CSD Connections
A Bi-Weekly Clinton Schools Community Newsletter
Volume 2 Issue 8, January 12, 2018
TOP 10 CARDINAL CELEBRATIONS
1. Congratulations to the 66 Henry Elementary students who achieved perfect attendance 2nd quarter! These students enjoyed a special catered lunch and puppet show courtesy of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare.
2. Did you hear the news? Clinton Intermediate School met their playground fundraising goal and will be getting a new playground this spring! Thanks to all who supported this project!
3. Thanks to Clinton High School's Bright Futures building partner, Pathways, who welcomed students back to school after Christmas Break with a hot chocolate bar!
4. Seventy-nine FBLA Students took their online tests and submitted projects on Wednesday of this week. This was their first step on their road to district, state and national competition.
5. Congrats to the CHS JV boys basketball team who took 2nd place in the JV basketball tournament in Knob Noster last week.
6. The STEM fun continues in Clinton Intermediate School's Cardinal Coop class. Students are learning about potential and kinetic energy and are designing and constructing roller coaster models.
7. Students in Mrs. Hetherington's 7th grade ELA class took their literature study of
Fever 1793 to the next level by being cast as actors/actresses for a tea party skit from the book. The students loved becoming one of the book's expressive and dynamic characters!
8. Congratulations to the 21 Henry Elementary students who were recognized at last week's Student of the Month assembly. These students did a great job of displaying December's character word of the month, Honesty.
9. Best of luck to all 3 of our district's archery teams as they take part in the Clinton Intermediate School Archery Tournament. Come out to CHS on Saturday at 8:00 to cheer them on!
10. Our CHS girls basketball team will play for 3rd place tonight at 7:00 at the Pleasant Hill Tournament. Boys will play in the semifinal game at 4:00. Good luck Cardinals!
PARENT REMINDERS AND IMPORTANT INFO
No School-School will not be in session on Monday, January 15th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School Closings-Did you get the text message on Thursday morning regarding the inclement weather early dismissal?
If you didn't, please make sure you follow these 2 steps to ensure that you are in the know!
1-Give your preferred text messaging number to your child's school office.
2-After giving this number to the office, follow the instructions found here to opt-in for our text messaging service.
Besides a text message, we will also place school closing info on our social media sites, website, KDKD and Kansas City television stations.
Donuts with Dad-Henry Elementary dads are invited to attend the 3rd annual Donuts with Dad event on Friday, January 19th. Dads of Clinton Early Childhood students can enjoy a donut with their child on Friday, January 26th. Find more info on times here.
E-Library Cards-CHS is excited to partner with the Henry County Public Library to provide e-library cards to CHS students. Important info for parents regarding this program can be found here. If a parent chooses for their child to not participate in this program, they must sign and return the opt-out letter by January 30th.
CourtMat Warming-The CHS Alumni Association is looking for Homecoming, Court-Mat and Relay Kings and Queens from years past! These individuals will be recognized during the Court-Mat basketball games on February 2nd. Find more info here.
PAT Screening-Parents as Teachers will be providing free screenings for children 4 months-36 months on February 8th. You can find more info here. You can also call 885-5845 to make an appointment.
5K-The 3rd annual Clinton Education Foundation 5K Walk/Fun Run is scheduled for April 7th. You can register online by going here. Registration is $25 until 3/31.
District Calendar Jan 12-25
Only events that appear on the district calendar are listed here. As always, a calendar for each individual building can be found on the district website.
ALWAYS REFER TO THE DISTRICT WEBSITE CALENDAR, FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LIST OF EVENTS. ALSO STAY UP TO DATE WITH CANCELLATIONS BY FOLLOWING US ON TWITTER @CLINTONMOCARDS
*1/12 Boys Basketball @ Pleasant Hill Tournament, 4:00
*1/12 Girls Basketball @ Pleasant Hill Tournament, 7:00
*1/13 CHS Wrestling @ Warsaw
*1/13 Arhery Tournament @ CHS, 8:00
*1/13 Clinton Elks Hoop Shoot @ CMS, 8:00
*1/15 NO SCHOOL, MLK Jr. Day
*1/15 JV and Varsity Girls Basketball vs Warsaw, 6:00
*1/16 Girls Basketball vs Harrisonville, 4:30
*1/16 Wrestling @ Center, 5:00
*1/16 Boys Basketball @ Pleasant Hill, 5:00
*1/16 CMS Boys Basketball @ Sedalia, 5:30
*1/18 Girls Basketball vs St. Michael, 4:30
*1/20 CHS Archery Tournament @ CHS, 7:00
*1/22-27 Girls and Boys Basketball Clinton Tournament
*1/22-27 JV Boys Basketball @ El Dorado Springs Tournament
*1/22 Board of Education Meeting @ CMS Media Center, 6:00
*1/23 CMS Boys Basketball vs Warrensburg, 5:00
*1/23 CMS Girls Basketball @ Warrensburg, 5:00
*1/24 CMS Girls Basketball @ Sedalia, 5:30
*1/25 Wrestling @ Holden, 5:30
"IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A CARDINAL" ARTICLE
Goal-Setting with Self-Discipline
Submitted by: Ms. Jennifer Paschall, Clinton Middle School Principal
As we begin a New Year it is inevitable that we set resolutions, or goals, to achieve in the New Year. Whether it is to get in shape, lose weight, read more, spend more time with our kids, these goals always have the best intentions, but tend to fizzle out when life gets hectic.
Each month at CMS, we focus on a character trait-kindness, empathy, responsibility. This month, we are focusing on “Goal Setting with Self Discipline”; it is not about making a resolution, but about setting attainable goals that students want to achieve, “New Year-New Hope-New Goals”.
On January 8th, students began learning about how to make a S.M.A.R.T. (Specific-Measurable-Attainable-Relevant/Realistic-Time Driven/Trackable) goal . Students are writing goals that are stretching them-which requires our character trait of the month: self-discipline. Self-discipline, or control, is like having steering or brakes in the journey of life. It means saying “no” to some things in order to say “yes” to something better—something that can help students reach their goals. Good intentions just aren’t enough. If we want to learn something new, or make a positive difference for others, we need self-discipline to follow through and succeed. Self-discipline requires motivation, self-control, initiative, effort, and stamina. Motivation is necessary, and you must really want to achieve your goal to choose to move forward. It can be fueled by example. When students see adults who are motivated to try new things, plan for success, put forth effort, deal with setbacks, and celebrate success, they learn how much motivation is important in accomplishing just about anything.
I am looking forward to visiting with students in the next few weeks to learn what goals they set for themselves, and to share my goals with them; and visit with them again in a few months to see how they have accomplished their goals. I am confident CMS will see amazing growth in our students.
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Location: 701 South 8th Street, Clinton, MO, United States
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