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House Celebration
Our School
"Home of the Bears"
Lunch Menu (Feb. 12-25)
FREE Breakfast and Lunch is available daily.
Students may decline a meal at any time.
Available Everyday: Yogurt Meal, Hummus, or Sunbutter & Jelly
Specials Rotation (Feb. 12-25)
Moncure is operating on a six-day rotation this year. Please look for specific Specials information from your child’s teacher!
WIDA Assessment Reminder
All English Language Learners will take their annual WIDA assessments during the month of February. These tests are an opportunity for students to show off their second language acquisition from one year to the next. There are 4 parts to these assessments (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing). With over 300 students taking these assessments at Moncure, good student attendance is very important for us to test everyone. Like all assessments, it is important for students to take their time and do their best. Any encouragement from home is appreciated!
Kids Heart Challenge (Going on NOW!)
This year, Moncure is once again participating in the Kids Heart Challenge. To learn more about how you can become a Heart Hero and complete Finn’s Mission, I invite you to watch me this SHORT VIDEO. As you will see, I have taken on the “Be Kind” challenge. The challenge runs through February 28th. Instant prizes will be handed out throughout the 3.5 weeks. To access our school’s team page, go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/MoncureElementary. Let’s do this Bears!!!
Help Moncure Celebrate Black History Month
Stafford County Public Schools - Budget Town Hall Meeting
Did you know that our county is seeking public input for our 2023-24 School Budget? To learn more, families can attend a Hartwood & Garrisonville Magisterial District Budget Town Hall on Monday, February 13th. The meeting will take place at 7PM at Winding Creek Elementary School. Please refer to the attachment for more information.
MES - Upcoming “Bear Talk” / Family Engagement Experiences
We are off to an awesome year of “Bear Talks!” If you would like to view any of our previous sessions, please click on the links below. Our next school-wide experience is our “One Book, One School.”. For this experience, every student in the school will be given a copy of a book. Staff will post daily read-alouds through the book experience for students and families to listen to nightly. Our virtual kick-off will take place Monday, February 27th. Look for more information as our kick-off event approaches.
MES - “Bear Talk” / Family Engagement Experiences Calendar
DATE: (TOPICS)
Jan 12: Digital Citizenship - Recorded Video Link
Jan 26: Managing Emotions - Recorded Video Link
Feb 9: Live Science w/ Mr. Machi Recorded Video Link
Feb 27: One Book, One School – LIVE Virtual Kickoff!
Mar 7: Sixth Grade Electives Registration Assistance (Time TBD)
Mar 30: Multicultural Night (Time TBD)
Apr 6: SOL Parent Information (Virtual “Bear Talk”)
Order your 2022-23 Moncure Yearbook Online! - $20 Each!
Step 1: Visit https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/229950moncureelementary/
Step 2: Login if returning or register as a "new user"
Step 3: Select “Home” (Under the Memory Book Jostens Logo)
Step 4: Select “Standard Yearbook”
Step 5: Identify the Quantity you would like to order
Step 6: Add and Select your child
Step 7: Continue to Checkout
Step 8: Yearbooks cost $20 this year and a .99-cent service fee will be added to all online orders. (All Yearbook orders are online this year.)
Step 9: Complete all Guest, Shipping, and Payment Information.
All yearbooks will be sent to Moncure for distribution.
Order Online through March 30, 2023
School Calendar of Events
The Month of February: Black History Month
The Month of February: WIDA Testing
Feb 17: No School (Professional Day for Staff)
Feb 20: No School President’s Day
Substitute Teachers Needed
Have you ever considered being a substitute teacher. Stafford County Public Schools is always looking for substitutes to support our schools. To learn about the application and hiring process, access the link below. We are always looking for energetic and positive substitutes to support our school. SCPS Substitute Hiring Information
A Note to School - Communication
Plans change and communication makes everything easier. Should you need to report an absence or adjust your BEAR’S dismissal plan, please contact our school. One way to communicate is by completing our “A Note to School” form and sending it through email to our office and your student’s teacher or by simply sending the form or a note to school. To access digital forms of this note, you can go to the parent portion of our webpage or simply use the link below. Thanks for keeping us informed. The earlier the better.
How to communicate with Moncure:
mefrontoffice@staffordschools.net -or- "A Note To School"
Please include in all emails:
Student's Name, Teacher's Name, and your name
“Pawsitive” and “Caught Ya” Citations
“Pawsitive” and “Caught Ya” Citations are great ways to recognize students and staff for being awesome! Staff members are responsible for submitting “Pawsitive” Citations for students and students and parents are welcome to submit “Caught Ya” Citations for staff. Check your email for these citations! They are a highlight of our day to send and often a highlight for students and families to receive. They also provide students with an opportunity to earn House points. Everyone wants to be a member of the “House of the Year!” If you would like to recognize one or more of our staff members, simply use this link. “Caught Ya”–Staff Citation Link Thank you so much!
