Frank Morgan Elementary

Yesterday, we had the joy of celebrating the amazing volunteers who help make Morgan Elementary such a special place! We are so thankful for their time, energy, and dedication to our students and staff. Morgan truly wouldn't be the same without them! Thank you all!

Emily Harrison, parent of a 2nd grader at Morgan Elementary and Stormwater Technician in the Village of Clemmons worked with 2nd grade grade students and teachers to plant over 300 Iris bulbs along the bank of the greenway pond. Students each received 3 blubs to plant by the newly renovated fishing pier. Before planting, they learned that plant life, like these bulbs, is important to the environments found along bodies of water because the roots hold the soil in place. Students do not know what color flowers their bulbs will bloom, but varieties of red, purple, pink, yellow and white could be possible. 2nd grade teachers, Mr. McNeil and Mrs. Davis all got to plant a special purple variety of bulb to remember the event. Thank you Ms. Harrison!

A big thank you to the incredible West Forsyth women’s tennis team for coming out and opening doors for our students this morning! Your support means so much, and it was awesome to see a few former Mavericks here lending a helping hand as well. Your time and effort truly made a difference today!

📣 Important EOG Testing Dates at Morgan Elementary! 📚✏️ End-of-Grade (EOG) testing is right around the corner for our 3rd–5th grade students. Please help us set your child up for success by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time each day! 🗓️ Testing Schedule: Monday, May 12 – 3rd & 4th Grade ELA Tuesday, May 13 – 5th Grade ELA & 3rd Grade Math Wednesday, May 14 – 4th & 5th Grade Math Thursday, May 15 – 5th Grade Science Let’s show what we know, Mavericks! 💙💪

🎓✨ We are beyond excited to welcome back our former Morgan students—this time dressed in caps and gowns! On Wednesday, April 30, graduating seniors will return to Morgan Elementary to walk the halls and be celebrated by our current students and staff. This special tradition honors their hard work and achievements while inspiring our students to dream big and keep striving. Once a Morgan Maverick, always a Morgan Maverick! 💙 #MorganMavericks #WSFCS #ClassOf2025

WS/FCS is encouraging families to sort out their bus stops for next school year early to make sure everything is in order before the May 30 deadline. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2134681. #wsfcs

📚✨ Calling All Community Members! Become a Mystery Reader at Morgan Elementary! ✨📚 We’re looking for local leaders, helpers, and role models to surprise and inspire our students as Mystery Readers on Friday, May 2! 🧡 Why it matters: At Morgan Elementary, we believe in the power of connection. When students see real people from their community who love to read, they begin to understand that literacy lives beyond the classroom—in every career, every home, and every act of leadership. 👀 What to expect: Read your favorite picture book (or choose from ours!) 📖 Spend about an hour reading to 2-3 classes 🕒 Share a little about yourself and what inspired your own love of learning 🌟 🎯 Your impact: You’ll help students build confidence, curiosity, and a stronger sense of belonging. Your visit sends a powerful message: Reading matters, and our community cares. 🎉 Want to join the fun? Fill out our interest form here: https://forms.gle/77EDddTk7QbSGu5t6 Let’s make May 2 a day our students will always remember!

School spirit on full display this Wednesday! 🎉🏀 Come out to West Forsyth High School Gym for the Student vs Staff game from 6-8 PM. Enjoy tasty concessions and support your peers on the court! 😃🥤 #Hoops #SupportYourTeam #StudentVsStaff #MorganElementary

🏀🔥 BASKETBALL CHALLENGE: CLASSROOM VS. CLASSROOM! 🔥🏀 Get ready, Morgan School families! Our Basketball Challenge is here, and we need your support! Help your child's class take the lead by purchasing $1 basketball cutouts in the Morgan School Lobby each morning from March 19–26. 💡 Why participate? All funds go back into classroom supplies for each grade! The PTA will match our donation to support an under-resourced community school! 🏆 Prizes: 🥇 Grand Prize: The winning class gets an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🥈 Grade Level Winners: Enjoy EXTRA RECESS! 📢 Who can join? Students, teachers, and staff! Let’s shoot for success—help your child’s class WIN BIG while giving back! 🏀💙 #MorganBasketballChallenge #SlamDunkForSupplies #ClassroomVsClassroom #MorganMavericks #WSFCS

Mark your calendar with these 4th quarter important dates: Friday, March 21- Spring Class & Individual Pictures Tuesday, March 25- 3rd Quarter report cards go home Wednesday, March 26- Staff vs. Student basketball game @ 6:00 @ West Forsyth HS Friday, April 11- Rising Kindergarten Screening 8:30-1:30 Friday, April 18- No School, Good Friday Wednesday, May 21- 5th grade Celebration Thursday, May 22- Field Day Friday, May 23- Last day of school

📚✨ Read, Grow, and BE YOU: A Week of Stories and SEL Starts Tomorrow! ✨📚 We’re kicking off a fun-filled week of reading, kindness, and self-expression with exciting dress-up days and engaging activities that promote a love for books and important life skills. Join in and celebrate with us by dressing up each day! 📅 March 3 - Mindful Monday – “Read, Relax, and Reflect” – Wear comfy clothes or pajamas for a day of mindful reading. 📅 March 4 - Kindness Counts Tuesday – “Read to Lift Others Up” – Wear bright colors or a shirt with a positive message. 📅 March 5 - Wellness Wednesday – “Read and Move!” – Wear workout clothes or sports jerseys. 📅 March 6 - Thankful Thursday – “Read to Show Gratitude” – Wear your favorite hat to "tip your hat" in appreciation for the things and people you're grateful for. 📅 March 7 - Friendship Friday – “Read and Celebrate Each Other” – Dress like your friends and wear your school colors. Let’s make this a week full of learning, fun, and community spirit! 💙📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica #SELWeek #ReadingIsFun #MorganMavericks

Next week, March 3-7, we are excited to celebrate Read Across America & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Week with fun dress-up days and engaging activities that promote a love for reading and important life skills like kindness, gratitude, and perseverance. Each day will have a special theme tied to a book and SEL focus, encouraging students to read, grow, and express themselves in creative ways! Thank you for your support in making this a meaningful and exciting week for our students! 📖💙

Dear Parents, We are so excited for another amazing Book Fair this year! 🎉 To ensure a smooth shopping experience for your child, please make sure they have funds available in one of the following ways: ✅ Load money onto your child’s eWallet (a safe and easy cash-free option). ✅ Send cash in a clearly labeled Ziploc bag or envelope. You can find your child's shopping day on the schedule below. Thank you for your support in fostering a love of reading! 📖💙 E-wallet link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/morganelementaryschool5 Monday: Melder Linn Riddle-Smith Robinson Sams Gerlach Alverson Tuesday: Moody Minor Hunter Clark Sewell Barr Self Ditmars Vaughn Murphy Rice Wednesday: Hudnall Ward Holloman Atkins Blackwood Maine Walker J. Collins B. Collins Drummond Thursday: Kibbey Butler Kreger Foutty Vest Green Williams Reasoner Friday: Ellis Simmons

WS/FCS will have a remote learning day on February 19 due to anticipated snow and sleet Wednesday. To be counted as attending school, students should complete the remote learning assignments teachers have sent home. The work is due when we return to school. Please see Morgan's website for grade level remote learning plans: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/morgan/article/2021332

Please select a time slot for your rising Kindergarten student to be screened for elementary readiness. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA4A822ABF9CF8-54964111-kindergarten/6012411#/ During Kindergarten Screening, your child will work with one of our Kindergarten teachers (about letters, numbers, colors, etc.) for about 10 mins. The teacher will speak to you for a couple of minutes to let you know how your child performed before you leave. Total expected time on campus: ~15-20 mins. *You can also bring any outstanding documents for kindergarten enrollment (birth certificate, parent ID, proof of residence, immunizations, and NC Health Assessment) and we'll be happy to photocopy them for you. Students must be 5 years old on or before 08/31/2020 to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information about the online New Student Enrollment process, please visit https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/school-enrollment-information. Thank you! Seleccione un horario para que su estudiante de kindergarten sea evaluado para determinar si está preparado para la primaria. Durante la evaluación de jardín de infantes, su hijo trabajará con uno de nuestros maestros de jardín de infantes (sobre letras, números, colores, etc.) durante aproximadamente 10 minutos. El maestro hablará con usted durante un par de minutos para informarle cómo se desempeñó su hijo antes de irse. Tiempo total esperado en el campus: ~15-20 minutos. *También puede traer cualquier documento pendiente para la inscripción al jardín de infantes (acta de nacimiento, identificación de los padres, comprobante de residencia, vacunas y evaluación de salud de Carolina del Norte) y estaremos encantados de fotocopiarlos. Los estudiantes deben tener 5 años de edad el 31/08/2020 o antes para inscribirse en jardín de infantes para el año escolar 2025-2026. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de inscripción de nuevos estudiantes en línea, visite https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/school-enrollment-information. ¡Gracias!

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! We'll see you next week at the Book Fair! Set your eWallet up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/morganelementaryschool5

Mark your calendars for our spring Book Fair, February 24th-28th!!!! You can preview books and set up your child's e-wallet by following the link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/morganelementaryschool5

We’re excited to continue celebrating Black History Month at Morgan Elementary! Last week we invited students to dress as one of their favorite African American historians, past or present. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the incredible individuals who’ve shaped our history. Let’s keep the celebration going! #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebratingHistory #MorganMavericks #WSFCS

Our students embraced the 12 Days of Reading Challenge over Winter break, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate their achievements! Last week, we recognized their hard work, and some students even earned the chance to choose a new book from our book vending machine! 📚 Research shows that reading from a young age helps develop strong brains, and that's exactly what we're fostering here at Morgan Elementary. Thank you for supporting your child's reading journey! #GrowingMinds #ReadingRocks #MorganMavericks

This week, Morgan students cast their votes on who they think will take home the Super Bowl title, and the results are in! The majority of students believe the Eagles will defeat the Chiefs! 🦅 Will their prediction come true? We'll have to wait and see!