Midland Messenger

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!

This month at Midland, we are considering all that we are grateful for. Students will have opportunities to share what they are grateful for, classrooms will have opportunities to write about gratitude, and staff will be sharing what they are thankful for, as well.

Did you know that studies show that the more we focus on gratitude, the more we can decrease anxiety? It’s true!

I am grateful for many things this season. First, I am thankful for our students, who bring so much joy to Midland. Their desire to learn, along with their hard work, give me reason to be grateful. Our students are the WHY the staff at Midland do what we do. I am also very thankful for our Midland staff! Our teachers, paras, and support staff make Midland THE BEST place to work and learn! I am also incredibly grateful for your partnership. Thank you for entrusting us with your child(ren) each and every day!

Do you have a staff member/teacher (or multiple people) at Midland that you'd like to show your gratitude for? Complete this form and we will print off what you said and post it publicly for all to see what you have to say about our AMAZING staff at Midland! (The photo is an example of what we will post - the online form will be available 11/11-11/27).

There is no need to wait until Thanksgiving Day to show your gratitude - start NOW 😀!!!!

💗 Ms. Frederick

Monday - No School

Tuesday - Green

Wednesday - Red

Thursday - Red

Friday - Blue

Nov. 11 ~ No School for Veteran's Day

Nov. 13 ~ 1:55 Dismissal

Nov. 20 ~ 11:55 Dismissal for report card prep

Nov. 21 ~ STEAM family night

Nov. 22 ~ Popcorn Friday

Nov. 27 ~ Flannel Day!

Nov. 27 ~ 11:55 Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 28 & 29 ~ No School for Thanksgiving Break

**For additional future scheduled activities, please check out our Midland calendar at https://midland.fpschools.org/**

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

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 limited, and we are running low on available clothing items.

Additionally, we kindly ask that you always send your student with an emergency pair of clothing in their backpack to help us preserve our supplies for urgent situations.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

We know that regular attendance is important to school success! Therefore, our School Improvement Plan has an attendance focus; we want more of our students to be here regularly. Missing 9 or fewer days in a school year is the district goal for students. As we approach the end of the 1st Trimester on November 29th, students who have missed 3 or fewer days are on track to meet this important goal. If your student has missed 6 or more days, they are at risk for being chronically absent. If there is something we can do to help, please let us know! We are here to help. Thank you for sharing your kids with us every day!

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!

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.

What is PTO?

A PTO, which stands for "Parent Teacher Organization," is a group at your child's school where parents and teachers work together to improve the educational experience for all students by organizing fundraising events, providing extra supplies for classrooms, and/or planning special activities, essentially acting as a support system for the school beyond the regular curriculum; it's a great way to get involved in your child's school life and meet other parents in the community.

Our PTO board is:

President: Brianna Beacham

Treasurer: Quincey Crocram

Secretary: Kristina Frederick

Popcorn Friday Dates: 11/22, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/18, 5/30,

We would LOVE to have more members join the PTO! Your membership ensures that you have a voice in what ways we impact Midland Elementary. Although we encourage volunteering (in different capacities), it is NOT a requirement!

If you have questions or concerns, or would like more information - you can email the PTO at midlandspto@gmail.com 😀

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.

Click here to access the Family Resource Center website

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.