Mabel Rush School News
October 14, 2024
Upcoming Events
- October 17 - Half Day for Students 11:10 am Student Dismissal
- October 17 - 18- Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 18 - Conferences, No School
- October 20 - 26 Online Auction - see below.
- November 1 - Furlough Day - no school
-November 8 - Veterans Day Assembly - We invite veterans from our Mabel Rush community to attend a special assembly to honor their service to our country. 1:25 pm. Please note a previous version of this newsletter had an incorrect time.
Spring Music Performances
April 3, 2025 - 4/5 Music Performance 6:30 PM
April 24, 2025 - 2/3 Music Performance 6:30 PM
May 8, 2025 - K/1 Music Performance 6:30 PM
Check Out the Bottom of Our Newsletter for Commonly Requested Information
At the bottom of our school newsletter, you will find essential information to stay connected and informed. This includes the school’s address at 1441 Deborah Rd, Newberg, OR, along with our main office and attendance line phone numbers. Details on school hours are listed, including both regular days and late opening Wednesdays. Important contact numbers for bus and transportation services, as well as Early Childhood Child Find support through the Willamette ESD, are also provided. Additionally, you can access helpful links to the Mabel Rush meals menu, the school and district calendars, and past newsletters. Our cellphone and smartwatch policy is highlighted, along with contact information for reaching out to school staff, including Jennifer Sciolino-Moore. Don’t forget to connect with us on social media through Instagram and Facebook, and take advantage of the Mabel Rush family directory and student handbook for more resources.
Sack Lunch Sign Up for Early Dismissal Thursday, October 17
Reminder: Fall Family/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 17 and 18. Please note that October 17 is a half-day and lunch will not be served in the cafeteria. Students will be dismissed at 11:10 am. If you would like a sack lunch provided for your child to take home on the 17th, please fill out the form linked below to help us gauge demand. We look forward to seeing you at conferences and partnering to support your child’s success!
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Parent Teacher Conferences October 17 & 18
Fall Family/Teacher Conferences
Fall Family/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 17 and 18.
- October 17: Half-day with dismissal at 11:10 am. Take-home lunches will be available.
- October 18: No school for students.
Recently, teachers sent out sign-up links. If you need help signing up for a conference, please contact your child's teacher or the school office. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your students' success!
Online Auction Starting Soon - October 20 - 26
Help Support our School
🎉 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🎉
Our annual Online Auction Fundraiser is almost here! Get ready to participate and support our amazing students. The auction kicks off on Sunday, 10/20 at noon and runs until Saturday, 10/26 at noon.
🌟 Plus, don’t miss out on our special auction event, “Dinner Night Out” at the Chehalem Valley Brewery on Friday, October 25th!
This auction is our largest fundraiser of the year, helping to raise funds that send our students on fun and educational field trips and SO MUCH MORE!
👉 Check out all the details on our auction website:
www.ourschool.auction/MabelRush2024
Let’s come together to support our students and make this auction a huge success! 💙
Student Recognition
Mabel Rush has a Student of the Week Recognition initiative! Each week, teachers select one student who demonstrates exceptional effort, character, or achievement for recognition. This program allows us to spotlight the positive accomplishments of all of our students and celebrate their successes.
As a part of this recognition, the chosen student will receive a book from Mr. Lauer, have their photo displayed on the main hallway monitor, and be presented with a special certificate to take home. We are excited to honor and showcase our students at Mabel Rush.
Students Honored This Week
Kindergarten - Mrs. Preap - Maisie
Kindergarten - Mrs. Preap - Easton
Kindergarten - Mrs. Hammer - Christopher
Kindergarten - Mrs. Ruhnke - Treyton
1st - Mrs. Felizarta - Zoey
1st - Mrs. Petersen - Charley
2nd - Mrs. Lory Albright - Tovi
2nd - Ms. Villa - Shay
2nd - Mrs. Bower - Evelyn
3rd - Mrs. Smith - Claire
3rd - Mrs. Rainey - Clara
3rd - Ms. Thomas - Malia
4th - Ms. Toda - Tameria
4th - Mrs. Nicol - Jaxon
4th - Mrs. Stifter - Myles
5th - Mrs. Stone - Landon
5th - Mrs. Stone - Lily
5th - Ms. Sterner - Kayla
5th - Ms. Sterner - Xavier
Mabel Rush Resource Room Coat Request
The Mabel Rush Resource Room is in need of coats and jackets, especially size 7/8. If you are able to donate, please drop off new or gently used jackets at the office. Thank you!!
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/MabelRushES
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MabelRushES/
Attendance Reminder
We would like to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of regular school attendance and arriving on time each day. A smooth, timely start helps set students up for a successful and productive day of learning.
Please note that students are welcome to arrive starting at 7:30 a.m. to ensure a calm and prepared start to their day. Class instruction begins promptly at 7:40 a.m. Students who arrive after 7:45 a.m. (8:45 a.m. on Wednesdays) will need to check in at the office before heading to class. We understand that occasional delays can happen, and we allow a five-minute grace period for those unexpected mornings.
To maintain a positive learning environment for everyone, we will be monitoring any ongoing tardiness and providing support if needed to ensure all students can start their day on the right foot.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Read at Home!
📚✨ Unlock the Power of Reading at Home! ✨📚
Dear families and students, reading every day is one of the best ways to boost your brainpower and open up a world of imagination and learning! 🌟 Whether it's 15 minutes before bed, a chapter after school, or a fun weekend story time, every page helps you grow.
Reading together builds stronger vocabulary, improves comprehension, and creates special moments with your family. 💬🧠 Let’s make reading a daily habit — the more you read, the more you succeed! 📖💪
📅 Challenge: Starting today, let’s aim for at least 15 minutes of reading every day.
PIE (Partners in Education) Parent/Family Organization
P.I.E. is the short name for our family/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.
Our next PIE meeting is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 6:00 pm in the school library. An online option is also available to get the Zoom meeting link information is listed below:
Last year we had a project that involved collecting bottle caps. This project has ended and we no longer need bottle caps. Thank you to all who support this project.
To learn more please visit PIE Facebook Page.
Family Directory
We are excited to announce that our Family Directory is now live and ready for access. This directory is a great resource to help our school community stay connected, providing a quick and easy way to find contact information for classmates and their families.
To access the directory, simply follow the link below:
Listen to our Newsletter
Audio highlights of the Mabel Rush Weekly Newsletter are now available as an audio podcast. This format allows families to stay informed about school events, updates, and news in a convenient audio format. Listen at your convenience by accessing the most recent episode here: [October 14 Newsletter Link to the podcast].
You can subscribe with your favorite Podcast Player with the link below:
https://anchor.fm/s/fbb36fe0/podcast/rss
This is an experimental feature generated by Google's NotebookLM, and is currently only available in English. We are working to provide a Spanish version in the near future.
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
📱⌚Cellphone and Smartwatch Policy
👨👨👧 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 2024-2025
📰 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/
Parent Directory