The month of October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. During special counseling classes, students learned about bullying, the importance of kindness, and participated in a coloring and poster contest. Pictured below are 4th grade poster contest winners.
The month of October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. During special counseling classes, students learned about bullying, the importance of kindness, and participated in a coloring and poster contest. Pictured below are the 3rd grade coloring contest winners.
The month of October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. During special counseling classes, students learned about bullying, the importance of kindness, and participated in a coloring and poster contest. Pictured below are the 2nd grade coloring contest winners.
The month of October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. During special counseling classes, students learned about bullying, the importance of kindness, and participated in a coloring and poster contest. Pictured below are the 1st grade coloring contest winners.
The month of October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. During guidance classes, students learned about bullying, the importance of kindness, and participated in a coloring and poster contest. Pictured below are the Kindergarten coloring contest winners.
District Championship shirts will be on sale beginning tomorrow morning at 8:00am. Contact the High School or Elementary office to order.
Cost will be $20 per shirt.
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Congratulations AHS Volleyball on winning the Class 1 District 3 Championship! AHS will travel to Oak Ridge on Thursday October 31 for a Sectional match up.
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Please note: no tutoring Thursday, October 31
We have been asked about the use of the old gym. These are the board approved guidelines for the use of the old gym and FEMA gym.
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Advance R-IV Schools will host Parent/Teacher Conferences on 10/24/24 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Elementary families should have scheduled times to meet your student's teachers. Junior High and High School families may walk in to visit with teachers throughout the evening. The library will also be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair at this time. We look forward to seeing everyone.
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Advance Seniors received hands-on CPR training through Stoddard County Public Health Center by Health Educator Michelle Jackson-Hessling.
Advance students have taken the pledge to Buckle Up Phone Down! If you haven't signed up for a chance to win cash & prizes, there is still time! See Ms. K or sign up at the DriveWell Go app.
Bullying Prevention Week 3 question was, "What is an upstander and bystander when it comes to bullying?" Some student responses were the following:
* Bystander doesn't do anything to change the situation. Upstander stands up and tries to help the person.
* A bystander is someone who is looking at someone getting bullied from the side. The upstander is someone who stands up for the person getting bullied by someone.
* Bystander - someone who just watches. Upstander - someone who steps up for someone.
#LTT Literacy Tip Thursday
This week's literacy tip supports your child's decoding of words.
Parents, here is a chance for your student driver to win cash & prizes for being a safe driver! "The Show Me Your Score Safe Driving Challenge is a safe driving contest for teens, designed to make Missouri's drivers safer, and ultimately reduce roadway injuries and fatalities by utilizing app-based driver feedback." See Ms. Koechner for more information.
Student registration closes: October 30, 2024
Safe Driving Challenge period: November 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025
Show Me Your School Safe Driving Challenge webpage: https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/smys
Bullying Prevention week 2 question was "What would you do if you were bullied?". Some student responses were the following:
* I would tell a trusted adult and keep calm.
* I would ask them to politely quit, and if they didn't, I would go talk to the counselor/an adult if the problem keeps occurring.
* I would talk to them about what they said and resolve the issue.
#LTT Literacy Tip Thursday This week's literacy tip is to help your child identify the first phoneme (or letter sound) in a word.
A variation of this activity is to ask if a word has a particular sound: "Is there a /d/ in dog?" You can then try, "Which sound does dog start with - /d/, /sh/, or /l/?" This encourages the child to practice hearing and saying a word in parts- separating the first sound from the rest of the word.
A valuable presentation was held by Bootheel Behavioral Health for students in grades 5 through 12, focusing on managing stress and recognizing critical warnings signs related to mental health. Students learned practical strategies for coping with stress and how to support their peers while ensuring they seek appropriate help when needed.
Some student responses on ways to manage stress or words of encouragement for peers included:
* Stay strong, never give up
* Always be mindful and always listen to them.
* Make sure my friend knows they are NOT alone.
* To manage stress, I do notes, listen to music, and quiet time.
* Be loyal, kind, and positive to your friends
* To manage stress, I pet my cat and draw.
* I take deep breaths.
Juniors and Seniors, are you looking for help with your college applications or college essays? Varsity Tutors can help. Use Clever to log in. Varsity Tutors is provided free to Advance Schools through a grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Student of the Month program is a new initiative aimed at promoting positive behaviors among students and recognizing their achievements. Each month, staff members can nominate students who demonstrate qualities like respect, initiative, teamwork, perseverance, and consistent performance.
The 7th - 9th grade winner is Rowan. Rowan's nominator said, "As a new teacher it is difficult the first couple of days. A handicap makes it even worse. Rowan is always helpful, and steps up to help me with so many things. He is always respectful, helpful, and mannerly." Congratulations, Rowan!
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