Metamora Grade School

In honor of our 100th day of school the first graders set a goal to collect 100 items for the Open Arms Food Pantry! The four classes exceeded our goal and donated 172 items! Thank you first graders for helping our local families!

Here is the link to order 7th grade Basketball State shirts. The online store will close Wednesday, January 28th at midnight. Orders can be picked up at Logo Wear.

https://www.logowearunlimited.net/shop/metamora-basketball-state-bound-2026/DNDF4A36FPAZB3OPY4AYMAMT

What a game!!! 7th grade boys are Sectional Champions and on to the State Tournament! Way to go Redbirds!!!

Unified redbirds are selling Bracelets to Celebrate Unified Volleyball and Inclusion Week! Bracelets are $2 each. Students can stop by the foyer in front of the main office before announcements from January 28th - January 30th to purchase a bracelet.

🖤 You Matter, MGS! 🖤
Inclusion Week kicks off Wednesday, January 28. Wear your spirit, spread kindness, and help us celebrate what makes every Redbird belong! Don’t forget to check the flyer for each day’s theme!

Due to the dangerously cold temperatures expected, MGS will have an e-Learning day tomorrow, January 23. K-2 students have a packet already sent home. 3rd-8th grade students will bring Chromebooks home tonight for online or combination of learning activities.

Congratulations to our January Remarkable Redbirds! These amazing students enjoyed some pancakes with the principals to start off their morning! Keep up the good work Redbirds!

7th Grade Boys are Regional Champions! Way to go Redbirds! They will play for the Sectional title Monday night at Washington Middle School. Come out and support your Redbirds!

All in for Education at Metamora Grade School!

Join The MGS Foundation for this adult-only evening raising money to enhance the educational experience for our students on Friday, March 20th at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. This crazy fun night includes raffles, silent auction, wine pull, and of course BINGO!

Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2026
$65/person (includes bingo and meal)
$480/table of 8 *must enter FullTable in promo code*

Don't forget your neon spiritwear for the whole family- $20 t-shirt/ $25 long-sleeve

We need help in the cafeteria!!!

Floor monitor (11:00 am to 1:45 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping). Dismissing students after their lunch is over.

Floor monitor/recess monitor (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Responsible for maintaining a clean lunchroom (wiping tables, sweeping, mopping).

Please call the office or email Karla Kiesewetter, Director of Food Services at kkiesewetter@mgsredbirds.org if you're interested.

Come cheer on the 7th grade boys basketball team as they play for the Regional Championship at Washington Middle School tonight at 6:00pm! Good luck, Birds!

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