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MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents!
Good afternoon!
First I hope you are all enjoying the February break!
Scholastic book fair will be extend through Wednesday morning!! If you didn't get to buy books you still can!!
Thank you for all those who attended the parent conferences last Thursday and Friday. For those of you who were scheduled for Tuesday, the conferences will now be held Thursday February 22nd. February 22nd is an early dismissal day. We will dismiss at 12:55 pm.
Due to the parent conferences being rescheduled to next Thursday we will be postponing our Parent coffee hour. A new date will sent out shortly.
Don't forget our Black History Gallery Walk is this coming Friday!
Below are the times that each grade level will walk the gallery. If you plan on walking with your child's class you will need to be there right at the start of their time. If you have multiple children and would like to walk with one of the classes, you can email Mrs. Winter (cwinter@ctreg14.org) before the end of the day on Thursday and we will arrange for siblings to walk with you at the time you choose. When you come in, you will sign in at the lobby under your child's teacher. Please see below for the times:
K 8:45 -9:00
1 9:15 - 9:45
4 10:00 - 10:30
2 10:45 - 11:15
3 2:00 - 2:30
5/PK 2:30 - 3:00
Also some other reminders:
- Please remember we need pictures for the year book!! Please see attached Yearbook flyer
- All Star is looking for bus drivers! Bus Company
- Remember to look for Ed Advance before school information for next year in their upcoming flyer for the 2024-2025 registration.
**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
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
2/19, 2/20 No school - winter break
2/21 Book fair open in the am only
2/22 early dismissal /parent conferences
2/23 Black History Gallery Walk
3/8 Student vs. Staff Basketball game (students only)
3/12 Holly Rock assembly (students only)
3/15 Invention Convention
3/20 Budget information meeting 6:00 pm Flanders Room
3/20 early screening for K students who are applying for early entry
3/21 Family Reading night 6:00 (more information to follow)
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
Scholastic Book Fair February -Hours extended to Wed 2/21 am! Sign up to help here!
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, March 7 , 2024 9:15am, 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