The Mission of Middlebury Elementary School in cooperation with family and community, is to develop compassionate, productive, responsible citizens and life-long learners.
Middlebury Elementary School
News from our Principal, Mr. Hostetler
Spring Fever is in the air! I know the students and staff are looking forward to Spring Break! I hope you all have an enjoyable break. I know we are all ready to get outside for some much needed fresh air. Please remember that while getting outside and enjoying nature is important to students, we also need to remember that school is still in session through May 23rd. Please make sure that your child spends time reading each day and completing any schoolwork. It is important to end the school year strong! Also, please remember your child will be required to wear a jacket for recess if the temperature is not 60 degrees or warmer. Finally, although flip flops are comfortable for many, we encourage sending them in tennis shoes or shoes that will keep their feet warmer during these constantly changing spring days.
Traffic Safety
As you drop off your child in the mornings, please be sure that student safety is kept in mind. Vehicles should remain in the drop-off lane all the way through the line. This means that parents should not drop off their students and then pull out of the line into the drive-through lane. Following these simple procedures will help keep everyone safe.
April Calendar
March 29- April 8: Spring Break
April 4: Old Hoosier Give Back
April 11th: K & 1 Ethos Field Trip
April 16: Board Meeting 4:00
April 16: Kindergarten Round-Up
April 17: PTO Meeting @ 3:30
April 18: 3rd Grade Concert @ 6:00
April 19: Grandparents Day (1st Grade Only)
BOOK FAIR
Our BOGO Book Fair will be held May 6th - 10th.
More Information will sent home later.
Last Day of School
Thursday, May 23th
Music Program Dates
Third Grade Concert
April 18th @ 6:00 PM
First Grade Concert
May 9th @ 6:00 PM
News from Mrs. Rusk, Our Art Teacher:
The MCS Art Show will be on May 10th at Northridge High School.
Registration Day - Back to School Night
Please plan to come to MES on August 7th (time TBD) to pick up your child's 2024-2025 registration packet with forms that need updating for the upcoming school year. This day will be "drive through" style as in years past. All forms should be completed at home and returned to school on Back to School Night or the first day of school. This is also the day your child will learn who their teacher will be for the fall.
Our Back to School Night is August 12th, and your child can meet their teacher and see their classroom. Back to School Night is from 5:15 - 6:30. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th - late start Wednesday.
POLICY ON TEACHER REQUESTS (Parent Input Form)
As we begin to prepare for the 2024-25 school year, we would like to remind you of the policy of requesting teachers. Please know that if you would like to give us information about your child, there is a form available to download ON THE MES WEBSITE or in the office. This form is the only communication channel that will be accepted. The form will focus on the strengths and needs of your child. To stay in accordance with the district policy, you may include a teacher's name on the form as a parent request. There are never any guarantees for a teacher request because there are many variables that occur when we place students in classrooms for the following school year. We would ask that you trust our professional judgment on what is best for ALL children and want you to know that we take this process seriously. During the month of May, Mr. Hostetler will be meeting with each grade level to determine the placement of students for the 2024-25 school year; if you choose to fill out a form from the office it must be returned NO LATER than Friday, May 3, 2024. If you have specific questions, please call Mr. Hostetler at the MES office.
News from Mrs. Gleim, Our Nurse:
We are having another visit from School Smiles - the mobile dentist on April 30th. If your child was seen in the fall, they will automatically be scheduled for a return visit. Regardless of dental insurance coverage, any student can participate in this convenient service! If you would like to sign your child up to be seen, click here or call the school for a paper form.
Middlebury Community Schools needs SUBSTITUTE NURSES!! If you are a registered nurse and would be interested in helping in this way, I'm happy to answer any questions. Click here to apply.
News from Mrs. Frey, Our PE Teacher:
Thank you to all the students who participated in this year's Run the Halls. A BIG thank you to our parent volunteers! Here are our Top 5 Runners for 2nd and 3rd Grade.
Mini Marathon Token Award Winners:
Kolten Fitzsimmons, Josiah Holloway, Aiden Yoder, Asher Godman, Tyler Miller, Asher Ritsema, Carter Wiley, Blake Hartwig, Lilliana Fitzsimmons, Hunter Wyland, Lincoln Navarro, Tyler Stutzman, Silas Saunders, Hunter Riley, Landon Delgado, Lincoln Miller, Isaiah Meyer, Regi Scholl, Edison Gorsuch, Sawyer Jones, Bridget Miller, Skylie Hershberger, Ella Frey, Clara Bennett, Kenzie Christner, Khloe Christner, Christian Cano Galvan, Willow Gorsuch, Arnell Frey, Brysin Moore, Conrad Miller, and Finley Yoder
Top 5 2nd Grade Girls:
1. Kenzie Christner 14.25 miles
2. Clara Bennett 13.75 miles
3. Emma Frey 12.25 miles
4. Harper Miller 12 miles
5. Brooklyn Sauceda 10.25
Top 5 3rd Grade Girls:
1. Lilliana Fitzsimmons 22.75 miles
2. Willow Gorsuch 14.75
3. Khloe Christner 14.5 miles
4. Skylie Hershberger 13.5 miles
5. Julia Glick/Olive Tackett 12.75 miles
Top 5 2nd Grade Boys:
1. Aiden Yoder 24 miles
2. Tyler Miller 22 miles
3. Asher Godman 21.25 miles
4. Asher Ritsema 21 miles
5. Blake Hartwig 20 miles
Top 5 3rd Grade Boys:
1. Lincoln Navarro 23 miles
2. Hunter Wyland 21.5 miles
3. Tyler Stutzman 19.75 miles
4. Silas Saunders 15.75 miles
5. Lincoln Miller 15.5 miles
News from Mrs. Davis, Our Librarian:
Thank you to everyone who participated in our March reading challenge. We surpassed our goal of 65,000 minutes! Great Job!! Congratulations to our top readers!
A big thank you to the Northridge Raider Boys and Girls basketball teams and the Northridge Middle School pep band for participating in our celebration. We had a blast with you!
Morning Transportation Changes
If you have last minute transportation changes in the mornings (for example, on 2 hour delay days), then a call needs to be made to Transportation @ 574-825-9410 or to your child's bus driver.
2024-2025 Bus Transportation
Your efforts to keep Transportation updated with your student's bus needs helps us to provide efficient bus service for as many students as possible. Transportation changes can be submitted online, on our webpage. This includes indicating if your child will NO LONGER be a bus rider, as that will allow another student to ride, as we manage restricted student capacities and a shortage of bus drivers. If there are no changes from this year to the next, a new form is not required.
IF YOUR STUDENT 'S BUSING NEEDS CHANGE FOR NEXT YEAR, PLEASE SUBMIT A 2024-2025 TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM.
Also, please remember to have requests submitted by July 12, 2024. Any change made after that date WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A BUS RIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
Middlebury Community Schools Transportation Department 574-825-9410
CHANGES IN CHILDREN'S INFORMATION
Many changes may occur throughout the school year regarding telephone numbers, work numbers, addresses, and transportation arrangements. Please notify the school office when these changes happen and give new information to the office.
Third Grade Mighty Middie Winners:
Owen Byler, Willow King, Violet Juif, and Nathaniel Funk
First Grade Mighty Middie Winners:
Audrey Schrock, Royce Kauffman, Austin Bontrager, and Gemma Soucy
Second Grade Mighty Middie Winners:
Hayden LaLime, Aiden Yoder, Asher
Godman, and Audrey Yoder
Kindergarten Mighty MIddie Winners:
Rylan Bontrager, Adison Bontrager, Angela Zehr, Jordan Slabach (not pictured), Paisley Fulks, and Katy Miller
Video Clip of the Month - Demolition Time!
Mrs. Scott's and Mrs. Shuler's classes had a front row view of the demolition of the house next door to the school. The classes enjoyed the day watching the house quickly come down and then wrote about it.
Hello from the Middlebury Elementary PTO! We want to extend a giant thank you to everyone who came together to support our school at the recent Chicken Dinner fundraiser. We were excited to see so many of you, and so grateful for the support from community businesses, staff members, and families that helped contribute goods for baskets, auction items, and most importantly their time! It was a great night, and we are glad to have shared it with you! We also would like to thank those of you who participated in our Hacienda Give back Night. The bean art the students displayed with the guidance of Mrs. Rusk was the highlight of the night!
Our next PTO meeting is Wednesday, April 17th at 3:30 and Childcare is available during the meeting. We would love to see you and hear your feedback from our recent events, as well as discuss your thoughts on upcoming events! Don’t forget to mention us if you go to Old Hoosier Meats the first Thursday of the month.
This month's Middie Staff Spotlight winner is our Art teacher, Mrs. Heather Rusk! She was nominated by a student who said, "Art is my favorite class!" Here is what Mrs. Rusk has to share about herself:
I live with my husband Greg, and our twin daughters, Hannah and Taylor. They are juniors at Northridge HS. We have 2 mini golden doodles, Rizzo and Oliver. We have lived in northern Indiana for 5 years. Before that we lived in Kansas, the Netherlands, and Illinois. We enjoy traveling to new places. Both of my girls play volleyball - Go Raiders! In my free time I like to garden and upcycle random things! I have only taught art for 3 years at OVE and 2 years at MES. I love seeing new ideas come together in creative (often messy) ways. Trying new projects is always exciting for me! Keep being creative 😉
Thank you, Mrs. Rusk, for sharing your love of Art with your students! We appreciate you and all your hard work!
Cafeteria News!
Remaining balances will carry over into the 2024-2025 school year. Balances will transfer within all MCS schools. You can check your student's account balance online through the corporation website (www.mcsin-k12.org) on Titan. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Powers at the school.
April Menus
