MES Communication
October 15-28
Hello Moncure Community!
I hope everyone is doing well. It has been a busy two weeks! Between teaching your kiddos, conducting conferences, and completing report cards, our teachers have been going non-stop. The next few weeks are also busy, as our community is offering opportunities to attend our Fall Festival, Candyland Math Night, annual Veteran’s Day ceremony, and support our diverse community during our annual Multicultural Night. I would be remiss without thanking everyone for making these events possible. We hope to see our families at school!
Respectfully,
Greg Mach - Principal
Lunch Menu (October 16-27)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (October 16-27)
Moncure is operating on a six-day rotation this year. Please look for specific Specials information from your child’s teacher!
SCPS 2023-24 Calendar
To help you to prepare for the year ahead, I encourage families to access the SCPS 2023-24 School Calendar. Please print or keep this link handy, as it will help you to prepare for holidays or periodic days off.
October is Attendance Month... Watch THIS Video and "Come to School..."
Bears in Motion (BIM) – Running Club
Moncure BIM runners have been working hard training for the Young Marines DDR Dash 5K at the Marine Corps Museum on Saturday, October 21st. If you are interested in joining our Bears (Students and Staff), please use the link below to register. Registration is open until the morning of the event and benefits the Young Marines. Good luck to our runners! LINK
Moncure’s PTO and Staff will host a Fall Festival and Vendor/Yard Sale on Friday, October 20th.
It has been multiple years since Moncure has hosted a Fall Festival. This year, not only are we having a Fall Festival, but we are also offering vendors and community members the opportunity to sell their crafts or yard sale materials at one big event. To learn more about the event, purchase tickets, or register as a vendor or yard sale participant, click HERE. Please we hope to see you on the evening Friday, October 20th from 6-8PM.
COMING SOON!!! Bedford Falls Book Fair!
Candyland Math Night – November 2nd
Math is Sweet! Come play a little math with staff! We cannot wait to have fun with our community! Moncure’s Candyland Math Night will run from 5:30-7:00PM on Thursday, November 2nd.
We Salute our Veterans and Military Families!- November 9th
With Veteran’s Day approaching, Moncure’s staff would like to take a moment to recognize our Veterans and Military Families for their dedication and sacrifice for our country. We are excited to celebrate this special day on Thursday, November 9th at 9:30AM. All veterans and families are welcome! Thank you Veterans!
Moncure’s Multicultural Night is – November 15th
We hope you will mark your calendars to share or celebrate the many cultures that make our Moncure Community special on Wednesday, November 15th (6:00-7:30)
To learn more, click the link below. We are looking for participant / contributor sign-ups NOW for families who are interested in sharing their ancestral culture through food, dance, games, activities and traditional attire. We look forward to celebrating Moncure’s diversity together.
House Point Standings (As of October 15)
SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair *RESCHEDULED* (November. 18th)
Stafford Schools will host our 2nd annual division-wide Multicultural Fair on Saturday, November, 2023, at North Stafford HS from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our Multicultural Fair is an event designed to empower multicultural awareness for students, families, staff, and our community. Schools, staff, and students are invited to share elements of their culture or ethnicity with other members of the Stafford community through storytelling, student organizations, children's activities, food, performance, and additional styles that make cultures unique.
Help Moncure Participate in a Pop Tab collection from September 5th through May 17th!
To learn more, please click HERE! Each house team will be competing to see who can collect the most Pop Tabs! House points will be awarded each quarter!
We are looking for PTO Volunteers!
Moncure has awesome students and a beautiful school. However, the past few years have been very difficult for our Parent Teacher Organization. Currently, we have a small group of volunteers making our PTO possible. We would love to add a few more volunteers to our group. If you are interested in supporting our students, our school, and our community, then serving as a member of Moncure’s PTO might be right for you. We encourage anyone (regardless of home language) to participate. Should you wish to learn more about our PTO, please go to https://ames.ptboard.com or scan the QR code.
School Calendar of Events
October 20 – MES Fall Festival and Vendor/Yard Sale (6-8PM)
October 21 – Young Marines DDR Dash 5K at the Marine Corps Museum
October 25-November 3 – Book Fair Visit to Moncure
November 2 – Candyland Math Night (5:30-7PM)
November 9 – We Salute our Veterans and Military Families! (9:30 AM)
November 15 – Moncure’s Multicultural Night (6:00-7:30PM)
November 18 – SCPS Division-Wide Multicultural Fair (11AM-2PM)
Substitute Teachers Needed
Have you ever considered being a substitute teacher. Stafford County Public Schools is always looking for substitutes to support our schools. To learn about the application and hiring process, access the link below. We are always looking for energetic and positive substitutes to support our school. SCPS Substitute Hiring Information
A Note to School - Communication
Plans change and communication makes everything easier. Should you need to report an absence or adjust your BEAR’S dismissal plan, please contact our school. One way to communicate is by completing our “A Note to School” form and sending it through email to our office and your student’s teacher or by simply sending the form or a note to school. To access digital forms of this note, you can go to the parent portion of our webpage or simply use the link below. Thanks for keeping us informed. The earlier the better.
How to communicate with Moncure:
mefrontoffice@staffordschools.net -or- "A Note To School"
Please include in all emails:
Student's Name, Teacher's Name, and your name
Office Dismissal Hours (“No Student Office Dismissals” after 2:30PM)
It is not uncommon for our office and elementary schools across our county to receive multiple emails each day with dismissal changes from parents. The notifications require our office to contact teachers to prevent students from being dismissed incorrectly. Student office dismissals after 2:30PM only add to this confusion. Please understand that our “No Student Office Dismissal” restriction after 2:30PM is based on student safety. Thanks for your understanding!
“Caught Ya” Citations
“Caught Ya” Citations are a great way for students, parents, and staff to recognize adults in our building! These citations also provide students with an opportunity to earn House Points. Everyone wants to be a member of the “House of the Year!” If you would like to recognize one or more of our staff members, simply use this link. “Caught Ya” – Staff Citation Link Thanks for making someone’s day!