Good evening, Fox Families!
This is your proud principal, Mr. Street.
I want to start by sending a big thank-you to the Charlottesville Ballet for visiting MNES last week. It was truly magical watching our young Foxes light up during the excerpts from The Nutcracker. Their excitement filled the whole building, and it was such a special experience for everyone.
Here are a few reminders for the week ahead:
Thursday, November 20th – We will have our PTA Meeting, followed by our 4th Grade Musical. Families may arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 for the musical, and the show will begin right at 6:00 PM. We are so excited to see all the hard work our 4th graders have put into their performance.
This week, please check your child’s Fox Folder for information about First in Math, an online program we are using to help students build and practice essential math skills at home and at school.
Friday, November 21st – We will begin the morning with our Amistad Den Breakfast from 7:30–8:10 AM, followed by a special Den Day activity. Please have your child wear their den shirt or den color on Friday.
That evening, from 5:30–7:30, we are excited for PTA Movie Night! A big shoutout to our PTA for adjusting the date last week to support the football game — their flexibility and commitment to our students and staff is truly appreciated. And if you haven’t already, please consider joining the PTA and downloading the Box Tops app. They are working hard toward their goal of 200 members, and every family helps.
Saturday, November 22nd – Our Varsity Lions will take on Huguenot in the second round of the playoffs right here in the Jungle at 1:00 PM. This is a big moment for our community, and we can’t wait to cheer them on. Some of our 4th and 5th graders will also have the incredible opportunity to hold the flag before the game, more information about that will be coming soon.
Throughout November, we are collecting non-perishable food items to create Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for MNES families. Items can be dropped off in the boxes at the front of the school through November 19th.
And as always, please remind your child to check the Lost and Found for jackets, hoodies, and other items that may be missing.
Before I close tonight, I want to speak from the heart. Our teachers and staff are the soul of this building. Their kindness, creativity, and dedication make MNES feel like home every single day. I am truly the luckiest man on the planet to serve alongside such an extraordinary team. Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving this community.
Let’s make it another great week by showing kindness, working hard, and leading the way.