Mt. Washington Elementary School

Let's promote reading among children and young adults by celebrating reading by joining MWES in our Read Across America Spirit Week March 3rd through the 7th! Check out the flyer below for more info!

Check our our spreadsheet of 'lost' items! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1awhRYYijeYHo7zJ1d0K7zZY4wOflDe4wBiUFP5XFl-s/edit?usp=sharing See something you recognize - fill out this form! Link to form: https://forms.gle/u8LZ3NaeKdJppX397

The 21st Annual Bluegrass Regional Grandparents/ Relatives Raising Children Conference (GAP) will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY. All grandparents, relatives, kinship caregivers and professionals are invited to attend! This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Clarissa Roan-Belle, Licensed Psychologist, Higher Horizons. Her workshops include: Cultivating Resilient Seeds: Nurturing Children Through Trauma Tending to the Gardener: Self-Care for Caregivers Raising Trauma Exposed Children There will be six other workshops offered: Legal 101: The Basics of Family Court The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health Taking Care of Your Crown The Effects of Substance Abuse on Kids-Parents and the Family System Navigating Financial Uncertainty Navigating the Journey: Empowering Families and Caregivers of Individual's with Autism and/or Disabilities Grandparents/Relatives can sign up for a FREE Legal Consult. A limited number of free legal consultations regarding guardianship, custody, child support and related issues will be available upon request. Appointments will be assigned based upon the date the consultation request is received. The conference fee is $10.00 for grandparent, relative or caregiver and $75.00 for professionals (includes CEUs for Social Work and FRYC Training Hours). Registration fee includes lunch and workshop materials. Please note that there will be no refunds after March 5, 2025. Reservation information is included as an attachment or you can register online at: http://gapofky.org. If you need additional information, call the Fayette County Extension Office at (859) 257-5582 or e-mail us at fayette.ext@uky.edu.

Please join us for Donuts with Grownups the week of March 17-21. Click on live sign up link below to learn more and register. https://tinyurl.com/yrp7w8yf

MWES Related Arts Week of Feb. 24 - classes listed have PE - please dress accordingly. Monday- “B Day” Holm, Perry, Williams, Suarez, K. Kestler, Hoben Tuesday- “C Day” Carver, Caswell, Echsner, Bieckert, Cooksey Wednesday- “D Day” Clary, Maples, Meredith, Hall, J. Kessler, Brewer Thursday- “A Day” Downs, Stratton, Russell, Sprowles, O’Connor, Cooper Friday- “B Day” Holm, Perry, Williams, Suarez, K. Kestler, Hoben

We have much to celebrate- we were recognized in the 2 Million Can Contest Newsletter for reaching 75k cans recycled. This was needed to earn the 3rd graders a pizza party. Give yourselves a pat on the back! But the job is not done yet as this gets us only half way to our goal! Keep bringing in those cans and spreading the word. As you can see there is another school right with us. Let's go MWES BRAVES!

We can't wait to meet our future BRAVES! What: Kindergarten Pre-Registration When: Monday, March 10, 2025 Where: Your child's HOME school (in your area of residence).

Discovery Schcool Open House - tonight- Monday, Feb. 17, 6:00-7:30 PM. Additionally, the Application Window for Discovery School is now open! https://bit.ly/bcpsdiscoveryschool

Check out this week's MWES News. https://tinyurl.com/r5w7kvsc

MWES Related Arts- Week of Feb. 17 - classes listed have PE - please dress accordingly. Monday- “B Day” Holm, Perry, Williams, Suarez, K. Kestler, Hoben Tuesday- “C Day” Carver, Caswell, Echsner, Bieckert, Cooksey Wednesday- “D Day” Clary, Maples, Meredith, Hall, J. Kessler, Brewer Thursday- “A Day” Downs, Stratton, Russell, Sprowles, O’Connor, Cooper Friday- “B Day” Holm, Perry, Williams, Suarez, K. Kestler, Hoben

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Officer James, our School Resource Officer! Your dedication to keeping our students and staff safe, building positive relationships, and always being a friendly face in our hallways does not go unnoticed. Your commitment to our school community makes a lasting impact every day, and we truly appreciate all that you do! Happy National SRO Appreciation day!

Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for your incredible support and dedication to our students and families!

We are incredibly grateful to our community partners for their generous donations and volunteer efforts in our schools!

Check out the amazing programs our FRYSC provides for students and parents in Bullitt County schools!

BCPS and MWES will celebrate Kindness Week Feb. 11-14! Check out the information for how to celebrate with us! Also, MWES will be collecting jelly to donate to Mount Washington Community Ministries! Please try to send in plastic jars/containers. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWdx2CRsg/tcWsLrzFvVwlQVaFTIc1YA/edit?utm_content=DAGWdx2CRsg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Reminder about Kindness Week https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWdx2CRsg/tcWsLrzFvVwlQVaFTIc1YA/edit Don't forget to send in those jars of jelly!

Meet our wonderful East End Area Center FRYSC Coordinators.

Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing Guidance Counselor Alicia Franklin! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff here at MWES!

Join us for "Let's STOP Cyber Bullying Parent Night" at Bullitt East High School on Thursday, February 13th at 6PM. For more information please contact our FRYSC, Rebecca Johnson!

This week is Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Week in Bullitt County! Join us in celebrating the incredible work of Mrs. Rebecca Johnson and the many ways she and her program support our school community and your family.