![Students Send Letters to Trevor Waldner, Serving in the Military](/img_v4il_910_800.jpg)
Dexter, Missouri - It can be rather lonely in the military especially when on duty overseas. Trevor Waldner, a high school graduate, knows all too well about traveling in the military. He doesn't get to come back to Dexter as often as he would like, but he is serving our country well.
Mrs. Guethle's class all made him cards to send that were very nice and thanking him for being a hero and protecting us. This is a pic of her class with the letters and notes to Trevor.
Trevor was able to come home for a bout 10 days recently. He attended the Dexter High School Track meet to watch his sister, MaKayla Waldner, compete. He spent his time visiting with family and friends before going back to his duties.
If your class or church group would like to send a letter to Trevor, please contact Karen Kiger or Kim Waldner at Central Elementary in Dexter.
Thank you Trevor for all you do to protect us and serve in the United States Army.
![O'Neal Math-A-Thon Business Partners Recognized](/img_v4ij_910_800.jpg)
Business Night sponsors—Godfather’s Pizza, Skate City, Simply Swirled and McDonalds—were recognized on Wednesday, March 2, at the elementary school for donating a portion of their proceeds to the school fundraiser.
The first Math-A-Thon was held at O’Neal in 1989. Within several years, the fundraiser gained full district support, bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars for St. Jude at this point.
Shown in the photo: Business owners (from left) Mike Cook, Leslie Lewis, Paula Hefner and Steve Sells; students representatives (left to right) Farrah Allen, Lincoln Warren, Macie Robertson, Aiden Cook, Connor Ray, Ava Monaghan, Kaylee Gloyd, Kimber Hicks, Stormy Ward and Ashtyn Reese.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
![Students at Southwest Elementary Earn Positive Office Referrals](/img_v4id_910_800.jpg)
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Evelyn DelaRosa, Campbell Neely, Kynnedi Yates, Aliyah Hadley, Vyvianne Pflasterer, and Jeremiah Wells with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Eveylyn DelaRosa is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Pope. "Evelyn is sweet to everyone," commented Mrs. Pope. "She tries hard too!"
Campbell Neely is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Pope. "Campbell is a hard worker," commented Mrs. Pope. "He is kind to everyone!"
Kynnedi Yates is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Pope. "Kynnedi is a sweet student," commented Mrs. Pope. "She works hard and helps others."
Aliyah Hadley is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Berry. "Aliyah is a super sweet girl who always shows the 3R's," stated Mrs. Berry. "I am so proud of Aliyah! Great job!"
Vyvianne Pflasterer is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Berry. "Vyvianne is a great student who always tries her very best," commented Mrs. Berry. "I am so proud of Vyvianne."
Jeremiah Wells is a second grade student in the classroom of Mrs. Fortner. "Jeremiah always uses his manners and dos what is expected of him," stated Mrs. Fortner. "He is a very sweet and polite young man!"
Shown in the photos back row from left to right: Evelyn DelaRosa, Campbell Neely, and Kynnedi Yates. Front row from left to right are Aliyah Hadley, Vyvianne Pflasterer, and Jeremiah Wells.
![Samuel Zalesak Earns Positive Office Referral](/img_v4i8_910_800.jpg)
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Samuel Zalesak with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.Samuel is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. Christian. He was referred by Mrs. Morrow.
"Sammy is becoming a rock Star Reader because he gives his best all the time," commented Mrs. Morrow. "He is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!"
Congratulations Sammy!
![Shiloh Aaron Earns Positive Office Referral](/img_v4i7_910_800.jpg)
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Shiloh Aaron with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.Shiloh Aaron is a kindergarten student in the classroom of Mrs. McLaughlin. He was referred by Mrs. Morrow.
"Shiloh is becoming a RockStar Reader because he is giving his best. He is Respectful, Responsible and sooooo Ready to Learn!"
Congratulations Shiloh!