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August 2014

Friday, August 29
Today for Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, dragon juice, and milk.
Tuesday for Lunch: New Orleans chicken, steamed rice, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, and milk.

Noon dismissal today! No school on Monday!

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 Children under 5 free.

Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference on Saturday, February 21.  Students in grades 3-12 are eligible and need to register before January 23, 2015.  There is a $25 registration fee.  For more information, click here.

September 1 - No School - Labor Day
September 5 - School Pictures
September 12 - Early Dismissal @ 2:30
                            Progress Reports go home
September 16 - Fundraiser Kickoff
September 25 - Last day to turn in dental forms
September 26 - Noon Dismissal


Thursday, August 28
Today for Lunch: Hamburger on bun, sweet potato tots, corn fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, dragon juice, and milk.

Noon dismissal on Friday! Please make sure your child knows what their after school arrangements are before they come to school.  Write a note to your child's teacher, if their are any changes.

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00  Children $6.00  Children under 5 free.

Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference on Saturday, February 21.  Students in grades 3-12 need to register before January 23, 2015.  There is a $25 registration fee.  For more information, click here.

August 29 - Noon Dismissal
September 5 - School Pictures

Wednesday, August 27

Today for Lunch: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, pears, bread, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: Hamburger on bun, sweet potato tots, corn fresh fruit, and milk.

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

Noon dismissal on Friday! Please make sure your child knows what their after school arrangements are before they come to school.  Write a note to your child's teacher, if their are any changes.

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00  Children $6.00  Children under 5 free.

Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference on Saturday, February 21.  Students in grades 3-12 need to register before January 23, 2015.  There is a $25 registration fee.  For more information, click here.

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal
September 5 - School Pictures

Tuesday, August 26
Today for Lunch: General tso chicken, rice, egg roll, California blend, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, pears, bread, and milk.

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

Noon dismissal on Friday! Please make sure your child knows what their after school arrangements are before they come to school.  Write a note to your child's teacher, if their are any changes.

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00  Children $6.00  Children under 5 free.

Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference on Saturday, February 21.  Students in grades 3-12 need to register before January 23, 2015.  There is a $25 registration fee.  For more information, click here.

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal
September 5 - School Pictures

Monday, August 25

Today for Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla, refried beans, baby carrots, peaches, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: General tso chicken, rice, egg roll, California blend, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Tuesday, August 26 - Career Day - Dress for Successful Behavior
Dress to impress! Wear an outfit that represents what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

Noon dismissal on Friday! Please make sure your child knows what their after school arrangements are before they come to school.  Write a note to your child's teacher, if their are any changes.

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00  Children $6.00  Children under 5 free

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Friday, August 22
Today for Lunch: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, black bean salad, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk.
Lunch for Monday: Cheese Quesadilla, refried beans, baby carrots, peaches, and milk.

The Public is invited to join the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park for a public observation on Friday, August 22nd (a half hour after dark).  For more information go to http://sites.google.com/site/astronomyinsouthernillinois/

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Monday, August 25 - Mustache Monday - Bad Behavior Hairy Business
Wear a mustache on your clothes, hopefully not on your toes, or on your face!

Tuesday, August 26 - Career Day - Dress for Successful Behavior
Dress to impress! Wear an outfit that represents what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

On Sunday, September 7th The Historic Liberty Theater @ 1333 Walnut Street will present a FREE family program "History . . . in person." 
2:00 Brian "Fox" Ellis as Meriwether Lewis: Comic Misadventures of the Corps of Discovery
3:00 Marlene Rivero as Elizabeth Keckley: Mary Todd Lincoln's Dress Maker
4:00 Barry Cloyd as Gypsy Davey, friend of Woody Guthrie - Dustbowl Troubadour
Come early to the K of C Fried Chicken Dinner to benefit the Historic Liberty Theater - Sept. 7 from 11:00 to 2:00.  Adults $12.00  Children $6.00  Children under 5 free

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, August 21
Today for Lunch: Popcorn chicken, wg bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, honey carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, black bean salad, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk.

Parents . . .  please remember to return the signed Handbook acknowledgement, Parent/Student/Teacher compact, and Field Trip Permission Slip.

Parents . . .  please remember to return the SIU Dental Program Applications if you wish for your child to participate in the program.  Dental program begins August 28th!

The Public is invited to join the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park for a public observation on Friday, August 22nd (a half hour after dark).  For more information go to http://sites.google.com/site/astronomyinsouthernillinois/

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Monday, August 25 - Mustache Monday - Bad Behavior Hairy Business
Wear a mustache on your clothes, hopefully not on your toes, or on your face!

Tuesday, August 26 - Career Day - Dress for Successful Behavior
Dress to impress! Wear an outfit that represents what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Wednesday, August 20
Today for Lunch: Cheese ravioli w/sauce, roll, salad, capri vegetables, fresh fruit, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: ​ Popcorn chicken, wg bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, honey carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.

Parents . . .  please remember to return the signed Handbook acknowledgement, Parent/Student/Teacher compact, and Field Trip Permission Slip.

Parents . . .  please remember to return the SIU Dental Program Applications if you wish for your child to participate in the program.  Dental program begins August 28th!

The Public is invited to join the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park for a public observation on Friday, August 22nd (a half hour after dark).  For more information go to http://sites.google.com/site/astronomyinsouthernillinois/

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Monday, August 25 - Mustache Monday - Bad Behavior Hairy Business
Wear a mustache on your clothes, hopefully not on your toes, or on your face!

Tuesday, August 26 - Career Day - Dress for Successful Behavior
Dress to impress! Wear an outfit that represents what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Tuesday, August 19
Today for Lunch:  Asian chicken, rice, eggroll, teriyaki green beans, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: ​ Cheese ravioli w/sauce, roll, salad, capri vegetables, fresh fruit, and milk.

Parents . . .  please remember to return the signed Handbook acknowledgement, Parent/Student/Teacher compact, and Field Trip Permission Slip.

P.R.I.D.E T-shirt order forms and payment are due today.  No late orders will be accepted.

The Public is invited to join the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park for a public observation on Friday, August 22nd (a half hour after dark).  For more information go to http://sites.google.com/site/astronomyinsouthernillinois/

PBIS Cool Tools Week is August 25-28
Monday, August 25 - Mustache Monday - Bad Behavior Hairy Business
Wear a mustache on your clothes, hopefully not on your toes, or on your face!

Tuesday, August 26 - Career Day - Dress for Successful Behavior
Dress to impress! Wear an outfit that represents what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday, August 27 - Wacky, Tacky Wednesday: Bad Fashion has nothing to do with Good Behavior!
Wear your wackiest, your tackiest to show that no matter what's in style we can still represent our school well!

Thursday, August 28 - Neon Day: Blind us with your Good Behavior!
Come decked out in your brightest neon colors! Today is the perfect day to wear your new GJAL P.R.I.D.E. shirt if you have one.

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Friday, August 15
Today for Lunch:  WG Chicken nuggets, bread, baked fries, broccoli salad, mixed fruit, and milk. 
Lunch for Monday: ​ Sloppy Jo, broccoli w/grape tomatoes, baked beans, mandarin oranges, and milk.

Reminder . . . Students need to be in their seats by 8:30 or they will be considered tardy.  If your child is absent, please call the school office at 684-4471 to report the absence or send a note with  your child the following morning in order to have an excused absence.  

Reminder . . . Please call before noon, if you need to change after school arrangements for your child. 

August 28 - Dental Program begins
August 29 - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, August 14

Today for Lunch:  Nachos w/salsa, black bean salad, baby carrots, pineapple, and milk.
Lunch for tomorrow: ​ WG Chicken nuggets, bread, baked fries, broccoli salad, mixed fruit, and milk.

​Hope everyone had a great summer.  Welcome Back to a new and exciting school year!

Reminder . . . Students need to be in their seats by 8:30 or they will be considered tardy.  If your child is absent, please call the school office at 684-4471 to report the absence or send a note with  your child the following morning in order to have an excused absence.  

Reminder . . . Please call before noon, if you need to change after school arrangements for your child.

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