Literacy Night Coming Soon!
Each winter Midway Elementary holds its Annual Literacy Night. While this year may look a little different, we are excited to still offer an event that is
sure to spark the reading spirit! Literacy Night will be held virtually on Thursday, December 10th. Stay
tuned for more information to be shared this coming week!
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Drop-off and Pick Up Information
Each morning car riders will enter through the school’s main entrance and drop-off at the 3rd set of
doors. Students can enter the building beginning at 7:00 am, and school will start promptly at 7:30. Students who arrive after this time will be marked
tardy. Dismissal will take place at 2:30 pm with students exiting the same doors. Please make sure to have your car tag visible on the right side of your dash at pick up. If you do not have your tag you will
be asked to park and come in.
Volume 1, Issue #3 November 25th, 2020
Upcoming
Events
November 25th Virtual Student Day/ Records Day November 26th-27th Fall Break Thanksgiving December 14th Interim Reports December 18th Early Dismissal Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st Winter Break (No School) January 18th MLK Holiday (No School) January 28th
End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 29th
Records/Weather Day (No School)
Learning Option Change
Please check the homepage of our school website, as well as our Facebook page, for a link to the 4 ½ week interim period learning option change request.
The option change form must be completed by 9:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2nd. A separate form
is required for each student, including siblings. Parents will be notified of your child’s start date. If
you have any questions please contact the school.
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Letterland Day
On Friday, October 30th Kindergarten through 2nd grade classes celebrated Letterland Day. Students have been using
the Letterland program to build and support their phonetic knowledge. Teachers and students celebrated their hard
work by dressing as their favorite Letterland character.
Volume 1, Issue #3 November 25th, 2020
Upcoming
Events
November 25th Virtual Student Day/ Records Day November 26th-27th Fall Break Thanksgiving December 14th Interim Reports December 18th Early Dismissal Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st Winter Break (No School) January 18th MLK Holiday (No School) January 28th
End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 29th
Records/Weather Day (No School)
New Teacher FEATURE
We would like to extend a huge Bobcat welcome to Ms. Grace Smith,
who is new to the Midway family. Ms. Smith joined the third grade team this year and has been a true
asset to our staff. At anytime you can find her class expanding their love of reading and writing while creating memories that will make
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Bobcat Book Machine Winners
Congratulations to the following students who were rewarded for their Pawsitively Pawsome reading in the
months of October and November!
Carter Stephens Yazaira Ramirez Tessa Bowers
Elizabeth Lemonds Astrid Fleischman Chloe O'Quinn
Luke Price Isabella Spradley Luke Watkins
Bentley Anderson Mickey Brazell Adyn Lemonds
Emily Whitaker Elijah Chunn Cody Moseley
Brayden Crenshaw Madalyn Seegars Anden Elmore
Harleigh Watkins Johnny Gainey Sammy Sims
Brylee Oliver David Hernandez Ella Roberts
Jacob Combs Autumn Rogers Shawn Corbett
Kyle Smith Joshua Hammonds Cameron Branham
Shane Gainey Leigh Sanchez Teigan Floyd
Volume 1, Issue #3 November 25th, 2020
Upcoming
Events
November 25th Virtual Student Day/ Records Day November 26th-27th Fall Break Thanksgiving December 14th Interim Reports December 18th Early Dismissal Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st Winter Break (No School) January 18th MLK Holiday (No School) January 28th
End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 29th
Records/Weather Day (No School)
BDK Teacher of the Year
Midway would like to congratulate Mr. Hawes, our music teacher, on
being nominated Baron Dekalb’s 2020-21 Teacher of the Year. Mr.
Hawes is dedicated to promoting the arts at both MDW and BDK. The
Bobcats join in the celebration of this fine educator. Make sure to offer a congratulations next time
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Volume 1, Issue #3 November 25th, 2020
Upcoming
Events
November 25th Virtual Student Day/ Records Day November 26th-27th Fall Break Thanksgiving December 14th Interim Reports December 18th Early Dismissal Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st Winter Break (No School) January 18th MLK Holiday (No School) January 28th
End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 29th
Records/Weather Day (No School)
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Virtual Winter MAP Testing
Virtual students will complete Winter MAP testing on the dates listed below. Students will need to eat breakfast or lunch before
they come for testing. They will need to bring a charged chromebook, a book, mask and a snack/water bottle if they would like. Students will take two tests - reading and math.
Temperatures will be taken as students arrive. Please look for your child’s teacher to send out sign up
information soon.
3rd Grade (Gullard)- Thursday, 12/3 8:30-10:30 or 11:30-1:30 4th Grade (Inabinet)-Friday, 12/4 8:30-10:30 or 11:30-1:30 5th Grade (D Hayes)-Monday, 12/7 8:30-10:30 or 11:30-1:30
Volume 1, Issue #3 November 25th, 2020
Upcoming
Events
November 25th Virtual Student Day/ Records Day November 26th-27th Fall Break Thanksgiving December 14th Interim Reports December 18th Early Dismissal Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st Winter Break (No School) January 18th MLK Holiday (No School) January 28th
End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 29th
Records/Weather Day (No School)
