The elementary school will be celebrating National School Lunch week October 11-15 by inviting parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles to join them for lunch. Each class has a specific day to invite someone to lunch. Because of space, we ask that only one adult join us per student. Please let us know of your participation at least one day prior and include money. We no longer accept money in the cafeteria. An adult lunch costs $2.00. The salad bar is available everyday. A side salad is included with the regular menu. The schedule is as follows:

Monday Kindergarten/4th Grade

Tuesday 1st Grade

Wednesday 2nd Grade

Thursday 3rd/6th Grades

Friday 5th Grade

School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3rd for parent teacher conferences. Conferences will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will end at 7:30 p.m. If you have not already done so, please contact the appropriate office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). You will be able to pick up first quarter grade cards at the time of your conference.

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. Thanks to all parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors who have contributed to this cause. Keep up the good work!

Pursuant to the requirements of state law 162.997-999-RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent as such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education. For purposes of surrogate parent appointment, "parent" is defined as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to, a grandparent, a step parent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives. The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the District is without a parent. The District must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent. Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent, more information can be obtained from the Districts’ surrogate parent contact person - the person responsible for the District’s special education program.

Seventy-two students scored proficient or advanced on the Spring 2004 State MAP assessment in the areas of communication arts, math, science, and social studies.

Those students receiving awards during the September Open House were:

Miranda Creason Science

Courtney Clarkson Science

Andy Belzer Social Studies

Nick Thomas Social Studies

Ashton Wolter Social Studies

Alexis Longano Social Studies

David Anderson Social Studies

Josiah Belzer Social Studies

Christina Scudder Social Studies

Danny Clarkson Social Studies

Courtney Clarkson Communication Arts

Andy Belzer Math

David Anderson Math

Josiah Belzer Math

Jeremy Clay Math

Christina Scudder Math

Jeremy Barnes Science

Sidney DeBie Science

Wendy Clarkson Science

Nicholas Gordon Science

Tim (T. J.) Harrelson Science

Blake Pflum Science

Cody Raine Science

David Walker Science

Cody Raine Communication Arts

Shelby Salter Communication Arts

Joe Clarkson Social Studies

Rachael Ferguson Social Studies

Christopher Longano Social Studies

Kristen Love Social Studies

Katie Smith Social Studies

Chloe Sykes Social Studies

Maggie Belzer Math

Macy Rogers Math

Katie Smith Math

Chloe Sykes Math

Nick Thomas Math

Brennon Toolate Math

Taren Treasure Math

Ashton Wolter Math

Anthony Chambers Science

Caroline Slavin Science

Jacob Sweet Science

Brandon Gordon Communication Arts

Justin Hazen Communication Arts

Adriene Mountain Communication Arts

Caroline Slavin Communication Arts

Jacob Sweet Communication Arts

Kiley Watson Communication Arts

Jeremy Clay Social Studies

Jessi Hill Social Studies

Hailee Kelsey Social Studies

Jacob Shipman Social Studies

Kale Watson Social Studies

Jessi Hill Math

Hailee Kelsey Math

Jacob Shipman Math

Cassie Wood Math

Kale Moore Science

Bill Elam Social Studies

Holly Hazen Social Studies

Danielle Lowe Social Studies

Jeremiah Osborn Social Studies

Brent Platz Social Studies

Cody Salter Social Studies

Danny Clarkson Communication Arts

Bill Elam Communication Arts

Holly Hazen Communication Arts

Danielle Lowe Communication Arts

Dani Moyer Communication Arts

Jeremiah Osborn Communication Arts Brent Platz Communication Arts

As the winter season approaches, we are reminding parents and students to listen to the local media stations to check on "early dismissals" and/or "no school" bulletins. This information will be given to KTVO television, KHQA television, WGEM television, KIRX radio, KTUF radio, KRXL radio, KRES radio of Moberly, KMEM radio of Memphis, and KZBK radio of Brookfield. These stations will present dismissal information as soon as decisions have been made. Please do not call the school.

Doug Clarkson, Joe Clarkson, Ivan Cole, Brent Hettinger, Robert Mills, and Lonnie Salter for helping prepare the Elementary Playground for the school year.

Tom & Colleen Primmer, the Career Center at Truman State University, Steve Harvey, and the Elementary Student Council for their donations of books to the library.

Thank you Sara Sweet for all your efforts for a successful Book Fair this fall.

Truman State University Science Division for their donation of a ventilation system for our science department.

FBLA will be selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts as a fundraiser during the months of October and November.  Students will sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts during the first two weeks of each month and delivery will be near the middle of the month.  The cost of the doughnuts will be $6 per dozen. Money raised from the sale of doughnuts will help to fund the field trip to Chicago, district contest, state leadership conference, community service projects, school service projects and club activities.  If anyone is interested in purchasing the doughnuts, please call Mrs. Reese at school or contact an FBLA member.

FBLA is planning to add landscaping to our school courtyard.  If anyone would like to donate extra bulbs or plants while thinning beds this fall, FBLA would really appreciate the contribution.  Plants or bulbs can be sent with your child or left at school in the offices or the business room. 

The Winter Concert has been set for Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. and the Spring Concert has been set for Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 p.m.

As part of the 21^st Century Community Learning Center after-school grant, the library media center will offer extended hours this year.  It will be open so families can take time to check out books to enjoy together.  Our first library time will be on October 18 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.  This coincides with the elementary school's first Evening in Education activity.

Your child does not have to be a part of the Tiger Pride program for your family to participate.  Other family library nights will be scheduled throughout the year.  Watch the newsletter for dates!

Attention Brashear Tiger Fans! The elementary teachers are selling Brashear Tiger jackets. They are black nylon with a lining and hood. You may choose between two styles—elastic waist or draw string waist. A tiger head will be embroidered on one side with "Brashear" embroidered above it and "Tigers" embroidered below it. You may get your name embroidered on the opposite side for an additional $3.00. The cost of the jackets will be $38.00 for youth sizes and $40.00 for adult sizes with an additional $2.00 for XXL. Sizes go up to 6XL. Orders are due Thursday, October 7th. Money must be turned in with the order form. Proceeds from the jackets will be split equally among the elementary teachers to be used in their classrooms. Order forms are available in the elementary and high school offices.

Friday: Waffle, syrup/Garlic cheese bread w/ marinara sauce, lettuce, carrots & dip, pudding, milk

Monday: Egg mcmuffin/Chicken tetrazini, peas, fruit, cookie, milk

Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Hot dog, chips, baked beans, no bake cookie, milk

Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, toast/Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rice krispie treat, milk

Thursday: Cereal, toast/Sloppy joe, french fries, jello, sherbet, milk

Friday: No School

Monday: Sausage patty, biscuit/Tenderloin on bun, chips, baked beans, apple crisp, milk

Tuesday: Blueberry muffin, fruit/Nachos, lettuce, fruit, chocolate cake, milk

Wednesday: Bacon, hash brown patty/Corn dog, scalloped potatoes, peas, cherry delight, milk

Thursday: Omelet, toast/Hamburger on bun, cheese slice, french fries, ice cream sandwich, milk

Friday: Donut/Pizza, corn, peaches, cookie, milk

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, milk

Tuesday: Pancake, syrup/Ham & cheese roll-up, chips, veggies & dip, cake, milk

Wednesday: Biscuit, sausage gravy/Tacos, lettuce, cheese, refried beans, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Popcorn chicken, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, banana, brownie, milk

Friday: Breakfast bites/Pizza sandwich, corn, peaches, cookie, milk

Monday: Sausage patty, toast/Fish, macaroni & cheese, peas, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Donut/Chicken patty, green beans, pears, cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Chili or vegetable soup, cheese slice, crackers, veggies & dip, cookie, milk

Thursday: Cereal, toast/Goulash, lettuce, pineapple, spice cake, milk

Friday: Bagel, fruit/Chicken & cheese quesadilla, corn, peaches, cookie, milk

Don’t Throw it Away...Raise Funds Today!!! The school has started a recycling program that will keep millions of pounds out of landfills and help us raise funds. Cartridges for Kids® pays cash for used cell phones and empty inkjet, laser, fax, and copier cartridges.

Bring in empty cartridges and used cell phones to our school.

Ask your employer to sponsor us by saving empty cartridges and used cell phones.

Our fundraiser in ongoing! Collect cartridges and cell phones year round.

Together we can make our fundraiser a success!

The following items will be offered for sale by sealed bid. Items for sale will need to be removed prior to demolition of the vacated elementary building with designated items to be removed not more than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled demolition. Bids will be taken until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2004 at which time they will be opened in the regularly scheduled board meeting. Those who submitted sealed bids will be able to raise bids on the day of opening.

Items may be seen by appointment any day Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM. You are welcome to make an offer on items that are not listed. Bids may be addressed to:

Diane Bradley, Superintendent

205 West Dewey Street

Brashear, MO 63533

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