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MCE Back-to-School Fall 2024/25 TO-DO CHECKLIST

SCHOOL DIRECTORY/CLASS FRIENDSHIP LIST: We are going back to Membership Toolkit for the MCE Directory and Classroom Friendship List! If you have already registered in the past, you still have to login to re-activate your account. If you are a new family, please use the link below to register your family. Once you are registered admin will go in and approve your account.

If you want to be included on the Classroom Friendship List, please register/login by Wednesday, October 8.

Register/Login: https://mceptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/

Few Notes:

Please make sure the grade and teacher are updated (if a teacher is missing, please email mcestudentdirectory@gmail.com and they will be added)
You have the option to select what you want to share with other families. What you opt in to share will be also made available on the classroom friendship list.

PTSA DUES: Pay PTSA Membership dues here: Now that you’ve signed up in Givebacks for our family directories, please consider renewing your PTSA Membership. New to the group? Welcome! You can create a new account in just a few clicks! An annual family membership is $17, regardless of how many children you have in the school district. If needed, a paper form can be found in the middle of the District Calendar. Paying your membership dues does not obligate you to join a committee. You are simply supporting the PTSA, which funds our kids’ field trips, Science Action, International Day, Moving-up Ceremony, and many more student enrichment programs. Check out the MCE PTSA website for a full list.
PTSA VOLUNTEER: The MCE PTSA is a great team! We run on committee-based programming and always need more volunteers to keep our committees and wonderful programs fully functional. Sign up to volunteer here.

MCEXPRESS: Sign-up for the MCE e-news, MCExpress, if you have not previously received it. This weekly communication provides information and reminders about what’s going on at MCE. Included are messages from Mr. Albano, MCE PTSA-sponsored events, MCE community news, district-wide news, and Pittsford community news. Sign-up is available here.

DISTRICT E-NEWS: Sign-up for District PTSA e-news only if you have never received this monthly email. Sign-up is available on District PTSA website. Sign-up is available here.

URGENT E-MESSAGES: Sign up for School District Urgent e-messaging only if you have not received the messages before. This service is the best way to find out about weather-related closures, delayed buses, and other last-minute information. PCSD families are automatically included in the email notification system, however, remember to update your contact information with your school registrar whenever there is change.

MCE SPIRIT WEAR: The first Friday of each month is MCE Spirit Day! Kids and staff show their MCE pride in many ways, including wearing grade-level colors. You can order your MCE Spirit Wear online starting September 11 - 22 with delivery in mid-October.. The Spirit Wear ordering link will be found on the MCE PTSA website The Spirit Wear ordering link can be found here.

LUNCH MONEY ACCOUNT: Add funds to your child’s MySchoolBucks account at www.myschoolbucks.com.

WELCOME BACK PICNIC: The annual MCE Welcome Back Picnic will take place on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event is a school tradition with games, pizza, and lots of fun! The deadline to register and submit payment - just $15 per family is Monday, September 16th. Register your family here.

1st MCE PTSA MEETING: Please join us on Tuesday, September 24th at 9:15 a.m. in the MCE Main Cafeteria. A great deal of information is presented at this meeting, including a chance to hear from Mr. Albano about the 2024-25 school year. All are welcome to attend!

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (ASE): Check out the PTSA website to see what enrichment programs are being offered this fall. Registration will open on Sunday, September 22nd and run through Sunday, September 28th at 11:59 a.m.

YEARBOOK: Order your 2024-25 MCE Yearbook online starting now. The MCE K-5 yearbook ordering link can be found here. Kids love them

A REQUEST FROM YOUR MCE PTSA

Please donate the following items to your child's classroom:

Tissues (2 regular size, 2-PLY boxes)
Paper Towels (2 Select-A-Size Rolls)
Baby Wipes (2 Unscented Containers – no refill packs)

If your child is in Grades K or 1: LIQUID SOAP

SOFTSOAP BRAND ONLY – Regular with Aloe ONLY

NO ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP. Softsoap brand contains no nut oils and the non-antibacterial soap is less irritating to the skin.

If your child is in Grade 1, 4 or 5: ZIPLOC BAGS

Gallon – if your last name begins with A – F
Quart – if your last name begins with G – L
Sandwich – if your last name begins with M- R
Snack – if your last name begins with S – Z

If your child is in Grade 2: ZIPLOC BAGS

Gallon – if your last name begins with A – J
Quart – if your last name begins with K – Q
Sandwich – if your last name begins with R - Z

If your child is in Grade 3: ZIPLOC BAGS

Gallon – if your last name begins with A – M
Quart – if your last name begins with N - Z

*** Contributions of these items are absolutely voluntary; however, MCE PTSA is requesting that families contribute the above-listed items as these specific supplies are better suited to promote and protect the health and welfare of our children than the materials provided by the district/state. ***

You may bring these items to MCE during your child’s Orientation. As always, thank you for your generosity. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your PTSA Co-Chairs at mceptsa@gmail.com.

******A REQUEST FROM YOUR MCE PTSA******

A REQUEST FROM YOUR MCE PTSA