Principal's Message - August 9, 2024
Hi Families,
Here’s an overview of school activities at Morrisville for August 12 - 16:
- Track 1 & 2 Yearbook Pictures on Wednesday
- Track 1 & 2 Parent Education Literacy Night on Thursday, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- Track 2 students track after dismissal on Friday
For information about student clubs for 2024-2025 visit MES Clubs
PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT
Track 1 & 2 teachers will host a Parent Education Night focused on literacy next Thursday, August 15, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. We will offer two sessions during the evening from 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM and 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM to accommodate families with multiple children. This event will provide families with hands-on resources and strategies to support student learning. RSVP with the link posted below to reserve your seat and access to these resources.
Parent Ed Night for Tracks 3 & 4 will be September 5, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Literacy Parent Education Night RSVP
POSTER CONTEST
Calling all students! Entries are now being accepted for the Town of Morrisville’s 19th Annual Student Art Poster Contest, sponsored by the Morrisville Environment & Stormwater Committee. Posters are due by October 18th at Town Hall in Morrisville.
This year’s theme is ‘Water You Know About H2O?’ This contest is an effort to create awareness of the importance of water as a natural resource and how we all can contribute toward conservation and water quality. All students in grades K-5 are eligible to participate.
GO PLAY SAVE FUNDRAISER
The PTA Go Play Save fundraiser has ended. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event! If you are not purchasing a coupon book, please send your book and envelope back to your child’s homeroom teacher as we will need to inventory all unsold coupon books. Thank you for helping support MES!
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Family Guide: This resource provides answers and information about Morrisville Elementary https://bit.ly/24mesguide
Curriculum Overviews: Each grade has created a video overview of the topics and skills students will learn during Quarter 1. Families can find these resources in the Curriculum Overview section of the school website at www.wcpss.net/morrisvillees
Volunteer Registration: Visit Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about volunteer renewal or apply to be a first-time volunteer. Families who were approved to volunteer during the 2023-24 school year will receive an email from WCPSS on July 1 outlining the volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year. The renewal window will be July 1-Oct. 1.
Family Supports: How can the Student Support Services Team (SSS) help your family? Complete this short survey to let us know: MES Family Needs 2024-2025. We look forward to support you!
School Picture Days 24-25 Year: Mark your calendars
- Track 1 & 2 Fall Yearbook photos - August 14
- Track 3 & 4 Fall Yearbook photos - September 18
- Track 1 & 2 Absentee pictures - October 9
- Track 3 & 4 Absentee pictures - November 20
- Track 3 & 4 Class group/Spring Individual photos - March 25
- Track 1 & 2 Class group/Spring Individual photos - April 8
PTA NEWS
Upcoming PTA Meetings:
- AUGUST 23RD
- SEPTEMBER 27TH
- OCTOBER 25TH
- NOVEMBER 22ND
All meetings are at 8:00 AM in the Media Center. Children are welcome as long as they can play quietly. If you want to learn more about the PTA or have any questions please email us at morrisvillepta@gmail.com . We welcome new ideas that parents would like to lead as well!
The number for the school office is 919-460-3400. If you call and find that the number is busy, please leave a message and someone will follow up with you. Additional information is listed on the school website at www.wcpss.net/morrisvillees . Email me if you have questions. You can reach me at bbatten@wcpss.net.
Sincerely,
Burt Batten, Principal