Just ONE week away from Nike's Spring Musical!!!
We are so excited to see our 3rd & 4th Grade Scouts perform in "World of Music"! Students in these grades should dress in a black shirt & black pants (or a black dress for girls, if they prefer) and arrive to Riverbend Middle School by 6:45 PM with an adult. Thank you!
Nike Elementary would like to invite Grandparents or a Special Friend of students to join us for a Reading Event next week!
On Thursday, April 3rd, students and their grandparent/special friend will spend some time in the classroom to read together and then attend Nike's Spring Book Fair.
If you would like your child & their grandparent/special friend to participate in this event, you will need to RSVP here:
https://www.kidaccount.net/meramecvalley/events/eventregistration
Event Code: 1234
Please RESPOND by Tuesday, April 1st. We hope to see you soon. Thank you!
🗣️ Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners🗣️
Tonight is Kindergarten Round-Up!
Starting at 5:30 PM, we welcome prospective Kindergarten students for the 2025 - 2026 school year to come visit Nike Elementary. Children will be able to meet teachers and check out our school.
Please see the graphic below for a breakdown of time frames. Thank you!
Nike Elementary's Spring Book Fair is next week!
Students will be able to browse & shop for some of their favorite series and characters. Cash payment will be accepted, but if you'd like to set up an E-Wallet for your child, that option is available! Please visit Nike's Book Fair homepage to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/nikeelementaryschool
Families are invited to join their student during our two Book Fair Breakfast events. Breakfast & shopping will go from 8:00 - 8:35 AM in the GYM.
Thursday, April 3rd- Student Last Name A - L
Friday, April 4th- Student Last Name M - Z
We are excited to see our Nike Scouts & Families during Book Fair Week! 📚💜
Birthday Shout-Out to these AMAZING staff members! We hope your birthday month has been great!!
Did You Know?
📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring vital facility improvements to ALL schools, including:
🏫 Maximizing Resources – All current schools will remain open
🌱 Future-Ready Design – The new middle school will be built for energy efficiency
🛡️ Enhancing Safety – Adding a 2nd storm-safe shelter protects students and MVR-III citizens
🗳️ Vote on April 8th! This is a no tax increase investment in our schools and students. #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether
Happy Sunday, Scouts!
We hope all of our Nike families were able to rest & relax over Spring Break and enjoy themselves, too.
If you or someone you know in our community has an incoming Kindergartener for the '25 - '26 school year, please refer to the information below. Kindergarten Screenings are in full swing and the district-wide Kindergarten Round-Up event is just around the corner at each elementary building. We are excited to meet & learn more about our prospective students!
If you haven't already seen the latest Nike Weekly Scout Report, please see it here:
https://secure.smore.com/n/1yn38k
We hope our Nike Scouts & their families have an enjoyable Spring Break! We will see you back at school on Monday, March 24th.
Storm Shelter at Zitzman Elementary Open to the Public
Thanks to the passage of Prop 1 in 2021, MVR-III was able to build the Zitzman Elementary storm shelter gymnasium. This shelter, built with reinforced concrete and impact-resistant materials, provides protection from tornadoes and winds up to 250 mph. For the safety of our community, the Zitzman storm shelter/gym will be open tonight, Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 PM until the storm passes. Please park in the front lot for entry. More info about the weather forecast can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf. Stay safe and take care tonight!
The Nike PTO is hosting a Spring Fling Dance!
Please see the details below.
If you'd like to sign up online, you may scan the QR code.
We hope to see some great moves from our Nike families!!
Did You Know?
📢 Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8 ballot and will provide essential upgrades for ALL MVR-III schools, including:
✅ Enhanced Safety – Upgraded security cameras
✅ Modern Classrooms – Interactive learning panels
✅ Better Learning Environments – Improved sound systems
✅ Up-to-Date Technology – New computers for students
🗳️ Vote on April 8th! #MovingForwardTogether for #MVNation students & schools!
This month, we would like to recognize some wonderful teachers in our building- Mrs. Patterson & Mrs. Fenelon! These two create unique experiences for our students to express their personalities and explore their creative sides. We appreciate all that they do and we feel so fortunate to have them at Nike Elementary! Thank You!!!
Nike has REOPENED the '24 - '25 YEARBOOK sales! If you'd like to order one for your child, please use the link below:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/nikeelementary?fbclid=IwY2xjawI9m2pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHT7UUXrrLtDHAKzluK2GTtkjwAfpOGSdLS5WxCMvrq2H9HyTjX8Ysjh90A_aem_dLOgoxhYIDxVKcibA2lOrQ
The NEW DEADLINE is March 14th.
Thank You!!
Mark Your Calendar!
🗳️ Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond
Join us for one of our final Prop M Family & Community Roundtables to learn how this No Tax Increase Bond will benefit our students and schools.
📍 Tuesday, March 11, 6-7 PM at Zitzman Elementary Library
📍 Monday, March 24, 6-7 PM at Pacific Intermediate Library (Tours available at Pacific Intermediate!)
🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, April 8
Rescheduled: Coffee w/ Carrie for March has been moved from this coming Tuesday to March 25th. Hope to see you at Little Ireland Coffee then! #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Happy Sunday, Scouts!
Please see the info below for Nike Elementary's Spring Picture Day this week. Thank you!
Happy HAT Day! 🧢🎩👒
Nike Scouts finished out Read Across America Week by wearing hats today for The Cat in the Hat.
Nike Scouts attended their monthly Character Assembly today! Students reviewed the Core Value of Collaboration by watching leaders put on a skit about helping others clean up.
Classroom Awards and Positive Office Referrals were handed out, as well. We are so proud of these Scouts!!!
