First I want to thank all of you for completing the PowerSchool updated forms!! We had 100% completed as of today. It is greatly appreciated!
We are really getting into the swing of things this week! I wanted to give you a heads up that we are trying out a new dismissal procedure that involves checking students into the gym for pick ups. This might delay the start of our release just a couple of minutes. I apologize for that but I know in a few days it will be going smooth and the time we open the door will be back to normal!
Our yearly open house is next Thursday night from 6:00 - 7:00. We will be running it a little different this year. Most classrooms will be open from 6:00 - 7:00 for you to visit at any time during that time frame. If your child's teacher or grade level team is going to do a presentation at a particular time they will notify you in advanced. Please also stop by the cafe to visit our annual community fair and PTO!
Next week we will be participating in the National Rock Your School Day on Monday September 23! All students will participate in a morning meeting in the gym where we will celebrate using our imagination! I am including a video if you would like to see what it is all about!
Below you will see links to two special contest that MES students are invited to join. One is a brownie bake off and one is a Constitution contest.
The flyer for the PTO annual Mums sale is also below.
ATTENDANCE:
Please note that starting this school year, students are required to be here for half of the school day in order for the day to count for the purposes of attendance.
If your child will be absent, please let us know BEFORE the start of the school day! The best way to communicate your child's absence is by completing the 24/25 MES Attendance Form. You may also send an email to Mrs. Winter (cwinter@ctreg14.org) and the classroom teacher, or you may call the Attendance Line 203-266-4389.
School Schedule – Upcoming dates
School hours are 8:25 – 3:15 (M,T,Th,F) Wednesday dismissal will be at 2:35 (doors open at 8:15)
Rock Your School Day - September 23
Open house is September 26 from 6-7
Imagination Walk September 27
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
In addition to lunch and recess, students will also have a snack break during the day. Please send in a healthy snack with your child.
School Lunch/Breakfast
Please visit the Food Services Link below to the Region 14 website for more information.
https://www.ctreg14.org/studentsparents/food-services
Breakfast will be served at school at 8:15 for those who wish to purchase and eat breakfast at school. Breakfast and lunch will only be free for those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Applications for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are found on the website here: Application
Class celebration sheet Please remember it needs to be in 2 weeks prior to celebration!
Updates and News
Calendar of Events - Keep track of all our upcoming events with this handy calendar
EXTENDED to TOMORROW - Mum Sale - Make your front porch beautiful with mums from The Farm! We added new sizes and items this year! Order here by Tuesday, September 17. Pick up at MES on Friday, September 20.
Annual Walk-a-Thon - SAVE THE DATE - Our annual Walk-a-Thon is back with a new theme…IMAGINATION! This fundraiser will help the PTO provide our MES community with exciting activities and events this school year. Students may ask family, friends, or neighbors to donate towards their walk. Parents are welcome to come cheer on their students as they walk, enjoy a surprise from Nonnewaug High School students, and celebrate our school “Year of Imagination”.
Who can walk: Students and Staff
Who can cheer: MES Parents (NO pets, please!)
When: Friday, September 27th, 2024, time TBD
Where: MES Field
Watch out for Pledge Forms coming home this week. Pledges also accepted on PTBoard here.
5th Grade Meet Up with BES - MES & BES 5th graders are invited to meet up at the Hilltop at March Farm on Friday, September 27 from 4-6 PM for some yard games, donuts, cider, and the opportunity to pick apples and do the corn maze. Reserve tickets for the corn maze and one apple-picking bag here.
MES & BES Cheering on the Chiefs - Support all our Nonnewaug athletes at Homecoming on Thursday, September 19. Wear your spirit shirt and get in for free! See the full schedule of games here.
Panera Fundraiser - Stop by Panera in Southbury on Wednesday September 25 from 4-8PM and use code FUND4U (online, in the app, or in store). MES PTO will receive 25% of the proceeds. Check out details here.
Movie Night - Save the date for our outdoor movie night on Friday, October 11! More info to come!
Stay Informed & Get Involved:
Visit our website for info on all PTO events, volunteer opportunities, and to join the school student directory. School
