Matt's Monday Memo
November 4, 2019
Good morning, Staff,
Quite a week. A big week in athletics with our first quarterfinalist appearance in softball, a playoff win in football, and men's cross country qualifying for the state meet. The Friendship Dance went well, thanks to all the hard work by our STUCO sponsors. Friday was an important day for our classroom work--thanks to our teacher leaders, Tamara Rodney, Patrick Bommarito, Mindy Seifert, and Jess Haskins.
Sunday was a crowning moment for our school with our Statesmen Showcase. The building was vibrant with so many students and teachers sharing their passion with community members that joined us. Many thanks to Angela Thompson and all the faculty that dove into the work.
Regards,
Matt
*2019-20 School Calendar Days & Possible Changes*
Now that cooler temperatures are upon us, we acknowledge the possibility of inclement weather days. This year, we have four (4) inclement weather days built in our high school calendar. We have also designed a plan in the event of extra inclement weather days that we are sharing with you.
The state of Missouri now requires that district submit a plan of 1,080 attendance hours each year (includes minimum of 1,044 hours of instruction and 36 hours of inclement weather plans). This year, with our late-start schedule, students will attend 1069.13 hours, including four built-in inclement weather days. To ensure that we meet the 1,080 required attendance hours, we have provided the state of Missouri with a school calendar that includes an articulated plan in the event of additional inclement weather days beyond the four we have built in. After four snow days, our amended calendar will be as follows:
5th Inclement Weather Day
May 19 and 20 shall be converted to full attendance days; final exams will take place on May 20 in the morning, and regular instruction in the afternoon.
6th Inclement Weather Day
May 21 shall be converted to a full attendance day; final exams will take place in the morning, and regular instruction in the afternoon. May 22 shall become a half-day of finals.
The potential of a revised school year will NOT affect seniors and early check-out.
It will only be necessary to amend our school calendar with any of the above recommendations IF we miss more than four days of school due to inclement weather. This revision will ensure that the district calendar is in accordance with state requirements.
Peek at the Week
- November 4: Day 2 (NOT A LATE START); First day of winter sports (basketball/wrestling)
- November 6: Grades due, 8 a.m.
- November 7: Special Schedule: Veterans Day; Sophomore Parent Night, 7 p.m., Auditorium
- November 8: Progress Grades on Portal
- November 11: Late Start 6/7
Celebrations
Did You Know?
We have several PD Activities in November.
Our next staff meeting is on November 14 at 2:50 p.m. or November 15 at 7:15 a.m.
Our next PD Discussion date is November 21.
Friday was the end of the progress period. Grades are due by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Don’t forget to enter citizenship grades.
Reminders/Announcements
November 7 is our Veteran’s Day celebration (special schedule), and will be a big day for the high school. The Social Studies Department has invited over 50 veterans to attend social studies classes. Please introduce yourself when you see them in the hallways. Pat Voss sent out detailed information about the day’s events.
- Remember to visit www.statesmensports.com for the latest athletic results.
Upcoming Professional Development
- November 14: Staff Meeting
- November 21: PD Discussion