Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

Don't forget MMS is hosting a FREE Chili Supper for the community on tomorrow night from 4:30 -7:00 PM. Join us for food & fun! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

MMS has your supper plans figured out! Taco Amigos is donating 10% of the proceeds from the day to our MMS Holiday PAWS Store. It's a win-win deal! Eat delicious food & helping out our MMS students! The Student Council thanks you! We are also accepting new or very gently used items for our MMS PAWS Store. Please send donations to the office or bring them in and we will take them off your hands. Thank you! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

Mattoon Middle School art students in 6th and 7th grade were invited to participate in the annual Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Mattoon Lions Club. This year's theme was Lead with Compassion. Winning artwork was selected based on originality, artistic merit, and expression of the theme. Lion Jeff Nelson and Lion Leann Brackney presented awards to the following five students: Avery P. (First place), Erikah S. (Second), Kalia G. (Third), Aubrey V. (Honorable Mention), and Bella B. (Honorable Mention). Avery's artwork will continue on to compete in the next level of judging. Congrats to all! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

Birth-3 and Little Leaders held a playgroup at LIFT this month. Families enjoyed singing, reading a story, and creating a thankful craft. Thanks to everyone who came out! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3Program

Students at Mattoon Middle School collected items in their Essentials classes to create Care Packages in an effort to honor our local veterans. Students creatively designed bags, and then worked collaboratively to fill them. Donated items included chapstick, hand sanitizer, sweet and salty treats, and drink mix packets. These Care Packages were delivered to the Mattoon VFW. We are proud to honor our veterans! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS #Veterans

Riddle Elementary 4th and 5th grade students are invited to participate in the Illinois Readers Choice Program, the Bluestem Award. There are twenty nominated books, and in March students are able to vote for the book they believe should win the award. For each Bluestem book read, students answer questions about the book and are entered into a monthly drawing for free books. Pictured are the drawing winners for the month of August. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary

MHS collected donations for the Coles County Veterans Support Coalition. They were able to get $167.50 in the boot. A special thank you to Mr. Walk's Class E course who donated $100 of that! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

This week, LIFT students introduced their Leadership Portfolios to the MMS Advisory classes and assisted as they worked on their own portfolios! We love seeing MMS and LIFT students synergizing. #LIFTCentralIllinois #ExploreLeadLIFT #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Early literacy is the foundation of the Birth-3 program and Little Leaders. Ronan made it clear he loves to be read to as well as reading to his mom and home visitor. Birth-3 is the place to be. Get more details on the program with the link below: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/lift/page/birth-3-program #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3Progam

Industrial Technology & STEAM classes at Mattoon Middle School recently expanded the learning beyond the classroom walls by virtually meeting with Amazon employees Class Chats to learn about STEAM careers celebrating National STEAM day in November. Thanks to Amazon for providing this opportunity. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS

The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan will be returning to Lake Land College on Sunday, January 15, 2023! Purchase tickets for $10 at the Lake Land College Field House Athletics Office (217-234-5333) or Washington Savings Bank (217-235-5411) Tickets will also be available at the door. No preferred seating. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Don't forget, the MHS Chess Team is selling official 2023 St. Louis Cardinals calendars! The order deadline to receive calendars by the holidays has been extended to Saturday, November 26. This year's calendar will have Albert Pujols on the cover and is "saluting Albert, Yadi, Waino, Goldy, Nado and the history-making highlights of 2022." Calendars are $17 each and cash or check (made out to MHS) can be sent to Jeremy Gibson at Mattoon High School. Please call Jeremy Gibson at 217-238-7880 or email him at jeremygibson@mcusd2.com if you would like to place an order. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Riddle 5th Grade Art Students have been learning about Origami. Aubrey from Mrs. Black's class took the origami project to the next level by making an amazing, miniature version, turkey all by herself! Way to go Aubrey! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary

During the month of November, Williams staff and students are reflecting on what they are grateful for in class. They would love to hear from their valued families and the greater educational community about what and who you are grateful for at Williams Elementary School. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to the amazing staff using the "Note of Gratitude" Google Form link below. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on the school culture and climate. They will compile all responses and share them with the staff on November 22nd before they leave for the break. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLMavUAy8ut0hxdtTPEWRDcGIueM9MMo9yzhmzsYT-2Jwo4A/viewform?usp=sf_link #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary

Check out the MHS Family Newsletter for the month and check out 6 tips to reduce children's screen time with the link below: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/6-tips-to-reduce-childrens-screen-time&source=gmail&ust=1668481193787000&usg=AOvVaw1SSEaH3znPdjx7_SdsQJW2 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

Happy School Board Member Day to our 7 board members- John, Heidi, Michelle, Dale, Gary, Ashli, and Erika! We appreciate your time and service to our school district! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #SchoolBoardMemberDay

Check out a few snaps from the Veterans Day parade last week! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #VeteransDay

Check out the Birth-3 Group's newsletter for the month! They have two events happening this week - play group tomorrow morning and a meal planning Family Night on Thursday evening! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3Program

Come and meet the Greenwave girls and boys basketball teams tomorrow night (11/15) from 6-8 PM and enjoy performances by the cheer & dance teams! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #HAILGREENWAVE

Free event happening tomorrow! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreschool