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MOSAIC Elementary – August 15th, 2022

Dear MOSAIC Families,

We are only one week away from the beginning of a new school year!  We are excited to see our 1st-5th grade families this week at our supply drop-off from 4:00-5:30pm on Wednesday, August 17th. Kindergarten supply drop-off will be this Thursday, August 18th from 4:00-5:00pm. This evening is for our families and students to drop-off supplies, meet their teacher and also get your row assignments for afternoon student pickup. 

I also want to invite families to our PTO meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, August 16th beginning at 6:30pm in MOSAIC’s cafeteria. You are welcome to attend the PTO meeting in person or virtually by clicking on the link below. We hope to see you tomorrow night!

Virtual PTO Meeting Link

Bus Routes

Bus transportation is available for MOSAIC families, but only in the morning. All families are responsible for afternoon transportation for their child(ren). A MOSAIC student can ride the bus from their neighborhood bus stop to their home school (ex. Forder, Rogers, Wohlwend.) From their home school, students will ride a shuttle bus to MOSAIC. Beasley and Blades students will catch their shuttle bus from their home school’s parking lot. Beasley and Blades families, please be in the school’s parking lot by 8:40am. The shuttle bus should arrive between 8:45-8:50am. However, I ask for everyone who is utilizing district transportation in the morning to please be patient. Not only traffic, but construction across the district may delay bus arrival times. This will be especially true the first week of school.  

Please click on the link below to find the times and locations for the bus stop near your home. 

Bus stops

Stretch 

The Mehlville School District’s gifted program (STRETCH) will be on Fridays this school year on the Washington Middle School campus for MOSAIC students from 9:00am-1:30pm. The first day of STRETCH will be Friday, August 26th. Students can either be dropped off at WMS or ride a shuttle bus from MOSAIC to WMS. Students who ride the bus to MOSAIC on Friday mornings can ride the shuttle bus from MOSAIC to WMS. Families can also choose to catch the shuttle bus from MOSAIC instead of dropping off their child at WMS. The shuttle bus will depart from the two parking spaces out front of the building side that faces Lemay Ferry. For the families who choose to catch the shuttle bus from MOSAIC, we ask that parents stay with their child until the STRETCH shuttle bus departs MOSAIC’s campus.    

Nurse Colleen News

Hope everyone had a great summer! 

Medications:   If you would like to drop off your students medications prior to start of school please reach out to Nurse Colleen to set an appointment or she will be here during the teacher/supply drop off night for Kindergarten and 1st-5th! Please go online to your parent portal and fill out the E-dispensing medication form for each and every medication you will be dropping off for your student this year.   

Physicals: Reminder Kindergarten and 4th graders need physicals uploaded to the parent portal. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Nurse Colleen by phone 314-467-7930 or email [email protected].

Looking forward to a happy and healthy school year!

School Food Information

Mehlville School District offers breakfast and lunch for students each day. For the past two years, our School Food and Nutrition Services staff has been able to offer free meals to all students through a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That waiver expired at the conclusion of last school year.

Meal prices for this school year are as follows:

Breakfast

Paid: $2.00

Reduced Price: $.30

Lunch

Paid: $3.00

Reduced: $.40

Mehlville School District participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which allows families to apply for free and reduced meal benefits. 

https://www.mehlvilleschooldistrict.com/about_us/departments/school_food___nutrition/menus

Parents can pre-pay their child’s lunch account by following the link below. Families can also send money or check in a sealed envelope with their child’s name, labeled for lunch money and the enclosed amount. 

My School Bucks

Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

MOSAIC’s arrival and dismissal procedure will remain the same as last year. For our new families joining us this school year and anyone who would like to refresh their memory can view the 2022-2023 student arrival and dismissal video by clicking on the link below. 

Student Arrival and Dismissal Video 

In the video, I mention each family will receive a row number for afternoon dismissal. Each family will receive their assigned row number at supply drop-off.

Carpooling 

I want to encourage families to consider carpooling this school year. Carpooling reduces the amount of cars on the lot and the time it takes to dismiss.  Please fill out the carpool form listed below by Wednesday, August 17th only if you are interested in carpooling. This information will be shared in a PDF on Friday, August 19th through email to those who only filled out this document. Please contact the MOSAIC school office at 314-467-7900 as soon as possible once you make carpool arrangements with another family.

Carpool Form

Before School and After School Care

Families can choose to utilize Y-Care as a before and after school care for their child. Hours for Y-Care are from 6:30am until the beginning of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. Y-Care will take place in MOSAIC’s gym. The most convenient way to get to MOSAIC’s gym is to park in our front lot off Will Avenue and take the steps on the north side of the building to the gym doors. Students at MOSAIC can only attend Y-Care at MOSAIC and are not allowed to attend Y-Care in other Mehlville School District schools. You can contact Y-Care at 314-849-9622. 

We will also have a local childcare provider transporting students to MOSAIC as well. Please make sure to notify your child care provider if you plan on utilizing their transportation services. Below is a list of child care providers that have committed to providing transportation to and from MOSAIC.

KinderCare – (314)892-1627 – 4105 Telegraph/Kingswood

You may want to contact your child’s daycare provider if they are not listed above. Again, this is the only provider that is committed to providing transportation for your child. 

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

What did the cupcake tell the frosting?

I’d be muffin without you.

PTO Meeting

Please join us TOMORROW, August 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the MOSAIC cafeteria or virtually. We have so many exciting things to share with you about this upcoming school year! There will be an attendance prize for those present at MOSAIC. 

Studio Party Money

PTO will be collecting $10 per student for Studio Party money at supply drop off and the MOSAIC Mingle. This money helps us to put on awesome parties for the students! Please make sure to come see us at our table! 

MUMS

We will once again be having the Mums fall fundraiser. We will be using Sunnyview Garden and Greenhouse again this year. Forms will come home the first week of school and are due 9/7/22. Mum pick up is 9/23.

Stock the Lounge

We love to spoil our teachers and staff! What better way to do that than starting the school year with a lounge full of snacks! Check out the link to sign up for one of their favorites! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A48A5A72DABFE3-stock

We will be collecting these items at the PTO meeting on the 16th and Supply Drop Off. 

MOSAIC Mingle

Let’s get ready to Mingle! The MOSAIC Mingle will be on  Friday, August 26th from 6-8pm! New York Tom’s Food Truck and Kona Ice will be there for families to purchase dinner and dessert! This will for sure be a fun night for families to reconnect with or meet new friends!

 Volunteer at this sign up genius to help make this event a success!

Fill Up The Pick-Up

MOSAIC along with other schools across the district will be participating in “Fill Up The Pick Up”. During the week of 8/29, we will have a food drive and load a “pick up” on 9/2 to deliver to Mehlville High School before the football game. More information about participation coming soon! 

MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK

Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

The Spirit Rock is available for reservation for the 2022-2023 school year now! Make sure to reserve it now for your child’s special day or a special shout out for just $10/day!

STUDIO WISHLISTS

https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/

Our amazing teachers have made wishlists for their Studios. If you are looking for a way to help with items in your child’s classroom, check out some of the items the teachers would love to have to supplement and enrich their students.   

Thank you!  

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming Dates

August 16th – Room Parent Meeting at 6:00pm

August 16th – PTO Meeting at 6:30pm

August 17th – Open House/Supply Drop Off for 1st-5th grades from 4:00-5:30pm

August 18th – Open House/Supply Drop Off for Kindergarten from 4:00-5:00pm

August 22nd – First Day of School

August 30th – Curriculum Night at 6:00pm

Enjoy the last week of summer break! I look forward to seeing everyone this week at our supply drop-offs. 

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

This week’s email contains a lot of important information that each family should review in preparation for our first day of school. Please take a few minutes to read this week’s email and feel free to contact me at 314-467-7901 or [email protected] if you have any questions. 

Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

MOSAIC’s arrival and dismissal procedure will remain the same as last year. For our new families joining us this school year and anyone who would like to refresh their memory can view the 2022-2023 student arrival and dismissal video by clicking on the link below. 

Student Arrival and Dismissal Video

In the video, I mention each family will receive a row number for afternoon dismissal. Each family will receive their assigned row number at supply drop-off next week.

Carpooling

I want to encourage families to consider carpooling this school year. Carpooling reduces the amount of cars on the lot and the time it takes to dismiss.  Please fill out the carpool form listed below by Wednesday, August 17th only if you are interested in carpooling. This information will be shared in a PDF on Friday, August 19th through email to those who only filled out this document. Please contact the MOSAIC school office at 314-467-7900 as soon as possible once you make carpool arrangements with another family.

Carpool Form

Kindergarten Supply Drop-Off

We are asking for flexibility from our kindergarten families as we make a slight change to next week’s supply drop off. Instead of having supply drop off from 5-6pm, we have moved up the time from 4-5pm on Thursday, August 18th. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!

Supply Drop-Off for 1st-5th Grades

A reminder to our 1st-5th grade families that supply drop-off will be on Wednesday, August 17th from 4:00-5:30pm. 

Before School and After School Care

Families can choose to utilize Y-Care as a before and after school care for their child. Hours for Y-Care are from 6:30am until the beginning of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. Y-Care will take place in MOSAIC’s gym. The most convenient way to get to MOSAIC’s gym is to park in our front lot off Will Avenue and take the steps on the north side of the building to the gym doors. Students at MOSAIC can only attend Y-Care at MOSAIC and are not allowed to attend Y-Care in other Mehlville School District schools. You can contact Y-Care at 314-849-9622.

We will also have a local childcare provider transporting students to MOSAIC as well. Please make sure to notify your child care provider if you plan on utilizing their transportation services. Below is a list of child care providers that have committed to providing transportation to and from MOSAIC.

KinderCare – (314)892-1627 – 4105 Telegraph/Kingswood

You may want to contact your child’s daycare provider if they are not listed above. Again, this is the only provider that is committed to providing transportation for your child.

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE
https://mosaic-pto.org

JOKE OF THE WEEK:
Why does ice cream always get invited to the party? 

It’s cool! 

PTO Meeting
Please join us next Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the MOSAIC cafeteria or virtually. We have so many exciting things to share with you about this upcoming school year! There will be an attendance prize for those present at MOSAIC. 

Room Parent Meeting
There is a room parent meeting on August 16th at 6:00pm in the MOSAIC cafeteria and virtually. If you are interested in being a room parent this year, please fill out the form below and we look forward to seeing you on the 16th to discuss more details! Thanks to all who have already filled out the interest survey. 
The anticipated party dates are 10/19/22, 12/21/22 and 3/15/22. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetTtOeLlss2gP4Jt54BylIHXZjoepdybqQxjgNV0KVk9Woyw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Studio Party Money
PTO will be collecting $10 per student for Studio Party money at supply drop off and the MOSAIC Mingle. This money helps us to put on awesome parties for the students! Please make sure to come see us at our table! 

Stock the Lounge
We love to spoil our teachers and staff! What better way to do that than starting the school year with a lounge full of snacks! Check out the link to sign up for one of their favorites! 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A48A5A72DABFE3-stock
We will be collecting these items at the PTO meeting on the 16th and Supply Drop Off. 

MOSAIC Mingle
Let’s get ready to Mingle! The MOSAIC Mingle will be on Friday, August 26th from 6-8pm! New York Tom’s Food Truck and Kona Ice will be there for families to purchase dinner and dessert! This will for sure be a fun night for families to reconnect with or meet new friends!

MUMS
We will once again be having the Mums fall fundraiser. We will be using Sunnyview Garden and Greenhouse again this year. Look for more information and forms closer to the beginning of school. 

MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK
Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)
The Spirit Rock is available for reservation for the 2022-2023 school year now! Make sure to reserve it now for your child’s special day or a special shout out for just $10/day!

STUDIO WISHLISTS
https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/
Our amazing teachers have made wishlists for their Studios. If you are looking for a way to help with items in your child’s classroom, check out some of the items the teachers would love to have to supplement and enrich their students.   

Thank you!  
MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming Dates

August 16th – Room Parent Meeting at 6:00pm
August 16th – PTO Meeting at 6:30pm
August 17th – Open House/Supply Drop Off for 1st-5th grades from 4:00-5:30pm
August 18th – Open House/Supply Drop Off for Kindergarten from 4:00-5:00pm
August 22nd – First Day of School
August 30th – Curriculum Night at 6:00pm

Take care and have a great week!
-Scott

MOSAIC Elementary – October 4th, 2021 

Hello MOSAIC Families,

Welcome to the month of October! I would like to begin this week’s newsletter by inviting our families to tomorrow night’s PTO meeting beginning at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. In addition to updates provided by our PTO board members, I will also be sharing performance data about our school. Remember that you can attend in person (masks are required and pass the district health screener) or virtually by clicking on the link below.

https://zoom.us/j/92486591023

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on the evening of Wednesday, October 27th and the afternoon of Friday, October 29th. Families will have the opportunity to attend in person (masks required and pass the district health screener) or meet virtually with your child’s teacher. Please look for further information about conferences from your child’s teacher in the coming weeks. 

Please review the District’s health screener below. We ask that individuals do not attend in person PTO meetings or Parent/Teacher conferences if you are exhibiting any of the symptoms listed below.

 Do you have or have you recently had any of the following?
 

1. A fever 100.4 or higher, chills or repeated shaking with chills
2. A cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition
3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that cannot be attributed to another health condition
4. A loss of the sense of smell or taste
5. Muscle aches or pains (myalgias) or general fatigue that cannot be attributed to another health condition or activity
6. A sore throat that cannot be attributed to another health condition
7. Congestion or runny nose that cannot be attributed to another health condition
8. A headache that cannot be attributed to another health condition
9. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
10. Close contact in the past 10 days with a person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19

Great Smoky Institute at Tremont Trip

Dear 4th and 5th Grade Families,

I would like to invite you to a virtual Zoom presentation on Wednesday, October 13th at 6:30pm to discuss the February 1st – 4th, 2022 student field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. In my presentation, I will cover trip details including: cost, needed supplies and clothing for the trip, and the activities student will be participating in during their time at Tremont.

Please click on the link below to join the meeting on October 13th.

https://zoom.us/j/98594891134

MOSAIC’s Book Fair

Dear Parents and Families,

Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school library.

Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Hudson will be hosting the Book Fair in the library this year. Here is what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from October 11 – 13:

• Students will have an opportunity to preview the Book Fair and create a wish list on October 8. 
• The Book Fair will be open for student shopping only. Unfortunately, families are not able to attend the Book Fair at this time. 
• Our Book Fair accepts cash or checks (made out to MOSAIC Elementary) and offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet.
• Families are welcome to shop our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mosaic

We are excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair!

Happy reading,

Dr. Clark

Principal

Fall Picture Day 

Fall picture day will be on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. 

Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records.

NEW! ONLY ONLINE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

(Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school, as they will no longer be accepted.)

Order your fall pictures here: https://bit.ly/3nlUiL0

www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com

Online Pre-Order Password: 4C8P8P6

Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help!  314-567-5900 or 1-800-444-7986

MOSAIC Shout Outs

Would you like to recognize a MOSAIC staff member, family or student? Please click on the link below to fill out a MOSAIC Shout Out form. I will read shout outs each day on morning announcements. 

MOSAIC Shout Outs

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

What do you call a fake noodle? 

An impasta 

MEETING TOMORROW!

OCTOBER 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30pm for our next PTO meeting! We will share lots of information and Dr. Clark will have an update on student metrics. The meeting is in person in the MOSAIC cafeteria (masks required in person) but will also be available virtually @ https://zoom.us/j/92486591023

FALL PARTY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050849adab22a7f94-mosiac

Fall party is this week on Thursday, October 7. Sign up link above if you are interested in helping. We are still in need of STUDIO 4 parents. We have a fun day planned and will need parents to help with crafts, games, etc. 

CONFERENCE POTLUCK FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA8AC2AA0FA7-conference

We are looking for volunteers to help us provide a warm, yummy meal to our teachers and staff who will be staying late on the evening of Wednesday, October 27th for parent-teacher conferences. We need folks to help set-up, clean up, and to provide food items. See sign-up genius for details. Thank you!

SWEATIN’ to the OLDIES

ADULT FIELD DAY

NOVEMBER 6th, 7:00-11:00 PM

https://mosaic-pto.org/adultfieldday/

Great balls of fire, it’s MOSAIC’s first ever adult field day! Join us on Saturday, November 6th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm (doors open at 6:30) for an evening of Sweatin’ to the Oldies. Teams will compete in classic field day events, minute-to-win-it challenges, and other fun games for an opportunity to win prizes and bragging rights. We encourage your team to come in your best themed attire for a chance to win even more prizes.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your team’s spot before they sell out! Tickets are $25 per person or $250 per team. Teams can have a maximum of 10 competitors. If you do not want to reserve a full team, we will group individuals and smaller teams together (a great way to get to know fellow MOSAIC families!). Click the link above to purchase your tickets today!

We are still looking for volunteers to help make this event a memorable success: https://mosaic-pto.org/ways-to-be-involved/

TRUNK OR TREAT

OCTOBER 23rd, 6:00-9:00 PM

Get ready for MOSAIC’s annual spooktacular event where students and siblings are invited to dress up in their halloween costumes at school for a night of frightful fun. Come join us for a costume contest, a pumpkin carving contest, a haunted house, and of course Trunk or Treat! This event is free to all MOSAIC families. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed to help set up this event, sign up today at https://mosaic-pto.org/ways-to-be-involved/.

Click the link below to sign up your car! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DADAE2BABFA7-trunk1

MOSAIC MILE

NOVEMBER 12th

The 5th annual MOSAIC Mile will take place on Friday, November 12th during school. All students are invited to participate in the t-shirt logo design competition for the MOSAIC MILE. Submissions must include “MOSAIC MILE 2021” somewhere within the design. Please submit student designs (include student name and studio) to the PTO via email ([email protected]) by MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th! More information and sponsor sheets will be available soon!

MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK

Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

STUDIO WISHLISTS

https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/

STAFF LOUNGE DONATION WISHLIST

MOSAIC PTO: Fall 2021 Staff Lounge Wishlist (signupgenius.com)

EVENT COMMITTEES

https://mosaic-pto.org/ways-to-be-involved/

We are still in need of event leads. If you would like a better understanding of the responsibilities of this role, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUE 10/5: October PTO Meeting (6:30pm-7:30pm)

THU 10/7: Fall Party

TUE 10/19: Papa John’s Night

SAT 10/23: Trunk or Treat

WED 10/27: Conference Potluck

WED 10/27: Oberweis Night

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Wednesday, October 6th – Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, October 20th – Early Release Day at 1:20pm

Friday, October 22nd – End of 1st quarter

Saturday, October 23rd – Trunk or Treat from 6pm-9pm

Wednesday, October 27th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 

Friday, October 29th – Half Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, November 1st – No School

Tuesday, November 2nd – No School/Teacher Workday

Take care and we hope to see you tomorrow evening for our October PTO meeting!

-Scott

MOSAIC Elementary School – September 13th, 2021 

Hello MOSAIC Families,

Thank you everyone for emailing/sharing a “shout out” last week. I am going to begin sharing them on my morning announcements this week. It is always a wonderful surprise to our students and staff when they receive a shout out. I appreciate everyone taking the time to recognize positive things happening in our school!

MOSAIC Shout Outs

Would you like to recognize a MOSAIC staff member, family or student? Please click on the link below to fill out a MOSAIC Shout Out form. I will read shout outs each day on morning announcements. 

MOSAIC Shout Outs

Morning Arrival and afternoon dismissal

I would like to remind our families that morning arrival is from 8:55-9:10am. Please be sure to be on campus before 9:10am each morning to arrive on time. Thank you for your assistance by arriving on time and providing the opportunity for your child to start their day on a positive note. In the afternoon, please be sure to arrive no later than 3:50pm for student dismissal.

Online Registration and Health Documents

I would like to provide a gentle reminder to our families to complete all online registration documents and health forms. Thank you if you have already completed these documents. 

DRAMA CLUB SIGN UP

Attention students the MOSAIC Drama Club is looking for you! Use the Google Form to sign up if you are interested by September 15th. We would love to have students in studio 2 through 5 who are interested in acting and set building/design. If there is a huge interest there will be 2 sessions offered but for now the meetings will be on Monday’s after school from 4-5:10 PM.  The first 4 meetings are scheduled for September 20, 27, October 18 & 25. Here is the link to the sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdee6S_LHiyNC2FYdw-mYUqAOiwZECj0s1hX8NGyGKc0uQiQA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Participants are chosen on a first come first serve basis so sign up today! Students will be notified September 17th. Any questions email Jessica Brownlie at [email protected]. 

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

Why did the bike fall over? 

It was TWO tired. 

MOSAIC MILE VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

https://forms.gle/7cZz5uJoP9TGGpyF9

On November 12th students will participate in our 5th annual MOSAIC Mile fun run to support the MOSAIC PTO. We will be sending home the sponsor/pledge forms and the logo design competition information in the coming weeks. At this time, we need to form the committee that will plan/coordinate and help run the event. Please let us know how you’d like to help by clicking the link above. Thank you for helping us support our MOSAIC community!

MAJESTIC MUMS

(FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY)

Mums – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

Our biggest fall fundraiser is in full bloom! This year our mums are provided by Sunnyview Gardens and Greenhouse, they are 9” mums for $9. They will be available in yellow, red, orange, purple, and white. Support MOSAIC Elementary School and add some beautiful mums to your porch or yard. You can order online at the link above (includes a convenience fee) or send in the order form to the main office. Orders are due September 15th. All mums will be available for MOSAIC families to pick up on September 24th.

MOSAIC STUDENT/PARENT DIRECTORY 21/22

https://forms.gle/DCzfb3xoLHj25V2E9

The MOSAIC PTO is assembling a 2021/2022 Student/Parent Directory for use by MOSAIC students, parents, and staff. The directory will only be distributed as a PDF document via e-mail to the families that participate in sharing their contact information. Personal information will not be shared on any public forum. Please only provide information that you are willing to have included in the directory. Please leave any non-applicable fields blank. By completing the form above, you are giving MOSAIC Elementary and the MOSAIC PTO permission to include your information in the 2021/2022 Student/Parent Directory.

We ask that everyone please fill out this form if you would like to be included in the directory, even if you submitted a form last year. Thank you for your participation and assistance in helping our MOSAIC community stay connected!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected]

ADULT FIELD DAY

Save the date for our very first Adult Field Day! Saturday, November 6th!

Let us know if you’d like to help plan or volunteer during the event.

NEW MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK

Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

STUDIO WISHLISTS

https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/

STAFF LOUNGE DONATION WISHLIST

MOSAIC PTO: Fall 2021 Staff Lounge Wishlist (signupgenius.com)

EVENT COMMITTEES

https://mosaic-pto.org/ways-to-be-involved/

We are still in need of event leads. If you would like a better understanding of the responsibilities of this role, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

WED 9/15: Mum Order Form Due

TUE 9/20: Papa John’s Night 

WED 9/21: Oberweis Night 

FRI 9/24: Mum Order Pick Up (2:00pm-5:00pm)

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Wednesday, September 29th – Early Release Day at 1:20pm

Wednesday, October 6th – Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, October 20th – Early Release Day

Friday, October 22nd – End of 1st quarter

Wednesday, October 27th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 

Friday, October 29th – Half Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Take care and have a great week!

-Scott

MOSAIC Elementary School – September 7th, 2021 

Dear MOSAIC Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable three day holiday weekend. We enter this short week with many things to do and accomplish. The students are doing a fantastic job at school. They quickly settled into the new school year and are working hard on their daily projects. The students are currently taking district-wide benchmarks in IReady in the areas of ELA and Math. IReady provides MOSAIC teachers with detailed information about a child’s readiness around grade level specific content standards. This is just one source of data we use to personalize your child’s education at MOSAIC. We will continue to communicate our students’ performance with our families over the course of the next few weeks. 

The Kindergarten students have been learning about the Zones of Regulation.  They should be able to tell you what feelings go with each color. MOSAIC’s school counselor, Ms. Blanchette has shared how amazed she is at how much they already know.  Over the next couple of weeks, they will make a new Zones poster for their classroom and learn about strategies they could use in each Zone.  First through fifth graders have been reviewing what they remember about the Zones with a fun game of Kahoot.  MOSAIC would also like to welcome Ms. Schrader to our Mosaic family.  She comes to us from St. Louis Counseling to help support our students with their social/emotional needs.

We hope you can join us this evening at 6:30pm for our September PTO meeting. You can attend the meeting either in person in MOSAIC’s cafeteria or virtually through ZOOM. Please click on this link to attend tonight’s PTO meeting virtually.  

MOSAIC Shout Outs

Would you like to recognize a MOSAIC staff member, family or student? Please click on the link below to fill out a MOSAIC Shout Out form. I will read shout outs each day on morning announcements. 

MOSAIC Shout Outs

Online Registration and Health Documents

I would like to provide a gentle reminder to our families to complete all online registration documents and health forms. Thank you if you have already completed these documents. 

DRAMA CLUB SIGN UP

Attention students the MOSAIC Drama Club is looking for you! Use the Google Form to sign up if you are interested by September 15th. We would love to have students in studio 2 through 5 who are interested in acting and set building/design. If there is a huge interest there will be 2 sessions offered but for now the meetings will be on Monday’s after school from 4-5:10 PM.  The first 4 meetings are scheduled for September 20, 27, October 18 & 25. Here is the link to the sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdee6S_LHiyNC2FYdw-mYUqAOiwZECj0s1hX8NGyGKc0uQiQA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Participants are chosen on a first come first serve basis so sign up today! Students will be notified September 17th. Any questions email Jessica Brownlie at [email protected]. 

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

Why is the letter A most like a flower? 

Because the B is after it.  

MOSAIC SPIRITWEAR IS ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME

(CLOSES TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT)

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The MOSAIC Spirit Store will close TONIGHT at midnight. Items can be shipped to you or sent home with your student after 9/23. Ordering apparel is a great way to support MOSAIC and show your school spirit. Go to mosaic-pto.org or click the link above to place your order.

STUDIO PARTY MONEY

(DUE FRIDAY 9/10)

Each year the PTO and Studio Parents organize three school parties for all of the studios to enjoy. To make these special days successful and FUN we ask each parent to provide $10 per student for their studio party funds. Please send your funds to the school any time before September 10th in an envelope marked with your student’s name(s) and studio(s).

MOSAIC MILE VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

https://forms.gle/7cZz5uJoP9TGGpyF9

On November 12th students will participate in our 5th annual MOSAIC Mile fun run to support the MOSAIC PTO. We will be sending home the sponsor/pledge forms and the logo design competition information in the coming weeks. At this time, we need to form the committee that will plan/coordinate and help run the event. Please let us know how you’d like to help by clicking the link above. Thank you for helping us support our MOSAIC community!

MAJESTIC MUMS

(FORMS DUE 9/15)

Mums – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

Our biggest fall fundraiser is in full bloom! This year our mums are provided by Sunnyview Gardens and Greenhouse, they are 9” mums for $9. They will be available in yellow, red, orange, purple, and white. Support MOSAIC Elementary School and add some beautiful mums to your porch or yard. You can order online at the link above (includes a convenience fee) or send in the order form to the main office. Orders are due September 15th. All mums will be available for MOSAIC families to pick up on September 24th.

We are also looking for help unloading & sorting the mums upon delivery and for help distributing mums as families come to pick them up, all on September 24th. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up using the Engagement Committee form found on the PTO website under “Ways to Be Involved,” scroll down or click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTO if you have any questions: [email protected]

MOSAIC STUDENT/PARENT DIRECTORY 21/22

https://forms.gle/DCzfb3xoLHj25V2E9

The MOSAIC PTO is assembling a 2021/2022 Student/Parent Directory for use by MOSAIC students, parents, and staff. The directory will only be distributed as a PDF document via e-mail to the families that participate in sharing their contact information. Personal information will not be shared on any public forum. Please only provide information that you are willing to have included in the directory. Please leave any non-applicable fields blank. By completing the form above, you are giving MOSAIC Elementary and the MOSAIC PTO permission to include your information in the 2021/2022 Student/Parent Directory.

We ask that everyone please fill out this form if you would like to be included in the directory, even if you submitted a form last year. Thank you for your participation and assistance in helping our MOSAIC community stay connected!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected]

ADULT FIELD DAY PLANNING MEETING

If you are interested in helping us plan our first ever Adult Field Day, please join us tomorrow 9/8 at the Oakville Sports Pub on Telegraph at 7:00pm. Look for Ashley and Jessica on the patio!

NEW MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK

Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

STUDIO WISHLISTS

https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/

STAFF LOUNGE DONATION WISHLIST

MOSAIC PTO: Fall 2021 Staff Lounge Wishlist (signupgenius.com)

EVENT COMMITTEES

ttps://mosaic-pto.org/ways-to-be-involved/

We are still in need of event leads. If you would like a better understanding of the responsibilities of this role, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUE 9/7: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm – https://zoom.us/j/97236198196

WED 9/15: Mum Order Form Due

TUE 9/20: Papa John’s Night 

WED 9/21: Oberweis Night 

FRI 9/24: Mum Order Pick Up (2:00pm-5:00pm)

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Tuesday, September 7th – PTO Meeting beginning at 6:30pm – https://zoom.us/j/97236198196

Wednesday, September 29th – Early Release Day at 1:20pm

Wednesday, October 6th – Fall Picture Day

Have a great week!

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

I would like to thank our students, staff and families for making last week a successful start to our 2021-2022 school year. I would also like to thank our wonderful PTO for hosting the MOSAIC Mingle last Friday evening. It was fun reconnecting with our families and having the opportunity to welcome our new families to MOSAIC. Look for more upcoming events from our PTO and school.  

Virtual Curriculum Night

MOSAIC studio teachers will be hosting a virtual curriculum night this Thursday, September 2nd. Families have the opportunity to attend two sessions: 6:00-6:25pm and a second session from 6:30-6:55pm. Both sessions cover the same information and topics. We are offering two sessions for those families who have more than one child at MOSAIC. Teachers will be providing additional information this week about their curriculum night sessions. 

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

Joke of the week:

I tried to come up with a carpentry pun…

…that woodwork. I think I nailed it, but nobody saw it.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the MOSAIC Mingle on Friday! We had a great time hanging out with our wonderful MOSAIC community. We would also like to extend an extra special thank you to the volunteers that helped with set up and tear down for the event. We appreciate you!

MOSAIC SPIRITWEAR IS ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME

(CLOSES 9/7 @ MIDNIGHT)

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The MOSAIC Spirit Store is NOW OPEN and will close on 9/7 at midnight. Items can be shipped to you or sent home with your student after 9/23. Ordering apparel is a great way to support MOSAIC and show your school spirit. Go to mosaic-pto.org or click the link above to place your order.

STUDIO PARTY MONEY

(DUE 9/10)

Each year the PTO and Studio Parents organize three school parties for all of the studios to enjoy. To make these special days successful and FUN we ask each parent to provide $10 per student for their studio party funds. Please send your funds to the school any time before September 10th in an envelope marked with your student’s name(s) and studio(s).

MAJESTIC MUMS

(FORMS DUE 9/15)

Mums – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

Our biggest fall fundraiser is in full bloom! This year our mums are provided by Sunnyview Gardens and Greenhouse, they are 9” mums for $9. They will be available in yellow, red, orange, purple, and white. Support MOSAIC Elementary School and add some beautiful mums to your porch or yard. You can order online at the link above (includes a convenience fee) or send in the order form to the main office. Orders are due September 15th. All mums will be available for MOSAIC families to pick up on September 24th.

We are also looking for help unloading & sorting the mums upon delivery and for help distributing mums as families come to pick them up, all on September 24th. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up using the Engagement Committee form found on the PTO website under “Ways to Be Involved,” scroll down or click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTO if you have any questions: [email protected]

NEW MOSAIC SPIRIT ROCK

Spirit Rock – Mosaic PTO (mosaic-pto.org)

The MOSAIC Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting news and events with our school community by painting your own message. You can reserve the rock for anything!! A student’s birthday, to thank a teacher or staff member, congratulatory events, good luck on competitions and tournaments, recognizing milestones…The rock is a fun way to spread any kind of positive message. Click the link above for guidelines and to reserve your date today!

STUDIO WISHLISTS

https://mosaic-pto.org/teacher-amazon-wish-lists/

Please follow the link above or navigate to the “Ways to Give” section of the PTO website to donate requested items from the shared studio wishlists. Thank you for your support!

STAFF LOUNGE DONATION WISHLIST

MOSAIC PTO: Fall 2021 Staff Lounge Wishlist (signupgenius.com)

Throughout the year we collect donations to help stock the staff lounge. It is just another way we provide support to and show our appreciation for the wonderful MOSAIC staff. 

Donations can be sent to the school throughout the year. Thank you for helping us support MOSAIC!

EVENT COMMITTEES

We are still in need of event leads. If you would like a better understanding of the responsibilities of this role, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

If you would like to volunteer for any of our events this school year please go to the MOSAIC PTO website at mosaic-pto.org under “Ways to Be Involved” or click here. You will find a sign up list of all of the events throughout the school year. Check off as many volunteer jobs as you would like! You will receive more information for your selected events as they approach. We are so grateful for all of our wonderful volunteers!

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUE 9/7: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm

WED 9/15: Mum Order Form Due

FRI 9/24: Mum Order Pick Up

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Thursday, September 2nd – Virtual Curriculum Night

Monday, September 6th- No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, September 7th – School Resumes

Tuesday, September 7th – PTO Meeting beginning at 6:30pm 

Have a great week!

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

We are less than two weeks away from the first day of school. We are so excited to see our students and families once again! Teachers and staff have been working these past few weeks to organize their studios and prepare for the first day. 

We have several events taking place over the next two weeks that we hope you can attend. PTO will host their first meeting of the year tomorrow evening beginning at 6:30pm. You can attend PTO meetings two ways this school year. Either in person in MOSAIC’s cafeteria or virtually through Zoom. You can find the meeting link for tomorrow’s PTO meeting and the 6:00pm room parent meeting below. The room parent meeting will also offer the option to attend in person or attend virtually. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide childcare during either of these meetings and in the near future for monthly PTO meetings. 

We will celebrate the new school year with our incoming kindergarten families at our Kindergarten Meet and Greet this Thursday, August 19th from 6:00-7:00pm. Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, see their classroom and drop off school supplies. Students and families will not have to wear a face covering outside during the event, but will be required to wear a face covering when entering the school. Kindergarten families will also receive their row assignment for student pick-up this Thursday. 

1st through 5th grade student supply drop off will be next Tuesday, August 24th from 4:00-5:30pm. Tuesday evening is a brief opportunity for students and their families to drop-off supplies and see the classroom. All visitors to the building will be required to wear a face covering upon entering the school. 

A Note from Nurse Carly

I can’t believe we are already getting ready to start the 2021 school year! I hope you all had a wonderful summer.

Dr. Clark has already mentioned that we are going to be a nut-free school again this year. This means all products containing peanuts and tree-nuts will not be permissible. We are also fish free. We take student and staff safety very seriously in regards to allergies. Please be courteous and check your ingredients. If your child brings a lunch that contains nuts to school, they will be provided a school lunch.

While we continue to practice safe guided instructions from the Health Department, we will still be following last year’s health screener and using our guide to determine when to send students home from school that are symptomatic. Please look at both and use those as a guide when determining if your child can come to school. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Any medications to be administered at school require the completion of the dispensing medication form found under optional e-Forms on the parent portal. If your child has a prescription, the label acts as the doctor’s note. However, if your child has over the counter medication, I will need a note from the doctor. In addition to medication, if your child has an action plan (asthma, food allergy), please make sure that we have a new one on file for the school year.

I will be at our supply drop off for medication drop off for the year. If you cannot make that time, please make arrangements to drop off any medications before or on the first day of school. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My phone number is 314-467-7930 and my email is [email protected]

MOSAIC Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedure along with Bus Routes

The district provides bus transportation to MOSAIC only in the morning. Students who choose to utilize district transportation will ride their neighborhood Mehlville bus to their home school (ex. Bierbaum, Forder, Rogers). From their home school, students will ride a shuttle bus to MOSAIC. Families should review the bus route information for the nearest bus stop to your home. 

Below are the bus routes for each individual school:

Beasley and Blades

Students in the Beasley and Blades attendance area will catch the MOSAIC shuttle bus at their home schools. The MOSAIC shuttle bus for Blades students will arrive at Blades’ front parking lot at 8:45am. I would arrive five minutes earlier than 8:45am. Beasley students will catch the MOSAIC shuttle bus also at 8:45am in Beasley’s front parking lot. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as well.

Bierbaum Elementary

Forder Elementary

Hagemann Elementary

Oakville Elementary

Point Elementary

Rogers Elementary

Trautwein Elementary

Wohlwend Elementary

Families do have the option if they chose to drop their child off in the morning for school. Morning arrival is from 8:55-9:10am. Like in the past, families will be assigned a row (K-1 on playground lot, 2-5 on the lower lot) for student pick up in the afternoon. Kindergarten families will receive their lane placement at the kindergarten meet and greet on Thursday, August 19th. All other families will receive their row placement at supply drop off on Tuesday, August 24th.  

Please view the video below for MOSAIC’s arrival and dismissal procedures. 

A Message from the District

We have Mehlville merch + Setting up your ParentSquare account

Get your Mehlville merch on!
 

Back by popular demand, we are presenting another opportunity to order Mehlville Spiritwear. Browse our new shop for shirts, hoodies, hats, backpacks and briefcases. For every item purchased, $2 goes toward our employee recognition program for retirees, staff celebrating significant years of service, and teacher and classified employees of the year. Items purchased will be delivered to your school this fall.
 
 
 Browse Mehlville Spiritwear.

 Setting up your ParentSquare account
 You may have noticed district emails and text messages — including this one! — have been coming from ParentSquare since July 1.  We made the transition from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare this summer to improve district and school communications. Later today we will invite you to activate your account and set up your preferences. Setting your notification preferences is key to helping staff assigned to multiple schools manage how and where they receive communication. We recorded the video below to show you how to set up your account.
 
 Please note that we are still adding and updating staff in our Student Information System and ParentSquare. We know several of our employees are associated with the wrong schools, and we are working on correcting that. While we work to resolve this, you may want to turn notifications off for schools you are no longer working at. Please watch the video for instructions.
 
News from School Food & Nutrition Services:

We are looking forward to seeing the students in our cafeterias. Breakfast and lunch meals are free for all students this school year due to a nationwide waiver from the USDA.  Schools will have additional items, such as bottled water students can purchase if they have adequate funds in their meal account.  Funds can be deposited in student meal accounts online through MySchoolBucks.  The cafes also accept cash or checks made payable to the Mehlville School District.  Please note, change will not be given for cash deposits. To view 2021-22 a la carte prices, click HERE.  A la carte items vary by school.

School Food & Nutrition Services has part time positions available for the upcoming school year.  If you enjoy working with kids and only want to work while your children are at school, SFNS has the job for you.  To apply, visit mehlvilleschooldistrict.com, select Employment under Quick Links and apply for the School Food and Nutrition Services Technician 3 hours.

If you have any questions, please contact the SFNS office at 467-5250.

Carpooling

I want to encourage families to consider carpooling this school year. Carpooling reduces the amount of cars on the lot and the time it takes to dismiss.  Please fill out the carpool form listed below by Thursday, August 19th only if you are interested in carpooling. This information will be shared in a PDF on Friday, August 20th through email to those who only filled out this document. Please complete the Carpool form first. Once you have identified a partner family for carpooling, please email our school secretary Mrs. Rooks at [email protected] to share carpooling information. Carpool Form

Before School and After School Care

Families can choose to utilize Y-Care as a before and after school care for your child. Hours for Y-Care are from 6:30am until the beginning of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. Y-Care will take place in MOSAIC’s gym. The most convenient way to get to MOSAIC’s gym is to park in our front lot off Will Avenue and take the steps on the north side of the building to the gym doors. Students at MOSAIC can only attend Y-Care at MOSAIC and are not allowed to attend Y-Care in other Mehlville School District schools. You can contact the YMCA at 314-849-9622. 

We will also have several local childcare providers transporting students to MOSAIC as well. Please make sure to notify your child care provider if you plan on utilizing their transportation services. Below is a list of child care providers that have committed to providing transportation to and from MOSAIC.

Kinder Care – (314)892-1627 – 4105 Telegraph/Kingswood

You may want to contact your child’s daycare provider if they are not listed above. Again, this is the only provider that committed to providing transportation for your child. 

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

Joke of the week:

Parallel lines have so much in common… it’s a shame they’ll never meet. 

Who are we?

A group of parent volunteers working together to enhance the learning experience of our children, provide support to the educators and staff at our school, and strengthen the bonds of our school community.

What do we do?

Have fun and fundraise to provide additional resources to the school to support the education of our children.

Who is welcome?

Everyone! Join us whenever you can! Support can take many forms and we value every one of them.

Our first PTO meeting is TOMORROW, August 17th at 6:30pm in MOSAIC’s school cafeteria. MOSAIC families can also join us virtually via Zoom at each PTO meeting this school year. The link for the August 17th PTO meeting can be found below in the upcoming events section. It is important to note that childcare will not be available at this time for PTO meetings and masks are required inside the building.

MUMS

It’s MUM time! This year our mums are provided by Sunnyview Gardens and Greenhouse, they are 9” mums for $9. They will be available in yellow, red, orange, purple, and white. Order forms can be found on our website mosaic-pto.org, at the PTO meeting tomorrow night, or will come home with each student the first week of school.

We will need volunteers to help distribute the mums the day they come in. Please sign up using the Engagement Committee form found on the PTO website under “Ways to Be Involved,” scroll down or click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTO if you have any questions: [email protected]

Let’s Get Ready to MINGLE!

The Mosaic Mingle will take place on Friday, August 27th from 6-8pm on the upper parking lot. We will have a couple of food trucks and lots of fun! Everyone is welcome to join us! If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up using the Engagement Committee form found on the PTO website under “Ways to Be Involved,” scroll down or click here. 

Room Parent Volunteers

Studio Room Parents’ main roles are to help with the 3 studio parties (fall, winter, spring) and to serve on the Teacher Appreciation Week committee (at the beginning of May). They will also help the PTO communicate with studio parents.

The Lead Room Parent chairs the committee for studio parties and coordinates the efforts of the Studio Room Parents.

Please join us right before our General Meeting on TOMORROW, August 17 at 6pm in MOSAIC’s school cafeteria. You can also join us virtually by following this zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95592762593. It is important to note that childcare will not be available at this time for PTO meetings and masks are required inside the building. Help us make this a fun year for our kids and make our teachers feel appreciated at its end! 

If you’re interested but can’t make the meeting, that’s okay! You can sign up using the Engagement Committee form found on the PTO website under “Ways to Be Involved,” scroll down or click here. 

Event Committees

We are still in need of event leads. If you would like a better understanding of the responsibilities of this role, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

As previously mentioned if you would like to volunteer for any of our events this school year please go to the MOSAIC PTO website at mosaic-pto.org. Under “Ways to Be Involved” or click here. You will find a sign up list of all of the events throughout the school year. Check off as many volunteer jobs as you would like! You will receive more information for your selected events as they approach. We are so grateful for all of our wonderful volunteers!

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

TUE 8/17: Room Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm,

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95592762593

TUE 8/17: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm,

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93893969533

THU 8/19: Kindergarten Meet & Greet @ 6:00pm-7:00pm

FRI 8/27: MOSAIC Mingle @ 6:00pm-8:00pm

TUE 9/7: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm

WED 9/15: Mum Order Form Due

FRI 9/24: Mum Order Pick Up

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Tuesday, August 17th – Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting beginning at 6:30pm
Thursday, August 19th – Kindergarten Meet and Greet from 6:00-7:00pm

Tuesday, August 24th – Supply Drop Off for 1st-5th grades from 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 25th – First day of school
Friday, August 27th – MOSAIC Mingle from 6:00-8:00pm
 

Take care and have a wonderful week!

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

We are less than three weeks away from our first day of school. I hope there is an excitement building in your household for the 2021-2022 school year. Please pardon the length of this week’s email. I am providing a great deal of information that I strongly encourage our families to read through in preparation for this school year. For your convenience, I have complied a great deal of information in the 2021-2022 MOSAIC Family Handbook as well. You can find the Family Handbook attached to this email. Please take the time to read through the handbook and this week’s email. All the information you need to be prepared for the first day of school can be found in this week’s email. 

Online registration 

New this school year, all families are required to provide the district with two proofs of residency. These documents can be uploaded in the Parent Portal. Please provide your updated documents before the first day of school. Below is a list of documents that are approved by the district to prove residency. If you need help activating or resetting you password for the Parent Portal, Mrs. Ulrich in our school office at 467-7900 will be happy to help. Thanks for your cooperation and timeliness to this registration process. 

Registration Documents:

List ‘A’ documents

• Deed or Mortgage statement dated within 30 days of the date of submission
• Real estate tax receipt dated within 1 year of the date of submission
• Unexpired lease/rental agreement signed by landlord and tenant including the address, apartment number, and date of rental
• Landlord verification letter on property management company letterhead for month to month leases only (original lease showing month to month terms required)
• Sales contract free of contingencies and signed by all parties, provided a copy of the closing statement is submitted within 60 days of enrollment

List ‘B’ documents

• Utility bill (water, gas, sewer, electric or trash) dated within 30 days of the date of submission including the name, service and mailing address. Trash bills will be accepted if dated within the most recent billing quarter.
• Personal property tax receipt dated within 1 year of the date of submission
• Unexpired occupancy permit listing all the occupants of the residence
• Government acknowledgment of address (i.e. social security, voter registration, welfare, etc.) dated within 30 days of the date of submission

School Food and Nutrition Information 

Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all students in the Mehlville School District for the 2021-2022 school year. Lunch menus will be available on the district’s website. 

Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing protocols, students will be eating breakfast and lunch in their classrooms. For the safety of our students and staff, MOSAIC will be a nut free and fish free campus this school year. Please contact Dr. Clark at 314-467-7901 or [email protected] if you have any questions regarding these food restrictions. 

MOSAIC Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

The district provides bus transportation to MOSAIC only in the morning. Families are responsible for afternoon transportation. I will share bus route information with our families once our district transportation completes the information. Like in the past, families will be assigned a row (K-1 on playground lot, 2-5 on the lower lot) for student pick up in the afternoon. Kindergarten families will receive their lane placement at the kindergarten meet and greet on Thursday, August 19th. All other families will receive their row placement at supply drop off on Tuesday, August 24th.  

Please view the video below for MOSAIC’s arrival and dismissal procedures. 

Carpooling

I want to encourage families to consider carpooling this school year. Carpooling reduces the amount of cars on the lot and the time it takes to dismiss.  Please fill out the carpool form listed below by Thursday, August 19th only if you are interested in carpooling. This information will be shared in a PDF on Friday, August 20th through email to those who only filled out this document. Please contact the MOSAIC school office at 314-467-7900 as soon as possible once you make carpool arrangements with another family.Carpool Form

Before School and After School Care

Families can choose to utilize Y-Care as a before and after school care for your child. Hours for Y-Care are from 6:30am until the beginning of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. Y-Care will take place in MOSAIC’s gym. The most convenient way to get to MOSAIC’s gym is to park in our front lot off Will Avenue and take the steps on the north side of the building to the gym doors. Students at MOSAIC can only attend Y-Care at MOSAIC and are not allowed to attend Y-Care in other Mehlville School District schools. 

We will also have several local childcare providers transporting students to MOSAIC as well. Please make sure to notify your child care provider if you plan on utilizing their transportation services. Below is a list of child care providers that have committed to providing transportation to and from MOSAIC.

Kinder Care – (314)892-1627 – 4105 Telegraph/Kingswood

You may want to contact your child’s daycare provider if they are not listed above. Again, this is the only provider that committed to providing transportation for your child. 

New Staff at MOSAIC

We are welcoming several new staff members to our MOSAIC family this school year. Mrs. Kathryn Stengel will be our new 4th grade studio teacher. Mr. James Osterberg will be serving MOSAIC as one of our new art teachers. Mrs. Melissa Murar and Mrs. Katie Morris are both serving MOSAIC as academic interventionists. Please read the brief messages below from several of our new staff members. 

Mrs. Kathryn Stengel (4th Grade Studio)

I am thrilled to be joining the MOSAIC team! I have 15 years of experience as an elementary teacher, assistant principal and instructional specialist. I also spent a few years at home with my two children who will be in fourth (Micah) and first (Gianna) grades this year. My husband Matt is an engineer and we live in Webster Groves. We’ve been enjoying lots of fun in the sun this summer–Cub Scout Camp (I am a den leader.), floating, baseball, hiking, and most recently, a high ropes course! I also enjoy gardening and reading. I am originally from Florissant, but have many friends and relatives in the Mehlville district. As a constructivist educator, I have had my eye on MOSAIC since its beginning. I know it is a truly exceptional place when it comes to bringing out the best in every learner and providing children with meaningful experiences to connect them to our wonderful world. I can’t wait to get started!

Ms. Katie Morris (K-2 Academic Interventionist) 

Hello! My name is Katie Morris and I am so excited to be joining the MOSAIC team this year! This will be my fourth year teaching, as I have taught first grade for the past three years in Jackson, Missouri. My family is so excited to be returning to St. Louis to be closer to family and embark on this new adventure! I have two children named Harper and Miles, a wonderful husband named Andy, and two big loveable dogs named Lucy and Holly. I love to spend time outdoors hiking trails, playing the violin, watching all kinds of music, and family movie nights. I am passionate about working with children and watching them reach their highest potential. At MOSAIC, I look forward to helping our kids grow and find success in the ways that fit them best!

Mrs. Melissa Murar (3-5 Academic Interventionist) 

Hi! I am Melissa Murar and this will be my 10th year teaching. I spent the last six years teaching 4th grad. Prior to that, I taught 5th – 8th graders. I am from Fayetteville, IL but currently reside in Oakville with my husband, John. We have two children – Grayson (3) and Ellie (6 months), and a golden doodle, Stanley. I love the St. Louis Blues and Cardinals, exploring independent restaurants, jogging around our neighborhood, relaxing with a good pedicure, and above all else, I love spending quality time with my children and family. I am beyond ecstatic about being an Academic Interventionist at MOSAIC and ensuring every student shines at their brightest potential.

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

STOKED FOR SCHOOL!

Our first PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, August 17th beginning at 6:30pm in MOSAIC’s school cafeteria. MOSAIC families can also join us virtually via Zoom at each PTO meeting this school year. The link for the August 17th PTO meeting can be found below in the upcoming events section. It is important to note that childcare will not be available at PTO meetings. This may change later in the school year and hopefully we can once again offer child care service for our families when attending a PTO meeting.

Our first fundraiser of the year will begin in just a few weeks with mums! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTO if you have any questions: [email protected]

Room Parent Volunteers

We are still in need of a Lead Room Parent and Room Parents for Studio 1, Studio 3, Studio 4, and Studio 5.

Please join us on Tuesday, August 17 at 6pm in MOSAIC’s school cafeteria to coordinate studio parties for this upcoming school year. You can also join us virtually by following this zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95592762593. We are meeting right before the PTO meeting. At this time, childcare will not be available for this meeting. We hope to see you there. 

Event Committees

We are still in need of volunteers for the MOSAIC Mingle on 8/27.

If you would like to volunteer for any of our events this school year please go to the MOSAIC PTO website at mosaic-pto.org. Under “Ways to Be Involved” you will find a sign up list of all of the upcoming events throughout the school year. Check off as many volunteer jobs as you would like! You will receive more information for your selected events as they approach. We are so grateful for all of our wonderful volunteers!

Corporate Gift Match

Reminder, many companies and corporations will support nonprofits in gift matching or volunteer program hours. If you work for a company that supports nonprofits, we would love to hear from you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUE 8/17: Room Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm,

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95592762593

TUE 8/17: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm,

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93893969533

THU 8/19: Kindergarten Meet & Greet @ 6:00pm-7:00pm

FRI 8/27: MOSAIC Mingle @ 6:00pm-8:00pm

TUE 9/7: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm

WED 9/15: Mum Order Form Due

FRI 9/24: Mum Order Pick Up

Thank you,

MOSAIC PTO

Upcoming MOSAIC Events

Tuesday, August 17th – Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting beginning at 6:30pm
Thursday, August 19th – Kindergarten Meet and Greet from 6:00-7:00pm 

Tuesday, August 24th – Supply Drop Off for 1st-5th grades from 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 25th – First day of school

Friday, August 27th – MOSAIC Mingle from 6:00-8:00pm
 

Have a great week!

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

We are in our final full week of school. Next Wednesday, June 2^nd will be the last day of school. We will dismiss students beginning at 1:15pm on June 2nd. Please be on MOSAIC’s parking lot to pick up your child no later than 1:10pm.

I have a lot of information to share with you as we wrap up these last few days of school. Please take a moment to read this week’s email and please reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Yearbooks, Report Cards and Placements

Students who ordered yearbooks will receive them on Tuesday, June 1^st. Yearbook signing will take place only in their classrooms. We have a very limited number of additional books remaining. If you would like to purchase a copy for $15, please contact Mrs. Ulrich at [email protected].

Report cards, along with teacher placement and student supply lists will be sent home on Wednesday, June 2^nd in your child’s backpack. Virtual students will receive their report cards through email. I will include student supply lists in next week’s email blast and do a posting on Facebook.  

Important Message from our Cafe

Friday 5-28

Breakfast: Egg, Cheese, Biscuit

Lunch 

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks or Cheesee Bites

Broccoli

Mixed Fruit

Tuesday June 1

Breakfast: Mini Chocolate Donuts

Lunch 

Wild Mike’s Pizza

Corn

Peaches

Wednesday June 2

Breakfast: Poptarts

Lunch

Hot Ham & Cheese on Hawiian roll or Pretzel Bun

Emoji Fries

Mixed Berry Cup

MEAL ACCOUNT BALANCES:  All balances left in meal accounts at the end of the school year will automatically be carried forward for students continuing in any Mehlville School. If a student graduates or moves out of the school district, a refund can be requested. Account balances can also be transferred to siblings within Mehlville. The parent/guardian may request a refund or transfer by emailing [email protected]  Refunds will be issued by check from the Mehlville School District. Families may also choose to donate the remaining meal account balance to a student in need within our district by contacting the School Food & Nutrition office at 314-467-5250.

In an effort to address some questions that have come up regarding Chromebooks over the summer:

• Please make every attempt to identify those students that may not be returning to the district this summer or next fall so that their device can be collected. 
• Over the summer, please inform families leaving the district they may also drop off their device at the IT office in the back of the Witzel Building at 3100 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125
• During the summer, our help email address: [email protected] will continue to be monitored to serve students and families. 
• Please remind students over the summer to store or use their devices in a safe place where they will not be crushed or exposed to liquids (the number 1 reason for breakage)

As a reminder, only Senior Chromebooks will be collected at the end of this school year. All other students will keep their devices over the summer.

Emergency Broadband Benefit

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households.

There are three ways for eligible households to apply:

1. Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
2. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.
3. Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility to:

Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742

After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.

More information can be found here: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit  

We are in need of summer volunteers!

We are in need of help watering and maintaining the outdoor classroom this summer. If your family would be interested in helping for a week, please sign up on the link below.  If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Tretter-Larkin at [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fyDkwZ3wpUDvlhyv0PJWMy_f-gDym1WVbAgIrEfuo1o/edit#

Chromebook Repair

Although the district provided Chromebooks are very durable, there are times where something can go wrong with them. Please reach out to the district’s IT office at [email protected] if your child’s Chromebook is having issues.

Curbside Meals

As of April 19, 2021, with all K-12 students on campus 5 days a week, curbside meal pickup will only be available at Mehlville High and Oakville High.

Monday-Friday: curbside meals will only be available at the high schools from 9:00-9:30 a.m. With all K-12 students on campus 5 days a week, curbside meal pickup will only be available at Mehlville High and Oakville High.

Request meals for this week.

MOSAIC Recognition

Please take a moment to recognize hard work and dedication during our last full week of school. Give a shout out to MOSAIC teacher, students or faculty member.

MOSAIC Recognition Form

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

https://mosaic-pto.org

STUDIO ART RAFFLE

Thank you everyone that purchased raffle tickets for MOSAIC students’ studio art raffle. We raised $875 for our art studios! We also greatly appreciate all of the volunteers that helped sell raffle entries last week!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RAFFLE WINNERS!

Studio K: Jennifer Huffaker

Studio 1: Haley Hagedorn

Studio 2: Colleen Eagan

Studio 3: Dawn Matzker

Studio 4: Jennifer Emo

Studio 5: Pam Cates

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK!)

WED 5/26: Oberweis Day!

Calendar of Upcoming School Events

May 31^st – No School/Memorial Day

June 2^nd – Last day of school – Early dismissal at 1:20pm

Have a wonderful week!

-Scott

Dear MOSAIC Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and took time to enjoy the beautiful weather. The weather the next few days looks very promising as well. We will get rain later in the week, but we will make sure to get our students outside for recess to burn off some winter energy.  

Our 3^rd through 5^th grade MOSAIC@Home families received an email from our district to select a date/time to take the upcoming MAP test this Spring. I am asking our MOSAIC@Home families pause from filling out this form. We are in the process of scheduling MAP testing for our MOSAIC students, both in person and virtual students. More information about MAP testing will be shared in the upcoming weeks. Thanks for your patience.

We would like to invite our MOSAIC families to join us tomorrow evening at 6pm for our monthly PTO meeting. Mrs. Bradley, Ms. Lazzara and Mrs. Werner will be presenting on the exciting learning opportunities students are experiencing in their studios. Attendees will also participate in an activity to share ideas about future plans for our school and PTO. You do not want to miss this meeting!

Please click on the link below tomorrow evening at 6pm to join March’s PTO meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/92031530847

Register to vote by March 10 to participate in the April election

Mehlville School District residents have an important item on the April 6, 2021, ballot.  The district is asking voters for a zero tax rate increase bond issue, called Prop S. If passed, Prop S would fund facility projects that improve student safety, and address critical infrastructure needs like restroom renovations, ADA accessibility, and HVAC and roofing replacements without raising the tax rate.

Parents and other residents are encouraged to learn more about Prop S and to vote. If you aren’t already registered to vote, the deadline to register is Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Missouri Secretary of State’s website has several options to register to vote: 

• Print and mail your application
• Register in person
• Request an application be mailed to you

Who can vote?

To register to vote in Missouri, you must be:

• At least 17 ½ years of age (but you must be 18 by the day of the election to vote)
• A U.S. Citizen
• A Missouri Resident

Yearbooks

MOSAIC Yearbook Online Ordering

Yearbooks for the 2020-2021 school year are now on sale through Friday, March 19th.  Please click on the link below to order a yearbook for your child for $15.00.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Klang at [email protected].

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/mosaicelementary

Curbside Meals

Food Service

• Curbside meal schedule
  • Monday: 10:30 am-12:30 pm at all secondary schools
    • MHS will have a limited amount of shelf stable meal kits and produce boxes on Mondays
  • Tuesday-Friday:  9-9:45 am at high schools only
• Thanks to all staff members who assisted with shelf stable meal bag distribution
  • Hoping to start offering at the high schools in a couple of weeks

MOSAIC@Home Supply Pick-Up

MOSAIC@ Home Student Supply Pick-Up Dates for 3rd & 4th Quarter

**Times for all supply-pick-ups have changed and will now be from 8:00-8:30am and 4:15-4:45pm**

Friday, April 2nd

Friday, May 7th

MOSAIC Recognition

Please take a moment to recognize hard work and dedication. Give a shout out to MOSAIC teacher, students or faculty member.

MOSAIC Recognition Form

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE

The Baked Bear Ice Cream/Cookies

Order pick up is tomorrow March 9th from 5-6:30 PM in the MOSAIC parking lot. 

Panera Bread 

Stop by Panera Bread this Thursday March 11th at 130 S County Center Way from 4-8 PM and support MOSAIC.

ATTENTION MOSAIC STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! We want to see you show off your amazing talents! Enter our 1st Family Talent Show and your family could walk away with a prize! During the week of March 15th each studio will have an opportunity to view all of MOSAIC’S AMAZING ACTS!

Learn more via our flyer below and submit your acts via our flipgrid link: https://flipgrid.com/PTO8464 by March 12, 2021!

MOSAIC YOU’VE BEEN EGGED

Sign up by March 19th to participate. This time around MOSAIC students will leave a goody bag ($5 minimum) for another student in their studio. Sign up by using the link proiveded https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-youve1.  Egging begins March 26th through April 10th. 

Midnight at the MOSAIC Masquerade

Tickets on Sale NOW!!! Reserve your breakout room today at mosaic-pto.org/masquerade.  All proceeds raised will provide an unique classroom experience through project based learning,  a student-centered teaching method that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems.

Midnight at the MOSAIC Masquerade

Silent Auction Items Needed 

MOSAIC Families, we are gearing up for our biggest fundraiser of the year, Midnight at the MOSAIC Masquerade and we need your help. Below is a wish list of items needed for our silent auction baskets. Each studio has a specific basket they are collecting for and we would appreciate any help collecting these items. As always, we appreciate the support from all of our families. If you would like to donate but just don’t have the time to shop, we will do that for you, just send money via Paypal to ​[email protected]​ (select friends and family option) and mention what studio basket you are donating to. Thank you for your support!

15 Silent Auction Baskets

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094EACAA2FAAF85-silent

Studio K-5th grade Silent Auction Baskets

Studio K  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio1

Studio 1  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio

Studio 2  https://www.seignupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio2

Studio 3  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio4

Studio 4  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio3

Studio 5  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaa2faaf85-studio5

Any questions reach out to the MOSAIC PTO at [email protected].

PTO Meetings for the 2020/2021 School Year

All meetings will be held on Tuesday’s and start at 6:00 pm. Currently meetings will be held by Zoom. Mark your calendars now!

March 9th, 2021 – https://zoom.us/j/92031530847

April 13th, 2021

May 11th, 2021

Calendar of Upcoming School Events

March 9^th – PTO Meeting @6pm

March 19^th – End of Third quarter

March 22^nd-26^th – Spring Break

Have a wonderful week!

-Scott