MES Monday Messenger
March 6, 2023
Admin Corner
We are committed to our targeted learning focus for the school:
Ponder, Persevere and Prove It!
Snow Days
We are excited to be back in seat with our students. We have had a lot of disruptions to learning due to the snowy weather. Please reach out to your student's teacher if you are concerned about their progress. Report cards will be coming home on 3/24 or 3/27. The importance of nightly reading and math fact practice should not be overlooked. Try to keep your students reading at home every night. You can also have them log into DreamBox for math practice and Imagine Learning for language arts. These are both accessible through the Clever app.
Community Schools Update
MES is working with the Mono County Office of Education to get a 5 year grant to become a "Community School". The grant would help us increase the support we give to students and families.In order to have enough information to apply for the grant, we need you to please to fill out this brief survey:
Survey link in English: https://forms.gle/DJx4QsbDCGTZTqmC8
Link a la encuesta en español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2jUWirfG-dY0rHu36FHuuQw3o8-tvS3302ChUZxpqv2p9Iw/viewform
A flyer with more information about 'Community Schools' is attached.
Language Arts & Reading News
In March, we celebrate Read Across America Day and a month of fun literacy activities. MES PTO in collaboration with the Mono County Public Library has come up with a fun reading challenge for all of our students. Information will come out on Friday, Read Across America Day, with information on how your family can get involved. Reading is a powerful tool in education. Encouraging your child to read at home is one of the best ways you can help set them up for success at school. Remember, all reading counts! Graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, read alouds, movie captions, the back of the cereal box
Math News
- Eureka Math 2 curriculum is being piloted at most grade levels. Ask your students about their new math curriculum! To find additional information and resources for families, click here.
- Dream Box is an adaptive, supplemental math program that we use at school. Your student has access to this program at home with his/her Clever login. Lessons take between 5-15 minutes, and can be something fun to explore and work on at home as well as at school.
Science News
This year, we are implementing a new science curriculum, PhD Science. PhD science is hands on and inquiry based. For more information, family activities and resources, click here.
Here you can see fourth graders working on a lab with the guiding question, "What do we observe when energy transforms?"
Attendance
Average daily attendance at MES is 92%. Our goal is to get above 95%! Help us by ensuring your children come to school daily. Read the attached handout about the importance of school attendance.
Yearbook News
YEARBOOK PRE-SALES & IMPORTANT NEWS
The Yearbook Club is accepting baby photos from all 5th grade students. Please send in a photo, email it to Ms. Anderson, or send it in a Parent Square message. This is free.
In addition, there is an opportunity for you to purchase a Congratulations Announcement in the yearbook for your 5th grader. Prices are $25 for a quarter page, $50 for a half page, and $100 for a full page. Please email Landerson@mammothusd.org (English or Spanish) for more information. The deadline is approaching, so don't miss out celebrating your student.
Yearbook Pre-Sales are starting this week. A yearbook envelope is going home this week or next week with your student with information on how to purchase a yearbook. You can return the envelope to school with your order, or you can order online from the PTO website link OR at mammothpto.org and search for YEARBOOK. Select your child's teacher from the pull down menu.
All yearbooks will be delivered the last week of school. Please contact Lisa Anderson if you have any questions. Thank you.
Beginning Band for 4th and 5th graders
Afters school beginning band will be starting next week for 4th and 5th grade students who are interested! Please see the information below. There is an important parent/guardian meeting this Thursday at 5:00pm Click the link below for more information.
Google Slides w/ INFO on program - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11VWz6HM9_rrykd420W3ycXHJFezP2H7-82V1PXxK-vk/edit?usp=sharing
Google Form to Sign Up - https://forms.gle/HTXpDTxhjohzaMzA7
MES Ski and Snowboard PE News
Thank you families!
We continue to be thankful for all families who pick up their students from the mountain. Our busses are working hard to transport kids, but your help expedites the trip down the mountain and gets us back to school to drop off on time. Thank you! Please remember that if you are picking up your child from the mountain, please always check out with a teacher.
See the document linked here with important information for ski/snowboard PE.
Thank you donors!
Our ski and snowboard PE, ski and snowboard teams and nordic ski programs would not be possible without our generous donors. We would like to thank the Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation (MMCF) for their annual $10,000 donation to our programs. Also, our MES Parent Teacher Organization (MES PTO) annually donates to our programs as well. Additionally, we couldn't run these programs without the support of our staff, students, families and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Ski and Snowboard School and Race Department. Thank you for the opportunity to get our students out on the hill!
Community News
Mono County Little League
https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=11698
Please note that programs and/or events described herein are not necessarily endorsed and will not be supervised by the Mammoth Unified School District.
Mono County Library
Mammoth Megaminds
Zona de Tareas
Scavenger Hunt /Busqueda Del Tesoro
Upcoming Events
2/2-3/18/23 - Star Benchmark Assessment Window
3/8/23 - MUSD Board Meeting @6:00 MHS
3/9/23 - MES Band Info Night @5:00 MHS Band Room
3/10/23 - End of 2nd Trimester
3/14/23 - Minimum Day 12:35 dismissal
3/16/23 - ASB Meeting @ 2:45
3/22/23 - ELAC Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm
3/23/23 - School Site Council Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm
3/23/23 - PTO Spring Fundraiser & Family Bowling Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mammoth Elementary School
Learning Director - Mrs. Polanco
Instagram - @mammothelementary
Attendance line - (760) 934-7162
Email: mmcmillian@mammothusd.org
Website: Mes.mammothusd.org
Location: 1500 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
Phone: 7609347545
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MammothES/?view_public_for=1432211007057906
For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Compliance Officer:
461 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, 760.934.6802