Water...Water...Everywhere!

I have fabulous news for the MMES Community!  I have been working with Belmont Springs and our facilities director (Joe Lucido) to have 4 water purification systems installed throughout the building.  This will provide "on-demand" cold, filtered drinking water for our students, staff, and guests to enjoy.  There will be 4 units (similar to the one donated in the lobby last year, but a slightly different model) in the following locations:

1.  Main Lobby

2.  Nurse's office 

3.  B Wing Hallway

4.  Staff Room

Through the state bid pricing, we will be able to install these systems for the same amount of money annually that our PTO was paying for bottled water.  As a result, the PTO has very GENEROUSLY supported the idea of having 4 "on-demand," filtered water stations in lieu of the bottled water stations.

There is a great deal of brain research that supports children being well hydrated during the school day.  As children (and adults) begin to get dehydrated, their cognitive function can be impaired.  By ensuring that our children are properly hydrated, we can maximize their learning throughout the school day.

As you prepare your child to rejoin us at MMES, please acquire a reusable water bottle for them as we will not be distributing paper cups (think "green").  All of the traditional water bubblers will also be in use.

Thanks to the PTO and Mrs. Lai for their ideas and support!


Best,


John Willis
Principal