Metamora Grade School

Pep Band Rocked the house at the Basketball Game last night! Thanks so much for playing!

Thank you to kindergarten students and their families for supporting our community by donating 173 items to the Metamora Open Arms food pantry. Giving back is such an important lesson for our children to take part in.

This weekend, Metamora is kicking off their holiday season with 2 great events. On Saturday @ 5:00PM there will be a Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Square. On Sunday from 12PM-3PM, the square will host its 11th annual Village Christmas with lots of free activities and treats for the entire family. See both flyers for more information.

ATTENTION CAT employees and retirees! Today is your last day to donate! Make those donations count! Follow the link for more information! This would be a great time to donate to the Playground Fund or Foundation! Please follow the link for more information! https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html To donate to the foundation please follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/2024MGS To donate to the Playground Fund follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/mgsplayground Thank you for your continued support of MGS!

The MGS Lego League Team built a Mechanical Basketball Shooter for Marshall Wernsman, a student at MGS. As you can see in the pictures Marshall had a blast trying it out! The Lego Team consists of: Mentors, Ben Short, Todd Cole, Olivia Cushing (MTHS Student and MARS/WARS Robotics member) Kate Shoff (MTHS Student and MARS/WARS Robotics member) and Students, Nora Short, Eli Cole, Cooper Alig, Taiten Ronna, Bobby Pribble, Henry Rhoades, Ryan Hessing. Good luck to the team tomorrow when they compete at Limestone with this invention!

One of our Kindergarten and 1st grade classes got to try out our VR headsets today. They were able to explore an Arctic Habitat, stand behind a waterfall, and rest in a field of fireflies. They did a great job! #SupportingInnovation #MGSFoundation

MGS is at a financial fork in the road and proposes referendum to increase education rate. Click here for details: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2462/MGS/3763504/December_Review_2023.pdf

Let’s have a VOLLEY JOLLY time at Christmas Camp!! Christmas camp is a 2-day volleyball camp for ages 1st-6th grade. Camp will run from 8-10 AM on December 28 and 29, 2023 at Metamora Grade School (main gym). All skill levels are welcome. Register at: https://www.metamoraareavolleyballclub.com/register/p/christmas-camp

ATTENTION CAT employees and retirees! In support of Giving Tuesday, Caterpillar is doing a limited -time 2:1 match through their Matching Gifts Program! You ONLY 3 more days!! November 27 through December 1st! Follow the link for more information! This would be a great time to donate to the Playground Fund or Foundation! Please follow the link for more information! https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html To donate to the foundation please follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/2024MGS To donate to the Playground Fund follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/mgsplayground Thank you for your continued support of MGS!

Unfortunately, we are getting into the months where the weather is going to be a lot colder. The kids will be outside for recess as long as the wind chill or temperature is 10 degrees or above. With this being said, K-5 parents, please remember to send your child with a coat. They will be sent inside if they do not have a one to wear. Thank you!

Last Day to Order! MGS Sports Boosters invites you to shop for some new Redbird Spirit Wear! Adult and youth sizes available in sweatshirts, t-shirts, and sweatpants. Beanies and stickers are also available. Please check out the online store by visiting the link or scan the QR code on the flyer. The online store will close TONIGHT at 11:59pm. Perfect timing for Christmas gifts! All proceeds will benefit the MGS Sports Boosters Club. https://mgssportsbooster.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Please direct any questions to Amy Abney at aabney@mgsredbirds.org Thank you for your support!

Student Council will be selling Santa Grams November 27 - December 8. Santa Grams are 50 cents each or $10 per homeroom. All profits will be donated to Open Arms Food Pantry.

ATTENTION CAT employees and retirees! In support of Giving Tuesday, Caterpillar is doing a limited -time 2:1 match through their Matching Gifts Program! This will be for 1 week ONLY starting tomorrow! November 27 through December 1st! Follow the link for more information! This would be a great time to donate to the Playground Fund or Foundation! Please follow the link for more information! https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html To donate to the foundation please follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/2024MGS To donate to the Playground Fund follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/mgsplayground Thank you for your continued support of MGS!

MGS Sports Boosters invites you to shop for some new Redbird Spirit Wear! Adult and youth sizes available in sweatshirts, t-shirts, and sweatpants. Beanies and stickers are also available. Please check out the online store by visiting the link or scan the QR code on the flyer. The online store will close on Tuesday, November 28th at 11:59pm. Perfect timing for Christmas gifts! All proceeds will benefit the MGS Sports Boosters Club. https://mgssportsbooster.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Please direct any questions to Amy Abney at aabney@mgsredbirds.org Thank you for your support!

First graders read "Balloons Over Broadway" & then created their own balloon. We paraded them around the school for all to see! Thanks to parents for their donations & thanks to the staff & students for the fanfare! https://yout-ube.com/watch?v=BrWeaUH_QCc&si=_MX5wMHWfdteQmXp

After reading an excerpt from an autobiography about a Japanese American girl, our 6th Grade Literature students had the opportunity to experience Japan in virtual reality through our Class VR sets. #SupportingInnovation #MGSFoundation

Come see the MGS choir sing Christmas carols at the tree lighting ceremony on Sat. December 2nd.

ATTENTION CAT employees and retirees! In support of Giving Tuesday, Caterpillar is doing a limited -time 2:1 match through their Matching Gifts Program! This will be for 1 week ONLY starting November 27 through December 1st! Follow the link for more information! This would be a great time to donate to the Playground Fund or Foundation! Please follow the link for more information! https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html To donate to the foundation please follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/2024MGS To donate to the Playground Fund follow this link! https://givebutter.com/c/mgsplayground Thank you for your continued support of MGS!

Congratulations to Rachel Gregait, Nathan Lamkin and Landon Peterson on their outstanding performance in the Geneseo Middle School Honor Band on Saturday. Way to represent MGS!

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