January 30: Busy Month Ahead, ECC Open House, Students Talk Real Estate & More

Stay Informed, Engaged With Your School Board

Did you miss the latest meeting of the MRH Board of Education? ALL open meetings are streamed live and then archived on the Board's webpage.

There, you will also find a new feature called Board Briefs, a synopsis of Board activities of interest to families, students, and staff.

Upcoming Dates/Events

Feb. 9: Strategic Plan Steering Committee

Feb. 13/15: Elementary parent/teacher conferences

Feb. 14/16: HS/MS parent/teacher conferences

Feb. 16: Board of Education open monthly meeting

Feb. 17: Professional Development day (no school for students)

Feb. 20: President's Day; District closed

Feb. 28: Early release day

Getting Real About

Real Estate

As we prepare for Black History Month, let's take a look at a less conventional perspective: personal investment and financial security. On January 19, HS counselor Debbie Kravitz welcomed a team from the Keys Realty Group STL to speak with our student organization Women Who Look Ahead.

Supervising Broker Tenesia Brown shared with a packed classroom her experience and passion for seeing more people of color as homeowners. She first went into her own real-world example of buying her first house at age 18 and realizing equity from that investment a few years later as the means to start her own business through smart refinancing.

She discussed how business is universal and the importance of work ethic and kindness in order to succeed. “I literally worked hard for everything that I had.”

For young people thinking ahead to trying to buy a home her advice was multifaceted:

"We always recommend people get an inspection to make sure the mechanics are good and the owners haven’t failed to disclose something.

junior Keys team members Arissa Calvert and Ja’Nya Louden

If you’re not getting a mortgage, we suggest getting an appraisal. If you’re getting a mortgage, then the bank will do an appraisal automatically to prevent you from paying more than a house is worth.

When you go to get a job you can negotiate your wages, you can negotiate a raise, and anything that has a contract can be negotiated. Some of you negotiate with your parents or your teachers. It’s a skill and you have to know when to stop, and when to make it seem like everybody won. If you can leave things at a win, win, everyone is happy."

You may want to check out the upcoming Junior Realtors Program. There, 15 teens can learn in detail what the job of a real estate agent is like and become more knowledgeable consumers and investors.

Email Tenesia@Keysrealtygroupinc.com to be added to the list.

Special Education Survey

To All MRH Stakeholders,

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/Office of Special Education is asking for your help as it continues improving the education of students with special needs. DESE invites you, in your role as a relative, caretaker, or professional, to provide feedback through a short survey on these priorities: inclusion, transition, post-secondary outcomes, and parental involvement. This is anonymous and only takes 5-7 minutes. Thank you.

Mark your calendars for MRH Summer School!

Progress Updates

THE LATEST PHOTOS FROM AROUND MRH

ECC Playground Improvement Work

Senior Behren Truemper to be Featured in KMOV TV Report

VIDEOS BY MRH HIGH MOBILE JOURNALISM

MRH Youth Sports Registration Opens Soon for Spring Play

MRH Youth Sports baseball and softball registration for the 2023 season opens Wednesday, Feb. 1, and runs through Tuesday, Feb. 14, at MRHYS.org. Registration is open for K-8th grade.

As always, it is first come, first served on registration. The earlier you sign up in the registration period, the better your chances for being put on a team. If your child is interested, we recommend you sign up as soon as possible.

If you have an outstanding balance on your MRHYS account, please make sure to pay that amount before registering for the season as well.

If you have any questions, please reach out to mrhyouthsports@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing your players on the field!

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