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2019-2020 Southwest Elementary 2nd Grade School Supply List
June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public Schools will have their first day of classes on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 for grades kindergarten - twelve and will be a full day.
There is a change in this year's calendar with the kindergarten students starting their first day the same day as grades 1-12. Also it will be a full day for all students.
Registration will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on Tuesday, August 13th from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Southwest Elementary has released their 2019-2020 suggested school supply list for 2nd Grade.
Southwest 2nd Grade Supply List 2019-2020
2 pkg. Number 2 pencils (yellow)
1 school supply box (no locks)
2 boxes 24 crayons
1 bottle white glue
1 box gallon ziploc bags-boys
1 box quart ziploc bags-girls
2 pkgs. dry erase markers (black)
1 eraser for dry erase or an old black sock
2 highlighters
1 ruler (no snap bracelet rulers)
1 backpack
1 pkg of erasers or 1 big pink eraser
1 pair scissors
1 pencil sharpener (with shavings container)
1 composition notebook (spirals get squished)
1 two pocket folder
1 large pkg glue sticks
2 or more boxes of tissues
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 container or more of baby wipes or Clorox wipes
HOPE International will once again host a Back 2 School Bash on Wednesday, August 14th at the Bearcat Event Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The DEADLINE to Register is July 5th! YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE by clicking HERE.
Last Updated on June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcr8/20192020-Southwest-Elementary-2nd-Grade-School-Supply-List
2019-2020 Southwest Elementary 1st Grade School Supply List
June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public Schools will have their first day of classes on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 for grades kindergarten - twelve and will be a full day.
There is a change in this year's calendar with the kindergarten students starting their first day the same day as grades 1-12. Also it will be a full day for all students.
Registration will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on Tuesday, August 13th from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Southwest Elementary has released their 2019-2020 suggested school supply list for 1st Grade.
Southwest 1st Grade Supply List 2019-2020
1 package no. 2 Pencils (regular size)
Ticonderoga & USA Gold Pencils are a bit more expensive but they last longer so in the long run they are better.
2 boxes of 24 colors (preferably Crayola brand)
2 Packages of Dry Erase Markers (black and at least one other color)
2 Highlighters
1 Backpack
1 or more pkgs. of Pencil Top Erasers and/or Large Pink Eraser
1 Fiskar Sharp Point Scissors (not plastic)
2 Packs of Glue Sticks (any size)
2 or more Large Boxes of Tissues
Girls - 1 Container of Clorox Wet Wipes
Boys – 3 pack of Baby Wipes
Girls – Ziploc Quart Size Bags
Boys – Ziploc Gallon Size Bags
Art Box for Supplies
1 pkg. of sheet protectors
1 pkg. of 3x5 index cards
1 2-pocket folder with prongs
HOPE International will once again host a Back 2 School Bash on Wednesday, August 14th at the Bearcat Event Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The DEADLINE to Register is July 5th! YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE by clicking HERE.
Last Updated on June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcr7/20192020-Southwest-Elementary-1st-Grade-School-Supply-List
2019-2020 Southwest Elementary Kindergarten School Supply List
June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public Schools will have their first day of classes on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 for grades kindergarten - twelve and will be a full day. There is a change in this year's calendar with the kindergarten students starting their first day the same day as grades 1-12. Also it will be a full day for all students.
Registration will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on Tuesday, August 13th from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Southwest Elementary has released their 2019-2020 suggested school supply list for Kindergarten.
Southwest KINDERGARTEN Supply List 2019-2020
1 cigar size school box (plastic)
2 boxes crayons (24 pack)
1 pair Fiskars Scissors (blunt point/not plastic)
2 large boxes of tissues
8 glue sticks (any size)
4 dry erase markers
1 package of YELLOW No. 2 lead pencils
1 block pink eraser
1 backpack
1 package of Clorox wipes or wet wipes
1 container of Germ-X
Boys-Box of sandwich size zip-lock bags
Girls-Box of gallon size zip-lock bags
Boys-3x5 NO LINES index cards
Girls-4x6 NO LINES index cards
HOPE International will once again host a Back 2 School Bash on Wednesday, August 14th at the Bearcat Event Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The DEADLINE to Register is July 5th! YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE by clicking HERE.
Last Updated on June 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcr6/20192020-Southwest-Elementary-Kindergarten-School-Supply-List
Several DHS Art Students Earn Honors at 44th Annual Sikeston Depot Museum Art Show
June 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - Several Dexter High School art students earned honors at the 44th Annual Sikeston Depot Museum Regional High school Art Show.
Drawing: Gerica Harris-Best of Show
Leneya Callaway-2nd Place
Savannah Gourley-3rd Place
Mayci Martin-Honorable Mention
Painting: Savannah Grouley - 1st Place
Mixed Media: Maycie Martin - 1st Place
Addyson Green - Honorable Mention
Printmaking: Jillian Avery - 3rd Place
Pictured left to right: Addyson Green, Jillian Avery, Savannah Gourley, Gerica Harris, and Leneya Callaway. Not pictured: Maycie Martin
Last Updated on June 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcr0/Several-DHS-Art-Students-Earn-Honors-at-44th-Annual-Sikeston-Depot-Museum-Art-Show
Three Dexter Artists Earn Top Honors in Art Competition
June 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - Three talented Dexter High School art students made this year's top 20 finalists to the 8th Annual Congressional Art Competition.
Jillian Avery and Savannah Gourley both had multiple pieces in the top 20 chosen pieces. Addison Green finished 2nd in Drawing.
Here are the artists who placed at the 19th Annual Juried Regional High School Art Exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum.
Drawing: Addison Green-2nd Place
Jillian Avery-Honorable mention
Savannah Grouley-Honorable mention
Painting: Savannah Gourley-1st Place
Jillian Avery-Honorable Mention
Fibers: Savannah Gourley-1st Place
Mixed Media: Savannah Gourley -2nd Place
Savannah Grouley - Honorable Mention
Jillian Avery-Honorable Mention
Jillian Avery-Honorable Mention
Pictured are Jillian Avery, Savannah Gourley , and Addyson Green
Last Updated on June 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcqv/Three-Dexter-Artists-Earn-Top-Honors-in-Art-Competition