Ensuring 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...
View ArticleSimple Rule Yields Powerful Results at Meramec
Every school has its list of rules for students, staff and visitors to follow, but this school year, the Meramec Elementary community is focusing on one simple, yet very powerful rule: the Golden Rule....
View ArticleStudent Entrepreneurs Support Service Learning at Meramec Market
Student entrepreneurs sold their goods and services while supporting a good cause during Meramec Elementary’s fourth annual Meramec Market on Thursday, Oct. 10. From handmade jewelry and toys to video...
View ArticleStudents Gain Confidence, New Skills on Rock-Climbing Wall
Fifth-graders at Meramec Elementary enjoyed a fun challenge in October when each class visited the rock-climbing wall at the Center of Clayton. In conjunction with the fifth-grade physical education...
View ArticleHalloween at Meramec Elementary
Meramec Elementary students paraded throughout the neighborhood showcasing their creative Halloween costumes and enjoyed Halloween treats and activities in their classrooms during this year's Halloween...
View ArticleCheck out the 2013 Annual Report!
The School District of Clayton's 2013 Annual Report features District and school highlights, photos and student achievements. Click on the headline to view the 2013 Annual Report.
View ArticleWriting Workshop Improves Students’ Literacy Skills
Students in Meramec Elementary Teacher Laura Bruns’ first-grade class enjoyed spending time on Thursday, Dec. 5, practicing their writing and drawing skills. The students’ daily Writing Workshop...
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