Our books from the Book Blast have arrived and will be sent home this evening with your child. Please remember that every child will receive one free book from Book Blast while those students who raised more money will receive more books. We had several students who received all 10 books. Thanks for everyone who took the time and participated in our program. Please read those books to your child and let's emphasize the importance of reading.

Congratulations to Megan Honaker for being a winner of the Smart Cookie book and Squishmallow sponsored by our Book Blast Literacy program. As a result of the inclement weather last week our Book Blast has been extended for another week. We currently need 6 more students to submit their 10 emails to meet our participation goal of 60%. If you haven't already done so please help us out by registering and submitting those emails.

Congratulations to Ronan Roark for winning the Smart Cookie book and squishmallow as part of our Book Blast Literacy Campaign. There's still time to get involved. If you haven't submitted your 10 emails you still have a few more days. Go to the following link: https://app.booksarefun.com/MercerCoELC24740 Everyone who submits 10 email addresses qualifies for a plush, glow in the dark blanket.

Please join us for our Thankful Science Night on November 28th, from 5:00 - 6:30. We will be doing lots of fun interactive activities related to Science and Math. Hope to see you there.

MCELC will be selling t-shirts for our students, families and staff. Please check your child's folder for more information. Cost of t-shirts is $12.00. You can also print off an order form from the documents section of our school website.

Students in Mrs. Donna and Mrs. Angie's classroom were treated to a very special Pirate Adventure by Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Taylor. They were read a pirate story, worked through an obstacle course and got to search for hidden treasure. According to one student reviewer; "This was the best day ever!"

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, October 17th , our field trip to the Crab Orchard Pumpkin Patch has been cancelled. As a result of the amount of rain which the area has received over the past few days, the grounds of the pumpkin patch are completely saturated. We were unable to reschedule a date this year to the pumpkin patch. All monies collected will be credited to our next field trip which should take place in December. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Students at MCELC were treated today to Peanut Butter and Jelly Spider sandwiches. Special thanks to our cooks Misty and Connie for always going above and beyond for our students.

MCELC was visited today by members of the East River Volunteer Fire Department as part of Fire Prevention Month. Students were taught about fire safety as well as given the opportunity to see a real fire truck. Thanks to the folks at the ERVFD for coming out and spending some time with our students.

Parents and Families: We would like your input in creating the 2024-2025 school year calendar! Please click on survey link. Calendar public hearings will be held on October 9th and October 23rd at the Seminar Center at 6:00 p.m. https://forms.office.com/r/kGyVS1Pu08

Ms. Sydney's class learned about Johnny Appleseed this week. The kids and Ms. Sydney had a blast learning and making Johnny Appleseed hats.

MCELC will be celebrating College Colors Day on Friday, September 29th. Be sure to dress in your favorite college colors or gear.

On September 26th, all MCELC students and families are invited to attend the opening activities of One Book, One Town at the Chuck Mathena Center . At that time, the name of the book that we will be reading will be shared. A copy of that book will go home on September 27th. Please bring lawn chairs to the opening activities as a movie will be shown on the big screen in the CMC parking lot. Hope to see a bunch of our MCELC families at the Chuck Mathena Center on the 26th.

We had a great time the past couple of days playing color and shape bingo with our grandparents. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their schedules to spend some time with us. Our grandparents are the BEST!

Big News coming soon!

Schedule Change: School picture day has been rescheduled for September 28th. Please watch your child's folder for more information.

Huge thank you to 2 Yard Sign Fairies for our awesome sign for meet the teacher Thursday night. Mercer County Early Learning Center - Silver Springs is ready to see our students Monday! The display will still be available Monday morning for those first day of school photo ops. Can’t wait to see all of our new friends!

Meet the Teacher will be held on August 24th from 6:00 - 7:00 at MCELC. Teachers will be contacting you once they return to work. First Day for Pre-K is August 28th. Can't wait to meet all of our new friends.

Come join us at one of our Community Outreach Bus locations!

We had the pleasure of celebrating our Teacher of the Year nominee, Sydney Saunders, last night at the Chuck Mathena Center. Sydney is the epitome of a Pre-K teacher. She conducts wonderful science experiments which her kids absolutely love. MCELC is truly blessed to have Sydney Saunders on our staff.