Mount Pulaski Grade School

Supporting your child’s education means more than just computer troubleshooting. In particular, parents and caregivers have faced challenges when it comes to fostering social emotional learning (SEL) while still supporting traditional academic learning. The LTC SPARK program has created a self-paced course for parents & caregivers. In this course, written by SEL educator and coach Abby Lyons, participants will learn how to develop learning spaces at home, support student engagement, and encourage self-regulation. Parents and caregivers will also walk away from this course with the skills needed to manage their own social emotional well-being – no matter what challenges remote learning throws at them. Sign up for “Parenting in a Pandemic” today and begin working toward completing this engaging new course at your own pace. To sign up, visit: https://ltcillinois.org/events/courses/?_course_audience=parents&utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=hfricke%40mtpulaski.k12.il.us&utm_content=November+2020_LTC+Newsletter&utm_campaign=November+2020+LTC+Newsletter

As a reminder, there is no school for students this Wednesday (11/25). This is a Remote Planning Day for teachers. Additionally, there is no school on Thanksgiving (11/26) or this Friday (11/27). Enjoy your Thanksgiving break. Remember to be safe - wash up, mask up, and follow social distancing recommendations.

This is a student listening to a story on Epic at home.

Kindergarteners were matching capitals and lowercase letters today.

If you ordered pies from PASE, pickup is from 3 PM until 6 PM tomorrow (11/17/20). Come in the GS front doors! Pick up is in the gym. You must wear a mask in the building at pickup.

Thank you to everyone who supported our bands in the recent donut fundraiser. With your help we raised nearly $700! If you purchased donuts don't forget to pick them up tomorrow, November 13th, at the HS cafeteria doors from 11:45am-12:45pm or 3:00pm-6:00pm. In the meantime check out this video of some of our sixth grade band members playing Let's Go Band! - https://drive.google.com/file/d/183qsMAauUgWaSpy9_mTB3kX8CcwqLrqI/view?usp=sharing

On Veterans Day, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders learned about the sacrifice those in our armed forces made to ensure our freedom. They learned about this special day by engaging in WebQuests, listening to videos of first-hand accounts, and studying symbolism.

Girls Basketball contact day for today, November 10th is cancelled due to the impending storm. The next contact day for Girls Basketball will be Thursday, November 12th at 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

HELP WANTED!! Mt. Pulaski Grade School is in need of a full-time assistant cook. This position includes insurance as well as retirement benefits. Interested candidates can see the district page of the website for an application. Applications will be accepted via e-mail to dlora@mtpulaski.k12.il.us or mail to Danielle Lora, 119 N. Garden St., Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548. Apply now!

Tomorrow is picture re-take day at MPGS! If you had an issue with your original package, you must return the original package at the time the new photo is taken tomorrow. If your student did not get a picture on the 1st picture day, they will be photographed tomorrow. Only online orders will be accepted for school photos this year. To order, go to this website: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry Use code: 54039SA

My students have read over 200 books in Epic!

PASE is selling Mount Pulaski Grade School Spirit Wear! Order forms will be sent home with the students next week. Order forms are due by Friday, November 20th. Please make all checks payable to PASE.

Our very own 3rd grade teacher, Carly Powell, received the October nomination for the Graue Chevrolet Amazing Teacher Award! She will be entered into a drawing to win a 2016 Chevy Cruz as well as receiving a $100 gift card. Congratulations to Carly, thank you for all you have done for our students at MPGS!

Today we did chunky monkey practice with Flippity in Title 1. We sorted words by how many syllables they have.

first graders play spelling basketball in Title 1

Today in Title 1, second graders practiced "chunky monkey" with an activity from Flippity. Students made words and shared with a neighbor (for literally 1 minute).

IESA Contact Days start tomorrow: 11/2 - 12/18 Volleyball - M/W - 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ new MPHS gym Girls Basketball - T/TH - 4:30pm - 5:30pm @ MPGS Boys Basketball - TBA Cheerleading - TBA IESA and MPGS follow all IDPH guidelines: https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/businessguidelines4/youthsports.pdf

We did STEM activity today! We watched videos on how buildings and other structures are built strong. We built our creations with toothpicks and marshmallows. They all did a great job!!

Miss Powell's third grade build bridges this week during their remote learning time. They all look so cool!

Due to COVID restrictions our book fair has gone virtual! Support our school by shopping The Scholastic Store Online, where you will find an expanded selection of exclusives, new release, value packs, and more! All orders ship directly to your home and book-only orders over $25.00 ship for free. Every purchase benefits our school! The book fair begins Monday, November 2nd through the 15th, you can shop online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mtpulaskielemschool.