MES Tower of Books Challenge!
Students are challenged to read 20 books from the Epic collection, complete the corresponding quiz, and turn in a book slip. Any student who completes the challenge will win a pizza party!
If you have not already turned in your FERPA Opt Out form or your PK-6 Remote Learning Contract, PLEASE take care of this as soon as possible. The documents are shown here. If you need a new copy, please contact your child's teacher or the front office.
Thank you!
Check out the latest Bell to Bell episode with CTE Automotive teacher Stephen Perry!
https://youtu.be/NeChOsgYzso
Please take note of the continued safety protocols as students return to 5 days per week instruction, face to face. The safety of our students and staff is paramount. Please read the document, and if you have any questions you can call the school or district office.
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Rosalind Franklin.
https://www.biography.com/scientist/rosalind-franklin
Hello Mustangs - please know that MES will be running DOUBLE BUS ROUTES in the morning and afternoon until further notice. Please be ready at your normal pick up/drop off times, even though the double routes will impact the times. I know that this is cumbersome, but we appreciate your support.
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Mum Bett.
https://www.biography.com/activist/mum-bett
SMILE BIG!!
Spring picture day is coming soon. Tuesday, March 23 will be spring picture day. Due to COVID restrictions, there will not be classroom/group photos taken.
IMPORTANT: 100% Virtual Students and 6th grade Cohort B students wishing to have their pictures made should come to the school at 8:30am on Tuesday.
JCPS Families - The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather advisory for tomorrow afternoon. Thunderstorms, high winds, heavy rain and hail, along with a concern for tornadoes are forecast beginning as early as 2p.m. in our area. Therefore, school will dismiss at 12:00pm tomorrow, March 18th, for all staff and students. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions.
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Nellie Bly.
https://www.biography.com/activist/nellie-bly
Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD this weekend. Don't be late to school!!
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Chien-Siung Wu.
https://www.biography.com/scientist/chien-shiung-wu
REMINDER:
Tomorrow (Friday, March 12th) is a teacher workday.
There will be no school for students.
Just a reminder: Friday, March 12 is a Teacher Workday. There will be no school/virtual lessons for students while teachers attend all day training.
Thank you!
IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION:
MES will be running DOUBLE BUS ROUTES on Thursday morning and NORMAL ROUTES Thursday afternoon.
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Alice Ball.
https://www.biography.com/scientist/alice-ball
Scenes from Read Across America
Also, check out some of our videos with our guest readers:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYx58cCYbJXG8X9q2OZkB5GaXtkD_ITv
Today our students dressed up in their "clothes for the career they desire." We had nurses, mamas, soldiers, lacrosse player, and even a preacher! These Mustangs can be ANYTHING they want to be.
In celebration of Women's History Month, JCPS would like to highlight Sarah Boone.
https://www.biography.com/inventor/sarah-boone
CORRECTION to Bus routes for Thursday and Friday: Thursday and Friday mornings, MES will run double routes. Students who ride bus 130 (including White Oak River Road) will be picked up first. Students in town (bus 131) will be picked up during the second route. Thursday and Friday afternoons will be a NORMAL bus route with both buses running.