The Chipmunk Chat

Dear MGES Families,

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to our entire school community.

First, thank you for your generous donations during our Thanksgiving food drive. Your kindness and willingness to support others will go a long way in meeting the needs of families in our local community. Your compassion truly reflects the spirit of the season.

During this time of reflection and gratitude, I’d also like to share how thankful I am to work alongside such a talented, dedicated, and hardworking group of educators. Each day, I see their passion for teaching and their commitment to helping every child succeed.

I am incredibly grateful to be part of your children’s educational journey and to witness their growth, curiosity, and progress each day. It is a privilege to learn with them and cheer them on.

Finally, I want to express my appreciation for the ongoing partnership of our parents, guardians, and PTO. Your support, collaboration, and engagement make a meaningful difference in the work we do and the experiences we create for our students.

On behalf of our scurry, I wish you and your family a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you for being an essential part of our MGES community.

Warmest regards,
Mr. Perez

November 24-26: Early Dismissal for Students 12:15 pm

November 24+25: Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 27+28: No School for Students

December 12: Report Cards available on IC parent portal

December 23: Early Dismissal for students 12:15 pm

December 24-January 2- No School for Students- Winter Holiday

Music legend Liberty DeVitto visited Maple Glen Elementary and Thomas Fitzwater Elementary this week, bringing an unforgettable experience to our students. Liberty shared stories from his remarkable journey as the longtime drummer for Billy Joel, highlighting the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned throughout his career. His message about perseverance, creativity, and following your passion resonated deeply with our young musicians and aspiring artists.

A big shout-out to Mr. Kennedy for organizing this incredible opportunity and to our Maple Glen PTO for generously sponsoring the event. It was truly a day to remember!

Students in Ms. Toth, Mrs. Winters, and Mrs. Stianchi’s classrooms have been hard at work preparing for our annual Maple Glen Macy’s Day Balloon Parade. These creative scholars designed and built their own balloon floats, developed a colorful NYC-inspired backdrop, programmed robots to guide the parade route, and even constructed detailed miniature models of city landmarks. Their collaboration, problem-solving, and imagination truly brought this project-based learning activity to life. We can’t wait to share the final video of the parade with our MGES community. Look for it sometime next week!

Hello Families!

Next week is our "winter" art exhibit and fundraiser! Your child is excited for you to get a glimpse of a piece they worked so hard to complete. Each FRAMED piece is available for purchase through pre-order or the days of the event (20% will directly fund the arts at MGES).

**Also, if you have more than TWO children who attend MGES...all purchases after two children ARE FREE!!! Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Mr. Hopkins

The local girlscout troop 526 is still collecting for leftover Halloween Candy until November 28th. See flyer for more information.

A reminder that during upcoming conferences, teachers will share observations about your child’s learning, highlight strengths, and discuss areas for continued growth and support. You will also receive a Fingertip Report—an overview of your child’s assessment results. For additional context as you review the report, please refer to the Fingertip Report Guide and the Elementary Assessment Schedule.

Fall Fest Fill the Truck

Saturday, November 22

UD Lacrosse Club FiddleStix Program

Registration Opens December 1

UDJAA Softball

Registration Opens December 1

2SLGBTQQIA+ Coffee & Conversation

Wednesday, December 3

Girls Lacrosse Jingle Bell Jog 5K

Saturday, December 6

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