MUSTANG ELEMENTARY

Thank you for an amazing start to the 2024-2025 school year! We always look forward to seeing families at Open House, as well as the smiling faces of students as they come back to school. Parent participation for grade level meetings has been amazing, and we are so excited for the school year ahead!

Andrea Peterson-Principal

Kaylee Kuykendall -Assistant Principal

PLEASE help us keep our students safe on the school property.

When the school buses are loading or unloading students, the red lights flash and the stop sign arm sticks out to the side.

Under no circumstances should vehicles drive past a school bus loading or unloading students, even in the parking lot. The penalty for ignoring these signs is large and can result in drivers license being revoked.

Please be patient while the drivers follow all the proper safety protocols in unloading students, checking the buses, and loading more passengers.

Breakfast in the cafeteria begins at 7:15, and doors close at 7:40 when the second bell rings. If your child eats breakfast in the cafeteria, please make sure to have them to school by 7:30 so they can eat breakfast.

CAR TAGS MUST BE DISPLAYED at Pre-K drop off in the morning, as well as student dismissal after school.

• Stay in your vehicle and alert at all times. If your child needs help getting buckled, please pull into a parking spot when the stop sign is let down.
• Leave car tag displayed until your child is loaded into the vehicle.
• Cars should form two lanes as you turn into the loading/unloading zone.
• Please use an alternating merge from two lanes to 1 lane as you round the corner, and again as you un-merge back into two lanes. Just as we teach our students to Take Turns, as adults we should do the same. This process is called a 'zipper merge' and helps keep traffic flowing.
• Evenly fill the two loading lanes, rather than filling the sidewalk side first.

All outside doors and classroom doors remain locked and closed at all times during the school day. If you need to check out a student, please bring a drivers license to the office and use the kiosk.

If you need to change the way your child goes home, please call the office before 2:00 pm.

SLOW DOWN while driving through the parking lot. We value your time, but our top priority is the safety of all our students, staff, and families. Please take an extra 10 seconds to proceed with caution through our parking lot.

Office hours are 7:15 am to 3:00 pm.

Any change in transportation for a child needs to be called in to the office before 2:00 pm

405-376-2491

No students will be able to be checked out between 2:15 and 2:35

**Doors will be locked at 2:15 every day while students transition to dismissal areas**

On Wednesday, August 28th we will have our first Lollipop day of the school year! You can send $1 with your child and they will be able to purchase a lollipop to be handed out by the end of the day.

All money must be turned into the office by 10am so that Ms. Connie can get it entered.

Western Days is a big two day event for the community of Mustang. Information and schedule of events for Western Days can be found HERE.

The first PTSO meeting for the school year will be September 11, at 3:15 in the Cafeteria. Our PTSO does amazing things for our staff and students and would love to have participation from our school family. The meeting will take place shortly after dismissal. Please plan to attend if you are able!

PTSO will kick off our Fall Fundraiser on Friday, August 30! The students will be taking orders for Popcorn which will be delivered at a later date. The fundraiser will run from August 30 - September 16.

Picture Day is coming soon! On Tuesday, September 17, students and staff will be taking their fall photo for the yearbook. Order forms will be coming home soon, as well as reminders the week of pictures.

Each month, the SNOWIE Snowcone Truck will visit Mustang Elementary with a chance for students to purchase a snowcone. You can send $2 with your child, and they will get a snowcone during their afternoon recess time. Our first date for Snowie will be September 18!

Mustang Public Schools has replaced the 7 Mindsets with our very own set of character traits, identified as the Bronco LEADERSHIP Code. Every month, we will recognize students who display these character traits within our school. One student at each Mustang school will then be chosen to represent their school at the School Board Meeting.

This year, these traits will be tied to the acronym LEADERSHIP, and will be highlighted monthly on our newsletter. Having conversations at home will help reinforce the school to home connection with things they will learn here at school.

The character traits are as follows:

Leadership

Effort

Attitude

Dependability

Enthusiasm

Respect

Service

Honesty

Integrity

Perseverance

The first character trait focus for Mustang Elementary will be Leadership, followed by Effort for the month of September.

Leadership is the ability to influence and motivate others to reach a goal.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" --President John Quincy Adams

Ways to promote leadership with your child:

• Promote Teamwork
• Volunteering Activities
• Set a Good Example
• Give Them Choices
• Teach Communication Skills
• Encourage Perseverance
• Help Others Solve Problems

Below are a few Children's Books that go along with the character trait of Leadership

The month of September, we will be focusing on the character trait of Effort. This month, encourage students to try their best, and give their best effort. Mistakes are bound to happen, and maybe even failure, but the best things in life can be accomplished by trying hard, and giving it your best.

September Character Awards will be given to students who show great Effort. It may be a student who shows great effort in academics, in following rules, or in being a great friend, but remember, effort doesn't mean being perfect.

Below are some ideas for children's books that go along with the character trait of Effort.

Friday, August 30 will be our first Snack Friday of the year! Every Friday, PTSO makes fresh popcorn and has a sweet snack available for purchase for students. If you purchased a snack pass, your child will receive one or both of the snacks on Friday. If you did not purchase a pass, there is also the option to purchase individually each week by sending money with your child to school. The snacks will be $1 each.

If you are on Facebook, make sure you are following Mustang Elementary PTSO page to stay up to date with all the Mustang Elementary events, fundraisers, and meetings.

Mustang Public Schools Calendar

September

Sept. 2- Labor Day: No School

Sept. 6-7 - Mustang Western Days

Sept. 11- PTSO Meeting @ 3:15

Sept. 17- Fall Pictures (Yearbook Pictures)

Sept. 18 - Snowie Snowcone Day

Sept. 19/20- NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Days

October

Oct. 3 - P/T Conferences

Oct. 7 - P/T Conferences

Oct. 11 -Mustang Elementary Bronco Pride Night 6:15 PM at the High School Football Game

Oct. 16-18 - Fall Break

Oct. 21 - NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day

Oct. 25 - PTSO Fall Carnival 6pm

Lunch is $3.25 and Breakfast is $2.25 for students. Monthly menus can be found online at: http://www.mustangps.org/LunchMenus.aspx

You can put money on your child's account through My School Bucks or by sending cash or check.

Free and Reduced Applications -Check to see if your family is eligible to receive financial support for your child’s breakfast and lunch costs by completing the online application HERE.