Kelso C-7 School District

📢 Now Accepting Kindergarten & Preschool Enrollment! 🎉 Kelso C-7 School is now enrolling for Kindergarten & Preschool for the upcoming school year! 📅 Kindergarten Enrollment Night – Thursday, March 27th 📞 If your family is interested in either program, please call the Kelso C-7 School Office at 573-545-3357 for more details. 🚨 Preschool spots are LIMITED – secure your child’s place today! Don't wait—reserve your spot now! ✏️

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 For tonight's PTO meeting, the time will change from 6:30-7:30pm to 6:00-7:00pm! Please spread the word!

📸 **Reminder: Spring Picture Day – Thursday, March 6!** 📸 Spring Picture Day is coming up **this Thursday, March 6**! Photos will include: ✅ Individual student pictures ✅ Group pictures ✅ **Girls' Basketball & Boys' Volleyball** team photos 🏀🏐 **Athletes, please bring your uniforms!** A link with ordering details will be sent to the **cell phone or email on file** a few days after pictures are taken. Stay tuned! 📷✨ #PictureDay #SayCheese

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ Congratulations to these Falcons for earning Positive Office Referrals! They were extra helpful with a teacher, and their thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated! Way to go, Falcons!

💙🌟 Congratulations to Principal Debbie Lands! 🌟💙 We are beyond proud to celebrate Principal Debbie Lands for being named the Southeast Missouri Distinguished Principal! This incredible honor recognizes her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to students, staff, and the entire school community. This weekend, Principal Lands was recognized at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks. Her passion for education and unwavering support for her school make her truly deserving of this award. Please join us in congratulating Principal Lands on this well-earned achievement! 🎉👏

📢 Kelso C-7 School Weekly Calendar & Literacy Week Update! 📚✨ Hey Kelso C-7 families! Here's a look at our Weekly Calendar of Events, including all the fun activities we have planned for Literacy Week! 🎉 📅 Check out the images below to stay updated: ✅ Kelso C-7 Weekly Calendar – Stay informed about all school events! 📖 Literacy Week Themes & Events – Plan your dress-up days and get ready for a week full of reading fun! 🚨 Reminder: We've swapped Wednesday & Thursday's dress-up themes to accommodate Spring Picture Day! 📸 We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit! Let’s get ready for another fantastic Literacy Week! #KelsoC7 #WeeklyCalendar #LiteracyWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica #SchoolSpirit

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Fozzie had a BIG week! He got to visit Cape Small Animal Clinic for an updated shot, visited lots of classrooms, and most importantly, he went to his first ballgame! Fozzie loved being at 8th Grade Night for our girls basketball team! He didn't care for the buzzer, but he did love seeing (and licking) all of his friends! I'm not sure if the students or adults had more fun with him! Two sweet pictures were taken with our precious Fozzie. One with a Pre-K student who was showing Mrs Lands her stuffed puppy, who she also named Fozzie 🐾💙 Next is Mrs Lands hugging one of our 8th Graders during the 8th Grade Night presentation. Fozzie loves those 8th Graders so much, especially when they visit the office🐾💙 Last, even Dr. Brian got to enjoy Fozzie being at the game. From the looks of the picture, Fozzie enjoyed Dr. Brian, too!! Have a great weekend, Falcons!

📢 Literacy Week Dress-Up Days Update! 📢 Hey Kelso C-7 families! We've made a small adjustment to next week's Literacy Week Dress-Up Days to accommodate Spring Picture Day. 🔄 Wednesday & Thursday themes have swapped! 🔄 Check out the updated schedule in the image below! 📸📚 Thank you for your understanding, and we can't wait to see everyone's creative outfits! #LiteracyWeek #DressUpDays #ReadAcrossAmerica 📖✨

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 🏀Last night we celebrated 8th Grade Night at our girls basketball team. Our girls played so hard as both teams came out victorious! 8th Grade Nights are always full of emotion, as one chapter comes to an end, and new beginnings are on the horizon. We are so sad to see this class closing in on their final months with us, but we couldn't be more proud of all they have accomplished. Also, we are so thankful for coaches that VOLUNTEER their time to instill values into our athletes. Not only are our athletes incredibly talented, but they are GOOD kids that play with integrity. As this season comes to an end very soon, we want to also thank the parents, grandparents, and fans that come out to support our kids. We are so blessed by our community. Thank you for showing up for our kids.💙

📸Weekly Spotlight📸 We kicked off the week with two Positive Office Referrals AND a visit from a Birthday Girl who wanted to see Fozzie on her special day. We love our Falcons and their big hearts! Great Job!!!

📚Literacy Week Details Below!📚 Your child will be coming home with this flyer today in their backpack. This will be a GREAT week to celebrate at Kelso C-7!

Kelso C-7 School District AR Goal Adjustment Dear Kelso C-7 Students and Families, Due to the number of days missed this quarter because of weather and illness, Kelso C-7 School District will be adjusting the AR (Accelerated Reader) goals for 3rd quarter. To ensure fairness, we will be lowering the percentage of points needed by 20% to account for the lost instructional time. This adjustment does take into consideration AMI days. Please note that the end of the quarter will remain March 7 to keep the academic schedule on track for the 4th quarter. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue toward each students' success. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Sincerely, Dr. Kim Burger

🚨 **Board of Education Meeting Canceled** 🚨 Due to hazardous road conditions, **tonight’s Board of Education meeting has been canceled**. All meeting agenda items will be tabled until the next regular meeting. 📅 **Next Meeting:** March 10 at 6:00 PM 📍 **Location:** School Library Stay safe, and we appreciate your understanding!

📣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