East Elementary

East Elementary Red Ribbon Week 2024

False fire alarm sounded at East Elementary A false fire alarm sounded at East Elementary at approximately 10:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution to confirm that there is no smoke and there is no fire.

Wear orange for Unity Day tomorrow, Oct. 16, 2024. Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.

All active duty service members, Veterans and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger stadium. #wayschools

East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform "What Does It Mean to Be American?" on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. Fourth graders will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 5th graders will perform at 7 p.m. The patriotic concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio. The concert is free and open to the public. We extend a special invitation to those who are currently serving or have served in the military.

Thank you Pampered Paws Pet Spa for coming to speak to students last week about the Business Career Path and volunteer work with therapy dogs. Students enjoyed learning about what it means to be business owner and meeting each of the therapy dogs!

There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day.

East Elementary had some fun and adorable visitors to help us celebrate on Friday!

East 4th and 5th Grade Music Performance

No school on Oct. 14 • There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day. ______________________________ No school on Oct. 25 • There also will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. ______________________________ Additional upcoming events: Oct. 16, 2024 • Unity Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange. Oct. 18, 2024 • Stampede in the Park. Start times for mile qualifiers: 9 a.m. for 5th graders; 10:15 a.m. for 4th graders; and 12:15 p.m. for 6th graders. Waynesville City Park. • 6:30 Military Appreciation Night. Tiger Stadium before the 7 p.m. varsity football game. Oct. 21, 2024 • 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences. Oct. 22, 2024 • 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. Oct. 24, 2024 • 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. • 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences. ______________________ More calendar of event items More calendar of event items are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/events (You may search the calendar of events for your child's school by clicking on the school's name at this site.) ______________________ Annual 2024-25 School Year Calendar The district's annual calendar is at https://5il.co/2ogu5

Waynesville R-VI elementary students who are eligible to participate in Special Olympics were invited to participate in a Kids Fishing Day at Maramec Spring State Park on Oct. 4, 2024. Students toured the museum and the fish hatchery and learned about fishing safety from Missouri Department of Conservation agents. Students also had the opportunity to fish at the springs. #wayschools

Congratulations to our grade level Monthly Attendance Champions: K Mrs. Jorgensen 1st Mr. Alvarado 2nd Mrs. Lindenmayer 3rd Mrs. Wagganer 4th Mrs. Laurie 5th Ms. Harmon

East Elementary School Counselor Oct-Nov Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/jder1

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The following plans are in place as of Thursday morning: PARADE As of this time, the Homecoming Parade will be held rain or shine at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. In the event of severe weather, the parade will be cancelled. Should it become necessary, any announcement regarding last-minute plans for the parade will be made on the Waynesville R-VI Facebook page. The parade begins at Waynesville City Park and ends at Waynesville Middle School. CHAMBER TIGER PRIDE NIGHT The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce’s Tiger Pride Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. INSIDE the Waynesville High School Gym. CORONATION AND GAME Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. on the field at Tiger Stadium, followed by the game at 7 p.m.

Save the Date: Two patriotic concerts on one night! East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform concerts on Oct. 30 at the WHS Auditorium. (See details below.) The event is free and open to the public.

The VOICES honor choir is made up of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Students auditioned for the choir and 70 were selected by music teachers. They are rehearsing for their upcoming performance during Showcase Waynesville Schools at 6 p.m. Sept. 26, 2024, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

Law enforcement officials across the nation have been investigating social media threats about alleged school shootings, which appear to be linked with Sept. 11. Like others across the nation, our local law enforcement has investigated an alleged threat on social media (Snap Chat) that was being made toward “Pulaski County middle schools.” Local law enforcement officials have reported that currently there is no credible threat to the schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Working with national law enforcement agencies, local investigators believe that the threat was made in reference to a Pulaski County School District in another state. All threats are taken seriously, however, and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. Out of an abundance of caution, school resource officers and local enforcement will have an increased presence at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and Waynesville Middle School. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools

The Armed Services YMCA hosted a Patriot Day Art Contest for Waynesville R-VI students with many works of art being on display during the Patriot Day event at the Waynesville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The following students were awarded with first place ribbons; Carter Smith, 5th grade John Schultz, 12th grade Isabella Johnston, 3rd grade Kendra Franks, 10th grade Max Tayler Joyce, 7th grade Caleb Bradford, 2nd grade Coralline Sanchez, 5th grade Naomi Gonzalez, 7th grade Theo Leinbaugh, 4th grade Drake Volkmer, 3rd grade Lily Whitten, 2nd grade Esther Oppong, 5th grade First place award recipients were awarded a $10 Walmart gift card donated by Walmart St. Robert. #wayschools

One medically diagnosed case of chickenpox reported at East Elementary The Waynesville R-VI School District announced today, Sept. 10, 2024, that East Elementary has had one medically diagnosed case of chickenpox. The district has been working closely with local health officials and are following their recommendations. Students are being reminded of the importance of good hand-washing techniques and to practice good hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the chickenpox vaccine is safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually mild—with fewer blisters and mild or no fever. The chickenpox vaccine prevents almost all cases of severe disease. At this point, the local health department is not advising exclusion from school for those students not vaccinated for chickenpox unless they have been in direct contact with the case. The parents of students who are not vaccinated for chickenpox and who had direct contact with the case have been informed of their child’s exposure. The classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs. The rash may first show up on the face, chest, and back then spread to the rest of the body, including inside the mouth, eyelids, or genital area. It usually takes about one week for all the blisters to become scabs. Other typical symptoms that may begin to appear 1-2 days before rash include: • fever • tiredness • loss of appetite • headache A person with chickenpox can spread the disease from 1 to 2 days before they get the rash until all their chickenpox blisters have formed scabs (usually 5-7 days). It takes about 2 weeks (from 10 to 21 days) after exposure to a person with chickenpox or shingles for someone to develop chickenpox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation and guidelines state that the best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. Children, adolescents, and adults should have two doses of the chickenpox vaccine. Additional information is available on the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please consult your healthcare provider.