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Day="1" Month="12">12-1-08</st1:date><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Dear Parents,<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving break and you were
able to spend time enjoying family and friends.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It was nice to slow down for a couple of
days, but now we are in high gear on the fast track with lots going on until the
upcoming Winter Break.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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size=3>Tuesday and Wednesday of this week all students at MJHS will be
participating in state mandated testing.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Seventh and ninth graders will be taking the Direct Writing Assessment
(DWA) on Tuesday.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Wednesday our
eighth graders will be taking the Direct Math Assessment (DMA). We will be on
special modified schedules both days.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The schedules will allow for an extended test window and will also
provide ample time for all other classes to meet productively.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The schedule follows:</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U>Bells<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN>Tuesday<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>Wednesday</U></B><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">8:20-9:00<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>1<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>1<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">9:05-10:55<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>D.W.A.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>D.M.A.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><st1:time w:st="on" Minute="55"
Hour="10">10:55</st1:time> <st1:time w:st="on" Minute="40"
Hour="11">11:40</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>Lunch<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN>Lunch<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">11:44-12:46<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>2<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>6<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">12:50-1:53<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>3<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>7<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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size=3>1:57-3:00<SPAN
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</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>4/5<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 3">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>8</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">While the 7<SUP>th</SUP> and 9<SUP>th</SUP> graders are
testing on Tuesday, the 8<SUP>th</SUP> graders will be accessing make-up
opportunities and study time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>On
Wednesday, the 7<SUP>th</SUP> graders will be hosting a special guest speaker
who will prepare them for their annual Eagle trip.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>During the same time, our 9<SUP>th</SUP>
graders will split into two groups and rotate to <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Moscow</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for a special demonstration to
learn about the recent MHS Physics class balloon launch that soared into our
outer atmosphere and sent back phenomenal photos and data.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The rotating group will then participate
in “Zumba-Dance the Dance” which promises to be an exciting activity organized
by our Physical Education Department and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Idaho</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">As you can see, Tuesday and Wednesday are very busy.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can help by making sure your son or
daughter attends school and gets plenty of rest and nutrition so they can do
their best on their tests.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The DWA
and DMA have been used for several years and all <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> students take these assessments on the
same date.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each test takes from 90
to 110 minutes and they provide us with a good measure to guide
instruction.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">As you may know, <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Junior High
School</st1:PlaceType> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High
School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> have spent the past year researching and
planning to change how our master schedules serve students.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This research is part of the high school
redesign process that is mandated by the State Board of Education.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Additional Math, Science, a Senior
Project, and other requirements for students in the Class of 2013 and beyond has
driven the planning.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition,
we have known for quite some time that our current forty-nine minute class
period with seven classes per day has become very challenging to provide
appropriate individualized and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of
all students.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">A committee of teachers, counselors, administrators, and
our parent representative Aleisa Barber have identified multiple schedule
options that are under review at this time.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Staff members have provided lots of
input in the form of surveys, response tallies, meetings, and conferences.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We also tried out one schedule option
last spring.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">We will be presenting some scenarios for parent input
tomorrow morning at the regular monthly Parent Support Team meeting.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The meeting begins at <st1:time
w:st="on" Minute="15" Hour="7">7:15 a.m.</st1:time> and meets in Room 216 at
MJHS.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are unable to attend
this meeting and would like to know more, please give me a call and I would be
happy to set aside time to meet with you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>We are very excited about transitioning to a schedule that will better
fit the needs of students, staff, and families.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are dedicated to continue to foster a
strong middle level philosophy of exploration with a challenging curriculum and
multiple elective opportunities.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">The next few weeks are very busy with holiday planning
and we ask for your assistance to help your son or daughter concentrate on their
school-work during this sometimes hectic season.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’ve included a calendar of activities
at the bottom of this letter, and as always, please contact us at any time if
you have questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Dale Kleinert</st1:PersonName>,
Principal<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Junior High
School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Upcoming Events
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Tue.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>2<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A/B
rollover<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Direct Writing Assessments – 7<SUP>th</SUP> and 9<SUP>th</SUP> grade (A
day)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Wed.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>3<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A/B
rollover<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Direct Math Assessments – 8<SUP>th</SUP> grade<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(B day)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Fri.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>6-8
period<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Treble Choir Fieldtrip to Elementary Schools<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Fri.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>6<SUP>th</SUP>/7<SUP>th</SUP> period<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Drama Fieldtrip to Hartung
Theatre performance<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">M-F<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>9-12<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>All
Week<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>All School Toy Collection (boxes in hallways before
school)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Wed.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>10<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>7:00
pm<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Winter Orchestra Concert @ MPR<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Fri.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>12<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>All
Day<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>7<SUP>th</SUP> Grade Eagle Trip to CDA <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Fri.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>12<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>8:00
pm<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>UI/MSD <st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> Concert @ Kibbie
Dome<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Tue.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>16<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>7:00
pm<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>MSD </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Board of
Trustees regular monthly meeting @ rm. 108<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">M-Fr<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Dec. 22-Jan 2 two
weeks<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Winter Break<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Please
see <A title=http://www.highschoolsports.net/
href="http://www.highschoolsports.net/">www.highschoolsports.net</A> for all
athletic dates</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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