08/28/2026
Dear Patriot Families,
This is your Principal, Ashley Foisy, with a few important updates for next week! Our first full week of school has been a great one, and all of our K–5 students have officially entered the building. Thank you for helping us make the transition back to school so successful!
Monday, August 31st, is Independence Day for all students, including our kindergarteners! Families may drop students off through carpool, and students will walk independently to their classrooms. We know some students may not remember exactly where to go, and that is perfectly okay! Extra staff members will be available to greet students and help them find their way. This process will help our students become comfortable with our routines, build independence, and become more comfortable with our staff while knowing there is always someone available to help when needed.
As a friendly reminder, please help us keep our morning and afternoon carpool safe and running smoothly. In the morning, parents should not walk students to the front door unless they need to visit the front office. In the afternoon, parents may not walk up to check out students after 3:15 p.m. During carpool, please remain in your vehicle and allow our staff to assist students. If you need to buckle your child, please pull around to the designated cones so you can safely buckle your child without backing up traffic. Most importantly, please do not attempt to pass other vehicles by driving through an incoming lane. This creates a serious safety concern for our students, families, and staff members directing traffic. Our number one priority is the safety of everyone on campus, so please follow the directions of our carpool staff. We greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep everyone safe!
On Thursday, September 3rd, our third graders will take the Beginning-of-Grade 3 assessment. A letter with additional information was included in their Beginning-of-Year folder.
Here is a note from our amazing PTA: If you are hoping for a different experience than the front carpool line, you can skip the line and become a VIP! Please support our PTA fundraiser by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win a pass that allows you to use the bus parking lot for student drop-off and pick-up during the fall semester. Ticket sales close Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:00 p.m., and winners will be contacted by phone that evening. A flyer with a QR code was sent home with students in this week’s Tuesday folder, and you can also visit our MCES PTA page for more information.
During Orientation, you received a hard copy of our Parent Calendar for the first semester. This calendar includes important dates for the entire school, as well as PTA events. If a grade level has a specific activity or event, teachers will communicate that information separately. If you did not receive a calendar, please reach out directly to your child's teacher.
Thank you for another wonderful week, Patriot Families! We are so excited about the year ahead and grateful for your continued support as we build strong routines and a strong school community. Have a wonderful weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
