 Quiz Bowl Teams Qualify for Nationals in Atlanta
On Saturday, the Quiz Bowl team participated in the Rock Bridge Winter Invitational Tournament. Thirty teams from around the state of Missouri were in attendance, including the team currently ranked #1 in the nation (Ladue).
Hallsville's Varsity team went 5-1 during the preliminary rounds (only loss was to Ladue) and qualified for the play-offs. The JV team went 7-0 and also qualified for the play-offs. During the play-off rounds, the Varsity team went 1-2 and finished in fifth place overall. The JV team went 2-1 (lost to Ladue) and proceeded to the final four. The JV team went 1-2 in the finals and finished in fourth place overall. The JV team finished 1st in the Small School category at the tournament. With both teams finishing in the top 5 overall, they have both now qualified for the NAQT National Tournament being held in Atlanta, Georgia.
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 PTO Meeting and Workshop
Monday, January 28th at 6:30 pm in the Primary Commons, come take part in a PTO Meeting and a "Kids Workshop" presented by The Home Depot. There is no cost to attend and there will be door prizes. The teacher who is represented by the most attendance will also receive a prize. For more information, click here.
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High School Cheer Clinic
The annual HHS Cheerleading Clinic is nearly here. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited on Saturday, February 9th to the West Gym at the High School. Students in kindergarten through second grade will go in the morning from 9:00-11:30 am and the third through sixth grades will be in the afternoon from 1:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $20. You can download the registration form here. The deadline to sign-up is January 30. Their hard work and cheers will be featured at a high school basketball game the following week. For more information contact Tricia Williams by phone at 696-5512 Ext 466 or email her.
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Setting Limits Without Guilt
Thursday, January 24th at 6:00 PM in the Primary building library, come attend, "Setting Limits Without Guilt."
There is no charge, and all are welcome to attend. Setting Limits Without Guilt is a 4 part series sponsored and funded by the Hallsville PTO and PAT programs and presented by Velda McKenzie. As parents, we constantly ask ourselves "Am I being too strict or too permissive? Am I doing what is best for my child?" In the series "Disciplining Without Guilt," we will explore how to shift from fear to love- the secret to being fair but firm. It will teach you how to help children be successful with chores, homework, bedtime and more, and will show you how to respond to life's difficult situations rather than react to them. Remember, discipline is not something we do to children - it's something we build in them.
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Hallsville Intermediate Welcomes Student Teachers
Beginning Tuesday, January 22 Hallsville Intermediate will have student interns from The University of Missouri working in four of our classrooms. These students have been participating in a year long internship with Mizzou called the Senior Year On-Site Program. Elementary education majors at MU participate in a year long internship where they have the opportunity to get a hands-on learning experience in all of our grade levels, kindergarten through fifth grade during the first semester. Second semester these pre-service teachers are placed in one classroom to work closely and collaboratively with a teacher and grade level. This year, we welcome Lindsay Appelbaum (second grade with Mrs. Chittum), Aimee George (third grade with Mrs. Hedrick), Kristen Reimler (third grade with Mrs. Lockwood),and Stephanie Jenkins (fourth grade with Mrs. Davis). | MU SYOSP Student teachers L to R:
Stephanie Jenkins, Lindsay Appelbaum, Aimee George, and Kristen Reimler. |
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 MFA Oil / Breaktime Shootout
Time is almost out to save $5! The Hallsville Indians will play in the MFA Oil/Breaktime Shootout this year in the Mizzou Arena on Sunday, January 27th.
Purchase your tickets before the end of the school day Friday, January 25th in the athletic offices by the west gym for only $10. At the event, the prices will be $15. This event will feature boys teams from Glasgow, Meadville, Southern Boone Co, Hallsville, Salisbury, Wellington-Napoleon, Rock Bridge, Washington, Father Tolton and California. Girls teams from Sturgeon and Chamois will also be included. For more information on the event, visit their webpage here. The 11:00 am matchup will feature: Glasgow and Meadville, followed by: 12:40 Sturgeon girls v. Chamois girls 2:20 Southern Boone Co. v. Hallsville 4:00 Salisbury v. Wellington-Napoleon 5:40 Rock Bridge v. Washington 7:20 Father Tolton v. California |
Senior Parent Information
We are in the process of putting together a DVD project for the 2013 Senior class. In this project we would like to have every senior represented.
Mrs. Susan German will produce the DVD. To complete the project, she will need three pictures of your student. Please send one picture before kindergarten and the other two can be any other age.
Susan would prefer the pictures be scanned, placed in a power point and then e-mailed to her at sgerman@hallsville.org. If you don't have power point, scanning the pictures and sending as a .jpg or other picture format will work. If you don't have a scanner, you can bring or send in pictures to Terri Adkins.
FEBRUARY 4th is the deadline to receive all pictures!
Our desire is to have each student represented. The video will show at their party and we don't want anyone to be left out. Please send your pictures! The Senior All Night Party Committee will give each senior a copy of the DVD as a gift at the conclusion of the all night party.
On that note, please join us to help plan the 2013 Senior All Night Party. Monthly meetings are at 6 PM in Terri Adkin's Room. The dates for the meetings are:- February 17
- March 17
- April 21
- May 5
All parents are welcome and we'd love to have your input. For more information, contact Joni Griffin at 696-2911 or email her at griff5000@aol.com. |
 Karen Jimerson, Principal
The Hallsville PTO and Parents as Teachers are partnering to offer an outstanding opportunity to our families. "Setting Limits Without Guilt" is the title of Thursday night's session with Velda McKenzie, an outstanding presenter for Conscious Discipline. Thanks to our PTO and PTA organizations for funding this program for our families.
"Setting Limits Without Guilt" 6 p.m. - Thursday, January 24, 2013 Hallsville Primary Library
Come learn new strategies to help your children be successful with chores, homework, bedtime and more, and teach them how to respond to life's difficult situations rather than react to them. Remember, discipline is not something we do to children - it's something we build in them.
As a reminder, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will provide an oral screening and apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of children in the primary building this Friday, January 25.
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 Stacy Fick, Principal January 31st is our next Spirit Assembly, highlighting our Students and Characters of the Month of January. January's Character word is Leadership, which fits nicely with current events, like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the recent Inauguration of State and National officials.
Leadership in our students comes in many forms. Some student leaders do so with their actions, some lead with words. Encourage leadership in your children. Young people are positively impacting social change - through their individual contributions, opportunities with organized groups, and also by speaking out about issues that matter to them. We're hearing new perspectives because young people are finding their voices and discovering that adults will listen.
Take the time to encourage your child's leadership skills and the dividends will pay off greatly in their futures.
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 Bob Plourde, Principal
HHS has a "new and improved" Speech/Debate club this year. The program has been revitalized by Mrs. Staci Johnson. Twenty-one students traveled to Warrenton, MO to participate in a speech tournament this weekend and brought home 1st place!
Mrs. Johnson brings an excitement to this club that is invigorating. Just as one finds with sports teams, the enthusiasm of the coach/sponsor carries over a great deal to those who are in the activity. I am excited about our "new" club and its successes. I'm also pleased to see our faculty giving time and efforts to showcase and develop the many talents found within our student body.
Hallsville offers a wide variety of activities for student involvement. If your student has an idea about a club they would like to see, we will do everything possible for that to become a reality.
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PTO Skating Parties
The Hallsville PTO is getting ready for some skating fun! Skating parties will be held at Empire Roller Rink located at 1305 Business Loop 70 East in Columbia. The price of admission per person is $3.50 and includes the cost of your skates. Siblings may attend these events. Parents/guardians must attend as this is not a school chaperoned activity and is sponsored by the Hallsville PTO. Enjoy some fun, family time, and fitness!
4th thru 8th grade Sat, Jan 26, 2013 4:30-6:30 pm "Sponsored by the Hallsville PTO" |
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact rbrallie@hallsville.org. You may also call 573-696-5512, Ext 329.
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Jan 23
Middle School Basketball and Cheer Awards
7:00 PM
West Gym
Jan 24 Conscious Discipline Seminar6:00 PM
Primary Building Library
Jan 264th to 8th Grade PTO Roller Skating Party 4:30 to 6:30 PM Empire Roller Rink Jan 27
MFA Oil / Breaktime Shootout
2:00 PM
Mizzou Arena Jan 28
PTO Meeting /
Home Depot Workshop for Kids
6:30 PM
Primary Commons
Feb 9HHS Cheer Clinic
K-2nd - 9:00 to 11:30 am
3-6th - 1:00 to 3:30 PM
West Gym
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