Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy

The week of November 3, 2025, Kellie Roberts chose Julie Reynolds for the Tireless Teacher Award. It is with great pleasure that we present the Tireless Teacher Award to Julie Reynolds. Julie consistently goes above and beyond in every aspect of her role, always eager to embrace new ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and share her innovative approaches to teaching. Her dedication to her students is unmatched; she creates a warm, compassionate environment where each student feels valued and supported. Julie's commitment to both her professional growth and the well-being of her students serves as an inspiration to us all. Her boundless energy and unwavering care make her an exceptional educator and an invaluable member of our team.

Congratulations to Regina LeRue, who has been recognized by her peers as the October Paraprofessional of the Month. She is pictured alongside Heather Peacock, Principal, and Kiki Richardson, Instructional Coach.

Congratulations to Vongphachan McElroy, who has been recognized by her peers as the October Teacher of the Month. She is pictured alongside Heather Peacock, Principal, and Kiki Richardson, Instructional Coach.

Today, we hosted our second six-week Pep Rally, and the students thoroughly enjoyed cheering for their respective teams.
The Black and White Team, consisting of Janidlo, Therrien, Petet, Wilkerson, and Straley, excelled in attendance, behavior, and overall performance. The Red Team, comprised of Hunt, Reynolds, Zimmer, and Cooper, achieved recognition for the best academic progress. Additionally, the Blue Team, featuring Johnson, Collier, Hunter, and Anderson, was awarded the spirit stick.

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This week students in Mrs. Janidlo's have been exploring and learning about the pumpkin life cycle, the parts of a pumpkin, and culminated in pumping carving, pumpkin slime, and the Halloween favorite "puking pumpkin" experiment!  What must they must have had!

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Students in Mrs. Anderson’s and Mrs. Helbing’s classes engaged in a hands-on activity with Oobleck today, which is a fascinating mixture of water and cornstarch. They delighted in experiencing the unique texture and had a great time playing with this "slime."

Yesterday, Mrs. Straley's class engaged in a mosaic design project. Students utilized hand-torn construction paper in various shades of colors to create their unique Mosaic Trees. Each student demonstrated remarkable creativity and skill in their work.

Transition Fair

Today, in Mrs. Straley's class, students embarked on a nature walk around the school grounds to collect leaves. They observed the various colors, shapes, and sizes of the leaves they found. Upon returning to the classroom, the students engaged in creating drawings and sorting the leaves. This activity was met with enthusiasm and enjoyment from the students.

This week Douglas the Wandering Dragon from our Literacy Center has swooped into Mrs. Collier’s classroom, making a bunch of new pals! Her students have been nothing short of book discussion rock stars, showcasing top-notch manners and enthusiasm. Douglas will hang out with the class for a week, soaking up the awesome vibes and witnessing their daily adventures firsthand.

Wyatt Grimes, a student in Mrs. Reynolds' and Mrs. K. Jones' class, is the first this school year to achieve the remarkable goal of reading 300 books in the Book and Beyond Reading program. In recognition of his accomplishment, he has earned a free book of his choice from the Book Vending Machine, as well as an "I Love to Read" T-shirt. He is pictured alongside Principal Heather Peacock and Instructional Coach Kiki Richardson.

Congratulations, Wyatt!

Mrs. Collier’s and Ms. Hunt’s Pre-K scientists had a blast last week making apple volcanoes! They used one of their most important science tools — their eyes — to make careful observations as the bubbly “lava” erupted from the apples. The students loved watching the colors mix and the fizzing reaction happen right before their eyes! Science is so much fun when we get to see it in action!

During our Scholastic Book Fair last week, all students who made purchases were entered into a drawing for a bucket filled with reading materials, a stuffed animal, and a tote bag. Yesterday, Ms. Richmond requested Principal Heather Peacock to select one boy and one girl as winners. We are pleased to announce that the winners are Oliver Stahler from Mrs. Zimmer-Clark’s classroom and Zaviah Zayas from Mrs. Collier’s classroom. Congratulations to our Book Fair bucket winners!

We invite you to join us for our Family Science Night! Enjoy an evening with entertainment, featuring the MSELA Puppy PTO offering a pizza meal deal available for purchase. There will be various engaging science experiments and an in-house trick-or-treat activity, ensuring a delightful experience for the whole family.

Mrs. Janidlo's class participated in an engaging art session today, creating paper bag puppets. The students enjoyed a wonderful day in art and were particularly excited to showcase their unique creations.

We still have our Scholastic Book Fair going on. Reminder: tonight the book fair will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We thank you for your continued support.