Rocky Comfort School

Due to a rising number of our staff and students being out of school because of sickness, the McDonald County School District will not be in session on Friday, January 14. This will be an AMI (virtual learning) day for students. They will have instructions on how to access the online learning platforms from their teachers. We are considering this a wellness day, and our custodial staff will be on-site cleaning and sanitizing the buildings across the district. We appreciate your understanding of this situation. Since school will be out on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr Day, students and staff will report back to school during regular times on Tuesday, January 18.

Put your hats on!! Parents and friends... We're partnering with the McDonald County Sheriff's Department to help those in need this Christmas Season. 🎄 The Department's The Shop with a Hero program is raising money to buy Christmas gifts for children whose families may not be able to provide them this year. They have a goal of helping 200 families. Please help us raise money for this wonderful program by letting your student wear a hat 🧢 to school with a $1 donation on Wednesday, December 1st. This applies to all schools and all campuses. Let's show how much we care for every child, every day, whatever it takes this Holiday Season! 💕 🤲

Hello Mustang parents. This is Bo Bergen, District Athletic Director. I wanted to remind all incoming 7th & 8th graders that are planning on playing a Fall sport that the first practices will be on Monday, August 16th at 3:30 pm. Football and Volleyball will be at AMS, and Cross Country will be at the HS Track. Activity buses will be running, so please be sure to check the McDonald County Athletics Facebook page for the pick up and drop off schedule. As a reminder, all athletes must have an updated physical on file and be registered on FamilyID in order to participate. You can find FamilyID info at this link: https://www.mcdonaldr1.net/page/athletics . We offer Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country in the Fall. We look forward to seeing your child on August 16th. Go Mustangs!

McDonald County R-1 School Supply List Grade EC-8 (We appreciate any supplies you are able to send with your student- anything you are not able to send will be provided.) EC/ECSE: art supply box 2 pkgs of glue sticks 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 1 pkg of pencils blunt tip scissors 2 box kleenex 1 folder with pockets and brads 4 pk Playdough Kindergarten: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 4 bottles of glue 4 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils 1 box washable markers blunt tip scissors 1 eraser 2 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and brads 4 pk Playdough 1st grade: art supply box or bag 2 pkgs.of glue sticks 1 bottle of glue 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils blunt tip scissors 1 eraser 1 box washable markers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 2 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and brads 2nd grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 bottle of glue 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils sharp point scissors 2 erasers 1 box of thin line washable markers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and brads 3rd grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 2- 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 4th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box of crayons- 24 count 2- 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 5th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box of crayons- 24 count 2-24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 6th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box colored pencils 2-24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 1 Pkg cap erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 7th /8th grade: 1 box colored pencils 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers 1 eraser 3 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 5 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 5 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens backpack We no longer have lists for each individual school. This is the general list for the whole district. Thank you for supporting our schools! McDonald County R-1 Schools “Every Child, Every Day, Whatever it Takes” (Supplies do tend to run out as the year progresses. Extra supplies are always appreciated) Earbuds and Binders are being requested by some schools- please check with your school office.

Spring Sports are here even if the weather isn't Spring like yet! JH Baseball begins Monday February 22nd. JH Softball and Track begin March 1st. See all the info below. Coaches: Baseball - Head Coach: Heath Alumbaugh (halumbaugh@mcdonaldr1.net) Asst. Coach: Ty Shaver Softball - Head Coach: Gina Conrad (gconrad@mcdonaldr1.net) Asst. Coach: Jerika Schooley Track - Head Coach: Coach Germany (mschnatz@mcdonaldr1.net) Asst. Coach: Joseph Beachner Asst. Coach: Austin Grotts Important Info: - JH Baseball tryouts begin Monday Feb 22nd at the high school. More than likely we will be on the turf the first week of practice. Once HS Baseball starts, they will practice at Anderson Industrial Park. That date is earlier than everyone else because they start their games earlier and we need to get the 14 conditioning practices in before our first game. All players must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID (info attached) to participate. Athletes will need a glove, cleats, ball cap, and appropriate attire for practice (no jeans) - JH Softball practice starts March 1st. They will practice and play at the high school softball field. All players must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID (info attached) to participate. Athletes will need a glove, cleats, and appropriate attire for practice. - JH Track practice starts March 1st. They will practice at the high school track. All participants must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID to participate. Athletes will need appropriate workout clothes and tennis shoes for practice All JH spring schedules are on the district website at this link: https://www.mcdonaldr1.net/page/athletics

No School, Monday December 14 due to inclement weather. Student s will participate in alternate methods of instruction from home. Here are the following assignments: Pre-K: Write Numbers 1-10, Go over Letters and Sounds of A,B,C,G,J,M,N,P,R,S and T, Make a Snowman outside and Text the teacher a picture Kindergarten: Assignments on Seesaw account 1st-Assignments on Seesaw account 2nd-Assignments on Seesaw account 3rd-Assignments of Seesaw account 4th-Assignments on Google Classroom 5th-Assignments out of Blue Folders and Google Classroom 6th-Assignments on Google Classroom, Get More Math, and IXL 7th/8th-Google Classroom, Math and Science Packets Please call the school if you have questions. 417-628-3781

2020 "School Tree" Decorating Pictures: 8th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MqmmRvcXp6f6iqdLA 7th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qR9LmxDPRjepRsom7 6th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XAui6gV5BxwZzY1F8 5th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cvxjurvUhvrtw14b7 4th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jg7ZUe2aDB6dBgeV8 3rd: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ELd9wUCkui8vUspx9 2nd: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aSyzP1ASLxXzwRBs6 1st: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Q3jSPKpj3MQfzQ69 K: https://photos.app.goo.gl/df12pdpSpeM1Bk3z5 Pre K: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iCt2rFGvp283o9nVA Staff:

Donate a $1, wear a hat to school tomorrow! Your donation goes to the Shop with a Hero Program!

We have a limited supply of 2019-2020 Yearbooks available for $20. Call the school to get yours now!

Parent-Teacher Conference

FREE ICE CREAM FRIDAY!! Thank you to a generous donor who paid for all our students and staff to have a free ice cream this Friday. Our kiddos were so happy and we caught a few staff members with smiles as well!!!

8th Grade Promotion Photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ce3zUNHTpSefiV4t9

Best Of Luck Class of 2024! Make us Greyhound Proud! https://youtu.be/uSzvRu7AfY4

Welcome back to School! School will begin August 24th. Please take the time to visit our 2020 Rocky Comfort Elementary Virtual Open House . Go Greyhounds! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWpyXVwXeKEmgWY8aSo9hA/

Attention Class of 2024! Rocky Comfort Elementary would like to wish the Class of 2024 the best of luck entering their Freshman Year at MCHS! On Tuesday, August 18th, at 6:00 P.M, students can come to Rocky Comfort Elementary to receive their 8th Grade promotion certificate, their 8th grade silhouette, and the opportunity to get their picture taken in their 8th Grade promotional gown. We will be set up under the awning in front of the school. We understand that this is not the traditional 8th Grade Promotion, but we wanted to provide the the students and their families the opportunity to celebrate the transition from 8th Grade to High School, as well as providing our teachers an opportunity to personally wish you well in your future endeavors. If you have any questions, you can call the school at 417-628-3781. Go Greyhounds!

McDonald County R-1 School Supply List Grade EC-8 (We appreciate any supplies you are able to send with your student- anything you are not able to send will be provided.) Earbuds and Binders are being requested by some schools- please check with your school office. EC/ECSE: art supply box 2 pkgs of glue sticks 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 1 pkg of pencils blunt tip scissors 2 box kleenex 1 folder with pockets and brads 4 pk Playdough Kindergarten: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 4 bottles of glue 4 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils 1 box washable markers blunt tip scissors 1 eraser 2 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and brads 4 pk Playdough 1st grade: art supply box or bag 2 pkgs.of glue sticks 1 bottle of glue 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils blunt tip scissors 1 eraser 1 box washable markers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 2 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and brads 2nd grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 bottle of glue 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 24 pencils sharp point scissors 2 erasers 1 box of thin line washable markers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and brads 3rd grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 2 boxes of crayons- 24 count 2- 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 4th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box of crayons- 24 count 2- 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 5th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box of crayons- 24 count 2-24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 2 erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 4 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 6th grade: art supply box or bag 4 glue sticks 1 box colored pencils 2-24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers sharp point scissors 1 Pkg cap erasers 4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 4 spiral or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 2 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens 7th /8th grade: 1 box colored pencils 24 pkg pencils 1 box washable markers 1 eraser 3 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper 5 spiral notebooks or composition books 2 boxes of kleenex 5 folders with pockets and prongs 2 highlighters 1 pkg pens backpack We no longer have lists for each individual school. This is the general list for the whole district. Thank you for supporting our schools! McDonald County R-1 Schools “Every Child, Every Day, Whatever it Takes” (Supplies do tend to run out as the year progresses. Extra supplies are always appreciated) Earbuds and Binders are being requested by some schools- please check with your school office.

We Want to Hear from You! As McDonald County Schools plan for the 2020-2021 school year, we would like your feedback on learning options that would work best for your family. Options might include seated instruction (face-to-face at school site) or virtual instruction (6 hours a day, at home, with teacher support available). Typical grading would occur with both seated and virtual instruction. Your responses will allow us to make decisions for the upcoming school year that best meets the learning needs of your child while also prioritizing their health. For families with multiple children who will be attending McDonald County Schools in August, please complete a separate survey, using this same link for EACH child in your household. https://forms.gle/jT2CWiJvMwcNzvqVA

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