Grandview R-2

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

Girls On The Run Starts March 5 3rd-5th Grade Girls Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 pm Girls MUST sign up. Parents who want to attend practices in any capacity must sign up as volunteers through GOTR. Link to Flyer and FAQ: https://5il.co/2erz7 Email blissettb@grandviewr2.org with any questions

Jefferson College has cancelled the Area Technical School for tomorrow, Friday, February 16. 

In order to ensure safety of parents, students, and staff the Grandview R-II School District will have AMI Day 4 tomorrow, Friday, February 16.

If you see Deputy Smogorzewski, wish him a Happy National School Resource Officer Day!

Here's Eagle Nation This Week: https://5il.co/2ek9m Remember, the February Board Meeting was rescheduled for Thursday, February 22. The March meeting was also changed to Tuesday, March 19, and the April meeting will be on Tuesday, April 16.

Due to mechanical issues students who ride bus #5 will be dropped off by a different vehicle and possibly a different time.

Congratulations to Isaiah and Travis who qualified for State Competition through Jefferson College ATS. Way to go guys!

Here is the link for the corrected Eagle Nation This Week. (Fingers Crossed) https://5il.co/2ea8p Note: The 9th grade game against St. Vincent has been cancelled, JV starts at 5:30 pm.

It's School Counselor Appreciation Week! Let's hear it for our counseling staff.

Here is what's happening in Eagle Nation.

Kindergartners recently learned about pushes, pulls, and force. They played golf to help learn about pushes and pulls. They applied force to push the ball through our tunnels into the hole. They also used teamwork and collaboration to help build their golf course using books.