

Tales from our Youngest Wildcats

March 3, 2025
π΅ News from the Office
Dr. Seuss is on the Loose at the MACC
Dear MACC Families,
Today we kick off March is Reading month. Throughout this month, weβll be engaging in a variety of fun and educational activities that will help foster a love for books and storytelling. From story time to interactive reading games, we will be encouraging the children to explore the world of reading in creative and enjoyable ways.
One of the most impactful things you can do to support your child's literacy journey is to read with them at home. Whether itβs a picture book, a storybook, or even just a short passage, reading together creates a bonding experience that sparks imagination and builds essential skills like vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
Here are a few simple ways you can make reading part of your everyday routine:
- Read aloud every day β Even if itβs just for 10 minutes, your child will benefit from hearing your voice and seeing the words.
- Make reading interactive β Ask questions about the story, point out pictures, and encourage your child to predict what will happen next.
- Visit the library β Let your child choose books that interest them. The more they enjoy reading, the more likely they are to develop a lifelong love for books.
- Be a reading role model β Children love to imitate their parents, so let them see you reading your own books or magazines!
Your involvement makes a huge difference in your childβs success as a reader. Together, we can inspire a love of reading that lasts a lifetime!
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 March 17th . If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher. You may also contact the office.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Here are the links to each teacher's Sign Up Genius. If you are unable to attend at these times, please reach out to your child's teacher to make different arrangements. Thank you!
March is Reading Month
Phonemic Awareness
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!
LOADING ZONE
Please do not park in the loading zone. Children are crossing and you will not be able to see them. Thank you.
π΅ Upcoming Events
March 4
- PTO Meeting at RRO, 6:00 PM
March 5
- Early Release Day 2:45 PM dismissal
March 10
- Board Meeting at MHS, 6:00 PM
March 13th
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Half day : 12:00 PM dismissal
- Book Fair 12:30 - 8 PM
March 14th
- Half day : 12:00 PM dismissal
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
KickStart to Career : Reading Month
Kindergarten Round Up : 2025 - 2026
Yearbook
Box Tops
Pickles & Popcorn
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