MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents,
Happy Solar Eclipse Day!!! I hope everyone got to experience it.
First I want to take time to wish everyone a healthy, safe and happy spring break. There will be no update next week.
On Thursday, 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.
Here is the google form to provide any information you would like us to know about next year's placement of your child. Please remember we cannot honor specific teacher requests, but will do our best to take into account your recommendations. Parent input on class placement
Parent drop off during rainy days. It is becoming unsafe due to parents parking and trying to walk their students in. If you are going to walk your child in please go through the back parking lot and bring them to the gym door (the parent dismissal door). This will avoid the cars trying to exit the lot from having to stop to let pedestrians through. Thank you for your cooperation with this!
Lost and Found - please have your children check it. There are lots of items on the tables, from hats and jackets, to water bottles and hairclips! If you would like to come in to look, you may come in and sign into office to go look through it. You can also come at the end of the day after dismissal to look. Thanks!
Other linked information
Spring Clean up by the Fifth Grade
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
4/11 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
4/22 Incoming prek screening
4/23, 4/24, 4/25 Career Week
4/24 Secretary's day
4/26 Buddy lunch to kick off Smarter Balance testing
4/26 PTO spring dance 6-8
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
School Lunch/Breakfast
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
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! Look for more information Tuesday!
Calling all 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders who love to paint and draw! The PTO needs your help creating dance decorations. Monday April 22 and Tuesday April 23.. Sign up here! Dance Decoration Sign Up
Mark your calendars for our Muffins with Mitch on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 AM at MES.
Next PTO meeting: Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:30 PM, Flanders 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