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The Jenkins Elementary School Newsletter
Mr. Carl Gaffey
Mrs. Laura Quick
Mrs. Kate Murr
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
What Research Says
Research shows that children who consistently skip breakfast are tardy and absent from school more than children who eat breakfast daily.
Safety Procedures
Lunchroom News
Parents Get Involved
Being involved with your child’s school is an
important way to show your child that you value
education. It is also a great way to get to know
your child’s teachers, curriculum, and other
children and families in the district.
Don’t worry if your time is limited or you have
other small children at home that restrict what you
can do. Most schools have many opportunities that
you can do at home or are only one-time events.
Ask your child’s teacher how you can help. A few
ideas include:
From home:
• Type children’s stories to make class books
• Help organize class trips or parties
• Make games and materials for centers
One-time events:
• Speak to the class about a career or hobby
• Chaperone a field trip
Weekly or monthly:
• Read with children
• Help with photocopying or bulletin boards
• Serve as a lunchroom volunteer
• Volunteer in the school library
Important Dates
Upcoming Events:
August 22nd-First Day of School
August 27th-All School Assembly
September 2-Labor Day NO SCHOOL
September 4-PTO Meets
at 6:00 p.m. in the Library
September 5-Open House
September 10- Vision and
Hearing Screenings for Grades 1,3,5
September 11-Vision and
Hearing Screenings for Grades K, 2 ,4
September 13- Fall Fundraiser
October 16-Parent Teacher Conferences
Book Corner
Llama Llama Misses Mama
10 Dogs in the Window
If you Give a Moose a Muffin
Good Night Moon
Contact:
2020 W Catalpa
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 865-4788
Fax: (417) 865-4773