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!
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.
Students will be taking the 2018 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment in ELA, Mathematics and Science (4th grade only) on the following dates:
ELA: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 through Thursday, April 12, 2018 - one test per day in the AM only with the exception of make-ups.
MATH: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 and Wednesday, April 18, 2018 - one test per day in the AM only with the exception of make-ups.
SCIENCE (4th grade only): Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - testing in the AM only with exception of make-up.
In order for your child to do their best on this assessment, we are recommending plenty of sleep, a good breakfast, and a positive attitude. Please try not to schedule any appointments or trips for your child during these test dates. It is important that they be in school and on time to insure their best test performance.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your building administrator.
Due to the weather and poor road conditions on Wednesday, March 21st, the Threats & Consequences: What you need to know Presentation was cancelled. This presentation has been rescheduled for Monday, April 9, 2018 from 6:30 PM -8:00 PM at the Yough Intermediate Middle School.
Wednesday, March 21st & Thursday, March 22nd
Students will be able to shop together in a fun-filled, safe environment at our Spring Book Fair.
Acceptable forms of payment are cash and check (made payable to Mendon Technology Fund) Please have payment in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name and homeroom teacher. Remember to include the 6% sales tax. Students will shop during their scheduled library class.
Students will also have the opportunity to shop online at Mendon Scholastic Book Fair
Discussion to include:
School District safety procedures
Protocol of our local law enforcement
District magistrate involvement/procedures
Parent roles and responsibilities
Working as a team is critical in keeping our schools and community a safe place for our children. Please join us for a presentation by Yough School District Administrators, Local District Magistrate(s), and Local Police Officials to hear what our district does to keep students safe, what the consequences are for threats, and what else parents can do to help the schools.
Parents resources for social media, mental health, and school safety will be shared. This session is to benefit ALL parents and middle/high school students. Middle/high school students that attend are required to be with their parents/guardians.
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Where: Yough Intermediate Middle School Auditorium
Time: 6:30 pm -8:00 pm
This presentation will be formal with time at the end for questions and clarification of items discussed.
WHERE: Hot Shots, 482 Bessemer Road, Mount Pleasant
WHEN: Sunday, May 6th 1:00-4:00
WHO: 4th Grade Students ONLY (Sorry, siblings cannot participate!)
WHY: Let's celebrate the last year of elementary school with FUN games, playtime, and roller skating! Pizza and drinks will be provided for 4th graders. (There will be a CASH snack bar available for parents who wish to stay.)
RSVP: An RSVP will be sent home in April.
**We are asking each child for a $5 donation so we can make this party even better! Please send it to school in a marked envelope by 3/28**
Mendon's monthly PTO meeting is Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This month, prior to the PTO meeting, one of our high school students will be doing a short drug information presentation.
We are asking parents of Mendon to join us at 6:30 (Room 303) to hear Alexa Cipra present on Dangers of K2 and Spice.
The PTO meeting will follow the presentation.
Hope to see you there!
Students who reach 75% of their goal by March 19th will be invited to our
BALLOON PARTY
hosted by Jolly Holly Balloon Art
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Students who reach 100% of their goal by May 4th will be invited to the AR Field Trip at
JUST DUCKY TOURS
Monday, May 14th, 2018
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jenkins at jenkinse@youghsd.net
The Yough School District and The Nutrition Group would like to invite grandparents of students who attend Mendon Elementary to have breakfast with us!
Grandparents of Kindergarten, First and Fourth grade students are invited to attend on Monday, March 19, 2018.
Grandparents of Second and Third grade students are invited to attend on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
We will be serving breakfast from 8:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M.
We have limited facilities so we have to hold this event to grandparents only. In the event that a grandparent cannot attend, a mother, father, aunt, uncle or a friend would be welcome.
Price is $3.50 per adult **Student price will be based on their free, reduced or full priced eligibility.**
Payments for the breakfast will be collected on the day of the event. There will be NO PREPAYMENTS ALLOWED!
Deadline to register is March 2nd.
Labor Day
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 #34: Field Day
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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"
Reason #8: The Halloween Party & Parade
Reason #9: NEAT student papers/ handwriting
Reason #10: Feeling proud
Reason #11: Students helping each other
Reason #12 : Reading a good book
Reason #13: The Look of Understanding
Reason #14: Getting a Pat On the Back
Reason #15: Being applauded
Reason #16: Snow & Winter Break
Reason #17: Meeting your deadlines
Reason #18: Hearing your advice repeated by students
Reason #19: Having a nutritious meal
Reason #20 Being appreciated
Reason #21 Improving grades
Reason #22 Students laughing at your jokes
Reason #23: Students showing good character
Reason #24: Having a few free minutes
Reason #25: Knowing you've done your best
Reason #26 Getting a Thumbs-Up from the principal
Reason #27 Helping to shape the future
Reason #28: Having HEALTHY students & staff members
Reason #29: Receiving a Compliment
Reason #30: Field Trips
Reason #31: A student's smile
Reason #32: Serving as a role model
Reason #33: Making a difference
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.
Mendon will continue to follow our 5 "Be's to Behavior" for the 2017-2018 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 2017-2018 school year will be Superheros.
H-Hard Worker
E-Enthusiastic
R-Respectful
O-Organized
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:
Before and After School Care Flyer.pdf
