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September 14, 2025

Mustang Message September 14, 2025
MustangMessageSeptember 14, 2025

MES Community Commitment - We Are a School Family! MES Community Commitment - We Are a School Family!

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We held our first Community Gathering of the 2025-2026 school year this week. Students and staff have committed to building strong, positive relationships with every member of our school family.


What students can do to help build our school family:

  • Show respect. Greet others with a friendly smile and a warm hello.
  • Be kind. Look for ways to support your classmates and teachers.


Some ways MES builds our school family:

  • Holding regular Community Gatherings.
  • Greeting each other at the start of each day.
  • Saying goodbye at the end of the day.
  • Reciting the Mustang Pledge daily, committing to do our best.
  • Valuing everyone in our school family—from students and parents to teachers, support staff, and bus drivers.


Attendance Spirit Week is September 15-18!

Be sure to check out the flyer in this newsletter for all the details. We can't wait to see your school spirit!


Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to:

● reduce stress

● make it easier to connect with friends and teachers

● support learning

● Please contact Ms. Stephanie Hall if you need help with attendance. shall@smcps.org

We are working to make our school environment a place where everyone can be safe, healthy, and learn. We will do our best to listen and partner with you so that our children have a successful year. Do not hesitate to reach out to our staff with questions or concerns.

Be sure to report absences using the report absences button on our school website.


Picture Day is Wednesday, September 17!

You should have received the order forms at home, but you can also pre-order online at www.Classic-Photo.com. Click Schools, then Pre-Order Now, and use the code 25mechstm26.


Preview Our School Musical:

We invite community members to previewThe Granny Awards Script and songs to offer feedback by Friday, September 19. To give your feedback, please scan the QR code for the Theater Feedback Form. Thank you!


Farm to School:

We're getting closer to our next Farm to School event on October 3rd, and we still have two morning volunteer spots open. If you're available to help, please see the information below. A big thank you to everyone who has already signed up!

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Attendance Week September 15-18 Attendance Week September 15-18

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Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

September

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


Looking ahead to October

October 3 - Farm to School

October 6 - 17 - Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser

October 6 - PTO General Membership Meeting @ 4 pm, Media Center

October 8 - PTO Walk to School Day @ 8 am

October 13 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Parent Conference Day

October 15 - Unity Day

October 16 - Historic Sotterley Field Trip Mrs. Oliver & Ms. Roach Classes

October 17 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Responsibilities

October 17 - 24 = Fall Book Fair

October 17 - PTO Trunk or Treat

October 20 - Historic Sotterley Field Trip Mrs. Bainter’s Class

October 20 - 24 - National School Bus Safety Week

Walk to School Day - October 8 Walk to School Day - October 8

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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

MES School Calendar

MES Top Summer Readers MES Top Summer Readers

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Beanstack Beanstack

Mustangs Love to Read

Ms. Smith has our students excited about reading! Don't forget to log your reading minutes on Beanstack. You can find more information see below.

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Magnificent Mustangs Magnificent Mustangs

Highlighting the helpful, safe, expected, and Magnificent behaviors our students have each week.

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Torian (not pictured) went out of his way to clean up someone else's water spill by the water fountain. He kept the hallways safe so no one slipped in the water.


Kinsli took the time to care about a classmate who looked really sad and was sitting alone at recess. Her classmate felt better after you talked to her and joined in playing at recess! Well done, Kinsli!!!

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  • The new website, where you can find information on the timeline, process, and how you can be a part of the community engagement events.

Provide Feedback on "The Granny Awards" Provide Feedback on "The Granny Awards"

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Picture Day Picture Day

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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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