Morristown Elementary

Good evening Morristown parents, Crews from Duke Energy, our maintenance staff, and additional electrical contractors have worked into the evening to try to resolve our electrical issues that started this morning. There is some good news and bad news to share. Duke energy was able to repair the power line from the road to the school earlier this evening. That repair restored power to MHS and all of our systems are back up and running at the Jr. Sr. High School. Junior Senior High School Students will report per usual and bus routes will be running on their regular schedule tomorrow morning. The unfortunate news is, there is another significant electrical issue within MES that prevents us from restoring power, HVAC systems and much of the lighting within the school. Because this wasn't able to be repaired this evening MES will be on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Friday 8/16. Devices were sent home with 1st through 5th graders and teachers will communicate lessons/activites before 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Again, we do understand the inconvenience this causes our families and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the electrical issues. Summary: MES will be on virtual learning Friday, August 16th. There will be no Boys and Girls Club. Little Yellow Jackets Preschool/Daycare will not be operating.

A friendly reminder that today is Wednesday which means we have EARLY DISMISSAL! Thank you!

A reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday, August 14th) is picture day! Please order pictures online at inter-state.com/order and use the code: 86693QB. Have a great day!

Good Afternoon, MES Families! In effort to make sure our end of the day procedures go as smoothly and safe as possible, we ask that if a parent needs to make a transportation change for the day to either send in a note with their child to give to their teacher or call the elementary office BEFORE 2:45pm (2:15pm on Wednesday). If we do not have a note indicating a change in their transportation for the day, they will go home as planned. Thank you!

Good Morning, MES Families! It has been a wonderful first week of school! The kids have adjusted well and are learning about rules and procedures for this school year. As we head into the weekend, a few announcements: 1. PICTURE DAY is this coming Wednesday, August 14th! Orders can be made online at inter-state.com/order. Use the code: 86693QT 2. Parents should have received an invite this past week for Rooms which is a communication tool we are using district-wide. If you need assistance, please reach out to Lezlie Stocklin (lstocklin@ses.k12.in.us). 3. Several papers will be coming home in Friday Folders today. One of the most important is a red sheet regarding plans for Emergency Dismissal. Please fill out and return back to school ASAP. 4. Lastly, students will be able to purchase Smart Snack compliant ice cream and frozen treats on Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch. Students must have a positive lunch balance or may bring in $1.75 to make a purchase. If you have any questions, please direct those to our Food Service Director, Allison Kunz (akunz@ses.k12.in.us). Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Morristown Elementary is currently looking for officers (all positions) for our PTA. If you would be interested in learning more about this very worthwhile organization, please email Mr. Corn (jcorn@ses.k12.in.us)

This is a friendly reminder that today is Wednesday and we have EARLY DISMISSAL. Buses will leave the campus at 2:45 followed next by car riders. Have a great day!

Good Morning, MES Families! We are off to a great start this morning at MES! The kids are situated and things are rolling smoothly! A couple of announcements to share: 1. On the first day, we love seeing parents bring our littlest Yellow Jackets in the building. However, for K-5 students, starting tomorrow, kids will not be permitted into the building until 8:00am. Also, we kindly ask that parents do not accompany them inside the building. 2. For those who are car riders, a reminder that for morning drop off and afternoon pickup, you line up along Locust Street. Please go down Patterson Street (road between the HS and VP) and follow that around the back of the campus. Cars will be ushered in once buses have departed. For the afternoon pickup, same procedure, except we will also need to see your child's assigned number to make sure we match students up with the proper car. 3. We also ask that PARENTS REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLE and pull all the way forward. In addition to this, we ask that cars do not exit the line until the vehicle in front of you does. Please and thank you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the elementary office or email Mr. Corn (jcorn@ses.k12.in.us). Have a great day!

Please note, open house for the Little Yellow Jackets Preschool will be on Monday, August 5th from 4:30-6:00pm. If you have any questions regarding the preschool program, please contact our preschool director, Ashley Evans (aevans@ses.k12.in.us). Thank you!

Good Morning, MES Families! In just 6 days (Tuesday, August 6th), students will be returning back to school! A couple of reminders as we had into the final stretch of summer..... 1. Back to School Night will be on Monday, August 5th from 6:00-7:00pm. There will be snow cones for purchase, free hot dogs, and a campfire/storytelling area. We are looking for donations of bottles of water and small bags of chips. If you would be willing to donate, please email Mr. Corn (jcorn@ses.k12.in.us). 2. A reminder that if you are in need of a supply list for your child, that can be found on our school website https://www.shelbyeastern.org/o/mes 3. Lastly, busing information has been updated and can be found on the following website. If you have any questions, please direct those to our Director of Transportation, Katrina Falk (kfalk@ses.k12.in.us). https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=SES3KAZOAJGB Have a great day and enjoy the last few days of summer break!

Good Afternoon, MES Families! It's almost the start of the 24-25 school year in just a couple weeks. We hope that everyone has had a restful and fun summer break! We look forward to seeing our students back soon! A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, July 19th is our on-campus registration day. Parents are able to complete registration from home, however, if you need assistance, please feel free to come to the HIGH SCHOOL from 1-6pm. Class Lists will be available or you can view them in PowerSchool when you log-in to complete registration. If you need assistance recovering or resetting your PowerSchool account, please visit https://www.shelbyeastern.org/page/parents Students that are new to MES may not have a teacher assigned yet, however, that will be done soon once registration is complete. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Thanks!

ROOMS is here! Elementary parents/guardians, look for invites via email & SMS on May 20. Click the link to create a password & use that login for "Rooms"in the bottom right of the app to see your student’s classes automatically.

Good Morning, MES Families! A couple of announcements as we head into the weekend: 1. FIELD DAY is scheduled for this Monday! We ask the each grade level wear the following colors: Kindergarten (orange), 1st Grade (purple), 2nd Grade (Teal), 3rd Grade (Red), 4th Grade (Yellow), 5th Grade (Black). A special thank you to Mrs. Mallory for planning this event each year! 2. The Student Council will be selling popsicles to grades K-5 on Tuesday and Wednesday next week for .50 each (limit 2 each day) during recess. Please send money with your child if you would like them to participate. Have a great weekend!

A reminder that tonight is our STEAM Fair, Book Fair, and Carnival here at the elementary! Door 1 will open at 6:00pm! The fun lasts until 8:00pm. We hope to see you tonight!

Good Morning! A few announcements as we head into the weekend: 1. Starting on Monday, the car rider line moves BACK to MES. Students will no longer be dropped off or picked up on the high school side. Cars will be able to drive around as usual and park along Locust Street. Thank you for your patience the last couple of weeks. 2. Next week is the BOGO Book Fair. We will also be having a STEM Fair and Carnival on Wednesday evening (with the book fair open) from 6-8pm here at the elementary. 3. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our teachers this past week to help make Teacher Appreciation Week special. A big thank you to our PTA for spoiling our teachers with many surprises!! 4. Lastly, Happy Mothers' Day to all of our moms out there. We hope you find some time to rest and relax and be pampered as you deserve!! Have a great weekend!

Good Afternoon, MES Families! A few announcements as we head into the weekend: 1. As we near the end of ILEARN testing, we are planning a Kona Ice Party for ALL students on Wednesday, May 15th. Parents may pre-order for their child at the following link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K4736351056 The cost is $3 for a 9oz and $4 for 12 oz. 2. This coming Monday, May 6th is Wishbone Day! This day is to recognize those with osteogenesis imperfecta like our very own, Willow Barr. We encourage students to wear yellow on this day! 3. We are still in need of items to be donated for our Stem Fair/Carnival on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00pm. Items that are in need include: Little Debbie snacks, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc. All must be pre-packed. NO HOMEMADE items. We also need small carnival-type prizes and 2 liter sodas. If you are able to help, it would be greatly appreciated! We would like to have these items no later than Friday the 10th. 4. Lastly, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's take this opportunity to let all of our teachers and instructional assistants know how much their are valued for their daily efforts! Have a great weekend!!

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE----Wednesday, May 15th 6:00-8:00pm! This will be a BIG night at MES! Our BOGO Book Fair will be open, plus students will be showcasing some of their STEAM projects they have created with Mrs. Waltz...AND....we will have a carnival in the gym!! We are in need of prizes/donations for the carnival. If you are able to donate any of these items, you may drop them off at the elementary office (or send to school with your child). We would like to have donations by Friday, May 10th! Here is what we need: prepackaged/bought items including---Little Debbie snacks, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Again, all items must be prepackaged/bought...NO HOMEMADE ITEMS can be accepted. We also need: individually wrapped candy (of any kind), small carnival-type prizes, and 2 liter sodas. THANK YOU! The BOGO Book Fair will be May 13-17.

Happy Friday, MES Families! A few announcements on this beautiful day as we head into the weekend: In our newsletter earlier this month, we did not have menu items for this coming Monday and Tuesday. Here is what will be served: Monday---Lunch A---Turkey Hot Dog Lunch B---Turkey Ham and Cheese Sandwich Lunch C---Salad Tuesday---Lunch A---Pepperoni Pizza Bake Lunch B---Strawberry Parfait with Granola Lunch C---Salad Also, this past week, we sent home invitations with the 5th graders for their graduation and breakfast on Friday, May 24th at 8:30 (in the HS cafeteria). We ask to please have RSVP's sent back by May 3rd (next Friday). Kindergarten invitations are going home TODAY. No RSVP needed. Graduation will be held Friday, May 24th at Noon in the elementary gym. Have a great weekend!

Good Morning, Morristown Families! A few announcements on this rainy Friday: 1. Yearbooks have arrived! For those who pre-ordered, we will be sending them home with students today. We do have a few in the office that may be purchased for $17.00. If you are writing a check, please make it out to MES. 2. ILEARN testing begins for grades 3rd-5th next week. Teachers will be communicating the schedule with you on days your child's grade level is testing. Our hope is to have good attendance during testing in order to avoid make-up sessions. 3. 1st and 4th grade students will have hearing screenings on Tuesday. Have a great weekend! :)

Happy Friday! A few announcements as we head into the weekend: 1. IT'S FINALLY HERE....the anticipation of the Solar Eclipse! Shelby Eastern Schools will be operating under an eLearning Day this Monday, April 8th. Students will be coming home with Chromebooks today. Teachers will be posting assignments and sharing their office hours (and other information) for this day. Thank you to the PTA for putting together Solar Eclipse bags for all students! 2. Next week will be our annual SCUFFY (Shelby County United Fund for You) drive. We will be having a competition among students to see which grade level can raise the most money. The winning grade level will receive a McDonald's lunch at a later date! Have a great weekend! :)