Week #34- April 20, 2026
Spring Fever!
As the weather warms up and signs of spring are all around us, it’s natural for students to feel a little extra energy and excitement; it’s what we often call “spring fever.” While this time of year brings wonderful opportunities for outdoor play and hands-on learning, it can also make it more challenging to stay focused in the classroom. We encourage families to help reinforce consistent routines at home, including regular bedtimes, reading time, and time to practice skills taught at school. Equally important, celebrating and positively reinforcing good choices, such as showing responsibility and demonstrating kindness, can be a powerful way to motivate students. By working together to maintain structure, encouragement, and clear expectations, we can help our students finish the school year strong, focused, and ready for success.
If you would like to sign up and run our Fact Fluency Cart, please use the link.
Volunteer Sign-up- Fact Fluency Cart
Other Announcements/Reminders from the MES Office:
From the MES PTO: The PTO Spring Carnival Auction is LIVE! Check it out HERE!
America is Turning 250 years old! Click here for more information on a student opportunity!
Back for its eleventh year, the Virginia Lottery’s Thank a Teacher campaign encourages you to say “thanks” to your favorite K-12 public school teachers.
Now through May 8, send virtual thank-you notes to the K-12 public school teachers in your life, and they could win $2,500 from the Virginia Lottery and its partners at Brightstar and NPi. Additionally, the winning teacher’s school will receive $2,500 in supplies from The Supply Room!
Click on the image to submit a digital thank you note.
Activities & Events at MES:
MES PTO Online Auction- April 13-18 (correction on that end date)
*Teacher Workday/No School for Students- April 21 (due to the special election to be held that day)
MES Kindergarten Signing Day- April 21, 8:30-9:30AM
PTO Auction Item Pickup- April 22nd, 4:30-6:30PM
East Rock Vertical Art and Music Exhibition- April 23rd, 4:30-6:30PM
Attendance Tip/Reminder: Teach time awareness and management — help your child understand how long routines take in the morning.