Tiger Paw

✔️ Meet the Teacher is Thursday, Aug. 15

✔️ First day is Tuesday, Aug. 20

We are so excited to welcome our students to Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center! Our staff has been preparing for the year ahead and we are ready for students to fill our halls. We encourage you to attend the Meet the Teacher so that you and your child can meet their teacher, see the classroom, drop off school supplies, and gain some helpful information before the school year officially starts. We are looking forward to a great year and cannot wait to see you all!

Principal Dr. Elizabeth Dawson and Assistant Principal Ashley Penrod

• Also serves as Director of Nursing for the District
• In nursing profession since 2011
• Worked in general and specialty surgery for 6 years and then the pediatric/pediatric ICU for 2.5 years before starting school nursing
• Started at Ozark School District in 2019
• My WHY: My why is the students and our school community. My goal is to make sure they have the best care possible at school so that they can remain in their learning environment as much as possible. Being able to share with all of them the resources needed to remain healthy both physically and mentally is very important to me and a passion I like to share as often as I can.

Phone: 417-582-5991​​​​​
Tiger Paw Fax: 417-582-5995
Email: kelliehunley@ozarktigers.org

Meet the Teacher on Thursday is a good time to meet the school nurse and drop off any necessary medications!

• The doors on Fourth Street are emergency exit only. The entrance is around back where the parking lot is located.
• Please consider installing your child's carseat on the passenger side of the vehicle.
• When dropping off your child, please remain in your vehicle. Staff will unbuckle your child and walk them to the door.
• When picking up your child, staff cannot buckle up children. If your child needs assistance, please pull around before stopping to buckle up your child so the line can continue smoothly.
• Exit out of the parking lot the same way you entered. The exit on the southeast side of the parking lot is the bus lane.

PTA Membership Info

$5 Per parent membership for annual PTA Dues.

Link: my.cheddarup.com/c/community-annual-dues-temp-9774

Why Join PTA?

• PTA provides opportunities for parents to take part in school activities, attend meetings, and create stronger relationships with teachers, staff members, and administrators.

• Stay informed about your child's school life, gain insights into the educational system, and contribute to your child's learning experience.

• Connect and build relationships with other parents who share common interests and concerns.

• Acknowledge teachers and staff members by supporting PTA's Appreciation Efforts to contribute to the positive school culture.

Spirit Wear T-shirts and Crew Necks are available for Pre-Order from now until Friday, September 13th. (Image is attached to this email!)

Link: my.cheddarup.com/c/school-spirit-wear-temp-86845

• T-shirts are available in 6 months to Adult 4XL Sizes.
• Crew Necks are available in Toddler Sizes to Adult 4XL.

We are taking all pre-orders via Credit Card through the store linked above.

With the exception that we will have some Toddler-size Tees available in person at Meet the Teacher Night tomorrow at the PTA Table, and we can accept cash or credit cards for the Toddler Tees we have in stock.

Spirit Wear will come home in student backpacks when the order is ready!

You should have received this in the mail, but just in case, our District calendar for the 2024-25 school year can be found online here.

• Here is a printable version
• Visit the Tiger Paw Elementary website to find more Tiger Paw specific information - tigerpaw.ozarktigers.org

Ozark School District is committed to creating a positive and productive learning environment for all students and faculty. We strive to promote safety, respect and responsibility.

Please review these Behavior Expectations with your child.

You can also view this online here.

https://www.ozarktigers.org/menus

There are many ways to connect with Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center and Ozark School District!

We love to highlight our students and staff through photos, announcements and recognitions on Facebook and Instagram.