The Sullivan Independent News

The Mini Pops, a music group sponsored by Mrs. Shelly Davis, music teacher, and the Mini Picassos, a group sponsored by Mrs. Tina Sohn, art teacher, went on tour to spread good cheer to local nursing homes and the Sullivan Rotary. Children performed Christmas carols and passed out gifts to all. Students also enjoyed lunch at Cracker Barrel and sang for the patrons at the restaurant. It was a great opportunity for the children to display [...]

Sullivan Masonic Lodge  #69, in conjunction with the Masonic Home of Missouri, donated $225 to Strain-Japan School. This money will be utilized to purchase coats, shoes, and other clothing articles for students. The Strain-Japan School would like to express its gratitude to the Sullivan Masonic Lodge #69 and the Masonic Home of Missouri for this generous donation.

Spring Bluff School Students celebrated the end of first semester with a popcorn and soda party. These students volunteer their time to assist elementary teachers and students each day during RtI.  RtI (Response to Intervention) is a method of academic intervention used to provide early, systematic assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. RTI seeks to prevent academic failure through early intervention and frequent progress monitoring.

Strain-Japan School was alive with holiday music on Wed., Dec. 7. The music department presented “Dear Santa,” a Christmas musical about Santa’s desperate attempts to arrive safely at everyone’s house on Christmas Eve.
The fifth through eighth grade Honor Choir sang a varied repertoire of Christmas songs ending with “Santa Clause is Just a Good Ole’ Boy.” At the conclusion of the program, Santa sat on the stage beautifully decorated by Ms. Gloria “Deet” Bedrosian and [...]

One story about Lucy portrays her as a young Christian who struggled against the pagan influences of her friends, and of society. Various customs have developed around Lucy’s memory and her outstanding faith.
In Scandinavian countries, young girls dress in white dresses with red sashes. They carry palms, symbolizing victory, and wear crowns of candles on their heads.  In Sweden, the girls dress as Lucy carrying rolls and cookies in procession as songs are sung.
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Mrs. Gable’s Art Students created these adorable kids to decorate the hallway and welcome winter.

Wed., Dec. 14. Makenna and Joshua were able to call home on Mrs. Carey’s special phone to tell their families about what an awesome job they have been doing in school! Way to be responsible!

Some of the third and fourth grade boys were set into action separating, repairing, and cleaning donated toys for the poor.  This was a service project initiated by the children in the third and fourth grade classes. Their teacher, Mrs. Blankenship, was well aware of the energy and enthusiasm  on the part of her class. These children wanted to fill the void in the lives of families who could not afford to purchase toys for [...]

Wed., Dec. 7. Bianca and Khloe were able to call home on Mrs. Carey’s special phone to tell their families about what an awesome job the

Spring Bluff fifth grade student, Ellie Cuneio, won second place, in 5th-6th grade, and received a $10 gift card. Spring Bluff second grade student, Ben Biehl, won third place, in 1st-2nd grade, and received a $5 gift card.
Presenting the winners with their awards is Heather Suering, volunteer firefighter. Both posters will be entered in the state competition, which will be judged in the spring.