Nike Weekly Scout Report

Good afternoon Nike families,

We’re excited to celebrate a special milestone at Nike! Please have your student wear purple on Tuesday, November 18 to show their Scout Pride as we host our National School of Character Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

On Tuesday, November 18 join us for Nike PTO’s McTeacher Night at the Pacific McDonald’s from 4–7 p.m. Take a night off from cooking, enjoy dinner in or grab takeout, and see your student’s teachers in action! All proceeds go directly toward funding activities, events, and classroom supplies for Nike students.

On Friday, November 21 our annual Balloons Over Broadway Parade will begin at 2:45 p.m. Families are welcome to attend and enjoy the creativity of our students! More information will be sent home soon — please see the flyer below to start planning your student’s balloon creation.

Your child’s Thursday folder contains important information each week. Please check it regularly and respond to any notes or forms that come home.

🦃 The countdown to Thanksgiving is on! Take a deep breath, enjoy the little things, and get ready for some family time. Reminder: No school Nov. 24–28. 🍂

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via email or call the office.

Your Partner in Education,

Dr. Jessica Tollison

You should have found the following items in your child's Thursday folder:

*Low balance lunch letters

*Balloons Over Broadway

*McTeacher Night

As we move further into fall, colder temperatures are on the way! Please remember to check the weather each morning and make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the conditions. When laying out school clothes for the next day, keep in mind that temperatures can be dangerously low for students walking to school or waiting at the bus stop.

For recess and other outdoor activities, we follow the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cold Weather Guidelines:

• 10°F or below: Students will remain indoors

• 10–20°F: Outdoor time limited to 5 minutes

• 20–32°F: Outdoor time limited to 10–15 minutes

• 32–90°F: Outdoor time allowed as normal

Please note that these temperatures include the “feels like” (wind chill or heat index) temperature.

We want all students to enjoy their time outside safely. Unfortunately, we do not have enough coats for students to borrow. If your child does not have a coat, they may need to remain indoors during recess.

If your student needs a coat, please reach out to our school counselor, Shanna Raeker, by calling the school or emailing sraeker@mvr3.k12.mo.us.

And don’t forget the hats and gloves — they make a big difference!

Temperatures are falling and with that comes wintery weather. The Meramec Valley R-III School District recognizes the challenges that result from school being canceled due to inclement weather. As such, we want to share some information to keep you informed about our district's procedures for school closings and delays due to weather.

In the case of inclement weather:

1. The district administration will make a decision as soon as they can. In general, school officials will not cancel school based on a forecast. However, there are occasional instances where decisions could be made when inclement weather appears to be inevitable.

2. When possible, the decision to cancel school may be made the night before, usually by 9:00 pm. However, in most situations, a decision isn’t made until the following morning. An early morning decision is typically made by 5:00 a.m. A decision to cancel school will be shared in the following ways: automated phone call, email, text notification through our mobile app, district social media sites, and local news television stations.

3. The district has a 2-hour late start option. This option would generally be used if the weather forecast indicates the conditions present in the early morning hours will be temporary and improved weather/temperatures are expected.

As we look ahead, we ask that all parents:

1. Create a plan for unexpected school closures and share the plan with your student. School cancellations due to weather are unavoidable and will happen at some point.

2. Please watch our district website, mobile app, and social media pages for information related to school closures. We will post periodic updates about the decision making process. We will not respond to questions submitted on social media asking if we plan to have school.

3. Recognize that snow itself rarely closes school. Snow in the forecast is not our primary concern. Rather, safety, visibility, road conditions, ice build-up, and the status of plowing are more important issues to consider. In addition, the capability of our staff to safely travel to school and for our maintenance department to clear sidewalks and parking lots have a large impact on our ability to have school.

As always, the highest priority for our district is the safety of our students and staff, for whom we will always err on the side of caution.

On November 11, Nike Elementary proudly hosted a special celebration honoring veterans and active-duty service members of our school community. Guests enjoyed light refreshments, student musical performances, and heartfelt readings about Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served and to everyone who helped make this day so special at Nike!

Today, our amazing Nike cafeteria team treated students and staff to a traditional Thanksgiving meal! 🦃 Everything was delicious, and everyone enjoyed sharing a festive lunch together. Huge thanks to our cafeteria crew for making it such a special day!

Our amazing 1st and 2nd graders have been working so hard rehearsing for this year’s Winter Musical, The Reindeer Whisperer! We can’t wait for you to see their wonderful performance full of music, laughter, and holiday cheer.

Performance Details:
📅 When: Thursday, December 11
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Riverbend Gym

Students should arrive at Riverbend by 5:45 PM with a parent or adult.

What to Wear:
✨ A red or green shirt
✨ Black pants

If your child has a speaking part, they may have a special costume. Families of those students should have already received a letter with details.

We’re so proud of our young performers and can’t wait to celebrate the season together at this fun-filled event!

🌟 Get Involved at Nike Elementary!

PTO Meeting – more info coming soon!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Pacific McDonalds

💙 All Are Welcome!

Parents, guardians, and grandparents — we’d love to have you join us! Come meet other families, share ideas, and help shape the activities and programs that make our school community shine.

🙌 Why Volunteer at Your Child’s School?

Volunteering is one of the best ways to support your child’s education and stay connected to what’s happening at school. Your time, no matter how small, makes a big difference!

✨ Benefits of Volunteering:

• Builds stronger connections between families, teachers, and staff

• Shows students that education matters

• Strengthens our school community

• Helps create fun and meaningful experiences for all students

💡 Ways to Get Involved:

• Attend PTO meetings

• Help at school events

• Share your skills or hobbies

• Join a committee or short-term project

💬 Every Hand Helps!

Your participation — big or small — helps our students succeed and keeps our school vibrant and welcoming.

We can’t wait to see you at the next PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 18!

*McTeacher Night is Tuesday, November 18, 4-7 pm

*Snowballs with Santa will be in December. More information will be sent home at a later date.

The Meramec Valley R-III School District uses federal Title funds to enhance our programs and support student learning. As part of federal guidelines, we’re sharing the Parents’ Right-to-Know Notification with all families. Please click this link to learn more.

Please take a moment to complete this survey and tell us what you think about your child's school's food!

Click here to sign up for Pacific Little League CO-ED Basketball.

A WatchDOG Dad (short for Dads of Great Students) is a father, grandfather, uncle, or other male role model who volunteers at a school to help create a positive and safe environment for students. The Watch D.O.G.S.® program is a national initiative that encourages men to get involved in schools by spending a day (or more) on campus helping with things like:

• Greeting students as they arrive

• Assisting in classrooms

• Monitoring hallways, the cafeteria, or playground

• Providing positive male role models

• Promoting safety and school spirit

The goal of the program is to increase male involvement in education and strengthen the connection between families and schools.

We’re excited to welcome all parents, grandparents, and family members—men and women—to join as WatchDOG volunteers! You can help greet students, assist in classrooms, and make our school an even better place to learn. 💙 If you are interested in becoming a WatchDog, please use this link to sign up.

Nov. 24th - 28th- No School Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 2nd- No GNC

Dec. 15th- 1st & 2nd grade Winter Musical 6 pm @ Riverbend (students arrive @ 5:30 pm)

Dec. 22nd - Jan 2nd- No School Winter Break

Jan. 19th- No School MLK Jr. Day

Feb. 16th- No School President's Day

Feb. 20th- End of 2nd Trimester/Early Dismissal for students

Feb. 23rd- No School-Professional Development Day for MVR-III Staff

Mar. 5th- 3rd & 4th grade Spring Musical 7 pm @ Riverbend (students arrive @ 6:45 pm)

Mar. 16th - Mar. 20th- No School Spring Break

Mar. 23rd- Spring Book Fair Starts

Mar. 31st- Nike PTO Dine to Donate Fundraiser @ Culvers

Apr. 1st- Spring Book Fair Ends

Apr. 3rd- No School Easter Break

Apr. 22nd-1st FT to STL Zoo

Apr. 6th- No School-Professional Development Day for MVR-III Staff

May 21st- End of 3rd Trimester/Early Dismissal for students (last day of school)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (636) 271-1444 or email at jtollison@mvr3.k12.mo.us .

Your Partner in Education,

Email: jtollison@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/nike
Location: 2264 Hwy Ap, Catawissa, MO 63015
Phone: (636) 271-1444