This week, Nike Elementary proudly celebrated Kindness Week! 💙🧡💜💚❤️
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
This week, Nike Elementary proudly celebrated Kindness Week! 💙🧡💜💚❤️
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
This week, Nike Elementary proudly celebrated Kindness Week! 💙🧡💜💚❤️
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
This week, Nike Elementary proudly celebrated Kindness Week! 💙🧡💜💚❤️
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
Kindness Week is such an important part of elementary school because it helps students learn that small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. At this age, children are building friendships, learning how to work together, and developing empathy. Taking time to intentionally focus on kindness encourages students to use kind words, include others, help when someone is struggling, and show respect to everyone around them. These lessons help create a positive school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and supported.
We had so much fun celebrating with our daily color themes!
💙 Monday – Blue
🧡 Tuesday – Orange
💜 Wednesday – Purple
💚 Thursday – Green
❤️ Friday – Red/Pink (as we also celebrate Valentine’s Day!)
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff participating each day. Your school spirit and enthusiasm helped make this week extra special!
Kindness doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Have you noticed something at home your student is doing to show kindness? Maybe they helped a sibling, used encouraging words, or went out of their way to make someone smile. We would love to hear about it!
Please share those stories in the comments section. Let’s continue spreading kindness together—at school, at home, and in our community!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #KindnessWeek
This morning, our PK class at Nike Elementary was dancing and singing along to their “Hello Song” — the very first part of their daily Welcome Time! It’s always such a joyful way to start the day. 🎶💛
Did you know that Nike Elementary has openings for Preschool? We have one classroom right here in our building, led by the amazing Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie!
Our Preschool program:
🕗 Full day session: 8:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
💲 May be free (based on household income)
🎂 For children who are 3 or 4 years old by July 31, 2026
For more information, please call 636-271-1464 and let them know you are interested in the Nike Elementary location.
If you know a family who may be looking for preschool, please help us spread the word! We are so excited to welcome new friends to our Preschool class, and Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie can’t wait to spend the day with your little ones! 💙
Did you know that Nike Elementary has openings for Preschool? We have one classroom right here in our building, led by the amazing Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie!
Our Preschool program:
🕗 Full day session: 8:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
💲 May be free (based on household income)
🎂 For children who are 3 or 4 years old by July 31, 2026
For more information, please call 636-271-1464 and let them know you are interested in the Nike Elementary location.
If you know a family who may be looking for preschool, please help us spread the word! We are so excited to welcome new friends to our Preschool class, and Ms. Katrina and Ms. Natalie can’t wait to spend the day with your little ones! 💙
Nike Elementary recently received a generous donation of coats, hats, and gloves from one of our families. While the donor wished to remain anonymous, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for their kindness and support of our students.
If your student is in need of a coat, hat, or gloves, please contact our school counselor, Ms. Raeker, at sraeker@mvr3.k12.mo.us
or call the school office at 636-271-1444. We are here to help ensure every student stays warm this winter.
If your student is in need of a coat, hat, or gloves, please contact our school counselor, Ms. Raeker, at sraeker@mvr3.k12.mo.us
or call the school office at 636-271-1444. We are here to help ensure every student stays warm this winter.
Congratulations to all of our Beanstack Winter Warm-Up Challenge winners! ❄️📚
Students who met their reading goals enjoyed a hot chocolate prize during lunch yesterday—what a fun way to celebrate their hard work and dedication to reading!
We are so proud of our readers and can’t wait to recognize our February reading challenge winners soon. Keep reading, Nike students! 📖✨
#MVNation #NikeElementary #ReadersAreLeaders
Students who met their reading goals enjoyed a hot chocolate prize during lunch yesterday—what a fun way to celebrate their hard work and dedication to reading!
We are so proud of our readers and can’t wait to recognize our February reading challenge winners soon. Keep reading, Nike students! 📖✨
#MVNation #NikeElementary #ReadersAreLeaders
Ms. McPherson’s third grade class started their day with a morning meeting. During this special time together, they talked about Kindness Week and reflected on what they have been learning. They also reviewed their daily schedule and went over class expectations, such as raising their hand to speak and staying in line.
Morning meetings are part of their daily routine and help set a positive tone for the day. This consistent start helps students feel prepared, focused, and ready to learn! 💛
#NikeElementary #MVNation
Morning meetings are part of their daily routine and help set a positive tone for the day. This consistent start helps students feel prepared, focused, and ready to learn! 💛
#NikeElementary #MVNation
Ms. Willmeno’s 4th grade class put their math skills to the test with a fun and engaging Long Division Scavenger Hunt this week! Students worked hard solving division problems, and each correct answer gave them letters to unscramble.
At the end of the hunt, they discovered the mystery word spelled out a type of energy—connecting their math work to what they are currently learning in science!
It’s always exciting to see students make connections across subjects while having fun and working together. Way to go, 4th grade! 👏📚⚡
#MVNation #NikeElementary #4thGradeFun #LearningInAction
At the end of the hunt, they discovered the mystery word spelled out a type of energy—connecting their math work to what they are currently learning in science!
It’s always exciting to see students make connections across subjects while having fun and working together. Way to go, 4th grade! 👏📚⚡
#MVNation #NikeElementary #4thGradeFun #LearningInAction
On February 6, Nike Elementary students and staff celebrated the 101st day of school in style by dressing up as 101 Dalmatians! 🐾
Our hallways were filled with so many creative Dalmatians, and it was amazing to see the fun outfits everyone put together. From spotted shirts to full costumes, the creativity truly shined throughout the building.
We had a fantastic time celebrating together and making more memories as we continue our school year. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the 101st day so special!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #101DaysOfSchool 🖤🤍
Our hallways were filled with so many creative Dalmatians, and it was amazing to see the fun outfits everyone put together. From spotted shirts to full costumes, the creativity truly shined throughout the building.
We had a fantastic time celebrating together and making more memories as we continue our school year. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the 101st day so special!
#MVNation #NikeElementary #101DaysOfSchool 🖤🤍
On February 5, students and staff at Nike Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school! 🎉
The 100th day is a big milestone in elementary school—it’s a fun way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and working hard. Many classrooms joined in with special activities like dressing up as 100-year-olds, bringing in 100 of an item, completing 100 exercises, and creating projects using the number 100. These fun traditions build excitement around learning and create lasting memories!
The 100th day reminds us that every single day counts—and together, 100 days of hard work adds up to something worth celebrating! 💙
#MVNation #NikeElementary #100DaysofSchool
The 100th day is a big milestone in elementary school—it’s a fun way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and working hard. Many classrooms joined in with special activities like dressing up as 100-year-olds, bringing in 100 of an item, completing 100 exercises, and creating projects using the number 100. These fun traditions build excitement around learning and create lasting memories!
The 100th day reminds us that every single day counts—and together, 100 days of hard work adds up to something worth celebrating! 💙
#MVNation #NikeElementary #100DaysofSchool
On February 5, students and staff at Nike Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school! 🎉
The 100th day is a big milestone in elementary school—it’s a fun way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and working hard. Many classrooms joined in with special activities like dressing up as 100-year-olds, bringing in 100 of an item, completing 100 exercises, and creating projects using the number 100. These fun traditions build excitement around learning and create lasting memories!
The 100th day reminds us that every single day counts—and together, 100 days of hard work adds up to something worth celebrating! 💙
#MVNation #NikeElementary #100DaysofSchool
The 100th day is a big milestone in elementary school—it’s a fun way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and working hard. Many classrooms joined in with special activities like dressing up as 100-year-olds, bringing in 100 of an item, completing 100 exercises, and creating projects using the number 100. These fun traditions build excitement around learning and create lasting memories!
The 100th day reminds us that every single day counts—and together, 100 days of hard work adds up to something worth celebrating! 💙
#MVNation #NikeElementary #100DaysofSchool
This week, Feb. 2–6, we celebrated National School Counseling Week!
Elementary school counselors are not just for “difficult behavior.”
They are not just schedule changers, test coordinators, or crisis-only people.
At Nike, our school counselor, Ms. Raeker, supports so much more than that.
She supports:
✨ Every student
✨ Every background
✨ Every staff member
✨ Every learner
✨ Every story
Ms. Raeker teaches coping skills, friendship skills, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and confidence. She helps students navigate grief, anxiety, big feelings, family changes, and the everyday ups and downs of growing up. She celebrates strengths, advocates for needs, and creates spaces where students feel seen, safe, and supported.
And her impact doesn’t stop with students. Ms. Raeker is also a constant support for our staff, always willing to step in, help out, listen, and lend a hand—often going far beyond the school day, just like so many of the incredible people who serve our Nike school community.
School counseling is prevention, skill-building, and connection.
It is mental health support.
It is equity work.
It is student advocacy.
Thank you Ms. Raeker for everything you do for Nike. Your care, dedication, and heart make a difference every single day.
Here for them all. Always. 🩷
Congratulations to Arlo S, our second-trimester winner of the Beanstack Reader Leader Challenge! 📚🎉 Arlo has been the Reader Leader in Ms. Harlow’s class for the past two months, and his name was drawn to win the giant Pete the Cat!
We have one more giveaway left this year, so be sure to log your reading minutes in Beanstack to be entered into the drawing. Keep reading! 💙📖
We are getting ready for the Winter Olympics in the library! Kindergarten students learned about different Olympic events and created their own ice skating rinks. Each rink features a twirling skater that spins using a paper clip and magnet, combining creativity, learning, and a little bit of science fun. ⛸️❄️
Today, Nike Elementary students and staff wrapped up the day with our monthly assembly. Each month, the MVR-III School District & Nike Elementary highlight a core value, and February’s core value is respect.
During the assembly, students learned that respect means treating others the way you want to be treated—being kind, inclusive, and considerate of everyone, even when they may be different from you. To help bring this message to life, our student assembly speakers performed a skit.
Every assembly, students apply to be assembly speakers, and they do an amazing job presenting awards and acting out skits. Today’s skit focused on a new student starting at Nike and how they were treated by their peers. In the first scene, the new student couldn’t find anyone to play with at recess. Students gave this a big thumbs down, recognizing that this behavior did not show good character or respect. In the second scene, students invited the new student to play, which earned a thumbs up from the audience for showing kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Our student assembly speakers also handed out awards for positive office referrals from staff to students, as well as recognition for assembly manners, bathroom manners, cafeteria manners, cleanest classroom, and hallway manners.
Way to go, Nike students! We are so proud of you for all your hard work and for continuing to show respect each and every day 💙👏
#Respect #MVNation #NikeElementary 💜
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During the assembly, students learned that respect means treating others the way you want to be treated—being kind, inclusive, and considerate of everyone, even when they may be different from you. To help bring this message to life, our student assembly speakers performed a skit.
Every assembly, students apply to be assembly speakers, and they do an amazing job presenting awards and acting out skits. Today’s skit focused on a new student starting at Nike and how they were treated by their peers. In the first scene, the new student couldn’t find anyone to play with at recess. Students gave this a big thumbs down, recognizing that this behavior did not show good character or respect. In the second scene, students invited the new student to play, which earned a thumbs up from the audience for showing kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Our student assembly speakers also handed out awards for positive office referrals from staff to students, as well as recognition for assembly manners, bathroom manners, cafeteria manners, cleanest classroom, and hallway manners.
Way to go, Nike students! We are so proud of you for all your hard work and for continuing to show respect each and every day 💙👏
#Respect #MVNation #NikeElementary 💜
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Today, Nike Elementary students and staff wrapped up the day with our monthly assembly. Each month, the MVR-III School District & Nike Elementary highlight a core value, and February’s core value is respect.
During the assembly, students learned that respect means treating others the way you want to be treated—being kind, inclusive, and considerate of everyone, even when they may be different from you. To help bring this message to life, our student assembly speakers performed a skit.
Every assembly, students apply to be assembly speakers, and they do an amazing job presenting awards and acting out skits. Today’s skit focused on a new student starting at Nike and how they were treated by their peers. In the first scene, the new student couldn’t find anyone to play with at recess. Students gave this a big thumbs down, recognizing that this behavior did not show good character or respect. In the second scene, students invited the new student to play, which earned a thumbs up from the audience for showing kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Our student assembly speakers also handed out awards for positive office referrals from staff to students, as well as recognition for assembly manners, bathroom manners, cafeteria manners, cleanest classroom, and hallway manners.
Way to go, Nike students! We are so proud of you for all your hard work and for continuing to show respect each and every day 💙👏
#Respect #MVNation #NikeElementary 💜
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Today, our first-grade students participated in a counseling lesson with our school counselor, Ms. Raeker, focused on big feelings, conflict resolution, and how to handle challenging situations.
Ms. Raeker shared everyday scenarios and gave students the opportunity to talk about how those situations might make them feel. Together, they practiced appropriate words to use when something is bothering them, such as: “I feel ___ when you ___ . Could you please ___?”
Students also learned how the other person should respond, practicing phrases like, “Okay, I’m sorry.”
Some example situations included when someone talks about a toy being better than theirs or when someone is singing in their ear. Students discussed how to calmly communicate their feelings and let others know when something is upsetting or uncomfortable.
The goal of the lesson was to give students tools for resolving conflicts respectfully and to help them understand when it’s time to seek help from an adult if the situation does not improve.
Wow! When we make a request of our Nike families and staff, you truly show up! 💙
Thank you so much for sharing photos of your families enjoying the snow days and winter break. We have absolutely loved posting them in the Nike foyer so our students can enjoy seeing these special moments and share stories with their friends. What a wonderful way to celebrate our Nike community! ❄️📸
Thank you so much for sharing photos of your families enjoying the snow days and winter break. We have absolutely loved posting them in the Nike foyer so our students can enjoy seeing these special moments and share stories with their friends. What a wonderful way to celebrate our Nike community! ❄️📸
💜✨ This week, February 2–6, we celebrate National School Counseling Week!
This week focuses on the unique contributions of school counselors in helping students thrive by offering support for academic and social-emotional growth. We are so grateful for our amazing school counselor, Ms. Raeker, at Nike Elementary. She is a vital part of our team, works tirelessly to support our students and families, and our students absolutely love her!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #WeLoveOurCounselor #MVNation #NikeElementary 💜
This week focuses on the unique contributions of school counselors in helping students thrive by offering support for academic and social-emotional growth. We are so grateful for our amazing school counselor, Ms. Raeker, at Nike Elementary. She is a vital part of our team, works tirelessly to support our students and families, and our students absolutely love her!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #WeLoveOurCounselor #MVNation #NikeElementary 💜
