Southern Boone School District

The Southern Boone School District is currently hiring paraprofessionals, evening custodians, bus drivers and a groundskeeper. LEARN MORE AND APPLY ONLINE HERE: https://bit.ly/3sTuqst

This week is National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you to our amazing assistant principals for everything they do for our students, staff and our schools.

Today is National School Librarian Day! Thank you to our amazing Library Media Specialists for everything they do. This day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order and spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping students find the resources they need to keep learning.

The primary school celebrated Book Week last week to help encourage the love of reading. On Friday, students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book character. This week, students are participating in a special reading challenge during Spring Break.

The middle school counselors spent some time this morning talking with 5th grade students about transitioning to the middle school and explaining what their school day will be like next year as a 6th grade student.

Third grade WINGS students have been studying the Fibonacci sequence. They created Fibonacci, or Golden Spiral paper quilts, as well as constructed a paper quilt of a pattern known as the Spiral of Theodorus.

8th grade students from the middle school went on a field trip today to explore the Mizzou campus. Students were able to check out the different buildings on campus. Mizzou's rec center staff provided a STEAM activity and talked to the students about mindfulness.

The school district will be holding two public meetings next week to discuss the $3 million no-tax-increase bond issue that will be on the ballot in the April 5th, 2022 election. The meetings will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29th and Thursday, March 31st in the Central Office Boardroom. Funds from the no-tax-increase bond issue would be used to make major repairs and improvements to the track and field at the high school. READ MORE ABOUT THE BOND ISSUE HERE: https://bit.ly/3rQhNg3

REMINDER: Spring Break is next week!

The high school band performed a special concert today at the elementary school for the 4th and 5th grade classes!

Mrs. Hill's 3rd grade class enjoyed a picnic lunch outside yesterday, as a reward for their good behavior!

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK: Save $5 when you order your yearbook before April 1st. The price will go to $60 on April 1st. Also, if you are ordering a senior ad for the yearbook, please order soon. Spots are filling up fast. To order a yearbook or senior ad, go to www.balfour.com. If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Veronica Smith at vsmith@ashland.k12.mo.us.

Ms. Engemann's 4th grade class took advantage of yesterday's beautiful weather, and went outside for their math lesson to learn about measuring the perimeter and diameter of shapes the students drew on the sidewalk.

Ms. Maute's class at the primary school did directive drawings of leprechauns to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

For St. Patrick's Day, Mrs. Tracy's 1st grade class made their own leprechauns, pots of gold and rainbows! Great job!

Ms. Georgetti's 4th grade class spent part of their St. Patrick's Day using sunlight and cups of water to make their own rainbows during this fun science project.

Middle School Assistant Principal Mr. Beaudoin started his morning by completing a challenge from a few students to run a mile with them during 7th grade P.E. class. Great work Mr. B!

Our building principals are attending a career fair today at the University of Missouri. They are talking to college students majoring in education, about job openings at our district for next school year.

Two students at the primary school work with subitizing cards to develop flexibility with their math skills. These cards allow them to find their own way to make sense of the numbers. The students use their own strategy to find the answers by adding the two cards together.

The middle school delivered signs to the 3rd Quarter "Student of the Quarter" students last week. All students were chosen as a part of the Student of the Quarter program sponsored by Central Bank in Ashland. We are so grateful for the partnership with Central Bank that allows us to celebrate outstanding students each quarter! Our Students of the Quarter get a yarn sign delivered by teachers and a pizza party the next day at school. Here are pictures of just some of the Students of the Quarter!