Mount Olive Parent Newsletter
December 2019
Note From Dr. Cutter
Dear parents,
I want to first thank so many of you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Lunch! We had over 130 adults join us for this wonderful day. It is always such a pleasure to see our families enjoying a great meal together. A big thanks to our Family & Community Engagement team for planning such a special day.
The year 2019 has seemed to fly by even more than years past and our students continue to show great social, emotional and academic growth. I continue to be so proud of the work our staff is doing with your students. They are truly an incredibly talented group that works so hard to make a difference in your students' lives. If you can, during this season of kindness, take a second to specifically tell our staff members how they are positively impacting your students' lives.
My personal challenge for you, our staff and myself over break is to turn off the technology when possible and be fully present with your family. My oldest son recently turned five and I've really thought a lot about the many moments that I have missed due to technology and other distractions. It sounds so cliche, but we can't ever get these moments back with our family. Slowing down and practicing the art of presence is crucial to our family's well being. Whatever your circumstances may be at this current time, my hope is that you slow down in whatever way you can during this holiday season so you don't miss those special moments. It continues to be a pleasure and honor to serve this community and I want to thank each of you for your role in making this such a wonderful 2019 at Mount Olive.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cutter
Important Information
Upcoming Scholastic Book Fair
Family Night at the Book Fair will be on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The GRAND event for all grandparents, relatives, aunts, uncles, neighbors and devoted caregivers (GRANDs) will be on Wednesday, December 18th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Don't miss this chance to come shop and snack with your favorite student(s)! The more you shop the more money our school library earns!
Santa's Rockin 3rd & 4th Grade Musical
MOES Holiday Spirit Week
Monday: Holiday Headwear Day
- Wear Your Favorite Holiday Hat or Headband
Tuesday: Christmas Color Day
- Wear Red, Green or Gold
Wednesday: Christmas Bling Day
- Wear Anything That Is Bright, Sparkles, Glitters or Shines
Thursday: Christmas Movie Character Day
- Dress Up Like A Character From Your Favorite Christmas Movie
Friday: Polar Expres Day
- Wear Those Festive Jammies That Are Oh-So Comfortable
Attendance Incentive on the Last Half Day
Upcoming Events
Safety Patrol DC Trip Parent Information Meeting
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 05:00 PM
Mount Olive Elementary Library
MOES "Families" Meeting #5
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 12:30 PM
Mount Olive Elementary
PBIS Student Christmas Store
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019, 08:30 AM
Mount Olive Elementary
MOES Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, Dec 13, 2019, 07:45 AM
Mount Olive Elementary Library
Family Night At The Book Fair
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019, 05:30 PM
Mount Olive Elementary Library
Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve 3rd & 4th Grade Musical
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019, 06:30 PM
Mount Olive Elementary Gym
GRAND Book Fair Event
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019, 11:00 AM
Mount Olive Elementary Library
Last Day of the First Semester-1/2 Day For Students
Friday, Dec 20, 2019, 07:45 AM
Mount Olive Elementary
Mount Olive Staff Member Spotlight
About Us
Email: casey.cutter@knoxschools.org
Website: https://www.knoxschools.org/mountolivees
Location: 2507 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-579-2170
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountolivees/
Twitter: @MountOliveElem