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New playground under construction at Eagle Glen.
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Preview Day planned for 6th, 7th, and 9th graders
Events helps students learn about new school
Preview Day on Monday, Aug. 21, is for incoming 6th, 7th and 9th graders. Buses will provide transportation following the regular
routes, but may be a few minutes late as routes are being learned. (Bus routes will be posted on the District web site next week.)
Sixth and seventh graders are invited to attend Preview Day from 7:35 to 10:10 a.m. at Ray-Pec East and Ray-Pec South middle schools. Students will meet teachers, learn their way around the school, practice opening lockers, and have a snack.
Freshmen are invited to attend Preview Day from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at Ray-Pec High School. The time is designed for freshmen to familiarize themselves with the high school. Students will have the opportunity to tour the building, visit with advisory groups, meet faculty members, and visit with junior and senior mentors. The event is for students only.
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Meet the Teacher Night is Aug. 21 for grades K-8
Elementary and middle schools will be open from 4 to 7 p.m.
Students and families are invited to Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at each elementary and middle school.
This event provides an opportunity for students to visit their school, find their classroom, and meet their teacher.
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Solar Eclipse to take place on Aug. 21
On Aug. 21, 2017, for the first time since 1918, a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the United States. Our District will be just south of the path of totality for the solar eclipse.
For Raymore and Peculiar, the eclipse will start about 11:41 a.m., with the peak eclipse set to occur at 1:04 p.m., when the moon obscures 99.5 percent of the sun. The eclipse will end at approximately 2:36 p.m.
As always, safety is our top concern. School is not in session on Aug. 21, but some students will have just returned home from Preview Day (see information above.) Please review safety guidelines with your children.
Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. The only safe way to look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as "eclipse glasses". Per NASA, homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun.
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Middle School fall sports begin on Monday, Aug. 14
Practice/try-outs begin for 7th and 8th graders
 For students entering grades 7-8, there are three fall sports. Practices and try-outs begin at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at both Ray-Pec East and Ray-Pec South middle schools.
- Cross Country is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. There are no cuts in cross country.
- Football is open to 8th graders only. There are no cuts in football. There will be an "A" team and "B" team. All eligible players will receive playing time.
- Volleyball is open to 8th grade girls. There will be an "A" team and a "B" team at each school, and the number of players is limited. Tryouts begin on Monday, Aug. 14. Once cuts are made, practices will continue at the same time.
Practices end at varying times. When school starts, practices will be held after school every day. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, and bring a water bottle. Volleyball players should bring knee pads.
Athletes must have a current physical (dated after Feb.1, 2017) on file or bring in the completed physical form to participate.
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