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Empower! Inspire! Unite!
We are pleased to be able to provide our students, parents, staff and community with the latest information about our Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District community through this newsletter. Please join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to connect with us daily!
Superintendent's Message

Dear Mt. Pleasant Community,

We would like to express our solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion in our community. We are committed to standing up against hatred. The recent deadly and devastating attacks in Atlanta, leave a mark of profound shock and sadness, and at the same time, reinforce our determination towards equality and fairness.

At MPESD, all students, families and staff are appreciated and respected. We would like to emphasize that we have counseling resources available for anyone needing support during these challenging times. Please refer to our Care Solace program and to your school site administrator for additional resources you may need. 

Let’s reflect on the power of being united and supportive of one another, where we all contribute and celebrate our roots, and thrive as a community. We stand side by side with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community - today and always.

Lastly, we look forward to welcoming back our students for some in-person support starting the week of April 12th. We are committed to providing a safe environment and the best education possible for those who choose to return to our campuses, while the option to continue with distance learning remains in place. We are completing all the planning and logistics for the successful reopening of each school site, and thank you for your kind cooperation.
 
In community spirit,

Dr. Elida MacArthur
Superintendent
Reopening Update
With the constantly evolving pandemic, we continue to go through many changes. Recently, as the cases of COVID-19 have declined in our area, the Board of Trustees decided to create opportunities for students to receive in-person instruction for interested families, effective April 12, 2021. 
 
We have appreciated your participation in the community forums we have held and surveys we have distributed, which have greatly helped us to understand what your preferences and opinions are, crucial information to formulate plans to best adapt to the current situation.
 
The District has also developed safety protocols, schedules and guidelines for the return to in-person instruction, addressing challenges and looking for solutions for students, families and staff. Thank you for your collaboration and continuous support.

At this point in the process, parents have already completed their commitment forms as to whether they wish to remain in Distance Learning or would like to opt for some in-person instruction (hybrid model: distance learning and some time in-person). We ask parents to direct any remaining questions that they may have with their school principal.
 
Please note that if childcare is a factor holding you back from choosing in-person instruction, there are some childcare opportunities available. It is key that you let your school principal know. 
Preparing for a Safe Return
It is exciting to welcome students again for in-person instruction, and it’s also our priority to provide a safe environment for students and staff. You can learn about our safety protocols in this video below.
National Reading Month
Did you know that March is designated as National Reading Month? It’s a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It's a key component of education! You can see our Superintendent Dra. Elida MacArthur’s message about Reading Month by clicking on the video below.
You can watch Principal Julie Howard, at Robert Sanders Elementary, reading her all time favorite book, “The Giving Tree.”
We are pleased to share a reading by Principal Dina Chung of Mt. Pleasant Elementary. The title of the book is “The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes.”
Student Projects during Distance Learning
The opportunities for students to pursue special projects while studying from home resulted in creative and fun initiatives, including artistic efforts, as you can see in this video. Thank you to Mr. Serrano and his 7th grade students for sharing their talents with us.
Advancing Covid-19 Vaccinations
At MPESD, many staff members are getting vaccinated and shared the special
moment they got their immunizations.

 As health authorities point out, the vaccines are crucial for everyone’s safety and reactivating the economy. Here, we provide resources and information to help you access vaccination opportunities. Please follow the links below: