Halls Ferry Intermediate School

I had to share both of these because I don't know how to just "be serious", I ALWAYS have FUN at work & I have yet to have a school year where at the end, I don't have coworkers that feel like family, students that will be in my life forever & a sense of purpose. This year feels different, but different is not new to ME.
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A wise teacher once brought balloons to school, told her Champions to blow them up and write their name on one. After the children tossed their balloons into the hall, the teacher moved through the hall mixing them all up.

The kids were given five minutes to find the balloon with their name on it, but though they searched frantically, no one found their own balloon.

Then the teacher told them to take the balloon closest to them and give it to the person whose name was on it. In less than two minutes, everyone was holding their own balloon.

The teacher said to the children, “These balloons are like happiness. We won't find it when we're only searching for our own. But if we care about someone else's happiness...it will ultimately help us find our own.”
@ Halls Ferry
Elementary

FYI if you are in St. Louis & need help or if you know someone that needs assistance.

RESPONSE RESOURCES FOR FLOOD DISASTER

State Representative Raychel Proudie: 573.571.0855

Emergency Shelters:

First Baptist Church or Ferguson,
333 N. Florissant Road
Ferguson, MO 63135

Maryland Heights Community Center
2300 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314.738.2599

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary
1500 82nd Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132
314.399.0941

Pershing Elementary
6761 Bartmer Ave, University City, MO 63130
314.399.0941

Brittany Woods Middle School
8125 Groby Road., University City, MO
314.399.0941

Richmond Heights Community Center
8001 Dale Ave
(314) 645-1476

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL)
314.863.0015

Red Cross
314.516.2800

Salvation Army - Emergency Disaster Services
314.535.0057

St. Louis Area Food Bank
314-292-6262 - Jennifer

Utility Outage
Ameren 800-755-5000
Spire 800- 887-4173

MO Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Emergency
573-634-2436
Environmental response and spill line, for immediate hazardous materials incidents or broken pipes or spills (immediate risks)

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Come Join Where the Best Come to Work! FERGUSON-FLORISSANT ^^^ ^ SCHOOL DISTRICT Apply Today! WELL Allis Teaching Positions - Elementary/Middle/High School Instructional Support Leaders, Social Workers, Counselors Human Resources Manager, School Nurse, Nurse Coordinator >> Support Staff: Clerical, Custodians, Food Service, Safety Monitor

Gleam of Hope makes mental healthcare available to all A local mom continues her mission to make mental healthcare support available for all with a new location for the Gleam of Hope support group.

Cool Times Ice Cream Truck - Monday, May 23rd for all students that have money to make a purchase!

5/23 U USA Day: Wear red, white, and blue!
5/24 V Video Killed the Radio Star: Dress up like the 80s!
5/25 W Wacky Day: Dress in your wackiest, tackiest clothes!
5/26 X Xtravagant: Dress up in your fanciest clothes!

5/27 Y Yellow and Blue Day: Represent your school!
5/27 Z ZOOM out of school!

It is hard to believe that we are at P...I can remember starting the ABC countdown! It just shows how fast time past. Embrace each and every minute.

ABC Countdown:
Monday: Pajama Day: Wear your favorite school appropriate jammies
Tuesday: Quiet Day: Be as quiet as possible all day
Wednesday: Recess Day: Michelle will provide further details
Thursday: Sweats Day: Wear your favorite sweats/athleisure gear
Friday: Tie-dye Day: Wear tie-dyed clothing
The 5th Grade Store Closes tonight!

Halls Ferry Intermediate

This just might be my favorite Teacher Appreciation promotion.

Insomnia Cookies free cookies for teachers
Insomnia Cookies is giving teachers a free six-pack of cookies with a $5 in-store purchase through 3 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

To get this in-store deal, teachers need to show a valid work ID or credentials and mention the deal. There's a limit of one per customer and availability varies by location.

I still appreciate each and every teacher that I had in the University City School District. I am blessed to be able to text and call my favorite teacher, Ms. Washington, my high school principal, Mr. Herman Shaw and countless others in between.
HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
This week, businesses are showing teachers with a little love – in the form of store discounts and food freebies.

Teacher Appreciation Week officially kicked off Monday and runs through Friday. The savings last even longer at the nation's two largest office-supply stores, Staples and Office Depot.

Throughout the week, some restaurants are offering teachers free meals, buy-one-get-one free deals and discounts.

But the biggest freebie day for educators is Tuesday, which is Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teachers Day.

This week also brings deals for everyone with Cinco de Mayo Thursday. On Friday, National Nurses Week starts and runs through May 12.

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Teacher Appreciation Week is on the horizon 🥰🙌.

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