REMINDER: The Advance Hall of Fame Ceremony honoring the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 State Champion Varsity Volleyball Teams, will take place tonight between the Girls Basketball game and the Boys Basketball game. Girls game starts at 4:30.
Game time update: Tomorrows girls basketball game at home vs. Clearwater will now start at 4:30 pm. We will have the Hall of Fame ceremony immediately after the girls game. The varsity boys basketball game will start immediately after the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Reminder: Advance R-IV Schools will not be in session on Friday February 16th and Monday February 19th. Please enjoy a safe weekend. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school on Tuesday February 20th.
#HornetPride!
Hearts Around the Country Update:
Our third grade classes have received many thoughtful cards and letters from around the world! Pictured below are some of our favorites. These include conservation patches from Virginia, M&Ms from New Jersey, cactus from Arizona, Star Wars pop up card from Alaska, and a letter from France!
We'd love to add the following states: CA, CO, Ct, De, HI, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NY, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV
Our address is Advance School; Attn: Ms. Long's Class; 201 School St; Advance MO 63730
#LTT Literacy Tip Thursday What is a digraph and what does it mean for phonics? A digraph is 2 letters that make 1 sound -- sh in ship; ch in chin; th in that; ck in pick.
Here is fun song for students to practice their digraphs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK8_Tvu6bJk
Digraph Roll-a-Word activity for parents to do with young readers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-a2BCqdwkqrIOm6om06UNdL4-saG1wU/view
Digraph Bingo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CopM1qJXhOe22YBKfP5IRK6Gdzva0Lyv/view
For those that are interested:
Interested in ACT prep? Join the FREE 4 week prep class on Varsity Tutors. The next class begins Sunday, February 18. Students log into Varsity Tutors through Clever.
AHS Girls Basketball travels to Senath High School tonight. Game will begin at 6:00pm. Come support the team!
#HornetPride!
AHS Boys Basketball hosts Zalma tonight for Homecoming. JV will play 2 quarters at 6:00pm. Varsity game will follow. Homecoming coronation festivities will be held following the Varsity game.
#HornetPride!
Reminder: Advance Youth League softball and baseball forms are due on February 9th. Please turn in to your child's teacher or the Elementary Office.
During our #LTT Literacy Tip Thursday, we have focusing on phonological and phonemic awareness. How about a tip for phonics you can do at home?
Here is a video shared by another teacher for young readers to practice their letter sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Amgnpt_Jk
Here is a video that shows how to play Letter-Sound dominoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmGbOAnNbGA&list=PLP56SP4xkLxHjG9tDNFekA73_CumDXQhC&index=6 with the activity resource here: https://fcrr.org/sites/g/files/upcbnu2836/files/media/PDFs/student_center_activities/k1_phonics/k1_letter_sound_correspondence/k1_p016_letter_sound_dominoes.pdf
Please join in the fun and dress up next week for HOCO!!!!
Winner winner. Advance Lady Hornets Girls varsity basketball with the senior night victory over the Puxico Indians, 58-44.
Congratulations Seniors Natalee Roper, Kaylee Cline and Maggie Stubenrauch.
Our 3rd graders are eagerly awaiting Valentines & postcards from around the country!
Did you know that your student can explore what sparks their curiosity by experiencing classes taught by celebrity instructors and top experts? We have a site for that! Students can log on to Varsity Tutors through our Clever portal to access these classes.
#LTT #LiteracyTipThursday Here is another activity to do at home to support your child's phonemic awareness.
Give your child a word and have them repeat it back to you. Then, take away the last sound and see if they can tell you the new word.
Say torch→ Now say torch without /ch/ what’s left is? → tore
Say paste → Now say paste without /t/ what’s left is? → pace
Say storm→ Now say storm without /m/ what’s left is? → store
AHS Girls Basketball will play Woodland on Monday January 29. This game will be played at Bell City High School since we combine with them for girls basketball. Game begins at 5:30pm. #HornetPride!
Congratulations AHS Cheerleaders Abby Kennedy and Olivia Kennedy on making SCAA All-Tournament cheerleading team!
#HornetPride!
Ms. Long's Social Studies class would love your help to receive Hearts Around the Country! Please help spread the world to friends and family around the country (and world!)
High school parents, are you looking for a resource to help your child prepare for college? We have a site for that! Students can log on to Varsity Tutors through our Clever portal to access ACT type questions and get help with college admission essays.
