ADAIR COUNTY R-II NEWSLETTER
November 1, 2002 Brashear, Missouri
NEW LEGISLATION WILL IMPACT SCHOOLS
Federal
Legislation – “No Child Left
Behind”
The meaning of this legislation is
still being interpreted, but it appears full implementation will require
schools to make many changes. Yearly
testing of reading and mathematics in grades three through eight starting in
2005-2006 is the most obvious change.
Early discussions with DESE indicate a desire to create tests that will
be similar to MAP tests in the content assessed and in question types. The legislation appears to contain
requirements that differ somewhat from MAP but the exact details are still
being defined.
How
does this affect our students?
The bill requires that 95% of students taking the assessments score at a
“proficient level.” “Proficient”
appears to be defined as meeting the grade-level expectation. This will require a change in the way
Missouri defines “proficient.” Our
present definition is significantly above grade-level expectation. So as the “No
Child Left Behind” Legislation takes effect, it will require a shift
in our way of thinking in regard to the definition of “proficient”.
Signifying the start of a historic,
new era in education with the No Child Left
Behind Act, the U.S. Department of Education is airing a new
television series to help parents understand the new law and all the important
changes that it will bring. Education News will broadcast on the third
Tuesday of each month during the school year.
A schedule of topics for the entire 2002-03 school year is available at http://registerevent.ed.gov. In addition, live and archived webcasts of
each show will be available at http://www.connectlive.com/events/edtownmeetings.
To find out how you can
watch Education News in our
community, e-mail Education.TV@ed.gov, or call 1-800-USA-LEARN.
NATIONAL PATRIOT DAY CELEBRATED IN ELEMENTARY
CLASSROOM
The fifth grade class celebrated National Patriot Day
2002 on September 11th. The class
enjoyed many activities including writing and sending patriotic poems and
letters to the military stationed in Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Recently, the class received a letter of appreciation
from Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Zabbo, Commander, 379th Air Expeditionary
Group. In addition, the class received
an American flag and certificate which reads in part:
This
American Flag Was Flown Aboard A KC-10 During an Operation Enduring Freedom
Combat Mission Over Afghanistan On The 8th Day of October 2002 for Adair County
R-II 5th Grade Class. On this day, the
aircraft flew a combat mission over the country of Afghanistan, refueling
aircraft engaged in combat sorties against enemy forces in support of the
international war on terrorism.
The flag can be viewed in the 5th grade classroom
along with the certificate.
NEWS FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
Congratulations to the following Glee Club members for
representing our school well in the Tri-County Conference Choir on October
28. They were Megan Conn, Alexis
Longano, Danielle Lowe, Kayla Moots, Amanda Powell, and Brooke Salter.
Also Congratulations to the Brashear Marching Tigers
Band for completing a successful marching band season! Members include Drum Major Andrea Reeves,
Megan Conn, Monika Shaver, Christina Scudder, Ashley Schneiderhenize, Tyler
Horton, Bridget Clarkson, Jessi Hill, David Anderson, Jacob Shipman, James
Woods, Tyler Killen, Seth Wheeler, Alexis Longano, Tiffany Blake, and Jeremy
Clay. Flag team members include Captain
Tiffany Owen, Kayla Hettinger, Magen Helm, Stefanie McKim, Kellie Primmer,
Amanda Mills, Amanda Powell, and Patricia Woods. Banner carriers were Ashlee Mills and J. J. McFarland. Thank you for your hard work, dedication,
and outstanding representation of
our school and community.
TIGER PRIDE
Congratulations to the softball team for winning the
Tri-County Conference title. Niki
Peterson was named MVP for the conference and Sara Parish was named Coach of
the Year. Jenny Elsea and Kristin
Osborn were selected to the All-Conference 1st Team, Dani Moyer to the 2nd team
and Lacy Church Honorable Mention.
First Team All-District players were Kristin Osborn and Niki
Peterson. Honorable Mention
All-District Players were Brooke Crandall, Jenny Elsea and Dani Moyer. Our All-Region players included pitcher Niki
Peterson and infielder Kristin Osborn.
Baseball players receiving 1st Team All-Conference
honors were Nathan Kelsey and Jared Osborn.
Chase Cole and Drew Moyer received 2nd Team All-Conference honors.
Congratulations also to Hailee Kelsey who wrote a poem
as an English class assignment and submitted it to a poetry contest. She is now a semi-finalist and her poem has
been accepted for publication.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The students in grades K-6 are once again
participating in the BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM which pays 10 cents for
each Box Top coupon from various grocery items. We will receive a check in December for a bit over $200.
Each quarter of this school year we will award the
class which averages the largest amount of coupons a little reward for their
effort.
This quarter the first grade class and Mrs. Fisher
received a treat because of their collecting an average of 18 coupons
each.
Thanks to all parents,
grandparents, friends, and neighbors who have contributed to this cause. Let’s do even better the second quarter.
Anne Gramling
Project
Coordinator
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Progress is being made on the construction of the new
elementary building. Over excavation of
the building site is complete with the excess fill placed west of the tennis
courts.
Relocation and temporary installation of utilities is
also complete. The construction crew is
in the process of pouring the footings and will soon be ready to pour the floor
slab.
We apologize for the
parking inconvenience that our construction project has caused and ask for your
continued patience.
THANK YOU
Thank
you to Mr. Wilburn and our parents for all your hard work on the haunted
hayride. We had a FRIGHTFULLY GOOD
TIME! You’re the best.
NHS, Student Council, and the rest of the BHS Ghoulies
MENU
Breakfast each day includes milk and juice. The following items are offered daily for
students to choose from in lieu of the main entrée: salad bar, yogurt or peanut
butter and jelly sandwich.
November 1
Friday: Breakfast pizza/Sloppy joe on bun, potato rounds,
fruit cocktail, sugar cookie, milk
November 4-8
Monday: Cereal & bagel/Fish, broccoli & cheese sauce,
apple, chocolate chip cookie, milk
Tuesday: Sausage & toast/Chicken fajita, corn, mandarin
oranges, jello, milk
Wednesday: Colby cheese omelet & toast/Bread sticks w/
marinara sauce, green beans, slaw, apple crisp, milk
Thursday: Egg & ham mcmuffin/Taco salad, refried beans,
applesauce, rice krispie treat, milk
Friday: Breakfast pizza/Beef nuggets, mashed potatoes &
gravy, pineapple, white cake, milk
November 11-15
Monday: Cereal & bagel/Pizza, peas, applesauce, chocolate
brownie, milk
Tuesday: Sausage & toast/Beef stew, white beans, fruit
cocktail, cornbread, milk
Wednesday: Colby cheese omelet & toast/Nacho pie, corn,
pears, no bake chocolate cookie, milk
Thursday: Egg & ham mcmuffin/Chicken tomato bake, green
beans, pineapple, rocky road cookie, milk
Friday: Breakfast pizza/Turkey & cheese sandwich, carrots,
peaches, pudding cup, milk
November 18-22
Monday: Cereal & toast/Baked potato bar, peas, applesauce,
carrot cake, milk
Tuesday: Sausage & toast/Cooks choice, “this and thats”,
milk
Wednesday: Colby cheese omelet & toast/Lasagna, green beans,
pineapple, chocolate chip cookie, milk
Thursday: Egg & ham mcmuffin/Chili or vegetable soup, cheese
slice, carrot sticks, fruit cocktail, milk
Friday: Breakfast pizza/Chicken patty, corn, peaches, ice
cream cup, milk
November 25-29
Monday: Cereal & bagel/Macaroni & cheese, carrots,
applesauce, no bake chocolate cookie, milk
Tuesday: Sausage & toast/Mini corn dogs, corn, pears,
pumpkin bars, milk
Wednesday: Colby cheese omelet & toast/Turkey roast, mashed
potatoes & gravy, hot rolls, green beans, seven cup salad, milk
Thursday: No School
Friday: No School
NOVEMBER
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Early Dismissal |
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JrHi Basketball - Bucklin |
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6:00 |
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JrHi Basketball - Macon Co |
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6:00 |
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JrHi Baskeball - Novinger |
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5:30 |
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JrHi Basketball - Linn Co |
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5:30 |
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All-District Band Auditions in Moberly |
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9:00 |
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Atlanta JrHi Basketball Tournament |
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TBA |
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Busy Bees |
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9:00-11:00 |
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Girl Scouts meet in cafeteria |
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6:30-8:30 |
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Picture Retake Day |
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Early Out - Teacher Inservice |
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12:45 |
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Book and Cook Activity |
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7:00-8:00 |
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Evening in Education |
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7:00-8:00 |
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Physicals - grades 2, 3 |
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Basketball - Knox Co |
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No School - Thanksgiving |
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No School - Thanksgiving |
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