MES Weekly Scoop

Dear Students, Staff, and Families,

It doesn't seem possible that we are in our last week of October. The school year is moving along quickly and I probably say it all too often, but I appreciate the support our school has with our families.

Halloween-October 31st

As Halloween approaches this Thursday, I love the opportunities that our small community provides for our students. Anywhere from Trunk or Treats to neighborhoods passing out candy, to our beloved Black Squirrel Fall Festival. I hope our students enjoy all of the festivities while staying safe.

At school, we'll be celebrating the season with Halloween-themed activities in classrooms. A quick reminder that our students do not dress up in their costumes at school, but can wear a Halloween/Fall themed shirt (that is also school appropriate). We do look forward to enjoying some fun fall activities together. Each classroom teacher will be communicating with parents that have signed up for the Halloween party committee or if they need students to bring items.

Red Ribbon Week-Conclusion

We also wrapped up a fantastic Red Ribbon Week with a visit from Willie the Wildcat from KSU at our Minute to Win It Assembly! The students had an amazing time, and we're grateful to our Marysville Police Department for sponsoring this week with Mrs. Tjaden.

Please note that on November 1st, teachers will be engaging in professional development to continue enhancing learning experiences for our students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Mrs. Janine Doebele

Marysville Elementary Principal

jdoebele@usd364.org

785-562-3641

We had such a fun week learning about healthy habits and being "stars" with drug free lives. A huge shout out to the Marysville Police Department with their dedication and support for our local schools. Mrs. Tjaden and all teachers played a crucial role in making this week a success!

We have a wonderful PTO organization here at MES! If you'd like to be apart of the PTO, please reach out to Mary Feldhausen or Megan Smith. They host monthly meetings that keep parents informs of different events and ways to support the school.

The next, Dads at the Door, will be on Tuesday, November 5th from 7:30-8:00 AM. Come join in on the fun!

To sign up for a week, please use the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8AD28AAFEC52-52387393-dads

The auction baskets concluded on Friday, October 25th at 1 PM. Winners were notified by a PTO committee member. Please send or drop off payments to the MES Office. PTO will be working with you and the classroom teacher to set those dates set! Congratulations to all of the winners!

As temperatures are dropping, it can oftentimes bring on unwanted sicknesses. Please review the revised 24/25 MES Parent Handbook on our policies for staying home when sick and when to return to school. If your child went to the doctor, please bring a doctor's note upon returning to school.

Health Room

A child must stay home if they have a fever of 100 degrees, have been vomiting, have diarrhea, or have symptoms that would keep them from participating in school.

MES follows the 12 and 24 hour rule. Children must be fever free for 24 hours without medication. Children should stay home for 12 hours after the last time they vomited or had diarrhea. If a child is prescribed antibiotics they need to stay home 24 hours after the first dose.

Medication

Our nurse can distribute medication. Medication must be kept in the nurse’s office, be in the original labeled container, and an authorization from the prescribing care provider/physician must be presented each new school year for all medications. Written requests from the physician or dentist AND parent/guardian should accompany all medication to be administered. All “over the counter” drugs such as aspirin, Tylenol, and cough medicine, etc. will require a written form signed by the parent/guardian. Inhalers and cough drops may be kept in students’ book bags. Emergency medications for life-threatening allergic conditions may also be carried by the student with the appropriate documentation from the physician and parent/guardian. Please communicate with the school nurse or elementary office before sending medication to school for your student. (See BOE Policy JGFGB).

Allergies

If your student has an allergy please let the nurse know and she will provide a form to be signed by your student’s medical provider.

Order your 2024/2025 Yearbook! All sales are online. Students will be bringing home a flyer next week. We will be continuing to advertise these through the school year. Deadline is June 1st.

We follow the three R's in our building.

Be Ready

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

AND Be Safe

Our Bulldog Skill of the Week for October 28- November 1 is Accepting Authority

• LOOK AT THE PERSON

• REMAIN CALM

• USE A NEUTRAL VOICE

• SAY, “OK” OR “I UNDERSTAND”

• DO NOT ARGUE

• YOU CAN DISAGREE LATER

The Second Step Skill of the Week is focused on Emotion Management