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Principal's Message - August 30, 2024

 

Hi Families,

 

Here is an overview of events for September 2 – 6:

  • No School on Monday.  Labor Day Holiday.
  • Students return to classes on Tuesday.
  • Track 3 & 4 Parent Literacy Night, Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Morrisville Market for students on Friday, 8:45 AM – 9:10 AM
  • Track 1 students track out after dismissal on Friday.

 

For information about student clubs, visit MES Clubs

 

The PTA Reflections contest as well as the contest to design the yearbook cover have started. To learn more about these contests visit  Student Art Contests

 

Bus Delays: Bus routes may be altered or delayed as traditional calendar students return to school.  Please continue to be at your bus stop 10 minutes before the posted time to ensure your child does not miss the bus.  You can check our live bus departure times every afternoon at this link on our Morrisville Elementary website so that you will know when your child’s bus has left our campus.  If you have any additional transportation questions, please contact our assistant principal, April Thomas, at athomas7@wcpss.net. 

 

PARENT NIGHT

 

Morrisville will host a Parent Literacy Night for families on Tracks 3 & 4 Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  Click on the RSVP link below to reserve a seat and resources for this event.  We will offer two sessions during this evening to accommodate families with multiple children.  This event will provide families with hands-on resources and strategies to support student literacy.   Literacy Parent Education Night RSVP

 

VOLUNTEERS

 

As classes prepare for fall field trips, parents who were approved to volunteer last year should be sure to complete their volunteer reactivation by the Oct 1 deadline.  Families and individuals who were approved to volunteer during the 2023-24 school year received an email on July 1 outlining the quick and easy volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year.  Families can visit Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about volunteer renewal or apply to be a first-time volunteer.

 

MORRISVILLE MARKET

 

The next MUSTANG MARKET is September 6.  Students can shop at the student store between the morning bells from 8:45 to 9:10.

 

The MES MUSTANG MARKET is a time for students to shop and purchase (CASH ONLY) items such as pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, and pencil boxes.  Students can stop by the cafeteria from 8:45 to 9:10 to check out the items in the store.  It is a great opportunity to practice money counting skills.  Items cost between $0.25 to $2.00. 

 

The store is hosted by the PTA and the student leaders help shoppers pick out items, count their money and pay for their items. **There is some MES merchandise available such as MES Stickers, water bottles, hairbows and totes.  These items range from $3 to $20.

 

Volunteer Opportunities during the Mustang Market.  If you are an approved volunteer, please sign up via  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B45ADA822A20-50999724-mesmustang

 

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

School Tours:  Tours for families who will enroll students for the 2025-2026 academic year are now available.  Register online at https://forms.gle/FLrwPHq5f4JuU5ne8

 

Family Guide:  This online resource provides answers and information about Morrisville Elementary  https://bit.ly/24mesguide

 

Late Arrivals:  Families, if you are arriving late to school after 9:15 AM please park and come to the front door with your child so you can sign them in to school tardy.  We need an adult present to sign the student in.

 

Attendance:  If your child is absent from school, be sure to send a written note to your child’s teacher when they return.  Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and healthy!

 

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!

 

Save the Date:

  • Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day will be October 23
  • International Night will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025

 

PTA NEWS

 

Future PTA Meetings:

  • September 27
  • October 25
  • November 22

 

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! 

 

On behalf of the staff of Morrisville Elementary, we wish all students and families a happy Labor Day holiday weekend.  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