Tales from our Youngest Wildcats
Dear MACC Families,
Happy New Year! This is the first newsletter of 2025, and I can’t believe we’re almost halfway through your child’s kindergarten journey. As we return from winter break and step into a fresh new year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to the MACC!
I want to take a moment to thank all of you for attending our VIP Day before the holiday. Your children are definitely performers, and they did an amazing job! I hope you enjoyed our hallway wonderland. Our FFA students created a Santa Trail for students, and afterward, they graciously decked our halls. The Snoopy tree took me back to a time when I was little. I’m extremely grateful for the work these high schoolers do for our youngest students.
As we move forward, students are getting back into the swing of things and adjusting to our classroom routines and expectations. This is always a great time of year to reflect on progress made so far and set new goals for continued growth and success. We are all eager to make the most of the second half of the school year!
A quick reminder: the student handbook states that students will go outside for recess unless the wind chill is 0°F or below. Please ensure that your child comes to school with appropriate outdoor clothing, including coats, hats, gloves, and snow pants. This will help keep them warm and comfortable during outdoor play. Also, kindly label all clothing with your child's name to avoid any mix-ups.
We look forward to a productive and exciting second half of the school year filled with learning, growth, and community engagement.
Warmest regards,
Jennifer Stoneman, MACC Principal/Federal Programs Director
MACC Staff
PAW PRINTS newsletter will be sent out biweekly. It should be out Sunday evening or Monday. The next newsletter will be on January 27th . If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher. You may also contact the office.
- 8:25 am : Drop Off Begins
- 8:30 - 3:45 pm : Official School Day Hours
- 2:45 pm : Wednesdays ONLY Early Dismissal
Reminder - If your child has a change in drop off plans, please call the school before 3:00 PM.
Absences – If your child is absent, please call the school (981-4670) before 9:00 AM. Please read the Attendance Policy in the MACC Student Handbook posted on our website.
Additional Reminder
Every Wednesday in Montague Area Public Schools is early dismissal. the MACC dismisses one hour early, at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.
January Half Days
We have half days of school on January 16th and 17th. The MACC dismisses students at 12:00 PM. Please call the office if your child's transportation is different from the usual full day. Thank you!
Dear Parents,
We are grateful to offer school bus transportation to ensure students travel safely and conveniently to and from school. School bus rides are an extension of the classroom, and students are expected to demonstrate the same level of responsibility and respect while on the bus. Proper behavior not only ensures their safety, but also the safety of fellow students and the bus driver.
We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child. Key behavior guidelines include:
- Remaining seated and facing forward throughout the ride.
- Using kind and respectful language.
- Keeping hands, feet, and belongings to themselves.
- Following the bus driver’s instructions promptly.
By working together, we can make every student’s bus ride a positive and safe experience. Thank you for your partnership in supporting this important part of your child’s school day.
