Good evening, Fox families!
This is your proud principal, Mr. Street, calling with a few updates as we head into another great week at MNES.
I want to start by saying how grateful I am for this incredible community. The way you show up for our students, support our events, and encourage learning at home truly makes MNES special. We are so lucky to be in this together. And good luck to our students competing in the Black History Month Trivia Contest — we’re hoping to be repeat champions! I also want to give a big shoutout to our STEAM Cup team for their hard work and effort this past week. We are so proud of you!
We’re continuing our Go Nutty for Reading Challenge with a goal of eight books, and I would love to see us beat last year’s numbers. Thank you for making reading a priority at home. Don’t forget our First in Math Challenge runs through March 2nd — it’s a great way to build confidence and strengthen those math skills.
Our online book fair is open now, and yearbook orders are open through February 28th so no one misses those special memories.https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB34482
Third and fourth graders have started their recorder unit in music. Please help students remember to bring their recorder and booklet each week. Fourth graders who were here last year are using the recorder they already have, but if one has been misplaced, Mrs. Gregory has extras — just send her a quick message.
Our Senior Den Leaders are leading a service project to support the Louisa County Animal Shelter. We’re collecting blankets, towels, dog and cat food, and other pet care items through March 20th. Let’s show kindness and make a difference for some furry friends in our community.
We are also excited to kick off One Book, One Louisa! Every elementary student will receive a book to read together as one community, and our big celebration will be March 24th and 25th at the Goochland Drive-In Theater. Stay tuned for daily clues about the book and movie — it’s going to be so much fun!
I also want to give a huge thank you to our PTA for hosting such an incredible Talent Show. It was a fantastic night filled with talent, confidence, and so much community pride. We are so grateful for the time and energy our PTA pours into making opportunities like that happen for our students. If you’re not already a member, I encourage you to join the PTA and download the Box Tops app — those small actions truly make a big difference for our school.
A few quick reminders — Family Engagement hearts are due by February 25th, LCPS preschool applications are open for 2026–2027, and Mrs. Ward is looking for volunteers for her clay unit March 4th through March 10th. We’d love to have you help if you’re available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAAAD29A1FAC07-61798950-clay
As we head into the week, I just want to say how fortunate our students are. Every day, our teachers and staff show up with patience, heart, and an unwavering commitment to helping every child grow. They create classrooms where students feel supported, challenged, and loved — and that makes all the difference. I am incredibly thankful for the work they do and the care they show.
Thank you, Fox families, for your continued support. Let’s make it another great week by working hard, being kind, and leading the way.
Foxes out!