Micro Elementary Parent Newsletter
November 18th, 2019
Message from Principal Parrish
Micro Elementary Evacuation Drill
School safety is a point of emphasis for Micro Elementary and Johnston County Public Schools. On January 23rd, Micro Elementary will conduct a campus evacuation drill. The drill will entail our K-5 students traveling by bus to North Johnston Middle School. We will briefly stage in the NJMS gym and then return to Micro Elementary. The point of the drill is to practice leaving campus in an orderly and timely manner in case an issue ever required us to do so. A letter and "field trip permission form" will go out in December with all K-5 students. Pre-K students will not participate. Students who are not participating will remain at school and engage in a typical school activity. For the last several months, we have planning and preparing with the JCPS Transportation Department, the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, Micro PD, Micro FD, and Kenly PD. A Connect Ed phone call will go out the same day that the permission forms are sent home. We are hoping to have as many students participate as possible. The drill will be a valuable experience for students and school staff. It will help us all be better prepared in the event of an emergency. I will share additional details regarding this event at the December 5th Coffee with the Principal event.
Thank you!
Mr. Parrish
Micro Elementary News
- Parent Academy: Our second parent academy night will be November 21st at 6:30. Child care and food will be available. We will be viewing a documentary on adverse childhood experiences titled Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope. The viewing will be led by Alliance Healthcare representative, Becky Fescina.
- Ident-a Kid will be on campus November 19th taking ID Pictures for kids. There are forms in the office available if you would like your child to participate in this.
- Progress reports will go out on Tuesday, September 26th. Weekly folders will go home on Thursday rather than Wednesday this week only.
- Thanksgiving Break Begins on November 27th
- Our next PTA meeting of the year will be held on December 10th. There will be a performance by K-2 Students.
- Update: The additional security doors were installed recently. Soon a second buzzer will be installed to add an additional layer of security for our students. Please always be prepared to show staff your identification while visiting campus.
- Reminder: This year parents will use the front entrance at all times to enter the building. In the past, for awards ceremonies and during morning drop-off parents have been allowed to enter through the side. This year we want all parents and visitors using the front door each time they are on campus, also please be sure to get a visitor pass.
- North Carolina has a very helpful reading resource for parents. Visit here to find resources to help your child with reading: https://www.northcarolinaread.com/
- The Most Powerful Habit for Raising Smart Kids
- Read how having a quality home library can impact a student's performance at school.
- Would you like to volunteer? Contact our school counselor, Mandy Yelverton, if you are interested in volunteering. MandyYelverton@johnston.k12.nc.us or 919-588-4300. We are expanding our Spider Buddies Volunteer Network this year.
Lunch Information
Click here These forms need to be updated each year.
Reduced Breakfast for Grades K-12: Free
Breakfast for Grades K-12: $1.40
Reduced Lunch for Grades K-12: $.40
Lunch for Grades K-8: $2.30
Lunch for Grades 9-12: $2.40
Adults: $3.50
Thank You!
Students spreading positive thoughts!
Fall Festival
Upcoming Important Dates
- November 21st: Parent Academy @ 6:30
- November 27th: Beginning of Thanksgiving Break
- December 5th: Coffee with Mr. Parrish @ 9:00
December 10th: PTA Meeting and K-2 Student Performance @ 6:30
January 16th: Micro Awards Day
January 23rd: School Evacuation Drill