The Beach Forecast #3

Greetings,

Thank you students and families for another great week. A quick reminder that our school will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.

Our PTA membership drive ends this Friday. Please see the information below for how to become a member. Coming up next month is our fall festival. This is a huge and well honored tradition that is made successful because of all of the parents that volunteer. Remember, you receive meeting credit for being a volunteer. We are reaching out early so you can plan ahead and we are also asking for candy donations starting now. All of the donations go to our trunk or treat and many other events throughout the evening. Students may drop off the donations to either main office.

Open house for 7th & 8th grade students is this Wednesday. The event will start at 5:15 and doors (enter at the dolphin gate) will open at 5:05. Our PTA will be outside the gates selling spirit wear for those that are interested. Please use the attached form and have your students write down their schedule including room number to help guide you through the evening.

Our students in both Elementary and Middle School will continue to take the first round of FAST assessments. As you know, students take three rounds of FAST throughout the year. It is imperative for them to try their best and take their time each time they are given an assessment. Middle school students will need to come with a fully charged computer and their charger.

I am pleased to announce that our school earned a Gold Level status for our PBIS program during the 2025-2026 school year. This is a huge honor to be recognized for our efforts to support and showcase our students throughout the year.

Applications for NJHS (8th grade only) will be distributed during science classes to those students that met the eligibility requirements. Students will have till the 18th to turn them in (no late applications will be accepted). Students will turn them in to Mrs. Vermillion in the student services office. Part of the application requires a letter of recommendation. This letter should come from someone who has knowledge of the student but cannot be a family member. Additionally, we do not ask teachers to write letters of recommendation.

September 9th is the mid-point of the marking period. Please make sure you are checking student grades and reach out to the teacher or counselor if you have any concerns.

I know the holidays seem far away, but we are already planning. If your family may need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Motte or Mrs. Malchodi. Below is a flyer with specific information.

We have a lot of events and activities this month. Please see below for any item that may pertain to your student:

9/8 - Tutoring and Clubs will start (see below for the schedule)

9/9 - 7th / 8th grade Open House @ 5:15

9/11 - Kona Ice (see flyer below)

9/15 - SAC @ 5:30 - this meeting will be geared to Middle School and will help parents understand the different technology tools your student uses each day (Canvas, One Note, Edia, etc)

9/21 - PTA @ 5:30 - this meeting will be geared to Elementary School and will help parents understand the different technology tools your student uses each day (Amira, Dreambox, etc)

9/25 - C2C breakfast @ 7:15 - invitations will go out the week prior

9/28 - Picture Day

9/28 - Community Partner Night for meeting credit (see flyer under PTA section)

Starts with Hello week is coming up. We would appreciate any of the following donations to help make this week a success: sidewalk chalk, Hello name tags and poster markers.

Thank you

Drop off begins at 7:15. Students may not exit their car until this time. We ask everyone to pull up all the way to avoid gaps in the line and have an efficient and timely process.

Elementary school:

• Elementary students will exit their vehicle in the designated areas
• Students will head to the covered court area and remain supervised until class begins
• If they wish to eat breakfast, there will be students to escort them to the elementary cafe
• If you have a student in elementary and middle, you may choose either line to use and they may walk to their designated areas

Middle school:

• Students may exit their vehicle from the covered walkway by the middle school office all the way to the cafeteria.
• Students will enter the cafeteria and remail in their until the bell rings to release to class at 7:38.
• Students that want breakfast will enter the elementary cafe to eat and then head to the middle school cafe till classes begin.

Pick Up for elementary begins at 1:55 and 2:15 for middle. Parents, we ask that you not arrive prior to 30 minutes of dismissal. Arriving too early blocks the flow of traffic for visitors, deliveries and early dismissal for appointments.

Early release for appointments: Parents, we understand that students need to be released early from time to time for appointments. We ask that if you need to pick up your student, please arrive prior to 30 minutes from dismissal (ex: elementary by 1:25, middle by 1:45). This will allow you to utilize the carline without issue.

This is the last week to support your MBFS community through the Membership Drive! Join the PTSA today to support the programs that make our school extraordinary. As a bonus, teachers can earn 10% to 50% cash back for their classrooms based on the memberships sold for their specific class. Click here to join: PTSA Memberships

Did you know that student members of Madeira Beach Fundamental School PTSA can also be members of the PTSA Board and help make decisions that affect MBFS? Students are uniquely qualified to know what is happening as well as what is needed at school. The PTSA invites interested students to apply to be a member of its PTSA Board. Click on the link to find out more! Middle School Student Rep Information