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Pointer Podcast – How to Be a YouTuber by Carter
Carter wrote an informative paper titled “How to Be a YouTuber”. He worked hard in crafting his words in order to explain this process. Carter also used a peer to help him make it better through revision. Click on the audio file below to listen to Carter read aloud his writing, followed by a brief conference… Continue Reading Pointer Podcast – How to Be a YouTuber by Carter
Our Collective Commitments
The teachers and administration at Mineral Point Elementary School recently developed seven collective commitments. Collective commitments are the values and habits that a faculty puts into action on behalf of our students. They are directly aligned with our district’s mission and vision. These collective commitments were agreed upon as a staff through consensus, with an… Continue Reading Our Collective Commitments
Board Honors Local Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses
Follow Up to School Mall Fundraiser
On Tuesday, all students received a fundraising packet from school. The program, School Mall, asks students to fill out postcards to send to family and friends. Recipients of these postcards will be directed to the School Mall website, where they can order items they might typically purchase at a variety of retailers through this organization. A… Continue Reading Follow Up to School Mall Fundraiser
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the first set of Students of the Month for the 2016-17 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
What Do You Stand For?
by Luke Francois Black lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter. How to make sense of these turbulent times? A national debate swept students into discussions around race, the police, and what it means to be a patriot. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, takes a knee during the National Anthem in protest of… Continue Reading What Do You Stand For?
Elementary School Fundraiser – School Mall
Today (10/4/16), students will receive a packet from their classroom teachers. This is regarding a school fundraiser through School Mall (www.schoolmall.com). The purpose for raising funds for school is to provide more resources for students and classrooms, specifically resources that go above and beyond what we budget for on an annual basis. We elected to… Continue Reading Elementary School Fundraiser – School Mall
Queen Candidates Profiled
One of these three young ladies will be crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen at the Spirit Rally Thursday night. Get to know them through the following profiles: VALYA MACGILVRA What is your favorite quality about Jaycie? My favorite quality about Jaycie is that she is very positive and she always has a smile on her… Continue Reading Queen Candidates Profiled
Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
If there is one thing Mineral Point values, it is history. And if there is a Queen of Mineral Point History, Mary Alice (Clark) Moore just might be it. Fitting then that she will lead the Homecoming Parade down High Street Thursday night. After being curator of the Mineral Point Archives at the Public Library… Continue Reading Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade