The Chipmunk Chat

Dear MGES Families,

Early Dismissal Release Schedule- Tuesday, Dec. 23rd

12:07 pm- Car Riders, Walkers, and Right at School

12:15 pm- Buses as they arrive

Chromebook Safety
Our student Chromebooks are monitored through Securly and GoGuardian, which allow for filtering, content control, and teacher monitoring during the school day. These tools help ensure a safe and appropriate online learning environment for all students.

Parents and guardians also have the option to set up the Securly Home app to assist with monitoring their child’s device usage at home. Please refer to the instructional video for step-by-step guidance on how to download and set up the Securly Home app.

Maple Glen Holiday Giving Tree

Sincerest thanks to all who generously contributed to the MGES Holiday Giving Tree. The Maple Glen community has collectively fulfilled so many holiday wishes for families in need including warm winter clothing, books, toys, games and household items.

Warmest regards,
Mr. Perez

December 23: Early Dismissal for students 12:15 pm

December 24-January 2- No School for Students- Winter Holiday

We would like to congratulate our Orchestra students on their outstanding performances at this week’s Winter Concert. All of their hard work, dedication, and practice truly paid off as our MG Orchestra confidently showcased their musical talents. The audience was treated to a wonderful selection of holiday classics that brought joy and excitement to everyone in attendance.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Noonan for her continued dedication, passion, and commitment to our 3rd–5th grade orchestra students. Her guidance and support play a vital role in helping our students grow both musically and personally. We are incredibly proud of the progress our orchestra has made and cannot wait to hear the continued growth and impressive musicianship at the Spring Concert.

Discover the fun of computer programming side-by-side with your child at the Maple Glen Family Code Night on Monday, February 2! Parents and students team up to solve puzzles and explore the foundations of coding. Register soon—spaces fill quickly!

PTO Press (December 18, 2025)

A reminder that K-5 Progress Reports are available to view in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Go to Documents in the left-side menu to view the reports and contact your child’s teacher with any questions.

Our next Cardinal Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM in the UDHS Forum Room and will focus on innovative student experiences—learning opportunities that reflect creative thinking and real-world applications of classroom content. We invite career professionals, educators, local business owners, and community members to join us as we highlight the impact of these experiences on students and explore ways to collaborate in creating more of them.

We are excited to highlight UDSD’s exceptional arts program and the creativity of our students through an ongoing feature we call The UDSD Art Spotlight. Visit our Virtual Art Gallery to see a curated selection of student artwork!

UDPL Creative Writing & Booking Making Workshops - Grades 6-12

January - February 2026

Give Cardinal Kudos with UDEF

Submit by December 21

UDEF Harlem Wizards - Reserve Tickets Now

Saturday, January 24

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