Welcome to the Web site of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School. We’re glad you’re here. Good communication among students, parents, teachers, and the community is an essential tool in meeting the needs of today’s students. This Web site is part of our plan to help meet that need in our quest to become an excelling school. We are anxiously engaged in educating positive contributors and life-long learners. Please browse our site to learn more about us and read about the special programs that we have for the development of our students and their parents. Visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page for the most common questions and answers, or check out our “Helpful Links” page to find great Web links and resources. Of course, you’re welcome to contact us whenever you’d like.

Dear Parents,

As the holidays quickly approach, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents for the commitment and dedication that you have demonstrated during the first half of the 2011-2012 school year. I also find that this is a wonderful time to reflect on the first part of the school year and would like to share some of the highlights with you as we progress toward our 2011-2012 goals:

• M.C. Cash received a PERFORMING PLUS label, a B grade.
• We adopted a new school-wide behavior system in which Roadrunners R.A.C.E. to Excellence, as we are Respectful, Accountable, Committed to a safe school, and Engaged.
• Our teachers are energetic, dedicated professionals who model lifelong learning and positive behaviors for our children.
• Over 300 students were celebrated during the first Quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List assembly.
• Students of the Month, their parents, and their teachers have celebrated their achievements at monthly breakfasts.
• Ms. Parker’s 8th grade Algebra class is piloting an interactive video learning program in their classroom. Ms. Parker and her co-teacher, who works with the students through an interactive distance learning system, facilitate and provide opportunities for the students to become thinkers and problem solvers.
• Our District quarterly assessments indicate that our students continue to demonstrate growth in all core areas.
• Parents and grandparents have volunteered their time both inside and outside of the classroom assisting with field trips and classroom activities.
• Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Adrianne Saddlemire Lifsey, received the Excellence in Education award.
• 6th grade teacher, Ms. Poeschel, was selected as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher semi-finalist.

These are just a few of the wonderful things that have taken place during the first semester, and we resolve to have an even more successful second semester.

The entire faculty and staff of M.C. Cash wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year remembering that the holidays are a time for caring, celebration, and reflection. Enjoy your time with family and friends, be safe, and remember all the reasons we have to be grateful.

Sincerely,

Lisa Sandomir, Principal