“Silly child, how can you imagine that this wooden doll is really alive and capable of moving about?”
First grade students traveled to Williamsburg to see a production of The Nutcracker by the Virginia Regional Ballet.
Middlesex Athletics for the Week of December 2-7, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reminder: Safety first! When driving near school buses, always stop for flashing red lights and be extra cautious around school zones. Let's work together to keep our students safe!
Free Coaching for Middlesex Parents/Guardians
- No Cost
- Confidential Support
- Weekly or Bi-Weekly Calls
Go To: www.cookcenter.info/coaching
Friendsgiving is described as a "Thanksgiving themed meal shared with close friends.
It's a casual, unofficial holiday that allows people to celebrate with friends who feel like family." Yesterday, kindergarten students and teachers at MES, along with some invited guests, celebrated Friendsgiving.
Thank you for being a friend!
Tonight is the Region A 2nd round football playoffs. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate. Tickets are available at https://gofan.co/app/school/VA7794 .
IMPORTANT: When purchasing tickets, DO NOT validate your tickets. The gate worker will process your tickets upon entry.
GO CHARGERS!
Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being?
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Wednesday, November 20th @ 8pm
Free to MCPS Families
- Ask a therapist any question about youth mental health or parenting
- Participation is anonymous
- Register for the live event to get access to the replay
Go to:
https://bit.ly/MCPS-Ask-A-Therapist
For more information see: www.mcps.k12.va.us
Middlesex Athletics for the Week of November 18,-23, 2024
Good luck to MHS Cross Country and Volleyball teams as they compete in state tournaments this weekend!
Through a partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program and Monquin Creek Outdoors, second grade students were able to watch the life cycle of chickens in real time. Anticipation fueled their excitement as the students watched and waited for the baby chicks to hatch. Thank you to the VCEP and Monquin Creek Outdoors for donating the supplies to create this experience for our second graders.
Attending school regularly is important.
Please see this flyer for information and support for families regarding the impact of chronic absenteeism.
https://bit.ly/MCPS-Absenteeism
Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining this informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation and parenting with purpose. Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/40MbxsY
These Navigators are being recognized for providing a safe and supportive learning environment that meets the needs of their school community. Thank you to each, and congratulations on being Navigator of the Quarter!
It is National School Psychology Week.
Bonding over books! MES kindergarten students enjoy being read to by fifth grade students during Book Buddies.
Students will dismiss at 12:15 pm on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Middlesex Athletics for the Week of November 11-16, 2024
