Morristown Elementary School
March 2026 Newsletter
A Note from the Principal
We are looking forward to some warmer and drier weather. Students have been cooped up inside for too long. We look forward to being able to get outside for activities soon.
Although, it has been fun perusing the classrooms lately. Our teachers have some very creative ideas when it comes to educating our children. There are a lot of neat projects going on in our school.
Congratulations to our 3rd graders for finishing their IREAD testing. They gave great effort. Results will come out in April.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, March 26th.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Have a great spring break!!!(March 16th - 20th)
A few Important things coming up:
The end of our third grading period is March 6th. Report cards will be sent home on March 13th.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th. Don’t forget to “spring” those clocks forward.
Wednesday, March 11th, is Spring Picture Day. Only students whose parents have preordered will be photographed.
Preorder online at: inter-state.com/order Order Code: 0396JKB
Mr. Tush
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month!
Preschool - Lincoln N., Margot C., & Mila G.
Kindergarten - Nash H. & Zephyr K.
1st Grade - Lillian T. & Myla E.
2nd Grade - Logan P. & Hallie P.
3rd Grade - Alekzander C. & Julia W.
4th Grade - Annie E. & Kolten L.
5th Grade - Sophia F. & Bane R.
Life Skills - Emmett S.
Counselor's Corner
The Circle of Control
This month's section is about the Circle of Control — a simple but powerful way to handle big feelings.
Many “That’s not fair!” moments happen when children focus on things they can’t control — like someone else’s choices, rules, or outcomes. While those feelings are real and important, we are practicing shifting our focus back to what is in our control.
Inside My Circle:
✔ My words
✔ My choices
✔ My effort
✔ My attitude
✔ How I respond
Outside My Circle:
✖ Other people’s behavior
✖ What others think
✖ The weather
✖ What already happened
When children learn to focus on their own choices — even when something feels unfair — they feel calmer, more confident, and more capable.
How You Can Help
Gently ask: “Is that inside your circle or outside your circle?”
Try: “You’re right — that doesn’t feel fair. What part of this can you control?”
Notice effort: “That was a strong choice. That was in your circle.”
Good News Club
Good News Club is from 3pm-5pm.
Students must have a signed permission slip or note from a parent/guardian to attend.
Pick up will be at the new elementary gym which is at the back of MES.
Here are the dates for the rest of this semester:
March 10, 24, & 31
April 7 & 14
MES PTA
We have our annual Spring consignment sale on 3/28. Sellers must sign up by March 13th. Reach out to Alexis Goin with any questions.
Our annual walk-a-thon is schedule for 4/7 with a rain date of 4/9. Information will be coming home soon.
Be on the lookout on our Facebook page for a spring spirit wear sale.
Our next meeting is scheduled for 3/30 at 6:00PM in the Morristown Library.
We are looking to add 5 new members in the month of March. There are no requirements to becoming a member. A membership simply benefits our students, teachers, and community. You can be as involved as you would like to be or as uninvolved as you would like to be.
Follow us on Facebook here for up to date information!
Student Council Spotlight
The Student Council helped celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss during the week of March 2nd-6th! Students enjoyed a Dr. Seuss themed spirit week and drawing contest.
The next Student Council meeting is Tuesday, April 7th.
Morristown Boys and Girls Club
The Morristown Boys and Girls Club would like to remind everyone that they have a branch located right here in MES. The Boys and Girls Club offers before school care to its members starting at 6:00am for $5 per day. They also have after school care each day until 6:00pm for $65 per year. Members will enjoy programs, homework help and snack. Please contact Sean Waltz at swaltz@shelbycountybgc.com with any questions. You can also get more information from the Boys and Girls Club website.
Spring Break
The club will be closed over Spring Break 3/16/26 - 3/20/26 and will reopen on Monday the 23rd
Closings and Delays
The Boys and Girls Club would also like to remind everyone that for any school delays the Club will still be open at 6:00am for morning care for its members. If school is closed due to inclement weather, the club will also close for the safety of its staff.
Drop Off and Pick Up Times
Students cannot be pick up before 3:30pm M,T,TH,F and 3:00pm on W due to early dismissal. If you need to pick up your student before those times, they need to be picked up in the car rider line.
Drop off times for Morning Care is from 6:00 am to 7:45 am. If you are dropping your student off after 7:45 you will need to do so in the car rider line.
Pick Up Reminder
If members are going to Math Bowl or Good News Club parents will have to wait until the students are released back to the Club for pick up or you may make arrangements with them for early pick up.
Important Dates
March 6 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks
March 8 - Daylight Savings Time Starts
March 11 - Spring Pictures (Only students who pre order will have their picture taken.)
March 13 - Report Cards Sent Home
March 16-20 - Spring Break
March 26 - Preschool & Kindergarten Round-Up @ 6pm
April 9 - Spring Music Program @ 6:30pm
April 17 - Midterms Sent Home
May 20 - Last Student Day
Daily Schedule
Arrival Time - 8:00 AM
Tardy Bell Rings at 8:20 AM
(If you drop off your student after 8:20 AM, you must come in with them to the office to sign them in.)
Dismissal Time - 3:05 PM (M, T, TH, F)
Early Release Dismissal Time - 2:35 PM (W)
Report Absences
Please call the MES office at 765-763-6648 to report your student’s absence. The absence will be marked as an Unexcused Absence for the day if it is not reported to the office.
Breakfast/Lunch Prices
Breakfast: $1.75
Lunch: $3.00
Milk: $0.50
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Dining Services, Amber Simmons, at asimmons@ses.k12.in.us.
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