2nd graders are focusing on 2 Iowa communities, Buxton and Kalona! Thank you to Kalona Historical Village Volunteer, Jan Ferry for her visit with an in-depth history of Kalona. Students learned how to read a plat map and locate businesses of long ago! #mphawks
A huge thank you goes to John Conway! He came to Mrs. Simon’s 2nd grade class to talk about Buxton, Iowa and coal mining. John’s grandfather was a miner at Buxton. They loved learning more about coal mining and getting to see and touch some history. #mphawks
He’s got the holiday spirit! MP East Custodian, Mr. Mike, loves to sing and this time of year we are greeted with Christmas carols before school, @ recess and more! ❤️🎄🎸#surpriseanddelight #mphawks
Look who returned to greet one and all! The life size Elf on the Shelf made chocolate chip cookies for all to enjoy as they arrived @MP East Elementary this morning! ❤️🎄 #surpriseanddelight #mphawks
Congratulations to these students who were chosen as November PBIS winners for being safe, respectful and responsible. They are celebrated during a school-wide assembly and awarded a certificate, ring and Beanie Baby. Way to go Golden Hawks!
#mphawks #seethestars #seeforyourself
Thank you for the Christmas “Surprise & Delight” deliveries from MPHS Common Grounds Special Education friends to MP East Staff this morning! ❤️🎄☕️🙌🏻#mphawks
You never know where the life size Elf on the Shelf may appear @ MP East Elementary this holiday season! ❤️🎄 #surpriseanddelight #mphawks
Congratulations to the dance team on their Division 1 ratings for Jazz and Hip Hop and for taking 5th place in Pom at the Iowa State Dance Competition, the largest dance competition in the nation! #mphawks #seethestars #seeforyourself
The annual Madrigal dinner was once again a success and enjoyed by all in attendance. Congratulations on a job well done! #mphawks #seethestars #seeforyourself
‘Tis the Season listening to MP East Custodian, Mr. Mike, sing Christmas carols to greet students throughout the holiday season! ❤️🎄🎸#surpriseanddelight #mphawks
As we celebrate this holiday season check out MP East Elementary’s Morning Greeter, a life size Elf on the Shelf! ❤️🎄 #surpriseanddelight #mphawks
Second graders received a special Surprise & Delight from their teachers today! They enjoyed watching Charlie Brown’s First Thanksgiving and the Mayflower Voyagers while munching on festive treats like Charlie Brown and his friends did. ❤️🦃#mphawks
WA County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Miss Diane came to teach MP East 2nd graders the Turkey Farm to Fork process. We read about an Iowa turkey farm, learned about it’s life cycle, saw and touched a live turkey & more.❤🦃 @4hwashco @IowaAgLiteracy @IowaTurkey #mphawks
It’s Turkey time! Mrs. Lundberg’s folks are area turkey farmers. They brought one of the 12,000 turkeys from their farm to teach MP East kids about their operation. They answered lots of questions & let us touch the live turkey! ❤️🦃☺️#mphawks
Donate to the Toys for Tots drive sponsored by the MPMS Student Leadership Team #mphawks
Check out the new DIGITAL BACKPACK! You can find it on the school website and on our school app!
https://www.mphawks.org/parents-students/parent-resources/digitalbackpack
Building Bridges Out of Poverty Community Training is coming to Washington County on Dec. 14th. Register by Dec. 10.
Check out the link to purchase Mid-Prairie FFA gear!
https://shop.envisiontees.com/mid-prairie_ffa/shop/home
There will be a kick-off meeting tonight for the new Archery Club! Middle school, high school students and parents are welcome to attend to get all of the details!
Next week, across the district, we will be celebrating Kindness Week. Here are the dress up themes for the week for all district students. In addition, each building will have their own fun, age appropriate activities each day.
