Dear Marthasville Students and Families,
Happy 2023!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and New Year's! I was able to spend some quality time with my family and took every moment I could to enjoy being with my daughter before sending her back to ship life in the Navy. I am feeling rejuventated and excited to start 3rd quarter strong. My personal word for the new year is GROW. My intentions and focus have been set and I am ready to conquer this year with a fresh mind and passion for our students and school. I have missed our Blue Jays so much and can't wait to see them again so soon! Be on the lookout for a Save the Date to be coming home this month regarding PTG's Trivia Night in April. We have so many fun events planned for the rest of this school year and I appreciate the ongoing support from our families. The committment to our students succeeding and growing is evident and I am always proud to be your child's Principal. Don't forget, if you ever have questions, concerns, or need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. You can call me at 636-231-2650, email kristen.daffron@sdowmo.org or message me on our Facebook page. Thank you for being AWESOME FAMILIES!!
Cheers to an amazing start to 2nd Semester!
Most Caring,
Mrs. Kristen Daffron
Principal
Marthasville Elementary
#MarthasvilleRocks #SDOW #BlueJays
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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. | Yearbook Orders Yearbooks will be on sale this year for $15. We are no longer able to provide free copies to every student. If you want your child or family to have a copy, please order one soon! Here is the link to order: | Dates to RememberJanuary 3-Awesome Pawesome Reading @Scenic Regional Library 5-1st Day Back! NEON DAY (B DAY for Specials) 6-CAMO DAY (C DAY for Specials) 9- Report Cards come home 16- No School! 18- Character Ed Assembly Day; Board Meeting 7pm @TLC 24- PTG Meeting 6pm Conference Room 27- Relay for Life Assembly 3rd-6th grade 28- Laundry Soap Delivery Day 9:00 |
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. will have their lunch choice defaulted to the Tray option.
Yearbook Orders
Here is the link to order:
Dates to Remember
January
3-Awesome Pawesome Reading @Scenic Regional Library
5-1st Day Back! NEON DAY (B DAY for Specials)
6-CAMO DAY (C DAY for Specials)
9- Report Cards come home
16- No School!
18- Character Ed Assembly Day; Board Meeting 7pm @TLC
24- PTG Meeting 6pm Conference Room
27- Relay for Life Assembly 3rd-6th grade
28- Laundry Soap Delivery Day 9:00
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2nd Quarter Report Cards 2nd Quarter Report Cards and envelopes will be coming home on 1/9. Please look over your child's grades thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher right away. We ask that every family sign and return the envelope by 1/17. We are looking for 100% of our envelopes to be returned, as we will need these for future quarters. Each family can keep their copy of the report card. If we do not get your envelope by 1/17, you child's teacher will be reaching out to you. We appreciate your support and cooperation! Thank you for being an active part of your child's educational team. | Visitors and Volunteers We are once again using the Raptor system for anyone entering our building to volunteer or visit. Anyone picking up or dropping off students only, do no need to be approved through Raptor, as they won't be entering the building past the safety vestibule doors. We also ask that visitors and volunteers only enter the building through the Main Entrance doors (top of the front parking lot). | Inclement Weather and AMI DaysDue to our current 2022-23 calendar, we will be utilizing E-Learning and E-Learning PLUS for inclement weather days past Days 1-6 that are currently accounted for in our District calendar. If we are out of school for more than six days, teachers will need to connect with students to keep them instructionally on track for learning progression and grade-level advancement. All E-Learning and E-Learning PLUS days should be thought of in terms of educational advancement and not “busy” work for students; however, the connection with students will look different based on the information below: *E-Learning (Days 7-10): All teachers will provide work to students via Google Classroom. All teachers will also provide a two-hour “office time” Zoom link for students to connect with them from 9-11 a.m. if they have questions or need assistance. This is not a specific instruction time. The remainder of the day will be spent on collaboration and future instructional planning.
*E-Learning PLUS (Days 11 and Beyond): All teachers will run a full virtual schedule with their students. Every teacher will connect with students and continue instruction during the student's regularly scheduled day. If students are to have a special class on this day, they will attend virtually with the teacher. Lunch, recess, and passing times will remain as virtual breaks for the day. |
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Visitors and Volunteers
Inclement Weather and AMI Days
Due to our current 2022-23 calendar, we will be utilizing E-Learning and E-Learning PLUS for inclement weather days past Days 1-6 that are currently accounted for in our District calendar.
If we are out of school for more than six days, teachers will need to connect with students to keep them instructionally on track for learning progression and grade-level advancement.
All E-Learning and E-Learning PLUS days should be thought of in terms of educational advancement and not “busy” work for students; however, the connection with students will look different based on the information below:
*E-Learning (Days 7-10): All teachers will provide work to students via Google Classroom. All teachers will also provide a two-hour “office time” Zoom link for students to connect with them from 9-11 a.m. if they have questions or need assistance. This is not a specific instruction time. The remainder of the day will be spent on collaboration and future instructional planning.
*E-Learning PLUS (Days 11 and Beyond): All teachers will run a full virtual schedule with their students. Every teacher will connect with students and continue instruction during the student's regularly scheduled day. If students are to have a special class on this day, they will attend virtually with the teacher. Lunch, recess, and passing times will remain as virtual breaks for the day.
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Notes from Nurse Annie As the weather gets colder, please send coats, gloves, and hats to school in case we can get outside. As a reminder, no hoods or hats are allowed in the building unless it is a special spirit day or reward. Please remind your child to not share hats, brushes, or any other headwear or clothing. If your child is in need of hoodies, jackets, coat, hats, gloves, etc. let us know! | Blue Jay PrideWE HAVE BLUE JAY PRIDE when… We are safe. We are caring. We are respectful. We are responsible. SAFE: I will.... Have a calm body and voice. Use materials wisely and carefully. Listen to and follow instructions. CARING: I will... Use kind words. Share and be helpful. Be patient and accepting of others RESPECTFUL: I will… Have an open mind and open ears. Be thoughtful of all learners. Be honest. Use an appropriate voice, words, and actions. RESPONSIBLE: I will... Be prepared and on time. Take ownership of my choices. Keep all areas clean and organized. | Attendance Reminder If your child will be out, please contact your child's teacher AND the office as soon as possible! This includes planned absences. Attendance phone calls start by 8:00 a.m. everyday. When your child has 5, 8, 12, or 20 days of absences (excused or unexcused), as well as excessive tardies (10 or more), letters are mailed home. Please refer to Board Policy JED-AP for more information. |
Notes from Nurse Annie
Blue Jay Pride
WE HAVE BLUE JAY PRIDE when…
We are safe. We are caring. We are respectful. We are responsible.
SAFE: I will....
Have a calm body and voice.
Use materials wisely and carefully.
Listen to and follow instructions.
CARING: I will...
Use kind words.
Share and be helpful.
Be patient and accepting of others
RESPECTFUL: I will…
Have an open mind and open ears.
Be thoughtful of all learners.
Be honest.
Use an appropriate voice, words, and actions.
RESPONSIBLE: I will...
Be prepared and on time.
Take ownership of my choices.
Keep all areas clean and organized.
Attendance Reminder
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Word of the MonthCharacter Ed Word of the Month: Integrity I am honest and sincere with others and myself in words and actions. I choose to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Our Character Ed assembly guest speaker and Community Work Force Connections is from Neighborhood Reads this month! | Goal Setting Buddy Classes will be meeting on Thursday, 1/5 to talk about the importance of Goal Setting and Resolutions. We are working on a new main hallway display. Students and staff will be writing Personal and Academic/Professional goals on a neon light bulb cutout. These will be hung up and down the halls for all to enjoy and see. Look for Buddy Activity pics to be posted soon! | Awesome Pawesome Come and cuddle with Franklin County Humane Society's Canine Ambassadors. Reading is awesome but reading with a dog, Awesome Pawsome! Please visit Scenic Regional Library's webpage for more information and other exciting events. Event Title: Awesome Pawsome Reading - Union Date: First Tuesday of EVERY MONTH! Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 6:00 PM Location: Union Branch |
Word of the Month
Character Ed Word of the Month: Integrity
I am honest and sincere with others and myself in words and actions. I choose to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Our Character Ed assembly guest speaker and Community Work Force Connections is from Neighborhood Reads this month!
Goal Setting
Awesome Pawesome
Please visit Scenic Regional Library's webpage for more information and other exciting events.
Event Title: Awesome Pawsome Reading - Union
Date: First Tuesday of EVERY MONTH!
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Union Branch
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Now Hiring! https://washington.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx We are in need of a 3 hour Kitchen Cook/Cashier. If you are anyone else you know is looking for part time work, please visit the link above and apply today. We have a fun group to work with! | Parent Summit Series: Future Dates Wellness Night January 4th at the TLC building on Hwy 47. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | CSIP Team Members Needed!The District’s Strategic Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) is ready to be updated. At this time, the District is currently seeking interested stakeholders to help us develop our next strategic plan and lead the District into the future. Please use this LINK to express your interest in filling out the application. The deadline for submission is January 16, 2023. You will be notified no later than January 18, 2023, if you have been selected.
All Meetings will be held on the following Tuesdays, February 7, February 21, March 7, April 4, and May 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Technology and Learning Center 4245 Highway 47. * Dinner will be served during the meeting
We look forward to your assistance and partnership in our District’s strategic planning. |
Now Hiring!
We are in need of a 3 hour Kitchen Cook/Cashier. If you are anyone else you know is looking for part time work, please visit the link above and apply today.
We have a fun group to work with!
Parent Summit Series: Future Dates
January 4th at the TLC building on Hwy 47.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
CSIP Team Members Needed!
The District’s Strategic Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) is ready to be updated. At this time, the District is currently seeking interested stakeholders to help us develop our next strategic plan and lead the District into the future. Please use this LINK to express your interest in filling out the application. The deadline for submission is January 16, 2023. You will be notified no later than January 18, 2023, if you have been selected.
All Meetings will be held on the following Tuesdays, February 7, February 21, March 7, April 4, and May 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Technology and Learning Center 4245 Highway 47. * Dinner will be served during the meeting
We look forward to your assistance and partnership in our District’s strategic planning.
