Mighty Mascoutah November Edition

We are excited to share that Mascoutah Elementary School has once again earned an Exemplary designation from the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2025–2026 school year! Additionally, MES has been recognized as the #1 elementary school in Mascoutah School District #19 by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Elementary Schools rankings!

These achievements reflect the dedication of our outstanding teachers and staff, the hard work of our students, and the continued support of our amazing families. We are incredibly proud of our school community and grateful for the partnership that makes our success possible.

At MES, excellence is a team effort, and together, we continue to make great things happen! 💜🤍

Use the links below to view the 2026-2027 MSD19 School Calendar

2026-2027 School Calendar Grid View

2026-2027 School Calendar List View

November 5

• Kids for Christ Day 2
• Picture Retake Day

November 10

• Veterans Day Assembly

November 11

• Veterans Day-- No School

November 12

• Kids for Christ Day 3

November 17

• PTO Meeting
• Board Meeting

November 18

• Vision and Hearing Screening at MES

November 19

• Children's National Grief Awareness Day-- Wear Blue
• Kids for Christ Day 4
• Vision and Hearing Screening at MES Day 2

November 20

• MES Spirit Day

November 25-27 (inclusive)

• No School- Thanksgiving Holiday

December 7-9

• Santa's Kottage at MES

December 9

• Pancakes with Santa

We will not have school on Wednesday, November 11 to celebrate Veterans Day. Our students will be performing ONE musical piece and will learn about the importance of our Veterans. We want to invite families to attend if you wish on Tuesday, November 10 at the following times:

• Families with student is K-2 will have their assembly from in the Big Gym at 9:15 am. Doors will open at 9:00 am.
• Families with students in 3-5 will have their assembly at 11:00 am in the Big Gym. Doors will open at 10:45 am.
• All Families are asked to leave directly following the Assembly, through our gym exit. We will not have students showing families around the building on this day.

All staff students and families are encouraged to wear Red, Blue and White for the assembly. On behalf of MES, THANK YOU to all of our veterans and your service and sacrifice to our country!

You may or nay not have noticed a sign in the foyer about our Spectacular Staff Shout Out. This is an opportunity for parents to recognize any staff member whom they feel has gone above and beyond for their child at school. When we receive a staff recognition, we will notify staff and recognize them as well. Parents can click on the QR code to be directed to the Shout Out form.

The Mascoutah Athletic Booster Club (MABC) has been busy supporting our MHS and MMS student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department!

Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:

• Supporting Our Student-Athletes: The MABC helps provide equipment, supplies, and resources that benefit our athletic programs.
• Fundraising for Our Athletes: From our annual Indian Open Golf Tournament to tailgates and our Mouse Races fundraiser, we work throughout the year to raise funds for our student-athletes.
• Supporting Our Coaches: We continue to build relationships with our coaches and athletic department to learn how we can best support their needs through a Coaches Social in October. This month all coaches have been invited to attend our Management Board Meeting.

What Has the MABC Purchased or Provided This Year?

Team Apparel and Equipment

• Rain jackets for cheer, girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer, and flag football.
• Golf bags and hats for the boys’ golf team.

Athletic Equipment and Facilities

• New conference banners for the gym.
• An iPad for volleyball.
• A refrigerator for the athletic trainer
• A tear-away MMS run-through sign
• Playbook wristbands and a team wagon for the flag football team

Student-Athlete Support

• Shared admission costs to cover students attending IHSA-sanctioned sectional and playoff games for MHS soccer and football.
• Senior coins.
• Athletic Scholarships

How Can You Help?

Anyone can become a Booster Supporter! For just $20 per family for one school year, you can help us continue supporting our student-athletes. You can also attend our fundraisers, volunteer at concessions, donate items, or spread the word about the MABC.

Every Athlete * Every Day * Every Season

The Team Behind the Team!

We are excited to be bringing this amazing event to MES. Shopping will begin December 7 and will end on December 9. Only current MES students will be able to shop during the day. Parents will have a chance to shop with their student on December 9 at that evening event beginning at 5 pm. Santa's Kottage has chosen us to try the online option for shopping, below are the instructions:

Here is the step by step process for families to check their email preferences on TeacherEase. This is to ensure that they are receiving notifications on grades and teacher comments.

1. Log in to TeacherEase on cellular device

2. select "more" tab

3. select "email notification"

4. select "communication preferences"

5. slide over the bar to allow notifications

6. select the "save" floppy-disk icon in the top right hand corner

As the temperatures continue to drop, we want to remind families to please ensure that students come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Students will continue to have outdoor recess each day, unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees.

Outdoor play is an important part of our day — it helps students recharge, stay active, and return to class ready to learn. However, we need your help to make sure every child stays safe, warm, and comfortable during winter recess.

Please make sure your child comes to school each day with:

• A warm coat

• Hat and gloves/mittens

• Scarf

• Boots and snow pants (when snow is on the ground)

Labeling items with your child’s name is also very helpful, as we often have many similar-looking coats and accessories.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep all students safe and ready to enjoy the season!

Does your child have a parent who is currently deployed and you feel like he or she could benefit from being in a deployment group? If so, please contact Mrs. Vitale at vitalem@msd19.org. She will be starting a deployment group by mid-October to help students who are missing their loved ones with our social worker intern, Mrs. Martell. Sessions will occur once per week for approximately 8 weeks.

Hello everyone! Just a few quick reminders from the school nurse!

Change of Weather/Change of Clothes

Now that the weather has changed, please send a change of clothes appropriate for the weather with your child to school. This can stay in their locker in case they need them for an emergency or if something happens that requires a change. Currently most students have shorts and t-shirts as their change of clothing.Having an extra set of clothes on hand for your student prevents them from missing prolonged class time and calls home to bring items in. Students are most comfortable and ready to learn if they have their own clothes to change into quickly when accidents happen.

Cough Drops-

'Tis the season. Students need to have a dated parent note in order to have cough drops at school and the cough drops will be held in the nurse's office.

Good lifestyle habits for health and illness prevention

• Breakfast everyday - studies have shown that students who eat breakfast do better at school !

• Plenty of Sleep - helps with focus, improves concentration and academic performance

• Exercise daily - benefits both physical and mental wellbeing

Illness

• Please keep your child home when ill.

• Students should be fever free( less than 100.4), no vomiting,and no diarrhea x 24hrs before returning to school

• Encourage your student to cough and sneeze into their elbow and good hand washing with soap and water

• Any Medications, including over the counter, need a doctor’s order and parent permission form completed to be given at school. Please bring all medications to the nurse, do not send them in with your student. Thank you!

1. Please send a paper note with ALL DISMISSAL CHANGES (i.e early pick-up and change in mode)
2. Please DO NOT pick up your kiddo during our dismissal times 3:00-3:30 or 2:00-2:30(Wednesdays). It makes it difficult to locate, pack-up, and get your kiddos to you in the midst for the building dismissal.
3. If an emergency arises, please have dismissal changes made BY PHONE to the office by 12:30pm
4. Please DO NOT send changes via email, DOJO, thrillshare, etc. to the teacher. If they are absent, this message will not get received.

5. Extended Time Doors Open between 3:40-3:45 pm. We will not open the doors earlier than that. We need to dismiss all students before we open the door.