Principal's message
Dear MPS families-
We are almost to the half way point of our first term. Parent/Family Conferences are right around the corner and will be held on Wednesday October 11th, Thursday October 12th, and Friday October 13th. Each classroom teacher will be communicating regarding sign up times. Conferences last approximately 10-15 minutes per family. This time is used as an overview of your students progress so far this year. We thank you in advance for adhering to your start and stop time in order for our staff to stay on schedule and meet with all families.
MPS holds two parties per school year. Our fall party will be held on Tuesday October 24th (please note this is a CHANGE). We always coordinate days and times with MES in order to accommodate families in both buildings. Students are welcome to wear a costume, dress up clothes, or dress as their favorite book character. All students and staff will participate in a fall parade that morning beginning at 9:15am (this is a CHANGE). Visitors can watch the parade outside. The parade will occur rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, the parade will be held inside for staff and students only. If a decision needs to be made about the parade, a Find Out First (FOF) will be sent that morning.
Class party times will be set by each grade level and communicated directly with families. MPS will provide a food item and small bottle of water for the party. We will have an allergy friendly snack but please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like more information on this snack or would like to send an alternative snack.
Our doors open promptly at 8:30am. Many students eat breakfast at school to get their day started. If you are a car rider, we encourage you to drop your student off at school as early as possible to allow the maximum amount of time for preparing for the day.
Please note that effective Thursday September 28, 2023, if you do not have your car rider number tag available at dismissal, you will be asked to park and go to the office to show identification. If you need additional copies of your car rider tag, please call the front office or send a note to your child's teacher.
Transportation tags are no longer needed for our students.
The parking along the curb on the Fire Hall side of the road now has marked parking spaces. This has been done to increase our parking availability for both staff and visitors. Please be sure to park within a spot if you park along the curb.
This Knight's News also includes information on the following:
- Important Dates
- Health room updates, needs, and welcome letter
- Counselor corner newsletter 2
- Breakfast and lunch information
- Partners for Success Events
- MPS Scholastic Book Fair
- MPS Artsonia
- Volunteer training information
- Camp Jamie information
As we continue to focus on being Safe, Kind, and Hardworking, we will begin recognizing students at school for demonstrating these qualities. Your student may come home with a sticker on their shirt noting they were seen being Safe, Kind, and/or Hardworking. Ask your student about this and I am sure they will be so proud!
Kindly,
Sandy Fox, Principal
Important Dates
Monday October 2nd- Friday October 6th- MPS Homecoming Spirit Week (see below)
Friday October 6th- 3 year old pre-k students in Mrs. Figgatt's class ONLY do not attend school.
Wednesday October 11th- Schools open 4 hours late for evening parent teacher conferences (doors open for students at 12:30pm), dismissal is normal time.
Thursday October 12th- Schools open 4 hours late for evening parent teacher conferences (doors open for students at 12:30pm), dismissal is normal time.
Friday October 13th- Schools dismiss 3.5 hours early for afternoon parent teacher conferences. (dismissal will begin at 12:00pm), arrival is normal time; 3 year old pre-k students in Mrs. Figgatt's class ONLY do not attend school.
Friday October 20th- Schools closed (professional learning day for staff)
Tuesday October 24th- Fall parade and party (parade will begin at 9:15)- this is a CHANGE
Friday October 27th- Schools closed (teacher work day)
Wednesday November 22nd- Friday November 24th- Schools and offices closed; Thanksgiving Break
Health room
FCPS requires all families to complete the Confidential Health Information form. This form is an important communication tool that provides information regarding students' health needs, including life threatening allergies, medical conditions, and medications that may be needed at school.
We sent home this form on a yellow piece of paper. If you have not completed this form, please do so as soon as possible. Our goal is 100% so we can have updated health information on every student.
If you need another copy of the form, please click the link below to access the Confidential Health Information Form. Complete the form, print, and send to school with your student. If you require a paper copy, please contact our front office.
Confidential Health Information Form
Currently, we are in need of the following items:
- size 4 and 5 shorts, all genders
- shoes, sizes 13y to child size 2, all genders
- new underwear, size 4-10, all genders
Thank you
Counselor Corner Newsletter
Information Regarding Breakfast and Lunch 2023-2024
Prices are as follows:
- Breakfast is $1.60
- Lunch is $2.65
- Milk only is $0.60.
FCPS does participate in the National Breakfast and Lunch Program. Through this program, meals are offered to qualifying students at a reduced rate or even for free. For more information about this program, please follow this link:
If you would like your student to be able to purchase breakfast or lunch from school, you can load money onto your students account. See the link below for more information.
MPS Book Fair
Our fall book fair is coming up the week of October 9th. We are looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, here is the sign up sheet.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAE29A0F9C07-mpsbook1
Feel free to sign up for as many slots as you'd like.
Please make sure you complete the volunteer training. See directions for volunteer training below.
MPS Artsonia
Good Afternoon Families!
MPS is participating with Artsonia again this year. It has become a great way for parents and relatives to get a glimpse into the art classroom and the hard work our students continue to do on their artwork! We also use the proceeds from Artsonia as a way to further fund the supplies we use in the art classroom! Please use the following link to join and view the beautiful artwork your student has created so far this year!
Please note: if you participated last school year, you will not need to sign up again.
Artsonia link:
https://www.artsonia.com/connect/46BRDTPW
If you are unfamiliar with Artsonia and would like more information, please view the following slides for further explanation!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sbspE6r0zu11vnlZUbKwyCL8EkdcgdAiTy4IKMbsOY4/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your time and support!
Sarah Lucas, Brandon Nicklas, Julia Maceikis
Art Educators
Middletown Primary School
Middletown Primary School
Email: sandra.fox@fcps.org
Website: www.fcps.org
Location: 403 Franklin Street, Middletown, MD, USA
Phone: 240-566-0200
Twitter: @PrincipalMPS