Number Walk Gives Students “Real World” Writing Practice
Kindergarteners at Meramec Elementary took a number walk to the school’s library in order to reinforce the number-writing skills they have been learning this year as part of the Common Core State...
View ArticleTips for Avoiding the Flu
Click on the headline to read a list of tips and guidelines for helping your family avoid the flu this winter.
View ArticleThird-Graders Use Variety of Tools to Practice Math Skills
During their daily math time, Meramec Elementary third-graders used a variety of tools and strategies to practice multiplication, division, word problems and other important math skills. Click on the...
View ArticleBoard Approves 2013-2014 School Calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 school calendar at its Feb. 20 meeting. Click on the headline to access a copy of the calendar.
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Students Celebrate the 100th Day of School
Meramec Elementary students participated in a variety of math inspired games and dressed up in costumes inspired by fashion from 100 years ago to celebrate the 100th day of school on Thursday, Jan. 24....
View ArticleStudents Discover International Cultures
Meramec Elementary students, parents and teachers came together to celebrate and learn about the various cultural traditions of their peers at Meramec's annual International Night. This year, 17...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Has Heart!
Meramec Elementary students and staff wore red on Friday, Feb. 1, to commemorate the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. At their Meramec 5 assembly, students learned about heart health...
View ArticleMeramec Kindergarteners Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Meremec Elementary kindergarteners have taken time throughout the past month to prepare for their Chinese New Year celebration on Friday, Feb. 8. Students created lanterns and dragon scrolls while...
View ArticleFourth-Graders Conduct Presearch on Famous Missourians
Meramec Elementary fourth-graders used their library time on Monday, Feb. 25, to learn about and conduct presearch for their upcoming Famous Missourians project. Meramec Librarian Jeri Lynn Palmer...
View ArticleMeramec Students Compete in State Chess Tournament
Ten Meramec Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders, along with P.E. Teacher Patrick Flynn, recently traveled to Jefferson City, Mo. for the State Chess Tournament. Click the headline to learn more.
View ArticleStop and Smell The Flowers!
The Meremec Elementary PTO will host it’s annual Flower Sale on Wednesday, April 24, from 8-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. on the blacktop by the science lab. All your spring favorites will be available. Click...
View ArticleClayton Students Honored for Vision of Their City’s Future
Clayton Mayor Linda Goldstein and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council have selected 14 student winners of the Clayton Centennial Contest. Through their essays, artwork and videos, Clayton students from...
View ArticleKindergarteners Practice Library Etiquette
Meramec Elementary kindergarteners practiced their library etiquette during their weekly visit to the school’s library. Students were good “book buddies” as they shared the fiction and nonfiction books...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Students Rock Cancer
Meramec Elementary Helping Hands and Character Council students have been very busy this school year working on a comprehensive service learning project that supports children going through cancer...
View ArticleSTEM Projects Enhance Student Learning
As part of a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program with Kid Zone, Meramec Elementary fourth-and fifth-grade students put on their hard hats this spring for a fun...
View ArticleStudents’ Family History Stories to be Published
Two Meramec Elementary fourth-graders will soon be published authors for their submissions to The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization that publishes...
View ArticleIt's Kindergarten Registration Time!
Children who are five years old on or before July 31, 2013, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. All forms required for official enrollment must be completed and...
View ArticleAbilities Awareness Event Teaches Students to Value Different Abilities
Meramec Elementary students gained greater awareness and respect for people with differing abilities during the school’s third annual Abilities Awareness Experience held on Friday, April 19. Eighteen...
View ArticleLots of Lunches Provide Lots of Love
Meramec Elementary’s Helping Hands community outreach program had Meramec families busy in their kitchens this April making brown bag lunches. A total of 126 brown bag lunches were prepared, decorated...
View ArticleFifth-Graders Organize Fundraiser for The One Fund Boston
Prompted by the events that occurred in Boston, Meramec Elementary fifth-graders organized a run/walk to benefit The One Fund Boston. On Monday, May 6, fifth-graders and their teachers, along with...
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