The PTO V.I.P. dance is February 25 from 6-9 p.m. for girls in grades PreK-6th. It is a night for girls and their chosen guest to dress their best and enjoy a night of dancing and fun. Tickets and corsages can be ordered in advance. Please RSVP by February 17. Photos will also be available the night of the dance. The order form is attached. All forms will be coming home via the classroom also.
Make your plan for the week!
Wednesday Feb. 8 we are celebrating National School Counselors Week by wearing blue. We would sure be blue without Miss Hammett.
Friday Feb. 10 is Evaluate Day. Our theme is "Show your Love of Learning" by wearing Red and/or pink.
Our students were super excited to be greeted by the Varsity Boys Basketball Team this morning! We can't wait to pump them up at the pep rally today! Photo Credit: Cristen Tucker
“Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. History. From activists and civil rights pioneers, leaders in industry, politics, science, culture, and more.” (History.com, 2022)
Mrs. Yates created a bulletin board for the month that allows students to have the opportunity to learn about significant Black Americans that made an impact on the world.
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Evaluate Day is Friday, February 10. Show your love of learing by wearing red and/or pink.
Reminder, send your child with a winter coat to school! We go out as long as the weather is safe for outside play. When it is too cold we do have an inside recess brain break. Here are some pictures of Ms. Stimac's third graders at inside recess.
IMPORTANT DANCE CLUB UPDATE
Do to an overwhelming response, there are some updates to the plans.
Kindergarten and First Grade Students, Tuesday Nights Feb. 7- March 7th
2nd, 3rd, and 4th will meet on Thursdays as originally planned from Feb. 2-March 9
Pick up time remains 5 p.m.
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Our team at Clarence Cannon Elementary needs more Coaches! Starting the week of March 6th, the team will meet twice a week for 75 minutes after school. GOTR provides training and support all season long. Reach out to Danielle Osterkamp at dosterkamp@elsberry.k12.mo.us for more information today!
Jennifer Patton has been teaching second grade at Clarence Cannon Elementary for 19 years. She has always loved children and loved learning! She knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was a child. She hopes to someday travel and see the world!
Friday, February 3 is Homecoming. We are wearing red and white to show our Indian Pride! The EHS Varsity Girls and Boys play against North Callaway at 6 p.m. Hope to see our school spirit and a sea of red Friday at the pep rally and the game.
Indianettes Dance Team, Grades K-4
The dance team will meet Thursdays after school for 8 weeks from immediately after school until 5:00 p.m. Students will need to have a ride home from school at 5:00 p.m. or be an enrolled Explorer's Club student. Last minute forms are being accepted but must be returned by Thursday or your child cannot attend. Please if you have any questions! email Holly Duvall (2nd grade teacher) at hduvall@elsberry.k12.mo.us
Cheer Camp forms are due Wednesday, February 1. Late forms cannot be accepted.
NHS Candy Grams are on sale now!
Running Club with Mrs. Osterkamp is starting in February!
Students in 3rd through 6th grade are invited to join Running Club on Wednesday mornings in February (2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22) from 6:45 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. in the Elementary Gym. Forms will be sent home with students in grades 3-6.
Please fill out the form for your child to attend. Send your student to running club with tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and a water bottle! If you have any questions email Danielle Osterkamp at dosterkamp@elsberry.k12.mo.us.
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
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".
