Next week is Kindness Week!

📚✨ What an amazing night! We had a great turnout for our Family Reading Quest! Thank you to all the families who joined us for reading, games, food, and fun—we loved seeing our school community come together! 💙









🎉 Class Attendance Champions of January! 🎉
Miss Vanderzee’s 1st graders snagged the top spot and scored a pajama and popcorn bash! 🍿🎈
Miss Vanderzee’s 1st graders snagged the top spot and scored a pajama and popcorn bash! 🍿🎈


This week, we're throwing confetti for compassion and wisdom during National Counselors Week! We hit the jackpot with Mrs. Stone at Mellette! A huge thank you for all the magic you work with our students and staff! 🩷✨

✨Stars of the Week✨

January Perfect Attendance❄️


🩷February🩷

Mellette Elementary
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!

Happy 100th day of school, Arrows! Mellette was full of 100-year-olds today 🎉 This year sure has flown by. Can you believe it has already been 100 days? Time flies when you're having fun! 😄








Our music teacher, Mrs. Ingalls, and the third graders brought their musical talents to StoneyBrook Assisted Living, where they performed for the residents! 💜🎤🎵 Nice work, Mellette 3rd graders!

Mellette Elementary
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!

Reminder:
Friday, January 23 - Early Dismissal
Friday, January 23 - Early Dismissal
Our 100th Day of School is Tuesday, January 27th! Students and staff are invited to celebrate by dressing like they are 100 years old!

Mellette Elementary
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who taught us the importance of kindness and courage. As a school community, we celebrate his legacy by choosing kindness, helping others, and working together. 💙

✨💜Stars of the Week💜✨

Reminder: No school on Monday, January 19th, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mellette Elementary
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!
📚✨ Family Reading Quest – Chapter One! ✨📚
Families, get ready for a night of games, food, and fun as we dive into the world of reading together! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for an exciting exploration of reading—with activities for all ages!

Our very own administrative assistant, ✨Mrs. Kranz✨, celebrated her 𝟲𝟬ᵀᴴ birthday yesterday! To help her celebrate, the office area was decked out in decor, and the staff dressed in their best 60s attire! 🪩✌🏼🩷

Mellette students have hit the next Amazing Arrow goal! So far this school year, ✨𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎 Amazing Arrows✨ have been written. Keep going, Arrows! 💜
To celebrate, we will have HAT DAY tomorrow! 🧢👒🎩
To celebrate, we will have HAT DAY tomorrow! 🧢👒🎩

