MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents,
Last week we had so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday and our love of reading! Thank you to all the parents who helped make the week so successful with the character dress, crazy hats and theme clothing that you provided! Some pictures are below.
This week we will be participating in the game show experience with the Holly Rocks on Tuesday. This is for students only. We also will be doing our annual staff verses 5th grade students basketball game. During half time some brave staff members will be getting pies in their faces as well! This again is for students only and parents of players. I will have some pictures next week for you to see though.
Please see the linked Invention Convention reminders for parents. Invention Convention will be held at the school this Friday in the gym. Parents are welcome to come view the projects from 2:20 - 2:50. If you are signing out students after please send email or note that morning to let us know.
Invention Convention Reminders
On March 20th at 6:00pm in our Flanders Room, Mr. Murphy will be holding an informational session regarding next year's proposed budget. The PTO will also be sponsoring a buddy breakfast on May 7th so you can grab a quick bite to eat.
Other linked information
**Special note to our 5th grade parents please see the attached flyer for our first 5th grade activity scheduled in March. It will be a bowling night with BES 5th graders at Thomaston Lanes on Monday March 18th. Bowling Flyer
Have a great week!
Mrs. Pinho
Some of the students from the high school reading to our 1st graders
Theme Thursday - "We love to read" luau!
Theme Thursday - Beach day -Surfing through a good book
School Schedule – Upcoming dates
School hours are MTThF 8:25 am – 3:15 pm, doors open at 8:15 am. Our hours on Wednesday are 8:25 am - 2:35 pm
3/12 Holly Rock assembly (students only)
3/14 Student vs. Staff Basketball game (students only)
3/15 Invention Convention
3/18 Progress Reports go out
3/20 early screening for K students who are applying for early entry
3/20 Mr. Murphy's Budget Information Meeting 6:00 pm
3/21 Family Reading night 6:00 pm (more information to follow)
3/22 No School - Professional Learning Day for Staff
3/28 Spring School Pictures (see flyer above)
3/29 No School - Good Friday
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
School Lunch/Breakfast
Please visit the Food Services Link to the Region 14 website for more information.
Breakfast is served at school at 8:15 am for those who wish to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch will be free for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Applications for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are found on the website and here: Application
Ice cream and snacks are now available to Grades K, 3, 5 on Tuesdays and Grades 1, 2, 4 on Thursdays. Please practice your child's PIN number with them!
Classroom Celebration sheets must be turned in 2 weeks before the celebration. Click Celebration sheet to complete the form then return the form and payment 2 weeks before the event.
Updates and News
Save the Dates! Join us for Superintendent Murphy’s presentation of the proposed school budget on Wednesday, March 20th at 6 PM in the Flanders Room. Then mark your calendars for our Breakfast with Mitch Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 AM at MES before heading off to vote on the School Budget Referendum (voting open 6AM - 8PM at Woodbury Community/Senior Center)!
Read-A-Thon is here! Our 2nd annual Read-A-Thon will run March 22 - April 5. Sign up is easy and only takes a minute! Go here and enter code 3233915.
Look for us at the Earth day celebration April 20th at Hollow Park! We will have a joint booth with BES PTO.
Submit your photos to be considered in the MES Yearbook!
Please submit no later than March 31 Click Here to submit photos. You will need to sign in and use code MITCHELL-YEARBOOK-24
Purchase your yearbook here. Yearbook ID code 10907824. Order deadline is March 29, 2024.
Fifth Grade Bowling Night! The BES & MES 5th graders and their parents are invited to Meet & Mingle before they are all together at middle school next year! Monday, March 18, sign up for this fun night here!
Next PTO meeting: Thursday, April 4, 2024 7:00 PM, Flander’s Room MES
ATTENDANCE
Region 14 Goals
- Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement
- Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers
- Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district
- Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner