Hi Everyone,
School is FULL of events lately... thus my late posting. I apologize for not getting to this sooner, you will find some of the upcoming events are out of date by now.
It is so refreshing to see so many of our kids being CONSISTENTLY successful in the classroom and our activities. As we near the end of the year, I hope you look forward to our parent feedback surveys and encourage other parents and interested community members to be involved with our school.
We will always see improvement and your comments and suggestions are welcome. :)
Students of the Month: March
Students of the Month: Haylon Jacobs and Heather Elder
Academics:
On Tuesday, March 1st, seventy-nine students were recognized at the Sophomore and Junior Academic Recognition.
Thirty-six Mexico High School students were honored Monday, March 7th at the Senior Academic Banquet. These students carry a 3.5 or higher accumulative grade point average. Students honored Monday included: Tobin Bracht, Ashley Bridgford, Marissa Brown, Sierra Buck, Kelsey Chapman, Heather Elder, Carrie Finck, Cole Given, Margaret Gonzalez-Meyer, Amber Hawn, Jonathan Henry, Nathaniel Hitchcock, Stephen Houke, Stephen Jackson, Sabrena Joiner, Maggie Kaufman, Lacie Mattiesen, Alexandria Mosley, Regan Mudd, Carley Nance, Gatlin Orr, Abigail Orscheln, Emily Pratt, Shelbi Prince, Mercedes Printz, Rachel Silver, Alexis Stiles, William Stuart, Haley Toalson, Megan Vogt, Kenneth Walker, Robert Wathen, Colby Willer, Micha Willis, Kailee Woodward and Benjamin Zinkel.
From Mrs. Julie Exendine, Foreign Language Department
In December the Foreign Language Department wrote a grant for 3 IPod touches. Our goal is to create new methods of student engagement using innovative approaches and technologies. The iPod technology will facilitate oral and aural achievement in foreign language. This device is at the forefront of technology. Many students use an iPod on a daily basis. The iPod Touch is essentially a mini computer; it is more cost effective than a laptop or PC and has comparable functionality. If approved, this grant will allow us to have a traveling language lab. Our goal is to provide a low cost technology that will allow for research, dissemination of classroom ideas, immediate feedback during lessons and the ability to create digital content to share ideas.
From Mrs. Christina Gerber, Math Department
In Geometry we have started our unit on transformations. This unit involves translations, reflections, rotations, dilations, and glide reflections. In the past it has been difficult to get the computer lab in the library to investigate these concepts. This year the addition of the Math Lab (what used to be the business lab) has made it possible for my classes to utilize a program called The Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP) on a regular basis. We recently finished up a Reflection Golf project in which students created their own miniature golf course. For each hole on the course they calculate a path for a hole-in-one. To find this path they have to use properties of reflections to bank the ball off walls and other objects they have put in their course. Students created their golf courses using GSP and had fun applying their learning about reflections. Throughout the rest of this unit we will be utilizing GSP to explore rotations, compositions of reflections, and tessellations.
Activities:
Wrestling Team ended the 2010-2011 season as 3rd in the State. Haylon Jacobs is State Champion.
Boys Basketball were Conference, District and Sectional Champions with a final record of 26 - 2.
Girls Basketball were Conference Champs with a final record of 22 – 4.
From Mr. Cortez, Band Director
On Tuesday, March 8, the Dixie Gray Band, Choir, and some students from the Speech and Debate Team presented their Fine Arts Night, a chance for Choir, Band, and Speech students to showcase their work for various MSHSAA District Festivals. Additionally, two MHS students were accepted into the Missouri Fine Arts Academy to be held this summer at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Carrie Finck and Marshall Forbis were chosen. Due to budget cuts at the State level, the cost of this experience is $1,500. The Fine Arts Department is continuing their efforts to raise the necessary funds for these students to attend.
The annual District Music Festival will be held on March 24, 25, and 26 at Mexico High School. This year, Mexico High School's large groups will be performing on FRIDAY, March 25 - the Band plays at 10:20 in the morning in the Sports Complex, and the Choir performs at 1:30 in the afternoon in Emmons Hall. Many different soloists and small ensembles will perform on Saturday, March 26, in hopes of qualifying for State Music Festival in Columbia.
From Julie Dreier, Vocal Music Director
Congratulations to all MHS choir students who performed last Friday at the Central Methodist Music Festival! Our Women's Choir received a 1 rating (Superior) and Mixed Choir received a 2 rating (Excellent). Additional props to those who performed solos: Lacie Matthiesen, Trevor Ward, Monica Martinez, Hannah Guerin, Dalyne Test, and Kristin Walch. Our soloists received two 1s, three 2s, and one 3 rating. Way to go!
From Mr. Keith Louder and Mrs. Pat Swisher – NHS Sponsors
On Thursday, March 10th junior students were invited to join the National Honor Society.
Students (as is the tradition) were given a carnation by a current NHS member and then invited to a brief meeting about the induction ceremony.
From Susan Gheens –Cheerleading at MHS
On February 11, prior to the Moberly game, the MHS cheerleaders hosted the first cheerleader reunion. Over 25 former MHS cheerleaders attended. Some were from the 1950's, some from the early 1990's, and several from the past 12 years. All agreed it was a great idea and wish to see it continued in the future.
Over 45 Mexico Middle School and Mexico High School cheerleaders attended a one day clinic at Central Methodist University on February 19. They were taught proper cheer skills by the CMU cheer staff and their coach.
During the week of the district basketball tournament many MHS cheerleaders and their parents donated their time and food to a cheerleading hospitality room. This was a place where visiting cheerleaders could relax before and/or after their games and enjoy a stress-free environment with plenty of food and drink. Gooch Gym was also utilized as a place for all cheerleaders to stretch and practice before their games.
Mexico High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mark Buffington was named Administrator of the Year by the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association. He will receive his award at this organization's annual conference the last weekend in March.
From Sara Given, Speech & Theatre Instructor
MHS was represented by the following students at the National Forensic League District Speech & Debate competition: Nate Hitchcock, Michael Perll, Ben Zinkel, Andy Weber, Erik Phillips, Jordan Henry, and Aaliyah Shivers. The NFL tournament is a double elimination tournament, which means that students must continue to score in the top half in each round to continue to the next round of competition. Once they score in the bottom half twice they are eliminated. The competition at NFL Districts is extremely tough. We are competing against all of the St. Louis public and private schools. Our students represented well. Both debate teams competed in multiple rounds of competition. Nate and Michael made it to the top 15. Andy Weber and Ben Zinkel also competed in multiple out rounds. Andy finished in the top 12.
The Speech & Debate team will be competing at Rock Bridge High School on Thursday, March 17 and Saturday, March 19. Competition rounds are open to the public and we encourage your support of these students. Debate rounds will be held at 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 on Thursday. Our teams representing MHS are Michael Perll/Nate HItchcock and Ben Zinkel/Shelbi Prince. Competition rounds for individual events on Saturday are set for 8:30AM and 10:15AM with finals at 1:30 PM. Our competitors will be Andy Weber in Humorous Interpretation and Storytelling, Loralee Hays in Prose and Dramatic Interpretation, Michael Perll in Radio and Duet Acting, Nate Hitchcock in Extemporaneous Speaking and Duet Acting, Aaliyah Shivers in Oratory and Alex Shaw in Poetry. State competition will be held at MU on April 15 and 16.
From MHS Administration Team:
The Building Leadership Team (BLT) has continued working to develop level 2 interventions to address reluctant learners and students in need of additional tutoring and assistance beyond current interventions implemented in seminar classes. At this point the team is looking for ways to collect data regarding reluctant learners and to identify strategies to help them succeed. Adjustments to intervention efforts toward continuous improvement at the high school are being discussed and considered for the 2011-12 school year.
Leadership in Practice program will be held March 29th – 31st at the Mexico Elks Lodge. The program teaches approximately 35 emerging high school leaders the basic characteristics of positive leadership.
From the Guidance and Counseling Team:
College/University visits for the month of February:
Columbia College, Lindenwood, University of Central Missouri
Freshman Parent Night was held on February 22nd at MHS.
Tuesday, March 15th Scholarships are Due at 4:00pm in the Counselor’s Office.
The Guidance Office has been busy with class enrollment for the 2011/2012 school year. They visited and worked with MMS and St. Brendan's 8th graders.
MHS Guidance held parent appointments on the night of the 23rd and 24th regarding freshman enrollment.
Upcoming Events:
March 1 – Sophomore/Junior Academic Recognition
7 – Senior Academic Banquet
8 - Fine Arts Night
14 -18 Spring Break
15 – Scholarships are Due at 4:00pm in the Counselor’s Office
22 – Spring Sports Begin
Home – V/JV Track, V/JV Boys Tennis
Away – V Boys Golf, V/JV Baseball
23 – Understanding by Design with Paul Pitchford
Home – 9th grade Baseball
24-26 – MSHSAA District Music Festival
24 - Home – V/JV Boys Tennis
Away – V/JV Boys Golf, V/JV Girls Soccer
26 - Away – V/JV Baseball
28 – Home – V/JV Girls Soccer
Away – V/JV Boys Golf
29 – 31 Leadership in Practice
29 – Home V Track, V/JV Boys Golf, V/JV Baseball
Away – V/JV Boys Tennis, 9th grade Baseball
31 – Home 9th Baseball, V/JV Girls Soccer
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