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Each December, MCAS schools traditionally hold a food drive for the Salvation Army. This has generated over 2 TONS of canned goods and other nonperishable items annually for those in need in our community! (Photo at right shows Transportation staff picking up at Knapp in 2019)

Because we are learning remotely this year, schools won't have the same ability to collect these items. This could drastically impact the Salvation Army's food pantry at a time that the need is greater than ever. SO the MCHS Student Council is planning other opportunities to help and will be inviting other MCAS schools and the community to participate.

Please watch your email and social media for more information about this, coming soon!

Thank you to all who donated during the MCAS employee giving campaign for the United Way of LaPorte County last month. If you missed out on making a donation, it's not too late. You can still donate online or use this form (return to Payroll at the Ad Building) to make your payroll deduction. Next month we'll have a grand total and announce the winners of our incentive prizes.

Michigan City Area Schools, the Michigan City Police Department, and Michigan City Fire Department raised $2,173.43 with our annual car wash for the United Way on November 16. Not too bad for a car wash with no actual washing taking place!

The MCAS Food Service Department is once again providing a weekly supply of breakfast and lunch for all students. This will continue throughout our period of remote learning.

The meals are available for pickup at all schools TODAY from 4:00-5:30pm, and after this week the distribution will take place each Monday from 4:00-5:30pm. (Note: Joy Elementary is not a pickup site; those meals are available at Barker.) In addition, the MCAS Transportation Department is delivering meals via school bus to some neighborhoods where families may not have transportation. Families in those neighborhoods (Colonial Estates, the Emmett Wise Center, Green Acres, Pinetree Court, the Smrt Center, Tall Timbers, Weatherstone Villiage, Woodberry, and the area surrounding Joy Elementary) are receiving automated calls/emails with specific bus drop off times and locations.

Families must pre-order meals by noon on Wednesdays, for pickup the following Monday. The link to order is http://educateMC.net/foodorder.

If parents have any questions about school meals, they can call the MCAS Food Service office at (219) 873-2131.

Wolves Basketball apparel is now available at https://mcbasketball.sap-shop.com/. Orders must be placed by December 31st. (P.S. For inquiring minds... #84fast refers to the length of the basketball court, and our team is FAST)

There are some extra "MCAS" facemasks available. Cost is $5.00 - please contact Sarah Painter at the Ad Building if you are interested.

EAP Webinar December 16, 12-12:30pm

Balancing Work and Home Life
and

Strokes: What You Should Know

Register HERE

We are often asked this, and we say “fine.” But this has been a difficult time lately, and emotions can be complex. You may be feeling sad, worried, or stressed. Follow the link below for some resources compiled by the CDC Foundation that offer information and support to help you cope and be resilient through the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOW RIGHT NOW

Looking for a COVID testing location? Here are 4 local sites... check with your healthcare provider for additional information!

LaPorte Civic Center

ISDH Testing Sites

Michigan Township Trustees Office (Michigan Blvd.)

CVS Pharmacy (Karwick Road)

The Salvation Army is seeking individuals and groups to ring throughout December. It's a great "physically distant" volunteer opportunity. Sign up for a couple of hours - or adopt a location with your group for an entire day! An online sign up is at http://registertoring.com

Due to COVID the Laporte County Symphony Orchestra will live stream its Holiday at the Pops concert this year on Saturday, December 12. Since this is a fundraiser for the LCSO, they are offering a “pay per view” option at WWW.LCSO.NET. The charge will be $20 per household. (Note: the concert will be posted on the LCSO website for viewing throughout the holidays.)