I want to wish all my readers a very happy and blessed New Year filled with good health, many smiles and much love and laughter. May this New Year bring you success in all you hope to achieve, with endless possibilities along the way.

Enjoy making new memories while treasuring the past ones. Embrace all the moments together with those you love and the new ones yet to come.

Stay safe and warm as you welcome in 2019.

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Regular scheduled classes will resume when school opens Jan. 3, 2019. May everyone have an enjoyable holiday break.

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Smiles and laughter filled the halls and classrooms of Sheckler Elementary School when Santa made his way there Dec. 20 to visit students and staff. Santa passed out a gift of a Rough Rider hat from his sack to give to the students.

A great big hug and thank you to Santa for the happiness he brings to Sheckler Elementary with his arrival. Santa, all of Sheckler appreciates and looks forward to your visit every year. Thank you also to Mrs. Claus and all of Santa’s Home and School “elves” for continuing to make this Sheckler tradition a magical day for the students and for all your dedication throughout the year.