MES Communication
November 12-25
Hello Moncure Community!
Over the next two weeks, our community has two opportunities to celebrate diversity. The first one takes place during Moncure’s Multicultural Night (November 15th), and the second one will take place on November 18th at the SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair. Please take a moment to read more about each of these events below. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, I would like to thank our families for sharing your children with us. Each day, I am amazed by the kindness of our Bears. Whether they are helping classmates, keeping our building clean, or simply doing their best, I cannot begin to praise our students enough. Wishing everyone a great two weeks and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Respectfully,
Greg Mach - Principal
Lunch Menu (November 13-24)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (November 13-24)
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.
Moncure’s Multicultural Night is – November 15th
Moncure’s annual Multicultural Night is around the corner. This event is an opportunity for our community to share or celebrate the many cultures that make Moncure special. Our event will take place on Wednesday, November 15th (6:00-7:30)
To learn more, click the link below. We are looking for final participant / contributor sign-ups NOW for families who are interested in sharing their ancestral culture through food, dance, games, activities and traditional attire. We look forward to celebrating Moncure’s diversity together.
SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair - (November 18th)
Stafford Schools will host our 2nd annual division-wide Multicultural Fair on Saturday, November, 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.
Notice of School Lockdown Drill – Monday, November 20th
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School will conduct a “Full Lockdown” procedures drill on Monday, November 20th. Our drill will be conducted under the supervision of Moncure’s Crisis Team to prepare for the occurrence of a potential crisis. Moncure’s staff, Stafford County Public Schools, and our Sheriff’s Department are committed to providing all of our students with safe education settings.
What does a “Full Lockdown” look like? Upon encountering dangerous individuals or receiving information from the Sheriff’s Department, all staff and students are directed to follow “Full Lockdown” procedures; as established by our Stafford County Sheriff’s Department and Stafford County Public Schools Emergency Procedures Plan. All doors remain locked, children are secured, instruction is halted, and no one is allowed to enter or exit our building until an “all clear” comes from the Sheriff’s Department and / or school Administration.
Concerning our exercise, Moncure’s staff and students will conduct a “Full Lockdown” drill as directed by our county. If we were to be involved in an actual emergency, constant communication would also be maintained between our school, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Department, and our Superintendent. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
As a community, we all play an important part in the training for and implementation of lockdown procedures. These procedures are reviewed by administration, safety and security, and staff at the beginning of each school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thanks again for your cooperation and support.
House Point Standings (As of October 29)
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!
We are looking for PTO Volunteers!
Moncure has awesome students and a beautiful school. However, the past few years have been very difficult for our Parent Teacher Organization. Currently, we have a small group of volunteers making our PTO possible. We would love to add a few more volunteers to our group. If you are interested in supporting our students, our school, and our community, then serving as a member of Moncure’s PTO might be right for you. We encourage anyone (regardless of home language) to participate. Should you wish to learn more about our PTO, please go to https://ames.ptboard.com or scan the QR code.
School Calendar of Events
November 15 – Moncure’s Multicultural Night (6:00-7:30PM)
November 18 – SCPS Division-Wide Multicultural Fair (11AM-2PM)
November 20 – Lockdown Drill
November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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!