Dear Families:

Thank you for joining us for conferences this week both virtually and in person. It was wonderful seeing each of you and celebrating your children.

Due to weather, our week was shortened, so we are going to extend the Book Fair through Thursday of next week. Join us in the morning or after school to choose a book.

Morning parking and drop off are available from 7:30-8:00am, at the Hiawatha Parking lot at Prospect Place and Manitou Avenue. You can also park at Manitou Congregational Church during that time as well.

The weather created havoc and our week was short! Despite the weather, the week was filled with fun and learning. First grade hosted a tea party on Valentine's Day that

Warmly,

Maria

• Feb 20: School Closed - Presidents' Day
• Mar 1: Late Start Wednesday (2 Hour Delay for Students)
• Mar 8: Late Start Wednesday (2 Hour Delay for Students)
• Mar 15: Late Start Wednesday (2 Hour Delay for Students)
• Mar 16: MSES Space Night! @ Space Foundation Discovery Center, 5-7pm
• Mar 22: Late Start Wednesday (2 Hour Delay for Students)
• Mar 27-31: SCHOOL CLOSED - SPRING BREAK!

This terrific trio provide reading support to students who need a little boost. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful team!

Keren Hale, Danae Duke and Judy Bray

In Music this February, Kindergarteners, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are getting ready for their programs in March, which is Music in Our Schools Month! While kindergartenrs will be performing in their first keyboard recital, 3rd graders will be showing all they have learned this year on the violin. Fourth graders will be showcasing their singing, along with some special small group features, and 5th graders will be playing some rock & roll classics.

Below, Ariana colors an invitation to the 3rd grade violin program for her family.