The elementary school will be celebrating National School Lunch week October 10-14. Plan on eating with your favorite Brashear Elementary student during this week. Adult lunch price is $2.00 which includes your choice of the main entrée or salad bar, as well as milk, water, or tea.

Please let us know the day before you are eating by sending a note with your child or giving us a call. The schedule is as follows:

School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th for parent teacher conferences. Conferences are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 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. Last year we earned $734.40!

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.

Eighty awards were given to Brashear students who scored proficient or advanced on the Spring 2005 State MAP assessment in the areas of communication arts, math, science, and social studies.

Those students receiving awards at the annual open house on September 12, 2005 were:

Matt Thomas Science

Wendy Clarkson Social Studies

Miranda Creason Social Studies

Sidney DeBie Social Studies

Blake Pflum Social Studies

Shelby Salter Social Studies

Anthony Chambers Social Studies

Courtney Clarkson Social Studies

Brandon Gordon Social Studies

Caroline Slavin Social Studies

Jacob Sweet Social Studies

Tabitha Killen Communication Arts

Blake Pflum Math

Brandon Gordon Math

Kiley Watson Math

Alexa Acton Science

Megan Combs Science

Natasha Findling Science

Daniel Harrelson Science

Angela McKim Science

Madeline Potter Science

Tiffany Rigdon Science

Sam Smith Science

Katie Sweet Science

Meredith Thomas Science

Dakota Williams Science

Alexa Acton Communication Arts

Sarah Belzer Communication Arts

Natasha Findling Communication Arts

Angela McKim Communication Arts

Madeline Potter Communication Arts

Tiffany Rigdon Communication Arts

Sam Smith Communication Arts

Katie Sweet Communication Arts

Meredith Thomas Communication Arts

Dakota Williams Communication Arts

Jeremy Barnes Social Studies

Nicholas Gordon Social Studies

Timothy Harrelson Social Studies

Jeremy Barnes Math

Nick Bradshaw Math

Wendy Clarkson Math

Miranda Creason Math

Sidney DeBie Math

Timothy Harrelson Math

Hayden Housman Math

Shelby Salter Math

Olivia Thompson Math

Daniel Smith Science

Alexis Harrelson Communication Arts

Desiree Partin Communication Arts

Ariel Smith Communication Arts

Daniel Smith Communication Arts

Katie Stewart Communication Arts

Matt Thomas Communication Arts

Amber Alexander Social Studies

Justin Hazen Social Studies

Paige Longano Social Studies

Adriene Mountain Social Studies

Jacob Owen Social Studies

Kiley Watson Social Studies

Anthony Chambers Math

Courtney Clarkson Math

Justin Hazen Math

Jacob Owen Math

Caroline Slavin Math

Jacob Sweet Math

Trae Treasure Math

Bridget Clarkson Science

Kale Moore Social Studies

ChaRae Cole Communication Arts

Andrew Linhart Communication Arts

Stefanie McKim Communication Arts

Kale Moore Communication Arts

Tiffany Owen Communication Arts

Kellie Primmer Communication Arts

Tyler Blake Math

Bridget Clarkson Math

Tyler Killen Math

Amanda Powell Math

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, KLTE 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.

Randall Shahan for the donation of the bicycle rack for the ball field.

Charlene Fisher Family for donating Webster’s Dictionary of American Writers in memory of Mrs. Gwen Jeffries and Meet the Barker in memory of Warren Carlson

Steve Harvey for donating Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies and M Is For Mount Rushmore

Carol Chambers, Anthony Chambers, and Timothy Garrett for their donation of the following books: Jeopardy, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, 101 Things You Need to Know, Everything You Need to Know, Game Show Mania, and How to be a TV Quiz Show Millionaire

Carol Chambers for her donation of Reading for Understanding and Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Melanie Fisher for her donation of the following books: Mysteries of the Sea, Essential History of Art, Treasure of the Louvre, and New Big Book of Presidents

Brashear Professional Development Committee for their donation of Classroom Instruction That Works and 6 + 1 Traits of Writing

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 20 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.  This coincides with the Tiger Pride’s "Light’s On Afterschool" event.

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!

Chuck Baker, in memory of Richard Coy, has handcrafted a beautiful walnut trophy case. The trophy case, built with funds donated by the Richard Coy family, stands proudly at the entrance of the Brashear High School and will house the trophies earned at State Level Competition.

Community Education classes are available at Kirksville Area Vocational Center. Registration for Fall classes began on Tuesday, September 6, 2005.

Call 660-665-2865 or visit www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/tech_center to enroll in classes. The following classes are available:

Real Estate Salesperson 1/19-2/11

Basic Employment Skills 9/27-11/29

Beginning Accounting 9/19-11/28

Positive Assertiveness 9/28

Introduction to Computers 9/19-11/7

Introduction to Computers/Seniors 9/29-11/10

Introduction to Microsoft Word 9/19-10/10

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 11/14-12/5

Introduction to PowerPoint 10/17-11/7

Christmas Card Mail Merge 10/18-11/1

Medical Transcription 9/21-11/30

Medical Terminology 9/20-11/8

ICD-9-CM Medical Coding 9/21-12/7

Emergency Medical Tech 9/29-1/31

CPR/AED/First Aid 10/4-10/5

Support Group/Joint Replacement 10/12

Small Engine Repair-Level I 9/20-11/8

Small Engine Repair-Level II 11/15-1/3

ATV & Motorcycle Repair 9/29-11/10

Basic Welding 9/29-11/3

Beginner Dog Obedience 9/20-11/1

Christmas Card Workshop 11/14

Beginning Magic Illusions 9/20-10/25

Birds & Bird Watching 9/22-10/27

Introduction to Sign Language 9/20-11/15

Beginning Sewing I 9/26-10/24

Fast & Easy Cooking 9/20-11/8

The Crafter in You 10/6-11/10

Preserving Memories/Time Capsule 12/1-12/8

Floral Arranging 10/6-11/10

An additional 120 classes are available online. Please visit www.ed2go.com/katc for requirements, demonstrations, and additional information.

Monday: Cereal, toast/Garlic cheese bread, baked beans, cottage cheese, peaches, cookie, milk

Tuesday: Long john/Spaghetti, bread stick, veggies & dip, fruit, cake, milk

Wednesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Tacos, refried beans, lettuce/cheese, fruit, cookie, milk

Thursday: Breakfast bites/Hot dog on bun, chips & cheese, fruit, ice cream, milk

Friday: No School

Monday: Breakfast pizza/Tenderloin on bun, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, white cake, milk

Tuesday: Pancake, syrup/Lasagna, green beans, cottage cheese, fruit, cheesecake, milk

Wednesday: Biscuit & gravy/Soup, 1/2 ham & cheese sandwich, veggies & dip, jello, cookie, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Sub sandwich, chips & cheese, strawberries, strawberry cake, milk

Friday: Scrambled eggs, toast/Pizza, corn, fruit, ice cream, milk

Monday: Breakfast bites/Chicken nuggets, tater tots, california blend w/ cheese, fruit, cake, milk

Tuesday: Donut/Beef stew, corn bread, white beans, fruit, cookie, milk

Wednesday: Bacon, hash brown, toast/Mr. Ribb, baked beans, potato salad, apple crisp, milk

Thursday: Biscuit, sausage/Nachos, lettuce, vegetable, peach cobbler, milk

Friday: Omelet, toast/Pizza, corn, fruit, cookie, milk

Monday: Breakfast burrito/Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli w/ cheese sauce, fruit, pudding, milk

Tuesday: French toast sticks, syrup/Hot ham & cheese, soup, chips, fruit, cookie, milk

Wednesday: Bagel, cream cheese/Mozzarella cheese sticks, lettuce, cottage cheese, peaches, pumpkin bar, milk

Thursday: Cinnamon roll/Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, hot roll, green beans, cake, milk

Friday: Biscuit & gravy/Pizza, corn, fruit, cherry delight, milk

Monday: Donut/Corn dog, chips & cheese, veggies, fruit, cookie, milk

Don’t Throw it Away...Raise Funds Today!!! The school is continuing 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 is ongoing! Collect cartridges and cell phones year round.

Last year we earned $95.10. Money generated from this fundraiser is used to support our high school Renaissance program.

Several things are going on this month in the Guidance office. On October 12, the juniors have the option of taking the PSAT. The PSAT is a practice SAT/ACT test. It gives them the opportunity to experience a 3 hour test before going and taking the real thing.

On October 19, the sophomores will be taking the PLAN test. This test also prepares students for the ACT and even gives them an estimated score on what they might receive on the ACT. It lets us know if students are on track for college, points out academic strengths and areas of improvement, helps find career matches, and connects students with colleges.

The big thing coming up in October from the Counseling Office is Red Ribbon Week, October 24-28. The entire month of October in guidance we'll be talking about drugs and alcohol and how to avoid them. The theme this year is "I Have the POWER to Be Drug Free!" On Monday, Rainey Fann, a ventriloquist, will be here to speak to the elementary about the power to be drug free. On Wednesday, the Jackson Weightlifting Club will be here to present to the high school on the POWER to be drug free. On Friday, the high school will also be having a guest speaker coming from Preferred Family Healthcare to talk with us about Meth.

Each day will be a dress up day revolving around a drug-free saying.

Monday -"Give drugs the slip." Wear your jammies and slippers.

Tuesday - "The POWER to be Drug Free" - Wear your athletic wear.

Wednesday - "Elect to be drug free." Wear red, white, and blue.

Thursday - "Make a career of being drug free." Dress up like your future career.

Friday - "Color our world drug free." Be yourself and wear your favorite color.

Dress up to show your "POWER to be drug-free" spirit!!

Christy L. Grissom

K-12 Counselor

The High School Resource classes have decided to conduct a penny drive to raise funds for the American Red Cross Relief Effort to benefit the hurricane victims. They have decided to make it a competition between the classes to see which class can raise the most money. There will be a separate contest for the elementary (K-6) and high school (7-12) students. Participation in the penny drive is completely optional. The penny drive will run until October 31, 2005. Again, all proceeds will go to the Adair County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Tonya Wood

H.S. Resource Teacher

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