As we have addressed the recent safety concerns regarding vehicles passing through and making verbal contact with students at play, we want to assure you that we continue to be in communications with and advised by the Eureka Police Department.
In circumstances that pose safety concerns, 911 will be immediately contacted. This will ensure officers are on site and can address the situation. Additional exterior cameras will be added to provide a wider range of viewing on the perimeter of our building. Although property lines run parallel to the highway, efforts in moving student play away from the immediate fence lines will increase barriers from outside contact. The influx of officers patrolling the area is appreciated as we work cooperatively to prevent safety concerns.
Again, we appreciate your partnership, confidence, and positive support as we work through these safety situations. Know we are here for your children and are fully committed to ensuring their safety while at school.
Progress Reports:
You should receive an electron progress report from your child’s teacher by Monday, October 21. Classroom teachers have completed a progress report for every child indicating progress areas of strengths and/or area of concerns. Specialists have completed progress reports only for areas of concern. If you have questions regarding your child’s progress, please feel free to contact your child’s classroom or specialist teacher.
Due to our early In-take parent/teacher conferences, we have pushed up the timing for our spring conferences. We ask that you mark your calendars now for Semester Parent/Teacher Conferences being held on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16. Conference sign-up invitations will be sent to you in December.
We look forward to discussing your child’s progress in person during these scheduled conference times.
Newsworthy Information
Red Ribbon Week Celebration - Monday, October 28 through Thursday, October 31.
During the week of October 28-31, we will recognize the importance of making healthy choices and living a “Drug-Free” life! We have a number of Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days scheduled, chosen by our 4th & 5th grade GLAM girls! We look forward to a fun-filled week!
- Monday - WEAR RED
- Tuesday - CRAZY HAIR
- Wednesday - STUFFED ANIMALS
- Thursday - WEAR PAJAMAS
4th and 5th Grade Book Talk
The library is offering the opportunity for your child to participate in a book talk. Your child may order food from Pizza Hut, order a lunch from the cafeteria, OR bring their own lunch from home.
- If you are bringing a lunch from home or ordering a lunch from the cafeteria please have your child visit the library to sign-up for their book.
Your child will be responsible for finding their own copy of the book (they are available at the book fair if you are interested). In addition, please make sure that they have read the book by the day of the book talk. Thank-you!
Mrs. Presley, Librarian - presleykristina@rsdmo.org
- 4th Grade Book Talk will be held in the library at Geggie Elementary on November 18 during your child’s recess and lunchtime (11:05-11:45).
4th grade book choices are: I Survived, The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis; ReStart by Gordon Korman; Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
- 5th Grade Book Talk will be held in the library at Geggie Elementary on November 20 during your child’s recess and lunchtime (11:25-12:05).
5th grade book choices are: The Big Game by Tim Green; ReStart by Gordon Korman; Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Vision Screening - Wednesday, October 23
If your child wears glasses, please be sure they bring them for vision screening. The objective of a vision screening is to identify children with potential vision concerns at the earliest possible stage. Alyssa Hesser, school nurse will notify you if your child's screening results are of concern.
Scholastic Book Fair - October 25-31 Shopping Hours eFlyers
Volunteer: https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/experience/login/fyDUZW43N
- Book Fair Pumpkin Decorating Contest - turned into the library October 24
Decorate a pumpkin like a book character and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free book of your choice from the book fair. This is completely optional.
- Book Fair Kick Off - Spirit Day - Friday, October 25
Dress as your favorite friendly monster, Monsters Inc., Sesame Street, Muppets, and MORE!
Donuts will be on sale for $1 Monday, October 28 in the morning, 8-9 a.m. Shop for new books and enjoy a sweet treat. Students must have a grownup with them to purchase donuts.
Students may purchase a raffle ticket for one of two book fair baskets. There will be a picture book basket and a chapter book basket available. Raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the Book Fair. Winners will be drawn on October 31.
Sales from the neon bracelets and Donuts with Grouwnup supports our All for Books campaign.
Fall Food Drive for the Eureka Food Pantry - September 26 - October 25
We are collecting the following by grade:
PTO News
FALL FESTIVAL
PTO Fall Festival - Friday, October 25, 5-8 p.m.
Buy your tickets in advance and skip the line at the door, you can purchase everything you need for a spectacular Fall Festival experience! All advance purchases will be delivered in the Thursday folders, October 24.
A Fall Festival armband is your all-inclusive FUN PASS! It includes a trip through the Trunk or Treat (5 tickets), a special Balloon Artist Creation (5 tickets), Face Painting (5 tickets), and unlimited games (2-4 tickets per game) for just $20!
To purchase advance tickets, sign up for bake sale donation, to volunteer and more visit: www.geggiepto.membershiptoolkit.com
Peachjar eFlyers - Never miss an event!
24/7 Attendance Line: 636-733-3205
Upcoming Events
| District Cross Country Run | October 19 8-11 a.m. |
| Vision Screening | October 23 |
| Book Fair Decorated Pumpkins-turned into Lib. | October 24 |
| PTO Fall Festival | October 25 5-8 p.m. |
| Book Fair Kickoff, Raffle Spirit Day | October 25 5-8 p.m. |
| Book Fair Donuts with a Grownup | October 28 8-9 a.m. |
| Book Fair | October 28-31 Hours |
| No School-Compensation Day | November 1 |
| Rockwood Drug-Free Education Night-Lafayette | November 7 7 p.m |
