Midland Messenger
October 14-18, 2019
Midland Elementary
Email: midland@fpschools.org
Website: http://midland.fpschools.org/
Location: Midland Elementary School, 105th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Elementary-Mustangs-112865059416899/?ref=settings
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Dear Parents and Families,
October is Bullying Awareness Month. Some characteristics of bullying are that it is targeted, repeated over time, intentional, utilizing a position of power, and is not stopped on request. Sometimes bullying is confused with single incidents of students being mean or rude, or when students are involved with others in arguments or other conflicts. Students are our best reporters, and we encourage them to get help from adults who are close to the situation. If we do not know about a bullying situation, we can’t help. Students and parents can report bullying to any staff person. We have reporting forms and our district policy sets forth specific steps in handling any reports of bullying, harassment, and intimidation. I encourage you to speak with your child about the importance of getting help if they see bullying or feel that they are being bullied. We take this very seriously. As always, you are welcome to contact me if you or your child needs assistance with anything. I can be reached at 253-298-4501 or by email at paula.dawson@fpschools.org.
~Mrs. Dawson
Important Dates to remember
October 16 ~ 1:50 dismissal
October 16 ~ 5th Grade Camp Informational Night @ 6:30-7:30 pm
October 17 ~ Great Shakeout
October 23 ~ PTA Fundraiser packets are due
October 23 ~ 1:50 dismissal
October 24 ~ General PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm
October 28 ~ Picture Retake Day
October 30 ~ 1:50 dismissal
October 30 ~ MOJO Assembly @ 1:05 pm
October 31 ~ PTA Trunk or Treat @ 5:30-7 pm
This week is Kitchen Staff Appreciation week
Thank you to Mrs. Shelly Reed and Mrs. Valerie Hines for all they do for us at Midland! Not only do they feed over 500 students breakfast and lunch every day, but they prepare and distribute our fruit and vegetable snacks. We appreciate all the work they do for us to quickly and efficiently serve so many Midland Mustangs.
Thank you!
Midland's Health Screening is coming soon!
Just a reminder that Midland’s Health Screening will be on Friday, November 1st. Please try to have your child in attendance on that day, so that our district nurses can screen all children. They will be checking vision and hearing. Thank you!
2019-20 Safety Patrol Crew
Thank you to the following 4th & 5th Grade students who help to keep our Midland students and families safe during drop off and dismissal times. We are grateful for their commitment to our school safety!
- Jadyn Braswell
- Luis Espino Alarcon
- Chloe Rodriguez
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PTA Corner
- Please join the PTA. Membership forms are in Midland's lobby.
- Oct. 24th ~ General PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm
- Oct. 31st ~ Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:00 pm
- Fall Fundraiser ~ Oct. 9th to Oct. 23rd
- Watch for information to come home soon about membership, spiritwear, yearbook, and comfort packs.
Email: midlandptapresident@gmail.com
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlandmustangs/
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Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or John Sander, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.