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District Safety Committee Looking for Volunteers
On Monday during the Mineral Point Board of Education meeting, it was announced that a district safety committee will form. This is in response to questions and suggestions regarding the level of security in our school district. We are looking for community members to volunteer their time, effort and expertise to join this committee. The committee would be… Continue Reading District Safety Committee Looking for Volunteers
The Promise of a New Year
by Superintendent Luke Francois Happy New Year! The new year is a chance to look back at past accomplishments and look forward to future opportunities. The final year end holds many recognitions and achievements. The District received the highest state ranking possible as a distinguished five-star District. One news outlet recognized the middle school as… Continue Reading The Promise of a New Year
Happy Holidays from Mineral Point Elementary School
We hope your winter break is enjoyable as you spend time with family and friends. Warm wishes, Mineral Point Elementary School Office Staff
The Challenges of Success
If you are looking for that next book to read, especially over the upcoming holiday break, I recommend Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance. The author, Dr. Atul Gawande, describes different examples in which individuals and organizations experience higher levels of success in comparison to others. How certain doctors and groups realized this uncommon achievement… Continue Reading The Challenges of Success
Pointer Podcast: Courage Instead of Fears by Malea
This story was written by 5th grader Malea. Below is our brief conversation about her story and why she wrote it. Courage Instead of Fears Ally lives in a big, aged house in Hillsburg, California. She lives with only her mom because her dad passed away when she was two. She spends all of her… Continue Reading Pointer Podcast: Courage Instead of Fears by Malea
A Welcoming Community
When I walked to the middle school/high school to interview for my current position earlier this year, one of the high school students held the school door open for me and said, “Hello”. I was pleasantly surprised. Once I was hired, I continued to experience the friendly demeanor of the people in the Mineral Point… Continue Reading A Welcoming Community
Election Season Not Over
The recent presidential election was a historic event. President-elect Donald Trump will be the oldest president when he takes office. (Ronald Reagan was 69 when he took office.) Trump will also be the first New Yorker as president in over 71 years. And no other candidate spent so little as Trump did on his election… Continue Reading Election Season Not Over
Pointer Podcast: How to Catch an Alien by Spencer
This how-to piece was written by Spencer, a 1st grader, this week. He added illustrations, labels and dialogue to his work which supported his writing. You can listen to Spencer read aloud his writing below, followed by a brief conference.
November 2016 Events at Elementary School
The fall is going fast at Mineral Point Elementary School! Here are a few of our upcoming activities: Tonight (11/10) and next week Thursday (11/17), parent-teacher conferences are being facilitated. If you have not set up a time with your child’s teacher, please do so soon. During conferences, a book fair has been set up in… Continue Reading November 2016 Events at Elementary School
Media Literacy Week: What it is and why it is important
Recently I was informed that this week (October 31 – November 4) is media literacy week. Even though I am active in a variety of social and digital media, this was news to me. I am assuming it is to you too, so I thought I would take a moment to share what media literacy… Continue Reading Media Literacy Week: What it is and why it is important