mining the promise of the future volume 61 january 2020 ... mine... · everyone is well-rested and...
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JANUARY 6: Classes resume 8: Student Council Officers meeting, 8:15
a.m., Room 17A 9: PVSchools Governing Board Meeting, 7:00
p.m., DAC, 15002 N 32nd Street 9: Spring after-school club registration packet
goes home 10: Spirit Day (wear MMES apparel or school
colors) 10: Report cards go home 13: School Council meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
conference room 14: Early Dismissal, 12:30 p.m., Patriotic
theme day 15: Student Council meeting, 8:00 a.m., Room
17A 15: United Parent Council meeting, 8:45-11:30
a.m., DAC, 15002 N 32nd Street 16: Spring after-school club registration, 8:00
a.m., Media Center 17: District Spelling Bee, 8:30 a.m., 15002 N.
32nd Street 17-18: District Honor Band 18: District Honor Band Concert, 1:00 p.m.,
Pinnacle High School, free admission 20: MLK/Civil Rights Recess - No School 21: Chorus, 8:00 a.m. 21: Preschool Universe, 5:30-7:00 p.m.,
Fireside Elementary School 21: PTG meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Media Center 22: Chess demonstration at lunch, 11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. 23: 4th Grade field trip to Medieval Times,
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 23: Last day for fall clubs to meet 23: PVSchools Governing Board Meeting, 7:00
p.m., DAC, 15002 N 32nd Street 24: Chorus, 8:00 a.m.27-30: Book Fair 27-31: K-8 Parent Teacher Conference Week 28: Chorus, 8:00 a.m. 30: Early Dismissal, 12:30 p.m., Hat theme
day 31: Chorus, 8:00 a.m. 31: 6th Grade Greek Olympics, 9:00 a.m.-Noon31: Early Dismissal, 12:30 p.m., Western
theme day
Happy New Year. It is exciting to say Welcome to 2020! I hopeeveryone is well-rested and ready to resume the learning year.
Principal’s Message
Mining the Promise of the Future Information for families of students at Mercury Mine Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona
January 2020 Volume 61
I would like to take this time to let you know that it is always such apleasure to walk into classrooms and see students diligently learning.As parents you entrust your students to us each day. It is a privilege for us to see them grow and become such unique individuals who will besharing their talents out in the world before we know it. Our job is hard work, but it is also fun.
Our Winter Marketplace was so much fun and a great success. Theseevents are possible because of hard-working parents and volunteers. Iwould like to thank Lisa Stein for all her planning and preparation. Eli Grieff and Patrick Blanton also put in countless hours organizing theFoam Party. Emily Grieff devoted a great deal of her time as well. We always appreciate our dedicated parents and volunteers.
Our Parent Teacher Conference Week is January 27-31. Thursday andFriday, the 30th and 31st, are early dismissal days with schooldismissal at 12:30 p.m. Our late night conferences will be Wednesday the 29th. I hope everyone can schedule a time to visit with their child’s teacher. Paperwork for signup should be sent home any day. Our Book Fair is the same week, which our students love.
Our Kindergarten Open House is Wednesday, February 5 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you know of any neighbors or friends who might havean incoming kindergartner, please have them attend with their child. We have them tour the campus with their passports. It is a fun way for them to see the school and ask questions of staff members and PTG parents.
Sincerely, Donna Alley Principal
Lunch and Recess Times
The front office gets a lot of calls requesting the times for lunch andrecess. Kindergarten and 2nd grade times have changed for Spring2020. Here is this semester’s schedule:
Grade Recess Lunch Kindergarten 1st Grade
11:30-11:55 10:55-11:20
11:55-12:15 11:20-11:40
2nd Grade 12:15-12:35 12:35-1:00 3rd Grade 11:50-12:15 12:15-12:35 4th Grade 11:05-11:30 11:30-11:50 5th Grade 12:00-12:25 12:25-12:45 6th Grade 11:20-11:40 11:45-12:05
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fun Run.We may hit $60,000 as final donations trickle in, and havecollected just past $59,000. Wow! We thank everyone for their support of our school. We are always blown away by
PTG News
the generosity and dedication of our families. We feel sofortunate to attend a school that is able to provide so many enrichment opportunities for the students due to the funds donated to PTG.
We’d like to say thank you to all of the volunteers whohelped make our Winter Marketplace so much fun. A special thank you to Patrick Blanton and Eli Grieff for spending hours learning, preparing and managing thefoam machines - we couldn’t have done it without you! Ahuge thank you to Lisa Stein for planning and coordinatingthe entire event!
Your friendly 2019-2020 Mercury Mine PTG ExecutiveBoard
President: Emily Grieff, Vice-President: Erin McDonald, Treasurer: Jennifer Rock, Fundraising: Jake White, Events: Lisa Stein, Communications: Karen Stine and Kim Miller, Parent-Teacher Liaison: Heather Wade
PTBoard Email List SAY WHAT? NOT getting PTG emails?
Visit mercurymineptg.ptboard.com to sign up or email us at [email protected] and say, “I need to be
on your email list!” to be added today!
DID YOU KNOW? Shutterfly will donate 8% to our PTG! Shop through our
Shutterfly Storefront at mmesptg.shutterflystorefront.com
Say Cheese! Buy your yearbook today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com using School Code: 11115820.This is the only way to guarantee your child will receivea yearbook.
Match That! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and willmatch charitable contributions made by their employees.
MMES PTG is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.Our Tax ID is EIN 86-0529372.
Save the Date! SPRING FLING
February 29 (Leap Year Day)
Spring Fling is coming soon! On the field we will havebounce houses, activities, and food trucks. In the cafeteria we will have the Silent Auction and Class Basket fundraiser. Wristbands for unlimited bounce house access will be on sale for $10. A portion of all sales from the foodtrucks will come back to PTG, and all proceeds from thesilent auction and raffle ticket sales benefit PTG. If youwould like to be involved in planning the Spring Fling,please email us at [email protected].
SEEKING SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS
Help us out by donating items to the silent auction! We arelooking for any items, small or large, to combine with other donations to create fun packages. If you would like topromote your business (e.g., personal trainers,hairdressers, aestheticians, restaurateurs, small business owners, accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, realestate agents, crafters, artists, etc.), this is a wonderfulway to do so! We are a 501(c)(3) NON PROFIT (Tax ID:86-0529372) so your donation is tax-deductible. If youwould like to contribute, email [email protected] can also drop donations off at the MMES front desk.
Art Project Help Needed Please consider volunteering to help classes make art projects for the Spring Fling Silent Auction! Each year we rely on our wonderful parent volunteers for our art projects and we need your help! You do not have to have any art background to help with these fun projects. Please contact our Mini Museum program coordinators for more information:
Keryn Wilson Sandy Trujillo [email protected] [email protected]
(602) 361-8135 602) 818-5660
Our Facebook page is a great way to stay updated about events and check our pictures from last year! Search for Mercury Mine PTG and prepare to be entertained by our witty
group of Facebook contributors! Visit us on facebook.com/ MercuryMinePTG
www.pvschools.net/mmes 602-449-3700
Student Council Happenings
Please remember to collect Box Tops! We willhold our second collection in May. Box Tops earn our school 10 cents for each one turned in. Box Tops have also gone digital -download the Box Tops app, add Mercury
Mine as your school, and scan receipts with eligibleproducts to add money to our school.
Mark Your Calendars:
January 8 Officers’ Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
January 14 Patriotic Day (wear red, white and blue)
January 15 Student Council Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
January 30 Let’s see that crazy headwear!
January 31 Yee Haw! Western clothes today!
Upcoming: February 11 Flip Dunk Night
February 3-14 Toiletry drive for Vista Colina
Scholastic Book Fair Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event thatprovides kids books in their excitement zone! Theselection of engaging and affordable books has something for every reading level. Reading for pleasurehas long-lasting benefits and unlocks the power ofinformation and imagination.
Make plans to visit our Book Fair, January 27-30 and come for Family Night during conference week.
If you have time to help out, please look for a Sign-UpGenius for parent volunteers at the beginning ofJanuary. Time slots are before and after school the week of the sale. Thank you in advance for any help youcan give for this fun literary event.
All purchases benefit our school PTG and the funds areused to replenish our library bookshelves and supportour reading programs.
5K Community Run 2020 The annual PVSchools Community 5K
Run will take place
Saturday, February 8, 2020
at Horizon High School.
More than 1,000 runners will participate in this great
event, aimed at encouraging active lifestyles for our staff,
families and community members.
To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Phoenix/
PVSchoolsCommunity5KFunRunWalk by February 7,
2020.
No late registrations will be accepted.
Spelling Bee Results Congratulations to Megan Brindle, our new
MMES Spelling Bee champion after 25 rounds. Our runner-up was Kenji Smith, who cheered when Meganwon, and was a great sport. Megan will represent MMES atthe District Spelling Bee on January 17. Congratulations to all the students who participated.
Order a 2019-2020 Lifetouch Yearbook Before the Price
Increase Our school yearbook captures the memories of events,friends and activities throughout the school year.Additionally, it includes individual and class photos andcandid pics around the school! If you would like ayearbook, orders are all taken online atybpay.lifetouch.com. The price is $20 and will go up to$25 after February 1.
www.pvschools.net/mmes 602-449-3700
Congratulations to the 6th grade students who have been
Fifth Graders have started our Core Knowledge unit on Feudal Japan.Students are practicing some basic
Konichiwa!
Fine Arts News Honor Orchestra
chosen for District Honor Orchestra:
Annika Gulchak, violin I; Kayla Rice, violin II; Sam Kilby,viola; Elise Mitchell, cello; Ava Grossmiller, cello.
Honor Orchestra rehearsals are at the Shadow Mountain High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday, February 8-9. The concert is on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., with freeadmission. Elementary, middle school, and high schoolhonor orchestras will be performing.
Honor Band
The District Honor Band concert will be held Saturday,January 18 at 1:00 at Pinnacle High School. Admission is free.
PV Sights and Sounds
Mark your calendar for the upcoming PV Sights andSounds with art exhibits March 6-8 and band, string, andchoir performances March 7 at Paradise Valley Mall.
Japanese phrases, learning to write their names in hiragana, will compare Japan’s two main religions (Shinto and Buddhism),and are discussing the power structure ofJapan’s Feudal Society. Students are introduced to the roles of Emperor,Shogun, Daimyo, and Samurai. Students will hear stories of Samurai and their demanding code of behavior. After reading
excerpts from the Handbook for Samurai, they will bechallenged to write their own code by which to live. Japanwas closed to outsiders for nearly 200 years, and this isolationism kept traditions and culture strong. As a culminating project, students will research and present aform of traditional Japanese art. There will be Shinto Shrines, Samurai Armor, Noh Masks, Bunraku Puppets,and Kabuki Theater Performances. Ureshii!
Spring After-School Club Registration is Coming! Packets will be sent home on Thursday, January 9. Registration will begin on Thursday,January 16 at 8:00 a.m. in the Media Center. Some clubs will fill that morning. No early
registrations will be accepted. Spring clubs will meet from Monday, February 3 until Thursday, May 14. Fall clubs will continue to meet in January and will end on Thursday, January 23.
Preschool Universe January 21, 2020
Preschool Universe is a district-wide event hosted by Community Education to introduce families to the comprehensive early childhood (ages birth through five) programming available in our district. The event will be held at 5:30-7:00p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Fireside Elementary School. Please share this information with anyone who is looking for preschool options.
Mak Yor Calenda!
Our annual Kindergarten Open House will be held Wednesday, February 5, from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. Please tell your friends, family, and neighbors who have preschool children to come learn about Kindergarten at MMES. Contact the office to receive an invitation.
www.pvschools.net/mmes 602-449-3700