2nd Graders, Spelling Bee, Band Concert and Writing in PE

We had a lot going on this week. Our band put on their concert for festival and they (and the choir) did a great job of entertaining us.

We also competed in the county spelling bee where our seventh grade team took 4th place and eighth grade took 3rd.

Today, Ms. Mooney's Ed2020 English Class invited their pen pals from the 2nd grade over to the building, first giving them a tour and then having a discussion about reading and writing. Ms. Mooney has been a teacher in the district for many years, but joined us here at Ross Beatty this year to start teaching seventh grade English. She has done a great job adapting to the older students, many of whom she has known for years from the other buildings. Her lessons, which include this field trip for the second graders is just one of the reasons we are lucky to have her on our staff!

Finally, Mr. Purlee is showing off his PE class, not playing badminton or basket ball, but writing an essay, something every class does. Even though physical education is an important part of the curriculum, communication is just as important and every student spends some time writing essays in every class. Skills only improve with practice and Mr.. Purlee is helping his students improve all kinds of skills. Thank goodness we have him as our teacher.

Math Focus

I can use data to find the mean, median and mode. The mean is also called the average. The median is called the middle number. The mode is the number that occurs the most.

English Focus

I can summarize and paraphrase what I read by putting it in my own words.

• Spring Sport “Meet the Coach” night will be held on Thursday March 18 from 5:00 until 5:30 in the cafeteria.

• Congratulations to the band and choir students for their great concert on Wednesday night. Also, Ms. Goodearl wanted to give a big thank you to the high school band for all of their hard work during basketball season.

• On March 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Marcellus High School will have a prom dress sale in their high school gymnasium. You may sell your used prom or bridesmaid dresses or buy a prom dress at a great price.

• SENIORS: New scholarships are in the guidance office!

• After much consideration and input from the students and other members of the community specifically regarding combining high school and middle school lunch, it was decided that next year new tables will be purchased to ensure that high school and middle school remain apart during lunch. We appreciate your input and commitment to maintain the separation of students during that time.

• Ms. Widerquist Bosler wants to remind anyone who has been in her What's News? enrichment that they are welcome to continue contributing to the paper. See Ms. WB if you are interested in having your voice heard!

• Volleyball players, don’t forget to sell flowers. Money is due on March 10.

• Any 7^th or 8^th graders interested in baseball camp see Mr. Brawley.

• SMC is hosting a Spring Break Shoot Out 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Wednesday April 7, at their Dowagiac campus. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and games start at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested must see Mrs. Francisco TODAY.

• There is a Fishy Fry on Friday, March 5th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Tickets on sale in the office, $7 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds go to the Frank Squires Elementary Snack Program! Take-out available!

• Students needing community service hours: Sign up to help Mrs. Bright @ the Cassopolis Public Schools Fish Fry: March 5th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. See Mrs. Bright for assignment.

• PROM TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE STARTING MARCH 1. THEY WILL ONLY BE ON SALE UNTIL MARCH 12. SEE MISS BORSA FOR YOUR TICKETS AND INFORMATION.

• March 5th is a half day for students, and the last day of the trimester!

• Final Exams are on March 4th and 5th.

• The MME will be given to all Juniors on March 9th, 10th, and 11th. Have a good night's sleep and bring two number 2 pencils!

• If you are interested in going to the Bible Release Class on March 2 please pick up a permission slip in the office. The class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. You will be called down from your first hour class to leave.

• SENIORS: IF YOU LIVE IN PORTER TOWNSHIP OR PENN TOWNSHIP, SEE THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

• SENIORS: IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE, SEE MRS. BEEBE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

• Mr. Habra will be out of the building on March 11th and 12th to attend the FFA State Convention.

• The Principal Advisory Council meets every 4th Monday in the High School Conference room at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is March 22nd.

• All sophomores and juniors who are interested in applying for an academy at SMC next year must fill out an application. See guidance office for applications and more details.

• The next Board meeting is March 9th in the High School Library at 7:00 PM.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . If you need your login information you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Teacher Section

• Breakfast duty the week of March 1: 7:20 – 7:35 George and May; 7:35 – 7:45 Jekel and Mourning

• The list to sign up for the auditorium is on Mrs. Anderson’s desk.

• Be sure to complete your evaluation for Mr. Habra.

Quote of the Week :

Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

-William Durant

Basketball Homecoming 2010

Homecoming 2010 has come and gone. Although we lost both games, we did honor our seniors, recognize those who worked so hard to get us a set of permanent bathrooms by the football field, and saw our Homecoming King and Queen crowned. We had our pep assembly and even had a small assembly over at Sam Adams Elementary (Thanks for the suggestion Mrs. Voss!). It's always a bit of a let-down when it's over, but it does allow us to get back to our real joy, the business of education.

Math Focus

I can use data to find the mean, median and mode. The mean is also called the average. The median is called the middle number. The mode is the number that occurs the most.

English Focus

I can summarize and paraphrase what I read by putting it in my own words.

• Winter sports pictures for Varsity and JV cheerleaders, middle school wrestling and middle school girls’ basketball HAVE BEEN CHANGED and will take place on Tuesday February 23^rd.

• The cast list for The Music Man is posted on Ms. Porath's office door. Please, take a look and if you agree to the part that you have been given, initial after your name and see Ms. Porath for further information. If you don't, well, we thank you for auditioning. And along those lines, we thank everyone who took an interest in the play and auditioned and are happy to proclaim that everyone who did audition will be in the play.

• PROM TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE STARTING MARCH 1. THEY WILL ONLY BE ON SALE UNTIL MARCH 12. SEE MISS BORSA FOR YOUR TICKETS AND INFORMATION.

• Homecoming t-shirts are on sale for $10.00; White Out t-shirts are still on sale for $5.00 a piece, there are large and extra large sizes left. Yearbooks are on sale for $50.00

• ETS meetings Tuesday Feb 23^rd: 7th grade 4th hour in the auditorium: 8th grade 5th hour in the auditorium

• THE UNIVERSITY OF N/W OHIO WILL BE HERE AT 1 PM ON February 23. SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE THE OFFICE.

• SENIORS: New scholarships are in the guidance office!

• All juniors and seniors who are interested in applying for an academy at SMC next year must fill out an application. See guidance office for applications and more details.

• NHS Induction Ceremony is on Feb. 22nd at 5:30 PM

• Attention all Seniors: If you want financial aid for college, you must fill out the FAFSA online by March 1 to get the maximum amount available.

• March 5th is a half day for students, and the last day of the trimester!

• Final Exams are on March 4th and 5th.

• Cass County Spelling Bee is on Feb 24th at SMC.

• The Spring Band Concert is on Feb. 24th at 7:00 PM

• Mr. Habra will be out of the building on Feb. 23rd in the morning to receive Data Analysis Training, and Feb. 25th in the afternoon for PDCA Training.

• The Principal Advisory Council meets every 4th Monday in the High School Conference room at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is February 22nd.

• All sophomores and juniors who are interested in applying for an academy at SMC next year must fill out an application. See guidance office for applications and more details.

• The next Board meeting is February 22nd in the High School Library at 7:00 PM.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . If you need your login information you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Teacher Section

• Breakfast duty the week of February 22: 7:20 – 7:35 Hawkins and Wellman; 7:35 – 7:45 Wernette and Westrate

• Remember to turn in your movie forms.
• Starting next week Mr. Habra and Mr. Francisco will begin their second round of observations.

• There will be a brief 11th grade ETS meeting on Wednesday Feb 24th at the end of 5th block.

• ETS meetings Tuesday Feb 23^rd: 7th grade 4th hour in the auditorium: 8th grade 5th hour in the auditorium

Quote of the Week :

The limits of your language are the limits of your world

-William Safire