Happy Birthday, Mr. Tester!!

For some crazy reason, two PTO members decided to line part of the front walk and across the building with birthday candles for our principal, Mr. Tester, who celebrates his special day today. On that note, if you are in the building today, please wish Principal Tester a great day!!

**suspects photos will be posted later today

~a new photo of Mr. Tester standing next to his sign is being added (5:15 PM), however, the culprits could not be photographed. We did find out, though, that is was Mrs. Mosgrove and Mrs. Laise.

First Day of School

The first day of school, hard to believe it is here! We had a welcoming assembly this morning and then all students and staff went outside to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a great morning! Pictured below are our three KG teachers...Miss Rineharet, Ms. Schlenker and Mrs. Shenk.
The theme of the assembly was a "star" mission....we had some of our staff 'travel' into outer space to bring back messages of respect, responsibility and doing our best. Great job to space Commander Jackson, Lts. Hilty, Bush and Hadding.

summer's over before you know it

my kids and I took a walk today in town...

captured a shot of the school sign, reminding us all of how soon school will start....ugh!

I also happened to find some Cridersville kids hanging out together...three will return in the fall and one will move onto the Middle School...we will miss you!

last day fun

On the last day of school, Mrs. Black and the jump rope club performed their stuff for the entire school. Mrs. Black insists that it isn't over until at least one parent and/or a teacher tries to perform some of the tricks. This video caught Mr. Laise trying to outjump some of the jump rope club. How do you think he did?

last days of the school year

Mrs. Black, Mr. Horner & Mr. Tester showing their stuff at Field Day

our 4th grade teachers at Fourth Grade Recognition (Mrs. Sawmiller, Mrs. Katterheinrich, Mrs. Doll and Mrs. Rees)
our fantastic Jump Rope Club!!
a photo of all Cridersville students and staff

our Box Tops Leapin' Lizard winner, Jenna

all Criderville kids took a field trip to the Wapa Theatre to see Charlotte's Web

our very energetic guidance counselor, Mr. Searcy

a candid shot of some 4th graders after dismissal on the last day of school

trying to catch up

I know, I know, it has been since the carnival. I have been busy with life! Our students have gone bowling, participated in COSI on Wheels, and taken many field trips. Here are just a few photos from some of the events . Come back soon as I promise to post more soon!

PS I even included two from OSU MI day...

PTO School Carnival

The PTO hosted it's annual school carnival on Friday, April 18th. The carnival was held from 6 until 8:30 PM. There were games and food as well as a huge raffle . The PTO would like to thank everyone that volunteered their time to help make the carnival successful. Posted are some photos from the night's activities.

A quote from Marian Wright Edelman, an American lawyer and social activist states this: "Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it." The PTO would like to acknowledge all of the support from parents, teachers, staff and community members that continually help us throughout the year in making our school a great place to learn.

THANK YOU!

Mr. Tester helping with the raffle

Ms. Craft, Mrs. Laise and Mrs. Mosgrove

students waiting patiently for the obstacle course

Mrs. Beach and her son, Kyle

Mrs. Baeumal & Mrs. Horner working hard in the kitchen

former Cridersville student, CJ Young, Ms. Bailey & AJ Stroh having fun at the popcorn stand

Sarah Klaus is having her face painted

trying to catch up

Mrs. Hilty and Keelan
Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Black and Mrs. Laise
Hannah
Blasia
Mrs. Katterheinrich's class

PTO Recycle Day

So much has been happening at Cridersville School! I am certainly behind on posting pictures but will try my best to catch everyone up now. On Saturday, April 5, the PTO worked the Cridersville area recycle in Tower Park. The weather was much nicer than last year when we worked...we had many people come and help. We would like to thank Mrs. Bucher, Ms. Schlenker, Mrs. Rinehart, Mr. Tester and Mr. Horner for volunteering their time on the weekend to help us out. Thanks also to the families of PTO members who helped.