Metamora Grade School

Miles of Smiles is coming to MGS April 30! This program helps complete the dental exam right at school.
If you would like your child to have this completed for this school year or in anticipation of next school year please contact the school nurse. For more information regarding this program check out the link below.

https://www.milesofsmilesltd.com/docs/Attention%20Parents%20ENGLISH%20QR%202025.pdf

🔔 Here is your friendly reminder to upload your receipts to your BoxTop app from the last 14 days!
If you have not already joined, download the app today and start earning for MGS. *Referral Code: X72U6NB8
No matter if you shop online or in-store you can submit receipts. Wal-Mart shoppers can connect their Wal-Mart account to Box Tops and points are automatically applied!

Germantown Hills Athletic Association

Recreational Soccer

We hope you all are all looking forward to warmer weather and days spent at the fields!

Rec soccer registration is now opened! Please see links below! Be sure to update grade level in school to ensure your child gets on the correct age level!

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511866 - Recreational Soccer (k-8th grade)

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511867 - 3-4 yr old training

Please reach out to ghaasoccer@gmail.com with any questions!

We also wanted to note some winter training opportunities this year through Peoria City Soccer:

Holiday Monday Camps:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/monday-day-camps/

After School Training:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/after-school-training/

Soccer Memberships at the Yard:
https://peoriacitysoccer.com/soccer-memberships/

Save the date for the 1st 🍽️PTO Restaurant Night🍽️ of 2026 at Monical's Pizza in Washington on Tuesday, January 27th!
‼️Flier (digital or paper) Required‼ (MUST mention flier when calling in order)

PTO's Annual Soup & Salad Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Jan 27th!
This is a FAV by our🥫'SOUPER' dedicated MGS Staff... 🥗'LETTUCE' show our appreciation by signing up for a luncheon item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA729A4F4C61-61562318-2026#/
Notes:
Please have monetary donations to the front office by 1/20
Non-perishable items can be brought in now- 1/27 to the front office
Soups can be delivered cold or warm

Important save the dates for 8th graders and families:
January 28th - Jostens (Graduations Gowns and Swag) coming to MGS during 8th grade PE to measure students for gowns and provide information on graduation swag.
February 6th - 8th grade Visit at MTHS 8:30-11:30am (lunch at MTHS)
February 11th - Parent Night at MTHS: Activity Fair 5:30 - 6:30pm; Guidance presentation 6:15 - 7pm with Q&A after if needed.
February 18th: Course Selection Night at MTHS 4-7pm
8th Grade Class Trip - TBD
8th Grade Celebration/Dance - TBD
May 13th - 8th Grade Graduation

Box Tops for Education is an easy way to earn money for MGS PTO. Simply shop and submit your receipts within 14 days of purchase on the Box Top app. If you have not already joined, download the app today and start earning for MGS. *Referral Code: X72U6NB8

Join the MTHS Softball Players on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 9AM-11AM at Metamora High School in Room 200. Dress up in your favorite Princess dress and join the girls for some fun activities like Makeup, Nails, Hair, Crafts, Games and Snacks. Princess ages 3 and up may attend. Registration is $25 for each Princess, and $15 for each additional child in the same family.


Online Registration: https://forms.gle/fZQqGM4zTainA1sN8

Reminder: Teachers return for Inservice day tomorrow. Students return Tuesday. Happy New Year, MGS!

From our little 5B family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

From January 1st - May 1st MGS will be collecting aluminum pop tabs! You can help us make a difference by collecting pop tabs. Tell family, friends, co-workers and everyone else that you are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Turn-in the pop tabs in zip-lock bags to your homeroom teacher. Each MGS classroom will have their own 5 gallon bucket for collections! Let’s see how fast we can fill the classroom’s bucket up! All area schools are competing for bragging rights on which school collects the most for the Ronald McDonald House! Schools include: MGS, GHMS, MTHS, and St. Mary's.

MGS Families,

As we head into winter break, I want to take a moment to wish all of our students, staff, and families a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. This time of year is a special opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy the magic of the season through the eyes of our students. We are so grateful for the support you show our school community every day. May your break be filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of quality time with loved ones.

Important Reminder: School will be closed for the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in attendance on Tuesday, January 6th.

Happy Holidays!
Tim Damery K-4 MGS Principal

Stop up at Bella Arts tomorrow December 20th from 10AM-1PM for Grinchmas - a Whoville Celebration.

5C would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

The 6th graders enjoyed celebrating our most recent class novel, Esperanza Rising, with a little fiesta today!

7th grade literature students successfully completed a Christmas Carol Escape Room!

Spirit Wear Orders Are In!
Reminder pick up is tomorrow, 12/18.

Spirit Wear Orders Are In!
Reminder pick up is tomorrow, 12/18.

The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer is Playing Loud for All to Hear! Thanks so much to the Pep Band for performing at the game this week. Your time is always appreciated, but especially during this hectic time of year. Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️