MES Communication
September 17-30
Hello Moncure Community!
It’s hard to believe that we are already six weeks into the school year. It sure has been busy! I have a lot to share this week. Inside this communication, you will find information about this week’s Bear Season, our PTO Fun Run, our upcoming conferences, Stafford County’s Multicultural Fair, and several other topics. Thanks for taking the time to see what is going on and support our school! We appreciate you!
Thanks for your partnership!
Greg Mach - Principal
Lunch Menu (September 18-29)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (September 18-29)
Moncure is operating on a six-day rotation this year. Please look for specific Specials information from your child’s teacher!
SCPS 2023-24 Calendar
To help you to prepare for the year ahead, I encourage families to access the SCPS 2023-24 School Calendar. Please print or keep this link handy, as it will help you to prepare for holidays or periodic days off.
BEAR SEASON – September 18-22
BEAR Season is a way for Moncure’s students and staff to show support for our school and each other. We celebrate our spirit each Fall and Spring. We hope you will help your student to participate.
Monday (18th) – Support your Team Day
Tuesday (19th) – Twin Day
Wednesday (20th) – Wacky Wednesday Mismatch Day
Thursday (21st) – Throwback Thursday (Dress like a different decade)
Friday (22nd) - Athletic Day
Moncure’s Fun Run is This Week!
Moncure’s PTO Needs your help. Our PTO is small, but they help a lot! They support our school by bringing in assemblies, supporting our classrooms, and supporting our staff. Unlike most schools, our PTO does not run multiple fundraisers each year. They coordinate a Fun Run and offer spirit night. Through these funds, they support our students. Our Fun Runs are our largest fundraiser. This year, our PTO is planning to put these funds towards the purchase of a new Bear Mascot Costume, new PE equipment, and they hope to reduce the costs of field trips. Our PTO has set a goal of $15,000 for this year’s Fun Run. This equates to an average donation of $17 per student. Our Fun Runs will take place Thursday, September 21st, and Friday, September 22nd. All runs will take place during PE. Donations will be collected through Friday, September 29th. Please help our PTO support our school. To learn more about our Fun Run and to register, click HERE.
Fall Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
Moncure’s staff will conduct Virtual Conferences between October 5th and 6th. We have already begun the process of coordinating conferences for families that require interpreters and we will open up the sign-up process to all families on Monday, September 18th. Our School Board asks that we strive to meet with all families each fall. Look for more information from our teachers or our school.
NEW HOUSE POINTS APP! Keep track of your student’s House Points and receive messages when they earn points!
Have you seen your student’s letter to register your RCA House Point App? If not, please look in your student’s backpack or folder for a letter with instructions. The letter includes a school code and a code that was made specifically for your student. If you cannot locate your letter, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Newton. You can contact him via email at tnewton@staffordschools.net or by phone at 658-6300. For Spanish speaking families, please reach out to Princesa Rojas at rojassp@staffordschools.net or by phone at 658-6300. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you actively participate in the RCA House Points system.
House Point Standings (September 17th)
SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair (Sept. 23rd)
Stafford Schools will host our 2nd annual division-wide Multicultural Fair on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at North Stafford HS from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our Multicultural Fair is an event designed to empower multicultural awareness for students, families, staff, and our community. Schools, staff, and students are invited to share elements of their culture or ethnicity with other members of the Stafford community through storytelling, student organizations, children's activities, food, performance, and additional styles that make cultures unique.
Help Moncure Participate in a Pop Tab collection from September 5th through May 17th!
To learn more, please click HERE! Each house team will be competing to see who can collect the most Pop Tabs! House points will be awarded each quarter!
We are looking for PTO Volunteers!
Moncure has awesome students and a beautiful school. However, the past few years have been very difficult for our Parent Teacher Organization. Currently, we have a small group of volunteers making our PTO possible. We would love to add a few more volunteers to our group. If you are interested in supporting our students, our school, and our community, then serving as a member of Moncure’s PTO might be right for you. We encourage anyone (regardless of home language) to participate. Should you wish to learn more about our PTO, please go to https://ames.ptboard.com or scan the QR code.
Mark your Calendars! Moncure’s PTO and Staff will host a Fall Festival and Vendor/Craft Sale on Friday, October 20th.
It has been multiple years since Moncure has hosted a Fall Festival. This year, we are bringing one back and offering vendors and community members the opportunity to sell their crafts or yard sale materials at one big event. Look for more information from our PTO soon. For now, we simply ask that you mark this event on your calendars for the evening of Friday, October 20th.
SCPS Transportation
Unfortunately, our school has experienced inconsistent bus arrival and departure time this fall. When everything goes as planned, we have all students in our building by 8:25 AM and our last bus departs by 3:25 PM. Unfortunately, accidents in our area and bus driver absences have made things challenging. Like our community, we learn about bus delays through the same text messages and emails that you receive. Schools also use the same phone numbers as parents to reach our transportation department. This is why transportation sends out their own communication. For assistance with bus stop information, changes or any school bus related issues, please contact our transportation department at 540-373-6095 or use the SCPS online inquiry system, Issuetrak. Our transportation department will address your issue and follow-up with you as soon as possible. I hope this helps. Should you contact our school, we will provide the information that we know. Most of the time, we only have the same specifics as you. Thanks for your patience.
School Calendar of Events
September 18-22 (BEAR SEASON)
- Monday (18th) – Support your Team Day
- Tuesday (19th) – Twin Day
- Wednesday (20th) – Wacky Wednesday Mismatch Day
- Thursday (21st) – Throwback Thursday (Dress like a different decade)
- Friday (22nd) - Athletic Day
September 19 – Chipotle (Spirit Night 4-8PM)
September 22 – Fun Run
September 23 – SCPS Multicultural Festival @ NSHS (11AM-2PM)
September 25 – NO School (Yom Kippur)
October 5 – End of the first Grading Period
October 5 – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 6 – NO School – Parent Teacher Conferences
October 9 – NO School
October 11 – Fall Picture Day
October 13 – House Celebration
Substitute Teachers Needed
Have you ever considered being a substitute teacher. Stafford County Public Schools is always looking for substitutes to support our schools. To learn about the application and hiring process, access the link below. We are always looking for energetic and positive substitutes to support our school. SCPS Substitute Hiring Information
A Note to School - Communication
Plans change and communication makes everything easier. Should you need to report an absence or adjust your BEAR’S dismissal plan, please contact our school. One way to communicate is by completing our “A Note to School” form and sending it through email to our office and your student’s teacher or by simply sending the form or a note to school. To access digital forms of this note, you can go to the parent portion of our webpage or simply use the link below. Thanks for keeping us informed. The earlier the better.
How to communicate with Moncure:
mefrontoffice@staffordschools.net -or- "A Note To School"
Please include in all emails:
Student's Name, Teacher's Name, and your name
Office Dismissal Hours (“No Student Office Dismissals” after 2:30PM)
It is not uncommon for our office and elementary schools across our county to receive multiple emails each day with dismissal changes from parents. The notifications require our office to contact teachers to prevent students from being dismissed incorrectly. Student office dismissals after 2:30PM only add to this confusion. Please understand that our “No Student Office Dismissal” restriction after 2:30PM is based on student safety. Thanks for your understanding!
“Caught Ya” Citations
“Caught Ya” Citations are a great way for students, parents, and staff to recognize adults in our building! These citations also provide students with an opportunity to earn House Points. Everyone wants to be a member of the “House of the Year!” If you would like to recognize one or more of our staff members, simply use this link. “Caught Ya” – Staff Citation Link Thanks for making someone’s day!