Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

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Register your child for the 2023-24 school year now through the Skyward Family Portal with the following link: mcusd2.org/register 📑 If you are new to the Mattoon School District, please call your school to begin registration.

Don't forget the Freshman Icebreaker will be held this Thursday, August 10th from 10:30 AM to 1 PM at MHS. Students can participate in a practice schedule, find their lockers, and learn about Wavetime. This event is a great way for 9th graders to get to know their teachers and student mentors. There will also be a scavenger hunt, team-building activities, and pizza!

The Mattoon High School schedules for the new year are now available in Skyward for registered students. We encourage you and your student to review their first semester schedule. If a change needs to be requested, your student needs to complete the google form below using their school email account. At this time we are taking first semester changes only. We will be sending out a request for 2nd semester in November. 📋 The deadline to request a schedule change for the first semester is Friday, August 18th by 3:30pm. Students must fill out the Schedule Change Request form. 📝 Be mindful that we will try to accommodate the requests, but some changes are not possible because classes are balanced and some classes are full. Also remember, there are NO lunch hour changes. mcusd2.org/MHS-ScheduleRequestForm

Due to an unforeseen delay in field resurfacing at Eastern Illinois University, Mattoon High School will now be hosting the DCI competition from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m today. If you are interested in attending, tickets can be purchased at the link below: https://mcusd2.org/DCItickets

Did you know the Mattoon CUSD #2 Birth-3 Program and Little Leaders Daycare host free monthly playgroup & family night events for families with children 0-3 in the community? 👩‍🍼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In July, they held a science-filled family night where families enjoyed volcano-erupting ice cream snacks, color-fizzy experiments, erupting volcanoes, and more! During the July playgroup, kids created firework crafts, played in the sand and bubble toys, listened to a story, and ate snow cones. Families enjoyed interacting and building upon relationships with one another while having fun with their children. 🍦🧪🧑‍🔬 The next playgroup will be held on August 8th at Cunningham Park from 9:30-10:30 AM. They will be exploring dinosaurs with songs, art activities, stories, and snacks.🦖🦕 The next family night will be held on Tuesday, August 8th at First Southern Baptist Church from 6-9 PM for National Night Out. 🙋‍♀️ For more details on the Birth to 3 Program visit the link below👇 mcusd2.org/BirthTo3

Franklin Preschool's Fifth Quarter class took a field trip to the Douglas-Hart Nature Center over the summer. The kids had a blast and we were so thankful for the opportunity to visit!

🤝 Meet our new Arland D. Williams Elementary assistant principal! 👋 Brandy Trussell is from Sullivan, Illinois, but her practice as an educator has been right here in Mattoon, Illinois and she is excited to start her 8th year. Her first assignment was at the Armstrong Center. The following year, she moved into a special education position at Riddle Elementary School, which included teaching in a special education self-contained setting. Last year, she got the opportunity to grow further by serving as the dean of students at Mattoon Middle School. Mrs. Trussell's educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education, a Masters of Special Education, and a Masters in Educational Leadership, all obtained from Eastern Illinois University, Trussell is a mom of four grown children (three daughters and one son). She is the Nonnie of three granddaughters (Autumn-9, Harper-8, Kallipoe-4) and two grandsons (Oliver-2, Vincent-9 months). When she's not at school, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling/sightseeing, watching movies, and listening to Podcasts. Mrs. Trussell is looking forward to immersing herself deeper into the MCUSD #2 community by serving the Arland D. Williams staff, students, and families. 🎉Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Trussell to the Williams family!🎉

We are just 1 week away from✨Kindergarten Signing Day!✨ Don't miss your last chance to register! Not only will this be a fun day, but it is also an important first step in helping us to best assess, learn about, and place our new students! 🥳🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day will include an academic screening, the chance to meet some of the staff, and more!👩‍🏫 Signing days will be held at Williams & Riddle Schools (depending on where your child will be attending) on the following dates: 🗓 Monday, August 7th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 8th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Register for Kindergarten Signing Day with the following links. 👇 Register for Williams: mcusd2.org/WilliamsKSD Register for Riddle: mcusd2.org/RiddleKSD

During the 2022-2023 school year, Franklin Preschool held a Penny War to raise money for Douglas Hart Nature Center. Douglas Hart recently experienced some damage to their facilities due to a winter storm. Franklin Preschool staff and students raised over $900 to help Douglas Hart with repairs! Pictured left is Abby DeBuhr (Douglas Hart Education Director) and Savana Brewer (Franklin Preschool Teacher) during the recent donation handoff.

Meet the new Riddle Elementary Rock Snake - Rocky Bal-BOA! This guy was created by Miss Daniell’s incoming Kindergarteners at The Great Outdoors Summer Camp. 🐍 They are asking students to add a painted rock to him to see how long he can get! If you add a rock, please take a picture and tag us so we can all watch him grow! 🐍

This year's Freshman Icebreaker will be held on Thursday, August 10th from 10:30 AM to 1 PM at MHS. Students can participate in a practice schedule, find their lockers, and learn about Wavetime. This event is a great way for 9th graders to get to know their teachers and student mentors. There will also be a scavenger hunt, team-building activities, and pizza!

Two important "Save the Dates" for MHS Greenwave athletes are the first day of Fall practices on August 7th and the Fall Team Sports Picture Day on August 12th. A reminder for the first day of practices, athletes must register on SNAP (formerly 8to18) and submit a current physical to participate. Physicals can be emailed to debbiedavis@mcusd2.com.

MHS FFA has more sweet corn ready! They will be selling it at Burgess Osborne at 1:30 this afternoon until it's gone. Cash & Venmo accepted.🌽

Aramark Student Nutrition is now hiring positions in our district.🍎 Openings include: 🧑‍🍳 Cook 🍽 Food Service Workers 🧑‍🍳 Lead Food Service Workers Apply with the link below: 👇 https://careers.aramark.com/

MMS invites incoming 6th graders and their guardians to Discovery Day on Wednesday, August 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at MMS. 🏫 This event gives students a chance to meet their teachers, tour the building, find their lockers, practice their combinations, and learn about their DEN. 🔒 Students will get to know their teachers and learn what the MMS is all about! There are also activities for guardians. Please be there from 10:00-11:30 for a message from administration. 👨‍🏫

School supply lists are now available with the link below!👇 mcusd2.org/SchoolSupplies23 📓🖍Good news...school supplies are provided for Franklin through Grades K-5 with the exception of: 🎒A backpack, a change of clothes, and diapers and wipes for Franklin students 🎒A backpack, lunch box (if they are bringing their lunch), and tennis shoes for PE (if they don’t wear tennis shoes daily) for K-5 students. You can also find registration information and first day dates with the same link listed above. Contact your school's main office if you have any questions. 📋🏫

The MHS FFA is selling sweet corn tomorrow and Saturday (7/21-7/22) at the Burgess Auditorium on Lake Land Blvd. 🌽 They will sell on Friday from 10 AM - 6 PM or until sold out. The timing for Saturday is to be determined. 🕙 Corn will be $6/dozen, or you can preorder it with the link below by 8:00 AM Friday to secure it for $5/dozen! 👇 mcusd2.org/FFASweetCorn Cash & Venmo will be accepted. Pay when you pick up! 💸 A huge thank you to Bill and Jake Uphoff with Uphoff Farms for donating the time, land, and supplies to make this happen! We appreciate the continuous support for our members⭐️

Registration is now open through the Skyward Family Portal for the 2023-24 school year! Register your child at mcusd2.org/register. If you are new to the Mattoon School District, please call your school to begin registration.

The Birth to 3 Program & Little Leaders Daycare are hosting their July Family Night with a science theme tomorrow night (July 20th) from 5-6 PM at LIFT Central Illinois