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February Family Messenger

2024

February FamilyMessenger2024
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Dear Marthasville Students and Families,

Love and care is in the air! We finally got through the longest month EVER and boy are we ready for SPRING! So many exciting things are coming up this semester. Be on the lookout for information regarding Read Across America Week, Book Fair, Spring Title I Family Engagement Night, Blue Jays Give Back Service Day, Spring Conferences, Music programs, DARE Graduation, Career Day, and so much more!


BIG, BIG THANKS to our PTG, MVL Families, and Community for supporting our school at the Trivia Night last month. If you donated items for the class themed baskets for the raffle and auction, we are extremely grateful! So many days off created a barrier to collecting items in a more timely manner, but we had a wonderful assortment of baskets for trivia participants to win!


Kindergarten Connection is almost here! If you have a future Blue Jay starting with us next school year, or know someone who does (or someone who should definitely MOVE HERE!), call Cheryl to start the enrollment process. Kindergarten Connection is a wonderful opportunity to meet our awesome Kinder teachers, tour the building, get some swag, and learn about being a Blue Jay. We can't wait to see you February 15th from 3:30-6:00!


The 100th day celebration is February 7th! Our Blue Jays are growing smarter every day and we are so proud of them. Here is a fun read aloud to show your kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEE5IqubyXE


We are very excited to kick off the One District One Book Initiative with The Lemonade War! I have attached February's monthly reading calendar below, as well as the read aloud version of the first chapter if listening is easier for your family. Your kids can follow along in the book while they listen! If you follow Reader Dad on YouTube, he has posted videos from each chapter. https://www.youtube.com/@readerdad4332


I am in the season of reflection and WOW! I continue to be so proud of our school and community. Our partnerships with families and businesses are growing stronger each day and it makes me so excited for our future together. I am so grateful our families send their Blue Jays to us each day to teach and love. We have so much more work, fun, and progress to make as a school family and I am so happy to be the lead learner!


Most Caring,


Mrs. Kristen Daffron

Principal

Marthasville Elementary

#MarthasvilleRocks #SDOW #BlueJays

The Lemonade War - Chapter 1
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Breakfast and Lunch Menus

https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/departments/food_services


*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. will have their lunch choice defaulted to the Tray option.

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Yearbook Sales

Yearbooks will be $8 this year! Student leaders will help create our yearbook with staff. Yearbooks will be on sale 2/1-3/4. You can order online here:

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/marthasvilleelementarymarthasville

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Dates to Remember

February

1-Lemonade Wars Kick Off!

2-Character Ed Assemblies with Mrs. B

4-Post a prediction about The Lemonade War on the SDOW Facebook page

5-9 Counselor Appreciation Week; Super Bowl Spirit Week (flyer below)

7-100th Day of School!

11-Post your answers to the comprehension questions on the SDOW Facebook page for Chapters 1-3

15- Kindergarten Connection 3:30-6:00

16-No School! (Teacher Professioanl Development)

18-Post your answers to the comprehension questions on the SDOW Facebook page for Chapters 4-6

19-No School!

23-Jump Rope for Heart Assembly

25-Post your answers to the comprehension questions on the SDOW Facebook page for Chapters 7-9

29-Leap Day!

Kindness Challenge

Main Street Real Estate-Washingon has partnered with local area businesses to start a monthly Kindness Challenge for kids! Your Blue Jays are coming home with a Kindness Challenge card. When they complete the tasks on the back of the card, turn it into the office. At the end of the month, we will pick 1 random winner to earn a Kindness Challenge Winner Card, which can be redeemed for a special item! Winners will keep their cards to redeem for prizes at all participating businesses.

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First View

If your child needs to ride the bus home and has not yet filled out a transportation form, it needs to be done prior to the day they need to ride. Please contact the office if you need assistance with this. Students can not ride a bus until this has been approved through the bus garage.


https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/departments/transportation

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Attendance Procedures

If your Blue Jay misses school for an appointment, please be sure to send in a doctor's note so the absence will be marked excused. The absence will remain unexcused until the official doctor's note is sent in. Mrs. Brueggemann begins making phone calls between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. for absent students if we do not hear from a parent or caregiver before then. You can call the office anytime at 636-231-2650 and leave a voicemail if it is before or after school hours. You can also email Mrs. Brueggemann at cheryl.brueggemann@sdowmo.org to report absences. If you message or email the teacher, please also include the office as some staff aren't able to check their email and alert the office before phone calls are made home. We truly appreciate the support and cooperation!
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Attendance Matters!

January Recap

K- 94.9%

1- 94.6%

2- 92.6%

3- 93.3%

4- 91.9%

5- 93.8%

6- 94%

Total-93.6%

Overall attendance since the first day of school: 95.9%!

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Service Learning 2023-2024

What:Blue Jays Give Back Service Learning

Who: Blue Jay students and staff

When:March 22, 2024 (morning)

Where: MVL Elementary and Community


Mark your calendars! We have a nice list of service learning projects that will take place around our campus and community. Be on the lookout for an invitation to join a service learning group that day!

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Blue Jays ROCK

WE HAVE BLUE JAY PRIDE when we show....

Respect

Ownership

Commitment

Kindness


Our character word for February is: COMPASSION


I care about the feelings of others. I will treat all people with kindness.

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Notes from Nurse Annie

Thank you for supporting the Kids Heart Challenge! Show Me Jumpers will be performing on February 23rd at 2:00 celebrating a job well done collecting donations! We are so grateful for the continued generosity from our families and community.

News from Mrs. Busekrus

School District of Washington Parents/Guardians:


The School District of Washington will host the Children’s Advocacy Center or CAC to present sexual abuse prevention training to students grades 5th-12th. These presentations meet the guidelines of RSMo 170.045 as outlined with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education [DESE]. Parents and guardians, please note the presentation materials discuss sensitive topics related to sexual abuse prevention. We encourage viewing the materials and videos for additional information. The Parent Opt-Out Letter is available for parent/guardians who prefer their child NOT participate in the CAC presentation on sexual abuse prevention. Please return this letter to your child’s school office. (Note: The Opt-Out Letter was sent home the week of January 8th, 2024.) The lessons for Marthasville Elementary will be on February 27th and February 28th. For more information about the KIDS’ Rights Program curriculum presented by the CAC, please visit this website, https://www.playitsafe.org/curriculum_gradelevels.php. This site includes a summary of the presentation, along with video trailers used in the presentations. ​

Cash for Classrooms by Casey's Rewards

We’re excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school. Find Marthasville Elementary in the rewards section of the Casey's app to start donating today!​

Any donation that a school receives from the program can be used to purchase supplies for extra-curricular activities including sports, technology, art and/or school supplies within your school. Join us in giving back to your community! Funds will be disbursed to schools twice a year via check to the school's address and will be sent in December and April. No minimum amount required.

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Technology

K &1 Blue Jays keep their devices at school.

2-6 Blue Jays need to take their device home every night to charge. Students who consistenly forget to charge at home or forget their device altogether, will have to fill out a Think Sheet for being unprepared. If your child needs a new charger from the district, pleast let the office know. Chargers purchased from Amazon or other stores that are not meant for our district issued devices will cause harm to the battery life and ability to charge fully.

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Visitors and Volunteers

If you plan to attend a field trip or be a class volunteer on a consistent basis- you will need to get a background check.


If you plan to help at a class party or be a guest reader, you only need to have your ID scanned through Raptor.

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STEM SUPPLIES

Mrs. Obermark, our fabulous STEM teacher, is in need of SHOE BOXES and CEREAL BOXES! If you have any laying around that STEM classes could use, please send in. Thank you in advance for supporting our school and teachers!
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Ways to Stay Connected

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District News

For other district news, please visit:

https://www.smore.com/63rxm

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Parent Summit Series

Mark Your Calendar!

Connect Washington and RIASEC

Find info on the district webpage:

https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/programs/connect_washington


Our 5th and 6th graders will learn about and take the RIASEC in MARCH! We have some exciting plans for future careers day on March 5th!

Take the RIASEC here to learn about your own RIASEC code:

https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/1.php


I have also included a pdf of the RIASEC hexagon that gives career pathway examples for each letter.

Dr. Kephart Communication

Visit the district's homepage to view monthly communication from our Superintendent, Dr. Kephart.

https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/

Kephart Communications January 2024

PTG Meetings

PTG Meetings are held once a month at 5:00 in the conference room. We are always looking for new and fresh faces and ideas to support our school!

Here are the dates:

February 27

March 19

April 30

May-No Meeting

PTG Meeting Minutes

Marthasville PTG Minutes January 23, 2024

Attendance: Lea Welter, Mrs. Meyer, Stacie Chapman, Becky Ferree, Abby Rinne, Elizabeth Voss, Mrs. Daffron (on phone)


  • Call the Meeting to Order-5:04p

  • Approval of agenda for 1/23/24

    • 1st: Stacie

    • 2nd: Abby

  • Approval of meeting minutes for 11/28/23

    • 1st: Elizabeth

    • 2nd: Lea

  • Approval of Financial Report

    • Not given this evening

    • Elizabeth will email out tomorrow

  • Fundraisers

    • Black Light Trivia

      • Date: January 27, 2024

      • Doors open at 5p, starts at 6p

      • Deposit and Cleaning Deposit was made to Marthasville Community Club for rental. $100 for rental and $75 cleaning fee that is refundable if cleaned.

      • Trivia:

        • Package Cost

          • $1200 - they bring everything and the crew (MC, all staff).

          • A $250 deposit was paid. Remaining total due is $950. Lea will reach out to him tomorrow to see if we can pay him the night of or if he keeps the funds from the online sales.

        • Black Light hats and Glo Sticks have been purchased.

        • Round prizes? Winning table prize?

      • Price was lowered to $160 per table or $20 per person

        • 9 confirmed tables

        • Unsure if there will be a teacher table this year. Daffron has reached out but hasn’t gotten a confirmation yet.

      • They want logos of companies that donated items to put that in the powerpoint.

      • Will set up Friday night at 6 at the Marthasville Community Club

      • Lea has the containers for tickets to be put in. Elizabeth has the tickets and glow items.

      • Committees:

        • Abby Rinne- Donations

        • Mrs Daffron- Classroom themed raffle baskets

        • Lea Welter- ticket sales

      • Round prizes and winning table prizes

        • Winning table - $10 gift card per person; $80 total

        • Round prizes - small prizes

          • Dollar scratchers for odd rounds (4)-32

          • Candy bar, smarties for even rounds (4)-32

            • Smarties bundles

            • Payday

            • Hundred grand

            • Whatchamacallit

        • Balloons to the losing table. Moved each round.

      • Will need to get baskets from school on Friday.

    • Dine To Donate

      • Tropical Sno

      • We are now scheduled in April for a dine to donate. Need to verify date.

      • Will get 50% of sales for the day.

    • Movie Night

      • Do we want to schedule a movie night in march? Climb night?

      • Defer to next meeting. Mrs. Daffron will discuss with coach.

    • Butter Braid/Cake Roll

      • Start: 2/26/24

      • End: 3/8/24

      • Delivery: 3/20/24-can go home with students after school or parents can pick up.

      • Waiting for forms to be delivered.

  • Teacher Requests

    • We fulfilled Mrs Daffrons Request for a 5th grade field trip bus cost.

    • We fulfilled Mrs Bayless' request for art.

      • Metal rulers

      • New drill

      • She is taking donations for wood pieces and screws

  • Open Forum

    • Rock Wall- was installed over Christmas Break!

    • Nomination forms for PTG committee will go home with students in March and we will vote in April

    • Family Reading Night

      • Date 3/1/24

      • 5:30-8p

      • Organization to host an activity table and provide items

      • Mrs. Meyer states she can help. She will also reach out to teachers to see if any others can help as well.

  • Close of Meeting - 5:33p

  • Next Meeting- Feb 27, 2024 @ 5pm
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