![4th Grade Pixel Art](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_d29319ce-8e42-42e3-91d4-78268725cd63.jpg)
December 16, 2020
Students in Mrs. Signaigo's room have been finding new and creative ways to learn through Pixel Art. This form of digital art is created through the use of spreadsheet formulas, w...
![Mrs. Meininger's 4th Grade is now a Certified KIND Classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_59ba5456-7ae3-4e82-9e3a-93999e467aef.jpg)
December 16, 2020
The month of November is known as Kindness month. Mrs. Meininger presented her class with a challenge and the focus of what Kindness looks like and ultimately the joy that kindn...
![All Things December](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_68dcd63c-a333-4fc1-8690-a370396d7e1f.jpg)
December 1, 2020
Dear Tribe Families,
Here we are in the month of
December! The school year is more than 1/3 of the way through. Holiday decorations are sprouting up
everywhere as families ...
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December 1, 2020
After a long week it sure is nice to be smiling ear to ear and have a heart full of gratitude. So lucky to be a part of this awesome Tribe.
“Have you been thinking about what...
November 12, 2020
Dear MVR-III Families,
Today, Thursday, November 12, 2020, Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and the Department of Elementary and Secon...
![Hello November](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_7d93c090-9964-49b1-9561-ab088b5b46d1.jpg)
November 2, 2020
~ From the Desk of Dr. Sladek ~
Happy November to all Tribe families! Whether you are have chosen virtual or in-seat or a version of hybrid I want to take time to applaud...
![Community Wide Thanksgiving Meal Drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_11d4fd28-5990-465c-89df-7d0a030549b2.png)
October 29, 2020
New Beginnings Lutheran Church annually donates 150 turkeys and 150 packages of rolls to create Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for families in the Meramec Valley R-III School District....
![Thumbs Up](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_5f7a3f30-36fe-457d-a28f-badcbb4fa981.jpg)
October 8, 2020
Student APPROVED Digital Writing Centers in 2nd Grade at Truman Elementary!
As you may know, teaching through a pandemic can be challenging and I am proud to be able to s...
![New Marquee Sign](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_9bfb5e72-d345-4812-9e64-c5a49b108300.jpg)
October 5, 2020
Truman Elementary gets $5,000 donated toward the new LED Marquee sign from The Walsh Realty Team. Dustin Walsh, a Truman Elementary alumni, held a Cornhole Tournament this pas...
![October 2020 Newsletter](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_85a644e7-a727-45ec-875e-233f938cb74f.png)
October 1, 2020
We have made it to October 1 st ! We are going through the motions and we are making the motions count! We have now gotten to learn your student, have conversations with you, and ...
![#PTownPride](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_fd935ed0-47bc-405f-ac1d-d92a35cbd75c.png)
September 8, 2020
What a sweet surprise to pull up to school today and see that we got “ambushed” PHS Dance Team, Truman Elementary feels the love and positive vibes #GoodVibeTribe #MVNation #PTo...
![Hello September](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_4c31afc7-af14-47e0-b10d-5eb6bc045cc7.jpg)
September 3, 2020
~ From the Desk of Dr. Sladek ~
September 2020 is here and we are rocking and rolling into this new school year. Our students have come ready to learn, on the virtual ...
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September 1, 2020
The PHS Basketball Program is once again sponsoring the boy's basketball league for students in grades 4-6 starting on Wednesday, September 9th at Pacific High School starting at...
August 21, 2020
First Few Weeks of School We will focus on safety while at school, practice safety precautions (hand washing, staying in assigned seats, moving through the halls...
![Back to School 20-21](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_ed450851-2cbb-4fd6-bdff-a9c400559af0.jpg)
August 14, 2020
August 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians ~
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. It is my pleasure to serve as the
principal of Truman Elementary. I have worked for Meramec V...
July 18, 2020
Dear Truman Elementary Families,
MVR-III was notified today that a Truman Elementary School employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee is currently on quarantine...
![Hello March Info Blast](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_77d59b46-e04d-44aa-b2f7-923060a854e6.jpg)
March 2, 2020
It is hard to believe that we are already entering the month of March. We hope that the weather will begin to cooperate and the Spring weather is here to stay! With the arrival ...
![Happy Caveman Selfie](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_dad6920c-825a-466b-83f6-5d693b0b7d9b.jpg)
February 27, 2020
Joe Beckman, a nationally-known motivational speaker, came to speak at Truman Elementary on Monday February 24th. He spoke to all Kindergarten through 4th grade students and staf...
![Student Leadership](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/meramec_valley_r-iii_ar/article/image/large_905f704c-fd02-49c6-8032-9ad81674e88a.jpg)
January 24, 2020
Truman Elementary has not let the weather bring this down. In fact, they have found ways to shine bright! Student leadership is all around and it seems to be contagious. 4th Gra...