Reminder: 2 hour early dismissal on Friday, October 11, 2024 and NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on Monday, October 14.
I want to share with our Mason Dixon Community that Cassie Price was named as our new Assistant Principal and Ed Tech Leader by the Monongalia County BOE. Also, remember tomorrow night is our first Student Led Parent/Teacher Conference and our next one will be on Oct 10th
We are having issues with our phones, Frontier is working on it. We do have the ability to call out if there is an emergency. If you have car rider/bus changes share those with Mrs. Corder on Remind. If you need something please message me on Remind and one of us will give you a call. Thanks, Mrs. Corder
Starting tomorrow Thursday Sept 12th, Bus 321 will not be running on Upper Days Run Rd. until the paving project is complete. Parents are asked to drop off their children to the bus at the end of the road at 8:15 and pick up there at 4:10. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mason Dixon Picture Day is on Tuesday starting at 9:00 a.m. The PTO Mum Fundraiser orders must be completed by 9:00 am on Friday Sept. 13th. Delivery is Wed. Sept 18th 4:00-5:30. iReady Benchmark testing continues too so encourage a good night's rest and charged Chromebooks.
Picture Day, Tuesday, Sept. 10th!
Our August "Eagles of the Month" have landed! These students have soared this month by exhibiting exemplar PBIS expectations in the classroom and awesome attendance! #EaglePRIDE
Bus 292 has had a mechanical issue and students will be picked up by bus 324 which may be alittle late since she will get her students first. Please wait at the bus stop.
Friday, August 30, 2024 is a 2 Hr. Early Dismissal for students. Buses and car riders will begin loading at 1:40pm on Friday, 8/30/24.
Join our MDES Parent-Teacher Organization as we plan for student activities and field trips for the 2024-2025 school year!
School begins for K-5 students at Mason Dixon Elementary Tuesday August 20th. Pre-K students will join us on Wednesday. Bus schedules are on the county website. Please be at the bus stop early, and be patient if the bus is running a little late. Car rider drop off begins at 8:40 and pickup begins at 3:40.
Our staff opened the school year with "Stitching Together Successful Futures."
Monongalia County Schools is "smartphone-free" in 2024-25! Learn more about the Yondr program at this link: https://5il.co/2xk32
Will your child be a car rider this school year?
We will see our Eagles and their families on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 for Open House from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Bus Schedules for 2024-2025 School year are available on the website under transportation.
https://sites.google.com/boe.mono.k12.wv.us/mcstransportationdepartment/24-25-elementary-school-am-bus-schedules
Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year!
We look forward to seeing our students soon and are preparing for a wonderful school year for your children.
Please see the dates below for the start of school including Open House and Student Led Conferences as well
as your child’s teacher assignment on the back of this page.
Open House includes a meet the teacher opportunity for students as well as parents. Included below is a
schedule for open house, in addition to meeting your child’s teacher, we will also have the following opportunities
available that night:
• Enjoy family friendly refreshments in the cafeteria
• Learning Center activities for students and parents in the gym 5:30 – 7:30
• Parent volunteer training and Watch Dog materials available
• Have your ID scanned for the school parent sign in and student pick up system
• Access a computer to submit your child nutrition information and/or fill out the new student information
form (WVEIS) which is now online
• Meet with the nurse to drop off any medications or paperwork
• Visit with the school counselor or outreach facilitator if your child or family needs support
August 14
th -- Open House 5:30-7:30
• Refreshments in the Cafeteria and Learning Activities in the Gym
• 3 Classroom Sessions so you can move about and see multiple teachers
o Session 1 5:30 – 6:00
o Session 2 6:10 – 6:40
o Session 3 6:50 – 7:20
August 20
nd -- First Day of School for Kindergarten – Grade 5
August 21
st -- First Day of School for Pre-K Students
Please remember that good school attendance is very important for your child’s life-long success, it is an
important habit everyone carries with them into adulthood and the workplace. All classrooms start their day at
8:55 with a morning meeting where teachers are delivering lessons to build student success skills, so it is
especially important that students are on time for school and ready to learn.
School Instructional Day: 8:55 – 3:40
Car Rider Drop Off Begins at 8:40
Buses Unload 8:40 (All students should arrive by 8:40)
Breakfast is 8:40 – 8:55
Car Rider Pick Up Begins at 3:40
Bus Dismissal is 3:40
Your scheduled visitation for Student Led Conferences on either September 26 or October 10th in Grades K-5
is enclosed in this letter. It is very important to your children for them to have someone bring them so they
can share their goals and successes with their family. Please arrange for someone to bring them to this event.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 304-662-6113, ext. 4212 or
by email at dcorder@k12.wv.us.
Sincerely,
Denice E. Corder, Principal
Stay Informed
School Website: https://mdes.mono.k12.wv.us/o/mdes
School Twitter: @MD_Eagles
School Facebook Page: MasonDixonElementary
Instagram: @masondixoneagles
Go to the school website and download the new Monongalia County App which is replacing
School Messenger to receive notifications about school delays, cancellations, bus changes and
events.
Remind: On your smartphone open your browser and go to rmd.at/mdeagle and download the app. If you don’t
have a smartphone text @mdeagle to 81010 or if having trouble text @mdeagle to 777-353-0907
Pre-K classroom teacher assignments will be shared closer to the opening of school.
Join us for Open House on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-K to 5th grade
Looking forward to SESSION 2 of Summer Avalanche starting Monday, July 15th! #summeravalanche
Reminder to view the 2024-25 At-a-Glance Calendar for early dismissals, school breaks, and more! Visit this link to view the calendar: https://5il.co/2q3ct
