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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, 8/30 5th Grade Instrument Display Night, MSE Cafeteria: 4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, 8/31 5th Grade Instrument Display Night, MCE Cafeteria: 4:00-8:00 pm
Monday, 9/6 NO SCHOOL, K-12, Labor Day
Friday, 9/10
PTO All Star Adventure East: 6:00-9:00 pm
Monday, 9/13
PTO Skate Party,
Carousel Skate Center: 6:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/15
NO SCHOOL, KDG
KDG Parent/Teacher Conferences:
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Grade 1-5 Conferences:
Thursday, 9/16
NO SCHOOL, K-12
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
12:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday, 9/17
NO SCHOOL, K-12
Tuesday, 9/21 Lifetouch Idividual Fall Portraits
MCE PTO Meeting: 7:00 pm, MCE Cafeteria
Saturday, 10/9
Maize Fall Festival
Friday, 10/15
End of Term
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Character Ed
Sharing ideas and feelings with each other...enjoying hobbies and activities together...making each other feel special... helping each other become the best person he or she can be. |
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Breakfast $1.50
Lunch: $2.05
Milk: $.30 |
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MAIZE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY'S BOOK FAIR IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 15TH AND 16TH.
OUR SCHOOL RECEIVES 25% OF THE PROFIT RAISED.
SUPPORT MCE BY ATTENDING!
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2 WAYS TO HELP MCE EARN CA$H
Each box top gets MCE library/media center 10 cents!
It might not sound like much, but last year they totaled over
$2,000.00
Click here to view a list of General Mills
participating
products
MCE is now collecting
Campbells
labels that will benefit our school!
We receive points for labels that we can exchange for school supplies and equipment.
Click
here to view a list of participating products.
Campbell's Labels and Box Tops can be collected in an envelope or baggie
and turned in at the MCE media/library center.
Every little bit helps our school with much needed items/money!
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 A Note From the Principal . . .
WELCOME TO MAIZE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! In case some of you don't know me, I'm David Jennings, Principal at Maize Central Elementary. If you haven't had a chance to meet me, please stop by the office and say hello! I hope all of you had a relaxing summer with your family and friends. It has been a great start to our sixth year at MCE. It was great to see the students on the first day of school! I hope all of you enjoyed our Meet Your Teacher Night on August 10th. Parents, I want to thank you for all of your support you have already given us this year at MCE! It is greatly appreciated!
Here is a list of the new staff to MCE for the 2010-11 school year.
Lori Gabrielson 1st grade teacher
Stacy Wagner 4th grade teacher
Deann Groner 4th grade teacher
Andrea Dome Counselor
Wendy Trail P.E.
Rebecca Thorne Structured Learning |
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VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK |
Volunteers play an important and valuable role in the Maize School District. Students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community benefit from the work of individuals who freely share their talents and resources. Last year the Maize Board of Education adopted a new policy which requires background checks on volunteers who work in the elementary schools on a regular basis. These checks are done by National Screening Bureau (NatSB). NatSB provides the district with secure, confidential, multi-jurisdiction checks in a timely manner.
Individuals who plan to volunteer may start the background check process by clicking here volunteer background check to complete the application. Individuals can also go to any elementary school website and click on "Volunteer Background Check Application". The form can either be filled out online at home or online in any of the school offices. Volunteers who work in more than one building only need to fill out one application for the district, not each building. Applicants can request a copy of the check when it is completed. If you completed a background check last year, you will still need to complete the application this school year as well. Background checks are conducted on an annual basis. If you have questions about the background check process, contact David Jennings at djennings@usd266.com or 722-0427. |
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Why join MCE PTO?
The biggest reason to join the Parent Teacher Organization is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Other advantages are:
- Socialize. Provides a great chance to meet other parents and teachers.
- Make your voice heard . You can discuss ideas, concerns, and share your experiences. This is a more effective way for you to suggest change at your child's school.
- Noble Cause . By volunteering, you put your skills and hobbies to good use. Not only will your child benefit, but others will also.
- Positive Changes . You play an important role in fundraising to provide school improvements, equipment for students, and other positive items.
- Be a Role Model . By becoming a PTO member, you show your child that school is important to you. Plus, your child will see their best role model at work.
Questions & Answers
- What is the cost for PTO? The cost is a 2 for 1 - pay $5.00 for the Maize PTO - this will also cover the cost for the Maize Central PTO.
- How is the PTO membership money used? Membership money goes directly to the Maize district staff (Teachers, Lunch Staff, Bus Drivers, etc ) for school related use. Once membership money is depleted, staff will not receive a grant.
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How many meetings do I need to attend? None, 1, or All of them. The amount of meetings you attend is up to you. By paying $5, you will not be required to attend meetings or volunteer.
- What if I do not attend the PTO meetings? You will still be informed of upcoming events and meetings via email.
You may join PTO at any time by visiting the website. Go to www.usd266.com, click Community Resources, click Parent/Teacher Organization, scroll down until you see Memberships. This can be paid online or print and mail in the membership form. Please remember that 100% of the membership fee is returned to the staff through mini grants. By paying membership dues, you are not obligated to attend PTO meetings although we would welcome any and all of you to support MCE by doing so. Thank you in advance for your assistance! For questions or comments, email us at mcepto1@gmail.com.
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MCE ACTIVITIES/FUNDRAISERS FOR 2010-2011
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NEW!! Entertainment Coupon Book- Sold 8/20- 9/3
Maize Central is the only Elementary in the district selling this book and will receive 100% of the profits! Student sales incentives will be provided by Entertainment.
Red Apple Fundraiser (Cookie Dough and Perfect Presents)- Sold 9/6-9/17
District PTO sponsored. Cookie dough will be Cookie Factory and NOT Otis Spunkmeyer. MCE will receive 100% of the profits which is usually around 40% of each item sold.
MCE Carnival/Quarters Week and/or Family Fun Nights - Winter or Spring
Activities/fundraisers are subject to change. To share ideas on Family Fun Nights and school activities, please attend the MCE PTO meeting on September 21st at 7:00 pm or email mcepto1@gmail.com
This year we will be bringing the "Giving Tree" concept to our school in each classroom. Teachers are given the option to post classroom needs during conferences or in class newsletters throughout the school year. See your teacher for more information during conferences. We appreciate your ongoing support!
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OUR NURSE NEEDS YOUR HELP! | |
Occasionally our students have accidents and need clean clothes to wear the rest of the day. We have run out of a few essential items. We are looking for panties, underwear, and shorts/ jeans/sweatpants for both girls and boys. If you have these items that your kids have outgrown and you're looking for a way to get rid of them, we would be glad to take them off your hands. Please drop them by the nurse's office or send them in with your student. Thank you in advance, Stephanie Warner RN |
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO SLEEP . . . Stephanie Warner | |
School is back in session! Now is the time to get the kids back on a schedule and back to sleep. Sleep is a vital need, essential to a child's health and growth. We need sleep to keep us healthy, happy and doing our best! Kids ages 5-12 need 10-11 hours of sleep each night. At the same time, there is an increasing demand on their time away from school. Homework, sports and other extracurricular and social activities can easily keep families out late at night. Poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact kids' ability to learn in school.
Here are a few helpful tips to ensure your kids will get the sleep they need.
*Follow a nightly routine -it will help your child relax, fall asleep faster and sleep through the night.
*Make your child's bedroom conducive to sleep- dark, cool and quiet. Keep TV and computers out of the bedroom.
*Avoid caffeine. |
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CHANGE | |
Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts in the district, the Parent/Teacher Conferences originally scheduled for September 22-24 have moved up one week to September 15-17. The schedule will be as follows:
September 15 No School Pre K - Kindergarten
KDG Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Grades 1-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
September 16 No School Pre K-12
Parent/Teacher Conferences, 12:00-8:00 pm
September 17 Conference Comp Day, No School Pre K-12
If the change in schedule causes a significant hardship for you or your family, please contact your child's building principal as soon as possible. |
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WEDNESDAY EARLY DISMISSAL | |
On Wednesdays, am kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:25 am, PM kindergarten students will begin at 12:30 pm. All MCE students will be dismissed at 3:25 p.m. each Wednesday in order for teachers to have time to meet in their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). During PLC time, teachers participate in discussing curriculum, instructional strategies, data review, state standards and more.
Buses will continue to run on the same tiered system. On Wednesdays, students will be transported home as soon as school is dismissed. Please plan accordingly for supervision of students who will arrive home earlier on those days. Pick- up and delivery locations for students being transported by school vehicle will be determined at the time of enrollment. Only one pick-up and drop off location will be allowed at residential addresses or day care provider addresses within school district boundaries. |
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AM KINDERGARTEN PICK UP/ PM KINDERGARTEN DROP OFF | |
Please read carefully if you are picking up your morning kindergartener or dropping off your afternoon kindergartener. The west parking area is reserved for staff parking and for bus traffic. Below is a description of the drop off and pick up areas for our kindergarten students.
AM drop off East doors by the office
AM Kindergarten pick up NE doors near the North parking lot
PM Kindergarten drop off NE doors near the North parking lot
PM pick up East doors by the office |
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PE SHORTS . . . . Coach Phillips & Coach Trail | |
There is a new face in the gym at Maize Central. My name is WendyTrail and I am excited to be at Maize Central every afternoon. This will be my fifteenth year of teaching. I have three children; two sons and a daughter. When not taking them to various activities, I like to read, or be outside riding my bike or rollerblading. One of my favorite things to do is go to the zoo.
Our theme for the gym this year is TEAMWORK. We are starting off the year with getting to know each other and working on activities together. |
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BEGINNING OF THE YEAR REMINDERS |
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On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1st - 5th grade school hours are 8:45 am-4:00 pm. PM Kindergarten begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 11:40 am. On Wednesday 1st - 5th grade school hours are 8:45 am to 3:25 pm. AM kindergarten will dismiss at 11:25 am and PM kindergarten will begin at 12:30 pm. -
School doors will be unlocked at 8:00 am each morning. If your child arrives at that time, he/she will be asked to wait in the supervised cafeteria until the morning bell at 8:35 am. Children waiting in the cafeteria may eat breakfast between 8:10 and 8:20 am. All other students may receive breakfast beginning at 8:20 am -
If you have changes in your child's regular transportation arrangements, you MUST send a note to the child's teacher. Please call the office by 3:30 pm (M, T, Th, F) and 3:00 pm (W) if you have a last minute change in your child's transportation plans. -
Please call the office by 9:45 am (722-0427) if your child will be absent or late. You may request homework until 11:00 am. Homework will be available anytime after 2:30 pm.
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All outside exits to the building (including the front doors) are locked at 9:00 am All visitors and volunteers must check in at the office and are asked to wear a visitor sticker.
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Party invitations CANNOT be distributed at school. We ask that you mail invitations to personal events or parties directly to the students you are inviting, rather than distributing them at school.
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Please be sure the office always has current contact information so we will be able to contact you in case of an emergency.
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Because students are not allowed to bring balloons or glass items on the bus, the Maize School district will not be accepting any flower, candy, cookie, or balloon bouquet deliveries to students. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
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Just a reminder that the school district does not provide any type of health or accident insurance for injuries incurred by your child at school. The school district makes insurance available to those who wish to purchase it on a voluntary basis. Forms may be obtained in each school office.
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Please remember to review the policy on sending medication to school. All medications must be transported to the school health office staff by the parent/guardian. Students may not transport medications. All medications need to have a completed "Request for Administration of Medication" form in order for the nurse to give the medication. This form may be obtained from the Maize USD 266 website. Please contact Stephanie Warner at 350-2715 if you need assistance.
- Remember to furnish the office with a copy of any legal documentation in regard to custody issues.
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Maize Central Elementary is dedicated to providing a safe environment creating responsible learners who strive toward becoming productive citizens, while demonstrating academic growth as measured by national and state standards. Through collaboration, our school community will grow together to form a comprehensive support system for all individual needs.
Principal: Assistant Principal:
David Jennings Kyle White
316-722-0427 316-722-0427
Ext: 2704 Ext. 2705 |
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