Scott City Elementary School

410 E. 8th Street

Office Phone: 620-872-7660

Principal: Dr. Shawn Roberts

Secretary: Icy Butler

10/2 7:40 Site Council

10/7 Little Beaver Cheer

10/9 No School Professional Development Day

10/23 SCES Picture Retakes

P/T Conference by Appointment

10/24 P/T Conference by Appointment

10/25 P/T Conference by Appointment

10/26 P/T Conference by Appointment

10/27 No School

10/31 8:30 Halloween Parade around the Elementary School

Kindergarten program after parade

October is Fire Safety Month

The following tips come from PBS Kids and the United States Fire Administration Kids Page:

Be Smart

1. Don't touch matches. Stay away from lighters and candles, too.
2. Don't touch radiators or heaters. Ask a grown-up to turn a heater on or off for you. Don't stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, either.
3. Don't play with electrical cords. And don't stick anything into an electrical socket.
4. Don't play around in the kitchen. If you want to cook something, be sure to check with a grown-up first.
5. Don't put anything over a lamp. Things thrown over a lamp (like blankets or clothing) could catch fire.

If there is a fire:

Be Prepared

1. Make an escape plan. Work with your family to plan how to get out of your home if there is a fire.
2. Plan two ways out of every room. The first way out should be a door.
3. Choose a meeting place.
4. Practice! Every escape path needs to be planned and practiced with grown-ups.
5. Test smoke alarms. Help grown-ups remember to test smoke alarms monthly and to put in new batteries twice a year when the clocks change.

Be Safe

1. Get out fast! When you hear the loud beep of the smoke alarm, get out of the house. Never hide or take time to grab your belongings or pets.
2. Follow your escape plan. After all, you've been practicing!
3. Feel a door before you open it. If it is hot, there may be fire on the other side. Try to get out another way.
4. Stay low to the floor. Since smoke rises, the safest air for breathing is down low.
5. Call 9-1-1 or the fire department. Be sure to do this after you get out of the house. Remember: Only call 9-1-1 if there is a real emergency.
6. Stay out! Once you're out, stay out. Don't go back for anything!

And Remember...Stop, Drop and Roll. If your clothing catches fire, remember to stop where you are and drop to the ground. Cover your face and mouth with your hands, and roll over and over until the flames are out.

Students should come to school with their costumes on. We will parade inside around the elementary school and through the district office starting at 8:30 a.m. Students will return to the elementary school. Kindergarten students will go to the gym for their music program. Students are not permitted to bring knives, guns, or any type of facsimile of a weapon that may be part of a Halloween costume. Some classes may have their party in the morning, but others may have their party at a different time of the day. Your child's teacher will communicate that information.

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat with an Adult

• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes both Creative and Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

2023-2024 SCORE Handbook

Saturday SCORE ART Schedule

10:00-12:00

Free for all students

October 7

November 4

December 2

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February 10

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April 6

May 4