McDeeds Creek Elementary

• Because of the rigor of our evaluation process, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award is both a high aspiration and an exemplary recognition of excellence. Capturing Kids’ Hearts® is proud to recognize the outstanding educators who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of our children.
• The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes using the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process. Award winners demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning.
• For the 2022-2023 school year, the Capturing Kid’s Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award was granted to 468 school campuses across the United States.

May 2023

• Tuesday, May 9th- Deadline to order a school yearbook! School Improvement Team Meeting
• Wednesday, May 10th & Thursday, May 11th- Kindergarten completes mClass EOY testing in a one on one setting.
• Friday, May 12th- Interim Reports Coming Home
• Tuesday, May 16th 2nd & 3rd Grade complete mClass EOY testing in a one on one setting.
• Wednesday, May 17th- PTA Meeting! We need you to vote in our officers for next year! 2nd & 3rd Grade complete mClass EOY testing in a one on one setting
  
• Friday, May 19th- Spring Carnival! See info below.
• Friday, May 26th- 5th Grade Field Trip To DEFY
• Monday, May 29th- No School
• Wednesday, May 31st- Grades 3-5 Reading End of Grade Test

June 2023

• Friday, June 2nd- Grades 3-5 Math End of Grade Test
• Monday, June 5th- 5th Grade Science End of Grade Test
• Tuesday, June 6th- 10am 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
• Wednesday, June 7th- 9am Baby Bulls/Pre-K Class Promotion Ceremony
• Thursday, June 8th- FUN DAY!
• Friday, June 9th- Last Day of School/Early Release

Many, many thanks to each and everyone of you that helped us reach our goal of $50,000! We have never felt so much love and support-- especially by our PTA that ran the entire event! This was HUGE- it was also a magical day for children- so many smiles, laughs, and excitement!

Did you see us on the front page of the paper?! Here's a snippet that was sent to Dr. Capps by our PTA President, Erika Weidman.

We truly do not know how to thank you for loving on our teachers this week! They were SHOWERED with love and appreciation.

• Special thanks to Kurt Baker with "Achieving Balance Massage Therapy" for providing massages to all of our teachers!
• Shout out to "Off the Rail Nutrition" in Aberdeen for setting up shop and providing our teachers with one of their favorite things......... TEA!
• Thank you Firehouse Subs in Aberdeen!
• You are too sweet Granny's Donuts!
• Thanks for the wake up and big grins Crossroads Coffee!
• Our Friday feast of a Taco Bar was a huge hit "El Patron" in Aberdeen!
• Special thanks to ALL OF YOU for surprising us with desserts on top of volunteering to give each teacher "quiet time" to eat all the delciousness that was provided this week.

Last year, children received free breakfast and lunch every day due to the pandemic. This year, all of Moore County Schools will be charging for every breakfast/lunch served. Prices are...

$1.25 Breakfast

$2.50 Lunch

Want to prepay for your child's meals? Click on the link below to add to your child's account...

https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/

For direction/instructions on how to access your child's account...

https://www.ncmcs.org/about_us/departments/child_nutrition/how_to_prepay_for_meals

This year's yearbook will feature our Baby Bulls as well as our Blend-Ed Community Members. It will be the BIGGEST ONE yet! Order yours now at a reduced price by clicking on the link below.

• May 17: Final PTA Meeting and Voting for '23-'24 Board @ 6pm Childcare provided (voting at 6:30pm)
  
• May 19: Spring Carnival 5-8pm McDeeds Creek Community Event

Spring Carnival will be held Friday, May 19 from 5-8pm. The event will include food for purchase, carnival games, gaming truck, laser tag, inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, auction baskets, raffles and more! The event is Free to enter! All the games and activities do not have a fee. Donations will be accepted and appreciated for the event.

Vendor Application - Applications due no later than Wednesday, May 10. https://mcdeedscreek.memberhub.com/store/items/845391

If you haven't registered your child, please do so ASAP! Registration takes place NOW. Please complete the online registration form and upload your documents either to the system or bring in hard copies for Mrs. Bone to copy into our file system. Mrs. Bone can be reached at kbone@ncmcs.org.

For enrollment within the Moore County Schools district, please click on the link below for more information: https://www.ncmcs.org/parents/student__parent_resources/enrolling_your_child

Find out if you are in our district! Click on the link below to see what school you are assigned to:

https://transportation.ncmcs.org/webquerylive/webquery/

School tours can be scheduled for after school hours by contacting Mrs. Bone at kbone@ncmcs.org.

Established in 2018 & opened in August 2019 thanks to the Moore County Commissioners. We love our McDeeds Creek home- we love living in a brand new school!

Email: mcapps@ncmcs.org
Website: mces.ncmcs.org
Location: 2953 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines, NC, USA 28387
Phone: 910-722-4248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcdeedscreekelementary/
Twitter: @molly_capps