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Selvidge Earns Promising Practice Award

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:20:23 GMT

Selvidge Middle-- along with 13 other Rockwood schools -- received nationwide recognition for a 2012-13 Promising Practices Award from the Character Education Partnership (CEP). The Promising Practices program recognizes schools that have developed specific, unique, and effective educational practices that promote character development. Selvidge received the 2012-13 award for its Public Service Flyer Awareness Campaign and Pet Therapy.

The Promising Practices awards program is administered by CEP as part of its National Schools of Character program. Click here to view other Rockwood school winners.

Congratulations Track and Field Athletes!

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:51:54 GMT

Congratulations to 1,300+ student athletes who participated in the district-wide elementary and middle school track and field meets held during the month of May. The track and field meets are just one of several district-wide athletic events that take place for students each year. Thanks to all the Physical Education teachers who committed their time to preparing students for the events.

If your child enjoys track and field, consider participating in one of these upcoming summer programs:

Hershey’s Track and Field Games are coming to Lafayette High School on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Join in the fun by competing in basic track and field events. View more information and register today!

Community Ed’s Track and Field Instructional Program is for athletes of all ability levels and introduces kids to the fun of of the sport. Led by trained coaches, athletes practice twice per week and participate in two intra-squad meets. The program is being offered at Lafayette and Rockwood Summit High Schools and runs June 3-July 20. View more information and register today!

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DESE Parent Survey: Services for Special Education

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:03:09 GMT

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is gathering information from parents who have a child(ren) who receives special education services.

Below is a link to a copy of the survey with two options for submission: online or mail. This survey is confidential; individual responses are not shared with the school district or anyone else.

All surveys should be completed by May 10, 2013.

If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Beichler, Rockwood Coordinator of Special Education/504/Homebound, via email: beichlernikki@rockwood.k12.mo.us.

The Selvidge Middle School Band Concert is Tuesday, April 23!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:10 GMT

Concert begins at 7:00p.m. in the Selvidge Middle School Gym.

As a continued effort to encourage community involvement, the bands are collecting canned food and dried goods to donate to local food banks. The students have set a goal of 500 cans!

To encourage more participation, we will have drawings for coupons and other items from local vendors. Audience members bringing donations the night of the concert will be entered in a drawing to win:

BOGO coupons from Chipotle
$10.00 gift certificate from Me Lupita
$20.00 gift certificate from St. Louis Pizza and Wings
$30.00 gift certificate from Sapporo Sushi

A FREE 1lb STEAK from C&C Butcher
Free Curry Spice packets and coupons from Einstein Bagel and Taco Bell.

Over The Edge

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:54:30 GMT

Over the Edge St. Louis S p e c i a l O l y m p i c s M i s s o u r i

I’ve committed to take on an adrenaline rush of a lifetime. I will be rappelling down the Four Seasons Hotel at Lumiere Place on October 4th in an event called “Over the Edge”, so that Special Olympics athletes can train, compete, and enjoy a lifetime of their own thrills. I thought you might be interested in joining me in raising money for the Missouri Special Olympics. Acrophobic? See no good reason to jump off of a perfectly good building? No problem. You can still participate and support me or other team members.

The goal is to raise $1000 per person and total of $198000.

B a l l w i n P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t
P.O. Sarah Bonsee
300 Park Drive
Ballwin, MO
Phone: 636-227-2650
E-mail: sbonsee@ballwin.mo.us

Spring Finals Schedule

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:39:27 GMT

Spring Finals

2013

6th grade Social Studies End of Course Exam (computer only multiple choice) will be May 15 and 16. The last test of the year over the Americas will be on May 17 and 20.

6^th grade Science Test – May 16 and May 17

6th grade Language Arts---May 15th

6^th grade Math EOC--April 15 and April 16

6^th grade Math final exam--May 21 and May22

7 Blue

5/13: Geography 7^th hour only: Mental Map Final

5/14: Geography (all B-day students): Mental Map Final

5/15: Geography 1^st, 5^th hours: Mental Map Final

7^th hour: Geography EOC

5/16: Geography (all B-day students): EOC

5/17: Geography 1^st, 5^th hours: EOC

5/17: Science 1^st, 5^th hours: Final

5/20: Math Final

5/20 Science Final

5/21: Math Final

5/21: Science Final: 7^th hour only

5/21: Language Arts Final

7 Green:

Math: May 14-15

Science: May 20-21

LA: May 21

Geography: May 14-18

8^th grade finals

May 20

Math-7:30-9:30

Locker cleanout

LA-12:50-2:22

May 22

Science 7:30-9:05

SS 9:09-10:50

World Language final exam week: May 6-10

Orchestra Final will be on May 10^th.

8th Grade Committee Meeting

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:21:27 GMT

The 8th grade Committee Meeting will be held on April 2nd at 6:00pm in the Library. We will be having a separate dance committee meeting immediately after. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Allen @ mommy119698@yahoo.com.

Prop S: What Does It Mean For Our School?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:20:47 GMT

View the project list for Selvidge Middle.

On Tuesday, April 2, Rockwood residents will be asked to vote on Prop S, a $38.4 million no-tax rate increase bond issue.

The proposed bond issue supports students by focusing on safety measures, technology improvements and updates to our current facilities.

· Safety: Provide for safety modifications, such as security cameras, door-locking systems and check-in centers at school entrances.

· Technology: Update computers and networks so students are prepared for upcoming state-mandated online assessments.

· School Improvements: Repair and renovate existing schools to maintain the district’s investment in facilities and buildings.

This referendum would not require an increase to the district’s current debt service tax rate. A four-sevenths (57.14 percent) majority is necessary for passage. Election Day is April 2. Please remember to vote.

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Congratulations ROSE Award Recipient

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:49:20 GMT

The prestigious ROSE Award is bestowed upon individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the Rockwood School District.

Congratulations to both Marie Riley, secretary and Laurie DeJohn, the SSD teacher. Both were selected by a 17-member committee.

Take the Drug-Free Coalition Survey

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:59:51 GMT

The Rockwood School District partners with the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition to address and prevent youth substance abuse in our schools and community.

The Coalition is inviting all Rockwood students (high school and middle school), parents, staff members to complete a short survey. The survey helps gather data to ensure that effective prevention programs are provided, and that we have information about trends, access and perception of harm/consequences related to youth substance abuse in our community.

Would you please take five minutes to complete the following eight-question survey? Your response is completely anonymous and your participation is crucial to compare results with our 2011 survey, which included more than 14,500 survey participants.

Take the survey.

All Rockwood parents and staff are asked to complete the survey. (If you are both, please answer as a parent.) All high school and middle school students will also be invited to complete the survey. If you have questions about the survey, please contact the Drug-Free Coalition.

NJHS Applications

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:50:57 GMT

NJHS applications are due April 1st. Please see Mr. Blackford in room 18 or Mrs. Riley at the front desk in the office.

Cardinal Ticket Sale

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:14:08 GMT

CARDINAL BASEBALL GAME

Ticket Order Form 2013

It’s time to order your tickets for the

Cardinals vs. Reds game!

The game is Tuesday, April 9, 2013 with a 7:15pm start time. Tickets are in the Left Field Loge section and will be sold for $15.00 (face value is $53.00). he SMS band will take the field at 6:45 to perform God Bless America. See you at the game.

Please return this form, with payment, to Selvidge Middle School, c/o Kevin Smith.

Student Name: __________________________________________________

Homebase Teacher:

Tickets: __________

@ $15.00 each =

Friends of Kids with Cancer

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:12:16 GMT

Rockwood School District

HATS ON DAY

for

Friends of Kids With Cancer

and

Relay for Life.

Friday, March 1^st.

Cost = one dollar $1.00

6 Prizes for the best hats!!

One boy and one girl per grade level.

Math Accleration 6th-7th Grade

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:14:53 GMT

Rockwood is committed to the academic and personal success for every student. This includes providing an education with high academic standards and rigor that promotes academic development. It is important for parents to understand the components of math acceleration as educators work to provide the most appropriate math instruction for students and their learning.

What is math acceleration?
Math acceleration moves students through math curriculum at rates that are faster than the typical pace of the curriculum. It matches the level and complexity of math curriculum to the readiness and motivation of the student. Math acceleration is aligned with Rockwood Policy 2535 – Student Academic Acceleration.

What kinds of math instruction are available for students?
Teachers have a variety of methods for math instruction, including:

· Subject-matter acceleration – For part of the school day, students are placed in classrooms with students at a higher grade level for advanced math instruction.

· Classroom differentiation – Students remain in their classroom and teachers use a variety of instructional approaches to modify content and processes in response to the learner’s readiness and academic needs.

How will teachers determine what is appropriate math instruction for my child?
Teachers will use multiple sources to ensure students are receiving challenging math instruction: student performance in the classroom, score on the end-of-course exam, scores on the MAP Terra Nova assessments, and teacher observations.

Who will take an end-of-course exam to determine math acceleration for the coming school year?
All students enrolled in 6th Grade Math and 6th & 7th grade Pre-Algebra.

When will parents be informed if math acceleration is suggested for their child for the 2013-2014 school year?
Parents will be notified by May 6th. If you do not receive a notification, please be assured that your child will be enrolled in the next sequential math course.

Is there an appeal process if I want math acceleration to be reconsidered for my child?
Yes. Parents can complete a Parent Appeal Form by May 15th. Please note that parents have one opportunity to submit an appeal form during the math acceleration process.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about math acceleration.

What is Math Acceleration?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:36:17 GMT

What is math acceleration?
Math acceleration moves students through math curriculum at rates that are faster than the typical pace of the curriculum. It matches the level and complexity of math curriculum to the readiness and motivation of the student. Math acceleration is aligned with Rockwood Policy 2535 – Student Academic Acceleration.

What kinds of math instruction are available for students?
Teachers have a variety of methods for math instruction, including:

· Subject-matter acceleration – For part of the school day, students are placed in classrooms with students at a higher grade level for advanced math instruction.

How will teachers determine what is appropriate math instruction for my child?
Teachers will use multiple sources to ensure students are receiving challenging math instruction: student performance in the classroom, score on the end-of-course exam, scores on the MAP Terra Nova assessments, and teacher observations.

Who will take an end-of-course exam to determine math acceleration for the coming school year?
All students enrolled in 6th Grade Math and 6th & 7th grade Pre-Algebra.

When will parents be informed if math acceleration is suggested for their child for the 2013-2014 school year?
Parents will be notified by May 6th. If you do not receive a notification, please be assured that your child will be enrolled in the next sequential math course.

Is there an appeal process if I want math acceleration to be reconsidered for my child?
Yes. Parents can complete a Parent Appeal Form by May 15th. Please note that parents have one opportunity to submit an appeal form during the math acceleration process.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about math acceleration.