Happy October Pelican Families!

The 2024-2025 school year is well underway. Students have quickly settled into familiar routines and procedures as teachers deliver quality instruction based on best instructional practices. Students are making great progress through flex grouping in both 1st and 2nd grade and we continue to work hard as we close out Quarter 1 on October 9th, and begin Quarter 2 on October 10th.

The month of October brings with it long-awaited seasonal changes as well as important school activities. Our PTO Fall Fun Run Fundraiser is taking place from September 30th -October 13th. Fall Parent Teacher Conferences are being held on October 24th and 25th. Please remember these will both be early dismissal days. Students will be dismissed at 12:45pm.

Red Ribbon Week will take place October 21st-25th which will engage students in daily activities designed to educate them about being healthy and drug-free. The Mimosa Park Book Fair will take place October 21st through October 31st. Individual Picture Retakes will be taken on Tuesday, October 22nd for students who missed taking school pictures in September. Students must dress in their school uniform.

We will close out the month with Halloween activities on Thursday, October 31st. Students are allowed to wear their Halloween costumes. Remember, NO MASKS will be allowed. We are looking forward to an exciting month at MPE!

As we move forward together, please keep in mind there are many things you can do to consistently assist your child in being a successful student.

· Review your child's folder and homework assignments daily.

· Read and practice math facts with your child nightly.

· Review, sign, and return folders, progress reports, and papers.

· Maintain ongoing communication with your child's teacher to address

concerns.

Thank you for helping your child with his/her homework in order to foster the love of learning and for your ongoing generous support of MPE. We have so much to be thankful for and proud of at Mimosa Park Elementary. Family and school community are at the forefront! Working together, in a spirit of commitment and teamwork, will continue to be a tradition at MPE in educating students!

Angi Butler

Principal