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November 2024

Happy November! I can hardly believe we are already in November!

Please remember that we go outside for recess unless the temperature or windchill is below 12 degrees. Students should be dressed to spend 15-20 minutes outside each day. Being out in the fresh air actually keeps people healthier! If you are in need of any winter outerwear, please contact Mrs. McFerson Hall either by calling the office or emailing her directly at vmcfersonhall@mcas.k12.in.us.

eLearning Day - THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Please remember that Tuesday is an eLearning Day. This is an asynchronous day which means there is no live teaching. Teachers will post assignments by 9:00 Tuesday morning and will be available through email or Dojo to answer any questions from 9-3. Students must have all work completed by Friday, November 8. Staff will not be in the building on Tuesday. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

A Tribute to Our Veterans

We are very excited to have our 3rd and 4th graders present "A Tribute to Our Veterans" on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Everyone is invited to join us at 9:15 for this heartwarming performance.

Nominations are Being Accepted!

Michigan City Area Schools is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year recognition program.

Each spring, MCAS recognizes employees in the following areas:

Elementary Teacher of the Year

Secondary Teacher of the Year

Support Staff Employee of the Year

Transportation Employee of the Year

Food Service Employee of the Year

Anyone – students, former students, parents, staff, or community members – may nominate a teacher or staff member. There is no limit to the number of employees a person may nominate.

To learn more about eligibility and the selection process, and to nominate a teacher or staff member, visit http://educateMC.net/toy_eoy

(The nomination is very simple… just one question: Why do you believe that this individual should be honored as the 2025 MCAS Teacher or Employee of the Year?)

Paper nomination forms are also available at any MCAS school or facility. Please complete a separate form for each nomination.

Nominations are due by Friday, November 22, 2024.

Many thanks to Comcast and the Michigan City Chamber for their sponsorship of this program.

We can't wait to celebrate our employees!

This week at a glance

Tuesday, Nov. 5

eLearning Day - Assignments posted by 9:00 AM

Friday, Nov. 8

All eLearning Assignments are due

Friday, Nov. 9

9-2 MCHS Parent Network Craft and Vendor Sale - MCHS

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 11: 9:15 3rd & 4th Grade Musical Performance - A Tribute to our Veterans

3:45 Girls BB vs. Coolspring - Home

Nov. 21: Book Bingo Literacy Night

These flyers will be coming home this week so you can RSVP!

Absences & Dismissal Plans

If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 AM. If you do not reach someone, please leave a message.

Please remember to call by 1:30 if you have a change in dismissal plans - i.e. riding the bus instead of being picked up. After 1:30, we cannot guarantee that the student and teacher will be able to get the information.