Closing Strong Together
Mustang Messenger Volume 16
Mustang Families,
As we move into the final month of the school year, we want to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our families for the incredible outpouring of love, appreciation, and support shown during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. From kind notes and thoughtful gestures to donations, treats, messages, and words of encouragement — every act of kindness was deeply appreciated and did not go unnoticed.
Our Minadeo staff felt celebrated all week long, and it served as a powerful reminder of the strong partnership we share with our families and community. Minadeo families are truly some of the best around, and we are grateful for the continued support you show our students, staff, and school.
As we enter this busy final stretch filled with field trips, celebrations, performances, parent engagement events, and end-of-year learning experiences, we encourage families to continue partnering closely with us to ensure students finish the year strong. Consistent attendance, communication with teachers, completion of assignments, and reinforcement of PRIDE expectations remain critically important as we close out the year together.
We are looking forward to the many exciting opportunities ahead and appreciate your continued partnership in helping make Minadeo such a special place for students to learn and grow. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or support needs.
Thank you for being part of the Mustang community! ❤️💙
Principal Mason
🎟️ Minadeo Raffle Fundraiser – Let’s Make It Count!
We’re excited to announce an upcoming school-wide raffle fundraiser! Students will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win fun prizes from our school store—including items like a drum set, guitar, play kitchen, and more!
🎫 Tickets can be purchased through your child’s homeroom teacher
💵 Pricing:
- 2 tickets for $1
- 5 tickets for $2
- 15 tickets for $5
📅 All entries are due by Friday, May 22, and the drawing will take place that same day. Two winners will be selected—the first winner gets first pick of prizes, and the second winner will choose from the remaining options.
All proceeds will directly support our PBIS program and help fund school-wide student rewards.
Thank you for supporting our Mustang community—good luck to all participants!
Curriculum Night – Wednesday, May 13
We are excited to welcome Minadeo families into our building for Curriculum Night on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:00–6:00 PM! This will be a wonderful opportunity for families to engage in learning activities, explore curriculum resources, and strengthen the home-school connection.
As we finalize preparations for food and session activities, we are asking families to complete registration if they have not already done so. Please register using the link below:
https://bit.ly/MinadeoNight2026
We look forward to partnering with you for an engaging and meaningful evening at Minadeo!
Welcome Wednesdays at Minadeo
Our Welcome Wednesday events have been a wonderful opportunity for prospective families to learn more about Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5, tour our building, meet staff, and gain insight into the incredible experiences available for students and families.
We have one remaining Welcome Wednesday date this school year:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
Families interested in learning more about Minadeo are encouraged to register using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/sxF50f7JeF
Incoming Kindergarten families should also stay tuned! We will host a special Welcome Wednesday event in June focused specifically on our Kindergarten program to help families learn more about routines, expectations, and what to expect as students begin their Minadeo journey.
We look forward to welcoming new Mustangs into our school community!
Bring a Special Person to School Day – “Drafted for Success”
We are excited to welcome families to Bring a Special Person to School Day on Friday, May 15! This year’s “Drafted for Success” theme is designed to strengthen family-school partnerships while creating engaging opportunities for students and their special guests to connect around literacy, math, social-emotional learning, leadership, and Minadeo PRIDE expectations.
Throughout the morning, students and their special person will participate in NFL Draft-inspired activities, interactive learning stations, trivia competitions, and family engagement opportunities connected to our school goals and student success.
To help ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for all families due to space limitations, we are asking that each student bring only ONE special person to attend the event. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this expectation as we work to create the best possible experience for everyone.