Please Join the MBES PTA on May 24th

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT

Please join us on May 24th 2012 for the general meeting of the PTA and a musical performance by MBES 4th graders. This is a very important meeting for the PTA as we will be voting on the MBES PTA Board of Directors for 2012 and the 2012-2013 budget. Please make an effort to join us.
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Exciting Summer News from Destination Math & Reading

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:12:00 GMT

This summer your children will be able to use Destination to practice math and reading skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Engaging activities will be posted for all students in grades K – 5. New activities will be posted every Monday. Students will need their Pinellas Login and Password. Students can access Destination from any computer that is connected to the Internet.

This is a wonderful learning opportunity for our students. Look for a letter with your child’s user name and password to come home with their report card. We hope you will take advantage of this great learning tool!

All students will use this address to access Destination:  https://destination.pinellas.k12.fl.us

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7 Tips for Teacher Appreciation Week!

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Ever think about the person who taught you how to do a skill each time you use it? When's the last time you told that teacher how much you appreciate them? Teacher appreciation week is the one week of the year set aside to let the teachers in our lives know how much they mean to us.

Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 7th to the 11th. Teachers love to get appreciation from current and former students too, so if you are an MBES Alumni, take a minute to come say hi, or drop a note to your former teachers! Here are some ideas of ways that you can express your appreciation for your teachers:

1. Say Thank You - it's such a simple thing, but it can make a big difference!  
   
   
2. Write a note or a card - let them know about a special moment or event that meant a lot to you. 
   
   
3. Draw a picture or write a poem - give your teacher a keepsake that they can hang in their classroom or at home! 
   
   
4. Create a Certificate - Create a certificate for the World's Best Teacher!  
   
   
5. Bring Food - If you are giving a gift to many teachers, doughnuts, healthy muffins or homemade cookies are always a winner.  
   
   
6. Donate Classroom Books - Your teacher is always in need of books for their classroom. Donate a book or two to help out.  
   
   
7. Give a Gift Card - Great ideas to treat teacher include gift cards for the book store, crafting store, restaurants, or even the movie theater!

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