Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary School in Dexter has released the 2016-2017 2nd Grade  School Supply List.

Dexter Public School students will head back to school on Thursday, August 11th with a full day of classes with the Kindergarten Class starting on Friday, August 12th.  Back-to-School Registration Day will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center.

Southwest Elementary School Suggested Supply List 2016-2017 - Second Grade

2 boxes of crayons (24 pack)

1 ruler with inches and centimeters

2 large boxes of tissues

1 backpack

1 pair of sharp point Fiskars scissors

1 package of 24 No. 2 pencils (wooden only)

1 package of pencil end erasers

1 large package of bleach free wipes

1 glue (4 oz. liquid)

1 pink block eraser

4 dry erase markers, black

1 non-locking school box plastic OR large pencil pouch

2 glue sticks

2 highlighters

1 colored pen of any color

1 dry eraser or black sock

Registration packets were mailed last week to current students.  If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Thursday, July 21st please contact Carla or Janet at (573) 614-1000.

Parents and/or guardians are asked to update the information prior to attending Registration Day.  Included are transportation information (bus information sheet), lunch applications, photo packet information, and medical information that will be kept confidential.

Are there new BEARCATS out there? New families will enroll on August 2nd as well.  Please bring proof of residency, birth certificates, and immunization records.  If you do not have these items available please stop in and speak with the staff to get the enrollment process started.

Student photos will also be taken on Registration Day; however you do not have to purchase portrait packages on that day.  Don’t worry if your photo isn’t perfect a picture re-take day will be later in the school year.