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If there is one thing about buying books for my kids that is challenging, it might be how quickly they read them and then are looking for the next one. Their rooms (and our home) have stacks of titles in many places. A few they will reread, yet many could find a new reader.

If your situation is anything like ours, you will appreciate an upcoming event at Mineral Point Elementary School. On Friday, March 1, 2019, we will be hosting our first book swap. Students can bring in books from home and donate them to school. In return, they can select new books that their peers brought in exchange.

Below are the steps to follow for a successful book swap.

1. For the month of February, students can bring in books from home to the LMC to donate for this project. These books should be gently used or never read. Books in poor condition will not be accepted.

2. In exchange, students will receive up to five (5) tickets to redeem for new books on March 1. Mrs. Uppena will be “rolling out the red carpet” to display the books available for students to select from during the day.

This project is in concert with Read Across America Day on March 2, 2019. This annual event takes place on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. According to the National Education Association, it is “a nationwide reading celebration in which thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books.” Our book swap also aligns with our school goal of creating a community of readers. Thank you in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

Matt Renwick, Principal

Feb.19th-Fitness Clubs starts 3:30-4:15, Tues. and Thurs.

Feb. 22nd No Classes for MPES; Professional Development day

Feb. 25th-Jump Rope/Cup Stacking Club starts 3:30-4:15, Mondays

Feb. 27th-Early Childhood Screening 8:00-12

March 8th- All School Assembly, Jump with Jill

Hopefully you've found time to review your child's report card. Please remember to sign the envelope and return it to school asap.

Thank you!

Jump with Jill is the world’s only rock & roll nutrition show. A professional production will be held at the Mineral Point Elementary School on March 8th. The program will transform nutrition education into a live concert. The Emmy-nominated program was created by a Registered Dietitian and musician named Jill. So you can be sure that your child’s experience will be engaging, entertaining, and educational. We know that advertising for unhealthy foods works to convince kids to build loyalty to foods that are bad for them. Jump with Jill uses those same tools – music, excitement, and characters – to make learning about health cool. They have performed the show 3,500 times for over a million kids across six countries. So there’s just one question… are you ready to rock?!

As quoted in our handbook:

Any time the temperature is above 0 degrees, we will have outdoor recess. Please be sure your child comes to school with a warm jacket, boots, snowpants, hat and gloves. If providing any of these items may cause a hardship on your family, please contact our school counselor.

"What are the cold weather guidelines when school is in session?

When either the air temperature or wind chill is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder according to Weather.com, all students shall be permitted to enter the building upon arrival to school. Students will also be kept indoors during recess periods and physical education in grades PK-5 when air or wind chill temperatures are 0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. All walking field trips will be postponed and bus transportation will need to be provided."

For your convenience we will be selling yearbooks online this year In just a few easy steps your order is complete. The deadline is February 28th, the cost for each book is $11. Yearbooks will be delivered to school before the end of the school year.

Follow this link to place your order:​ ​ ​https://sales.yearbookmarket.com/stores/mineralpointelementary Paper order forms were also sent home with your child if you are unable to complete the order online.

Prescription medication shall be given to students by school district personnel with written orders from a healthcare provider and with parent permission. Non prescription medication will be administered to students with written parent/guardian permission. Parents must deliver medication to school in the original container. We will do everything possible to ease symptoms without medication, and if are unable to do so, parents will be contacted so they may pick up their children to take them home.

If any questions please feel free to contact the school nurse at 987-0733

Lunch Express is a payment program that allows for online payments for school lunches. This is made possible by using e-funds.

The student ID number for e-funds is the "Other ID" in the general information of Skyward Family Access. This ID is located under your childs picture. Skyward Family Access is located under the "Quick links" tab on our school website .

The family number in e-funds is NOT the “Family ID” in Skyward, but is your “Phone” number in the contact information of Skyward Family Access (without area code or dashes). For example, if the families phone number in Skyward is (608) 987-1234, then the family number is 9871234.

As always, you are welcome to send meal payments to the office with your child. If you have any questions please call 987-0710.

Kwik Trip is discontinuing their milk moola program. Any milk caps/bag labels need to be turned in to school by March 15th so we can make our final submission.

Email: jane.barr@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: http://mineralpointschools.org/
Location: 611 Cothern Street, Mineral Point, WI, United States
Phone: 608-987-0710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/

The Mineral Point Unified School District, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other Federal and State regulations, hereby declares that it is committed to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity and, accordingly, does not discriminate as to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Any inquiries or complaints alleging non-compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 or other Federal and State civil rights or nondiscrimination regulations shall be referred to the Title IX Coordinator of the Mineral Point Unified School District.

If your child will be staying after school for Fitness Club(Tues./Thurs.) or Jump Rope/Cup Stacking Club(Mondays) please notify your child's teacher and the office of the dismissal change. Please note which day/days the change is for. We will not assume it is for all days. Our simple electronic dismissal form can be found here and can be used for all dismissal changes. This is a quick and easy online form, you'll receive a confirmation once it's submitted.

As always, if your child normally rides the bus and will not be due to illness, appointments, or other arrangements, you must notify the bus garage at 987-3911.