Maize Elementary School Newsletter
February 2024
February 9th:
Valentine Parties 3:00 pm
- parents will be allowed back at 2:45, if they have arranged to set up with the classroom teacher, all others will wait in the lobby until 3:00.
PTO Skate Night at Carousel 5-8 pm
February 12th:
No school-Professional development day
February 13th:
Family Engagement Night 5:30-7:15 pm Come and Go
February 22nd:
Conferences 8-8 No School
February 23rd:
No School
March 6th and 7th:
Donuts with Grown ups
March 8-15:
Spring Break-No School
Hello everyone!
We are finishing up basketball skills and testing, and will begin our soccer unit. Third & Fourth graders are finishing up learning some important muscles. First and Second graders are still working on their last set of bones to memorize. Spring weather is coming soon... Hopefully! Keep Moving!
SHOES: Please have your student wear tennis shoes on their PE days, or have a set of them stored in the classroom. We are still seeing a lot of crocs and boots. Thanks so much!
Coach Horn thorn@usd266.com
Coach Schuette sschuette@usd266.com
The counselor lessons in February are about honesty and making good choices.
We will also begin the process of student placements for the fall.
The goal of student placement is to design balanced classes, according to established criteria, which create the optimal learning environment for all Maize Elementary School students. Each classroom is a small community that must be representative of the diverse social, academic, and physical needs and abilities of all students. If you have any concerns about your child’s class placement for next year, please visit with us, Becky Stephens and Andrea Nietfeld—you can call us or email at bstephens@usd266.com or anietfeld@usd266.com.
Frequently Asked Questions about class placements:
If my older child had a teacher, will my younger child have that same teacher? Not necessarily! Sometimes that happens, but it’s not always followed or done purposely. So again, if you have concerns—please let us know.
Friends? Let us know about friends or separations. We want every student excited about the new year.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We do start working on class placements this early. We do not make teacher placements for students entering the intermediate buildings.
Mrs. Stephens bstephens@usd266.com
Mrs. Nietfeld Anietfeld@usd266.com
FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
A few health tips…
Your child should be flossing daily and brushing twice a day.
Change their toothbrush every 3-4 months
They should also be seeing a dentist every 6 months.
Avoid sugary foods and drinks
DENTAL SCREENINGS
We will be holding our annual Dental Screenings this year on Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Cafeteria.
HEALTH REMINDER…
Please remind your children to practice good handwashing, proper covering of their coughing/sneezing, and help them by getting their vaccinations to keep them healthy for school. Please keep your children home if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms: fever over 100 degrees, headache, general aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, continuous coughing, chest discomfort, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Fever MUST be gone without the use of a fever reducing medication (i.e. Tylenol(Acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen)) for a full 24 hours before student is to return to school. Just a reminder that we do not have a supply of Tylenol or Ibuprofen here at school. We can only give medications that parents have supplied along with a signed document.
GIVING YOUR CHILD MEDICATION AT SCHOOL:
Complete a request—Administration of Medication form
The medication MUST be in the original container.
The medication must be current. Expired medication will not be administered.
The medication must be age appropriate. Any medication for a person older than the child will
require a signed form from the child’s physician.
All prescription medications MUST have the pharmacy label with the student’s name on the
bottle/box.
Students MAY NOT self-administer medications in the elementary schools.
2024 Elementary Excellence Award Recipient-Maize Elementary General Music Class.
Congratulations to Mrs. Todd and Mr. Jeffries and their students!
Book Fair Carnival; Your Ticket to Read is coming soon to the MES Library during Spring Conferences!
Families are welcome to visit the book fair in person during conference day on February 22nd. Come shop and participate in our Book Fair games for a chance to win free book fair merchandise! Students may also shop for books at school using an eWallet. You can use the Scholastic Book Fairs app or visit the book fair link to put a limited amount of money on your child’s account.
All classes will get a chance to make a wishlist during library the week of February 12th and preview the fair. Students will have the opportunity to SHOP at school beginning on Monday, February 19 – Wednesday, February 21 . Your card will only be charged for the purchase(s) made. Any money that is not spent will be saved for your student to spend with Scholastic at a later time. Shop online for free shipping to your house for an order over $25.00. If you have questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Mayo at mmayo@usd266.com.
Maize Elementary Yearbooks can be ordered until March 19th. Follow this link to order online. There will not be a paper order form. The cost will be $25.oo.
The MES Sunshine Cart is requesting items to pass out to staff in February for a popcorn bar! All items are needed by February 15th and can be dropped off in the front office. Thank you for showing MES staff how much we love and appreciate them! Thank you to Chick Fil A for our recent pick me up, the cookies and brownies were delicious!
Any donations, monetary or food, can be brought or delivered to the school office. If you happen to know of a local company that would like to donate please contact messunshinecart@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for all your donations!