

March Family Messenger
2025
Happy New Year!
Character Word of the Month-Attitude
I will think and act in a positive way towards others and myself.
Yearbook Sales
To order a yearbook for $9.50, please visit Yearbook Ordering | Wagner Portrait Group. Yearbook sales ends on 3/2! We are not accepting paper orders or money in the office, all orders must be submitted online or by using the QR code.
Cornhole Tournament
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! We are so incredibley grateful for the support from everyone who attended to all the donations and sponorships! We have raised WELL over our goal and will be purchasing the new projector and screen soon for the gym.
District Food Drive
We are collecting cans of soup from March 3-7 for the district's backpack program. Soup can donations can be dropped off to boxes in the cafeteria. Thank you in advance for the support!
Read Across America Week
I have attached the Read Across America Week flyer below. Thursday is supposed to be a STEM Day/Dress Like a Scientist, BUT it is Spring Picture Day so please discuss with your child the outfit you think should be in Spring Pictures :)
Spring Pictures
Thursday, 3/6 is Spring Picture Day! Dress in your Spring best. Half slips have been sent home with our school code for ordering.
Relay for Life
Please visit the website below to register your child for Relay for Life!
We had student leaders from WHS come speak to your Blue Jays today.
It is an exciting event they won't want to miss!
https://washington.k12.mo.us/15618?articleID=18525
Relay for Life Fundraisers for March:
Hope Chains- March 3rd - 7th ($0.25 each)
Luminary Bags- March 10th - 13th ($0.50 each)
Kindergarten Connection
We are still registering new Kinders for next year! We are so excited to have them join us. If you know anyone that still needs to register their future Kinder, please have them call the office and speak to Mrs. Brueggemann.
A few days of nice weather tricked us! Our kids were "hot" and whipping out those Spring and Summer duds! Since Missouri weather is so unpredictable, please continue to dress our Blue Jays in layers. Crossing fingers that nicer weather is around the corner and here to stay!
Thank you always for the amazing support and partnership. We love your kids and will continue to create an environment that is safe and caring for them. This year is flying by and our students are really showing some FABULOUS leadership. From welcoming new peers to cleaning up our community, our kids exude Blue Jay Pride!
If you need anything, you can reach me at 636-231-2650, send a message to our Facebook page or Parent Square, come in for a visit, or email me at kristen.daffron@sdowmo.org. I am here for your family!
Most Caring,
Mrs. Kristen Daffron
Principal
Marthasville Elementary
#MarthasvilleRocks #SDOW #BlueJays
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Notes from the Nurse
Handwashing is the first and most important step in preventing germs from spreading. Germs are everywhere- on our food, on our skin, on door handles and light switches, cell phones and more! By washing our hands frequently, especially during cold and flu season or when preparing food, we can keep germs from spreading.
But not everyone washes their hands when they should. A disturbing study found most (95%) people aren’t washing well enough to kill germs. A staggering 10% of people didn’t even wash at all after using the restroom. Since you can’t rely on other people to keep their germs to themselves, you and your family should make handwashing a habit.
Important Dates
March
2- End of Online Yearbook Sales
3-7- Read Across America Week; Social Worker Appreciation Week; Book Fair; District Food Drive
6-Spring Pics; BUILD Day 6th Grade; 4th Grade Field Trip Symphony
7- Character Ed Assemblies; Staff Outing; WMS Family Reading Night; Band Recruitment Day 6th grade
13- Service Learning Day; End of 3rd Qtr
14-NO STUDENTS; Teacher Professional Development
17-21 Spring Break
25- Spring Title Family Night/Curriculum/Conferences 3:00-7:00; PTG 5:00
26- K/1st Spring Musical (P.M.); Report Cards Sent Home; 4th/5th Boy/Girl Talk with Nurse
28- 4th-6th Spelling Bee 1:00
31- House Meeting (Wear Your Colors!)
Attendance Recap
February 2025
K-93.9%
1-91.2%
2-94.4%
3-97.3%
4-90.4%
5-93.6%
6-94.6%
Total-93.9%
House Attendance
Altruismo (Black)-21/48 44%
Amistad (Red)- 23/48 48%
Isibindi (Green)- 26/47 55%
Reveur (Blue)- 26/48 54%
Overall Whole School Attendance since Day 1-95.4%
Building Goal- Students in grades K-6 will have an average of 96% attendance or higher and will decrease tardies in the 2024-2025 school year.
Technology
Replacement Chargers are $25
Visitors and Volunteers
District Communication
Links for the district and school calendar can be found below. A calendar of events will be included in the monthly newsletter as well. Please refer to the main calendar throughout the year for more information.
Counselor's Corner
https://youtu.be/ft_rtYqXdHw?si=RfQJNT7TC7wKDTqH
Kindness 101
Several After School Club events this month! Forms will be sent home March 3rd and flyers are attached!
PTG Minutes
Follow our new PTG page!
PTG
PTG Meetings are held once a month at 5:00 (except January and May) in the conference room. We are always looking for new and fresh faces and ideas to support our school!
Here are the dates:
March 25
April 29
May-No Meeting
June/July-Planning meeting
Student Handbook
Free and Reduced Lunch
Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. The eligibility criteria and application are available for download below. Applications are also available from the clicking the link below.
ESSA Parents' Right to Know
'Per the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as a Title I.A funded school, it is our responsibility to share the Parents' Right to Know. More information can be found on the district website, under Federal Programs.'