MPES Connection
June 14, 2019
We had an amazing school year at MPES! I am so proud of our students for all of their hard work and commitment to learning. It was exciting to see their progress both in and out of the classrooms. Thank you to our phenomenal team of educators for their dedication this year and for all that they did to help our students learn and grow. We are fortunate to have such an outstanding staff at MPES. Thank you also to all of our families for partnering with us to support our students. We couldn't do it with out you!
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the new school year at our Open House on August 22nd.
Field Day
End of the Year Fun!
Cougars of the year
Congratulations to the following students:
Third Grade - Meghan Chambers and Abner Pepin
Fourth Grade - Kira Hargest and Freddy Velasquez Umana
Fifth Grade - Tamia Perry and Gabriel Alvarez Salguero
We also recognized two fifth grade students as Super Cougars! These two students demonstrated outstanding character, hard work and committment to excellence during their three years as a MPES student.
Super Cougars - Isabel Vutiprichar (not pictured) and Christopher Delamater
Special Recognitions
Mr. Ryan Bogner, our physical education teacher, was selected by his MPES colleagues as our BELL Educator of the Year for his many positive contributions to our school community this year. Congratulations Mr. Bogner!
Mr. George Valletti, one of our STEM teachers, was recognized by the Alexandria Scottish Rite at their Outstanding Teachers of the Year awards program for his nomination as the Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Mr. Valletti!
19-20 School Supply Kits Available to Order Now!
We are excited to announce that once again this year, our PTO is offering school supply kits for the 2019 - 2020 school year. These kits come with everything your child needs for his or her grade level and will be available to pick up at our Open House.
Orders will be accepted two ways this year:
- ONLINE ORDERS: Orders can be placed online at www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks. Last day for online ordering is June 30th.
- PAPER ORDERS: This year, we are accepting paper order forms and CASH ONLY payment. These are due and should be placed in the PTO mailbox by June 13th.
Manassas Park Elementary Order Code is: MAN147
Summer Food Program
Change in Tdap Requirements
In April 2018, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) changed the minimum recommended age for the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) adolescent booster vaccine from 10 to 11 years. Although the vaccine is approved by the FDA to be given at a younger age as part of a catch-up-schedule, a routine adolescent booster dose of Tdap should be administered at no one younger than 11 years of age.
To align with current guidelines, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation effective July 1, 2019, that changes the grade in which students are evaluated for receipt of the Tdap vaccine from sixth to seventh grade.
PowerSchool Enrollment - Online Returning Student Data Verification will open in June
Please make sure that you have verified the information in the Parent Portal
Parents of returning students must access the PowerSchool Enrollment online forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.mpark.net/public. The online forms contain demographic and emergency information you entered last year. During this process, you will verify the information is accurate or update any information that has changed. Parents will also electronically sign annual agreement forms for school district policies.
At least one parent is required to create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account. If you have multiple children in Manassas Park City Schools, you must verify information for each student, however only one parent account is necessary.
- If you have created a PowerSchool Parent Portal account in a previous school year, please use that account to log in. Please do not create a new account.
- If you have not created a PowerSchool parent account, directions can be found at http://www.mpark.net/parents/directions-for-parent-portal.
If you have questions about your account, please contact your child’s school for assistance.
School Board Meetings and Work Sessions Now Available on YouTube!
Keep Learning over the summer!
Upcoming Events
Camp Invention
June 17 - 21
MPES
Cougar Expedition Program
June 24 - 28
MPES
Cougar SLAM Discovery Program
July 8 - 26
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MPES
MPES Open House
Thursday, August 22
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MPES
First Day of School!
Monday, August 26
Manassas Park Elementary School
Principal
Email: stacey.mamon@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 368-2032
Twitter: @MPEScougars