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April 27, 2025
Mobile Science Lab Volunteers Needed!
We still have a few spots to fill!
Parent volunteers will help prepare materials, help reset the investigations and assist with classes. No science or teaching experience required.
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Important Upcoming Dates
April
April 28 - Spring Vocal Ensembles Concert @ 7 pm, Gym
Looking Ahead to May
May 1 - School Principal's Day
May 5-9 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 12 - PTO Meeting @ 4 pm, Media Center
May 13 - Student Recognition Ceremony @ 6 pm, Leonardtown High School
May 18 - Speech Pathologist Day
May 19 - Spring Instrumental Ensembles @ 7 pm, Gym
May 21 - Wellness Day at MES
May 22 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Historic St. Mary’s City
May 23 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Responsibilities
May 23 - PTO Movie on the Lawn, Time TBD
May 23 - Field Day
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday, No school for students and staff
May 27 - 5th Grade Field Trip to the White House
Magnificent Mustangs
Serena has been showing helpfulness and kindness to another student by helping them navigate Canva. She has been giving them pointers and asking questions. The other student is actively engaged in the assignment due to her help. The student is feeling better about their project and is thankful for her kindness.
Kaileigh and her reading group buddy are such good examples of reading their bookclub book during classtime. It shows and example of following the classroom expectations for other students. It also fosters a positive attitude for reading.
Kaiden enjoys sharing his thoughts and experiences during morning meetings. He often sparks more conversation. We often end up having a richer more in depth discussion due to his willingness to break the ice.
Please check Lunch Account Balances
As we near the end of this school year, it is a good time to check student lunch account balances in My School Bucks to get them paid in full.
Animal Shelter Toy & Food Drive
Here is the flyer that follows the announcement about our Art Project with 4th and 5th Graders (and the CHS Art department), to help the animals waiting for adoption at the Tri-County Animal Shelter. I know that times are tight but if you can help donate, it will be so appreciated!! If you can adopt an animal, even MORE SO!! Our students are very excited about this.
Mental Health & Wellness Fair
SMCPS & Healthy St. Mary’s are partnering again this year for our Annual Mental Health Fair on May 10th at the James A Forrest Career & Technology Center.
For more information see the additional flyers linked below.
Breakout Sessions - St. Joseph's Villa, and Breakout Sessions - SAGE Wellness Group. **.
We continue to seek volunteers to support our fair. Staff and High School students can sign up using the Student & Staff Volunteer Form. A special keynote will be offered to vendors/tables and volunteers only at 9 a.m. - Keynote Session for Vendors and Volunteers Only.
PTO Dairy Queen Spirit Night
PTO Nominations
The PTO is currently seeking nominations for Officer positions. If you are interested in being nominated, please complete this Google Form. Nominations will close on May 1, 2025. Please note that nominated individuals must be present for voting at the PTO meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, which will be held in the Media Center.
Pre-K Transition to Kindergarten
Parent and Family Engagement for Pre-Kindergarten Students. Please join us at the Pre-K Expo: Transition to Kindergarten on Monday, April 28th, at the JAFCTC from 6-7:00 p.m. Parents, guardians, and their children are invited to participate in engaging learning stations, receive goodie bags & icy treats, and register for door prizes. Please feel free to share this flyer: Pre-Kindergarten Expo
STEM Applications
Applications for STEM 6 will be accepted from April 1 to April 30. Interested 5th graders should visit the Academies page of the SMCPS website for more information and to apply.
A Middle School STEM Virtual Open House will be held on Wednesday, April 10th. Learn more about the SRMS STEM program and have your questions answered. For more information, please visit our Google Site.
Camp D.A.R.E.
Parent and Family Engagement for Young Children:
Parent and Family Engagement for Young Children: Please join us for a 6-part series of Virtual Conscious Discipline Workshops, with 1 In-Person Session, with Lead Conscious Discipline Instructors Amy Speidel and Lety Valero. Please see the flyer: Conscious Discipline Parent and Family Workshops.
Updated 10.4.24 SY25 Monthly Events
Margaret Brent Mother's Day Flower Bar
Weekly Meals
School Info Night For Multilingual Families
MES PTO
PTO Board
Nicole Rumaker- President
Dawn Roach- Vice President
Jennifer Shaffer- Secretary
Maria Mosher- Treasurer
Nicole MacLean- Member At Large
Email: mes.pto@yahoo.com
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