Come out and cheer for the girls cross country team as they return from their back to back state championships! They will return escorted by the fire department between 3:30-3:45pm!
Way to go MGS girls Cross Country--Back to Back State Champions!!
7th graders presented their colonies projects this week in class. After the presentations, students had to decide which colony they wanted to live in and why. Students put in a great deal of effort and did a great job on their projects! WeAreRedbirds!
Good luck our Girls Cross Country team as they compete at the State Meet tomorrow at Parkside Jr. High in Normal. The girls run at 12:15pm as they compete for back to back State Championships! Let's Go Redbirds!!!
7th grade enjoying the field trip!
The Nets for Vets game is coming up! It will be played on November 7th - both Boys & Girls basketball teams will play Germantown Hills. Games will start at 4:00PM at Metamora High School. If you would like to purchase commemorative apparel, please click on the link: https://mgsnetsforvets2025.itemorder.com/
Proceeds from the apparel store will go to benefit the Peoria Honor Flight & the Russ Garey family. Get your orders in - the store will close on Sunday October 26th @ midnight! Apparel pick up will be November 6th from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Proceeds from the apparel store will go to benefit the Peoria Honor Flight & the Russ Garey family. Get your orders in - the store will close on Sunday October 26th @ midnight! Apparel pick up will be November 6th from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Did You Know?
Did you know that children should not have more than one to two hours of screen time a day?
Please reference the information below to find out more about how screen time could be impacting your child.
Christensen, J. (2021, May 28). Children and screen time: How much is too much? Mayo Clinic Health System. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/children-and-screen-time
Did you know that children should not have more than one to two hours of screen time a day?
Please reference the information below to find out more about how screen time could be impacting your child.
Christensen, J. (2021, May 28). Children and screen time: How much is too much? Mayo Clinic Health System. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/children-and-screen-time
Congratulations to Ethan Bratvett who has been chosen to represent MGS in the ILMEA District 3 Honor Band and Jazz Band. Way to Go Ethan!
Due to the fact Woodford County is under a burn ban we will be moving the Marching Band Bonfire to the MGS playground blacktop tomorrow night, 10/17. It is from 5-8. Could you please bring movies (G or PG NOT PG13), food that your section was assigned to bring, board games/bags (any other game you like)….we will have access to the playground/soccer/ball fields and parents if you would like to join us! :) Hope to see you Tomorrow Night!!
**********I know the kids will be disappointed so I would really like to make it a fun night for them!! If you have any lights/inflatable decorations/or anything else fun could you please bring it!! Thank you!!!
*****We also need grills to roast the hot dogs on. Please Ms. Trotter (dtrotter@mgsredbirds.org) if you have a grill available for us to use. Thank you!!!
**********I know the kids will be disappointed so I would really like to make it a fun night for them!! If you have any lights/inflatable decorations/or anything else fun could you please bring it!! Thank you!!!
*****We also need grills to roast the hot dogs on. Please Ms. Trotter (dtrotter@mgsredbirds.org) if you have a grill available for us to use. Thank you!!!
It's National Box Top for Education Week which means DOUBLE POINTS! If you haven't already, download the app and get started today!
6th grade students spent time reflecting on and writing about some short stories they recently read. We are thankful for the outdoor classroom and to those who donated to make it possible!
6th graders are building catapults in their STEM elective class and having distance and target practice competitions.
6th grade Literature used the VR goggles to explore Japan today! They are reading The Invisible Thread in class right now. Such a fun way to dive deeper into their curriculum!
The MTHS is hosting a softball winter clinic. Registration is open for all 1st-8th grade girls. Please see flyers for further information.
The All-Star Book Fair starts TOMORROW and will run through Friday, October 24th. Students will have the opportunity to shop the book fair during their scheduled library times. Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/metamoracommconsschool.
Join Box Tops by downloading the app and scanning/uploading your in-store or online receipts within 14 days of purchase! An easy way to get money back into our school! THIS WEEK: DOUBLE POINTS.
MGS girls Cross Country team are Sectional Champions for the 2nd year in a row and are on to State next weekend! The boys team fought hard today but came up just short. Congratulations to everyone who ran today! We are proud of you!!!
K-4 MGS parents and guardians,
Do you want to know what is going on at MGS? Take a look at October's Principals' Perspective.
Have a great long weekend and see everyone back on Tuesday!
Thanks,
Mr. Damery - K-4 MGS Principal
Mrs. Aman's first graders proudly sang a patriotic song they learned in music to Grandma Tanner on their field trip to Tanners Orchard today. It was heartwarming!!
https://youtu.be/4Fui-8VhV-8?si=B48efwf-Rz_OsHzE
8th graders working in stations after finishing the novel, The Outsiders.
