Mission Trail Elementary

MTE Sunday Update for November 17, 2024

Dear Mission Trail Families,

Wow, what a wonderful week of celebrations! Congratulations to Mrs. Porteous and the fifth grade students on a magical performance! It was truly delightful!

Our Ruby Bridges walk was well attended and the children learned about the bravery of a kindergarten girl and fighting racism! I hope your child can share with you what we learned.

Well, the Bond's deck is done! I am sure you were anxiously awaiting an update. 😉 We are clearly no longer in our thirties!

I hope we see you at the MTE OPEN HOUSE and All School Dinner/Book Fair on Thursday evening.

The Open House is a quick and casual event. We just love having our families pop in and see the school. Feel free to wander not only your child's classroom, but other pods too!

The All School Dinner is a fifth grade fundraiser for a fifth grade gift to the school. The gift is still being decided on and we will share when we know what will be gifted. We would love your input. Please fill out a suggestion and put it in the Suggestion Box at the OPEN HOUSE!

I will NOT send an email next weekend. My next email will be on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

I have asked all staff to turn off email this Friday at 3:45 and take the week off. I want them to focus on their families.

I hope all our families have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Safe travels to all of you traveling. Becca and Yuri will visit and I am so excited to spend time with them.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions, comments or concerns!

GO KC CURRENT and GO CHIEFS! (Mr. Constantin has a different cheer today.... )

"It is a great day to be a BULLDOG!"

Sincerely,

Debbie Bond

Celebrating Ruby Bridges Day!

Suessical - The 5th Grade Musical

Thank you, PTO Staff Appreciation Committee!

The staff loved the Holiday Simmering Potpurri from PTO Staff Appreciation Committee. What a fun treat for the season! Kally Germano, Stephanie Glessner, Megan Gilmore & Lauren Peterson - you all are amazing!

Student Safety

While we are not in control of the neighborhood streets or surrounding traffic, the Wilshire Homeowners Association has reached out to share that they are highly concerned about student safety due to the traffic on 132nd and the surrounding streets at arrival and dismissal. They asked me to share that they are working with the Leawood Police and have requested that extra patrol be available and they have requested tickets be written for violations. They are hopeful that our community will make the adjustments to keep the children safe.

Calendar At-A-Glance

Monday, November 18 DAY 2

Strings 8:00-8:30

Tuesday, November 19 DAY 3

Choir 8:00-8:30
Strings 2:45-3:15

Wednesday, November 20 DAY 4

Strings 8:00-8:30
5th Grade Homework Club 8:00-8:25
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Book Fair Set Up 3:45

Thursday, November 21 DAY

MTE Spirit Day
No 4th Grade Homework Club this morning or this afternoon
Book Fair 9:00-3:30
Strings 2:45-3:15

Book Fair Evening Hours 4:30-6:00
Open House 4:30-5:00 - PLEASE CHECK LOST AND FOUND
All School Dinner 5-6:30

Friday, November 22 DAY 1

KC Chiefs Spirit Day
Book Fair 9:00-2:00

Monday, November 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, November 26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 28 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 2 DAY 2

Strings 8:00-8:30

Tuesday, December 3 DAY 3

Choir 8:00-8:30
Strings 2:45-3:15

Wednesday, December 4 DAY 4

Strings 8:00-8:30
5th Grade Homework Club 8:00-8:25

Thursday, December 5 DAY 5

MTE Spirit Day
4th Grade Homework Club 8:00-8:25
Strings 2:45-3:15
4th Grade Homework Club 3:45-4:15

Friday, December 6

NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Collaboration

Please make sure your child has their glasses for Hearing & Vision Screenings on November 20th!

MTE Winter Spirit Week - December 16th - 20th!

BV Unmuted Podcast

In the latest Blue Valley Schools’ BV Unmuted podcast episode, Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by Leah Vomhof (Blue Valley Northwest principal), Stacey Sperry (Prairie Star Elementary principal) and Dr. Cory Cox (Blue Valley North assistant principal) to discuss the importance of school attendance.

🎙️ To listen to the podcast episode, visit https://tinyurl.com/AttendanceBV.

#BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

Attendance Matters: Learning is More Than Just Worksheets

When children miss school, it's not just about catching up on homework or getting missed assignments. The classroom experience offers far more than what can be sent home. In-class learning involves hands-on activities, group projects, interactive lessons and discussions that help students engage in learning.

For young learners, these experiences are irreplaceable. Being part of the class helps your child develop social skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Teachers craft lessons that involve direct participation, and when a student is absent, they miss out on these critical elements.

Every day of school provides opportunities for your child to grow, connect and learn. Ensuring they are present as much as possible gives them the best chance to succeed.

Click here to download the MTE Website Calendar to your phone

This calendar has the days of the week for specials so you will never have to run tennis shoes to MTE for PE again. It also has several PTO and school events. Any events added will automatically be added to your calendar. Download it today!

Tomorrow is the last day for red bag collection!

MTE PTO Scholastic Book Fair - This Thursday & Friday

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Click here to make your student(s) an ewallet

Our Spirit Wear Store sale is still running. Check it out and

knock some of those gifts off your list! Sale ends 12/10.

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Click Here to Upload Pictures to the Yearbook