MPES Connection
May 3, 2019
The Cougar Literacy Run is here!
We hope to see you all tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th for our annual Cougar Literacy Run 5k and Kids’ Color Run! This year, the Kids’ Fun Run has been turned into a COLOR run. As the kids and families run around the school, teachers will be throwing color powder on them. It is best to wear old clothes and shoes. This year’s shirt is light gray if you would like your child to wear their shirt around the course. Also, you may ask the teachers to not throw powder on you, if you do not wish to be covered in it or have small children. As always, thank you for your continued support and commitment to our schools and students! This is a rain or shine event! In the event of rain, the color run and 5k will still be held outside, while all other activities will be moved into CES.
Join us for the Cougar Literacy Run and Kids' Color run!
SOL Testing Dates
Our Standards of Learning state assessments (SOL testing) will begin on May 14th. If you have not already returned the yellow Expedited Retake permission form, please do so as soon as possible.
The testing schedule is as follows:
3rd Grade
Reading - May 20 and 21
Math - May 31
4th Grade
Virginia Studies - May 14
Reading - May 22 and 23
Math - June 4
5th Grade
Science - May 14
Reading - May 22 and 23
Math - June 4
Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
Reminder: There will be no after school program on Thursday, May 9th due to the 5th grade band concert
MPCS K-12 Art Show
Meet Ms. Brooke Paramore, our MPES Art Teacher!
Uncle Slam Reading Program
Bring your completed Uncle Slam bookmark to the Potomac Nationals Ticket Office to receive your two free grandstand tickets. The stadium address is 7 County Complex Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192. Parking is $6 per car (cash only) on game days.
Manassas Park Elementary has selected Sunday, May 5th at 1:05 p.m. as their game date. It will be Harry Potter day. Other promotions for May 5th include post-game running the bases and a player autograph session. Prior to the start of the game you are invited to take part in a parade around the field honoring your commitment to reading! Please arrive at 12:30 and the parade will start promptly at 12:40. After the parade, return to your seat and enjoy the game!
If you can’t attend the game on May 5th, you may also use your bookmark at one of the following games:
Sunday, May 19th 1:05 p.m. Pokemon Day
Friday, June 7th 7:05 p.m. Mystery Night
Sunday, June 9th 1:05 p.m. Caped Crusaders Day
Cougar S.L.A.M. STEM Expedition Coming this Summer!
School Board Meetings and Work Sessions Now Available on YouTube!
Camp Invention Coming this Summer!
Camp Invention, a high-energy, hands-on STEM camp, is returning to MPES this summer during the week of June 17 - 21. Registration is open now for your child to participate in this exciting camp where students practice creative problem solving, teamwork and innovation. Forms were sent home in Monday Folders and are also available in the MPES office. Please contact George Valletti at george.valletti@mpark.net for more information.
Access Acheive3000 and DreamBox at home!
Upcoming Events
Cougar Literacy Run
Saturday, May 4
5K – 7:59 am
1 Mile Fun Run – 9:59 am
5th Grade Band and Choir Concert
Thursday, May 9
6:00/7:30
MPES Gym
Q4 Interims Sent Home With Students
Monday, May 13
SOL Testing - Grade 4 VA Studies and Grade 5 Science
Tuesday, May 14
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, May 14
6:30 p.m.
CES
MPCS Division Art Show
Thursday, May 16
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Manassas Park Middle School
PTO Movie Night
Friday, May 17
Doors open at 6:00—Movie starts at 6:30
SOL Testing - Grade 3 Reading Part 1
Monday, May 20
SOL Testing - Grade 3 Reading Part 2
Tuesday, May 21
SOL Testing - Grades 4 and 5 Reading Part 1
Wednesday, May 22
SOL Testing - Grades 4 and 5 Reading Part 2
Thursday, May 23
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Monday, May 27
SOL Testing - Grade 3 Math
Friday, May 31
SOL Testing - Grades 4 and 5 Math
Tuesday, June 4
Manassas Park Elementary School
Principal
Email: stacey.mamon@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 368-2032
Twitter: @MPEScougars