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August 24, 2025

Mustang Message August 24, 2025
MustangMessageAugust 24, 2025

A Fantastic Start to the School Year A Fantastic Start to the School Year

What a great start to the school year! I want to extend a thank you to all our families and staff for your patience and flexibility during our open house and as we worked to get the main chiller fixed.


Your help with reporting bus routes was incredible and made our first day of dismissal a huge success. On day one, buses were dismissed just six minutes after the bell, and by day two, that time was down to three minutes. I expect our bus dismissal times to remain consistent from here on out.


As I've been walking around the building, it's been wonderful to see so many engaged students who clearly feel cared for by our fantastic MES staff. I'm thankful for the MES team's dedication and hard work, and I'm looking forward to a great year.


Summer Reading Success

Our Mustangs had a fantastic summer of reading. I am thrilled to announce that MES students logged a total of 43,485 minutes of reading in Beanstack over the summer.


Ms. Michele Smith is currently working on ordering prizes for our top readers, who will be announced soon. Thank you to everyone who participated!


We Need Your Help

We are still looking for Farm to School Volunteers. If you are available to help out, please see the information below for our upcoming event on October 3rd.


Thank you, PTO

The MES staff was very grateful for the delicious welcome back breakfast provided when teachers returned to the building. For information about joining or volunteering with our PTO, see the information below.


Principal Lynch

First Week of School Photos First Week of School Photos

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Kindergarten

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1st Grade

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Kindergarten

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1st Grade

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3rd Grade

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Kindergarten

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Dotson's HR Math Interview

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Recess

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Simone HR Math Interview

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Kindergarten

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1st Grade

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Kindergarten

Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

MES School Calendar

September

September 1 - Holiday - Labor Day - All Schools and Offices Closed

September 15-18 - Attendance Spirit Week

September 17 - Picture Day

September 18 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Responsibilities

September 19 - No School for Students - Professional Day - Staff Development/Collaborative Planning

Calendar Calendar

Calendar

MES Public Calendar (Use the links at the bottom to integrate the calendar to your mobile device)

Downloadable SY 25-26 SMCPS School Year 2025-2026 Calendar

Farm to School, October 3, 2025 - Volunteers Needed! Farm to School, October 3, 2025 - Volunteers Needed!

MES is excited to host a Farm to School Event. Follow the link for and view the videos for details. This is a great opportunity to get involved at MES, as Farm to School Volunteers are needed!

Farm to School 2022
FARM to School Volunteers Needed
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School Meals School Meals

Menus for School Meals are visible through Nutrislice.

If you want to view your child's meal purchases and add funds, use the My School Bucks link.



Free & Reduced Meal Benefit Applications Now Open

Online applications re encouraged as they are processed more quickly. The meal benefit application for SY 25/26 is now live. Link: Free and Reduced Meals.

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Online Meal Benefit Application

Weekly Menu Weekly Menu

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MES PTO MES PTO

PTO Board Members

President- Dawn Roach

Vice President- Nicole MacLean

Secretary- Katlyn Calvano

Treasurer- Maria Mosher

Member At Large- Nicole Rumaker

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Student Accident Insurance Student Accident Insurance

Student Accident Insurance -
Click this Button to Access Student Accident Insurance Information.
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