Kilo Visits Preschool

Farmington Elementary students in Amy Poe's preschool classes are learning about community helpers.  Among the visitors to her classroom were Captain Jeremy Prince and his K-9 partner, Kilo, from the Graves County Sheriff's Office.  Captain Prince talked to the students about strangers, then treated them with a visit from Kilo.  In the photo, Captain Prince is letting preschoolers Lucas and Kobe pet Kilo.

October Calendar
8-12, Monday-Friday, Book Fair

9, Tuesday, 6th Grade D.A.R.E.
9, Tuesday, No Tutoring
11, Thursday, Parent Teacher Conferences 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., No Tutoring
12, Friday, Toddler Time 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
12, Friday, Monthly Awards Assembly 1:30 p.m.
13, Saturday, Football game vs. Symsonia at 11:10 a.m.
15, Monday, 4-H 2:36 p.m. to 4 p.m.
16, Tuesday, 6th Grade D.A.R.E.
16, Tuesday, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
17, Wednesday, Cheer Practice at Farmington 2:36 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
18, Thursday, Picture Remake Day
18, Thursday, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
22-26, Monday-Friday, Red Ribbon Week
22, Monday, Wear Red "Show Good Character by Being Drug Free", Drug Dog Assembly
23, Tuesday, Hat Day "Put a Cap on Drugs"
23, Tuesday, 6th Grade D.A.R.E.
23, Tuesday, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
24, Wednesday, Wear Green "Go Green-Don't Let Drugs Pollute Your Life"
24, Wednesday, End of Season Cheer Party, 2:36 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
25, Thursday, Wear Boots "Give Drugs the Boot"
25, Thursday, Fall Festival 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., No Tutoring
26, Friday, Wear Pajamas "Follow Your Dreams-Don't do Drugs"
30, Tuesday, 6th Grade D.A.R.E.
30, Tuesday, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

FES Students Learn Safety Tips from Community

SEEING IS BELIEVING – Farmington Elementary School students watch carefully as Kentucky State Police Trooper Jay Thomas demonstrates the effects of a rollover collision on an unrestrained driver. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at the southeastern Graves County school recently participated in a special safety day sponsored by Crop Production Services. The event involved several community organizations, including the KSP and West Kentucky and Tennessee Telecommunications Cooperative. Students saw real-life examples of how being prepared for dangerous situations can save lives. Topics included internet safety, the dangers of electricity, and the importance of wearing a seatbelt, helmet, or life jacket. Another focus was the importance of nutrition and daily physical exercise. “We’re really grateful to Crop Production Services for sponsoring this event and to all the organizations that participated,” said Farmington interim principal Amy Archer. “When groups like these come into our school, students see how what they’re learning connects to the real world and they see that adults in the community care enough to donate their time and talent to help them learn.”

September 2012 Calendar

Farmington September 2012 Calendar

1, Saturday, Farmington Football game vs. Wingo 9:40 a.m.

4, Tuesday, Farmington Kindergarten & 6^th grade Grandparent Breakfast

4, Tuesday, Farmington, Second Grade Dental Sealants

4, Tuesday, Farmington, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades Safety Day      

4, Tuesday, Farmington, Sixth Grade Parent Meeting 5:30 p.m.

5, Wednesday, Farmington, First and Fifth grade Grandparent Breakfast    

6, Thursday, Farmington, Preschool and Fourth grade Grandparent Breakfast   

7, Friday, Farmington, Second and Third grade Grandparent Breakfast    

8, Saturday, Farmington Football game vs. Central 8:40 a.m.

11, Tuesday, Farmington, Sixth Grade D.A.R.E.

11, Tuesday, Farmington, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

12, Wednesday, Farmington, Red Cross Blood Drive 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

13, Thursday, Farmington, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

14, Friday, Farmington, Toddler Time, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

14, Friday, Farmington, 4-H 2:36 p.m. to 4 p.m.

18, Tuesday, Farmington, High Attendance Day

18, Tuesday, Farmington, Sixth Grade D.A.R.E.

18, Tuesday, Farmington, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

19, Wednesday, Farmington, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade to Fall on the Farm

20, Thursday, Farmington, Tutoring, 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

22, Saturday, Farmington Football team vs. Fancy Farm/Lowes 11:10 a.m.

25, Tuesday, Farmington, Sixth Grade D.A.R.E.

25, Tuesday, Farmington, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

27, Thursday, Farmington, Tutoring 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

28, Friday, Farmington, AR Reward Party

28, Friday, Farmington, Club Day

29, Friday, Farmington Football team vs. Sedalia 10:10 a.m.

Ethan Story, a third grade student in Becki Stratton's class, recently brought hands on fun to Science class. Story brought baby chicks he raised to show the class. He shared with the class about the incubation period of chicks and explained how his family used an incubator and has to turn the eggs several times a day. Raising chicks has taught him responsibility and a sense of pride. Students enjoyed petting the chicks and hearing Ethan's explanation about their care.

August 13th-17th

13th:  Germ Busters (Grades K-3)
14th:  Orchestra (Grades 4-6)
15th:  Band (Grades 5-6)
16th:  School Pictures
17th:  Fundraiser Kickoff

Academics and Citizenship Emphasized
in F.E.S. Classrooms

Students in Missy Jones' second grade class learned an important lesson about kindness.  Just as toothpaste, once squeezed out of the tube cannot be put back; unkind words can never be taken back.  The lesson focused on how responsible citizens treat one another with respect.  Pictured are Drake Taylor, Halie Sanderson, Breece Mohon, and Jacob Kell trying to use toothpicks to put toothpaste back into the tube. Teachers and staff started the school year with high expectations for academics and citizenship.