Hello Raider Parents,
We have been diligently working on high school graduation and 8th grade transition plans for the past couple of weeks. We were trying to develop alternate plans while also staying in the guidelines of social distancing. We received approval yesterday from the Mason County Health Department to move forward with our plans, and we had planned to email out tomorrow what those plans were going to be.
However, as of last night the State Board has banned any kind of graduation ceremony except virtual (online). They have banned any in person type of ceremony including drive up or drive by ceremonies. This is incredibly disheartening for Midwest Central, our seniors, and our 8th grade students. We do not feel a virtual ceremony is appropriate to commemorate these events.
We've had this happen to us multiple times already where we've made plans only to have them taken out of our control by the State Board of Education or the Governor. Midwest Central has the desire to do something special for our seniors and 8th grade students; therefore, we're again putting high school graduation and 8th grade transition on hold until we have some better guidance. Our hope is that by waiting we'll be able to do something in June or July although we can't anticipate to what extent at this point. We realize none of this is ideal, and we're also frustrated with the Chicago machine dictating downstate plans. Unfortunately our hands are legally tied right now. As we receive more information, rest assured we'll update you on how we can honor our senior and 8th grade students. I've attached the State Board's email for your information.
I'm sorry I have to keep sending you unfortunate news. This will eventually pass, and we'll eventually go back to normal. Sunny days are ahead.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Kindergarten Screening Update
Today’s read aloud is a 2 in 1! Meet gizmo the tadpole and the learn about how tadpoles become frogs in How Frogs Grow by Stanley Francis. Then listen to a fun fiction frog story, I Don’t Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty. https://youtu.be/xG-9dur2P-U
It’s a beautiful day Readers. Here is a bit of poetry for the last day of April! Happy listening! Poems by Shel Silverstein Hug O’ War Messy Room The Meehoo with an Exactlywatt https://youtu.be/wHwrtedurxM
We’re celebrating Virtual Staff Appreciation Week this year to honor the staff who are working so hard to keep our kids learning.
Even if your children are not physically in school, we’ve put together some ways that you can celebrate your favorite teachers and staff and show your gratitude while practicing social distancing.
What's better than a Wednesday workout with Mr. VanEtten??!?! Enjoy Raiders!
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Hey readers! It’s another Math Monday! Today’s read aloud comes to you from my classroom. We also have a very special guest to help us read Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes! https://youtu.be/j9MY_5MhXKU
It’s time to get your Monday workout with Mr VanEtten!
https://youtu.be/AhIRK6SXI5g
Today’s read aloud is about an ornery pug named Pig! He reminds us that sharing is important. Have a phenomenal Friday and enjoy Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey https://youtu.be/D0_ULJYg8gM
Happy Friday Raiders! Who is ready to get your workout on with Mr. VanEtten?
https://youtu.be/Rt0JFC8JyYY
Hip hip hooray! It’s Construction Day!
Mrs. Charlton delivered hard hats and construction vests to her students so they could have a fun Friday!
Join our team! We have an opening for Reading Interventionist.
Join our team! We have an opening for a 1:1 Paraprofessional.
April is National Poetry Month! Today’s read aloud is 3 short poems by my favorite children’s poet, Shel Silverstein. Tree House; Homework Machine; Haunted. Happy listening readers! https://youtu.be/jQkrYplXotM
Looks like Mrs. Charlton’s students miss her too!
Our kindergarten teacher Mrs. Charlton misses all her students
Happy Earth Day readers! Below are links to 2 read alouds for Earth Day. The first is a fiction story The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. The second is nonfiction, We Recycle by Torrey Maloof. The Tiny Seed https://youtu.be/mioks380BSE We Recycle https://youtu.be/altZ95X0J2s
Who's ready to work out with Mr. VanEtten?
https://youtu.be/CgSK3iEYNGU
Happy Administrative Professional's Day!
MC is lucky to have an amazing group ladies in this category! Thank you all for your hard work, allowing the students to have a better educational experience and making the day to day operations of the the District run as smoothly as possible. You are truly the best!
Raider Nation - If you get a chance, make sure to thank an Administrative Professional today.
Did you know your words are amazing and powerful? This read aloud helps us understand the power our words have! Words and your Heart by Kate Jane Neal https://youtu.be/7UYEj0X_Jtc