The North Harrison School Board learned at its monthly meeting March 15th that the district’s Annual Performance Report had a score of 83.9% of the points possible. The report was prepared by the state. This was above average.
The school scored 97.8 of a possible 124 points on performance, while they scored 50 out of a possible 52 points for continuous improvement.
All probationary teachers were rehired for the 2023-2024 school year.
The board awarded the lawn care bid to Milligan Lawn Care. The bid for this year was $425 per mow, which is $25 higher than last year due to increase gas costs. They are covered by liability insurance.
The board will meet again on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 pm to reorganize following the April 4th election. The board will also look at the salary schedule. Currently, Superintendent J.W. Brandt, in his report, said he plans to recommend a $2,000 increase to the base, which corresponds to a 6.6% raise, which will keep up with inflation.
ELEMENTARY BOARD REPORT
Enrollment – 127 (including preschool). Preschool - 26. K - 11. 1st - 10. 2nd - 13. 3rd - 17. 4th - 15. 5th - 13. 6th - 17. Virtual - 0.
Academics, Curriculum, and Building Projects
–Summative meetings have gone well. We have discussed their end of the year reflection and an area of growth for next year.
–We celebrated Read Across America Week. We had a bookmark contest, partner reading, and dress-up days. The students also completed a BINGO card of reading activities for a prize.
–Field trips are scheduled for May. Sixth grade is going to GEHA Stadium, Second and Third are going to Science Center in Des Moines, Preschool is going to Crowder State Park, Fourth and Fifth are going to Grant City to roller skate and Bethany to a movie, and Kindergarten and First are going to Pump It Up in Des Moines.
–Third through Sixth grade students are beginning to prepare for MAP testing.
–The Family Technology Night went over very well. Several parents, staff members and community members were in attendance. The PTO served a very nice meal.
Classroom Reports from Teachers
Preschool
We have launched our outer space unit, and have spent this week learning about the Sun. This topic directly aligns with the Missouri Early Learning Standards in Science (showing interest in the Earth and sky.) We are using books, songs, writing, and movement to solidify our learning!
We are also wrapping up 3rd quarter assessments, and I’m excited for parents to see their children’s growth! I am proud of how all preschoolers are showing growth in academic and social-emotional areas.
Kindergarten
We just finished 3rd quarter assessments and I am very proud of each of my students! We have grown so much since last quarter!
First Grade
My first graders worked so hard on their grabber project for the Williford Stem day. I took 4 first graders to the STEM Day to showcase all their hard work. I’m so proud of them!
Second Grade
Second grade has been rocking it with telling time to the nearest 5 minutes and counting money.
We are excited to start learning about the Earth’s systems including the water cycle and Earth’s rapid and slow changes.
Third Grade
Third grade is starting a literature unit over Sarah Plain and Tall and learning about the Westward Expansion. We are wrapping up elapsed time in math and moving on to shapes/attributes of polygons. We recently started our class March Madness Reading Challenge as well!
Fourth Grade
MAP is back, back again! MAP prep is in full swing in the fourth grade room. We talked about how you wouldn’t just go to your first baseball game without practice. The same is true for the MAP test.
Fifth Grade
We are working like busy bees in 5th grade. Now is the time of year we really zone in on any standards left to learn and review all the others that we already have with the MAP test in mind. Along with MAP prep, we are in the process of giving “book talks” over a book we have recently read independently. This involves creating a Google slide about the book and telling the story as the main character.
Sixth Grade
We are so proud in the 6th grade! Every student has met their Accelerated Reading Goal for 3rd quarter and we have several students who have doubled their goals since 1st quarter. We cannot wait to prove just how much we have grown in Math and Reading this year when we take our MAP test this spring. Bring it on!
Computers
Grades K-2 have started working with the coding Ozobots. They will continue to work through different challenges with color coding directions. Grades 3-6 are currently working on practicing the tools they will use on the MAP test. Once that is complete they will begin with the coding Ozabots.
Library
*Grades K-2 have been reading Dr. Seuss books to celebrate “Read Across America Week”, and are now reading St. Patrick’s Day stories to learn about the upcoming holiday.
*3rd grade just started reading the book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl, and is learning about the author as we read.
*4th grade is working on “Cereal Box Book Report” projects, where they create a new kind of cereal based off of a book that they have read.
*5th-6th are reviewing ELA standards in preparation for MAP testing, and are making connections between the standards that we cover with actual books.
Music
The music students are getting ready for the Spring Concert. K-2 will be presenting, “The Little Engine That Could” and 3-6 are going to present a set of some of the popular songs by Elvis! The kids have enjoyed learning about Elvis and how he came to be the King of Rock and Roll.
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