Chouteau Elementary School

Any student enrolled in Chouteau Mazie Public Schools is eligible for the Summer EBT program. Parents you must apply for this by April 16th. See flyer for all details.

Here is a little bit of science about why we have our students walk in the mornings. BDNF – Miracle-Gro for the Brain by LINDA GABRIEL in MIND BODY CONNECTION, NEUROSCIENCE BDNF Miracle-Gro for the Brain What is BDNF? BDNF stands for “brain-derived neurotrophic factor.” It’s a protein actually, dubbed a master molecule and referred to as “Miracle-Gro for the brain” by Harvard psychiatrist, John J. Ratey, MD, author of Spark, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. According to Ratey, BDNF is “a crucial biological link between thought, emotions, and movement.” BDNF binds to receptors in the synapses between neurons, increasing voltage (yes your brain is electric!), and improving signal strength. Inside the cells, it activates genes that increase production of more BDNF and other important proteins, as well as serotonin, the neurotransmitter vital for learning and self-esteem. Low levels of BDNF have been associated with depression and even suicide. Basically BDNF improves the function of neurons, encourages new neurons to grow and protects them from stress and cell death. Sprinkled on neurons in a petri dish, BDNF is observed to cause brain cells to sprout the structural branches required for learning — sort of like fertilizer for the brain. So how do you get more BDNF? Exercise! Daily aerobic exercise is best, but including intervals of sprints are even better. In a recent German study, volunteers who did two 3 minute sprints (separated by 2 minutes of lower intensity) during the course of a forty-minute treadmill session demonstrated higher increases in BDNF than non-sprinters. Not only that, the sprinters learned vocabulary words 20 percent faster than non-sprinting exercisers. It seems even a small amount of high-intensity exertion can have a profound effect on your brain! Caution: Be sure to have a talk with your doctor before engaging in high-intensity sprints or before beginning any exercise program. It’s important to have aerobic conditioning in place before adding intervals of sprints — at least 6 months of six-days-a-week aerobics according to Dr. Ratey. And even then, check first with your own doctor. Video: https://youtu.be/gk_6lcIFkxM

Archery 3D state tournament in Locust Grove at the High school Gym. Chouteau Elementary team: Kaisee Alberty Trenton Bendabout Hunter Buchanan Averi Buck-Croft Addi Clark Hannah Coblentz Harper Emory Jesse Frazier Jacklyn Girty Daxton Hibbard Piper Inglett Madelyn McNeer Kade Miller Kyvin Miller Caleb Ray Konner Shive Lily Smith Maelea Smith Danielle Stoner Sophia Thornton  Ryler Tugman Ella Willerton Kevin Yoder Jayde Thomas Zoe Thomas Ava Valdez

STEAM Night WAS SO FUN AND INSPIRING! Drones, Boats, Geos, fingerprints, and more. Excellent work, Chouteau Wildcats! All the STEAM activities were enjoyed by all. Dinner was yummy and we had GREAT parent turn out and support! The Science fair was a hit as well. Congratulations to all the students that participated, but a BIG shout out to the winners of the science fair. 1st place: Tess Yoder 2nd place: Jaxon Yoder 3rd place: Olivia Simpson

Spring Break- March 10th- March 17th

Student Led Conferences: Please make plans to meet with your child and their teacher during our student-led conference schedule. Thursday, March 9th- 3:00-6:00 Friday, March 10th-8:00-11:00 Spring Break- March 10th- March 17th Our goal is that 100% of our students will participate in a student-led conference. We are so excited about the opportunity our students have to show you their hard work and future goals. This is the opportunity for your child to show you what they are doing at school and a time for them to shine. We ask that this be a positive experience. This may spark questions that you might have that go a little deeper than can be addressed in a Student-led conference. Please feel free to set up a time outside of this conference window to address further concerns or questions. We would love for discuss those items at a separate time. Helpful tips for making a Student led conference a success. *Please pick up your child at dismissal in the car line and once the school in clear we will open the doors for conferences to begin. Students can not stay in the classroom until the conference begins. *Ensure siblings have someone to watch them so you can give your undivided attention to the child preforming the conference. * Work with your child to set up future goals and help them write it in their Leadership Notebook. Additional information and examples: Student-led conferences are quite common is schools across the country. Here is what to expect. The student presents their portfolio of work and leads the discussion. The teacher facilitates the discussion. The parent listens and learns about their child’s academic and interpersonal progress and needs. This approach gives you a first-hand look at how well your child understands the material, and it enables students to become agents of their own learning. With the proper instruction and support, students are well-equipped to understand themselves as learners, identify their strengths and areas for improvement, express their preferences and needs, and set their own goals for success. Benefits of Student-led conference:. Through the process of preparing for and leading a conference, students learn to: *Reflect on themselves as learners *Articulate their needs *Make plans to improve *Get help from others *Own the goals they set for themselves Here are a couple of videos that demonstrate what you might experience during the student led conference. https://youtu.be/ciS1qfQZlns https://youtu.be/dmIReiqI1ec

Please join us for Family STEAM Night! Thursday, March 2nd 5:30pm to 7:00pm Chouteau Elementary School All are invited to come and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in an interactive and engaging environment! +Art Show +4th Grade Science Fair project Displays +Hands on STEAM projects for ALL +Scavenger hunt +Free Dinner in the Elementary Cafeteria until it runs out. The following 4th grade classes will present their Science Projects during the following times. We ask that they stay in the classroom to present to visitors during their scheduled time. The times they are not presenting they are welcome to participate in the scavenger hunt and STEAM projects. Yoder/Hutchinson 5:30--6:00 Whiteday 6:00--6:30 Matlock 6:30--6:55 We look forwarding to seeing you here!

Spring Personality Pictures, March 1, 2023 at Chouteau Elementary. The envelopes are coming home today. They are not Buddy pictures as the envelope reads. The sale will be handled on a proof plan basis. Wear bright colorful clothes & a smile. Avoid Wearing Green Colors for pictures. Every child will be photographed. You will receive an envelope with a proof of your child whithin 7-10 working days. Please return the proff to your school before the school's return date. Ruth Kelley Studio 1-800-257-2998

Please join us for Family STEAM Night! Thursday, March 2nd from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Chouteau Elementary School All are invited to come and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in an interactive and engaging environment! Art Show 4th Grade Science Fair project Displays Hands on STEAM projects for ALL Scavenger hunt Free Dinner in the Elementary Cafeteria until it runs out.

Tamara Terry is a Paraprofessional here at Chouteau Elementary School and this is what she had to say about working here. "My favorite part of working at Chouteau Elementary is when I work with a student on a concept that they are struggling with and when I see they finally understand it! It is awesome to see their face light up at their accomplishment. I also enjoy the staff very much. Everyone is so helpful when it comes to giving ideas on how to make working with children a success. The best part of the day is when I am assisting with small groups in the resource room. During this time I get to know the children more and I also get to see what teaching strategies work with the different age groups and personalities. My #1 goal for myself this year is to take the OSAT. This is to receive my Teacher Certification. Tests are not my friends, so this has been a struggle for me to take the leap and sign up to take this test. I feel one of my strengths is that I am a very patient person. I try to take the time to listen to the children and get to know them." Mrs. Terry, We are so glad you are a part of the team here at CES!

Chouteau Elementary and ELC Bookfair will continue running Feb. 27th- March 3rd. We look forward to seeing you here.

Feb. 27th- March 3rd Dr. Suess- Read Across America Week Monday: The Sleep Book-Pajama Tuesday: Green Eggs and Ham- Wear green Wednesday: Oh The Places You’ll Go- Dress for Success Day- (Dress professional, fancy, or for the job you want when you grow up) Picture Day, Smile! Thursday: Red Fish, Blue Fish- Wear Red and Blue Friday: Cat in the Hat- Wear Crazy Hats

We are so proud of our Chouteau Elementary School Archery Team! Wishing them well as we sent them off to compete at the state competition today!

Chouteau- Mazie Archery will be competing at the Oklahoma Grand State Shoot on February 23, 2023 in Tulsa at the Fairgrounds (Sagenet Center in the lower level). The following is a list of Flight Times for each group. We have qualified all three groups for the first time ever! We will be leaving from the archery building at 7:45 and returning around 6:00 pm. The roster of competitors who qualified to compete will be posted. Elementary - Flight 4 shoot time 1:00 pm Middle School - Flight 2 shoot time 10:00 am High School - Flight 3 shoot time 11:00 am Varsity Archer (HS) Flight 5 & 6 shoot time 2:00 & 3:00 pm

Canceled, Elementary Leadership Assembly today, Friday, Feb. 17th due to a conflict in scheduling.

Dear Parents and Families: The Chouteau Elementary Book Fair is just days away… Please make plans to join us while we celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK and DR. SEUSS WEEK. Hope to see you at the Book Fair! Julie Cash Librarian Chouteau Elementary / Chouteau Early Childhood Center   Elementary Spring Book Fair:   Tues. Feb. 21 – Friday Mar. 3 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location:  Chouteau Elementary Library   The “Grand” Event at Book Fair: Weds., Feb. 22, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Grandparents / Special Loved Ones are invited to a “Grand Event” at the elementary book fair.  Enjoy free cookies and milk while you shop for books with your favorite little reader! Elementary S.T.E.M. & 4th grade Science Fair Night…       Book fair is open! Thursday, March 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m. The elementary book fair will be open during the elementary S.T.E.A.M night.

No School, Monday, February 20th.

Jennifer Hokit is our Chouteau Elementary STEM teacher. This is what Mrs. Hokit has to say about working at Chouteau Elementary School.  I love my job at Chouteau Elementary School because of the wonderful people I get to work with and the relationships made with the students.My favorite part of my day is when the students get to rotate through my stem lab.  Watching the things they get to make and how much fun they have in the process is rewarding. I love that by the time they've gone from 2nd grade to 5th grade, they have gotten to experience every activity that has been available, whether it is the different level of robotics, building structures, digital communications, coding, circuitry, or creating a 3D print. They never run out of things to do in my room and when they present what they've learned at the end of the week, they are so proud to show what it is they've been doing.  My goal for this school year has been to increase the student's love for learning through STEM.  By the time they finish  elementary, my goal is for each student to be inspired to consider STEM related careers as a possibility for their future.In my classroom the thing I do best is facilitating students to think on their own and to discover possibilities though endless imagination. I am so glad Chouteau School District decided to put a STEM lab in our elementary school. Chouteau Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Night is scheduled for March 2nd 5:30-7:00. You will soon receive additional information.

Cherokee author Brad Wagnon read three of his books to our students today. He also donated two copies of each to our school library. A Cherokee Story... ,How the World was Made -First Fire -Great Turtles By Brad Wagnon & Alex Stephenson

Special Olympics Shirts and Pullovers are officially for sale! Please help support our Athletes with this fundraiser. 💙💛