Fall Fling
MES sponsors a fall festival usually held in September or October as a fund raiser to purchase additional resources for our school. Students and parents are encouraged to attend this fun-filled event. Volunteers are always needed for these activities.
Pictured below are Tina Bogan, Lee Cottingham, Lindsey Myers and Melissa Pitt at the Face Painting Booth
Parent volunteers Lea Cottingham & Tina Bogan helping in the face painting booth last year
Drug Awareness Week
You never know who may visit during this week!
Field Trips
All grades enjoy field trip(s) during the school years. Homeroom teachers will provide information concerning these trips along with permission slips required for students to attend.
Grandparents Luncheons/Breakfasts-Dates and Times TBA Our cafeteria staff serves luncheons or breakfast for grandparents to come and dine with their grandchildren.
Indian Education
MES offers Indian Education for students to learn about their Indian heritage. Students in K-3 visit the Indian Mounds in Oakville and make Indian crafts to accompany the lessons. State guidelines are followed and some lessons included are map skills, phonics and social studies. The class meets the entire school year, three days a week. Students also participate in the annual Indian Festival held in May.
PTO Programs
Each grade presents a program in coordination with PTO meetings. The following grades present these programs:Second Grade-Veteran's Day
Kindergarten-Christmas
First Grade-Easter
Third Grade-Awards Day
Each March we celebrate Dr.Seuss' birthday in honor of his contribution to children's literature. Guest readers read all kinds of Dr. Seuss books to the students.
Teachers decorate wall, doors, and celebrate all week
Mrs. Melissa Pitt created a fun bulletin board for the media center
Spring Fling
One day in May is set aside for the students to enjoy a fund raiser with lots of fun activities in the sun. Students and parents are encouraged to attend and volunteers are always needed to help with this event.
