"We are committed to empowering our students and school community to see their full potential and use their gifts for the collective good of the school."
November 11, 2016
Welcome Sweeny Families
Dear Sweeny Families,
Each year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) generates an Annual Performance Report (APR) for all schools across the state. This performance accountability tool is used to review our school's performance and is called the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) 5. It takes a look at performance standards like MAP scores and attendance rates to determine accreditation and performance levels.
We are pleased to announce that Sweeny received 98.6% of the 70 points possible! We attribute this success to the hard work of teachers and students! There has been a very intentional focus on goal setting and addressing individual gaps in student achievement. Way to go Sweeny Tigers! We are SO proud of you!
The Best Is Yet to Come~
Dr. Engelhart and Mr. Lockmiller
Sweeny MAP Data
The data below is a comparison between Sweeny's MAP scores and the state of Missouri. The graphs show the percentage of students who scored proficient or advanced on the MAP test. We are thrilled to announce that Sweeny scored better than the state average in all subject areas!
*Click on the image to enlarge it.
Sole Food Project
Student leaders of Sweeny have taken on SOLE FOOD as their service project. They are asking Sweeny families to send in old shoes (tied or rubber banded together). These shoes are then donated to Shoeman Water Projects who distribute shoes to developing countries such as Kenya and Haiti. A portion of the exported shoes also goes towards the purchase of well drilling rigs, water filtration systems, and other supplies to provide clean, fresh drinking water to those who thirst.
Please donate any size of old shoes with no holes or tears by November 21st.
Sweeny's goal is to collect 300 pairs of shoes!
October's Buddy Day was a hit! We focused on Habit 3: Putting First Things First. The focus of this Habit is getting your work done before you play.
Major Saver Update
The Republic School District discount card sales program benefits schools and patrons alike. The schools, in conjunction with Major Saver, works with businesses throughout the district to offer a $15 discount card providing the customer with 19 local buy-one-get-one-free offers. In most cases, redeeming only two offers offsets the cost of the card. Proceeds from the card campaign go to the participating schools.
Discount card sales occur in Republic schools starting November 17th.
Major Saver cards can be purchased via cash, check or online at
www.majorsaver.com.
The online sale can be credited back to a particular student and school. All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer.
Major Saver cards can also be purchased, and credited to a student, through the Major Saver App. Once the free app is downloaded to an Android or iOS device, buyers can choose a Major Saver card through the "buy cards" tab on the app. Once the buyer completes the transaction the offers will be stored in the Major Saver App. Buyers can then redeem offers directly from the app and do not need a physical card.
Veterans Day Program
District CSIP...Click for a Larger Version.
Very Important Dates
cS
November 14th......Sweeny PTO meeting in library 5:45-6:45 p.m.
November 17th......Major Saver Fundraiser Starts
November 18th......November Buddy/Leadership Day (see alternate lunch schedule)
November 18th......Mid Quarter Ends
November 23rd-25th....Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 28th.....Grade Checks Sent Home
November 30th.....Major Saver Fundraiser Ends
December 2nd......PTO Sock Hop
December 14th.....WATCH DOG Dad Breakfast 7:30-8:10 a.m.
"Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy" ~Unknown
