NWEA Testing This Week
This week, all MSE students will be taking their Reading, Science, Language Usage, and Math NWEA tests. These tests are a key piece of the work we do with students at East. The NWEA MAP Growth Test measures what students know and identifies areas that they may struggle in. This is important information because as a staff we use this information to plan lessons, make adjustments to instruction, plan interventions, and adjust to meet the needs of students. In order for this data to be the most accurate we could use your help as a parent in asking your student to try their best effort on the tests so that their score accurately reflects everything they know and what areas they may not know. Please see the flier below for more information
Eagle of the Week!
This week's Eagle of the Week is 8th grader Juliet S. who was nominated by Mrs. Bayly who said "Juliet is an outstanding student here at MSE. She works hard, helps others, is respectful and responsible. Juliet participates in class and is also a member of the volleyball team. She sets a great example to others with her positive attitude and outstanding work ethic."
MSE Tardy Policy
Being on time is essential for success in middle school. Students are expected to be on time for class--that means during the day from class to class they do not exceed their 5 minutes of passing, or in the morning they arrive to school on time. Parents, please get your student to school before 8:00 if you are driving them. Any student who arrives after 8:00am without a documented reason (ex. doctor's appointment) will receive a tardy. Please see MSE's tardy policy below and have a conversation with your child about getting to school on time, getting from class to class on time, and maximizing their learning so they avoid the following consequences.
Book Club
MSE Parent community connection
The PCC will be holding their first meeting of the year Wednesday Sept 18th. at 6:30 PM. We welcome everyone to join us as we discuss how we can support the students and staff at MSE. Please note childcare will be available if you have younger children and would like to attend!
Chromebook Insurance
Please see the attached flier below for Chromebook insurance in case your student's device sustains any damage throughout the course of the year. If you are a 7th or 8th grade parent, you will need to renew your insurance policy if you bought it last year. With middle schoolers, things happen! The prices to repair a chromebook add up fast and the student and parent is responsible for any damage to the school device. Common fixes include a new screen (which would run parents $58 to fix) or when a key pops off, the entire keyboard needs to be replaced (at a cost of $72). It's a great idea to sign up for the device insurance!
Parents, we know how challenging it can be to navigate social media with your child these days. Our counselors Mr. Alesi and Mrs. Hoskisson have put together a couple of resources below for information on cyber safety for kids.
MSE Student travel opportunity
2024 MSE Football
Volleyball
Mandatory Parent Meeting
There will be a mandatory parent meeting for volleyball on Tuesday September 17 at 5:00 PM, see your child's coach or Mr. Zurawski for more information.
Intramural Flag Football
IM Flag Football is open to all students grades 6-8. Information is below, see Mrs. Browning for more information
November 5 Bond Information
The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education has approved placing a $188.7 million, no tax-rate increase bond proposal on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
Register to Vote!
As a parent and MSE Community Member are you, and all adults who live in your household, registered to vote?? Registering to vote allows your voice to be heard on the November 5 LCPS Bond, but also vote up and down the ballot for things that matter to you! At MSE's Open House on September 5 we will be assisting parents register to vote who are not registered, but you can do it yourself by accessing the State of Michigan website linked below.
Around L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
If you are interested in more programs offered by the L'Anse Creuse Community Education Department, please access their brochure below: