Montgomery City Elementary

Jill Jacob, Principal

Laura Allen, Assistant Principal

Dear MCE Parents,

At MCE, our mission remains focused on developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration. This goal is made possible by the strong partnership between our staff, families, and the broader community. Together, we are creating a learning environment where students feel supported, inspired, and motivated to grow both academically and personally.

February is historically a month where attendance tends to be lower, and we want to encourage our students to maintain consistent attendance. To help motivate everyone, Ms. Taylor and the Student Council will be awarding classes that have all students present with a HOT (Here On Time) award. At the end of February, the K-2 classroom and the 3-5 classroom with the most HOT awards will each receive a fun popcorn party!

In this update, you'll find highlights from the past month, as well as a preview of upcoming events for February. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to another productive and successful month.

If you have any questions about these events or other school-related matters, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thank you once again for your continued support. I look forward to another month of collaboration and growth.

Wishing you all a wonderful February!

Dr. Jacob
Principal, Montgomery City Elementary

Back Row: Wilson Jones, Emma Vomund, Emery Rodgers, Peyton Crocker, Alexander Brant

Front Row: Willow Lay, Willow Hamilton, Josephine McClintock, Zyrynn Churchill, Alayna Galloway, Natlie Gallagher

Kindergarten 2:15

1st Grade 2:15

2nd Grade 1:30

3rd Grade 1:00

4th Grade 2:40

5th 12:50

The elementary classrooms of the district will hold a Missouri Day/Harvest celebration:(the End of October, T.B.D.) winter holiday celebration, (the End of December, T.B.D), and Friendship celebration, (February, T.B.D). Parents are invited by teachers to participate and be involved in the celebrations. Since this is a special day for your school age child, siblings will not be allowed to attend. The District Wellness Policy requires that all activities are supportive of physical activity and healthy eating for school celebrations and parties. The Wellness Policy states that in the event food is offered the following foods should be included but not exclusive:

• Fresh or dried fruit (no sugar added), raw vegetables or both included.

• Whole grain food included.

• Water is included.

The time for classroom celebrations will vary for each grade level. All classroom celebrations will be one hour in length. Your child’s classroom teacher will share specific details for classroom celebrations.

Celebrations at school provide a unique opportunity to help make healthful eating fun and exciting for children. Parents can provide games supplies as well as small prizes like bracelets, stickers, pencils, trading cards, note pads, and bubbles. For snacks, some quick and easy ideas include air-popped popcorn, pretzels, whole grain crackers, string cheese, baked chips and salsa, trail mix, fresh fruit and veggie sticks with low fat dip. Treats should be commercially prepared/pre-packaged. More ideas for both food and non-food items can be obtained from your child’s school nurse.

PTO board is in the process of collecting donations for Silent Auction items for the Carnival. Information regarding grade level donation baskets will be sent home later this month.

If anyone has a business or personal donation to please contact:

Stephanie Knoepflein at 573-564-3711 or montgomerycityelementarypto@gmail.com or MCE office for more information.

Attendance Goal: The average daily attendance rate at Montgomery City Elementary will be 95% or higher.

February

February 3 MCR-2 Science Fair

February 3-7 School Counselor Appreciation Week

February 6 K-2 Career Education- STEM

February 7 3rd Qtr Mid-Term

February 13 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

February 14 Friendship Parties

February 14 3rd Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports go home

February 15 SRO Appreciation Day - Celebrate on 2/14

February 21 Metro Theatre Performance of But What Can You Do?

February 21 Math Competition

February 22 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Celebrate on 2/21

February 22 Boys VIP (PTO Event)

February 26 3-5 Career Education- STEM

February 28 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

March

March 2 Read Across America Day - Celebrate on 2/28

March 2-8 School Social Worker Appreciation

March 3-8 School Board Appreciation Week

March 6 PTO Meeting 5:15 MCE Cafeteria

March 12 MCE PreK Screening

March 13 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

March 14 End of 3rd Qtr

March 18-21 Big Smiles Dentist

March 19 JBE PreK Screening

March 21 3rd Qtr Report Cards sent home

March 21 4th Qtr AMI menus sent home

March 28 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

March 28 3rd Quarter Celebration (classroom awards, character awards, activity)

April

April 2 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 2-11 Spring Book Fair

April 3 2nd & 3rd Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- matinee @ 2:00

April 3 2nd & 3rd Grade Fine Arts Night @ 6:00

April 4 School Librarian Appreciation Day

April 5 Regional Math Competition @ MCHS

April 7 Make Up Day (if needed)

April 8 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- matinee @ 2:00

April 8 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Fine Arts Night @ 6:00

April 10 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

April 11 MCE Kindergarten Screening

April 14 Monday School in Session (elem. Friday specials)

April 17 4th Qtr Mid-Term

April 18 Spring Break/No School

April 21-25 Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 22 Possible Snow Make-Up Day

April 23 Administrative Professionals Day

April 29-May 2 MCE MAP

April 25 Wright City Special Olympics Event

April 25 4th Qtr Mid-Term Progress Reports sent home

April 25 PTO Carnival

April 30 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

May

May 1 School Principal’s Day

May 2 School Lunch Hero Day

May 2 Ag Safety Day

May 2 Hermann Special Olympics Track Meet

May 4-9 Teacher Appreciation Day

May 5 Possible Snow Make-Up Day

May 6 Steven’s Farm Tour (5th Grade)

May 7 School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 8 Kindergarten Field Trip- Big Joel’s Safari

May 8 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

May 9 Bounce House Day- reward for testing behaviors

May 13 Grade Level Spelling Bees- times TBD

May 14 5th Grade Visits MCMS

May 16 Field Day- will move inside if needed- no rain date

May 19 Monday School In Session (elem. Tuesday specials)

May 19 4th & 5th Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- 2:00 matinee

May 19 4th & 5th Grade Fine Arts Night with 5th Grade Recognition @ 6:00

May 21 4th Quarter Celebration (classroom awards, character awards

May 22 Elementary report cards sent home

May 22 Last Day of School/End of 4th Qtr (early dismissal)

June

May 29-June 25 Summer School

June 12 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS