Helena Family Newsletter
September 2023
Dear Families,
Thank you for making the transition back to school go smoothly! We are lucky to have such supportive families and students who greet us with a smile every morning.
Fall is already filling up with activities, so get out your calendars as you read all the information below! If you have not taken the time to join your child(ren)'s Class Dojo or our school Facebook page, please do so soon! We will be sharing pictures and events throughout the school year. We will also regularly use our district's text messaging system, so make sure to update Teacher Ease with any phone number changes throughout the year.
We have had several parents reach out about scheduling times to volunteer. After completing your background check, please reach out to the school so we can check it and get you on the approved list of volunteers. Mrs. Price will be scheduling a PRIDE Parents night in September, but if you have interest in volunteering before that feel free to give us a call!
PLEASE, please, please take a few seconds to fill out a Free/ Reduced Lunch Application if you have not done so yet. These are accessible in Teacher Ease or we can send home a paper copy with your child. Every single application (approved or denied) brings monetary support to Helena Elementary. Think of it as the easiest fundraiser ever! Thank you so much to all that have already done so!
Lastly, I would like to give a shout out to our Helena PTO for all the time they have already put into planning events and fundraisers! Thank you to our officers- Laura King, President; Regina Calderwood- Vice-President; Lanea Furst- Treasurer; and Tiffany Tritten- Secretary. We would love to see everyone at our next PTO meeting on September 5th at 5:30.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Raines
September 4, 2023
Labor Day- No School
September 5, 2023
PTO Meeting @ 5:30 in the Cafeteria
September 6, 2023
Red Wednesday
Wear your Chiefs gear!
September 7, 2023
Let's Go Chiefs!
First game of the season- wear your Chiefs gear again!
September 8, 2023
The Grand Event, 7:15-8:15 am
RSVPs due by 9/1
September 9, 2023
Fall Fest, 4:00-8:00 pm @ Webster Park
Each class has been asked to supply an item for this event, please see the note that went home or call the office for details. PTO is also looking for parent volunteers to run the games, see sign ups on class Facebook pages.
There will be kids games/ activities, live entertainment, and food available.
September 18, 2023
School Pictures
Individual & Class will be taken
September 22, 2023
Homecoming- Early Out @ 12:40 pm
Parade will be at 2:00 pm in Savannah
September 23, 2023
Fair on the Square in Savannah
September 25, 2023
No School - Professional Development for Staff
September 27, 2023
PRIDE Store
Sept. 4- Cassidy Augustine
Sept. 24- Chevelle Roller & Harper Moore
Sept. 25- Jase Jarrett
Sept. 27- Korbyn Peak
Sept. 30- Andrew King, Henry King, Ms. Way
Trash Bag Fundraiser
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