September 13, 2019

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Happy Friday!  Not only is it Friday the 13th, but it is also a full moon. I will be gone on Monday at a Perkins meeting in Ankeny. If you need a sub on Monday morning, please call Kyle.

When I was going around on Wednesday to the various groups it was good to hear the various conversations taking place on curriculum and the essential learnings. Hopefully we will get our data back from the ISASP soon so we can start to look at that. They may influence us on what we think is essential. 

 Next week is homecoming, that means the craziness will be in full swing. Please take part in the dress up days, but continue to lead the students in class. Also, please be present in the halls between class to keep the craziness down to a minimum. We will be getting out at 11:42 on Friday. The coronation/pep rally will start at 1:00 followed by the parade. At 5:00 pm there will be a ribbon cutting at the new stadium, followed by the tailgate at 5:30 pm, introduction of royalty at 6:15 pm and football game at 7:00 pm. At halftime, the Big Red Band will make is debut under the direction of Mr. Prichard. Following the game, you can attend the homecoming dance in Carey Gym until midnight. 

 Menumasters is next week. You can purchase your tickets in the office, cost is $30 a ticket. This is a great fundraiser for LEEP to help provide resources for the classroom. It is also a fun evening of food and laughter. If you haven't attended before, please consider.

 Have a great weekend!
Mark


Assistant Principal's Happenings

I am excited to get Homecoming Week underway!  The Student Council has put in a lot of time and effort for this week's events.  While Homecoming is a fun event please make sure we are keeping student behavior standards high.  This should be a fun week for all but make sure we are sharing the message that school comes first.  Feel free to participate in dressing up with students.  They enjoy seeing teachers take part in the fun of Homecoming Week as well.

 Looking ahead, Mid-Term is coming up soon.  Make sure you are keeping on top of communicating and grading so students don't have surprises.  Please be in contact with parents early so everyone is on the same page.


Notes from the Librarian

Success Center Update

We have had strong conversation this year about the fundamental beliefs of MTSS: Do we believe that all students can learn at a high level?  and Do we believe it is our responsibility to ensure our students have the skills they need to succeed?  As an extension of this discussion, I heard an interesting speaker on Monday who said that there are four essential messages we should be sending to our students: 
1.  You are important.
2.  What we are learning is important
3.  You can do it.
4.  We will not give up on you.

I think, too, that we need to send these messages to each other!  Some days are tougher than others, but the bottom line?  We make a difference.  Thanks for caring about your kids.

Tracy's Technology Tidbits

How to add audio & video to Google Slides.

Form Notifications add-on now available in the G Suite Marketplace. You can use the add-on to receive an email notification once your Google Form has received a set number of responses, or you can use it to send an automated follow-up email to any user who completes your form.

Do you get fed up showing YouTube videos with ads providing an unwanted distraction? Maybe you are not a fan of comments that you would prefer your students not read. Here are a few websites that might allow you to show only the video:
http://www.viewpure.com/
https://safeyoutube.net/
https://quietube.com/
https://ytcropper.com/

Many of us sign up for accounts using emails and / or phone numbers. Here is an article that gives you 6 ways to find all the accounts that you have signed up for using that very information.

Upcoming Activities

Friday, September 13
7:00 pm Varsity Football @ Sheldon

Saturday, September 14
8:00 am Varsity Volleyball - Le Mars Invite

Monday, September 16
10:00 am Boys JV/Varsity Golf @ Green Valley Golf Course
6:00 pm JV Football @ Sergeant Bluff

Tuesday, September 17
5:00 pm Cross Country @ Storm Lake
5:00 pm Freshmen Volleyball vs. Sioux City North
6:00 pm JV Volleyball vs. Sioux City North
7:00 pm Varsity Volleyball vs. Sioux City North

Thursday, September 19
10:00 am Boys JV/Varsity Golf - Le Mars
5:30 pm Freshmen Football @ Sioux City North

Friday, September 20 - Homecoming
11:42 Dismissal
1:00 pm Pep Rally/Coronation
2:15 pm Parade
7:00 pm Varsity Football vs. Sioux City North
9:00 pm Homecoming Dance

Saturday, September 21
9:00 am JV Volleyball @ Unity Christian
9:00 am Varsity Volleyball @ Cherokee

Monday, September 23
4:30 pm Freshmen Volleyball @ Unity Christian
5:00 pm Freshmen Football vs. Storm Lake
6:30 pm JV Football vs. Storm Lake

Tuesday, September 24
5:00 pm Freshmen Volleyball @ Sioux City West
6:00 pm JV Volleyball @ Sioux City West
7:00 pm Varsity Volleyball @ Sioux City West

Thursday, September 26
9:30 am Boys JV/Varsity Golf @ Lewis Central
5:00 pm Cross Country @ Sioux Center

Friday, September 27
7:00 pm Varsity Football @ Storm Lake

Saturday, September 28
Star Fest Marching Band @ Sioux City
8:30 am JV Volleyball @ Western Christian

Monday, September 30
5:30 pm Freshmen Volleyball vs. Hinton
6:30 pm JV Football vs Sioux Center
7:00 pm JV Volleyball vs. Hinton

Tuesday, October 1
10:00 am Boys JV/Varsity Golf - Le Mars
5:00 pm Freshmen Volleyball vs. SBL
6:00 pm JV Volleyball vs. SBL
7:00 pm Varsity Volleyball vs. SBL

Thursday, October 3
4:00 pm Cross Country @ South Sioux City
5:00 pm Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 4
4:00 pm Freshmen Football vs. SBL
7:00 pm Varsity Football vs. SBL

Saturday, October 5
TBD - Big Red Band @ Algona
8:00 am Varsity Volleyball @ Urbandale

Monday, October 7
4:30 pm Freshmen Volleyball @ Western Christian
5:00 pm Freshmen Football @ MOC
6:30 pm JV Football @ MOC
6:00 pm College Fair - Carey Gym

Tuesday, October 8
5:00 pm Parent Teacher Conferences
5:00 pm Freshmen Volleyball @ Heelan
6:00 pm JV Volleyball @ Heelan
7:00 pm Varsity Volleyball @ Heelan

Thursday, October 10
4:30 pm Varsity Cross Country @ Atlantic

Friday, October 11
4:15 pm Freshmen Football @ Heelan
7:00 pm Varsity Football @ Heelan

 Saturday, October 12
TBD - Big Red Band @ Dutchman Field Competition
TBD - Big Red Band @ State Marching Band @ Sheldon
8:30 am - Varsity Volleyball @ Western Christian

 Monday, October 14
6:30 pm JV Football vs. BHRV

 Tuesday, October 15
5:00 pm Freshmen Volleyball @ CB Thomas Jefferson
6:00 pm JV Volleyball @ CB Thomas Jefferson
7:00 pm Varsity Volleyball @ CB Thomas Jefferson

 Wednesday, October 16
8:30 am PSAT
2:00 pm ASVAB

 Thursday, October 17
4:00 pm Cross Country @ Brunsville - MRAC Conference Meet
5:00 pm Large Group/ IE Speech Kick Off Meeting

 Friday, October 18
4:15 pm Freshmen Football @ Spencer
7:00 pm Varsity Football @ Spencer

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