Mercer Mailbox
February 15, 2019
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Upcoming Events

Feb. 15 -- K-4 Sweetheart Dance, 6:00pm
Feb. 18 -- President's Day, No School
Feb. 21 -- 4th Grade Mixer #1, 6:00pm
Feb. 22 -- Popcorn/Spirit Day
Feb. 24 -- Mercer Skates, 4:15 pm
March 6 -- PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
March 7 -- Incoming Kindergarten Orientation

Visit the  Online Calendar  and filter by Mercer  for more upcoming events.
From Mr. Florence
Fourth grade students Zoie Durham and Nathan Bordeaux did an amazing job representing Mercer at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. They provided the audience with insight on the instruction and activities that make Mercer great through interviews with teachers, staff and students. A special thank you to Library Technician Mrs. Stephanie Stamm who helped to prepare them for the presentation.

This week a number of current and former Mercer parents shared the kind words that were posted on the Living in Shaker Facebook page. These were great testaments that speak to the collaboration and hard work that has taken place over the years from teachers and parents to make Mercer a wonderful learning environment.  Thank you!

I am always enthusiastic about Mercer Elementary where I have been Principal for the past 15 years. When I give tours to new and prospective families, the great pride that I have in our students, teachers and staff is clearly evident. Our first annual Mercer Pride Week will take place from February 25 through March 1 as part of our 4th Grade Service Corps’ project. There will be a variety of activities planned including story reading by Service Corps’ members, a parade through the school halls and more. Look for more details next week.

Remember that there is no school on Friday, February 15 for Conference Day or Monday, February 18 for President’s Day. Cleveland.com posted some great activities for families to share on Monday. Some events are free so be certain to check listings on the cleveland.com website. Suggestions include:

  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Fairytales and Frogs
  • President’s Day at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Lake Metroparks - Farmer Monday
  • Lake Metroparks - Fun Day at the Glen
  • James A. Garfield Historic Site - Fee Free Day
  • Medina Public Square Ice Festival - Free Event

Enjoy your weekend and see you on Tuesday, February 19.




Lindsay Florence
Popcorn/Spirit Day Details

Greetings Mercer Parents/Volunteers,

The Mercer PTO is in need of volunteers for our upcoming Popcorn Spirit Day on 2/22/19. The lunch times are as follows and volunteers are needed for each lunch period:

Kindergarten 11:30-11:55
1st grade 12:00-12:25
2nd grade 12:30-12:55
3rd grade 1:00-1:25
4th grade 1:30-1:55

At least two volunteers are needed per lunch period. Please sign up ASAP at the link below. We want to have a successful Spirit Day and your help would be greatly appreciated! 

The Mercer Play Needs You!

Are you creative? Have you dreamed of being a costume designer or makeup artist? 

Fifty plus kids will be in this year’s play and we are looking for help with creating costumes that are creative but simple. Costumes need to be created throughout February and ready by early March. 

We are also looking for people to help with make-up March 18-22 for dress rehearsals and during both shows, March 23 and 24.

If interested, please use the signup genius link below:
Mercer Skates!

Mark your calendars! Mercer Skates at Thornton Park Ice Arena is on February 24 from 4:15 to 6:00pm. Admission and Skate Rental is FREE for Mercer families. We will be selling pizza and baked goods, with proceeds going to support the Mercer PTO.

Speaking of baked goods....we are looking for contributions to the bake sale! Please email Hillary Teague at  hpteague@gmail.com  if you would like to donate some sweet nut-free treats.

Volunteers are still needed! Please sign up and help make this event a success!


Save the date -- the Sweetheart Dance is coming!

K-4 girls can attend with dad or a special adult
When: Feb. 15th, 6-8pm
Where: Shaker Middle School

$20 a couple
$5 corsages
$10 pictures

Pay online at PayForIt.net

For questions, please call Miss Billie at (216) 295-4366
PTO Special Education Parent Group

The Special Education/Learning Difference
Parent/Caregiver Group Presents:

The ABCs of IEPs

Thursday, Feb. 21st
7pm in the Shaker Middle School library

Elizabeth Kimmel, Pupil Services Director and Special Education Staff will be on hand to answer your questions about IEPs and the IEP process.

Submit your questions/RSVP prior to the event to Lydia Beard (ljb8@case.edu)

Click here to see the Flyer.
Attention all 2019/2020 Woodbury parents!!! 

The Woodbury PTO Council is working to fill its PTO Council slate for the next school year. In order to make it a successful year for our students we need YOUR support! If you are interested in holding a position or learning more please contact Eileen Linz, Woodbury PTO Nominating Chair, at elinz76@gmail.com .  

If a council position is not up your alley there are plenty of other committees and student events that need volunteers and support. Hope to hear from you!
Homework Help Available

Does your child need help getting into a routine? Does homework take much longer than it should? Are you battling your child when it comes to doing homework? 
The Elementary   Homework Center  at Woodbury could be the answer. You can drop your child off for a ONE HOUR session with a certified teacher. There is no cost, and no appointment is necessary.

The center is open each week Monday – Thursday from 4:30-7:00.
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