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Year="2007"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">10/2/07</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Dear Parents,
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">September was a busy month
with <SPAN class=347293016-02102007>orientations, </SPAN>transitions,
testing, and fall activities happening almost everyday.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The ISAT’s are almost completed and we
will finish our make-up tests next week.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The multi-week process requires us to give over 2000 assessments, all on
computers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is no easy task, and
we appreciate all of the flexibility our staff and students have shown
throughout the process.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Eighth grade students will
have the opportunity to expand their northwest history knowledge by listening to
the “Mountain Man” on Thursday, October 11, at </SPAN><st1:time Hour="8"
Minute="25"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">8:25 a.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our
friend, Scott Sorenson, role plays a mountain man at this assembly.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He teaches history through
story-telling, and he has a great way of showing examples of <SPAN
class=347293016-02102007>pioneer </SPAN>life in the late 1800’s.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are an eighth grade parent<SPAN
class=347293016-02102007> </SPAN>and would like to attend, please consider this
your invitation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Just check-in at
the office and we will point you in the right direction.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><SPAN class=347293016-02102007><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Seventh grade students will have their student leadership
elections during the next two weeks. A petition process, campaign
platform, and ballot process will be a big deal for our seventh graders.
Please encourage your son or daughter to be involved in our student leadership
team. Rules for the campaign and petition process will be available in the
office beginning next Monday. Eighth and ninth grade officers were elected last
spring.</FONT></SPAN></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">“Box-Tops for Education” is
a program that our school has adopted for several years now.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>PST representative Faye Nagler is in
charge of this program.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Many items
that are purchased at the grocery store have a “box-tops” coupon.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please cut out the coupon without
cutting the bar code and send it to the MJHS office with your son or
daughter.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Our teachers will be very
busy for the next three days even though students are not in school.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The State of
</SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Idaho</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> uses these days for a multitude of training
opportunities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The time is very
well spent and gives our teachers many new methods and techniques to use in the
classroom.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will also spend time
analyzing data from the spring and fall ISAT’s.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These assessments provide us with
feedback in several sub-test areas that will be helpful as we design programs
for the students of MJHS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">In closing, I have provided
a letter that is a repeat that went to parents last year.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For you veteran<SPAN
class=347293016-02102007> parents</SPAN> of MJHS<SPAN
class=347293016-02102007> students,</SPAN> it is a timely review.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For 7<SUP>th</SUP> grade parents, this
is vital survival information.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I
hope it provides some insight.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Have a great weekend, and I
hope you are able to spend some time catching up with your son or daughter.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I will tell you that we have enjoyed the
energy of your children this year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Middle level educators are a special group of people who thrive on the
energy level of these kids. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thanks
for all that you do in support of your kids and
MJHS.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sincerely,
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Dale Kleinert,
Principal<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Moscow</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Junior High
School</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Parent Survival Tips<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I would like to share some
advice from my 30 years of experiences as an educator and administrator.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some of this advice is just plain old
common sense, and some of the advice comes from years of sometimes very painful
experiences with thousands of students and parents.
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Know where your
son/daughter is at all times.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Know the first and last
name of the friends that your son/daughter is
with.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If your son/daughter is
visiting another home, talk to the parent about their house rules and curfews
before your child visits, and make sure that the parent is going to be home
while your child is there.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Don’t let your
son/daughter visit homes that just “don’t feel
right.”<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Entertain your
son/daughter’s friends at your home after communicating with the friends’
parents.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If you have a sleepover
at your home, keep a close eye and ear to activities that occur during the
night. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I know you trust your
children, but parents have contacted us to inform us that the student guests
in their home decided to sneak out when the adults were asleep.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The results were never
positive.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Never have a sleep-over
at your home without talking to and obtaining multiple contacts for the
parents of the friends that you are responsible
for.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If other children are
visiting your home, put the alcohol and prescription drugs away. The
temptation for some individuals is just not worth the mistakes that can be
made.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">When it comes to riding
in other people’s cars, you can’t be too strict.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your son/daughter’s life is way too
important to place in an automobile with inexperienced or unsafe
drivers.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Have a curfew.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am concerned when I see junior high
kids wandering around town at </SPAN><st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">10:00</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
or later on a school night. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If your son/daughter asks
to spend time with friends but doesn’t give you the information that you need,
continue to press for more information, or deny the
request.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Pay attention to smells,
actions, and activities that look out of place.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Know email addresses and
“My Space” addresses of friends, and have access to any electronic accounts
that your son/daughter may have.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If your son/daughter
begins receiving gifts that seem overly extravagant, ask questions.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most kids don’t have any more money
than your kids have, and when unusually expensive items begin showing up,
something may be fishy.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This list has taken years
to compile and it is by no means complete.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There are also many parenting sites on the web, and I hope that you spend
time researching and reviewing as much additional information as you need.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In closing, our most important
priorities are our children, and I will always support your efforts on their
behalf.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sincerely,
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Dale Kleinert,
Principal<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Moscow</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Junior High
School</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></FONT></st1:place></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>