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Crump Elementary Gobbles Up the Competition at Chick-Fil-A

The winner of the October 4th MCS Blue Ribbon Night at area Chick-Fil-A restaurants is Crump Elementary! Crump Elementary turned in more than 300 forms on October 4th.

“I sat there when Rita Porter at Sea Isle got the thousand dollars last month, and I said we can do this, it could happen for us,” said Alonzo Brown, principal of Crump Elementary. “I am just elated that we won.”

Brown said they used several strategies to get parents out on October 4th. They hosted a pep rally, ordered breakfast and lunch from Chick-Fil-A for the staff, sent forms home to the parents multiple times and even had a competition between homerooms.

Crump’s efforts resulted in a check for $1,250 for the school. The school has assembled a committee that will decide how to spend the money.

If you are interested in having Chick-Fil-A visit your school on the next Blue Ribbon event, Tuesday, November 1st, to get students excited about the night, please contact Renee Malone in the Department of Communications and Public Affairs. Remember, you can turn in forms any time on November 1st. You are not limited to dinner.

Crump Principal Alonzo Brown beams after learning Crump Elementary is receiving $1,250 for turning out on Blue Ribbon Night.

Blue Ribbon Parent Meeting

The Parent Learning Academy will be hosting a training session for parents on the Blue Ribbon Plan. It will be held at the Ed Rice Community Center on Thursday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. Please encourage parents from your school to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Support at 416-7264

Blue Ribbon Merchandise Is Coming Soon

MCS Blue Ribbon merchandise will be on sale beginning October 31st! You can simply visit the district web site at www.mcsk12.net and click the Blue Ribbon logo. The prices and items will be as follows:

Tote Bag
The Blue Ribbon tote bag is designed for everyday use. It has a drop-height handle, so you can carry it on the shoulder or in your hand. It has a lot of compartments that make it easy to tote everything from books to water bottles.

• Sold in minimums of 5 at $7.25 each for a total of $36.25.

T-shirt
Wearing a Blue Ribbon t-shirt is a comfortable way to show your support of Memphis City Schools. They are white, Hanes Heavyweight t-shirts made of 100% cotton. They are available in adult sizes XL and XXL and youth sizes medium and large.

• Sold in minimums of 5 at $7.25 each for a total of $36.25.

Lapel Pin
These are perfect for teachers, principals or any other business professionals who are behind Memphis City Schools’ behavior initiative. The die struck pin is made of polished nickel and adds a stylish touch to any workplace apparel.

• Sold in packages of 10 at $27.25 per package.

Awareness Bracelet/Wristband
If you are looking for a trendy way to reward your student for good behavior, then consider the Blue Ribbon Awareness Bracelet/Wristband. They are royal blue with the MCS Blue Ribbon de-bossed. One size fits all.

• Sold in packages of 10 at $8.50 per package.

Incentive Stickers
Teachers who are looking for a very expensive way to show students that their good behavior is appreciated should consider using Blue Ribbon Incentive Stickers. The 1-inch stickers are sold in packages of 500.

• Sold in packages of 500 at $6.50 per roll

Post-It Note Pads
The Blue Ribbon Post-it Note Pads are white with the Blue Ribbon logo in the lower right-hand corner. Each package contains 50 notepads.

• Sold in packages of 50 (50 pads per package) at $27.75.

Polo Shirt
If t-shirts are not for you, try the Blue Ribbon Polo Shirts. They are 100% cotton, white shirts with the Blue Ribbon logo on the front left. This is perfect for a school staff. You can personalize them by adding your school name to the right front side.

• Sold in minimums of 5 at $22.00 each for a total of $110.00.

Breeze Gel Pen
The Breeze Gel Pens are white-barreled pens with a blue grip, and they are branded with the Blue Ribbon logo.

• Sold in packages of 10 at $15.00 per package.

Bic Clic Pen
The “Bic Clic” pens are a more cost-effective option for those interested in a large quantity of Blue Ribbon pens. They have a white barrel with blue trim.

• Sold in packages of 25 at $17.25 per package.

Pencils
The Blue Ribbon pencils are white, #2 pencils with the Blue Ribbon logo in blue.

• Sold in boxes of 144 at $25.50 per box.

Car Ribbon Magnets
This is already a popular item and can be found on many cars throughout the city of Memphis. Show your support of the Memphis City Schools by purchasing one of these 3 1/2” X 8” Blue Ribbon car magnets.

• Sold in packages of 12 at $9.35 per package.

Refrigerator Magnets
The 4” x 3” magnets can hang on your refrigerator and serve as a reminder of the district’s Blue Ribbon Pledge.

• Sold in packages of 12 at $8.35 per package.

Can Your School Steal the Spotlight?

If you would like your school considered for the Blue Ribbon Spotlight, please submit information about your innovative school-wide programs that address student behavior to goodnews@mcsk12.net. Frayser Elementary was the October winner and was featured on Cable 19, WQOX 88.5 FM and ABC24/UPN 30.