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Mrs. Carnes’ MTSS group gave presentations on different types of bullying. The topic of bullying was prevalent in their enrichment readings. Great job!

The middle school staff members chose 8 th grader, Mia Korgol, as the September Student of the Month. Mia participates in volleyball, basketball, track, band, cross country club team, swim team and Student Council. Mia believes she was chosen as student of the month because she is involved in STUCO and sports teams and is a good role model to other students in classes, STUCO, sports and other school related activities. Mia is the daughter of Kristin and Brandon Sneath. Written by Amanda Hawkins

Influenza Clinic October 23

Students focus on accurate reading and strengthen decoding skills during instructional time designed to GROW STRONG READERS! This three-student group works together to repeat a reading and is learning to self-correct mistakes. As two students take turns reading, the third student listens for errors. Herington Elementary is #growinglearners with focused skill instruction for reading and math!

Mrs. Beye’s Personal Finance class learned how to work together with roommates to create a budget today in class. Lots of decisions to make when dealing with other people and their financial beliefs.

SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH Conner LaRosa, son of Eric and Debbie LaRosa has been awarded Student of the Month for September. Conner thinks he was selected because of his great work ethic, and his willingness to do his best in everything he does. Throughout his high school years, Conner has participated in football, basketball, track, FBLA, HOSA, and FFA. When asked, Mr. Hirsh said, “Conner always has a positive outlook in class. He is always willing to joke and get involved in my lessons. He also keeps the rest of the class in line. But his positive energy doesn’t stop in the classroom. He is willing to help anyone who needs it and follows the rules. He’s a great example for others.”

Tomorrow we are trying something different for lunch. Instead of pizza, we are having a calzone. Calzones are just like pizza, but with a bottom AND top crust.We hope you all will sign up to eat a school lunch tomorrow!!! BON APPETIT

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) are competing in Night @ the Lab at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas tonight. Students were given a topic to research 3 weeks ago and have created a trifold presentation board and three minute presentation over their assigned topic. The theme this year is conditions/diseases of the cardiovascular system. Students participating are: Emma Bigham, Jacelynne Griffith, Paytn Siegrist, Kevin Gehrke, Brody Brown, Lainey Monnington, Hannah Oswald and Jameson Davis.

Tuesday's meal will be: Chicken Enchilada Tortilla Chips w/Salsa (9-12) Grape Tomatoes/Cucumber Slices Fresh Kiwi Canned Fruit Choice Wednesday's Meal will be: BBQ Chicken Drumstick Whole Wheat Roll & Jelly Baked Beans Creamy Cole Slaw Apricot Halves Canned Fruit Choice

3rd place Marion Tournament

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team for placing 3rd today at the Marion Tournament. Also congratulations to Halle Rutchman for making the All-Tournament Team.

HS Volleyball @ Centre JV wins in two sets Varsity wins match one in two sets Varsity wins match two in two sets Great job, Ladies!

Fifth graders in Mrs. Schneider’s class make slime. #growinglearners

Mrs. Beames’s fifth graders built early Native American homes in Social Studies. #growinglearners

Kindergarten students use rhyming directions to draw a picture during MTSS time. #GrowingLearners

Fourth grade students play a game of chance to practice place value during MTSS. #GrowingLearners

The kindergarten field trip planned for tomorrow (Friday, 10/5) has been postponed to Thursday, October 18th due to the forecasted rain in the area.

Schedule for HS Volleyball tonight at Centre

6th Grade Cultivating our Future Expedition In the Cultivating Our Future Expedition, students investigate agricultural technologies and the factors that affect food production in America. They also learn how most people can contribute to feeding the world through urban farming practices. Students plant their own radish garden in a clear plastic glove and make observations of the garden at different stages of growth. Students also use the engineering design process to design, construct, and test a greenhouse that meets certain construction requirements.

7th Grade Artificial Ecosystems Expedition We are preparing biospheres to observe the cycle of how matter transfers through ecosystems. In this expedition students have also conducted experiments to test the effects of acidic and basic solutions on plant growth, and how different colors of light effect the rate at which photosynthesis occurs. Written by Troy Biehler