MAE Jag Blast, February 2024
Message from Principal:
Happy February, MAE!
We are enjoying a great February here at MAE, and we are so thankful to be able to spend each school day with your students. We are also so thankful for your support of our fundraiser. We did an amazing job! Thank you for your generous support of the STEAM Lab.
We believe STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) experiences are vital in preparing students for the modern workplace. The learning that takes place in our STEAM lab fosters creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. Throughout the projects students develop observation skills needed to understand underlying cause and effect and develop highly sought after skills such as digital literacy, collaboration, and adaptation. Thank you again for your commitment to our STEAM lab. This is just one way we are fulfilling our school vision of "Building Tomorrow's Dreams with Today's Promises."
Thank you again for your support of MAE. It is truly my pleasure to serve you as the principal MAE. As always, please reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas.
Sincerely,
Melissa Philley
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Hot Diggity Dog! Our Spring Fundraiser was a SMASHING success!
Thank you to everyone who supported our Disney vacation raffle!
Our beloved STEAM lab is fully funded for another year!
Be on the lookout for an update on incentives. We will have a drawing for the winner on February 14th.
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School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - February 15th
We are so blessed this year to have Officer Carby as our School Resource Officer!
Officer Bishop Carby is a 2004 graduate of Madison Central High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in the Administration of Justice with a minor in Spanish.
He started his career in Law Enforcement in 2010 with the City of Madison Police Department, where he has been committed to the betterment of his community. Officer Carby has acquired numerous certifications throughout his career and has previously held the title of field training officer, officer in charge, and shift commander while on patrol. He is currently a member of the Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team. Officer Carby has been married since 2015. He and his wife have 2 boys along with 2 fur babies they rescued, named Capone and Annabel.
Officer Carby works hard at MAE everyday building positive relationships with the students and staff!
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We will have a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a on February 22 from 5-8pm. If ordering in person, be sure to mention "Spirit Night!" For mobile orders, click the "customer cares" button. Students can turn in receipts the next morning and the class with the highest participation wins a nugget tray!
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Last call for yearbooks!
February 29th--FINAL deadline for ordering a yearbook! We will not order extras.
The cost is now $50.00. Go to www.jostens.com to order.
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Upcoming dates to remember:
February 19th--Winter Holiday, NO SCHOOL
February 29th--Kindergarten Program
March 1st--Read Across America Celebration
March 4th--Kingdom Meeting
March 4th-8th--Make-a-Wish Fundraiser
March 6th--cut off for the AR Event for the 3rd 9 weeks
March 6th--PTO meeting via Zoom at 12:30
March 8th--AR Event!
March 11th-15th--Spring Break Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Also....
Save the Date! Arts on the Avenue is on April 11th from 5:00-7:30. Stay tuned for details.
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Yard signs, t-shirts, and PTO memberships are on sale at the Jag Store.
To shop, go to www.maepto.com/shop.
Yard Signs!!
If anyone still needs to pick up a yard sign that
they've already paid for, please email
Courtney Davis at courtneydavis427@gmail.com
Have you joined the PTO yet? Visit us at www.MAEPTO.com/joinpto.
The next PTO meeting is at 12:30 on March 6th via Zoom.
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If you or someone you know would like to be an MAE Partner in Education,
please contact Jill Wright, our Partners in Education Chair, at bergin.jill@gmail.com.
