Dear MCE Families,
Happy May! It’s hard to believe we’re in the final month of the school year. As we wrap things up, we want to thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and involvement—it truly makes a difference in the lives of our students.
We’re looking forward to several exciting events in the coming weeks, including Field Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 15 (please note the date change from the original calendar). It’s always a highlight of the year, and we can’t wait to see our students enjoying a day full of outdoor fun, games, and school spirit!
We’re also thrilled to share the success of our spring Book Fair! With total sales of $13,000, we were able to:
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Give out $1,600 in books and prizes to students
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Return over $2,000 directly back to classrooms
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Provide every student with $5 to shop
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Host two fun and engaging events: Penny Wars and Bingo for Books
A huge thank you to the parents and staff who made the Book Fair possible:
Jennifer Rulo, Joanie Kemry, Jessi Shipley, Abbi Stevens, Heather Schmidt, Jessica Green, Katie Brinker, Amanda Bethel, Kristal Zerr, Taylor Cowden, Lisa Eveland, and Shelly Saladin.
Your time and support made this event a wonderful experience for our students!
As we near the end of the year, please take a moment to ensure student lunch accounts are up to date. Balances can be checked online or by contacting the school office.
Looking ahead, summer school information for Kindergarten through 5th grade is now available. Please reach out to the MCE office if you need information.
A few other special events this month:
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Lunch Legend Appreciation Day – May 2: Help us celebrate our amazing cafeteria team!
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Ag Safety Day – May 2: K–2 students will attend a safety-focused event led by FFA students.
Kindergarten Field Trip- May 8th: Big Joel's Safari
2nd Grade Field Trip- May 8th: Magic House
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Bounce House Day – May 9: Students can earn up to 60 minutes of bounce time for their effort during end-of-year testing.
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5th Grade MCMS Visit – May 14: A transition tour of the middle school.
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5th Grade Steven’s Farm Trip: A hands-on day of fishing, learning, and fun.
As always, we are incredibly proud of the growth, effort, and accomplishments our students have shown this year. Thank you for being a supportive and valued part of the MCE community.
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the front office.
Let’s finish the year strong—together!
Warmly,
Jill Jacob
Principal, MCE
Marina is a para professional at MCE. Marina goes above and beyond her job description each day. She is always willing to lend a helping to anyone who is needing it at school whether it be a student or a teacher. Marina has such a calm presence and is a "safe" space for many students at MCE. Her calm demeanor, selfless, and caring attitude makes her an asset to everyone at MCE.
We are incredibly grateful to the Metal Flakes Car Club and Manni's By Maddie for their generous donation to our school community.
This donation is being used to pay off unpaid lunch accounts and provide a milk break for our kindergarten students—a gift that directly supports the well-being of our youngest learners.
Thank you for your kindness and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students!
School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day: May 2nd
We’re excited to celebrate our amazing cafeteria team on Thursday, May 2nd for Lunch Legend Appreciation Day! From early morning meal prep to cheerful lunchtime service, they help keep our students fed, energized, and ready to learn each day.
Their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication make a huge impact—and we’re so thankful for all they do to support our school community.
Thank you, Lunch Legends! We appreciate you today and every day!
Our Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students will participate in Ag Safety Day on Thursday, May 2nd at the high school. During this event, our FFA students will lead stations focused on fire safety, bike safety, and sun safety. Students will also get to see farm animals and farm equipment up close. It’s a fun and educational day designed to teach important safety skills in a hands-on way!
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming Up!
Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week as we recognize the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of the staff at MCE. Our teachers go above and beyond every day to support, guide, and inspire our students. Join us in showing your appreciation and gratitude during this special week!
All dates listed are tentative.
May
May 1 School Principal’s Day
May 2 School Lunch Hero Day
May 2 Ag Safety Day
May 4-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 Steven’s Farm Tour
May 7 School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8 Kindergarten Field Trip- Big Joel’s Safari
May 8 2nd Grade Field Trip- Magic House
May 8 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS
May 9 Bounce House Day- reward for testing behaviors
May 14 5th Grade Visits MCMS
May 15 Field Day- will move inside if needed- no rain date
May 18 MCHS Graduation
May 19 Monday School In Session (elem. Tuesday specials)
May 19 4th & 5th Grade Grands Day @ 12:30- 2:00 matinee
May 19 4th & 5th Grade Fine Arts Night with 5th Grade Recognition @ 6:00
May 21 4th Quarter Celebration (classroom awards, character awards)
May 22 Elementary report cards sent home
May 22 Last Day of School/End of 4th Qtr (early dismissal)
May 29-June 25 Summer School
June
June 5-July 28 Summer DESE EOC window
June 12 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS