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10/9 - Inservice (No School)

10/12 - 10/13 - Fall Break (No School)

10/15 Picture retakes

10/16 End of 1st 9 Weeks

10/20 Fall in Love with Reading - Family Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:00

10/21 Report Cards issued

10/22 1st 9 Weeks Banner Roll / Honor Roll Extra Recess

10/ 23 1st 9 Weeks Atten-DANCE (Perfect Attendance recognition)

10/26 - 10/30 Red Ribbon Week

• Monday: Wear RED, Drug-free space ahead!
• Tuesday: Wear sparkles, Planets, or Stars: Drug-free is who we are!
• Wednesday: Hats and Crazy Socks: Our drug-free school rocks!
• Thursday: Rep your Team: Chase a stellar drug-free dream!
• Friday: Athletic wear / Halloween Shirt

10/30 Adventure Dash - Dash Day

Looking ahead:

11/3 Election Day (No School)

11/10 MES Veterans' Day Program 9:30 - MMS Gym

11/11 Veterans' Day (No School)

Kindergarten Promotion Criteria

• The student must be present the required number of days (162).
• To be promoted to the next grade, a student must achieve the minimum course requirements as reflected by passing grades in both ELA and Mathematics. Passing grades in these subjects reflect proficiency. Currently, proficiency is measured by a quality point system.
• Kindergarten students do not receive grades in the first marking period; therefore, an annual total of 3 quality points in each subject (ELA and Mathematics) must be earned for promotion.

Grades 1, 2, 4 & 5 Promotion Criteria

Students must be present the required 162 days and meet minimum course requirements by earning passing grades in the required academic subjects. Proficiency is measured using a quality-point system.

Grades 1 & 2: Students must earn 4 quality points in both ELA and Mathematics. Students must earn at least 1 quality point in either the 3rd or 4th marking period to pass the subject for the year.

Grades 4 & 5: Students must earn 4 quality points in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Grade 4 students must earn at least 1 quality point in either the 3rd or 4th marking period to pass the subject for the year.

Grade 3 Promotion Criteria

• The student must be present the required number of days (162).
• To be promoted to the next grade, a student must achieve the minimum course requirements as reflected by passing grades in all four (4) academic subjects. Passing grades in these subjects reflect proficiency. Currently, proficiency is measured by a quality point system.
• An annual total of 4 quality points in each subject (ELA, Mathematics, and Social Living) must be earned for promotion.
• A student in grade 3 must earn at least 1 quality point in either the 3rd or 4th marking period in order to pass the subject for the year.

Additional Grade 3 Promotion Requirements

Students are expected to meet the Grade 3 promotion criteria and score above “below grade level in reading.”

If LEAP results or reading results are not available in time, the SBLC shall make promotion and retention decisions based on a preponderance of evidence of student learning. Evidence may include the reading results, classroom performance, and report card grades.

If the decision is made to retain a child in 3rd grade, based on the EOY reading results, then an ELA LEAP reading result of Mastery or above will be considered as additional data for promotion to 4th grade. The SBLC/IEP team may reconvene to adjust the committee’s decision.

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Arrival and Breakfast Reminders:

• 🕖 Earliest Arrival: Students may arrive beginning at 7:05 a.m. Please do not drop students off before this time, as staff are not yet on duty.

• 🥞 Breakfast: Students eating breakfast should arrive in the cafeteria by 7:30 a.m. so they have plenty of time to eat. 🚗 Plan Ahead: Car riders and walkers, please allow enough time for students to make it from drop-off to breakfast and/or their classroom before the bell.

• 🔔 School Begins: The bell rings at 7:40 a.m.

• ⏰ Tardies: Students who arrive in their classroom after 7:45 a.m. are marked tardy.

Dismissal Reminders:

Dismissal Changes: Changes to a student’s route home must be communicated to the office by 2:00 p.m.

Early Checkouts: Students must be checked out before 2:30 p.m.

Car Line: Please do not begin lining up before 2:30 p.m.

• 🚗 Car Tags: Please have your MES student pickup tag displayed and visible when entering the car line.
• 🪪 No Tag? You will be asked to park and come into the office with a photo ID before your student can be released.
• ➕ Need Another Tag? No problem! We can provide an additional car tag if needed.

Crosswalk:

Safety First: Thank you so much for helping us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and moving!

Dress Code Policy begins on pg 14 of the Student Code of Conduct (linked below).

Uniform Reminders:

Shirts and Tops

• Colors: White, hunter green, navy blue, or red.
• Style: Polo/golf style shirts (short or long sleeves with a collar) or button-front shirts with a collar.
• Turtlenecks: White, hunter green, or navy blue turtlenecks with no emblems or logos are permitted alone or under the uniform shirt.
• Undergarments: Solid white, hunter green, or navy blue T-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.
• Spirit/Club Shirts: School issued spirit or club shirts may be worn daily.

Bottoms

• Colors & Materials: Uniform-style pants, skirts, shorts, skorts, or jumpers in khaki, navy, or black.
• Jeans: Blue jeans and black jeans (pants only) are allowed. Blue jean shorts and black jean shorts are not permitted.
• Length: Skirts, shorts, skorts, and jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
• Prohibited: No cargo pants, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or pajamas

Shoes

• No crocs, sandals, open toe, slide, or slippers are permitted. Tennis shoes should be worn daily.

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