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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
March 2021
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Hello MCE Mustang families!
Spring Break for all schools in the Maize district is from March 15th to 19th.
I would like to remind everyone that we will begin the Kansas State Assessments April 12th and 15th with the 5th grade students taking the state science assessment. The science assessment consists of two sessions. April 19th-22nd, grades 3-5 will be tested on the English/Language Arts (ELA) portion of the test. The ELA test is comprised of two sessions. Lastly, April 26th-29th, grades 3-5 will take the math portion of the state assessment. Like the ELA, the math assessment is comprised of two test sessions. The teachers have been working very hard teaching the Kansas College and Career Readiness Standards and preparing their students for the state assesments. Please look for your child's class testing schedule for their teacher. Please take note of some ways that you can support your child.
- Attendance is extremely important during testing, so please schedule any appointments around the testing schedule.
- Make sure your child is getting enough rest each night.
- Students need to fuel their brains during testing so encourage them to eat a balanced breakfast.
- Let your child know you are aware of the testing. Encourage him/her to do well by writing an encouraging note and staying positive.
Arrival and Dismissal information
- Doors will open at 8:30 am
- Parents should not exit their vehicles during drop off or pick up.
- Students who walk to school should arrive no earlier than 8:30 am
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Students who walk home from school should leave campus immediately and not congregate in the hallways or parking lots.
MCE Bell Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:45 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:45 am-3:23 pm (early dismissal)
Other Reminders
- MCE will have a drop off/pick up table positioned in our secure entryway for homework or any forgotten items that need to be picked up or delivered to a classroom.
- All children must wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose. If they do not have one available, a mask will be provided.
- Visitors/volunteers will not be allowed in the building at this time.
- Water fountains have been turned off in the building with the exception of fill stations. Please send a water bottle with your child daily.
Thank you for your continued support of MCE, it is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful spring break with family and friends! Be safe!
David Jennings
MCE Principal
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PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN PRE-ENROLLMENT |
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2021-22 Kindergarten and Pre-K Enrollment Happening Now ONLINE through March 31, 2021. Please visit Kindergarten Enrollment or Pre-K Enrollment for more information. If you have a MCE sibling that will be starting kindergarten next year, please complete this form. Thank you!
Andrea Dome
Counselor
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MAIZE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
VIRTUAL SPRING BREAKFAST
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You are invited to attend the Maize Education Foundation’s virtual Spring Breakfast event on April 1 at 9:00am.
Please join them and learn more about the Maize Education Foundation and how they support the students and educators of Maize USD 266.
A cooking demo and discussion with Maize Career Academy Prostart students, an address from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Higgins, and a special presentation to celebrate Deb and Craig Elliot are just a few of things they have planned.
Attendance is FREE! Share this link with your friends, and join on April 1st!
#OneMa1zeCares #OneMa1ze
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KDHE COVID-19 GUILDELINES |
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With Spring Break approaching, I just wanted to send a reminder in regards to travel, COVID, and quarantining.
These are the current guidelines from KDHE:
Those who have traveled to the following locations need to quarantine upon arrival in Kansas. The length of quarantine varies depending on whether you have been tested for COVID-19. This applies to both Kansas residents and those visiting Kansas:
- Traveled on or after Feb. 26 to the countries of Mayotte, Czechia, San Marino, Montenegro or Seychelles.
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Attended/traveled to mass gathering events out-of-state of 500 people or greater where individuals do not socially distance (6 feet) and wear masks.
- Been on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15, 2020.
- Others needing to continue quarantining:
- Received notification from public health officials (state or local) that you are a close contact of a laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19.
Please remember that this information could change at any time, so please check with local guidelines.
Thank you!
Nurse Loni
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If your child(ren) will be absent from school, please notify your child's teacher via email and call the attendance line 316-722-0427 (option 1) and leave a message. The absence will be marked as unexcused if the office/teacher is not notified. Thank you! |
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No More Clipping! Just Scan Your Receipt!
Don't like to clip? There's a new way you can support our school with Box Tops for Education. Simply download the Box Tops for Education app, choose Maize Central Elementary School in the setup, and then just scan your receipt every time you grocery shop. It will pick up from your receipt whether or not there are box tops and credit them to the school. So easy! For more information, Click Here.
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If you have moved or will be moving, but are still in district, please send a Proof of Residency to the school office as soon as possible. You can email it to kmarshall@usd266.com or fax it to the school office at 316-722-8307.
- An Acceptable Proof of Residence includes a copy of your mortgage/lease agreement, including signature page, or a current copy of your gas, water or electric bill.
- If you have any questions regarding Proof of Residence, please feel free to contact the school office.
If you are moving OUT of district, please contact Katelyn Marshall at kmarshall@usd266.com or by phone at 316-722-0427. Please include the new school, city, and state you will be transferring to so we can prepare your student's records for transfer.
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EARLY CHECK OUT PROCEDURE |
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Parents/guardians need to come to the front office to sign their student out on the sign-out sheet in the office entryway, then the office staff will call the student to the office.
Parents can notify the teacher in advance via email to let them know that they will be leaving early, but students will not be called to the office before the parent/guardian arrives to the school to pick them up.
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MCE Families,
Be sure to bookmark our new PTO website, www.mcepto.com, and check back often for updates! You can also keep up to date on PTO information such as meeting dates, Spirit Nights, and fundraising opportunities by following us on Facebook - MCE PTO. As always, if you have any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out by email - mcepto1@gmail.com.
Thank you,
MCE PTO
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March
Cooperation
Working together to complete a goal ...
looking for ways to help ...
sometimes staying out of the way.
April
Acceptance
Appreciating the differences in others ...
listening to and respecting a different point of view ...
looking past outer appearances ...
enjoying what others have to offer.
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2020-2021 MAIZE USD 266 CALENDAR |
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SKYWARD HEALTH INFORMATION
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It is the responsibility of the parent to update medical information and contact numbers in Skyward Family Access during enrollment and throughout the school year. Teachers, coaches and other school staff rely on Skyward for important health information like asthma, seizures, diabetes, and food allergies. In addition to updating Skyward, the parent/guardian must also personally communicate this information to the school nurse who will educate and train the appropriate staff. If parents and/or student have questions regarding school guidelines and policies in keeping students safe and healthy at school, please contact the school nurse.
GIVING YOUR
CHILD MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
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Complete a request for Administration of Medication form.
- The medication must be in the original container.
- The medication must be current. Expired medication will not be administered.
- The medication must be age appropriate. Any medication for a person older than the child will require a signed form from the doctor.
- All prescription medications require a signed form from the doctor.
- All prescription medications must have the pharmacy label with the student's name on the bottle/box.
- Students may not self-administer medications in the elementary schools.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION |
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FREE MONEY
for MCE
Please consider helping your child's school by participating in the following programs:
When registering be sure to use our
NPO number FQ604 .
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YOUR GUIDE
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FEE PAYMENT
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