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GMM Freshmen Rally
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Eyes on the Prize: MCPS Class of 2016
On October 11th at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, MCPS class of 2016 were addressed by prominent local figures and fellow students speaking to the opportunities that come from completing a high school diploma.
Freshmen students from Hellgate, Sentinel, Big Sky, Seeley-Swan, and Willard were presented with a range of perspectives, from the continuing relevance of high school science to the CEO of a multibillion dollar corporation to the pride of overcoming adversity in the case of a student who is set to graduate in the Spring of 2013 despite her struggles with cancer.
Present as speakers and entertainers at the event were: Missoula County Mayor John Engen, MCPS Superintendent Alex Apostle, UM President Royce Engstrom, UM Professor Rebecca Bendick, UM Student Andy Bixler, MCPS Board of Trustees Chairman Toni Rehbein, keynote speaker and CEO of the Washington Companies Larry Simkins, MCPS Student Megan Birkett, and local hip-hop group Lyrical Motion!
All students were encouraged to consider the broader community as an ally in their continuing education and were given informational packets and lanyards from the University of Montana.
Keynote Speaker Larry Simkins Addresses Students
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CHALLENGE FUND GRANT
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GMM 5th Grade Experience
Graduation Matters Missoula is collaborating with the National Coalition Building Institute to empower 5th Grade MCPS students. The 5th Grade Challege is funded by a $3,600 grant awarded to Graduation Matters Missoula by Graduation Matters Montana in the spring of 2012.
The programming and activities for 5th grade students will prepare them for the transition to middle school and help them begin thinking about graduation. NCBI will model the 5th grade training upon their other successful in-school training programs, such as Respect Club and the Building Bridges workshop.
The goal of the 5th Grade Experience program is to allow the current MCPS class of 2020 to transition into middle school with a stronger foundation of knowledge in the areas of peer pressure, substance abuse and appropriate romantic relationships. Studies have shown that risky behavior in middle school can lead to continued behavioral and academic problems in high school. Graduation Matters Missoula aims to bring Missoula's graduation rate up to 100%, and supporting students through the transition from elementary to middle school is a critical part of this process.
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FALL STAKEHOLDERS UPDATE
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The Fall GMM Stakeholders is scheduled for Thursday, November 1st and will be held in the MCPS Business Building Boardroom at 915 South Ave West. This will be the first GMM Stakeholders meeting of the year, in which we will bring you up to date on our developing initiatives and progress thus far.
Information about how to continue your involvement with GMM will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!
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