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Greetings!
Welcome to the Hallsville R-IV eNewsletter. Stay in the loop with all of the latest news from Hallsville R-IV School District.
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 Fine Arts Booster Fundraiser
The spring fundraiser for the Fine Arts Boosters is underway. Orders can be placed between now and the end of April. Click here for the order form. Checks should be made payable to FAB (Fine Arts Boosters) and may be sent in with the order form to Sally in the high school office, or Mrs. Williamson in the high school, or Mrs. Love in the middle school. The orders will be distributed at school. |
 FFA Hosts Petting Zoo
The Hallsville High School FFA chapter hosted a petting zoo as part of the FFA week activities which were postponed from snow days. The zoo was open to the public. Students from area preschools and students in the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School participated in the event. For more information, watch the story on our YouTube channel below.
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 PTO Car Seat Check-up Today
Join our PTO for a car seat check-up and giveaway! The event is this afternoon at 5:30 PM in the parking lot of the Primary. Stay for the meeting at 6:30 PM in the Primary commons. Come join us and be a part of this organization to help our kids!! |
 Blood Drive Thursday
The FBLA & FCCLA will be hosting a blood drive this Thursday (April 25th) from 3-7 pm in the cafeteria. the blood drive is open to the public. The minimum age to donate is 16 and, at that age, you must have a signed parent permission form. Click here for the form. ALL donors must also present a photo I.D. |
 Preparing for the MAP
MAP testing is coming up fast. The MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) assesses students grades 3 through 8 in the core subjects of Communication Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Each test is slightly different as some are timed while others give students as much time as they need. For more information about MAP testing specifics, please visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Education website. Even though there is no way to "cram" for the MAP test, there are several things that you can do to help your child to be prepared during the testing period.
- Get plenty of rest - A tired brain will have trouble focusing on what is being asked on the test. By getting plenty of sleep during the week of the MAP test, students will be fresh and ready to tackle the test.
- Eat a good breakfast - Research shows that if a student is hungry, he or she may have trouble focusing. Even a small breakfast is better than no breakfast. The school's will be providing breakfast to all students during testing. Students can still eat at home, then use the brown bag breakfast as a snack later in the day.
- Be on time to school - Arriving late to school makes children feel rushed and can be disruptive to the rest of the class.
- Try to avoid scheduling appointments - If it is possible to schedule doctor, dentist, etc. appointments after the testing period, then your child will not have to take the MAP as a make-up test individually or in small groups.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward the test - Even if you do not agree with the test, be positive and upbeat about the test and how your child will do on it.
If you have questions, please contact your building principal. |
 HHS Theater Presents Robin Hood
The Hallsville High School Theater Department presented the play "Robin Hood" on Friday night and Sunday afternoon. The play was a mixture of different versions and movies based on the character. View pictures from the play here. |
 Hallsville Running Club News Article
The inaugural year of the running club at Hallsville R-IV Schools has been a good one. Many students from the Primary and Intermediate Buildings are involved in the after-school program. The Columbia Missourian recently ran an article about youth running programs in Boone County and our students and program was highlighted. Click here to view the article. |
 Hallsville Cable Channel 8
Provincial Cable & Data is proud to announce its partnership with Hallsville R-IV Schools to bring our customers the Indian's Access Channel! The channel became accessible to subscribers on Thursday, April 19. Tune in to channel 8 to get an inside look at what's happening in our school district and watch for exciting changes!
Provincial Cable & Data was established in September 2010 with the goal to provide quality, affordable television and internet service to rural communities in Missouri. Provincial Cable is very pleased to be able to partner with Hallsville R-IV Schools to provide original, community-oriented programming! For more information, please call them toll-free at 866-284-3346 or visit their website. |
 Summer School Registration Open
Summer school will be June 3rd through June 28th. The registration packets are available at each building office or you can click here to download the appropriate form. The forms can be printed or filled out online and submitted via email. For more information, call Mr. Brad Blakemore at (573) 696-5512 Ext. 322. |
 School Dress Code Reminder
The weather is finally getting warmer! As a result, we want to offer a friendly reminder of our dress code policies as outlined in each building's student handbook. This document can be found at our webpage, www.hallsville.org, and then choosing the appropriate school building. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding. |
 Outdoor School Available
Hallsville students have the chance to learn outdoor skills such as outdoor cooking, rappelling, kayaking, fly fishing, camping, and more as part of the National Outdoor Recreation & Conservation School. The school, "WOW" (Wonders of Wildlife) is offered in Columbia on May 10th and 11th through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For more information, visit their website or call 800-334-6946. |
 Community Newsletter
You can now sign up for the Hallsville Community Newsletter by clicking here. The newsletter is published in a PDF format.
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 Chess Day Camp
Provided by Mid Missouri Chess Academy, this program is for students who will be in K-12th grade in the 2013-14 school year. There are four camps: offered this summer: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21 and June 24-28. Each camp runs Monday through Friday. from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mornings: Individual training tailored to each student's level, from beginner to advanced. Afternoons: Students play each other in a U.S. Chess Federation rated tournament. Class sizes are limited to ten students and are located at the Parkade Center. Fee is $200. To register or obtain more information, contact Tim Campbell at: trjcamp@aol.com or call 573-823-8766. |
 Help us reach 1,000
Have you "liked" us on Facebook yet? If not, take a moment and click here to like our Facebook page. We use our social media page to get information out quickly to the public. We also post many of our pictures there and notices of special events. We would like to break the 1,000 milestone before school is out.
If you use Twitter, you can follow us too. Click here to subscribe. Finally, you can watch our videos and subscribe to us on YouTube. Click here to visit our YouTube page and click "subscribe." |
 Karen Jimerson, Principal
It is time for benchmark testing at the primary. These important assessments help us measure each child's progress for the year, and data for each grade level gives us information about changes we need to consider for future instruction. We will begin with kindergarten testing this week. Mid-term progress reports will be sent home on Friday. Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns regarding the report. The teachers value your support and welcome the opportunity to discuss your child's experiences at school. We hope many kindergarten students will have guests for breakfast on Friday, April 26. If you haven't made your reservation, please let us know if you plan to attend Pastries with Parents. It was wonderful to have many guests in the primary building on April 16 for the first grade Pastries with Parents! Thanks to all who were here. You might have noticed that the young trees on the grounds around the primary building have been freshly mulched. We extend our thanks to John and Laura Kabrick for donating their time and resources to help take care of our school. Some dates to remember:
April 26 - Kindergarten Pastries with Parents (7:45 a.m.)
May 3 - First Grade Pizza in the Park
May 7 - PAT Big Truck Night
May 10 - No School
May 16 - Primary Fun Run
May 21 - Primary Celebration (5-7 p.m.)
May 24 - Last day of school
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 Stacy Fick, Principal
Donuts with Dad was so successful this morning! If you didn't get a chance to come by for donuts and your child is a second grader, feel free to come tomorrow or Wednesday! We are in our last two weeks of instruction and preparation for the MAP test, which starts Monday, May 6th.
As we close our Character Word of the Month, Sensitivity, students will get a chance to hear from two individuals with disabilities during Fab Friday this week. Their message will be to help students better understand disabilities and how to be sensitive to those with special needs.
Congratulations to the 4th and 5th Grade Honor Choir students who had a successful trip to Worlds of Fun last Saturday, performing for the guests in attendance. Their performance showcased their skills and talents!
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 Clinton Hague, Principal
Friday, May 3rd, we will be taking a MAP reward trip to Perche Creek for and will go to Lone Star for lunch. (Students who scored all advanced during last year's MAP test will qualify for this trip)
MAP tests are just around the corner. Our building will be MAP Testing the weeks of May 6th and May 13th.
It's already time to think about the 8th Grade Recognition. This year, the event will be held Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 PM in the West Gym. Cake and punch will be served in the secondary cafeteria immediately following the recognition.
6th and 7th Grade Awards:
This will be on the morning of May the 24th in the West Gym, specific times will be sent out at a later date.
Friday's drawing winner was Andrew Rico.
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 Bob Plourde, Principal
Stress levels usually increase as the school year draws to a close. Parents may notice a change in behavior in their student, teachers and students are both stressed about end of course (EOC) exams, and guidance counselors are dealing with regular daily activities while trying to work out last minute graduation and scholarships issues. It seems there is too much to do and not enough time for to get things done.
From school, homework, job, friends, sports, and family activities, things can get pretty stressful. I have listened to students who feel they don't measure up to others, those who have described their family life as stressful, and others who wonder how they can change. These problems are real for our students and they are finding out you can't turn off "real life" in the middle of school. For most of the adults, we have been through experiences like this and have learned to handle the daily grind and go on...we get knocked down and get back up. Spend time with your student during these stressful times and provide encouragement, feedback, and a sense a calm as they get closer to adulthood and the new challenges they will be facing.
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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.
Sincerely,
Roger A. Brallier
Hallsville R-IV Schools |
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April 22
PTO Car Seat Check-up
5:30 PM
Primary Parking Lot
PTO Meeting
6:30 PM
Primary Commons
April 23
Donuts for Dad
3rd Grade
7:30 AM
Intermediate Commons
April 24
Donuts for Dad 4-5th Grade 7:30 AM Intermediate Commons April 25 FBLA / FCCLA Blood Drive 3:00 - 7:30 PM High School Cafeteria April 26
Pastries with Parents
Kindergarten
7:45 AM
Primary Cafeteria
April 27
Prom!
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