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Trailblazer Happenings 2020-2021 Vol. 25 Dates to Remember Date of Issue: Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 5-16th Dates for mandatory Re-enrollment (see p. 2) Feb.16- March 26 Open Enrollment Period April 6, 2021 MDCS Lottery for 2021-2022 Wednesday, March 3 Packet Pick-up Day (as per grade level) March 1-14 Online BOOK FAIR! (See page 4) Thursday, March 25 MDCS Board Meeting 6:00 pm (Zoom link coming soon!) Thursday, March 4 Save the Date: PEP Meeting 5:30 pm March 8-16 SPRING BREAK! March 17, 18, 19 Remote-Only Days for all K-8 Trailblazers Blog Link “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — The 14th Dalai Lama. We are CREW, not passengers! Director’s Messages: 1.8.2021, 1.13.2021, 1.22.2021 K-5 Families: Please complete THIS SURVEY regarding re-entry to Plan A. 5th grade has a couple of new projects in progress. Trailblazers are learning about endangered sea creatures, marine debris, and ways to help. They are also learning about seed dispersal and planting a garden. The seeds are now under a grow light and will hopefully be ready in time for the plastic bottle tower garden they will build out of recyclables. Stay tuned for more photos!
Transcript of Meeting ID: 995 1508 1871 HappeningsPlease participate! We’ve gotten about 20 responses and 111...
Trailblazer Happenings
2020-2021 Vol. 25
Dates to Remember
Date of Issue: Friday, February 26, 2021
Feb 5-16th Dates for mandatory Re-enrollment (see p. 2)
Feb.16- March 26 Open Enrollment Period
April 6, 2021 MDCS Lottery for 2021-2022
Wednesday, March 3
Packet Pick-up Day (as per grade level)
March 1-14 Online BOOK FAIR! (See page 4)
Thursday, March 25
MDCS Board Meeting 6:00 pm (Zoom link coming soon!)
Thursday, March 4
Save the Date: PEP Meeting 5:30 pm
March 8-16 SPRING BREAK!March 17, 18, 19 Remote-Only Days for all K-8 Trailblazers
Blog Link
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” —The 14th Dalai Lama.
We are CREW, not passengers!
Director’s Messages:1.8.2021, 1.13.2021, 1.22.2021
K-5 Families: Please complete THIS SURVEY regarding re-entry to Plan A.
5th grade has a couple of new projects in progress. Trailblazers are learning about endangered sea creatures, marine debris, and ways to help. They are also learning about seed dispersal and planting a garden. The seeds are now under a grow light and will hopefully be ready in time for the plastic bottle tower garden they will build out of recyclables. Stay tuned for more photos!
Re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is underway!
The form to re-enroll must be filled out by February 16, 2021!
Re-enrollment is for all CURRENT students wanting to attend MDCS for the 2021-2022 school year. This form
is mandatory if you want your spot held for the next school year.
Open Enrollment will be February 16- March 26. This is for any NEW students wanting to attend MDCS, or for
any siblings of current MDCS students wanting to attend.
The lottery for the MDCS 2021-2022 school year will be held on April 6, 2021.
Remember to Re-Enroll Your
Trailblazer(s) for 2021-2022!!
Ms. Songbird & Ms.Krista invite all K-5 Trailblazers to participate in this collaborative Music & Art Project! Read about it HERE.
Listen to Ms Songbird reading The Carnival of Animals,The Story Orchestra: with
Saint-Saëns' music, by Katy Flint (Author), Jessica Courtney Tickle (Illustrator)
Dear Parents and Families:We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Virtual Book Fair from March 1st through March 14th!The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters—helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to experience the magic of a Book Fair through this virtual shopping experience!Plus, enjoy these special virtual shopping features:
Access to over 6,000 products All orders ship direct to home eWallet so friends and family can contribute FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25* All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with virtual shopping:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=mdcs
Thank you for continuing to support our school.Happy reading!
Important Reminder:
Please use our online reservation system BEFORE utilizing the MDCS bus services!Go to the website, on the right hand side, click the tab for which week you want, and make sure you hit SUBMIT. You should get a confirmation email that your reservation request went through. Read more from our bus drivers here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V-kDs6qvg9jO2q1k5eo467N51elzxU38rfO6hn-8Ojk/edit?usp=sharing
In an effort to examine and understand the facts about COVID~19, MDCS will feature scientific articles in our weekly Trailblazer Happenings Newsletters. We encourage you to read this one, from Edutopia, with information on effective prevention: How to Help Students Get Used to Masks
READ MORE ABOUT FACE COVERINGS AND PREVENTION HERE
All K-8 Trailblazers will be screened according to CDC Guidelines on a daily basis prior to daily attendance on the MDCS Campus. Please review the health screening questions here, so that you will know what to expect prior to drop off at the bus stop or on campus.
https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/Strong-Schools-NC-Public-Health-Toolkit.pdf
Third Grade Trailblazers apply math, science, engineering and design knowledge and principles to build strong bridges. Thanks, Ms. Alexandra, for creating projects that engage students in authentic problem-solving and creative/critical thinking!
New MDCS Communication System! In case you missed this:
MDCS has changed notification systems away from One Call to a system called Bright Arrow. We
recommend that you update your phone and email contacts so that you don't miss out on critical
information.Phone calls will be made from 855-994-4242
Emails will be sent from [email protected]
Spring is on the way! Our Faculty Crew looks forward to the future when our K-8 Trailblazers are back in action
at Mountain Discovery Charter School!We miss our in-person shared adventures in
learning, on campus and out in the fields.With everyone’s continued support and
cooperation, we’ll be back together soon. Please stay connected, safe, and healthy.
