Kelso C-7 School District

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 We are so proud of our students for their hard work on their History Fair projects! Also, a HUGE shoutout to Mrs Hale for all of her guidance during this process! Great Job, Falcons!

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ This Falcon sure was a sweetheart to one of her classmates last week. We are so proud of her kind efforts and we love that her teacher took the time to acknowledge her in such a positive way! #kindnessmatters

📢 School Update – Stay Safe & Warm! ❄️ 🏫 School Closed Today for Presidents Day We hope everyone enjoys the day off and stays warm! It’s a big week ahead for our school community, so here’s what to keep in mind: 📅 Upcoming Events: 📝 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting – Thursday, Feb 20 at 6 PM (weather permitting). 🌨 Watching the Weather: Snow is on the way! Forecasts show snow showers moving in tomorrow, but the timing is still uncertain. We may need to dismiss early, so please be prepared. Stay updated with the latest storm timing from the National Weather Service: 📷 See Attached Image from the NWS for storm timing 🥶 Bundle Up – It’s Going to Be COLD! This week brings dangerously low temperatures, and we want to remind everyone—especially students at bus stops and those spending time outside—to dress warmly in layers, hats, and gloves. Know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite to stay safe! 📷 See attached image from the NWS for hypothermia tips Take care, stay warm, and keep an eye out for updates! ❄️💙

Here's the week ahead for our Falcons. We are ready for another great week at Kelso C-7!

🎀💃 Daddy-Daughter Dance at St. Lawrence Gym! 💃🎀 ✨ Calling all dads & daughters! Join the New Hamburg community for a magical evening at the St. Lawrence Gym on Saturday, March 8 for a Daddy-Daughter Dance! 📍 Location: St. Lawrence Gym 📅 Date: Saturday, March 8 🎟️ Forms available on the attached image or in the school office This special event is hosted by St. Anne's Sodality, and we can’t wait to see all the dads and daughters dressed up for a night of fun and memories! 🩷💫 Check out the attached image for more details! 📸✨ #DaddyDaughterDance #StLawrence #MakingMemories

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Happy Valentine's Day from the most loving therapy dog in the world, Fozzie! One of our sweet Falcons brought Fozzie in a Valentine, and it melted my heart. We truly have the kindest and most thoughtful students. Fozzie loves all the attention the kids give to him. Have a great weekend, Falcons!

❤️ Celebrating Our Amazing Teachers This Thankful Thursday ❤️ This week has been full of love, learning, and laughter! From the fun of 101 Days of School to the sweet celebrations of Valentine’s Day, all while keeping instruction strong—our teachers have truly gone above and beyond! Not only do they pour love into their students, but they also lift each other up as colleagues and friends. Today, we had the joy of celebrating two of our own with wedding showers, reminding us that our school is more than just a workplace—it’s a family. 💍💕 We are so grateful for their dedication, creativity, and care for our students and for each other every single day. Thank you, teachers, for all you do! 💕🍎 Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show some love for our incredible educators! #WeLoveOurTeachers #ValentinesDay #101DaysOfSchool #AboveAndBeyond

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Please review the graphic below for detailed information regarding our schedule for the rest of the week. If you want to have a conference with your child's teacher, PLEASE reach out to them so you can coordinate a time in which they are available. Have a great day, Falcons!

✨Student Spotlight✨ Here is the weekly round-up of our Positive Office Referrals! Each one of these students received a POR for being a good leader/setting a good example, or they did something helpful for another. We even had one Falcon set a new record: A Positive Office Referral TWO DAYS IN A ROW! 👏🏻👏🏻 Great Job, Falcons!! Keep it up!!🙌🏻

📣Student of the Month📣 We are so proud to spotlight our recipients for the month of January! Nothing makes us happier than getting to showcase our kids in such a positive way. These students are going above and beyond in their classrooms as well as being good leaders. Congratulations!

📢 Join Us for a Campaign Meeting! 📢 🚀 Prop Kids Bond Issue 2025 – Let’s make a difference together! 📅 Tuesday, February 11 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍Team Room 2 Come learn about the campaign, get involved, and help us make an impact for our kids' future! Volunteer opportunities available—your support matters! 🔹 Spread the word 🔹 Bring a friend 🔹 Be part of the movement

📢 Weekly Schedule ! 📢 Hello Kelso C-7 Families! Here’s what’s happening this week: 🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences – Don’t forget to schedule time with your child’s teacher! 🚪 No School – We will be dismissing at noon on Wednesday, February 12 and closed on Thursday, February 13 & Friday, February 14. Check out the attached image for the full schedule. Let’s make it a great week! 💙📚

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Fozzie is spending his Friday visiting our first grade classes with Mrs Creech! We had to do a selfie with her for Counselor Appreciation Week. We love her so much and the firsties (and other classes) have made cards of appreciation for her! Fozzie LOVES seeing the students!! He can hardly contain his excitement when he sees them. Have a great weekend, Falcons!

✨ THANK YOU! ✨ What an incredible night! 🎉 Our Kelso C-7 PTO/Booster Club Dinner Auction was a huge success, and it’s all because of YOU—our amazing community! 💙 From the generous donors and sponsors to the dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic attendees, your support made this event truly special. The funds raised will make a meaningful impact on our students and school programs. We’re so grateful for the laughter, bidding wars, and unforgettable moments shared. It was more than just an auction—it was a night of community, connection, and fun! 🏫❤️ On behalf of all of Kelso C-7 faculty and staff, thank you for being part of our school family. Until next year… ✨

📣 Celebrating Mrs. Stacy Creech for School Counselor Appreciation Week! This week, we are PROUD to celebrate the heart and dedication of Mrs. Stacy Creech, who goes above and beyond for our students every single day. Whether she's leading small group sessions where students connect and grow together or offering one-on-one counseling with care and compassion, Mrs. Creech always makes every student feel seen, heard, and valued. Her unwavering positivity and warm smile brighten our hallways, and her support for all of our Falcons is unlike any other. We are blessed to have her. Thank you, Mrs. Creech, for your tireless commitment, endless patience, and the love you pour into everything you do. Our school is a better place because of you.

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week! Please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to schedule a meeting. If you have any questions, please call the office! Have a great day, Falcons!!

📣Student Spotlight📣 These Falcons were incredibly helpful to a teacher last week and we are so proud of them! Keep up the good work!!

📣Monday Memo📣 We will celebrate the 100th Day NEXT MONDAY, February 10th!

📢 Welcome Back, Falcons! 🦅 We are so glad to have our Falcons back in the building! 💙 We hope our families are feeling better and on the mend after our closure for sickness. Here’s what’s coming up this week for our Falcons:

📢 Important Update: School Communication During Closures 📢 We have identified some communication errors affecting updates during school closures. Our IT team is actively working to ensure a stable connection to our student information system and the text messaging. In the meantime, we encourage families to download our school app for updates. Instructions on how to enable the necessary settings are attached to this post. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate those who have reached out, and we are committed to keeping everyone informed! #StayConnected #SchoolUpdates #ThankYou