Putnam County R1

Learning About Diversity

Darcee Schwarzkopf is an education student at Northwest Missouri State University and she came to summer school today. The kindergarten students learned about the importance of accepting differences in others and how everyone is unique.

Marvelous Monday in Third Grade

Yesterday was the last Monday of summer school, but that wasn’t the only reason that made for a “Marvelous Monday”. First, Third-graders enjoyed popsicles courtesy of Joy and Jaelynn. We then visited Mr. Watt’s science classroom in the high school. Mr. Watt demonstrated how a 3D printer works. He also demonstrated the principal of inertia using a pencil, string, a cup of water, and a “cup holder”. He used the 3D printer to create the “cup holder”. We all took turns swinging the cup around WITHOUT spilling the water! Thank you, Mr. Watt, for helping to make our Monday even more marvelous. We look forward to more experiences with the 3D printer, and we are excited about the opportunities this provides to our students.

Recycled Bridge Designers in Middle School

Middle school students built recycled bridges and tested to see which design was strongest during summer school. Some were really surprised!

Hello? Anyone There?

In science last week, Fourth-grade students learned how sound travels. Through a video, the students learned about what makes sound and how it travels. Then they made a "telephone", wrote a hypothesis about what would happen when they went to use their telephone, and then tested their creations. To conclude the lesson, the students discussed the results and what could be done differently.

Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt

Kindergarten had a great time on the Putnam County R-I walking trail. Students were divided into three groups and had a scavenger hunt. The Kindergarten class hiked to the hidden classroom to explore and enjoy a short story. The beautiful weather made for a perfect morning of learning outside.

Baseball Camps Coming Soon

Permission Slips Due June 17

Calling all future Putnam County Baseball Players! Baseball Camps to be held at the end of June for incoming 2nd-8th graders, and incoming Freshmen-Seniors. Forms were sent home during Summer School and can also be picked up at Hy-Vee. For boys in grades 2-8 during the 2019-2020 school year, camp will be held on June 24-26, from 8-930 am at McCalment field. (Elementary Gym in the case of inclement weather) Registration is $35 with T-shirt, $25 without T-shirt. For incoming Freshmen-Seniors, camp will be held June 24-28, 10am-noon. Cost is $10 with T-shirt, or free without T-shirt. Extra registration forms are available at Hy-Vee. Registration forms are due June 17. For more information, contact Coach Blane Robinson at brobinson@putnamcountyr1.net.

Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw Wins $3000 Grant

Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw, Food Service Director for our schools, recently won a $3000 grant. The grant we received was from the No Kid Hungry Missouri Breakfast Challenge. The grant money was offered as an incentive to enhance or expand a Breakfast After the Bell program. We are able to purchase 39 new insulated breakfast coolers with the generous $3,000 reward. Congratulations, Mrs. Bradshaw! We appreciate your efforts to help keep our students well fed!

5th-Grade Explores Public Library

Mrs. Bain's fifth-graders traveled to the public library today. Students were able to listen to a read-aloud story and check out books. The library looks amazing and we appreciate the time they have dedicated to us. Students will visit again next Monday.

Junior High Football Weights & Workouts

Attention Junior High Football Players! Junior High Football Weights have resumed. Join your teammates and coaches! Weights are from 8:00 am - 9:00 am. Workouts from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Champions are made in the off-season. Let's go, Midgets!

Junior High Cheer Camp This Week

Our Junior High Cheerleaders had a fun morning of learning cheers, chants, and stunts. Junior High Cheerleaders will be having camp this week from 8am-3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Cheerleaders not enrolled in Summer School are welcome to eat breakfast and lunch at school for free or will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Sunscreen and a water bottle are recommended. Looking forward to a great year of Junior High Cheer!