Kelso C-7 School District

🌟 Kelso C-7 Weekly Update & Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week at Kelso C-7, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week—and we believe every employee is a teacher. Whether in the classroom, cafeteria, office, or on the bus, our staff lead and teach our students every day through their actions, guidance, and care. ❤️ Throughout the year, we honor our support staff on their dedicated appreciation days—but this week, we’re spotlighting our vertical teams—groups of teachers across grade levels who work together to support student success from year to year. 🎉 We are so proud of the dedication, passion, and teamwork our Kelso C-7 “family” pours into every student. Stay tuned as we highlight a different team each day! 📅 Be sure to check the attached weekly schedule for updates and events! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KelsoC7Pride #OneTeamOneMission #WeAreKelsoC7

📣 Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? Join an In-Person Substitute Teacher Training and take the first step toward certification through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education! 📅 June 24-26 (Tues-Thurs) 🕣 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 📍 1080 S Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 💲 Cost: $180 (Additional fees for certification & background check) ✅ This 20-hour seminar meets the training requirement for substitute certification. 📩 Register by emailing metraxel@semo.edu or scan the QR code on the flyer! Presented by Southeast Missouri State University 🌟

🌟 Happy Principal’s Day to the one-of-a-kind leader of Kelso C-7! 🌟 With a big heart, a listening ear, and a whole lot of empathy, our principal leads with compassion and care—always putting students and staff first. Whether she’s walking the halls with Fozzie the therapy dog, cheering us on with her signature bling, or representing us as the 2025 SEMO Distinguished Principal, she does it all with love and purpose. 💙🐾✨ Thank you for being the heart of our school—you inspire us every single day!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 As we begin to wrap up the 2024-2025 School Year, here are a few end of the year dates to keep in mind! ‼️ End-of-Year Highlights‼️ 🎶Spring Concert – Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. For Grades PK, 1, 3, 5, and 6 in the Kelso C-7 Gym Students should arrive by 5:45 p.m. in casual but nice clothes. 🎓Kindergarten Graduation – Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. – Kelso C-7 Gym 🎓8th Grade Graduation – Friday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. – Kelso C-7 Gym 🛝After School Care Ends Friday, May 9. There will be no after school care from May 12–14. Note: Any student with an unpaid balance by May 13 will not be able to participate in Play Day. 🏅Awards Day – Awards will be presented in classrooms after Play Day activities on May 13. We’ll share pictures of these special moments on classroom platforms so you don’t miss a thing! 📣Last Day of School – Wednesday, May 14 Dismissal will be at noon, and buses will run as normal. There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE that day, as well as May 12-14th. 💙Let's make it a GREAT end to a GREAT School Year!

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Here is your PSA to shop the BOGO Book Fair event next week! Fozzie's favorite section was the animal books, but he would love to sit down with our kids and listen to them read a book from any category! 📚Book Fair Hours are: 📕Tuesday, 4/29 from 10:30-2:30 📕Thursday, 5/1 from 10:30-2:30 (AND after the Spring Concert) 📕Friday, 5/2 from 1:45-3:15 If you have any questions, please call the office. Have a great weekend, Falcons!

🌟 Thankful Thursday at Kelso C-7! 🌟 A huge thank you to Southern Bank for treating our faculty and staff to a delicious lunch during today’s in-service! Your thoughtful gesture—and continued support of our school—means the world to us. 💙 We are so grateful to have community partners like you who invest in the people who pour into our students every day. #ThankfulThursday #FalconFamily #SouthernBank #CommunityMatters

As the end of the school year approaches, we need each family to make sure that all bills have been paid. Please call the office if you have questions regarding: 🍔Lunch Money/Bill ✏️Pre-K Tuition 🛝After School Care Bill 📚Library Book Fees Thank you!!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the two ladies who are the friendly faces of the Kelso C-7 office! Their dedication, kindness, and tireless work does not go unnoticed. Whether it's managing the little details or holding everything together during the big moments, they lead with patience and unwavering commitment. We are endlessly grateful for you – not just today, but every single day. We don't know what we would do without you! Thank you, Mrs. Kristy and Mrs. Linda, for everything that you do for our school! 💙

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ Bus Driver Appreciation Day Today we give a special shout-out to these gentlemen who (literally)go the extra mile! From early mornings to late afternoons, rain or shine, they are the ones who keep our community moving smoothly and safely! We are BLESSED with the best! Thank you to Mr. Ted, Mr. Randy, Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. Hency for your patience, friendly smiles, and the countless miles you drive with care. We appreciate EVERYTHING you do!

📅 This Week at Kelso C-7! It’s a busy week, Falcons—be sure to check out everything happening on campus! 📌 Special Event: Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting 🗓️ Thursday, April 24 🕕 6:00 PM in the School Library Learn how Title I supports our students and share your input on how we can continue to grow together! Let’s finish April strong! 💙🦅 #KelsoC7 #FalconFamily #TitleI #FamilyEngagement

💙 THANK YOU, KELSO C-7! 💙 We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity from our school community. Together, we collected $1,113 in cash and all of the items pictured below to support the Delta community following the recent tornado. Your kindness and compassion are a powerful reminder of what it means to come together and support our neighbors in times of need. Falcon pride runs deep — and so does our heart. 💙🦅 #KelsoC7Cares #FalconPride #DeltaStrong

📣What's Happening Wednesday- Part 1📣 We have so much to share this week that we need two different posts! We are recapping some of the exciting things our Falcons have done this quarter! Starting off with our 8th Grade Trip to Jefferson City! Senator Burger treated our students to lunch and a personal tour of the Capitol building! The students were able to briefly sit in on both the House and Senate discussions, and learn more about Missouri History. We are also thankful to our PTO for buying ice cream for our travelers from Central Dairy! Next, we want to thank the choir from Notre Dame for coming to visit our 4th-8th graders last month! Their program is incredible and we were so happy to hear their talented voices. Our Art Club had an incredible and fun field trip to Board & Brush! Thank you to their sponsors for coordinating this fun day! Also, our 6th-8th grade students were invited by the Kelly School District to attend a presentation last week! They were able to hear a first hand account from a child survivor of the Holocaust. We are very thankful to Ms Tracy Denbow for extending the invitation to our students. Last, we are very proud of one our own students for her role in the Notre Dame production of "The Sound of Music". She worked very hard and performed during all four performances! Stick around for Part 2 later this morning!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Part 2 Each year, just before MAP testing begins, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students from the previous year – and today was no exception! We are proud to recognize our amazing 4th-8th grade students who were honored at the MAP Medal Ceremony for their Advanced & Proficient performances on last spring MAP test. Additionally, during this ceremony, we take the time to talk to students about the importance of doing "your best". We realize that not everyone will achieve Advanced and Proficient, but as long as students are giving it their best every day, that is all we can ask for. This annual tradition reminds us of the hard work and dedication our students bring to their learning every day. Keep aiming high, Falcons! Last but not least, we included a picture of the students AND their incredible teachers. We are so thankful for their guidance and support that helped to prepare our students for success. Their dedication makes all the difference!

📣Missing Items of Clothing📣 Pictured below are the "lost and found" items that we have at school. If one of these items belongs to your child, please have your child pick it up by Thursday! Thank you!

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ Congrats to this Falcon for earning a Positive Office Referral this week! His kindness and good deed did not go unnoticed! Great Job!! Have a great week, Falcons!

📌 **Notice of Board of Education Meeting** The Kelso C-7 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on: 🗓 **Thursday, April 17, 2025** 🕕 **6:00 PM** 📍 **Kelso C-7 School Library** The agenda will include certification of election results, organizational items for the new board, and updates on policies, safety, budget amendments, and ongoing district initiatives. The meeting is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the work of the Board and the future of our school. #KelsoC7 #BoardOfEducation #PublicMeetingNotice

Here's the week ahead for our Falcons. Special note, there will be no school on Friday. Have a great week all!

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 If you have been in our parking lot this week, you have seen Fozzie's new wheels! Thank you to the Shelton family for the generous donation to Fozzie. The kids have LOVED seeing him pushed around school in this, and it's been fun to have in the parking lot as well. We are so thankful for the kindness of our community. Have a PAW-some weekend, Falcons!🐾

📣Special Announcement📣 Our Coding Club needs your votes! Please go to: youthcodingleague.com/playoffs Voting ends on Tuesday, April 14th at noon! Get your votes in!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 ✨MAP Testing is NEXT WEEK!✨ For our 3rd-8th Grade families, here is how you can help your child to prepare for the MAP Test: Ensure a good night's sleep and consistent bed times, a nutritious breakfast, and getting them to school on time. Also, discuss the test's purpose and encourage them to do their best, not just to get a perfect score. 📚