Montrose Elementary School

Yesterday, our Mustangs showed their Mustang MUSTs in action! 🎉 Students who demonstrated respect, responsibility, and safety earned a special PBIS celebration treat during recess. Way to go, Mustangs—keep up the great work!

Thank you to the Montrose Families and Staff who helped collect over 80 items to be donated to the Henrico Christmas Mother program this year!

We’re glowing with pride! 🌟 Our talented 4th and 5th grade artists have their work on display in the Lora Robins Library at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as part of the GardenFest of Lights! 🎨✨ Stop by and see their beautiful creations shining bright through January 4th!

Celebrating our Mustangs of the Week! 🐴 Last week we honored Brandon for his hard work and Mustang spirit, and this week we’re proud to spotlight Alohni for her kindness and creativity. Keep shining, Mustangs!

Our students and staff brought their favorite stories to life on October 31st for Book Character Day! 📚✨ From magical creatures to brave heroes, the creativity and excitement was off the charts. Swipe through to see the amazing costumes and literary fun we had!

Over the past few weeks, our students have been exploring, creating, and collaborating in clubs! From Lego Clubs and Run Club to Craft Club and Dance Club, these snapshots capture the joy and curiosity that make our mornings so special. We love seeing our learners shine!

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening this Thursday, November 13th! This is a valuable time to connect with your child’s teacher, hear about their progress, and partner together on next steps for the second nine weeks. We hope to see all of our families represented.

Congratulations to last week’s Perfect Attendance Prize winners! 🎉 These students showed up every day, ready to learn and shine. We’re so proud of their dedication—keep up the great work!

On November 5th, Kindergarten and 1st grade welcomed author Angela Dominguez for a joyful and inspiring visit! Her storytelling lit up the room, sparking creativity and excitement in our young readers. Thank you, Angela, for sharing your books and your heart with us!

The 12 Days to Thanksgiving Attendance Challenge starts Monday, 11/10! 🦃 Show up every day, color in your tracker, and earn your ticket to the AttenDANCE! 🎉 Enjoy daily Spirit Days, weekly drawings, and class competitions along the way. Let’s make every day count!

📢 Reminder: No School! 🗓️
There will be no school on Monday, November 3rd for a Wellness Day, and Tuesday, November 4th in observance of Election Day.
Take this time to rest, recharge, and make your voice heard! 🧘🗳️
#NoSchoolReminder #WellnessDay #ElectionDay

🌟 PBIS and Awards Celebration Success! 🌟
Friday, October 24th was full of smiles, cheers, and well-deserved recognition at our PBIS and Awards event! 🎉 Students were celebrated for academic achievement, showing positive behavior and being role models in our school community. 🏅💙
Way to go to all our award winners—you make us proud!
#PBIS #StudentSuccess

📚✨ Literacy Night Magic! ✨📚
Thank you to all the families who joined us on October 23rd for an evening filled with stories, smiles, and a love for reading! We learned that this year's One School One Book is The Wild Robot written by Peter Brown. From interactive activities to cozy read-aloud, it was a night to remember.

🎉 Big News! 🎉
On Friday, October 24th we announced that our Teacher of the Year is none other than our incredible 1st grade teacher, Ms. Batson! 🍎✨ Her passion, kindness and dedication light up our school every day.
#TeacherOfTheYear #MsBatsonRocks #WeLoveOurTeachers

📚✨ Book Character Day is coming! ✨📚
On Friday, October 31st step into the pages of your favorite story and bring a beloved book character to life! Whether you're a wizard, a wild thing, or a curious explorer, let your imagination shine! #BookCharacterDay #ReadAndDressUp #StorybookMagic

🎉October is National Principal Appreciation month!🎉
This week we will have fun filled spirit days to celebrate and show love for the heart of our school—our amazing principal! ❤️
Monday: Write a note or draw a picture for Dr. Willis
Tuesday: Wear Red- her favorite color!
Wednesday: Share a joke with Dr. Willis
Thursday: Dress like Dr. Willis!
Friday: Book Character Day!

📚✨ Don’t miss a storybook kind of night! Join us for Literacy Night on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM! There’ll be reading adventures, music performances, fun activities, and lots of bookish magic for the whole family!

Digital Citizenship Week: Parenting in a Digital Age: What are ways can we set healthy boundaries and support kids to use technology well? Join Common Sense as they discuss how to have open conversations with our kids about the benefits and challenges of technology in our lives by checking out this video. https://youtu.be/AI8jWdD-_Lc

🎉 Stand Up, Speak Out, Be Kind! 💙
Join us for Spirit Week as we celebrate kindness, inclusion, and the power of standing together against bullying. Let’s make every day a safe and supportive one! 💪✨ #BullyPreventionMonth #SpiritWeek #KindnessMatters

📢 No School on Monday, October 20th!
School will be closed in observance of Diwali. Wishing light, joy and peace to all who celebrate! 🪔✨ See you back in class on Tuesday! #DiwaliCelebration #NoSchool