Nike Weekly Scout Report

• Summer Discovery Reminder (sign up ends next Tuesday-March 31st)
• Prop S

What did your family do over Spring Break? Did you travel somewhere fun, spend time outdoors, or just enjoy some relaxing days together?

Please send us your photos to nswaller@mvr3.k12.mo.us. We would love to display your family pictures in our school foyer!

Students absolutely love seeing their photos on display and sharing their memories with friends. We can’t wait to see all the fun moments from your Spring Break!

The Nike Spring Book Fair will end on Wednesday, April 1!

Parents and guardians can:

• Set up an eWallet for their student(s) so they can shop without carrying cash
• Shop online from the comfort of home

If you would still like your child to shop but prefer not to send cash, consider setting up an eWallet for a safe and convenient option!

⏰ Important Reminder: eWallets must be set up by Tuesday evening at midnight in order for students to use them. The last day for students to shop is Wednesday, April 1.

Click below to set up your eWallet. Let’s make this Book Fair a fun and easy experience for all Nike Scouts!

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER: TUESDAY, MARCH 31! 🚨

Enrollment is now officially open for the Summer Discovery Program at MVR-III!

Summer Discovery is a completely FREE, four-week summer learning experience held Monday through Friday, June 1-30. We invite all incoming K-8 students to join us for a fun-filled month of STEM-based games, exciting field trips, and engaging activities!

What’s New This Year?

To make the process easier for our families, we have streamlined registration. This year, parents will log in to your Parent Portal to confirm information for all students in the household. This single login will prompt you to:

1. Complete the required Annual Update.

2. Register students for Kindergarten (if applicable).

3. Enroll K–8 students in 2026 Summer Discovery.

Completing all three tasks at once saves you time and eliminates the need for multiple separate registrations! To learn more about the program and begin your enrollment, please visit our Summer Discovery website.

Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year!

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2039! Children who turn five on or before August 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll. Registering early helps families receive timely information about screenings, school events, orientations, and important next steps.

How to get started:

• Families new to MVR-III should contact the office of their assigned school Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. School staff will share guidance and a registration link to begin the enrollment process.
• Families with students already attending MVR-III will complete kindergarten registration through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
• Families whose children are not enrolled in MVR-III prekindergarten will need to schedule a kindergarten screening. To sign up for a kindergarten screening time, complete the online screening form: https://bit.ly/MVR3KDG

The 2025–2026 Nike Elementary Yearbook is officially on sale for just $13!
Full of smiles, friends, and unforgettable moments—this is one keepsake your student will treasure forever! 💙

• Breakfast is FREE!
• Lunch is $3.30 per day. Students may purchase extra milk for $.75 per carton.
• How to pay for lunches: 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.

Would you like to volunteer or attend/chaperone a field trip with Nike Elementary? Volunteering helps create a positive community, makes school better, and increases student achievement.

If you plan to volunteer, attend field trips, or help at classroom parties, 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 each school year. Volunteers should review the link below. Please contact the Nike Office at 636-271-1444 if you have any questions.

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 the link below sign up.

Join Meramec Valley R-III School District Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn for a facilities tour of Pacific Intermediate. See and hear current and former staff members describe the challenges students and teachers face on a daily basis as they navigate the nearly 75 year old school.

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, residents of MVR-III will vote on Proposition S—a $43 million general obligation bond issue. When approved by 57.14% of voters, approximately $38 million of the bond’s total will be used to construct a new energy-efficient middle school with a storm shelter to replace Pacific Intermediate. Every Pre-K through 5th grade student today will experience attending the new school.

MVR-III property taxpayers WILL NOT see property tax rates increase because of an approved bond issue.

Please vote April 7th!

On Tuesday, April 7, our community will vote on Proposition S—a $43 million general obligation bond issue for the Meramec Valley R-III School District. 🗳️

This measure WILL NOT raise property taxes when approved and will provide the funds for improvements at all of our campuses and the construction of a new middle school to replace Pacific Intermediate.

The proposal is the result of a multi-year effort by the Board of Education and the administration to identify solutions to our most pressing facility needs while not placing additional burden on property taxpayers.

Learn more about Prop S and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.mvr3bond.org

Family and community engagement is a top priority for the MVR-III School District. To support this goal, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn is hosting monthly Coffee with Carrie sessions.

These informal gatherings offer a dedicated space for parents and community members to ask questions, share new ideas, and stay informed about district news. We invite you to join us for free coffee and conversation at Little Ireland Coffee, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., on the following dates:

• January 13, 2026

• February 10, 2026

• March 31, 2026

• April 14, 2026

• May 12, 2026

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your perspectives!

2025/2026 School Year:

Mar. 31st: Nike PTO Dine to Donate Fundraiser @ Culvers, Dental Safari at Nike Elementary

Apr. 1st: Spring Book Fair Ends

Apr. 2nd: 2nd Grade FT to STL Science Center

Apr. 3rd: No School Easter Break

Apr. 14th: 4th FT to STL Arch, 5:30-6:30 pm Student Showcase Night

Apr. 22nd: 1st FT to STL Zoo

Apr. 23rd: K FT to Magic House

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

May 11th: Field Day

May 15th: 3rd FT to STL Science Center

May 18th: Field Day (makeup day)

May 20th: 4th Grade Send Off

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

Summer School 2026-2027

June 1st-30th: Summer School

June 19th: No School/Juneteenth Holiday

2026/2027 School Year

Aug. 19th: Open House 5:30-7 pm

Aug. 24th: First Day of School

Aug. 27th: Fall Pictures

Oct. 15th: Fall Retake/Absentee Pictures

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. This is a reminder that our Dine to Donate event will take place Tuesday evening at Culver’s in Eureka from 5:00–8:00 p.m. The Book Fair is also continuing this week; students may bring money to school if they would like to make a purchase. Please note that there will be no school on Friday, April 3, as well as Monday, April 6. Thank you for your continued support, and have a great week.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out by calling the school office at 636-271-1444 or emailing 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

Meramec Valley R-III School District

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us

Together We Make a Difference in Doing What's Best for Kids

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