Midland Messenger
April 24-28, 2023
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
From the Principal:
Mustang Families,
This is Administrative Professionals' Week! I want to share my deep appreciation for Midland's Office Manager, Melissa Cadero, and our Office Assistant, Kristina Roberts. These two ladies work so hard on behalf of our school to be sure we are all moving forward together. They handle so many aspects of our school for families, students, staff, and our whole school community! Thank you to both Mrs. Cadero and Mrs. Roberts!! Please share your appreciation for our amazing office staff next time you come in or are on the phone with them!
It's great to be a MUSTANG!
~Dr. Paula Dawson
Important Dates to Remember
April 26 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
May 3 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
May 3 ~ 2nd Grade Concert 6-6:30 pm
May 4 ~ Walk-a-thon Food Drive 4:30-6 pm
May 10 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
May 10 ~ 5th Grade Concert 6-6:30 pm
May 16 ~ Dental Day 9:30-1:30
May 17 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
May 17 ~ 3rd Grade Concert 6-6:30 pm
May 22-25 ~ 11:55 Dismissal for conferences
May 26 & 29 ~ No School for Memorial Day Weekend
May 31 ~ HOPE Assembly 1:00 pm
May 31 ~ 3:25 Dismissal, Full Day of School
**For additional future scheduled activities, please check out our Midland calendar at https://midland.fpschools.org/**
Social Emotional Learning Corner
Content by Mrs. Blaisdell
April 24th
Managing our Emotions
All grade levels will learn and practice, at an age-appropriate level, skills for managing our emotions. Letโs remember that ALL emotions are okay, but not all words and actions are okay. Emotions should come and go. Possessing skills to manage our big emotions in ways that donโt hurt others or get us into trouble will lead to social and emotional wellness for all. ๐
Don't miss out on the memories! ONLINE Yearbook Sales are ending May 1st ๐
FREE Sports Camp at PLU
Join PLU Student-Athletes for a fun four hour sports clinic! All youth in grades 1st through 6th grades are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive basic skill instruction from our NCAA DIII student-athletes, a pizza lunch, and a chance to win PLU athletic swag and prizes.
Please click here to register for this fun event!
2023-2024 Online Registration for NEW Students
At this time, we are taking registration only for those children who live within our attendance boundaries, or have daycare in our area. All registrations will be done online beginning March 13th. Enrollees must provide a copy of their childโs birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence (Utility bill, lease/rental agreement, or mortgage papers) by uploading them to our district's website along with their registration information. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be five years of age by August 31, 2023.
Please visit fpschools.org - click on the red "Enrollment" circle - follow the instructions for the 2023-24 school year.
Enrollment will end for the summer on June 11th and will reopen on July 17th in a new system. Please make sure to complete your child's enrollment application by June 11th or wait to start it until after July 17th.
Current students that live within the Midland boundaries are automatically enrolled at Midland for next year. Students living within our district but outside of Midland's boundaries who want to attend Midland must complete a within district transfer form online. Click on the Transfers and Homeschool link to access the correct form. Out of district students who wish to attend Midland must complete a new out-of-district transfer (Choice Transfer) from their home district to be considered for enrollment.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS....
If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone for field trips or in any other capacity that may come up, please complete the volunteer application as soon as possible. It may take up to two weeks to process an application and we don't want you to be left out of a volunteer opportunity because you are not approved yet! Click here to begin your volunteer application. If you were cleared as a volunteer last year, please complete a new application. Volunteer applications must be completed every year.
Franklin Pierce Schools Family Resource Center
Franklin Pierce Schools has a resource center for our families. You will find information and help for many situations and needs - food, diapers, formula, community referrals, and more.
Before and Afterschool Care for the 2022-23 School Year!
Serving students at ALL 8 Elementary Schools
Right at School will operate before and afterschool programs at all eight Franklin Pierce elementary schools! Right at School offers a safe environment for students to learn, to play, and to grow!
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.