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 FFA Week Approaching
FFA week is February 16th through the 23rd. There are many events planned for all to enjoy. Tuesday the 19th is the hog roast from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The cost is only $5 for all you can eat! You can dine in or orders can be placed for carry out! Wednesday the 20th is the Pancake Breakfast from 6 to 9 am. The cost is $5 for all you can eat. You can eat breakfast in the Ag shop, classroom or carry out. Friday, the 22nd, we will have a Petting Zoo from 9am to 2pm! At this petting zoo you will see horses, sheep, goats, a pig, rabbits and many other animals! Friday is "drive your tractor to school" day. Tractors will be parked in the north parking lot. All activities are taking place in the Ag shop. For more details, call Mr. Lewis at 696-5512, Ext. 708.
 Reid Clemens and Kammeron West work on Clemens' 8n tractor.
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 Spring Practices
February 25 is the first day of spring sports practices. High school and middle school athletes must have a current sports physical on file in the Athletic Office before they can be allowed to participate. Physical forms may be found in the HS and MS offices, online at our sports website, or on the MSHSAA website. Please be sure to use the new physical form and not the old one or one from your doctor's office- they don't have the new concussion information on them! Call Mrs. Frevert at 696-5512 Ext. 334 if you have a question about your physical date. |
 100 Days Smarter
Hallsville students in the Primary and Intermediate buildings celebrated the 100th day in school on January 30th. Students dressed up as if they were 100 years old, learned what happened 100 years ago, and in Mrs. Strubel and Ms. Yeagy's 2nd grade classes students had fun building with 100 Lego pieces and wrote about their creations. They also reflected back on what their parents have told them "100 times not to do!" Working with partners, they also played a math game where they had to estimate and roll to 100, using double-digit numbers.
 "Zero the Hero," visits Primary students about his role as a number, not a letter.   Student's show off costumes and creations as part of the 100th day of school. |
Speech/Debate Team Travel to Springfield
The Hallsville Speech and Debate team traveled to Springfield to compete in the Bob Bilyeu Winter Classic hosted at Parkview and Central High Schools. This tournament is one of the largest and most competitive in the state, with 45 schools from all areas of the state represented.
The following students placed in the novice (first-year) division:
Tony and Terry DeWeese-1st Duo Interpretation
Makayla and Madison Crouch-2nd Duo Interpretation
Terry Deweese-1st Dramatic Interpretation
The team is excited to have so much success in their first "big school" tournament. This week, the team will see more tough competition at the Jefferson City Capital Classic.  From left: Makayla Crouch, Tony DeWeese, Terry DeWeese, and Madison Crouch
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Communication Arts AP Classes
Registration for the high school is coming up fast! The Communication Arts department will be offering some additional courses for the 2013-2014 school year, including "Honors/Advanced" sections of English I, II, and III for college-bound students; an additional dual credit course through CMU: "Introduction to World Literature" and a speech/debate option: "Competitive Forensics". Please contact a Communication Arts instructor or the Guidance Office for more details.
English I students in Ms. Horsford's class took a Friday break from reading the Sherlock Holmes novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to investigate a mystery in the high school. Students searched the halls for clues and wrote a summary of their case using Holmes' six steps in deductive reasoning. Next week, students will finish the novel to see if their deductions are correct.
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 Class 2 Speech and Debate District Judges Needed
On March 1st and 2nd, Mexico High School will be hosting the district speech and debate tournament with Hallsville coach Staci Johnson managing, and we need your help! If you are interested in helping students improve their communication skills, and deciding which students should advance to state, please take some time to fill out this important form. Judges are paid for their time, so it's a great opportunity to make a little cash and help out our local community. Forms and questions can be sent to sjohnson@hallsville.org, or delivered to the HS office. Thanks for your support! Click here for the form. |
 SADD Promotes Awareness
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Hallsville's SADD chapter has planned some events to make an impact and bring awareness to this problem in our community.
February 11th is "ORANGE 4 RESPECT DAY." Wear something orange to promote respect and healthy relationships! Wear orange shirts, nail polish, hats, scarves, ribbons, hair ties/bows, jewelry, shoes, and rubber bands in your braces. Take pictures and post about it online! Share with the world that you are standing up for healthy relationships!
* Post on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #TDVAM and #RespectWeek.
* Share your ORANGE 4 RESPECT photos at Facebook.com/loveisrespectpage!
Don't just wear orange - talk about it! We want to send a message that teen dating abuse is not okay! Not sure what to say? Try this -
"I'm wearing orange today to promote respect and healthy relationships!" or "I'm wearing orange to help promote loveisrespect.org and healthy relationships." February 14th, SADD is Hosting a presenter Grant Bracken from "True North" to come talk to the High School about Healthy Relationships during Advisory class time.
For more information, visit Deputy Dietzel's webpage. |
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.
TODAY, FEBRUARY 4th is the deadline to receive all pictures!
You can 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 appreciate your input. For more information, contact Joni Griffin at 696-2911 or griff5000@aol.com.
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 Karen Jimerson, Principal
The primary building had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school on January 30! Student projects illustrated this important number, were creative, and we have all enjoyed having them on display in the library. Mid-term progress reports will be coming home this week. Please check your child's folder on Thursday and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Please mark your calendars and join us for the Kindergarten winter art show and concert - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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 Stacy Fick, Principal Jump Rope for Heart has kicked off in the Intermediate. On February 21, from 3:30-4:30, Coach Anderson will host a fitness event of jump-roping and physical activity for all students raising at least $5.00 for the American Heart Association.
Our Character Word for the month of February is Determination! This is a great word for this trying time of year. Kids can get frustrated with school work and peer relationships, and staying determined to do their best can be difficult. |
 Clinton Hague, Principal
Katie Calvert was our weekly drawing winner last week and will receive a VIP lunch pass for the month of February. We will soon be drawing for the chance to be "Principal for a day." Our quiz bowl will travel to South Callaway on Thursday, February 7th at 4:40 PM.
Our HMSTV mass media class has uploaded their latest broadcast on YouTube. You can view the February 1st broadcast below.
 | | Hallsville Middle School - HMSTV - 2/1/2013 |
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 Bob Plourde, Principal
Did you know that there is a National Quiz Bowl Tournament? As a former coach, much time and effort is put into a sport as a coach and as an athlete. Academic clubs and sponsorships are no different. I believe one of the best coaches we have at Hallsville is Mr. Scott Allen. What he has done with our Quiz Bowl team is just amazing.
The enthusiasm he brings to this team is contagious and his players recognize it. The team's record speaks volumes. They have been to multiple State competitions, defeated much larger schools, dominated the schools in our conference, and all with the utmost humility and respect.
Both the varsity and junior varsity teams have qualified for the national tournament being held in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 25th. To qualify, a team must place in the top 5 of a "Qualifying Tournament" which will feature 24-36 of the most competitive teams from the state of Missouri. Mr. Allen's varsity and junior varsity "A" team accomplished this on January 19, at Rock Bridge High School. They are now preparing to compete against the top 240 teams in the country!
In the near future, the Quiz Bowl team will be fund raising to help defray the cost of this trip. Please help them with this task of fulfilling their dream and representing our great school. If you see Mr. Allen, congratulate him for his effort and thank him for the enthusiam he puts into this team...his leadership is a vital part of this group.
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 Going Bonkers!
Help support the Hallsville PTO while you relax and let your kids burn off some extra energy!
We are hosting two more Hallsville Bonkers Family Fun Night in Columbia. There are two dates left for the year:
Thurs, Feb 7, 2013 5:30-7:30 pm ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thurs, April 4, 2013 5:30-7:30 pm
Price of Admission: Age 1 and under: FREE Age 2-3 (must be accompanied by an adult): $2.75 Age 4-18 (must be accompanied by an adult) : $5.50 Age 19+: $1.50
Please remember to let Bonkers know that your family is attending a Hallsville School event as ½ of all admissions goes back to the Hallsville PTO which helps fund future events/programs/scholarships.
Bring your family, friends and neighbors who supports the Hallsville Indians! Bonkers is located at 3812 Buttonwood Drive in Columbia. For more information, visit their website. |
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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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Roger A. Brallier
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Feb 8
No School
Faculty In-Service PLC Day
Feb 9
HHS Cheer Clinic
K-2nd
9:00 to 11:30 am
3-6th
1:00 to 3:30 PM
West Gym
Feb 13
School Board Meeting
6:00 PM
Feb 16-23
FFA Week
(watch for details)
Feb 17
Senior Parent Meeting
6:00 PM
Mrs. Adkins Room
Feb 19
Kindergarten Concert & Art Show
Primary Building
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