Elsberry Middle School

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.

Mr. Foster and his students are applying their reading and measurement skills in the kitchen.

5th and 6th Grade EMS students are invited to an outdoor movie night on Friday, October 27. The fee is $3 per child. The evening is organized by the EMS Student Council.

Mrs. Heras is teaching fifth grade students more about how to read and play music using recorders.

Oct. 17 Dental Clinic begins Boo Pop orders due (don’t tell the dental clinic people) Oct. 18 End of 1st Quarter K-6 Literacy Night 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 Select Stuco Members to Teen Summit in Moscow Mills Earthquake Drill PreventEd in PE 7th/8th Oct. 20 PreventEd Program 7th/8th during PE classes Oct. 21 Louisiana Colorfest