Good evening, Patriots,
This is an important message from Dr. Brenda Russ, Principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School. We had a great week last week as we focused on increased awareness around the impact of absenteeism on our students learning and progress. We came together as a school community to make coming to school fun. Thanks to all who participated in our Attendance Spirit Week. 😄
📢Below are your weekly updates:
🗓️Reminder: There is no school on Tuesday, September 23rd in Observance of Rosh Hashanah.
🚌Reminder: Sunshine Ballpark Field Trip: All of our students will get to participate in the Sunshine Ballpark Field Trips (Wed., Sept. 24 to Friday, Sept. 26). This field trip is not open to the public.
📄Student Information Verification Forms:
You will be receiving Student Information Verification forms this week. It is for you to update any information such as home address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, health information and listing additional people to pick up your student from school. Please fill these out where it is needed. Please send completed forms back to your student's teacher as soon as possible. Thank you.
🚗🦺Car Rider Line: We are making tremendous progress with our newly revised arrival and dismissal procedures - making it safer and more efficient for everyone. Thank you for continuing to adhere to our safety protocols, and for your patience and commitment to student and staff safety. If you do not have a car rider number but would like one, please reach out to our front office and request one from Ms. Tamia Williams.
🏫💵PTA Fundraising & Meeting Reminder:
October's PTA Meeting will be held on October 1, at 6:00 PM in the library. We hope that you can join us!
PTA's Fundraiser this week: Nothing Bundt Cakes! 🎂Flyers and information will be sent home this week. Please consider participating to support our amazing PTA!
📲K-5 Cellphone Policy: Be advised that Governor Youngkin's Executive Order from July 9, 2024, prohibits the use of cellphone (including smart watches) are prohibited during the instructional day. Please reinforce this at home.
🎖️Military Connected Families: We wanted to share a resource with our Military Connected Families: MilitaryShoppers.com Military Shoppers Military Life News, Commissary Rewards and Military Discounts
As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Today and always, Go Patriots! 💛💚
— Brenda