Matthews Elementary PTO

Here's what's in this week's PTO Newsletter:

-Yearbook Delivery
-End-of-Year Celebrations
-School Supply Kits
-PTO Volunteer Opportunities

MES PTO Newsletter_25-26 Check out this design designed by Lindsay Rutherford.

Weekly Principal's Update:
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Good afternoon, Matthews Elementary School Families! This is Penni Beth Crisp with your Weekly Update.



Thank you to our families who came to enjoy and volunteer at our Blue/Gold Field Days last week! Thank you also to everyone who made Stingerfest such a success. Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who came to enjoy the evening.



We are quickly approaching EOG testing and the end of the 2025-26 school year. Please continue to remember the importance of having students at school, on time, each day. Attendance is very important during EOG testing as students always perform better when they test with their teacher and class. Please see the upcoming dates above for when students will take each test. Please also remind students of expectations for behavior and work completion so we can finish the year strong.



We will celebrate our May Terrific Kids on Wednesday at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria. Please remember that all visitors must sign in through Lobbyguard and have a photo ID. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Congratulations to our May Terrific Kids!



Our fourth-grade students will go to Grandfather Mountain on Thursday. Thank you to all chaperones who are attending and to PTO for providing the snacks and water for the trip.



Looking ahead, there will be no school on Monday, May 25th due to Memorial Day. The front office will also be closed. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday.



We are still in need of proctors for EOG testing on Thursday, May 28th, and Friday, May 29th. If you can assist from 7:30 AM-approximately 11:30 AM, please email Mrs. McEwan, [email protected].



Thank you for your continued support! Have a great evening!

*Upcoming Events:

5/25 Holiday-no school for staff or students-front office closed
5/28 Kindergarten Walking Field Trip, 2nd Walking Field Trip (Lutz/Brock)
5/29 Kindergarten Walking Field Trip
EOG schedule (retests are opt-in)
5/28-EOG ELA 3rd-5th
5/29-EOG MATH 3rd-5th
6/1-RETEST ELA 4th and 5th
6/2-EOG SCIENCE 5th, RETEST 3rd
6/3-RETEST MATH 3rd-5th
6/4-RETEST SCIENCE 5th
6/8-Read to Achieve 3rd
6/2 Yearbook Delivery
6/5 1:30 K-2 EOY Celebrations
6/8 1:30 3-5 EOY Celebrations
6/9 9:00 5th Grade Promotion Practice-First Baptist Matthews-staff and students only
6/10 8:30 5th Grade Promotion-First Baptist Matthews, Last Day of School, Report Cards Home



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