MES Communication
October 1-14
Hello Moncure Community,
October is here! I hope I am finding everyone well. Between Parent/Teacher Conferences, the end of the first grading period, our PTO Fall Festival, and our first House Celebration of the year, the next few weeks will be busy. Special thanks to everyone who supported our PTO Fun Run fundraiser. Although we did not reach our $15,000 goal, our PTO was able to raise close to $10,000. With this money, they will donate $1,000 to our PE department for new equipment, we will purchase a new Bear Mascot Costume, and our PTO will offset some Field Trip Costs. Thanks again for your support! It is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Greg Mach - Principal
Lunch Menu (October 2-13)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (October 2-13)
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.
Fall Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
Moncure’s staff will conduct Virtual Conferences between Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 6th. If you have not coordinated a conference, please reach out to your children’s teachers ASAP. Likewise, if you need an interpreter and have not coordinated your conference(s), please contact our office for support. Our teachers will share access information as our conference days approach. Our School Board asks that we strive to meet with all families each fall. We look forward to meeting with you.
End of the First Quarter / First Quarter Grade Reports
The end of the first quarter is less than one week away. Officially, the first grading period ends October 5th. Grade Reports will be available in ParentVue on October 14th.
No School – October 6th and 9th
Fall Picture Day – October 11th
October is Attendance Month... Watch THIS Video and "Come to School..."
Moncure’s PTO and Staff will host a Fall Festival and Vendor/Yard Sale on Friday, October 20th.
It has been multiple years since Moncure has hosted a Fall Festival. This year, we are bringing one back and offering vendors and community members the opportunity to sell their crafts or yard sale materials at one big event. Look for more information from our PTO soon. However, if you are interested in selling items as a vendor or yard sale participant, you please register HERE. Please we hope to see you on the evening Friday, October 20th.
Moncure’s Multicultural Night is – November 15th
We hope you will mark your calendars to share or celebrate the many cultures that make our Moncure Community special on Wednesday, November 15th (6:00-7:30)
To learn more, click on the English and Spanish Fliers below. We are looking for 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.
COMING SOON!!! Bedford Falls Book Fair!
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, please look in your student’s backpack 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 cannot locate your letter, please 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 (October 2)
SCPS - Division-Wide Multicultural Fair *RESCHEDULED* (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.
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.
SCPS Transportation
Unfortunately, our school has experienced inconsistent bus arrival and departure time this fall. When everything goes as planned, we have all students in our building by 8:25 AM and our last bus departs by 3:25 PM. Unfortunately, accidents in our area and bus driver absences have made things challenging. Like our community, we learn about bus delays through the same text messages and emails that you receive. Schools also use the same phone numbers as parents to reach our transportation department. This is why transportation sends out their own communication. For assistance with bus stop information, changes or any school bus related issues, please contact our transportation department at 540-373-6095 or use the SCPS online inquiry system, Issuetrak. Our transportation department will address your issue and follow-up with you as soon as possible. I hope this helps. Should you contact our school, we will provide the information that we know. Most of the time, we only have the same specifics as you. Thanks for your patience.
School Calendar of Events
October 5 – End of the first Grading Period
October 5 – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 6 – NO School – Parent Teacher Conferences
October 9 – NO School – Teacher Workday
October 11 – Fall Picture Day
October 13 – House Celebration
October 13 – Grade Reports will be available in ParentVue
October 20 – MES Fall Festival and Vendor/Yard Sale
October 25-November 3 – Moncure Book Fair
October 26 – Moncure Book Fair - "Family Night" (3:30-6:00PM)
November 2 – Math Night
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!