October 2021 Newsletter

Congratulations to the students pictured below for their accomplishments and success in Mrs. Cloud, Mrs. Garner, Ms. Statder, and Mrs. Hensley's classes. The students were recognized in October's Board Meeting.

Aaron Jones, Interim Executive Vice President of DruryGO, was in Monett to discuss a new partnership with Scott Regional Technology Center. DruryGO and SRTC signed a memo of understanding in October 2021 to introduce Path100. Path100 supports SRTC students taking training courses that will lead to excellent job opportunities in the workforce. This is a great combination that will be beneficial to the students of SRTC and the community as a whole, giving students an additional opportunity to earn credentials in their field of interest.

Mr. Roller, SRTC Director, said, "DruryGO is filling a niche market in this community. This new coalition with DruryGO will open a pathway for students to have a chance to advance higher in their careers due to that certificated process. We are excited about this new partnership. We are looking forward to hitting the ground and seeing where this program will lead."

Congratulations to all Monett Golf Ladies who finished the regular season strong.

Congratulations to Matthew Fillinger for breaking the record at the Swim Meet in Sedalia this month. In a 100 backstroke, Mathew swam 57.68 record time. The last record was in 2016 at 1:00:31.

Special congratulations to the Monett Swim Team: The Boys Team won first place in 10 of the 12 events offered. The whole team contributed by scoring points to the team.

Congratulations to Ms. Samantha Wilson for being named a winner of the Arvest "We Love Teachers" campaign. Ms. Wilson won $500 to use towards her classroom needs. On October 13, 2021, Arvest Bank representatives presented a $500 check and congratulated her in person. Ms. Wilson was selected from hundreds of nominations made by parents, students, and community members via the Arvest's Facebook page.

The Monett Band placed 2nd in Class B and received the Best Guard in Class award. Monett made it to the finals and placed 8th overall at the Carthage Band Competition. Congratulations to all Band students for their accomplishments this season!

The 7th-grade football team finished the season as the Big 8 Western division champions with a fantastic record of 6-0. Congratulations on your accomplishments, dedication, and hard work this season!

Mercedes VanWie is October's Art Student of the Month. Her art piece is on display in Dr. Drake's office for a month.

In June, Mrs. Jennifer Pendergraft, MMS Math Teacher, was named Open Up Resources 6-8 Math Teacher of the Month. Dr. Apostol, MMS principal, nominated Mrs. Pendergraft for her perseverance and excellent teaching and implementation of the curriculum. Dr. Apostol shared, “Our Math department was searching for a math curriculum that really got students thinking about their thinking! To read more, click here.

We have an incredible community that supports our Cubs. We thank Waymark Church and the New Site Baptist Church for providing delicious food during the Friday Football Tailgate Party and the MES cookout this month!

Congratulations to Jesse Black on his retirement! Jessie worked in our District for three years as a custodian. We wish him the best in his next endeavor!

DESE (MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) released a Test to Stay Option that enables a close school contact to continue activities during the quarantine period through participation in frequent testing. The Test to Stay Option provides an additional option for schools to use to help keep students in the classroom.

The District will follow the 10/8/21 DHSS (Department of Health and Senior Services) and DESE updates to the Missouri School Covid-19 Operating Guidance document (click here to view full document). The section regarding guidance for assessing exposures and recommendations regarding quarantine of close contacts includes the following key updates/additions:

• Three tests must be completed within the first seven days and a test must be completed the day of an extracurricular activity.
• The District is able to provide tests for students of willing parents and staff as long as the DESE provided testing kits are available.
• The following DHSS/DESE graphic and flowchart resources describe the recommended scenario-based options for quarantine as outlined in the updated guidance document.

The Test to Stay Option will be available in the Monett School District beginning Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Please note that the Test to Stay Option pertains only to Covid-19 school contacts, not at-home contacts.

If you have any questions, please call your child's school office or nurse.

We have several job openings. If you are interested in joining the Monett Schools team, follow the link below to see a list of open positions and requirements.

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