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I have had a big weekend full of reading! Thank you Cooper for the read aloud. I hope you will share your book with me! #dewey45
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The library is such a great place to be! Reading stretches our thinking and takes us on adventures we may not experience otherwise. Thank you Bently, for taking me with you to the library. I can't wait to hear all about your books! #dewey45
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Camping with this great group of Dewey boys. Thank you for letting me tag along. I hope I was not too much trouble. #dewey45
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Ella and her Grandpa, Sergeant Valbracht, at his retirement reception. Thank you Ella for taking me along for such a special occasion. Mr. Valbracht, thank you for all you have done for our community. Your focus on our children's safety has not gone unnoticed. We will certainly miss you. Feel free to stop by Dewey anytime! #dewey45
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What a beautiful day for a hover board ride with Jocelyn. #dewey45
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Flat Mrs. Rucker is certainly getting out of her comfort zone here! Worms!!!! Thank you, Garrett for stretching me outside my box. #dewey45
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When your Flat you is at the same place you are, it is so exciting! Cooper took me to the softball game, we ate hotdogs and Doritos (yum, yum) and then was able to sleep in. Thank you for the fun! #dewey45
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What a great day with Raylen! Bike riding and 1st time flying! I look forward to more adventures! #dewey45
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4th Graders! You can get a free pass to national parks, lands and waters for one year! Go to the website to get your ticket: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/how.htm
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I was able to help Cody with his 4H chickens. Look at how precious this Silkie Chicken, Jewels, is. Thank you Cody for bringing me along!
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Happy Fathers’s Day to all of the amazing men that are loving, caring for, and supporting our students. We thank you! #dewey45
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Classes of 2028 and 2029! I am so excited to get this thing called school going again! In the meantime, have an amazing summer and make sure to take Flat Mrs. Rucker with you on your adventures! #dewey45
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Do you have or are you an upcoming 6th grader in Chillicothe, MO? Take a moment to view the link attached to learn about 6th grade band that YOU can join next fall at the Chillicothe Middle School.
Also, meet the band directors, Mrs. Cavanah and Ms. Noneman (at the end of the video). If you have any questions or are interested in joining band next year, please contact Mrs. Cavanah (scavanah@chillicotheschools.org) or Ms. Noneman (hnoneman@chillicotheschools.org). You can also call CMS at (660) 646-1916 and tell whoever answers the phone “You want to enroll in 6th grade band!!” Please share this musical experience with your friends and family on Facebook and any other social media platform!
VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/Yx0cXl0EsrI
P.S. Mark your calendars for the September 24th band recruitment night at CMS and be on the look out for more updates and information regarding joining 6th grade band! We hope you will join us in the fall!!!
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Shout-out to Mrs. Julie and Mr. Marty for their work so far this summer. So honored to have them making the building amazing for students and staff. Thank you so much!!! #dewey45
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It’s Memorial Day! We are so thankful for those that gave their lives for our Country.
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Bus sign-up for 2020-2021 should have been with your child's school items when you picked them up yesterday. Please return the form to the Superintendent's Office, bus barn or you can fill it out electronically at: https://goo.gl/forms/FNMml4Bt2gq0fVVq1
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Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, all elementary grade student item pick-up will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 from 4:00-7:00p.m.
4th grade will pick-up on Dickinson and 5th grade on Polk Street. Please stay in your cars during this time.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing Mom’s! #dewey45, #hornetsr2
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Please help me celebrate Mrs. Ashley Hawkins as one of Dewey's 4th grade teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2020. #dewey45
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Please help me celebrate Mr. Will Ford as Dewey's Art teacher. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2020. #dewey45
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