Good evening, Hugh Mercer Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
First, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Reading Night! We had such a great time celebrating literacy and sharing in the fun of guessing our Masked Readers—what a blast! Your participation made the night extra special.
I also want to take a moment to recognize our students for their hard work during benchmark testing. We are just about four weeks away from SOL testing for grades 3-5, so now is the time to lock in and focus as we prepare for success.
Car Rider Reminder
For the safety of all students, please remember that parking and walking to the door for pickup is not allowed. All car riders must go through the car rider line and remain in their vehicles. We appreciate your support in following this important school policy!
Attendance Challenge — March 10 to March 21
We’re excited to kick off our Attendance Challenge sponsored by our SCA! Let’s work together to make every day count.
How to Win:
✅ Be on time and present every day during the 10-day challenge
✅ Encourage your classmates — every day counts!
✅ The homeroom with the highest attendance percentage wins a fun reward!
Why Attendance Matters:
More learning = More success
B
uilds great habits for the future
A fun reward for showing up!
Let's make this challenge a success!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Friday, March 21: Report Cards Sent Home
Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28: Spring Break (No School)
Monday, March 31: Eid al-Fitr Holiday — No school for staff or students
Tuesday, April 8: Family/Teacher Conferences (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Monday, April 14 - Tuesday, May 20: SOL testing for grades 3-5
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your ongoing support—we are grateful for our wonderful school community!
Looking forward to a great week ahead!
Best,
Mrs. Wheeler