Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center

Just a reminder our Spring Picture Day is this Wednesday, April 24th, at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center! Families who are interested in pre-ordering pictures can do so by going to WagnerPortraitGroup.com and using the pre-order password 8B7Y2R4Z.

MVR-III School Age Child Care (SACC) SUMMER SCHOOL enrollment for June is now open. Enrollment for the Full Day session (July 1 - August 2) begins May 1. Visit bit.ly/MVR3SACC for more info! #MVNation

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is offering a 4-week summer learning program that includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips for incoming K-8 students. Register your student using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up or are new to the district, please contact your school office for assistance. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 3-28. Weekly fun activities include free off-site field experiences. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will end April 22, so sign up today to guarantee your spot for fun and learning. Visit bit.ly/mvr3summer for more information.

Registration for PHS Summer Sports Camps is now open. Students attending MVR-III Summer Discovery will be excused from classes when camps overlap the school day, as long as they promptly return at the conclusion of each camp. Visit www.pacificsportscamps.com for more. Haven't enrolled for Summer Discovery yet? Do that now in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal! #MVNation

Dr. Schwierjohn visits with Coleman Elementary students for this Read Across America Week edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear what our students and staff did to celebrate reading in #MVNation last week! https://youtu.be/HnPEcYTk8ig

Kindergarten screening appointments are available for incoming 2024-25 MVR-III kindergarten students. Screenings are done in the areas of communication, gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, social-emotional, hearing, and vision, and they provide valuable information on growth and development. Screening slots are: March 18, 2024 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) April 8, 2024 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) April 15, 2024 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) April 22, 2024 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) All screenings will take place at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. Please sign up your rising kindergartener at bit.ly/MVR3KDG today!

MVR-III is hosting a FREE Family Resource Night @ Riverbend Middle from 6-7:30 PM tonight, w/ workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, & more. To reserve your free childcare & dinner, sign up NOW at bit.ly/MVR3FRN. #MVNation

Reminder that Meramec Valley R3 is hosting a FREE family resource night at Riverbend Middle School tonight from 6:00-7:30pm. Gain insight with workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, raising kids in a social media world, preventing drug & alcohol use, and more. Hope to see you there!

Families: Come to our FREE Family Resource Night hosted at Riverbend Middle School from 6:00-7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 12. Sign up by March 8 to reserve your free childcare & dinner at bit.ly/MVR3FRN. Gain insight with workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, raising kids in a social media world, preventing drug & alcohol use, and more. #MVNation

Two Kindergarten items for MVR-III families: KDG Registration is Now Open, & KDG Roundup is set for Wednesday, March 13. Families with other students currently attending MVR-III will register new kindergarteners through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Haven’t set up your Parent Portal? No Problem! Just call your building office for next steps. Families new to the district should begin registration by contacting the office of their assigned school, and staff will provide a link via email to complete the process. Visit bit.ly/MVR3REG for more info! Roundup will be held from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Mar. 13 at Coleman, Nike, Robertsville, and Zitzman. #MVNation

MVR-III Building Support Staff & Teacher of the Year recipients at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center & Truman Elementary were notified of their honor today. Staff at each building nominate and vote for their peers when deciding this award. Thank you all for doing what’s best for kids!

Want to have a great meal and help MVR-III students at the same time? Be sure to eat at the Pacific Eagles Barbeque, 707 W. Congress, on Saturday, Feb. 24. It’s open 11 AM - 3 PM (or until sold out), and all proceeds benefit the MVR-Ill School Lunch Program! #MVNation

Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center students & staff celebrated the 100th day of school in style this past week. Counting activities, dressing up, and creativity were on display throughout the building! #MVNation https://youtu.be/qzJO1wxSWoA

MVR-III Families - Have a child turning 5 before Aug. 1? Kindergarten Registration will be opening soon. Keep an eye out here for updates, and visit bit.ly/MVR3REG for more info. #MVNation

Save the Date: PHS Cheer will host their annual Princess Ball at Pacific High School from 6:30-8:30 PM on Friday, Feb. 9th. All girls from preschool to 4th grade are invited. More details coming soon! #MVNation

Inspire your future reader by signing up for the #ImaginationLibrary, funded by Dolly Parton and the State of Missouri. Your child can receive a free book each month until age 5. Find out more at imaginationlibrary.com and register today!

Coleman Elementary will open a PreK classroom on November 6, 2023 due to the district being awarded the Missouri Quality PreK Grant. Students must be age four by July 31, 2023 and students enrolled must qualify for the free/reduced lunch program. Contact the Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center at 636-271-1464 or complete the registration below to enroll today! We look forward to providing this service to MVR-III families. Apply at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfUXDPorl2xH4.../viewform

This Friday, Oct. 13, is an early release day for students. Secondary will release at 12 PM and elementary at 1:10 PM. The Homecoming Parade begins at 2:30 PM and the PHS Tailgate starts at 5 PM. Super Smokers BBQ and Love at First Bite Tamales food trucks, PHS Band Booster Walking Tacos, the National Guard obstacle course, and children's bounce houses will all be on site. See you there before the game, #MVNation!

Dr. Schwierjohn visits with Pacific High School Student Council officers for this Homecoming edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear about upcoming events around #MVNation ! https://youtu.be/VnL_zIZHJH0

Good evening, families! Just a reminder that tomorrow is FALL PICTURE DAY at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center!