National Relief Charities

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

The National Relief Charities and its partner, TOMS Shoes will be distributing "high quality new shoes" to our students on Thursday,  September 8, 2011. The shoe distribution free and is not open to the public; it is for students of this school only. Parents, relatives, friends, or any other non students are not permitted to receive shoes.

TOMS Shoes and the One for One Movement was started in 2006 with one vision in mind, to make sure every child in need has his or her own pair of shoes. The One for One Movement is simple, for every pair of new shoes purchased one pair of new shoes will be given to a child in need. TOMS is working with the National Relief Charities to make this possible.

Our students come from a variety of social economic situations here at Mission, not all of our students are children in need, but they all reside within the boundaries of a reservation, which qualifies them for this unique opportunity. It is very heart warming to see organizations like TOMS Shoes and the National Relief Charities make a difference in the lives of all our youth.


Thank you for your interest and investment in kids!

Notice of Special Board Meeting

Notice has been given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for School District 28 will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 beginning at 5:30 PM in the District Office Board Room. Following is the proposed agenda:

AGENDA

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

a.       Pledge of Allegiance

b.      Roll Call

II.                WELCOME TO VISITORS

III.             APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV.              BUSINESS

a.       Kindergarten Teaching Position

b.      Kindergarten Para Professional Position

V.                 ADJOURNMENT

Football & Beyond

Extra-curricular activities are much more than an opportunity to participate in a competitive activity. Students learn about themselves and others. Leadership, character and community are the flag ships for learning and beyond in a Mission extra-curricular activity.

On Saturday, August 27, 2011 the football team was learning about service. Students and coaches renovated the "MHS" letters leading into the football field. This is the type of pride in excellence that makes a good school great.

The stewardship displayed can be infectious! This was done on your time, on a Saturday morning, for the benefit of all! Pretty special!

I was so pleased to see this group take the initiative to make our school better off the field. I am sure they will be better on the field as a result of their service and sacrifice. Thank you Coach Ferris and staff for your leadership and guidance.

WELL DONE MISSION FOOTBALL!

Just another example of Mission's "HCA Baby!"

First Friday BBQ: TRADITION!

As tradition holds, the first Friday of each school year is celebrated with a high school and a middle school barbecue. It is just one of many events hosted by the school to provide home court advantage for our students. Somehow, a meal really pulls a family together. This school is no different and this activity sets the tone for safety, support and belonging that is afforded to every student at Mission.


Special thanks to all of the parents and community members who brought in their barbecue grills and cooked for the student-body!
This is Mission HCA Baby! Tradition!

Back In School - Enrollment Up

The first day of school was as exciting for the teachers and staff as it was for the students. School buses arrived and school was underway. Students participated in building assemblies, class officer elections, a great hot-lunch program and a follow-up K-12 all-student assembly at the end of the day.

The big news is that ENROLLMENT IS UP! Last year we ended with 486 students K-12. Today, the enrollment is 526 Mission Bulldogs kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are 246 in the elementary, 125 in the middle school and 155 in the high school. We are having to make a few adjustments to say the least, but am confident that school will continue to run smoothly and effectively.

After all, 

WE ARE MISSION POSSIBLE!

Faculty Professional Development 2011

St. Ignatius School District #28 Staff 2011-2012

The faculty and staff started their first day back to school with professional development.The first day focused on reviewing student data and setting academic goals for the 2011-2012 school year. It was a great day. After being served breakfast by the board and kitchen staff everyone was welcomed and new staff members introduced.

We didn't waste a lot of time before reviewing student data from the Mont CAS and MAP assessments. Data was reviewed in terms of all students, building level outcomes as well as representational subgroups.

We set goals that specifically describe percentage increases in Reading, Math and Language Arts for the 2011-2012 school year. Both the Reading and Math included goals for subgroup where there are achievement gaps.

Video segments from the new professional development tool PD 360 were viewed: 1) The Interdependence of Teamwork, Goals and Data; 2) Raising Expectations to Close the Achievement Gap; and 3) Identifying the Achievement Gap with Data.

Teachers and staff were given the following materials: Employee Handbook, Supervision of Instruction Manual; Five Year Strategic Planning Handbook and the Mission Possible Data document. The book Good to Great by Jim Collins was also distributed to everyone for review before the October 28 district professional development day. It was a full day of work and discussions that should lead to school improvement and higher student outcomes. Learning takes work and our team here at Mission is doing what it takes to be the best.

I am very proud of our staff and look forward to the students on Wednesday, August 24.

See everyone soon!

High School building level professional development.

Elementary building level staff development.

Fall Sports Begin

Ready or not, school is right around the corner. Fall sports began this last week and I had the opportunity to get away from my desk and take a couple photos to share with everyone. As many of you know, I try to post as many pictures as possible on my blog.

Please enjoy the photos and we will look forward to seeing the students on the first day of school: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM.