Middlesex Elementary School

Good afternoon Cougar families! We are very excited to welcome our grandparents to school on Monday. Parents, please make sure you check your "Rooms" for the correct times. Grandparents will need to enter through the front office and sign-in. If you are going to allow your child to be checked out by his/her grandparent then please make sure they are on the pick up list OR send your child's teacher a message. Tuesday, all 3rd grade students will be administered the 3rd grade Beginning of the Grade (BOG) test. There is nothing your child needs to study for or be anxious about. This test allows teachers to know what your child already knows and what areas the teachers need to work on. Students are not expected to know everything on the test at this point. Please reassure your child to do his/her best. That's all we expect. Friday, September 15th, will be our Fall Picture day. These pictures are used in our yearbooks so every student will have his/her picture made. Information has been posted previously as well as sent home with your child. In order for us to ensure a safe and rapid dismissal, please make sure you are in a double line after the staff parking lot. It is our hope, we can get parents off the main road. Please help us make dismissal safe for our students, parents, and staff. We are excited about our upcoming Fall Festival hosted by The MES PTO as well as First Baptist Church of Middlesex. Make sure you mark your calendars for September 30th. We will send flyers home with your child this week and the flyer has also been posted. You do not want to miss this wonderful event! We hope you all have a great Sunday and look forward to seeing our students and grandparents tomorrow!

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Please make plans to attend! You do not want to miss this amazing event!

Here are some videos to help you with the NCPS app as well as Parent Portal. YouTube video: How a guardian/parent gets access to PP? https://youtu.be/KKbIErmKPuw?feature=shared YouTube video: NCPS Parent Information Parent Portal and Rooms https://youtu.be/-6XxS7KWu9M?feature=shared As always, feel free to call the school if you need assistance (252)462-2815.

Bus 82's route will be ran by bus 216. If you are not able to bring your child to school, the route will start around 7:25 so please be on the lookout.

At this time, bus 82 does not have a driver. We are working out a plan for this morning, but if you are able to bring your child to school that would ensure they arrive on time. Thank you for your understanding.

Middlesex Elementary Fall Picture day is September 15th. Please see attached flyer for more information or contact the school at (252)462-2815.

Good evening! On Monday, September 11th, we would like to celebrate our grandparents by inviting them to come to school. Please review the flyer to make sure you know what time your child will be celebrating his/her grandparents or a grandparent figure in their life. We look forward to seeing our students grandparent's on Monday, September 11th. Please let the grandparents know! Thanks!

Good afternoon! We have been working to make our carline for drop off and pick up run smoother. There is too many vehicles in the back of the school for pick up. Due to the safety of all staff and students, starting tomorrow, PreKindergarten students may be dropped off at the back but will need to be picked up in the front. Thank you!

Good morning Cougar families! We just concluded a Lockdown drill with law enforcement. We practice these drills several times throughout the year to ensure the safety of everyone. This was just a drill and everyone did a great job!

Hello Cougar families! We had an amazing first week of school! This is a few reminders of the upcoming weeks. School is closed for students and staff on Monday, September 4th, due to the observance of Labor Day. We do practice fire and lockdown drills throughout the school year. These drills help everyone be prepared should an emergency take place. Please know, should an actual emergency occur, you will be notified as soon as possible. If your child is a car rider and you arrive after 7:55, you should be walking your child into school. Please make sure you are not opening doors for other parents. After 7:55, everyone should be using the buzzer and wait to be allowed to come in. This is for safety reasons. Starting Tuesday, September 5th, all PreK students should be dropped off and picked up in the bus circle. Please do not block the drive as the buses do need to enter and exit on time. This will allow PreK parents to sign their child in and out without blocking the car line. I hope you all have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing all students back at school on September 5th.

Good morning! Bus 82 is going to be 30 minutes late and it will be bus 125. Thank you!

Good evening Cougar families! I do hope everyone was safe through the storms last night. Tomorrow, MES will be open at our normal times. We will still have our "Independence Day" tomorrow and students will walk to their class on their own. Parents, do not worry. We have plenty of staff throughout the buildings to make sure your child gets to the correct locations. This is a reminder, any student arriving to school between 7:20 and 7:40 will wait in the cafeteria. They will have an opportunity to eat breakfast, if they choose to. It's been a great start of the 2023-2024 school year!

Dear NCPS Family: Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) is launching the "Growing Forward Together" campaign, marking a significant step in our demerger process. This initiative reflects our commitment to education with a seamless transition for our community. This is an invitation to attend either one of the upcoming forums regarding the Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) Demerger, which goes into effect July 1, 2024. We are inviting impacted families and staff to be a part of our NCPS forum, to learn more about the demerger process. Nash County Public Schools Forum Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Spanish presentation with English interpretation 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. English presentation Location: Fairview Elementary School If you live in Nash County and you are a staff member, or have a child that is K-8th grade, and attends one of the following schools – this is the forum for you: Baskerville Elementary, DS Johnson Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and JW Parker Middle School. Edgecombe County Public Schools Forum Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Location: DS Johnson Elementary School If you live in Edgecombe County, and you have a child that is Pre-K-8th grade attending any Nash County school, join ECPS leaders for a presentation about ECPS's demerger initiatives. Your participation is important. You will learn about what is going on with the demerger process. For detailed campaign information and demerger progress updates, please visit our website (https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger). Thank you, NCPS Demerger Team

NCPS will reopen on Friday, September 1. This applies to all students, staff, and visitors. Additionally, all scheduled after-school activities for Friday will continue. Please stay connected to our official communication channel https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page for the latest information on school operations. Thank you, NCPS

Bus 82 parents...the bus broke down on the way to MES. The driver is waiting for a new bus. Bus 82 will be approximately 45 minutes late today.

If you’re not getting messages from Middlesex Elementary School, please contact us to set up a meeting and to get your access code for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This code helps you see your child’s grades, homework, and how they’re doing, and more. For the app and “rooms” to work for your child, make sure you’re signed up for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. It’s essential to stay informed and engaged in your child’s education. If you can’t meet in person, that’s okay. You can setup a virtual meeting. You have to show a proof of identification that proves who you are to get your code. It’s easy, and we’ll help you! PowerSchool Parent Portal is not new. It’s been around for a long time and we have a goal to reach our entire NCPS community. We are all in this together. Thank you!

Bus update for MES: Bus 82 is running about 45 minutes late. Bus 97 is now bus 233. Thanks!

Important Message from the School Nurse: Attention to parents of Kindergarten, Pre-K and newly transferred students: Please make sure that your student has a copy of completed immunizations on file as well as an updated health assessment from the doctor. These items are required per N.C. law in order for your child to attend school. Students who are not in compliance by 8:00am on September 27th, (after 30 days) will be excluded from school. Please let the nurse know if you need assistance in getting these items turned in to school.

This year we will send out Parent Newsletters. Click here to read this weeks newsletter. https://www.smore.com/9h28qc