Grandview R-2

Thanks go out to Grandview PTO for dropping off treats today to the offices for International Pi Day.

Our elementary nurse, Ms. Weede, had some visitors today. The Pre-K classes were out in force looking for those pesky leprechauns.

You can follow this link to access a PDF of Eagle Nation This Week: https://5il.co/2gblu Remember that Parent/Teacher Conferences is Monday March 18 Also please complete the Title I Survey found here: https://bit.ly/2024Title1Survey

We will not be able to play our softball jamboree today due to rain, we will reschedule for Tuesday, March 12th.

To enable us to continue receiving federal funds from the Title I Program we have to conduct a parent survey for specific information. Please follow this link to fill out this Google Form. It should take around five minutes to complete https://bit.ly/2024Title1Survey

The Grandview Archery Club, Alisha, Ellie, J.P., and Sebastian, has had a productive and enjoyable season this year and as a whole will be heading to State on March 20 - 23 in Branson. Congratulations to Ellie, J.P. and Sebastian for qualifying for competing at that level.

Here is the Eagle Nation This Week A couple of meetings this week for some parents. The ICAP meeting or 8th-grade parents and the Initial Impact meeting for parents who would like to learn how to help their future drivers with Missouri's driver's license program. https://5il.co/2fwx2

Career Ladder is a program in which any teacher with at least two years of experience can participate by doing extra student-centered activities such as tutoring and can receive a stipend. A committee is forming to oversee this program at Grandview and has an opening for a parent volunteer. If you want to volunteer for this committee please fill out the Google Form attached to the link below. https://tinyurl.com/Career-Ladder-Volunteer

Isaiah, our Student Representative to the Board of Education, has put together a video summary of the Regular Board Meeting which occurred February 22, 2024. Isaiah is a very talented young man and we are proud of him for taking on this task. https://youtu.be/HhXKKetLZe4

The menus for March 2024 in all buildings can be found with the below links Elementary: https://5il.co/2fsbe Middle School: https://5il.co/2fsbg High School: https://5il.co/2fsbf

Be on the lookout for a ticket. Sarah Greenlee, from the De Soto Rotary, delivered tickets for all Grandview students to receive a free all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast this Saturday at the De Soto Senior High School cafeteria. We want to thank Sarah and the De Soto Rotary for their kindness.

Congratulations to The V.I.E.W. Award recipients for the month of January! Support Staff of the Month: Stephanie Meador (Paraprofessional) Elementary Teacher of the Month: Courtney Albert (Math Interventionist) Middle School Teacher of the Month: Amy Hardin (English/Language Arts) High School Teacher of the Month: Rachel Kimminau (Business) Additional nominees for Support Staff were: Brittany Gray, Mylene Huskey, Kristie Lewis, Jessica Moore, Jean Osterwisch, Maggie Quinn, Elaine Schlett, Alisha Schott, Kaylyn Sparks, Lori Wolk, and Sheila Zielinski. Additional nominees for Elementary Teacher were: Kim Mueller and Brittany Zehner. Ann Dugan and Bailey Austin were also nominated for Middle School Teacher. High School Teacher nominees also included: Debbie Anderson and Micah Schultz. Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees.

Brittany Blissett Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award Grandview Elementary School special education paraprofessional Brittany Blissett has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Check out Ms. Blissett's LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile. https://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=9548&NominationYear=2023

Here is the Eagle Nation This Week: https://5il.co/2fdg1 Also, a company called First Impact provides training that is tailored for adults on how Missouri's Graduated Driver's License (GDL) is set up as well as how they can best support their teen while they are learning to drive. We will be hosting this training in the high school gymnasium on March 5th, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm. This training is primarily targeted at an adult audience to equip them with the tools they need to support their teen. Register using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-46957422-first

The report for the February Board Meeting has been posted. Here is a link to view. https://5il.co/2fdeh

In a meeting with contractors this morning, we learned that one of the construction project phases from last year's bond issue, Project Safe Eagles, will be able to start on Monday. Crews will begin working on the new entrance/office area and band room addition. Because of this construction, the area between the high school and weight room buildings will be fenced off, with students, staff, and patrons not being able to enter, exit, or pass through that area (indicated by the stripes). The main entrance and back entrance to the building will still be operational. Thank you for your patience while we strive to make this a safer Eagle Nation, and stay tuned because there are more projects on the horizon.

Grandview Community: At last night's board meeting, Mrs. Lori Howerton was approved as the Interim Elementary Principal, filling the spot of Dr. Duffie who is on leave. Mrs. Howerton is an exceptional educator, having served as a Special Education Teacher and an Instructional Coach for the district for the last two school years. We are excited to have her in the new role and hope everyone takes the time to wish her well. Sincerely, Matt Zoph

If you listen closely you might be able to hear Peter Cottontail hopping down the Eagle Trail on Saturday, March 16. Egg hunt starts at 10:00 am on the football field with pictures with the grand lagomorph himself at 9:30. Free for Eagles PK-4th grade. Donations are appreciated.

Say hello to our new elementary school nurse, Ms. Heather Wedde. Welcome to Eagle Nation.

Here is the Eagle Nation This Week. https://5il.co/2ezjb