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MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents,
Happy April Fool's Day!
Congratulations to all of the students and families that were recognized for perfect attendance during the 2nd semester!
I want to once again brag at how wonderful our students were during last weeks evacuation drill. Students all did their very best both on the walk over to the site and at the site. Thank you to all staff for preparing our students for the practice! The Emergency Management team including Fire and Police personnel were extremely happy at how it went.
Next week I will be hosting a parent coffee hour for parents of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The topic will be preparing your student for Smarter Balance testing. The instructional leaders and I will be offering ways to prepare students for the testing that is coming up at the end of April. The fifth graders will be graduating from Dare at 2:15. I am offering two sessions one at 9:00 and one at 1:30. Fifth grade parents can go right to graduation after the 1:30 session.
Next week we will be sending out the google form link for you to provide feedback on your child's next year placement. All input will be taken from the form only.
This week we will be celebrating our Paraprofessional staff as Paraprofessional day is Wednesday. These staff members truly deserve our thanks for always going above and beyond what is asked. They are all a very important part of your children's journey here.
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Have a great week!
Mrs. Pinho
School Schedule – Upcoming dates
School hours are MTThF 8:25 am – 3:15 pm, doors open at 8:15 am. Our hours on Wednesday are 8:25 am - 2:35 pm
4/3 Paraprofessional day
4/5 Invention Convention celebration
4/11 Parent Coffee hour - 9:00 or 1:30 -2:15 for grades 3-5 Smarter Balance prep
5th grade Dare Graduation 2:15
4/12 Power Hour for students only
4/15 - 4/19 Spring Break
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
School Lunch/Breakfast
FRIED DOUGH FRIDAY THIS FRIDAY
Please visit the Food Services Link to the Region 14 website for more information.
Breakfast is served at school at 8:15 am for those who wish to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch will be free for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Applications for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are found on the website and here: Application
Ice cream and snacks are now available to Grades K, 3, 5 on Tuesdays and Grades 1, 2, 4 on Thursdays. Please practice your child's PIN number with them!
Classroom Celebration sheets must be turned in 2 weeks before the celebration. Click Celebration sheet to complete the form then return the form and payment 2 weeks before the event.
Updates and News
Read-A-Thon is here! Our 2nd annual Read-A-Thon will run March 22 - April 5. Sign up is easy and only takes a minute! Go here and enter code 3233915.
Purchase your yearbook here. Yearbook ID code 10907824. Order deadline has been extended to April 12, 2024.
Look for us at the Earth Day celebration April 20th at Hollow Park! We will have a joint booth with BES PTO.
Save the date!! MES Spring Fling, Friday, April 26, 2024 from 6-8 PM. MES families are invited to join us for a night of music and dancing! More information to come!
Mark your calendars for our Muffins with Mitch on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 AM at MES
Massive spring spiritwear sale underway, 25% off sitewide!! Free shipping on orders over $60! Shop here!
Next PTO meeting: Thursday, April 4, 2024 7:00 PM, Flander’s Room MES
ATTENDANCE
Region 14 Goals
- Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement
- Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers
- Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district
- Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner