Bulldog Bytes
A Newsletter for Employees of the Mexico59 March 9, 2016
MHS Speech & Theatre Department has broken a personal record!
Under the direction of coach Sara Given & asst. coach Laura Loudenslager, the MHS Speech & Theatre Department has broken a personal record!
At the NEMSHSAA District Speech, Debate, One Act & Reader's Theatre competition March 4 & 5, the MHS Speech & Debate Team has qualified 11 Events to State! Out of those qualifiers, 8 were District CHAMPS!
State Competition April 22-23 at Missouri State University Springfield, MO
One Act Play- 1st Place- State Qualifier
Readers Theatre- 1st Place- State Qualifier
Andrew Kristofferson- 1st Place Humorous- State Qualifier
Lina Gravemeyer- 1st Place Dramatic- State Qualifier
Emma Chedwick- 1st Place Prose- State Qualifier
Brooke Ransom- 1st Place U.S. Extemp- State Qualifier
Rachel Owings 1st Place International Extemp- State Qualifier
Rachel Owings 1st Place Lincoln-Douglas Debate- State Qualifier
Leon Brown/Andrew Kristofferson- 2nd Place Duet- State Qualifier
Brooke Ransom- 2nd Place Oratory- State Qualifier
Brooke Ransom- 2nd Place LD Debate- State Qualifier
Leon Brown- 4th Place Storytelling
Clara Mattioli- 6th Place Poetry Reading
One Act "!Artistic Inspiration" Cast
Cooper Manns
Hayden Foreman
Dylan Goodman
Morghan Rowe
Diane Mendez
Clara Mattiolli
Emma Chedwick
Cameron Evans
Elizabeth Finck
Stage Manager- Kylie Yeast
Readers Theatre "Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon"
Mackenzie Hawkins
Elaina Grubb
Andrew Kristofferson
Shelby Allen
Sarah Kasubke
Alie Finch
Hazen Blair
Michaela Grubb
Ansel Herrera
Tristyn Chase
Grace Troesser
Lina Gravemeyer
Maggie Clampitt
Rachel Owings
Stage Manager- Kylier Yeast
Also a Mexico first is the number of double and triple entered students:
Rachel Owings (International Extemp. LD Debate, Readers Theatre)
Brooke Ransom (US Extemp. Oratory, LD Debate)
Andrew Kristofferson (Humorous, Readers Theatre)
Lina Gravemeyer (Dramatic, Readers Theatre)
Emma Chedwick (Prose, One Act)
Congratulations to MHS Academic Team
M Ed in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
The University of Missouri -Columbia College of Education provides opportunities for educators to earn degrees toward future leadership positions. Through the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis department, a master's degree is available. Information regarding this program is attached. The next cohort for an M Ed in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification begins in June 2016. Dr. Chris Belcher will be leading some of these sessions. If you would like additional information regarding this program, contact 573-882-8221. You may also contact Dr. Belcher directly at belcherd@missouri.edu. Click here for the pdf file with more information.
Considering Retirement?
In order to be paid for your sick leave (maximum 100 days); anyone wishing to retire must have their notice into the Superintendent's Office by one of the following days, per Board Policies GCPC and GDPC:
Certified Staff: March 1, 2016
Support Staff: March 20, 2016 (for those retiring on the last day of school).
Those retiring on any other day then the last day of school will need to give 60 days notice in order to receive payment for sick leave.
April 4 to May 11 will be online testing and End of Course Exams
Loud and disruptive activities are also asked to be kept to a minimum.
Employee Health Screening
ALL EMPLOYEES and RETIREES COVERED UNDER MEXICO SCHOOLS
ANTHEM HEALTH INSURANCE:
Health Screening event is coming soon!
Date: Friday, March 18, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Central Office Board Room
Eligible: Mexico School employees and retirees with Anthem Health coverage through Mexico Schools (sorry, spouses and dependents are not eligible, even if covered on your plan)
Sign up online: https://maximwellness.bioiq.com , Click on "Sign-up Now!", Choose "No, this is my first time." (logging in this way will work even if you participated last year). Complete registration entering Invitation Code "Mexico2016" when prompted.
This health screening is open to all employees and retired employees who have Anthem Health Insurance coverage through the Mexico School District. Sorry, spouses and dependents are not eligible. Please see attachments for more information or email Ondie Clark, Payroll Coordinator at oclark@mexico.k12.mo.us. Take 15 minutes to know your numbers!
Friday, Mar 18, 2016, 09:00 AM
2101 Lakeview Road, Mexico, MO, United States
All certified staff received a memo on this last month. https://docs.google.com/a/mexico.k12.mo.us/document/d/1GnMqiOKjVF0C0OUblXaUyQxoD3luH_RH9SrS-F8Aydk/edit?usp=sharing
Transfers Request Process
Teachers -- it is nearly hiring season again. There is no longer a March 1st deadline to request a transfer to another building. Instead, all openings will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Process: (Transfer requests are now done on TalentEd. No paperwork needs to be sent to the principal)
A. If an opening becomes available in your own building that you are interested in, you just need to talk to your principal about the process.
B. If an opening becomes available in a different building, then you need to fill out an internal application in TalentEd so that principal and Central Office know you have an interest.
There are no guarantees on transfer requests. Every situation is different and we will try to do what is best for kids in the long run.
Please contact Bethany Collins if you have questions on filling out an internal application. x2401.
Administrative Policies regarding social media
If you would like a Facebook page of your own, for your classroom/need, please fill out the form, have your building administrator sign it, and return to Jo Ann Diffenderfer.
MHS Wrestlers to compete at Nationals
Flonationals (March 23-25th) Indiana, PA: Brit Wilson 160 pounds
NHSCA Natonals (March 31- April 3) Virginia Beach, VA:
Dylan Patton Sophomore 113
Dillon Nichols Freshman 132
Jordan Jones Senior 132
Kellen Ekern Sophomore 152
Brit Wilson Junior 160
Jaylen Lee Senior 182
Terrese Aaron Sophomore 285
Mexico School District 59 Position Openings
2015-2016
CERTIFIED
Part-Time Evening welding
Speech Pathologist/Speech Language Pathology Assistant(4)
SUPPORT STAFF
Accounts Payable Clerk
Summer Paint Crew
Bus Drivers & Substitute Bus Drivers
Substitute Food Service Workers
Substitute Nurses
Substitute Teachers
2016-2017 School Year
CERTIFIED
Mathematics Teacher - MHS
Spanish - MHS
English - MHS
Science - MMS
Early Childhood Teacher- ECC
SUPPORT STAFF
Food Service Worker
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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