyone enjoyed the show. If you did not receive a copy of the printed program, please contact the school and we will see that you get one. Our Spring Program will take place on Thursday, May 8. See you then!

The Brashear Band Program is accepting instrument donations. Brush off those instruments you haven't used in years and hand it off to a developing music student!

Contact Mr. Jeremy Haupt at 660-323-5272 x40 or

jeremy_haupt@brashear.k12.mo.us.

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