By Rachel Connell
The Spring concert featuring bands and choirs took place Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 5th.
The Spring concert featuring bands and choirs took place Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 5th.
 By Lauren Bergner
“The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.” On Friday, March 18, New Haven Elementary hosted Family Day. The event started at 8:30 A.M. and ended at 10:00 A.M. Students were encouraged to invite their family members for a fun- filled event.  By LeeAnna Linton
Every summer, the Scenic Regional Library hosts a Summer Reading Program for students in elementary and middle school to encourage them to read during the summer months. The theme this past summer was “Every Hero has a Story.” Students have to earn eight badges in order to complete the reading program. A badge can be earned by reading, attending a library program, or completing activities such as volunteering, writing, or reading to younger children. Every student that completes the program receives a book and a River City Rascals baseball ticket. Furthermore, these students were entered into a drawing for St. Louis Cardinals tickets, Meramec Cavern passes, and Magic House passes. Congratulations to the following New Haven students for completing the summer reading program: Elementary: Shauna Boehmer, Joseph Borges, Katie Gaynor, Jayla Pataky, Kaitlyn Taylor, and Blake Vedder Middle School: Hannah Boehmer and Chloe Lueckenhoff For more information on next year’s summer reading program you can go to http://www.scenicregional.org or visit the Scenic Regional Library: New Haven Branch, 901 Maupin Avenue.  By Clare Roth
On August 20, the New Haven Park Board was greeted with some fresh new faces. Middle school student Ellie Westermeyer and elementary students Julia Faris and Gracie Steele made an appeal to the Park Board about pool renovations. Jordan Rulo, along with several other students, attended to observe the meeting. Farris and Steele approached the Park Board with ideas for a bigger slide or a swirly slide, rock climbing walls, and the possibility of a bigger pool. Ellie Westermeyer recommended the addition of music “to make things more fun.” On Friday, May 1st, the annual New Haven Elementary School Talent Show was held. Doors opened at 6:30 P.M., and the show started at 7:00 P.M.
The New Haven Elementary School Service Leaders were in charge of most of the show. They made posters to advertise, organized acts, sold concessions, acted as emcees, and collected money at the door. Miranda Yarborough, one of the emcees and a service leader herself, stated, “I thought the Talent Show was really great, and I thought we had a lot of wonderful acts. I know I enjoyed emceeing it, and I think everyone really enjoyed themselves.” The night started off with the three choirs coming together to sing the song “Sing to Me.” Next, the elementary school took the risers to sing three songs: “Cameroon,” “A Child’s Credo,” and “Michael Finnegan.” Once the elementary choir finished performing, there were some awards to be given. The rookie of the year awards were given to the following: Dakota Bridges, Mikayla McFerrin, Aubri Meyer, and Ellie Westermeyer. The most valuable singer (MVS) award was given to Shauna Boehmer, Casey Jo Baker, Madison McCarty, and Abby Seitter. Following the elementary choir was the middle school choir. They performed “Like the Beat of the Drum,” “All the Pretty Little Horses,” and “Blackbird.” The awards were given after the song “All the Pretty Little Horses.” The middle school’s rookie of the year award was given to Luke Gerlemann. The MVS awards were given to Samuel Penny and Russell Pinnell. The last choir to take the stand was the high school choir. They performed four songs: “Brush Strokes,” “Say Something,” “I Hope You Dance,” and “Songs of a Disney Princess.” The song “I Hope You Dance” was a dedication to the seniors from the rest of the choir. The seniors were asked to be seated as the choir sang the song. Senior Karissa Durbin stated, “The dedication song almost made me cry. It was almost bitter-sweet because that night it finally hit me that it was my last high school choir concert.” Stephanie Russo commented, “My favorite song was ‘Songs of a Disney Princess,’ even though many people got emotional in the ‘Say Something’ song.” When the choir finished, Mrs. Taylor, choir instructor, announced the awards. Anna Miller received an All District Choir and National Coral Student Award. Nichole Zeitmann, Anna Miller, and Hanna Fitts received an award for attending state as a trio. Mrs. Taylor stated, “I think the concert went very well, and I am very proud of all the students who worked hard so that it went well.” Overall, to end the 2015-2016 school year, the elementary, middle, and high school had a successful choir performance. -Jenny Alvarez On May 5, 2014, the New Haven school district held its annual spring concert and awards. The concert included the elementary school, middle school, and high school choirs.
Valentines Day, the busiest day for chocolate stores, flower shops, and apparently, New Haven Elementary School. Do you remember your elementary school Valentine’s Day parties? Well, the kids from New Haven Elementary school really enjoyed their parties this year with cute boxes for their valentines, games, food, and parents visiting the kids. Altogether, the children had a blast! This also came along with a sugar rush.
Each year at New Haven Elementary School, girls in grades K-6 are given the chance to participate in the Little Cheer Camp. This program is an opportunity for the younger girls in elementary school to work with the high school cheerleaders to spark their interest in becoming a cheerleader when they get to high school.
It was forty-four degrees, and the wind was blowing at 9 miles per hour, yet the sixth grade classes of New Haven Elementary went out to Hidden Valley on January 29th and took on the slopes.
 In March of 2012, Citizens Bank began offering Shamrock Debit Cards through their School Spirit Debit Card Program. In 2013 Citizens Bank donated a check to the New Haven School District for $2,006.05, in 2014 they donated $2,843.45, and this year Citizens Bank presented a check in the amount of $3,539.95.
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