Character Trait Winners
September-RESPECT: Tucker Anthony
October-RESPONSIBILITY: Gabby Young
November-KINDNESS: Logan Williams
December-CARING: Deandrianna Conner
January-INTEGRITY: Leslie Orocio
February-CITIZENSHIP: Joel Aycock
March-HONESTY: Giana McCoy
April-TRUSTWORTHINESS: Kaylee Gordon
May- FAIRNESS: Draven Cato

The 911 presentation has been rescheduled for this Wednesday. We are very thankful this presentation will be delivered to our children so they will more fully understand what to do in case of an emergency. Wednesday afternoon would be a great time for you as a parent to reinforce the steps to take in case of an emergency.

Kindergarten Graduation Information

• Graduation is tonight at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please enter through the North doors along Highway U.


• The night will consist of a short musical program, followed by a graduation ceremony. Please dress your child in casual formal wear (Sunday attire) and have him/her in the cafeteria no earlier than 5:45. After the ceremony, we will provide an opportunity to get a group picture of all the kindergartners. The students will be arranged in front of the stage and as soon as the ceremony has concluded, you may come up and take their picture.


• You should have received a “Parent Involvement Activity Evaluation Form” in your child's blue folder. Please fill this out after the ceremony tonight and return it to school the next day--Wednesday, May 18th. It is very important we receive your input on the “Parent Involvement” form. Thank you for your help, and I hope to see you all tonight!!!


• Attendance is required for all kindergarten students between Wednesday, May 18th and Friday May 20th, even though it is after “graduation.”
  

Student of the Quarter

The student of the quarter is a child that shows kindness to his/her fellow classmates and is respectful to teachers and other peers around him/her. Additionally, s/he always works hard in class to achieve his/her personal best. Congratulations to the following students who exhibit these qualities and more…

First Quarter
Joel Aycock and Leslie Orocio

Second Quarter
Gabby Young and Logan Williams

Third Quarter
Draven Cato and Gabriel Stratton

Fourth Quarter
Trey Wiseman and Lucenda Craver

Secret Word: The new secret word is "said." Have your child write three sentences, including the word "said." For example: "She said hello to her friend Liz."

Summer Birthday Kids: If you want to send birthday treats to celebrate your child's summer birthday, you are more than welcome to do so. There are 19 students.

Graduation Video: There is a new kindergarten video posted on the right side of this blog. If you would like to view it full screen, click on the small rectangle in the bottom, right-hand corner of the video.

The 911 presentation by the Stoddard County Ambulance District was cancelled due to the flood conditions. Those emergency personnel were needed around the bootheel to help those affected by the rising waters. However, any time you spent helping your child memorize his/her address and phone number was not wasted. It is extremely important your child knows these things, and now would be a great time to talk about what to do in case of an emergency.

To view a larger version of the graduation invitation, please click on the picture below.

Scholastic Book Order: If you submitted your order last week, the books should arrive in our classroom soon. We will not have any more book orders this year, since we only have nine days of school left. Thank you to those that have ordered throughout this school year. I have received more than 20 free books as a result of parent orders, and it is always exciting to introduce new books to the kids.