Mount Pulaski Grade School

The jr. high girls volleyball season is fast approaching. To stay up-to-date with practice schedules and upcoming events please join the TeamApp “MPGS volleyball.”

The Regional Office of Education #17 is hosting a Substitute Teacher Sign Up Day on Tuesday, November 9 from 1-3pm. Details for what you need to take to sign up can be found on the flyer. ​ If you are interested, but have more questions, please feel free to contact Sarah in District Office, Mrs. Lora at MPGS or Mrs. Fricke at MPHS. Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 pays substitute teachers $105 per day.

Don't forget that spirit wear orders from PASE are due Friday!!! Get yourself and your students some new MPGS gear!

Here's the amended school calendar!

Parents: Here are some more great learning opportunities for you! Maintaining A Safe Online Environment Thursday, November 4th @ 6:30pm (CT) https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IzNNvAmEQ-ichkjtHlCaLQ Commonly Used Apps (Part I): Snapchat & YouTube Thursday, November 18th @ 6:30pm (CT) https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CLZyS3UASu6qZH0sbrBtKQ Commonly Used Apps (Part II): Instagram & TikTok Thursday, December 2nd @ 6:30pm (CT) https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3aZmAHldR9SMtlUqlA1JHA

Congrats to the choir students who won their medals on Choir-Lympics with the category being rhythms. Two students tied for gold, one student earned silver, and one student earned bronze.

Congrats to the 7th Grade Honeybears! 2021 County Champs!

Student Council will be Trick-or-Treating for canned goods.

Red Ribbon Week is next week! Monday, October 25th through Monday, November 1st. To celebrate "Drug Free Looks Like Me" the students will be participating in several exciting activities and dressing up throughout the week. Please see the attached image for details on dress up days.

Reminder - Here's an Opportunity for Parents who are interested... Helping My Child Navigate Online Aggression Thursday, October 28th 2021 @ 6:30pm https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tjUfeEYKRiGulb8DhQ-PeQ For parent and educator resources visit: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying/

2nd graders are drawing what they hear while listening to Introduction from Carnival Of The Animals.

The Kindergarten Kids had a great time at the MP Fire Station today! A special thanks to Steve Mason and Shaun Tyson.

5th graders investigated what affects decomposition by making their own Mold Terrariums!

This is a reminder that school dismisses at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, 10/8. There is no school on Monday, 10/11, in observance of Columbus Day.

On Tuesday, October 5th, choir students went to Lincoln Land Community College to watch their choir perform songs. This was the first time the choir had an audience since March 2020.

Fall pie order forms were sent home last week with the students. The due date on the form is listed as 10/15. Unfortunately, we need to change the order deadline to Thursday, October 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Pies will be available for pick on November 16th from 3pm-6pm in the grade school cafeteria.

The boys baseball team will be getting back into town starting at county place between 5 and 5:15 pm. They will then head to the square. Join us in celebrating their 4th place in State!!

The girls junior high basketball game will not be played on October 4. It will be rescheduled. If you have specific questions, please contact Coach A via Team App.

FYI for the State Baseball Games this weekend: The EastSide Center does not allow outside food, drinks, or coolers for spectators.

Hey sports folks, here's a discount for Dick's from the IHSA!