The Chipmunk Chat

MGES Families,

This coming week, our school will be conducting a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared learning environment for all students and staff. These drills are a routine part of our safety practices and help ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.

In preparation, teachers will take time early in the week to review safety expectations and procedures with students in an age-appropriate and reassuring manner. The goal is to help students feel informed and confident about what to do should a real emergency occur. Our goal is not to make students anxious but to ensure that students know what to do in the event of an emergency.

I have included a copy of our Upper Dublin School District Safety Response Procedures for your reference. We encourage families to review these procedures together and discuss the importance of safety preparedness in a calm and supportive way.

Finally, I wanted to remind parents using our 3rd-5th grade carline for your patience as we have many more buses and transportations vehicles that drop-off during our arrival and dismissal times.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe and prepared.

Warmest regards,
Mr. Perez

November 24-26: Early Dismissal for Students 12:15 pm

November 24+25: Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 27+28: No School for Students

Several district administrators visited classrooms today during science lessons, and we were thoroughly impressed by the level of student engagement and discourse taking place. Students demonstrated strong use of scientific vocabulary as they explored and discussed their investigations. The hands-on experiments from the F.O.S.S. program truly brought science to life—encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. It was inspiring to see our students so actively involved in constructing their understanding through exploration and inquiry.

Hello Families!

We are only a few weeks away from the "winter" art exhibit and fundraiser! Your child is excited for you to get a glimpse of a piece they worked so hard to complete. Each FRAMED piece is available for purchase through pre-order or the days of the event (20% will directly fund the arts at MGES). Hope to see you there!

For the latest issue of the PTO Press:

PTO Press (November 6, 2025)

Our school district's planetarium will reopen to the community on Thursday, November 20 for two programs, One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure and Lamps of Atlantis. Join us to enjoy a full-dome view of stars, planets, and cosmic wonders—perfect for curious minds of all ages!

During last evening’s Cardinal Conversations program focused on Student Mental Health, this handout was shared as a resource for families. The handout provides tips to promote positive mental health, contact information for our school counselors, and easy access to our mental health resources page.

As many families navigate recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the school district issued an important message about available resources and ways our community can come together to help those in need.

Babysitting Night at the Pool

with UDHS Swim & Dive Team

Friday, November 14

UDEF Tech Trek - Resources for Digital Parenting

Follow on Instagram at @udtechtrek

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