Nov. 7
8th Boys and Girls Basketball at Bowling Green
Nov. 8
PreventEd 6th Grade
After School Program Lights On Event 5:30-7:00 p.m.
School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
Nov. 9
PreventEd 7th/8th PE
8th Boys and Girls Basketball at TBD
Nov. 10
Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly hosted by STUCO.
PreventEd 7th/8th PE
7h Grade boys and girls basketball Home 6 p.m.
JA Biz town is a cross curricular business simulation that allows students to have jobs, earn and spend money, and utilize communication skills in the workplace. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that make this day possible. More photos are posted in an album on the Elsberry Middle School Facebook Page.
Mark your calendars for a musical show you don't want to miss! Mrs. Heras, the Treblemakers Honor Choir, and kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students will all be performing an the annual Holiday Concert on November 30, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Hagemeier is promoting the EMS Pep Club in the hallways today. The purpose of the Elsberry Middle School Pep Squad is to boost the morale and spirit of the school, excite and entertain the crowd, to develop leadership, sportsmanship, and responsibility. It is also the pep club member’s purpose to represent Elsberry Middle School in a manner that will reflect positively upon the school. Each member agrees to abide by the rules and regulations set forth for the pep club.
THERE IS A $20 FEE FOR PEP CLUB WHICH INCLUDES A SHIRT, ENTRY INTO EACH GAME AND A SMALL SNACK AFTER SCHOOL.
If you child is interested in joining Pep Club or you want to know more, contact the middle school office at ext. 217.
A second quarter elective is Photography with Mrs. Grossner. Students were excited to hold a real camera in their hands for the first time with the Fall Photo Challenge. The main focus for this activity was just getting the cameras in their hands, learning how to actually take a picture, and locating certain items on the list. Looking forward to more photos from this class!
Students, parents, and fans just wanted to make you aware of the new NFHS free throw rule changes for this year. Please be patient with refs & scoreboard staffs as these are new rules and will take some adjusting to get use to. Thanks!
Robotics students are busy presenting their robots to other students and staff this week. Learning how to speak in front of a group, answer questions about a project, and reflect on the learning process are additional bonuses of this class. Even Mr. Boedeker decided to take a robot on a test drive in the high school hallway.
It's Hoop Shoot Time!!!!!!!!!!! Troy Elks 2023 Hoop Shoot Contest
December 9th @ 10am Troy South Middle School, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
"FREE" National Free Throw Contest
To learn more about the Hoop Shoot program, go to elks.org/hoopshoot
That's right, a little friendly competition that is FREE for all.
All kids are welcome, any school district, any county, all are welcome and its FREE.
We have a link to the registration forms this year for hopefully a faster, smoother process for the morning of the Hoop Shoot.
3 ways to register for the Hoop Shoot:
1. Show up on December 9th, fill out the registration form in person and shoot some hoops.
2. Scan the QR Code, click the 'Pre-Registration" option, fill out the form ahead of time, then show up on December 9th, check in at the registration table and shoot some hoops.
3. Scan the QR Code, click the "Printable Registration Form", now you can either print it to fill out or fill it out on your computer and bring it with you on December 9th, turn it in at the registration table and shoot some hoops.
******Participants may participate in ONE Lodge contest ONLY. *******
Mrs. Ogden's students learn about the scientific method through experiments. They used eggs to learn about forces, physical and chemical changes and recording observations.
We cannot say thank you enough to all of the families who attended parent-teacher conferences over the last two days. We appreciate your support!
Not only are basketball players practicing but so is our cheer squad. They are working hard on a Monday prepping for the beginning of the season on Nov. 2.
Little Indians Camp Information
Contact Kari Koch-Dowell, Athletic Director, with any questions
kkoch-dowell@elsberry.k12.mo.us
Come support the Elsberry Backpack Program!
Our 4th and 5th grade students participated in College and Career week on Career Day learning about a variety of professions. If you would love to tell our students about your job Mrs. Maiuro and Mrs. Hagemeier are always looking for volunteers for the upcoming spring 2024 Career Day. Please let these people know how much we appreciate them visiting with our students.
Brian Bazzell-Information Technology
Linda Haake & Christy Kuntz Elsberry Health Care Center
Kim Jones- Elsberry Democrat
Breanna Mayes- Mayes Hair Company
Chad Dormire -Sales Associate
Suzette Morris -Peoples Bank and Trust
Tabitha Wilson and Madelyn Crouch- LCSO Crime Scene Unit
Mrs. Kreuger recently attended the Gifted Association of Missouri conference at Truman University. While there she was able to attend multiple sessions from leaders in the field of gifted education and neurodiversity.
Mrs. Crystal Meyer is putting together a new program for students in grades 5-8. The information about the Read, Right, and Run program is attached. All students who wish to participate need to register. Please contact Mrs. Meyer at cmeyer@elsberry.k12.mo.us with any further questions.
Middle school student council attended the Teen Summit today with other Lincoln county youth. This event is sponsored by DART and focuses on developing leaders in reducing teen drug and alcohol use.
What do shapes and math have to do with nature? Ask a fifth grader what they have learned in math about hexagons and bee hives.
Don't forget to support the LCSO Youth Dances. The dances are what pays for a large portion of the annual youth summer camp.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. Please encourage your child to participate in the theme days and use it as an opportunity to discuss ways to say no to drugs.
