Meramec Valley R-III School District

DHELC recently came together for a week-long tissue drive after running very low on supplies. Thanks to the generosity of our students and families, more than 333 boxes of tissues were collected, including an incredible 55 boxes donated by one standout contributor! 🤩

Incentives like hot cocoa parties for the top three classes and a snow day bag (awarded through a random drawing) added some friendly competition. We are so grateful for our amazing school community for always stepping up to support our needs! 💜

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Coleman Elementary students wrapped up their final lesson in the Cycle of Nature reading unit by learning all about the water cycle! ⛈️☀️

As a fun culminating activity, the class worked together to create a collaborative water cycle poster. Students shared ideas, reviewed key vocabulary, and demonstrated their understanding of how water moves through our world.

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Gather your friends for a lively evening of dinner, music, and entertainment! 🎵

The Pacific Area Chamber and MVR-III Bridge Foundation invite you to the P-Town Piano Party on Saturday, January 31! Your attendance helps fund classroom grants and the annual Back-to-School Bash for Meramec Valley students.

Doors open at 5:30pm, with dinner at 6:00pm and dueling pianos from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Individual tickets are $50. A Regular Table for eight is $375, and a VIP Table for eight is $500. 🎹

Secure your tickets on the Pacific Area Chamber website: https://pacificchamber.com/event-6417041/Registration

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Nike Elementary is grateful for the generosity of the Knights of Columbus Pacific Branch 335, who recently donated proceeds from their Tootsie Roll fundraising campaign to support student Avery Whitaker. ❤️

The donation was presented by Mr. Roger Wiersma and CJ Ruyle, with the valued partnership of MVR-III.

Avery was diagnosed with Perthes disease, a rare childhood condition affecting the hip joint that requires ongoing care and recovery. This meaningful gift is a reminder of how our community comes together to support students and families during challenging times.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their kindness, generosity, and continued commitment to the students of MVR-III.

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At Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, preschool students participated in an activity with Ms. Jenny. While lying on a scooterboard, students pulled themselves up a ramp to collect a puzzle piece, then rode back down to match it into the puzzle. 🧩

This engaging activity supported core and trunk strengthening, visual processing, and sensory input all at the same time!

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Coleman Elementary’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students spent time in the library honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by learning about his leadership, courage, and vision for a better world. 🌟

Mrs. Knickmeyer read “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport, and students listened to a clip from Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Students reflected on what their own dreams would be for the world by writing or illustrating their ideas. Their work was displayed in the cafeteria as an interactive installation, allowing all students to view, read, and reflect on the hopes shared by their peers. 🌟

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Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences start tonight! Don’t miss the chance to connect with your child’s teachers and learn more about their progress so far this school year.

Conferences will take place January 20-23. Thank you for being an essential part of your student’s success! 🙌

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At Coleman Elementary, 1st grade students collaborated with peers to create models of the planets in our solar system. 🌎💫

As they worked together, students used science vocabulary to discuss the order of the eight planets, incorporating terms such as planet, rotate, orbit, tilt, axis, solar system, Milky Way, universe, and energy into their conversations.

To extend their learning, students also listened to a story read aloud by an astronaut in space! 🚀

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Students in our Arrow Academy Program have been organizing and sharing their learning through information boards that highlight what they are currently working on and what they have already accomplished. 📌

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to justice, equality, and peaceful change. His message continues to inspire our schools and communities to lead with empathy, act with courage, and serve with purpose.

All schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Our Parents as Teachers (PAT) parent educators partner with families to support children’s growth and development from the very beginning. During our free developmental screenings, children engage in hands-on activities while trained PAT educators observe skills, celebrate strengths, and help identify next steps for learning and development.

Developmental screenings are offered bi-monthly at no cost to families in the MVR-III School District. These screenings provide valuable insight into your child’s development and help connect families with resources, support, and early learning opportunities.

We are proud to work alongside families to help every child build a strong, confident start, because early support makes a lifelong difference. 💜

To learn more about the Parents as Teachers program, visit our website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/dhelc/page/parents-as-teachers

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Baking up life skills at Riverbend Middle School! 👩‍🍳

Students in Mrs. Alt’s Family and Consumer Science class practiced kitchen safety, followed a recipe, and made biscuits from scratch. This hands-on lesson built confidence and independence while showing how classroom learning connects to real life. 🤝

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Third graders at Nike Elementary wrapped up their Viking’s Quest with a gallery walk!

Students rotated through each station, identifying important facts and real-world uses for the resources the Vikings relied on, bringing history to life through collaboration and critical thinking. 💡

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Students in our Arrow Academy Program have been bringing creativity to a variety of hands-on projects! 🎨

Recent submissions showcase a wide range of skills and interests, including:
⭐ Ornament designs created with paint, crayon, and ink
⭐ Soap-making using goat’s milk, scents, textures, and molds
⭐ Ceiling tile artwork
⭐ And a word search; currently in progress!

These projects reflect the problem-solving skills our students bring to their learning.

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Our 3rd graders at Zitzman Elementary are putting their engineering skills to the test. Through curiosity and creativity, they are designing and improving paper houses to see which ones can withstand the wind! 🛠️⚙️

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Our PHS Ambassadors recently visited 8th grade students at Riverbend Middle School to provide guidance and support with their Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP). 🤝

Ambassadors shared insight into course elective options, answered questions, and offered thoughtful feedback to help students feel confident during this important transition.

Our incoming freshmen are already buzzing with excitement as they learn about the opportunities, culture, and strong sense of community that await them at PHS! 🏫

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REMINDER: There will be no school for MVR-III School District students on Monday, January 19. ✍️🗓️

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Students in Mrs. Kolley’s counseling class at Robertsville Elementary reflected on their goals for the new year by choosing ONE word to guide their resolutions! 👏

This activity encouraged growth, intention, and self-reflection. 💜

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Science came to life as Pacific Intermediate 6th graders took on a science challenge! 🌱

Students built sealed terrariums to model the water cycle and watch evaporation, condensation, and precipitation unfold in real time.

Through this project, students examined how limited resources affect a closed system and connected their learning beyond the textbook to real-world impacts on Earth’s larger systems. 🌎

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