East Lynne District 40

Working on many of the Project K.I.D.S and Parent Booster supported projects this summer has kept things BUSY for East Lynne 40! 1. One of the most noticeable improvements is the nearly completed gravel parking lot, which will add 50 much-needed spaces and ease congestion during busy events. 2. We also repaired and resurfaced the main parking lot, giving it a fresh, durable new surface. 3. To support access to the building from the new gravel lot, we’ve poured a new sidewalk that connects the back parking lots directly to the Fine Arts entrance. 4/5. Work is also underway on our playground area, where we’re adding a GaGa Ball pit and a volleyball net—both of which will offer new recreational opportunities for students. In addition, the gravel layout in that area has been reconfigured to better support traffic flow and safety. We are so close to completing Project Playground! Thank you to our community for your continued support to make Project Playground a reality! 6. Inside the building, we began upgrades to our HVAC systems. Two of the larger units have been replaced, and we’ve added air conditioning to the Fine Arts hallway to improve comfort in that part of the building. The rest of the HVAC renovations will take place during the 25-26 school year. We have also updated the front landscaping which also addressed some drainage issues we were having. We will be posting some photos when the all of the projects are completed so we can recognize everyone we partnered with to see these projects to completion! Photo creds: Justin Claibourn

Reminder: Summer Garden Club tonight from 7-8. We will be harvesting our potato bed and planting some new things. Hope to see everyone there!

Hello Parents! Families eligible by household income or directly certified to receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program, are eligible for a Summer Electronics Benefits, Transfer (EBT). This summer benefit provides the student a $120 grocery benefit to purchase nutritious food over the summer months. If your student currently received free or reduced price meals this school year his/her information has been submitted to receive the benefit. Families who are not eligible for free and reduced price meals during the 2024-2025 school year, they use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator at https://mydss.mo.gov/sunbucks-eligibility to see if they are eligible for an application.

Come join our team. Opening for the 2025-2026 school year: DIRECTOR of SPECIAL SERVICES Reach out to sonja.vaughn@elynne.k12.mo.us for more information file:///Users/sonja/Downloads/Special%20Services%20Director%20(1).pdf

Join us on May 21st to honor our retirees. Mrs. Cyndi Ramage & Mrs. Stacy Potter 1:30-2:30 East Lynne 40 School District Library

Tomorrow, 4/28/25, is our PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment Day!

Don't forget, this is the last week for teacher of the year nominations. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv1GMDhc6GzV-ImkKMKvAElK_cjHjV7IC0uWMwLw9cYE7epg/viewform?usp=header

We are incredibly grateful for your support in passing our no tax levy increase bond issue. Your commitment to our students, staff, and schools ensures we can continue to provide the best learning environment for our children. Together, we’re building a stronger future for East Lynne!

MAP & EOC Testing starts next week and will run from April 21-May 7th. Thank you for helping your child be successful by getting them to school on time and making sure they get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast to fuel their brains!

Friday, we celebrated the incredible journey of Mrs. Cyndi Ramage who has been the heart and soul of our school’s kitchen and beyond. Her consistency, care, and unwavering dedication have nourished not only our students’ bodies but also their spirits. She has been a stable anchor in our learning community, guiding us with kindness and purpose. Cyndi, soon you set sail on this next chapter called retirement, please know that your impact will remain a cherished part of our story. It was so fun to celebrate you on Friday. We wish you smooth seas, endless joy, and the adventure you so richly deserve. Thank you for everything—you will always be a part of our crew! #cyndiramageday #comesailaway

It is time to order your 2024-2025 Yearbook. Go to: https://inter-state.com/ Use the Order Code: 91590J

Shout out to the February and March staff and students of the month who are being highlighted for their kindness and honesty. Susan Ripplinger Marsha Lampkin Oliver Svendsen Cassidy Aurand Lily Bouchard Ryker Ayler Weston Kissick Sawyer Schroeder Luke Hanner Kaizer Casey Sage Prough Jaqueline Faulkenberry Colton Bryant Emsley Fredrich Emma Myer Richard Bouchard Landry Heaper Elsie Weidemann McKinley Young Stetson Parker Hank McConnell Parker Casey Shiloh Katz

Today, April 11, 2025, has officially been named Mrs. Cyndi Ramage Day! We celebrated the incredible Cyndi with a special “Come Sail Away” party, honoring her favorite place, Belize. Mrs. Ramage has been a steadfast presence in our learning community. She has run the cafeteria with love, has helped in classrooms, and displayed her heart for every student and staff member. All we know from Cyndi is love—and all we feel for her is the same. Thank you, Cyndi, for everything you’ve done to make this school a better place!

We especially love to hear from our alumni-Thank you to Ella Santucci for being a guest teacher to our Middle School Scientists today! She told of her time at Space Camp as part of the Honeywell Engineering Challenge. Thank you, Ella, for being an important part of our Learning Community!

Can you believe only 30 days left! Check out all the exciting April and May events happening—let’s finish strong!

Here is your April Cougar Courier! https://secure.smore.com/n/gfpmz

Hippity Hoppity on out this Saturday morning starting at 8:30 am for our 4th annual pancake breakfast. Enjoy a cheer squad performance, see the Easter Bunny & get some yummy treats.Tickets for pancakes: $10 adults, $5 for 4yrs to 8th grade, 3yrs and under free. The Touch-a-Truck portion of the event has been canceled due to rain.

Just one week away! Plan to join us for a fun filled morning!

March 31- Marvelous Make Up Monday April 1 - Outdoor Kids Club April 2- Cougar Cheer Club April 2- Parent Booster Meeting April 4 - Grandparents' Day April 5 - Spring Fling (All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast • Touch A Truck • Cheer • Egg Hunt) April 7- Marvelous Make Up Monday