Career Day Gives Meramec Students New Ambitions for the Future
Thanks to the broad range of presentations at Meramec Elementary’s Career Day on May 3, students gained new ideas and ambitions for their future careers. The 18 presentations, mainly from family...
View ArticleFourth-Graders Plant Native Wildflowers in Science Garden
Fourth-grade students planted native Missouri wildflowers in the school's science garden as part of their life science unit “Structures of Life.” This planting gave students an opportunity to...
View ArticleEnsuring Students’ Smooth Transition to Middle and High School
With the end of the 2012-2013 school year in sight, students who will be advancing to the next level of their education in the District are anxiously anticipating what their new school and new schedule...
View ArticleDistrict to Save an Estimated $700,000 Through Solar Panel Installation
The School District of Clayton is reducing its impact on the environment while saving an estimated $700,000 through the installation of 12 arrays of solar panels on eight buildings across the District...
View ArticleStudents Honored for Vision of Their City’s Future
Current Clayton Mayor Harold Sanger, former Mayor Linda Goldstein and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council honored the 14 student winners of the Clayton Centennial Contest at a special reception on...
View ArticleMeramec Scientists Celebrated for Their Outstanding Work
Following the School District of Clayton’s Science Fair in March, 15 Meramec Elementary students were honored for their unique projects at the Academy of Science – St. Louis’ Science Fair at Queeny...
View ArticleEnsuring Students’ Smooth Transition to Middle and High School
With the end of the 2012-2013 school year in sight, students who will be advancing to the next level of their education in the District are anxiously anticipating what their new school and new schedule...
View ArticleField Day Creates Fun Team-Building Experiences
Meramec Elementary students enjoyed their annual Field Day activities on Friday, May 24. Parent volunteers and staff were essential in making the end-of the-year celebrations memorable. Click the...
View ArticleFifth-Graders Celebrate Accomplishments, Prepare for New Challenges
Fifth-Grade Promotion at Meramec Elementary serves as a time for fifth-graders and their teachers and families to celebrate their successes while excitedly anticipating future endeavors. Meramec...
View ArticleWydown EL Students Help Elementary Students Improve Literacy Skills
English Language (EL) students at Wydown Summer Academy are helping to improve the reading skills of EL students at Elementary Summer Academy through a partnership between the programs this summer....
View ArticleSummerQuest Kicks Off with Fun, Engaging Activities
Kindergarten through sixth-grade students in the School District of Clayton’s SummerQuest summer day camp have been enjoying a wide variety of activities during the camp’s first session of the summer....
View ArticleCampers Learn About Costa Rican Agriculture
As part of the Costa Rican theme for session one of SummerQuest, kindergarten through third-grade campers enjoyed a presentation from Dr. Ira Kodner, Costa Rican orchid enthusiast and grandfather of a...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Students Meet Their Teachers
Meramec Elementary hosted its annual Meet the Teacher event for all students on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Accompanied by their parents, Meramec students had the opportunity to meet their teachers for the...
View ArticleFirst Day of School Begins New Chapter for Meramec Students
Meramec Elementary students returned to school on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to begin a new grade level and start their next chapter in Clayton. Students enjoyed getting to know their teachers and classmates...
View ArticleStudents Have A Sweet Start to the School Year
To welcome back students and kickstart the new school year, the Meramec Elementary PTO hosted their annual Sno-Cone Day on Aug. 16. Students enjoyed a variety of sno-cone flavors while having an extra...
View ArticleMeramec Students Enjoy New Daily Routines
After the first few weeks of school, Meramec Elementary students have settled in to their daily routines filled with learning, character- and team-building and fun with their peers. Click on the...
View ArticleSecond-Graders Hone Their Reading and Writing Skills
Meramec Elementary second-grade students took part in a variety of different activities on Thursday, Sept. 5, to practice their reading and writing skills. Click on the headline to view photos..
View ArticleIn-Class Activity Familiarizes Fourth-Graders with U.S. Geography
Fourth-graders enhanced their knowledge of the geography of the United States during their social studies time on Thursday, Sept. 5. Through an in-class activity in conjunction with their geography...
View ArticleStudents and Parents Give Back to Their School
Meramec Elementary students and their parents took time on Thursday, Sept. 26, to volunteer on their school grounds at Meramec’s Beautification Day. Attendees raked leaves, swept the sidewalk and...
View ArticleMeramec Students On Board with Chess
From chess aficionados to beginning players, the second- through fifth-grade members of the Meramec Elementary Chess Club are spending one hour per week before or after school this fall honing their...
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