Several schools have been posting a code for ABC Mouse (Preschool - 2nd) Adventure Academy (3rd - 8th) and ReadingI (Preschool through 6th). The directions and school district code is attached in a photo to this message. Please understand that these are programs students can practice for free and have learning opportunities. This is not mandatory, but I know some parents are searching for lessons for their children and many MCES students are familiar with ABC Mouse and love it.
Copy/Paste this link to a Parent's Guide to Google Classroom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iowi-gmbys
Wabash CUSD #348 Press Release
At 3:30 pm today, Governor Pritzker announced a directive that all public and private schools in the state of Illinois will be closed March 17th-30th. These closures are directly related to the concern over the COVID-19 virus. District #348 will follow this directive and remain closed until the 30th. The governor did stress he may continue closures. During this time, all District curricular and extracurricular activities will be cancelled. As more information and details emerge, it will be disseminated on the website www.Wabash348.com, District app and District Facebook page.
Effective March 13, 2020, all K-12 school districts in Wabash County are closing indefinitely due to concerns pertaining to COVID-19. Additionally, all extracurricular activities will be suspended. The closings come with a recommendation from the Wabash County Health Department and are designed to protect the community. To my knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, but this precautionary move is designed to inhibit the spread of this virus. As of this time, there is no timetable to reopen the schools. However, it is the intention of the Districts to reopen as soon as possible. I will continue to communicate with the public via our website, app, and all calls.
Chuck Bleyer, Ed.D.
Superintendent
MCES - Menu change - Friday, March 27th - Chicken Fajita
MCES/MCGS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students and staff. Therefore we would like to remind you during this flu season and concern of the coronavirus if your child has symptoms such as high fever, cough, sore throat, and/or tiredness please keep them home to prevent spreading sickness. MCES/MCGS will waive perfect attendance awards this year to help prevent students coming to school if feeling ill to keep perfect attendance. Remember washing hands, not touching eyes, nose, mouth, cover cough/sneeze, and avoid contact with people who are sick will help prevent illness. Thank You.
Due to the high number of cases this year of influenza A & B, strep throat, and potentially COVID-19, during the second semester the District will suspend all attendance requirements pertaining to semester finals and perfect attendance awards. This change in policy is in accordance with the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The District does not want to promote or encourage students attending school while not feeling completely healthy. As for returning to school from illness, it is District policy that the student must be fever free for twenty-four hours without the use of fever reducing medication prior to returning. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school office.
The Kindergarten teachers attended the ILASCD conference to learn and experience new practices to enhance their classrooms!
MCES wrapped up Dr. Seuss week with a special concert by the 6th grade MCGS choir under the direction of Mrs. Ellen Wall. The students enjoyed the students performing and reading several special Dr. Seuss materials especially "Green Eggs and Ham". MCES concentrated on how important it is to read and have fun.
Thursday, May 7th there will be no Kindergarten classes at Mount Carmel Elementary School. Please kindergarten parents mark your calendars. The Kindergarten teachers will be screening the students for the 2020-2021 school year. Sign ups for screenings will start after spring break - April 13th. More information to come!
Officer Peach visited the Kindergarten students today! She read a book about a female resource officer and answered many questions that the students had. We are so lucky to have such wonderful community service men and women that take time out of their day for our students!
MCES Spring Pictures are coming! Early Childhood and Kindergarten pictures on Tuesday, March 24 and First and Second grade pictures on Wednesday, March 25.
Kid's Heart Challenge at MCES - Every child received a paper that told parents how to sign up online for on- line giving. If you can help the school out our goal is to have 50% of our students signed up online. At this time we have 108 and need 156. If you have not created your child's online account, please do so. If the students reach their goal, they get to wear pajamas to school. Deadline if March 13th. Thank you for your help!
The 2nd Grade Students recently learned about Dental Health from Kenzie Macke (a Dental Hygienist at Comprehensive Dental Care of Mt. Carmel). The students also received a goodie bag filled with items to help care for their teeth.
Zoodles Animal Education program came to MCES on Thursday, February 27th. This is a free mobile program that consisted of a 45 minute oral presentation where the speaker taught the students about the animals habitat, eating habits and if the animals are endangered. The students learned about a
Solomn Island Eclectus Parrot, Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink, Red Footed Tortoise, Kinkajou (honey bear) and a Joey Kangeroo. Zoodles offers many different programs for Pre-school and up children.
The students really enjoyed Zoodles animal show at MCES. More information and photos to come soon. Unfortunately the team ran out of time and 2nd grade did not get their pictures taken. Zoodles will come back with the animals and the 2nd grade will have a chance to get their pictures. The teachers have the money until they return. Thank you for your patience.
Dr. Seuss Week
Dress Up Days for MCES
Monday – Green Eggs and Ham Day – Wear something green
Tuesday – Cat in the Hat Day – Wear Stripes
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday – Wear mismatched clothes or clothes on backwards
Thursday – One Fish, Two Fish – Wear Red or Blue
Friday – The Lorax – Students will wear a mustache provided by school.
On February 18th MCES hosted a guest speaker for the Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off. This year Mrs. Hadley is working on trying to get at least 50% of the students to register on line. The students listened intently to the speaker and received a complement on how awesome their behavior was.
Hopefully, second time is a charm. The Zoodle Animal Education Program has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27th at MCES. Let us hope for the best!
On Thursday, February 13th, MCES students celebrated their good attendance with an ice cream sundae party and a video. All the students that had four or fewer absences first semester joined in on the fun.
