Mustang Message
April 6, 2025
Community Commitment - Spring Break Reading and Glow Dance Incentive
While we have been seeing recent improvement in attendance, we unfortunately did not meet our March attendance goal.
Our April Commitment is to read over Spring Break. Students that return their reading logs after spring break by Wednesday April 23rd will earn a chance to go to a Glow Dance.
Homeroom teachers have copies to give out and the log is below for your convenience.
Children's Business Fair
Joe Corbi’s Pick-up Day - April 7
Joe Corbi’s Pick-up Day
Joe Corbi pickup is Monday, April 7th between 4-6 pm. Items are perishable! Please make arrangements to pick up your order. MES does not have the freezer space to keep them at school.
Congratulations to our Top Seller - Xavier in Mrs. Simone’s class
Congratulations to the Drawing Prize winner - Brayden in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s class
Each winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
Thank you to all those who participated in this year's fundraiser.
Important Upcoming Dates
April
April 7 - Joe Corbi’s/Claire’s Gourmet Delivery Day
April 7 - PTO Meeting @ 6 pm, Media Center
April 8 - Report Card Distribution, HAC Opens
April 10 - Spring Individual Portraits & Class Groups
April 11 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Responsibilities
April 14-17 - Spring Break, No School for Students and 10-11 Month Employees
April 18 - Holiday - All Schools and Offices Closed
April 21 - Spring Break, No School for Students and 10-11 Month Employees (Possible Make-Up Day)
April 28 - Spring Vocal Ensembles Concert @ 7 pm, Gym
Looking Ahead to May
May 1 - School Principal's Day
May 5-9 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 12 - PTO Meeting @ 4 pm, Media Center
May 13 - Student Recognition Ceremony @ 6 pm, Leonardtown High School
May 18 - Speech Pathologist Day
May 19 - Spring Instrumental Ensembles @ 7 pm, Gym
May 21 - Wellness Day at MES
May 22 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Historic St. Mary’s City
May 23 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal, Professional Responsibilities
May 23 - PTO Movie on the Lawn, Time TBD
May 23 - Field Day
May 23-30 - BOGO Book Fair, Media Center
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday, No school for students and staff
May 27 - 5th Grade Field Trip to the White House
Animal Shelter Toy & Food Drive
Here is the flyer that follows the announcement about our Art Project with 4th and 5th Graders (and the CHS Art department), to help the animals waiting for adoption at the Tri-County Animal Shelter. I know that times are tight but if you can help donate, it will be so appreciated!! If you can adopt an animal, even MORE SO!! Our students are very excited about this.
STEM Applications
Applications for STEM 6 will be accepted from April 1 to April 30. Interested 5th graders should visit the Academies page of the SMCPS website for more information and to apply.
Field Day Gear
The Mechanicsville Field Day Tee Shirt Sale is coming! Order forms will be sent home on Monday, March 31st, so please check backpacks. This year tee T-shirt orders can be placed online at https://mechanicsville25.itemorder.com/ or by filling out the paper form and sending it to school along with payment. I hope that everyone chooses to order a shirt this year. We have a fun field day logo, and everyone always looks great on the day of our Field Day event, wearing their tees!
The deadline to order is Friday, April 11th …… so don’t wait, order today!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Magnificent Mustangs
Avery reported that some other students were having a conflict and as a result a teacher was able to help solve the problem.
Eliza (not pictured) helped another student with their math centers work. She helped them understand how to do the work. She was very kind and patient.
Haddie and Penelope (not pictured) were reading their independent books and read a book about President's Day. They made the connection to what they were reading to what we were reading in class and then were able to share with the class. This was helpful because it gave the class more information about what we were reading.
Payton is always willing to play with all students. She is always willing to play with all children. She will play with different groups of kids every day and make them feel like they belong and happy.
PTO Dairy Queen Spirit Night
Spring Picture Day
PTO Nominations
The PTO is currently seeking nominations for Officer positions. If you are interested in being nominated, please complete this Google Form. Nominations will close on May 1, 2025. Please note that nominated individuals must be present for voting at the PTO meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, which will be held in the Media Center.
Parent and Family Engagement for Young Children:
Parent and Family Engagement for Young Children: Please join us for a 6-part series of Virtual Conscious Discipline Workshops, with 1 In-Person Session, with Lead Conscious Discipline Instructors Amy Speidel and Lety Valero. Please see the flyer: Conscious Discipline Parent and Family Workshops.
Updated 10.4.24 SY25 Monthly Events
Youth Art Month
Yearbook Love Lines
Yearbooks Are On Sale! Order now to save.
Weekly Meals
School Info Night For Multilingual Families
Family Literacy Workshop
MES PTO
PTO Board
Nicole Rumaker- President
Dawn Roach- Vice President
Jennifer Shaffer- Secretary
Maria Mosher- Treasurer
Nicole MacLean- Member At Large
Email: mes.pto@yahoo.com
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