Essex, Missouri – This week already marks the end of the First Quarter, wow! Since it is a new month, the new Student of the Month for October has been chosen. The nominees for the Elementary School were: John Siebert, Nathan Elles, Ashland Wheeler, Sophie Pearce, Kamryn Rice, Jayden Robinson, and Kylee Rich, but the overall winner was Ciara Barber. Congratulations! The Student of the Month and all the nominees will be treated to a special lunch on October 23rd. Good job Richland Elementary and keep up the good work and good grades!
Here are some dates that the Elementary students and parents should remember for this month!
October 9th – Open Library will be held in the library. Be sure to check out some great AR books tomorrow night!
October 9th – Tomorrow is also picture re-takes. Please call the elementary office if any order forms are needed.
October 11th – Marks the end of the First Quarter.
October 11th – Field trip to the Malden Bootheel Youth Museum, grades Kindergarten through second. Be sure to turn in permission slips!
October 14th – There will be a Science Club meeting for grades third through fifth. Help kick off the brand new club and discuss their multiple fun activities taking place this year!
October 15th – Junior High Basketball is well on its way and they will be playing Leopold at home.
October 16th – Field trip to Beggs Family Farm for grades third through sixth.
October 17th – ½ day of school due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Teachers will send out more information regarding the conferences throughout this week so that sessions can be scheduled accordingly.
October 18th – No school! Have fun on your Fall Break.
There will also be a correction on the October Breakfast Menu that was recently passed out. October 28th is listed as a No School Day, but the correction date is October 18th! Corrected Breakfast Menus should be passed out later this week. Sorry for any misunderstandings.
Student Health Screenings for grades Kindergarten through third grade, fifth grade, seventh grade, ninth grade, and eleventh grade are scheduled for October 8th through 10th. Notes were sent home with the students last Wednesday, but please feel free to contact the school nurse if you have any questions.
Each month the elementary will be holding a contest to determine which class is spending the most time reading and/or passing tests on our new MyON reading program. The winning class for the month of September was the sixth grade. They will get a popcorn party for their hardwork.
Thanks to the Richland PTO for providing supplies to our classroom teachers! We appreciate all their support. And thank you to all the students and the CTA for collecting Box Tops! CTA donated all the proceeds to help pay for our new playground. Since May 2013, $462 has been collected. Great job, Rebels!
For the Junior High and High School News:
October 9th – Picture re-take day and senior composite pictures. Seniors must dress in either black, white, or red and must bring a $10 sitting fee if they wish to have their picture taken. Senior composites will be the pictures used in the 2013-2014 yearbook and will be hung on the wall later this year.
October 11th – Marks the end of the First Quarter.
October 12th – Junior High and High School bands will compete in the Charleston Parade.
October 12th – Both bands and FBLA will be attending Six Flags directly after the parade. See Mr. Carter or Mrs. Duley for more information or permission slips.
October 17th – The Great Shakeout
October 17th – Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held. More information will be given out to the students as the date gets closer.
October 17th – ½ Day, students will be released early at 12:00.
October 18th – No School! (Students enrolled in college classes are encouraged to attend their morning classes due to TRCC being in session).
October 24th – Sikeston Career and College Fair. Permission slips should be turned in soon, if you do not have a permission slip, you can visit the high school office.
October 31st – School-wide Balloon Launch and another ½ Day with an early release at 12:00.
