October 2021 "Moving Right Along" Jag Blast

Message from Principal:

Dear MAE Families,

We are looking forward to an exciting October here at MAE! We are thrilled that we are now in a position to open our building to some visitors. Because our priority is to keep the students, faculty, and community safe, we will proceed slowly and cautiously with this. One of our first big steps toward opening our doors is allowing visitors for lunch on a scheduled basis. Please see our guidelines and the schedule for your class in the newsletter below. We are so looking forward to having our parents back in the building, while still providing a safe environment for all.

Parents, please be sure to check your child's folder for their report card on Thursday, October 14. Now that our 1st 9 weeks of instruction is over, your teacher will be reaching out to you to set up a conference. These early years of instruction are vital for future success. We must work together now to ensure that each of our students are able to meet their potential.

I want to thank you for your continued support and for making learning a priority. As always, please reach out to us with ideas, questions, or concerns.

All Aboard! Choo Choo! We have so many more exciting stops along the way!

Sincerely,

Melissa Philley, Principal

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WELCOME TO MAE GRAND CENTRAL STATION

OUR 1ST STOP: "CHEESE STRAW" FALL FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 7th - 21st!

ALL ABOARD!!

It's time for the BIG CHEESE!

This year's exclusive fall fundraiser will help us continue to fund the MAE STEAM Lab!

Packets to sell Mississippi Cheese Straw products,

featuring a customized tin with artwork created by Mrs. Ramsey and MAE students, went home yesterday.

Cheese Straws are great for family gatherings, parties, gift baskets and more!

NEW! - We are now offering an online purchase option at maebooster.com using a Credit/Debit card, giving the student the credit for those orders. Each student will have a distinct QR code and a 3-digit personalized code located on the front of the order form to share with buyers. Parents will also be able to track online orders for their child. Stickers with information on how to check your child's sales, including a special password, are located on the packet envelope sent home.

Lots of fun incentives are offered to students this year:

Sell 1 item: Rainbow twisty swirly sucker! / Sell 5 items: Jags Drawstring Bag!

Sell 10 items: Fidget popper! / Sell 15 items: Kona Ice Party at school!

Sell 20 items: Student’s name goes in a drawing for a Nintendo Switch!

TOP SELLER (each grade): Be “The Big Cheese” for a day! Ride around in

Dr. Philley’s chair with a "Big Cheese!" sign

TOP SELLER (2nd grade): Gets to “PIE” Mr. B in the face!

Each grade class with highest sales: Entire class gets Extra Recess and

a Donut Party!

Overall class with highest sales: Entire class gets Extra Recess and a Pizza & Cookie Cake Party!

Total Raised Over $35K: “Stinky Feet Day” at school for all!

Total Raised Over $40K: Free Electronics Time at school for all!

Corporate orders discounts:

Buy 25 items or more, receive 10% off

Buy 50 items or more, receive 25% off.

NEW! Direct shipping is available for corporate orders.

Contact or_barak@yahoo.com or 769-666-0123 for details.

Pickup Monday, November 15th & Tuesday, November 16th (3:00 - 6:30 pm).

Curbside pickup will be at the school's drop-off/pick-up line (in front of MAE).

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NEXT STOP: MAE LIBRARY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OCTOBER 11th - 29th!

Calling all parents! Our wonderful MAE librarian, Ms. Bracy, needs your help to shelve books!

Our kids are reading tons and tons of library books each day, but it takes a team of people to get them back on the shelves quickly for the next child to enjoy. Ms. Bracy is currently coming in on her weekends to do this! Can you spare 20 minutes or more after drop-off or before pick-up to volunteer?!?

Click here to sign up for one or more spots in October.

Help needed: Mon, Thurs, Fri: 7:30-9:00 and

Wed: 1:00 - after school

Questions? Contact: Sarah Nasif: sarah.nasif@gmail.com or 601-218-1773

This is an ongoing need throughout the year and will be especially important towards the end of each 9 weeks as our children scramble to meet their AR goals.

So, let's keep those children reading!

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NEXT STOP: HOLIDAY HEIRLOOMS: ON SALE OCTOBER 13th - 27th!

It's "Holiday Heirloom Ornament" time! From October 13th - 27th, you can purchase a holiday ornament hand-painted by your very own child! These precious ornaments are the perfect accent for your family tree or gifts for family and friends. A beautiful memory for years to come!

During the first week of November, your children and Mrs. Ramsey will be hard at work to make sure these are ready in time to bring home by Thanksgiving break. The cost is $6 each or $5 each for 3 or more.

These special heirlooms can be ordered online at MAEPTO.com (starting on the 13th) or complete and send back the form with money to your child's teacher by October 27th. (Forms will be sent home on October 12th).

Proceeds will go toward purchasing art supplies for the MAE Art room.

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HOLD THE BREAKS! GUIDELINES FOR LUNCH VISITORS -

EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13th! WOO! HOO!

1. ONE parent may eat with the student per visit

2. Visitors for lunch are only allowed on their assigned day. The assigned day is also the day that class is on the schedule for the outdoor eating area. This means unless there is bad weather, the parent and child will be eating outside with the rest of the class. We will have some extra tables set up inside the café. If there is bad weather, the parent and child will move to that inside area to eat.

3. Your child’s birthday probably won’t fall on the one day you are assigned each week. While you won’t be able to eat with them, you can still send a treat for the class. Please let your child’s teacher know in advance if you plan to send a treat. See schedule below:

4. Please keep a distance of 3 feet from the other students and parents in the cafeteria.

5. An adult lunch is $3.75. If you would like to purchase a meal from us, please call ahead. This will ensure we cook enough meals for that day.

6. Please be sure to ring the bell, come to the front office, and sign in for each visit. Please be sure to return to the office to sign out before you leave the café or outdoor eating area. At this time, visitors will not be allowed down in classrooms after lunch.

7. Feel free to call us in advance with any questions about our lunch guidelines.

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NEXT STOP: KINGERGARTEN COMMUNITY HELPER DAY -

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14th! CHOO! CHOO!

It requires a huge team of people to take care of our community each and every day. Everything from a simple act of kindness to the jobs we do daily are so important and appreciated. What would we do without ALL of our AMAZING community helpers?

So, on this day, Kindergarteners are encouraged to dress up as their "favorite" community helper. What will your child decide to be? So many to choose from!

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GO JAGS! GO! NEXT STOP: MAE NIGHT AT THE MCHS GAME - OCTOBER 15th! ALL ABOARD!

Get your Blue and Orange on, and Show your school spirit and support to MCHS!

On October 15th, Madison Central High School Jaguars will take on the Tupelo Golden Waves at their home stadium located at 1417 Highland Colony Pkwy.

Each student will receive a free ticket for the game that night. Want some more excitement? MAE students will be allowed to run across the football field with their parents before the game starts. Runners, please meet at the South gate under the video board at 6:15 pm. Children must have an adult running with them. Note: Your student must be accompanied by at least one adult during the game - no drop-offs. Pre-game starts at 6:00 pm. The game starts at 7:00 pm.

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OUR NEXT STOP: SPIRIT NIGHT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19th! CHOO! CHOO!

Join us at PIZZA SHACK

219 Garden Park Drive, Madison

PIZZA SHACK will give our school 100% of all the profits for sales from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm! THANK YOU, PIZZA SHACK!!!

Easy to participate:

1. Place your order.

2. Send the receipt with your child on Wednesday morning (10/20), to give to their teacher. It will count toward the classroom PTO grant!

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NEXT STOP - THE HOP: 50TH DAY OF SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th!

Let's go to the hop! Let's go to the hop!

This day marks 50 AMAZING days of school! Kids can dress up and flaunt around in their favorite '50s fashion. Don't forget to bring 50 cents to join in the fun at the "Sock Hop" in the halls that afternoon. The Sock Hop helps to fund our Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) events.

REMINDER: Don't forget to bring your Spirit Night receipt in today!

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MOVING RIGHT ALONG...NEXT STOP: RED RIBBON WEEK -

OCTOBER 25th - 29th!

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug awareness program, MAE students can celebrate their support for being Drug Free by participating in our "Drug Free Looks Like Me" effort.

Monday, October 25 - Red Day

Wear red to celebrate Red Ribbon Week!

Tuesday, October 26 - Pajama Day

Follow your dream and be drug free! Wednesday, October 27 - Crazy Socks / Tie Dye Shirt Day Wear crazy socks and tie dye shirts to remember that drugs make you crazy!

Thursday, October 28 - Camo Day Wear camo to hide from drugs!

Friday, October 29 - Team Jersey, Shirt, Hat Day Team up against drugs! Stay drug free!

*Use these opportunities to converse with your kids about the dangers of drugs. It's never too early.

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CHOO! CHOO! NEXT STOP: PTO STATION!

Haven't joined the PTO?