Barbara R. Morgan Elementary School
February 2020 Family Newsletter
February Events:
- Feb. 3, 4 & 5: Each classroom will get to enjoy a 30 minute snow sculpture tour as a school wide reward!
- Feb. 3-7: Bus Ridership counts taken this week
- Feb. 7: 5th Grade Ski Day
- Feb. 7: 100th Day of School
- Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Parties (see classroom newsletters for details)
- Feb. 14: 5th Grade Field Trip (PM)
- Feb. 17: NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
- Feb. 25: Kinder iStation Testing Day
- Feb. 27: Grades 1, 2 and 3 iStation Testing Day
- Feb. 28: Eagle Pride Assembly @ 2:15
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- March 2: Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Day (DRESS up with your favorite Dr. Seuss character)
- March 12: 4th & 5th Grade Music Program @ 7:00 PM
- April 17: No KINDERGARTEN in school due to 2020-21 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY {call to schedule an appointment for this day if you will have a 20-21 Kindergarten student ~ 634-2219}
Principal Update
Dear Parent(s), Guardian(s), & Students,
As we prepare for the month of February and the 2nd semester of school, here are some reminders about BRMES:
- SCHOOL HOURS: 8:10-3:00
- OFFICE HOURS: 7:30-3:30
- DOORS OPEN: 7:45
- DROP OFF/PICK UP: Use the front one way loop, pull forward to the first crosswalk, and wait to load students until space allows and you are past the crosswalk. We load on curb side only.
- CROSSWALKS: Please use crosswalks outside of the front doors and wait until it is safe to cross.
- BUS LANE: Please yield to buses arriving/leaving. No pick up or drop off in the bus lanes.
Here are some traffic tips to help with traffic around our building and the middle school.
- Yield to PLMS drivers trying to turn into their parking lot.
- Drop off students at BRMES first; then drop off at PLMS so you can avoid a left turn.
- Pick up students at BRMES first; then pick up at PLMS so you can avoid a left turn OR ask your BRMES child(ren) to walk to PLMS after school and meet you there.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in providing a safe and positive learning environment for your child(ren). We sure love our school family!
Mrs. Berg
2020 District Art Contest Grade Level Winners!
1st Grade: Jayda
2nd Grade: Alice
3rd Grade: Ava
4th Grade: Iker
5th Grade: Emerson
Congratulations to our winners! We are so proud of all of our artists! Watch for their art designs to be on display through the district soon.
Geography Bee Winner
Our Kidspiration 'Sculpture'!
Send "5" items daily
- Hat
- Boots
- Coat/Jacket
- Snowpants
- Gloves/Mittens
2020 Camp Invention Information
We will be hosting another Camp Invention for current K-5 students. Camp will be at BRMES June 15-19 from 9:00-3:30 and costs $235 (before discounts). Sign up at invent.org/camp. You can use an early bird discount of ELEVATE25 if you sign up online by March 31 to save $25. An extended day option can be added for $80 as well for children to participate from 8:00-5:00.
School Closure/Delay Reminders
In the event of a Snow Day, you will be notified by phone and email through our automated calling system. The district will try to make a decision no later than 6:30 AM.
- CANCEL school for the day (for all students)
- Implement “2 HOUR DELAY” (Buses pick up 2 hours later than normal. Our school day would run from 10:05-3:00.)
Save the Date for Spring Testing
Kindergarten: May 6
1st Grade: May 14
2nd Grade: May 14
3rd Grade: April 30, May 5, May 7, May 12 & May 14
4th Grade: April 30, May 5, May 7, May 12
5th Grade: April 28, April 30, May 5, May 7, May 12
Roaring Reader Forms (due by March 19th)
Upcoming PTA Events:
- April 9 @ 8:15: 4th Quarter PTA Meeting {Voting on Officers for 20-21}
- May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week
- May 20: Bike to School Day (new date) @ 7:45 from Post Office
- June 3: Color Run & Field Day (9:30-11:30: Grades 3-5 / 12:30-2:30: Grades K-2)
Send us any new nominations for 20-21 Officers:
so far our nominees are....
Secretary: Amie Anderton
Treasurer: Debbie Newstadt
2019-20 PTA Officers & Committee Leaders:
Vice-President: Beckie Wayne
Secretary: Janell Hodsdon
Treasurer: Kim-e Weller
Newsletter: Holly Recher
Box Tops: Dana Snyder, Brooke Caldwell, Debbie Newstadt, Stacie Hetinga, and Jen Gray
Grant Review Team: Rich Prittie, Amanda Tyler, Angela Butti, and Debbie Newstadt
Valerie Berg, Principal
Barbara R. Morgan Elementary School
McCall Donnelly School District
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Email: vberg@mdsd.org
Website: https://www.mdsd.org/Domain/11
Location: 125 North Samson Trail
Phone: 208-634-2219