It seems like ADHD diagnoses are on the rise and ADHD is having a large impact on the daily lives of children and families. How do families cope? What works well; what doesn’t? Is medication the only answer? How do you navigate medication? You are not alone. Come interact with a panel of honest parents, teachers, and community members for a discussion about ADHD in families. The leaders of our ADHD Parent & Professional Panel are Margaret Byers, Erin Keeven, Amanda Seeley and Jill Koch.
Snow routes will continue on Thursday, January 16 for both the morning and the afternoon routes.
Parent Summit is Thursday, January 16. According to the FDA approximately 38% of students in grades 7-12 have vaped in the last 30 days. According to the CDC 30% of high schoolers have used marijuana in the last year. Vapes and Marijuana are substances all teenagers will encounter. Come learn more about these products and what they look like in 2025 from our School Resource Officer, Julie Conner and Jaidan Adams from PreventEd.
We will continue to run snow routes on Wednesday, January 15 for both the morning and the afternoon routes.
Parent Summit is Thursday, January 16. Does your child often complain of being bored or constantly relying on a screen for entertainment? Join our presenters to learn about the benefits of creating simple tactile bins that will squash the boredom and promote development. We'll discuss practical items to use, specific skills that can be targeted, and ways that you can make one bin that is suitable for each child in your household--no matter the age difference. Elsberry Alumni, Occupational Therapist, and owner of Creative Therapy Services, Hannah Turnbull, will be leading this session.
On Tuesday, January 14 ESD busses will run snow routes for both the morning and afternoon routes. Follow the link for further snow route information.
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School is canceled on Friday, January 10 due to inclement weather.
School is canceled on Thursday, January 9 due to inclement weather.
Parent Summit is Thursday, January 16. During the session Putting our Kids’ Mental Health Needs First you will learn more about resources in Lincoln County. Lincoln County citizens voted to “Put Kids First” in 2006, approving a ¼ cent sales tax to fund mental and behavioral health programs and services for Lincoln County kids ages 0-19, effectively creating the Lincoln County Resource Board (LCRB). (The LCRB represents one of only nine county children’s services funds across the state.) Learn how Elsberry students and families partner with LCRB-funded providers to help their kids achieve their behavioral health goals, improve their daily function and academic performance, and, ultimately, reach their full potential. Meet some of our LCRB-funded providers and discover how they work with Lincoln County children and families in their homes, schools and communities at no out-of-pocket costs to parents and caregivers.
School is canceled on Wednesday, January 8 due to inclement weather conditions.
During Parent Summit on Thursday, January 16. Lynne Lang is leading three different sessions.
*Discipline is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Proposition! (early childhood and elementary school)
*Discipline With Your Child (target audience elementary and middle school)
*Getting Better at Getting Along (target audience middle school and high school)
Lynne Lang is the founder of Restoration Matter as well as the Executive Director and Lead Trainer. Lynne has degrees in Health Management and in Restorative Practices with more than 25 years of training experience and curriculum design. She has an ear for hearing a need, then developing and implementing creative solutions. She integrates habits for human excellence—the virtues— with restorative practices as a way to transform and empower individuals and organizations along their restorative journey.
School is canceled on Tuesday, January7 due to inclement weather conditions.
Did you know?
-Absences can be a sign that a teen is losing interest, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty.
-By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
-Missing 10% (just 2 days each month) can drastically affect a student’s academic success.
-Attendance is an important life skill that will help your teen keep a job and graduate from college.
The Elsberry School District campus will be closed on Monday, January 6. The Professional Development Day for staff has been canceled due to inclement weather. Pike Lincoln Tech Center has also canceled services on Monday, January 6.
Parent Summit is Thursday, January 16. Please plan to join us for these amazing sessions. You are welcome to join us for just one session, two sessions, or all three sessions. Childcare is available. You can also grab a to go light dinner to enjoy during the event.
Happy New Year! Classes resume January 2!
We are so blessed to have all our students adopted each year by the Adopt a Classroom project organized by Jessica Boedeker and Megan Lavy. Every student in preschool through fourth grade had a book to unwrap due to their generosity. This project would not be possible without the support of numerous individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout the community. Thanks for putting our students on your Christmas list.
We are excited to announce Mr.s Harman's latest news.
Rural Schools Collaborative is excited to announce the 2024-25 Grants in Place Fellow Awardees. The Grants in Place Fellows Program is offered annually to rural classroom teachers who teach in school districts that are located in one of Rural Schools Collaborative's 17 Regional Hubs service areas.
Each 2025 Fellow will lead impactful projects that strengthen ties between their classrooms and local communities. The program provides grant funding to support their Place-Based Education initiatives, professional development opportunities for the educators, and spotlights their projects during the 2025 Celebration of Learning. Rural Schools Collaborative is honored to champion these outstanding teachers as they bring meaningful, Place-Based Education initiatives to life in their schools and communities.
Carolyn Harman is an English and ELL teacher at Elsberry High School with 21 years of experience in education. She teaches a diverse range of subjects, including dual credit courses through Missouri Baptist University, AP English, and Yearbook.
Carolyn will lead students in her project, Global Stories and Local Voices, engaging in an immersive study of universal themes from world literature. Students will analyze how concepts such as identity, belonging, justice, love, and conflict are portrayed in the texts they read and contrast these themes within their own community. Through the lens of global literature, students will identify connections to local issues, history, and cultural traditions. By researching, interviewing community members, and documenting local stories, they will uncover how universal themes intersect with their own lives.
The culmination of this exploration will be a documentary film that blends their analysis of world literature with stories from their town. Students will use visual storytelling to highlight shared human experiences, weaving together global literary narratives with local voices. This project will not only deepen their understanding of literature but also amplify community stories, offering a unique intersection of academic insight and creative expression.
Mark your calendars for Parent Summit!
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Christmas Break is almost here! Check the image for more details.
