MES Weekly Scoop

Super bowl weekend is here and it seems most everyone around is excited to see the local team in the biggest game in the world again. Looking at students and staff we see a lot of chiefs attire. I wonder if these elementary kids even know that for a long time Chiefs fans didn't have much to cheer about. In fact prior to 2019 it had been 50 years since they had been to a superbowl. Many of those seasons were dismal at best.

The Chiefs didn't get to where they are by accident, and no it is not a NFL conspiracy. There are several characteristics to a great team. The two I want to point out seems to have been there for a while now and has become their identity. Hard work and perseverance are things that we try to teach here at MES. The great thing is, you don't have to be born with these traits. These are two character traits that you can develop. Effort and attitude is all it takes. GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!

Kindness Week begins on Monday! In preparation, K-6 classrooms worked hard on creating posters to decorate the school in celebration. We discussed the importance of showing kindness to each other and examples of how to show kindness. Please see the flier for the dress up days next week!

Recca Luedders teaches kindergarten here at MES. She has taught kindergarten for the past 2 years. Prior to that she taught special education at MES and Valley Heights for 3 years. Rebecca loves her students and meeting them everyday. She enjoys everyday as it is always something new in kindergarten. Rebecca is making MES a great place for students to learn.

Jessica Friederichs is a teacher aide that assists our behavior interventionists. She is in her second year at MES and has 10 years of experience working with students. She does a great job of supporting our students' behavioral needs. Jessica says her favorite part of her job is helping students be successful and making a difference. Thank you Jessica for making MES better.

Kelli Holthaus teaches 5th grade at MES. She is in her 4th year here at MES and 31st year in education. She has a lot of experience in special education and this can be seen in her ability to relate to students. She is loves teaching and seeing her students learn new things. She is passionate about student success. Thank you Kelli for making MES great.

Lucas Packett is a 1st grade teacher at MES. He has taught at several different levels in his 8 years here. Lucas has 23 years of experience in education. He enjoys seeing students grow and learn. He wants to teach perseverance in his students and enjoys it when they learn they CAN do something. Thank you Lucas for making MES a great place for students to learn.

Kindergarten students had a great time learning about mammals native to Kansas this week. Kansas State Wildlife Biologist Megan Smith presented to all three kindergarten classes. She was able to bring some furs from several native mammals. Thank You Megan

This year we decided in addition to taking donations for the Food Pantry, we are also accepting donations for the student snack closet. These snacks will be provided to students who may have forgotten to bring a snack or are in need of a little something to keep them filled until lunch time. Thank you for your support!

1. Look at the person who is talking

2. Sit or Stand quietly; avoid fidgeting,yawning,or giggling

3. Wait until the person is finished speaking before you speak

4. Show that you understand. Say "OK," "Thanks," or "I see"