Montgomery City Elementary

Jill Jacob, Principal

Laura Allen, Assistant Principal

Dear MCE Parents,

As we begin 2025, I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your continued support of MCE and its mission. Your involvement in our school community is essential to the success of our students, and we are grateful to have such a dedicated group of parents working alongside us to foster a positive and enriching educational environment.

At MCE, our mission remains focused on developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration. This goal is made possible by the strong partnership between our staff, families, and the broader community. Together, we are creating a learning environment where students feel supported, inspired, and motivated to grow both academically and personally.

In this update, you’ll find highlights from the past month, as well as a preview of exciting upcoming events. We are looking forward to building on the momentum we’ve created and having another productive and successful year ahead.

If you have any questions about these events or other school-related matters, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thank you once again for your continued support. I look forward to another year of collaboration and growth.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the new year!

Warm regards,

Dr. Jacob
Principal, Montgomery City Elementary

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Montgomery City Knights of Columbus for their generous donation of "Coats for Kids." Each year, they provide over 30 winter coats to the students of Montgomery City Elementary. These coats are loaned to students who forget their recess coats or are given to those in need of a warm coat. Thanks to their continued support, we are able to meet the needs of our students and ensure that everyone stays warm and comfortable throughout the winter months.

We are truly grateful for their ongoing commitment to our community!

The MCE Student Council hosted its Holiday Shoppe in the library from December 10-13, offering students the chance to purchase gifts for loved ones. Students could bring in money for purchases. Thanks to generous donations from local churches and businesses all children were able to spend $5 at the holiday shop.

The event was a great success, grossing over $6,000. These funds will support student activities and celebrations at MCE. Thank you to everyone who made this special event possible!

Heather Schmidt, Joanie Kemry, Jennifer Rulo, Linda Krattli, Desiree Peak, Ashlee Clark, Jessi Shipley, Andrea Knapp, Abby Stevens, Amanda Bethel, Katie Brinker and Jessica Green

Dear Wonderful Families,

We hope this holiday season has brought lots of love, joy, and wonderful memories your way! As we all know, the fun doesn’t stop after the presents are unwrapped. With that in mind, we’ve got a little favor to ask—one that will help us spread the holiday cheer all year long!

After your festive celebrations and gift-giving moments, please consider saving your Christmas gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, and any holiday gift items. We know those cute bags and shiny papers can have a second life, and they’re perfect for next year's Holiday Shoppe!

Here’s why it’s awesome to save them:

• Fun for future events: Your thoughtful gift bags and tissue paper will help make our next celebrations just as festive allowing students to bring home wrapped gifts for their loved ones.

• Post-Christmas sales: After the holidays, you’ll find great deals on wrapping supplies, holiday decor, stuffed animals, and more! We gladly accept donations all year round, we collect all year to make the Holiday Shoppe a magical experience for the kids.

So, before you toss those goodies, stash them away in a closet, drawer, or attic send them into MCE!

Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of giving alive and making this a sustainable holiday season.

Warmest wishes and merry everything,

Montgomery City Elementary Student Council

Back Row: Ian Hinkle, Kyler Combs, Josalyn Grennan, Landon Johnson, Ford Strube, Levi Canterberry, Cooper Benney

Front Row: Remington Kelling, Kyler Fisher, Hazel Birch, Charlie Reagan, Raelyn Lindemann, Chance Ramo, Ellie Goggin, Paisley Daniels, Scarlett Wiggins

We are excited to announce that our 2nd Quarter Awards Celebration is scheduled for Friday, January 10th at 8:30 AM. The 2023-24 high achievers for the MAP assessment will be announced. The MCE cafeteria, gymnasium and library will be renamed based on these scores. All parents are invited to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of our students!

If your child will be receiving an award, their teacher will reach out to you with the details. We look forward to recognizing our students' achievements and hope to see you there!

Attendance Goal: The average daily attendance rate at Montgomery City Elementary will be 95% or higher.

January

January 7 Students Return

January 9 PTO Meeting 5:15 @ MCE Cafeteria

January 9 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

January 10 2nd Quarter Celebration- 2024 MAP Awards @ 8:30 AM

January 10 2nd Qtr Report Cards Sent home

January 10 3rd Qtr AMI menus sent to parents

January 25 Girls VIP (PTO Event)

January 27-31 Great Kindness Challenge Week

February

February 3 MCR-2 Science Fair

February 3-7 School Counselor Appreciation Week

February 7 3rd Qtr Mid-Term

February 13 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

February 14 Friendship Parties

February 14 3rd Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent to parents

February 15 SRO Appreciation Day - Celebrate on 2/14

February 22 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Celebrate on 2/21

February 22 Boys VIP (PTO Event)

March

March 2 Read Across America Day - Celebrate on 2/28

March 2-8 School Social Worker Appreciation

March 3-8 School Board Appreciation Week

March 6 PTO Meeting 5:15 @ MCE Cafeteria

March 12 MCE PreK Screening

March 13 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

March 14 End of 3rd Qtr

March 18-21 Big Smiles

March 19 JBE PreK Screening

March 21 3rd Qtr Report Cards sent home

March 21 4th Qtr AMI menus sent home

March 28 3rd Quarter Celebration @ 8:30

April

April 2 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 2-11 Spring Book Fair

April 3 2nd & 3rd Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- matinee @ 2:00

April 3 2nd & 3rd Grade Fine Arts Night @ 6:00

April 4 School Librarian Appreciation Day

April 7 Make Up Day (if needed)

April 8 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- matinee @ 2:00

April 8 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Fine Arts Night @ 6:00

April 10 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

April 11 MCE Kindergarten Screening

April 14 Monday School in Session (elem. Friday specials)

April 17 4th Qtr Mid-Term

April 18 Spring Break/No School

April 21-25 Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 22 Possible Snow Make-Up Day

April 23 Administrative Professionals Day

April 24-May 2 MCE MAP

April 25 Wright City Special Olympics Event

April 25 4th Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

May

May 1 School Principal’s Day

May 2 School Lunch Hero Day

May 2 Ag Safety Day

May 2 Hermann Special Olympics Track Meet

May 4-9 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5 Possible Snow Make-Up Day

May 7 School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 8 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

May 9 Bounce House Day- reward for testing behaviors

May 14 5th Grade Visits MCMS

May 16 Field Day- will move inside if needed- no rain date

May 18 MCHS Graduation

May 19 Monday School In Session (elem. Tuesday specials)

May 19 4th & 5th Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- 2:00 matinee

May 19 4th & 5th Grade Fine Arts Night with 5th Grade Recognition @ 6:00

May 21 4th Quarter Celebration @ 8:30 am

May 22 Elementary report cards sent home

May 22 Last Day of School/End of 4th Qtr (early dismissal)

May 29-June 25 Summer School

June

June 12 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS