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March

March 28 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal

March 28 - Children’s Business Fair @ 6 pm, Gym

March 31-April 11 - Field Day gear sales. Look for the field day gear flyers to come home soon.

Looking ahead to 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

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.

We were trying to work out a tough math problem in class. Corbin did not give up. He kept trying and working until he got the correct answer! He used what he learned to continue creating his own tough math problems! He told the class how he solved the problem. He showed them that it is important to keep trying, even when the work is difficult!

Alina is always a good listener in class. She does not talk during lessons, but focuses on instruction. She does not distract others and sets a good example.

Kayleigh is always a good listener in class. She does not talk during lessons, but focuses on instruction. She is not distracting to others and sets a good example!

Owen has shown a lot of growth and he should be so proud of himself.

During a STEM challenge activity, Kynsley's partners got frustrated and said they quit. Kynsley said she would never quit and kept working. Kynsley set an excellent example for her classmates that no matter how hard something seems, success comes from pressing on, even when others might stop trying. Way to go, Kynsley!

Holly exemplifies what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe. She is consistently kind and patient with others, and is an active participant in our school community. She absolutely crushed it in the school play and it is truly an honor and a privilege to be in her presence on a daily basis. It makes others around her feel safe, and models what amazing leadership and positive qualities in a person look like, and sound like.

Sienna consistently demonstrates amazing leadership in the classroom! She is frequently on task, works hard to complete her assignments, manages her time wisely; all while setting a positive example for others! It shows remarkable responsibility!

Without being asked, Chase , Brooklyn , Savannah rushed to help a student who spilled their milk at breakfast.

Harlie is always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates. She helps many students as a peer coach when Ms. Simpson is working with students during small group instruction throughout the school day. She is a great Mustang citizen!

From the start of the school year, Kayleigh repeatedly asked how she could assist me in the classroom. Despite students being given different jobs to create ownership in our classroom community, Kayleigh had a strong desire to be helpful to me by taking a job off my plate. Kayleigh started heling change the heading on the board each day. When Kayleigh was absent one day, Avery and Kinsli made sure the heading was switched for me. Since then, the girls have worked together to make sure the new date, special, and student VIP was changed daily, even when a guest teacher is in the room.

Evie (not pictured) had to complete two testing sessions in one day! This was not an easy task, but she pushed through and persevered and she should be so proud of herself!

Four volunteers are needed to help sort out the family orders. Whoo hoo, we sold more items than last year’s fundraiser! This year we have to sort 400 items for our families. If you are available to volunteer starting at noon on Monday, April 7th, please contact Robin Post at rmpost@smcps.org or 301-472-4800.

Online Federal Impact Aid Forms are still available through the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online Impact Aid form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started.n April 9th that all field day gear orders are due by April 11th. Online sales: https://mechanicsville25.itemorder.com

Adelina's, Skyla's, and Kaileigh's artwork will be on display at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for Youth Art Month.

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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