Helena Family Newsletter
May 2023
Dear Families,
Our building continues to look better and better! Tuckpointing work will be wrapping up, several rooms got window updates, and vinyl is scheduled to be installed on the front windows of the building. We are so thankful for the community support to make some of these updates possible!
As is the end of every school year, May looks to be a busy month. Check out all that we have going on in the events below, there are several opportunities for parents/ guardians to join in our fun!
We will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 1-5. PTO invites all students and families to show extra gratitude to teachers and staff during this week. Participation in the activities are optional.
Do you know of any Savannah families that may be interested in sending their students to Helena next year? We would love to welcome new families! In-District Transfer information can be found on the Savannah website: https://www.savannahr3.com/page/in-district-transfers
Reminder that transfer requests must be filled out every year for those already attending Helena as a transfer.
Please remember that if you plan to volunteer or go on any field trips, you must complete a background check. Since the background checks are good for several years, summer may provide the opportunity to get this done in preparation for next year. For more information on how to get a background check, please visit the Savannah website: https://www.savannahr3.com/page/volunteer-information.
-Mrs. Raines
May 1, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week- bring a flower for your teacher
Community Meeting at Savannah High School
May 2, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week- wear your teacher's favorite color
PTO Meeting @ 5:30 in Cafeteria
May 3, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week- bring your teacher a tool (pen, marker, clorox wipes, etc)
May 4, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week- donate a book
May 5, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week- write your teacher a note/ draw a picture
School Lunch Hero Day- THANK YOU Ms. Renee and Mrs. Waldroff!
May 8, 2023
4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to YMCA-
parents contact teachers to attend
May 9, 2023
Bookmobile- returning books only
May 10, 2023
School Nurse Day
Kindergarten Graduation & Awards @ 1:30- families welcome
May 11, 2023
Field Day- we welcome all parents/guardians with background checks that are willing to volunteer with activities!
School Board Meeting, 7:00 @ Central Office
May 14, 2023
Happy Mother's Day
May 15, 2023
5th Grade Step-Up Day- students only
May 16, 2023
1st & 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony, 8:00 am
3rd-5th Grade Awards Ceremony, 9:00 am
All School Skate, 12:00-2:00 pm- parents with background checks are welcome
May 17, 2023
PRIDE Store
May 19, 2023
Last Day of School, early out @ 12:40 pm
May 23, 2023
Summer School begins
Boxtops
Download the Boxtops app and simply snap a picture of your grocery receipt! The app will scan the receipt and identify any items on which our school earns points, which are automatically sent in via the app.
Online grocery shopper? Even easier!! You can link your email address via the app, then when you receive your digital receipt just forward it to receipts@boxtops4education.com. It's that easy!!
Don't forget about our Savannah R-III app for your phone!
One quick click away from each day's lunch menu!
Also remember to check our Helena website for news, menus, staff information, and events! https://www.savannahr3.com/o/helena.
Helena Elementary School
Email: kraines@savannahr3.com
Website: https://www.savannahr3.com/o/helena
Location: 21080 Osage Street, Helena, MO, USA
Phone: 816-369-2865
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaElementary