The Reading Cadre has been meeting and discussing
all aspects of the elementary reading program. The group surveyed
parents, teachers and students to see where our problems
might be, if any. After reviewing the data we came up with two
ideas that the cadre would like to try. First of all, we would
like to have a book drive. If you have any old books that might
not be useful to you any more, we would be glad to take them off
your hands. Please just drop them off at school. We are also asking
for some good volunteers. We need people to listen to children
read and to read to children. If you could spare some free time
we would appreciate the help. The more children read or are read
to the better they become. Please contact Ann DeRosear at (660)
323-5272 and she will help you set up your times.
The School Climate Cadre is looking at the following concerns:
bus behavior, discipline, school facilities and citizenship. They
will also be conducting a survey to gather data.
The annual spelling bee will be held March 21 at 2:00 p.m. in
the cafeteria.
Eighth grade contestants are Bruce Bishop, Danny Clarkson, Brooke
Salter, Morgan Shahan and alternate: Holly Hazen.
Seventh grade contestants are Cody Baringer, ChaRae Cole, Stefanie
McKim, Nathan Osborn and alternate: Nathan Shaver.
Sixth grade contestants are Andrea Reeves, Brandon Claybrook,
Bridget Clarkson, Amanda Mills and alternate: Seth Wheeler.
Fifth grade contestants are Ashley Schneiderheinze, Alexis Longano,
Christina Scudder, Jeremy Clay and alternate: David Anderson.
It's March and it's academic bowl season. This year's teams will
be busy as they face their conference competitors. In addition
to the regular matches, the teams will be playing in the Conference
Tournament at Bevier and the District Tournament (site will be
determined at a later date). Check the calendar for dates and
times. The public is invited to all of our matches.
Congratulations to the boys basketball team for winning
the Conference Championship with an 8-0 record. They finished
2nd in the Brashear Tournament with a 51-55 loss to Bevier. The
district tournament began on February 26. The boys are seeded
first and received a first round bye. They will play Novinger
on Wednesday, February 28 at 9:00 p.m. They are currently 21-4
on the season.
The girls basketball team finished 3rd in the Brashear
Tournament with a 51-50 win over Clark County JV. The girls are
seeded fourth in the district tournament and defeated fifth seed
Green City 45-38 on Monday, February 26. They will play Atlanta
on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. They finished with a 4-4
conference record and are currently 14-12 overall.
Congratulations also to senior cheerleader Jacquelyn
Knowles. She made tryouts and will continue cheerleading next
fall as a member of the Eagles squad at Central Methodist College
in Fayette. Good luck Jackie!
Yearbook sales began March 1 and will continue until
April 30. Due to rising setup costs prices have increased to $32
without a name and $34 with a name. Yearbooks with a name must
be ordered by April 1. Yearbooks ordered on or after May 1 will
be $34.
Breakfast each day includes cereal, milk, juice or
fruit. New regulations mandate the main entrée for the
day must be placed on each tray (designated by * in daily menu).
Thursday: French toast/Yogurt or Stir fry chicken*, rice, peas, pineapple, brownies
Friday: Biscuit & sausage/Yogurt or Beef stew*,
hot rolls, white beans, slaw, apple
Monday: French toast/Yogurt or Chicken patty*, french fries, carrots, mixed fruit, no bake cookie
Tuesday: Scrambled eggs & toast/Yogurt or Tenderloin on bun*, baked beans, vegetable sticks, fruit, brownies
Wednesday: Breakfast bites/Yogurt or Lasagna*, corn, lettuce, pears, ice cream
Thursday: Toast w/ jelly, yogurt/Yogurt or Ham*, potatoes, peas, pineapple, jello
Friday: Blueberry muffin/Yogurt or Turkey*, gravy,
hot rolls, green beans, applesauce
Monday: Waffle/Yogurt or Garlic cheese bread*, corn, beets, mixed fruit, peanut butter cookie
Tuesday: Egg & cheese omelet/Yogurt or Spaghetti*, meat sauce, slaw, apple half, brownies
Wednesday: Banana bread/Yogurt or Hot dog on bun*, potato salad, kraut, peaches, rice krispie treat
Thursday: Biscuit & sausage/Yogurt or Nachos*, lettuce, chips, tomatoes, salsa, pineapple
Friday: Breakfast pizza/Yogurt or Sub sandwich*,
green beans, fruit, cake w/ strawberries
Monday: Pancakes/Yogurt or Pizza*, corn, spinach, peaches, chocolate cake
Tuesday: Ham/Yogurt or Turkey & noodles*, hot rolls, cottage cheese, peas, fruit
Wednesday: Muffin/Yogurt or Mr. Ribb*, baked potato, green beans, fruit salad
Thursday: Biscuit & gravy/Yogurt or Chili or vegetable soup*, crackers, cheese slice, celery & carrot sticks, fruit
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Monday: Biscuit & sausage/Yogurt or Chicken nuggets*, green beans, hominy, fruit, cookie
Tuesday: French toast/Yogurt or Tacos*, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, fruit, cake
Wednesday: Scrambled eggs/Yogurt or Toasted cheese sandwich*, corn, spinach, fruit, ice cream
Thursday: Ham/Yogurt or Turkey*, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, pudding
Friday: Breakfast bites/Yogurt or Beef stew*, corn
bread, white beans, fruit, brownies
MARCH
| 1-3 | District Basketball at Green City | T | TBA |
| 4 | Tri-County Conference Band Auditions & Rehearsal at Green City | T | 12:30-4 |
| 5 | Tri-County Conference Band Concert Tour at 8:30, Novinger at 10:30, and LaPlata at 1:00. | ||
| 5 | Academic Bowl w/ Bucklin | H | 6:00 |
| 6 | Academic Bowl w/ Linn County | T | 6:00 |
| 7 | NHS Field Trip-Dinner Theatre-Kansas City | ||
| 8 | Academic Bowl w/ Bevier | T | 6:00 |
| 8 | PTS Meeting/Book Fair 4-6 Science Fair and Egg Drop Contest | H | 7:00 |
| 12 | Busy Bees | H | 9-11:00 |
| 12 | Academic Bowl w/ Novinger | H | 6:00 |
| 15 | Reading Cadre Meeting | H | 5:30 |
| 15 | School Climate Cadre Meeting | H | 6:00 |
| 15 | Academic Bowl w/ LaPlata | H | 6:00 |
| 16 | Grades 4-5 Children's Lit Festival at TSU | ||
| 16 | 6th Grade Field Trip-MU Veterinary School | ||
| 16 | Third Quarter Ends | ||
| 19-22 | Red Ribbon Week | ||
| 19 | Jump for Heart | ||
| 19 | Academic Bowl w/ Atlanta | T | 6:00 |
| 21 | Spelling Bee | H | 2:00 |
| 21 | Academic Bowl w/ Macon County | H | 6:00 |
| 22-23 | District Music Festival at TSU | T | TBA |
| 22 | Academic Bowl w/ Green City | T | 6:00 |
| 23 | NO SCHOOL - Spring Break | ||
| 24 | Conference Academic Bowl Tournament at Bevier | T | 9:00 |
| 26 | Busy Bees | H | 9-11:00 |
| 27 | Physicals Grades 8-9 | ||
| 27 | Baseball w/ Linn County | T | 5:00 |
| 28 | Senior Seminar at Days Inn | T | TBA |
| 29 | Physicals Grades 8-9 | ||
| 29 | Varsity Track Meet at Kirksville | T | 4:00 |
| 30 | Baseball w/ Green City | T | 5:00 |