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Elementary Update www.mcesda.org

May 08 2013

Issue 35

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8TH GRADE GRADUATION MAY 15 8th grade parents and friends are invited to attend 8th grade graduation next week on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Madison Campus Church sanctuary. Mr. Michael Shofner, 8th grade teacher, is host and coordinator.

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KINDERGARTEN

PRESENTATION

MAY 14 Kindergarten parents and friends are invited to the end of the year Kindergarten Presentation next Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the school cafete-ria. Come meet the future of Madison Campus Elementary school. The program is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," followed by the Class Book Auction. There will be a reception afterward hosted by the Home and School and 1st grade parents.

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MCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO MRS. BETH DAVIS

This is the last year music teacher Beth Davis will be with MCE. After the spring concert held in Madi-son Campus Church last week, students came forward handing a rose to Mrs. Davis and sang a thank you song to her for her devoted service the last 10 years. Hundreds of students have benefited from her musi-cal talent and coaching, and she will be sorely missed. Thank you Beth!

PATHFINDERS

The Pathfinders will have their regular meeting next Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM Pathfinders are also meeting this Sunday at 1:00 at the church for an Honors Class.

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HATS OFF TO ART CHENEY!

Going down memory lane …. Principal Art Cheney was honored last night as he prepares to retire from his position June 30. Many par-ents, students, teachers, School Board members and former Board members and KY-TN Conference friends were there to salute the man who has given 8 years of service to MCE, three years as 5th grade teacher and then five years as Principal. Ted Hewlett, retired MCE 7th grade teacher, took us down memory lane and reviewed the highlights of Art Cheney’s life. A beautiful video, produced by Deanna Vandivier, was shown, starting with Art’s baby pictures and carrying us through to years at MCE. Art’s two daughters, Ginger Cheney and Julie Donohue, drove up from Chattanooga to attend their father’s cel-ebration event. His wife, Becki Cheney, completed the family group along with grandchild Connor Cheney. Teachers and students prepared comedy skits and salutes to Mr. Cheney. And past and current school board chairmen gave appreciative talks. MCC Pastor Byron Corbett gave the closing prayer. Many thanks to Cindy Boskind for chairing and coordinating the festive event.

PATHFINDERS

The Pathfinders will have their regular meeting next Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM Pathfinders are also meeting this Sunday at 1:00 at the church for an Honors Class.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

You can find information for private lessons on the last page of our school Calendar/Handbook,

and the MCE Lobby Video Monitor.

Upcoming Music Events:

May 11– MCE Music Concert Band Flutes & Chimes to Boulevard Church. Instruments need to be returned by the last week of school for inventory.

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MCE T-SHIRT DAY

The last day of school Friday, May 17, students will be allowed to wear any “MCE” themed

t-shirt they may have. Class field trip shirts, the older gray t-shirts, the new Bluehawks shirts….any t-shirt representing MCE.

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Looking ahead, May 17th is the last day of the 2012-2013 school year. All students will be dis-missed at 11:45 a.m. that day. THERE IS NO

AFTER SCHOOL CARE. Please make plans to have your child picked up at 11:45 that morning.

PATHFINDERS

The Pathfinders will have their regular meeting next Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM Pathfinders are also meeting this Sunday at 1:00 at the church for an Honors Class.

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PATHFINDERS

Trailblazers! Pathfinder meeting this week at 6:00! We will be practicing for Pathfinder Fair events.

FOR SALE Summer Bridge Book from Grade 1 going into Grade 2. $10.00. Call Mr. Bogar (289-0302) or email (labogar@charter.net)

BOX TOPS DEADLINE

The last day to turn in Box Tops is this Friday, May 10. The class that turns in the most wins a prize!!

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YEAR BOOK SIGNING

School is coming to a close for 2012-2013, and students enjoy the annual yearbook signing party.

PATHFINDERS

The Pathfinders will have their regular meeting next Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM Pathfinders are also meeting this Sunday at 1:00 at the church for an Honors Class.

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SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM

Dr. Debbie Morgan, a former physical education teacher at MCE, will once again be offering private and group swimming lessons this summer in her back-yard pool. Eight 50-minute group lessons will be offered during two weeks in June (June 10-21) and two weeks in July (July 1-12). Typically, classes run Monday through Thursday with each Friday serving as a make-up day in case of rain. The start times for the June classes will be noon until 5:00 p.m. July classes will be held between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to accommodate parents’ work schedules. The group lessons are organized according to ability level as much as possible. Dr. Morgan has taught all skill levels and ages of swimmers ranging from tiny tots’ first exposure to water and first time adult swimmers, to competitive swimmers or tri-athletes who wish to sharpen their skills. She will be assisted by her daughter, Hannah who also has extensive experience teaching swimmers of all abilities. Private or semi-private lessons are also available and will be sched-uled on an individual basis. If there is enough interest, a class especially designed for competent swim-mers who wish to increase their endurance and speed will also be offered. Call Dr. Morgan at 812-5477 or email her at dmhawaiianspirit@gmail.com if you are interested in joining a class. First come, first served basis. The registration deadline for the June session is June 7.

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THANK YOU!! Many thanks go out to all the people who helped make Mr. Cheney's retirement celebration a special event last night. God blessed each of you with talents that you are using to bless others. I especially want to thank all the parents who made food- it was absolutely delicious! I have to mention two young men who put their muscles to work moving tables and setting up chairs- Andrew Murphy and Carter Boskind- your hard work is appreciated boys! Mr. Cheney- Thank you for all your years of dedicated service and may your retirement be the best years of your life! Cindy Boskind