Mable Woolsey Vision Statement: We will build a nurturing community of life long learners while fostering opportunities for social, emotional, and academic growth to ensure that we help create productive members of society.

Mable Woolsey Mission Statement: We will provide a safe and stimulating environment. We will nurture a rigorous and adaptive learning community. We will support a child's natural desire to learn. We will inspire students to discover their fullest potential.

WE ARE KNOXVILLE...educating all students to be productive, involved members of our society

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the new quarter, we would like to remind everyone about the importance of following our dismissal procedures to ensure the safety and security of all students.

It is essential to have your car tag clearly displayed in the window during dismissal. With new staff members taking over dismissal duties, having the tag visible at all times will help us quickly and safely release students to their appropriate vehicles. The staff at the cones will verify your car tag before releasing your student. For this reason, please keep the tag in a secure location in your car to avoid delays.

We understand that some car tags may be fading, but handwritten tags will not be accepted. If you need a new car tag, please contact the office, and we will provide one. Any vehicles without a tag will be required to pull over, and the driver will need to come into the office to sign their student out.

This procedure is in place for the safety and security of our students, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

At Mable Woolsey Elementary School, we are committed to recognizing the outstanding efforts of our dedicated staff members who continually go above and beyond for our students. Your nominations help us celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional contributions of our team. Please take a moment to nominate a staff member whom you believe exemplifies our school's values and dedication to student success.

Nomination Link

Our District-Wide Social-Emotional program, Character Strong, is an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution designed to support whole child success. Integrated into morning meeting lessons, Character Strong helps build a sense of community while developing essential life skills.

The aim of education is to prepare young people for success in all areas of life, including academic growth, college and career readiness, and overall life satisfaction. To achieve these goals, Character Strong focuses on three foundational outcomes:

A Sense of Belonging: Fostering an environment where every student feels valued and connected.

Improved Well-Being: Enhancing students' emotional health and resilience.

Increased Engagement: Encouraging active participation and investment in their learning and growth. By addressing these key areas, Character Strong helps lay the groundwork for students' long-term success and fulfillment.

This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others

Friday assemblies in the gym are an exciting way for students to kick off their day. The assembly is all about getting pumped up and celebrating the great things that happened throughout the week. Mrs. Small leads the event by reviewing the highlights she observed, announcing birthdays, recognizing positive office referrals, and awarding winners for the Mable Woolsey Way Ticket drawing. Students also get to show their school spirit by clapping along to the school song together.

This week, two of our student council members stepped up to help lead our Friday assembly. They shared information about PE and helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance. It took a lot of courage to speak in front of the entire school, but these two leaders did an amazing job!

Hearing the student body clap along with our school song and proudly spell out B-U-L-L-E-T-S every Friday never gets old! It’s a moment filled with Blue Bullet Pride, and we love seeing how excited and involved the students get. Their energy and enthusiasm truly show the spirit of our school, and it's something we look forward to each week!

This week, two students were nominated by their teachers for a positive office referral for showing outstanding character and responsibility. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and willingness to help others have truly stood out. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and commitment to making our school a better place. Way to go! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our students who were selected in the Mable Woolsey Way Ticket Drawing for being safe, respectful, and responsible! Keep up the great work!

Each week, students with birthdays are celebrated during our Friday Assembly. Those with birthdays get a special shout-out and are invited to pick out a birthday pencil. It’s a fun way to recognize their special day and add a little extra joy to their week. Happy birthday to our students this week!

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled during the week of October 21-25th. Please be on the lookout soon for information about scheduling from your child's teacher!

Halloween is a regular student attendance/dismissal day. Students can bring costumes to school and change into costumes here at school before the parade at 2:00. Students should not wear costumes to school for the whole day. *This is different for pre-k so please contact your child's pre-k teacher for this information!*. Please be sure to carefully label your child's costume as there may be duplicates. If you do not have a costume, please reach out to your child's teacher. We do have extra costumes here at school.

Costumes must be school appropriate. Toy weapons are not allowed, and excessive blood and gore is not appropriate at the elementary level. Masks will be allowed during the parade/parties as long as they meet the above criteria. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's costume please check with your child's classroom teacher. Classroom teachers will communicate with families about donation sign-ups.

We will have the parade in the gym with just the teachers and students. Parents/Guardians can view photos or videos from the parade/parties at a later time. More details will be coming out soon.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community partners for their generous donations to support our students. From food and clothing to hygiene products and snacks, these contributions have made a significant difference in the lives of our students and families. We truly appreciate your willingness to step up and lend a helping hand. Your continued support means the world to us, and we are grateful for the positive impact you're making in our school community. Thank you!

• Friday, October 25 - NO SCHOOL (Parent Teacher Conferences)
• Monday, November 4 - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday - November 5 - NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
• Thursday-November 7th-PTO Meeting 5:30pm MWES
• Friday, November 8th-Community Giving Day-Wear Red, White & Blue for Veteran's Day
• Monday, November 11 - NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day)
• Thursday, November 14-MWES PICTURE RETAKE DAY
• Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
• Friday, December 20 - 2:07 Dismissal (End of 2nd Quarter)
• December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)