MCES Newsletter
November 1 - 5
Thank you!
We would like to thank each family who attended a conference.
PTO Meeting is Tuesday!
PTO Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 5:00 in the MCES Library. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 2nd.
We need MORE family participation. If you can not make the meeting, but you are interested in participating in PTO contact Andrea Jones (ajones1112@ucumberlands.edu).
MCES Veterans Day Celebration
On Wednesday, we will dress in red, blue, and white to honor our Veterans.
Transportation Changes and Excuses
All doctor and parent notes must be sent to mces.attendance@mercer.kyschools.us.
Students must have masks for small group instruction and cooperative learning groups!
Title 1 Family Nights
Kindergarten- Tuesday, December 7th 5:30-6:30
First Grade- Wednesday, December 8th 5:30-6:30
Second Grade- Thursday, December 9th 5:30-6:30
We will discuss what Title I is, our school curriculum, and what we are doing academically to support students at all levels.
There will be a virtual option for families who would are not able to attend in person.
Lost Items
- We have 3 pair of glasses in the office. If your child has lost his/her glasses, please contact your child's teacher or the office.
- There are many sweatshirts and jackets in our lost and found. Please let your child's teacher know if your child has lost an item.
Thank you for helping us in preventing the spread of COVID.
Holiday Assistance- NOVEMBER 1st Deadline
FRC NEWS
Holiday Assistance - ONLY ONE PROGRAM CAN BE USED
***The Harrodsburg Herald Christmas LOVE TREE program is now open to take applications. DEADLINE NOV 1st, Please apply online if possible. The FRC will have paper copies if needed. The link to the online application is: https://form.jotform.com/212156588830157
***The Salvation Army ANGEL TREE program is also available for children in Mercer County for ages birth to 12 years old. This is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 859-236-4473 for more information and to make an appointment.
Community Resources
***If your family is in need of additional food or clothing assistance please contact Mrs. Bray for resources lists or to pick up a food bag. Georgiana.bray@mercer.kyschools.us OR 859-733-7046; EMERGENCY Number 859-694-0527
***Food and other assistance as available - Christian Life Center - 859-734-5001
***Utility assistance and many resource programs - Bluegrass Community Action office - 859-734-9549
***If you are raising a grandchild or a child that is not your own. Contact Mrs. Bray for support group information and to sign up for the GAP conference for free legal advice and many helpful resources all in one place on one day.
***KCHIP and MEDICAID open enrollment - FREE HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS
School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM)
SBDM Members: Kaitlin Main- Parent Rep, Lee Wilson- Parent Rep, Nicky Keller- Teacher Rep, Patrick Webb- Teacher Rep, and April Wilhoite- Teacher Rep.
Change of Clothing
Clothing is available on an emergency basis, but supply is limited. If the FRC does not have your child's size and clothing is not in their backpack; a call home to bring clothing will be necessary. Thank you for your help.
Thanksgiving Break
Celebrating MCES Students
A Reminder from Nurse Kim
** The 24 hour policy is still a district policy. Regardless if you are in test-to-stay program. If your child has a fever, vomiting or diarrhea - they will need to be free of those for 24 hours without fever reducing medication to return to school. PLEASE do not send your child to school sick.
** We are missing A LOT of required health documents! Even if your child is an online student they are still enrolled in Mercer Co. Schools and the same documents are required. PLEASE get ALL required documents turned in ASAP. If you have an appointment scheduled for a physical, vision or dental exam please call Nurse Kim at 733-7040 or e-mail the date of appointment and your child's name to kim.ellis@mercer.kyschools.us.
** If your phone number or address has changed PLEASE go into Infinite Campus and update those. It is very important that we have all updated information to get a hold of someone in case of emergency or illness.
** Fall break is a great time to wash your child's backpack and lunch box!!
Chromebook Repair Fees
Click the link to view the current repair fees for Chromebooks and chargers.
School Wide Parties
Our next party is our Winter Party on December 17.
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE
School breakfast and lunch are offered daily. All meals are free for students.
● Due to federal meal guidelines, restaurant food/meals are not permitted at school for BREAKFAST or LUNCH.
● Students may bring lunches from home, however glass containers and carbonated beverages are not permitted.
Please keep Infinite Campus (IC) Updated
Also, if you have an address change or a phone number change, please update those in IC as soon as possible.
If you need assistance logging into IC, please contact the office @ 859-733-7040.
TRANSPORTATION/DISMISSAL CHANGES:
We understand changes to dismissal plans sometimes occur. Therefore, to ensure the safety of your child and the protection of instructional time, the following procedures must be followed.
● All transportation or dismissal changes must be made by the parent or legal guardian and sent to mces.attendance@mercer.kyschools.us. Please include student’s first and last name, teacher’s name along with the transportation change. These changes should be sent no later than 2:00 p.m. the day of the change.
Every effort should be made to arrange afternoon transportation before arrival each day. Advance notice ensures accurate information to teachers and students during the busiest time of the school day.
● If an emergency arises and something must be changed, after 2:00 p.m. it must be approved by the principal or assistant principal.
Box Tops
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES FOR CAR RIDERS
● Student drop off begins at 7:25 a.m. Please be aware that traffic begins to back up around 7:35 a.m. Students not in their classrooms by 8:00 a.m. are tardy.
● Students should be ready to exit the vehicle quickly via the passenger side doors near the sidewalk when given the go-ahead by school staff.
● For safety reasons, do not go around other cars to exit the line.
● For safety reasons, drivers should not get out the vehicle.
● Do not use your cell phone while you are in the line. Distractions are a safety issue.
● Please carefully utilize both lanes at the bottom circle to avoid traffic back up on Tapp Road.
● MCES staff will open the car door for those students who need assistance.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FOR CAR RIDERS
● The Car Rider Tag System will begin reading tags at 2:30. If you pass through before that time, your tag will not be read and you will need to circle around and get back in line.
● Student car-rider tags MUST be displayed from the rear view mirror prior to entering the circle.
● If you do not have a car rider tag, you will be required to come to the front entrance, present
identification and wait for verification before taking your child.
● ANYONE WITHOUT A CAR RIDER TAG WHO COMES TO PICK UP A CHILD MUST BE LISTED IN INFINITE CAMPUS AND A PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED.
● Parents should remain in their vehicle at all times during afternoon dismissal. If you need to assist your child with buckling up, please move into the parking lot area to do so safely.
● For the safety of all, do not go around other cars or drive around the cone barriers to exit the line.
● Do not use your cell phone while you are in the line. Distractions are a safety issue.