Morristown Elementary School

Mr. Tush

Elementary-aged children experience big feelings every day—frustration, worry, excitement, and disappointment are all a normal part of growing up. Learning how to manage these emotions takes time and support.

Parents can help by naming and validating feelings when they come up. Saying things like, “I see you’re feeling upset,” helps children feel understood and teaches them the words for their emotions.

When emotions run high, connection comes first. A calm voice, a hug, or a few quiet moments together can help a child feel safe. Once calm, simple coping skills such as deep breathing, taking a short break, or talking through the problem can be practiced.

With patience and encouragement, children learn that big feelings are okay—and that they have caring adults to help guide them through tough moments.

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!

Preschool - Eloise C.

Kindergarten - Armani L.

1st Grade - Weston G.

2nd Grade - Penelope L.

3rd Grade - Ava L.

4th Grade - Maylin W.

5th Grade - Lillian C.

Life Skills - Sam A.

The first Good News Club for 2026 will be Tuesday, February 17th.

The January PTA meeting will be on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm in the MES Discovery Center.

Be on the look out for upcoming information regarding our spring Walk-a-thon and spring Spirit Wear Sale.

Follow us on Facebook here for up to date information!

The next Student Council meeting will be Tuesday, February 3rd after school until 4pm.

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.

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.

Club basketball is starting! Practices will be on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm in the elementary gym, and games will start on Saturday 01/17/26.

The club will be closed on 01/19/26 for MLK Day along with the school unless it is a make up day and school is in session.

• January 5 - 2nd Semester Begins

• January 9 - Report Cards Sent Home

• January 19 - MLK Jr. Day - No School (Possible Snow Make Up Day)

• February 6 - Midterms Sent Home

• February 16 - Presidents Day - No School (Possible Snow Make Up Day)

• March 6 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks

• March 13 - Report Cards Sent Home

• March 16-20 - Spring Break

• 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)

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: $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.

January Lunch Menu

Free / Reduced Online Application

Meal Payment Portal / MySchoolBucks