Question 1

PTSA Contact

Accepted Answer

mceptsa@gmail.com

Question 2

About MCE

Accepted Answer

Mendon Center Elementary School is often referred to as MCE. It is the largest in both building size and number of students of the 5 elementary schools in the district, with approximately 650-700 students in grades K-5. Most grade levels have 5 classes.

Question 3

Useful phone numbers

Accepted Answer

MCE Main Number: 585-267-1400
You will most likely speak with Sarah Hanford, Martha Pradhan, or Laurie Aldred.  
Heath Office: 585-267-1440
Bus Garage: 585-267-1480
Attendance Line: 585-267-1409
If your child is going to be absent from school, you must report it through the attendance line.

Question 4

School Lunches

Accepted Answer

Students can pack a lunch, buy a lunch* with cash, or money can be added to a lunch “debit” card. Lunch cards are kept at school and handed out when a student buys lunch. To put money on this card, visit My School Bucks.(https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain)

* Starting in September 2025, PCSD will be reentering the National School Lunch Program and offering Universal Free Meals at the elementary level. All students in elementary school will have the option to receive (1) breakfast and (1) lunch of choice at no charge regardless of household income or completion of the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.

Lunch/Recess Schedule 
Grade K: Recess 11:45 - 12:05, Lunch 12:10- 12:30
Grade 1: Recess 10:55 - 11:15, Lunch 11:20 - 11:40
Grade 2: Lunch 10:55- 11:15,  Recess  11:20 - 11:40
Grade 3: Lunch 11:45- 12:05,  Recess 12:10- 12:30
Grade 4: Lunch 1:00- 1:20, Recess 12:35- 12:55 
Grade 5: Lunch 12:35 - 12:55, Recess 1:00- 1:20

Question 5

Pick up and Drop Off (when excused, late to school)

Accepted Answer

All Grades: Parents/guardians are required to enter the building to sign in/out their child if arriving late, leaving early, or leaving the building for any reason during normal school hours.
Note: morning announcements start at 8:40am; if your child arrives at school after 8:40am, they will be considered late for school.

Question 6

Permission "Green" Slips (Arrival/Dismissal)

Accepted Answer

MCE requires permission slips to inform the school about your child's comings and goings, if it differs from normal routines. This includes things such as appointments during school hours and after school activities at school. Permission slips can be obtained through the main office.

Question 7

School Directory

Accepted Answer

We use Membership Toolkit for the MCE Directory and Classroom Friendship List! If you have already registered in the past, you still have to login to re-activate your account. If you are a new family, please use the link below to register your family. Once you are registered, the admin will go in and approve your account.

If you want to be included on the Classroom Friendship List, please register/login by Monday, September 22.

Register/Login: https://mceptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/(https://pittsfordptsa.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=257538587617821bc8e51cdeb&id=7c7f75a051&e=14687b3d1f)

Question 8

PTSA Membership

Accepted Answer

MCE’s PTSA is very active in organizing/supporting many programs at MCE and throughout the district. A membership is only $20 and covers one adult and all students in your family attending a school in the district. You are not committing to attending meetings or volunteering for a committee when paying dues. You are simply helping PTSA raise the money that is used to support many things for our children. Visit the Membership page (https://www.pittsfordptsa.net/membership)to see the many programs supported by PTSA.

Join PTSA(https://website7170.wixsite.com/ptsa/membership)

Question 9

Room Parents

Accepted Answer

Each classroom has two volunteer room parents. Requests from the PTSA Room Parent Chair for room parent volunteers starts in August. If you are interested in volunteering for this position please submit your request here: Room Parent Volunteer Request (https://www.cognitoforms.com/PittsfordPTSA/MCERoomParentVolunteerForm) Room parents organize classroom friendship lists, classroom volunteer opportunities, teacher appreciation gifts, etc.

Question 10

Volunteer Opportunities

Accepted Answer

Occasionally there may be opportunities to volunteer in your child's classroom. This is class specific and depends on grade level and teacher. Contact the room parents for more information. 
There are also opportunities to volunteer for PTSA sponsored events and programs. Read the MCEXpress, our weekly newsletter, or visit the Volunteer Opportunities Page (https://www.mce.pittsfordptsa.net/volunteer-opportunities)to learn more about these opportunities.

Question 11

After School Enrichment (ASE)

Accepted Answer

MCE offers several educational and fun after school programs that you can register your child for. Only MCE students can attend MCE ASE activities. To view programs and register, visit the ASE page.(https://www.mce.pittsfordptsa.net/after-school-enrichment)

Question 12

Websites and Information

Accepted Answer

This is the MCE PTSA website. Do not confuse it with the Pittsford Central School District Website. They are maintained independently, although they do share ideas and link to each other.
The District PTSA website and the MCE PTSA website are maintained by the Pittsford PTSA volunteers and provides information about PTSA sponsored programs, as well as helpful information about our school.
The District website is maintained by District employees and focuses on district information.
Bookmark these pages for quick reference:

MCE PTSA Home Page (https://www.mce.pittsfordptsa.net/)
District PTSA Home Page(https://website7170.wixsite.com/ptsa)
School District Home Page (https://www.pittsfordschools.org/)

Question 13

E-News

Accepted Answer

Stay informed with weekly eNews and Updates. It is recommended that you register for the following PTSA lists:
 • Mendon Center eNews (known as the MCExpress; published weekly on Fridays),
 • District PTSA eNews (published every second week on Tuesdays)
 • Other PTSA groups of interest
Subscribe
(https://pittsfordptsa.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=257538587617821bc8e51cdeb&id=006b55dff5)
Register for School District Updates (https://www.pittsfordschools.org/departments/communication-office)