Family Storytime
Please enjoy us for a fun evening of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 18 month to Pre-K.
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WELCOME TO MENDON ELEMENTARY
164 STATE ROUTE 31
RUFFSDALE, PA 15679
PHONE: 724-872-6484
FAX: 724-872-6972
Frequently Used Extensions:
Ms. Trayter X 4000
Dr. Skorvan X 4021
Mrs. Birch - Nurse X 4010
Cafe X 4030
Guidance- Ms. Mumau X 4016 & Mr. Gates X 4017
Mendon News!
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Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22nd - 26th, 2018
Please Participate and make the pledge to be Drug Free!!
Monday- Red Day- Wear red to kick off red ribbon week.
Tuesday - Backwards Day- Wear your shirt backwards to turn your back on drugs.
Wednesday- Tie Dye Day - Wear peace signs and tie dye to say peace out to drugs.
Thursday - Pirates Unite Day - Wear your favorite pirate gear to "shiver the timbers' out of drugs.
Friday - Boo Day - Wear Halloween colors to show you can have fun without using drugs.
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Eco-Friendly Progress Reports
In an effort to decrease costs and become more eco-friendly, the elementary schools within the Yough School District will no longer send home progress reports. Parent have access to updated student scores in Power School. If you do not have access to Power School, please contact Ms. Trayter in the office and she will send home the required information needed to set up an account and access your student's information. If you do not have access to the internet and would like a paper progress report, a written request can be sent into your student's homeroom teacher.
Any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you for your cooperation in this manner.
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School Picture Make Up
School picture make up day will be November 8th, 2018.
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REMINDER: OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, SEPT. 25th
Our open house is a very exciting event!! Not only is it a chance to meet your student’s teacher, but it is also a chance to meet our PTO. During open house, the PTO has several activities planned. These activities include: Chinese auction, 50/50, spirit wear, dinner/snacks, baked goods and a number of community service representative.
We look forward to seeing you!!
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Back to School
As summer vacation draws to an end, the administration and staff are looking forward to welcoming your child back to school for the 2018-2019 school year.
The first day of school is Monday, August 27th.
By now, you child should have received their home room assignments in the mail.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the school.
We hope everyone had a safe and fun summer and we will see you soon!
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End of the School Year
The end of the school year has arrived! The teachers and staff are very proud of all the students accomplishments during the course of this school year!!
The last day of school is Thursday, May 31, 2018. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
Thank you for all your help and support through out the 2017-2018 school year.
We hope you have a safe and fun summer!! We look forward to seeing you in the 2018-2019 school year!! The first day of school will be Monday, August 27, 2018.
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Halloween Party/Parade
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Last Day for Sarris Candy Orders
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Have YOU Smiled Today?
It is said to be that smiling is contagious. In conjunction with our district wide theme of “Taking care of YOUgh” , each week students at Mendon Elementary will be hearing and/or seeing a weekly reason to smile. This weekly reason may be incorporated in their classrooms and will also be displayed outside of the main office.
Reason #8: The Halloween Party & Parade
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Reason #1: A SUNNY day
Reason #2: Open House
Reason #3 : A clean classroom
Reason #4: Students obeying the RULES
Reason #5: Feeling like part of a TEAM
Reason #6: An Organized Desk
Reason #7: Someone saying "Thank You"
Career Awareness Initiative
The Yough School District is kicking off the school year with it's Career Awareness Initiative. Part of the initiative is to bring awareness to the top Soft Skills employers look for in their employees. What better way to prepare the future work force by introducing & reinforcing Soft Skills while they're in school?
The Soft Skill for the Month of November: Teamwork
Teamwork is the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal and is often a crucial part of any business or organization, as it is often necessary to work well together.
General School Information
Mendon will continue to follow our 5 "Be's to Behavior" for the 2018-2019 school year.
Be Safe- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be Respectful- Say please & thank you.
Be Prepared- Bring materials to school everyday.
Be Responsible- Be in the listening position during class.
Be Your Best- Follow directions at all times.
Our theme for the 2018-2019 school year will be Pirates.
P- Prepared
I- Informed
R- Responsible
A- Achieving
T- Together
E- Everyday
S- Successfully
AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
In need of a before and/or after-school child care program for your K-4 students? Through the Greensburg YMCA, Mendon Elementary students can participate in a before/after school child care program here at the school. For more information, see the flyer below:
YMCA Before After School Enrichment.pdf
