Board Approves 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Academic Calendars
The Board of Education approved the academic calendars for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years at its Dec. 18 meeting. Click on the headline to download the calendars and read about the changes...
View ArticleStudents and their Families Enjoy the Annual Holiday Sing
Meramec Elementary students performed for their parents on Dec. 20 as part of the school's annual pre-Winter Break tradition: the Holiday Sing! Click on the headline to view photos.
View ArticleSecond-Graders Journey into the Wild
Meramec Elementary second-graders in Nancy Liberman’s class made an exciting visit to the school’s library on Friday, Jan. 10. The students are beginning their research project about wild animals....
View ArticleProcedures for School Closures and Snow Schedules
Information regarding school closures or schedule changes due to inclement weather will be posted on the front page of the District's website as soon as a decision is made. Click on the headline for...
View ArticleMeramec 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 Friday, Jan. 24....
View ArticleNew PTO Dashboard Launched for 2014
A new PTO Dashboard homepage has been launched for each school’s PTO to make it easier for parents to find important information such as upcoming events, announcements and meeting dates. Click the...
View ArticleFifth-Grader Wins $300 Prize for Digital Filmmaking Skills
Meramec Elementary fifth-grader Robert Rosas used his iMovie-making skills to convince the judges in EducationPlus’ Show-Me A Movie digital storytelling contest why they should play the game of...
View ArticleFourth-Graders Watch Solar Power in Action
The fourth-graders at Meramec Elementary gained a new appreciation for the power of the sun during a presentation by Becky Finch and Chad Schubert of MicroGrid Solar during their science class on...
View ArticleClayton’s Counselors are a Pivotal Part of the School Community
School counselors are often the individuals who work behind the scenes to ensure students are ready to learn each day and are prepared for success beyond graduation. Click on the headline to learn more...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Has Heart!
Meramec Elementary students and staff wore red on Friday, Feb. 7, to commemorate the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. Students learned about heart health, participated in heart...
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. 7. Students created lanterns and dragon scrolls while...
View ArticleMeramec KidZone Hosts Service Project to Benefit APA
Students enrolled in KidZone for before- and after-school care at Meramec Elementary are helping to support local homeless dogs and cats this winter. Through a service project benefitting the Animal...
View ArticleMeramec Celebrates African Culture, Famous African Americans
The Meramec community gathered on Feb. 27, for a special celebration highlighting the impact of African culture on the U.S. and the important work of African American individuals throughout history....
View ArticleStudents Put Engineering Skills to the Test During Annual Egg Drop
Meramec Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders enrolled in Kid Zone spent the past two weeks challenging their knowledge in the annual Egg Drop Challenge. Students were tasked to build egg mobiles using...
View ArticleLunches of Love Provide Sense of Normalcy, Comfort
A small gesture by the Meramec Elementary community made a significant impact on those in need on Monday, March 31. Through the school’s Lunches of Love program, Meramec’s Helping Hands parent group...
View ArticleFourth-Grade Students Welcome Their State Rep
The fourth-grade classes at Meramec Elementary welcomed State Representative Stacey Newman on Friday, April 4, for a presentation held in conjunction with their social studies curriculum about...
View ArticleSTEM Day Broadens Students’ Perspectives Through Engaging Activities
Fifth-grade students and their teachers from across the School District of Clayton spent the day together on Friday, April 11, for the District’s first-ever Elementary STEM Day. Click the headline to...
View ArticleMeramec Choir Wows Audience at Cardinals Game
The Meramec Elementary Choir, under the direction of Music Teacher Randi Shanker, wowed audiences with their rendition of “God Bless America” on the field at the St. Louis Cardinals game on April 12....
View ArticleFourth-Graders Immerse Themselves in a Good Book
Fourth-grade students at Meramec Elementary spent part of their afternoon on Tuesday, April 22, diving into a good book during their independent reading time. Click on the headline to view photos.
View ArticleThird-Graders Celebrate Empanada Day!
Meramec Elementary third-graders recently put on their chef hats to celebrate what they have learned about traditional foods and cooking in their unit on Argentina and South America in Señora Sarah...
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