MELC HEARTBEAT

MATHES EARLY LEARNING CENTER NEWSLETTER

Message from the Principal

Hello, Mathes Families!

I hope this email finds you safe and well! I am so excited that our school year has started off so amazing! Students are getting comfortable here with their teachers, making friends in their classes, and starting the beginning of their education experience!

I would like to thank you for letting us be a partner in your child's education. We will do everything that we can to support you and your child to ensure they have a meaningful and successful experience here at Mathes Early Learning Center.

Please know that if you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns that you are welcome to call or email me anytime.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Hill

Principal

785-230-7103

jhill@usd345.com

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SEPTEMBER 17-HOMECOMING

NO SCHOOL FOR MATHES STUDENTS

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SEPTEMBER 30

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT AT 5:30

BE HERE FOR OUR FIRST MAKE AND TAKE NIGHT. COME CHECK OUT THE CLASSROOMS AND PICK AN ACTIVITY THAT YOU CAN MAKE HERE AND WORK WITH YOUR STUDENT AT HOME.

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OCTOBER 1

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

COMING SOON: FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS IN OCTOBER

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL BE HAVING FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER! THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP SOME BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHILE SUPPORTING OUR PTO. ALL FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS WILL BE AT 4:30-6:30.

OCTOBER 1ST: BURGER BUS, JLQ BBQ, POPPIN MINIS

OCTOBER 8TH: LUNCH BOX & POPPIN SQUEEZE

OCTOBER 15TH: TODS BBQ & BURGER BUS

OCTOBER 29TH: TODS BBQ, BURGER BUS, & POPPIN MINIS

*NO FOOD TRUCKS ON THE 22ND.

PARENT TEACHERS CONFERENCES

CONFERENCES WILL BE OCTOBER 19TH FROM 4:00-8:00 & OCTOBER 21ST FROM 8:00AM-8:00 PM. TEACHERS WILL BE SENDING OUT A SIGNUP GENIUS FOR YOU TO SELECT THE DATE/TIME THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU.

YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO SELECT CONFERENCES VIA ZOOM OR IN-PERSON.

LOOK FOR DETAILS FROM YOUR TEACHERS IN A COUPLE WEEKS.

WATCH DOGS

WE JUST STARTED OUR WATCHDOG PROGRAM...Please see below to find out more details:

What are the goals of a WATCH D.O.G.S. program?

· To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.

· To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security.

Who are WatchDOGS and how does WATCH D.O.G.S. work?

· WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer at our school.

· WatchDOG volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their volunteer day including monitoring the school entrance, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, or helping in the classroom with a teacher’s guidance by working with small groups.

How to become a WatchD.O.G.?

· All WatchD.O.G.S must fill out a volunteer form and return it to Mathes before volunteering. https://melc.seamanschools.org/resource_center/volunteer

· Sign-up on the Sign-Up Genius and select your date.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0944a8af2ea0fe3-melc

· You will receive an email confirming your date selection.