Happy Wednesday Summer Discovery Tribe! I am sending out one more clarifying summer school email to help us be better prepared for our official start on Monday, July 6th following this holiday weekend! IMPORTANT: I have listed below 2 documents for your review and convenience. We need ALL FAMILIES to complete the first link for EACH student regarding and... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Truman Tribe! Welcome to the Truman Summer Discovery Program! You are receiving this email as a confirmation and preparation to our 2020 Summer School program! It will be a 20 day program running from July 6th - 31st. The hours are 8:35am - 3:40pm and students may enter the building as early as 8:05am. All students may eat breakfast and lunch... READ MORE >
Truman Elementary Parent Pick Up Plan - May 18th-20th Dear Truman Tribe,This week the teachers and I are working to prepare your child/ren’s belongings for pickup schedule for May 18th-20th. We would like to share our district approved plan for parent pickup of student belongings. The Pickup Day and hours vary based on last name. Due to our large number of... READ MORE >
It is hard to believe that we are already entering the month of March. We hope that the weather will begin to cooperate and the Spring weather is here to stay! With the arrival of Spring we will have more hours of sunshine and the temperatures are on the rise which allows students the opportunity to get outside and burn off that built up winter energy. After... READ MORE >
Joe Beckman, a nationally-known motivational speaker, came to speak at Truman Elementary on Monday February 24th. He spoke to all Kindergarten through 4th grade students and staff about being a difference maker #BEaDifferenceMaker. He told a story about how it feels to be left out and how he remembered that feeling and made an intentional change to make sure no... READ MORE >
Truman Elementary has not let the weather bring this down. In fact, they have found ways to shine bright! Student leadership is all around and it seems to be contagious. 4th Grade students teamed up with PHS ROTC and learned how to properly and respectfully put up and take down out flags. Students also learned how to fold the the flags correctly and they have made... READ MORE >
Hard to believe the school year is half over already. It has been a really good semester. The students are working hard and putting in lots of effort. Teachers and parents are doing the same! The holidays and winter break gave us a time to sit back and enjoy time with family and friends that make our days worthwhile. This is a very busy, stress filled world we... READ MORE >
#shade4ourplayground Texas Roadhouse fundraiser!!!Thank you Truman Tribe for helping PTO raise money for providing shade for our tribe on the playground. Dr. Sladek was such a great sport and dressed as Andy the Armadillo to hand out the prizes for top sellers of the Texas Roadhouse gift cards. Top seller for the school was Kaden Markley in 3rd grade winning a... READ MORE >
Happy Monday, So excited to have smiling faces back in the hallways today! It is going to be a great week. Instead of waiting until Thursday to send this info out on overload I thought I could knock some of this info out today! Attached you will find: November Attendance: The slides represent the data for attendance since the month of August. Here... READ MORE >
Pumpkins for ALL! Truman Elementary hit the jackpot when their partnership with a long-time farmer and community member Mr. Engelhart brought sunshine into the hallways and homes of every student. In a selfless act of kindness, he donated 260 pumpkins to Truman Elementary with the plan that every student goes home with a smile and an opportunity to pick out a... READ MORE >
Dear Parents: Temperatures are falling, and with that comes wintery weather! The Meramec Valley R-III School District recognizes the challenges that result from school being cancelled due to inclement weather. As such, we want to share some information with you to keep you informed about our district's procedures for school closings and delays due to weather.... READ MORE >
In pursuant to Missouri Senate Bill 638, Section 161.1050, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has established the “Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative.” September 16, 2019 Meramec Valley R-III teachers and staff completed Trauma Informed Schools Training. The training was presented by South Central Regional Professional Development... READ MORE >
Truman 4th Grade students are using their counseling time to connect with 4th Grade student in Germany. They have teamed up and will be pen pals throughout the year. Our 4th grade students have so much to share, as well as, learn from their peers and what a better way to do it then get to know other students from across the world!#CultureAwareness #TribeLife #MVNation READ MORE >
2019 HOMECOMING EVENTS There’s No Place Like HOMEcoming Theme: Wizard of Oz Parade: September 21st Line-Up @ 9am at Pacific Intermediate Parade starts @ 10am Spirit Week: September 23rd-27th Monday: No Place like Home (purple and white) Tuesday: Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My Wednesday: Which Witch is Which? (twin day) Thursday: Follow the Yellow... READ MORE >
2019-20 TRUMAN TIMES members met and trained for the production of this year's Truman Times on Thursday, August 8th. Fourth-grade students practiced as anchors, producers, directors, and media editors using the newly created Truman Times Studio. Students brainstormed segment ideas, created sets, and produced Truman's Back to School video. Check out the video on... READ MORE >
Welcome Back Truman Tribe! The first couple weeks of school will be spent setting up routines and expectations. As a school, we will be addressing our procedures and everyday protocols for our student leaders who exemplify these traits. The Truman staff thanks you for entrusting your children with us. We welcome your partnership in their education. I look forward... READ MORE >
TRUMAN BUS ROUTES: Bus Routes 2019-2020 Tips for a Safe Ride: School buses are the safest way for students to travel, but children also need to do their part to stay alert and aware of their surroundings to prevent injury. National Safety Council urges parents to teach their children the following safety rules for getting on and off the bus, and for... READ MORE >