Maize South Elementary School
Dear MSE Families,
October is here, and with it comes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and lots of exciting learning and activities at MSE! As the weather begins to change, we want to remind families that Kansas weather can change drastically from one day to the next. Please make sure your child comes to school prepared for outdoor recess with a jacket, sweatshirt, or other warm clothing as temperatures begin to drop.
We also encourage you to label your child's jackets, sweatshirts, hats, and other personal items with their first and last name. Our lost-and-found tends to grow quickly, and having your child's name on belongings makes it much easier for us to return them to their owner!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate their growth, and work together to support their continued success. Before your conference, consider thinking about questions that will help you have a deeper conversation about your child's learning. Here are three questions you might ask:
What is one area where you have seen my child grow the most this year?
What is one skill or area of learning my child should continue to work on, and how can we support that at home?
What can you tell me about how my child participates, learns, and interacts with others in the classroom?
We look forward to partnering with you during conferences! While you are at school, be sure to take some time to visit our Book Fair. We would love for our Wolfpack families to take advantage of this opportunity to find some great new books to enjoy at home!
October Reminders
Fall Picture Retakes: October 20
Fall Party & Costume Parade: Friday, October 30
We are looking forward to a fun-filled October at MSE! Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make our school a place where every member of our Wolfpack feels respected, responsible, and safe.
Have a wonderful October, Wolfpack families!
Thank you,
Carrie Thrash
Principal
Maize South Elementary
Hello Maize South Families!
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our students and staff safe, we will practice a modified lockdown procedure this month. This practice will be intentionally designed to cause minimal disruption to our students’ learning day and will be handled in a calm, age appropriate manner. These procedures are helpful for a variety of situations, including medical emergencies or other circumstances when students may need to remain safely in their classrooms while continuing with their regular activities. Our goal is simply to help students and staff feel prepared, know what to do, and continue learning in a calm and comfortable environment. Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to make our school a safe, caring, and welcoming place for every child!
Christina Eck
Assistant Principal
Maize South Elementary
Jami Weston
Counselor for Kdg, 2nd & 4th
Phone: (316) 462-8311
Email: jweston@usd266.com
Google Site: https://sites.google.com/usd266.com/jweston/home
Katie Frank
Counselor for Kdg, 1st & 3rd
Phone: (316) 462-8314
Email: kfrank@usd266.com
Did you know that the Maize School District partners with Simply Hygiene to provide free hygiene resources to our families that may need them? Please see the flyer below for available products and reach out to your school nurse, counselor, or teacher if you have any questions.
Hello MSES Families!
Say boo to the flu....Influenza season is upon us.
1. Wash your hands often
2. Cover your cough
3. Stay home if you are sick
4. Get the flu shot
5. Hydrate well
Vision screenings will begin in October and be completed by the end of November. All students in grade K-3rd and all new students to the district will have a vision screening in accordance with Kasas law K.S.A.72-6242 requires public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to provide free basic vision screenings to students. Results are only sent home with students that DO NOT PASS. If you do not wish to have your students vision screened, please send an email to jconsidine@usd266.com no later than Oct 7th.
Joni Considine, RN
Maize South Elementary School Nurse
316/462-8305
Dear Families,
Something SPOOKTACULAR is coming to our school library!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be here on Thursday, October 15th, from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM!
Students will have the opportunity to browse a fantastic selection of books, discover new favorites, and find some fun surprises along the way. Parents, we encourage you to come shop at the Book Fair with your child! There is something extra special about letting your child choose books that catch their eye and match their interests. If you are unable to attend, you can also shop online or set up an eWallet for your child using the QR code provided.
Thank you for supporting our school library and helping us grow a community of excited readers!
We can't wait to see you at our Spooktacular Book Fair!
Happy Reading!
Kelly Hallacy
Media Center Specialist
Hello Everyone,
I first want to say that all of your kids were ALL STARS during the SIT-UP & PACER test! I am super proud of each and every one of them. They worked hard, pushed themselves, and did an amazing job!
We are currently finishing up our Volleyball Unit. We have been working on our passing, serving, and spacing skills. Ask your child what the word “volley” means and see if they can tell you the two types of passes they have been practicing. You can also ask them what an underhand serve looks like.
If you are looking for a fun family activity to do inside or outside, grab a ball and volley it back and forth with your child! It is a great way to practice their skills while spending some quality family time together.
After our volleyball unit, we will be starting our Football Unit. The kids will be learning and practicing kicking, throwing, and catching skills.
Towards the end of October, we will be getting spooky with some fun Halloween games and stations! The kids really enjoy this time of year because the gym gets decorated and we turn our activities into a fun, Halloween-themed experience.
Thank you for continuing to encourage your kids and support them in being active, trying their best, and having fun!
Kind Regards,
Rachel LaBarge
P.E. Teacher
Maize South Elementary
"HEART is what separates the good from the great" - Michael Jordan
In MSE Music this October, 3rd and 4th Grades are working hard learning music for their Big programs, November 17th, 3rd at 6pm and 4th at 7pm. Parents, if you haven't already, please send me a baby pic and a current pic of your student!
1st and 2nd grades are learning to clap and say new rhythms and sing pitches so, mi, la, doh, and re, as well as learning about tempo and dynamics.
Kinders are continuing practicing steady beat and rhythm of the words, as well as learning high and low pitches!
Kim Noller
Music/MSES
2nd - Den Meetings
5th - Wolf pack Purple Pride Day
12th-15th - Bookfair
13th - PTO Meeting 5pm
14th - End Term 1
15th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conf. 8am to 8pm
16th - No School
16th - Sky Zone Spirit Night 6pm-8pm
19th - Start of Term 2
20th - Fall Picture Retakes
22nd - Big Truck Night
23rd - Pack Party
30th - Fall Parties / Costume Parade
Inclement Weather Snow Day Notifications
In the event of school being dismissed or canceled because of inclement weather, the district will send out an e-mail, phone notification, and for those who have opted to receive them, a text message to the primary contact associated with both Family 1 and Family 2, if applicable, for each student. Those phone notifications will go out as early as 5:30 a.m. on the day of the closure. If a decision is made the night before to call off school, calls and texts will go out no later than 10:30 p.m.