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The Monday Minute - Parent Newsletter 🍎 Issue 6

Posted Date: 9/01/25 (3:41 PM)

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September 1, 2025

We have officially wrapped up Week 3 of learning, and it’s hard to believe we’ve already completed 14 days of school together! 🎉 Routines and expectations are really taking shape, and it’s exciting to see our students settling in, building strong habits, and showing great focus in their classrooms.


This coming week, we are especially looking forward to our Parade of Grands—a special opportunity to celebrate and welcome the important role grandparents and grand-friends play in the lives of our students. 💙
Thank you for your continued support in helping us make the start of this school year such a positive one. We’re off to a wonderful beginning, and I can’t wait to see what the next weeks bring!

-Mrs. Boggs, Principal
Citizens of the Week
🌟 Congratulations to Our Citizens of the Week! 🌟
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At Sebree, we celebrate students who go above and beyond in showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe. Throughout the week, students earn Hooray Tickets for making positive choices.
Every Friday morning, tickets from each grade level are entered into a drawing, and winners are named our Citizens of the Week. These outstanding students are recognized school-wide and get to choose a special prize as a reward for their efforts. 🎉
⭐ Kindergarten: Gavenston Frasier
⭐ 1st Grade: Carslyn Fulcher
⭐ 2nd Grade: Will Knight & Jonathan Francisco
⭐ 3rd Grade: Isabela Wilson
⭐ 4th Grade: Michael Jose Perez
⭐ 5th Grade: Gensis Arroyo Rodriguez
⭐ 6th Grade: Gregorio Francisco
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We are so proud of our students for leading by example and making our school community stronger every day. Keep up the great work! 
How Many Days Have We Been In School?
MAP Testing
This week, students in grades K-1 will begin their MAP testing. MAP testing helps us identify where each student is academically at the beginning of the year, so teachers can better support their individual learning and growth. Please help your child do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school on time. 🌟
Energy Drinks
As a reminder, energy drinks are not allowed at school.  The beverages can disrupt learning and have negative effects on student health.  During the school day, the only beverage permitted in classrooms is water.  We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe, healthy, and focused learning environment.
Reading Logs
📚 Reading Logs Begin This Week for Grades K–3! 📚
We are excited to launch our Reading Logs this week for all students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade! Each student will receive a reading folderthat goes home daily. Inside the folder, you will find:
  • A passage that your child must read at home each night.
  • A reading log paper that includes the passage title, the date it should be read, and a space for a parent/guardian signature.
This will serve as your child’s homework each night. Please be sure the reading log is signed nightly as your child completes their reading. Consistent daily practice at home builds confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love for reading! 💙
Minor Behavior Documentation
This year, we are continuing to focus on clear communication between home and school regarding student behavior. Minor behaviors (those that are managed by the classroom teacher) will be documented using a minor form. If your child receives a minor, an envelope with the form will be sent home. We ask that a parent or guardian review and sign the form, then return it to school the following day. This process helps keep families informed while giving students the opportunity to learn and grow from their choices.
Happy Feet
👟✨ Happy Feet = Learning Feet! ✨👟
On Friday, our wonderful community members worked with Happy Feet to give shoes to our students! 🥳 We are so grateful for their generosity and support of our school!
The smiles on our students’ faces said it all—when feet are happy, minds are ready to learn! 💙
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PE Schedule Reminder

👟 PE Day Reminder
To help your child participate safely and comfortably in PE Class, please make sure they wear tennis shoes on their scheduled PE day. Proper footwear helps prevent injuries and allows students to fully enjoy all activities. You’ll find the PE schedule listed below — thank you for helping us keep our students safe and ready to move!

September Breakfast & Lunch Menus
K-8 Breakfast Menu
K-8 Lunch Menu
PreK Menu
Parade of Grands
Parade of Grands – Celebrating Grandparents Day! 👴👵🎉
We’re excited to celebrate our amazing grandparents with a special Parade of Grands on Thursday, September 4 at 9:00am in the Circle Drive! 🚗✨
Grandparents are invited to decorate their vehicles and join the parade, while our students line the drive to cheer them on. 🎶💛
👉 As Grands arrive, they can line up down Webster St. before the parade begins.
Let’s make this a joyful morning full of smiles, creativity, and appreciation for all the wonderful grandparents in our school community! 🌟
Veteran's Day Parade
🎺🇺🇸 We are excited to share that the 20th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00pm on Main Street. This special community tradition is a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate the service of our veterans. Our students will be participating in the parade, and we encourage families to help their children begin practicing their songs at home so they can sing with confidence and pride on the big day!
Click your child's grade level below for a link to their song!
Kindergarten Spotlight
🍎 Kindergarten – Our kinders worked on the letters S and T in phonics and described the attributes of classroom toys during reading. In math, they represented numbers 1–5 with manipulatives while continuing to practice numbers 1–10. 🧸🔢
First Grade
🔎 First Grade – First graders had fun playing Ready, Set, Add, a math game that builds quick mental addition skills. They also showed teamwork and creativity in the Cup Tower Challenge, where they built the tallest and most stable towers possible! 🏗️➕
Second Grade
📖 Second Grade – In reading, students wrapped up discussions on The Dot and The Invisible Boy, exploring how school helps us grow in confidence. In math, they studied measurement with centimeters and meters, while in phonics they reviewed voiced and unvoiced consonants, practicing sound placement and handwriting. ✏️🌍📏
Third Grade
💡 Third Grade – Students read Nasreen’s Secret School, working to uncover themes and life lessons. In math, they learned division with equal groups and arrays while making connections to multiplication. Phonics lessons focused on the -le ending sound in words like puddle and table. 📖➗🔤
Fourth Grade
📖 Fourth Grade – Our fourth graders dove deeper into poetry, tracing how Jack’s attitude about poetry is changing. In math, the Rounding Rollercoaster activity helped them master rounding concepts. They also completed Me on the Map flipbooks in social studies and explored home systems in science. 📝🎢🏠
Fifth Grade
🚂 Fifth Grade – Students tackled multi-digit multiplication using both the area model and the standard algorithm. In ELA, they held a lively Great Debate, practicing structured argument skills. Social studies included map skills vocabulary practice, while science introduced chemical vs. physical changes. 🔬🗺️✖️
Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade – Sixth graders explored equivalent ratios in math and read Percy Jackson in ELA, focusing on theme and inference. They also took on a leadership role by beginning to raise the flag each morning. In science, they studied plate motion, while social studies centered on Greek mythology. 🇺🇸📚⚖️
PE
Last week, the students had a great time playing freeze tag with safe islands. They also received 10 minutes of free choice play at the end of each class. Some of the Kinders were introduced to duck duck goose and loved it! The importance of drinking water was the health focus as well. Students discussed the benefits and how much they should consume. 💦
Questions or Concerns
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If you ever have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. We value open communication and are here to support both you and your child throughout the school year. You can contact the school office by phone, email, or stopping by during office hours — we’re always happy to help!

Email: brooklyn.boggs@webster.kyschools.us

Upcoming Events

9.1 Labor Day - No School
9.2 True Blue Day
9.4 Parade of Grands (9:00am)
9.5 Maroon 5 Day
9.12 1st Nine Weeks Mid-Term
9.15 Maroon 5 Day
9.17 Mid-Terms Go Home
9.24 Sebree Spirit Day
9.25 Maroon 5 Day
9.26 Fall Festival
10.1 True Blue Day
10.3 End of 1st Nine Weeks
10.6- 10.10 Fall Break
10.13 PD Day - No School
10.14 Students Return
11.11 Veteran's Day Parade