From time to time, there comes a week that is just jam-packed with extras. This is one of those weeks.
First, this is a short week, with no school on Friday, so there is no written homework expected from my Hoggatteers. That should lighten their load for other things - like studying for their timed basic multiplication tests and for their parts in the Hoggatt Cave tour.
Did I mention the multiplication tests? Oh yeah! There will be Quick Quizzes every day, this week, and I'm looking for improvement on every one of them.
First, this is a short week, with no school on Friday, so there is no written homework expected from my Hoggatteers. That should lighten their load for other things - like studying for their timed basic multiplication tests and for their parts in the Hoggatt Cave tour.
Did I mention the multiplication tests? Oh yeah! There will be Quick Quizzes every day, this week, and I'm looking for improvement on every one of them.
Superintendent Visit
This Tuesday our school will host a visit from the superintendent of schools, Dr. Norm Ridder. Dr. Ridder has already visited a majority of classrooms in the district, and hopefully will stop by Room 404 for a bit while he is at Cecil Floyd. I'm looking for my students to greet him professionally and to respond appropriately to whatever lesson we are doing when he arrives.
Operation College Bound
On Wednesday, we will meet up with other elementary schools at Missouri Southern State University for the kickoff pep rally for Operation College Bound. We will return to school before lunch. In the spring, our fourth graders will make a trip to Springfield for a look at Missouri State University.
Conferences
| Our parent conference schedule is at left. All of our appointments have been set for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. looking forward to telling you about our wonderful class culture and the progress we are making. We also need to touch base on where we are going. Again, there is no school Friday. If you need to change your appointment, please contact the school secretaries. | 
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Strategic Planning
On Thursday, a gentleman will visit our school to interview me for the district's strategic planning. Superintendent Ridder will use information from such interviews of staff, students, administrators, parents, and community members to create a one-page strategic plan to help our district recover and thrive.
Anti-Bullying Lesson
This being Anti-Bullying Week for our school, our counselor, Mrs. Pearce, will visit the classroom for a presentation. Mrs. Mouton's class will join us at the proper time for this short lesson and discussion.
Major Saver
Thursday, we will gather in the auditorium for the kickoff assembly for our annual Major Saver fund raising campaign. This campaign funds the Joplin Schools Foundation - not Cecil Floyd. Students are asked to sell discount cards to friends, neighbors, and family members.
