MOVA Elementary Newsletter
October 2026
Our school theme for the 2026–2027 school year is “Level Up Learning!” This theme reflects our commitment to helping every student grow, achieve, and reach new levels of success.
A strong partnership between school and home is essential to this work. When families and staff communicate, collaborate, and support shared goals, students are better positioned to thrive. We are excited to bring “Level Up Learning!” to life by building meaningful connections with students and families throughout the school year.
As we proceed through the school year, we want you to recognize staff members that you have noticed building strong partnerships, encouraging students, spreading positivity, or going above and beyond to support student success. We will provide families with the opportunity to recognize them by submitting a nomination to highlight them through our social media platforms on our “Level Up Learning!” bulletin board.
Submissions will be shared with nominees via email, social media, and then on our "Level Up Learning" bulletin board.
Join us this month for a Learning Coach presentation titled, " There’s a Classroom Behind That Click! Discover the Power of Learning Live!" on Wednesday, October 7th, at 1:30pm.
This will be a practical, parent-focused presentation about the importance of daily attendance and active participation in live instructional classes. We will explore how connecting with classroom teachers and classmates supports academic growth, confidence, relationships, and consistent learning habits. Families will learn simple strategies for creating a home learning routine, preparing an effective learning space, and helping children participate more independently. We will also share research about attendance and student achievement, explain Missouri’s attendance requirements and our school’s expectations, and discuss how families and school staff can work together when barriers arise. Parents will leave with a manageable plan to help their child show up, engage, and succeed.
If you are unable to attend, a recording of the presentation will be available on MOVA's webpage.
Click on this LINK to access the MOVA Learning Coach Resource Page.
We love reading at MOVA!
"Reading daily for a minimum of 20 minutes and having conversations with children about what they are reading will help build fluency, enhance vocabulary, and foster a deeper comprehension. Children who read regularly do better in school, not just in reading but in all subjects." (Scholastic, 1/13/23)
MOVA Student Outings
MOVA Elementary wants to provide students with consistent and engaging opportunities to connect with peers, build relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging throughout the school year. Through a combination of regional in-person events and accessible virtual activities, all students will have opportunities to participate. Our goal is to provide structured experiences to strengthen school culture, and support students’ social-emotional growth, communication, collaboration, and connection to the school community.
Please note these in-person dates and locations:
Dec. 4th: Kansas City*
Mar. 19th: St. Louis*
*More Information to Follow
Important Upcoming Dates
Dec. 4th: MOVA Outing* -Kansas City
*More Information to Follow
Stride/K12 Customer & Technical Support
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