Simon Kenton kindergarten classes visit Xenia Fire Station during prevention month

All three kindergarten classes at Simon Kenton Elementary School recently walked to the fire station on West Second Street and visited with firefighters/paramedics for a tour of the department.  In honor of October being named National Fire Safety and Prevention Month, students learned how to be safe in case of a fire or other emergency.  Simon Kenton is one of two year-round elementary schools in the district.



Simon Kenton Elementary School honors Patriot Day with class project

The second grade class of Kristin Kempf at Simon Kenton Elementary School recently coordinated a Patriot Day project in honor of Septmember 11 that featured a handcrafted poster and greeting cards. The poster---along with 469 cards---is being sent to United States military troops on Sept. 11, with the help of soldiersangels.org. Patrick Connor (pictured) has an uncle serving overseas and his class is sending their cards to him. The cards being sent were made by students in grades kindergarten through fourth or purchased and donated by students' families. This service learning project was in honor of Patriot Day, September 11. Students also picked up skills in reading fluency, making connections, graphing results, writing processes and US history/current events. Shown, left to right, are Brandon Pullins, Brice Dennison, Alexis Vaughn, Devon Smyth, Trevyn Newcomer, Gabriel Barrett, Sophie Evans, Patrick Connor and Burgundy Bruce.