2016 Spring Communicator - Community R

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Mrs. Mack’s Musings. . .
Community R-VI
The days are moving quickly at Community R-VI and it is so exciting to watch
School District
our students interacting with peers and staff. I find they always make my
day brighter. Their positive comments always help me see things from a
different perspective.
Community
As I look at our students, I think about the future; the future we, as adults
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are leaving for them and the future they will create. I am reminded of the
importance of being a life-long learner, the importance of being inquisitive.
Spring 2016
The world of technology has changed many things. Recently, I was looking at
Edition
a social media site and I noticed a blurb concerning a famous actress. The
paragraph stated she had died and my first reaction was to feel sad that her
life had ended, but then, I wondered if the writing was factual or something
posted to seek a response. Upon further research, I learned the paragraph,
was in fact not true.
My hope is that our students will leave our buildings with the desire to
search out the truth and not accept all things at face value. I hope they
crave knowledge and become empowered to make changes in our great nation,
and that they set lofty goals and strive to reach them.
Highlights of This Issue:
I encourage you to watch the video produced by Monsanto about our school.
The video can be found at http://www.americasfarmers.com/community2
Update from Principals
outreach/grow-rural-education-video-and-photo-gallery/
This will be shown at FFA National Convention. Once you are on the page ACT Testing, FAFASA,
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scroll down and click on the video.
Scholarships & Enroll-
Music News ♪♫♪
Choir Events: Please mark your calendar!
The HS Choir will perform at two music festivals, Friday, March 4th at
CMU and Thurs March 17th at the District Music Festival in
Mexico. Watch the newsletter or Mrs. Eikel's website for performance
times. Elementary Fine Arts Night will be Friday, April 1st @ 6:30 pm
6th Grade District Choir is Monday, April 4th
7-8th Grade District Choir is Monday, April 18th
Community R-VI MS/HS Choir Talent Show is Friday, April 8th
We would love to have members of our communities perform with us at
the Talent Show. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Eikel
@ eikel@cr6.net.
Kindergarten Screening
& Registration
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Honor Roll
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PTO Information
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Secondary News from Mr. Curtis
Second semester is in full swing with testing season right around the corner. As always it will
be a very busy last few months of school. Please check the enclosed calendar for all of our
award ceremonies, spring concert dates, graduation, prom and summer school info enclosed. I
have truly enjoyed my second year as the HS/MS Principal at Community R-6 which is credit to
the great students and staff we have in Trojan Country. Please continue to use the parent
portal to monitor grades and lunch accounts as the school year comes to a close. If you have
issues with your password give Sandy a call at (885)708-7567. As you look at grades, I should
mention we have tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:35-5:30 p.m. for
those students who may need some assistance. We are continuing to see growth in our students with every quarter that has passed. As parents, grandparents, and other special adults
in our kids’ lives, we thank you for being continually involved in their school work and encouraging them to do their very best.
We thank all parents for their continued support of our school district!!!
Respectfully,
Mr. Bob Curtis
Secondary Principal
Elementary News from Mrs. Angel
Although I don’t necessarily mind cold weather, I am anxiously awaiting the return of spring!
Spring means outdoor recess again and Cardinal baseball! Spring has many perks but along with
it comes the dreaded yearly testing. Students in grades 3-5 have had the opportunity to practice the state test and get used to the new format. Our testing theme this year is “It’s Time
To Glow, Show What You Know”.
I have a feeling the creative juices of the classroom teachers will be flowing to decorate the
elementary wing to help students glow during testing! Please watch the Elementary PTO website and for weekly newsletters for testing updates.
Other elementary events to mark on your calendar include the annual Geography Bee which will
be held on February 17 and the Spelling Bee the following week on February 24. We also have
spring pictures on February 25!
Has your child told you about the additions to the new Elementary Science lab? Ask them
about our new animal friends or come by and visit the lab. I love walking in and observing the
students working with the equipment and discovering new facts. Kindergarten students have
been using the weather station outside to help predict and report the daily weather. We have
lots of little scientists at Community R-VI Elementary!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Angel
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Title I
Mrs. Madsen's 2015-2016 HOLLYWOOD READERS, have read
a grand total of 252 books.
Last fall, the students agreed to a reading goal of at least 450 books to be read during the
2015-2016 school year. 1st and 2nd grade students could try to read 1 book each
night Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while 3rd-5th grade students could read a chapter
book every 1-2 weeks. Don't forget to read a little during the long weekend (or when you are
bored)! Mrs. Madsen's students continue to READ to their parents,
answer questions about the book they read, and/or RETELL the story. Their RECIPE for
SUCCESSFUL Reading is to continue READING DAILY! Ask your child what book they
are reading, and questions about the story. Congratulations to the 1st-5th grade readers.
Thank you also to all the listeners!
Mrs. Gilman’s Tidbits: ACT Testing, FAFASA, Scholarships and Enrollments
ACT TestingFor the second year, all juniors will be required to take the ACT at CR-VI. This test will be paid for by the
state. The testing date is April 19th, 2016. This test will be administered here at school during the morning.
All juniors are required to take this test even if the students have participated in the national testing day
prior to April.
Don’t forget, registration for the April (National Test Date that will be held on Saturday, April 9th) test is
Friday March 4th.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFASA)-
See the updated changes to signing options for the FAFSA:
The Federal Student Aid PIN was replaced with the FSA ID on May 10, 2015. The new FSA ID consists of a
user-created username and password to electronically access personal information on Federal Student Aid
Web sites, including FAFSA on the Web. You can use your FSA ID immediately to sign your FAFSA, but
must wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify your information before you can use the
FSA ID to create a renewal FAFSA, make corrections to your FAFSA, or view your SAR. https://
fafsa.ed.gov/
ScholarshipsThere are many scholarship opportunities coming this spring. I have already begun filling the crate with
copies of the applications. On the applications you will see two due dates. The actual due date is on the application as well as the Mrs. Gilman (MG) due date. This date is when I will need your applications if you
would like me to send them in. This date is usually a few days to a week prior to the due date so that the
applications get sent on time. Please continue to check the scholarship calendar on Mrs. Gilman’s website or
in her office for updates. If you have questions, please let Mrs. Gilman know!
Calling all Senior Parents!
This year I am going to try something new. I am going to set up a group that includes all seniors so that I
can send emails regarding upcoming dates. I will also try and put this information in the bulletin. If you
would like to be included in this email, please contact me and I will add you so that you can see upcoming
dates as well.
Hart Career Center Open HouseThe HHC Open House will be on Tuesday February 2nd from 5-8 pm at the Career Center. This is a great
opportunity for families to be able to see what programs are offered as well as for the student to showcase
their work there.
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Spring 2016 Testing
The school year is seeming to fly by and before we know it, it will be time for spring testing again! This
year’s testing is gong to look a little different that is has in the
past. All MAP and EOC testing will be completed on electronic devices this year, compared to the paper and pencil tests of the past.
Also, new this year is a mandated, state-wide ACT testing for high
school juniors. Be on the lookout for detailed testing schedule closer
to the testing dates! With the new changes in testing, it is extremely important that our students are prepared. Here are a few
tips that parents can do to make sure their child is prepared.
• Try not to put too much pressure on your child. Reinforce that as long as they worked hard in
preparation and did their absolute best you will be proud of them.
• Try to use positive language when talking about expectations of the test. Do not overinflate the child’s
expectations but also try to avoid negative wording (e.g. replace “you are gong to fail this test if you
don’t study” with “if you don’t study you aren’t gong to pass this test.”)
• Encourage your child to think positive thoughts like “I can do this!” or plan for a fun outing or treat for
your child after the test has been completed.
• Adequate rest makes a difference! Make sure your child gets an ample, normal amount of sleep the night
before the test. Tired children have difficulty focusing and are easily flustered by challenges.
• Also, make sure your child has enough time to wake up fully before they have to go to school. Just as
rest is important, so is having enough time to get their brain engaged and in gear. If their test is first
thing in the morning, they can’t afford to spend the first hour of school groggy and unfocused.
• Nutrition also influences how well children do on the test. Try to provide a high-protein, healthy, lowsugar breakfast for your child.
• Help your child learn how to relax. Work with the child to take time before the test begins to take a
number of deep, cleansing breaths, exhaling slowly.
• Make attendance a priority, especially on days that you know standardized testing will be administered
or there is a test in the classroom. Though it’s important for your child to be in school as many days as
possible, making sure they are here when the test is taken helps to ensure they won’t lose more learning
time because they have to make up a test during school.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Mackenzie Chism
Professional School Counselor
Community R-VI Elementary
Phone - (855) 708-7567 extension 142
Email - chism@cr6.net
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Kindergarten Screening
If you have a child that will be 5 by
August 1, 2016 and would like to
have them screened, please contact
the school at (855) 708-7567, extension 152 and give Julie their
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Kindergarten Registration
Community R-VI Elementary Office
April 7, 2016 8:30-4:30
Your child must be 5 by August 1, 2016
Please bring:
Your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security number and
proof of residency.
Registration is for parents only.
For more information, please call
(855)708-7567 ext 152
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Community
Preschool will soon be setting up application and
screening dates for the 2016-2017 program year.
Please call school district for more information
and to get your name on list to be contacted.
Must be age 3 by Aug 1, 2016.
PS - 5th Grade: SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, May 1 will be our 1st annual Elementary Date Night! This will include dinner and a formal dance for students PK-5th grade and their date (a parent,
grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc). More information to come - STAY TUNED.
Year Book Fire Sale
Yearbook Fire Sale! We will be having our Fire Sale from February 9 - February 26. You
may purchase a discounted yearbook during this time for $25 (regularly $35).
Please make checks payable to Communtiy R-VI. Thank you for your continued
support of the CR6 Yearbook!
News from FFA
Welcome to our Student Teacher, Taylor Fredrick! She is a senior from the University
of Missouri, and grew up in Columbia. She is doing her 16-week student teaching internship at Community R-VI. She will be training CDE teams this spring, taking over
some ag classes, and assisting with many other jobs in our Ag Ed Department!
National FFA Week -- Our FFA Chapter has a full week of activities planned for National FFA Week (February 20-28). Our Ag Appreciation Breakfast will be Monday Feb
22 in the Old Gym. The week will conclude with our Alumni's FFA Labor Auction on
Sunday Feb 28, 5 PM in the New Gym.
FFA Alumni -- In January 2016, many of our parents and supporters came together to
create the Audrain Co R-VI FFA Alumni Association. This is a group dedicated to supporting our agricultural education program. Contact Stacy French, Jenny Troesser, or
Mandy Cope for more information on joining this organization.
Upcoming Dates/Activities:
MABA Apps, FFA Scholarship - Due Feb 1
Feb 9-12 Thank-a-Farmer Week Canned Food Drive (partnership with FBLA)
Feb 10 - State Degree & Proficiency Screening
Feb 12 - State FFA Choir Apps Due
Feb 17 - FFA Meeting
Feb 21 - FFA Sunday Rush Hill Community Church
Feb 22 - Ag Appreciation Breakfast
Feb 28 - Labor Auction
Various Dates in March - CDE Practices & Competitions
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Second Quarter Honor Roll:
2nd Quarter Principal’s Honor Roll
(All A’s)
✎Seniors
Courtney Bertels and
Karissa Graves
✎Sophmores
Erika Byrd, Alissa Curtis,
Jewel Kessler & Bethany Schmidt
✎Freshmen
Katie Bertels
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✎7
Grade
Brianna Beamer & Emmi Johnson
✎6th Grade
Lachlan Elsey
2nd Quarter “A” Honor Roll
✎Seniors
Danielle Brooks, Lexa Cope, Collin
Dungan, Anthony Fairchild,
Rebecca Hagan, Zane Hoffman,
Rachal Levings, Kate Smith &
Stephanie Smith
✎.Juniors
Kaitlyn Foreman &
Kylee Windmann
✎6th Grade
Briana Cochrane &
Emma Dowling
2nd Quarter “B” Honor Roll
✎Seniors
Mikyla Clubb, Gatlin Curtis,
Samantha Jett, Morgan
Adam Hombs, Danielle
Maxwell, Katie Miles, Madison
Stone & Travis Swaim
✎Sophomores
Carter Blair, Taylor Cope,
Kathlyn Dawson, Sirrina
Dunn, Natalie Gibson & Charley
Ann Stone
Molly-Claire Mays & Levi Rafferty
✎ 8th Grade
Kaley Diesel, Damion Eckler &
Cadin Escamilla
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✎Freshmen
Garrison Spoor, Elisa Swaim,
Allison Troesser, Marissa
Vidal, Delanie Windmann,
Courtnie Winkler & Sierra
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Megan Kuda, Stephanie Martin,
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Jackson, Lexus LaGesse, Ryan
Hollensteiner, Chelsea Hoyt &
Nathan Gastler, Hunter Houghton
Shelby Clark , Kylee Gentry &
Lexi Koelling
Spencer Dry, Amber Harrison,
Savannah Rose, Kristy Schulte,
Taren Clark, Maddee Gastler,
✎6th Grade
Amiee Basse, Avery Carline,
Justin Dawson, Althea Day,
Matthew Gastler, Cordell
✎Freshmen
Clayton Brandt, Logan Britton,
Kasey Dawson, Jeyla Luckett,
Mackenzie Replogle & Garrett
Schmidt
✎Juniors
Christina Arens, Morgan Duenke,
Ivy Stathem
✎7th Grade
Lincoln, Marissa Richard, Kayla
Rutherford & Gavin Spoor
Klayton Bosworth, Shelby
Craft, Eric Hombs, Hayley
Kinder, Abagail Replogle,
✎Sophomores
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Peirce Eckler & Ethan Fort
✎8th Grade
Katelyn Ames, Anthony Arens,
Delany Bowers, Morgan Dry,
Hunter Hoeflicker, Sadie
Hoyt, Dallas Isgrig & Amber
Nichols
Grade
Emma Angel, McCailyn Drainer,
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First Semester Honor Roll
1st Semester Principal’s Honor
Roll
✎Seniors
Courtney Bertels &
Karissa Graves
✎Sophmores
Megan Kuda, Stephanie
Kaley Diesel, Damion Eckler &
Cadin Escamilla
Emma Angel, McCailyn
Katie Bertels & Taren Clark
Briana Cochrane
1st Semester “A” Honor Roll
✎Seniors
Danielle Brooks, Lexa Cope,
Collin Dungan, Rebecca Hagan,
Zane Hoffman, Rachael
Levings, Stephanie Smith &
Gavin Spoor
✎Juniors
Althea Day, Kaitlyn Foreman
& Kylee Windmann
✎Sophomores:
Christina Arens, Morgan
Duenke, Natalie Gibson,
Grade
Emma Dowling, & Lachlan
Elsey
1st Semester “B” Honor Roll
✎Seniors
Mikyla Clubb, Anthony
✎8th Grade
Katelyn Ames, Anthony
Arens, Delaney Bowers,
Fairchild. Jamie Householder, Samantha Jett,
Morgan Lincoln, Marissa
Richard, Kayla Rutherford
Morgan Dry, Hunter
Hoeflicker, Sadie Hoyt,
& Kate Smith
Dallis Isgrig, Amber
✎Juniors
Amiee Basse, Avery Carline,
Spencer Dry,
Hoyt, Bethany Schmidt & Ivy
Stathem
Lexus LaGesse, Ryan
Gastler, Hunter Houghton,
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Cordell Hollensteiner, Chelsea
Maddee Gastler, Nathan
Klayton Boswoth, Shelby
Craft, Mackenzie Dobbins,
Eric Hombs, Hayley Kinder,
Abagail Replogle, Savannah
Rose, Kristy Schulte, Garrison Spoor, Allison Troesser,
Marissa Vidal, Delanie
Windmann, Courtnie Winkler
& Sierra Young
Garrett Schmidt
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Amber Harrison, Adam
Hombs, Danielle Jackson,
✎Freshman
✎Freshmen
Johnson, Jeyla Luckett &
Brianna Beamer
Grade
Walker
Drainer, Ethan Fort, Emmi
✎7th Grade
✎6
Charley Ann Stone & Gerald
✎7th Grade
✎Freshmen
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Carter Blair, Taylor Cope,
Kathlyn Dawson, Sirrina
Dunn, Natalie Gibson, Matt
Gastler, Kody Isgrig,
✎8th Grade
Erika Byrd, Alissa Curtis &
Jewel Kessler
✎Sophomores
Martin, Molly Claire Mays,
Levi Rafferty & Elisa Swaim
Maxwell, Katie Miles,
Madison Stone &
Travis Swaim
Nichols & Alexus Young
✎7
th
Grade
Clayton Brandt, Logan
Britton, Kasey Dawson,
Mackenzie Replogle &
Madison Woodhurst,
✎6
th
Grade
Shelby Clark, Kylee Gentry
& Lexi Koelling
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Dear Parents, Families, and Community Supporters,
Winston Churchill once said "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."
As the 2015-2016 school year begins there will be numerous organizations attempting to get money through fundraising.
On average an organization will make approximately 30% of the totals sales from a fundraising company. Example:
They will sell cookie dough for $10 a tub and the organization only receives $3 from each bucket.
This year the Community R-6 PTO is trying something a bit different. CR6 PTO has set a goal of $5,000. Although hefty we think this is obtainable. Here's how we want to meet that goal. DONATIONS! That's right! We
are not selling anything! We are simply asking you to consider a donation to the organization. If you would have
ordered a $10 item from previous fundraisers consider donating that entire $10 to the better education experience
of the students. The $5,000 we raise will be used to improve technology in the classroom and continuous playground improvements.
Mother Theresa said "Give, but give until it hurts".
Send checks made payable to Community R-6 PTO to Community R-6 Elementary c/o PTO 35063 Hwy BB Laddonia,
MO 63352. If sending money to school with your student make sure its intension is clearly marked on envelope PTO
FUNDRAISER. THANK YOU!!!!
PTO NEWS -January 2016
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas break. We are back at it for this second half of the school year.
Before we take a look at what’s to come let’s recap the first half of the year.
So far this year the PTO has established a set of bylaws. We decided to do a donation fundraiser letter, which
there is a copy attached. So far we have raised $139.50 with this fundraiser. In September we had the fall book
fair earning 655.58 in Scholastic Dollars bringing our total up to 1227.59 Scholastic Dollars. The T-shirts for
Trinton went over very well with every student receiving a shirt PTO paid a total of $288.00 which was half of
the student’s shirts to make sure every student had a shirt. A total of $806.50 was donated to the family. Awesome job everyone.
The Box Top Carnival went over really well, $243.10 was raised off of box tops and around $60.00 in concessions.
A total of 145 lbs of food was donated to the Laddonia Food Pantry from the food drive in November. Craft Fair
profits came to a total of $3346.55. We thank you all so much for all of your help and participation in these
events.
Upcoming or current events
We are currently exploring the free Shoparoo app as a means of fundraising. This app can be used on any smartphone to turn your receipts into a cash donation to the school. More information is on the flyer. We are also dis-
cussing other possible fundraisers including another fun Box Top drive for this spring. We want to remind every-
one it is not to late to send in donation from the donation letter. February we planned to have parent
lunch week as well as the spring book fair.
Meetings
February 16th, 6pm, Elementary Cafeteria- Book Fair/ New Officer Nominations
March 15th, 6pm, Elementary Cafeteria, New Officer Election
April 19th, 6pm, Elementary Cafeteria- Spring BBQ, WOW gift giveaway,
May 17th, 6pm, 5th Grade Promotion
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Home of the Trojans.
Fax: 573.492.6268
Phone: 855.708.7567
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