

Tales from our Youngest Wildcats

February 10th, 2025
π΅ News from the Office
Dear MACC Families,
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is a few days away and the excitement is building.
As we approach Valentine's Day, it's a wonderful time to focus on the importance of kindness and showing appreciation for one another. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. I encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being kind and showing gratitude to those around them.
Looking ahead, winter break is just around the corner. It's a great opportunity for families to relax, recharge, and spend quality time together. One of the best ways to support your child's learning during this time is by reading with them. Whether it's reading their favorite book or exploring new stories together, reading is an important way to nurture their love of learning. Reading aloud to your child helps build their vocabulary, comprehension skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Winter break is the perfect time to rest, recover and focus on staying healthy. I hope you and your family enjoy this special time together, practicing kindness, recharging, and coming back ready for the rest of the school year!
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 February 24th . If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher. You may also contact the office.
March is Reading Month
π΅ School Hours
- 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 β 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.
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!
π΅ Upcoming Events
February 10th
- Board Meeting 6:00 PM MHS CAT Lab
February 14th - 18th
- No School : Winter Break
February 19th
- Book Blast Launch : Be on the lookout for details and updates.
π΅ Bus Expectations
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 driverβs instructions promptly.
By working together, we can make every studentβs bus ride a positive and safe experience. Thank you for your partnership in supporting this important part of your childβs school day.
π΅ Special Events & Notices
Valentine's Day
Montague Preschool Open House
Baton Twirling & KickStart to Career
Little Caesars Fundraiser
Yearbook
WLYSC Soccer Registration
π΅ Friendly Reminders : Morning Drop Off & Pick Up
**Drive through drop off procedures are available for you .We encourage you to transition to this drop off model as soon as possible.
Daily Drop Off Procedures: ( September 16 - June 7)
Parents will use the βdrop off zoneβ to allow their student to have a safe and efficient transition from car to school building. Please adhere to the drop off signs. Have your child seated in the rear passenger seat with their backpack zipped and ready to go. As you pull to the curb, an adult will open the back door of the vehicle and assist your child out of the car. School staff will be waiting inside to help your child navigate to their classroom.
Student Pick-Up
To ensure the safety of our students, parents are asked to pick up their child from a designated area each day. Students are dismissed to parents or authorized adults from that location. Although this procedure takes a few extra minutes, it helps to ensure greater safety for our students. Parents MUST come to get their student and check out with the adult supervising the pick up line. Students will NOT be released to go into the parking lot alone.
The following indicates where students from each classroom should be picked up at the end of the day:
Gould, Flynn: Students will be ready for pick up at the playground entrance nearest to the parking lot.
Verner, Goz: Students will be ready for pick up at the drop off zone at the front of the MACC building.
π΅ PTO News : Monthly Meetings
πΉMeetings are held at RRO CAT Lab at 6 pm. rropto@mapsk12.org
- September 3rd , 2024
- October 1st, 2024
- November 5th, 2024
- December 3rd, 2024
- January 7th, 2025
- February 4th, 2025
- March 4th, 2025
- April 1st, 2025
- May 6th , 2025
- June 3rd, 2025
Jennifer Stoneman - Principal, Federal Programs Director
E-mail: E-mail: stonemanj@mapsk12.org
Website: https://www.mapsk12.org/macc/
Locations: Montague Area Childhood Center, 9151 Dicey St., Montague, MI 49437
Phones: (231) 231-981-4670