District #348 Preschool for All is conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year-old children not yet enrolled in public schools and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks each child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination skills. This will give parents a better idea of how their child is progressing at this very young age before he/she begins school. This screening program is free and parents will receive immediate feedback on how their child is developing. Head Start personnel will also be present to explain their program and services.
Screenings will be held on April 13th, 14th and 15th. The screening procedure takes about 45 minutes, and appointments must be made so that children do not have a long wait period. Parents should call 618-262-4623 to make an appointment or to get more information.
This is a reminder that there is no school in Wabash District 348 Friday, March 19. This is a scheduled day off. Also, if you wish to order a shirt from Mt. Carmel Elementary School please do so by Wednesday, March 24th.
MCES would like to shout out a big thank to our parents for completing the 5 Essential Survey. As of today we have 41% of our parents that completed the survey. If you have not completed the survey and wish to the deadline is April 2. The winners of the Amazon gift cards are: EC/Pre-K: Jessica Moore; Kindergarten: Kelci Schonert; 1st Grade: Jessenyn Lash and 2nd Grade: Stacy Wyatt.
MCES had a pajama day and Mrs. Hadley (PE teacher) got a pie in the face for reaching the Kids Heart Challenge fundraising goals. During Kids Heart Challenge, students learned about their heart and raised money for the American Heart Association. The school raised $3,756.67, and a portion of that will come back to the PE program.
Madison Escobedo-Milan is modeling with a Leprechaun windsock that the class made during indoor recess. Ms. Misty Jones is shining as one of the best indoor recess teachers at MCES according to Mrs. Lennette Jones' class.
Mt. Carmel Elementary School is selling their school MCES shirt. All orders must be in by Wednesday, March 24th, so we can get them submitted before Spring Break. Please pay very close attention to the prices and return the order form and money to your child's homeroom teacher. Please let next years Kindergarten parents know. This short will not be ordered next year.
The students at MCES achieved all their goals for "Kid's Heart Challenge". Thank you for all the donations that have helped make this cause successful. The students have earned a pajama day tomorrow, so please allow them to wear their pajamas to school.
Dain Alka collected $521 to be the top person, so he was allowed to throw a pie in Mrs. Hadley's face. Way to go Dain.
This is a reminder that Aly Mae Images will be at Mt. Carmel Elementary School tomorrow to take the photos of 1st and 2nd grade students. No money is due at the time of photos. Photos will be taken in the morning only.
Spring pictures will be taken at MCES tomorrow for Early Childhood and Kindergarten Students. No money is due at this time.
Today, MCES celebrated the February Star Students of the Month. We are very proud of our students. They received a certificate, candy and a junior cone from Tastee Freeze.
Kindergarten: Alydia Allender, Jack Babcock, Fletcher Brock, Brooklyn Cooper, Brogan Ligon, Emeri Loehr, Taylor Mallernee, and Paislee Newlin. Dawson Mills is pictured separately.
First Grade: Dain Alka, Ashton Blevins, Brielle Currington, Johnathan Hall, Josie Lashbrook, Aveah Miller, Jaxon Moore, Sky Schmittler, Jasper Snelling and Parker Vernon.
Second Grade: Max Allender, Elijah Fisher, Jenna Lewis, Ben Miller, Jayden Spencer, Savannah Speth, Hudson Steele, Alayna Swanson, Kyla Tillotson and Dustin Wade.
After discussions with our local health department and state officials, all Wabash #348 schools will discontinue temperature checks at school bus pick ups and when entering the school buildings. We must stress that it is of the utmost importance that you do not send your child to school when he or she is not feeling well. I want to thank everyone with their patience throughout this process. As with everything right now, situations can and will immediately change. Stay safe and Go Aces!
A very special thank you to TCC (the Verizon Store) in Mt. Carmel for donating items to the teachers. They donated: coffee, microwave popcorn, granola bars, hot chocolate, pens, pencils, sticky notes, markers, highlighters, facial tissues and hand sanitizer. MCES really appreciates the items.
3rd set of Green Eggs and Ham
2nd set of Green Eggs and Ham
The last day of Dr. Seuss week was celebrated with Ms Caren cooking us green eggs and ham. Thank you to all the cafeteria help. There will be several photos in different post.
Students at Mount Carmel Elementary School were excited to receive a free dental kit from our local dentist offices: The Smile Center and Comprehensive Dentist Health Services. Our local dentist and dental hygienist are always willing to demonstrate their knowledge on how to keep dental health a top priority for our students. We want to thank their offices and staff for providing individual kits for each student. The dental kits included: dental floss, a color sheet and a new tooth brush. MCES really appreciates the networking with our community dentist.
More fun on Dr. Seuss week at MCES - Thursday was "Return of Cat and the Hat" with Thing 1 and Thing 2
MCES Dr. Seuss week continues with Friday's "Green Eggs and Ham" day. Please let your child wear green to school. Also, in the cafeteria for lunch we will be serving green eggs and ham. Please remember 3 hour early release tomorrow. Exactly 3 hours before normal pickup time.
Dr. Seuss week continues at MCES - Thursday - "Cat and the Hat Returns" - Thing One and Thing Two Day - Wear Red.
This is also a reminder of Friday, March 5 early dismissal - Kindergarten: 11:30, First Grade: 11:45 and Second grade 12:00, buses will be dismissing at 12:05.
Students having fun at MCES "Cat & the Hat" Day!
