September 17th, 2024
Happy 17th Day of School!
Important Announcements:
Happy Constitution Day, enjoy a few facts about our Constitution:
1. The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, making Constitution Day on September 17th a significant date in American history.
2. The Constitution is the oldest written national constitution still in use today.
3. The Constitution consists of a preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
4. The Constitution establishes the framework for the federal government, dividing power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
5. The Constitution can only be amended through a specific process outlined in Article V, demonstrating the foresight of the Founding Fathers in creating a document that could adapt to the changing needs of society.
6. The Constitution outlines the rights and freedoms of American citizens, including freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.
7. The preamble of the Constitution begins with the famous words, "We the People," emphasizing the idea that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
8. The Constitution has been interpreted and applied through landmark Supreme Court cases, shaping the course of American history and defining the limits of governmental power.
9. The Constitution serves as a symbol of unity and democracy, embodying the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that are foundational to the American identity.
10. Celebrating Constitution Day is an opportunity to educate ourselves and others about the importance of this founding document and the rights and responsibilities it grants to all Americans.
Trap shoot practice will be at 4pm at the City Reservoir Lake: Sept 17, and 19
MidTerm is on September 20th. Grades are due on 9/24. Parents will get an updated grade notice on 9/24.
Truman State University will be here on September 20th from 3-3:35. Any 11th or 12th grader interested in meeting with TSU, please sign up on FlexTime Manager!
FCCLA will be hosting a HAT Day the last Friday of each month--The first hat day will be on Sept 27th! To be able to wear a hat, pay $1, receive a sticker (put the sticker on your hat). Hats must be school appropriate and teachers reserve the right to request you to take it off during class if necessary.
All KATC students will attend the Build My Future Event on September 18th, 2024. Any other 11th or 12th grader interested in attending this event must sign up with Mrs. Robinson.
Build My Future Attendees (10-12 graders) who have signed up:
-Leaving on 9/18 at 7:35am
-Breakfast at McDonalds (bring money) 8am-9am
-Build My Future 9am-11:15am
-Return to LHS at 11:35am.
See Mrs. Robinson if you have questions!
ATHLETICS/ACTIVTIES
We will be living streaming the game(s) on 9/20. Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@videolaplatar-ii9221. 9/20.
La Plata R-ll School District
High School:
660-332-7001
Elementary:
660-332-7003
201 W. Moore St.
La Plata, MO 63549