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As we gear up for the 2024-2025 school year, we have some exciting news and important updates to share with you:

1. **Community Eligibility Provision (CEP):** Myakka City Elementary will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision. What does this mean for your child? Lunch will be **FREE for ALL students**! There's no need to apply for Free & Reduced Lunch benefits; every student will receive nutritious meals at no cost.

2. **Student Supplies:** Thanks to generous donations, all student supplies have been provided for the upcoming school year. While students are welcome to bring their own backpacks, we'll also have a supply of backpacks available if needed.

3. **Teacher Assignments:** Keep an eye out for a special postcard in the mail between **July 29th and August 7th**. This scratch-off postcard will reveal your child's teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

We're excited for students and families to meet their new teachers and other school staff at our Back-to-School Open House on **Thursday, August 8th**, from **4:00 PM to 6:00 PM**. ALL families are invited to attend our Annual Title One Parent Informational Meetings in the PD Room at **4:15 PM** or **5:45 PM**. Since this our Induction Year as a Title One School, this will be helpful information for all families.

4. **Register to Ride:** If your child will be riding the school bus, don't forget to **"Register to Ride"** at [manateeschools.net/registertoride](https://manateeschools.net/registertoride).

5. **First Day of School:** Mark your calendars! The first day of school is **Monday, August 12th**. Be sure to check your child's backpack during the initial days, as important information and documents will be sent home.

We hope your family is enjoying a wonderful summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back on campus soon. Go Mustangs!

Class placement postcards are officially in the mail! Please keep a lookout for them in your mailbox and scratch off the silver circle to reveal who your teacher is for the 24-25 school year. If you haven't received your postcard by Wednesday, August 7th, please call the front office for your class assignment at 941-708-5515 ext. 0. We hope to see everyone on Thursday, August 8th at our Back-to-School Open House from 4:00pm-6:00pm!

Join us for Open House this Thursday, August 8th from 4pm-6pm. There will be lots to do on campus including:

• Visit your classroom/Meet your Teacher
• Annual Title 1 Meeting/Family Information Sessions (4:15pm & 5:45pm) in PD Room
• Jeremiah's Frozen Treats for sale
• Migrant Resources
• Register to Ride the Bus/Pick up Car Rider Tags
• Pick up your Mustang Monday T-shirt
• Sign up for Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
• Learn more about i9 Sports
• Sign up for Upward Sports Fall Flag Football
• Sign up for The Good News Club
• Check out Birthday Baskets that you can purchase for your child on his or her special day
• Sign up for Avenue 941 Tutoring (FREE!)
• Volunteer for to help with school events
• Tour the AgScience Barn
• Sign up for 4-H
• 5th Grade Patrols - pick up your belt and get your first day assignments

We can't wait to see everyone on Thursday!

Attention Kindergarten Families,

Please plan to join us for the 3rd Annual Myakka City Methodist Church Boo-Hoo/Yahoo Breakfast on Monday, August 13th, after you drop your child off at school, from 8:00am-9:30am. The first 30 attendees will receive a free T-shirt. All kindergarten families are invited to join us for delicious food and fellowship! Get to know some of the other kindergarten families as you start your journey through Myakka City Elementary together.

Join us as a School Partner for the 2024-2025 school year at Myakka City Elementary School! Our partnership program benefits run from August 2024-July 2025. Sign up to be a partner now so you can enjoy a full year of benefits!

Why become a partner? It's a win-win! 🏆 Your partnership not only supports our students and staff by funding classroom supplies, schoolwide projects, and community-building events, but it also provides a fantastic advertising opportunity for local businesses.

For families, it's a chance to create lasting memories through taking advantage of some of the perks of a family sponsorship. Since all student supplies have been donated for the 24-25 School Year, Pay it Forward by helping support our school through a sponsorship.

We offer various annual partnership packages for businesses, ranging from Bronze ($250) to Platinum ($1000), each with its own unique benefits.

For families, we have annual packages from Bronze ($25) to Platinum ($100), each designed to make a significant impact on our school community.

Let's work together to support our students, staff, and community.

Check out our partnership package for more details and join us in making the 2024-2025 school year the best one yet! 🎉

NEW! Banners will be designed this year to be more durable and weather hardy! If you are a returning business partner, your banner will be replaced upon renewal for the 24-25 School Year!

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Scan the QR code for online payment or message me for a printable version of the Partnership Contract.

Are you bilingual? Do you enjoy working with children? Would you love to have a job with benefits and a schedule that matches your child's school schedule? Apply for our ESOL Teacher Aide Vacancy! See below for more info!

Safety is the first priority for all our students. To communicate school safety to all students and staff, we have created the following 3-minute video on how students can report concerning behavior to a trusted adult on campus or through the online portal, FortifyFL.

We will be sharing this video with all students during morning announcements on August 15, 2024. If you are interested in viewing the video, please visit https://vimeo.com/989159498/63fcfad376?share=copy.

On Wednesday, August 7th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Soar in 4 will host a FREE family night at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Explore the museum’s wonders and learn how to use the free literacy materials and books to support your child’s learning at home. Come along with your family for a fun and educational experience. Play while you learn together!

For more information, join the Soar in 4 Community Group on Facebook.