MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE GALLOPING GAZETTE
February 11, 2016
Yes, on this special day you share your love and appreciation for the people in your life. By now, even our newest Mustang family members know how much I love my MES family! I truly enjoy your children and appreciate your sharing them with me each day! They bring true joy with their hugs, smiles, greetings, and excitement in learning!! Do take time to share this special day with your child or children. Make those warm and fuzzy memories with them as they grow up so fast. I can attest to this!
When we return to school on Tuesday, February 16, our Counselors will host another All Pro Dads gathering for dads or dad-like figures to join their student at 7:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Please do join us for this special opportunity!
Many thanks to our families who have been able to attend and support our restaurant nights. Our San Jose night was a wonderful success filled with smiles and great food! On Friday evening, February 12, 6-10:00 p.m., you have the opportunity to support PTO again at the MES PTO PAC Night. This is lots of fun for your children and the adults get to enjoy themselves! Win-win for all!
Enjoy the 4-day weekend and a great book with your child or children! Stay warm and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!
Yours truly,
Jan Fickling
Principal of Midway Elementary
Mark your Calendars for Spring testing dates
SC READY: (Grades 3-5)
ELA Session 1 - Writing - Tuesday, April 26
ELA Session 2 - Reading - Wednesday, April 27
Mathematics - - Thursday, April 28
Make-up Testing - Through May 6
SCPASS: (Grades 4-5)
Science - Wednesday, May 11
Social Studies - Thursday, May 12
Make-up Testing - Through May 19
February Artist of the Month
FIC meeting rescheuled for February 18th at 8 am
Due to a conflict, our regularly scheduled FIC meeting is being moved to NEXT Thursday, February 18.
Please make plans to join us in the yellow hall conference room at 8:00 a.m.
We will be finalizing plans for French Bingo Night (2/26) and discussing teacher requests.
Thank you Mustangs for a Great Jump Rope for Heart Day!
Thank you to all of our students, parents, and teachers, for supporting Midway's Jump Rope for Heart, service learning project. We raised $2,488.66 for the American Heart Association. Way to go Midway!
Guidance News:
All Pro Dads Breakfast~Tuesday February 16th at 7 a.m.
Attention Dads and Dad-figures! We will be having our February All Pro Dads meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 7am in the cafeteria. Come and bring your student, enjoy a light breakfast and spend some time with your student.
RSVP HERE: http://apdd.allprodad.com/chapter-page/rsvp-to-meeting/?meeting=23944&chapter=3864
Vehicle/Career Day
PattyPacks Bracelet Sale
The Student Council chose to raise funds for PattyPacks with a Valentine bracelet sale. Students sold bracelets for $2 with proceeds going to PattyPacks to help them supply more gamebooks, travel games and notebooks for the packs. Please visit www.pattypacks.org for more information.
Music News: Calling All 4th and 5th Graders Who Love To Sing!
Fourth and Fifth Grade Spring Chorus Membership Drive Has Begun!
Our membership drive begins today. For your convenience, Mrs. Rogers has included a pdf of the information letter and the permission form in this newsletter. We can't wait until our first rehearsal on Friday, February 19th!
Thank you for another great PTO Restaurant Night at San Jose'
Save the date for our Superhero Field Day, Friday, March 25th. We will need lots of Volunteers!
Friday, March 25th!
Physical education's participation in Spring Arts Festival~5th grade
Spring Arts Festival
Blacklight Creative Movement Routine
5th Grade Students
Spring Creative Movement Routine sign up will start next week. Fifth grade students who want to perform in the Spring Arts Festival need to sign up in the gym. Students will be given a permission slip and information about the requirements. The performance can be 1 to 3 students performing their routine.
Laura Gates
2015-16 Yearbook Information
~Updated Yearbook Information~
Yearbook prices $30, and $32.25 for personalized books.
Personalization can be made throughout the entire ordering window! Online sales will close on March 31. After that, students will have to wait until yearbooks arrive to purchase and these will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We have a limited number and we will sell out.
- Go to www.memorybook.com/parentpay
- enter pay code 80391
- Purchase yearbook for $30 or choose yearbook with personalization for $32.25.