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Home of the Sharks! Oct. 21, 2024

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Student Led Conferences - Thank you

Thank you to everyone who participated in the student led conferences this past week. By sharing their work and goals and receiving the support from family, students are increasing their love for learning. They were also able to see the positive relationship between staff and parents to ensure we are working together.

We were also very excited to add our Mental Health Fair during this time. Our related arts teachers and Dunebrook provided valuable information to continue to support our students!

Go Sharks!

Trick or Treat Night

We are so excited for the Springfield Trick or Treat Night this coming Friday! This is a free event for all Springfield families but we do need each family to donate a bag of candy for every student that plans to participate. We will have games on the playground and trick or treating around the outside of the building! Please see the flyer below for more information.

Popcorn fundraiser - Due this Friday, Oct. 25

Recently, our students brought home information on the Popcorn Fundraiser. This popcorn is delicious!

We hope all students participate in the fundraiser. Not only can students use the paper copy sent home, but they can sell through an online link as well! Please use the link before to register your child and share on social media!

Good luck and have fun selling!

Support My Fundraiser Link

Athletics Update

We will have our last soccer match this Tuesday, October 22! Our soccer team has been working hard to both improve their soccer game and work together as a team. Please come out and support them on Tuesday at 3:45 vs. Coolspring at home!

We turning right around and beginning our girls basketball season! Our first practice is this Thursday, October 24 until 4:30 and our first game is Monday, November 11 vs. Coolspring at home!

All Pro Dad - Afternoon Meeting

We are so excited to offer our next All Pro Dad meeting on Tuesday, October 29 at 3:15. All fathers/father figures or other adults are encouraged to join us with your children for the 45 minute to spend quality time together!

We are all part of Crew!

Everyday, students participate in Crew. The idea of Crew is that we are all members and not participates. While Crew time is scheduled everyday, it goes beyond just this time. Students are learning and developing habits of ethical people and becoming true learnes so they can make the world a better place. Please talk with your child about crew!

This is also a part of the MCAS Strategic Plan, Pillar 5: Educating the Whole Child.

To find out more about the MCAS Strategic Plan, please click MCAS Strategic Plan

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

Monday, Oct. 21

3-4:30 Student Council Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 22

3:45 Soccer vs. Coolspring - Home

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Please have all candy donations turned in for Trick or Treat Night!

3-4:15 Honor Society Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 24

3-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

Friday, Oct. 25

4:30-6 Trick or Treat Night - All students MUST have an adult with them. This is not a drop off event.

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 29: Picture Retakes

3:45 All Pro Dad Meeting

Nov. 5: Election Day - Asynchoronous elearning day

Nov. 21: Book Bingo Literacy Night

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.