The Polar Express is coming to MCES on Thursday, December 19th. This is the day that students can wear their pajamas to school and there will be many activities. Please be looking for special instructions from their teachers. Also remember that on Friday, December 20th, MCES will be hosting their Christmas Parties and there will be a 2 hour early out for the whole district. After this, we will see you next year on Monday, January 6th. Merry Christmas!
If you wish to complete the MCES 5-Essential Survey and help us meet our goal of at least 50%. Please log on to http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent
Then type in the county "Wabash" and then look for Mt Carmel Elem School. Once it pops up complete the survey. I understand the drawing is over, but the survey is not and it does matter for our ESSA rating. Thank you.
Congratulations to our Amazon card winners! These parents won the $25 Amazon for completing the 5-Essential Survey and returning the bottom portion. One card was given away per grade level. Congratulations - Kindergarten Winner - Aveah Miller, parent: Cannon Miller; First Grade Winner - Madison Escobedo-Milan, parent: Juan Escobedo; and Second Grade Winner - Alexis Ellis, parent: William Ellis. At this time 38% of our parents have completed the survey, last year we had 68%, there is still time. Please complete the 5-Essential Survey for MCES.
MCES phones are back up and working: 618-263-3876. Please be patient as only the two main phones are on at this time.
MCES is in the process of getting new phones and a new phone system. Therefore the lines will be down for around an hour. Please be patient. The school cell phone number is 618-262-3835 if you need to reach us for an emergency. The other option would be to message on Facebook which I will try to monitor. I will let you know when the phones are up and running again. Thank you for your patience.
This is a reminder that the MCES Amazon Gift Card drawing is coming soon. We need parents to complete the 5 Essential Survey on line and return the bottom portion of the paper to enter the drawing y December 13th. One gift card will be given per grade level. Last year we had a 68% completion rate, as of today we are only at 38%. Please help the school meet the Every School Succeeds Act requirements. We need your help.
MCES 2nd Grade Class will be presenting their Christmas program "Toys" on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 6:10 p.m. The students are super excited to present this program.
Children's author, Jan Brett, was in Albion, Wednesday, December 4th. Two of MCES Kindergarten teachers were lucky enough to go meet her, purchase her book and have it autographed. She presented on her newest book "Tale of the Tiger Slipper", she is also the illustrator of her books. The kindergarten teachers do a unit on her "The Mitten" book. Way to go Mrs. Hagerty and Mrs. Satava.
MCES Menu Change - Monday, December 9th - Fish Sticks instead of corn dogs.
MCES was blessed to have their Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast. Mrs. Odom was able to get a picture if some of the students. Love my job!
Don't forget the Penguin Patch starts Monday after Thanksgiving break. Each classroom has a scheduled time and this went home on Monday. Students will be allowed to shop for small gifts for their parents. This will be fun for them to be able to give back.
A very special thank you to the Blake family, the community and all the hard workers at Taco Tierra for making MCES Taco Night a success. The school received $758.93 to be placed in the technology fund. Thank you very much to the faculty and staff who served.
Mount Carmel Preschool for All's annual Family Feast event will be held on Monday, November 25th, at 5:30 pm in the MCES Cafeteria. After a hearty meal, the preschool singers will perform a medley of Thanksgiving songs!
MCES celebrate "World Kindness Day" on Wednesday, November 13th and in honor of Mr. Rogers, a gentleman who taught about kindness every weekday we wore our cardigans.
Sorry for the late notice but due to school being closed yesterday, today's(Wednesday) menu will be Fish (Tuesday's Menu). Thursday - Tacos and Friday - Biscuits and Gravy
Due to the cold temperatures and possible hazardous roads MCES Taco Night at Taco Tierra has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 21st from 5 - 8. Thank you and stay safe.
MCES Kindergarten students learned so much on Veterans Day! They learned who veterans are, the 5 branches of the military, the flag and what it represents, The Star Spangled Banner and how to show respect.
Ms. Bruce's 2nd grade class posed with the veteran pictures they brought in to share of a family member or members who either are serving or had served. MANY THANKS TO OUR VETERANS!!
Mr. Rogers Day - Wednesday, November 13th. This is a day of kindness, which is MCES theme this year. MCES is helping to promote "Kindness".
MCES will be sending a yellow paper home today reminding you of the parent survey we really need you to complete. This is the same survey that has been on the Wabash Facebook page so if you have completed it already thank you. If you complete the survey and return the bottom portion of the letter with your child, you will be entered in a drawing and your child will receive a small treat. Thank you
