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 Paityn Wylie Bladen Childress Mrs. Raney Aaliyah Martinez MaKenzee Simmons Kaled Gomez Mrs. Hunt Marissa Doughty Ryan Stevens Mrs. Neal Cady Hill Annie McFarland Mrs. Welch Faith Fields Colton Hackworth Mrs. Womack Alivia Cook Cooper Cormany Mrs. Milton Genises Fields Kylee Delaney Mrs. Truelock Lilly Rocha Raegan Shelkett Mrs. Nicholson Shana SKeen Kyson Snyder Mrs. Pain Ava Boozer Jared Stapp Mrs. Bruns Rionna Allen Kaden Pressy Mrs. Rochell Kaleb Thacker Brayden Ybarra Mrs. Garlinger Ayden Curry Jason Leu Mr. Malcom Emma Rouse Mary Pekah Fuzzy Ball of Light Question of the Month #1 – Mrs. Medcalf’s “Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: What season begins in the southern hemisphere around December 21 st ? #2 – Mrs. Malcom’s :Fuzzy Ball of Light” question is: What is the original capitol of Oklahoma Birthdays Month of March 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 (March 27 th ) Name: __________________________________ Answer #1 _____________________________________ ______________________________________________ Answer #2 ______________________________________ _______________________________________________ Zoe Leseney Brinlee Allensworth Madison Lloyd Makenzee Messeck Adriana Guerra Paityn Wylie Raylee Blackburn Carson Skiles Gunter Sain Shelby Martin Ashtin Anderson Kylee Delaney Conner Johnson Seren Shelton Lana Boyd Chase Kraus Emma Rouse Mary Pekah Riley Morgan Mikena Wilson Joziah Price Faith Fields Carson Carrio Kennedy McDonald Sarah Sikes Gabriel Diaz A’Den Defate Aaliyah Martinez MaKenzie Simmons Cody Davidson Gage Walker

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. *****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 During March we celebrate the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss (March 2, 1904-Sept. 24, 1991). During World War II he was too old to be drafted, but he was able to serve our country by creating animated training films for the War Board. His books are still enjoyed by people of all ages. * 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. Go to our website www.empireschools.org to check out the schedule for our Jr. High and High School basketball gameswww.empireschools.org ½ Million Word Club Emaleigh Parks Vivian Buls Dakota Gibbons Raylen Parks 1 Million Word Club Sophia BulsZoe Leseney Jesse JohnsonMason Surber Emaleigh ParksKelsey Dillin Perla HernandezMace Monteith 2 Million Word Club Sophia Buls 5 th Grade Science Fair Results EARTH SCIENCE 1 st Ethan Bailey 2 nd Juan Ruiz 3 rd Jacobi Coffey PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 ST Chase Couch 2 nd Kyler Johnson 3 rd Mcray Weber LIFE SCIENCE 1 ST Zoe Leseney 2 nd Dillon Purvis 3 rd Sophia Buls Grand Champion Chase Couch Reserve Grand Champion Ethan Bailey Congratulations to all the participants and the winners!!!