Munhall Bulletin
March 1, 2024
Munhall Elementary School
Email: amy.dunne@d303.org
Website: http://munhall.d303.org/
Location: 1400 South 13th Avenue
Phone: 331-228-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Munhall-Elementary-1459358344296891/
Twitter: @MunhallD303
From the Principal
- This week I really enjoyed going into classrooms and observing students working hard throughout reading. Students are marking up texts, identifying text evidence, identifying letter sounds, summarizing and so much more. I am so proud of their hard work and perserverance.
- I am looking forward to seeing our Mustangs in Fiddle Fest tonight.
- It was great to welcome in Kate DiCamillo for our author visit on Tuesday. We are so thankful she gave up some of her time for Munhall, and a big thank you to our PTO.
- Thank you to our PTO for Jersey Mike's lunch today!
- As a reminder, grades will be live via the home access center on Wednesday, March 6th.
- Science Night is next Friday! Please sign up if you would like to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA4A92AA2FAC34-47930118-science#/
- http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ - Please complete if you have not already, as it is much appreciated.
Upcoming Dates
March
3/8 - Science Night
3/12 - PTO Meeting (7:00)
3/14 - Jump Warrior Assembly
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day
3/20 - Early Release & Meeting (2:10 Student Dismissal)
3/20 - One Book, One School Movie (6:00)
High Five Movement
HI-FIVE MENTIONS
Thank you Leo for being my stand partner again at Fiddle Fest this year! You are a very kind and talented violin player who gives me a lot of grace when I'm playing!! -Thank you. Mrs. Glassmeyer
Mrs. Anderson for being so kind and welcoming to the kiddos going inside the school in the mornings. 😊
Archived HIGH-FIVES
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6y7AjQQRD6oxa70lrqGQujUepVfkf5xszTG9MMRWRA/edit?usp=sharing
PTO NEWS
PTO FUNDS
Message from the Munhall PTO:
Ballots will be in your students folder.
Given the upcoming boundary changes beginning next school year, the Munhall PTO needs to make a decision on how the funds remaining in its bank account at the end of the school year will be divided between Fox Ridge and Munhall PTOs. The Board is recommending that said funds be divided based on the percentage of current K-4 Munhall students who will be attending each school. Per D303 data, approximately 60% of current students will be moved to Fox Ridge. For example, if $10,000 remains at the end of this school year, $6,000 will transfer to Fox Ridge PTO while $4,000 will stay with Munhall PTO. The Board anticipates having roughly $11,000 in its bank account at the end of June.
The current Board is comprised of both Munhall (2) and future Fox Ridge (3) parents.
If no additional options are provided by March 11, we will go with the Board's recommendation.
Our next PTO Meeting is March meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm in the LRC.
PTO meeting agenda
RUN CLUB - REGISTRATION IS ON MARCH 18-20th
One Munhall book selection, The Tale of Despereaux, on Wednesday, March 20 at the Arcada.
Everyone is welcome to a free screening of this year’s One Book, One Munhall book selection, The Tale of Despereaux, on Wednesday, March 20 at the Arcada. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a 6 p.m. screening. Concessions will be available for purchase. We can’t wait to see you there!
Project Dance Bright
5th Grade yearbook submissions
Parent PLEASE submit your 5th Graders photos
READING PROGRAMS
Watch Dog Volunteer
Artsonia
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Drop off and pick up
- If you are dropping off in the morning, please remember that you may also drop students off in the front of the building. The line on 13th gets longer throughout the winter, so this is always an option. Likewise, when you do not see any other Munhall staff outside please drive to the front of the building to drop your child off. We typically go in right around 8:00. The "why" for this is safety. Thank you for your understanding.
- When parking on 13th, please be mindful of all the cars that need to park and pick up kids. You do not need to take up two car spots to park. I know it can get tight with all the cars but all cars leave at different times and it always works out perfectly.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SCHOOL
Phones/Smart Watches
From 22-23 Elementary Handbook: Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/ smartwatches on school grounds; however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position, or not used once the student arrives on campus until the end of the school day.
Munhall Lost and Found
Yearbook Link
Go to: www.treering.com/validate
passcode is
1014133182771719
Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook
Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.
Create Custom Pages by: Apr 6
MUNHALL FORMS
Volunteer form
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/vounteer+form?projector=1Student absence procedures
Early pick up procedures
Staff favorites
Please click the picture to get directed to the staff favorite spreadsheet