Look at our Elsberry FFA program being featured on the MFA Oil website! The article is from last fall, but it is too good not to share.
https://www.mfaoil.com/the-diversity-and-important-of-ag-emphasized-in-nationally-recognized-elsberry-ffa/?fbclid=IwAR1F01B7g6EQ9wZUv15k3AFGsIUqH8wzfkNMwYHtZom79VA_s71zyBrW1hM#sq_h7rfar2qed
If you would like to read about the sessions available at Parent Summit tomorrow, Thursday , January 19 follow the link to the document. This document also includes google meet links if you would like to attend one or more sessions virtually from the comfort of your own home. All attendees will receive a $10 gift card. If attending, please enter at the high school doors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1264T1YcilHzoMhiGsZmIus4G76cPHYBIBPlECEaCxl4/edit?usp=sharing
The January student of the month is Kaden Kinsler. Kaden is the son of Matt and Kandi Kinsler. Congrats!
During career week in October, Georganna Krumlinde, a heritage artist, spoke with the students about her art. She also had each student create a quilt square. She used the squares to complete the two quilts pictured. They will be donated to St. Jude's Hospital for Children.
Attention Juniors and Parents,
An After Prom meeting will be held January 22nd at 5:30 pm in lower 300. This meeting is for parents. After Prom is a wonderful event hosted by the Junior Class parents that includes fun activities and prizes to encourage our students to attend!
People to contact about the meeting with questions or concerns:
Rebecca Balfanz: rbalfanz1441@gmail.com
Cindi Phillips - lucinda.phillips@citi.com
Josh and april Jordan - apriljordan1008@aol.com and jjordan38@att.net
Prom will be held Saturday April 15th, 7 pm to 10 pm, with promenade starting at 6:30 pm.
Would you like to be an after prom sponsor? Do you have a donation that would be a great after prom attendance prize? After prom is designed to encourage student to make safe and healthy choices while having a great time with peers. Information on how to support this cause is attached.
Do these cold days have you thinking about summer vacation? The Elsberry R-2 School Board has approved the 2023-2024 school calendar. Please check it prior to booking your trip. If you are trying to plan around your child's schedule, this summer dead week for all MSHAA activities is July 30-August 6, 2023. There will be no practices or events scheduled during that time.
Congratulations to the December Art Student of the Month Alexis Lammert. Alexis is a junior at EHS. She is the daughter of Jeremy Lammert and Selena Lammert.
Parent Summit is on Thursday, January 19. We are again offering in person and virtual attendance. If you have not attended before, this event is designed to provide parents information on a variety of topics. Session descriptions with virtual links will be emailed next week.
Here are the list of presentations:
-CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SLEEP A TO Z (90 MINUTE SESSION)
-LCRB - STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
-PLTC - INFO ABOUT TECH SCHOOL (ONLY SESSION 1)
-LCR-2 - LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL - (ONLY SESSIONS 2 & 3)
-YOUTH IN NEED - HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD REGULATE/SELF-REGULATION
-LCR-2 - BOREDOM BUSTERS
MOST SESSIONS ARE 25 MINUTES AND WILL BEGIN AT 6:00, 6:30, AND 7:00. FEEL FREE TO PARTICIATE IN ONE OR MORE SESSIONS.
Erin Black started working as a substitute teacher in the Elsberry School District as a transition back from being a stay-at-home mom and it turned into a love for working with kids! She has now been an employee for five years and is a member of the Braves Staff.
Starting Tuesday, January 10, after school tutoring is available to high school students everyday after school in the high school library from 3:45-5:30pm. Students are welcome to come/leave as they please but they are asked to sign-in and sign-out for attendance purposes. One high school teacher will be present each day and the list of dates (with teachers available) is posted on the high school library door and outside the high school office. We offer these opportunities for students who may need extra support, wifi, and/or just a quiet place to work. If you have any further questions about tutorting please contact the high school office at ext. 213.
It’s a great day to be an Indian! Congrats to our Varsity boys for an OT win against Clopton to claim the championship in the Clopton Tournament.
Congrats to our JV guys for winning the Championship of the Winfield JV Tournament 45-30 over Orchard Farm!
Great start to the weekend! Help us congratulate our Lady Indians on bringing home first place in the Clopton Tournament.
Orange Out the Night, Tuesday, February 14, 2023
EHS JV and V Boys vs. Montgomery County
If you would like to make a silent auction donation please contact Kim Jones at kjones@elsberry.k12.mo.us or Trudy Bull at tbull@elsberry.k12.mo.us
It is a tournament of championships weekend! Let's pack the stands!
Tonight, Friday, January 6:
Varsity Girls play Winfield at 8:00 p.m. in the Clopton Tournament for first
Saturday, January 7:
JV boys play Orchard Farm at 1:30 in the Winfield JV Tournament for first
Varsity Boys play Clopton at 5:00 in the Clopton Tournament for first
Is being more organized on your 2023 list of things to do? Hopefully the Elsberry R-2 app can help. Download today!
Crystal Meyer is in her tenth year of teaching at the Elsberry R-2 School District. She currently teaches in the Braves program working with EMS and EHS students. Crystal is an Elsberry alum who continues to serve her school and her community.
The final project in the Apparel and Textiles class was making a lap blanket.
Students had to operate the sewing machine, use a rotary cutter, hand tack, and hand sew to complete the projects. Apparel and Textiles class is instructed by Mrs. Kim Jones.
Congrats Coach Kari Koch-Dowell on achieving your 100th win as the head coach of the Lady Indians!
