PIRATE
POINTS
SPRING BLUFF R-XV
Sullivan, MO
Spring/Summer 2014
Volume 1, Issue 1
Spring Bluff R-XV School Newsletter
Welcome Spring!
Class Trips
The district missed a total of 11 inclement
weather days. The last day of school was
May 30.
8th Grade Graduation
We welcomed spring after a very long
winter at “The Bluff”! DESE extended the
MAP testing window, so we did as well
giving our third-eighth grade students the
MAP & EOC assessments May 5-16.
Kindergarten – 2nd grade were
administered the Terra Nova May 12-16.
Each of our classes enjoyed end-of-the-year
trips accompanied by parents & other family
members. In accordance with district policy,
each chaperone completed a background
check prior to accompanying the trip using
their state-issued photo identification. The
district appreciates the support of our parents
& guests who understand keeping our
students safe is a top priority.
The Spring Bluff R-XV School District held
8th grade graduation on Thursday, May 29.
Twenty-nine students received their 8th
grade diploma during the ceremony.
Spring Bluff R-XV School District~
“Where What’s Best for Kids Comes First!”
United Way Peanut Butter &
Jelly Drive
Students, teachers & staff collected 67 items
of peanut butter & jelly for the Meramec
Community Mission the week of April 14.
Students who participated were eligible to
place their name in a drawing for two movie
passes to Sullivan 6 Cinema. Cambrian Koch,
2nd grade, and Emma Brune, 3rd Grade, were
the winners of the passes, but all participants
were winners in helping others!
Alexcis Brock was recognized as
Valedictorian of the class and Alexis
Blankenship was recognized as the
Salutatorian. Alexcis Brock, Alexis
Blankenship, Sophia Sellers, and Landan
Wiese were recognized as honor graduates
for having achieved an A or A- average in
grades 6th-8th grades. Please look further in
this newsletter for a list of the graduates
and other honors awarded.
Kindergarten Graduation
Kindergarten Graduation was held on
Tuesday, May 27 with twenty students
graduating during the event.
Kindergarten students recited their name,
birthday, phone number and shared what
they want to be when they grow up. It’s
always an exciting time to see how far they
have come in such a short time. ☺
Please see pages 4 & 5 of this newsletter for
pictures of all our kindergarten & 8th grade
graduates.
Pirate Points/Pics – Page 2
May Day Court 2014
Hanna Vassallie & Halie Vassallie - Flower Girls,
May King Dylan Schatz, May Queen Lexi Brock,
Chris Glaser, Drake Gawer & Bryce Birlew - Train Bearers.
Thanks goes out to Mrs. Debbie Bolin, 50 year May Queen
for attending May Day 2014.
Third-Fifth Grade May Pole Engineers
Pirate Points/Pics – Page 3
8th Grade May Day Participants, King & Queen
First Row: Timmy Bandy, Sammy Moeckel, May Queen Lexi Brock, May King Dylan Schatz, Mia Mun,
Nichole Paulsen
Second Row: Lucas Cottrell, Dawson Amheiser, Garrett Blum, Bradley Tourville, Grace Schatz,
Malaina Mastin
Third Row: Wesley Tyree, Donnie Sandvoss, Jesse Harms, Mitchell Schmidt, Balor Bartolotta,
Landan Wiese, Dailee Schatz, Amanda Boren, Emily Schroepfer
Fourth Row: John E. Sanders, John Borrini, David Smith, Emily Hernandez, Hailey Hebert, Sophie Sellers,
Lauren Hoffman, Alex Blankenship
5th Grade with Mr. Dan Buteynek & Mr. Matt Tolliver, Crawford Electric Cooperative during the
Egg Drop Project
Pirate Points/Pics - Page 4
Mrs. Stumpe & Mrs. Guehne’s 2nd Grade Classes
Mrs. Clark’s Third Grade Class at Busch Stadium
PIRATE POINTS/PICS – PAGE 5
7th Grade & Rep. Dave Hinson at the Capital in Jefferson City
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR 2014
MRS. JENNIFER GARNER, MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
MRS. KAY D. BYLO, RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT
FRIEND OF EDUCATION 2014
MR. MICHAEL SCHATZ, FORMER BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT
THANK YOU, MR. DON CREEK, FOR NINE YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE ~ ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT! ☺
THANKS, ALSO, TO BRADY VASSALLIE, CREATIFOTOZ, FOR
SUPPLYING THE MAY DAY, KINDERGARTEN & 8TH GRADE PHOTOS!
PIRATE POINTS/PICS – PAGE 6
Mr. Goodman’s 4th Grade Class
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES 2013-14
Front row: Parker Stout, Kennedy Kloos, Sophie Head, Katie Mansker, Kyrstin Guyton,
Quinci Stringer
Second Row: Dawson Bullock, Liberty Koch, Kara Schmidt, Lake Wiese, Sam Calkins,
Nolan Ulrich, Kobi Strehl,
Third Row: Abby Record, Will Sellers, Sydney Tutterrow, Craig Binsbacher, Keaten Keller,
Allie Brune, Sydni Stringer, Ms. Trista Blanton
Pirate Points/Pics- PAGE 7
Front Row: Timmy Bandy, Sammy Moeckel, Lucas Cottrell, Dylan Schatz, Mia Mun, Malaina
Mastin, Grace Schatz, Amanda Boren, Nichole Paulsen
Second Row: Dawson Amheiser, Garrett Blum, Mitchell Schmidt, Landan Wiese, Donald
Sandvoss, Bradley Tourville, Emily Hernandez, Alexis Blankenship, Dailee Schatz, Emily
Schroepfer
Third Row: John E. Sanders, John Borrini, Wesley Tyree, Jesse Harms, Balor Bartolotta, David
Smith, Hailey Hebert, Sophie Sellers, Lauren Hoffman, Alexcis Brock
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES 2014
Alexis Blankenship *
Amanda Boren *
Madison Brauninger
Alexcis Brock *
Maggie Clark
Lucas Cottrell *
Katie Creek
Ellie Cuneio
Grace Dahms
Caitlin Decker
Jesse Harms
Hailey Hebert
Landon Hoffman
Lauren Hoffman *
Kamryn Lohden
Mia Mun *
Nichole Paulsen *
Dailee Schatz *
Grace Schatz *
Sophia Sellers *
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*Denotes 2 year member
Pirate Points- PAGE 8
EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF 2014
Dawson John David Amheiser
Timothy Earl Bandy
Balor Joseph Bartolotta
Alexis Raeann Blankenship *‡●
Garrett David Blum
Amanda Joan Boren ‡
John Vincent Borrini
Alexcis Raquel Brock ‡♦*
Lucas James Cottrell ‡
Jesse James Harms †
Hailey Marie Hebert †
Emily Elyse Hernandez
Lauren Marie Hoffman ‡
Malaina Ann Mastin
Samuel Martin Moeckel
Mia Rae Mun ‡
Nichole Nadine Paulsen ‡
John Elliot Les Sanders
Donald Hugh Sandvoss
Dailee Ann Schatz ‡
Dylan Michael Schatz
Grace Catherine Schatz ‡
Mitchell Eric Schmidt
Emily Ann Schroepfer
Sophia Lynn Sellers ‡*
David Lee Smith
Bradley Edward Tourville
Wesley Dean Tyree
Landan Moses Wiese*
*Honor Graduate
●Salutatorian
♦Valedictorian
† 1 Year National Junior Honor Society
‡2 Years National Junior Honor Society
PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2013-14
Ian Tutterrow
Brandon Davis
Blaine Sappington
Kellsey Strehl
Logan Watters
TOP ACCELERATED READER POINTS 2013-14
First Grade - Drake Gawer
Second Grade – Emily Clonts
Third Grade – Kayla Ulrich
Fourth Grade – Morgan Clonts
Fifth Grade – Jacob Timlin
Sixth Grade – Dallas Blankenship
Seventh Grade – Madison Brauninger
Eighth Grade - Emily Schroepfer
Pirate Points Newsletter Page 9
Updates for 2013-14
Summer School
Summer School is being held at Spring
Bluff R-XV from Monday, June 2Wednesday, June 25. The district will
have a Monday-Thursday weekly schedule
and 7:25 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily schedule.
We are very excited to have a special
program this year for our 5th-8th grade
students that will include a technology
component designed to give the students
a jumpstart on working with laptops for
5th grade and chromebooks for 6th-8th
grade for the 2014-15 school year.
Reminders to Students
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New Video/Buzz-in System
New Visitor/Background Scanning
System
Renovated Middle School Restrooms
New Middle School Exit Doors
New Digital Sign(Educational Foundation
funded ½ purchase)
New Storage Counter/Cabinets in the
School Office
Storage Cabinets in both Locker Rooms
Replaced Three Furnaces
Replaced Three Electric Panels
Upcoming Events
 Read, read, read!
Boys’ Basketball Camp
 Practice your math facts!
Grades 3rd-7th July 8-10, 6-8 p.m.
 Stay in touch with your friends!
Call Keith Beckett 573-860-8664 for info.
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5th-8th Girls’ Volleyball Camp
Monday-Thursday, August 4-7
Open House
Tuesday, August 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
First Day of School 2014-15
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Reminders to Parents
An updated immunization checklist
for 2014-15 was sent home
with each child with the Friday
Newsletter this spring. Please
consult your medical provider
with any questions you might
have about your child’s status
on immunizations to ensure
they are current.
Emma Brune, Hero of Hope
Emma Brune, 3rd grade student, has been chosen
Franklin County Relay for Life Hero of Hope.
To support her team, the students and staff held
“Hats on for Emma Day” and raised $242.36! Way
to go!
In addition, the teachers and staff donated their
Friday Dress Down funds for the month of April to
Emma’s team, too! Go Team Emma!
SPRING BLUFF R-XV SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADOPTED: 3/13/14
2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Monday - Thursday, August 4-7, 2014….....….………………………………….Volleyball Camp
Monday, August 11, 2014..........................................................Teacher Workshop 8:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014………Teacher Workshop 9:00–3:00 p.m. Open House 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 14, 2014.…...…………………….…First Day of School 7:25 a.m.– 3:03 p.m.
Monday, September 1, 2014…......……………….....………..…….………Labor Day No School
Thursday, September 11, 2014…....……...…………..Grandparent’s Open House 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19, 2014….......…………………………………………...MidTerm (26 Days)
Thursday, October 2, 2014….…….………………………….…Fourth Grade Program 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014………..…………………………End of the First Quarter (40 Days)
Friday, October 10, 2014…….….………………………..Professional Development/No School
Tuesday, October 28, 2014………...…..…………...Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 2014………..……………….Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 31, 2014..…………..….....……………………………………………No School
Monday, November 3, 2014….....……………………………….Third Grade Program 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014..….……….……………………..Veteran’s Day Concert 1:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 2013……….…….….……….…………..…………….MidTerm (70 Days)
Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2014.….....……..………Thanksgiving Break No School
Tuesday, December 2, 2014………..…….. Fifth Grade DARE Graduation & Program 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 11, 2014…….......................Middle School Band & Choir Workshop TBD
Tuesday, December 16, 2014…..……………………Middle School Holiday Concert 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 19, 2014 …………....……………….End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester (86 Days)
Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m./Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 5, 2015…..………………………………………………..….Classes Resume
Monday, January 19, 2015…..……...Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School(Make-Up Day #1)
Thursday, February 5, 2015…..………………...Kindergarten & First Grade Program 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 6, 2015………….………...………….………….……….MidTerm (110 Days)
Tuesday, February 10, 2015……… ……..…..........Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:15 p.m.
Thursday, February 12, 2015……………................Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 13, 2015……………….…………………………………………….No School
Monday, February 16, 2015………………….....President’s Day No School(Make-Up Day #2)
Monday, March 2, 2015……………….…Second Grade Program & 2-5 Honor Choir 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015...……........................................................Sports Recognition 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2015…………………………………….End of the Third Quarter(133 Days)
Saturday, March 21, 2015…...…………...……Educational Foundation Dinner/Dance/Auction
Wednesday-Monday April 1--6, 2015………. ………………………..Spring Break/No School
Tuesday, April 7, 2014..Classes Resume/Academic Fair 5:30-6:45 p.m./Talent Show 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 2015……..MS Band & Choir Workshop/Fourth Quarter Midterm (149 Days)
Friday, April 24, 2015 ………………...….………..…………………….Eighth Grade Banquet
Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 8, 2015.……MAP Testing Grades 3-8/Terra Nova Grades K-2
Thursday, May 7, 2015…..…….………………..……..…….………………May Day 7:00 p.m.
*Friday, May 22, 2015(Tentative*).................Early Dismissal 11:.10 a.m./Last Day of Classes
End 4th Quarter (174 Days)/2nd Semester
Tuesday, May 26-Wednesday, June 24, 2015(Tentative*)…...………………..Summer School
**Kindergarten & Graduation Dates TBD
174 Student Attendance Days/180 Teacher Contract Days
Ends
August 11 & 12 – Teacher Workshop November 26 - Thanksgiving
September 1 - Labor Day
December 25 - Christmas
October 28 & 30 P/T Conferences
October 10 – Prof. Development
February 10 & 12 - P/T Conference
Inclement Weather Make-Up Days 1-12:
1/19, 2/16, 4/1, 5/18-29 (*5 Days have been built-in to the school year)
*Calendar Subject to Change due to Snow Days/Inclement Weather
Midterm/Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
9/19
11/21
2/6
4/10
10/10
12/ 19
3/13
5/22