
Mustang Round Up for Parents
April 2024
Kindergarten Screening and Registration Week - What do I need to Know
Families can sign up for Kindergarten clicking the link below starting April 1.
The week of April 21st - 25th, please bring your kindergartener in to be screened for best classroom placement.
Hours for screening: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
New Kinders Join Us for Family Night and Kindergarten Open House on April 10
Open House Sessions Start at 5:30 and 6:00 PM in the Kindergarten Rooms
We will need a proof of residency (must be a utiltity bill such as power or gas, a lease agreement, or home purchasing documentation).
We will also need a copy of birth certificate and immunization records.
Welcome Bickel Families - April 10th @ 6:00
On April 10th from 6:00-6:30, we will have an open house for Bickel families who will become Morningside families next year! Bickel families, we would like to welcome you to our Mustang family and hope that you will attend our open house and join our math family night. Family night will start at 6:45 for Mustang families and our new Mustangs, both Kinder and Bickel!
April 10th for all Mustangs from 6:45 - 7:30 - A flyer will be sent home soon
ISAT Schedule for Grades 3-5
Absent students will make up the test when they return.
April 8th
8:30 - 11:30 Science (5th Grade Only)
April 14th
8:30 - 11:30 ELA PT
April 17th
8:30 - 11:30 ELA CAT
April 29th
8:30 - 11:30 MATH PT
May 1
8:30 - 11:30 Math CAT
Field Trips
5th Grade Students Who Will Go To O'Leary
From O'Leary: We are excited to have you all join us for our 6th-grade orientation in May! Our staff and student leaders have been working hard to make this a fun and interactive experience for our incoming Cubs!
Below are a few details to consider as you start preparing for your visit:
- 6th-grade orientation is Wednesday, May 8th
- Sawtooth, Morningside, and Immanuel Lutheran @ 12:45-2:40
- Upon arrival, please head to the auditorium located in C Building.
- Parents are welcome to accompany their child/children.
Engage in Education
*4th Grade families, please have students to the bandshell no later than 5:40 and wear your Morningside shirt. Thank you!
Spell-a-thon - Sshhh Kids Don't Know the Results Yet (We are still waiting on our prizes to come in)
Thank you to Mrs. Leavitt for organizing all the prizes. Assembly is planned for March 31 where prizes will be awarded if they have been delivered, otherwise prizes will be given out at a later date.
Important Dates
April - All Month - Time to Register New Kindergartners
March 31 - Resume School
April 10 - Kindergarten Open House 5:30 and 6:00
April 10 - Family Math Night 6:45 - 7:30
April 17 - Kindergarten Picture Day
April 21 - Kindergarten Screening/Registration Week 7:30 - 3:30
April 23 - Secretaries Day
May 1 - Principal Appreciation Day
May 2 - Pioneer Trail Day for 4th Grade (Parent Volunteers Needed - Contact your child's teacher)
May 5 -9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - Engage in Education Event from 4:00 - 7:30 PM @ City Park. 4th grade will perform at 6:00 PM under the band shell.
May 8 - O'Leary Orientation and Tour for 5th graders 12:30 - 2:30 (Parents Welcome)
May 8 - Bounce House Party (Need parent volunteers)
May 9 - 2nd Grade to City Pool 9:45-11:15
May 9 - Bounce House Party (Need parent volunteers)
May 12 - Ukuele Concert, 5th Grade - 5:30
May 12 - Recorder Concer, 4th Grade 6:15
May 13 - 1st Grade to CSI Herrett Center 12:30-2:30
May 16 - 3rd Grade to Skateland (Still in the works)
May 21 - Family End of Year Picnic During Your Child's Lunch - More Details in May Newsletter
May 22 - Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 in the cafeteria
May 22 - Last Day of School (Something special is planned for 5th grade - be watching for notification from your child's teacher).