Montgomery City Elementary School

🌟 May Family Newsletter is Here! 🌟 Our final newsletter of the year is packed with important updates, end-of-year events, and celebrations of our students' accomplishments at MCE! 🎓🎉 From field trips and awards to Field Day fun and special recognitions, there’s so much to look forward to this month. 📚✨ Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss a thing as we close out a great school year together! 💙📅 Read the full newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/v2jup

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today we’re celebrating two of the very best — Ms. Diane and Ms. Debbie! 💐💼 Your kindness, patience, and behind-the-scenes magic keep MCE running smoothly every single day. We are grateful for your hard work, big hearts, and endless support. 💖 Thank you for everything you do — we couldn’t do it without you! 🎉

🎨🖐 Get ready to GET MESSY! 🖐🎨 Join us for Messy Night at Montgomery City Elementary! 🗓 Thursday, April 24th ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Montgomery City Elementary This FREE event is designed for families with children ages 0–5. Come enjoy hands-on activities that are big on creativity and sensory fun—and yes, things might get a little messy (on purpose)! 😄 Dress for a mess and bring the whole family for an evening of laughter, learning, and LOTS of colorful chaos!

🎉 MCE Updates! 🎉 🗑️ Trash Bag Pickup Trash bags will be ready for pickup Wednesday, April 16th, from 4:00–5:00 PM at MCE. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser! 🎪 PTO Carnival Donations Don’t forget! PTO Carnival donations are due by Thursday, April 17th. Please drop off your items at the MCE office. Every donation helps make our carnival a success—thank you for your support! 💙

🌟 Join us tomorrow at MCE for Hat Day! 🎩 For just $1, you can wear your favorite hat and help make a difference. Let’s show off our unique styles and support a great cause together! 🎉✨ #HatDay #MakeAChange #EmpowerMCR-2

🐝 Spelling Bee Tomorrow at MCE! 🐝 Parents are welcome to join us in the library tomorrow for our Spelling Bee! If your child is participating, they brought home a green note last week. Come cheer them on! 🕘 Grade-Level Schedule: ✨ 2nd Grade – 8:10 AM ✨ 3rd Grade – 9:00 AM ✨ 5th Grade – 11:00 AM ✨ Kindergarten – 12:15 PM ✨ 1st Grade – 1:05 PM ✨ 4th Grade – 1:55 PM We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing spellers! 💚💛

🌸 April Family Newsletter is Here! 🌸 Our April Family Newsletter is packed with important updates, upcoming events, and all the exciting things happening at MCE! From the Field Day date change to details about summer school and the upcoming PTO Carnival, there’s lots to look forward to this month! 🎡✨ Be sure to check it out for all the details and stay connected with what’s going on at MCE! 💙 📅 Read the full newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/1wgsq Wishing everyone a wonderful and productive month ahead! 🎉

📚✨ Happy Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate our amazing librarian who sparks curiosity, fosters a love for reading, and makes our library a magical place to learn and explore! 💙📖 Thank you for all you do to inspire our students every day!

🎉📚 Bingo for Books - Share the Fair! 📚🎉 Mark your calendars for Friday, April 5th, and come support a great cause while having tons of fun! 📚 Book Fair Open: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🎉 Bingo for Books: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 🍿 Concessions available during Bingo! Every dollar raised from Bingo helps ensure each MCE student gets at least one book from the Book Fair. Your support makes a difference in putting books in kids' hands! 💖📖 Come play, eat, and shop — all for a great cause!

📢 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Grands Day is Almost Here! 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, April 8th, for a special day celebrating our kindergarteners, 1st graders, and their amazing Grands! 💙✨ 🕰 Doors open at 12:20 PM Grands guests will get to: 📚 Visit classrooms 🛍 Shop the Book Fair 🎨 View student artwork 🍪 Enjoy a snack 🎭 Watch the matinee performance at 2:00 PM 🌟 The evening performance starts at 6:00 PM! 🌟 We can’t wait to share this special day with our kindergarteners, first graders, and their Grands! See you there! 💛

📚✨ The Book Fair is Open—Come Shop Before the Show! ✨📚 Mrs. Polston is in the library, and the Book Fair is open now until 6:00 PM tonight! Stop by before tonight’s 2nd & 3rd Grade performance to pick out some great books for your readers. 📖🎉 See you soon!

📢 Preschool Grands Day is Almost Here! 🎉 Join us on Friday, April 4th for a special day celebrating our preschoolers and their amazing Grands! 💙✨ 🕰 Doors open 10 minutes before event. Grands guests will get to: 🛍 Shop the Book Fair 🎨Create art with your preschooler 🍪 Enjoy a snack 🎭 Watch a performance 🌞 AM Preschool Grands Day begins at 10:00 AM 🌙 PM Preschool Grands Day begins at 2:00 PM We can’t wait to share this special day with our preschoolers and their Grands! See you there! 💛

📢 Update: 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip Postponed 🦁🌧️ Due to the weather forecast, the 1st grade zoo field trip originally planned for Friday, April 4th, has been postponed. The new date is Friday, April 11th. Teachers will share more details soon—thank you for your understanding! 🐾

📢 Reminder for Our Families! 🎉 2nd & 3rd Grade Grands Day is happening Thursday, April 3rd! 💙✨ 🕰 Doors open at 12:20 PM Grands guests will get to: 📚 Visit classrooms 🛍 Shop the Book Fair 🎨 View student artwork 🍪 Enjoy a snack 🎭 Watch the matinee performance at 2:00 PM 🌟 The evening performance begins at 6:00 PM! 🌟 We can't wait to welcome all of our special Grands for a fun-filled day! See you there! 💛

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate our incredible paras who make a difference every single day! 💙✨ Their dedication, patience, and support help our students grow and succeed in so many ways. We are beyond grateful for their hard work and the love they pour into our school community.

🎉📚 Bingo for Books – Join the Fun! 📚🎉 Mark your calendars! Bingo for Books is happening on Saturday, April 5th, and you won’t want to miss it! 🏆✨ 🎟 Play bingo 📖 Help students earn free books 🤩 Enjoy a fun-filled time with family & friends See you there!

📚🌸 Spring Book Fair is Here! 🌸📚 Get ready to shop! Our Spring Book Fair runs from April 1st to April 11th, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on new books for spring reading! 📖✨ Families can shop during special events, and Grands guests can visit during their special days! 🎉 Don't miss out on great books, fun finds, and the chance to support our school! See you at the Book Fair!

🌟 Join us tomorrow at MCE for Hat Day! 🎩 For just $1, you can wear your favorite hat and help make a difference. Let’s show off our unique styles and support a great cause together! 🎉✨ #HatDay #MakeAChange #EmpowerMCR-2

🌟 Pre-K Grands Day is Almost Here! 🌟 We are so excited to invite our Pre-K families to Grands Day on Friday, April 4th! 💙 This special event is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their classroom, activities, and fun with their beloved grandparents or grandfriends! 📅 Friday, April 4th 🕙 Morning Class: 10:00 – 11:00 AM 🕑 Afternoon Class: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Guests will enter through the main doors and be escorted to the gym for the event. We can’t wait to welcome our special guests for a day filled with fun and memories! 💕

Tomorrow is the Cardinal's Opening Day! We can't go to the ballpark but let's celebrate at MCE by wearing Cardinal/red shirts, jerseys or hats. Let's go, Cards!