MdCV Parents and Patrons
Your Help Is Needed
As you know, school districts in the state of Kansas have seen their budgets cut severely. USD #456 has seen its budget cut $250,000 since June 30, 2009. Governor Parkinson proposed a plan that would help school districts by raising revenue that would help to fund an increase in "per student" funding. If no new revenue is added, USD #456 will face another $150,000 in cuts. This would take school funding back to . . . read more
Kansas Day Celebration 2010
On Kansas Day, Jack Williamson came to our school. He told us good information like why Lawrence Kansas's mascot is the Jayhawk. He told us why Kansas was called bleeding Kansas. He demonstrated two muskets with blanks and showed us how to load both of the guns. He showed us other weapons too. He told us about how . . . read more
Read Across America
On March 2, the Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 106th birthday. The students wore their reading t-shirts in the afternoon as part of the celebration. On Tuesday afternoon, the students visited some of the classrooms and enjoyed listening to books written by Dr. Seuss, Eileen Spinelli, Margret and H. A. Rey. . . . read more
