Principal's Message - September 20, 2024
Hi Families,
Here is an overview of events for September 23 - 27:
- PTA Meeting on Friday, 8:00 AM Media Center
- Track 3 & 4 Donuts with Grownups on Friday, 8:45 AM Cafeteria
- School Spirit Day on Friday. Wear MES colors or spiritwear!
- Track 4 tracks out Friday at dismissal
For information about student clubs, visit MES Clubs
To register for the PTA Reflections contest as well as the contest NC Farm to School contest and submit an entry to design the yearbook cover visit Student Art Contests
FIELD TRIPS
Students are excited for their upcoming field trips. WCPSS is now using School Cash Online for field trip payments. Register in the new system to pay online. Online payments are preferred as the safest, easiest, and most convenient method of payment for upcoming field trips. Follow the steps to register at School Cash Online Parent Instructions
DONUTS WITH GROWNUPS
MES students grab your favorite grownup and enjoy a donut.
The MES PTA is excited to host Donuts with Grownups!
- Friday, September 27: Tracks 3 & 4
- Thursday, October 17: Tracks 1 & 2
RSVP is not required but strongly encouraged to plan for enough donuts.
Please complete the Google form below to reserve your spot:
https://forms.gle/Gf18h8bjYUQurYHA6
SPIRITWEAR
New Morrisville Elementary spiritwear is available.
Online sales now through September 31. Check it out https://mes.spiritsale.com/
FIRE SAFETY DAY
The Town of Morrisville Fire Department will host its annual Fire Safety Day for the community on Saturday, October 5, 10 AM – 2 PM at Park West Village. Families and students are invited to join this event.
SCHOOL UPDATES
VOLUNTEERS: Make sure that your family has registered to volunteer before the Oct 1 deadline. Visit Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about volunteer renewal or apply to be a first-time volunteer.
ANGEL ACCOUNT: Help a student in need! Individuals or organizations that want to donate to the Districtwide Angel Fund to help students who don't have enough money to purchase their school meals can complete this form to send with their donation, and those that want to engage others in their community in this effort can use this flyer for outreach. Learn more at wcpss.net/angelfund.
STATE FAIR: The State Fair is October 17 – 27. Purchase advance tickets online at ncstatefair.org and support the school. Simply enter 504 under “Membership” at check-out on the “Tools for Schools” link. For every Adult and Child FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket purchased online using the Morrisville Elementary school code (504) before October 17, the State Fair will donate to our 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
FAQs: This online resource provides answers and information about Morrisville Elementary https://bit.ly/24mesguide
TARDIES: 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.
ABSENCES: 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!
NEEDS: How can the Student Support Services Team (SSS) help your family? Complete this survey to let us know: MES Family Needs 2024-2025. We look forward to support you!
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!
Additional information for families is listed on the school website www.wcpss.net/morrisvillees. Email me if you have questions. You can reach me at bbatten@wcpss.net.
Sincerely,
Burt Batten, Principal