🔬✨ **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.
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!
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
Our All Pro Dads first meeting is Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 a.m.! Come meet us in the front office and start your day with your ALL PRO DAD!
Orange you glad it’s almost the weekend?! 🍊 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for putting together this fantastic "Orange You Glad" treat table for our staff today! We appreciate everything you do to support our Merriam Cherry Street Elementary team and sweeten our days. 🧡
If you are a parent/community member who would like to help support MCSE please complete this interest form. https://forms.gle/uq2uAhz63HUxSrxWA
#ThankYouPTO #StaffAppreciation
If you are a parent/community member who would like to help support MCSE please complete this interest form. https://forms.gle/uq2uAhz63HUxSrxWA
#ThankYouPTO #StaffAppreciation
📚🐆 FAST Testing Dates Are Here! 🐆📚
Families, please take a moment to review our FAST PM1 testing schedule for August 17–28. Testing will take place throughout the day, and we want our Cheetahs to be ready to do their very best! 💙❤️
✨ How can you help?
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
• Start the morning with a healthy breakfast.
• Encourage your child to stay positive and give their best effort!
Please mark your child’s testing dates on your calendar and help us make sure they are at school and ready to show their PRIDE! 🐆📈
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting our students! ❤️💙
GO CHEETAHS! 🐆
Families, please take a moment to review our FAST PM1 testing schedule for August 17–28. Testing will take place throughout the day, and we want our Cheetahs to be ready to do their very best! 💙❤️
✨ How can you help?
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
• Start the morning with a healthy breakfast.
• Encourage your child to stay positive and give their best effort!
Please mark your child’s testing dates on your calendar and help us make sure they are at school and ready to show their PRIDE! 🐆📈
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting our students! ❤️💙
GO CHEETAHS! 🐆
Are you ready to be part of something amazing? 🌟 Join the Merriam Cherry Street Elementary PTO —🎒🐾
Every family makes a difference — even if you can only spare an hour a year. No experience needed, no pressure — just a willingness to help our school shine. ✨
Ways to help: volunteer at events, read with students, take photos, decorate, serve on committees, collect or donate items, call local businesses, and more. ❤️
PTO host family events, student programs, teacher appreciation, school celebrations, classroom & community support — all to create incredible experiences for our Cheetahs. 🐆
Scan the QR code or use the link below to join today and be part of the BEST ADVENTURE YET for our students! 📲
https://forms.gle/pLjUPh1BgjixXBt78! 👇 #MCSEPTO #EveryFamilyBelongs #BehindTheMagic
Every family makes a difference — even if you can only spare an hour a year. No experience needed, no pressure — just a willingness to help our school shine. ✨
Ways to help: volunteer at events, read with students, take photos, decorate, serve on committees, collect or donate items, call local businesses, and more. ❤️
PTO host family events, student programs, teacher appreciation, school celebrations, classroom & community support — all to create incredible experiences for our Cheetahs. 🐆
Scan the QR code or use the link below to join today and be part of the BEST ADVENTURE YET for our students! 📲
https://forms.gle/pLjUPh1BgjixXBt78! 👇 #MCSEPTO #EveryFamilyBelongs #BehindTheMagic
Be sure to keep a log of your summer reading adventures! Prizes will be awarded for turning in your travel log! We will see you soon! -
Looking to make an impact in education? Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is recruiting Paraprofessionals for Title I, ESE VE K-2, PE, and VPK roles. 🐆🎒✨ Join a values-driven team focused on supporting, encouraging, inspiring, and empowering students. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to student growth and close learning gaps through targeted support.
Apply at bay.k12.fl.us/page/careers.
#Education #Hiring #Paraeducator #K12Jobs
Apply at bay.k12.fl.us/page/careers.
#Education #Hiring #Paraeducator #K12Jobs
Ready to kick off Orientation Day! 🎉 Meet peers, learn the campus ropes, and get a sneak peek at what's ahead. Drop a 👋 if you'll be there — who are you most excited to meet? #OrientationDay #MCSE #AdventureAwaits
Happy Father's Day from M. Cherry Street Elementary! 🎉❤️
To all the amazing dads—thank you for your love, guidance, and unwavering support. Strong fathers. Strong families. Stronger futures. 💪🏽🏠🌟We appreciate you today and every day.
To all the amazing dads—thank you for your love, guidance, and unwavering support. Strong fathers. Strong families. Stronger futures. 💪🏽🏠🌟We appreciate you today and every day.
Tomorrow is the last day of school! Time flies when you are having fun.
