Thanks for all you do, Ms. Pointer!

Thank you to all of our AMAZING paraprofessionals that give it their all every day! Mr. Jack Anderson, Mrs. Denise Audsley, Ms. Zoey Case, Mrs. Whitney Gregg, Ms. Emilee Grimes, Mrs. Sara Gochenour, Ms. Mindee Grimes, Mrs. Christie Pannell, and Mr. Dawson Yung are the most amazing paras around. We appreciate you!

NEW RAIN DATE:
Tuesday, April 4 will be our Spring Senior Recognition at the baseball game. We invite

you to join us for our program after the game! Like in years past, we will recognize and celebrate our seniors. Activities being recognized on Tuesday night include Baseball, Choir, Golf, and Track.

We are happy to celebrate the following Seniors:

Christopher Abney, Choir

Kiara Adams, Choir

Donovan Beyer, Baseball

Jayden Buglovsky, Choir & Track

Jayce Case, Baseball

Deliza Cortez, Track

Dom Gilson, Track

Madelyn Miller, Choir

Dustyn Simmons, Golf

Parents, if your student is participating in one of these activities, please join us for recognition after the game. We will line up at the dugout.

Mrs. Shaw and her Graphic Arts students have created the vinyl Senior Banners that will hang on the fences for the game. We are grateful for their support and the students’ hard work to get to this milestone. Those banners will be presented to the students at or after the Spring Sports Banquet.

...Rain date will be next home game Tuesday, April 4th .

Please let us know if you have questions.

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...

STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING
School dress should not be a disruption to the educational process or create health or safety issues.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 3-4 inches in length on the upper thigh. (See image below).

2. Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment (pajamas, bedroom shoes, or slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the Principal).

3. See through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath that meet the minimum requirements of the dress code.

4. Headgear, including hats, hoodies, and caps are not allowed unless permitted for religious, medical, or other reasons by School Administration.

5. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.

Additional Requirements:

1. Clothing may not depict , imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other controlled substances.

2. Clothing may not depict or imply pornography, nudity, or sexual acts.

3. Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images.

4. Clothing may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.

5. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building, unless permitted for medical, or other reasons by School Administration.

6. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.

7. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.

The Administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if appropriate clothing is not available or if the student refuses the dress-code appropriate clothing.

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!

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.

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, April 3

8:00 am - F/Attendance List Runs

9:00 am - Admin Meeting

5:00 pm - V/JV Baseball @Glasgow (Bus leaves @TBA, Admin: Yung)

Tuesday, April 4

8:00 am - FBLA Points Trip for Top 10
5:00 pm - V/JV Baseball v. Community, SENIOR RECOGNITION (Gate: Pointer, Admin: Clements)

Wednesday, April 5

9:00 am - JH/HS Track @Brunswick
9:00 am - Golf @Boonville
4:30 pm - PTO Meeting

Thursday, April 6
7:30 am - HS Student Council Meeting in Mrs. Shaw's room
12:12 pm - Early Dismissal, Spring Break
2:00 pm - HS Track @Harrisburg (Bus leaves @TBA)
4:00 pm - Golf @Fayette (Bus leaves @TBA)

Friday, April 7
NO SCHOOL, SPRING BREAK

Monday, April 10
NO SCHOOL, SPRING BREAK

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