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PICK UP A FREE BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY
April 12, 2021
The Poplar MS library is weeding out our inventory and has books outside the library door free for the taking. Students and staff are welcome to come get a book to read. Contact Mrs. Schwartz for more information.
WOLF POINT MEET SUCCESSFUL FOR POPLAR MS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
April 12, 2021
Poplar Middle School had an awesome day competing on the track and field at Wolf Point on Friday. Our athletes showed up ready to compete and it showed as MANY of our athletes took home top 6 all time finishes for Poplar Middle School. We head to Glasgow this Saturday for our next competition.
EARTH DAY TO BE OBSERVED APRIL 20
April 12, 2021
April 20 will be our clean-up day. This is something that we've done every year, but unfortunately were unable to last year with the shutdown. We will take the afternoon to clean designated areas by grade level. Mr. Norgaard will be distributing a map showing what area each grade level will be responsible for. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided by the maintenance staff. Contact Mr. Norgaard for more information.
GRADE 8 PROMOTION TO BE HELD MAY 25
April 8, 2021
Grade 8 promotion will be in the high school gym on May 25 at 5:00 pm. Ms. Scarr will be getting the power point together for the students. Any REMOTE Grade 8 students interested in walking for promotion will need to get their power point information put together and submitted as well. For more information on the transition from Grade 8 to 9, click on the link below.
STUDENTS TO RECEIVE $25 FOR GOOD GRADES
April 8, 2021
All tribally enrolled K-12 students will receive $25 per semester/quarter for good grades. Contact the tribal education director for more information at 406-768-2318 on and off the reservation.
POPLAR STUDENT WINS REACH HIGHER MONTANA $500 SCHOLARSHIP!
April 1, 2021
A Poplar HS student recently received enough votes to win a $500 scholarship and 6th place for her sticker contest entry. A BIG thank you to everyone who voted! Reach Higher Montana is a resource that helps students plan and achieve their goals. Learn more at the link below.
BRIDGE CHALLENGE WINNER SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORD
March 31, 2021
A new school record for Mr. Snyder's suspension bridge challenge was set recently by a Poplar MS Grade 8 student. The winning bridge successfully held up 100 lbs. The previous record was 97.5 lbs. set two years ago! Contact Mr. Snyder for more information.
POPLAR STUDENT FINALIST IN REACH HIGHER MONTANA STICKER CONTEST
March 29, 2021
Reach Higher Montana is a resource that helps students plan and achieve their goals. Twenty finalists from over 350 entries were chosen in the 2021 sticker contest, and one of those was submitted by a Poplar HS student! You can help out by voting for #1 (look for the eagle in the sky). The winner will be announced on March 31.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE PRIZE DRAWINGS
March 26, 2021
The winners of the gas card drawings are Luane Brown, Shannon Martell, Roberta Not Afraid and Tana Two Bulls. The adult winner of the Chante' program gift pack is Caroline Baker. Thank you to everyone who supported or attended the March 25 P/T conferences at Poplar MS!
POPLAR MS STUDENT DEMONSTRATES OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP
March 25, 2021
Recently, Scobey Baker noticed that the United States and Tribal flags at our school needed to be displayed better. He was also concerned that we did not have a Montana state flag. He worked with Mr. Norgaard to fix this, and now all three flags are displayed prominently and proudly at Poplar MS. Thank you, Scobey!
HOMEMADE YOGURT AND CREAM CHEESE TREATS. IT'S WHAT IS COOKING AT POPLAR MS
March 24, 2021
Students in Mrs. McCabe's FCS classes have been making berry jam, and then Martin Smith, a dietician with HPDP, was on hand to make homemade yogurt. They put the jam and the yogurt together to make great tasting yogurt pops. To follow up on that, Martin showed students how to make cream cheese from the yogurt and use that to make some pretty scrumptious fruit salad! Contact Mrs. McCabe for more information.
BUFFALO UNITY PROJECT II CAMERA CREW SELECTED
March 23, 2021
Buffalo Unity Project II camera crew members were chosen for their hard work and essay writing skills. Each member had to write a distinguished essay on "Why I Should Be a Part of the Camera Crew". Contact Mr. Turcotte for more information.
BEADING CLASSES TO BE HELD THROUGH THE MONTH OF APRIL
March 22, 2021
Grade 5-8 students can learn how to make earrings or a wristlet. Classes start April 6 and are limited to 10 students per class. Beading classes will be TUES and THURS from 3:30-5:45 and wristlets are Fridays from noon until 2:00. Parents/guardians are welcome. Sign up Wednesday, March 24 at 3:30 in the middle school lobby. Contact Mrs. Redpath for more information.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES SET FOR MARCH 25
March 22, 2021
School will be dismissed at 1:00 on Thursday, March 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Parents and teachers are encouraged to set up meetings remotely when possible. Otherwise, teachers will be available between 1:00 and 7:00 at Poplar MS. To further adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines, parent/guardians are asked to wear masks and to not to bring in any food items. Also, please do not bring other children to parent/teacher conferences. Click the link below for tips on how to get the most out of your parent/teacher conference.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
March 17, 2021
St. Patrick's Day is observed on March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Parades, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage dinners and the wearing of green are associated with the celebration. Learn more about the traditions of this holiday at the link below.
SPRING SPORTS PARENT MEETING AND SIGN-UP MARCH 17
March 12, 2021
The official spring sports for Poplar Middle School students include Grades 7-8 track and Grades 5-6 volleyball. A spring sports parent meeting and sign-up will be held Wednesday, March 17at 5:00 PM in the MS gym. You can contact Mr. Coy Weeks at 768-8392 for more information.
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH MAY 31
March 9, 2021
Poplar Schools is now accepting student applications for the 2021 Grades K-4 and 5-8 summer school programs. Online registration must be completed by May 31. Click the link below for more information and to access the online registration form.
MEMORY GAME CHALLENGE
March 9, 2021
Concentration, also known as Matching Pairs, Match Match or Match Up, is a card game in which all of the cards are laid face down on a surface and two cards are flipped face up over each turn. The object of the game is to turn over pairs of matching cards. Sharpen your memory by playing an online version at the link below
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