Dear Elementary Family,

March brought us a few extra days of school, including a snow make-up day! Now, we’re looking ahead to making the most of the final 29 days of school—can you believe it? As we wrap up the school year, please keep an eye out for important upcoming events and dates.

At Archie R-V School District, our vision is to create an environment where everyone experiences success. As we enter these last few weeks of learning, let's work together to encourage our students to do their best while focusing on personal growth.

We’re excited to share that You Matter Archie, one of our valued community partners, is hosting a special event on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-6 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature activities, food, and prizes. We appreciate this partnership and encourage families to attend!

Upcoming Events

📅 April 2 – 5th Grade DARE Graduation @ 6 p.m.

📅 April 4 – State Football Ring Ceremony @ 6:30 p.m.
Community, families, and students are welcome to celebrate with the team.

📅 April 6 – You Matter Archie Family Fest (2-6 p.m.)

📅 April 7 – No School (Professional Development Day, Kindergarten Screenings)

📅 April 8-10 – Book Fair

📅 April 9 – Books & Brushes Art Show and Book Fair Family Night (5-7 p.m.)

📅 April 11 – Cup Stacking (for qualifying students)

📅 April 14 – No School

📅 April 15-17 – Manners Week (More details to come)

📅 April 16 – Mid-Quarter

📅 April 17 – 1st Grade Field Trip

📅 April 18-21 – No School (Easter Break)

📅 April 21 – School Board Meeting @ 7 p.m.

📅 April 23 – Preschool Enrollment Night for 2025-2026 @ 6:30 p.m.

📅 April 26 – Promenade @ 7:40 p.m.
Community and families are welcome to see our prom attendees all dressed up.

📅 April 28 – School in Session (Make-Up Day)

📅 April 29 – PTO Culver's Night, 5-8 p.m.

📅 April 30 – Kindergarten Readiness Night

📅 May 2 – Library Books Due

📅 May 5 – No School

📅 May 5-9 – Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

As you can see, April is packed with activities, and May will be just as busy! Let’s finish the year strong!

#ArchieStrong

Tamara Stroud
Elementary Principal

The #ArchieStrong character trait for April is PERSEVERANCE.

Dear Families,

This month's character trait is perseverance. As we approach the end of the school year, it's more important than ever to stay determined and keep pushing forward.

What is perseverance?

The Webster Dictionary describes perseverance as not giving up. It is persistence and tenacity, the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it's hard. In simple words, it is the ability to keep doing something even when it is hard, no matter how long it may take to reach the goal. 

It is the continual effort in working towards something. These last 30 or so days of school, students and staff keep working hard and trying until that last day! We have state testing coming up, which will show us our effort throughout the year, and as we continue to push to the very end of the 2024-2025 school year! 

Ways to Help Students Learn Perseverance:

1. Praise effort

2. Model perseverance

3. Challenge students

4. Give kids opportunities to help others

5. Set realistic goals

6. Write positive affirmations

7. Give encouragement

8. Perseverance helps students manage their emotions

Thank you for partnering with us to foster this character trait in your child.

Warmly,

Mrs.Johnston, Archie School Counselor

cjohnston@archie.k12.mo.us or 816-293-5312 x. 1011

Be sure to watch the Events Page for upcoming events PK-12. Let's support our Whirlwinds big and small. The Live Feed is also a great place to see all of the wonderful things happening in our district!

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