Melinda S. Miller

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Joplin MAESP Meeting November 9th

Hello Southwest MAESP Members! As we gear up for our annual Fall Meeting we need some information from you. The plan for the meeting is explained below: When: November 9th 12:00 Who: SW MAESP Members Where: Joplin -(Location to be determined) Presentation : Joplin Principals 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Presentation Since our meeting will be held in Joplin this year we are anticipating a BIG turnout. In ... Read More about Joplin MAESP Meeting November 9th

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MAESP SW Sub D October Meeting

Hello SW Sub D Elementary Principals! Hopefully your year is off to a great start! We need to get together to share ideas and solve all the problems of the world. Last year we scheduled a couple of meetings. One meeting had to be canceled due to weather and I don't think I ever rescheduled. I don't want that to happen again so I am reading to get started planning some of our meetings. 2011-2012 ... Read More about MAESP SW Sub D October Meeting

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Memorializing a Facebook Page

Did you know that you could memorialize a loved ones Facebook page after they pass away? Unfortunately I had to learn about this 2 weeks ago when my little brother Keith Allen was killed in a motorcycle accident at the young age of 34. It is a sad and tragic story but his life can live on SAFELY through Facebook. Below is a link to an article about how to request that a Facebook page be ... Read More about Memorializing a Facebook Page

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Student “Check In, Check Out” System – for Behavior

Raise your hand if you have one (or two, or five, or 10) of those students who need just a little extra adult attention feedback? This is what we tried at the end of this year and it was AMAZING! "Check In/Check Out" is an idea we borrowed from Esther Elementary in Lebanon, MO. The idea is that some students benefit from starting and ending their day with a special adult to set goals and receive ... Read More about Student “Check In, Check Out” System – for Behavior

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