What a wonderful week it is!  The teachers began with two days of intense in-service on how we can better improve our teaching methods to help your child achieve their maximum potential.  We came away with so many enlightening ideas that I'm anxious to implement.  I know it seems like we haven't had much instruction time, but that is far from true.  The students are doing an awesome job gaining new knowledge each day.

Today the 7th/8th grade girls had a spirit spreader out at the High School.  The students that remained at school  worked on a monthly English magazine - "The Write Stuff ".  Please ask your child to show you what it is about, as they were supposed to take it home before they recycled it.

Tomorrow the football and volleyball team leave for Ellinwood around 1:30 for their first game.  They are very excited and anxious. Please remember to keep them in your prayers, so if there are any injuries that they may be minor, and for a safe trip to and from the games.

This Friday is the first Friday of the month.  There will be adoration and Benediction at the church. The 8th grade adoration time is 11:15-11:45.  Please feel free to join us if you can.  Also, our class is planning the mass for Tuesday, Sept. 7th.  Check with your child to see if they are one of the volunteer readers, song leaders, or gift bearers.

Some activities that will be happening in the upcoming weeks are:

Sept. 7th - Volleyball at Hays;                                                                                         Sept.9th-Football/Volleyball at Larned; Sept. 11th - Volleyball Tourney at Ulysses;                   Sept. 14 - 6th/7th grade will attend Rachel's Challenge and 8th grade will attend Rachel's Legacy; Sept. 16 - Football at Alva; Sept. 17 - Deadline for Papa Murphy's pizza orders

I also want you to know that there will be a substitute in my room on Friday, Sept. 17th.  My son, Daniel, is getting married on Saturday, Sept. 18, and I am taking Friday off to get ready for the weekend.  We are very excited to be welcoming a new daughter-in-law to our family. 

Parents, thank you for your patience with us as we continue with this school year.  Our doors are always open to any concerns you may have and wish to discuss. Know and BELIEVE that we are here to do our best to help your child achieve; to improve their weak areas of study and exceed in their strengths.

Blessings,

Mrs. Gleason

We just finished the first full week of school.  The students have been awesome and seem to be adjusting to a new routine very well.  The beginning of the year testing for Reading is complete - Hooray!

Next week the teachers have an inservice on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday - Cheer/Drill team girls meet at the High School for a Spirit Spreader.  They need to be at DCHS at 8:00 and need to be picked up at 2:30.  Don't forget to send a sack lunch and drink with your child.

Thursday - There is a football /Volleyball game at Ellinwood.  More info on that next week.

The Papa Murphy's fundraiser slips went home yesterday and are due back on Sept. 17.  Our 8th grade class set a goal of each student(and myself) to sell at least 2 pizzas each.  We encourage each student to sell as many as possible!!! However, our class goal is to sell 32 pizzas+.

Our class has also been busy getting started on the 8th grade graduation projects.  It was voted on to have the class colors Sky Blue & Black.  The class song is "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath. 

The class motto is :

"Be who you are..

And say what you feel...

Because those that matter...

Don't mind...

And those that mind...

Don't matter!"      ~Dr. Seuss~ 

The class shirt has been designed and will be given to the room mothers to get ordered. The yearbook cover has been designed and waiting to hear which one has been selected.  We will soon begin on a calendar for class socials, sending pictures for the Auction scrapbook and the graduation yearbook pages. As you can see, we have a lot to do this year and will need as many volunteer helpers as possible.  We only have one clas, and it's not very large, so please consider helping any way your talent permits.  We appreciate ALL help.

Parents - I am so blessed to be givent he opportunity to teach your children.  Pleas know my door is always open to you and your child.  Have a great weekend.

Blessings,

Mrs. Gleason