Empire Elementary School Elementary Principal: Josh Skiles 9450 W. Cherokee Road Elementary Secretary: DeDe Parks jskiles@empireschools.org Duncan, OK 73533 dparks@empireschools.org 580-255-4150 Traveler’s of the month Birthdays Month of December Mrs. Medcalf Alivia Davis Valdez Vanderburg Mrs. Raney Emma Kohler Cullen Brazzel Mrs. Hunt Gracie Cook Parker Miller Mrs. Neal Brook Allen Richard Salazar Mrs. Welch Chesney Akers CJ Warner Mrs. Womack Preslee Hunt Jenzen Nunez Mrs. Milton Ashtin Anderson Lukas McDaniel Mrs. Truelock Raylee Blackburn Whitney Carpentier Mrs. Nicholson Miles Massie Malakye Laughlin Mrs. Pain Breanna Qualls Zade Covington Mrs. Rochell Braeden Bolles Shelby Shelton Mrs. Bruns Sarah Sikes JJ Bumpas Mrs. Garlinger Madison Carlisle Tristan Kaus Mr. Malcom Caylie Folsum Caleb Tinney Gillian Sanford Kaled Gomez Chesney Akers CJ Warner Colton Hackworth JJ Bumpas Kaylee Goronga Jared Stapp Calissa Folsum Mackenzie Hankins Kegan Watkins David Tinney Daniel Seely Kiersten Russell Bailey Hildebrand Brianna Kenny Shelby Shelton Maggie Blevins Braelyn Guthrie Dakota Freeman Dax Hecox Johnathan Simmons Raylee Allen Zoey Gustin Jamezen McDonald Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month #1 – Mrs. Pain’s “Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: Which continent has the most countries? #2 – Mrs. Garlinger’s :Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: What part of the plant could be considered the “highway” for getting water and food to the leaves? Put your Fuzzy Ball of Light answers below, clip the coupon out and return to your teacher on the date below and receive a prize for your correct answers. Friday (December 12th ) Name: __________________________________ Answer #1 _____________________________________ ______________________________________________ Answer #2 ______________________________________ _______________________________________________

Library News Upcoming Events P.T.O. News Great Expectations!!! Expectation 1: We will value one another as unique and special individuals. Expectation 2: We will not laugh at or make fun of another person’s mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns. Expectation 3: We will use good manners saying, “please,” “thank you,”and “excuse me” and allow others to go first. Expectation 4: We will cheer each other to success. Expectation 5: We will help one another whenever possible. Expectation 6: We will recognize every effort and applaud it. Expectation 7: We will encourage each other to do our best. Expectation 8: We will practice virtuous living using the life principles. Library News Our book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all who supported the library. We will have some new books soon! Thank you to the volunteers who worked: Jennifer Albert, Pam Vanderburg, Kelly Porter, JoJo White, and Tonya Borden. It wouldn’t be such a great event without the extra help. Upcoming Events *Christmas Program 12-16-14 @ 6:00p.m. * Christmas Break 12-22-14 through 1-2-15 “Don’t just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.” --Jim Rohn P.T.O. News *Empire Public Schools is also on facebook…Go like our page to stay updated on things not mentioned in the newsletter!!! Please join us in the library the 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 3:15. Children are welcome to come to the meetings. The parents involvement is fundamental in the students success!!!   *****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***** Parents: Please do not drop your child off before 7:30am. Our teachers do not begin duty until 7:30 and our cafeteria does not serve breakfast until then. If your child rides a bus to and from school please remind them no food or drinks allowed. Please call the office for ANY bus changes 580-255-4150