
There is no school Monday 2/17/25 in observance of President’s Day.
No hay clases el lunes 17/02/25 en conmemoración del Día del Presidente.


We have an early release day today, there are no PM classes.
Hoy es salida temprano, no habra clases en la tarde.


https://bit.ly/D83-OM #D83shines Big shoutout to our incredible Operations & Maintenance team! They're working hard to keep our schools safe and accessible no matter what winter throws our way. We're a community that's ready for anything! ❄️ Thank you!




Dear Mannheim School District 83 Families,
Please read this important update regarding winter weather preparedness & contact information:
English: https://5il.co/365do
Polish: https://5il.co/365dn
Spanish: https://5il.co/365dm

We have an early release day on 2/12/25, only AM session will be in attendance. There will be no PM classes.
Tenemos un día de salida temprana el 2/12/25, solo asistiremos a la sesión de la mañana. No habrá clases por la tarde.

#D83shines Innovation Committee meeting to review new Chromebook models with @Elkendier from @ITSavvy. Mr. Pros shared the new program he is investigating, Brightly. Mr. Herion shared @AppMinga with the group.









On Wednesday January 29, 2025 MECC will have a parent workshop from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in both English and Spanish. Parent-Teacher Conferences. are 2/4 and 2/6 from 4:30 p.m. to 8. Schedule your appointment if you have not already done so.
El miércoles 29 de enero de 2025 MECC tendrá un taller para padres de 5:00 a 6:00 p. m. tanto en inglés como en español. Conferencias de padres y maestros. son el 2/4 y 2/6 de 16:30 a 21:30 horas. a 8. Programe su cita si aún no lo ha hecho.



Please see weekly message:
Porfavor mirar el mensage de la semana:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LSda1gNz7QHcVh5vtgPArBRCjSGHOKRvGcoLlksOiK4/edit?usp=sharing



Dear Parents/Guardians,
The safety and well-being of our students are our highest priorities. To this end, I would like to
take this opportunity to remind you about the district’s “Five-Minute Rule,” which is outlined in
the Parent–Student Handbook for 2024–2025 on page 4, under the section General Information:
Articles Prohibited in School.
The “Five-Minute Rule” is an important rule designed to encourage students to take immediate
responsibility if they unintentionally bring prohibited items to school. Such items include, but
are not limited to, weapons (or look-alike weapons), firecrackers, skateboards, matches, and
other potentially hazardous or disruptive objects.
If a student discovers they have inadvertently brought a prohibited item to school, they must
report it to a school staff member or hand it over immediately—ideally within five minutes of
realizing their mistake. Following this policy allows students to correct the situation responsibly
and, depending on the circumstances, may lead to reduced disciplinary consequences.
The goal of the “Five-Minute Rule” is to promote honesty, accountability, and a constructive
response to mistakes, all while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for
everyone.
We encourage you to review this rule with your student to ensure they understand its purpose
and importance. This is also a great opportunity to review the Parent – Student Handbook with
your student. Together, we can continue providing a safe and positive learning environment to
all our students.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact your school office. Enjoy your weekend.
Best,
Dr. Diego Giraldo
Superintendent of Schools

We have our Winter Kindergarten Bound Parent Luncheon this Thursday 1/16/24 from 11:15 - 12:15. AM and PM parents please join us for lunch and receive important information to prepare for Kindergarten in 2025-2026.


🎉 HUGE congrats to Jamie Reinke, MMS Literacy Coach, as our January We83™ Appreciate You Employee of the Month! 🎉 #D83Shines https://www.d83.org/article/1959550


⚡️Back to School Buzz at D83!⚡️
Winter break over? Let's dive back in! 🏆 Nominate a colleague for our We83™ Appreciate You award! 🧠 This month: Critical Thinkers who excel at problem-solving. ⏰ Nominations close TOMORROW!
Enjoy this winning Treat83™ pic collage!


Welcome back! We hope everyone had a joyful and relaxing winter break. Students will return to school on Tuesday January 7, 2025.
On Wednesday, January 8th, we will have a delayed start day, there will not be an AM session. The PM session will be in attendance.


The district office will be open the following days from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM:
12/23, 12/26, 12/27, 12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3.
The district will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and January 1st.
Happy Holidays!


MECC will be closed for winter break 12/23/24 through 1/6/25. Classes will resume 1/6/25. From all of us at MECC have a safe and happy holiday season.


Happy Holidays from the #D83Shines HR Department! 🎄🎁 Thank you for your hard work, and congratulations to our 80 lucky Mannheim Treat83™ winners! 🍩 #D83 #HolidayCheer https://www.d83.org/article/1937394


We've slashed our phishing risk from 13.9% to 6.2%! 🤯 Thanks to KnowBe4 and our amazing team, we're staying safe online. #Cybersecurity #KnowBe4 #SafeSchools
https://www.d83.org/article/1936585


This week is our school spirit week with a holiday theme. The Winter Program will take place on 12/19/24. Expect a wonderful performance for both the AM and PM sessions! MECC will be closed for winter vacation from 12/21/24 - 1/6/25. Students will return to school on 1/7/25.



Dear Parents/Guardians,
The safety and well-being of our students are our highest priorities. To this end, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the district’s “Five-Minute Rule,” which is outlined in the Parent–Student Handbook for 2024–2025 on page 4, under the section General Information: Articles Prohibited in School.
The “Five-Minute Rule” is an important rule designed to encourage students to take immediate responsibility if they unintentionally bring prohibited items to school. Such items include, but are not limited to, weapons (or look-alike weapons), firecrackers, skateboards, matches, and other potentially hazardous or disruptive objects.
If a student discovers they have inadvertently brought a prohibited item to school, they must report it to a school staff member or hand it over immediately—ideally within five minutes of realizing their mistake. Following this policy allows students to correct the situation responsibly and, depending on the circumstances, may lead to reduced disciplinary consequences.
The goal of the “Five-Minute Rule” is to promote honesty, accountability, and a constructive response to mistakes, all while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for everyone.
We encourage you to review this rule with your student to ensure they understand its purpose and importance. This is also a great opportunity to review the Parent – Student Handbook with your student. Together, we can continue providing a safe and positive learning environment to all our students.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school office. Enjoy your weekend.
Best,
Dr. Diego Giraldo
Superintendent of Schools