What to Say to Students
• Showing up every day is a skill that you are developing that will help you do well in class and with getting and keeping a job later on.
• School only gets harder when you skip a class. Sometimes it’s tempting to skip or stay home because you are tired or don’t understand what’s going on in class. But missing a day only makes that worse because you aren’t learning something that will help you understand a lesson later on.
• If you think missing a day here or there won’t matter, think again. By missing just one day every two weeks, you would be on track to miss two full weeks in a semester or nearly a month of school for the year!
• Did you know that a student who misses 10 days or more during a school year is less likely to graduate from high school and or ever enroll in college?
• Chronic absence can affect your ability to earn a living. Dropouts are less likely to succeed in a career. In fact, a high school graduate makes, on average, $1 million more than a dropout over a lifetime.
• While short- and long-term consequences of absenteeism are most motivating to teens, it’s important to remember that many teens trust their teachers and are motivated by the positive relationship. You can express concern but make sure you are genuine. Teens are quick to spot when adults are just saying the right things and not backing them up with actions. You can say: "When you’re not here, teachers and administrators notice because we care about you and we want you to be successful."
• If you’re having trouble getting to school— and have challenges such as transportation, bullies, etc.—tell someone, such as a teacher, guidance counselor or your family. Many schools offer services to help the whole family.
Reminder - High school student athletes for fall and winter activities will be honored tomorrow night, Thursday, April 21st at 6:00 PM at the high school gymnasium.
The Varsity Golf Meet at Shepherd on the 20th of April has been cancelled, because of course conditions. Go Panthers!
Please be advised that bus #1 will not be running today. Riders will be excused from school.
Due to weather the Jr. High Track Meet on the 13th of April, the High School Track Meet and Golf also on the 14th of April have been cancelled. Information on possibly rescheduling all events will be forth coming! Go Panthers!
Elementary Volleyball Practice tonight, 4/12/2022 is cancelled. Practice will resume tomorrow. Go Panthers!
April 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Julianne's sticker is #16.
Earlier I posted to vote for #18 I was wrong. Please vote for #16.
Good morning
Reach Higher Montana is having a Contest for students creating Stickers!
One of our students, Julianne Langren, stickers made the top 20 out of over 400 submitted:) Students can go to reachhighermontana.org and vote for #16! Get out and vote and vote often!!
Mr. L
Trends
E-cigarettes are very popular with young people. Their use has grown dramatically in the last five years. Today, more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes. The use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults.
Here is another message from the Surgeon Generals website
E-cigarette Basics
E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid usually has nicotine and flavoring in it, and other additives. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco.
Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including:
ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease
volatile organic compounds
heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead
Here is more information from the Surgeon Generals Website.
E-cigarettes and Youth Don't Mix
Adolescent years are times of important brain development. Brain development begins during the growth of the fetus in the womb and continues through childhood and to about age 25. Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm the developing brain.
This comes from the Surgeon Generals Website.
Elementary Volleyball tonight 03/22/2022 is cancelled. It will resume tomorrow night. Thank you!
Roundup High School students competed in a regional math competition today with the following students winning scholarships Elizabeth Donahue, Brandon Anthony, Trent Worley, and Jae Stewart! Go Panthers!
Juniors, Seniors, and Parents: The permission slip for next week's field trip to Billings is due Friday, March 18. All Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to attend. We will be loading the buses around 9:00 a.m. and return prior to the end of the school day on March 23.
On Monday March 21 Roundup Jr/Sr High School will host Parent/Teacher conferences from 1-7pm.
Parents are encouraged to visit with their child’s teachers to visit what they can do to help their child become more successful.
Congratulations to Emily Coles on winning the State BPA association President for the upcoming school year at the State BPA convention this year.
Roundup Jr/Sr High School is proud of you and what you will accomplish while representing the community of Roundup.
March Board Meeting - Monday, March 14, 2022
Interview - Elementary Music/HS Choir Teacher
