December Students of the Month #AltonElem #EveryCometCounts #CometPride
Alton Elementary students are spending the day in Comet Pride Bootcamp! We know the importance of having consistent rules throughout our building in each location. We also value uniform rules for all students, preschool through 6th Grade. We felt that January was the perfect time to brush up on our school expectations! #AltonElem #PBIS #CometPride
Comet Card Sale!
Since the school year is half finished, we are selling the remaining Comet Cards for half off. $5 while supplies last! Contact Theresa Casey at the elementary office, Robin Holman or Amy Janes.
Thank you to our Community Partner, Value Seekers, for the gift bags and $5 gift cards for all of our students for McDonalds! Amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped our class this year! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Mrs. Hufstedler’s Kinder Class. 🎄
Big thanks to our community partner, Rick and Tessa Henson from Corn Fed Rascal for giving Mrs. Holesapple's class a gumball machine for Christmas. We appreciate all you do. Merry Christmas!
Mrs. Holesapple's class makes snow globes.
This month our teacher spotlight sparkles on Mrs. Melissa Hufstedler. Mrs. Hufstedler has taught Music at Alton Elementary for 26 years. During this time, Mrs. Hufstedler has put together over 50 music programs that have sparked talent in children and made parents proud. She has instilled an appreciation and love for music within hundreds of students! Mrs. Hufstedler is one talented woman. There isn’t much that this lovely lady cannot do- from singing, to painting, to sewing, to playing the piano and more, the list is never ending. Mrs. Hufstedler is a hard worker. She puts everything she has into the music program at Alton Elementary and is always there to help others make their endeavors successful, adding a special touch to everything she is involved in. In addition, Mrs. Hufstedler always makes sure our students have what they need. If she finds out a student is doing without, she will personally make sure that the student's needs are met. In her spare time, Mrs. Hufstedler continues to touch the lives of others by teaching college courses at Missouri State University. She also gives private lessons to many aspiring pianists. Mrs. Hufstedler is an amazing role model for our students. Her presence truly makes our school a better place. Thanks for making Alton Elementary shine, Mrs. Hufstedler!
*Thank you to the Alton Burger Palace for sponsoring our Teacher Spotlight Program each month. Mrs. Hufstedler received a $25 gift certificate from the Burger Palace.
Huge thank you to the Wilsons and Ozark Equipment Company for getting all of Mrs. Walsh's students a Christmas present! We appreciate all you do!
Mrs. Walsh's class enjoys making mason jar lid ornaments.
Mrs. Holesapple's class enjoys painting wood ornaments.
Congratulations to Eli Trantham and Kade Clary for winning first place in the Hoop Shoot at the local competition in Thayer. They will now advance to districts in Springfield.
Christmas Spirit Week at Alton Elementary
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month at Alton Elementary! Thank you to the Alton Bank and the Alton Culture Club for sponsoring our Student of the Month Program!
The Elementary Canned Food Drive ends tomorrow! Please be sure and send anything that you can to help the Oregon County Food Bank. Thank you for all of your support in helping us teach our students to help those in need!
Parents & 7th-12th Graders: Mrs. Gilliland has created a "Google" classroom for each grade level. She will be using this as a means of communicating information that might be important to each grade level. Students should watch for their invite to the class.
SR.'s & Parents: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Help Night is tonight (Thurs., Dec. 13th) from 3:30 until 7:00. Mrs. Gilliland will either be in her office or Mrs. Wright's Business Lab.
Cookie dough and Tumblers are here! Please be sure and pick your orders up TODAY between 3:30 and 6:00 in the Multi-Purpose Building.
One of our sweet families lost their home in a house fire this week. The fire resulted in a total loss of the home and all belongings inside. The family also lost all of their Christmas gifts. Our students and staff are heart broken for the Conner family. We would like to find a way to help ensure that Brad, Cassandra, and their 6 children have a merry Christmas. For this reason, we are collecting money and gift cards to be sent to the family. Donations can be dropped off at the elementary or high school office. Thanks for your support!
SENIORS: 8 NEW scholarships posted in your google classroom and in the Counselor's Corner! Christmas Homework!
Due to scheduling conflicts, Beta Club will be passing out their candy grams on Monday, December 17, instead of Friday, December 14. There is still time to purchase candy grams. If you need extras, just ask Mrs. Thompson in the high school or Ms. Theresa in the elementary.