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Please help us in welcoming our newest member to the Birth-3 program, Kynlee Gordon! This sweet bundle of joy is the daughter of Robert & Taylor Gordon. She joined our group on March 7, 2022.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3 #BirthAnnouncement
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Here is tomorrow's testing schedule for our elementary schools.
#MCUSD2 #IAR #TestingTips
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The Birth to 3 Program is having a Dr. Seuss Read Across America Celebration this month on March 22nd. Door prizes will be given, games, snacks, Dr.Seuss story time, AND pictures with cat in the hat! Each child will go home with a Dr.Seuss book. This is a free event open to the public. Bring a friend and get a prize!
For transportation call 217-238-8800 or let you home visitor know.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3Program #ReadAcrossAmerica
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The Birth to 3 Program is hosting an educational event "Finding & Paying for Childcare" tomorrow morning (March 16th) at Franklin PreK.
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Here is tomorrow's IAR schedule.
Best of luck to our students!
#MCUSD2 #IAR #TestingTips
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"Juniors and Seniors who have not taken the SAT will be taking the SAT School Day test on Wednesday, March 23rd.
Check in starts at 8:45 am. Late arrivals will not be allowed to test per state guidelines.
Students will NOT be allowed to go to their locker on test day. They must bring 2 - # 2 pencils, a photo ID , and an acceptable calculator.
They are encouraged to leave their cell phone and any electronics at home that day.
Students will be dismissed once testing is complete and materials are collected.
If your student needs to ride the bus that day or needs a lunch, please contact the office by Friday, March 17th.
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors who have already taken the SAT, do not report to school on March 23."
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The Mattoon High School JROTC hosted their annual military ball March 5, 2022. Here are some snaps from the event and you can find more details and photos with the link below:
https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/article/678489
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #JROTC #MHS
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Check out tomorrow's IAR schedule & the tip of the day.
Wishing more luck to our students this week!
#MCUSD2 #IAR #TestingTips
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Happy Pi Day Greenwave Nation!
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #PiDay
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Riddle Elementary teachers Lyndsey Weber (multi-age 1/2) and Tim Wheeler (3rd grade) attended the Illinois Reading Council conference in Springfield. They attended sessions with authors and educators with a focus on literacy.
Tim also presented a session on classroom libraries with co-presenter Jennifer Connolly.
Pictured here, Miss Weber displays a book John Schu gave her during his Wednesday night presentation. Mr. Wheeler meets author Brian Selznick who is autographing a copy of Baby Monkey, Private Eye for the classroom library.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary #IllinoisReadingCouncil
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Tomorrow kicks off IAR testing for our Elementary schools. All week we will be sharing testing tips for parents and students. Here is tomorrow's schedule.
Best of luck to our students!
#MCUSD2 #IAR #TestingTips
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Did you know you can find all of our District Athletics information on our website? Get photos, announcements, schedules & more. Link listed below
https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/page/district-athletics
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Congratulations to the MMS Scholastic Bowl team on their victories over Marshall, Effingham, New Hebron, and Paris Crestwood Thursday evening.
They are the tournament champions of the 2022 Crestwood Classic! Our Varsity team remains undefeated!
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MMS
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Here is your 2022-2023 board-approved school district calendar
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #SchoolCalendar
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We are growing our team here at Mattoon CUSD 2. Here are a couple of employment opportunities we currently have in our District. For more details head to www.mattoon.k12.il.us and look under the Human Resources tab.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #NowHiring
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The 2nd Annual Williams Elementary School PTO 5k & 1 Mile Color Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, March 26th. Sign up before March 14th to get the event shirt!
Plenty of activities for the kids!
runsignup.com/westeacherchase
#MCUSD2 #WilliamsElementary
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Our Franklin Preschool & Birth to 3 Program families are invited to a "Raising Responsible Children" event on April 28th. Mark your calendars and be sure to RSVP.
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPrek #Birthto3 #FamilyEvent
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The Mattoon High School Pride of the Green Wave Band and Choir made school history this past Saturday at the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Heritage High School.
For the first time, each Mattoon High School entry received a First Place rating!
The following students under the direction of Angi Dallas, Mattoon High School Choir director, received First Place ratings in the solo category: Madeline Cohoon, Sadie Brazzell, Shaylin Sparks and Trinity Crowe.
The following students under the direction of Todd Black, Mattoon High School Band Director, received First Place ratings in the solo category: Brie Armstrong, Bryce Wofford, Chase Armstrong, Gabe Freeman, Keenan Kersh, Kristofer Jacobs, Kyla Abbott, Luke Ferris, Nate Huddleston, and in the ensemble category Mason Holland and Luke Ferris received a first place rating.
At the end of the competition, which included participants from 28 schools with a mixture of Big 12 and Apollo and other conference programs, each judge gave an award entitled "Best of Day" for the best performance that they heard in their room. Out of the 3 rooms that Mattoon High School Band students performed in they were awarded 2 Best of Day Awards. In the upper brass room, Luke Ferris was awarded Best of Day for his trumpet solo. In the percussion room, Gabe Freeman was awarded the Best of Day Award for his snare drum solo.
"I am extremely proud of each participating student for putting in the extra time and diligent rehearsals to succeed at the competition." - Director of Bands, Todd Black
Congratulations to the Mattoon High School Pride of the Green Wave Band and Choir! We are beyond proud of you
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #PrideOfTheGreenWave #Band #Choir
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We're hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on March 14th at Riddle Elementary School
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The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing is soon approaching for our elementary schools during the weeks of March 14th and March 21st. Both buildings have fun-filled activities and exciting positive incentives for giving effort/grit throughout testing.
Something else we would like to share with our students to kick off the week of showcasing genius is a "Hype Video!"
We are asking for YOUR help! Please share a quick video providing helpful tips, encouragement, words of wisdom, etc. to our students taking IAR.
Please send any recordings to: jordanrahar@mcusd2.com
Videos must be sent in by Wednesday evening, 3/9
Thank you for your support of our students!
#MCUSD2 #Mattoon #RiddleElementary #WilliamsElementary #HypeVideo
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