Santa Fe Elementary School

Santa Fe's Fabulous School Board Did you know we have an incredible school board? We appreciate them so much! Their unwavering dedication and the countless hours they invest in ensuring our students and staff are supported do not go unnoticed. The work they do behind the scenes makes a significant difference in the success of our schools, and their commitment to our educational community is truly inspiring. Their tireless efforts, leadership, and passion for fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for both students and staff is unbelievable. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team working on our behalf. If you have the opportunity, please extend your gratitude to our phenomenal School Board members: Russell Limback, Darren Wodrich, Jennifer Hostetter, Clay Michael, Justin Schuster, Tim Dierking and Darrin Lilleman.

Elementary families are encouraged to join us Thursday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 pm for our Title Night Scavenger Hunt.

Reading Week begins today! We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week! This year we have many new activities and hope to make this a great week! This year each student will receive a book generously donated from the Edwards’ family in memory of Jean Edwards. Mrs. Edwards touched the lives of many students in her years at Santa Fe. Her love of reading was a gift to all her students. Monday, March 3rd: Reading jogs the mind- wear workout gear Activity: High School Readers for Grades K-3 Grades 4-6- Have them share about their favorite books. Encourage them to try to persuade other people into reading it! Tuesday, March 4th: Team up for reading- wear your favorite sports team gear Activity: Reading Craft- the kids will design their own bookmarks Wednesday, March 5th: Wacky Tacky- Dress wacky Activity: D.E.A.R Time in the morning Thursday, March 6th: PAWSitively wild about reading- wear animal print Activity: Reading Scavenger Hunt/ Title Night- Back by popular demand! Join us anytime from 4:00pm- 6:00pm to receive your scavenger hunt packet! Friday, March 7th: Book Character Day- Dress like your favorite book character! Students may dress up as their favorite book character. Examples include: Junie B. Jones, Pinkalicious, Harry Potter, Alice, Wizard of Oz, Where the Wild Things Are (Max), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Greg), Fern from Charlotte’s Web, etc… Have fun creating a costume! If you have a copy of the book, send that with your child for them to hold during the parade! Activity: Character Parade @ 2:30pm- We will parade through the gym to show off our costumes, Parents are welcome to attend to watch the parade!

If interested, use the link to sign your child up for summer softball/baseball. Deadline is March 15th. Thank you! http://www.lacomoeastlittleleague.org

Although the weather stopped us from recognizing Kindness Week last week, we still got to participate in our Kindness Week activities this week! Grades 2nd-6th voted on who in their class they believed showed the most kindness. These students were recognized as our 2025 Kind Kids! Our Kind Kids delivered Valentine's Day cards to local businesses in Waverly and visited Apple Ridge Nursing Home to spread a little joy. Our 2025 Kind Kids included Harper Beumer, Hank Sander, Rosemary Miller, Owen Ford, Junior Bachtel, Patricia Fabian Garcia, Ben Klein, Whitney Jones, and Avaleena Heather. Some of the activities we did this week to practice and promote kindness included: • Making kindness chains • Each class performing a random act of kindness for another class • Writing about the kindest person they know • Making Valentine’s Day cards for local businesses and nursing home residents • Creating kindness rocks Our kindness rocks will be placed around the school and community to hopefully brighten the day of those who need it. We hope our kindness rocks will serve as small reminders of positivity, bringing smiles to those who find them! Thank you to everyone who participated in Kindness Week and helped make it so special. Kindness is contagious—let’s keep it going! 💛

Santa Fe Ball Association baseball/softball little leagues are taking sign ups now! Click the link below and follow the questions. First time users will have to create an account. http://www.lacomoeastlittleleague.org

We are hiring an elementary teacher! Click the link to complete your application. https://www.santafechiefs.k12.mo.us/

Today's Lunch Menu for the Elementary School is as follows: Chicken Patty & Hot Roll or Corn Dog Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green beans Watermelon Salad Bar Milk

Kindness Week continues at the elementary tomorrow! Friday, February 21 – "Walking on Sunshine—Kindness is spreading sunshine into people’s lives, regardless of the weather." Wear as much yellow or as many bright colors as possible! We will be taking an all-school group picture, so bring on the bright colors!

Santa Fe will be on a late start tomorrow (Friday, 2/21). Buses and classes will run 2 hours late. Welcome back!!!

Santa Fe School District will not be in session tomorrow (2/20).

The Santa Fe School District will not be in session tomorrow. (2/19)

PTO Valentine Family Dance, February 8th, 6-8 PM, $5 Admission, Elementary Gym. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 10 (This is a staff professional development day). We WILL be on session on Monday, February 17, Presidents' Day. This is a make-up day for state volleyball.

Santa Fe R-X Schools will not be in session today due to road conditions.

Santa Fe Elementary Basketball (BOYS ONLY) tonight at Immanuel Lutheran in Higginsville - 5:00 pm.

Santa Fe Elementary Basketball tonight at Trinity Lutheran in Alma - 5:00 pm.

Due to scheduling conflicts, Santa Fe Elementary Basketball teams will not be participating in the St. Peter's Tournament next week.

Elementary Basketball practice for this afternoon has been CANCELLED.

Santa Fe Elementary Basketball tonight, 5:00 pm vs. Sweet Springs in Waverly. We will be recognizing our 6th Grade players between the girls' & boys' games.