December Newsletter
A reflection of December 2018 at MSE
From the Desk of A. Pruitt
Welcome back!
I hope that each of you had a wonderful break and enjoyed special time with friends and family. Myself and the staff at MSE know time away from our everyday tasks can be remarkably restorative. I am confident that, as always, our scholars will return to work with renewed enthusiasm and vigor.
We are now gearing up for Saturday School to get students prepared for our standardized tests in April, which is coming up soon! Please be on the look out for the tutoring information.
LOOKING FOR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
I need parents and community members to be part of MSE PTO. Please sign up by January 18, 2019, the link is located on the MSE website. Follow the instructions below to join! We aspire to have our first meeting at the end of January to kick off 2019 with strong parent and community involvement. I am looking forward to working with you!
PTO Sign Up
MSE Annual Spelling Bee
On 12/18, MSE hosted its annual spelling bee. 20 students in grades 4-8 participated. Amy P. in 7th grade was our champion, and Esmeralda D. in 7th grade was our runner-up. After break, Amy will have the opportunity to take a written spelling test, and, if she does well, can advance to the regional spelling bee at the University of Memphis. Thanks to all students who studied hard to do their best! We look forward to next year's spelling bee.
Updating our Schools
More Equipment for MSE!
Preparing our Elementary Students
Success in our December Parent Academy
The parent ESL class was designed for non-native speakers of English who are at a beginning or intermediate level. In this class, they covered the four areas of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We had successful classes in the fall and are looking to create more in the future.
Maxine STEAM Academy Visit
Unit Starter Mini Grant
High School Counselor's Corner
Wow, we have completed the first semester!
This has already been an incredible school year. I am so excited to continue my work with such great students in the new year. Our students have excelled academically from increasing the senior class ACT average to 173 students making honor roll for the first semester. I am anxiously anticipating next semester as I am sure our students will continue to make us proud.
Important Dates
February 1, 2019 - FAFSA Due www.fafsa.ed.gov
March 25, 2019 - TN Promise Meeting SENIORS ONLY
April 2, 2019 - ACT Testing JUNIORS ONLY
Upcoming Sporting Events
January 18th at 6pm vs. Memphis RISE @ MSE
January 22nd at 6pm vs. Hillcrest @ MSE
January 24th at 6pm vs. Freedom Prep @ Mt. Pisgah Church Community Center
January 25th at 6pm vs. Oakhaven @ Oakhaven
January 29th at 6pm vs. City University @ MSE
January 31st at 6pm vs. Fairley @ MSE
*Homecoming: The game has been rescheduled for 1/31. The spirit week will be the week of 1/28 and the pep rally will be on 1/31.
February 1st at 6pm vs. Fariley @ Fairley
Memphis School of Excellence
The mission of MSE is to provide a safe and collaborative environment which will cultivate the academic and social development of its students by emphasizing math, science, and technology for the purpose of students setting and meeting
higher education goals.
Website: sehmemphis.org
Location: 4921 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN, USA
Phone: 9014252932
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis-School-Of-Excellence/1515641392019117