Freedom Elementary

The Tiger Book Express will not be held this evening, June 12, in the Waynesville City Park due to the possibility of inclement weather. #wayschools

Youth Dance Camp for students going into K-6 grades Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp! Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence and be part of the Tiger spirit. Cost: $30 per camper Location: Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rt. 66, Waynesville, MO 65583 Dates: June 23, 24, 25 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: K-6 grades for the 2025-26 School Year Note: You must both register and pay for the camp 1. Register at https://forms.gle/wRBoboQpdb5eHqMf6 a. ***Registration closes June 16 at 3 PM. 2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of Parker by 7:40 p.m. Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Youth Baseball Camp June 25-27 ***Registration closes June 19th*** The 2025 Youth Baseball Camp will be for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall. During the camp, students will learn drills that they can do to make them a better baseball player. Each camper will be tested on throwing velocity, exit speed and how fast they can run the bases. Each camper must complete a registration form individually. (Example: Camper A & B are siblings. Parent of Camper A & B will fill out the registration two times -- once with Camper A's info, the other with Camper B's info). The cost is $30 per camper. Each camper will receive a T-shirt for participating. Register your student here https://forms.gle/hxQw9mKhZ7Dws9zT7. Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students entering the 2025-26 school year. Dates: June 25-27 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Bandy Baseball Field (By East Elementary) Cost: $30 Note: Parents need to both register and pay for the camp. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Each child needs to bring their own personal equipment. If your child does not have those items we will have some extra. Parents/guardians will drop off their camper(s) at the main entrance of Bandy baseball field (next to East Elementary) by 5:50 p.m. and will need to pick up their camper from the same location by 7:30 pm.

Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer for children in PreK to 6th grades to check out a book, beginning June 9. “This is an opportunity to put books in the hands of our community during the summer while we are not in school,” said Cassie Wilson, library media specialist at East Elementary. The Tiger Book Express will offer the opportunity: · Check out a book for free from the Waynesville R-VI School District o (Show up, sign in, choose a book, check it out) · Listen to a guest reader (when available) · Visit with one of your favorite Waynesville R-VI librarians When you’re finished reading the book, you may return the book to the book mobile at a later date. There are also return bins located outside the main entrances of East Elementary and Freedom Elementary. While the Tiger Book Express is being brought to the community by Waynesville R-VI librarians, it is open to the public. At the Waynesville City Park, the book express will be located next to a pavilion near the playground. At the St. Robert City Park, the book express will be next to the playground and pavilion just off of Historic Route 66. The dates and times (weather permitting) for the Tiger Book Express are as follows: · June 9 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 12 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 16 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 19 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 23 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 26 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 30 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 7 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 10 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 14 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 17 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 21 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 24 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 28 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 31 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 4 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 7 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon All dates are weather permitting. Please check the district’s Facebook page for cancellations. #wayschools

ATTN: Returning Students Yearly registration for returning students will open on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Primary parents/guardians will be receiving an EMAILcontaining a SNAPCODE link for each student already enrolled in the Waynesville R-VI School District, including students who started in June 2024 for summer school. Once you receive the email (check your inbox and/or your spam folder on Wednesday), click the SNAPCODE link to access the yearly registration forms. You will receive a separate email for each of your students. Click on https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945776/Returning_Student_Parent_Registration.pdf for step by step instructions on how to complete registration for returning students. #WaySchools

Last chance to sign up for free meals for kids on June 13 and June 20 If you haven't already done so, you may still REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 on June 13 and June 20 at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. **** If you have already registered your students for these meals and/or on June 6, please disregard this message. **** ______________________________________ NOTES: Registration closes at 8 a.m. Monday, June 9, to sign up for the meals on June 13 and 20. There are no income guidelines for these meals for children ages birth to 18. ____________________ DETAILS: OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on June 6 (Registration has closed for this date.) June 13 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) June 20 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. ____________________________________________ If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbzZhdTU3OUdhUHB4d3U1OAEeJ_aYeri_FcXy1NxEm92ZirtDreJaqKYJYd1EBQS2Rsq1Su_bU6lP59ix-Bc_aem_9GyAdqLD2mcPx2gw9r7wFw #WaySchools #OPAA!

Save the date! Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 may try out for the Waynesville R-VI VOICES Honor Choir at Freedom Elementary during one of either of these days: · 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 · 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Please ask your building music teacher for details. #wayschools

Summer school begins on Thursday!

All schools and offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. #WaySchools

Last day of school is today The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year for students in grades K-11 is today, Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will dismiss early on May 23 as follows: - Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss - 12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses - 1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss There are no afternoon sessions at Williams ______________________ All schools and buildings will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. ______________________ Summer School is May 29 - June 26. There will be no school on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. ______________________ The first day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Aug. 18. The 2025-26 school year calendar is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5126636/25-26_School_Year_Calendar.pdf #WaySchools

REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. today to register for meals for pick up on May 30. OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service on four Fridays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20) at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on May 30 June 6 June 13 June 20 ____________________________________________ Details · The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals. · All families will pick up their meals at Freedom Elementary between noon and 1 p.m. · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. #WaySchools #OPAA

The Red Cross partnered with the Waynesville R-VI School District to provide emergency preparedness in a fun and educational way to 1st graders in May 2025. Each 1st grader received a “Prepare with Pedro” story book, which has a safety checklist that families can use to learn and repeat safety preparedness actions together. #wayschools

From our Athletics Office: Elementary Volleyball Camp June 9-11 Volleyball camp will be offered for students who are currently in 1st through 6th grades (going into 2nd-7th grades this fall) on June 9-11 at the Waynesville Middle School Gym. Camp will begin at 2:30pm and end at 4:15 p.m. The cost is $30 per camper. Campers must BOTH register and pay at the links below: Register at https://forms.gle/tkALyajvu6DLxPGq7 Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Our camp will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and will consist of individual & direct instruction. Transportation will be arranged for students attending summer school. Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the Waynesville Middle School Gymnasium by 4:20 pm. Any questions please contact abarkley@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Unauthorized individuals asking for donations and/or advertising We wanted to make you aware of reports we received of children asking for donations through cash apps, GoFundMe or cash donations that are claiming to benefit Waynesville R-VI Schools or students. In addition, we have received reports of individuals offering alleged advertising opportunities involving the district. Following a Tik Tok trend, children have allegedly been going door-to-door in neighborhoods asking for funds for sporting equipment or other items to benefit Waynesville High School teams. The scam works by directing donors to give cash only or to go to external platforms, such as cash apps and GoFundMe to make a donation. This is not an authorized fundraiser for Waynesville High School or any other Waynesville R-VI building or program. In another case, local businesses have allegedly been invited to advertise on weekly progress reports for students. Waynesville R-VI progress reports do not include advertising. If you are questioning whether a fundraiser is legitimate or not, please contact Communications and Marketing at 573-842-2040 or email PR@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #WaySchools

The Waynesville R-VI School District is now hiring teachers. For more information, scan the QR code or check out the openings at https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094. #WaySchools

Students recognized for having artwork on display at Missouri Capitol Waynesville R-VI students were recognized for having their artwork chosen to be on display at the Missouri Capitol during Youth Art during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 19, 2025. In addition, Emma Trevino, a student at Wood Elementary, was recognized for having received the Governor's Mansion Award by First Lady Claudia Kehoe. The students were recognized by Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, as follows: _________________________ Waynesville High School: • Riley Swanson • Sloan Storie • Brianna Brown-Myrick • Tisari Brown • Alyssa Strom • Mycha Humphrey • Josephine Andreasen • Rayne Kling • Lucas Cloutier • Aayden Mantle • Sofia Campbell • Miley Heimbach _________________________ East Elementary: • Briella Gould • Annika Kalaquin • Maddison McDermott • Charlotte Lynch _________________________ Freedom Elementary: • Lena Thompson • Adelyn Mendieta • Easton Gilmore • Ariel Middleton • Aubriella Rice • Katelyn Bogue • Nadia Timmons _________________________ Thayer Elementary: • Charolette Shoemake • Regan Batey • Carley Decker • Chloe Oyler _________________________ Wood Elementary: • Alyce Rhea • Caleb Polk • Sania Sinclair • Emma Trevino #WaySchools

The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year for students in grades K-11 will be Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will dismiss early on May 23 as follows: Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss 12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses 1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss No afternoon sessions at Williams

REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service on four Fridays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20) at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20—every Friday during summer school. ____________________________________________ Details · The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals. · All families will pick up their meals at Freedom Elementary between noon and 1 p.m. · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. ____________________________________________ If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?usp=header #WaysSchools #OPAA!

The Waynesville R-VI School District hosted its annual Elementary Track Meet on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Tiger Stadium on the Waynesville High School campus. Students in 4th and 5th grades from East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood competed in multiple track and field events. The winners are as follows: 4th Girls 4 x 200 relay East Blue 4 x 100 relay Partridge 400 m Run Anais Williams Thayer 200 m Dash Makayla Nailor East Blue 100 m Dash Remme Holden Thayer 55 m Dash Remme Holden Thayer Shot Put Manula Saia East Blue Triple Jump Avery Fransico East Blue Long Jump Kimore Long East Blue 4th Boys 4 x 200 relay Partridge 4 x 100 relay Partridge 400 m Run Eric Njugna East Blue 200 m Dash Tyler Henry Freedom Grey 100 m Dash Leo Mariscal Partridge 55 m Dash Kayden Butler Freedom Grey Shot Put Chris Vaughn East Blue Triple Jump Weston Hoard East Blue Long Jump Jaxson Gall Partridge 5th Girls 4 x 200 relay East Blue 4 x 100 relay Partridge 400 m Run Aubrey Ross Freedom Grey 200 m Dash Jessicah Njuguna East Green 100 m Dash Jessicah Njuguna East Green 55 m Dash Sonice Darby Freedom Grey Shot Put Jessicah Njuguna East Green Triple Jump Parker Chandler Partridge Long Jump Olivia-Kate Simon East Blue 5th Boys 4 x 200 relay East Blue 4 x 100 relay Partridge 400 m Run Owen Weigelt Freedom Grey 200 m Dash Owen Weigelt Freedom Grey 100 m Dash Zamir Chestnut Partridge 55 m Dash Harrison Silengo Thayer Shot Put Julzius Holden-Pierson Thayer Triple Jump Grayson Trautmann Partridge Long Jump Eli Valaqu Partridge

We’ve received so many messages for Teacher Appreciation Week that we are continuing to showcase them this week as well. Thank you to everyone for your submissions. (We’ve included highlights from some of the longer notes.) Mrs. Rice is a wonderful teacher and loves all her students. She goes over and beyond to make sure that every child has a chance at learning. She has been so patient and kind with my son. Even though it's her first year teaching kindergarten, she's rocking it! Ms. Powell -- Ensuring my child is meeting their goals, working hard to show progress in every child. Mrs. Nelson has been absolutely wonderful! My son has made a big change and impact this school year because she is patient with him and teaches him so much! We were so blessed to have her as his teacher! Dr. T. Smith has been amazing. My daughter had some struggles last year at her old school before we moved and started to dislike school. Once we moved here and she got put into Dr. Smith’s class, she started enjoying school and her work improved so much! Mrs. Rice is an amazing teacher. Our daughter loves coming to school every day. Thank you so much for the homework that really helps our daughter to develop good reading and writing skills. She always says, “Mrs. Rice is the best teacher in the whole world.“ Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Kaylee have both been amazing with my son; he has grown and learned so much this year. They have been so understanding and patient with my wild boy. Their positive attitude and understanding has really helped my son. I'm forever grateful. Mrs. Myers has been amazing. Her kindness and dedication to her class have made such an impact on my little girl. She communicates with me and at the end of each week I see pictures of all the things they did that week. It helps me see a day in my daughter’s life. The dedication, patience and understanding Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Kathy Jo have is amazing. Mrs. Steward sends pictures of fun activities they do. She has amazing communication when it comes to concerns I may have or any questions. She truly loves the kids like they were her own. My daughter and son ride their bus for the AM class at Williams. The bus driver and the helpers are absolutely amazing as my girl has struggled tremendously with bus rides. They have been patient, kind and understanding of her struggles. I will be forever grateful for their kindness. In my daughter’s words, “Mrs. Lindenmayer is the best teacher ever. I hope I have her next year.” She has made a huge impact; my daughter trusts her to confide in her. She even checked on me occasionally knowing I was pregnant, now that's a teacher who truly listens to her students. Mrs. Parrish has great communication skills and has truly helped my daughter grow this year. I am forever grateful Thank you. Ms. Stockfisch often sends gentle reminders over the weekend for any activities coming up that WE need reminded of. Over the snow days this year, she sent out a daily incentive/challenge activity for students to participate in and share with her. I can tell she loves teaching. Our son, Thomas, loves Mrs. Rigsby's class so much! He looks forward to school and is sad that preschool is about to come to an end, which means he will no longer be in their class. He asks how come school isn't opened on the weekends because he wants to be at school every day. Mrs. Schaub is kind and supportive to my daughter. She encourages her to do her very best in everything. She has taught my daughter so much. I am thankful my daughter had such a great teacher for her first school year! Our family moved to the area in March, and we were nervous about transitioning our kids to a new school. Wow, what a warm welcome at Thayer Elementary! Our children are thriving. We deeply appreciate the ease with which we've been able to communicate with our children's teachers about their progress. Mrs. Diedrich is very kind and professional. I have seen great academic improvements with my son. She doesn’t give up on her work no matter how difficult it may get and she doesn't allow the children in her class to give in and give up when they face challenges. Alissa Rigsby, I want to thank you for the incredible impact you’ve had on our son this year. We’ve seen such growth in his confidence and love for learning, and it’s clear your encouragement and teaching have made all the difference. Before the start of school, our daughter was very nervous and shy when it came to interacting with anyone outside of her immediate family, but with Mrs. Rigsby’s gentle encouragement and understanding, we’ve seen her come out of her shell and be more confident. Mr. Rodden is a no-nonsense, straight to the point teacher that holds high standards and accountability in his students. This is exactly the teacher that my son needed! He fostered critical thinking and self-awareness in projects that allowed them to learn through the process to success. #wayschools