Wolf Pack Weekly

Included in this week's newsletter:

• New Campus Gates: Important Arrival Updates
• School Photo Retakes Tomorrow
• November First Friday - November 6th
• MCS Spirit Wear
• Thanksgiving Pop-Up Pantry: Give What You Can, Take What You Need!
• Request for Uniform Donations
• Introducing Our Digital Community Bulletin Board
• Public Notice - Special Education

All newsletters can always be accessed on the Newsletters page of our website.

As we finish installing new gates around our campus, we want to remind families of a few important procedures to help keep students, staff, and families safe.

• Parking Lot Entrance: The driveway on Armour Blvd. is now exit-only. All vehicles entering the parking lot must use the Central St. entrance.

• Broadway Drop-Off: Student drop-off at the Broadway entrance begins at 7:50 am. The gate will remain locked until that time. To ensure the safety of students, please wait with your children until the gate is opened by a staff member.

• Morning Arrival: Early arrival ends at 7:30 am, and regular arrival begins at 7:50 am. Families arriving via the car line for regular drop-off should remain on Central St. until 7:45 am to allow staff to be able to pull into the lot and park.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make these updates to improve safety on our campus!

Picture retakes will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00–9:30 am! Students who missed the original picture day or would like a retake should come to school dressed and ready for their photo.

Please note the following:

• Students who missed picture day: Photos will be taken at no charge, and families can view and order them online afterward.

• Students who purchased a picture package: Please return the original photo package to receive a free retake and replacement package.

• Students who want a retake but did not purchase a package: There is a $3 fee, which must be paid in order for the student to be photographed.

Please note that orders shipped to your home or placed through online image viewing are not eligible for free retakes. Families can view and order photos online at a-me.io/7XCS90.

Elementary families, we hope you'll join us for First Friday this Friday! We love bringing our kindergarten through fifth grade students together to celebrate each other's accomplishments and recognize all the ways they're growing. It's a great opportunity to highlight our core value of growth, and we love having families there to be part of the celebration!

We now have some great new Midtown Community School items available on the Show Me Spirit website, including youth and adult shirts and sweatshirts, mugs and glasses, totes, and beanies. All shirts can be worn as uniform tops, and Midtown Community School receives a portion of the proceeds!

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we're inviting all MCS families to share in a little community spirit through our Thanksgiving Pop-Up Pantry! Families can contribute Thanksgiving essentials and pick up items for their own celebrations. It's a simple way to put our core value of community into action!

Give What You Can: We're collecting Thanksgiving food items through Tuesday, November 17th. Donations can be dropped off in the bin at the school's main entrance. Suggested items include stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, jarred gravy, canned pumpkin, baking ingredients, and other Thanksgiving essentials. We're also collecting foil and disposable baking tins! If you'd like to contribute fresh produce, bread, or turkeys, please contact Ms. Jessie to arrange drop-off.

Take What You Need: All MCS families are invited to stop by our Pop-Up Pantry on Thursday, November 19th, from 3:30–6:00 pm at the Broadway entrance to browse the available items and take home whatever they'd like to use for Thanksgiving.

Whether you're contributing items, picking some up, or both, we hope you'll join us!

We're still collecting donations for our uniform closet! With cooler weather on the way, we're especially looking for long pants and polos in all sizes. If you have uniforms at home that your kids have already outgrown or no longer need, we'd love to put them to good use! We're also happy to accept newly purchased items from families who would like to contribute. Similarly, if your place of employment is looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season, please connect them with Ms. Jessie to organize a uniform drive to benefit our students!

Donations can be dropped off in the bin at the main entrance. Thanks for helping us keep our uniform closet stocked and ready for MCS families!

We're excited to introduce a new way to connect Midtown families with special offers, discounts, and opportunities from local businesses and organizations! Check out our new Digital Community Bulletin Board to see what's available, and be sure to check back regularly as new offers are added.

Do you own a business or know of an organization that would like to offer something special to Midtown families? We'd love to feature you! If you have a discount, special offer, or free opportunity to share with our community, please email info@midtowncommunityschool.org!

Please click here for the annual public notice regarding special education services at Midtown Community School. You can reach out to Ms. Denney with any questions.

Don't forget to check the MCS app or Family Dashboard for the full calendar, including upcoming field trips!

November 3rd - School Photo Retakes

November 6th - First Friday (K-5)

November 13th - No School (PD Day)

November 16th - PGO Meeting, 6 pm

November 19th - Holiday Pop-Up Pantry, 3:30-6 pm

November 23rd-27th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Email: info@midtowncommunityschool.org
Website: www.midtowncommunityschool.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64111
Phone: (816) 499-8000

Facebook: www.facebook.com/midtowncommunityschool

Instagram: www.instagram.com/midtowncommunityschool

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