Montgomery City Elementary School

Dear Families, We are excited to announce "You Matter Week," focusing on overall wellness and celebrating the importance of every individual in our school community. From October 21 through 25, we’ll have a variety of activities and events designed to highlight the value of each student and staff member. Please check your child’s Friday folder for the dress-up flyer, which is also available on our website and Facebook page. We encourage you to join in the fun and show your support throughout the week. Let’s come together to uplift and celebrate each other, reinforcing the message that everyone truly matters. Best regards, Dr. Jacob

This weekend, please take a moment to check your smoke alarms and replace their batteries. Ensuring that your smoke alarms are working properly is a crucial step in keeping your home safe. Test each alarm to make sure it's functioning, and replace the batteries if needed. If your smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, consider replacing them entirely. Your vigilance helps keep your family safe!

Dear Families, a quick note to say, Tomorrow is Picture Day! Dress your child in their finest gear, For a photo that’s sure to bring cheer. Pictures can be ordered online, at https://www.wagnerportraitgroup.com/ We can’t wait to capture memories in a special way!

Safety starts at home, and having a fire escape plan is essential. Please take some time this week to create and review a fire escape plan with your family. Ensure that everyone knows the exits, has a designated meeting spot outside, and understands their role in case of an emergency. Practicing this plan regularly will help everyone stay calm and prepared. Your family's safety is the top priority!

It is National Fire Prevention Week. Thank you to all our first responders for their incredible dedication in keeping us safe during emergencies. This week, take a moment to discuss fire safety procedures with your family. Make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire to ensure your family’s safety.

Dear Parents, We are excited to announce that MCE Fall Picture Day will take place on Friday, October 11th. You can place your orders at WagnerPortraitGroup.com. For more details on ordering, please refer to the attached visual or our October Family Newsletter. Thank you!

📚🌟 Happy National Instructional Coach Day! 🌟📚 Today, we celebrate our incredible instructional coach, Mrs. Chisholm, whose dedication and expertise make a world of difference in our classrooms. Your support, guidance, and passion for teaching inspire both educators and students alike. Thank you for your commitment to enhancing instruction and fostering a love for learning. We appreciate all that you do to help our school thrive! 🙌👏 #NationalInstructionalCoachDay #ThankYou #EducationalExcellence

🧹✨ Happy Custodian Day! ✨🧹 Today, we want to shine a spotlight on our amazing custodians, Mr. Justin, Ms. Mary, Mr. Andy, and Mr. Tim, whose hard work and dedication keep our school sparkling clean and welcoming every day. Your efforts often go unnoticed, but we see and appreciate everything you do to create a safe and clean environment for our students and staff. Thank you for your exceptional work and for always going above and beyond! 🌟👏 #CustodianDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes

The MCE newsletter is available on Facebook, our school website, and your email. Happy October and have a great week!

Hello MCE Families! It’s Homecoming Week at MCR-2, and we’re ready to show our school spirit! We invite all students and families to join in the fun by participating in our dress-up days. Let’s come together to celebrate our school pride and create a vibrant atmosphere throughout the week! Get ready to unleash your creativity and show off your school colors! We can’t wait to see everyone’s fantastic outfits. Let’s make this Homecoming Week a memorable one! Go, Wildcats!

🌟 A HUGE thank you to our amazing tech team! 🌟 Your hard work and dedication keep our technology running smoothly and make everything function seamlessly. We truly appreciate your expertise and tireless efforts. You are the backbone of our tech operations, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌💻✨ #TechHeroes #Gratitude #ThankYou

Dear 5th Grade Parents, We are excited to announce that Student Council elections for the 5th grade will be held the week of September 24-27. To participate, students must submit their campaign posters by Tuesday, September 24, at 8:00 AM. Please note that late submissions will not be accepted. On the morning of Friday, September 27, each candidate will have the opportunity to give a brief speech (30 seconds to 1 minute) to their peers. Ballots will be cast in the afternoon. Student council members will be elected by their fellow 5th graders only. Encourage your child to prepare their speech and campaign materials as we look forward to a great election process! Best regards,

Change the Date! MCE picture day has been moved from October 1st to October 11th.

Everyone at MCE wishes you a Happy Grandparent's Day! We look forward to celebrating with you in the spring. Dates are tentatively scheduled for: April 3- 2nd & 3rd Grades April 8- Kindergarten & 1st Grade May 19th- 4th & 5th Grades Please watch for updates.

Happy Labor Day! We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

The MCE newsletter is available on Facebook, our school website, and your email. Happy September and have a great weekend!

According to the Weather Channel, our area is under a heat advisory until 8:00 PM on Tuesday. Below is the policy for outdoor recess: If the heat index is 100 degrees or above, students will remain inside during recess. Please ensure your child brings a bottle of water to school with them tomorrow. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe!

Mini cheer camp forms are in this week's Friday Folder.

Good afternoon! This message is to inform you that Montgomery City Elementary is experiencing intermittent internet outages. This issue is happening outside of the districts control. When the internet is down, we also have no phone lines. If you are trying to reach the elementary office for an urgent matter please text or call 636-235-1862. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Happy first day of school! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to improve the safety of our students during drop-off and pick-up times. During morning drop-off, cars and buses will merge onto Harper Street. Moving forward, bus drivers have been asked to put out their stop signs any time they are loading or unloading students. Remember it is illegal to pass a bus with their stop sign out. Additionally, there will be a bus in the parking lot around 8:15. Please be mindful of this bus and it's stop sign as you come through the lot. Preschool Parents: AM- drop-off and pick-up will be outside the main entrance. PM- drop-off and pick-up will be in the lot at the corners of Cross and State Streets.