Dexter, Missouri - The second grade classroom of LeeAnn Nelson earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Shown in the photos from left to right: Front Row: Nolan Lacy, Libertie Watkins, Katie Austin, Cloe Reynolds, and Graci Logan-Moss.
Middle: Tara Pullum, Meredith Nea, Emily Bolin, Jaylyn Lindemann, Eli Scott, Levi Kestner, and Landen Lacy.
Back: Mrs. Nelson, Lucy Thornton, Carter Stone, Alex Munoz, Karis Kennedy, Trever Porter, and Rhett Wamble.
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Public School educators who are retiring this year will be honored at the district's Annual CTA Retirement Tea scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Bearcat Event Center.
They will be honoring seven retiring teachers: Ramona Lemons from the high school, Shari Stickles, Sherry Chance and John Stephens from the middle school, June Lawrence from Central Elementary, and Debra Thrower and Shannon Putnam from Southwest Elementary.
The public is encouraged to attend! Congratulations to all those retiring!
Dexter, Missouri - The kindergarten classroom of Jessica McFarlen earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Front Row: Erynn Hawkins, Lily Bryant, Madilynn Palmer, Kylie Kimbrel, Lottie-Ann Hunott, Maddi Childers, Abby Martin and Leah Smith. Back Row: Travis Maloney, Jensen Blackwell, Erick Million, Triston Fox, Shawn Mooneyhan, Michael Prater, Ryann Spangler. Not Pictured: Gavin Drake and LeeOnnah Kestner
Dexter, Missouri - Each year the annual PTO Book Fair is held in late January to early February and students get an opportunity to shop for books from the Scholastic Book Company.
This year was the biggest yet with a record amount of proceeds going back into Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and T.S. Hill Middle School Libraries.
PTO parents help at the Book Fairs and assist the students, run the cash registers, and try to make it an educational and enjoyable shopping experience.
Each school library will receive almost $1,900 to purchase books and supplies for their respective library.
Shown in the photo is Suzanne Collier (President of Middle School Parent Teachers Organization) presenting a check to Kay Stevenson (Middle School Librarian).
Dexter, Missouri - Each year the annual PTO Book Fair is held in late January to early February and students get an opportunity to shop for books from the Scholastic Book Company.
This year was the biggest yet with a record amount of proceeds going back into Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and T.S. Hill Middle School Libraries.
PTO parents help at the Book Fairs and assist the students, run the cash registers, and try to make it an educational and enjoyable shopping experience.
Each school library will receive almost $1,900 to purchase books and supplies for their respective library.
Shown in the photo are Rachelle Bennett, President of Central Elementary PTO presenting a check to Camie Richard, Central Elementary Librarian.
