MES Communication
September 4-15
Hello Moncure Community!
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! The last few weeks sure have been busy! Special thanks to all of our families who attended our recent grade level parent nights. We hope you found our sessions informative. While the next few weeks look a little slower, we are gearing up for our fall SOL Growth Assessments and Fall Conferences. Many of our students have been working on other fall assessments. Look for more information about student fall assessment performance, during our October conferences. To learn more about what is happening at Moncure, please see below.
Thanks for your partnership!
Greg Mach - Principal
Lunch Menu (September 4th - 15th)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (September 4th - 15th)
Moncure is operating on a six-day rotation this year. Please look for specific Specials information from your child’s teacher!
SCPS 2023-24 Calendar
To help you to prepare for the year ahead, I encourage families to access the SCPS 2023-24 School Calendar. Please print or keep this link handy, as it will help you to prepare for holidays or periodic days off.
SOL Growth Assessments (Grades 3-5) September 12th and 14th
This year, our state requires a fall SOL assessment to provide baseline Mathematics and Reading data. Unlike spring SOLs, student scores will not be provided for these assessments. What will be provided is student strand performance for teachers and families to focus on throughout the year. In January, a mid-year growth assessment will also be given to monitor progress. While our mid-year assessment dates are unknown, we do ask that all 3rd-5th grade students do their best to attend school during the week of September 11th. Thanks for your help!
Fall Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
Moncure’s staff will conduct Virtual Conferences between October 5th and 6th. Soon, we will begin the process of scheduling conferences. We are getting an early start on this planning to have a smooth conference season. Look for more information soon from our school.
NEW HOUSE POINTS APP! Keep track of your student’s House Points and receive messages when they earn points!
Have you seen your student’s letter to register your RCA House Point App? If not, it should be coming home soon. Please look in your student’s bookbag or folder for a letter with instructions. The letter includes a school code and a code that was made specifically for your student. If you encounter any difficulties during the account setup process, do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Newton. You can contact him via email at tnewton@staffordschools.net or by phone at 658-6300. For Spanish speaking families, please reach out to Princesa Rojas at rojassp@staffordschools.net or by phone at 658-6300. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you actively participate in the RCA House Points system.
House Point Standings (September 4th)
Help Moncure Participate in a Pop Tab collection from September 5th through May 17th!
To learn more, please click HERE! Each house team will be competing to see who can collect the most Pop Tabs! House points will be awarded each quarter!
SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair (Sept. 23rd)
Stafford Schools will host our 2nd annual division-wide Multicultural Fair on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at North Stafford HS from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our Multicultural Fair is an event designed to empower multicultural awareness for students, families, staff, and our community. Schools, staff, and students are invited to share elements of their culture or ethnicity with other members of the Stafford community through storytelling, student organizations, children's activities, food, performance, and additional styles that make cultures unique.
School Calendar of Events
September 11 – Patriot’s Day (Wear your Red, White, and Blue!)
September 12 – (Grades 3-5) SOL Growth Reading Assessment
September 15 – (Grades 3-5) SOL Growth Math Assessment
September 18-22 (BEAR SEASON)
- Monday (18th) – Support your Team Day!
- Tuesday (19th) – Twin Day
- Wednesday (20th) – Wacky Wednesday Mismatch Day
- Thursday (21st) – Throwback Thursday (Dress like a different decade)
- Friday (22nd) - Athletic Day
September 20 – Chipotle (Spirit Night 4-8PM)
September 22 – Fun Run
September 23 – SCPS Multicultural Festival @ NSHS (11AM-2PM)
September 25 – No School (Yom Kippur)
Substitute Teachers Needed
Have you ever considered being a substitute teacher. Stafford County Public Schools is always looking for substitutes to support our schools. To learn about the application and hiring process, access the link below. We are always looking for energetic and positive substitutes to support our school. SCPS Substitute Hiring Information
A Note to School - Communication
Plans change and communication makes everything easier. Should you need to report an absence or adjust your BEAR’S dismissal plan, please contact our school. One way to communicate is by completing our “A Note to School” form and sending it through email to our office and your student’s teacher or by simply sending the form or a note to school. To access digital forms of this note, you can go to the parent portion of our webpage or simply use the link below. Thanks for keeping us informed. The earlier the better.
How to communicate with Moncure:
mefrontoffice@staffordschools.net -or- "A Note To School"
Please include in all emails:
Student's Name, Teacher's Name, and your name
Office Dismissal Hours (“No Student Office Dismissals” after 2:30PM)
It is not uncommon for our office and elementary schools across our county to receive multiple emails each day with dismissal changes from parents. The notifications require our office to contact teachers to prevent students from being dismissed incorrectly. Student office dismissals after 2:30PM only add to this confusion. Please understand that our “No Student Office Dismissal” restriction after 2:30PM is based on student safety. Thanks for your understanding!
“Caught Ya” Citations
“Caught Ya” Citations are a great way for students, parents, and staff to recognize adults in our building! These citations also provide students with an opportunity to earn House Points. Everyone wants to be a member of the “House of the Year!” If you would like to recognize one or more of our staff members, simply use this link. “Caught Ya” – Staff Citation Link Thanks for making someone’s day!