MES News

Message from the Principal:

This week, our school proudly celebrated Read Across America Week, with students participating in fun literacy activities, themed days, and classroom read-alouds that highlighted the joy of reading. It was wonderful to see our students excited about books and sharing their favorite stories with one another. Thank you to our teachers and special visitors for helping inspire a lifelong love of reading in our students.

Third and Fourth grade students enjoyed listening to brass instruments at the Music in Our Schools Assembly. 

 

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Next Week:  

Please note: We will have an early dismissal Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12th at 1:00PM. There is no school for students on Friday, March 13th - Monday, March 16th. 

Monday, March 9: Cycle Day 4 

Lunch options – Regular: Tangerine Chicken

Alternate: Nacho Munchable

Tuesday, March 10: Cycle Day 5

Kindergarten Orientation 6:30pm-7:30pm

Lunch options – Regular: Max Cheese Sticks

Alternate: Yogurt & Fruit Parfait w/ Mini Muffin

Wednesday, March 11: Cycle Day 6 -  Early Dismissal - 1:00pm (AM Kdg-9:00-10:40/ PM Kdg-11:20-1:00)

Teacher Conferences 1:30pm-3:30pm

Lunch options – Regular: Papa John’s Cheese Pizza WG

Alternate: Yo To Go with Banana Bread

Thursday, March 12: Cycle Day 1 - Early Dismissal - 1:00pm (AM Kdg-9:00-10:40/ PM Kdg-11:20-1:00)

Teacher Conferences 1:30pm-3:30pm

Lunch options – Regular: Penne Pasta w/ Red Sauce

Alternate: PB&J To Go Meal

Friday, March 13: NO SCHOOL - Teacher In Service Day - Teacher Conferences 8:30am-3:30pm

 PTO Purse Bingo Doors open at 5:00pm, Calling starts at 6:30pm. 

 

Kindergarten Orientation Night:

Do you have a kindergartener coming to MES next year? Then please join us for our Kindergarten Orientation Night on March 10 at 6:30pm. This event is for parents AND the incoming student. Please use the link below to register. 

https://forms.gle/aTuePkrbNLWEhG3n8

Yearbooks on Sale Now:

Order your yearbook today! Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and use the Yearbook ID Code: 1050826. Yearbooks are $12, with packages for an additional cost. The deadline to order is April 2nd. 

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, March 24 - PreSchool Connections 12:45 p.m-1:30p.m.

Friday, March 27 - PTO VIP Dance/Basket Raffle 6:00pm-7:30pm

Thursday, April 16 - Spring Concert Grades 1-3/ Night of the Arts 6:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesday, April 21- PTO Meeting 6:30pm-8:00pm

 

 We’ve had several people ask for a little more time, so we’re happy to share that pre-sale tickets for Purse Bingo have been extended through March 10!

If you’ve been meaning to grab your tickets, now is the perfect time. Be sure to send in your ticket form and payment to the school to secure your seat and take advantage of the pre-sale price. It’s shaping up to be a fun night filled with bingo, friends, and the chance to win some beautiful purses. We hope you’ll join us!

 

Please sign up for spring parent teacher conferences this week! Parents and guardians at all grade levels will have an opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher(s) to discuss academic progress. 

Conference times and dates:

• Wednesday, March 11 (1:30-3:30 p.m.) - Elementary Conferences

• Thursday, March 12 (1:30-3:30 p.m.) - Elementary Conferences 

• Friday, March 13 (8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) - K-12 Conferences 

You should have received an email link from your child's teachers to schedule a time to meet with them. Make sure to click on the link for the specific teacher you are attempting to schedule with, as each link is unique to that teacher. If you have not received an email from a teacher you want to have a conference with, please reach out to them directly. 

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's academic success!

It’s hard to believe spring is just beginning, and football activities are just a little over four months away! 

MYAA is excited to share several important updates for the 2026 Football season:

• Please join us in welcoming Chad Herr to the MYAA Football Family as our new Assistant Football Commissioner. Chad is deeply committed to helping our athletes grow on and off the field and has several exciting initiatives planned for this year.
• Families who register now through April 15, 2026, will receive a $50 Early Bird Discount.

Register today at Football.Mountville.org. Discount applies automatically at checkout.

--All registrations must be completed online--

 About the League

MYAA participates in the Capital Area Football League (CFA), known for its high level of competition. Defenses are more disciplined, offenses are more explosive, and very few teams can rely on talent alone. Learn more at CFAYFL.com.

If you have any questions about MYAA Football, please contact Chad directly:

717‑575‑4348 or MountvilleYouthFootball@gmail.com

Thank you for considering Mountville Football for your player!

Message from the Principal:

This week was nothing short of legendary at our school! We were thrilled to welcome special guest author Matt Phelan, creator of the wildly popular Knights vs. Dinosaurs!

During his visit, Matt Phelan shared:

• How he comes up with his creative (and hilarious!) story ideas
   
• Behind-the-scenes looks at his illustrations
   
• The process of writing and drawing graphic novels
   
• Encouragement for our young writers and artists
   

Students were completely engaged as he demonstrated live drawing and talked about bringing knights and dinosaurs together in one epic adventure. There were plenty of laughs and lots of inspiration!

To keep the excitement going, we hosted our OBOS (One Book, One School) Read-In event, and what a night it was!

Families filled the building for an evening packed with:

•  Medieval-themed games
   
•  Knight and dinosaur crafts
   
•  Delicious food and treats
   
• A school-wide scavenger hunt
   
•  Reading time together
   

Thank you to our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this magical week possible. And a special thank you to Matt Phelan for inspiring our students to imagine boldly and create bravely!

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Next Week:  

Read Across America Week is a special time to celebrate the joy of reading! During this week, students will enjoy fun activities like dress-up days, buddy reading, guest readers, and classroom read-alouds.

Monday, March 2: Cycle Day 5 - Wear a shirt with the word Hempfield for Hempfield Pride

Lunch options – Regular: Breaded Chicken Tenders

Alternate: Pepperoni Bento Box

Tuesday, March 3: Cycle Day 6 - Reading Jogs the Mind - Wear Athletic Wear

Lunch options – Regular: Mini Corn Dog WG

Alternate: Yogurt & Fruit Parfait w/ Mini Muffin

Wednesday, March 4: Cycle Day 1 - Reading Makes us Bright - Wear Bright Colors

Lunch options – Regular: Domino’s Cheese Pizza WG

Alternate: Nacho Munchable

Thursday, March 5: Cycle Day 2 - Wild About Reading - Wear Animal Print

Lunch options – Regular: Grilled Cheese on Wheat w/ Tomato Soup

Alternate: PB&J To Go Meal

Friday, March 6: Cycle Day 3 - Reading is Fun and Colorful - Wear Grade Level Colors

Lunch options – Regular: Fish Sticks

Alternate: Yo To Go w/ Banana Bread Slice

 

Kindergarten Orientation Night:

Do you have a kindergartener coming to MES next year? Then please join us for our Kindergarten Orientation Night on March 10 at 6:30pm. This event is for parents AND the incoming student. Please use the link below to register. 

https://forms.gle/aTuePkrbNLWEhG3n8

Yearbooks on Sale Now:

Order your yearbook today! Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and use the Yearbook ID Code: 1050826. Yearbooks are $12, with packages for an additional cost. The deadline to order is April 2nd. 

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, March 10 - Kindergarten Orientation 6:30pm-7:30pm

Wednesday, March 11 - Teacher Conferences 1:30pm-3:30pm

Thursday, March 12 - Teacher Conferences 1:30pm-3:30pm

Friday, March 13 - Teacher Conferences 8:00am-3:30pm

Friday, March 13 - PTO Purse Bingo 5:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, March 24 - PreSchool Connections 12:45 p.m-1:30p.m.

 

Purse Bingo Ticket Sales have started Click Here for event details and ticket order form. We have almost sold half of our available tickets. Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of our beautiful purses and enjoy a fun night out!

We are depending on volunteers to make this night a success. Check out our sign up genius. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to help even if you are playing!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AA4AA2DA4FA7-volunteers