Montgomery City Elementary
Monthly Newsletter for MCE Families
Dear Families,
We’ve had such a strong start to the school year, and I’m grateful for the teamwork and positive energy from both staff and students. These first weeks are all about building routines, setting expectations, and making sure every child feels safe, welcomed, and ready to learn. By taking the time now to establish strong foundations, we know our students will thrive as the year moves forward.
Part of that foundation includes focusing on clear communication and safety. I want to take a moment to reiterate our dismissal change policy: all dismissal changes must be made before 2:00 p.m. This is not a new policy, but increased attention is being brought to it as we work to streamline our dismissal process and ensure every student gets home safely and on time.
We need your help with this. Please be proactive by sending a note or making a phone call early in the day if a dismissal change is needed. We also strongly encourage families to stick with regular dismissal routines whenever possible, as this reduces confusion and stress for both students and staff.
If a dismissal change is absolutely necessary after 2:00, we may ask that families make arrangements for their child to be picked up early instead of adjusting the normal 3:35 dismissal routine.
Thank you for supporting us in this effort. Together, we can ensure that dismissal is a safe, smooth, and stress-free time of day for everyone.
With appreciation,
Dr. Jacob
Mrs. Moore- 1st Grade
Miss Ison- 1st Grade
Ms. Dempsey- 2nd Grade
Mrs. Freie- Kindergarten
Ms. Molly- PTO and Paraprofessional
Ms. Hannah- Long Term Substitute
Ms. Goring- 1st Grade
Mrs. Lovato- 4th Grade
Dr. Henness- 3rd Grade
Mrs. Polston- Librarian
Miss Saladin- 4th Grade
Mrs. Harms- 2nd Grade
Our staff has been working closely together to ensure every child feels supported and successful. Collaboration has been at the heart of this strong start and will continue to guide our work throughout the year. Right now, we are still looking to add more paraprofessionals to our team. Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting classrooms, teachers, and students each day. If you or someone you know may be interested, please encourage them to apply — we’d love to welcome more helping hands into our Wildcat family!
Collaboration with staff, families, and our community helps us continue developing life long learners through positive collaboration.
During these first weeks of school, our teachers have been focusing on teaching classroom expectations and daily routines. While this may feel like a slower start, it is one of the most important steps of the school year. By investing time now, students gain confidence and independence, and learning can move forward more smoothly as the year continues.
Thank you, families, for reinforcing these expectations at home. Your partnership, combined with the collaboration happening among our staff, sets the stage for students to grow, succeed, and thrive together.
