The MCS 5k Run
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Calling all Runners, Families, and Friends!!!!!
We need everyone to lace up their running shoes and support our Wonderful School!!!!!
The Race is on Oct.2nd at 9:00am and the sign-up forms are in the school office.
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A Report from the Bookkeeper
Our First attempt with the new automatic payment system went smoothly except for a few minor glitches. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
If you have not taken advantage of this new service, please download the form from our website. After entering the website click on the Family Information tab and you will see a PDF link for a bank draft form or a credit card form. Please choose one of these and return it to the office. Our Board's intention was to offer this time saving, convenient service to our families while also maintaining a sound financial standing for MCS.
Tuition payments are due by the 15th of each month. A $25 late fee applies to all payments not received by the due date.
Your feedback and comments are always welcome. I can be reached directly at mcsj1@embarqmail.com.
Thank you,
Sharon Kane
Bookkeeper
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A Message from the Office
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A quick reminder to turn in all of your paperwork for your child's file. It's extremely important to have each file up to date and complete.
Thank you,
The Office
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Message Board
9/21 - Annual Board Meeting for all Parents 6:00pm
10/2 - MCS 5k Run 9:00am
10/11 - Columbus Day - School Closed
10/12 - Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
10/12 thru 11/12 - Parent Teacher Conference Period
10/21 - International Night
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A Letter from the Head of School
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Parents, For the
last two years the increase in tuition has been modest while the cost of
operating the school has continued to increase. This year we are establishing
an Annual Giving Fund to close this gap between the cost
of running the school and the tuition the school charges. The MCS
Board of Directors works diligently to maintain affordable tuition. Therefore,
a successful Annual Giving Fund supports
this effort by keeping the tuition increases as low as possible. Unlike
tuition, your gift to the Annual Giving
Fund is tax-deductible and many employers will match an employee's
donation, effectively doubling your gift. Volunteers Needed We will
need about five volunteers to help during the first weeks of the Annual Giving
campaign. I will work with this team of
volunteers to create a painless and enjoyable volunteer opportunity that will
make a big difference to the school. To volunteer, call me in the office or
send me a note within the next week. Thank you
in advance for your consideration. Feel free to call me if you have any
questions. Many
thanks, Peggy
Higgins Head of
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Lunch Time Update
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MCS would like to remind everyone that lunch is a very important part of the school day. Under state regulation each student must have a serving of both fruits and vegetables. When a student doesn't have one or both of these items it is the schools responsibility to provide it. Also, it is very important to NOT send your child Chocolate Milk and or other items of a chocolate nature. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you,
The Office
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International Night
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In
all of our Montessori classrooms the children study the cultures of many
nations around the world through music, dance, art, cooking, geography and
history. Primary students study maps and learn to recognize flags. Elementary
students do research and delve into more detail about the many types of
government, natural resources and history. By learning to appreciate other
cultures we find our similarities and realize that we are all connected.
On October 21st Children, parents and friends will gather
at MCS to celebrate an International Day of
peace. Our celebration will begin with
the Parade of Nations. Each student chooses to study and to create a cultural
costume from a country of their choice. After the students parade we share a potluck dinner of food that you have prepared with
recipes from around the world. This is a
wonderful evening of food, fellowship and fun. It is an outdoor event so you
may want to bring a picnic blanket.
We have a
sign up sheet in the office for you to let us know what country costume your
child is wearing and what dish you would like to bring. We will also need
volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. We have albums from previous years
if you need ideas for costumes, etc.
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