Central Schools
Week of October 9
SELF: Act in a safe and healthy manner
OTHERS: Respect the rights and needs of others
ACCOUNTABILITY: Take responsibility for learning & behavior
RESPECT: Treat all property with respect
"Quote of the Week"
Teachers make more minute by minute decisions than brain surgeons...and that is why you're going home so exhausted each day.
Dr. Tina Boogren
Dates to Remember in October
OCTOBER
2: Custodial Worker Day
3: Fall Night School Begins (4:00 - 7:00)
6: Mid-Quarter Cut Off
9: Mid-Quarter Grades Due by 3:00
10: Two Hour Late Start
11: 1st Quarter Conferences (4:00-6:00)
13: MAAP 101 Conference
19: MEA - No School
20: MEA - No School
STUDENT OF THE WEEK - Haley Roberts
"Haley is always showing up to class and ready to work! She is always willing to participate in class and isn't worried to ask for help is she is struggling with some of the concepts. She is a great addition to our Central family."
ADVISORY for October 13
Dodgeball Directions
We will start with even teams on the court. if you have extra they will be in your resurrection line.
The balls, are lined up on the centerline. During the opening rush (when the game starts)
You are out if: 1) you step on or over the centerline; 2) a thrown live ball hits your body; and 3) you throw a live ball and it is caught by an opponent.
A thrown live ball can only hit out 1 player. Thrown balls that hit the ground, the wall, other balls, or other objects before hitting the opponent are considered dead balls, and are ineligible to hit players out.
You may block a thrown ball with a held ball. However, if you drop the blocking ball during the act of blocking, or if you fail to make a clean block (as in the thrown ball still ends up hitting or grazing your body afterwards), you are out.
If you are out, line up on the side in the order you got out (think of it as being in an “resurrection” line). If your teammate catches a ball, the player at the start of your team’s “resurrection” line comes back into play after touching the wall (the teammate must be in the line at the time of the catch to be eligible to be brought back in).
You can only hold a ball for 10 seconds, afterwards, it will be considered dead. Dead balls need to be rolled over immediately to the other team.
Have fun, shake hands, make friends and be spirited!
*When you are not playing please sit around the outside of the court and stay off your phones. No photos or videos allowed.
Advisors, please keep your advisory together and encourage all to play, we need them!
Operating Levy Referendum/School Board Election
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is election day. If you would like to vote early, absentee voting is available at the District Office, 10 Civic Center Plaza, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents of Mankato Area Public Schools will vote on an Operating Levy and the election of three School Board members.
As a result of our Operating Levy expiring on June 30, 2018, our School Board has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authority. This proposed authorization would include an increase of $365 per pupil and would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018.
The most common question we hear is, “What will the money be used for?” The dollars go to people, programs and day-to-day operations. Here is a link to our Q & A article which will help answer that question. This is an exciting time for our growing school community. Funding will help us to continue our work and provide the resources we need for the education of each child, retaining and recruiting staff and our daily costs.
Please visit the District website www.isd77.org under “quick links” where you will find more information about the operating levy, a tax impact calculator for your property, and candidate information.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the District Office at 507-387-1868 or email maps@isd77.k12.mn.us.
FIRST QUARTER PARENT/STUDENT/STAFF CONFERENCES
4:00 to 6:00 pm
STAFF: Talk to the students, encourage them to attend!
TEACHERS: Maybe offer extra credit points!
ADVISORS: Start calling all parents in your advisory to invite them!
Sarah and her Foods class will be preparing a Spaghetti meal with Bread and Salad!
CENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
11:00 - 1:00
Rooms 206 & 207
October is National College and Career Readiness Month
Senior Meeting will be held to discuss applying for colleges and provided information on how to complete college entrance exams. Fafsa information will be provided will a College Goal being held at West for our students to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA on line.
South Central Admissions and Financial Aid speaker: Jayne Dinse will be meeting with seniors who are interested in attending college/South Central.
Friday will be wear your college gear to school (including staff)
Staff will be encouraged to share their almater with a poster outside of their classroom.
Use the Google Document link below to view the calendar for October
MAAP 101 - For new teachers to Alternative Education or those wanting a refresher
UPCOMING FIELD TRIP
OCTOBER
October 17: Damian A.
October 18: Chloe T.
October 24: Tysen C.
October 24: Damian F.
October 24 Devan T.
October 24: Anathony M
October 25: Danielle P.
October 25: Brandon R.
October 27: Cayla S.
October 29: Khalil F.