Alexa Irene Canady, MD, was a pioneer of her time, both for women physicians and African Americans, when she became the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the United States in 1981. “The greatest challenge I faced in becoming a neurosurgeon was believing it was possible,” she is famously quoted.
Check out this student friendly video to learn more about her!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ5j51bH8AU
Who doesn't love free books?! Since the summer of 2021, the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation has sent home free books to rising 1st & 2nd graders to help build home libraries. This year, the state is adding rising 3rd graders. Flyers were sent home last week for parents to find out more information. If you DO NOT want to receive books for your child, please sign the form and return to MES.
Beginning Monday, February 6th, MES will begin implementation of Raptor Security Services as an additional means to keep our students and campus safe. All visitors to MES will need to show a drivers license or state issued identification to enter beyond the office area.
MES will have canteen tomorrow, Friday February 3, 2023.
The Milan Special School District faculty and staff are looking forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow, Friday, February 3.
REMIND app Warning!
We have had several teachers report issues with their REMIND app. Please be careful about receiving messages from unknown senders. Please contact your child's teacher directly if you have a concern.
VALENTINE'S DAY DELIVERY ANNOUNCEMENT!
Milan Elementary will accept Valentine’s Day deliveries on Tuesday, February 14. To ensure deliveries are organized and ready to take to the children, we ask that any parent deliveries arrive at the school before 11:00 a.m. Deliveries from florists, stores, etc. must be delivered to the school at 1:20. MES employees will take ALL deliveries to students in their classroom. We will not call students over the intercom to pick up deliveries. Please remember: No glass items, no balloons, and no large items can be delivered to students at school.
It's time for universal screening! All students in grades K through 4th will be taking their aimswebPlus reading and math test beginning Monday, January 9th through Friday, January 20th. Reports will be sent home with students the following week.
January Lunch Menu
The MES fundraiser will be ready for pickup tomorrow, December 6, in the Big Gym starting at 1:00pm. Large or frozen orders cannot go home on the school bus, so please make arrangements to pick up your order before 5:45 pm. Thanks for supporting Milan Elementary School.
MES Fundraiser Pickup!
The MES fundraiser is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, December 6th. Pick-up will take place in the Big Gym. Once we know an exact time, we will update this post.
Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), is opening up an opportunity for parents to order free at-home reading resources this winter for any of their children in grades K-2.
Through this partnership, TDOE and GELF want to encourage at-home reading practice to help young learners become stronger readers outside of the classroom. Based on if a child is in kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade, they will receive the At-Home Decodable Book Series, which contains 20+ exciting stories full of sounds and words to practice, and age-appropriate, high-quality books from Scholastic.
All Tennessee families can order one booklet pack for each of their kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students using this site https://readingresources.mybrightsites.com/
Due to increasing student and staff sickness across the district, Milan Special School District will be closed on Tuesday, November 22,2022. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, November 28.
Fall Pictures Have Arrived!
MES Families,
If you ordered Fall Pictures, make sure to check your child's backpack this afternoon. Pictures are being sent home today.
The students and staff of Milan Elementary School would like to invite you to celebrate with us as we honor the bravery and sacrifices of all our Veterans. This very special event will take place Thursday, November 10th in the Milan Elementary cafeteria with two identical back to back programs, one beginning at 8:15 a.m. and the other at 9:00 a.m. We especially look forward to honoring those who serve or have served this great country.
Join us as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of all our Veterans.
Milan Elementary School Veterans Day Program
Thursday, November 10 at 8:15 am & 9:00 am
November Lunch Menu
Weekend Fundraiser Challenge! #MESCookies #WhatisyourCookieHeight?
Don't forget the MES Fall Festival tomorrow night, Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-8:00pm.
Thanks to Medlin's Produce Stand for providing pumpkins for all of our PreK students!
