Mustang Messenger
January 2020
From the Principal's Desk
Welcome to 2020! I hope you all had a restful and relaxing winter break, and enjoyed time with friends and family.
We all know that wintry weather lies ahead. Please make sure that your children are prepared for outdoor recess. Unless there is inclement weather or the windchill is dangerously cold to children, all students go outside. We do not allow students to remain inside unless there is a note from a doctor. We simply don't have the staff to supervise a large number of students who would remain inside. Notes from a physician must also indicate the number of days remaining inside is recommended. We also recommend that students have spare mittens, hats, and scarves that could be left at school. Our health office doesn't have a lot of spare clothing for students who become wet from playing in the snow, so you're also welcome to send in spare clothing if you have a "snow angel." :)
I'd like for all of you to please take a moment to make sure we have updated emergency numbers and information should there be an emergency at school. Mrs. Horwarth, our health aide, often calls those people on your emergency list when she cannot reach a parent/guardian. Thank you for your help on this! You may send any updates to our attendance email: maryfrankattendance@phm.k12.in.us. In the subject line, please put your child's name with the phrase "emergency information update."
I am looking foward to this next semester with your children! It's going to be a great second half of our already-great year!
In service of your child,
Mrs. Heerschop
Not all absences that are called in by a parent are automatically excused absences. Excused absences are outlined in the student handbook, which is linked in the above Smore on School Attendance.
Any vacations taken without prior approval of at least 2 weeks may not be excused.
Important Dates....
January 6 - Classes Resume & DIBELS (Middle of Year - MOY) window open (K-2 students only)
January 8- AIRWays Interim window open (3-5 students only)
January 14 - PTO Meeting
January 15 - End of second quarter
January 20 - MLK Day - No School
January 21 - PHM Kindergarten Registration (2020-2021) begins. (Click HERE for more information.)
January 27 - Donuts with Dad (PTO Event - More details to come) - 7am
January 28 - 1st & 2nd Music Program (1st grade - 5:30pm; 2nd grade - 6:30pm)
January 31 - 100th Day of School
Music News
Parents of Fifth Graders::
Please remember to check with your family physician for your child to receive their
MCV4 (Meningococcal), Tdap and 2nd Hep A (if not received yet). These are all required for 6th grade.
Important Reminders:
- Students must be fever free and/or have not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. We appreciate close adherence ot this policy in order to keep everyone healthy.
- Medications cannot be brought to school by students Parents must bring the medication into the office and give it to the Ms. Debi, the Health Aide or office staff if she is unavailable. Appropriate forms must be signed and on file before medication can be dispensed at school.
Safe School Helpline
The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats,
suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. Available 24/7.
Three Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 66746
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mary Frank PTO News
Melissa Knight - President
Angie Burtsfield - Vice President
Megan Wroblewski - Treasurer
Mary Frank Contact Information
Email: cheerschop@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://maryfrank.phmschools.org/
Location: 13111 Adams Road, Granger, IN, USA
Phone: (574) 272-0340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryFrankMustangs/
Twitter: @MFESMustangs