MCES Family Updates

Our students can begin entering school at 8:00 a.m. The school day starts at 8:30 a.m. It is important that students are in class and ready to start their day prior to 8:30 a.m. Arrival after 8:30 a.m. is considered tardy. Our school day ends at 3:00 p.m.

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September 2 - Labor Day Holiday - No School

September 3 - Pizza Orders due for MCES PTA Movie Night

September 6 - Picnic with a Pal during lunch times/ PTA sponsored Movie Night

September 7 - Rain Date for PTA sponsored Movie Night

September 10 - MCES Night at Burrito Shak

September 9-13-COLTS Got Talent Show Auditions for Grades 3rd-5th

September 14 - MCHS Cheer Clinic - info below

September 18 - 6:30 p.m. - Zones of Regulation Parent Workshop in English and Spanish

September 20 - Middle Creek ES night at Middle Creek High School Football Game - more info below.

September 23 - Fall Individual School Picture Day

September 24 - 9:00 a.m. Zones of Regulation Parent Workshop in English and Spanish

September 27 - Track Out Day

September 30-October 18 - Track Out

October 21 - Students Track In

Talent Show Auditions will begin the week of September 9th for any 3rd-5th grader wishing to participate in this year's Talent Show scheduled for November 20th.

If you child would like to audition, please complete the entry form below:

https://forms.gle/xdwmhbvhGryPuJ4N8 (Entry Form)

https://forms.gle/PAHK6WjN7kyYt4fq7 (Spanish Version)

Questions can be directed to Ms. Farrell (hfarrel@wcpss.net) or Ms. Parr (sparr@wcpss.net).

If you are interested in volunteering for Movie Night, please click this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CACAE2CABFC1-50573154-mces#/

Families can pre-order pizza to enjoy during movie night on September 6th. Orders can be placed at here. Orders must be received by Tuesday, September 3.

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The MCES PTA wants all Colts to participate in this year's National Reflections Art Contest! The theme for this year is "Accepting Imperfection." You can find more information about this rewarding National PTA contest and view previous Colt winners from last year by clicking HERE. Take a quick look at our own Arianna B.'s 1st Place State and National PTA Reflections Dance entry "GIRL ON FIRE!"

YOU could be a Colt Reflections winner, too! Email MCESReflections@gmail.com for more information.

https://sites.google.com/view/mcesreflections2023-24?usp=sharing

All entries are due by Friday, September 27th!

You can drop payment off in the office at MCES. Checks payable to Stampede Club with your child's name/Cheer camp in memo line of check.

Here Comes the Bus translates GPS data into an easy to use customizable map that works on a computer, tablet or smartphone. The app allows you to see where the bus is and how close it is to your stop.

Get started with Here Comes the Bus at https://herecomesthebus.com/parents/get-started/. You will need the district code and your student’s ID number to sign up. For your smartphone or tablet, download the Here Comes the Bus app from the App Store or Google Play.

The WCPSS school code for Yellow Bus is 67500. The WCPSS school code for Vendor Transportation Services is 67501. Learn more about Here Comes the Bus for Vendor Transportation Services.

When entering your student’s last name on the app, spell it as it appears on your Home Base/PowerSchool account. If there is a hyphen in the name, make sure you include it. Only enter the first 18 characters of your student’s last name. If your name is, Yellow-School Bus Wake, you will enter Yellow-School Bus in the last name field.

Once activated, you can customize or edit features, including how the app will communicate with you and the size of the notification radius.

Bus route information can be found here: https://webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/bus-routes/494.html

Parents can anticipate a stop time based on the route start time, estimating 3 minutes between stops for neighborhood routes and 10 minutes for express routes. The exact stop time will vary during the first weeks of school. Students should be ready and waiting for the bus at least 10 minutes before the bus is expected to arrive.

Information for school meals can be found here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/1848

Breakfast cost - $1.75 per meal

Lunch cost - $3.50 per meal

It is highly encouraged that you pre-pay for school meals using www.myschoolbucks.com or calling (855)832-5226 to create an account. You will need your child's Power School ID number to create an account. Once your account is established you may:

• Securely deposit funds to your child's account
• Check balance
• Set spending limits

For families needing assistance, please use this link to apply for free or reduced meal options for your family.

The daily menu can be easily be found on the MCES PTA app.

Our teachers have created Amazon wish lists to enhance their classrooms with engaging resources and supplies. If you'd like to support a teacher or classroom, please consider browsing the list and making a donation. Every little bit helps our teachers create a more enriching educational experience for our students. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Link to Wish Lists

Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2023-24 school year received an email on June 1 outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year. Encourage families to renew their volunteer status during the renewal window, July 1-Oct.1 Review details at wcpss.net/volunteers.

The purpose of this section is to provide updated information to families about the use of personal devices which aligns with district policy - smartwatches, cell phones, etc. on school grounds. Board Policy 3225 Technology Responsible Use states:

Students are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct and the applicable “Rules for Use of Technology Resources” set forth in this policy when students use a personal device on school property, at school-sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or anytime a personal device is connected to school system technology resources. As an example, students using a personal device on school property, at school-sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or when the device is connected to school system technology resources, shall not engage in creating, intentionally viewing, accessing, downloading, storing, printing or transmitting images, graphics (including still or moving pictures), sound files, text files, documents, messages or other material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, pornographic, harassing, or abusive.

Recently, more and more students are wearing Smartwatches or similar items to school. Smartwatches are allowed only if put on Airplane mode in order to disable text messages and phone calls from being received by the watch/device. The watch is considered a cell phone UNLESS airplane mode is activated. Cellphones should also be in Airplane mode or off at school. All students have access to district issued devices and cellphones are not needed for instructional purposes.

The school system and school assumes no responsibility for personal technology devices brought to school.

At MCES, if a smartwatch or phone is a distraction and a teacher/staff member has to ask for the device to be put away more than once, the device is collected and stored in the office for an adult family member to pick up. Cell phones should be stored in student back packs during the school day.

Support our school and get involved by joining the PTA today! A portion of your contribution pays for state and national PTA dues. The remaining dues stay at Middle Creek Elementary to support our programs and students.

PTA programs only happen with volunteers like YOU! We have opportunities to fit every schedule and experience level. Commitments vary from one-time events to joining a committee or leading a program. Every bit helps. There is no wrong way to volunteer!

Click HERE to join the PTA, connect to the MCES PTA app (Middle Creek Elementary), or contact Emily Penny, MCS PTA President (mcespresident@gmail.com).

Please email Roxanne Carter, Data Manager, rcarter@wcpss.net if your email address(es) or phone number(s) have changed. We rely on the information in PowerSchool to contact you for emergency situations and to send you school messages.

Email: cmiller6@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/middlecreekes
Location: 110 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC, USA
Phone: 919-773-9555
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleCreekElementaryPTA
Twitter: @middlecreekes