On Friday, October 13th, Kenton Elementary School celebrated HERO Day.

The message for students was, “Be a HERO, Not a Bully.”

H  ero
E  veryone
R  espect
O  thers

Students were invited to dress in their favorite Super Hero costume and make anti-bullying signs to share with their classmates.  Great job students!

Fall Picture Re-Take Day will be Tuesday, November 7th.

You may pick up order forms in the school office or request them from your student’s teacher.

If you would like to order pictures online, visit: mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID:  WP177270Y1.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school.  It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level.  Last school year, we sold 4,632 books resulting in 833,760 reading minutes!  Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.  Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:

• Set the example.  Let children see you read.
• Have a collection of books in your home.  Update this collection routinely to keep up with changing tastes and reading skills.
• Support our school’s Book Fair.  Allow your children to choose their own books to read.

Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits!

Book Fair Dates:  November 1st – November 10th
Shopping Hours:  7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Special Activities:

• November 7th – Muffins with Mom (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM)
• November 8th – Donuts with Dad (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM)

The Book Fair will be OPEN during Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences.

• Wednesday, November 1st:  4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, November 2nd:  8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

If you are unable to attend the Book Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/bf/kes2017.  Our Online Fair is available from October 28th – November 17th.

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!  Remember all purchases benefit our school.

If you have any questions, please contact us at kentonelementarypto@gmail.com.

MONDAY
Domino’s Smart Slice Pizza
Fresh Tossed Salad
Fruit
Treat
Choice of Milk

TUESDAY
Taco in a Bag
Cheese Cup
Frito Corn Chips
Buttered Corn
Fruit
Choice of Milk

WEDNESDAY
COOK’S CHOICE
Vegetable
Fruit
Choice of Milk

THURSDAY
Breaded Chicken
Green Beans
Fruit
Treat
Choice of Milk

FRIDAY
French Toast Stix with Syrup
Sausage Links
Oven Potatoes
100% Fruit Juice
Choice of Milk

On Friday, October 13th, Kenton Elementary School Fire Safety Prevention Week Poster winners got to visit the Kenton Fire Department.  They were picked up in a fire truck, given a tour of the fire station, and received their prizes.

Congratulations to the 2017 Kenton Fire Prevention Week Poster Winners!

• Paul:  Hudson Latimore
• Sturgeon:  Ellie Minter
• Deitsch:  Zane Styer
• Nease:  Morgan Kugel
• Eibling:  Kaylee Barlow (Grand Prize Winner)
• Jesionowski:  Trinity Smith

On Wednesday, October 11th, the Firefighter Phil program visited Kenton Elementary School.

The Firefighter Phil program taught students about fire prevention, fire safety, and respect for authority figures.

It also encouraged positive behavior like honesty, friendship, being a buddy – not a bully, civic responsibility, and knowing what to do in an emergency.

Special thanks to the Kenton Fire Department for making a special appearance during the program.

Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 1st from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Thursday, November 2nd from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

This is an opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to share successes, accomplishments, and/or concerns.

We believe students can accomplish high academic goals when parents play an active role in the education of their children.

If you have not scheduled a conference yet, but would like to attend, please contact the school office at 419-673-7248.

Here are some ideas to make the conference a valuable experience:

• Write down any questions or concerns you may already have.
• During the conference, take notes.
• Please try to be on time to your conference so you have plenty of time for discussion.
• Please call the school office if you are unable to make your scheduled time.
• If at all possible, leave younger siblings at home so you may focus solely on your school age child’s successes and/or concerns.  It is their day to shine!

Be a Hero, Not a Bully!

H  ero
E  veryone
R  espect
O  thers

All Kenton Elementary School students are invited to wear their  favorite superhero shirt to school on Friday, October 13th as we celebrate being a school of HEROS!

Students are also welcome to create superhero and anti-bullying signs and bring them in that day as we will be taking pictures and creating our very own Kenton Elementary School HERO video.

What is Red Ribbon Week?
It is a way for students to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

October 23rd – October 27th
This is when we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week this week.

Spirit Week

• Monday, October 23rd:  “Sock it to Drugs” (wear crazy socks)
• Tuesday, October 24th:  “Put a Cap on Drugs” (wear a hat)
• Wednesday, October 25th:  “Turn Your Back on Drugs” (wear your shirt backwards)
• Thursday, October 26th:  “Team up Against Drugs” (wear your favorite shirt)
• Friday, October 27th:  “Red Ribbon Spirit” (wear red)