Dear MOSAIC Families,
I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. Just a reminder that school will not be in session this Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving break. I imagine Thanksgiving will look different for many of us this year. With the unfortunate rise in positive cases in our area, I do hope all families take necessary precautions to remain safe and healthy this season.
Dr. Gaines announced last Friday afternoon that the Mehlville School District will remain virtual following the Thanksgiving Break through Wednesday, December 2nd. School will return to in-person learning on Thursday, December 3rd. Monday, November 30th will be a typical virtual Monday with school hours from 9am-2:20pm. Virtual school hours for Tuesday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 2nd are 9:10am-3:55pm. Students in both cohorts will be expected to participate on December 1st and 2nd. Although these two days are virtual, students will not be on their device for the entire day. Students will have time to work independently on their school work and will have screen breaks periodically throughout the day. MOSAIC teachers will be reaching out to their students’ families with more specifics about the schedule for December 1st and 2nd.
*MOSAIC@Home students will continue to follow their typical daily schedule.
Kindergarten Lottery for the 2021-2022 School Year
MOSAIC will once again host a virtual information night on Monday, December 7th at 6pm for families who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2021-2022 school year. Families will have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten team and learn what make kindergarten so special at MOSAIC Elementary School.
Mehlville@Home Registration
Mehlville@Home registration is now open. Families who currently have a child in the program and new families who wish to enroll their child for second semester should follow the link below. Deadline to register is Monday, November 23rd. Please contact me at 314-467-7901 or sclark@msdr9.org if you have any questions.
Mehlville@Home Registration
Chromebook Repair
Although the district provided Chromebooks are very durable, there are times where something can go wrong with them. Please reach out to the district’s IT office at msdchromebookhelp@gmail.com if your child’s Chromebook is having issues.
MOSAIC Recognition
I would like to encourage our families to submit a MOSAIC Recognition Form to give a shout out to a MOSAIC student or staff member. I read submissions each day for morning announcements. It is a great way to begin the day!
MOSAIC Recognition Form
Curbside Meals
I would like to remind our families that the district is still providing curbside meals. Please read the information below for all the details.
Monday: pickup available at all schools 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Tuesday-Friday: pickup available at Mehlville and Oakville High Schools only, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
PTO WEEKLY UPDATE
https://mosaic-pto.org
THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST FOR TEACHERS & STAFF
(DROP OFF TODAY!)
Help us show our thanks to the amazing group of teachers & staff at MOSAIC that help our kids learn every day! Please sign-up to donate an item for the annual breakfast PTO provides for them right before Thanksgiving break. We are also asking for a few items to be donated for breakfast gift baskets which will be delivered to our 3 Mosaic @Home teachers that same morning. It will be on November 24th this year, so items will need to be dropped off on Monday the 23rd.
Questions can be emailed to Callie Kusto at a.rae.kusto@gmail.com.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA8AC2AA0FA7-thanksgiving1
WINTER SPIRIT STORE OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME
(LAST DAY IS TODAY!)
The Spirit Store is open!! Awesome new items have been added to keep you and your family warm this winter. The store will be open until Monday 11/23. Items will begin shipping 12/10 so you will receive them in time for the break!
Spirit Store Link: https://stlouistees.com/mosaicgear/shop/home
YOU’VE BEEN SNOWBALLED!
(SIGN-UP ENDS THIS WEEK!)
The PTO would like to celebrate the month of December by hosting an event called "You've been SNOWBALLED!" Just like the Mosaic BOO!, we will match your student up with another student to "Snowball" with a goody bag ($5 minimum) on their front porch. Sign up is now until November 25th and matches will be sent out November 30th. The "Snowball" event will run from 12/1-12/20. Just like the "BOO" event you have anytime from the 1st of December to the 20th to "Snowball" your MOSAIC friend.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-youve
MOSAIC HOLIDAY SHOP VENDOR SIGN UP
(SIGN-UP ENDS THIS WEEK!)
Calling All Talented and Crafty Mosaic Families and Friends (even Mosaic students can lend a hand). The Mosaic Winter Shop is going to open in December and we are in need of memorable keepsakes to sell to our Mosaic students at a reasonable kid friendly price (nothing over $10). Looking for ornaments (MOSAIC MOM, MOSAIC DAD, MOSAIC GRANDMA/GRANDPA, etc.), cool coffee mugs, thermal cups, winter themed wreaths, jewelry, skin care items, edible items, paper crafts, snow globes, anything dad/guy friendly, bbq sets, sports themed, items for pets, etc. Items a parent or grandparent would treasure for years to come. If you would like to sign up as a virtual vendor in our online student shop please signup before November 30th. We are looking to build future relationships with local businesses and would love to support your craft. Thank you for your continued support of Mosaic Elementary and the PTO.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-mosaics3
STAFF LOUNGE RESUPPLY
The staff are truly grateful for all of the donations provided to stock the lounge! Some items are running low if you’d like to help restock! The list of requested items is provided below. You may drop off items at student/supply drop-off/pick-up or call the school to arrange drop off. Thank you for your generosity!
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Chips
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Granola Bars
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Healthy Snacks
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Low Carb Snacks
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Veggie Straws
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Pirate Booty
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Protein Bars
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Bottled Water
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Chocolate
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Flavored Seltzer Water
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Keurig Hot Cocoa (there is plenty of coffee)
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Mountain Dew/Diet Mountain Dew
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Licorice
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Coke/Coke Zero
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Pepsi/Diet Pepsi
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Cherry Pepsi
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Tea
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Dr. Pepper/Diet Dr. Pepper
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PTO Meetings for the 2020/2021 School Year
All meetings will be held on Tuesday’s and start at 6:00 pm. Currently meetings will be held by Zoom. Mark your calendars now!
December 8th, 2020
January 12th, 2021
February 9th, 2021
March 9th, 2021
April 13th, 2021
May 11th, 2021
Calendar of Upcoming School Events
November 23rd – Deadline to apply for MOSAIC@Home
November 25th-27th – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 7th – Information Night for 2021-2022 Kindergarten students @6pm
December 8th – Monthly PTO meeting
December 23rd – January 4th – Winter Break
January 5th – Students return to school
January 14th – End of 2nd quarter
Take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
-Scott