Middlesex Elementary School

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

Good afternoon Cougar families! We are so excited to welcome our students back to school Monday, August 28th. This message contains important information for the first week of school. Drop-off times for students are 7:20-7:55. Students arriving between 7:20-7:40 will report to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or wait for a 7:40 bell. At that time, students will report to class. Students who arrive between 7:40-7:55 will have the option of going to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or going straight to class. If your child arrives after 7:55, you are expected to walk your child into school and sign them in. During the first week of school, only PreK parents and Kindergarten parents are allowed to park in the parking lot and walk their child into the school. We understand this may be an emotional time for parents and students and we want to help make that transition as smooth as possible. We also understand setting a normal routine helps with that transition so Friday, September 1st will be our "Independence Day." On this day, we would like for parents not to walk their child to class. We will have staff stationed throughout the building to make sure your child gets to the correct location. This year Middlesex Elementary School will be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. This does not apply to snacks. If you are going to allow your child to buy snacks, please send them with money to purchase those items. During the start of a new school year, we do practice safety drills (fire drills, bus evacuation drills, and lockdown drills). The safety of all our students and staff is top priority. Please know should a true emergency take place, you will be notified as soon as possible. We will start dismissing students at 3:00. If you are picking your child up in the carline, please make sure your child's teacher is aware by sending them a message through the rooms function of your NCPS app. For safety reasons, we do not change students dismissal over the phone. We dismiss students 4 at a time at a certain color cone. Please make sure you pull up to the cone color regardless of where your child is standing. It may take a few days for students to go to the correct location but you can help by making sure you go to the correct cone. All parents should pick up their child by 3:30 each day. For drop off and pickup, please make sure you do not block the staff parking lot. From the road to staff parking lot, parents should be in a single file line. Once you pass the parking lot, you should be in a double line until the cone area. The cone area is for drop off and pickup. For the safety of our students and staff, this area must be single file and no going around other cars. Please be patient. The first week of school is always the slowest as students and parents are learning the process. We can't wait for another great year at Middlesex Elementary! See you tomorrow!

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is Part 2 of the initial bus email sent on 8/24/2023 regarding our school bus services. This information is intended for those who have submitted the transportation form for the 2023-2024 school year. As previously mentioned, the buses will continue to service all routes, albeit with some delays in reaching the schools. Update on Bus Information: Starting today, Friday, August 25, 2023 - you can login to the link below to find your child's bus information, Some of you may see only "a.m./morning" but it will be the same bus in the "p.m./afternoon." Via this Link: https://ncps.mybusplanner.com/default.aspx You should be able to login with the same email/password you use for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have immediate concerns, questions, or trouble accessing your Parent Portal, please contact your child's school today. Next Steps: Please ensure your information is updated in the Parent Portal and that you've downloaded the Nash County Public Schools App and selected your child's school. Our Commitment: We want to reiterate our commitment to transparency and open communication with our NCPS families. While we understand that the schools typically communicate this information, we recognize the situation's urgency. Rest assured that we are working tirelessly to resolve these transportation issues for the safety and well-being of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these transportation challenges together. Your child's safety remains our top priority. Sincerely, NCPS

Technology Fees are still $20 this year. You may click on the following link for step by step instructions. https://tinyurl.com/572k475u If you have any questions, please contact the school 252-462-2815.

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is Part 2 of the initial bus email sent on 8/24/2023 regarding our school bus services. This information is intended for those who have submitted the transportation form for the 2023-2024 school year. As previously mentioned, the buses will continue to service all routes, albeit with some delays in reaching the schools. Update on Bus Information: Starting today, Friday, August 25, 2023 - you can login to the link below to find your child's bus information, Some of you may see only "a.m./morning" but it will be the same bus in the "p.m./afternoon." Via this Link: https://ncps.mybusplanner.com/default.aspx You should be able to login with the same email/password you use for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have immediate concerns, questions, or trouble accessing your Parent Portal, please contact your child's school today. Next Steps: Please ensure your information is updated in the Parent Portal and that you've downloaded the Nash County Public Schools App and selected your child's school. Our Commitment: We want to reiterate our commitment to transparency and open communication with our NCPS families. While we understand that the schools typically communicate this information, we recognize the situation's urgency. Rest assured that we are working tirelessly to resolve these transportation issues for the safety and well-being of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these transportation challenges together. Your child's safety remains our top priority. Sincerely, NCPS

Hey everyone, we're conducting a test of our emergency alert system on social media. This is just a test, so please don't be alarmed. It's all part of our commitment to keeping you safe and informed. Thank you for your understanding! #EmergencyTest #SafetyFirst

NCPS CURRICULUM NIGHT September 26th @ Arlington Baptist Church September 28th @ Momeyer Baptist Church 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The following stations will be available so parents and/or guardians can obtain more info about NCPS: • Pre-k, Elementary, and Secondary Curriculums • Advanced Programs • Exceptional Children (EC) • English Language Learner (ELL) • Apptegy • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Laptops • Parent Portal • Lunch Forms

Important Update: NCPS Bus Driver Shortage

Thank you to all the parents who came out during our MES Open House. It was a wonderful turnout with 88% of our parents attending. I would like to thank Down East Partnership for partnering with MES and for giving away free books and resources to parents. Also, thanks to MES PTO for being present to help encourage parents to be involved.

First Baptist Church of Middlesex will be holding a community prayer and a free clothing and school supply giveaway at MES this Saturday 8/26/23. The prayer walk will start at 9am, giveaway will be from 9:30am to 11:00am. Please come out an join us!

Reminder our Open House is today from 11-12 or 6-7pm. During this Open House, you will be able to visit your child's classroom and meet his/her teacher(s). We will also have the cafeteria setup to help you with transportation, the NCPS app, and Parent Portal. It is vital you are signed up for Parent Portal and have the app in order to stay connected with MES as well as NCPS. If you need to sign-up for Parent Portal, you MUST have a valid ID with you. We hope to see you soon!

Hello Cougar families! We are so excited to welcome our students back! Please make sure you are checking your mailbox. We mailed postcards to all our parents. These postcards contain your child's homeroom teacher as well as important information about Open House. MES Open House will be August 22nd from 11-12 or 6-7pm. During this Open House, you will be able to visit your child's classroom and meet his/her teacher(s). We will also have the cafeteria setup to help you with transportation, the NCPS app, and Parent Portal. It is vital you are signed up for Parent Portal and have the app in order to stay connected with MES as well as NCPS. If you need to sign-up for Parent Portal, you MUST have a valid ID with you. We hope to see you all on August 22nd!

Attention all parents/guardians please complete the transportation form by Friday, August 18th, to secure your child’s spot on the bus. You will need your child’s PowerSchool number. If you do not know your child’s PowerSchool number look at their school report card from last year or contact the school. Please complete it as soon as possible to ensure your child starts the school year smoothly! Thank you! Form Link: https://bit.ly/ncpstransportation