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| Principal's Message August 24, 2018 |
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 We held back to school nights on August 14 for preschool parents an
d two sessions on August 16 for K-1st and 2nd-3rd grade parents. The events started with general presentations from principal Mrs. D. as well as the Discipline Action Committee for K-3 in the multipurpose room followed by presentations in each classroom. It was a great turn-out and made us even more excited about the 2018-2019 school year!
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Kindergarten Color Days
Every year we celebrate and help our kindergarten students master their
colors with Kindergarten Color Days. Below so far are photos of students and staff dressed in red on August 20, orange on August 21, and yellow on August 22. Next time we'll have photos of the other color days: green on August 23, blue (Go Falcons!) on August 24, purple on August 27, pink on August 28, brown on August 29, black and white on August 29, and rainbow on August 30.
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Announcing Site Council Vacancy
The MMES Site Council is made up of staff, parents, and community members who meet monthly to review curriculum and programs, discuss communication with parents and the community, and provide other key input to support the school. Site Council meets at 3:30 on the third or fourth Monday of each month.
We have one opening for a third grade parent for 2018-2019. If you are a third grade parent interested in joining our team for 2018-2019, please submit a letter of interest to the principal and Site Council by emailing it to principal, Mrs. D at vdehombreux@fhusd.org or dropping it off at our school office by September 14. The Site Council will review letters and communicate with applicants after their September 17 meeting. Thank you to all parents and community members for your continued support.
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Muffin's Musings
Today was my first day of school! I got up early, ate a good breakfast and put on my new pink, therapy dog jacket! I was determined to make my big brother, Bobby proud of me today!
This year Bobby is going to help me learn to be a great therapy dog just like him! He let me come with him one day last year to school to watch him as he checked on all of his friends in each classroom. This summer I worked hard at home to prove to my mom that I was READY!
Well TODAY was the day!
I started my day in a meeting with the principal and several teachers. I tried to pay attention and listen to everything that was being said. I didn't realize how important a teacher's job is... they work hard to make sure every student is successful, learning new things, and enjoying school. I think I'm going to like coming to school too.
After announcements my mom took me to third grade, then second, and finally, first grade. I went around saying "hi" to my new friends. They were all so kind to me by giving me lots of soft hugs. I have so many new friends! They all made me so happy that my tail was wagging non-stop!
They also asked about Bobby. It made me feel really good inside to know they cared so much about Bobby. I can't wait to tell him that everyone was asking about him. Everyone here is very kind.
I had so much fun going from class to class and with all the excitement my tail didn't stop wagging! A couple of times I was so excited I forgot to listen to my mom but I turned it around and she was proud of me.
I can't wait to come back again and visit with everyone. But until then... I am REALLY tired! I can't wait to go home and lay next to Bobby. He will understand.
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Special Announcements
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Congratulations to our Kiwanis Terrific Kids for August 13-17!
Kindergarten: Kenzie Adkins
First Grade: Cristofer Arellano Casillas
Second Grade: Kaitlyn LeDrew
Third Grade: Stella Buck
Congratulations to our Kiwanis Terrific Kids for August 20-24!
Third Grade: Emmaline Atwood
Second Grade: Alexandra Ivie
First Grade: Alexander Hrisho
Kindergarten: Wylee Toy
Thank you for joining us, Noon Kiwanis Club members,
Paul Appeldorn and Carol Kubota!
Four Peaks Rotary Club Teacher of the Month: Laurel Cundiff
MMES Title I Reading Specialist, Laurel Cundiff was selected as the Four Peaks Rotary Club Teacher of the Month for August and honored at their August 23 meeting. Ms. Cundiff does so much for us not only as our reading specialist, but also as Student Study Team (SST) Coordinator, curriculum team member, and more. Her expertise in reading and knowledge of our students are greatly appreciated! Congratulations, Ms. Cundiff!
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Looking Ahead
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8/27/18-
8/31/18
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Student Council elections
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8/29/18 &
9/5/18
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2:20: Student early release for staff professional development
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Labor Day: No school
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Apex Fun Run activities
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| 9/6/18 |
Banking Day
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9/6/18-
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Student health screenings: hearing and vision
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The McDowell Mountain students, staff, parents, and community will provide a safe, child centered environment that builds self-esteem, self-discipline, and the essential skills for life long learning. While adapting to the differences of others and by using responsible decision making, students will exhibit citizenship with the motivation to invent, dream, explore, and communicate in our changing world. At McDowell Mountain School everyone is a learner and will encourage and help others to be successful learners.
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