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STRAFFORD R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
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F ROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
B Y J OHN C OLLINS ,
SUPERINTENDENT
The third quarter of the 2014-2015
school year is upon us as the new
year begins. The second semester
seems to always go by so fast. With
spring break beginning on March 9
and the MAP testing in April just
around the corner, the spring activities will be in full swing in the coming weeks.
coming dates for district events. In
addition, I would like to remind all
students and parents of the upcoming MAP testing that our students
will be taking part in during the
month of April. The MAP tests are
very important, not only for the
students, but also for our district.
The MAP tests allow us to gauge
The construction of the new elemen- how well our students are learning
tary is still on target for completion and our teachers are teaching. The
MAP tests also allow us to evaluate
by July 2015. As soon as the new
our curriculum to identify any
elementary is completed, we will
begin work on the new entrances to weak areas.
the high school and middle school
Thank you for your continued supbuildings as well as the renovation to port for the Strafford R-VI
the old elementary building.
Schools!
Included in this edition of the Your
School News you will find many up-
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
FEBRUARY 13
NO SCHOOL
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
FEBRUARY 16
NO SCHOOL
DISTRICT OFFICES
CLOSED
MARCH 6
END OF
3RD QUARTER
MARCH 9-13
SPRING BREAK
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year will begin on March 2. If
you are a Strafford resident and your child will be five years old before August 1,
2015, please sign up for a screening date and time by using the link on our school
website at www.straffordschools.net. For parents who do not have access to the
internet, there will be a computer in the early childhood office that can be used daily
from 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Screenings are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 27 and
will conclude on Friday, May 1. These screenings will take place at the early
childhood center. You will need to have proof of residency, the child’s birth
certificate and an updated immunization record on the day of screening. If you have
questions, feel free to contact Christy Willis, elementary counselor, at
417-736-7000 ext. 1237.
I NSIDE THIS ISSUE :
DISTRICT NEWS
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
A ND ELEMENTARY
2
M IDDLE SCHOOL
3
H IGH SCHOOL
4
ATHLETICS
5
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS
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Strafford Elementary
and Cogdill Early Childhood Center
MICHELLE GARDNER, PRINCIPAL
KARIE JULIAN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Teachers and students are finding themselves work- Spring pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, Febing diligently toward their goals for the third quar- ruary 25. Watch for flyers for background selecter. Second semester tutoring has begun.
tions and poses to come home soon. Students will
take an individual and group photo. Each student
Elementary yearbook forms have been sent home
will receive a free classroom photo. Preview packand orders are being taken until February 6. The
ets will be sent home for purchasing.
yearbook has all full color pages. To order the basic
yearbook the cost is $15.00; a personalized cover
We have two great musicals on the spring calendar
copy is $20.00. Checks are payable to Strafford El- where students will showcase their musical talents.
ementary School. If you need an envelope, please
Second grade will be on Thursday, February 26,
contact the office.
with first grade following on Thursday, March 26,
both at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Students should
The early childhood center and elementary buildarrive at 6:45 pm.
ings will be offering parents and students the opportunity to send their valentine(s) a lip-shaped lol- Mark your calendars for our annual Spring Carnival
lipop with a Happy Valentine’s Day message to be on Thursday, March 5, from 5:00-7:30 pm. We
delivered during their classroom parties. Lollipops have many fun activities planned which includes a
may be purchased for 50 cents each. Order forms
cake walk, face painting, inflatables, cookie decowill be sent home with students and MUST be rerating, pizza, cotton candy, snow cones and more!
turned by February 9 for order fulfillment. ClassWatch for more details in a flyer to come home
room valentine parties are scheduled for Thursday, soon.
February 12 at 2:00 pm (with the exception of
fourth grade which will be at 1:00 pm).
Don’t forget to spring forward on Sunday, March
8, by setting your clocks forward one hour as dayOur grade level spelling bee finals also happen in
light saving time comes to an end.
February. The first day for these will be Friday,
February 20 with fourth grade at 8:30 am and sec- Just a reminder, school will not be in session March
ond grade at 1:00 pm. The third grade finals will
9-13 for spring break!
be on Friday, February 27 at 8:30 am.
PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2015-2016
Preschool registration for the 2015-2016 school year is currently underway! Screenings are scheduled
for April 6-10. If you are a Strafford resident and your child will be four years old before August 1,
2015, please sign up for a screening date and time by using the link on our school website at
www.straffordschools.net. If you have questions, feel free to call the early childhood center at
417-736-7000 ext. 1100.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
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“I T ’ S GREAT IN THE M IDDLE ”
MARCIA CHADWELL, PRINCIPAL
SHANE PIERCE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Our fifth grade students will be participating in
DARE graduation on Monday, February 23 at 1:00
pm in the auditorium. Students met with Officer
Wagner weekly throughout the first semester to
learn about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
Each student wrote an essay about the information
that they learned over the course of the semester.
Five students will be chosen to read their essays during the graduation.
Middle school 2014-2015 yearbooks must be ordered by February 25. Order forms are available in
the office. The cost of a yearbook begins at $25.00.
Yearbooks can also be ordered online at
www.jostensyearbooks.com .
Spring pictures will be taken on February 26. InterState Photography will be taking our student photos. Flyers will be sent home with students and may
also be picked up in the office. After pictures are
taken, proofs will be sent home and parents may
then order from the proofs.
The middle school Career Fair will take place on
Friday, March 6. Students will have the opportunity to hear from many people in the community from a variety of career paths. Our middle
school counselor, Morganne Tiller, is coordinating this event. If you would like to volunteer to
be a speaker during this event, please contact
her at 417-736-7000 ext. 1322.
Save the date! Mark your calendars for the upcoming 8th Grade Celebration. The celebration
is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm in
the auditorium. More information about the
celebration will be available as the end of school
draws near.
FFA WEEK
SMS AND SHS FFA MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 23-27
DETAILS AT WWW.STRAFFORDSCHOOLS.NET
CAREER DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The elementary and middle school Career Day will be held the afternoon of Friday, March 6.
If you would like to volunteer to speak at the Career Day please contact Christy Willis for the elementary at
417-736-7000 ext. 1237 or [email protected] or Morganne Tiller for the middle school at
417-736-7000 ext. 1322 or [email protected].
STRAFFORD SCHOOLS SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Strafford R-VI School District special education department provides all information regarding the program for the public on the school website at www.straffordschools.net. You can find this under the “Public
Notices” section on the main district webpage. For questions, please contact special education director,
Dawnielle Baker, at 417-736-7000 ext. 1308 or [email protected].
YOUR SCHOOL NEWS
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“HIGH SCHOOL NEWS”
BRETT SODEN, PRINCIPAL
MIKE WILSON, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
The students and staff had a strong finish to the first
semester of the 2014-2015 school year.
Grade reports were sent out on January 9. There
were 202 students (56%) out of 360 total students
on the honor roll for the first semester. The breakdown of the honor roll is as follows: 43 students on
the Superintendent’s Honor Roll (4.0), 54 students
on Principal’s Honor Roll (3.70-3.99), 22 students
on Faculty Honor Roll (3.50-3.69) and 83 students
on Basic Honor Roll (3.0-3.49).
We had 65 students receive perfect attendance first
semester. Many of our students are in the A+ program which requires 95% attendance throughout the
entire high school career. The A+ program reimburses students college tuition up to two years or six
semesters if certain requirements are met through
their high school career.
Seniors are preparing for graduation on Thursday,
May 14. We encourage all seniors and their parents
to check the guidance office web site regularly as
scholarship opportunities are added frequently. The
graduation ceremony will be held at High Street Baptist Church.
It is time to order yearbooks. Student’s pre-ordered
yearbooks during the first semester and Josten's
mailed out bills over Christmas break. You can pay
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS
The deadline to order a senior yearbook ad
is Friday, March 27.
Photos, message and payment are also
due with the order.
Please contact Valerie Poynor,
[email protected],
to place your order.
for your yearbook by visiting www.jostens.com. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call the
high school office.
Our clubs and athletic programs have been very
busy. We feel it is very important for every student
to be involved in at least one club or sport during
their high school years.
Congratulations to our scholar bowl team for their
performance in the Waynesville tournament. The
team had wins over: Iberia, Sullivan, Clever, Rolla,
Dixon, and Central. Our team was represented by
Emily Underwood, Zane Tranmer, Faith Wen and
Debbie Wen. Debbie also earned all-tournament
honors.
Eight students attended the Missouri International
Thespian Society State Conference with Mrs. Gibson. It was a three day event where students were
able to attend workshops, see shows produced by
other schools, compete in different events, and network with colleges and theatre conservatories.
Congratulations to the boys’ basketball team and
coaching staff. They played in the championship
game of the blue division for the first time in school
history and brought home a second place trophy.
“MASKED!” COURTWARMING WEEK
The high school basketball courtwarming festivities will be
held February 9-14. Spirit week will begin on Monday, February 9. The boys’ basketball home games will be on Friday,
February 13 against Skyline. The coronation ceremony will
be between the JV and varsity games. All SHS students are
invited to the courtwarming dance on
Saturday, February 14 from 8:00-11:00 pm in
the multi-purpose room.
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9-12 Girls Basketball
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9-12 Track
9-12 Baseball
9-12 Softball
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Pleasant Hope High School
Springfield Catholic Jr. High School
Pleasant Hope High School
Springfield Catholic High School
Forsyth High School
Stockton High School
Morrisville Freshmen Tournament
Jefferson City Helias Shootout
Spokane High School
MLC Tournament at Fair Grove
Skyline High School
Marionville High School
Fair Grove High School
Fair Grove High School
District Tournament
District Tournament
Hollister High School
Marionville Invitational
Clever Right off the Bat Tournament
Conway High School
Hollister Jr. High School
Billings Jr. High School
Lebanon Boys Classic
Republic Meet
Skyline High School
Marionville High School
The spring sports schedule is not complete at this time.
Please check the school website at www.straffordschools.net for further updates.
SPRING COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, March 6, 2015
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Max Evans Gym
Sign-up to donate with Valerie Poynor at
[email protected].
Walk in donors are welcome!
Hosted by the high school student council and the
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.
HOME SCHOOL
INFORMATION NEEDED
The district is attempting to determine how many home
schooled students reside in the Strafford School District.
If you are currently home schooling your child or children and reside in the district please contact Vicki Tate
in the central office at 417-736-7000 ext. 1500.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Elementary:
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
1st grade Musical 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
February 26 2nd grade Musical 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
March 26
Pittsburg State Jazz Festival
STRAFFORD, MO 65757
Middle School:
March 6
BOXHOLDER
February 21 5th & 6th Grade SCMMEA Honor Choir at SBU
High School:
March 7
Drury Jazz Festival
Sound FX - Webb City Show Choir Classic
February 28 Mid-Lakes Conference Band & Choir Festival at
Pleasant Hope
March 28
District Band and Choir
Solos and Small Ensembles
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Elementary:
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
1st grade Musical 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
February 26 2nd grade Musical 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
March 26
Middle School:
February 21 5th & 6th Grade SCMMEA Honor Choir at SBU
High School:
March 7
March 6
Drury Jazz Festival
Sound FX - Webb City Show Choir Classic
Pittsburg State Jazz Festival
February 28 Mid-Lakes Conference Band & Choir Festival at
Pleasant Hope
March 28
District Band and Choir
Solos and Small Ensembles
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
STRAFFORD, MO 65757
PERMIT NO. 15
STRAFFORD R-VI SCHOOLS
201 W. MCCABE
STRAFFORD, MO 65757