Monster themed kindergarten roundup scares up some fun

There was nothing frightful at Friday’s kindergarten roundup at Chase County Schools even though activities centered around a “monster” theme. K-6 Principal Becky Odens said 36 prospective kindergartners attended, but they anticipate a class of 45 this fall. Above, Jason Fortkamp is all business as he concentrates on writing his name with other incoming students. Kindergarten teacher Mary Fortkamp, middle, mixes up the slime the youths were about to play with as Quinton Keneipp and Emiliano Reyes anxiously await the fun ahead. Reading was also part of their classroom-to-classroom rotations. One of the books read by teacher Jordan Haake was titled, “The Day A Monster Came To School.” (Johnson Publications photos)