As promised, some pictures from the last two weeks. It seems I put a lot of extra curriculars on here, but these are just the icing on the cake. It's great that we do well in sports and that we have a nationally ranked FFA, but nothing is more important than academics. We are working hard to help everyone outside the district understand the outstanding teachers and focus on higher learning that takes place in our building everyday.
This past Tuesday we invited every parent whose student is interested in Advanced Placement(AP) classes to our library (we are expanding from just AP Literature to AP Biology next year) where the teachers discussed the commitment required of the students and Mr. Weatherspoon, our superintendent, discussed the commitment required of their guardians. AP classes are hard, harder than many college classes, but every student who takes these classes is better prepared for whatever comes next. There is no fanfare, no drum line down the hall (although maybe we should do that before the exam), and no cheering crowds. All that comes from taking these classes is the knowledge that you have grown and that you can meet those challenges that come without choice certain that you are better prepared than if you had taken the easy road. It may not be as glamorous but it is the reason we have the best educational community I have ever known.
I can construct, read and interpret all types of charts and graphs.
I can proofread and edit my own writing and the writing of others.
- Hot Chocolate with the Principal is this Tuesday from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. Please sign up with Mrs. Anderson.
- Representatives from Buchanan High School and Dowagiac High School will be in the building on Wednesday the 25th to visit the Enrichment/Tutorial process.
- The FFA Banquet is being held on Friday the 27th in the Cafeteria.
- April 3rd is a half day.
- Attention students needing community service hours: The Lewis Cass ISD is planning a Parent night on Tuesday, March 24 from 4 to 7 pm, volunteers are needed to help. See guidance for details.
- All juniors will be called down to the auditorium first hour next Monday (March 9) for an assembly on MME.
- Seniors: Your community service hours are posted on the guidance window and across from the guidance office. Please check to see how many hours you still need to meet the graduation requirement. And remember, there are opportunities for service posted in guidance.
- There is a board meeting on March 23rd at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center.
- Mr. Habra will be out of the building on March 12th and 13th for leadership training and the FFA state competition.
- PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should have arrived with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.
Quote of the Week (worth repeating!):
Maybe the only thing better than teaching is learning.
-Todd Whitaker
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