🍂🐆 **LOTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT MCSE!** 🐆🍂
The next two weeks are packed with special events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!
📅 **UPCOMING EVENTS:**
❤️🤍💙**November 11 – Veterans Day**
No school for students. We honor and thank all who have served!
🎟️ **November 10–16 – Thanksgiving Lunch Badge Pickup**
Parents attending Thanksgiving Lunch should stop by the front office with a photo ID to receive their pre-screened badge.
🦃 **November 17 – Thanksgiving Lunch**
We look forward to welcoming our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade families!
- 5th Grade: 11:06–11:36
- 1st Grade: 11:23–11:53
- 3rd Grade: 11:40–12:10
👨👧 **November 19 – All Pro Dads**
Join us at 7:00 AM in the front office!
🧪 **November 20 – Mad Scientist Day**
Get ready for a day of exploration and discovery! Students may dress up like scientists!
🧡 **November 23–27 – THANKSGIVING BREAK**
No school! We hope all of our Cheetah families enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with family, fun, and gratitude.
We are thankful for our amazing students, families, and staff! Thank you for being part of the MCSE family!
🐆 **Where Adventure Begins and Success Never Ends!**
#MerriamCherryStreet #CheetahPride #UpcomingEvents #AdventureAwaits
The next two weeks are packed with special events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!
📅 **UPCOMING EVENTS:**
❤️🤍💙**November 11 – Veterans Day**
No school for students. We honor and thank all who have served!
🎟️ **November 10–16 – Thanksgiving Lunch Badge Pickup**
Parents attending Thanksgiving Lunch should stop by the front office with a photo ID to receive their pre-screened badge.
🦃 **November 17 – Thanksgiving Lunch**
We look forward to welcoming our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade families!
- 5th Grade: 11:06–11:36
- 1st Grade: 11:23–11:53
- 3rd Grade: 11:40–12:10
👨👧 **November 19 – All Pro Dads**
Join us at 7:00 AM in the front office!
🧪 **November 20 – Mad Scientist Day**
Get ready for a day of exploration and discovery! Students may dress up like scientists!
🧡 **November 23–27 – THANKSGIVING BREAK**
No school! We hope all of our Cheetah families enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with family, fun, and gratitude.
We are thankful for our amazing students, families, and staff! Thank you for being part of the MCSE family!
🐆 **Where Adventure Begins and Success Never Ends!**
#MerriamCherryStreet #CheetahPride #UpcomingEvents #AdventureAwaits
🎨 Art to Remember Ordering Window is NOW OPEN!
Preserve your child’s artwork on keepsake items that make great memories of school days!
How to Order: Visit arttoremember.com/school/VQPEEG and use the code provided on your student's order form, or simply search by your student's first and last name.
Deadline: All orders are due by November 20, 2026.
All orders directly benefit our school! Thank you for supporting our young artists! 🌟
Preserve your child’s artwork on keepsake items that make great memories of school days!
How to Order: Visit arttoremember.com/school/VQPEEG and use the code provided on your student's order form, or simply search by your student's first and last name.
Deadline: All orders are due by November 20, 2026.
All orders directly benefit our school! Thank you for supporting our young artists! 🌟
🍂🧡 **NOVEMBER WORD OF THE MONTH: GRATITUDE!** 🧡🍂
At Merriam Cherry Street Elementary, we are kicking off November by focusing on **GRATITUDE** — letting others know that we see and appreciate how they’ve helped us!
This month, our Cheetahs will learn that gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” It’s recognizing the kindness, support, and little things others do that make a difference in our lives. 🐆
✨ **How can we show gratitude?**
- Make a daily gratitude list.
- Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you.
- Practice saying “thank you” throughout the day.
- Let teachers, family members, and friends know you appreciate them.
- Look for the little moments of positivity, even on difficult days.
🏡 **Families, you can help build gratitude at home!** Encourage your child to share one thing they are thankful for each day or take a moment to reach out to someone who has made a difference in their lives.
Remember, gratitude grows when we take the time to recognize the good in others and let them know they matter.
💙❤️ Let's make November a month filled with kindness, appreciation, and thankful hearts!
**Cheetahs, let's make gratitude an everyday habit!** 🐆
#MerriamCherryStreet #WordOfTheMonth #Gratitude #CheetahPride #AdventureAwaits
At Merriam Cherry Street Elementary, we are kicking off November by focusing on **GRATITUDE** — letting others know that we see and appreciate how they’ve helped us!
This month, our Cheetahs will learn that gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” It’s recognizing the kindness, support, and little things others do that make a difference in our lives. 🐆
✨ **How can we show gratitude?**
- Make a daily gratitude list.
- Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you.
- Practice saying “thank you” throughout the day.
- Let teachers, family members, and friends know you appreciate them.
- Look for the little moments of positivity, even on difficult days.
🏡 **Families, you can help build gratitude at home!** Encourage your child to share one thing they are thankful for each day or take a moment to reach out to someone who has made a difference in their lives.
Remember, gratitude grows when we take the time to recognize the good in others and let them know they matter.
💙❤️ Let's make November a month filled with kindness, appreciation, and thankful hearts!
**Cheetahs, let's make gratitude an everyday habit!** 🐆
#MerriamCherryStreet #WordOfTheMonth #Gratitude #CheetahPride #AdventureAwaits
🎉 Celebrating Success at Cherry Street Elementary! 🌟
Our students are working hard and aiming high! Huge congratulations to these amazing scholars for earning their Blue Tickets by showing excellence and growth on their Standards Mastery assessments! 📚✨
Keep up the incredible work, team—your dedication to learning makes us so proud! 💙👏
#CherryStreetElementary #StudentSuccess #StandardsMastery #ProudSchool #FutureLeaders
Our students are working hard and aiming high! Huge congratulations to these amazing scholars for earning their Blue Tickets by showing excellence and growth on their Standards Mastery assessments! 📚✨
Keep up the incredible work, team—your dedication to learning makes us so proud! 💙👏
#CherryStreetElementary #StudentSuccess #StandardsMastery #ProudSchool #FutureLeaders
🌟 Want to make a lasting impact? Become a mentor! 🌟
Join the Elevate Bay New Mentor Orientation and help lift our kids to new heights! Just two visits a month can help build future leaders, expand horizons, and encourage students to overcome obstacles.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 5th
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Nelson Building (1311 Balboa Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401)
⚠️ RSVP REQUIRED: Seating is by reservation only. Please RSVP directly to Stacey Legg at LEGGSL@bay.k12.fl.us to secure your spot so we can prepare for your arrival!
Come showcase your positivity and skillset in the classroom. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚
Join the Elevate Bay New Mentor Orientation and help lift our kids to new heights! Just two visits a month can help build future leaders, expand horizons, and encourage students to overcome obstacles.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 5th
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Nelson Building (1311 Balboa Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401)
⚠️ RSVP REQUIRED: Seating is by reservation only. Please RSVP directly to Stacey Legg at LEGGSL@bay.k12.fl.us to secure your spot so we can prepare for your arrival!
Come showcase your positivity and skillset in the classroom. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚
🦸♀️❤️💙 Red Ribbon Week is Coming to Cherry Street! 💙❤️🦸♂️
Our Cheetahs are ready to be heroes! 🐆❤️ Join us October 26–30 as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the theme “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
📅 Here’s our dress-up schedule:
🔴 Monday, October 26: Wear Red!
🦸 Tuesday, October 27: Superhero T-Shirts (No Costumes!)
🏫 Wednesday, October 28: No School – Teacher PLC Day
🧦 Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe! Wear fun socks, hats, or a fun hairstyle.
🏈 Friday, October 30: Team Up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt.
Let’s show our Cheetah pride, make healthy choices, and remind everyone that we can all make a difference! ❤️🐆
Together, we can make a healthier, brighter tomorrow! 🌟
#RedRibbonWeek #MakeADifference #BeAHero #StayDrugFree #CherryStreetCheetahs
Our Cheetahs are ready to be heroes! 🐆❤️ Join us October 26–30 as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the theme “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
📅 Here’s our dress-up schedule:
🔴 Monday, October 26: Wear Red!
🦸 Tuesday, October 27: Superhero T-Shirts (No Costumes!)
🏫 Wednesday, October 28: No School – Teacher PLC Day
🧦 Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe! Wear fun socks, hats, or a fun hairstyle.
🏈 Friday, October 30: Team Up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt.
Let’s show our Cheetah pride, make healthy choices, and remind everyone that we can all make a difference! ❤️🐆
Together, we can make a healthier, brighter tomorrow! 🌟
#RedRibbonWeek #MakeADifference #BeAHero #StayDrugFree #CherryStreetCheetahs
The Scholastic Book Fair is here this week!
Students will get to browse the fair with their classes and bring home a wish list. If they choose to purchase items they can do so on their assigned "buying days" during school hours OR at Family Night on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:00-6:30! They may also bring $1 to play the games. We hope to see you and your child at the Book Fair this week!
Students will get to browse the fair with their classes and bring home a wish list. If they choose to purchase items they can do so on their assigned "buying days" during school hours OR at Family Night on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:00-6:30! They may also bring $1 to play the games. We hope to see you and your child at the Book Fair this week!
🔬🎨 STEAM Night is Coming to Cherry Street! 🧪🚀
Mark your calendars, Cheetah families! 🐆❤️💙 Join us for Title I STEAM Night on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00–6:30 PM!
Get ready for an evening of hands-on learning, creativity, and family fun as our students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! From exciting experiments to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone to discover! 🌟
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner provided by our community partner, First United Methodist Church of Panama City!
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open in the Media Center!
Our students are ready to show off their curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills as they explore Florida standards-based STEAM activities! 🧠💡
Bring the family and come make some discoveries with us! We can’t wait to see our Cheetah families there! ❤️💙🐆
Small Hands. Big Discoveries!
#MerriamCherryStreet #MCSECheetahs #STEAMNight #TitleI #FamilyEngagement #AdventureAwaits
💗 Pink Out Day! 💗
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink this Friday, October 23rd! Let’s fill the halls with kindness and hope. Together, we can make a difference! 💕🐾
#WearPink #BreastCancerAwareness #TogetherWeCan
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink this Friday, October 23rd! Let’s fill the halls with kindness and hope. Together, we can make a difference! 💕🐾
#WearPink #BreastCancerAwareness #TogetherWeCan
📢 School Advisory Council Meeting Reminder! 📢
Join us as we work together to support our students and school community!
🗓 When: Monday, October 19th
⏰ Time: 2:20 PM
📍 Location: Professional Learning Lab
Together We Make a Difference! 🐾💙
#MerriamCherryStreet #MCES #SchoolAdvisoryCouncil #CommunityInvolvement #PanamaCityFL
Join us as we work together to support our students and school community!
🗓 When: Monday, October 19th
⏰ Time: 2:20 PM
📍 Location: Professional Learning Lab
Together We Make a Difference! 🐾💙
#MerriamCherryStreet #MCES #SchoolAdvisoryCouncil #CommunityInvolvement #PanamaCityFL
We are so excited to announce that Friday is our very first House Day this school year!
To show their school spirit and represent their house, students are encouraged to wear their house color:
💚 Mindful – Green
❤️ Courage – Red
💙 Scholarly – Blue
💛 Empathy – Yellow
We can’t wait to see all the bright colors and house pride around school tomorrow! Thank you for your support in making this a fun and memorable day for our students.
To show their school spirit and represent their house, students are encouraged to wear their house color:
💚 Mindful – Green
❤️ Courage – Red
💙 Scholarly – Blue
💛 Empathy – Yellow
We can’t wait to see all the bright colors and house pride around school tomorrow! Thank you for your support in making this a fun and memorable day for our students.
Picture proofs are being sent home with students today! 📸
How to Order:
Online: Visit romophoto.com and click "Order Online".
Online Code: Enter your student’s ID number (9-digit ID number).
Deadline: Order by Friday, October 30th for free delivery back to the school! (Orders placed after this date will incur a late fee and ship directly to your home).
Retake Portraits:
Retakes are scheduled for October 30th. If you would like retakes, please send the original picture proof card back to school with your student on retake day with RETAKE written clearly in big, bold ink so the teacher knows to send them to the camera.
How to Order:
Online: Visit romophoto.com and click "Order Online".
Online Code: Enter your student’s ID number (9-digit ID number).
Deadline: Order by Friday, October 30th for free delivery back to the school! (Orders placed after this date will incur a late fee and ship directly to your home).
Retake Portraits:
Retakes are scheduled for October 30th. If you would like retakes, please send the original picture proof card back to school with your student on retake day with RETAKE written clearly in big, bold ink so the teacher knows to send them to the camera.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! October 19th-23rd!
The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school.
Students will get to "browse" the fair early next week. They will bring home a wish list. Students then have the opportunity to purchase items from the fair on their buying day. We take cash, credit cards, and checks BUT.....The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child's eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/merriamcherrystreetelemsch"
Let's create a memory together!
The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school.
Students will get to "browse" the fair early next week. They will bring home a wish list. Students then have the opportunity to purchase items from the fair on their buying day. We take cash, credit cards, and checks BUT.....The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child's eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/merriamcherrystreetelemsch"
Let's create a memory together!
Breakfast, bonding, and great conversation! 🌟 Don't miss our All Pro Dad gathering on Wednesday, Oct 15th at 7:00 AM. Start the morning off right with your kids before class begins. See the flyer below for details!
To the incredible educators at Merriam Cherry Street, thank you for making our school a place where curiosity grows, confidence builds, and every student feels valued! 🍎✨
Happy #WorldTeachersDay to our hardworking staff who go above and beyond for our students and community every single day. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and heart! 💙📚
Give a shoutout to your favorite Merriam Cherry Street teacher in the comments below! 👇
#MerriamCherryStreet #WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #CherryStreetProud #TeacherAppreciation
Happy #WorldTeachersDay to our hardworking staff who go above and beyond for our students and community every single day. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and heart! 💙📚
Give a shoutout to your favorite Merriam Cherry Street teacher in the comments below! 👇
#MerriamCherryStreet #WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #CherryStreetProud #TeacherAppreciation
❤️💙 Happy Principal’s Month, Mr. Campbell! ❤️💙
This month, we’re celebrating someone who makes a difference every single day at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary!
Thank you, Mr. Campbell, for your leadership, encouragement, support, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. You help create a school where students can learn, grow, feel supported, and know that they belong. 🐆
We appreciate the time, energy, and heart you pour into our school each day. We are so grateful to have you leading our Cheetah family!
🐾 Thank you, Mr. Campbell, for all you do to make MCSE a special place to learn, work, and belong! ❤️💙
#PrincipalsMonth #ThankYouMrCampbell #MerriamCherryStreetElementary #CheetahPride #WeAreMCSE
📢 Get Involved: Join the District Parent Task Force (HOPE)!
Want to have a direct say in your child’s education and school community? We are looking for parents to join the District Parent Task Force — HOPE (Helping Our Parents Engage)!
As a task force member, you will:
Represent your child’s school at both the school and district level.
Provide feedback on what’s working well and share ideas on areas we can improve.
Learn about Title I requirements and help shape how we engage parents with student learning and school events.
Whether you want to join or simply learn more, we’d love to hear from you! Please fill out our quick interest form here:
👉 District Parent Task Force (HOPE) Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8o58CCir32OH8D3yMHVd4js_w0Dk6y5d-Q7_e8f_0Ftt3Pw/viewform
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and schools!
Want to have a direct say in your child’s education and school community? We are looking for parents to join the District Parent Task Force — HOPE (Helping Our Parents Engage)!
As a task force member, you will:
Represent your child’s school at both the school and district level.
Provide feedback on what’s working well and share ideas on areas we can improve.
Learn about Title I requirements and help shape how we engage parents with student learning and school events.
Whether you want to join or simply learn more, we’d love to hear from you! Please fill out our quick interest form here:
👉 District Parent Task Force (HOPE) Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8o58CCir32OH8D3yMHVd4js_w0Dk6y5d-Q7_e8f_0Ftt3Pw/viewform
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and schools!
🔬✨ **Title I STEAM Night is coming!** ✨🔬
Join us for a fun evening of **hands-on learning and family fun** at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary!
📅 **Thursday, October 22**
⏰ **5:00–6:30 PM**
Families will enjoy:
🍽️ **Dinner provided**
🧪 **6 hands-on STEAM activities** aligned to Florida standards
📚 **Scholastic Book Fair** open in the Media Center
Come explore, create, experiment, and learn together! We can’t wait to see our Cheetah families there! 💙❤️
**All families are welcome!**
Join us for a fun evening of **hands-on learning and family fun** at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary!
📅 **Thursday, October 22**
⏰ **5:00–6:30 PM**
Families will enjoy:
🍽️ **Dinner provided**
🧪 **6 hands-on STEAM activities** aligned to Florida standards
📚 **Scholastic Book Fair** open in the Media Center
Come explore, create, experiment, and learn together! We can’t wait to see our Cheetah families there! 💙❤️
**All families are welcome!**
Some upcoming dates to take note of.
Make a lasting difference in a student's life with BDS Elevate Bay! 🌟
Mentoring is one of the most powerful ways to support students, help them build confidence, and guide them toward a bright future. A dedicated mentor provides persistent encouragement, expands horizons, and helps kids overcome everyday obstacles.
Through Bay District Schools’ Elevate Bay program, becoming a mentor is simple, accessible, and incredibly rewarding!
Why Become a Mentor?
Build Future Leaders: Share your positivity, skills, and life experiences to inspire the next generation.
Low Time Commitment, High Impact: It takes as little as just two visits per month to make a meaningful connection.
Strengthen Our Community: Help local students build resilience and excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Whether you are a parent, business partner, or community member, your time can transform a child's life. Spread the word or join us on September 29th to get started!
Mentoring is one of the most powerful ways to support students, help them build confidence, and guide them toward a bright future. A dedicated mentor provides persistent encouragement, expands horizons, and helps kids overcome everyday obstacles.
Through Bay District Schools’ Elevate Bay program, becoming a mentor is simple, accessible, and incredibly rewarding!
Why Become a Mentor?
Build Future Leaders: Share your positivity, skills, and life experiences to inspire the next generation.
Low Time Commitment, High Impact: It takes as little as just two visits per month to make a meaningful connection.
Strengthen Our Community: Help local students build resilience and excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Whether you are a parent, business partner, or community member, your time can transform a child's life. Spread the word or join us on September 29th to get started!