MPE Weekly Roar
May 20, 2022
A Message From Principal Dolan
Dear MPE Families,
We had a great week! Lots of learning and fun times for our students. I am very proud of all our MPE LIONS.
Kindergarten registration in under way. As you know, Livingston has soft borders. Once schools are determined by Central Office, we will email our families about upcoming Orientation and K-screenings. (Dates below)
Also, we really value your input. As we create class lists for next year, we ask for your input.
Please complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw1ocPk7LN7-p8WU4GoFjK12FH_Hk9n62EODAwPiFATlYgAQ/viewform We are extending the deadline for one more week. We cannot accept late responses.
Please review the email that was sent today about Field Day. We would love to see you there if you can volunteer. The information is also below.
The dates and times for the moving up ceremonies for students in grades K and 5 have been emailed to you. Please note: each student will receive 4 guest tickets. We cannot accommodate more guests due to the number of seats in the MPM auditorium. Both events will be live-streamed.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Dolan
Last Chance to Complete Parent Information Form: It will be closing next week.
Later in the school year, we will begin to create our class lists for next year. Although we do not accept teacher requests, your feedback is extremely helpful. Please complete the following before May 25th. Thank you in advance for your input. This is completely optional and not required.
RELAY FIELD DAY will be on Monday, June 13th
RELAY FIELD DAY will be on Monday, June 13th (Rain Date Monday, June 20th). This year’s Field Day will be a Relay Extravaganza and we are super excited for all the fun activities!
We are hoping students can wear shirts to match their grade. This is encouraged but not required.
K - Orange
1st - Yellow
2nd - Green
3rd - Red
4th - White
5th - Blue
There will be 2 sessions that ALL GRADES will be participating in.
To sign up as a volunteer, please click the link to the PTA Website: https://mpepta.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms
Session 1: 8:15 am volunteer arrival, session runs 8:30-10:30 am
Session 2: 12:45 pm volunteer arrival: session runs 1-2:20 pm
LPS Summer Brain Camp - July 11- 28
BRAIN CAMP!
Come join us for fun learning adventures!
For children entering 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade in Sept. 2022
July 11 —July 28, 2022
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Harrison Elementary School
See flyer below for registration information.
Kangaroo Math Competition
Congratulations to Advait Joshi in Mrs. Szostak's 4th grade class for ranking #1 in the state and nation in the National Math Kangaroo competition this year!
Also, congratulations to Arohan Bhattacharya in Mrs. Blount's 4th grade class who ranked 19th in the state and nation in the competition!
Gifted and Talented Art and Music Application
Dear Parents:
We are excited to announce that the application window is now open to express interest for both our Elementary Gifted and Talented Art program and Gifted and Talented Music program.These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2022-2023 school year.Students previously enrolled in either GT Art and/or GT Music do not need to reapply.
All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Thursday, May 26, 2022.
Detailed information for both the GT Art and GT Music programs, along with the applications for both programs, can be found in the links below:
GT ART Elementary School Application
GT MUSIC Elementary School Application
Thank you.
Subscription Bussing
See the attachments below for a letter and application from the Livingston Public Schools Transportation Department regarding subscription bussing for the 2022-2023 school year. Subscription bussing is for families who need transportation for their student but do not qualify based on mileage from the school. Only IN DISTRICT students can apply for subscription bussing. Families who apply will be able to use their MySchoolBucks portal to pay for the bus online. There is no change to the cost for next year: $810 for roundtrip and $405 for one way.
Questions about bussing can be referred to the Transportation Department.
Thank you.
Early Dismissals in Genesis Parent Portal
ATTENDENCE REPORTING: EARLY DISMISSALS
Beginning Monday, May 9, 2022, parents should report early dismissals in the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents are no longer required to call or email their child's school if a student needs to leave school early. As of May 9th, all attendance reporting including absences, tardies and early dismissals should be reported using the Genesis Parent Portal. Attendance reporting instructions can be found on the front page of your school's website.
View instructions for how to report early dismissals in Genesis.
Ordering Lunch? Please order by 10 am on Sunday!! THIS IS A SLIGHTLY EARLIER TIME
Remember to check the menu and discuss the options with your child to ensure that they like the selection before you order it. Also, be sure to look at the dates on the form so you know what days you are ordering for. The order form closes at 10:00 AM on Sunday, to order for the week ahead. It opens again at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to start ordering for the following week.
Kindergarten Registration is open for September 2022!
Livingston Public Schools is now accepting pre-registration for the incoming 2022-2023 KINDERGARTEN CLASS ONLY. Existing families should complete the process with the LPS registrar, Amy Ennis by May 15th. https://www.livingston.org/Page/369
Registration for all other grades will open later in the spring for the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information, click HERE!
School Counselor News
I am so happy to be back with my MPE family. We have so many wonderful opportunities coming up to support your child's social and emotional learning (SEL). Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you!
Jennifer Kelner
Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Kelner at jkelner@livingston.org.
Technology Help
Upcoming Events
May 16 - 20 and 24, 25 - NJSLA grade 4,5 testing
May 16 -Multicultural Night raindate
May 18 - District Art Show begins - Livingston Mall 6:00 p.m.
May 27 -Schools closed - Snow day give back
May 30 - Schools closed for Memorial Day
End of Year Save the Dates - June 2022
June 2 - 5th grade graduation trip
June 2 - Day in Clay - grade 3
June 3 - Day in Clay - grade 4
June 6 - Day in Clay - grade 5
June 6 - New Kindergarten Parent Orientation - 7:00 p.m.
June 7 OR 14 - New Kindergarten Student Screenings - Registration Required
June 8 - School Fair - right after school. Registration required
June 9 - STEAM Museum Assembly - grades K-3
June 13 - Field Day - We need lots of parent volunteers. Mark the date!
June 14 - TREPS marketplace - 2:40 p.m. Under tent or small gym
June 15 - Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony 9 a.m.
June 15 - 5th grade vs staff Kickball Game and Water Balloon Toss p.m.
June 16 - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony -9 a.m.
June 17 - Schools closed for Juneteenth
June 21 - 5th grade breakfast and yearbook signing
June 22 - Partial day - dismissal at 12:00 p.m.
June 23 - 5th grade clap out - 11:45 a.m.
June 23 - Last day of school. dismissal at 12:00 p.m.