Montgomery City Elementary School

📢 MCE October Parent Newsletter is here! 🍂

Check out what’s happening at MCE this month:
✨ You Matter / Red Ribbon Week
🎃 Fall Harvest Parties
📚 Parent–Teacher Conferences
📸 School Picture Day
…and more!

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Thank you for partnering with us in developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration. 💛

On Wednesday, October 1st, students are invited to bring $1 and wear a hat all day. The money collected will go toward a charity of the Student Council’s choosing, which will be determined soon. This is a fun way for students to give back while showing their school spirit!

MCR2 would like to thank the students and parents who followed our game day expectations during the football game last week. Tonight we have another busy Friday with our homecoming celebration!

We look forward to seeing you at the game and ask that all spectators keep our expectations in mind to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities.

Let's go, Wildcats!

📢 PTO Fundraiser Reminder!
All Bobo’s order forms are due Wednesday, October 1st. 🗓️

Thank you for supporting our school through this fundraiser—every order helps our Wildcats! 🐾💙

Please be sure to send forms and payments to school by Wednesday so they can be processed on time.

We appreciate your support! 🙌

💙🤍 It’s Homecoming, Wildcats! 🤍💙

Tomorrow we’re celebrating with a Blue & White Day—let’s fill the school with Wildcat pride! 🎉 Wear your favorite Wildcat gear or blue and white to show your spirit.

🧢 Wildcat caps are welcome too!

Let's go, Wildcats!

📣Montgomery County R-II Needs Difference-Makers!

Have you thought about stepping into the classroom as a substitute teacher? 🏫

MCE is hosting three Substitute Certificate Help Desk opportunities—where you’ll have technology and support at your fingertips to guide you through the process. 💙

Check out the flyer below for details ⬇️

Today we celebrate National IT Professionals Day 🎉 A huge thank you to our technology gurus, Tommy and Ron, for all they do to keep MCE up and running. From troubleshooting tech glitches to making sure our classrooms stay connected, they keep our learning world moving forward every day.

We appreciate your hard work, patience, and expertise — you’re the heroes behind the screens! 🙌💙

📣 MCE PTO Fundraiser Kickoff! 🎉

Our Bobo’s Fundraiser launches this Wednesday, September 17th! 🗓️
Be on the lookout—fundraiser information will be coming home in your child’s backpack on kickoff day.

📌 Additional details about the fundraiser will be shared as dates approach.

Thank you for supporting MCE PTO and helping us make a difference for our students! 💙🐾

📱 Stay Connected with MCE! 💙🐾

Have you downloaded the MCR-2 app yet? It’s the fastest way to stay up-to-date with school news, events, and announcements—all in one place!

✅ Communicate with your child's teacher
✅ Updates right at your fingertips
✅ Never miss important info

👉 Search Montgomery County R-II in your App Store or Google Play—then look for the Powercat 🐾 to make sure you’ve got the right app!

Stay connected. Stay informed! 💙

📢 Exciting News for MCE Families! 🎉

Our new communication tool Rooms, is now up and running! 🙌
This app will help us stay connected with you more easily—from school updates to classroom communication directly from your child’s teacher.

👉 Here’s how to get started:

Download the app:

📱 iPhone: https://aptg.co/pFQBdg

🤖 Android: https://aptg.co/1GGDkj

Sign in using the phone number connected to your student’s enrollment.

It’s that simple! ✅

We’re excited for all families to use Rooms as a one-stop place for school and classroom communication. 💙🐾

On Wednesday, September 3, students are invited to bring $1 and wear a hat all day. The money collected will go toward a charity of the Student Council’s choosing, which will be determined for the 2025–26 school year. This is a fun way for students to give back while showing their school spirit!

💙 Make a Difference Every Day at MCE!

New Policy: Cell Phones, Smartwatches, and Wireless Earbuds Prohibited During the School Day
Effective 2025-26 School Year

MCE Families,

As outlined in the letter from Superintendent Dr. Brian White, starting with the 2025–2026 school year, students will no longer be allowed to use or display the following during the school day:

📱 Cell phones

⌚ Smartwatches

🎧 Wireless earbuds

This new policy is a direct response to Missouri Senate Bill 68, which requires all public and charter schools to limit student access to personal electronic communication devices during instructional hours.

Policy Highlights:

1. Devices must be stored out of sight (e.g., in a backpack) or left at home.

2. Usage will be prohibited during class, lunch, passing time, and recess. Unauthorized use will result in disciplinary consequences as outlined in the student code of conduct.

3. Students with medical or documented support needs (IEP/504) may qualify for exemptions. Please reach out to the office to discuss accommodations.

We recognize this may be a change for some families, but the goal is to reduce distractions and support student focus, safety, and well-being.

Thank you for your support as we implement this new state requirement.