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Bulldog Bark
February 2024
I hope that you are doing well and staying warm. As I write this newsletter, I am hopeful that we will be able to put together some good, consistent weeks here at school that are not impacted by weather (the outlook over the next ten days is promising). Here at school, we are moving forward and have enjoyed a good start to the second semester. Our fifth-grade girls basketball team is doing a great job representing our school, our math team is practicing for their upcoming competition, our student council is getting ready to sponsor a couple of bigger events, and Valentines Day is just around the corner.
If you have questions or concerns and would like to contact the school, our school secretary will be answering any phone calls at our school number (574)-598-2590 during regular school hours. I hope your family stays safe and warm throughout these winter months.
Randy Dahms, Principal Mentone
Student Council
Our Riley fund-raiser will be held in Mid-Late March this year. Look for more information in the near future.
Staff Members of the Month
This month Mentone Elementary is celebrating Lacey Jones our intermediate special education teacher, and Tina Francis who is our building treasurer and helps keep the office organized. Keep up the great work!!
Valentines Day
Valentines Day will be celebrated at Mentone on Friday, February 16th in the afternoon. Parents, please communicate with your child’s classroom teacher as I’m sure a number of classroom parties will be planned. Also please be mindful of the fact that we do have students throughout the school that have specific food allergies. I appreciate your understanding in this regard.
Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations goes out to Gaddiel Valadez, winner of our annual Mentone fifth grade spelling bee. Alyssa Farley came in as the runner up. Gaddiel and Alyssa will have their names on our front sign in the front of the school to celebrate their accomplishment.
Kindergarten Round-up
Parents, our kindergarten round-up will be on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Mentone Elementary School. If you know of someone in our community who has a little one who is eligible to start kindergarten next year, please give them this information. Our school staff is looking forward to meeting our incoming Mentone Bulldogs!!
Mentone Parent Support Group Fundraiser
On Thursday, February 15th we will begin our annual schoolwide fundraiser with Club’s Choice. This fundraiser is sponsored by our Mentone Parent Support Group. The fundraiser will last for two full weeks from February 15th- February 29th. The delivery of these products will be on March 28th. As in year’s past, individual winners will get to have a Dash for Cash in the gym and top classes will be rewarded with a pizza and ice cream party. Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Movie Night
Our first ever, parent support group/student council movie night will be on Friday, February 23rd. More details will be coming out soon!!
Mentone Elementary Library
The library will be hosting a Book Swap in March for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. In preparation for this, we will be collecting gently used books for students in these grade levels through the month of February. Donations from our students, the community and local churches will be very much appreciated. Please help us spread the word. Books can be sent to the school library. Stay tuned for more information on the Book Swap in March!
Items of Value
Parents, I will encourage that your children not take anything of value to school as any item can be lost or damaged. If something comes up missing, school staff can/will try to intervene, but the school is not responsible for any item brought to school that is not necessary for the education of your child. Thank you!!