Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We want to express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to our very own SRO Julie Conner today. The Elsberry School District is lucky to have her serving our students and staff each day.
Preschool Registration is Tuesday, March 19th from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Congrats to the EHS Senior Class for being crowned the spirit week champions! It was no easy task to claim the victory this year. During Homecoming Spirit Week EHS students donated 2,027 items to Operation Backpack! Thank you to all students and parents for supporting the spirit week competition and supporting the Operation Backpack program that makes sure every student has what they need. If you would like to make a food or monetary donation to Operation Backpack please contact Jill Koch at ext. 254.
Don't forget to set your alarms! School is in session Monday, February 12, 2024. This is a make up day from January.
Just FYI
The Elsberry R-II Board of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeremy Davidson has accepted the superintendent position beginning July 1, 2024. Dr. Davidson currently serves as the principal at Winfield Middle School and has over 15 years of administrative experience.
Dr. Davidson is a visionary leader passionate about the success of all students and staff. He brings a wealth of experience in the field of education. He recently graduated with his doctorate from William Woods University. He has been in education for 23 years, five of which he spent in the classroom as a middle school social studies teacher. The other seventeen years he has spent as a principal. During his tenure as a principal, he led positive change at both the middle and high school levels by embracing a culture of teamwork and open communication and promoting a vision for success. He advocates strong collaborative learning environments that foster high-quality instruction, rigor in the classroom, and puts relationships at the forefront of learning.
Beyond education, he enjoys fishing, hiking, hunting, working out, and spending quality time with his family. He is a father of four children: Renzlee, Falyn, Kreedan, and Pyper. He has been married for over 21 years to his wife Mitsy. He has strong family values and believes in active participation in the community he serves. He stated, "I believe the community plays a pivotal role in enhancing the educational journey for our students. Elsberry is the perfect community to nurture, shape, and empower our students to the fullest potential."
Thank you to everyone who attended Parent Summit 2024. What topics would you like to see in 2025?
No school Friday, January 19 due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Message from Elsberry FFA:
The FFA is trying something new this winter. We are asking for any gently used or new clothes from now until February 2nd. Clothes can be dropped off at the Elsberry High School entrance, Clarence Cannon Elementary office, or the Ag Building. We are taking baby clothes to adult clothes and anything in between them.
Then on February 19th, we are setting up the Elementary Gym with all the clothes for anyone from the community to pick out and pick up anything they may need.
The idea is to recycle any clothes that people may have and get the clothes to people in our community who may need them. So we are looking for clothing donations and then help getting the word out about the clothing handout date on February 19th starting at 5pm in the elementary gym.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Ray or Jason Vandivort.
Would you be interested in attending parent summit virtually? Parent Summit is Thursday, January 18 starting at 6 p.m. Follow the link for the virtual schedule.
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Which 2024 Parent Summit session, or sessions, are you planning to attend on Thursday, January 18?
-Creating a Neurodiversity Affirming World with Emily Kircher-Morris
-ADHD Parent and Professional Panel
-Challenging Behavior and Effective Discipline
-Phone and Technology Addiction
-Anxiety and Depression
-FAFSA Completion Workshop
Parent Summit, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, is the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. She is the author of several books for parents and educators related to the development of children and teens who are neurodivergent and cognitively gifted. Her private practice outside of St. Louis, Missouri specializes in mental health support for neurodivergent kids, teens, and their families.
She will be presenting Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming World on Thursday, January 18, 2024 as part of Parent Summit. The neurodiversity movement is empowering people who learn and think differently to change the world. Cognitive giftedness, ADHD, autism, and dyslexia are a few of the types of brains that fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity. During this talk, Emily will synthesize what we know about neurodivergent people and how we can create a neurodiversity-affirming world.
School is canceled on Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather conditions
Parent Summit, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Anxiety and Depression
This presentation will cover the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma and their overlap in youth. We will be discussing identification, interventions, resources, and skills to support youth in navigating difficult emotional and mental health issues.
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” Martin Luther King Jr.
Do you or someone you know need some assistance during this time of extreme cold? Here are some local resources.
Due to forecasted road conditions the Elsberry R-2 School District will release at 1 p.m. today, Friday, January 12. All afterschool activities, Homecoming, E2, and Explorer's Club are cancelled.
The basketball game vs. Louisiana will be postponed until Monday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. Homecoming has been rescheduled for February 9 vs. Mark Twain.
Parent Summit, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Phone and Technology Addiction
Research has been done on smartphone/technology usage and its impact on all adolescents for so many years. It is not a new issue at all. But the increasing trend of cell phone addiction and poor psychological and physiological health of adolescents is a reality we are facing as parents. Let’s learn how to recognize the symptoms and help our teens overcome their smartphone/technology addiction.
Parent Summit, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Challening Behavior and Effective Discipline
Behaviors are a form of communication, sometimes these behaviors are challenging which can lead to frustrations with parents and children. In this session we will learn ways to reduce frustrations and support your child with self regulation using acceptance, communication, calming and coping strategies.
Parent Summit, Thursday, January 18, 2024
ADHD Parent and Professional Panel
It seems like ADHD diagnoses are on the rise and ADHD is having a large impact on the daily lives of children and families. How do families cope? What works well; what doesn’t? Is medication the only answer? How do you navigate medication? You are not alone. Come interact with a panel of honest parents, teachers, and community members for a discussion about ADHD in families.
