Paola Middle School Newsletter
February 2021
Important Dates
Feb. 3rd- Boys Basketball and Dance Team Pictures; Scholars Bowl PV Virtual Tournament
Feb. 4th- Boys Basketball- 7th @ Baldwin; 8th @ Home
Feb. 5th- Spelling Bee
Feb. 8th- Boys Basketball- 7th @ Home; 8th @ Woodland Spring
Feb. 9th- Scholars Bowl Practice
Feb. 11th- Boys Basketball- 7th @ Home; 8th @ Ottawa; 8th Grade Elective Fair @ HS
Feb. 15th- NO SCHOOL
Feb. 16th- Boys Basketball- 7th @ Eudora; 8th @ Home
Feb. 17th- Scholars Bowl Practice
Feb. 18th- Boys Basketball- 7th @ Home 8th @ Spring Hill; Scholars Bowl Ottawa Virtual
Feb. 19th- Miami County Spelling Bee
Feb. 22nd- Boys Basketball-7th @ Louisburg; 8th @ Home
Feb. 23rd- Scholars Bowl Practice
Feb. 24th- Scholars Bowl Pittsburg Virtual
Paola Panther Booster Club Student of the Month- Acadmics
Paola Panther Booster Club Student of the Month- Arts
Paola Panther Booster Club Student of the Month- Athletics
Spectator Limit Changes
KSHSAA has announced changes in spectator restrictions starting Jan. 29th. Below is what was sent out from KSHSAA:
“Beginning January 29 until the end of winter activities regular season this school year, a maximum of four spectators per participant will be permitted to attend with appropriate social distancing required. Local school districts may choose to have stricter limitations based on seating and local health department guidelines."
Starting January 29th, at Paola Middle School home winter events, we will allow 4 spectators PER FAMILY of participating student(s). It is not limited to just parents/guardians, but it is limited to just 4 per family no matter how many students from the same family are participating in the event. In the case of blended families, again, only 4 tickets total will be allowed for purchase. Please communicate with each other as to who will be attending so there are no issues at our events.
The 4 entries must be purchased at the gate and will not be sold ahead of time. We will NO LONGER CHECK ID's. Once a student(s)’ family has reached the maximum of 4 entries (no matter the number of participants from that family) no other spectators will be allowed to enter using that/those participant(s) name(s).
Examples:
Family A has 1 basketball player - 4 tickets total allowed for purchase
Family B has 1 basketball player and 1 dance member - 4 tickets total allowed for purchase
Family C has 2 basketball players - 4 tickets total allowed for purchase
We will still require masks to be worn as intended (over both the nose and mouth) by all in attendance while in the building. Family units are expected to sit together in the stands and remain socially distanced from other groups. Please time your arrival for your child(s)’ event only. And once your child(ren) is/are done participating in the event for the evening, we ask that your group leave the venue. This will allow more space for others to remain socially distanced who will be arriving for later events.
We will follow all local restrictions of any teams when traveling. Depending on where we travel, those restrictions may be more or less restrictive than at Paola. We will do our best to communicate that information out in a timely manner so plans can be made as we travel to different venues. There also may be an event where we will need to alter the spectator size at Paola, but this will be communicated in advance.
We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all of the Paola community for your grace and understanding as we work through this winter season. Your support has been overwhelming.
Spelling Bee Friday Feb. 5th
First Dance Team Performance a Success!
Valentine's Day!
Get Well Soon!
We Hope You Feel Better Soon!
Take Care!
Parent Teacher Conferences
MUSIC PROGRAM FUNDRAISER!
Do you need to replace a bed in your home? Now is the time! The Paola High & Middle School Bands & Choirs are hosting a one day Mattress Sale Fundraiser at Paola Middle School on Saturday, April 24th from 10AM-5PM. There will be 30 different models on display for you to try from name brand companies like Beautyrest and Therapedic. Simply find a bed you like, and place an order at the event. All beds are brand new, available in all sizes, and come with factory warranties! There will also be weighted blankets, pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, frames and even adjustable bases available as well! Best of all, prices are less than retail stores! To help with following COVID guidelines, we will have a “shopper” signup online so you can pick a 30 minute time slot to come in. More information soon! For questions, please contact Mr. Starks or Mrs. Smith.
Paola Middle School
Email: amy_wright@usd368.org
Website: www.usd368.org
Location: 405 North Hospital Drive, Paola, KS, USA
Phone: 913-294-8030