MES Weekly Scoop

We will be making changes to our dismissal procedure beginning Monday, October 2, 2023.

MES STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

BUS STUDENTS:

• LOCATION - MAIN MES ENTRANCE (south)

• LINE UP IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING AT 3:35PM

PRE-K:

• LOCATION - MAIN MES ENTRANCE

• STUDENT DISMISSAL - 3:30 PM

• PICK-UP - 3:30 - 3:35 PM

K-4:

• EXIT THROUGH BLACKTOP DOORS AT 3:40

• BLACTOP GATES OPEN - 3:25PM

• NO PARKING ON BLACKTOP

• PARENT PICK UP - ONLY ON FOOT

• GRADES WILL HAVE DESIGNATED AREA

5-6

• EXIT THROUGH NORTH or Northwest DOOR (BY 6TH GRADE)

• STUDENT DISMISSAL - 3:40

• PICK-UP- ONLY ON FOOT

**STARTING ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 THE DISTRICT WILL BE PROVIDING A SAFETY OFFICER TO PATROL THE SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING DISMISSAL AND STUDENT PICK-UP TIME. TRAFFIC (VEHICLE SPEED, ETC.) AND CROSSWALKS WILL BE AN EMPHASIS. THE DISTRICT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE SAFEST ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF.

Michele Mintzmyer has taught at MES for 10 years. She has taught in 1st grade and PK during her tenure at MES. She is always dependable and easy going. She is often seen helping other staff and students and making a difference. Michele loves her job working with 3 and 4 year old's. Thank you Michele for making MES better.

Rashele Brown is a speech and language pathologist here at MES. She has been in this role for 9 years. Rashele is an amazing teacher and enjoys helping her students improve on their speech and language skills. Thank you Rashele for all you do.

Two opportunities we offer students when they advance to the 6th grade are participating in Jobs for Dawgs and Student Council. Examples of the jobs that a student may hold include preschool helper, office assistant, morning announcements, library helper, and student ambassadors to name a few. These jobs teach the students the importance of responsibility as well as teamwork as they are often working in support of MES staff members. The students earn their "paycheck" in the form of a treat or other fun item at the end of each month for attending their job.

6th graders are also asked to vote on four classmates to be their Student Council Representatives. Student Council works closely with the School Counselors in a variety of ways, including planning and implementing activities for Red Ribbon Week, Kindness Week, PBIS rewards, as well as raising money through our candy cane drive before winter break. Last year, the Student Council decided to use the money they made to purchase donuts and juice for the entire school for the last Bulldog Family meeting, which was a big hit! We are pleased to announce our four representatives for the 2023-2024 school year are: Haley Dunlap, Rylan Johnson, Landon Schmelzle, and Lucy Zierlein. Congratulations!

Big thank you to all of our food service people for all their hard work preparing great meals for our students.

Monday: Dunkers and Sauce or Deli Sandwich, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Strawberries, Milk

Tuesday: French Toast Sticks Sausage and Egg Patties or Salad, hash Brown Patty, Dragon Punch, Pears, Milk

Wednesday: Goulash or salad, Wheat Roll, Country Blend Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Thursday: Ribbette Sandwich or Salad Breadstick, Tater Tot, Steamed Broccoli, Sliced Peaches, Milk

Friday: No School

The book fair is in full swing at the library! We are open before and after school, and during the day for students, as well as during parent teacher conferences next week. There are a lot of books for all different levels and a whole section of holiday books! It's the perfect time to get some early Christmas shopping finished (if you're not sure what your child wants, ask to see their wish list!!)

Disagreeing appropriately

1. Look at the person. This shows that you are paying attention

• Be pleasant and smile
• look at the person as you would a friend
• keep looking at the person throughout the conversation

2. Use a pleasant voice. the person is more likely to listen to you

• Speak slowly and clearly
• Use short sentence, they are easier to understand
• Keep a comfortable distance

3. Say "I understand how you feel"

• Plan what you are going to say before you speak
• Have a conversation not a confrontation
• Be Sincere

4. Tell why you feel differently

• Use details
• Be prepare to back up your opinions with facts
• Think before you speak

5. Give a reason

• Make sure it makes sense
• Stay calm

6. Listen to the other person. this shows respect

• Do not interrupt
• Stay Calm
• Don't Argue

Chocolate bar sales are ending soon. Please try to sell the entire box and return the money in the envelope to the office. We need to collect all unsold chocolate and money by Monday, September 25, 2023. MES uses the funds gained from these sales for Scholastic News, Theme Day activities, Movies, Snacks, PBIS Rewards and Prizes, and many other things for our students.

We will be looking to clean up some language in our handbook that pertains to the use of cell phones on school grounds. There has been some questions about when and where cell phones are allowed to be used. While cell phones can be a great tool for parents to ensure their child is safe, they can also create other issues that interfere with the orderly function of the school. That is why we have asked students not to be using cell phones while in line waiting for the bus to pick them up.