We have two new clubs this year. The Sewing Club led by Mrs. Cowell has learned how to sew straight lines. The students made a tic-tac-toe board and were able to play using their own creation. The Embroidery Club is led by one of our parents, Leslie Ridgway. These students used their new embroidery skills to create finger puppets.
Congratulations to Madison Loveless and Matty Donathan for placing in the Junior Firefighter Challenge during the Russellville Fall Fest on Saturday. Madison placed 2nd in the girls division and Matty placed 1st in the boys division! A shout out goes to all of our students who competed and were great representatives of London Elementary!
Tiger Family News - 2nd Nine weeks
There were bees swarming recently in the principal’s office! Not just any kind of bees, but cute kindergarten bees!
The Garden Club has our school ready for fall!
PVT Xander Reavis, an RSD graduate, returned home this morning from Fort Sill, Oklahoma and surprised his little sister Emma for lunch today. Thank you, PVT Reavis, for your service to our country!
Our kindergarten through fourth grade students and staff are taking a trip tomorrow (Thursday) to see the Cyclone Theater production of Charlie Brown! We will leave at noon and will return to the school around 2:30. We are adjusting lunch times so we can leave on time. K-2 will eat lunch from 10:45-11:15. 3-4 will eat lunch from 11:15-11:45.
Mr. Livermore’s fourth grade math class is traveling through a Minecraft world today while learning to calculate the total mass of objects. They found the mass of rabbits, then the mass of chickens. The students calculated the total mass of the animals.
We recognize birthdays on morning announcements! When it is a student‘s birthday, they are wished a Happy Birthday over the intercom. Then they come to the office to pick out a special birthday Smencil provided by our PTA.
The 2018-19 London shirt order forms are due back on September 21st. Our PTA does provide one short sleeve t-shirt for every K-4 student to wear on field trips. That shirt will stay at school and be sent home at the end of the year.
Some people say there’s a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. We’ve always known this but now we have proof.... London Elementary is at the end and is the perfect pot of gold!
Who says pigs can't fly? Pigs were flying during 3rd grade PE today in the game When Pigs Fly!
Mrs. Blaney's class had a counseling lesson today with our counselor Mrs. Steffy. They talked about how expressions show others how that person is feeling. Mrs. Steffy named an emotion and the students showed her the emotion on their faces. Can you guess what emotion this is?
The first quarterly Tiger Family News is here! We have also emailed this to parents using Peachjar. If you do not get an email with this newsletter, call the office to update your email address. All flyers can be found under the Peachjar tab at the bottom of our school website.
Join us this Friday at Cyclone Stadium for London night!
Our first PTA meeting is today! We would love for you to join us in the library at 3:45 p.m. You can follow the London Elementary PTA page on Facebook to stay up to date on PTA meetings and opportunities to serve at our school!
London teachers are really Superheroes in disguise! We can't wait for our students to arrive! We look forward to seeing everyone at Meet the Teacher tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:00-6:00!
We are now on Facebook AND Instagram!
Follow us on Instagram: @londonelementary
Follow our Facebook page: London Elementary School
Look for our logo!
Tune in on Facebook on our London Elementary page as Mrs. Malin reads a bedtime story at 7pm the night before school starts!
Due to rain forecasted in the afternoon, ALL grades will participate in field day activities this morning from 9-11. We apologize for any inconvenience to our volunteers. However this change will allow all of our students to enjoy Field Day today!
Our 4th grade promotion is tomorrow at 9am. We will also dismiss two hours early tomorrow (Thursday). Car riders and side door will dismiss at 1:15. Please make sure your child is picked up promptly so our staff can attend a district meeting. Bus riders and Adventure Kids will dismiss at 1:30.
RSD will dismiss two hours early on Thursday, May 17 for the Employee Recognition Ceremony. The last day of the school year is Tuesday, May 29, and the district will dismiss one hour early.
In an effort to make strategic, data-driven decisions, Russellville School District has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct research projects for our district for one year. The 2018 School Climate Survey is the first survey Hanover will be conducting for our district.
The district is requesting participation from parents and community members in this 10-minute anonymous survey. The results of the survey will be used to guide our improvement planning process, and we need your participation in our improvement endeavors.
The survey link will be available via this link: https://hanoverresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40zEfTzt8VSGurP and on the RSD Facebook page from March 28th-April 11th. Parents will also be receiving a letter with the web link and a QR code this week.
Thank you very much for your continued support of the Russellville School District. Working together, we make a positive difference in the future of our children.
Our after school drama club begins this Wednesday! Information was sent home last Friday. Be sure to return your form tomorrow if you would like to participate in it this year.
Attention 2 nd through 4 th graders. London Drama Club is back! Drama Club will be starting next week. The first meeting will be Wednesday, February 21 st . This year our performance will be Alice in Wonderland. Notes went home today, and need to be returned by Monday if your child is interested in attending.
Russellville School District will be dismissing 90 minutes early on Monday, February 19, 2018, for Parent/Teacher Conferences at Russellville High School and Russellville Junior High School. Last week, RHS and RJHS held Student Success/College and Career Readiness Conferences instead of Parent/Teacher Conferences. This early dismissal will allow teachers to prepare for these conferences.
RSD will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, February 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. for RMS and on Tuesday, February 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. for Kindergarten-5th grades.
RHS and RJHS will hold Student Success/College and Career Readiness Conferences on Monday, Feb 12 from 1-7 p.m.
There will be no school on Monday, Feb 12 and Tuesday, Feb 13 due to teacher professional development and P/T Conferences. Classes will resume on Wednesday, February 14.
Here is our London 2017-2018 Green Team. These 3rd & 4th graders teach our students how to make our school a greener place and help save our Earth.
We use an online system to make signups for Parent Teacher Conferences as easy as possible! Use the link below to schedule a conference with your child's teacher. https://ptcfast.com/schools/London
Join us Tuesday night for Family Night! Be here at 5:30 for a hands-on science activity with your child's teacher, the Mega-Brain from St. Mary's, and a create your own smoothie bar!
Russellville School District invites parents and the community to a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Showcase on Wednesday, January 31, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Center for the Arts. Those interested in attending can register online at http://bit.ly/RSDPLTW, or contact Judy Pennington, secondary curriculum director, at judy.pennington@russellvilleschools.net or 479-967-6051.
Join the RSD Athletic Department for RussVegas Karaoke on Saturday, January 27th at the Center for the Arts. The night will kick off with a silent auction at 6 p.m. and karaoke performances beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for students.
January is School Board Member Recognition Month, and RSD would like to thank the seven school board members who advocate and shape the direction of our school district. Members of the RSD School Board include Morgan Barrett, Chris Cloud, Breanne Davis, Allan George, Jami Mullen, Jeff Phillips, and Wesley White.
Our 2nd Quarter Awards Assembly is Friday January 12th at 9:00 a.m. We hope you can join us!
We can't wait to see our students in the morning! School begins at 7:55. At 8am your child is tardy and must be signed in by an adult. We encourage you to make good attendance a priority in 2018!
Russellville School District will dismiss one hour early on Thursday, December 21, for the Christmas break. Classes will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018. The district wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season.
It's going to be a busy week at London Elementary! Here's a list of everything happening at our school. Students brought home this note last week as well.
Thank you, Russellville Downtown Rotary Club, for giving each of our third graders their own dictionary today! The students are very proud of them and are excited to use them!
Last week the Pope County Sheriff's Department ate lunch and visited with our students. We appreciate their involvement and the positive influence they have on our school!
Congratulations to our spelling bee winners! 2017 Winner is Zaira Thomas. 1st runner up is David Montalbo. 2nd runner up is Isaac Guillen.
4th grade getting to look at a few Re-eared Slider turtle babies. Thanks Mrs. Barnard!
Our Family Thanksgiving Lunch is Nov. 17. Please return your reservation by this Friday so that we prepare enough food. The form and more info can be found on our school website and Facebook page.
Join us for Club Night tomorrow, Nov. 9th! Kdg, 1st grade, and Garden Club will meet 5:30-6:00. All grades will have a Tasting Party from 6:00-6:30. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade clubs will meet 6:30-7:00.
Due to poor weather expected on Friday, the 3rd grade kickball tournament has been moved to Thursday Oct. 26. The awards assembly will still take place on Thursday at 9am. 3rd graders will leave for the tournament after our awards assembly ends.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Bicycle Rodeo a success this year!
We use ptcfast.com to make signups for Parent Teacher Conferences easy! Use this link to register & schedule a conference with your child's teacher. https://ptcfast.com/schools/London_Elementary_2
Dr. Gotcher will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 6:30-8 p.m. on the social media platform Twitter. During the town hall, participants will have the opportunity to give feedback on three questions: what does RSD need to start doing, what does RSD need to stop doing, and what does RSD need to continue doing. The three questions will be released at different times throughout the evening on Dr. Gotcher’s Twitter account @mlgotcher. Participants are asked to use the hashtag #RSDListens when responding to the questions.
Dr. Gotcher will be in the Board Room at the Administration Building during the Twitter Town Hall. Community members, parents, staff, and students are welcome to attend and view the tweets as they come in. The district will also release an online survey with the same questions for anyone who wants to give feedback, but doesn’t want to participate in the Twitter Town Hall.
The Twitter Town Hall is part of Dr. Gotcher’s Listen and Engage Plan that includes gathering feedback from students, parents, staff, and community members in the River Valley.
Mrs. Donathan's second graders are having fun in learning groups today! They are discussing and analyzing books to determine if it is a narrative or expository text.
Barnhill Animal Preserve cancelled their event on Monday. If you paid money for a picture, please come by the office to get it back. We are disappointed and greatly apologize for the inconvenience.
1st grade learning some new art skills.
On Mon. 9/18, we will have an exotic animal education program. A permission slip is required in order to attend the program. Return it by Friday! Info and slip are on our website under Documents.
London Night at Cyclone Stadium - Fri, Sept. 15th! Meet by the booster club booth at 6:30pm. Students wearing a London shirt will get in free. If you need to borrow a shirt, let your teacher know!
The deadline for Free and Reduced Meal Application submission is next Friday. Parents, please be advised that your temporary carryover eligibility status will expire on Friday, September 15th. Please follow this link http://russellvillesd.nlappscloud.com and complete your application today. Child Nutrition will not back date any charges accrued after the deadline. Thank you for your prompt attention.
Kindergarten has started their science careers by learning to use magnifying lenses.
This year's London shirts are for current students & for anyone who has ever been a part of London Elementary! Forms were sent home last week. It is also uploaded under Documents on our website.
Just a friendly reminder.
4th grade working on weathering and erosion.
From kindergarten to fourth grade, it has been a day full of fun learning!
Use #londontigers when you post school pictures of your children this year on social media! It's great to be a London Tiger!
Want to know more about arrival and dismissal tips at London Elementary? Check out our news story for more information! http://www.russellvilleschools.net/article/21264
Our parking lots are receiving a makeover! Because of this, all parking will be inaccessible for the remainder of this week. The parking lots will reopen on Monday July 31. In the meantime, if you need assistance, please call our office at 479-293-4241. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Here are our summer office hours for this week. Our office will be closed June 24th through July 23rd. Our office will reopen on July 24th.
Field Day is Monday. 2nd-4th will be in the a.m. K-1st will be in the p.m. Students will get wet so dress appropriately. No flip flops please. Send a change of dry clothes and dry shoes.
Due to the inclement weather, the 4th grade track meet has been cancelled.
Your child is bringing home an orange note about a special assembly on 5/16 at 9am. We will be presented with an award for being in the top 6-10% of schools in the state. You are invited to attend!
In order for us to keep our children safe please do not walk up to get your child from the car rider line. Instead we ask that you call & have your child go to the side door. Thank you for your help!
Dear London families, Please take this survey about London Elementary using the link below. Your input is important to us as we plan for next year. Thank you!
https://goo.gl/forms/PV07K5HWpN8vGeWQ2
All is well at London! We were in the safe room before the storm came through. All students were calm and happy! We have power and are back to our regular classroom schedules!
Due to the increased chance of thunderstorms during the day, the first grade field trip to the zoo that was scheduled for Friday has been postponed. We will let you know the new date soon.
London Elementary 3rd quarter awards assembly is tomorrow (4/7) at 2:15 pm. Hope to see you there!
Tomorrow 3rd and 4th graders will be going to Crystal Bridges. The bus will leave at 7:45. Don't be late! If your child plans to eat breakfast, they need to be here between 7:25 and 7:30.
Tomorrow London students will go see The Lion King Jr. at the Center for the Arts. We will leave promptly at 8:15 and return around 11:00. Please make sure your child is on time for school!
Spring pictures are tomorrow at 8:15. Only those who bring money will have their picture taken. Also, our annual chili supper/auction is Mar. 10th from 5:00-9:00. Our Facebook page has more details!
London Elementary's Family Night has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, January 31st at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
P/T Conferences are 2/7. We're using Ptcfast.com to make signups fast & easy! Go to https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/London_Elementary to schedule your conference. Link is also on our Facebook page
Monday is Club Night and our Tiger Cafe Tasting Party. We will begin at 5:30!
Tuesday K-2 students will leave at 8:15 to go to the Center for the Arts.
Friday is Grandparents' Thanksgiving lunch.