
The Title 1 program was happy to host the Fall Literacy Night for students k-6 students. Thanks for all of the families who attended and completed the activities. The attendance prize winners were:
back row
Emma Boedeker 4th grade
Elaina Kerr 3rd grade
Tyson Kinion 6th grade
Kobey Kinion 5th grade
Front row
Abby Varner 1st grade
Ella Heitman kindergarten
Tommy Speers 2nd grade


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










Third grade finished their first unit in reading, which included the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. We chose to wrap up the unit by having a Mad Hatter tea party. Students enjoyed snacks, drinks, and a “Mad” riddles BINGO.






Mrs. Keeven's math intervention group worked in teams to complete a Lost in the Woods escape room! They had to use what they have learned about factors and multiples to complete the tasks






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.



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.


Mrs. Stimac's 4th grade class came to Mrs. Kaimann's kindergarten classroom to read a Halloween book they chose and do a Halloween craft. Each 4th grader was given a kindergarten partner to work with. It's safe to say both grades enjoyed this activity.






Girls on the Run is about more than just running. The mission of Girls on the Run is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.




The PTO Fall Fundraiser is happening now! Register online today for our Charleston Wrap fundraiser at www.registercw.com! Once you register, you’ll be able to send email and text invitations to your friends and family. Sharing our fundraiser will help us reach our goal. Will you register today and help us kick-off our fundraiser?



Fall Literacy Night is this week! Wednesday, October 18 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!


Elsberry FFA is sponsoring Trunk or Treat on October 22 from 3-5 p.m in the elementary parking lot.


Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon. We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.
Reminder: Explorer's Club and E2 are NOT in session during parent-teacher conferences. Please make alternate afterschool arrangements on those evenings for afterschool care. E2 and Explorer's Club will be available for the morning sessions only both days.


Mrs. Hudson's first grade class enjoying some creative time during indoor recess.







Making reading a little extra fun during spooky season is one of Mrs. Cannon's specialties!


Boo Pops are on sale now!
Order forms available from teachers PreK-6.
Older students can get them in hs library from Mrs. Gomel.
Orders due with payment on or before Tuesday, Oct. 17.
$1 per pop, or buy 5 and get the 6th one free.
BooPops delivered to any student or staff member on Halloween day.
All funds go to FOEL for free books for our kids.


EMS Student Council is hosting the annual Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, November 10. Please have registration forms returned by October 18. Please see attachment for more information and the registration form.


Mrs. Clote's first grade class enjoyed a stuffy day as a reward for meeting behavior goals. Students enjoyed bringing a stuffed animal from home to join them in the classroom.







Today elementary teachers were busy in LETRS training. LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. LETRS instructs teachers in what literacy skills need to be taught, why, and how to plan to teach them. It also delves into the research base behind these recommendations. Last year staff completed Volume 1. This year we will be finishing Volume 2.

