Morningside Elementary

While summer break is officially here, the MES PTA is already looking ahead to next year and planning for another fantastic school year! We’re currently looking for volunteers to chair or co-chair PTA committees for 2026–2027. It’s a great way to get involved, support our school, and meet other MES families.

We'll be sharing more about each role, but for the full list, navigate here:
🐬 https://tinyurl.com/MES2027 🐬

That’s a wrap on another amazing year at MES! 🐬 🎉

From classroom celebrations 📚 to community events 💙, this year was filled with so many fun memories, big moments, and lots of Dolphin spirit. Thank you to our incredible students, families, teachers, staff, and volunteers for making MES such a special place!

Have a fun, relaxing summer, Dolphins! Keep an eye out for school news and updates over the break 📣 - we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August! 🐬

📢 Field Day is TOMORROW! Don’t forget to pack a change of clothes for your Dolphin! 🐬

So many fun moments ahead, Dolphins! Make sure these are on your radar:

📅 May 14–21: Class Parties
🏃‍♀️ May 15: Field Day
💙 May 18: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
🧥 May 20: EOY Lost & Found Donation Day
🎓 May 22: 5th Grade Ceremony
🎉 May 22: Last Day of School

🐬 Dolphin Community Spotlight 🏡

Hi MES families! I’m Laura Caldarella - a Morningside mom and REALTOR® serving Metro Atlanta since 2017. My family and I have lived in Morningside for the past 10 years, and our kids, Serena (3rd grade) and Charlie (5th grade), are proud MES Dolphins.

Real estate is something I genuinely love. With a background in business ownership, home renovation, and short-term rental management, I take a hands-on, practical approach when helping clients buy, sell, or invest. Having completed multiple home remodels myself, I’m able to help clients see potential, make smart decisions, and avoid costly mistakes.

After living in Atlanta for over 20 years, I know the neighborhoods, schools, and market trends inside and out - especially right here in our community.

I’m so happy to support MES and be part of this amazing group of families. If I can ever be a resource - whether you’re thinking about moving, investing, or simply curious what your home might be worth - I’m always happy to help.

Feel free to reach out anytime 😊

Facebook: Laura Caldarella - Atlanta Realtor
Email: [email protected] | 404-426-7728

🐬 The MES Community Food Drive is on! Apr 27–May 8

MES Student Council is collecting 500 microwavable, non-refrigerated items to support Atlanta Public Schools students. Let’s show up, Dolphins 💙

👕 Psst... Wed, Apr 29th is the final day to order MES spirit wear for this round! Order here: tinyurl.com/SpiritMES

The PTA Nomination Committee is proud to recommend these candidates for your 2026-2027 MES PTA Executive Board.

Reminder: please join us for this year's final General Membership PTA Meeting tomorrow on Thursday, April 23, at 8:00am in the MES Auditorium to learn more about the plans for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, to look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, and to vote on the Nominating Committee's slate of proposed incoming 2026-2027 Executive Committee Officers.

To learn more about roles and responsibilities of the above positions you can review the current MES PTA Bylaws, Georgia PTA Leadership Manual, and National PTA Leadership Guidelines on the MES PTA site.

🌎 Tomorrow is Earth Day 🌎 and MES is celebrating all week long!

📅 What’s Happening

♻️ All Week: Electrical Cord Recycling Drive
Bring in old cords + chargers for safe recycling (bins at carpool & Walker Pad).

🌱 Wed, Apr 22: Earth Day
• Recycling education with LiveThrive / CHaRM
• Art in the Garden - student artwork on display + collaborative garden art stations

🚶‍♀️🚲 Thu, Apr 23: Walk & Roll to School
Skip the car and join us for Zero Emissions Day (plus donuts + coffee ☕️🍩)

🎉 Sat, Apr 25 (9am–1pm): LiveThrive Kids Day
Free community event - a fun way to keep the Earth Week energy going!

🌱 Help Morningside Go Green! 🌱

We’re launching a pilot composting program with our 3rd and 4th graders in partnership with CompostNow—and we need a few parent volunteers to help make it a success!

Volunteers will spend just 30 minutes during lunch helping students sort their waste into compost and trash bins. It’s an easy way to make a big impact and model eco-friendly habits for our kids. ♻️

Here’s what to know:
• Volunteer Dates: April 13–24 (choose a shift that works for you)
• Why It Matters: Help reduce landfill waste and support a greener school community

👉 Sign up here: Add your name to the SignUp Genius and pick a shift!
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/8050E4EAEAA22A64-63060818-compost
Thank you for helping Morningside take this exciting step toward sustainability!