Hello Families,

We’re back to great weather! Please remember to write your child's name inside their coats and jackets.

**Operation Leo Santa – Toy Collection**

Our school is partnering with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office to collect new, unwrapped toys for students in our community this Christmas. If you would like to donate, please drop off items in the designated collection box located in the school's front office. The toy collection will run through December. Thank you for your support in helping our students and families this holiday season!

Last week, I mentioned a play therapist coming from Emerge. I have included a flyer below that describes her role and background. I hope you will consider allowing your child to participate if you are contacted.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday for our Family Lunch. Please check the flyer below for the times. If your schedule allows, you will need to join us for lunch with your youngest child.

Additionally, I have included the new calendar for next year, along with an explanation of the changes.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Receiving this information early will help you make arrangements for traveling and spending time with family before the end of the year.

Have a KIND week!

Mrs. Jordan

November

18th- Progress Reports

Carver Chorus will perform at MHW @ 6:00 PM in our gym- You ALL are invited!

19th-Family Lunch Day- Come eat Thanksgiving Lunch with your child- The cost is $6. Pay at the door!

3K- families will pick up students from the room and take them to the cafeteria to eat

4K-5th Grade will eat in the cafeteria at their designated times.

3K- 11:30

4k-10:00

5k-10:30

1ST-10:50

2ND-11:15

3RD-11:30

4TH-12:00

5TH-12:25

21st- 1st Grade Concert @ 1:00 in the Gym

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If your child arrives at 7:50 or after 8:00, they will miss out on important instruction. Please ensure they arrive on time each day.

7:00 A.M. Breakfast/Car Rider Drop-Off

7:30 A.M. Teacher arrival time

7:30 A.M. Best time for students to arrive/1st Bell.

7:35 A.M. 5-Minute Warning Bell/ Breakfast Ends/Announcements

7:45 A.M. Students should be seated and ready to learn.

2:30 Dismissal- Students must be picked up by 2:40 PM

Car Riders

School ends at 2:30- Pick up by 2:45
We only take written notes for change of transportation. Please do not send change of transportation notes via Class Dojo. Teachers do not check it throughout the day.
No early dismissal after 1:30- NO exceptions
Make sure your Car Tag is visible in the window. If you do not have a tag, pull forward, park and come inside.

Bus Riders

The parent/guardian listed on the student registration form must be at the bus stop to receive the child in grades 3K-2nd Grade

If the parent/guardian is not at the stop to receive the child, he or she will be returned to the school. If the child is returned to school 3 times, transportation privileges may be denied.

Why the change in the calendar?

· The 2026-2027 academic calendar aims to better serve students, teachers and staff. Goals include:

o Increase overall student and teacher attendance

o Reduce discipline spikes (overall, these occur significantly in October and Feb/March)

o Increase annual prime instructional time (percentage of instructional time available when both teachers and students are present). District-wide, our schools currently range from 79%-90% and our district average is 85%. (Other Spartanburg averages: District 1 – 85%, District 2 – 87%, District 3 –85%, District 4 – 87%, District 5 – 84%, District 6 – 88%)

3. How did the voting for this take place?

All seven Spartanburg County school districts adopt the same academic calendar because we share many resources, such as Whitlock and McCarthy Teszler (both are county-wide programs), and three career centers that serve multiple districts (Swofford, Daniel Morgan, and R.D. Anderson). Many of our employees have students and/or spouses in other districts and many community organizations, including childcare programs, follow our district calendars. A lack of continuity would create many challenges. In selecting the final calendar, each district had one vote.

Let me know if you have any questions. Remember :One of our four key focus areas is student and staff well-being. Attending school for long stretches without a break impacts mental health and overall wellbeing. It is the district's hope that incorporating longer breaks through the year will help.

November

25th- Turkey Bowl at SHS for Families

26th-28th- Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

Reminders

1- Update your phone number and address in Final Forms

2- Join Class Dojo

3- Sign up to view grades and attendance for grades 2nd-5th, in Power School- Download the app then

Reach out to Ms. Tate for access

Truancy Reminders

3 consecutive absences=TRUANT
5 unexcused absences=TRUANT
15 or more TARDIES/EARLY DISMISSAL/LATE PICK UPS= TRUANCY PROCESS BEGINS
25 or more TARDIES/LEAVING BEFORE 1:30PM/LATE PICK UPS= TRUANT

If you have a question concerning your child, please follow the chain of command below unless directed otherwise.

1. Teacher

2. Assistant Principal

3. Principal

4. Student Services at the District Office Level.

MHW Parent Newsletter

November 17-21

Hello Families,

November

Nutrislice Menus

Car Riders

Bus Riders

November

Reminders

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Hello Families,

This Week @ Wright This Week @ Wright

November

Lunch Menu Lunch Menu

MHW Calendar and Handbook MHW Calendar and Handbook

School Schedule School Schedule

Dismissal Dismissal

Car Riders

Bus Riders

2026-2027 Calendar 2026-2027 Calendar

Save The Dates Save The Dates

November

Reminders

Questions??? Questions???