Kelso C-7 School District

Kelso C-7 Board of Education will be accepting candidate filings for board members starting Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 8:00 am and will continue during regular hours which Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Filling will not occur on days that the district office is closed due to inclement weather. Filling will also not occur on the following days when the District’s office is closed: December 19 through December 25, 2022 for the Holiday Break. The District Office will be open from 3-5 pm on December 26 and December 27. The last day of filing will December 27, 2021 until 5:00 pm. There are three positions available for three-year terms. The positions up are Elizabeth Glastetter, Matthew Klipfel, and Ryan Steimle. Either the Board Secretary or the Superintendent can accept filings.

A great week is head for our Falcons! Check it out!

Student of the Month We will be celebrating our next group of Students of the Month tomorrow)(Monday, December 5th)! That means its time to send the signs back in for the next hard working Falcon. Thank you for your help to recognize our students!

Canned Food Drive - December 1-14, 2022 Donations should be brought to school, and Beta Club students will pick them up from classrooms. Please help by donating canned and non-perishable food items to help benefit those in need. Cash donations will be used to purchase additional food items. Please label these envelopes to Food Drive. All donations will go to the Jesus in Disguise food distribution scheduled for Sat., December 17 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton, MO. Suggested items -canned fruit - cereal - mac & cheese -canned vegetables - canned chicken - boxed stuffing -instant potatoes - canned soups - cranberry sauce

Mini Cheer Camp Rescheduled AND 1st Ever Inter Squad Scrimmage Thank you all for your understanding and flexibility as we work to keep our students healthy. It's a huge task during this time of year! Our cheer and basketball coaches have worked together to not only reschedule the mini cheer camp but host its first ever inter squad scrimmage game. Mini cheer leaders will be showing their spirit and learning from our own Falcon Cheer Squad on Monday, 12/5 and Tuesday, 12/6 from 5:30 - 7:30 at the St. Lawrence Gym. We do ask parents to drop off their mini cheerleaders promptly at 5:30 and pick up at 7:30 pm. Our boys basketball will be practicing until 5:30, so we ask that you curb the mini's excitement by keeping them in your vehicle until as close as possible to start time. Wednesday, 12/7 will be the grand finale. Starting at 6 pm at the St. Lawrence Gym, the boys basketball teams will battle it out bragging rights in the first ever inter squad scrimmage game. Falcon v. Falcon. Our mini cheerleaders and Falcon Squad will be performing a Holiday treat at halftime! Mini Cheerleaders are asked to wear a Santa or holiday hat. All of our spectators are invited to join the holiday fun as well! Admission is a canned food item or a cash donation to the Jesus in Disguise Food Pantry in Benton. Come join us for fun, holiday spirit filled evening for all!

MINI CHEER CAMP DELAYED Good evening all, Due to an outbreak of illness, we believe its best to delay the mini cheer camp. We know our mini Falcons are extremely excited to show their spirit! We will find alternate dates to reschedule the camp and performance as soon as we can. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to keep our learning environment as healthy as possible. Thank you! Dr. Burger

ATTENTION CHEER CAMP FAMILIES--SCHEDULE CHANGE! We are so excited to have such a great turnout for our 2022 Falcons Cheerleading Camp. To make sure your mini cheerleader gets the most out of camp and this experience, we are breaking up the performance times into two nights. We also want to ensure families and players have enough space inside the St. Lawrence gym with the larger crowd of awesome Falcons supporters. PLEASE SHARE this post. Camp is the same: Tuesday, 11/29 and Wednesday, 11/30 from 5 to 7 pm at the St. Lawrence gym. Snacks will be provided both camp nights. Thursday, 12/1: ONLY grades preK-Third will perform, and this will be at the START of the 6 pm game. Please arrive no later than 5:45. Families may leave after the performance, if they wish. We understand the younger students have earlier bedtimes and nighttime routines. Friday, 12/2: ONLY grades 4-5 will perform and due to their smaller numbers, only they will be allowed to cheer on the sidelines with our cheerleaders for the first and second quarters of the JV game at 6. We are so excited and can't wait to share cheerleading with this large group of awesome mini cheerleaders. Thanks for your understanding and support!

Now that our bellies are full, it is socially acceptable to talk about Christmas! Our team is preparing a fun line-up for December! For now, we are sharing the plans for Holiday Spirit Week December 12-16. See the details below for the fun!

Need a little help keeping the kids warm this winter? Cape Girardeau and Scott City Knights of Columbus are hosting an event this Saturday, providing new winter coats for children at no cost. Saturday November 26, 2022 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 1111 318 South Spanish Street Cape Girardeau, MO Girls coats sizes children to teenage Boys coats sizes children to teenage

The Falcons are Hunting for a Victory tonight! Wear your camouflage and come cheer on the Falcons as they take on Nell Holcomb at 6:00 pm!

Community and Traditions These two words are foundations of Kelso C-7 School. We do not run short of either. Today is not a serious tradition, but a tradition that our students love. If I’m honest, I do too. It's Mr. Cluckle’s birthday. Who’s Mr. Cluckles? It's the chicken statue in the picture. A statue. You read that right. It's a silly tradition that these ladies have not only carried on for YEARS, but now have recruited others to join in their fun. What started with our 83 students in the original building has now grown to 250 jellos eggs, dirt cake cups, tootsie rolls, and candy corn for any and all to enjoy. The heart that drives the tradition and the community support behind all of this hoopla is what makes Mr. Cluckle’s birthday a day to anticipate and remember. Like so many events for our students, its not about the eggs, the desserts, or the decorations, it's about the joy it brings to our entire school family. These ladies love our kids BIG and love our community. Thanks to these ladies for carrying on a simple, fun tradition but all of you that work to make Kelso C-7 a great place to learn and grow together. We are thankful for each and every one of you!

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and their families. We are so grateful and proud of each of you. We can't wait to celebrate and honor our veterans today!

Dear Kelso C-7 Parents, We still need your help. Our district is reviewing our school improvement plan, where we take a look at the different areas of our district and look for things we are doing well, areas we need improvement, and planning for the future. Our district is taking part in a pilot of a state survey from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the University of Missouri. The survey helps district measure the culture and climate through a series of brief questions. Students will also be participating in the survey to help us gauge our progress from their point of view. Once we collect all the data, we will analyze it and use it to help create our school improvement plan. Here is the parent link for the survey: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWDBrKoAtMm1TvM?RID=CGC_lJ2Y5IxXkyQ2QHB&Q_CHL=email The Deadline has been extended until November 11th. We appreciate your time help us grow and plan for an even brighter future for Kelso C-7.

Veterans' Day is just around the corner! Please return any RSVPs back to school with students TOMORROW, Friday, November 4th.

Student of the Month We will be celebrating Student of the Month when we return from Fall Break! That means its time to send the signs back in for the next hard working Falcon. Signs can be brought back during Parent-Teacher Conferences or sent back on November 2nd with your student. Thank you for your help to recognize our students! Happy Fall Break!

Kelso C-7 Title 1 Annual Fall Meeting October 27, 2022 1:00 or 5:30 (Parents can attend either meeting) Team Room 2 Who should attend? Parents of students who receive Title 1 services or anyone who would like to learn more about the program What is the topic? -Description of the Title 1 Program -Eligibility -Parent Involvement Two different times are being offered for your convenience. We hope to see you there!

Flu Clinic is just around the corner! Scott County Health Department will be in Kelso C-7 Multipurpose room on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 9am-11am. Open to the surrounding community! Kids Flu vaccine will be $15.00 Adults flu vaccine will be $25.00 Medicare free Checks payable to "Scott County Health Department." Look for permission forms to be sent home with students on October 14th Please sign and return with payment by October 18, 2022. Contact Nurse Stacy with questions 573-545-3357

First Quarter is in the books! As we move forward, there are just a few items to help move into the 2nd quarter smoothly and successfully.

Dear Kelso C-7 Parents, We need your help. Our district is reviewing our school improvement plan, where we take a look at the different areas of our district and look for things we are doing well, areas we need improvement, and planning for the future. Our district is taking part in a pilot of a state survey from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the University of Missouri. The survey helps district measure the culture and climate through a series of brief questions. Students will also be participating in the survey to help us gauge our progress from their point of view. Once we collect all the data, we will analyze it and use it to help create our school improvement plan. Here is the parent link for the survey: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWDBrKoAtMm1TvM?RID=CGC_lJ2Y5IxXkyQ2QHB&Q_CHL=email All surveys will close on October 28th. We appreciate your time help us grow and plan for an even brighter future for Kelso C-7.

Southeast Hospice C.O.O.L. CAMP 2022 C.O.O.L. Camp (Children Overcoming Outstanding Loss) Is a one-day retreat designed to provide support to kids ages 6-15 who have experienced the death of a friend or family member. C.O.O.L. Campers learn to…  Identify feelings and emotions related to a loss  Cope with anger and other feelings  Recognize changes in the family  Identify and utilize individual support systems and resources  Explore ways to remember loved ones Recreation time and games are provided throughout the day to encourage a positive outlet of energy and enhance socialization skills. See the flyer for more details!