Eagle Families,

Happy Friday. December snuck up on us but we are moving and grooving. Please make sure you're sending your students in weather appropriate clothing and coats each day. Also, with more families dropping off and picking up their students in the car loop, you will have to go around back to keep the flow of traffic moving and not creeping out onto Monticello. Special events are also rapidly approaching, so please take time to review all upcoming dates. Enjoy the weekend and remember, We ARE Eagles!

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Olerich

Vision

We A.R.E. Eagles

(Accountable, Respectful, Engaged)

Mission

Our mission is to encourage accountability and build respectful character, while ensuring academic growth that gets all students engaged and brings the community together.

12/9 - 12/13 Candy Cane Sales

12/9 - 12/20 Winter FastBridge Testing

12/9 - 12/20 CCE Holiday Cheer Days

Student Leadership Team will be selling Candy Canes before school starting Monday December 9 to Friday December 13 for $1.00. Students can purchase a candy cane for themselves and/or to be delivered to a friend or teacher!

Lunch Sign-Up Link

• Dec. 16th - Sales for beads happen all day. Buy beads for $1 in the office, before school, during appropriate breaks, and at lunch, . Sales will continue all day Tuesday, the 17th as well. BEADS WILL BE KEPT AT SCHOOL DEC. 16th, so THEY’RE HERE TO PLAY ON THE 17th. We will provide ziplock bags as needed. (All sales support the CCE School Store)
• PLAY will take place on Dec. 17th. You must have beads to play. You must have beads to challenge an opponent. You can’t challenge someone to play if you don’t have beads.
• It is one round, rock paper scissors show. NOT best out of three. Then move onto the next opponent. You may come back and play someone, but no consecutive rounds.
• Loser MUST give up one of their bead necklaces to the winner.
• Designated Play Times:
• Before School
• At recesses
• 10:15 morning all school play break.
• During lunches
• 3:00 afternoon all school play break.
• The grade level winner, how many beads they have, and ALL of their actual bead necklaces will be sent to the office in order to compete during the whole school assembly on 12/20.

The JOCO Spelling Bee is around the corner. Here are the agenda items for grade 3-5 participants. (Kinder-2 will get to audience members during grade level bees).

By Friday 12/6: (Bee Spelling Screener)

Grades 3-5 classroom teachers will give their classes the screener.

Grade Level Bee Schedule: No parents during these times.

Monday 12/16 at 2:00 in the cafeteria: 3rd grade bee with kindergarten in attendance.

Tuesday 12/17 at 2:00 in the cafeteria: 4th grade bee with 1st grade in attendance.

Wednesday 12/18 at 2:00 in cafeteria: 5th grade bee with 2nd grade in attendance.

Students advancing to the CCE Bee will be given a permission slip to take home and return in order to participate. Please return prior to winter break.

CCE Spelling Bee will be held Wednesday, January 8th in the CCE gym. The bee will begin promptly at 2:00. Parents will be encouraged to attend.

The Johnson County Bee will be held at Mill Valley High School on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

The Kansas State Bee will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.

Here is a peek at staff favorites (click on the image to see the lists)!

Something new this winter from Mill Valley boys' basketball is a Junior Jag Club and Clinic!

This event is something that we would like to do to connect our youth and community to our current HS players.

The Junior Jag program will include:

• A clinic for youth on Dec. 28th from 1-3 PM at the Mill Valley High School gym - Drills and games will be run by our current HS players.

• A shirt for each Junior Jag.

• Autograph/Photo session with our current HS players.

• Free admission for the Junior Jag to our home game with De Soto HS on 1/3.

Use this link to register and if you have any questions, please reach out.

Hello USD 232 Family!

The FACS Department at De Soto High School is excited to offer Elf on the Shelf Activity Kits this holiday season! These kits are packed with fun props and creative activities for families to enjoy with their own Elf at home—perfect for adding a little extra holiday magic.

Each kit includes:

• Elf-sized props to set up fun scenes
• Easy-to-follow developmental activities to keep the holiday excitement going
• Creative ideas to spark imagination and smiles all season long

Whether it’s for a classroom Elf or one that visits at home, these kits make it easy to create special moments without the stress of coming up with ideas every night!

How to Order:

1. Fill out our quick form: https://forms.gle/yiPou3Pn24uLF4ee6

   🎄 Elf on the Shelf Kit Fundraiser 🎄

   Add Magic to Your Holiday Season! Get ready for a fun-filled holiday with our Elf on the Shelf Kits, packed with everything you need to create unforgettable moments for your family! Whether you're just starting your Elf tradition or looking to spice it up with new ideas and props, we’ve got you covered. Choose from 3 unique kits, each offering creative setups, personalized touches, and magical mischief. All proceeds support De Soto High Schools FACS, helping us spread joy and holiday cheer! Order your kit today and make this holiday season magical! Description of Elf on the Shelf Kits and what they include: Basic Elf Fun Kit: $25 - 10 fun and easy setup ideas (cards with creative yet simple ideas and directions for where to place the elf (e.g., the elf "reading" a book, hiding in a stocking, etc.) - Mini props (notes, accessories, etc.) - Printed activity sheets Deluxe Elf Mischief Kit: $40 - Everything in the basic kit - 5 additional set ups with necessary props - Additional props (mini toys, elf-sized acc

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2. Share the fun: Once ordered, the kits will be ready for pickup/delivery by November 30th.

Thanks so much for your support!

Warmly,
Adrianna Christopher & the FACS Department
De Soto High School

Help us be able to celebrate, recognize, and/or appreciate our amazing staff throughout the year by purchasing items on our CCE Wishlist. Different occasions arise throughout the year and this allows us to be spontaneous and celebrate as needed. Thank you for your consideration and donations!

Dec. 16 - 3rd Grade Spelling Bee @ 2pm

Dec. 16 - Site Council 6pm @ CCE Library

Dec. 17 - 4th Grade Spelling Bee @ 2pm

Dec. 17 - School Wide Rock Paper Scissors Challenge

Dec. 18 - 5th Grade Spelling Bee @ 2pm

Dec. 20 - 1/2 Day of School out at 12:10pm (Holiday Parties)

Dec. 23 - Jan 6th WINTER BREAK

Jan. 7 - Start of 3rd Quarter