Mutual Elementary Summer News!
August 2024
Welcome Mrs. Van Bavel!
We are very excited to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Angelica Van Bavel. We are happy to have her join our MES Team! Mrs. Van Bavel shared a little bit about herself with us in the letter below.
Good afternoon, everyone!
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Angie Van Bavel (van-bay-vull ๐), and I am incredibly excited to join the Mutual Elementary team as your new assistant principal. I come to you with eighteen years of experience in elementary education, seventeen of which were spent in the classroom as a kindergarten, second, or third grade teacher. Most recently, I was the dean at Windy Hill Elementary. I am eager to collaborate with each of you to continue fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our students.
My approach to education is deeply rooted in the relationships that I build with students, families, and colleagues. I am committed to promoting a culture of positivity, creativity, and high achievement. I believe in the power of teamwork and open communication, and I look forward to getting to know each of you better in the coming weeks.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, ideas, or simply want to introduce yourself. I am here to support you, our students, and their families in every way possible.
Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!
Best regards,
Angie
We have some new faces on our staff!
NEW MES STAFF this year:
Angie Van Bavel- Assistant Principal
Devonte Foote- BDP Instructional Assistant
Aisling Elgesem - BDP Instructional Assistant
Vince Brewer- Band/Strings
Kelsey Stack Crounse- Counselor
Jessica Beinert- Social Worker
Isis Rivera- School Psychologist
TBD- 11-month Secretary
Meaghan Pope- School Nurse
NEW Job title but not new to MES: Trish Humphreys, 12-month Financial Secretary.
CCPS Announces new meal prices for SY 24-25.
VOLUNTEERS!
ยท Each year CCPS purges all Raptor volunteers to start fresh for the new school year. This means that all volunteers will need to re-apply each school year but can start applying as early as July 1. (see below and get your application completed early!
CCPS (All current volunteers will expire in the Raptor system on June 30, 2023. Volunteers will receive an email from Raptor detailing that the volunteer process resets every year and that volunteers are required to complete a 2024-25 CCPS Application found on the CCPS Website- Become a Volunteer.)
https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/human-resources/become-a-volunteer
Calling ALL MES MOMS, DADS, GRANDPARENTS! NEW Changes to attending events at all CCPS Elementary Schools!
WE are asking EVERY parent/guardian and grandparent who may visit MES at any time this year to become an approved MES volunteer. WHY? This allows adults to interact with other students in the building. In the past signing in as a visitor does not allow you to interact with others. If you plan to visit the classroom for any event this year you will need to be an approved volunteer. If you are an approved volunteer this will allow us to provide you with a wrist band when visiting for large events instead of signing into the computer in a LONG line with other parents.
For example: We will have field trips, Boosterthon and several school events in September. Sign up today to be an approved volunteer and you will save time.
See above for link to sign up! You only complete once a year, so get yours done today! ๐
SAVE THE DATE!
* NEW Teachers BEGIN- August 15th.
*STAFF RETURN- August 19th!
*Greet Your Seat, Meet the teacher - August 26 10:30am (Drop off your supplies!)
*First Day of School for grades 1-5: August 27th.
*PREK and Kindergarten see CCPS staggered start flyer below
*September 2nd: NO School
* PTA Back to School Picnic (playground outside) September 6 @5:00pm
*September 11th: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
* Open House: September 24 (grades PREK-2), September 25 (grades 3-5) 5:00pm
*Boosterthon October 3-11, FUN RUN October 11 (ALL parents/guardians or grandparents MUST be an approved volunteer 10 days prior to event. )
WHO IS MY TEACHER?
Once staff return each family will receive a post card from their teacher prior to school starting. Watch the mail the week of August 20th.
School Hours will remain the same.
ยท MES school hours will continue to be 8:45-3:30pm (no change)
Bus Arrival- 8:35 Dismissal- 3:25 After-noon car riders will be dismissed from the cafeteria. (no change)
If you plan to be a permanent car rider every day this year, please send us an email or give us a call. Transportation is working on bus routes and we can update your student's information in eschool.
JOIN the PTA!
2024-2025 MES PTA Board Members:
Kim Cardwell, President
Vice President - Stefanie Barone
Treasurer - LaChon Dade
Secretary - Dinita Smith