Mary D. Lang
At Mary D. Lang, we’ve been reinforcing an important message with our students: “Our words are powerful.” Our students are doing a wonderful job learning that their words can help solve problems, express their feelings, and show kindness to others.
We are encouraging students to speak up when something is bothering them by saying, “Stop. I don’t like that.” Just as importantly, we are teaching them that if the behavior continues, they should tell a trusted adult so we can step in and help.
We encourage you to reinforce this message at home by reminding your child to use their words, respect when someone asks them to stop, and always seek help from an adult when needed. Together, we can continue helping our students build confidence, kindness, and positive ways to work through everyday problems.
Thank you for your continued parentship!
Ms. April Reynolds 💙
One of the best ways to instill a love of reading in your child is to read with them every day! Do you want to do more to help your child become confident readers and spellers? Each week in school, your child learns letter sounds, spelling patterns, and high-frequency words. You can make a big difference by reinforcing these skills at home in fun, simple ways.
👍 Easy Ways to Help at Home
- Sound Practice
Ask your child to say the sounds of the letters or patterns they’re learning (ex: m, a, s). You can use sticky notes, flashcards, or even write them in sidewalk chalk! - Word Building
Help your child make new words by changing the first letter. For example: cat → hat; hot → cot. - High-Frequency Words
Post high-frequency words (like the, said, was) on the fridge or bedroom wall. Practice reading them in a “silly voice” (robot voice, whisper, singing). - Everyday Word Hunt
While shopping, driving, or cooking, ask your child to spot words, letters, or patterns they know.
🌟 Quick Tip
Keep practice short (5–10 minutes) and playful—consistency matters more than length! Little bursts of practice each day make a big difference.
Check out this short video (take a picture of the QR code) on even more ways you can help your child!
*Please remind students not to bring toys or stuffed animals to school, unless it is a special day when they have earned this privilege as a reward.
*All visitors must have an appointment scheduled to enter the building.
* Don’t forget to send a note to school within 3 days when your child returns after an absence.
* A consistent dismissal schedule is recommended for safety reasons.
* Please send notes in the Red Communication folder for ALL pick-ups. Teachers may not have time to view an email or Talking Points message during the school day.
- Please stay in your car.
- The line usually goes past the stop sign, please join the line on Mulberry Street. Do not turn into the line off of Center Street.
- If you would like to park and walk to pick up your child, please avoid parking in the pick-up line.
- Please do not block the alleyway on Mulberry Street.
10/2 - Kennett High School Homecoming Parade at 6:00 pm (Meet at KHS parking lot at 5:30)
10/5-10/9 Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
- 10/5 - Brillamos Juntos - Together We Shine Brighter - Wear bright colors
- 10/6 - Culture Day - Wear attire that represents your heritage.
- 10/7 - Flag of Heritage - Wear your flag's colors.
- 10/8 - Sports Day - Wear your favorite sports team jersey.
- 10/9 - Spirit Day - Wear blue and white 🤍💙.
10/5-10/9- Fire Prevention Week
10/7 - Fire Prevention Assemblies
10/9 - 1st Spirit Day & Assembly - Wear blue & white
10/12-11/19 - Thanksgiving/Fall Food Drive
10/14 - MDLKC Fall Literacy Night at 6:00
10/26 - Eagles Spirit Day - Wear Green 🏈💚
10/30 - Halloween Parade & Party - In-school parade for students
