Mustang Message

Portraits:

The hallways are looking extra special! Our staff loved seeing the amazing portraits students created of them. We hope you enjoy their work, too. Take a look at the photos below.

Mustangs Love to Read:

Ms. Smith has our students excited about reading! Don't forget to log your reading minutes on Beanstack. You can find more information in this week's newsletter.

Redistricting:

Stay informed on the redistricting process! You can visit the new website for details on the timeline, process, and how to get involved in community engagement events. We'll also be including a redistricting section in our newsletter with updates.

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 17!

You should have received the order forms at home, but you can also pre-order online at www.Classic-Photo.com. Click Schools, then Pre-Order Now, and use the code 25mechstm26.

Preview Our School Musical:

We invite community members to previewThe Granny Awards Script and songs to offer feedback by Friday, September 19. To give your feedback, please scan the QR code for the Theater Feedback Form. Thank you!

Farm to School:

We're getting closer to our next Farm to School event on October 3rd, and we still have two morning volunteer spots open. If you're available to help, please see the information below. A big thank you to everyone who has already signed up!

The Mustang Gallop The Mustang Gallop is next week! For more information or to volunteer, please contact the PTO at MechanicsvilleESPTO@gmail.com.

September

September 12 - Mustang Gallop

September 15-18 - Attendance Spirit Week

September 17 - Picture Day

September 18 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Responsibilities

September 19 - No School for Students - Professional Day - Staff Development/Collaborative Planning

Looking ahead to October

October 3 - Farm to School

October 6 - 17 - Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser

October 6 - PTO General Membership Meeting @ 4 pm, Media Center

October 8 - PTO Walk to School Day @ 8 am

October 13 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Parent Conference Day

October 15 - Unity Day

October 16 - Historic Sotterley Field Trip Mrs. Oliver & Ms. Roach Classes

October 17 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Responsibilities

October 17 - 24 = Fall Book Fair

October 17 - PTO Trunk or Treat

October 20 - Historic Sotterley Field Trip Mrs. Bainter’s Class

October 20 - 24 - National School Bus Safety Week

Calendar

MES Public Calendar (Use the links at the bottom to integrate the calendar to your mobile device)

Downloadable SY 25-26 SMCPS School Year 2025-2026 Calendar

MES School Calendar

Highlighting the helpful, safe, expected, and Magnificent behaviors our students have each week.

Jullien and Zander used their tech skills to help other students with their computers. When a classmate was having trouble, Jullien helped him submit a help desk ticket to get it fixed. Zander also stepped in to assist a student with a problem similar to one he had just solved on his own computer.

Aliana showed great kindness on the playground. When she saw a friend struggling and scared while climbing the equipment, Aliana offered encouragement, saying, "It's okay, you can do it!"

Teagan helped a kindergarten student find an adult to get the help she needed.

The new website, where you can find information on the timeline, process, and how you can be a part of the community engagement events.

For individual end of the day car riders, the office should be notified ASAP or by 3:15 pm (at the latest) of the pickup time and who is picking up the student. The school's end of day is 4:00 pm.

For daily car riders, parents need to be in the car rider line by 3:35 pm. The office should be notified ASAP if there is going to be a delay in picking up their student(s). The school's end of day is 4:00 pm.

A new practice has been added to the parent handbook if students are not being picked up on time. You can find that information linked here.

Students have or will soon review the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook. This information, including the presentations used can be found here.

No Cell Phones: Cell phones must be off and away during the school day. This includes wearable cellular devices such as smart watches.

MES is excited to host a Farm to School Event. Follow the link for and view the videos for details. This is a great opportunity to get involved at MES, as Farm to School Volunteers are needed!

FARM to School Volunteers Needed

Menus for School Meals are visible through Nutrislice.

If you want to view your child's meal purchases and add funds, use the My School Bucks link.

Free & Reduced Meal Benefit Applications Now Open

Online applications re encouraged as they are processed more quickly. The meal benefit application for SY 25/26 is now live. Link: Free and Reduced Meals.