Dragon Newsletter

The Dragon of the Month from grades K-3 exemplifies the Dragon Way.

This student has a safety mindset. This student does not run in the lunch room or in the halls. This student avoids play on the playground that could cause injury or harm to themselves or to others.

This student is respectful of all of the teachers, teacher helpers, and substitute teachers. This student is respectful of other students and does not push them or step on their feet or rush to put them self first. This student keeps their hands to themselves while in line in the classroom, in the halls, and in the lunch room.

This student is responsible and pays attention to instruction – in the classroom, in music class, in PE. This student completes assignments and gets to work at the right time. This student takes care of their personal property and is careful with school property: books in the library, music instruments, playground equipment. This student can be trusted to use the restroom on their own and will leave it in good condition.

This student makes good, wise choices in their words and their actions.

This student exhibits a positive attitude and enjoys learning and being in school.

The Dragon of the Month for January, 2025 is Bud Blumhagen.

Aurora is kind and generous and doesn’t put others down. She is helpful inside and out of the classroom. She loves coming to school and is a great friend to others. She is serious about school and always tries her best. She is a hard worker and never gives up. Aurora participates in class and asks questions. She is respectful to her classmates and others in the school. She is responsible and honest. Aurora is a great example of following our school’s Dragon Way.

THE DRAGON WAY

Safety: This student is careful to act in a safe manner. This student avoids actions that could bring harm to themselves or to others.

Respect: This student shows respect to all of the teachers, the substitute teachers, the paraprofessionals, and all school staff by saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, by listening carefully, and by responding appropriately. This student shows kindness and respect to all of our students. This student has learned to raise their hand to ask a question or answer a question.

Responsibility: This student takes good care of personal items as well as school items. This student is careful to ‘do a good job’ on all assignments and class work. This student does not need to be reminded to ‘do the right thing.’

School Culture: This student arrives at school with a smile and helps make our classroom a positive place. This student includes others and does not push and shove in order to be first in line. This student enjoys being at school and is a good friend to all of the students in our class.

The Dragon of the Month for February is: Hailey

Mason shows the Dragon characteristics each day at school. He is respectful of classmates, teachers, other students in the school, and others who work in the school. Mason is responsible, always doing his homework, doing it well, helping others, and taking care of all that needs to be done. He does not take chances but makes safe choices. Mason participates in school events and helps whenever and wherever he can. Mason is Dragon of the Month for grades 4-6.

Happy New Year from your PTO! We only have 4 more meetings until school is out! Please join if you can!

We have Donuts with Grown Ups happening February 14th at both schools. Parents/Guardians please join your child in having a donut and juice or coffee in the morning!

PTO will also be handing out Valentines to all the students in elementary and high school!

Let’s not forget about our Dragon’s Den! It’s filled with lots of good stuff if any student needs something- IT’S FREE! Please let a teacher or admin know and they can point you in the right direction in order to fulfill your need.

Looking for a good book to read? Take a look at some excellent recommendations courtesy of our high school learners.

It is about a girl named Persephone Fraser, who returns to her childhood summer lake house after being away for years because of a past heartbreak with her former best friend Sam Florek. As they spend time together, they confront the painful memories of their past relationship and try to decide if they can rekindle their relationship.

I love how the story creates the picture of a perfect summer living on a lake and includes relatable ideas like first love, loss, and forgiveness. People should read this book if they enjoyed The Summer I Turned Pretty series because they’re similar. Every Summer After is also a short read that is upbeat and emotional.

-Lindsey Abrahamson

A kid named Jimmy writes a book and the story goes over how the idea came to him, and the process of making the book.

I love the book because it’s a comic style book, so it’s easy to read. It’s also a really good story that doesn’t get boring. Other people should read this book because it’s a good read and will take up your free time. You might even be inspired to write a book of your own after reading this book.

-Malakye Galvin

A man driven into madness by spirits at an old hotel while living their along with his family through a winter.

It’s a very detailed and terrifying novel filled with suspense and anxiety inducing events. It’s a really good book by Stephen King and is a lot different than the movie.

-Liam Rhoads