American Education Week (continued Lincoln Elementary)

American Education Week is Nov. 17-21. This year's theme is: "Great Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." Spencer schools have several events planned for this special week. Those include: District Teacher Appreciation, Alumni (College Colors Day), Support Staff/Substitutes, Volunteers Day, Celebrate Reading Day, and Purple and Gold Day. The staff is also doing a can food drive for Upper Des Moines Pantry.

Today, parents are invited for a brown bag lunch at the elementary buildings with their students in the Spencer Community schools.

What Education Means to Me:

Leanne Sebastian

2nd Grade

Lincoln Elementary

Education means learning to me. I think education is very important because then you can go to college and get a job. You will get paid so you can buy food and clothing for your family. In some odd way it helps you live a happy life.

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Jayden Pixler

2nd Grade

Lincoln Elementary

Education means learning great stuff? Education means if you work had you will get a scholarship. You will get a job if you work hard. It will be fun to learn.

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Sadie Taylor

2nd Grade

Lincoln Elementary

Education is important because I can be a better writer and reader. It is important so that I can get into college. Then I can get a good job. If I stay in school, I will get smarter.

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Steven Hibbs

2nd Grade

Lincoln Elementary

Education is important because it makes me stay in school. It will help me get into college. It is important because it makes me smart. Another reason it is important is that it will help me get a job. It teaches me to be a good citizen.