Thank you to our amazing PTA and a special shoutout to Rachel Ruhe for organizing such a beautiful Gala event on Saturday night. It was wonderful to gather as a community, celebrate our school, and raise critical funds together. The money raised at the Gala directly supports our programs, curriculum, and classroom supplies. We would not be able to offer the rich experiences our students enjoy without your contributions and ongoing support.
Thank you to our newly formed Morello Park Dad's Club for setting up our First Friday Recess at the Field! The students were so excited to play games on our field and get to interact with our Dad Volunteers.
As we move into this week, we are looking forward to strengthening our school-home connections through our upcoming caregiver-teacher conferences. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to collaborate with your child's teacher, celebrate progress, and align on goals for the year.
If you are new to having a child in elementary school, below are a few suggested questions to think about as you meet with your child's teacher:
Academic Progress
- What are my child's core academic strengths, and what specific areas or skills need the most focus right now?
Socio-Emotional Growth
- What behaviors or emotional strengths do you see in my child, and how do they handle set-backs or challenges during the school day?
Supporting Learning at Home
- What is one specific academic skill or habit we can practice at home to support what you are teaching in class?
Thank you again for your partnership, dedication, and support of our school community. We look forward to seeing you at conferences this week!
Caregiver-Teacher Conferences, October 5th-9th Logistics:
We will have minimum days ending at 11 (TK/K) and 12 (1st-5th) every day this week for Caregiver-Teacher Conferences. Make sure you have signed up for a time slot with your child's teacher. After 12 pm, you may go directly to your student's classroom for your conference. If your conference is before 12 pm, please sign in at the office before going to your classroom and get a visitor's sticker as we will still have students on campus. Conferences are for Caregivers only; students should not attend.
Friday, October 9th Spirit Day: Colors of Hispanic Heritage Day!
Our Student Council has planned a MPE Spirit Day Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through October 15th. On Friday, wear bright colors or colors from the flag of a Spanish-speaking country as we celebrate the many cultures, stories, and contributions recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month!
After School Safety at the Park:
This week we had a serious injury occur as students were climbing the trees at the park next to MPE. Tree-climbing always comes with some risk and the trees at the city park are not able to handle the weight of people climbing them. Please talk to your child about staying safe, walking directly home, and not climbing the trees. Thank you for your support!
