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Week of August 22, 2016
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Mansion Messenger
2016-2017 School Year



Uniform Sale

August 15 - 26



 
  • Holiday Show. All students must wear a red, short sleeve polo (no MDS logo required). It is recommended to purchase the shirt at this time because of seasonal availability.
     
  • School Closet. Contact School Closet to purchase new uniform items. School Closet accepts orders over the phone.

    School Closet for MDS

    Store Location & Hours

Ice Cream Social Hosted by MVP

Monday, August 22
5:30PM - 7PM


New Parents, learn about school wide events and policies to create a smooth transition to Mansion all while enjoying ice cream and other wonderful staff and fabulous parents! Parents and students alike are promised a great time!


Mansion Volunteer Program (MVP) is a volunteer group of parents and grandparents who have the best interest of both the school and students in mind. MVP is committed to assisting in school and fundraising for general operation of the school, teacher professional development, student activities, and teacher appreciation. Every parent, grandparent, and guardian who has a student enrolled at Mansion Day School is a member of MVP. 

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Out-of-School
Days

Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 5, 2016
No School or Child Care


Professional
Development Afternoon
Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
Early Release at 1PM;
Limited Child Care

 
Sign Up for
Preschool & Pre-K
Child Care
 
Sign Up for K-5
Child Care

 





 

 

Curriculum Night

Thursday, August 25 | 5:30PM
Learn abut the Mansion teach philosophy and new Go Math curriculum. Child care will be provided. 


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What's New

Aug. 15-26 | Uniform Sale
Aug. 22 | Ice Cream Social
Aug. 25 | Curriculum Night
Sep. 24 | MDS Block Party
Sep. 30 | MDS Golf Outing
Sep. 30 | Interim Reports
Out-of-School Days
What is MVP?
School Lunch Options
Mandatory Forms
2016-2017 Master Calendar 
AUGUST
Activity Calendar
 
AUGUST
Hot Lunch Menu
& Order Form

SAVE THE DATE

MDS Golf Outing

Friday, September 30, 2016
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start

Join us for a day of golf at the New Albany Links, while supporting Mansion Day School.
 
Download
Golf Outing Flyer

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What is MVP?
Mansion Volunteer Program (MVP) is a volunteer group of parents and grandparents who have the best interest of both the school and students in mind. MVP is committed to assisting in school and fundraising for general operation of the school, teacher professional development, student activities, and teacher appreciation. Every parent, grandparent, and guardian who has a student enrolled at Mansion Day School is a member of MVP. 
 
Get involved as an MVP member
 

School Lunch Options


Essential Meals: Hot Lunch
  • All lunches must be purchased online in advance. 
     
  • If children do not want the scheduled lunch, Essential Meals offers sandwich options. Families can choose from turkey, ham, and sunflower butter and jelly (sunflower butter tastes like peanut butter)!
     
  • Pricing
    • Lunch: $4.50 per meal
       
    • Snacks with Lunch: Additional $2.00 for (2) healthy snacks with daily lunch: fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese etc. Bottled water is included.
       
    • Snacks without Lunch: $3.00 charge for snacks purchased without daily lunch.
       
  • Lunch orders must be submitted to the main office. The form must be attached.
August Lunch Menu & Order Form

 

Mansion Day School
is a Nut-Free Zone.


Please refrain from packing any peanut or tree nut food products as a snack or lunch item.

Thank You

Mandatory Forms


Please provide signed copies of the following forms.

Student Emergency Medical Form
Copies of the form will be available at the school.

Annual Child Health Form (up-to-date)

Signed Contract
Fee schedule, extended care agreement

Code of Conduct
We want to be sure all students as well as families are aware and agree to Mansion Day School's expectations and policies.

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AR Book Finder
Parent Guide


Download information on finding AR books and looking up points, reading level, and more.
 
Download Parent Guide

2016-2017
MDS Handbook


Review and reference MDS policies and guidelines.
       
Download MDS Handbook

Box Top Contest
 

Box tops are turned into the blue buckets in each classroom. There will be box tops contests each month. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for our Mansion Day School. Look for Box Tops on hundreds of participating products, including cereal, snacks, paper products and produce.
 
Collect Box Tops!

Support MDS Students

as You Shop

 
You can’t find an easier way to support Mansion Day School than through these rewards programs!  Each store has a community rewards program that you can join. Tell family & friends to join and help our support grow even more!!!  
 
Get Rewards!

Academic Hours

  • Preschool &
    Pre-Kindergarten

    9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
     
  • Kindergarten - Grade 3
    8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
     
  • Grades 4 & 5
    8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
 
If Ms. Dee is not in the main office, she may be attending off-site meetings or working from a separate office. Please feel free to schedule an appointment through Ms. Christy Edwards.

Uniform Policy

  • Socks and leggings must coordinate with school colors. (MDS logo is NOT required.)
     
  • No shoes higher than the ankle, with the exception of winter boots in season.
     
  • No gloves worn indoors during school hours.
     
  • MDS-logo sweaters and sweatshirts only can be worn during school hours.
     

School Closings

Every effort is taken to keep the school open during the winter months. Should the school have to close due to inclement weather, you will receive notification through:
  • Your email address on file.
     
  • The three major local television stations, including the school status scroll on the bottom of the screen from the three major TV stations.
Child care is unavailable when the school is closed.

Illness Policy

  • Please be sure to report all illnesses to the office to ensure the wellness of the entire student body.
     
  • Students must be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.
     
  • Students must be free of signs and symptoms of vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school.
     
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