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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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Calendar Events
EARLY RELEASE - February 4, 2020 - dismissal at 1:25 pm
MRH MS VALENTINES SOCIAL - February 13th 7-9 pm at Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park located at 7375 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, MO 63119. Fill out waiver attached HERE
NO SCHOOL - February 14, 2020 - Professional Development Day
NO SCHOOL - February 17, 2020 - Presidents' Day
MRH MS Yearbook - See the attached flyer. Yearbook Orders online through March 4, 2020.
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Students of the Week - Recognized by our staff for upholding our cornerstones of Leadership, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Stewardship. With last weeks snow day we have two students of the week for both grade levels.
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Colten Huft
Colten is our 7th grade student of the week! Colten exhibits pride and ownership in his work. He perseveres through all tasks and challenges. Colten holds himself to high standards and encourages his peers to do the same. His presence has a positive impact on any group he works with. We are so glad to have Colten on our team!
Jada Pickens
Jada Pickens in our 8th grade student of the week. Jada always contributes insightful writing and demonstrates diligence with learning tasks. She shows leadership and tackles all responsibilities with confidence. Way to go Jada!
Angela Suazo
Angela is our 7th grade student of the week. Angela is a quiet leader who sets a great example for her peers. She works hard and takes pride in her work. She is a proactive learner that takes responsibility for her education. Keep up the great work, Angela.
Daniel Steingruby
Daniel Steingruby is our 8th grade student of the week. Daniel is conscientious with all assignments and class discussions. He makes very meaningful contributions and sets a good pace for others to follow. Daniel enhances our learning environment in creative and thoughtful ways. Thank you, Daniel!!
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Stay tuned for information heading your way regarding our end of year expeditions to Tremont and Ocean Springs. Less than 10% of our students do not attend our end of year expeditions due to health, family obligations, or behavior issues. Below is an excerpt from our handbook that was shared with all families at the beginning of the year regarding behavior concerns and attendance to our end of year expeditions.
LEARNING AND WORKING
The student’s primary job at school is to grow as a scholar, leader, citizen, and steward. During the learning process, we want the students to enjoy working with the teachers and classmates. In order to do that, it is important that we make sure that each student understands exactly what is expected of them to uphold the cornerstones.
The middle school curriculum is built on the principles of expeditionary learning. Most units of study involve field experience, reflection on the learning, and exhibits of excellent student work. Field experiences can vary and range from local trips to area businesses, community and county parks, or out of state trips to the Smoky Mountains or Gulf of Mexico. Daily student behavior related to safety may directly impact participation in these experiences.
**Students may not be allowed to participate in expeditions if they demonstrate unsafe or uncooperative behavior. In these circumstances, students will meet with the teachers and/or administration to determine if they will be allowed to participate in the extended expeditions. Students are also expected to meet expectations for being in class on time and attendance to school.
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WEEKLY LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS
Model United Nations
Sixth grade E4 students joined with the MS E4 students last week to begin their work on the Model United Nations. The Model UN is an educational simulation that allows students to “become” UN ambassadors, learning about diplomacy, international relations, and the roles of the United Nations. This opportunity also allows students to hone their research, writing, public speaking and critical thinking skills. Throughout the day, students engaged in a variety of activities. To begin, they worked in small research teams to investigate various aspects of the UN, including its history, its purpose and principles, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the six main organs of the UN. Teams created elevator pitches (brief accounts of their findings) which they presented to the entire group. Students also discussed how becoming aware of the world’s injustices affect their social responsibility. Other activities of the day were designed to help students feel more connected to their peers, including team building and a shared lunch. The day ended with guest speaker, Bobbi Kennedy, from Civitas STL. Bobbi talked with students about how to approach crafting their UN resolutions, and then students received their delegate country assignments, which they will work on during one of their next meetings. Students will continue to collaborate with their fellow delegates to design resolutions for the April simulation.
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GIRLS ON THE RUN!!!!!!!
Girls on the Run! – a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.”
The 20-lesson Girls on the Run curriculum combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills and make healthy decisions. All of this is accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.
Girls on the Run is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 200+ locations across the United States and Canada.
Girls on the Run® is a 501©3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-15 girls, we teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large.
Running is used to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. At each season’s conclusion, the girls and their running buddies, complete a 5k running event. Completing a 5k gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. The result—making the seemingly impossible, possible and teaching girls that they can.
Heart & Sole Flyer
Here's a video to view!
https://girlsontherunstlouis.org/program/about-program/heart-sole-program
Registration for the Middle School opens up Friday, January 17, 2020! Girls on the Run Flyer
Practices will be held Tuesday & Wednesdays from 3:05 pm to 4:20 pm. To register please visit Girls on the Run Registration
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BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL AND
NEW TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS!!!
Registration - February 1-14, 2020
Space is limited
Registration for Baseball, Softball and the new Track and Field teams with MRH Youth Sports will be from February 1st-14th, 2020. Registration is online at www.mrhys.org. Space is limited and registration must be completed within the registration window.
Children ages 5 (rising Kindergartners)- current 8th grade are eligible to register for baseball and softball. Current 6th-8th graders are eligible to register for track and field.
Financial aid is available and can be applied for via the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/15G25NgH6mVww86dYseJ6OgUtnn-h0ki3/view?usp=sharing
More information, and answers to many of your FAQs, can be found at www.mrhys.org under “Our programs."
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Spelling Bee Results - Please take a moment to congratulate 7th grader, Daniel Matz, our 2019-2020 MRH Middle School Spelling Bee Champion. 7th grader, Daria Martin, was our runner-up!
We are so proud of all who participated and look forward to cheering on Daniel when he competes at the regional bee in March. Here are a few words from the final round: Lascaux, hydrargyrum, dropsonde, xylyl, divan, argyria and Connemara.
Congrats Daniel Matz!
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How can I help as a parent?
Lately, we have had parents ask how they can help our Middle School. One of the things we try to provide for the students are healthy snacks! Daily we have students who have missed breakfast or just need a little extra because they are hitting growth spurts. Next time you go grocery shopping, please feel free to pick up a box of granola bars or some other type of healthy snack for the office.
A special thanks to any parent that has donated snacks to the Middle School! Your contributions are greatly appreciated!
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ATTENDANCE REMINDER
If a student is going to be absent, please remember to call or email Mrs. Jonas, our Middle School Administrative Assistant, by 9 a.m. She can be reached at (314) 644-4406 or tonya.jonas@mrhschools.net
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Leaving School Early
If a student needs to be picked up early, parents should go to the Central Office to sign their child out. The Central Office will contact the Middle School Secretary. The Middle School will send your student to the Central Office for check out. In order to protect instructional time, students will not be called from class until the parent has arrived at school.
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Morning Arrival and Morning Academic Support Information
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A reminder that students should not be dropped off or allowed to walk to school and arrive prior to 7:45 am. We do not have official supervision until this time.
Students may be dropped off or arrive at 7:45 if they are attending an academic lab prior to school. The schedule is pictured above. If your child is not attending an academic lab in the morning, then there is no need for them to arrive prior to 8:00 am. Last year, we purposely moved our start time back to 8:30. This decision was based on the research of teens and their sleep patterns.
Please make sure you are having conversations with your children about their plans after school. Students are always welcome to use our office phones after school to notify you they are going to a friend's house, Maplewood Pool, The Heights, Learning Labs, etc. Undoubtedly, the middle school student will at some point forget to tell you where they are going. If this happens, please contact the school at (314) 644-4406 or (314) 446-3900.
Permission Slips
We spend time away from school to learn through our metaphor - School as Expedition. Because of this, we would be sending home permission slips on a weekly basis. However, when your child enrolls at MRH, parents sign a permission slip for students to leave campus, making weekly permission slips unnecessary. The middle school operates under a “duty to inform” parents that we will be taking your child off-campus. Expect to see these via email.
Lunch and Breakfast Menus
Check out Mealviewer or get the app for your Android or Apple.
https://schools.mealviewer.com/results/mrh
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