Mercer Mailbox
May 11, 2018
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Mercer Weekly Calendar 

Upcoming Dates to Remember

May 21      Optional Woodbury Music Open House for 4th
graders and families, Woodbury, Music Wing, 6-8 pm
May 23     Grade 4 IB Concert & Exhibition, 6 pm
May 25     Mercer Family Picnic, 6 pm  
May 28     Memorial Day, No School -- Enjoy the Memorial Day Parade in Shaker!
June 4      Grade 4 Clap Out and Flag Lowering, 2:15 pm
June 5      Grade 4 Celebration, 2 pm
June 5      Last Day of School for Students!!  

 

Visit the  Online Calendar  and filter by Mercer  for more upcoming events.
From Mr. Florence
We had an amazing visit on Monday from award winning author and illustrator Don Tate. He engaged the children with his lively storytelling and amazing drawings. We are grateful to Mr. Tate for such a fantastic experience at Mercer. Thank you to the Shaker Heights District Library Services for bringing a presenter of this caliber to our students.
 
We had a wonderful turnout for Open House on Thursday, May 10 for parents and guardians of students in grades K-3. This was an opportunity to celebrate student progress this year. Families also had an opportunity to create an addition to our Painted Rock Garden in the front of the school. Thank you to Anna Jo Gosses and Jane Ng for obtaining a PTO grant to make their vision a reality for everyone to enjoy.
 
Fourth graders completed their MAP assessments this week and students in Grades K-3 will finish next week. This will complete testing for the school year. Please check out the schedule at http://www.shaker.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GU00PB&dasi=23Y and avoid out of school appointments during the testing period.
 
We finally have weather that is allowing our students to enjoy recess and physical education classes outdoors. Students should wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle, if possible, to enjoy these activities to their fullest. Have a great weekend!




Slate of Mercer PTO Board for 2018-19 School Year 
The PTO nominating committee has been hard at work planning for next year. Thank you to everyone who helped out and to our nominated board members. We are excited to share the slate of PTO officers for the 2018-19 school year. A vote on this slate will take place after it has been publicized for 30 days. 
 
Co-Presidents - Amy Karfeld and Margot Prokop ; Co-1st Vice Presidents - Eric Weingart and Darnell Parker;
VP of Communications - Abby Botnick; Educational Enrichment - Lauren Goodnow; Co-VPs of Outreach - Brenda Phelan and Kelly King; 
VP of Parent Education and Advocacy - Lisa Farmer Cole; 
VP of Financial Management - Kris Gobel, Treasurer - Alex Smilovich; 
Secretary - Julia Sifford; Nominating Co-Chairs - Candace Scheffler and DeAndrea Springer
 
We Need YOU! 
Looking to get more involved with the Mercer PTO? Want to chair or co-chair an event? There are still plenty of roster spots available for the 2018-2019 school year. Most roles can be done from home! Interested? Send an email to [email protected] . 
 
Woodbury Music Staff Visit
The Woodbury Music staff will visit the Mercer Fourth graders on Wednesday, May 16 from 9:15-11 am to try out instruments for next year! There is also an optional Woodbury Music Open House on Monday, May 21 st from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the music wing of Woodbury Elementary School. The Woodbury Music Staff will answer questions and assist your child in trying-out an instrument(s). Please contact us with any questions. We are here for you and your child. For additional information contact Tom Deep at 295-4888 or [email protected]          
 
Mercer Mini- Marathon and Field Day
Mark your calendars! This year, the Mercer Mini Marathon and Field Day have been combined into one, exciting event for the kids and will be held on Friday, May 18th. The students will run a shorter, modified marathon course, and then enter the gym to have fun on a number of inflatables for the Field Day portion. As always, to make this a successful and safe day, we need plenty of volunteers! Please sign up at  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4cadae22aaf85-mercer  if you can help out. If you have any questions, please contact Debby Downing at  [email protected]  or Claire Brinkley at  [email protected] . 
 
The Mercer Mini Marathon/Field Day schedule will be as follows:
-   Kindergartners start at 9:30 a.m. and finish at 10:15 a.m.
-   1st graders start at 10:15 a.m. and finish at 11:00 a.m.
-   3rd graders start at 11:00 a.m. and finish at 11:45 p.m.
-   4th graders start at 11:45 a.m. and finish at 12:30 p.m.
-   2nd graders start at 1:45 p.m. and finish at 2:30 p.m.
 
Yard signs are here!  
Show your pride for Mercer! Yard signs are available for $10 at upcoming PTO sponsored events. 
 
Senior Clap Out
Do you have any red or white caps and/or gowns? Again this year, our Shaker seniors will return to their lower elementary school for a special Clap Out ceremony! This amazing program is growing so please read the details in the attached flyer here . Thank you!
 
Stay In Touch With Your Child's Classmates Over The Summer
Summer's coming quickly and you don't want to lose touch with your child's classmates! Make scheduling playdates and Thornton Park meetups easier and join the Shaker Heights PTO's A-to-Z Directory, a convenient and user-friendly online or app-based way to find contact information for your fellow families.
 
To signup for the A-to-Z Directory, click here . For more information on the Directory, go to www.shaker.org/FamilyDirectory.aspx .
 

 

 
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