Welcome to this week's edition of the Mt. Stuart Family Flight Plan! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

10/23/26

As we look ahead to next week, please note some events. 

Thanks so much for your support with getting your child to school on time and ready to learn. We are so fortunate to serve the best students ever! -Mrs. Singletary 

10/26 4th Gr. to CWU

10/27 STEAM Museum

10/28 Eagle Experience 10:05-10:45

10/29 CWU Spooky Math Night 5:30-7pm

10/30 Halloween Parade 9:30-9:45

11/4 Picture Retakes, sibling pictures, also if your child was absent on picture day

11/10 Veteran's Day Assembly 2:50

11/11 NO School in observance of Veteran's Day

As we prepare to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, we would love your help in recognizing the veterans in your family!

Please send us a picture of a veteran in your family along with a brief description or information about them (such as their name, branch of service, and any other details you would like to share). We love displaying these pictures in our hallway to help celebrate and honor their service!

If you have submitted a picture in previous years, it will be displayed again, so there is no need to send another one unless you would like to update it.

You may share your picture and information in any of the following ways:

Our Veterans Day Assembly will be Tuesday, November 10, at 2:50 p.m.

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the veterans who have served our country and our families. We look forward to honoring them together!

More information about the assembly will be shared soon.

Please Parent Square or email the office by 3:00 PM if your student has a change of plans for the end of the day. We have many activities happening during this time, and having the change in writing helps ensure we get the message to your child correctly. Thank you!

We are pleased to inform you that Mt. Stuart’s free meal program continues this year: all enrolled students can receive one healthy breakfast and one nutritious lunch every school day at no cost. View our menus HERE.

While meals remain free for all students, we kindly ask every family to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application. Even with free meals, this form directly determines critical state and federal funding for our classrooms, support programs, technology, and potential fee waivers for student activities.

1.      Online (Fastest): https://mealtimeapps.com/ (new, easier-to-use platform!)

2.      Paper Application: Hard copies are available on our website and at your school’s office. Note: A new application must be submitted every school year to maintain benefits.

Complete a Consent to Share Form HERE (so your meal eligibility status can be shared with other programs)

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the Ellensburg School District Child Nutrition Department at (509) 925-8217 or visit our district website. Warm regards,

Every year if you want your child to ride the bus they need to sign up with transportation. Simply click on the above link to get the information and sign up.

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, the MSE Safety Committee needs your support. We need to remind families that we are unable to provide supervision before 8:45 a.m. each day and thus cannot guarantee the safety of any child who is dropped off prior to that time. 

To ensure all students are safe and are properly supervised, please plan for your child to arrive no earlier than 8:45 a.m. Your student(s) MUST remain in your supervision until that time.

If you arrive at school prior to 8:45 am:

Park your vehicle a designated parking spot

You and your child(ren) must remain in your car until the supervision period officially begins at 8:45.

DO NOT drop off your students unattended before 8:45.

We require, and greatly appreciate your support and cooperation in adhering to our MSE Safety Procedure. Together, we can ensure all students are safe and secure.

Working to keep everyone safe!

We’ve recently noticed an increase in students bringing highly processed snack foods—such as spicy chips like Takis—for breakfast or classroom snacks. While these items may be popular, they are not the best choice to support students’ health, focus, and learning.   The intense spices can also be harsh on young digestive systems and may cause discomfort during the school day.

Please also remember that our school provides a free healthy, balanced breakfast for all students each morning. This is a great option to ensure children start their day with the nutrition they need to learn and feel their best.  

Thank you for your support in helping your child make choices that promote their well-being and success at school.  

If you plan to send in birthday treats for your child's class, or snacks, please make sure they are bite-sized and meet our district wellness policy.

As outlined in District Policy 6700P:

Thank you for helping us celebrate in a way that keeps all students safe and healthy.

To ensure a safe and smooth drop-off and pick-up experience for everyone, please make note of the following parking updates:

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our parking lots safe and accessible for everyone!

If you are looking for a gift idea for grandparents or others, check out Artsonia. They will use your child's picture to make gift items. Our school receives a percentage of sales that we use to purchase art supplies.

We love our volunteers! 💙 If you’d like to help out at school, stop by the office to pick up a volunteer application. Please bring a copy of your driver’s license when you turn it in. Once your application is approved by the district, it will be valid for 2 years.

If you’d like to be a substitute or an employee in our school district, head to ESD401.org

→ Human Resources → Employment Opportunities to apply. A background check is also required.

Questions? Reach out to Cheryl Lym at Cheryl.lym@esd401.org

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If you have any questions or problems please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out to:

Joell Boast

509-925-8300

Joell.Boast@esd401.org