Meigs North Elementary

Friday, August 22nd is Orange day.

Thursday, August 21st is Green day.

Wednesday, August 20th is Yellow day.

PTO meeting August 20th @ 3:30 in the cafeteria All parents welcome. Please park in the lower parking lot and walk up to the entrance.

Meigs North will have a PTO meeting at 3:30 on Wednesday, August 20. All parents are invited. To avoid buses, park in the lower lot and walk up the front sidewalk. Thanks. JJ

Tuesday, August 19th is Blue day.

Ms. Joy will begin her Concession Cart on Friday, August 22. She sells a variety of treats ranging in price from $0.50 to $1.50. Students will have the chance to purchase items during the day.

Monday, August 18th is Red day. Please help our kindergarten learn their colors by wearing red.

Our Welcome Back to School Dance will be on two separate dates this year. If your child is in grades K-2, they may stay on August 26th until 4:45 p.m. with permission. If your child is in grades 3-5, they may stay on August 27th until 4:45 with permission.
$3.00 admission with a permission slip
$3.00 pictures taken
Concessions will be sold during the event.
Please plan to pick your child up in the car rider line at 4:45 p.m.

Parents, if there are any changes to how your child is supposed to get home, please call the school and let us know. The earlier in the day, the better. We do not take students' word for it. We have to have a phone call or signed parent note. 423-334-5454. Thanks. JJ

Come Join the Fun!
Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Decatur United Methodist Church 145 Vernon Street
Look for flyers to be sent home.

Afternoon car riders are getting better, but there's still room for improvement. Reminder, we don't start until 3:00. Please don't be early because it clogs traffic on Highway 58. Please don't leave big gaps between vehicles. Thanks for your support and patience. JJ

Our August Word of the Month is Kindness.
Kindness means showing care, compassion, and respect for others through our words and actions. Our MNE students are encouraged to show kindness throughout the month. Teachers will be looking for students who demonstrate kindness and some students will be recognized during morning announcements. Please practice showing kindness through your words and actions.

The Boys and Girls' Club bus will begin on Monday, August 11th. In order for your child to ride the bus we need you to fill out paperwork with the Club. They will email us a a list of students who are allowed to get on the bus. Any child that does not have paperwork filled out will be unable to ride the bus.

MNE afternoon car riders was very busy yesterday. To help the line move along, please do not get out of your vehicles to help buckle your kids in. Pull down to the lower lot and park, and then help your child get buckled in. Thanks for your help and patience. JJ

MNE morning car riders: All cars enter through the north gate and exit thru the south gate. South gate is EXIT and buses ONLY. Dropoffs stay in right lane closest to building. Walkins stay in left lane and go to lower lot. Thanks for your patience. It will get better. Thanks. JJ

MNE car riders start at 3:00. We will have 2 lanes in front of the school lined up on the front sidewalk facing southbound. Please do not be early and do not block the outside lane to thru traffic prior to 3:00. We expect a high volume of traffic today, so please be patient. Thanks.

Live pro NWA wrestling tonight at Meigs North at 7:00. Tickets available for purchase at the door. Thanks. JJ

Meigs North Teacher Meet and Greet is today, Thursday, July 31, from 3:00-5:00. Student in grades 1-5 can come and meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and drop off school supplies. Kindergarten Roundup for all incoming k students is at 6:00 at MNE cafeteria. Thanks. JJ