Braves Bulletin

We are working to improve the character initiative at Robertsville Elementary, and we would

appreciate it if you would complete our parent survey. The information you provide is important

to us and will be used in planning for our school.

The survey should only take 10 minutes of your time. It opens September 28th and closes October 12th.

Your response to the survey is anonymous, confidential, and voluntary. Responding to the

survey constitutes your consent for us to use the information for district and school planning.

The password to access the survey is rob890.

The Meramec Valley R-III School District receives Title I, Title II, and Title IV federal funding. The purpose of Title programs is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. This critical funding supports our Title Reading teachers, STEAM clubs, Student Learning Nights, and class size reduction teachers. Please use this link if you would like more information on our Title Programs, Parent's Right to Know details, and Title complaint procedures.

Yay, we met our goal each day! Let's keep it up!

Congratulations to the following classes for spelling BRAVES and earning extra recess:

• Mrs. Toney
• Mrs. Holtz
• Mrs. Bartel

• Mr. Henley

• Ms. Huesgen
• Ms. Belt
• Ms. Chickering

Vision and Hearing Screenings will be November 3rd.

This week's counseling lesson was focused on Mental Health: Thoughts, Feelings and Actions. Students explored how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and practiced using strategies to replace unhelpful thoughts ("I suck at math", "No-one likes me") with helpful thoughts (This math is hard but I am going to try my best", "I want to play with those kids and be their friend so I am going to go ask to join their kickball game" to support their mental health.

We also named trusted adults that are in our lives that they can talk to when/if they feel down, sad, frustrated about things/have unhappy thoughts.

We are currently at 25,178 Beanstack minutes!

Goal: 50,000 by November 12th.

Do you know someone 50 or older who would be interested in helping a child build confidence and succeed in reading and math?

Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring pairs volunteers aged 50 and above with students in grades K–3 to provide one-on-one support each week throughout the school year. Volunteers can work with one child or several students as tutors, mentors, and friends, helping students strengthen their reading and math skills while building meaningful relationships.

If you or someone you know would enjoy making a difference in a child’s education, sign up today! stloasis.org/tutoring

Call: 314-995-9506
Training: October 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: MVR-III Central Office

Click this link for an informational video about the program. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Volunteering helps create a positive community, makes school better, and increases student achievement.

If you plan to volunteer or attend field trips you will first need to complete the background check process. Two background checks are now required, and the process takes up to 10 days to complete.

We suggest families plan ahead and complete the process prior to the start of the school year. Volunteers should review the links below. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

If your child needs morning childcare before 8:05 am, contact the Nike SACC office at 636-271-1484 for information about the School Age Child Care Program registration.

Snacks and Celebrations:

• Schools and parents are encouraged to be creative in celebrating without food but if you would like to provide a treat for a celebration or the class as snack please follow the approved Healthy List of Foods/Smart Snack in School nutrition standards

• Birthday celebrations at school can be celebrated with treats or trinkets. The treats should follow the approved Healthy List of Foods.

At Meramec Valley R-III School District, we remain committed to ensuring every student has access to healthy, nutritious meals that support their learning and success in the classroom. While we have been proud to provide free breakfast over the last two years, it has been funded at a shortfall, and the district has been making up the difference to cover the cost. As a result, the district will no longer be able to provide free breakfast to all students.

To help families navigate these changes, we highly encourage everyone to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Eligibility guidelines change from year to year, and many families who may not have qualified in the past find that they do now. This application will be available at Open House. Approved applications not only assist your family with meal costs but also ensure our schools continue to receive other vital funding.

Money for your child's meal account can be deposited online or brought to school in an envelope with the student's name and grade.

If you have any immediate questions regarding free or reduced lunch applications, please reach out to Michelle Dawson at (636) 271-1428 or email Michelle at mdawson@mvr3.k12.mo.us.

Robertsville Elementary is committed to being a safe, supportive, and collaborative school that values your input. Please fill out the form and provide feedback, positive or negative, on how to make Robertsville the best!

Let us know about the positve things you've seen from our Robertsville Staff by filling out a BRAVO Staff form. Mrs. Watson will shout out these wonderful staff members during our monthly assembly.

PTO Spotlight

Robertsville has an amazing, active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). They have some great activities planned for the year such as:

• Mum fundraiser
• Fall Festival
• BINGO Night
• Vendor Fair/Santa
• Mouse Races
• STEAM Night
• And many more

Please scan the QR Code to visit PTO's Facebook page and see all the amazing things they do for Robertsville and events coming up.

October 5th: No School- Professional Development for Teachers

October 8th: Costume Closet

October 12th: BoBo's Fundraising begins

October 16th: Halloween Fest- 5:00-6:30

October 26th: BoBo's Fundraising ends

November 2nd: PTO Meeting- 4:00

November 3rd: 4th grade fieldtrip- BizTown Junior Achievement

November 2-6: Fall Book Fair

November 4th: Grandparents' Day (more information to come)

November 5th: Books, PJs, and Beyond- Family Night (more information to come)

November 12th: Fall Retake/Absentee Pictures

November 12th: Early Dismissal- End of Trimester 1

November 13th: No School- Professional Development for Teachers

November 17th: Bobo's Delivery

November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

November 30th: PTO Meeting

Robertsville Pledge

Robertsville Braves are kind, curious, problem-solvers who focus on responsibility and service.