Kelso C-7 School District

As the end of the school year approaches, we need each family to make sure that all bills have been paid. Please call the office if you have questions regarding: 🍔Lunch Money/Bill ✏️Pre-K Tuition 🛝After School Care Bill 📚Library Book Fees Thank you!!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the two ladies who are the friendly faces of the Kelso C-7 office! Their dedication, kindness, and tireless work does not go unnoticed. Whether it's managing the little details or holding everything together during the big moments, they lead with patience and unwavering commitment. We are endlessly grateful for you – not just today, but every single day. We don't know what we would do without you! Thank you, Mrs. Kristy and Mrs. Linda, for everything that you do for our school! 💙

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ Bus Driver Appreciation Day Today we give a special shout-out to these gentlemen who (literally)go the extra mile! From early mornings to late afternoons, rain or shine, they are the ones who keep our community moving smoothly and safely! We are BLESSED with the best! Thank you to Mr. Ted, Mr. Randy, Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. Hency for your patience, friendly smiles, and the countless miles you drive with care. We appreciate EVERYTHING you do!

📅 This Week at Kelso C-7! It’s a busy week, Falcons—be sure to check out everything happening on campus! 📌 Special Event: Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting 🗓️ Thursday, April 24 🕕 6:00 PM in the School Library Learn how Title I supports our students and share your input on how we can continue to grow together! Let’s finish April strong! 💙🦅 #KelsoC7 #FalconFamily #TitleI #FamilyEngagement

💙 THANK YOU, KELSO C-7! 💙 We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity from our school community. Together, we collected $1,113 in cash and all of the items pictured below to support the Delta community following the recent tornado. Your kindness and compassion are a powerful reminder of what it means to come together and support our neighbors in times of need. Falcon pride runs deep — and so does our heart. 💙🦅 #KelsoC7Cares #FalconPride #DeltaStrong

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 Part 2 Each year, just before MAP testing begins, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students from the previous year – and today was no exception! We are proud to recognize our amazing 4th-8th grade students who were honored at the MAP Medal Ceremony for their Advanced & Proficient performances on last spring MAP test. Additionally, during this ceremony, we take the time to talk to students about the importance of doing "your best". We realize that not everyone will achieve Advanced and Proficient, but as long as students are giving it their best every day, that is all we can ask for. This annual tradition reminds us of the hard work and dedication our students bring to their learning every day. Keep aiming high, Falcons! Last but not least, we included a picture of the students AND their incredible teachers. We are so thankful for their guidance and support that helped to prepare our students for success. Their dedication makes all the difference!

📣What's Happening Wednesday- Part 1📣 We have so much to share this week that we need two different posts! We are recapping some of the exciting things our Falcons have done this quarter! Starting off with our 8th Grade Trip to Jefferson City! Senator Burger treated our students to lunch and a personal tour of the Capitol building! The students were able to briefly sit in on both the House and Senate discussions, and learn more about Missouri History. We are also thankful to our PTO for buying ice cream for our travelers from Central Dairy! Next, we want to thank the choir from Notre Dame for coming to visit our 4th-8th graders last month! Their program is incredible and we were so happy to hear their talented voices. Our Art Club had an incredible and fun field trip to Board & Brush! Thank you to their sponsors for coordinating this fun day! Also, our 6th-8th grade students were invited by the Kelly School District to attend a presentation last week! They were able to hear a first hand account from a child survivor of the Holocaust. We are very thankful to Ms Tracy Denbow for extending the invitation to our students. Last, we are very proud of one our own students for her role in the Notre Dame production of "The Sound of Music". She worked very hard and performed during all four performances! Stick around for Part 2 later this morning!

📣Missing Items of Clothing📣 Pictured below are the "lost and found" items that we have at school. If one of these items belongs to your child, please have your child pick it up by Thursday! Thank you!

✨Weekly Spotlight✨ Congrats to this Falcon for earning a Positive Office Referral this week! His kindness and good deed did not go unnoticed! Great Job!! Have a great week, Falcons!

📌 **Notice of Board of Education Meeting** The Kelso C-7 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on: 🗓 **Thursday, April 17, 2025** 🕕 **6:00 PM** 📍 **Kelso C-7 School Library** The agenda will include certification of election results, organizational items for the new board, and updates on policies, safety, budget amendments, and ongoing district initiatives. The meeting is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the work of the Board and the future of our school. #KelsoC7 #BoardOfEducation #PublicMeetingNotice

Here's the week ahead for our Falcons. Special note, there will be no school on Friday. Have a great week all!

🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 If you have been in our parking lot this week, you have seen Fozzie's new wheels! Thank you to the Shelton family for the generous donation to Fozzie. The kids have LOVED seeing him pushed around school in this, and it's been fun to have in the parking lot as well. We are so thankful for the kindness of our community. Have a PAW-some weekend, Falcons!🐾

📣Special Announcement📣 Our Coding Club needs your votes! Please go to: youthcodingleague.com/playoffs Voting ends on Tuesday, April 14th at noon! Get your votes in!

📣What's Happening Wednesday📣 ✨MAP Testing is NEXT WEEK!✨ For our 3rd-8th Grade families, here is how you can help your child to prepare for the MAP Test: Ensure a good night's sleep and consistent bed times, a nutritious breakfast, and getting them to school on time. Also, discuss the test's purpose and encourage them to do their best, not just to get a perfect score. 📚

PROP KIDS PASSES 📣 Thank You, Kelso C-7 Community! 💙 We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us invest in the future of our students. Because of you, we can move forward with projects that will enhance safety, learning, and opportunity for every child in our district. To our voters, volunteers, staff, and supporters—thank you for believing in our kids and their future. #KelsoC7Proud #ThankYou

✨Student Spotlight✨ So proud of these three Falcons for earning Positive Office Referrals this past week! We are so blessed at Kelso C-7 to have students who are kind, helpful, and are tremendous leaders for others to witness. Great Job, Falcons!

📢 ELECTION DAY IS HERE! 🗳️ Today’s the day — your voice matters, and your vote helps shape the future of Kelso C-7 School! 🗳️ VOTE TODAY - Board of Education Elections and Prop KIDS Bond Issue Prop Kids is a no-tax-increase bond is a community investment in: ✔️ School safety ✔️ Facility upgrades ✔️ Parking improvements ✔️ Long-term stability for our students and staff Whether you have students in school now or are thinking about the future of our community — this is your chance to make a difference. 💬 Have questions before you vote? Call Kelso C-7 at 573.545.3357

📢 POST 5: SERVING ALL STUDENTS – PUBLIC & PRIVATE 📅 We’re continuing our week of facts about the PROP KIDS 2025 Bond Issue. 🤝 Did you know that Kelso C-7 provides services not just for our public school students — but also for those attending St. Augustine School? Through strong collaboration and shared values, Prop KIDS supports: ✔️ Special Education services — including speech, OT, PT, behavioral therapy, and transportation ✔️ Title I tutoring and instructional supplies ✔️ Professional learning for private school teachers We love it when these St. Augustine students walk into our school for their special classes. The bond they've formed with our teachers and the high-fives they often get when they spot a pal from Kelso C-7 walk by...truly remind us what it means to share tax-supported services in a great community, such as ours here in northern Scott County. By strengthening our facilities and maintaining financial stability through Prop KIDS, we’re creating a ripple effect of support for every student in our district — public and private alike. Because when one part of our community thrives, we all benefit. This bond isn't about division — it’s about partnership, equity, and shared growth. 📞 If you have questions about how it benefits all students in our district, give us a call at 573.545.3357.

📢 POST 4: STRONG SCHOOLS = STRONG COMMUNITY 📅 Today is Day 4 of our week-long look at the PROP KIDS 2025 Bond Issue. 🏫 At Kelso C-7, we believe a strong school is the foundation of a strong community. When we invest in our schools, we’re investing in our future, our neighborhoods, and our kids. The Prop KIDS Bond not only funds critical safety upgrades and parking improvements — it also helps us meet an important financial commitment: 📘 In August 2024, we proudly opened two new classrooms to help meet the needs of our growing student population. These classrooms were added through a lease purchase agreement — and the Prop KIDS Bond will allow us to fulfill that obligation without raising taxes. This is about being responsible stewards of public funds — taking care of what we’ve started and ensuring long-term stability for the district. Beyond that, Prop KIDS supports what matters most to families and communities: ✔️ Safe, modern learning environments ✔️ Increased property values and local appeal ✔️ Teacher retention and recruitment ✔️ Peace of mind for parents and staff If you have questions or want to learn more, please call Kelso C-7 at 573.545.3357 — we’re always glad to visit with you.

Another exciting week ahead for our Falcons! See the attached schedule for more details. Let's make it a great week Kelso C-7 family!