Who says art is messy?

OK, maybe art can be a little messy, but that doesn't mean it has to be disorganized!. In Mrs. Johnson's classroom things are very organized. Due dates for projects decorate the walls next to exactly how many points each part of the project is worth, and the students love it! Knowing what has to be done and when it is due helps students stay focused and energized about what they are doing and that translates to real learning.

Mrs. Johnson was seeing so much learning that she connected with Kendall College of Art (which is connected to Ferris State in Big Rapids). She is now able to offer college credit classes to those students who are interested in a career in art after school right in our building. Best of all, it is free to our students!

Mrs. Johnson has also beautified our school with student artwork, helping students plan and execute a mural in the school conference and covering our hallway ceiling tiles with projects from her enrichment "Michelangelo comes to Ross Beatty." Our art program keeps growing stronger, and we are happy to have her lead that.

Math Focus

I can measure and compare a variety of unit types such as distance, volume, weight, area and time.

English Focus

I can write and identify the beginning, middle and end in a piece of writing.

• Reminder to those interested in joining SADD your $2 dues are due to Mrs. May or Mrs. Wellman by next Friday 10/16.
• Representatives from the military and colleges will be here on the following days-Sign up in the guidance office:

  Michigan State University, Monday, Oct. 12, 9:00; Western Michigan University, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:00; Trine University, Thursday, Oct. 15, 8:30

• The FFA National Convention will be October 21, 22 and 23. Mr. Habra will be setting up a twitter account and updating the blog daily to let everyone know what is going on. Watch for more details.

• If you are a thespian and plan on bringing something for the coffeehouse on the 30th, you need to sign the sheet on Ms. Porath's library desk. If you don't plan on bringing anything, well, you need to see Ms. Porath.

• The Western Michigan University College of Aviation is hosting an open house on Thursday, November 12 from 5 - 8 PM in the Aviation Education Center. If you are interested in the field of aviation, please see guidance for details.

Teacher Section

• ANY TEACHERS THAT DO NOT YET HAVE A PARKING PASS PLEASE SEE TAMMY IN THE OFFICE.

• Please set up a time for your first observation with Mrs. Anderson for Mr. Habra or Mrs. Francisco for Mr. Francisco by October 16, 2009. Observations will take place the week of October 19, October 26 and November 2, 2009.

• Mr. Habra will be out on the morning of October 15th for the Berrian County RESA Principal's Meeting

• Mr. Habra will be out of the building From October 21st through the 23rd for the FFA convention. Mr. Francisco will also be out the 22nd and 23rd for the FFA convention.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should arrive sometime in the next two weeks with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Quote of the Week :

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal

-Henry Ford