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Family Newsletter - September 13th

Hello Mackeben Families,

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Check out the graphic for some interesting statistics that reflect the importance of student attendance. To learn more about some of Huntley 158’s changes in attendance procedures this year, visit the district website. #AttendanceMatters #YourPresenceIsYourPower

At Mackeben we have Presence Puzzles in each classroom. When all students are present in class the teacher adds another piece to the puzzle. When the class gets all 10 pieces, each teacher will have a special prize for the class.

Also, we have an attendance tracker that we are keeping track of when each grade level reaches 95% attendance for the day. The first grade level to win, will earn a popsicle party!!!

Shining Bright - Staff Member of the Week

Mrs. Maggie Rodriguez

Mrs. Rodriguez joined our office staff three years ago. She can read each student as they walk into her room and can tell whether they need the caring mom approach, or a little humor tossed at them and their issue She handles everything from the head bumps that occur during PE, to scraped knees at recess, to the "wonderful" illnesses and bathroom accidents. Her love and passion for her job shows with each student that walks back out of her office with a smile on their face and the willingness to try to get through the day because of that magical band-aid or ice pack that was provided. We are lucky and blessed to have Nurse Maggie help us all continue to shine bright.

On the personal side, Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Poland and speaks Polish fluently. She is married and the mom to 3 boys.... Dylan, Logan and Henry. Her family recently adopted 2 dachshund puppies, which is a breed she has had since she was a little girl. She was a labor and delivery nurse for 10 years. and she was an officer in the Army for 4 years.

Save the Date

Portillos - PTA Dine & Share

Thursday, September 19th

5:00-8:00pm

Algonquin Portillos - Randall Road

Early Release

Tuesday, September 23rd

1:30pm

Early Release

Picture Day

Save the Date - Fall Picture Day

Friday, September 27th

It's time for the Mackeben Elementary School Read-A-Thon!!!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday September 23, 2024 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323830313539/1

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,

Mackeben Elementary School

Reader Prizes!!!!

Send 10 texts - Librarian for the Day *during class library time*

Post to Facebook - Tie Dye Bookmark

Read 250 Minutes - Extra Recess

Read 500 Minutes - Pizza Party

Raise $100 - Movie & Popcorn

Raise $250 - Exclusive Read-a-Thon T-Shirt