Bulldog Bytes
A Newsletter for Employees of the Mexico59 8/25/15
Bulldog Bytes
Email: jdiffenderfer@mexico.k12.mo.us
Website: www.MexicoSchools.net
Location: 2101 Lakeview Road, Mexico, MO, United States
Phone: 573.581.3773
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-School-District-59/692521830775778
Twitter: @MexicoMoSchools
MPS Administrators and Counselors at M&M Golf Cars
MPS Administrators and Counselors at Spartan Light Metal Products
Health Fair for Employees
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
In case you did not know, we need certified teachers as bus drivers. This would be extra money for you and it will also help you when you retire, if you keep it up, as it logs more income for you when reported to PSRS. For more information about becoming a bus driver, contact Curt Jackson x2424.
District Calendar
Wednesday, August 26
FFA Recruitment Week
ECC Open House/Meet Teacher by appt.
Thursday, August 27
FFA Recruitment Week
3:00pm - FFA Officer Training
4:00pm - MHS Girls Golf vs Harrisburg & Southern Boone
5:00pm - MHS Boys Soccer @ Fulton
6:00pm - MHS Volleyball @ Kirksville
Friday, August 28
FFA Recruitment Week
MHS Softball - Varsity - Battle Tournament
7:00pm - MHS Football - Varsity vs California
Saturday, August 29
MHS Softball - Varsity - Battle Tournament
9:00am - MHS Cross Country - Mexico Invitational
9:00am - Trap shoot @ Community R-6
11:00am - MHS Boys Soccer @ Fatima
Monday, August 31
ECC First Day of Pre-K
4:00pm - MHS Girls Golf - Mexico-Moberly-Centralia-New Bloomfield
5:00pm - MHS Boys Soccer vs Moberly
5:30pm - MHS Volleyball vs Centralia
6:00pm - MHS Football - JV Vs Moberly
Tuesday, September 1
7:30am - FFA Farm Safety Camp
4:30pm - MHS Girls Tennis @ Hannibal
5:00pm - MHS Softball V/JV vs Kirksville
5:00pm - MHS Boys Soccer vs Marshall
5:45pm - MHS Volleyball vs Eldon
Wednesday, September 2
8:30am MHS Girls Golf - Paris Tournament
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar http://www.mexicoschools.net/calendar-google.php
Mexico School District 59 Position Openings 2015-2016
CERTIFIED
Part-Time Evening welding
Speech Pathologist (4)
SUPPORT STAFF
Bus Drivers & Substitute Bus Drivers
Paraprofessional
Substitute Food Service Workers
Substitute Nurses
Substitute Teachers
The following coaching/extra-duty positions are available for the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact Jeff Anderson x3008 at Mexico High School for additional information.
MHS
Assistant Baseball Coach - MHS
Assistant Track Coach - MHS
MMS
7th Grade Boys Basketball
MHS Theater Cookbooks are in
From Sara Given - MHS Theater Department---It is a great honor to be selected to represent not only our school and community but the state of Missouri at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland August 2016.
We are in need of your support.
“Dramatically Delicious” is our new cookbook coming out. The entries look AMAZINGLY scrumptious! $15 per cookbook with a 75% kickback to our group traveling abroad.
If you are interested in donating to our group, please contact Sara Given at MHS or Bethany Collins at Central Office.
Email: sgiven@mexico.k12.mo.us
Location: 639 North Wade Street, Mexico, MO, United States
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MHS-Theatre-Department/1648271075419981?fref=ts
Social Media shout outs!
Dr. Justin Tarte @justintarte Aug 16
There's a 27% increase in student engagement when the teacher greets his/her students at the door: http://www.teachers.net/wong/OCT13/ #edchat
Thanks for using the hashtags on the first day of school. --Jo Ann
How to contact DESE - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Welcome to a new school year! The Department is working to streamline communications between our offices and school districts. To accomplish this, we have set up several ways to receive information from us, and we have worked to make our website as user-friendly as possible so that you can get the information you need. Remember, if you cannot find what you need on our website, you are welcome to email our office at Communications@dese.mo.gov or call us at 573-751-3469 and we will find the person or section that can assist you.
Parent-Teacher Organizations/Parent Teacher Associations Listserv
The parent-teacher organization/parent-teacher association (PTO/PTA) listserv is for leaders of a district’s parent group(s). Subscribers receive information from the Department to be shared with parents and families at their PTO/PTA meetings or in their newsletter. Please forward this link to your school’s PTO/PTA contact:Subscribe here
Bulletin Listserv
The Bulletin Listserv is used for anyone interested in education (principals, teachers, parents, etc.) to sign up to receive news releases and the weekly bulletin.Subscribe here.
Department’s Social Media Sites
• Commissioner of Education’s Twitter
Teachers Listserv – NEW!
This listserv is for public school teachers. Subscribers will receive emails about policies, certification information, Department initiatives and news affecting education in the state. Please forward this link to the teachers in your district:Subscribe here
Top 10 by 20 Newsletter
The Department’s monthly electronic newsletter keeps Missourians informed about Missouri public education and the state's progress toward becoming a top 10 state in education nationwide by 2020. Subscribe here
Missouri Learning Standards
Are you interested in Missouri Learning Standards? Subscribe to the Missouri Learning Standards newsletter.
Other Listservs
To sign up to receive information that is sent to other listservs on a wide variety of topics, including MOSIS, Special Education, Curriculum and Guidance and Counseling, please visit our website.
Thank you!
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Communications | 573.751.3469 | dese.mo.gov
Transfers and Relocations
Instructional Technology Facilitator Casey Echelmeier's Blog
Sue Nixon offers topics for reading instructional help
Elaine Hansett offers topics for math instructional help
Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Softball team
Graduates returned for the celebration
Congratulations Softball players
MHS Cheer Clinic
Friday, Sep 4, 2015, 03:15 PM
Mexico High School, North Wade Street, Mexico, MO, United States
School Directory is being created for the 15-16 School Year
School Days Stomp FUN RUN
Saturday, Sep 5, 2015, 09:00 AM
639 North Wade St. Mexico MO 65265
United Way Kick Off
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015, 04:00 PM
Audrain County Courthouse, North Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO, United States
MHS Key Club to host Red Cross Blood Drive
*Coaches (note from Mrs. Galloway): If you would consider letting athletes participate, they could perhaps be excused from practices that day. If it is a game day I understand them not participating.
Thanks everyone for helping with a good cause!
A+ for Mexico Grant Applications due!
A+ for Mexico Grant Applications need be turned in ASAP. The deadline is September 25th.
Information can be found at http://goo.gl/yjtO44
The application can be found at http://goo.gl/AQBRxK
Nominations are now being accepted for Pioneer in Education Awards
During the Annual Christmas Reception we will present the Pioneer in Education Awards. Employees are encouraged to nominate a retired staff member or former Board of Education member. Nominees must have been retired at least three years.
If you wish to nominate someone, please complete the form below and return to the Board Secretary at Central Office not later than November 15.
These two documents are what you need to submit an application. The nomination form. The list of eligible retirees.
Contact Bethany Collins for more information. x2401