Quick Links
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation

Putnam County R-I Schools

Elementary School

Fast and Furious February!

Wow, February flew by super quick, and we were extra busy in kindergarten! We celebrated Valentine’s Day, the 100th day of school, and “Twos-day” (2-22-2022)!  We also visited the FFA barnyard and then welcomed . . .

read more

“Buzzing” Through Our First Week!

Our first week of kindergarten was filled with learning routines, singing songs, dancing, counting, reading stories, and fun activities! We are looking forward to a great year of more learning and fun! Check out our photo gallery to get an . . .

read more

Kindergarten Field Trip to the Movies and Park a Success!

It was a beautiful, chilly day to celebrate the ending of our kindergarten year!  We spent the day in Kirksville to watch a movie at Downtown Cinema 8, then eat lunch and play at a nearby park! Thank you to all our . . .

read more

Whirlwind April in Kindergarten!

Wow, how fast and furious April flew by, and we have been super busy in kindergarten! We learned about and practiced informative writing, hunted for Easter eggs, and showed off our singing talents in the spring music . . .

read more

FFA Barnyard Fun with Kindergarteners!

Thank you to the FFA members and staff for sharing your animals with us! We had a great time learning about all the animals in the barnyard. Students look forward to this project every year. Be sure to check out our photo gallery to see . . .

read more

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day from Kindergarten!

After much anticipation, kindergartners finally got to show off their amazing Valentine box creations and share Valentine cards and treats with their friends. Thank you to all the parents that sent goodies and supplies for our party! We . . .

read more

Kindergarten is "Snow" Much Fun!

Upon our return from Christmas break, kindergarten hit the ground running!  We have been super busy with reading, writing, categorizing, classifying, and comparing data, to name a few.  Of course, after all that hard work, . . .

read more

Kindergarten Snow Ball Fight!

Yes, you heard right!  We had a "snowball" fight in our classroom!  We are working on segmenting and blending phonemes (sounds) in words to help us read and write.  I give the students a word, we "tap" . . .

read more

Kindergarten Fall Party Fun!

It may not have been the traditional party we are used to, but that didn't stop us from celebrating!  We wrapped each other up as mummies (and threw toilet paper at each other afterward), feasted on yummy snacks, enjoyed the . . .

read more

August & September Character Ed. Winners!

  We recognized our first Character Education award winners last Friday!  Congratulations to the following students:   Parker S.--”Off to a Great Start!” Lucas M.--“Respect!” . . .

read more

Valentine's Day Bliss in Kindergarten!

Thank you so much to the room parents and treat senders for another wonderful classroom party for Valentine’s Day!  The students had a terrific time sharing their Valentines, playing musical hearts and bingo, and eating yummy . . .

read more

Happy New Year from Kindergarten!

Before Christmas break, Mrs. Ingersoll's class celebrated with a gift exchange, watching movies, eating yummy snacks, and singing and dancing.  It was definitely a fun and relaxing day!  We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas . . .

read more

Kindergarten Celebrates Our Grandparents!

We had a wonderful time with our grandparents and special guests on Grandparents Day!  We sang songs, played alphabet bingo, wrote an interactive letter to our grandparents on the SmartBoard, and showed off our reading skills!  . . .

read more

Kindergarten News!

  Dear Parents, First of all, thank you so much to the room parents, treat senders, etc. that made our fall party a tremendous success!  I know the students had a wonderful time, and I am truly grateful for all . . .

read more

Homecoming Week!

Kindergarten had fun dressing up and showing their school spirit this week!

read more

Kindergarten Fun!

To celebrate surviving our first full week of kindergarten, we brought out the shaving cream and practiced writing our names, letters, shapes, etc.  It was a bit messy, but the smiles on their faces made it well worth it!  Be . . .

read more

Mrs. Sara Ingersoll: Homepage

Mrs. Ingersoll's Google Site

read more

"Hatching" into Spring!

With the arrival of spring, our kindergarten class has been discussing the characteristics of the changing seasons as well as identifying the signs of spring, such as leaves budding on the trees, warmer weather, and the birth of baby animals. . . .

read more

Kindergarten News!

Dear Parents, Communication Arts :  This week we completed Theme 6, Sunshine and Raindrops.  We continued practicing blending and segmenting phonemes (individual sounds) to make words, and we reviewed and read sentences . . .

read more

Happy New Year!

  We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed time with your families!  It is hard to believe that January is already here and the school year is halfway complete!  Even though Christmas is over, we . . .

read more

Kindergarten News! (Nov. 2, 2018)

Dear Parents, First of all, thank you so much to the room parents, treat senders, etc. that made our fall party a tremendous success!  I know the students had a wonderful time, and I am truly grateful for all your help and . . .

read more

Kindergarten News!

Dear Parents: Wow!  Where did September go?!!  I cannot believe how quickly this year is already flying by! Christmas is only about 12 weeks away—YIKES!!  Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank . . .

read more

Kindergarten News!

  Dear Parents, We have had another busy full week of school!  In Communication Arts , we began learning/reviewing the alphabet (letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, and Ee), read several stories, learned and acted out . . .

read more

Pool, Park and Play!

First grade had a great time swimming, eating lunch, and playing at the park last Friday! Thank you to the pool staff for opening early so we could enjoy some fun in the sun!

read more

Kindergarten News

I wanted to thank all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come to parent-teacher conferences last week!  I truly enjoyed talking with you about your child’s progress.  I cannot believe May is just around the . . .

read more

Fall Party Fun in Kindergarten

Our fall party was once again a tremendous success!  Students enjoyed playing games including wrapping each other up as mummies and pinning the tail on the cat.  They also enjoyed eating delicious snacks prepared by our "movie star . . .

read more

A Touch of Spring in Kindergarten

    For the past few weeks, we have been discussing the characteristics of the changing seasons.  With the arrival of spring, we have especially focused on identifying the signs of spring, such as leaves budding on . . .

read more

Kindergarten News

We survived another wintry week!  It has been more difficult for the students to remain focused and on task this past week, and they have been restless and a lot more talkative.  Since it has been so cold, we have not been able to . . .

read more