It's GAME DAY!
Wildcat Football will be traveling to Forsyth this evening to face off with the Panthers. Game time: 7:00pm.
*The city of Forsyth is under a mask ordinance. Spectators will be asked to mask when unable to properly social distance.*
GO BIG BLUE!
****Junior High Volleyball practice has been CANCELLED today, August 27th, 2020. Practice will resume tomorrow at the regular time.****
As the school year approaches, Nurse Natasha would like to share some health tips to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and community.
High School/Junior High Fall Athletic Schedules
**Fall Athletics Practice Start Dates**
High School Volleyball - Monday, August 10th, 9am - 11am, HS Gym
High School Football - Monday, August 10th, 4pm-6pm, check-in 3:30pm. Football field.
Junior High Volleyball - Monday, August 17th, 3pm - 4:30pm, ES Gym
Junior High Football - Monday, August 17th, 4pm-6pm, check-in 3:30pm. Football field.
All athletes are required to have a physical and updated insurance release on file in order to practice. Athletes need to bring their own water bottles.
**Fall Athletics Update**
High School fall sports will begin AUGUST 10th.
Junior High fall sports will begin AUGUST 17th.
Athletes must have a 2 year physical and annual insurance requirement form completed and on file before participation will be allowed.
Greenfield Medical Center is offering FREE sports physicals for residents in Dade County. Appointments are preferred.
MSHSAA 2 Year Physical Form:
https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/PDF/Current%20Pre-participation%20Physical%20Evaluation%20-%20PPE-History%20Form-English.pdf
MSHSAA Annual Requirement Form:
http://www.mshsaa.org/resources/pdf/CurrentMSHSAAPre-participationDocumentation-AnnualRequirements.pdf
Wildcat Youth Volleyball and Football camps wrapped up a successful showing both on the field and in the gymnasium this week. Each camp had an outstanding turnout with roughly 35 students in attendance. Football hosted grades K-6 as well as Junior High athletes. Volleyball hosted grades 3-6 and Junior High athletes. Go Wildcats!
Thursday, May 21st, will be the last day that take home meals are available for our students. The district appreciates all individuals, both community members and staff, who assisted in the preparations and delivery of these meals to our students.
Nicole Veach and Elle Loonsfoot have qualified for the FCCLA National STAR Event Competition. They completed their chapter service project, Penny Wars, in December raising money for the Dade County Food Pantry. The girls presented their project at regional STAR Events, received a gold medal, and qualified for state. The state competition was not able to be held, therefore, national qualifiers were selected based upon regional scores. Veach and Loonsfoot will be participating in the virtual National Competition in July. Congratulations, ladies!
Governor Parsons has announced that Missouri schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year calendar.
Attention A+ Seniors:
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has modified the A+Program requirements for 2020 graduates only. The modifications include:
1) The math requirement has been eliminated since we are not giving EOC’s and ACT testing has been suspended.
2) A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required. There is no need to use the sliding scale since the math requirement has been eliminated.
3) Seniors must have completed at least 25 hours (instead of 50 hours) of supervised tutoring.
The cumulative average daily attendance requirement of 95% remains the same. As it is every year, A+ eligibility will be determined once transcripts are finalized. As such, I am unable to definitively tell you if you are eligible at this time. Please continue to stay well.
Kelly Kramer
A+Program Coordinator
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 in our region requires school districts to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health. In consultation with the Dade County Health Department, and Dade County School Superintendents, we have made a joint decision to extend the “Wellness Break” of our respective Districts through April 24, 2020.
Greenfield R-IV understands that this is an uncertain time for our students, families, and communities, but we remain focused on protecting the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families.
Doors to both school buildings will be open this week for parents/students to stop by and pick up classwork packets for all students. Stop by the front entrance of our buildings Tuesday, March 24th to Friday, March 27th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm to get your enrichment packets.
Juniors and Seniors received hands only CPR training this afternoon. CPR training teaches our students life saving skills that can be useful in any environment or situation they may encounter. Great job preparing our kids, Nurse Natasha!
The Wildcats will be taking on Miller in the first round of District play today, 2/25! Let's go boys!
Due to an influx of sickness, we would like to go over our policy on illness as well as a few ways to help protect your family from everything currently going around (we are mostly seeing strep, a stomach virus and the flu at this time).
Illness — Healthy children are better learners; therefore, please DO NOT send children to school if they have a FEVER, DIARRHEA, OR HAVE VOMITED. If your child has vomited or experienced diarrhea, he/she must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Children must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. We will send your student home if they have a fever of 101.0 degrees or above (or less if your student is symptomatic). It is also recommended that you send a water bottle to school with your student to stay hydrated.
How To Protect You and Your Family from the Flu & other sickness
Get the Flu Vaccine
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after using it. If you do not have a tissue, cover your coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow, not your bare hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, it is recommended that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
Disinfect your environment, especially during sickness.
Build your immune system by eating fruits/veggies, exercising regularly, get adequate sleep, taking vitamins (specifically C, B6 and E).
Medications — Any medication (prescription and over the counter) must be brought to the school by a parent/guardian and given to the nurse. Students are NOT allowed to bring or transport any types of medication to school in their backpacks. This is to keep everyone safe. Please contact Nurse Natasha if you have any questions or refer to our handbook.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 417-637-5921 ext. 1212 or through email at nmyers@greenfieldr4.org
Natasha Myers, R.N.
In Environmental Science, students made "biobottles" that were self sustaining biomes in a bottle. These were the top 3. Great work, kids!
The Lady Wildcats will be taking on Weaubleau in the first round of District play today, 2/24! Good luck, ladies!
It's GAME DAY!
Congratulations to 8th grader, Megan Lundy, on having her artwork hand selected to hang in the 2020 Senate Exhibit! Megan's artwork will be on display in the senate hallway at the state capital. Megan and teacher, Mrs. Jones, have also been invited to attend the Senate Awards Ceremony held on March 16th. Congratulations Megan!
