Today, August 24, the EMS and CCE Title I staff traveled to the EdPlus building in St. Louis to learn about the latest legislation from DESE. The team met and collaborated with various school teachers and administers to ensure that our literacy approach is both comprehensive and aligned with Missouri’s expectations.
EMS Cheer Tryout information
We have had a great start to the school year even with the warm temperatures. At the end of the day Tuesday, we experienced a partial power outage that caused some problems with our HVAC units today. All of the classroom units are now functioning and we are currently working on the cafeteria and kitchen units.
At this point we are planning to follow our normal dismissal time for the remainder of the week. An early release time was considered, but the forecasted temperature is only a few degrees warmer from 11 am to 4 pm and therefore would not provide much benefit.
The bus ride home is our biggest concern for our students and bus drivers. If you are able to pick up your students Thursday and Friday, we would appreciate you doing so to shorten our bus routes as much as possible. Please communicate any changes from normal pickup routines to your child’s building office by 2:00 pm daily.
We are off to a great start and are looking forward to day 2!
The Elsberry R-2 School will be using a new student information system this school year. Infinite Campus will be replacing Tyler SIS. All parents with an email address on file were sent instructions and a unique identification code to create your new parent portal account. If you did not receive an email, please make sure all information is updated on the Student Verification Sheets that are sent home the first week. Also, please be patient with our staff as we are all navigating this new platform.
Please help us welcome back Meagan Spegal to EMS. She will be returning as the 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher. She is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. Her advice to students is always ask for help, everyone struggles, so it's OK to ask for help.
Back to school night is tonight, August 16, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. See you soon!
Opaa!® Food Management, Inc. has been awarded the food service contract for the 2023-2024 school year. You can go to their website or download their app to look up the menus. There are 2 breakfast menus (K-8 and HS) and 3 Lunch Menus (K-4) (5-8) (9-12).
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Meg Bartig is joining the Elsberry School District staff as an art teacher at EHS and EMS. She is a graduate of Culver-Stockton College. Her advice for students is to take risks (wisely) and see mistakes as a learning opportunities, not things to be avoided.
Mark your calendars! We are busy prepping for the first day of school and cannot wait to see our students on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Regular school hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:35 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Explorer's Club and E2 Enrollment is on Monday, August 14 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. or during back to school night on Wednesday, August 16 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Tonight was the EHS and EMS athletics meeting where basic information was shared about athletic opportunities and expectations, Gold Cards, Booster Club and FCA. If your family missed this meeting make sure you reach out to our athletic director, Kari Koch-Dowell. If you are interested in purchasing a gold card, contact any athlete.
There is a mandatory parent/athlete meeting on August 6 at 5pm in the high school gym. If your high school or middle school student athlete plays any sport, they must be there with a parent. If you can not attend for any reason, you must get in touch with the athletic director, Coach K, prior to the meeting date. All athletes must have a current physical on file to be eligible to start practices. For any student that needs a physical, this can be done on site after the meeting. The price is $30. High school practices begin on August 7 and middle school practices begin on August 14.
Attention incoming 5th graders: Please plan to meet all the fifth teachers and tour classrooms on Back To School Open House Night August 16, 5:30-7 p.m. At that time, we will provide more detailed information about changes to expect in fifth grade compared to elementary school.
Attention incoming 6th graders: Please plan to meet teachers and tour classrooms at the Back To School Open House on August 16th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sixth grade functions in much the same way as fifth grade. Students will rotate to all three teachers, then return to their homeroom teacher for Language Arts and Reading. Information about joining Band will be sent home shortly after the beginning of the school year.
Attention incoming 8th Graders--Please plan on attending Back To School Open House, August 16th 5:30-7 p.m. Students can pick up schedules, access lockers, meet teachers, and pick up Chromebooks. Parent signatures for Chromebook User Agreements and $20 insurance fee are required. If you are unable to attend on Aug. 16, schedules will be handed out the first day of school or students can email Mrs. Hagemeier for schedule information.
The Registrar's Office is open! If you have questions about enrollment or the documents needed to complete the enrollment process please contact Kellie Stonebraker at 898-5554 ext. 225.
Attention all prospective trapshooters: Meeting August 3 at 6 p.m. in the Ag Building to discuss safety procedures, permission slips, calendars, etc. This meeting is for 8th-12th grade students.
Attention incoming 7th Grade Parents:
--As an important transition year, we will host a 7th Grade Orientation
Night on Tuesday, August 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a brief meeting in the High School Gym (enter the High School doors). After the meeting, students can pick up their schedules, access their lockers, tour classrooms, and meet teachers. We reserve this time only for 7th graders so they can become comfortable with their lockers and schedules. Chromebooks may also be picked up this evening. Parent signatures are required on the Chromebook User Agreements, as well as a $20 insurance payment. Students will be able to bring devices home, but are responsible for charging devices each evening, and responsible for the care of their device.
Elsberry Middle School would like to introduce Autumn Waller as the eighth grade ELA teacher and EMS cheer coach. Mrs. Waller attended Truman University and Missouri Baptist University. On her bucket list is doing a motorcycle tour of Ireland.
