Attention, Agents!

Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 

@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
1 day ago, Britney Block
Book Blast
🏀🤸‍♀️ Basketball & Cheer Parents--

We will have a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, November 6th at 6pm to discuss important information for the upcoming season.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Block.
2 days ago, Britney Block
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📣 Tonight at 6 p.m.!📣

Join us for the SJS Strategic Plan Meeting as we discuss the future of our school. Parents and community members are invited to share their input as we focus on updates to our school building and the exciting improvements ahead.

Your voice matters—come be part of the plan for SJS’s future!
3 days ago, Britney Block
SJS Meeting
A very big SJS thank you to Compass Health Dental for coming out to give our kiddos a free oral health review as part of the MoDHSS oral health program.
4 days ago, Maria Pinnell
Compass Health Dental
🎃Please join us this Wednesday, October 29th from 5–7 PM at Strain-Japan School for our annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by the 8th grade class!

Bring your family for a fun night of costumes, candy, and community fun!🍬👻

**NOTE** This event has been moved inside due to weather!

#BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
4 days ago, Britney Block
trunk or treat
Call 573-677-1815 now if you wish to get a Flu Vaccine tomorrow at Strain-Japan R-XVI School.
4 days ago, Maria Pinnell
Flu Vaccine
What a day! 🙌 Our students wrapped up the 1st quarter with an amazing reward trip to Heartland Farms this past Friday. 🎃🐴🐓🚜🌾 Pumpkins, fall activities, and lots of smiles — a well-deserved celebration of their hard work! 🥳
5 days ago, Britney Block
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Red Ribbon Week was a huge success! 🙌 Our students showed off their spirit all week long with themed dress-up days and an awesome assembly coordinated by our amazing STUCO! 💪👏


A big shoutout to our 4th/5th grade class for winning the door decorating contest! 🚪🎉
7 days ago, Britney Block
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Our 2nd and 3rd graders have been hard at work on their “Workers in the Community” project! They’ve researched, brainstormed, created, and decorated posters — putting so much effort and creativity into showcasing what they’ve learned.
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🏐 That’s a wrap on volleyball season! 🏐

Our athletes and coaches finished the season with a fun practice full of teamwork, laughter, and celebration! We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and improvement throughout the season. 💪🖤

#Bestlittleschoolever # Happy days
9 days ago, Britney Block
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Attention SJS Parents!
10 days ago, Britney Block
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Today our 6th–8th grade students attended the 7th Annual Franklin County Drug Summit! 🧠🚫💊 The goal of the summit was to educate and empower local middle schoolers through a day filled with learning and awareness. Students participated in large group sessions, interactive breakout workshops, and wrapped up the day with a fun, engaging event! 🎤📚🎉 A huge thank you to all the organizers, speakers, and volunteers who made this impactful day possible! 🙌💪 #DrugFreeGeneration #FranklinCountyDrugSummit #HealthyChoices #Bestlittleschoolever
10 days ago, Britney Block
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Yesterday, guest speaker Cindy Wyatt 🎤 , from Prevent Ed, visited our school 🏫 to give four powerful presentations about the dangers of drugs and addiction 🚫💊. A big thank you for spreading awareness and helping us make smart choices! 🙌💪 #StayDrugFree #HealthyChoices #Bestlittleschoolever
10 days ago, Britney Block
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🏐✨ Strain Japan 8th Grade Volleyball Recognition Night ✨🏐 Tonight, we celebrated the hard work, growth, and determination of our incredible 8th grade volleyball athletes! 💪🔥 We’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished on and off the court — and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them in high school and beyond. 🎓🏐 #Happydays #Bestlittleschoolever
11 days ago, Britney Block
8th grade volleyball athletes on recognition night
🎀 Attention SJS Families 🎀

STUCO has an exciting week planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 20th–24th! Join us in promoting healthy choices and school spirit by participating in our Spirit Week activities.

STUCO will pass out ribbons on Monday, October 20th. Students that wear their ribbons all week will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and dress-up themes for each day — let’s make it a fun and meaningful week together!

#RedRibbonWeek #SJSPride #SpiritWeek #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays
12 days ago, Britney Block
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What a perfect evening for a drive-in movie! 🍿 🎥 The atmosphere is spooktacular, and to make it even better, our amazing 8th grade students and their sponsors are here running the concession stand. 🎃 Come out, enjoy a great film, and support these hardworking students!
14 days ago, Britney Block
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A wonderful Kindergarten tradition continues! This week, our students made Stone Soup! 🍲
14 days ago, Britney Block
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We’re excited to see everyone this evening for the Drive-In Movie hosted by our 8th-grade class!

Feel free to bring chairs and blankets — there will be space near the screen for those who would like to sit outside their vehicles. When looking at the school from Highway H, the movie will be shown behind the school on the right side in the field. Staff and students will be on-site to direct traffic and help everyone find a parking spot.
14 days ago, Britney Block
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Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, October 16th.
Reminder for volleyball parents: Volleyball pictures will be taken tomorrow also. Please send your student's uniform with them. Volleyball pictures are not pre-order.
16 days ago, Maria Pinnell
Picture Day

🎀 Attention SJS Families! 🎀

STUCO has an exciting week planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 20th–24th!
Join us in promoting healthy choices and school spirit by participating in our Spirit Week activities.

Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and dress-up themes for each day — let’s make it a fun and meaningful week together!

#RedRibbonWeek #SJSPride #SpiritWeek #BestLittleSchoolEver #HappyDays

16 days ago, Britney Block
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