Staunton Elementary School

Staunton Families: Please support our School and Pride fundraiser! To celebrate our return to school, we are offering our classic spirit wear products along with two specialty shirts you are sure to love. We have been given permission to offer Peanuts Gang and Scooby-Doo commemorative shirts, celebrating our students and staff being "Together Again" for the fall of 2020. All products are discounted from last year's prices and for safety reasons, all orders will be placed online or by a toll-free phone number. The attached flyer will let you see the products we are offering with additional value packages available online. Thank you for ordering and promoting spirit and pride in our school. Website: www.spiritandpride.com Our School ID number is: 175905 Orders are due October 22nd! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Don't Forget! Monday, October 5th is the World Day of Bullying Prevention and everyone is encouraged to wear Blue to STOP bullying and cyberbullying. #BlueUp #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: The month of October is Bully and Drug Free Prevention Month and Staunton Elementary & Jr. High School is committed to Stomp Out Bullying! Review the linked news story below to learn more about the events and activities the school has planned for students and staff. News Story Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/313563?org=elementary-school #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

DON'T FORGET! The school district is continuing to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to any child, ages 18 years old and younger, who lives in the Staunton School District through the month of December! To learn more information, click the linked news article below. News Article Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/300916?org=district #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Our Book Fair is online! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist. Elementary School Book Fair Link: https://bit.ly/2GmZvif Jr. High School Book Fair Link: https://bit.ly/3i9FGbp #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve #BookFair

3rd Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Information! #TerrierPride #BulldogPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Mrs. Brown's Kindergarten students were painting the Rainbow Fish for an afternoon activity! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Elementary Families: Please note that vehicles are NOT allowed to park along the curve on the west side of the community room parking lot. The area is clearly labeled with NO PARKING signs. Additionally, if you are in line to pick up your student, please stay in your vehicle. Your cooperation is appreciated! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Elementary & Jr. High Families: Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th. As the date get closer, paper order packets will be sent home with students. Also, ordering can be completed online. Information about ordering is attached to this communication. #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: Let us know anonymously when you know of anything that threatens the safety of our school using the SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE. Review the attached flyer for more information. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Mrs. Carter's Kindergarten class experimented with oil pastel painting today after reading "Mix It Up" by Hervé Tullet, and "Monsters Love Colors" by Mike Austin.

Staunton Families: The school district is excited to announce that we are able to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to any child, ages 18 years old and younger, who lives in the Staunton School District through the month of December! The free meal service will begin on Wednesday, September 9th and will continue through Tuesday, December 22nd. To learn more information, click the linked news article below. News Article Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/300916?org=district #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

The Staunton School District is in search of a paraprofessional! Duties will be primarily supervisory. Please review the linked job posting. Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/kqjt #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: The school district is excited to announce that we are able to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to any child, ages 18 years old and younger, who lives in the Staunton School District through the month of December! The free meal service will begin next Wednesday, September 9th and will continue through Tuesday, December 22nd. To learn more information, click the linked news article below. News Article Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/300916?org=district #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: This is a reminder that on Friday, September 4th, the Staunton School District will be running an early out schedule. The schedule is attached for your review in advance of Friday. Students in 6th - 12th Grade will be dismissed from school at 11:18 AM. Students in K - 5th Grade will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Searching for a rewarding job? Become a Substitute Teacher! Earn up to $105 per day dependent on qualifications. Click the link below to learn more information about becoming a substitute for the Staunton School District. Informational Link: https://bit.ly/3bkDDQ0 If you have further questions, please contact applications@stauntonschools.org. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: This is a reminder that on Friday, September 4th, the Staunton School District will be running an early out schedule. The schedule is attached for your review in advance of Friday. Students in 6th - 12th Grade will be dismissed from school at 11:18 AM. Students in K - 5th Grade will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: If your student is an ELECTIVE REMOTE LEARNER in Kindergarten - 8th grade, the school is hosting the MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® starting the week of September 14th in the community room. Remote learners are encouraged to come to school starting Monday, September 14th once students have been dismissed for the day to complete testing. Dependent on the student, the testing may take 4 days to complete. Please complete the RSVP Form by Wednesday, September 9th linked below. RSVP Form Link: https://bit.ly/2EywhwD *6th - 8th grade students will start testing at 2:00 PM each day. *K - 5th grade students will start testing at 3:00 PM each day. -Students MUST bring their device for testing. -Students MUST wear a mask upon entering the building to test. -Parents will drop students off at the community room entrance and students’ temperatures will be taken. -6th - 8th grade students MAY NOT need all 4 days to complete the test. -K - 5th grade students MAY need all 4 days to complete the test. INFORMATION ABOUT MAP: MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students. MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level. INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE LINKS: https://www.nwea.org/blog/2017/12-common-questions-parents-ask-map-growth-assessment/ https://www.nwea.org/content/uploads/2017/08/Parent-Guide.pdf

Staunton Families: This is just a reminder that students in Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth grade, Freshman, and Seniors must submit medical requirements. Medical requirements are due by October 15th, 2020 in order to remain in attendance. THIS APPLIES FOR BOTH REMOTE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING. Documents can be turned into the office, emailed or faxed (618) 635-4637. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Ali at 618.635.3831 x253 or ahughes@stauntonschools.org Please follow the link for your students requirements! https://www.stauntonschools.org/o/district/browse/66819

Staunton Families: Please see the attached poster for information about a FREE dental clinic for children ages 3 - 13. It will be held on October 12th at the SIU School of Dental Medicine. Pre-Registration is required and you can call (618) 474-7200 to make an appointment. #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve