Our Mission;
Lifelong Learners: Motivate, Challenge, Educate!
MCE’s PBIS Principles:
Rule #1 - Be Cooperative - Follow Directions Quickly
Rule #2 - Be Respectful - Raise Your Hand
Rule #3 - Be Safe - KHFAAOOTY
Rule #4 - Act Responsibly - Make Smart Choices
Rule #5 Be Kind - Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated
PTO Information
Stephanie Knoepflein - president
Amanda Graves - vice president
Geri Park - treasurer
Debbie Knoepflein - secretary
PTO 's Tom Evans Fundraiser begins today, September 29th!
Payment and orders are due back to school by Wednesday, October 13th.
Items should be ready for pick up approximately 3 weeks after. We will let you know the exact date once it is determined.
PTO is joining the MCE Family Involvement Committee in sponsoring our Fall Family Night on October 26th. More information will be shared closer to the date.
Our PTO meetings are scheduled for:
November 18
February 17
April 21
Fire Safety Day - October 8th
MCE is hosting a Flu Vaccine Clinic
MCE's Flu Vaccine Clinic will be October 22nd at 12:30. Please click on the links below to learn more information. You must return your parent consent form by October 15th if you would like your child to receive a vacinnation at school.
An Enrichment Opportunity for our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students
Second Annual Bill of Rights Day Contest
Hello educators, students, parents, and fans of American civics!
The United States Courts of Appeals along with the United States District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits are hosting the second annual Bill of Rights contest and we want YOU to be a part of it!
School aged children in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are encouraged to submit art and essays on the importance of the Bill of Rights. Be as creative as you like!
Art (Videos, Visual Art, Poems, Songs)
- Elementary (3-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Essays
- Elementary (3-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
A grand prize winner from each of the three age groups (3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grade) will be awarded a $500 cash prize, be able to take part in a virtual event on Wednesday, December 1 with Federal Judges and other legal experts on the enduring rights afforded to Americans by the Bill of Rights, and have their name and submission shared on the websites of the participating United States District Courts. Semi-finalists from each District Court will receive an electronic gift card valued at $50.
Submissions will be accepted Friday, September 17, through 5:00pm on Sunday, October 31.
Submissions should be emailed along with a completed entry form. A blank entry form can be downloaded here: www.JudicialLearningCenter.org/bill-of-rights-day
District Semi-finalists will be notified before Thanksgiving and grand prize winners will be announced at the virtual event on December 1. Must be present to win the grand prize.
Even if you don’t choose to enter the contest, all are welcome for the virtual event on December 1 at 6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern. There will be chances to win additional prizes!
Event registration is required. Register here: www.JudicialLearningCenter.org/bill-of-rights-day
Make sure to list your teacher's name on your submission forms.
Return your entries to your classroom teacher to to Mrs. Burton. We will submit all entries.
MCE Fall Family Fun Night - October 26th
We will send more information home closer to the date of the event. We hope you can join us!
Harvest Parties - October 22nd
Fall Harvest Parties will be held from 2:30-3:30 on Friday, October 22nd.
Unfortunately, outside guests will not be allowed to attend Harvest Parties this year. Teachers may be asking for help from parents with snacks, crafts and activities for the Harvest Party. Parents will be allowed to drop snacks or activities off in the morning or during the day if you are unable to send it with your child. Please make sure it is labeled.
Snacks during the party need to be store bought, pre-packaged and preferably healthy. Other items such as pencils, stickers, etc are always welcome. It is acceptable to send home a small treat bag of individually wrapped treats. Please refrain from sending items with icing as this could cause major messes on the bus.
Students will be allowed to dress as their favorite book character, wear a fall shirt or come as themselves. We ask that the costumes are school dress code appropriate and that there are No Mask, No Weapons, No Gore, and No Blood. Students will not be able to change during the day. If they are dressing up, please make sure it is something they can be comfortable in for the entire day and that it is not a distraction to learning.
Homework must be turned in for attendance to count when quarantined
Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 28th - 4:15 pm until 8 pm
- October 29th - 8 am - Noon
100% attendance is our goal. It is important that parents and teachers work together to help our students grow as learners and individuals.
Teachers are sending scheduling forms home in Friday Folders this week. Please choose 3 times that work for you to visit with your child's teacher and return them to school. Your child's teacher will then let you know the time that works best for their schedule.
Congratulations Harper!
Congratulations Julia and Bella!
Bella is the top scoring student at MCE on the English Language Arts assessment! The library will be named after her for the next year!
MCE Fine Arts Nights
Please mark the following dates on your calendars.
November 18th - 2nd & 3rd Grade
December 10th - MCE's Cocoa and Caroling Night
February 17th - 4th & 5th Grade
April 21st - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Students will perform songs they are learning in music, and their artwork will be on display for you to enjoy.
The times for the concerts will be announced closer to the date.
MCE Playground Update
When it arrives we will need a team of parents to volunteer some time to help us put it togehter. We have hired a supervisor from the company to guide us through this process. If you are willing to share some time one weekend in the future to help us, please send me an email (jburton@mc-wildcats.org) and I will contact you as plans are made. We hope that we find out it can be delivered soon! Once it arrives at the factory, our maintence department will pick it up and deliver it to school.
Events for your calendar:
Stay up to date with everything going on in our MCE Community. Click the link below for all the important dates we have scheduled.
2021-2022 Important Dates for MCE Families
September 30th - School Picture Day
October 1st - Family Night Under the Lights
October 2nd - School Custodian’s Day
October 6th - Instructional Coach’s Day
October 11th - PD Monday
October 12th - Columbus Day
October 14th - BOE meeting
October 16th - National Boss’s Day
October 20th - MCE StuCo Change the World Day - Montgomery County Cancer Supporters
October 20th- Missouri Day (Tentative Picture Re-Take Day)
October 21st - Great Shakeout - Earthquake Drill
October 22nd - End of 1st Quarter
October 22nd - October Academic Awards Assembly - 7:50 am
October 22nd - Harvest Parties 2:30
October 23-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 26th - Fall Family Fun Night at MCE - Book Fair will be open
October 28th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 pm - 8 pm
October 29th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 am - Noon
November 8th - PD Monday
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 11th - BOE Meeting
November 17th - MCE StuCo Change the World Day - Alzheimer’s Association
November 18th - PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria & 2nd/3rd Fine Arts Night
November 18th - National Parent Involvement Day
November 19th - November Academic Awards Assembly - 7:50 am
November 22nd - School is in Session - MONDAY
November 22nd - JBE/MCE Academic Bowl Contest at MCE-
November 22nd - Mid-Term 2nd qtr
November 24th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break
November 30th - Classes resume
Important Information:
Lunch Charges
Please be aware that all 1st lunches are free this year. If your child wants to order a 2nd lunch or an extra milk, they will be charged for these items.
We appreciate you filling out the Free & Reduced Lunch application. While lunches are free at this time, some of our school programs' funding is based on the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. Our Title I Reading program is one of these programs. We need you to complete and return this application to help with the funding of these programs. Thank you!
Handbook and Social Media Forms
This is a reminder that the elementary parent/student handbook is found online. You can access it by clicking this link or by visiting our web page, clicking parent information and then choosing Handbook.
We must have your signed permission before we are allowed to include your student's picture in any posts on social media pertaining to MCE. We love to celebrate the learning happening at MCE, and we do this by sharing pictures.
Please return the signed permission form to your child's teacher as soon as possible, if you have not done so.
Montgomery City Elementary
Email: jburton@mc-wildcats.org
Website: https://montgomerysdmo.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mces
Location: 817 North Harper Street Montgomery City, Missouri 63361
Phone: (573) 564-3711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCElementary/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Twitter: @MCEprincipal