The high school boys basketball team is hosting a winter basketball clinic for boys in grades 2nd-4th. This clinic will be held Saturday December 11th and 18th. Registration forms must be submitted to the grade school or high school office by December 1st. This is a free clinic.
Mrs. Hyde with Ag in the Classroom and her lesson on cranberries.
Mrs. Jones's kindergarten class has been busy in centers the last several weeks! Happy fall!
Picture re-take day is this Friday, November 12th. Anyone who would like re-takes and purchased a package must return their previously purchased package on Friday. You can order online at inter-state.com/order, the order code is 64600GA.
The jr. high girls volleyball season is fast approaching. To stay up-to-date with practice schedules and upcoming events please join the TeamApp “MPGS volleyball.”
The Regional Office of Education #17 is hosting a Substitute Teacher Sign Up Day on Tuesday, November 9 from 1-3pm. Details for what you need to take to sign up can be found on the flyer. If you are interested, but have more questions, please feel free to contact Sarah in District Office, Mrs. Lora at MPGS or Mrs. Fricke at MPHS. Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 pays substitute teachers $105 per day.
Don't forget that spirit wear orders from PASE are due Friday!!! Get yourself and your students some new MPGS gear!
Here's the amended school calendar!
Parents: Here are some more great learning opportunities for you!
Maintaining A Safe Online Environment
Thursday, November 4th @ 6:30pm (CT)
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IzNNvAmEQ-ichkjtHlCaLQ
Commonly Used Apps (Part I): Snapchat & YouTube
Thursday, November 18th @ 6:30pm (CT)
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CLZyS3UASu6qZH0sbrBtKQ
Commonly Used Apps (Part II): Instagram & TikTok
Thursday, December 2nd @ 6:30pm (CT)
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3aZmAHldR9SMtlUqlA1JHA
Congrats to the choir students who won their medals on Choir-Lympics with the category being rhythms. Two students tied for gold, one student earned silver, and one student earned bronze.
Congrats to the 7th Grade Honeybears! 2021 County Champs!
Student Council will be Trick-or-Treating for canned goods.
Red Ribbon Week is next week! Monday, October 25th through Monday, November 1st. To celebrate "Drug Free Looks Like Me" the students will be participating in several exciting activities and dressing up throughout the week. Please see the attached image for details on dress up days.
Reminder - Here's an Opportunity for Parents who are interested...
Helping My Child Navigate Online Aggression
Thursday, October 28th 2021 @ 6:30pm
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tjUfeEYKRiGulb8DhQ-PeQ
For parent and educator resources visit:
https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying/
2nd graders are drawing what they hear while listening to Introduction from Carnival Of The Animals.
The Kindergarten Kids had a great time at the MP Fire Station today! A special thanks to Steve Mason and Shaun Tyson.
5th graders investigated what affects decomposition by making their own Mold Terrariums!
This is a reminder that school dismisses at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, 10/8. There is no school on Monday, 10/11, in observance of Columbus Day.
On Tuesday, October 5th, choir students went to Lincoln Land Community College to watch their choir perform songs. This was the first time the choir had an audience since March 2020.
Fall pie order forms were sent home last week with the students. The due date on the form is listed as 10/15. Unfortunately, we need to change the order deadline to Thursday, October 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Pies will be available for pick on November 16th from 3pm-6pm in the grade school cafeteria.
