MES Weekly Scoop

Dear MES Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day weekend! As we begin a new week, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the meaning behind the holidays we recognize and the values they represent.

What is Labor Day?
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. It recognizes and honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. It is a time to appreciate the hard work that helps our communities, schools, businesses, and country continue to grow and thrive. We are especially grateful for the many people in our own community whose dedication and hard work make Marysville a wonderful place to live and learn.

Patriot Day

As we move through the week, we will also recognize Patriot Day on September 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. This is a day to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, honor the first responders and others who made tremendous sacrifices, and remember the families and loved ones whose lives were forever changed.

Our MES staff and students will participate in our community’s memorial service in a meaningful way. We will line up along the north side of the school on Friday and take a moment of silence as we honor those being remembered and show our respect as the memorial procession drives by.

Throughout the week, our teachers will also have age-appropriate conversations with students about Patriot Day, what it symbolizes, and the importance of remembering, honoring, and coming together as a country and as a community.

A Reminder About the Heat

We are also expecting very warm temperatures over the next several days, and the safety of our students is always our top priority. Please make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle filled with water each day. If your child walks home from school, please make sure they have enough water for their walk home as well.

We will continue to monitor the temperatures and make adjustments to outdoor activities as needed.

Thank you for helping us keep our Bulldogs safe, comfortable, and hydrated!

Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students learn not only about academics, but also about hard work, sacrifice, respect, remembrance, and what it means to be part of a community.

Let's have a wonderful week!

Janine Doebele
Principal
Marysville Elementary School

With temperatures expected to average 100 degrees or higher tomorrow (Tuesday), we want to take extra precautions to keep our students safe and comfortable. During this period of extreme heat, we will limit outdoor activities and time spent outside.

Please help us by making sure your child comes to school with a water bottle filled with water. Students will have access to our water fountains throughout the school day to refill their bottles as needed. Students who walk home will also have an opportunity to refill their water bottle with fresh water before leaving school.

We appreciate your help in keeping our Bulldogs hydrated and safe during these unusually hot temperatures. We will continue to monitor conditions and make adjustments as needed.

Fun Friday is a weekly tradition at MES designed to celebrate positive behavior, good choices, and healthy habits at school!

Last Friday, our students had a fantastic time choosing from a variety of activities, including a nature walk, playground fun, Art Hub, a movie, Tenzi, Color Tag, sidewalk chalk, and more!

We love seeing our students enjoying time together, making positive choices, and building great memories with their classmates. We LOVE our Fun Fridays, and we hope our Bulldogs love them too!

Keep making those great choices, Bulldogs—Fun Friday is something to look forward to!

Our Parent Handbook is an important resource that outlines the expectations, policies, and procedures for the school year. It includes information about academics, attendance, behavior expectations, communication, and ways families can stay engaged in their child’s learning.

We ask that families review the handbook prior to the first day of school so that everyone is familiar with our school guidelines. Please continue to reference it throughout the year whenever questions arise. Working together, we can ensure a safe, supportive, and successful school experience for every child.

Our 1st graders are busy learning, growing, and having a blast! In reading, students are diving into classic fables, exploring characters, and discovering the valuable lessons and unique characteristics hidden within these timeless stories. During math time, they are building strong foundational skills by practicing adding and subtracting 1 and 2 using fun hands-on tools and games. To top it all off, they celebrated their hard work with a high-energy classroom dance party to wiggle out our extra energy and build community.

The Marysville Elementary School Parent‑Teacher Organization (MES PTO) is a community of parents, teachers, and staff working together to enrich the educational experience for every student. By joining, you’ll:

• Build Community: Connect with fellow families, share ideas, and create lasting friendships.
• Support Learning: Fund classroom resources, field trips, and extracurricular activities that spark curiosity and growth.
• Give Back: Volunteer your time, talents, or resources and see the immediate impact of your effort.

Whether you can give a few minutes a month or lead a big project, there’s a place for you on the PTO board, in a committee, or as a volunteer. Your involvement makes our school stronger, more inclusive, and more fun for everyone.

Ready to get started? Contact one of the PTO board members by calling the MES Office and someone will call you back or you can find them on facebook: Marysville Elementary PTO. Together we can create an even brighter future for our kids—one idea, one smile, one volunteer at a time!

📚Marysville is fortunate to have so many community events that bring us together. These gatherings are more than just fun—they are opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support one another. Whether it’s lending a hand to a neighbor, volunteering, cheering on our local students, or simply showing up, each of us plays an important role in building a strong and caring community. Together, we can make every event a chance to strengthen our bonds and continue supporting the people who make our town such a special place to call home. We will do our very best to highlight local events happening and all the wonderful organizations that support our school!

Fall Sports Registration is OPEN!

Get your kids signed up for a fun fall season with Marysville Sports & Recreation! We are offering:

• Soccer
• Junior Soccer
• Youth Volleyball
• Flag Football
• 
  

Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 26!

Need registration forms? Email vincemcsr@gmail.com or call 785-713-2328.

Visit marshallcosports.com for more information and to get registered. Don’t miss out on a great season of fun, teamwork, and learning new skills!

We follow the three R's in our building.

Be Ready

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

AND Be Safe

CharacterStrong – Week 2: Respect

Respect is seeing good in others and treating them with care. What do you think that looks like when talking to others? Using Respectful words might look like apologizing when you do or say something that hurts them. For example, if you are sitting at the lunch table and you make a joke about another friend that hurts their feelings, we can show Respect for their feelings by apologizing.