First grade started out every morning with their classroom commitment, led by each other.
Matt Cupps taught 7th grade all about farming. Students learned that every day is different when you're a farmer, and that changes even more based on the time of the year and what you're farming. They also learned that farmers us skills from core school classes regularly. Farmers have to have good communication and be flexible.
Once again, Shell Knob School is blessed to partner with the Shell Knob Alliance of Churches for the 2025-2026 school year. We are very thankful for this invaluable resource.
Summer Conference for some SKS teachers! There were 1200 teachers from 20 states!
One of the career lessons presented by Mrs. Givens was for 7th grade visiting MariCorp. They learned there are many different positions available, including sales, marketing, designing the marinas, and positions that build the marinas. Some positions require people skills, while others take technical skills or the ability to work with your hands.
After working hard at Give Back day, a popsicle hits the spot!
The second field trip during summer school was to the Strike Zone in Aurora. The students bowled, enjoyed pizza and then played at the park before heading back to school.
The first field trip for the summer school students was to the B&B Theatres Monett Plaza 8. There, the students watched Lilo and Stitch. After the movie, students went to the Monett City Park where they enjoyed pizza and playtime.
Each summer school session, the Shell Knob branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library brings special guests for the students to see. The third week's guest was Author Sherry Krehbiel. She wrote a children's book entitled "First Comes a Butterfly." Her presentation included a live butterfly life cycle and she read her book to the students.
Each summer school session, the Shell Knob branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library brings special guests for the students to see. The second week's guest were animals from the Dickerson Park Zoo. The animal handler emphasized why learning to read helps us understand animal habitats and animal needs. The students saw an owl, a snake and a rabbit.
Each summer school session, the Shell Knob branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library brings special guests for the students to see. The first week's guest was Magician Marty Hahne. He emphasized why learning to read is so important to becoming a magician.
Enjoy your day and be safe!
Give Back Day- 3rd grade went to Noah's Arc Daycare and 4th grade went to the Plaza.
Towards the end of the year, for 10 weeks each Friday afternoon Office John Rakestraw made his way to the 5th grade classroom, with Daren the lion in hand, to teach the lessons of D.A.R.E. Students went through 10 lessons that taught about decision making, saying no under pressure, and being a friend to others. They were able to discuss different situations that may arise and act out the best plan of action in each scenario. It was eye opening for many and a great lesson for all! After the 10 weeks, 5th graders were tasked with the challenge of writing a paper that encapsulated their learning experience through this process. They had to write a 5 paragraph essay telling what they have learned and how they will use it in the future. Last week, Office John awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners as well as congratulated the rest of the class on "graduating" D.A.R.E. Each student received a certificate, a D.A.R.E coin, and of course, a small version of Daren to be a reminder of all they learned each time the see him!
Congratulations to our winners:
1st Place - Elijah
2nd Place - Audrey
3rd Place - Hailey
Fire Department Poster Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Emmy for winning the Fire Department’s poster contest! Her 4th grade class celebrated with a fun ice party at the fire station—full of treats, smiles, and fire safety fun!
The time has come to register for our 2025 cheerleading camp! Please fill out a form for each child in your care that plans to attend. Registration is for both Elementary and Middle School students. The camp dates are 9:00-12:00 July 28-August 1. Elementary students are only permitted to attend Thursday & Friday of camp. Middle school students should plan to attend Monday-Friday. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at gidleburg@shellknob78.com. I look forward to our upcoming season!
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1st grade hatched a few chicks!
New library furniture. We really like it!
Charger record breakers for Cross Country and Track- Isaiah and Wyatt! #chargerpride
