Mabel Rush Elementary School News
May 2, 2024
Upcoming Events
- TONIGHT! May 2, 2024 - Kindergarten and 1st Grade Music Program - 6:30 pm
- TOMORROW! May 3, 2024 - Lion Walk
- May 6 - 10, 2024 - Staff Appreciation Week
- May 9, 2024 - Mountain View Middle School Open House 5:00 - 6:30 ( more information below)
- May 14, 2014 - Parent Group Meeting 6:00 pm
- May 23, 2024 - 4th & 5th Grade Music Program 6:30 pm
- June 13, 2024 - Field Day
Please be sure to check out the footer of our newsletter, which is located at the bottom of all of our school newsletters. It includes information about Mabel Rush Elementary, including our school hours, contact numbers, and transportation info. Links to the meals menu, school calendar, past newsletters, and the parent directory are also provided, alongside the school's email address and social media links.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Music Program.
TONIGHT! - May 2, 2024 - 6:30 pm
The Mabel Rush Elementary School Kindergarten & 1st Grade Music Program is set for Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Students involved should report to the cafeteria at 6:10 pm for final preparations. The event will be held in the school gym. Families of our Kindergarten & 1st grade students are invited to come and support the musical achievements of our Kindergarten & 1st grade students.
Future Music Performances:
4th & 5th Grade Music Program
May 23, 2024 - 6:30 pm
TOMORROW! Lion Walk - May 3, 2024
🌦️Dress for the Weather🌦️
The latest forecast looks like we might be fortunate with a window of dry weather during our Lion Walk, but we suggest that students might bring a change of socks and shirts just in case.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 📣 Lion Walk May 3, 2024
Our Lion Walk fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Newberg High School Track. The schedule for grade-level participation times is noted below.
We are getting closer to our goal. To make a contribution please visit:
https://pledgestar.com/mabelrush/pledge/?LgAdGRVZegEBHX9XW39TREk-
More information about the Lion Walk can be found here:
We are looking for volunteers to help during the Lion Walk! We have TWO types of volunteer roles:
1. Classroom Volunteer- Prep for Lion Walk (BADGE REQUIRED)
Point-person for the classroom. This role includes getting class ready, escorting class to and from the track, supporting students during their track time, etc.
2. Track Lap StationVolunteer-
You will be stationed at one of the three class stations (red, green or blue). Includes, marking lap bracelets, keeping students hydrated, cheering, etc.
Click on the Sign-Up Genius below to select which role you'd like to sign up for.
The Lion Walk is Friday, May 3rd!
📋1.Classroom Prep Volunteer (NSD Volunteer Badge Required):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4AF29AAFDC52-49028672-classroom
🦁2.Track/Lap Station Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4AF29AAFDC52-49139155-lion
Health Alert Reminder
Increase in Stomach Virus Illness
We want to inform you about a recent increase in cases of norovirus within our community and here at school. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. It spreads quickly, especially in places like schools where people are in close contact.
More information regarding this health alert can be found at the link below:
Staff Appreciation Week - May 6-10
Please join the parent group, PIE, in honoring our fabulous teachers and staff during the week of May 6 - May 10.
All of our staff go above and beyond to help our children accomplish great things! We have planned opportunities to celebrate our teachers during the week and need your help!
Please click on the following link to sign up for items to shower our staff with good things all week.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449AFAE22A1FE3-49425039-mabel
Please email Erin Fale (Erin.fale@gmail.com) if you have any questions or would like an opportunity to help!
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
Families of prospective Kindergarten students are invited to register their child for the 2024 - 2025 academic school year. Information can be found on the Newberg-Dundee web site, or you can contact our Registration Secretary, Jennifer Sciolino-Moore, at 503-554-4450 to learn more about the process.
ParentVue Verification Process Reminder
Newberg Dundee Schools are using ParentVue to provide families with access to student registration information. Parents and guardians need a ParentVUE account to access ParentVUE. We recently sent home a ParentVUE verification letter with all students and a separate email with further information about the verification process. Also, our Registration Secretary, Jennifer Sciolino-Moore, at 503-554-4450, is happy to answer questions and provide support to families with this process.
Please make sure you're choosing the "verification" button, and not "registration" .
you can also add the direct link to the activation page: https://parent-newberg.cascadetech.org/newberg/PXP2_Login.aspx
Child Find - Children Birth - 5 Years of Age
School districts throughout United States and Oregon are required to continuously locate, evaluate, and provide services to children who have been determined to have needs in the area of cognitive, motor, social, behavior, speech/language, hearing, and/or vision from birth to 21 years of age.
Birth to 5 Years of Age
For children birth to five years of age suspected of having needs in one or more of the areas listed above, contact the Child Find Intake Specialist for the Willamette ESD at 503-385-4714.
Please note that screenings, evaluations, and services are free and services can be provided wherever the child spends their time during the day.
Middle School Information Night for our 5th Grade Students & Families
Mountain View Middle School Open House - Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
Mountain View Middle School is hosting its annual "Wildcat Night." Students and families are invited to attend and tour the school and learn about the class forecasting process. All 5th grade students and their families are encouraged to attend.
Yearbook Information
PLEASE NOTE: While the Yearbook will not only include great photos of the year at Mabel Rush, it will also include all of the class photos.
The Mabel Rush Yearbook is on sale now! Purchase with cash or check using this order form or purchase TODAY online!
Paper order forms are being sent home this week!
Order forms are due in the Mabel Rush office by May, 10th 2024.
Order Online Here:
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016879043102744
The school code is: 1016879043102744
P.I.E - Partners in Education
Everything is better with P.I.E. - Parent Group
Our next parent group meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm in the school library. Nominations are now open for PIE board member positions.
Board Positions:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Board Member at Large
- Treasurer Elect
To learn more about P.I.E. Board Positions email: mabelrushparentgroup@gmail.com
P.I.E. is the short name for our parent/teacher group "Partners in Education". PIE supports our school in many ways including with their annual auction, and with our Lion Walk jog-a-thon fundraiser. They help fund our Resource Room and provide teachers with additional classroom resources.
To learn more please visit PIE Facebook Page.
The next PIE meeting will take place Tuesday, May 13, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Mabel Rush Library.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
- Doors Open: 7:30 am
- School Starts: 7:40 am
- Dismissal: 2:10 pm
Late Opening Wednesdays:
- Doors Open: 8:30 am
- School Starts: 8:40 am
- Dismissal: 2:10 pm
☎️ School Phone:
Main Office: 503-554-4450
Attendance Line: 503-554-4496
👨👨👧 Early Childhood Child Find -
Willamette ESD 503-385-4714
🚍 Bus/Transportation:
First Student 503-863-2633
School District Transportation Department 503-554-5027.
🍽️ 🥣 Mabel Rush Meals Menu
https://tinyurl.com/Mabel-menu
📆 School Calendar:
Newberg School District Calendar 2023-2024
📰 Mabel Rush Newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/mr-newsletters
📨 Contact Mabel Rush via Email: Jennifer Sciolino-Moore - sciolinomoorej@newberg.k12.or.us
Instagram: https://instagram.com/MabelRushES
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MabelRushES/
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