MES Weekly Scoop

Dear MES Families--

This is a truly special week at Marysville Elementary as we celebrate and honor our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. I know every school proudly supports their staff—but I may be a bit biased when I say we have the absolute best of the best. This team consistently rallies around our students and one another, and they care deeply about this community. That speaks volumes. Our teachers love big, give their all, and pour their hearts into providing the very best education for our children each and every day.

If you have a moment this week, I encourage you to drop a quick note, email, or message to a teacher. A few kind words of appreciation can go a long way and truly brighten their day.

We also want to give a special shoutout to our amazing school nurse, Eireson Pralle, as we celebrate School Nurse Day on Wednesday, May 6th. We are so thankful for the care, compassion, and support she provides to our students and staff every day.

It’s also a busy and exciting week at MES! On Monday, we welcome staff from the Marysville Public Library as they help us kick off the summer reading program—an event our students always look forward to. On Wednesday, our K–4 students will head to the high school for the annual Celebrate America activities. Thursday brings a fun-filled field trip for our 5th graders to Sycamore Springs near Sabetha, and we wrap up the week on Friday with our 3rd–6th grade track meet.

While there are many exciting events happening, please know that learning remains a top priority. Our teachers continue to make the most of every instructional minute as we approach the end of the school year.

Thank you to our parents, students, and the entire Marysville community for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to our school. We are truly grateful to be part of such a caring and dedicated community.

With gratitude,

Janine Doebele

MES Principal

Every year our students in grades 3-6 have the opportunity to show off their abilities within the track and field category. A huge thanks to Coach Brown for his time preparing students and planning this annual events. Below you will find the dates that our students in grades 3-6 will go down to the track to have "in the moment" practice time before the big event on Friday, May 8th! On these dates, please make sure your child wears comfortable shoes and athletic clothing.

You will also find the events listed in order. Field events will start at 9:30 AM and running events at 12:30 PM.

Please make sure your child comes prepared with:

• ✔️ Good running/tennis shoes
• ✔️ Comfortable athletic clothing (dress for the weather)
• ✔️ Sack lunch
• ✔️ Water bottle (labeled with name)
• ✔️ Sunscreen (applied before school and/or sent with them)
• ✔️ Hat or sunglasses (optional, but recommended)
• ✔️ Light jacket or sweatshirt (in case of cooler weather)
• ✔️ Healthy Snacks

🚫 Please Do Not Bring

• Electronics or valuables
• Soda or energy drinks

This week, we sat down with our favorite tiny thinkers to ask a big question: "What is something your parents are really good at?" The responses were as diverse and impressive as our classroom itself! From the practical to the athletic, it’s clear you are all superheroes in their eyes. Our students proudly bragged about your skills in sewing, watering plants, and taking care of animals, while others were in awe of your strength during tree chopping or your agility performing cartwheels. We also heard quite a bit about your expertise in the driveway, specifically when it comes to fixing dents or loading new things into the back of the truck. Whether you are cleaning the house or keeping the garden green, your little ones are watching—and they are your biggest fans!

What a wonderful day at Marysville Elementary! Our Kindergarten Signing Day was filled with fun, laughter, and lots of play as we welcomed our newest Bulldogs. It was so exciting to see our future kindergarteners begin their journey with us!

We can’t wait to have you join our Kindergarten family this August—it’s going to be an amazing year!

Missed Signing Day? No problem! We would still love to connect with you and your family. Please contact the elementary office at 785-562-3641 or email Janine Doebele at jdoebele@usd364.org for more information.

Parents--we will make sure to send photos of your student, very soon!

#MESBulldogs #KindergartenReady #FutureBulldogs

To help keep all students and families safe during preschool drop-off and pick-up—and during our regular daily drop-off times—please review the following important parking reminders:

🚫 Do Not Park in Front of the Gate at 10th & Carolina
This area must remain clear at all times. Parking in front of the gate blocks the crosswalk where many students and families need to safely cross before and after school or during drop-off.

Bus Lane Reminders
If you plan to exit your vehicle to walk your child to the building or conduct business in the office, please do NOT park in the bus lane in front of the school.
We must keep this lane open for:

• Morning and afternoon bus traffic

• Mid-day transportation bringing students to and from MES

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Where You Can Park
For your convenience, parking is available:

• In the stalls along Carolina Street

• Along the south side of the concrete wall (parallel parking)

Gate Opening
The gates on 10th Street will be unlocked no later than 3:10 PM daily to allow students to safely cross from the playground and white top area.

ONE WAY on Alston Street

The one way on Alston Street going east from 10th Street to 11th Street was passed and signs are UP. PLEASE be prepared for this change for the traffic to flow in one direction Alston Street (behind the school building) when we return from break on Tuesday, January 6th.

Safety First
Our top priority is the safety of children and families during the busiest times of the day. Improper or illegal parking—such as blocking crosswalks or parking in the bus lane—may result in tickets or penalties issued by the Marysville Police Department.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our MES community safe, respectful, and responsible during arrival and dismissal!

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 occasionally 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.

Want to get involved in your child's education??? Join our amazing PTO crew!

They are also looking for volunteers for Dads At The Door, which takes place every other Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM. Have 30 minutes of your morning to spend with us at MES??? Please see the sign up below!

We follow the three R's in our building.

Be Ready

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

AND Be Safe

Character Strong – Courage (Week 4)

This week, we are going to talk about using Courage to choose what is Kind. Kindness is an important skill to build and it isn’t always easy. Sometimes being Kind to someone else can be the more difficult choice. This is because Kindness can be used to help others and helping others sometimes means giving your time, your energy, or your bravery. We use Courage to practice Kindness even when we do not necessarily feel like being kind.

Our community offers many opportunities for families to connect and engage throughout the year. From local events to school activities, there are a variety of ways to stay involved and build strong connections. We encourage families to keep an eye on school updates, newsletters, and community announcements so you don’t miss out on the many events that bring us together.

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK!

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time!

This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza.

Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)

For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade

Program runs June 1st – August 31st

Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

Join the conversation:

Were you a BOOK IT! kid?

What was your favorite summer read?