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 Madison Laflen Halle Hightower Mrs. Raney Eden Shell Corey Laflen Mrs. Hunt Vanessa Albert Kaleb Morris Mrs. Neal Hannah Huff Cruz Chandler Mrs. Welch Morgan Massie Riley Morgan Mrs. Womack Kennedy McDonald Kobe Marquis Mrs. Milton Mia Curtis Daniel Guerra Mrs. Truelock Raylen Parks Caden Talley Mrs. Nicholson Chandler Johnson Bailey Hildebrand Mrs. Pain Emaleigh Parks Dawson GIbbons Mrs. Rochell Brianna Kenny Gage Walker Mrs. Bruns Emily Wilson Derek Ensminger Mrs. Garlinger Zoe Leseney Chase Counch Mr. Malcom Kelsey Dillin Jasmine Torrez Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month #1 – Mrs. Raney’s “Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: What is the long loose skin on a turkey’s neck? #2 – Mrs. Rochell’s :Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: What is the biggest living animal on Earth? Birthdays Month of November 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 (November 21 st ) Name: __________________________________ Answer #1 _____________________________________ ______________________________________________ Answer #2 ______________________________________ _______________________________________________ Ayden Curry Jasmine Torrez Caleb Tinney Brailey Barry Jaxon Sain Kaydense Pestak Amon Torrez Emily Wilson Taylor Thompson Makaylee White Jordan Thompson Jillian Porter Shana Skeen Torren Surber Trent Hunt Jensen Nunez Cailyn Webb Brianna Qualls Hayden Ruckman Maya Warner Brianna Gamblin Emma Kohler Jorge Torrez

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 *****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 Library News * Christmas Program 12-16-14 @ 6:00p.m. * Christmas Break 12-22-14 through 1-2-15 Visit the Scholastic Book Fair, Nov. 17-21, in the library. Tuesday, Nov. 18, the fair will be open till 7:00 p.m. The fair is available online beginning Nov. 10: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/empireokbulldogs http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/empireokbulldogs Books make great Christmas gifts!!! * 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. Children are welcome to come to the meetings. The parents involvement is fundamental in the students success!!! “ Don’t just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.” --Jim Rohn *Thanksgiving Break 11-24-14 through 11-28-14