Midland Messenger
Dec. 16-20, 2024
Midland Elementary
Email: midland@fpschools.org
Website: http://midland.fpschools.org/
Location: Midland Elementary School, 105th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Elementary-Mustangs-112865059416899/?ref=settings
PLEASE LOOK FOR THIS NEWSLETTER IN YOUR EMAIL EVERY MONDAY MORNING FOR IMPORTANT MIDLAND INFORMATION!
From the Principal
Dear Midland Families:
Happy Holidays to all our Midland Families!
The Midland Staff hopes that you have a safe and wonderful time with your family and friends over the Winter Break. Midland will be closed for Winter Vacation from December 23th through January 3rd.
Remember that school resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025!
💗 Ms. Frederick
Best Holiday Door - VOTE NOW!
Our staff have decorated their classroom/office doors, with some pretty extravagant designs! Now we need YOU to vote for your favorite door! The winning door will be announced on Friday!
Specialist Schedule This Week
Monday - Blue
Tuesday - Green
Wednesday - Blue
Thursday - Red
Friday - Green
Calendar
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dec. 16 ~ Pajama Day!
Dec. 17 ~ Candy Cane Day (Dress in Red/White)!
Dec. 18 ~ Winter Hat/Tree Topper Day!
Dec. 18 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
Dec. 19 ~ Winter Gear Day!
Dec. 20 ~ Holiday Sweater & Clothes Day!
Dec. 23-Jan. 3 ~ No School for Winter Break!
Jan. 6 ~ Full day of school
Jan. 7 ~ Dental Day
Jan. 8 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
Jan. 15 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
Jan. 20 ~ No school for MLK Jr. Day
Jan. 22 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
Jan. 24 ~ Popcorn Day!
Jan. 27 ~ No school for teacher training day
Jan. 29 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
**For additional future scheduled activities, please check out our Midland calendar at https://midland.fpschools.org/**
Weather and Emergency Updates
In the event of emergencies, a team of Franklin Pierce Schools staff work to balance safety and our commitment to support student learning. The choice to delay or cancel the start of a school day includes assessing road conditions and consulting with other local services. Franklin Pierce Schools will attempt to offer updates about delays and closures by 5am.
Staff and families can expect to receive information about school closures and delays in the following ways:
Recorded Telephone Message contact the main office at your child's school to ensure your contact information is up to date
SMS Message for families/staff who have opted-in, click herefor Text Message if you would like to opt-in
Website www.fpschools.org
Flash Alert Notification sign up to receive email notifications and download the Flash Alert App, click here.
Local Media including KIRO 97.3 FM, KOMO 1000 AM, KIRO TV Channel 7, KOMO TV Channel 4, and KING TV Channel 5
Social Media Facebook
Important Information from the Nurse
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder from the health room: if your student has borrowed any clothing this year, please ensure that it is returned with them. Our supply is extremely low, so if your child has a need for clothes during the school day, we will likely have to call you to bring clothes from home if they do not have extra clothes in their backpack.
We kindly ask that you always send your student with an emergency pair of clothing in their backpack, in case of urgent situations.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Volunteer Clearance
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS....
If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone for field trips or in any other capacity that may come up, please complete the volunteer application as soon as possible. It may take up to two weeks to process an application and we don't want you to be left out of a volunteer opportunity because you are not approved yet! Click here to begin your volunteer application. If you were cleared as a volunteer last year, please complete a new application. Volunteer applications must be completed every year.
Important Links
Right at School Daycare
Before and Afterschool Care for the 2024-25 School Year!
Serving students at ALL 8 Elementary Schools
Right at School will operate before and afterschool programs at all eight Franklin Pierce elementary schools! Right at School offers a safe environment for students to learn, to play, and to grow!
Franklin Pierce Schools Family Resource Center
Franklin Pierce Schools has a resource center for our families. You will find information and help for many situations and needs - food, diapers, formula, community referrals, and more.
Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or John Sander, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.