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Back-to-school

Back-to-school
Back-to-school

August 25th, 2026

Did you complete your Back-to-School Online Verification? Did you complete your Back-to-School Online Verification?

Only half of our families have completed this! Only half of our families have completed this!

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  • ParentVUE app: Apple App Store | Google Play store

  • Back-to-school Online Verification information


Note:
  • You will not be able to see your child's classroom teacher until this is completed

  • Transportation department will not assign busses (if you are eligible) until this is completed

Upcoming Dates

Back-to-School Link- for supply lists

Tuesday, September 1st: Parents can see classroom teacher names in ParentVue

Wednesday, September 2nd: Open House 4:30-6:00

Monday, September 7th: School District Closed, Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th: First Day of School Grades 1-5

Thursday, September 17th: OtterPalooza 5:30 - 7:00- free family event!

Monday, September 21st: September PTO Meeting in the Library, childcare provided

Tuesday, September 22nd: Picture Day


Kindergarten First Week

During the week of August 21st, Kindergarten families will receive a letter. This letter will tell your child's teacher AND which day is your child's first day of kindergarten.

  • You will sign-up for a 1:1 conference with your child's teacher using MyConferenceTime.Com
  • Your child will be assigned a first day of school
  • If your child is signed up for Adventures Plus before or after school care, please note that there is no A+ until September 14th


Tuesday September 8th: 1:1 Kindergarten conferences with your child's teacher

Wednesday September 9th: 1:1 Kindergarten conferences with your child's teacher

Thursday September 10th: First day of school for half of kindergarten (no A+)

Friday, September 11th: First day of school for the other half of kindergarten (no A+)

Monday, September 14: All Kindergarten students attend school

Complete your back-to-school verification online! Complete your back-to-school verification online!

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Be sure to download the new Parent Vue app!

Download new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps to access your students’ information for upcoming school year!

Families must take action to access their student’s information in preparation for the upcoming school year. Downloading the new versions of the mobile app will enable parents and guardians to:

  • Get teacher assignments and class schedules.

  • See report cards and test results.

  • Submit student absences.

  • Pay field trip fees for meals and/or activities.

  • Bus assignments if applicable.


The updated versions of the apps are available to use and access now. Some families may no longer be able to login using the current or discontinued legacy version of the apps.


  • ParentVUE app for families: Apple App Store | Google Play store.

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The Otter Fun Run is October 2nd! The Otter Fun Run is October 2nd!

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We’re thrilled for this year’s PTO fundraiser: our Otter Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $17,000 for T-shirts, field trips, school events, and teacher appreciation to benefit our students at Mississippi Elementary.


Why are we excited?

✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform

✅ Character-building program

✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!


Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!


Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.


⭐ Key Dates:

💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 09/10/2026

🎉 Kickoff in school – 09/24/2026

👟 Event Day – 10/02/2026


Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

Volunteer at Mississippi Volunteer at Mississippi

🔆Want to Get More Involved at Mississippi Elementary?

Parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and adult siblings—everyone is welcome in our volunteer community! We love seeing our families bring their unique energy to Mississippi Elementary. We have a wide variety of opportunities throughout the year, meaning you can find something that fits your schedule and interests perfectly.

Ways You Can Help:

  • PTO Events & Fundraisers

  • After-School Activities

  • Enrichment Programs- Math Plus, Skillbuilders, Challenge Reading, ETC

  • Chaperoning Field Trips

  • And much more!

Got Older Kids? Middle school and high school students can also get involved and earn volunteer hours with some of our family-friendly opportunities!

Next Steps: How to Get Started

To ensure a safe environment for all of our students, all volunteers must have a current volunteer application and background check release on file before helping out.

You can get ahead of the game and complete yours today using the links below:

  • Mississippi Volunteer Application

  • Mississippi Background Check Release Form

Thank you for partnering with us to make Mississippi Elementary an amazing place for our students! We can't wait to work alongside you.

Mississippi Elementary School

This e-newsletter is published by Mississippi Elementary School. Questions, comments or concerns about the school e-newsletter? Contact us.

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