Thank you to Alton Methodist Church for the snacks! Also, the church provided three of my students with a warm coat this winter. We are lucky to live in a such a generous community!
The fifth grade classes had a combined 777 lessons at 80% or higher in Reading Plus. This is such a great accomplishment!
Open Library is cancelled Thursday, October 31, 2019. Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!
Just a reminder that we will NOT have school tomorrow (Friday, November 1st). Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Get smart about your child's devices. #WakeUpWednesday
Veterans Day Assembly 1:00 pm Monday, November 11th
SENIOR ATHLETES: Heisman High School Scholarship opportunity is due tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th! Check you "Assignment" section in your google classroom for more info and the link to apply.
Here is a statement from Lifetouch regarding the delay in picture delivery. If you are still missing pictures, please let Mrs. Clary know.
The trip for Kindergarten and First Grade to the Pumpkin Patch has been postponed until Monday, October 28th due to the weather. We will follow the same itinerary, but on a different day.
A few images from the start of the College and Career Fair today!
Thank you to our students for their excellent behavior during the college and career fair. Many of the representatives commented on how polite you were and how nice it was to have conversations with you. It's so awesome to hear that other people see the best in our kids! Thanks to Mrs. Granger-Bettis and the FCCLA students who helped with the hospitality baking, set-up, and service. And, thank you to my greeters who assisted in many ways before, during, and after the fair. You kids are awesome! And, thanks to the custodians for setting the FEMA up and breaking it all down. We have the greatest custodial staff ever!
College & Career Fair is today at 1:00 in the FEMA for grades 9-12! Military, Vocational, Career Schools, Financial Aid, 2 and 4 year colleges will have representatives here. Make sure you are registered at www.strivefair.com in order to attend!
Welding schools, military recruiters, career centers, colleges - both 2 and 4 year will be at the College and Career Fair on Thursday at Alton in the FEMA from 1:00 to 2:30 for 9th through 12th grade students. Make sure you registered at www.strivefair.com in order to attend!
8 things you need to know about YouTube Kids! #WakeUpWednesday
"Counselor's Corner" and "Scholarship List" have been updated. FIVE new scholarships listed as well as other important info. Check them out under the "Documents" section!
College Fair will not only have college recruiters, but career centers and vocational schools will have reps there as well as military recruiters and financial aid reps!
12th-9th grade students: 83 of you are now registered to attend the college fair on Thursday. Where are the rest of you?????? www.strivefair.com
In honor of National School Bus Safety Week we want to acknowledge our transportation department. In a recent bus inspection by the Missouri Highway Patrol our district received the Total Fleet Excellence Award for 100% of our buses passing a very detailed inspection. Thank you to Jerry Granger and our bus drivers for making sure our students are riding on the safest buses possible!
We will be submitting clipped Box Tops next week. If you have clipped any traditional Box Tops, please send them to school by Friday, October 25. Also, don't forget to download the new Box Tops app. Thank you for supporting our school!
#RedRibbonWeek #AltonElem
