The fourth graders at CCE enjoyed a field trip to the Magic House on Thursday, April 20. The Magic House offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages that spark imagination, pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills.
Kari Shipley, the elementary secratary, is in her 12th year at the ESD. She hopes students remember her as a kind and caring adult in their life. Many of us will remember her flair for decorating, celebrating, and her plethora of dancing solar toys.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are so lucky to have all of you brightening up our offices and our days!
May is a busy and very important month of school. The Missouri Assessment Program, most often called M.A.P., is a test given to all students in grades 3-8 in Missouri. Our third and fourth grade students will take both ELA and Math. Our kindergarten and first grade students take the OLSAT test. Second grade students take the Terra Nova. All testing occurs in May. Watch for more information from your child's teacher.
Students in grades 4-6 had the opportunity to attend Truman's Children's Literature Festival on Friday, April 21 in Kirksville, MO. The event showcases writers and illustrators providing an opportunity to connect children with books and their authors. Mrs. Julie Wilson, elementary librarian, organized this field trip.
Excellent concert Treblemakers! Treblemakers is the fourth through sixth grade honor choir directed by Mrs. Jenny Lynn Heras.
Photo credits: Doneta Gladney
Don't miss the Treblemakers Spring Concert on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Last week Delta Dental presented "Land of Smiles" to our students. The Land of Smiles® educational program is a fun, age-appropriate show that teaches children in about good oral health care. The Land of Smiles experience follows Captain Super Grin℠, as he defeats his nemesis, Caz Cavity℠, with a little help from his sidekicks, Terri Tooth Fairy℠ and Toothpick℠. Throughout the adventure, students learn the importance of brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist regularly. Thank you Nurse Hatcher for scheduling this event for our students.
4th Grade CCE tudents are learning about cell structures. Here are some examples of the cell models they have created in the classroom.
Free parenting support sessions close to home in Troy. Call 636-528-5911 ext. 1401 to register or get more information.
On Thursday, April 13 the Elsberry Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have been invited to join our students for lunch. Please do not be alarmed if you see extra emergency vehicles in our parking lot.
Mrs. Hudson's students did a writing activity with Peeps! They got to have a Peep with them all day. They read to their peep, they did Math with their Peep, and they wrote about their Peep. Students got a chance to practice using adjectives to describe their peep and write sentences about it. Of course, the most common question all day was “when can we eat our peep?”
Look at this unique opportunity to visit MU on Saturday, April 22. The Department of Physics And Astronomy will hold an OPEN HOUSE on the afternoon of Saturday April 22, 2023. The purpose of this event is to stimulate people’s interest and curiosity in physics. The event is free, and for all ages.
Paraprofessionals are an integral part of the daily operations and success of the Elsberry R-2 School District. Paraprofessionals provide one on one support to students, instructional support, instructional interventions, and small group instruction. We are very thankful for the paraprofessionals that have chosen to be part of our staff. Please let them know how much they are appreciated if you see them in the community.
Evaluate Day is Friday, April 14. Feel the groove and wear tie dye or 70's themed clothing.
Kindergarten Registration for the Elsberry School district will be held on the following dates and times:
Monday April 10th 7:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday April 11th 7:30am-7:00pm
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be held in the Elementary Foyer 188 Tomahawk Drive Elsberry. Please enter at the front doors of the Elementary School Building.
Children DO NOT have to be present at time of registration.
If you have any questions please call Parents As Teachers: Dawn Stone, 573-898-5554 ext. 257 or 215.
Lunch Menus April 3-14
TJ's Pizza PIck up will be Thursday, April 6 in the elementary gym from 3:15-6 p.m. We do not have a place to store pizzas so if you cannot pick up, you need to make arrangements for somebody to pick up for you. We cannot hold your orders.
The second graders in Ms. Duvall's class are practicing using rulers by measuring items in the classroom.
