Due to the predicted inclement weather, school is cancelled on Wednesday, January 25.
The Great Pencil Race!
Starting the second week of school Mrs. Yates began the Great Pencil Race competition with her class. The goal was to see which student could keep their pencil the longest. Today on the 81st day of school we crowned our winner. From left to right: Kenzie (1st), Annie (2nd), and Adaline (3rd).
If you would like to read about the sessions available at Parent Summit tomorrow, Thursday , January 19 follow the link to the document. This document also includes google meet links if you would like to attend one or more sessions virtually from the comfort of your own home. All attendees will receive a $10 gift card. If attending, please enter at the high school doors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1264T1YcilHzoMhiGsZmIus4G76cPHYBIBPlECEaCxl4/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Wilch has some great photos from community circle to share. Her class does an I Love You ritual each morning. They roll the dice to choose, and the class favorite is “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”
These rituals increase attention span, decrease power struggles, and promote language and literacy at school or at home. I Love You Rituals build positive, lifelong bonds between adults and children! Thanks for sharing Mrs. Wilch.
Holly Duvall has been a second grade teacher at Cannon Elementary for 13 years. Ms. Duvall wants to help students love school. She hopes her students remember how she made them feel , that she cared about them, and that they will always be her "kids".
Mrs. Keeven's 4th grade students did a collaborative art project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
On Thursday, January 19, there is a 90 minute session at Parent Summit about sleep. This program is designed for parents of infants up to teens. Sleep impacts many things including mood, learning, and self regulation. Children's Hospital will be presenting and answering questions about healthy sleep habits and routines. Ask the experts!
Do these cold days have you thinking about summer vacation? The Elsberry R-2 School Board has approved the 2023-2024 school calendar. Please check it prior to booking your trip.
Cheer clinic forms are on their way home. Please return by Wednesday, February 1. Contact Rachel Turner if you have any questions.
Parent Summit is on Thursday, January 19. We are again offering in person and virtual attendance. If you have not attended before, this event is designed to provide parents information on a variety of topics. Session descriptions with virtual links will be emailed next week.
Here are the list of presentations:
-CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SLEEP A TO Z (90 MINUTE SESSION)
-LCRB - STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
-PLTC - INFO ABOUT TECH SCHOOL (ONLY SESSION 1)
-LCR-2 - LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL - (ONLY SESSIONS 2 & 3)
-YOUTH IN NEED - HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD REGULATE/SELF-REGULATION
-LCR-2 - BOREDOM BUSTERS
MOST SESSIONS ARE 25 MINUTES AND WILL BEGIN AT 6:00, 6:30, AND 7:00. FEEL FREE TO PARTICIATE IN ONE OR MORE SESSIONS.
Mark your calendars to attend Parent Summit on Thursday, January 19.
What is Parent Summit? It is an assortment of presentations designed for parents with student success outcomes in mind. You can attend in person or virtually. Call Explorer's Club at ext. 267 if you have any questions in regards to the event.
Is being more organized on your 2023 list of things to do? Hopefully the Elsberry R-2 app can help. Download today!
Evaluate Day is Friday, January 13. Our students are pa-jammin' into the new year! Please join us in wearing your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes.
It's cold outside! Our goal is to get children outside daily as long as the temperature is safe. However, students do need a winter coat. A hoodie is not a substitute for a coat during the winter. If your family needs assistance with a winter coat please email Ms. Shipley, elementary secretary, kshipley@elsberry.k12.mo.us or call ext. 215.
The Little Indians Cheer Clinic is on February 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Students in preschool through sixth grade are invited to participate. During this clinic your child will learn a cheer, jumps, and a crowd involvement cheer that your child will perform at halftime of the JV Girls game on Monday, February 13. The cost of the clinic is $35.00 and all checks can be made out to Elsberry R-II. With this cost your child will receive a t-shirt and bow that they will need to wear the night of the game. They will also get a snack and drink the day of the clinic. Please fill out the form below and turn it in with the clinic cost to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
No late forms will be accepted - we are not ordering extra bows or t-shirts. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at rturner@elsberry.k12.mo.us. Thank you for your continuous support of Elsberry High Cheer!
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing our students back at school on Tuesday, January 3.
We are very thankful that our school has been sponsored by the Adopt-a-Classroom project organized by Jessica Broyles-Boedeker and Megan Lavy. All students in preschool through 4th grade received a wrapped book this week. Pictured are Kenzie and Kendyl, delivering the gifts.
Mrs. Ross knew cookies were going to be the answer last week. Her students baked and decorated cookies in class. The best part after following all the directions was eating the cookies.
Happy Grinch Day!
Congratulations to Mrs. Conner's 1st grade class for winning the 25 days of Christmas food collection. Her class donated 223. They will be celebrating their victory with a milk and cookie party. In total the food drive collected 1,568 items for our NHS Buddy Bag program. Thank you Mrs. Speers for organizing this service learning project with your class.
