*** Change isn’t easy. Parents, teachers and community members will get their first chance tonight to hear St. Charles School District’s plans to cope with an expected increase in the number of students who are enrolled. The district rescheduled the meetings that were canceled due to snow. The five meetings now are set for 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: February 17 – Coverdell Elementary, February 18 – Monroe Elementary, February 24 – Lincoln Elementary, February 23 – Null Elementary, February 25 – Harris Elementary
*** National Future Farmers of America week starts next Monday and the students at Warrenton High School are preparing for a week of fun. Check out the student’s essays on why they enjoy FFA and a feature on sophomore Lorna Dreyer, who started a jewelry business for her FFA project.
*** Teachers will tell you, one rowdy student in a class can disrupt the entire learning process. Many school districts across Missouri have adopted a system for teaching and correcting behavior that strives to teach students the rules then reward them with positive feedback. In their third year using the program, Warren County elementary schools say it’s worked for them. Read more in our story in today’s paper.
*** The Wright City School District is looking for public feedback on a series of proposed budget cuts. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Read more here.
*** Also, our classroom notes section of this blog has been updated, as it is every Wednesday. Check it out. If you know of great things happening in your local schools, give us a call at (636) 946-6111 ext. 240, or send an e-mail to kponche@yourjournal.com
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