Morningside Elementary

Don't miss it! MES International Fest is back on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11am to 2pm!

⏰ This Monday, September 21 is an early release day! Please take a quick moment to log into PikMyKid and confirm your student’s dismissal preference is accurate 🚗🚌🎒

Check Principal Baron's blog for more logistical details:
https://morningside.atlantapublicschools.us/families/mes-leadership-blog

🚲 Introducing Walk & Roll Wednesdays!

EVERY Wednesday beginning on September 16th! What used to be a few special days throughout the year is now a weekly tradition. Walk, bike, or scooter to school and start the day with some fresh air and fun. Grab your helmet, lace up your shoes, and Walk & Roll with us every Wednesday!

🐬 What’s Happening at MES 🐬

September is packed! Here’s what’s coming up at MES:

📅 Key Dates

* Sept. 14–18: MES Book Fair 📚
* Sept. 18: Applications due for the MES Esports Team, Safety Patrol and STEAM Ambassadors
* Sept. 19: MES Night at the Atlanta Dream 🏀
* Sept. 21: Early Release Day
* Sept. 22: Author Dan Santat visits MES
* Sept. 26: International Fest 🌎
* Sept. 28: Parent University: Literacy

📚 The MES Book Fair is almost here! 📚

Students will shop during their scheduled browse and buy days, and families are welcome to join or stop by anytime during school hours. Please check in at the main office first.

Additional shopping hours!

Before school: Sept. 15–18, 7:20–7:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16: 2:30–6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18: 7:20–10 a.m.

🐬 What’s Happening at MES 🐬

Hello, September! Here’s what’s coming up at MES this week and beyond. 💙

📅 Key Dates

• Mon 8/31 - Lunch Visits Begin 🍎
• Tues 9/1 - Parent Safety Meeting
• Wed 9/2 - Principal Power Hour ☕
• Wed 9/2 - International Fest Volunteer Session 🌎
• Fri 9/4 - Dolphin Dads on Deck 🐬
• Mon 9/7 - Labor Day - No School
• Sept 14–18 - MES Book Fair 📚
• Sat 9/19 - MES Night with the Atlanta Dream 🏀
• Mon 9/21 - Early Release Day
• Sat 9/26 - International Fest 🌎

Save the dates and have a great week, Dolphins! 🐬

Come engage with your Board Member, Ken Zeff, for a community conversation about APS, our schools, and how we can keep working together to make our district an even better place for all of us.

🗓️ Friday, August 28, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Virtual
Your voice, your ideas, your investment in our schools, this is your seat at the table. See you there! http://tinyurl.com/ABOEDistrict3 See less
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🐬 What’s Happening at MES 🐬

Lots happening as we wrap up August and head into September! Here’s what our Dolphins have coming up:

📅 Key Dates
• Now! - PTA Volunteer Sign-ups Are Open
• Now! - Join Birthday Book Club
• Aug 25 - CompostNow Volunteer Info Session
• Aug 26/27 - Back-to-School Nights: Pre-K–2/Grades 3–5
• Aug 28 - Yearbook Early-Bird Deadline
• Aug 31 - Lunch Visits Begin
• Sep 1 - Parent Safety Meeting Orientation

🎒 Back-to-School Nights are next week!

Come meet your child’s teachers, hear what’s planned for the year and get a feel for what’s happening in the classroom.

This is an adults-only evening. Need childcare? Limited spots are available for $25/child. Email [email protected] to sign up. 🐬

Take a night off (yes, you!) from cooking August 17th, 18th or 19th and head to Osteria 832 for some incredible 🍕, 🍝, 🍷 & more. Mention MES when you order and 25% will be donated back to the PTA! 💙💚🐬