1. Empire Elementary School Elementary Principal: Josh Skiles 9450 W. Cherokee Road Elementary Secretary: DeDe Parks jskiles@empireschools.org Duncan, OK 73533 dparks@empireschools.orgjskiles@empireschools.org dparks@empireschools.org 580-255-4150 Traveler’s of the month Mrs. Medcalf Chanlie Rochell Baylenn Jackson Mrs. Raney Brianna Gamblin A’den Defate Mrs. Hunt Isabel Sanderson Amon Torrez Mrs. Neal Maggie Blevins Emilio Hernandez Mrs. Welch Mikena Wilson Jameson Smith Mrs. Womack Sarah Vanderburg Johnathan Simmons Mrs. Milton Lindsey Crump Brandon Darling Mrs. Truelock Jaycee Barnes Shelby Martin Mrs. Nicholson Aspin Barry Michel White Mrs. Pain Mackenzie Hankins Gabriel Diaz Mrs. Rochell Zaira Garcia Braden Bailey Mrs. Bruns Peyton Fudge Mace Monteith Mrs. Garlinger Adriana Guerra Jacobi Coffey Mr. Malcom Alex Baker Justin Wylder Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month #1 - Mr. Malcom’s Class “Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month” is: Is a salamander a reptile or an ampibian? #2 - Mrs. Medcalf’s Class “Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month” is: What has a face and 2 hands but no arms or legs? Birthdays Month of August 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. Thursday (August 28 th ) Name: __________________________________ Answer #1 _______________________________ Answer #2 _______________________________ Bladen Childress Kylor Sears Mahala Gamblin Caydence Hill Rafe Shleton Alivia Cook Yudith Galvez Kobe Marquis McCormick Truelock Caden Talley Francisco Garcia Lodinn Simpson Ava Boozer Crystal Gomez Jaedyn Harvey Braden Bailey Juan Ruiz Dillon Purvis

2. 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. Upcoming Events * Parent Teacher Conferences - Aug. 28 th 3:15-7:15 & Aug. 29 th 9:00 – 12:00 * September 1 st – No School (Labor Day) *****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. Please call the office for ANY bus changes 580-255-4150 Library News * For athletic schedules please go to our webpage www.empireschools.org Come check out our new books that P.T.O. donated to us…Please help us take care of them!!! * Empire Public Schools is also on facebook…Go like our page to stay updated on things not mentioned in the newsletter!!! P.T.O. News Please join us in the library the 3 rd Tuesday of every month @ 3:15. The parents involvement is fundamental in the students success!!!