🔬✨ **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!**
🦸♀️❤️💙 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!
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!
🇺🇸❤️💙 Celebrate Freedom Week is Coming! 💙❤️🇺🇸
We’re excited to celebrate Freedom Week at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary next week! 🎉
Check out our special dress-up day for Thursday, September 24 — Red, White & Blue Thursday! Students can show their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue, school spirit shirts, denim, stars, stripes, or American flag designs. ⭐🇺🇸
We can’t wait to see our Cheetahs celebrating together! 🐆❤️💙
Where Adventure Begins and Success Never Ends! 🇺🇸
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Get those smiles ready! Our Fall Picture Day will be on Friday, September 25th. Please see the flyer below for details on uniform requirements and how to order your pictures online.
Get those smiles ready! Our Fall Picture Day will be on Friday, September 25th. Please see the flyer below for details on uniform requirements and how to order your pictures online.
Make a Direct Impact on Our School Community! 🌟
Are you passionate about our school's future? We are looking for dedicated parents, guardians, and community leaders to join our School Advisory Council (SAC) for the upcoming term!
SAC plays a vital role in guiding school decisions, prioritizing improvement goals, and ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive. Whether you want to step up yourself or know someone whose voice would make a great addition, we want to hear from you.
Who can join? Parents, teachers, support staff, business partners, and community members.
What’s required? Attendance at our regular monthly meetings and a desire to make a positive difference.
👉 Nominate yourself or a candidate today: https://forms.gle/1mcmm3oCPP1dHmLr9
Let’s shape the future of our school together! 💙
Are you passionate about our school's future? We are looking for dedicated parents, guardians, and community leaders to join our School Advisory Council (SAC) for the upcoming term!
SAC plays a vital role in guiding school decisions, prioritizing improvement goals, and ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive. Whether you want to step up yourself or know someone whose voice would make a great addition, we want to hear from you.
Who can join? Parents, teachers, support staff, business partners, and community members.
What’s required? Attendance at our regular monthly meetings and a desire to make a positive difference.
👉 Nominate yourself or a candidate today: https://forms.gle/1mcmm3oCPP1dHmLr9
Let’s shape the future of our school together! 💙
Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 am for our upcoming All Pro Dad meeting!
All Pro Dad provides a simple, intentional space for fathers, father figures, and kids to connect, share a meal, and build strong relationships. Giving your child just a half-hour a month of dedicated time makes a lasting impact on their confidence, character, and school success.
Why You Should Attend
+Quality One-on-One Time: Dedicate uninterrupted time to engage directly with your child before the busy day begins.
+Meaningful Discussions: Participate in guided, character-building conversations designed to inspire and strengthen family bonds.
+Supportive Community: Connect with other dads and parents in our school community who share the goal of intentional parenting.
+Fun & Breakfast: Enjoy a quick meal, fun activities, and great conversation together.
Whether you are a father, stepfather, grandfather, or positive mentor, your presence matters. Mark your calendar for September 17 and come experience the positive difference a little time can make!
🎨🎶 Celebrating National Arts in Schools Week at MCES! 🐆❤️💙
The arts give our students opportunities to create, express themselves, build confidence, and discover their unique voices. This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact the arts have on our students and the educators who make those experiences possible!
A special THANK YOU to our music teacher, Ms. Sasha Aufschneider, for filling our school with music, joy, creativity, and so many opportunities to shine! 🎵❤️
At MCES, the arts are part of the adventure! 🌟🐆
#NationalArtsInSchoolsWeek #MCES #ArtsInEducation #MusicMatters #CreativityBuildsBrighterFutures #MCESCheetahs
