Mac El Weekly News
Week of May 17, 2024 - Last one!
From the Principal
The last weeks of school are filled with activities and experiences for our students. This week, the 5th-grade students braved the weather to explore the Lost Sister Trail at Mississinewa. Additionally, the 4th-grade students organized the Mac 500 event. They utilized their STEM skills to design cars, which they then put to the test in a race around the gym. The event featured a parade with banners from the biomes they created, princesses, a pace car, and the winners received their trophy, wreath, and of course, drank their milk!
As we prepare to close out this school year, we are already gearing up for the next year. Please keep this newsletter and check our Maconaquah app for up-to-date information regarding registration, Meet the Teacher Night, and the school start date. We still have two more days of school. Monday will be Field Day, so please ensure that your students have applied sunscreen before they arrive. Also, please check your house for any Chromebook chargers or library books that need to be returned.
Have a great summer (after Tuesday)!
🗓 Mark your calendar
May 20 - Field Day
- Last day to purchase from the book cart
May 21 - Last Student Day
May 28 - May 31 - Summer IREAD remediation and retake
July 10 - Registration opens for the 2024 -2025 school year
July 23 - Registration help for non-English Speaking families available in person (9am - 12pm)
Aug 6 - Meet the teacher night (4:30 - 6:00 pm)
Aug 7 - First Day of School
STEM in our School - MAC 500
The winners - drinking their milk!
The Princesses and Winners
More STEM in our school - Reverse Engineering
Students in 2nd grade looked at electronic parts with magnifying glasses. While students in 3rd through 5th grade took it one step further by taking electronics apart and working to put them back together.
IMPORTANT - Afternoon Pick-up Change
Permanent Change
The lane closest to the sidewalk will be for OFFICE VISITORS ONLY until 3:05pm. If you are picking up your student prior to 3:05, you will need to use the lane closest to the grass/road or park in a designated parking area.
This is for the safety of our students as well as to prevent a back-up for visitors who are needing to drive through the parking lot. If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to move or drive back around to pick up your student.
Sunscreen Reminder
SUNSCREEN POLICY (Per Indiana Law IC 20-34-3-22)
When sunscreen is needed (i.e. field trips, Field Day, etc.)
A. Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen at home, then send it for reapplication.
B. Students need to bring their own, non-aerosol sunscreen, as they are not permitted to share, due to possible reactions/chemical make-up of sunscreen.
C. Students should plan to apply their own sunscreen.
D. The law states that school personnel are only permitted to apply sunscreen with written parent permission. E. School personnel are not required to apply, even with parent permission. If a parent requests for sunscreen to be administered by the school and the teacher/staff is not comfortable doing so, the school nurse may do so with parental consent.
From the Nurse
IMPORTANT MEDICATION PICK UP INFORMATION
All medication must be picked up or sent home with the parent's permission by the last day of school. You may call or send in a note to have the nurse send the medication home with your student. We are not permitted to keep it over the summer. Any medication left at school after 5/21 will be disposed.
Please contact the nurse at ext 3008 if you have any questions.
Attention 5th grade Parents
Fifth grade students will need to have Tdap & meningitis immunizations going into 6th grade, if they have not already done so. Please start scheduling appointments now. If you have questions, please contact your child's doctor or the school nurse.
Kiwanis Coats for Kids
Donate any gently used coats
Before you get rid of a winter coat your child has outgrown, please consider donating it to Coats for Kids. There is a box in the front office to put any gently used coats. The coats will be cleaned and distributed in the fall to help families in need. More information will follow with the distribution dates.
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Braves of the Week
2nd Grade: Ashlyn Hall
Ashlyn Hall was chosen for Brave of the Week because Ashlyn is a Ray of Sunshine every day. She always has a smile on her face and shares her happiness with all of those around her. Ashlyn has worked so hard this year to tackle the second-grade standards. I am so proud of her. Keep working hard, Miss Ashlyn!
3rd Grade: Haisley Hatcher
Haisley has been such a blessing this year! She is a hard worker, always tries her best, and loves to help out. I can always count on her to be a friend to those around her, and we've been lucky to have her. She's really come out of her shell, and I was so proud when she participated in the talent show! She is truly a role model, Brave.
4th Grade: Isabelle Cooper
Isabelle is a wonderful student who has worked very hard this year. She is funny and kind and makes friends easily wherever she goes. She has grown leaps and bounds academically this year and is a great role model to her classmates. Great Job, Izzy! I know you are going to be amazing in 5th grade next year!
5th Grade: Nathaly Guifarro
Nathaly is the perfect model BRAVE. She comes to school each morning with the biggest and brightest smile on her face and ready to learn something new. She has improved so much this year, and I know she will do great things in Middle School. I sure will miss her bubbly good mornings next year.
Mrs. Tidd
Email: tidds@maconaquah.k12.in.us
Website: https://mes.maconaquah.k12.in.us
Text/phone: 765-689-9131 x. 3000