The Chipmunk Chat

MGES Families,

🎃 Halloween Parade Reminders – Friday, October 31

We’re looking forward to celebrating our annual Halloween Parade! Here are a few important reminders:

• Parking: Please use the gravel lot to park. The bus loop will be closed from 9:00–10:30 a.m. during the parade.

• Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled. Unfortunately, there is no rain date for this event. Every effort will be made to hold the parade, and any weather-related decision will be communicated on parade day.

🐾 Furry Friends on School Grounds

If you don’t already know, I’m a huge fan of dogs—big and small! However, some of our Chipmunks can feel a bit nervous around them. If you’re bringing a dog onto school grounds, we kindly ask that you remain on the grassy areas surrounding the school and avoid walking along the K–2 car line sidewalk. Thank you for helping us keep all of our students comfortable and safe!

Warmest regards,
Mr. Perez

October 26: Trunk-or-Treat (11:30am-12:30pm)

October 31: Halloween Parade 9:30 am (Park in gravel lot on Ft. Washington Ave)

November 4: No School for Students- Teacher Professional Development

November 24-26: Early Dismissal 12:15 pm for Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 27-28: No School for Students

This week Mrs. Hamilton visited K-5 classrooms to conduct a lesson focused on building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students listened to an interactive read aloud of What Does It Mean to Be Kind? by Rana DiOrio. As an engaging and interactive extension, class buddies worked collaboratively to create a unity tree by brainstorming ways to show kindness in our MGES community.

Mrs. Hamilton was doing a guidance lesson with Mr. Bonner's kindergarten class and their 5th grade buddies from Mr. Pestridge's class. Students created "Unity Trees" to remind us of all the ways we can show kindness to others.

If you are interested in purchases any MG Chipmunk Spirit Wear, check out our store link below. All items ordered will be delivered to school in plenty of time for winter holiday gifts.

Maple Glen Elementary is excited to be able to invite families to our annual Halloween Parade!

Get Ready For The MGES Halloween Parade! Our Maple Glen staff is excited to host our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:30 am! The parade will be held outside in our B-wing playground area and the front of the building.

A Few Important Reminders:

• We kindly ask that ALL costumes are easy to put on and take off, and not gruesome or violent (blood, weapons, etc).
• It is recommended that our younger students wear their costumes to school as long as students are able to comfortably move around in them (masks can only be worn during the parade). Teachers will provide students time to change out of their costumes after the parade.
• In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled. Unfortunately, there is no rain date for this event. Every effort to have a Parade will occur and this call will only be made on Parade Day.
• Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to provide our students with a safe and memorable Halloween Parade!

For the latest issue of the PTO Press:

PTO Press (October 23, 2025)

Join us for our next Cardinal Conversations program, Student Mental Health: Listening, Learning, and Leading Together, on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 PM in the Upper Dublin High School Cardinal Room. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith, Ms. Jennifer Summers, and Dr. Jessica Knier will lead a discussion on student mental health and well-being— focus areas in our district’s Comprehensive Plan. Learn about available supports and share your perspectives to help guide our ongoing efforts to meet students’ needs.

A reminder that all students can enjoy a free breakfast in our cafeterias each morning. Selections vary by day and include warm, whole grain-rich mains, fresh fruit, 100% fruit juice, and locally-sourced milk. It’s a great way to start the day energized and ready to learn. View our menus to see what’s for breakfast!

UDEF Tech Trek - Resources for Digital Parenting

Follow on Instagram at @udtechtrek

CGRC Family Relationship-Building Programs (Virtual)

Groups starting October 27-30

UDHS Sophisticated Strings Halloween Concert

Thursday, October 30

UDHS Marching Cardinals Pre-Championship Send-Off Show

Thursday, November 6 at 8:00PM in Cardinal Stadium

UDHS Basketball Clinic for Grades 3-8

Saturday, November 8

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