ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER
MAY 1, 2015 Brashear,
Missouri
Free sports physicals will be
provided for area athletes on June 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on June 5
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kirksville Middle School Gymnasium. Physicals will include cardiac, pulmonary
and full orthopedic exams. Athletes
must take the MSHSAA physical form signed by a parent or guardian to the
clinic. If the physical is not signed
by a parent or guardian, they will not be able to perform
the physical. If your child plans to
participate in middle school softball or football (Knox County), softball,
baseball, cheerleading, basketball, or track during the 2015-2016 school year,
your child MUST have an updated MSHSAA pre-participation physical
evaluation on file with the district before he/she can begin practice. If he/she does not have a physical, he/she will
not be allowed to participate.
Student signatures are required on pages 1, 3, and 4. Parent signatures are required on pages 1
and 4. Be sure to mark your calendar so
that you can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Students may pick up the MSHSAA physical
forms from the high school office or online at http://www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/52254473ea861/MSHSAA%20Physical%20Form.pdf.
The
Adair County R-II High School graduation ceremony will be held in the high
school gymnasium on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The
twelve seniors include Allison Garrett, Abigail Hall, Rachel Heimer, Chance
Hill, Hannah Mason, Jacob Reeves, Rebecca Story, Gabriel Thomas, Allison
Thompson, Rhiannon Turner, Kimberlina
Walitshek, and Shelby Watson.
The
receiving line for the graduates will be in the cafeteria immediately following
the ceremony. In addition, National
Honor Society will be hosting a punch and cookie reception.
Good
luck Seniors in all your future endeavors!
The Adair County R-II sixth grade
promotion ceremony will be held in the high school gymnasium on Thursday, May
14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The public is
welcome to attend.
The eleven sixth graders include
Callie Althide, Trace Gottman, Lathan Grgurich, Hannah Grissom, Garrett
Housman, Austin Peterson, Nikiah
Smith, Norman Smith, Shauni Sykes, Madison Taylor, and Makenna Vorkink.
A reception will be held for the
students in the cafeteria following promotion
If you
haven’t ordered your 2015 yearbook, it’s not too late. Yearbooks may still be purchased for
$35. Please make your check payable to
Adair County R-II School.
Breakfast
each day includes milk and juice. Students may choose cereal instead of the
breakfast item offered. The following items are offered daily for students to
choose from in lieu of the lunch entrée: yogurt or a WOWBUTTER® (peanut butter
replacement) and jelly sandwich.
May
1
Friday:
Cereal,
toast, breakfast bar/Pizza, chips & cheese, corn, applesauce, ice cream, milk
May
4-8
Monday:
Egg
omelet, toast/Walking taco, lettuce, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie,
milk
Tuesday:
Waffle,
syrup, gogurt/Corn dog, tater tots, peas, pears, pumpkin bar, milk
Wednesday:
Breakfast pizza/Sub sandwich, chips, carrots,
pineapple, Oreo® pudding, milk
Thursday:
Biscuits
& gravy/Nacho pie or sloppy joe, lettuce, peas, pears, rice krispie treat,
milk
Friday:
Long
john, fruit/Tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, applesauce, cookie, milk
May
11-15
Monday:
Muffin,
bagel, fruit/Mr. Rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, cookie,
milk
Tuesday:
Breakfast
wrap/Pizza, chips & cheese, carrots, pineapple, brownie, milk
Wednesday:
Breakfast pizza/Fish, chips & cheese, sweet
potatoes, pears, pumpkin bar, milk
Thursday:
Biscuit,
egg, sausage, cheese/Spaghetti, cottage cheese,
sweet potatoes, peaches, cake, milk
Friday: Cook’s choice/Nachos, lettuce, peas, applesauce, pudding,
milk
May 18
Monday: Donut, fruit, breakfast bar/Hot dog, chips, carrots, fruit,
cookie, milk
Congratulations to Kristen
Waltishek on being chosen as Honorable Mention in Division V Fiber Arts at the
Tri-County Conference Art Show.
Congratulations to the junior high
academic bowl team for their third place finish at the Tri-County Conference
tournament. Team members included Leah
Grissom, Celia Kincaid, Justin McHenry, Lauren Platz, Austin Ray, Hannah
Reeves, Noah Reeves, and Aden Zentz.
Congratulations to Alli Garrett
for being named to the Tri-County Conference all-tournament varsity academic
bowl team.
Congratulations to the following
students who won purple ribbons at District Industrial Arts contest in Moberly
on Friday, April 17: Levi Blankenship—clock; Kiersten Hart—clock; Celia
Kincaid—panda puzzle; Trever Love—scroll saw cross; Lauren Platz—biplane;
Austin Ray—billfold; Hannah Reeves—billfold; Zane Sykes—truck and record; Gabe
Thomas—headphone stand; Breann Turner—St. Louis skyline record; and Rhiannon
Turner—hummingbird puzzle. These students
are eligible to compete at the State Industrial Arts contest on Tuesday, May 5
in Lake Ozark.
Congratulations to Abigail Hall on
receiving a I rating for her clarinet solo at the District Solo/Small Ensemble
Festival held at Kirksville on March 28.
Congratulations also to Allison Garrett, Abigail Hall, and Saydie Potter
on receiving a II rating for their clarinet trio. Abigail will be competing at the State Solo/Small Ensemble
Festival on May 1.
The Adair County R-II Board of
Education met in special session on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, to swear in new
members and reorganize. The officers
elected are as follows: President,
Traci Hill; Vice President, Jim Reeves;
Secretary, Aaron Zentz; Treasurer, Alissa
Garlock; and Board Delegate,
Keith Turner. Members are Duayne
Housman and Jason Taylor.
The Board of Education meets on
the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
The agenda can be found posted on the door of the Superintendent’s
office and at http://brashear.k12.mo.us/dept/super/index.htm. The public is welcome to attend the open
session.
Lunch refunds will only be given
to Seniors on their last day of school.
Karla will be sending home bills for students with a negative balance in
their accounts. Any money remaining in your child(ren)’s account(s) will be
carried over to the 2015-2016 school year.
Refunds will be given only if requested. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Renee or Karla at 323-5272.
The American Red Cross and Adair
County R-II School will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Friday, May 1st from
2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Keller Building.
To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Sponsor Keyword: Brashear
Community
Farm
Animal Petting Zoo The Alpha Sigma Professional
Agriculture Sorority will bring different animals and their babies to the library on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30
p.m. The event will be held on the
lawn, weather permitting.
The
Summer Reading Program EVERY HERO HAS A STORY will be June 2 - July 2 with
something happening at the library every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make plans to attend!
Only 11 1/2 days of school left!
Please note that we will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. on the last day of school.
Have a Great Summer!
See you on Wednesday,
August 19th!
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1 State
Solo/Small Ensemble Festival at Columbia—There TBA
1 4th
Grade Field Trip to Hannibal—There
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1 Blood
Drive at the Keller Building—2:00-6:00 p.m.
4
Baseball w/ Bucklin/Macon County—Here 5:00 p.m.
Senior
Recognition Night
5 State
Industrial Arts Contest at Lake of the Ozarks—There TBA
6 Awards
Banquet—Here 6:00 p.m.
7 Knox
County Varsity Relays—There 3:30
p.m.
8 4th
Grade Wax Museum—Here 7:00 p.m.
8
Baseball w/ Putnam County—There
5:00 p.m.
9
District Track at LaPlata—There 9:00 a.m.
11
Baseball w/ Atlanta—Here 5:00 p.m.
12
Baseball w/ Schuyler County—There 5:00
p.m.
13 NHS
Field Trip to New Theatre
Restaurant—There TBA
13
Evening in Education End of Year Celebration Picnic at Brashear Park—5:30 p.m.
14
Senior Trip to St. Louis—There TBA
14 All
Elementary Awards Assembly—Here 8:20
a.m.
14 6th
Grade Promotion—Here 7:00 p.m.
15
Departmental Awards Assembly—Here
8:15 a.m.
15
1st/3rd Grade Field Trip to Kirksville—There TBA
15-23
District Baseball at LaPlata—There TBA
16
Sectional Track at St. Louis—There
TBA
17
Graduation—Here 3:00 p.m.
18
Elementary Field Day
18 Last
Day of School—Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.
20
School Board Meeting—Here 6:00 p.m.
22-23
State Track Meet at Jefferson
City—There TBA