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MRH MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
(314)644-4406
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Students at MRH Middle School are immersed both inside and outside the classroom in a variety of experiences through the metaphor, “School as Expedition.”
Learning expeditions are in-depth studies of a topic that engage students through authentic projects, real-life studies, fieldwork, and service. Expeditions occur within the school walls when the community is brought into the classroom through expert guest speakers and outside of the classroom, as a journey to conduct fieldwork.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Sponsored by the Blue Duck
Christina Rupp is our 8th-grade student of the week! Christina is a conscientious and hard-working student. She comes to class prepared with a positive attitude and a desire to learn. Christina takes responsibility for her learning and is intrinsically motivated to do her very best. She is a friend to all and is held in high regard by her peers. Way to go Christina!
Peyton Nunnery is our 7th-grade student of the week! Peyton offers a strong voice of class contribution, always carefully crafting her response in discussions. She persistently follows through to complete all responsibilities, no matter the requirements. Peyton is a scholar who thinks critically about situations and issues, always considering the many angles and perspectives. She uses all of these skills to lead others in a forward direction of learning in and out of the classroom. Thank you, Peyton!
WAY TO GO, Christina & Peyton!!?
?Christina & Peyton will receive a free pint of homemade ice cream
?courtesy of the Blue Duck.
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Weekly Learning
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY
A signature feature of an MRH education is the Seed to Table program. The weeks before and after spring break saw a return to the garden for all 7th graders! Students enjoyed a return to hands-on outdoor activities after months of virtual classes and being cooped up in the winter. They planted seedlings of lettuce, greens, and herbs they had started from seeds in February in a PE/Health lesson. They also planted peas, carrots, radishes, and beet seeds directly in the garden and thinned summer crops of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and basil that it is still too cold to plant outside. Speaking of cold, we tucked our tender plants under a blanket to protect them from Wednesday and Thursday nights' low temperatures. Later in April, we will weed and fertilize our plants as we learn about soil health and how it is connected to human health as part of our 4-lesson spring garden cycle.
In Introduction to Sustainability, students are learning to identify local species as part of a long-term ecological research study on phenology (the study of seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.) They are collecting data on bee activity and bloom dates of various flowers and flowering trees. Future classes will be able to compare data to see if ecological spring in our area is changing.?
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Springtime is here which means
seasonal allergies are too
Students will be spending more time outside as the weather continues to improve. If your student has seasonal allergies, we encourage you to speak with their healthcare provider about a treatment plan.
Here are some tips to help avoid allergy triggers:
1) Start their antihistamine and/or other control medicines for asthma and /or seasonal allergies early.
2) If long-acting antihistamines make your student tired, give it to them at dinner or bedtime.
3) After being outside for recess or playing outdoors at home, have your student wash their hands and take a wet paper towel and wipe down their face and hair -- remove the pollen closest to their nose!
Please keep your child home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms on the daily health screening form and call their doctor for clearance to return to school.
COVID-19 and seasonal allergies present similarly and your healthcare provider will be able to determine when it is safe for your student to return to school.
As always, you are always welcome to call us regarding your student's symptoms.
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Big Smiles Dental is visiting MRH Middle School and High School on Wednesday, April 21st. The attachment explains Big Smiles COVID safety protocols and addresses some common questions and concerns. Tiers plan students and PLP students are able to be seen during this April visit.
For questions, you may call Big Smiles at 888-833-8441.
Parents need to use this link below to
access the website to enroll:
https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx
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?Please check with your 7th-grade student's medical provider to make sure they have received their Tdap and MCV (Meningococcal 4 Vaccine) and provide a copy of these vaccine records to our school nurse, Angel Goldberg, RN.
Missouri State law requires all upcoming 8th-grade student's parents to present documentation of these up-to-date vaccines (Tdap and MCV4) prior to the students starting 8th grade.
Please view our REQUIRED immunizations according to the current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Schedule, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html.
If you have questions, I would encourage you to contact your child's medical provider. You may reach our school nurse, Angel Goldberg, at 314-446-3813, or you may call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Immunizations at 1-800-219-3224 for vaccine-related concerns.
The direct fax number to the Middle School Nurse Office is 314-446-3997.
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?Guidance
UPDATE
In keeping with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the St. Louis County Department of Health, MRH has revised its Family Handbook to reflect the new recommended COVID-19 quarantine period as 10 days rather than 14.
You can read the updated Handbook here.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRHMS
?SCHOLARS!
?Alexander Manipula - 4/4
We hope you enjoy
YOUR day!!!
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CALENDAR EVENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING PARENT-TEACHER VIRTUAL CONFERENCES - April 6, 7 & 8, 2021
TEACHER PD DAY/NO SCHOOL - April 16, 2021
Since there is no school on April 16. To ensure four in-person learning days, students will attend on Wednesday, April 14.
TEACHER COMP DAY/NO SCHOOL - May 14, 2021
MEMORIAL DAY/NO SCHOOL - May 31, 2021?
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