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Welcome to a new school year at Mission Trail Elementary. Our theme for the 2010-2011 school year is "Learning to the Max." MTE is located in Leawood, KS. It is part of the award winning Blue Valley School District. Our school colors are blue and yellow, and "Max" the bulldog is our school mascot. |
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Mrs. Bond's weekly email . . . August 29, 2010
Good Evening MTE Parents,
It was awesome to see so many of you at Back to School Night last week. Thank you for attending. We appreciate your support and partnership! Students do better in school when their parents participate.
This was a very successful week at MTE. Students and teachers have worked on establishing classroom routines and all is going smoothly. During specials classes, students have been earnestly hoping to earn the Silver Bucket Award, and they were excited for our Thursday morning Max TV announcement of the winner!
We also began announcing "Max Moments" on Max TV. Students and staff are nominated for Max Moments when other people observe them using the virtues and fill out a nomination form. Typically, a group of fifth graders select the Max Moments to be recognized.
This week, Sophie S and Arianna B each earned a Max Moment pin for being kind to others! Way to go!
Additionally, we kicked off our PTO Entertainment Book fundraiser with a short assembly in the gym. Each student should have brought home a packet with two entertainment books to sell and a parent letter explaining the program. Thank you to the PTO volunteers and participating families for supporting our school. Through PTO funds, we have purchased SmartBoards, Study Island and other important tools for learning!
Weekly email update for Aug. 30-Sept. 3:
1. The first Silver Bucket Award of the year was earned by Ms. Kime's 5th grade this past week for demonstrating the virtues during their specials classes. Way to go, Ms. Kime's Class!
2. Usually Lost & Found items are displayed on a table in the front hall on the last two days of each month and any leftover items are donated to charity. However, this month, there are no items. I highly recommend labeling all of your children's clothing with your last name!
3. Our first early dismissal day is Tuesday, Aug. 31. Dismissal is at 2 p.m. on that day. Afternoon kindergarten hours are from noon-2 p.m. Teachers will be utilizing this time to learn more about individual students and analyzing student data as they plan for learning.
4. There will be a PTO skating party from 2-4 p.m. at Skate City. Skating parties are optional and require parent transportation. If you have any questions, please call the office!
6. Our first Checkmates Chess Club session is Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 7:35-8:15 a.m. in the library.
7. On Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 3:45 p.m., there is a community service activity to assemble collection bags for Harvesters.
8. Friday, Sept. 3 is a Mission Trail Spirit Day. Support our school by wearing your MTE spirit wear or school colors.
Looking Ahead:
· Monday, Sept. 6 - No School - Labor Day
· Monday, Sept.13 - PTO Meeting 9 a.m. in the cafeteria
· Important carnival information from your PTO Carnival Committee:
Mission Trail is gearing up for our annual school carnival. This year's theme is Peace, Love and Bulldogs.
The school carnival is Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 from 2-4:30 p.m.
Please be looking for pre-sale ticket forms and information sheets to come home in student backpacks soon!
We look forward to seeing everyone Sept. 25 for a wonderful carnival!
Thanks so much,
Carnival Committee
Thanks for all you do. If I can be of any help or assistance, please give me a call at 913-239-6700.
As always, "It's a great day to be a bulldog!"
Mrs. Bond
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Mission Trail School Pledge . . . As an ideal Mission Trail student, I feel good about myself, care about others and respect the rights and property of everyone. I know I am responsible for my actions and show this through my school work and relationships with those around me.  |
