Good evening, Fox Family!
This is your proud principal, Mr. Street, and I just want to start tonight by saying thank you. What an amazing turnout we had at Math and Literacy Night—over 200 people came out! It was such a joy to see families learning together, laughing together, and making memories here at MNES. Your presence means the world, and it’s what makes our school community so special.
As we head into Week 8, I want to remind everyone that the contest for this year’s elementary yearbook cover is open until September 30th. Students can turn in their artwork to Mrs. Thompson, and we can’t wait to see their creativity shine.
October is also Kindness Month across Louisa County Public Schools, and this year is extra special because it marks the 10th anniversary of our Kindness movement. We’ll be taking part in all kinds of meaningful activities—from creating thank-you cards for veterans, to showing appreciation to first responders, to raising money for local non-profits. Each week will bring something new, and I’ll keep you posted as we go. It all kicks off with Kindness Day on Wednesday, October 1st.
And speaking of appreciation, Thursday, October 2nd, is Custodian Appreciation Day. Our custodians are the heartbeat of this school, and I know our Fox Family will join me in showing them plenty of love for the hard work they do every single day.
I also want to encourage you to get involved with our PTA—we’re pushing to top 200 members this year, and I know we can do it! PTA Website Looking ahead, don’t forget that our Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat is right around the corner on October 17th. It’s always a highlight of the season!
Before I close tonight, I want to take a moment to celebrate our teachers and staff. They are the shining light in our building—the steady, positive force that makes MNES feel like home. Every single day, they bring patience, creativity, and love to their classrooms, and it transforms our school into a place where children feel safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. Our staff doesn’t just teach lessons; they change lives. I hope you know, as families and as a community, just how lucky we all are to have such extraordinary people leading the way for our Foxes.
Let’s keep showing our Fox Pride this week by being kind, working hard, and leading the way.
Foxes Out!