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No school Monday.
Guthridge staff were treated to a surprise popcorn and candy bar today as a show of appreciation for all they do. Office secretary Tanara Cervantes came up with the idea and ensured the bowls remained full and there were plenty of treats for everyone.
Every Friday Guthridge students who received at least 5 Accelerated Reader (AR) points can choose something from the prize cart. AR monitors students' independent reading practices and comprehension through online quizzes and tests over books they read. They earn points with passing grades.
Parsons High School staff organized a special event to help seniors and their parents fill out the Free Application For Student Aid online. PHS's counselor and academic advisor were assisted by staff from LCC in answering questions and guiding students through the process.
Parsons High School students were putting in the work in the gym Wednesday to build strength in their bodies as spring sports season kicks into gear.
No school on Friday, January 10, because of inclement weather.
USD 503 bus riders and walkers: We will have an additional van and bus running because of the brutally cold temperatures over the next few mornings, please be sure to bundle your kids up nice and warm!
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Winter Recess
Happy Holidays from Everyone at USD 503!
Santa heard what all the children at Lincoln want for Christmas, and visited with children about his reindeer and elves. He will be heading back soon to the North Pole to check his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice. Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays Everyone!
Guthridge students participated in all kinds of holiday themed fun and games and activities Thursday, bringing the semester to a close and readying for winter recess. Friday is only a half day! Students dismiss at noon.
Every day children in this country who are victims of bullying die by suicide. Parsons Middle School students heard from the parent of one of those victims, Ty Smalley, who took his life at age 11 after being suspended for finally defending himself against someone who had been bullying him for two years. Through the Stand for the Silent program, Kirk Smalley seeks to raise awareness among students about the devastating impacts of bullying as he shares the factual story of the loss of his own son, and other children.
While Santa loves delivering presents to children, one of his favorite things is to visit children at Lincoln School, hear what they want for Christmas, and receive all the warm, wonderful hugs from children - the best Christmas gifts of all!
After visiting Santa in the morning, Garfield students participated in holiday rotations in the afternoon, listening and dancing to Christmas music, playing holiday BINGO, and decorating and eating sugar cookies. Winter recess is only one and a half days away.
As he has for more than 40 years, Santa Claus slipped in a personal visit to Garfield School to listen to students' Christmas wishes, and offer them a candy cane and a smile. Santa was informed that some parents don't believe in him, but lots of children assured him they do!
Guthridge students in Mrs. Brimm's fifth grade enjoyed a fun activity Tuesday afternoon - making colorful, stained glass Christmas trees using tissue paper and glue. It was a nice break from testing and regular assignments.