Tuesday, November 3rd, is a teacher workday, so there will be no school for students.
Friday, November 6th, is Make-Up Picture Day. Students who missed our original picture day will have their pictures taken. If your child has already had their picture taken and you would like a retake, please send a message to your child’s teacher before picture day to request one.
Please remember that retakes will not happen automatically. If you do not notify your child’s teacher that you would like a retake, your child’s original picture will be used.
Finally, Wednesday, November 11th, is Veterans Day, and there will be no school in observance of the holiday.
Thank you for your continued support of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary. We hope you have a wonderful evening, and as always, thank you for being part of our Patriot family!
Thank you for the time, care, and leadership you give your school communities each day.
Let’s end the month by showing our principals some extra appreciation! Comment a principal’s name and what makes them amazing in the comments below!
#JCPSForward
#LeadingForward
Maritza Rosado began her career as an educator inspired by other educators who demonstrated professionalism and excellence. Through this motivation, she has impacted the Selma community in profound ways.
Her influence has not only motivated students and staff to be their best over the years, but has also changed the landscape of education throughout Johnston County and the State of North Carolina. She is currently in the running for 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year, an honor she is truly worthy of receiving.
Take a look at the leadership, dedication, and impact behind an exceptional principal from Selma Elementary School, Maritza Rosado, our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year!
🎥 https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
#LeadForward
As we near the end of National Principals Month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our 2026-2027 Principal of the Year, Maritza Rosado, principal of Selma Elementary!
Join us for a special video premiere on Thursday, October 29th, at 9AM, that celebrates Ms. Rosado’s story and the difference she makes in her school and community.
Don’t miss it! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3UNzJKN
#LeadForward
Dear Families,
Please review the attached 2026–2027 School Designation Letter Verification document. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Foisy
Principal
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School Designation Letter - English
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School Designation Letter - Spanish
Our next Duty-Free Lunch for teachers will be Monday, October 26. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link shared on ClassDojo. Thank you for helping us give our teachers a well-deserved break!
Report cards will be coming home in Tuesday folders on Tuesday, October 27. If you have any questions about your child’s grades, please reach out to their teacher directly.
Next week, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week to remind our students to make healthy choices and stay drug-free. You can find the daily dress-up themes on our social media pages, ClassDojo, and the flyer that was sent home this past Tuesday. Please remember that students should not wear Halloween costumes during Red Ribbon Week.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 3, which is a Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students that day.
Finally, make-up picture day will be Friday, November 6. More information will be shared on ClassDojo next week.
Thank you for your continued support of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and as always, thank you for being part of our Patriot family. Have a great evening!
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
Together, JCPS employees have contributed an incredible 28,785 years of service to our district! 💙Employees were recognized with years-of-service pins in five-year increments, celebrating their commitment to JCPS. One employee has proudly served the district for more than 50 years!
Thank you to all JCPS employees for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all you do! 👏
Good evening, Patriot Families! This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, calling with a few important updates and reminders.
We have officially wrapped up our first quarter, and what a wonderful start to the school year it has been!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our First Quarter Family Night, purchased books from our Book Fair, and donated candy for our Candy Monsters. We appreciate your support! We will share updated results next week and announce our winning classroom.
Monday, October 19, is a Teacher Workday, so there will be no school for students. However, we hope you will join us that evening for our annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30pm! This is a family event for all ages, and we ask that all costumes remain school-appropriate.
Our next Duty-Free Lunch for teachers will be Monday, October 26. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the SignUp Genius link shared on ClassDojo.
Thank you again for your continued support of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday evening for a fun night of Trunk or Treating. Have a great weekend!
When Lucas notices something needs to be done, he steps in to help without being asked. Lucas demonstrates self-discipline, kindness, and responsibility in all he does.
His positive attitude and willingness to support others make our classroom a better place. We are proud to recognize Lucas for his outstanding character and the example he sets each day at McGee's Crossroads Elementary.
Congratulations, Lucas, for being recognized as the October Character Ed Student for McGee's Crossroads Elementary! 👏
#JCPSFamilyAcademy | Introducing the new Family Academy webpage! 🎉📚
We’re excited to launch a new online hub designed to help Johnston County Public Schools families connect, learn, and stay informed! The Family Academy website brings helpful information and resources together in one convenient place to support families throughout their child’s educational journey.
Families can explore school calendars, enrollment information, lunch menus, access to the latest math curriculum, informational video guides, and so much more!
Explore Family Academy here: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/familyacademy
This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, calling with a few important updates and reminders for the coming weeks.
Our Fall Book Fair started today and will run through Friday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their assigned Media Enhancement time, and your child’s teacher will let you know when that will be.
Families are also welcome to visit the Book Fair with their child during those hours. If you come to campus, please check in at the front office and go directly to the gym. To minimize disruptions to instruction, please do not visit classrooms while you are on campus.
Our first-quarter Family Night will be Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classrooms will be open from 5:30 to 6:30, and families can visit their child’s classroom and pick up activities to enjoy together at home throughout the year. The Book Fair will also be open from 5:30 to 7:30. We will have food trucks on campus as well if your family would like to purchase a treat to enjoy during Family Night.
Our Candy Drive for Trunk or Treat is also underway and will continue through Friday, October 16. If you are sending in candy, please make sure your child’s teacher’s name is clearly written on the bag. Be sure to check ClassDojo and the MCES PTA Facebook page for updates.
And finally, Trunk or Treat will be Monday, October 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be no school for students that day because it is a teacher workday. We are still looking for families to provide trunks for the event, so please check ClassDojo for sign-up information. This is a family event for all ages, and we ask that all costumes remain school-appropriate.
Next week is our last week of the first quarter, and we have had such a great start to the school year! Thank you for your continued support of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary.
Have a wonderful weekend, and let’s finish the first quarter McGee’s STRONG!
This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, with a few important updates and reminders for the coming weeks.
Our Fall Book Fair is back! It will run from Friday, October 9th, through Friday, October 16th, from 8:30am - 3:30pm. each day. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their Media Enhancement rotation.
Families are also welcome to accompany their child to visit the Book Fair during its open hours. Please remember to check in at the front office and go directly to the gym, where the Book Fair will be located. To minimize disruptions to instruction, please do not visit classrooms while you are on campus.
Mark your calendars for our first-quarter Family Night on Thursday, October 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families will be able to visit their child's classroom and pick up activities to enjoy together at home throughout the year. You can also visit the Book Fair as a family. Food trucks will be on campus if you would like to purchase something to enjoy during Family Night!
Our Candy Monsters are on campus and hungry for sweet treats! If you are sending in candy, please make sure your child's teacher's name is clearly written on the bag. The class that collects the most candy by weight will win a pizza party. Remember, the winner is based on weight, not quantity. The Candy Drive runs through Friday, October 16th. Be sure to check the MCES PTA Facebook page and ClassDojo for updates.
And speaking of candy, our Trunk or Treat will be held on Monday, October 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a teacher workday, so there will be no school for students. We are looking for families to provide trunks for the event, so please check ClassDojo for the sign-up information. This is a family event for all ages, and we ask that all costumes remain school-appropriate.
Thank you for your continued support of McGee's Crossroads Elementary. I hope you all have a wonderful first weekend of October, and as always, thank you for being part of our Patriot family!
This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, with a few important updates and reminders for the coming week.
First, I want to say thank you to everyone who supported our students during the Apex Fun Run! We are still finalizing the total amount raised, and we will share that information with you soon.
I also want to provide a few important carpool reminders. Please make sure you are staying in your assigned lane and watching your speed while on campus. The center lane between our school and the middle school is being used as a passing lane. This lane is not intended for passing, and doing so is creating dangerous situations for families leaving both campuses. Please help us keep everyone safe by remaining in your assigned lane.
Also, please remember that all Johnston County Public Schools campuses are tobacco-free, and this includes vaping. Smoking or vaping should not take place anywhere in the carpool line or on school property.
Our first-quarter Parent Advisory Council meeting will be this Monday, September 28th, at 5:30 p.m. in our Media Center. Advisory Council members are required to attend, but all MCES parents are welcome to attend as well. As a reminder, Parent Advisory Council members went through an application and approval process, including submitting a letter of reference and resume, receiving School Board approval, and completing required training to serve on the council.
Our first-quarter progress reports will also be sent home on Monday, September 28th. If you have any questions about your child's progress, please reach out directly to your child's teacher.
Also beginning Monday, our PTA will kick off their candy drive for our Trunk or Treat event on Monday, October 19th. Our candy monsters will be hungry, so please help us fill them up! When sending in candy, please make sure to put your child's teacher's name on the bag. The class that collects the most candy by weight will win a pizza party! Remember, the winner is determined by weight, not quantity. The candy drive will run from Monday, September 28th, through Friday, October 16th. Be sure to watch the MCES PTA Facebook page and Class Dojo for updates.
And last, but certainly not least, Picture Day is this Thursday, October 1st! Remember to dress to impress. Picture proofs will be sent home at a later date with information about how to place your order.
Thank you again for your continued support of McGee's Crossroads Elementary. We truly appreciate our Patriot Families and everything you do to support our students and school.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Due to the potential for cooler temperatures, rain, and wet field conditions, our Fun/Color Run has been moved indoors and will now be a GLOW RUN in the gym! 🌟
Because of this change, the schedule will also change. Each grade level will now participate during their regularly scheduled Enhancement time:
🌟 Glow Run Schedule – Thursday, September 24
• 5th Grade: 9:05–10:00 AM
• Kindergarten: 10:35–11:30 AM
• 4th Grade: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM
• 2nd Grade: 12:45–1:40 PM
• 1st Grade: 1:45–2:40 PM
• 3rd Grade: 2:45–3:40 PM
We are asking that parents and families please do not attend the Glow Run. Due to the limited space in our gymnasium, we will not be able to safely accommodate additional visitors while also providing space for our students and staff.
While we know this change is not ideal, moving the event indoors requires us to adjust the schedule in order to make the event possible. This change will take place regardless of what tomorrow’s forecast looks like.
We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we make this adjustment. We are excited to still celebrate with our Patriots and make tomorrow a GLOWING success! 💫❤️🤍💙
This is your principal, Ashley Foisy, with a few important updates and reminders.
Our Apex Fundraiser is in full swing and will end next Thursday, September 24th. Keep those pledges coming and continue supporting our school as we work toward reaching our goals!
Our Apex Fun/Color Run will also take place next Thursday, September 24th. Families are welcome to come cheer on their children. Please remember that all visitors must check in through the front office and obtain a visitor sticker before joining their child on the field.
The Fun/Color Run schedule is as follows:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 9:15–10:00
2nd Grade: 10:15–11:00
5th Grade: 1:00–1:45
3rd and 4th Grade: 2:00–2:45
Our 1st Quarter PTA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. in person in the Media Center. We would love to see you there!
As a reminder, next Friday, September 25th, is a Teacher Workday, and there will be no school for students.
Thank you for your continued support of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Calling all JCPS Alumni!
Your JCPS story didn’t end when you crossed the stage at graduation. We want to know where life has taken you since then!
Have you reached a career goal, started a family, or taken on an adventure worth sharing? We’d love to hear what’s happening in your life and celebrate with you.
Share your updates and stories by filling out the JCPS Alumni Highlight form: https://bit.ly/4rh0K5h
Use our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to plan time away while helping students make the most of every school day.
