November 2026 Edition

Montessori Moment from Ms. Rachel

Excellence in Education: Celebrating Our MCS Community

We are incredibly proud to share that both our elementary and middle school programs have earned excellent report card ratings from the State Department of Education. Even more exciting, our middle school program has been recognized as the highest-rated middle school program in the state for the 2025–26 school year! This is an extraordinary accomplishment!

We were especially honored to welcome Superintendent Anita Huggins to MCS to celebrate these achievements with us. Her visit provided a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our school community and celebrate what our students and teachers have accomplished together.

Behind these outstanding results are our dedicated teachers, who are on the frontlines doing the heavy lifting every day. Their commitment to strong instruction is evident in every lesson they plan, every child they encourage, and every thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment they create. They work tirelessly to ensure our students are challenged, inspired, and supported in reaching their fullest potential.

Maria Montessori once wrote, "The teacher's task is not a small easy one! She has to prepare a huge amount of knowledge to satisfy the child's mental hunger." These words beautifully capture the depth of our teachers' work. Montessori education requires preparation, creativity, intentionality, and a deep understanding of each child's developmental journey. Our teachers embrace this responsibility with passion and purpose.

Our students deserve recognition, too! Their curiosity, perseverance, and commitment to learning are at the heart of these accomplishments. We are incredibly proud of their growth, hard work, and achievements.

Having worked with many wonderful educators throughout my career, I can say without hesitation that this team is among the finest groups of teachers I have ever worked with. Their expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to children are truly exceptional.

These ratings reflect the collective efforts of our entire school community. Thank you to our teachers for their dedication and to our students for their hard work and enthusiasm for learning.

This achievement belongs to all of us, and I could not be prouder of our MCS community!

Message from Nurse Allison

As we enter the fall and winter months, we would like to remind families about the importance of providing documentation when a student is absent due to a confirmed illness.

If your child is diagnosed by a healthcare provider with influenza (flu), strep throat, or another contagious illness, please provide the school with a doctor's note or other appropriate medical documentation confirming the diagnosis and when your child returns to school. This information helps the school nurse and staff appropriately monitor student health, support your child's return to school, and take appropriate measures to help prevent the spread of illness within our school community. 

When your child visits a healthcare provider for an illness, please request documentation that includes the date of the visit, diagnosis (when applicable), and any recommendations or restrictions related to returning to school.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our students, staff, and school community healthy and safe. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone!

Winter iReady Assessment

iReady is a computer-adaptive test administered 3 times a year (fall, winter, and spring) to evaluate a student's skill levels. As the student answers questions, the test adapts—getting harder if they answer correctly and easier if they struggle—to find their exact instructional level. It is used for tracking academic growth. As we begin our winter assessment window, please review the dates below for upcoming testing.

Grade Kindergarten: i-Ready Assessments

• Math: December 2–4

• Reading: December 9–11

Grades 1–8: iReady Assessments

• Math: Wednesday, December 2

• Reading: Thursday, December 3

Reminders

A few small things help the days go smoothly:

• Please make sure your child is at school on time.

• A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast makes a big difference.

Thank you for your support as we move into the winter assessments. Please reach out to Ms. Nicki if you have any questions.

Important Dates

November
Nov. 10-12 - UE  Earthshine Field Trip
Nov. 10 - No Place for Hate Meeting, 2:45-3:25
Nov.  16-20 - Progress Reports  Emailed
Nov. 20 - Fall Festival, Families are invited
Nov. 23-27* - Fall Break (*11/23 & 11/24 are weather makeup days if needed)
Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving

December

Dec. 1 -  Rustic Muffin Coffee Truck (pre-order link)
Dec. 2-4  - Kindergarten iReady Math
Dec. 2 - Grades 1-8 iReady Math
Dec. 3 - Grades 1-8 iReady Reading
Dec. 4 - Parent Talk and Optional Breakfast
Dec. 9-11 - Kindergarten iReady Reading
Dec. 18 - Half Day, 10:25 Dismissal
Dec, 21-Jan. 4 - Winter Break

Important Links

Daily Transportation Change Form 

Parent Portal

RevTrak  - School Store

Parent Talk & Optional Breakfast RSVP

Kona Ice Prepay

Rustic Muffin