Wildcat Roar

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. There are a TON of ways to say 'thank you'. If you need a card, I will have a stash on my table in my office. You can also send an email or just tell your teacher(s) thank you. (Teachers like to hear from parents, too!)

Here's the contact information for HS Teachers, as well as some of their favorite things:

Teacher: Mr. Chris Audsley

Email: caudsley@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Teal, Purple

Favorite Snack(s): Cheeses of any kind and Popcorn with Xtra butter, Toffee, bottle caps, black licorice

Favorite Drink(s): Bang (all flavors), any Zero soda

Teacher: Mrs. Rachel Bayne

Email: rbayne@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Snack(s): candy, pringles, cookies, chips, Reeses, Nutty Bar, most chocolate or caramel

Favorite Drink(s): Dr. Pepper, lemonade

Teacher: Ms. Leah Bowling

Email: lbowling@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Yellow, Navy Blue

Favorite Snack(s): Gardettos, snack mix, Peanut Butter M&M's, Mike & Ike's

Favorite Drink(s): Coke

Teacher: Mr. Zach Crews

Email: zcrews@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Snack(s): Pay Day and Peanut M & M, Party Mix

Favorite Drink(s): Unsweet Tea

Teacher: Mrs. Cindy Crumbaugh

Email: ccrumbaugh@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Pretty much any, not pastels as much

Favorite Snack(s): Chocolate, Chex mixes, mixed nuts with pistachios, SunChips, cheese, cookies, Pretty much anything chocolate, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Twix

Favorite Drink(s): Coffee, peach tea, lemonade, Cherry Pepsi

Teacher: Mr. Aric Falls

Email: afalls@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Baby blue

Favorite Snack(s): Chips, Reese and Fruit Snacks

Favorite Drink(s): Voltage Mt Dew

Teacher: Mrs. Brenda Heilman

Email: bheilman@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Red, purple and royal blue

Favorite Snack(s): Potato Chips, M&Ms

Favorite Drink(s): Coke Zero

Teacher: Mrs. Hannah Key

Email: hkey@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Pink and yellow

Favorite Snack(s): Sour cream & cheddar ruffles, Reese's

Favorite Drink(s): Diet Dr Pepper and Diet Mtn Dew

Teacher: Mr. Stephen Meyer

Email: stephenmeyer@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Red, Blue, Black, Green

Favorite Snack(s): Beef Jerky, Reese's, Snickers, Kit-Kat

Favorite Drink(s): Coca-Cola, Sweet Tea

Teacher: Mrs. Jordan Perry

Email: jfallis@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Snack(s): Goldfish, Milky Way

Favorite Drink(s): Coffee

Teacher: Mr. John Roberts

Email: jroberts@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Snack(s): Cheezits, Lays Potato Chips, Twizzlers

Favorite Drink(s): Diet Mountain Dew

Teacher: Ms. Teffany Sample

Email: tsample@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Snack(s): carrots and peanut butter

Favorite Drink(s): flavored sparkling water

Teacher: Mrs. Rita Shaw

Email: rshaw@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Snack(s): Zebra Cakes, Skittles

Favorite Drink(s): Pepsi

Teacher: Mr. Dillon Yung

Email: dyung@slaterschools.net

Favorite Color: Gold, Red

Favorite Snack(s): Fruit gushers, slim jims, chips, Skittles, starburst, Reese’s

Favorite Drink(s): Wild cherry pepsi, cherry coke, Dr pepper

There will be a lost and found table set up in the HS Office hallway this week. Check for anything that belongs to you. Anything remaining on the table on Friday will be up for grabs.

A huge thank you to Sherry Ballenger, Reannen Hill and Shawna Irwin for always making sure our students and staff have the best food around!

We appreciate the countless hours you spend preparing for us!

Each week, I'll highlight a Student/Parent Handbook policy. What makes it into the WILDCAT ROAR is usually something that I've been dealing with and/or I'm hoping to NOT have to deal with because all of our students and adults are aware of the policy. This week's Handbook Highlight is...

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all district graduation requirements per BOE policy IKF to graduate. Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability(ies) may be determined according to the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must be in good standing and have no outstanding balance on school accounts to participate in graduation or promotion ceremonies.

HS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

*Total number or units required – 25 credits
4 Communication Arts
3 Social Studies
3 Science
3 Mathematics
+ 1 Additional Credit *
1 Fine Art
1 Practical Art
1 Physical Education
.5 Health
.5 Personal Finance
5 Electives

*Additional credit must be in a core area (Science, Math, Comm. Arts, or Social Studies, including Dual Credit/ITV Offerings).

**See also: Life Academy

Due to liability concerns from MUSIC, our insurance company, pets are not permitted on school property.

This excludes service animals and classroom/curricular animals, pre approved by a Building Principal.

What staff member deserves a shout out?

Take a minute to let me know all about it by filling out THIS FORM.

Students, Parents, and Staff can give a shout out to any Slater Schools employee! We'll make sure they receive a copy of it and will look for ways to share them with you throughout the year as well.

Let's get to bragging about all the good people around here!

Do you have pictures that the yearbook could use?

Mrs. Shaw and the yearbook staff are looking for pictures of staff and students at school and school events. If you have pictures to share, please send them to rshaw@slaterschools.net.

Thank you!

End of Course (EOC) testing will take place April 24-May 5.

It is very important for students to be in attendance during this time. Please make arrangements for appointments to be made outside of this time frame to allow for uninterrupted testing time.

It's EOC time! Let's use a Q & A format to cover the bases:

Q: What are EOCs?

A: EOC stands for End of Course exam. They are meant to measure your understanding of the standards and concepts for the course you've completed.

Q: What subjects have EOCs?

A: Algebra 1, Biology, English 2, Government (Some A+ students are also taking Algebra 2)

Q: Do I have to take an EOC?

A: The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) requires that all Missouri High School graduates have an EOC on file for all of the courses listed above. You cannot graduate in the State of Missouri without taking EOCs for these classes.

Q: What can I bring with me to the testing room (Library)?

A: A book to read when you're done with your test.

Q: What happens to my phone while I'm testing?

A: DESE rules state that you cannot have your phone, smartwatch, or airpods with you while you're testing. We'll bring shoe organizers to the testing room and have you place your electronics in a pocket. You can collect them when everyone in the room is done testing. (Students who use their phone to monitor their blood sugar must give their phone to a proctor, who can notify them if an alert is deployed.)

Q: What materials are provided for me?

A: We'll provide a pencil, scratch paper, calculator (if allowed on the test you're taking), dictionary/glossary/thesaurus (if allowed on the test you're taking), etc.

Q: When will I know how I did?

A: We hope to know the results of your multiple choice tests within 5 days of everyone completing the test. The performance events (Algebra 1, English 2) take longer and affect the overall performance level.

Q: Didn't you say something about EOC bets?

A: I did. I'll have slips of paper on my table next week. If you want to make a bet, fill it out and we'll see how you do - previous bet winnings have included me buying and delivering Sonic drinks, granting tardy forgiveness, and yes...one time I wore a kU shirt. It was GROSS.

Q: Why should I care about the EOCs?

A: Like I said earlier, EOCs are a way that we (and DESE, and the public) can measure how well our students are learning content and grade-level specific information. Every public HS student in the state of Missouri takes these tests, so it also lets us compare how our students are doing compared to how other Missouri students are doing. We will use results to adjust and improve our instruction for next year as well.

Q: How do I prepare for EOCs?

A: Get good rest the night before, Eat breakfast (it's free here - every day!), and do give it your best effort!

Seniors - watch your email for information about Senior Trip and Graduation!

We will ask Seniors to stop by the HS Office at the beginning of the week to confirm the spelling of their name for their Diploma so we can get them ordered.

Speaking of Graduation...remember:

• Your attendance must be at least 90% to walk at the Graduation ceremony.
• Your Diploma must contain your legal name. At the ceremony, I can call your name as whatever you request - full name, first and last only, Andy instead of Andrew...

Every student has been issued his or her own Chromebook.

The loaner Chromebooks are to be used by students whose machines are being repaired.

If you have lost or forgotten your machine, you are on your own. You are still responsible for completing the work that was assigned - you just may get to do it on paper. Welcome to 1994. It was a good year. :)

Students, please don't park on the West side of the gravel lot (facing Morgan Street/Greenhouse, Weight Room, Maintenance Shed).

We need that area for District vehicles and staff members.

Thank you!

Students, if you're not coming back from lunch, please let Ms. Wiseman know - either before you leave for lunch, or call from where you are. Failure to do so could result in a Truancy Referral...

Please note the revised policy for Unsportsmanlike Actions at an extra-curricular activity (Board of Education approved 9.27.22).

Unsportsmanlike Actions at an Extra-Curricular Activity

Step 1- Administrator Warning

Step 2- Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events.

Step 3- 365-day suspension from all District extra-curricular events

Congratulations to the following Class Officers:

Class of 2026

President: Ben Gochenour

Vice President: RJ Pannell

Secretary: Tytan Wiseman

Representatives: Kendall Guthrie & Libby Smith

Class of 2025

President: Madison Prysock

Vice President: Mya White

Secretary: Baliegh Goff

Representatives: Hannah Meyer & Skylar Wolfe

Class of 2024

President: Kenna Lemmon

Vice President: Kadence Campbell

Secretary: McCartney Butler

Representatives: Mackenzie Palmer & Grayson Zdybel

Class of 2023

President: Kendyl Drummond

Vice President: Wylee Goff

Secretary: Aubry Meyer

Representatives: Deliza Cortez & Maria McCabe

Monday, May 1

8:00 am - F/Attendance List Runs
9:00 am - Admin Meeting
2:30 pm - Baseball Team dismissal

4:30 pm - V/JV Baseball @Santa Fe (Alma) (Bus leaves @2:45 / Admin: Dr. T)

Tuesday, May 2

9:00 am - Golf @Paris (Bus leaves @6:40 am)
3:15 pm - CTA Meeting @Jacki Clements's Room

4:30 pm - Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 3

8:00 am - ASVAB Testing in Library (Juniors)
12:30 pm - HS Track Team dismissal

2:00 pm - Larry Littrell Track Invitational @Glasgow (Bus leaves @12:45 pm)
5:00 pm - V Baseball v. Sweet Springs (Gate: TBA / Admin: Dr. T)

Thursday, May 4

7:30 am - HS Student Council Meeting in Mrs. Shaw's room
9:00 am - District Golf @Moberly (Bus leaves @7:00 am)
6:00 pm - FFA Banquet @Gym

Friday, May 5
School Lunch Hero Day

Saturday, May 6
8:30 am - 12:00 pm - Future Lady Cats Basketball Camp @Gym
9:00 am- HS District Track @Glasgow (Bus leaves @8:00 am)

** For HS Bus times during school hours, student participants will be dismissed 15 minutes prior to departure time. They should have all gear/equipment with them, as they are not dismissed to go home at this time. **

Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal