Hello Morningside families!

In lieu of our usual weekly Digital Dolphin, we wanted to take a moment and be intentional about sharing our thanks and gratitude as we move into holiday break for all MES teachers, staff, students, parents, and guardians. If you have taught, encouraged our children, volunteered in any capacity, or just managed to get your kids into the school on a daily basis with a smile on their face, you are central to the culture that makes Morningside Elementary School as special as it is. All children deserve this level of commitment and support. Well done!

No matter how you celebrate, please know we hold you in our highest thoughts and wish you a restful break. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

The MES PTA Board

Before we log off for the year, here is a small peek at some of the things that the MES PTA has done this fall. None of this would be possible without your ongoing support!

And there's still more to come! We're looking forward to many exciting opportunities for engagement and deepening connection in 2023. Please take a moment to update your calendar with these important dates. We look forward to seeing you when school starts again on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023!

January 2023

• Semester 2 Begins (Jan 3)
• 3rd Grade Field Trip Diamond Dell (Jan10)
• Kindergarten Field Trip - Piedmont Park Conservancy (Jan 12)
• Principal Coffee Talk (Jan 20)
• General PTA Meeting (Jan 26)
• 1st High Touch High Tech - Lights & Shadows (Jan 31)

February 2023

• Global Day of Play (Feb 1)
• BASC 3 Bess Window 2 (Feb 6- Mar 3)
• Valentine's Day (Feb 14)
• Family Science Night (Feb 15-16)
• Principal Coffee Talk (Feb 15)
• 4th Grade Field Trip - Center for Puppetry Arts (Feb 17)
• Winter Break (Feb 20-24)

March 2023

• BASC 3 Bess Window 2 (Feb 6- Mar 3)
• MAP Growth Reading K-5 (Mar 6-10)
• 5th Grade to Blue Ridge (Mar 8-10)
• PTA Spring Parent Social Casino Night (Mar 11)
• MAP Growth Math (Mar 13-17)
• No School - Teacher Planning Day (Mar 20)
• 5th Grade Basketball Night (Mar 22)
• Principal Coffee Talk (Mar 24)
• Teacher Appreciation Week (Mar 27-31)
• MAP Fluency K-3 (Mar 27-31)
• Orchestra & Chorus Concert (Mar 28)
• Band Concert (Mar 29)

April 2023

• Spring Break (Apr 3- 7)
• Field Day (Apr 13)
• 1st Grade Field Trip - ZooAtlanta (Apr 14)
• Field Day - Rain Date (Apr 17)
• PTA General Meeting (Apr 19)
• Kindergarten Field Trip - Fernbank Natural History Center (Apr 20)
• 2nd Grade Field Trip - Georgia Aquarium (Apr 20)
• MES Arts Showcase (Apr 23)
• Earth Week @ MES (Apr 24-28)
• 1st High Touch High Tech - Plants (Apr 25-26)
• 4th Grade Field Trip - Kennesaw Battlefield (Apr 27)
• Principal Coffee Talk (Apr 27)

May 2023

• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 3&5 ELA (May 1- 3)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 3&5 Math 1 (May 4)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 3&5 Math 2 (May 5)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 5 Science 1&2 (May 8)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 4 ELA 1 (May 8)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 4 ELA 2 (May 9)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 4 ELA 3 (May 10)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 4 Math 1 (May 11)
• Georgia Milestones Assessment System 4 Math 2 (May 12)
• 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony (May 24)
• 5th Grade Field Day (May 25)
• Last Day of School (May 26)

* We realize that some may need for information about items listed above. Please use these links for more information on assessments:

BASC 3 Bess Window

Georgia Milestones Assessment System

MAP Growth