The Advocate
Francis Howell Education Association
Welcome
Teachers at Central School Road Early Childhood Center
FHEA T-Shirt Friday
Chris Miller at FHHS
MNEA Legislative Platform
Students are at the center of Missouri NEA’s legislative platform and advocacy. MNEA believes that every child has a basic right to attend a great public school. The Association strives to ensure that all students have the time and resources to learn, caring and qualified teachers and an education that inspires their natural curiosity and desire to learn.
MNEA members played a key role in the recent enactment of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This new law puts an end to the rigid "test, blame and punish" approach of the old No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. MNEA will work will legislators and other state leaders to provide more opportunity for all students and more time to learn.
MNEA also continues to lead the fight to defeat the proposals that would harm public education. The Association’s legislative advocacy must ensure that legislators fulfill their commitments to stand up for children and public education during the legislative session.
The Association urges the legislature to invest in the classroom priorities that build the foundation for student learning. These priorities include full funding for the foundation formula and investing in the extra services at-risk students need, such as early childhood education and extended learning time. Please sign up for the legislative update.
FHEA Scholarships
Teacher to the Rescue!
Becky David Elementary 5th Grade Art Project
What an inspiring project!
Collage by Students at Becky David
Portrait by Students at Simmons Middle School
Francis Howell School Board Update
The school board has two seats that are up for election in April. For more information please visit FHEA's website.
Member Spotlight- Ryan Daugherty
Thanks for all of your hard work, Ryan!
Thank you to Castlio for all you do to make the Francis Howell School District a great community!
In Memoriam
Celebrations and Shout Outs
-Two Barnwell MS robotics teams participated in the first Lego League State Robotics Competition in December. Way to go!
-Barnwell MS raised $1700 for the St. Louis Honor Flight Program during their Veteran's Day program!
-Shout out to Libbie Kaplan! As team EDC, she keeps the group focused and always thinking ahead! Thank you!
-Shout out to FHHS Choir! They will be performing at Carnegie Hall at the Festival at Carnegie. The FHHS Women's Chamber Choir will be performing as a featured choir at the festival!
-FHN National Honor Society students made over 106 shoe boxes filled with gifts for needy children around the world as part of Operation Christmas Child! What a generous spirit!
-Shout out to Tonya Bratsch! She is a wonderful building rep for Henderson Elementary! She does a great job of keeping the lines of communication open between staff and the principal.
-Shout out to Dr. Barker for being so receptive to the needs of students and staff and for doing whatever she can for the Henderson community!
-Way to go, Saeger MS! Students and staff went to Jefferson City and participated in the legislative process!
-Thank you Barnwell for putting on a great Veteran's Day program!
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