Franklin County R-II School

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the busiest times of the year!

We have many activities packed into 12.5 days! It is hard to believe that our school year is almost half over!

The book fair will be wrapping up this Friday. Thank you to everyone that supported our book fair. Our library receives free books based on our total sales. The last day to shop will be December 6th.

Our holiday break will begin on Wednesday, December 18th at 12:45 pm. This is an early dismissal day for us. Students will return on Monday, January 6th.

The K-4 Christmas program will be held on Monday, December 9th at 6:30 pm. A rehearsal will be held at 1:00 pm the day of the concert. Any family members that can't make the evening performance are welcome to attend.

The 5-8 Christmas program will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm. A rehearsal will be held at 1:00 pm for anyone that would like to attend.

Lion King Jr. will be performed on December 16th and 17th at 6:30 pm.

Our parent educator, Jenni Schultz, is ready to start scheduling appointments. Right now, she can make appointments to see children ages birth to three years old. In January, she will be able to see children three to five years of age. If you know of families in our district that have children 5 or under, please have them contact Mrs. Schultz so we can get them on her list! You can send an email to jschultz@fcr2.org or call school and leave a message for her.

Board candidate filing begins on December 10, 2024 and ends on December 31, 2024.. The Franklin County R-II School District will have two seats open. Candidate filing will open at 8:00 am on December 10th. We can not allow anyone to file prior to 8:00 am due to state statute. Candidates names will appear on the ballot in the order in which they filed.

The school office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (except as noted below) and is located at 3128 Hwy Y, New Haven.

• Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - The office will close at 12:45 p.m.
• Thursday, December 19, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Friday, December 20, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Monday, December 23, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Thursday, December 26, 2024 - The office will be closed
• Friday, December 27, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Monday, December 30, 2024 - The office will be closed.
• Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - The office will be open from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
• Sign up will not be conducted any day when the office is closed due to inclement weather or health-related reasons.

How will you be notified?

• Staff will be notified via GroupMe
• ClassTag Messages will be pushed out first to families
• School Messenger will send out a "BLAST" call
• District Facebook Page will be updated
• TV stations will be notified

The district will try to make decisions regarding closing school no later than 5:30 am. Safety is always the top priority and it is not a decision we take lightly.

Please make sure your child understands where they are to go if school is called off early. Students will be taken to their usual drop off unless you have sent instructions indicating an alternate drop off for early dismissals. It will be much less confusing if this issue is addressed before the situation arises.

As a reminder, these are the requirements to participate in sports, cheer, archery, Science Olympiad, or other after school activities. If your child is on academic probation, you receive an email from the office during the first week of December. Grades will be monitored and reviewed at the end of the quarter to see if the student is eligible at that time.

Academic Requirements – In order to participate in sports, cheer or clubs, students must:

1. Maintain a C- average in basic subjects.

2. Have a passing grade in all classes.

3. Be present for the last four hours of the day of the game, or have scheduled appointments approved by admin.

4. Not be under any suspension or expulsion.

These academic requirements pertain to basketball, cheer, Science Olympiad, and archery.

Failure to meet these requirements on the mid-quarter or quarterly report card will result in ineligibility of extracurricular activities for a period of four weeks upon issuance of the report. After four weeks, if requirements are met, the eligibility is reinstated. If not, ineligibility continues until the next report card.

Santa is making his list and checking it twice! Christmas break will be here before you know it! If you are like me, the things on my list can't be bought.

As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting and getting emotional on the many "lasts" I've experienced this school year. Writing this final December newsletter is one of those moments that reminds me just how special this journey has been.

As I prepare for my retirement at the end of June, I do so with a full heart and deep gratitude. This school—our school—has been my home for my entire educational career. This school is and always will be my family. There truly are no words to fully capture what this school means to me.

Please don't let your kiddos do any snow dances tonight! We have had 5 days off and a busy couple of weeks ahead of us. Maybe it will miss us!⛄

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled with joy! Happy Holidays!🎄

Mrs. Oetterer

The superintendent is the liaison for foster care students. If you need assistance with enrollment, placement, transfer, and withdrawal of children in foster care, please contact:

Kathy Oetterer, Point of Contact

3128 Hwy Y

New Haven, MO 63068

573-237-2414

koetterer@fcr2.org

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