Don't forget to send back your registration papers for 5th Quarter or Jump Start at Franklin Preschool. Forms are due tomorrow (March 29th)!
Remember, Kindergarten bound students have a second form to complete as they'll be attending Jump Start at their new Kindergarten buildings!
5th quarter :June 5-23 ; Jump Start: July 10-28
Mattoon Varsity & JV Baseball will travel to St Anthony on 4/4/23. The varsity game will start at 4:30 with JV to follow at approximately 7:00 pm. Games will be played at Effingham Evergreen Park.
Last week, MHS Building Trades students worked on the following projects in and outside of the home:
Siding and soffit on the outside
Added board and batten siding to the front porch
Started on the window trim and baseboards
Continued working on flooring (engineered hardwood flooring)
Finished 1-1/2 bathroom flooring (luxury vinyl tile)
Started putting in closet organizers
Putting on outlet and switch covers
The MHS Drama Club will present The Lightning Thief, a book by Joe Tracz with Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki. Adapted from the book "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
March 30th & 31st at 7:00pm
MHS Gym
Tickets Adults $7 Students $5
Don't forget to stop by the MHS Art Show/Sale on the way into the show!
Chloe Ervin, Riddle Elementary School 5th-grade student, recently completed a Wildly Important Goal of writing a book for the Riddle Elementary School library! She authored the book, "Cats Around the World: A Guide to Five Amazing Breeds." During this process, Chloe followed an action plan to accomplish her goal and developed partnerships. A couple of the illustrations were beautifully drawn by her aunt and the book was published by Illinois Printing Services in Sullivan, Il, which donated their time and materials to help Chloe's goal become reality. After the book was published, Chloe presented Mrs. Muzzy, Riddle librarian, her autographed book. Chloe's book is now available for all students and staff to purchase while in the library! Congratulations Chloe!
Families of Franklin Preschool, Little Leaders Daycare, and the Birth to 3 Program are invited to the free Parent Education Event tomorrow night (March 28). If you have any questions, call Tracey Perry at 217-238-8816
Varsity Softball traveling to Charleston on 4/1 has been moved up to 3/29. This is a DH starting at 4:00 pm at Charleston HS.
Coaches: Dismissal time: 2:30 Bus time is promptly at 2:45.
Ms. Ames and Mrs. Hoenes' classes at Williams Elementary spent last month learning about friendships. Mrs. Jackley came and read the class a book about being a friend and brought a special snack! The students paired up and began a new friendship over the snack.
Don't forget, MHS Softball is pairing up with Tacos Amigos for a fundraiser tomorrow! Eat at the restaurant in Mattoon and 10% of proceeds from the day go to the team!
Varsity Baseball will play Richland County AT Mattoon tonight. The game time is 4:30.
JV will play a 3-inning game vs Richland Co AT MATTOON after the varsity contest.
#HailGreenwave
Don't forget, today (3/27) is the last day to order from the Birth-3 and Little Leaders Fannie May Fundraiser! All checks need to be made out to Franklin Preschool. Money is due when you order. Call 217-238-8903 to place an order.
Students in Mr. Young's 8th Grade STEAM class at MMS are building Pinball Machines from scratch! With a budget of only $300 STEAM Bucks, these students are expected to focus on meeting the criteria for the project to be successful while staying within the constraints of the project. Using concepts like Forces in Motion, measurement, the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning, and viewing videos on the history of Pinball Machines, students are finishing up designing these Compound Machines utilizing the Simple Machines in daily life to build their own Pinball Machines. Students are creating the mechanisms for the flippers to be used with cardboard, popsicle sticks, and rubber bands. Way to go Wildcats!
MHS Athletic Update:
3/24/23-Varsity Baseball vs Springfield SE is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
3/25/23-Varsity & JV Softball vs WSS is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
MHS Softball is pairing up with Tacos Amigos for a fundraiser! Eat at the restaurant in Mattoon on Tuesday, March 28th and 10% of proceeds go to the team!
MHS Athletic update:
Varsity & JV Soccer traveling to Richland County today (3/23) is postponed.
No make-up date at this time.
Practice today 3:30-4:30
The Birth to Three Program recently spoke to the Lions Club and was presented with a check to help buy books for every newborn baby at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. Thank you Lions Club of Mattoon!
Students and families are invited to visit their student's elementary school during their open houses on Thursday, March 30th.
Come see all of the ways your child is learning, leading, and growing in the classroom!
Please note the following athletic adjustments for Mattoon High School:
3/22/23-Varsity Baseball vs. Marshall
SITE CHANGE! - Game will be played at Mattoon HS Turf Field at 4:30 pm
3/25/23-Varsity & JV Softball vs. WSS
SITE CHANGE! - Games will be played at Mattoon HS Turf Field
Varsity at 11:00 am with JV to follow
Mattoon Rotary recognizes one Senior male and female at their monthly luncheon as Students of the Month.
Students are nominated by MHS staff and the selection criteria includes outstanding academic achievement and citizenship. Rotary Student of the Month for March winners are Gabe Freeman and Malea Niemerg.
Gabe is the son of Angela and Roger Freeman. At MHS he is involved in the Greenwave Marching Band, Jazz Band, NHS, Chess Team, Scholastic Bowl, and the Football team. Gabe plans to attend college after high school.
Malea is the daughter of Julie and Mark Niemerg. She has played on the Girls Volleyball team, and is a member of the Reading Rangers and NHS. Malea’s future plans include going to Lake Land College to get a degree in nursing, then transferring to a university to become a perinatal or neonatal nurse.
Congratulations to Gabe & Malea!
We are wishing the best of luck to our elementary school students who are testing this week and next!
