White River Elementary

Happy Homecoming! Today's parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes after the conclusion of the parade. The alumni tailgate begins at 5:00 p.m. at the football field. There will be food and drinks served. Finally, come cheer on the Tigers during the football game beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Tigers!

Here are the elementary class colors for homecoming.

Welcome to Homecoming Week! The following is a schedule of events Tuesday: Pajama Day, MS FB @ Jones Co., and Coronation @ 8:00 pm Wednesday: Mismatched Clothing Day Thursday: Class Color Day, MS VB vs. Lyman Friday: Purple and Gold Day, Homecoming Parade @ 1:00 pm, Alumni Tailgate @ 5:00 pm, and HS FB vs. Lyman @ 7:00 pm Everyone, please have a fun and safe Homecoming Week. Go Tigers!

Here is a letter from Ms. Hermsen, the Homecoming dress-up days, and the August and September events list.

This is a reminder for all parents, guardians, and students that school begins tomorrow! Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am and classes begin promptly at 8:05 am. We look forward to seeing all of the students back in their classes!

Don't forget, the District Open House begins at 4:30 pm. Come meet the staff and share some air conditioning with us!

Good evening, Welcome to another school year! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming School Open House tomorrow evening from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm! This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about our educational programs. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the enriching learning experiences we have in store for your students. Go Tigers!

Updated Preschool Hours Breakfast for preschool students will begin at 7:30 am Dismissal/bussing will be at 3:30 pm Previously the preschool dismissed at 2:00 pm. Parents can still pick up their students at 2:00 pm if this is more convenient. Please call the elementary to make arrangements for your child. We hope the extended day will alleviate some of the pressure families are facing due to limited daycare services.

Student Registration begins this week! Please see the following schedule below: White River and Norris Elementary Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Middle School and High School Monday, August 7th: 10:00 – 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 8th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm (Norris 4:00 – 7:00 pm) Wednesday, August 9th: 10:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, August 10th: By Appointment

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Kindergarten • box of 24 regular size crayons • Ten #2 pencils • Two large pink erasers • One pair of blunt child size scissors • Four Elmer's glue sticks • One bottle of Elmer's Glue • One backpack (large enough for daily papers) • One large box of tissues • One container of Clorox wipes (for classroom clean-up) • One plastic pencil box First • A box crayons • Twelve #2 pencils • Two large pink erasers • Four glue sticks • One backpack (large enough for daily papers) • One large box of tissues • One container of Clorox wipes (for classroom clean-up) • One plastic pencil box • Two wide ruled notebooks (70 count) Second • 2- Boxes of crayons (24 count) • 12 Number 2 pencils • 2 glue sticks • 1 box Kleenex Tissues • 1 container Clorox wipes (or other brand of disinfectant wipes) • 1 Plastic Pencil box • 3 wide ruled notebooks (70 sheets) • 3 Pocket Folders • Pencil box Third • Crayons • PENCILS - NO MECHANICAL PENCILS • NO HAND HELD SHARPENERS • Erasers • Glue • Kleenex • Clorox Wipes (or other brand of disinfectant wipes) • Notebooks (any rule and size) • Markers • Colored Pencils • Scissors Fourth • Crayola Crayons/Markers and/or colored pencils (whichever your child prefers to color with) • Dozen #2 wooden pencils • Handheld Pencil Sharpener (must hold shavings) • Elmer's Glue Sticks • Tissues • Clorox wipes (or other disinfecting wipes) • 4 wide-rule notebooks • 4 folders • Pencil box • Erasers • Scissors • Optional- Fine Point Expo Marker (any color) Fifth • Binder/Trapper Keeper • Crayola Crayons/Markers and/or colored pencils (whichever your child prefers to color with) • Dozen #2 wooden pencils • 2 Colored pens (No gel pens) • Elmer's glue Sticks • Tissues • Clorox wipes • 4 wide-rule notebooks • One 1 inch binder • 4 folders • Pencil box • Erasers • Scissors • Optional- Fine Point Expo Marker (any color) • Optional- Handheld Pencil Sharpener

NOTICE: The Don Barnhart Gym will be closed through Monday for resurfacing/waxing. Please respect the posted signs and do not enter the gym. The custodians take a lot of pride in making sure our gym is clean, safe, and ready for when students return.

The Community Events Center will be closed this evening through Wednesday for wake and funeral services. Thank you all for your understanding and respect for the families involved.

The students and teachers enjoyed some time together playing games and putting together puzzles on Thursday. Lots of fun new games and some old favorites. Everyone had a great time.

April Student of the Month Pictures. Congratulations, everyone!!! Way to go!

Here is the agenda for the circus field trip today.

The last 4th/5th basketball game is tonight in White River starting at 4:15pm.

A cell phon was found after the 4th and 5th-grade games yesterday. It is in the elementary office.

Sorry for the late notice. No Kindergarten in White River tomorrow, 4/18 due to Kindergarten Round-Up.

March Students of the Month! Congratulations everyone!

Academic Rally Day is Friday, April 14. Here is the information about that day.