On Veterans Day, November 11, school will be in session so our students can learn about and show their respect for veterans and current members of the military. We will have a special assembly in appreciation of all veterans at 9:00 a.m. the morning of Monday, November 11. The assembly will include a speech by a local veteran and students’ musical performances honoring military service in the past and present. As part of the program, we will recognize the veterans of our MGS families and MGS staff. We want to invite every veteran or current military member who is a parent, sibling, or grandparent of an MGS student. We appreciate your help extending the invitation to these veterans to attend the MGS Veterans Day assembly so we may show them our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. We ask that our invited guests arrive at MGS between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. MGS will provide assistance getting into the building and to your seats that morning. All veterans and their relatives may enjoy a reception in the foyer following the ceremony.
Please click on the link https://forms.gle/iGfvzcZwQU41edda9 and fill out the form by Friday, November 1, so we know how many veterans plan to attend the assembly.
Mrs. Kings class celebrated the 50th day of school by wearing our 50's style glasses, learning a little bit about what life was like in 1950, doing activities with the number 50, writing about how to make and of course enjoy a 1950's treat...root beer floats!
Don't forget to order your Spiritwear for the Nets for Vets game - all proceeds will benefit the Peoria Honor Flight. The store will close on Sunday night @ midnight. Use the following link: https://honorflight24mgs.itemorder.com/shop/home/ or click on the QR code.
With the temperatures beginning to get cooler, please make sure to send your students with a jacket. Morning recesses can be a little chilly!!
The PTO's RaiseRight gift card fundraiser is going on now- Friday, November 1st. This fundraiser could not be more simple. Purchase face value gift cards from over 750+ brands and the RaiseRight company will donate a percentage back to MGS PTO. Orders and payment must be turned in by 11/1. Delivery the week of 11/18 just in time for holiday shopping. Shop here: https://www.raiseright.com/shop
The annual Nets for Vets game is coming up on November 8th. Please see flyer attached for approximate game times - all games will be played at Metamora High School. Click on the QR code to order a shirt - the spirit wear site will be open until Sunday, October 27th at midnight. All proceeds will benefit the Peoria Honor Flight. Come out on November 8th & support Metamora as they face Germantown Hills - make sure to wear Red!
Thanks so much to the Pep Band for performing at the girls basketball game last night. You sounded great!
Make plans to stop in at MGS this Saturday for the 10th Annual Craft & Vendor Show from 9AM-2PM. Over 50 booths to discover... whether you're shopping for others or treating yourself.. there's something for everyone. Plus, every $10 spent = 1 entry for a gift card drawing! Concessions by our MGS Cheerleaders & Travelin' Tom's coffee truck.
Firefighter Springer came to talk to the first graders today about fire safety. He showed us his firefighter suit and had Mrs. Nolte help him demonstrate how he would have to carry someone out of a fire. The students' homework assignment tonight was to make sure they have working fire alarms in their bedrooms & hallway, that they have a safe meeting spot, & that they know their address. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Springer for taking the time to help us learn about fire safety!
The Community Holiday Basket Committee will be passing out gift cards to families that would like a little extra help this holiday season. If your family would like to receive a gift card to Metamora Kirby Foods and can pick it up on Saturday, November 23rd, please fill out the form below. You need to return this form to the school office by Friday October 25th. Gift card pick up is at the Christian Union Church in Metamora. If you have any questions, you can email Diane and Becky, chairmen of this project, at beckygfwc@gmail.com
Huge congratulations to the girls cross country team and coaches! They are the 3A State Champions! We are so proud of your hard work and determination! Special congratulations to Gianna Dominighini who finished 22nd overall earning All-State honors! Way to go Lady Redbirds!!!
The girls cross country team are 3A State Champions! They will be arriving back to MGS between 4 - 4:30p to celebrate! Way to go girls!!!
Thanks so much to the Pep Band and Color Guard for performing for our Girl's Cross Country team. Good Luck at STATE! Go Birds! ❤️🏆
MGS celebrated the Girl's Cross Country team today as they prepare to run in the State Meet tomorrow at 12:30pm at Parkside Jr. High. Good luck to our Lady Redbirds!!!
MYSA in house basketball registration will be closing in 2 weeks. This is for all K-8 students. Follow the link to get registered! https://mysasports.org/registration
Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team. They were sectional champions moving onto state next weekend.
Individual medalists were Saige potter and Gianna Domenighini
The boys placed 6th. Congratulations to all the runners!
Grandparents' /Special Persons' Day is coming up! Volunteers are needed. Please consider signing up here: https://bit.ly/MGSGparentDay2024
MGS directories are now available in the office for $5.
Reminder there will be no school on October 11th & 14th. Classes will resume on Tuesday October 15th.
Thank you to the Rubel Home Team RE/MAX Traders Unlimited for donating to the MGS Special Education Department. Brandy Rubel held a fundraiser for her birthday and matched any donations that came in. Thank you Brandy for your generosity!
