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December 3, 2023
New Business
Winter NWEA Testing Information
NWEA testing starts next week - here's what you need to know. Test groups are the same.
NWEA Schedule
Wednesday, December 6
3/4 hours: Growth: Math 6+
6/7 hours: Growth: Reading 6+
Friday, December 8
1/2 hours: Growth: Science 9-12 Life Science for use with NGSS 2013
5/6 hours: Growth: Language 2-12
- SCCC students will test as they return from SCCC on Wednesday. They should be able to start their test and make decent progress. If they don't complete their test, they can finish it when we pull them to take their Science test the next week.
NWEA Groups
NWEA Testing Proctors are:
Eric Brayman: 9th Grade, Almendinger - Klasing
Rita Shaw: 9th Grade, Larson - Woodland
Rachel Bayne: 10th Grade, Abney - Mayeres
Hannah Key: 10th Grade, Owens - Wiseman
Teffany Sample: 11th Grade, Adams - Keller
Zach Crews: 11th Grade, Knox - Wolfe
Brenda Heilman: 12th Grade, Ball - Grimes
John Roberts: 12th Grade, Hunsaker - Zdybel
Leah Bowling: C. Johnson, R. Durham, Z. McClellan, B. Johnson
- We are using Incentive Criteria again to qualify for participation in the Winter Incentive Day. As a reminder, a student must fulfill at least three out of four of the following:
- Less than 2% rapid guessing
- RIT Growth (or no loss from the previous session)
- Attendance the day of the test
- No Disruptions or Outbursts
NWEA Incentive
The Winter Team is finalizing the plans for the Winter Incentive, which will take place during the last week before break. They will share details as they're available.
I also recently explained the HS FALL SCORES with HS students. I hope the information helps with motivation as well.
Parking Expectations
There have been some parking struggles that need to be resolved before the offending drivers lose their driving privileges on campus for up to 30 days. Here are the issues:
- The grass in the South lot is not a designated parking space. Don't park there.
- Don't double park against the guard rail (after lunch is the biggest time this is a problem) in the South lot.
- Don't block vehicles from being able to get out of the South lot.
Fitness Center Expectations
The Fitness Center membership contract states that students who have not graduated must be accompanied by an adult if using the Fitness Center.
Failure to follow this rule can result in the cancelation of the adult's membership and discipline for the student.
Hudl's Format Changes
Our streaming services with Hudl will no longer be going to the Slater School Streaming account on Youtube. All events will now be found on:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/slater/organization/14160/slater-high-school
This link has been added to our Youtube account's bio in order to send our fans to the appropriate location for games. Fans will also be able to download the "Hudl Fan" app on their smartphones, search Slater High School, and watch the game that way.
PowerSchool at your Fingertips!
Use the School/District code BXDN.
Basketball Season is HERE!
PowerSchool Access
Students, if you are locked out of your PowerSchool account, please contact Ms. Mindy Wiseman in the HS Office.
You can email her at mwiseman@slaterschools.net or stop by and see her between classes.
Menus
Handbook Highlight
CLOSING OF SCHOOL
The following list of radio and television stations will be notified and will announce school closings:
KMMO - 102.9 FM / KMMO - 1300 AM / KRES - 104.7 FM / KMZU - 100.7 FM
Thrillshare
Marshall Democrat News Website / District Social Media & Website
You can check out the 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbook below!
Mrs. Crews's Counseling Corner
Senior Wildcats & Parents! This is our pre-FAFSA Frenzy event (see graphic below) to kick off the discussion about financial aid, changes to the application, scholarship access and will open the floor for Spring semester Q&A. Seniors can RSVP on the Counseling Office door starting 11/29!
What staff member deserves a shout out?
Take a minute to let me know all about it by filling out THIS FORM or clicking the banner above.
Students, Parents, and Staff can give a shout out to any Slater Schools employee! We'll make sure they receive a copy of it and will look for ways to share them with you throughout the year as well.
Let's get to bragging about all the good people around here!
OLD BUSINESS
Policy Says...
Ms. Crystal will determine if you need to stay at school or go home. If she decides that you need to go home, SHE will call your people and make arrangements for you to leave. (Read: You don't call/text your people - especially before we know you don't feel well.)
Making a List
Here's what the handbook says about GOOD STANDING:
GOOD STANDING
To be considered a student in good standing, a student must not be in violation of the
attendance policy (attendance must be above 90%), have no outstanding discipline referrals OR appear on the current F list.
In order to participate in extracurricular events including (but not limited to): dances,
field trips, school-sanctioned sports events; a student must be in good standing.
Students in grades 6-12 that are not in good standing will have closed lunch and be required
to sign in daily in the cafeteria, where they will remain for the entire lunch period.
The sign in sheet for closed lunch is on the South wall, below the bulletin board. It is up to the student to sign in and remain in the cafeteria during lunch.Failure to stay in the cafeteria for the whole lunch period or sign in (even if you stayed) will result in a CLOSED LUNCH REFERRAL. Here's what the handbook says about CLOSED LUNCH:
CLOSED LUNCH
Failing to stay or sign in for Closed Lunch
Grades 9-12
1. Warning
2. Friday School
3. 1 day in the Transition Room for each day not signed in
Stay in the Loop!
Text notifications will be used to share information about School Closures, Updates to the posted calendar, distribute newsletters, etc.
Your phone number will NOT be shared outside of the Student Information System.
How do I log in to my SIS Student Portal?
We have a new Student Information System (PowerSchool) this year, but it can do everything last year's system could do - and more - like see your schedule, grades, lunch balance, attendance, and MORE!
Where can I park?
Some students won reserved parking spots last May (see the table below), thanks to their Student of the Month achievements and Trivia Contest finishes. Those students have earned the right to paint their spots with a design that they choose (and J Clem approves).
If it’s a painted or reserved spot, don’t park there. You’ll be asked to move. If it’s an open spot, it’s first come, first served.
Spots students CAN’T park:
- The Circle Drive
- Teacher Parking (off of Elm Street, in front of the Elementary Building)
- The Cafeteria Lot
- Reserved Staff Parking in Gravel/Bus lot (South end of lot)
If you’re driving to school, you need an SHS parking pass. You can get one from Ms. Wiseman in the HS Office. They are $5/school year.
The Student Handbook has more info about Driving, Parking, and consequences of violating the rules. Check it out at SlaterSchools.net!
Posted
Due to liability concerns from MUSIC, our insurance company, pets are not permitted on school property, including the Sports Complex.
This excludes service animals and classroom/curricular animals, pre approved by a Building Principal.
Check out the Board Approved Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year:
UPDATED Policy for Extra-Curricular Disruptive/ Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Please note the revised policy for Unsportsmanlike Actions at an extra-curricular activity (Board of Education approved 9.27.22).
Unsportsmanlike Actions at an Extra-Curricular Activity
Step 1- Administrator Warning
Step 2- Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events.
Step 3- 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events
Community Resources Available
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What's Happening This Week?
- 8:00 am - F/Attendance List runs
- 9:00 am - Admin Meeting
- 6:00 pm - VG/VB Basketball @Tina (Bus leaves @4:20 pm / Admin: J. Clements)
Tuesday, December 5
- 7:30 am - HS Student Council meeting
- 12:30 pm - Missouri Valley Career Fair bus leaves
- 6:00 pm - K-4 Music Concert @Auditorium (Supervision: K-4 teachers / Admin: B. Drummond)
Wednesday, December 6
- 7:30 am - FBLA Meeting @Mrs. Shaw's room
- 8:30 am - SWE Presentations
- 10:00 am - HS NWEA: Math
- 1:15 pm - HS NWEA: Reading
- 3:10 pm - Math Vertical Team meeting
- 3:40 pm - ELA Vertical Team meeting
- 6:00 pm - JV Basketball @New Franklin (Bus leaves @4:35 pm / Admin: TBA)
Thursday, December 7
- 8:15 am - Freshmen meet with RPDC
- 9:00 am - Sophomores meet with RPDC
- 10:00 am - Juniors meet with RPDC
- 11:42 am - Air Force Lunch Visit
- 3:10 pm - Specials Data Team @Counseling Corner
- 6:00 pm - 5-12 Music Concert @Auditorium (Supervision: M. Senor, E. Brayman, A. Falls, / Admin: J. Clements)
Friday, December 8
- 8:00 am - HS NWEA: Science
- 10:45 am - Key/Boggs/Clements meeting
- 12:15 am - HS NWEA: Language
- 2:15 pm - HS Assembly - Blood Drive, Student of the Month, Pep Assembly
- 6:00 pm - VG/VB v. Community (Gate: R. Bayne / Admin: J. Clements)
Saturday, December 9
- JH Honor Band @Smith-Cotton JH
- 4:00 pm - JH Honor Band Concert @Smith-Cotton JH
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Resources
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Contact Info
Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal