MES NEWS
August, Back to School
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS AUGUST 16, 2023
MES FAMILIES:
Happy August!
In just a few short weeks your child(ren) will be walking the MES hallways and we are so excited! The newsletter below is FULL of important information as we navigate the next 2 weeks. Be sure to read through it all and jot down all important dates.
Parent/Guardians we know that the first few days of school may be difficult for you and your student, so we allow you to walk your student to class August 16-August 18. Starting August 21, 2023 all students will be walking to class without their parent/guardian, however, we will have staff at all entrances and exits to ensure students get to class safely.
We need you! Take a moment to sign up for PTO and assist us with bringing amazing opportunities to our scholars.
For any and all questions reach out to me via email at cooleym@msd19.org.
NEW STUDENT TOURS
OPEN HOUSE
TEARS AND CHEERS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
DRESS UP DAYS
POSTER COMING SOON
August 22: PICTURE DAY
August 25th: SPIRIT DAY
PTO
Click the link below to join. We would love to serve with you! 😬
SAVE THE DATE:
AUGUST
AUGUST 7TH NEW FAMILY TOURS
AUGUST 16TH FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (11:35 am Student Dismissal)
AUGUST 22ND PICTURE DAY
AUGUST 25TH SPIRIT DAY (Wear your Purple)
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SEPTEMBER 4TH LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 5TH-12th BREAKFAST WITH GRANDPARENTS
SEPT 18TH-26TH: PTO MOVE AND GROOVE FUNDRAISER
SEPT 27TH: SPIRIT WEAR
From the Desk of Michelle Cooley
Attendance Matters! MISS A DAY, MISS A LOT!
Attendance Questions? Call: 618-566-2152
doylef@msd19.org
DOCTOR'S NOTES
Doctor's Notes are accepted.
All doctor's notes must have a date and the date(s) of the absence.
ABSENCES
MISS A DAY, MISS A LOT
90 % ATTENDANCE IS OUR GOAL!
If your scholar needs to be absent, please verify the absence with Felicia Doyle
1. Call Felicia at 618-566-2152
2. Send a written note justifying you scholar's reason for absence
3. Send a doctor's note to verify the scholars absence
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION
Proof of Residency: Two proofs of residency are required. Families on private housing on SAFB have alternate requirements. Please read the linked document for further details on residency and scenarios.
Health Forms (Dental, Eye, and Physical): You may click on the blue hyperlinks on the spreadsheet to access the current form for each (Dental, Eye, Physical, as well as associated waivers). You may print these forms, complete them, and submit them to the school.
Student Fees will be collected online through Qmlativ/RevTrak.
Fees must be paid in order to pick up schedules.
District Payment Methods:
Pay during registration using RevTrak through Qmlativ.
MES ARRIVAL PROTOCOL
Carpool– to drop off car riders in the morning, please proceed to the CARPOOL LANE (RIGHT SIDE) in the front circle drive. PLEASE PULL FORWARD in the yellow zone as far as you can. Staff members will be outside to direct you where to pull. Students will exit the car on the passenger side ONLY, away from traffic Parents are asked to remain in their cars and be prepared to move quickly when students exit the car. Depending on how far a parent is asked to pull up in the carpool lane, a student may enter the building near the 5th Grade hallway at Door #7 and walk through the building to their designated holding location or through the front door. Staff supervision will be provided in the carpool lane and throughout the building to help with the arrival process.
Students walked in by parents -if you would like to park, help your child from the car, hug them good-bye, etc. please pull to the left side of the front circle lane. Park in one of the many parking spots here. Students in this lane need to exit the car on the left side Only, away from traffic. Parents then must walk with the child on the sidewalk to the crosswalk located across from Door #7 or the Front door and deliver the child safely to the sidewalk in front of school. The parent then must again cross at the crosswalk, find their car and wait patiently to pull away using the middle exit lane.
Walkers and Bike Riders - K-2 students will use the bike rack near the PreK building and along with any walkers enter the back of the building through door 22. 3-5 students will use the bike rack near door 10 and along with any walkers enter the back of the building through door 10.
Bus Riders -buses will enter the bus lane from the south and pull to the north. Three buses at a time will unload students. The students will walk together into the building at a designated door. PreK buses will pull to the north side of the building and load and unload on Harnett.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Michelle Cooley
5th & Mindfulness
Email: cooleym@msd19.org
Website: https://mes.msd19.org/o/mascoutah-elementary
Location: 533 North 6th Street; Mascoutah, IL 62258
Phone: 618 566-2152
Assistant Principal
K-2nd Grade