MCS Viking News
...from the Principal's Desk February Edition
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy. I can't say that I'm sorry to see January come to an end with the snow days, two-hour delays, subzero temperatures, indoor recesses, and quickly spreading illnesses. That being said, our teachers have done an amazing job of keeping the students' learning on track. We definitely appreciate your support and patience as we navigated through synchronous learning for the first time. Everyone did a great job! Despite all of the obstacles, we were able to wrap up the month with our Checkpoint 2 testing completed.
Looking ahead to February, we are hoping for a little more consistency in our school schedule, but we aren't getting off to such a great start with the weather predictions. We are kicking off the month with Star Lab, which is always one of the students' favorite memories of elementary school. Mrs. Volk will be kicking off our Kids' Heart Challenge this afternoon (see attachment). Our girls' basketball season is well underway, and they are learning and improving their skills with each game. Our APPLES organization is bringing us an exciting STEAM program called Storm Science. I greatly appreciate that they fund these amazing educational opportunities for our students.
Of course, we aren't finished with winter just yet (thank you, Punxsutawney Phil, for seeing your shadow this morning ðŸ˜ðŸ˜) so the possibility of snow days, elearning days, and two-hour delays still exists. Mr. Gehring has done a great job of getting information out to you as quickly as possible, so that you can adjust your plans accordingly. Please also be mindful of our school policy regarding sickness. If your child has not been symptom-free for at least twenty-four hours, please do not send him/her to school. For example, if your child has a fever on Sunday afternoon, but the fever breaks Sunday evening, you still can't send them to school Monday morning because it hasn't been twenty-four hours. As much as we are working hard to sanitize the classrooms and commonly used surfaces, the germs are still spreading. We greatly appreciate your help in this matter.
As you continue to read through the newsletter, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns that may arise. Stay safe, warm, and healthy!
Girls' Basketball
Please come out and support our Lady Vikings! They are working hard and learning so much!
February 2 - @ Union County - 5:30
February 4 - vs. Central Elementary - 5:30
February 9 - vs. St. Michaels - 5:30
February 10 - @ Central Elementary - 5:30
February 16 - @ FCMS - 5:30
February 17 - @ Laurel - 5:30
February 19 - @ Connersville - 5:30
February 23 - vs. Laurel - 5:30 - 6th Grade Recognition Night
A make-up game at St. Michaels is being rescheduled, but a date has not yet been released.
February 2 - Kids Heart Challenge Begins (see attachment)
February 2 - Star Lab Begins
February 2 - 4-H Meeting @ 7:00
February 3 - Mini 4-H Meeting 3:00
February 4 - Early Release Day
February 4 - Midterm - Please check your child's grades
February 6 - 100th Day of School Celebrations
February 11 - IREAD Workshop - 2nd and 3rd grade parents
February 13 - No School - Teacher In-Service Day
February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day
February 16 - Presidents' Day - Snow Make-Up Day - School will be in session
February 18 - Storm Science Program @ 9:00
February 21 - Vik-O-Botics Tournament @ MCS
February 26 - Winter Music Program @ 6:00 - Grades 3-6 only
March 2nd - Read Across America Week Begins
March 3rd-5th - IREAD Testing for all 2nd and 3rd grade students
March 4 - Early Release Day
March 13 - Carnival
March 16 - College Go Week Begins
March - 23-27- Spring Break
CAFETERIA NEWS - Just a reminder that all school breakfasts and lunches are free to students. We encourage your child to take advantage of this awesome opportunity. A hot breakfast is a great way to start the day! Look for some exciting incentives coming in the days and weeks ahead for those students who choose to eat in the cafeteria.
The "feels like" temperature requirements for outdoor recess have been lowered across the school corporation. If it feels like 25 degrees or above, we will be having outdoor recess. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately and has a coat, hat, and gloves.