Morristown Elementary School
April 2026 Newsletter
Happy spring! These April showers will definitely provide enough water for those May flowers.
Our students are preparing for their walk-a-thon on April 7th. Students are currently gathering donations for our PTA. Please consider sponsoring a child.
ILEARN testing will begin April 14th and continue through April 29th. Only our third through fifth graders take the ILEARN state test. Please try not to schedule appointments or vacations through this time period.
Congratulations to our SCUFFY Art Contest winners: Londyn N., Evan C., Madison N., Julianna H., Bella N., and Benton S.
SCUFFY(Shelby County United Fund For You) directly supports lots of our community activities, programs, and services. Morristown Elementary supports SCUFFY with an annual fundraiser. We would like to kick this event off next Monday, April 6th. Students may bring in donation money that will be added to their grade level total. The grade that donates the most money will win an ice cream party and activity time with Mr. Tush. The fundraiser will last one week, ending Friday, April 10th. We will not be accepting change this year (only dollars or checks). If you choose to write a check, please make it out to Morristown Elementary School and put SCUFFY on the memo line.
Yearbooks are going home today with the students who placed a yearbook order. We do have a limited number of extra yearbooks available to purchase. The will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the MES office if you would like to purchase one.
Mr. Tush
The MES music teachers are excited about our upcoming spring program! Here are some important details as we prepare.
The program will take place on Thursday, April 9th, at 6:30 PM in the main gym of the high school. Students should arrive at 6:15 PM.
Students will sit on the visitor's side of the gym with their classmates and teachers so we can make sure everyone is together. Kindergarten students should be dropped off at the risers.
This year’s program is based on the book Where the Wild Things Are! We would like for students to dress in a t-shirt/sweatshirt/top in a color that matches their part of the story.
The shirt colors that go with each grade level are as follows:
Kindergarten - Brown or gray
First Grade - Green
Second Grade - Blue
Third Grade - Yellow
Fourth Grade - Neon colors
Fifth Grade - Black
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. DeVries or Mr. Thrasher.
Thank you!
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!
Preschool - Presley G., Gentry W., & Clara C.
Kindergarten - Jordan M. & Journee L.
1st Grade - Rylee B. & Presley M.
2nd Grade - Nova W. & Kane R.
3rd Grade - Zoey T. & Seth Y.
4th Grade - Noah C. & Londyn N.
5th Grade - Max B. & Beau D.
Life Skills - Huxley D.
April is National Mental Health Month
Mental health is just as important as physical health—even for children. It includes how we think, feel, and handle challenges. For elementary-aged kids, mental health shows up in their ability to manage emotions, build friendships, and feel confident trying new things.
As parents and caregivers, you play a powerful role in supporting your child’s mental well-being. Here are a few simple ways to help:
- Create space to talk: Check in daily and listen without rushing to fix.
- Name feelings: Help your child put words to emotions like “frustrated,” “worried,” or “proud.”
- Build routines: Consistent schedules help children feel safe and secure.
- Encourage coping skills: Practice deep breathing, taking breaks, or using positive self-talk.
- Model self-care: Kids learn by watching how adults handle stress.
If you ever have concerns about your child’s emotional well-being, don’t hesitate to reach out. Supporting mental health early helps children grow into resilient, confident learners.
Good News Club is from 3pm-5pm.
Students must have a signed permission slip or note from a parent/guardian to attend.
Pick up will be at the new elementary gym which is at the back of MES.
Here are the dates for the rest of this semester:
April 7 & 14
PTA will be having our walk-a-thon on April 7th (rain date of 4/9) during gym class at school. Thank you to all who raised money to support our PTA.
Spirit wear fundraiser is LIVE!!! Please check us out on Facebook for a link to order yours today!
Next PTA meeting is scheduled for 4/27 at 6:00PM in the Morristown Elementary School Library!
Follow us on Facebook here for up to date information!
- On April 1st we celebrate all of our wonderful teacher's assistants.
- On April 4th we celebrate Mrs. Waltz for librarian appreciation day.
- On April 22nd we celebrate Mrs. Garthwaite for administrative professionals day.
- On April 28th we celebrate our bus drivers for school bus driver appreciation day.
A big thank you to all these individuals for helping make our school a better place and for all they do!
Our next meeting is May 5th.
The Morristown Boys and Girls Club would like to remind everyone that they have a branch located right here in MES. The Boys and Girls Club offers before school care to its members starting at 6:00am for $5 per day. They also have after school care each day until 6:00pm for $65 per year. Members will enjoy programs, homework help and snack. Please contact Sean Waltz at swaltz@shelbycountybgc.com with any questions. You can also get more information from the Boys and Girls Club website.
