MPES Connection

October is a very busy month at MPES! Please be sure to read all the way through the newsletter for important information about the month ahead.

October 4 - October 11

MPES Book Fair

Thursday, October 10

Family Market - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at MPHS

MPES Student Showcase and Family Book Fair Night - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Monday, October 14

No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers and Staff

Tuesday, October 15

PTSO Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese

Wednesday, October 16

Fall Pictures

October 21 - October 25

MPCS Kindness Spirit Week

Thursday, October 24

MPCS SEL Night - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Manassas Park Plaza

We are excited to recognize all of the recipients of the Cougar of the Month award for the month of September! The MPES Cougar of the Month Award is not based solely on academics, but also on qualities such as a Pawsitive attitude, character, leadership, and citizenship. Students who are nominated for Cougar of the Month demonstrate excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, as well as respect for both peers and teachers. MPES Cougar of the Month students are Respectful, Responsible and Ready to learn!

Congratulations to all of our September Cougar of the Month students!

We are excited to host our Scholastic Book Fair this year from October 4 - 11. The Book Fair is a great place to find exciting books at affordable prices. Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop during school hours. Families will also be able to visit the book fair during our Student Showcase Night on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

If you’re available to volunteer to help with the book fair, please use the Sign Up Genius Link below.

Please contact Theresa Hayden, our school librarian and Book Fair Host, at therese.hayden@mpark.net with any questions.

Conferences will be held on Monday, November 4, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is no school for students this day. This is a great time to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress. Teachers will be sending out information the week of October 7 to sign up for a conference time slot.

The goal of the Family Market program is to help alleviate hunger through a monthly distribution of healthy and nutritious food to children and their families. Manassas Park City Schools has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to provide non-perishable items and fresh produce to families within our school division. Each family will be allowed to “shop” for what they need and want from an array of products.

Please join us on Thursday, October 10, as we begin our 11th year!

Manassas Park Middle School

8202 Euclid Ave

Manassas Park, VA

Hours are 4:00 till 5:30pm

Manassas Park City Schools utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the MPCS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.

Please click on the links below for more information about the following:

• Division-Wide Parent Engagement Policy
  
• Parent's Right to Know - Professional Qualifications
• Assessment Information

Car Riders

We will begin welcoming students each day at 8:05 a.m. Supervision is not available before this time, so for safety purposes, please do not drop your child off earlier than 8:05 a.m.

Please review the elementary campus car drop off map below.

• If you have a student at MPES only: Use the north entrance off Cougar Court for drop off and pick up.
• If you have students at both MPES and CES: Use the Brandon Street entrance for drop off and pick up.
• When dropping off, please do not get out of the car. Staff members will assist your child in getting out of the car safely.

Bus Riders

Please click below for the bus schedules.

24-25 Bus Schedules

Early Dismissals

Please send in a note or call the main office ahead of time if you will be picking up your child before the end of the school day. A parent or authorized adult must present a photo ID, meet the student in the office, and sign out at the time of dismissal.

Dismissal Changes

If your child's dismissal routine changes, you must send in a note or contact the office. Please try to avoid changing dismissal procedures in the middle of the day. Emails sent to the teacher during the day may be missed if there is a substitute that day or if the teacher is not able to check his/her email. Unless there is an emergency, please contact the office with a dismissal change no later than 2:30 p.m. The end of the day is very busy and we want to make sure that every student gets home safely!

Please click on the button below to view this year's bus routes. Please note that during the first week of school delays of 30 minutes are common as everyone adjusts to new bus schedules. Please be patient as we make sure that all of our students get home safely!

Breakfast and lunch will be FREE OF CHARGE for all students for 2024-2025 school year.

We are pleased to inform you that all schools in Manassas Park will continue to participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school year 2024-2025.

What does this mean for you and your children attending our schools?
Great news for you and your child(ren)! All enrolled students of Manassas Park are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school, at no charge to your household, each day of the 2024-2025 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

If you have questions or need information, please contact the School Nutrition Office by emailing gregory.taylor@mpark.net or calling 703-361-1510 ext. 17212. More information can also be found here: https://mpcsschoolmeals.com.

The school hours for the upcoming year will be 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We will begin to welcome students starting at 8:05 a.m.

Attendance is a critical factor in a child’s school success. Children should attend school every day, except when they are sick or there is an emergency. It is impossible to replace the learning that takes place on any school day with make-up work. Please make on-time attendance a priority as we work together for your child’s success!

If your child will not be at school, please contact

Manassas Park Elementary School Main Office

(703) 368-2032

MPESattendance@mpark.net

There will be many exciting things happening throughout the next school year. I encourage you to stay up-to-date with important information and follow highlights of our learning at MPES and in Manassas Park City Schools.

You can stay connected by:

• Checking your child's Monday Folder each week
  
• Reading the MPES weekly online newsletters emailed every other Friday afternoon
  
• Following MPCS on Twitter @MPCSchools
  
• Liking and following the Manassas Park City Schools Facebook page
• Checking the MPCS website frequently at www.mpark.net
  

Stacey Mamon

Principal

Email: stacey.mamon@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 368-2032
Twitter: @MPEScougars