eNews from Hallsville R-IV Schools for 11-11-2013

Hallsville R-IV Schools eNewsletter

Issue: 42

November 11, 2013

Greetings!

Welcome to the Hallsville R-IV eNewsletter. Stay in the loop with all of the latest news from Hallsville R-IV School District.

2014-15 District Calendar

The process for developing the District Calendar for the 2014-15 school year has started. The community has been invited to share the likes and dislikes of the 2013-14 Calendar to assist the administrators in the building of the new calendar. Input has been requested by Wednesday, November 13 for this round. The administration will then draft a calendar for the new school year and get input again before presenting it to the local Board of Education at the January 8, 2014 meeting. Contact Mr. George Rudisaile if you have opinions about the current and/or future calendar.

HHS Presents Shrek the Musical

The Hallville High School choir and drama class will be presenting the play, Shrek the Musical, on November 22 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m. in the high school's north gym. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens, students & children.

Sole Tree

SGMWorldwide would like to thank the community for taking ornaments for the second annual Sole Tree Shoe Drive. However, there are still many shoes still needed for our district. If you are interested in an ornament or making a donation, please contact any counselor, secretary or Brittany Williamson. Thank you for making a difference!

OPAA! Job Opening

OPAA!

Do you have food service experience? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? OPAA! wants you to join the team in the school kitchen. It's a great opportunity for someone seeking up to 5.5 hours per day working Monday through Friday during the school year. OPAA! offers competitive wages, merit increases, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, advancement opportunities, free meals and no summer work. Interested applicants, please send your application and resume to Megan Johnson.

Primary School News

Karen Jimerson, Principal

At our Veterans Day Assembly, primary students and staff honored 26 veterans who are relatives of our children. We appreciated having them here to join us in our celebration of their service to our country. During the assembly, kindergartners gave a presentation, "What is a Veteran," and first graders sang "If You Love Your Country, Thank a Vet." The pledge of allegiance was led by Stanley Scott, a parent and veteran. Leigh Pemberton, with the help of six students, gave a visual description of the six branches of military service.

Please remember that school will not be in session on Friday, November 15 while teachers participate in a day of professional development. Also, please remember to return your Thanksgiving Lunch reservation sheet if you plan to have lunch with your child on November 25 or 26. We look forward to seeing you then!

Middle School News

Clinton Hague, Principal

Alysa Hernandez was our drawing winner on November 8! She is the winner of the Principal for the Day. Congratulations!!

Students will not have school on the following days: Friday, November 15, Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

High School News

Scott Daly, Principal

The sophomores traveled to the Columbia Area Career Center on Wednesday to explore the different courses offered there so they can be ready to make their junior year class schedule soon. The class also went to the Food Bank as a community service project. They had a very successful day filling cereal servings. The first shift of students was able to produce 4165 servings and the second shift completed 4039. Thank you to the sophomores and their advisors for donating their time.

Remember we will have more intruder training this week and a drill to practice escaping safely.